HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090-000028_pg18what he was going to do to clean up the area and when it was going to be done.
Mr. Gillespie replied that he was cleaning the lot up now and all the time.
Councilman Baumgartner declared that Mr. Gillespie was violating the State
codes as well. He stated that State law forbade the use of residences for
car sale business, and used car lots should have "adequate space" and moreover,
lot owners are to provide photos to the State of their premises.
MSP (Neisen /Johnson) To visit and observe the Gillespie Used Car Lot on or
about April 15th, with the intention of determining if any progress has been
made in alleviating the unsightly condition, with the intention of reaching
a decision on further action at that time.
Mayor Neisen called the hearing on the 1972 Polka Festival to order at 8:30
P.M. Mr. Zylla read the legal notice, and attested to its publication in
the New Brighton Bulletin on March 2nd and 9th. He stated that letters were
sent to each occupant on the East and West sides of St. Stephens Street,
informing them of the hearing.
Mayor Neisen stated that he has talked to Police Chief Grabowski and he has
related that the Bloomington Police had no problems with the Festival when it
was held at Metropolitan Stadium, and that Chief Grabowski could provide enough
off -duty policemen to police the event.
Mr. Anthony Jambor, the owner of the Bel Rae Ballroom stated that there would
be approximately nine bands outside and three or four bands inside. He stated
that he wanted to use Village parking facilities since his entire parking lot
would be used for entertainment. Mayor Neisen thought that Mr. Jambor should
check into the possibility of busing people from Irondale School, or some other
area to prevent congestion at our facilities. Mayor Neisen called for comments
from the floor.
James Nerdahl felt that the Council should consider their action as possibly
establishing a precedent. Barbara Haake thought that it was very important to
protect the Wayside Park ball field in its present condition. Mayor Neisen
read a letter from Bill Williams, Metropolitan Statium Manager, advising that
the patrons of the 1970 and 1971 Polka Festivals were some of the "best behaved
and more orderly groups ".
Considerable discussion was directed towards anticipated parking problems.
5 Ayes
Councilman Pickar felt that he would be in favor of allowing the festival with the
stipulation that the sponsors rope off and post areas that cannot be used for
parking. Councilman Baumgartner stated that he would not be in favor of parking
on the ball diamonds. Councilman Johnson felt he would go along also with the
stipulation that a 25 rental be charged for each car, or that a flat rate be
paid to the Village of $500.00, that the sponsors put up the snow fence, if any,
that there be no parking on ball diamonds, that the park be put back in its
original condition at our discretion, and that all bands be inside the building
by 10:00 P.M. Councilman Hodges added that the sponsors should furnish the
policing. Mayor Neisen stated that he was in favor of the proposal because it
would give Mounds View some free advertising.
Mr. Jambor stated that the $500.00 parking fee seemed quite high.