HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000032_pg116PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
VILLAGE OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
A Regular Meeting of the Mounds View Village Council was called to order by Mayor
Neisen at 8:15 P.M. on October 23, 1973, at the Mounds View Village Hall, 2401
Highway #10, St. Paul, Minn. 55112.
Present:
Mayor Neisen
Councilman Hodges
Councilman Baumgartner
Councilman Johnson
Councilman Pickar
Also Present:
Attorney Meyers
Engineer Bearden
Clerk- Typist Arlene Peddycoart
Absent:
Clerk- Administrator Zylla
MSP (Hodges- Johnson) To approve the minutes of October 9, 1973.
5 Ayes
Residents Requests and Comments from the Floor:
Robert Engwer, Business Manager of the Mounds View School District, again related
the problems of overcrowding presently experienced at Red Oak Elementary School and
reported that they have been looking at trailers and different types of portable
units to be used as additional classroom space. He presented a picture of a 864
square foot portable building designed for classroom use complete with coat racks,
chalk boards, and electric heat. They are proposing to take bids on November 9,
and then report back to the Council with plans approved by the State Board of
Education, and School Board to then ask for Council approval.
Mr. Neisen relayed a message from Clerk- Administrator Zylla stating that the Village
needed more complete construction plans for building inspector and fire chief. Also,
the plan must be signed by a registered architect and the building should be placed
to the rear if possible.
Mr. Richardson, principal of Red Oak School, stated originally they had thought of
locating in the north. This was impracticable, however, because the entrance to
the portable classroom would be too far from any adjacent doorway, and the sewer
line runs along the east end of the building.
Councilman Johnson asked about relocating on the northwest corner. Mr. Richardson
stated that it was not close enough to entryways on ground level, they would have
to go up a flight of stairs, making it difficult to move equipment. Also, with
present plans for placement of building, they have access to fire exits, entryways,
and sidewalks.
Mayor Neisen commented that no formal action would be taken at this time and this
was just an updating on the progress of planning for the classroom.
Mr. Engwer asked Mayor Neisen for an indication of what Council opinion may be after
they receive approval from the State Board of Education, fire chief, and plans
signed by a registered architect. Mayor Neisen said he felt if there is a need, and
for a temporary solution if we can get by with this for two years, he would be in
favor of the classroom.
Councilman Baumgartner concurred with Mayor Neisen. Councilman Hodges also felt
in view of circumstances, he would favor this type of classroom. Councilman Pickar
stated that he was in favor of the plan as it stands now. Councilman Johnson said
he would vote in favor also, however, he would like to see it on the northwest corner
adding that it should be noted that this is only a temporary structure and didn't