HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000003_pg067Mr. Stole also stated that the Planning Commission , discussed the
possibility of the County locating a park south of Highway ]O c -r tending to
Long Lake in New Brighton and that this was being proposed to the County
Commission studying the County Park site.
Mr. Kenneth Ballenger, Director of the Civil Defense reported that the
Rescue unit truck had been lettered and red lights placed thereon and the
Civil Defense would participate in the Old Timers Day Parade and activities
at New Brighton on August 13, 1960. Mr. Ballenger also wanted to know what
he could spend for equipment for the Rescue Unit and if there was a stipulated
amount which he could spend at one time without going to the council for ap-
proval. Mr. Meyers, the village Attorney stated that he thought the regu-
lations approved spending up to $50.00 befer it was necessary to come to the
council for approval of larger amounts. Smith stated that it would be well
for the Civil Defense Group to ascertain what equipment would be needed at
their next meeting and then report same to the council at their next meeting.
M _+'lorence Peterson wanted to know then the next dog licenses would
be avaiiiaole for purchase. Smith stated that he had ordered them and they
' ould be delivered the last week of August and in accordance with the Ord-
inance would be available September 1, 1960. Mrs. Peterson stated that the
license for her dog was lost and wanted to know if a duplicate license
could be purchased. The council decided that in view of the fact that only
three weeks or so was left of the current year for licenses, a licenses for
the remainder of this year would be issued free of charge.
Mr. Dan Daniels and a neighbor brought to the attention of the council
that the crater line and a hydrant was allready placed in their front yard
and that they understood that the easement for wi' of Fairchild Avenue
would take quite a lot more of their front yard The Village Engineer
and Attorney were directed to investigate the Fairchild easement.
Mr. Mel Johnson appeared before the council with a complaint that the
construction along highway #10 had left him with a very poor access to
his property. At the present time all service to his house such as milk
delivery and others has been cut off due to this condition. Mr. Johnson
also stated that the Highway Department should be contacted by the Council
to ascertain what could be done to alleviate this condition and also check
the grade on the road by his house which should be corrected. He stated that
the grade along the road as it is now leaves a hazardous condition.
The question of speed signs wax brought up from a citizen present and
those present were notified that the Police commission was now studying
where speed signs and other signs should be placed which would be _ done in
the near future.
The subject of repairing the roads after construction of the water lines
was again brought to the attention of the council. The council stated that
they were studying this situation and would repair the streets to the best
possible condition when construction is completed. Mr. Stole suggested that
the boulevards be sodded or seeded in order to control the blow sand which
is now quite evident in the area.
Mr. Simon of the Simon's Grocery stated to the council that he encountered
a problem in trying to build an addition onto his present store and that in order
to adhere strictly to the building code the addition would cause his building
to look out of line. Mr. Simon was instructed to make application for a var-
iance from the building code with the Clerkls Office, said request would then
be forwarded to the Planning Commission for action.
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