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Home My WebLink AboutCC MINUTES 08131968 Meeting Sheet IIIIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIIIIIIIII 106033 Box: 36 Folder: CC MINUTES AND AGENDAS 1968 Document: CC MINUTES 08131968 A VILLAGE OF ST. ANTHONY COUNCIL MINUTES August 13, 1968 The Mayor called the regular meeting of the Village Council to order at 0:00 o'clock P. M. Present: O'Connori Dougherty, Springer, Crouse, Emond Also Present : Village Attorney, Raymond Haik Village Manager, John Pri nton Councilman Emond moved and seconded 6y douncilman Crouse that the minutes of the hearing of July 23, 168 be approved as submitted. Motion carried. Councilman Dougherty moved and seconded by Councilman Emond that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 23, 1968 be approved as submitted. Motion carried. Councilman Dougherty moved and seconded by Councilman Springer that a Human Relations Advisory Committee be established. Voting on 6e motion: • Aye: Dougherty, Springer, Emond, Crouse Nay: O'Connor Motion carried. Councilman Dougherty introduced Resolution #68-040 and moved its adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 68-040 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A HUMAN RELATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The Resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Springer. Voting on the Resolution: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Emond, Crouse. Nay: None. Resolution declared adopted. Dr. Jerry Harty presented the minutes of the Planning Board meeting of July . 30, 1968, and the special meeting of August 6, 1968. / Page 2 ,/ Mr. Reiman appeared regarding the proposed Burger Chef building proposal. He explained the National Advertising Plan and image of the Company's adver- tising program. He described the sign as proposed with a maximum height of 181. In the discussion he agreed to either brick or porcelain the back of the building. He agreed to the erection of a 36" cyclone fence on 3 sides to control blowing debris. The matter of a deceleration zone was discussed. Mr. Reiman felt it a hardship to install at his expense on a County roadway. After considerable discussion relative to signing and traffic controls; Councilman Crouse moved and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the Burger Clef building be approved as submitted providing brick or porcelain be used on the rear side and that affirmation be received from Ramsey County regarding the installation of a deceleration lane, and that a variance for the proposed pylon sign be denied. Voting on the motion: Aye: Crouse, Springer, Dougherty. Nay: Emond, O'Connor. Motion carried. It was suggested that+the Burger Chef sign proposal be resubmitted to the Planning Board. The Macey Sign Company presented a request for a pylon sign to replace the present Min's Drive-In pylon sign. Said sign to read 'Hobo Kitchen". The matter of pylon signs, variances granted, and the Sign Ordinance was discussed at length. The Owner pointed out that he felt that not being able to replace the existing sign would work a hardship on the operation of his business. Mayor O'Connor moved and seconded by Councilman Emond that the request for a pylon sign for the 'Bobo Kitchen" restaurant be approved as a hardship. Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Emond. Nay: Crouse, Springer, Dougherty. Motion not carried. The Data Systems building plan was set back to the August 27th meeting. The Village Manager was directed to contact the Hennepin County Engineer re- garding t:;e County Road C widening. The proposed Apache Plat was reviewed for final approval. The Village ;attorney was directed to check the register of deeds to determine ownership of platted streets shown on the final plat. Mayor O'Connor moved and seconded by Councilman Crouse that final approval be given to the Apache Plat with verification of dedication of roadways shown • on the final plat. Motion carried. I • Pa ge 3 Several members of the Park Committee appeared with Architect Dave Bennett to discuss the proposed Park Shelter. Mr. Bennett stated that he had received an estimate of $21 ,153.00 for the building. He further stated that the 5% profit figure in the estimate was in his opinion too low and should be from 15% to 20/. It was agreed that the Village would extend the sewer and water lines from the Village and do all necessary site work. Councilman Emond moved and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the Architect be authorized to prepare final plans and specifications and that the Village Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the Central Park Shelter building. Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Springer, Dougherty, Crouse, Emond. Nay : None. Motion carried. Mr. Nordell, representative of the Friestone Company appeared to discuss variance granted for the new Firestone Sales facility at Apache Plaza. It was pointed out to the Council that the minutes record a variance of 250 sq. feet being granted which was a reduction in the recommendation by the Planning Board. The matter was discussed with Mr. Nordell at length. The Council took no action on the matter. After discussion, Councilman Dougherty moved and seconded by Councilman Springer that the 3rd reading of Ordinance 661 be tabled to further discuss the final plat with the developers. Voting on the motion: •- Aye: Dougherty, Springer. Nay: Emond, O'Connor. Abstain: Crouse. Motion not carried. Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Emond that Ordinance 66I be approved on 3rd and final reading. Voting on the motion. Aye: O'Connor, Emond. May : Dougherty, Springer. Abstain: Crouse. Motion not carried. Pa ge 4 The Council at Councilman Dougherty's request directed that a print be for- warded to the Council showing the State Highway and the distance from the nearest residences. The notice of a 40' RAI request by Hennepin County was ordered forwarded to Buetow and Associates. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Emond that a Xmas tree license request by the Ward Company of Apache be denied. Voting on the motion. Aye: O'Connor, Crouse, Emond. Nay : Springer, Dougherty. Motion carried. The report of the Village Attorney regarding the Courts ' decision denying the Village right to require the hook up of the Lowry Grove Trailer Park to the Village system was discussed. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that on advice of the Village Attorney, the Lowry Grove Trailer Park case not be appealed to the State Supreme Court. Voting on the motion: • Aye: O'Connor, Springer, Emond, Crouse. Nay: Dougherty. Motion carried. Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Crouse that an additional eight inch water line be laid for future hook up to the Lowry Grove Trailer Park, provided the property owner posts cash payment for the line based on the bid price .of water main extensions, County Highway #153 Improvement . Motion carried. Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Emond that the Village Engineer be directed to make such manhole adjustments in the Harstad Addition as are necessary and feasible and that the requesting property owner post cash escroei in the amount of the cost of the adjustment, including engineering costs. Motion carried. The Village Manager was directed to prepare a standard petition form for improvements and forward it to the Salvation Army for signature. The Council noted a protest of vending machine license fees and took no action to amend the fee Ordinance. The Village Manager was directed to secure costs of emergency multi -tone sirens for Civil Defense warnings. Page 5 The Council set the meeting of August 27, 1968 to discuss Ordinance Codifica- tion final proposal. Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Emond that the request of Minneapolis Gas Company for approval of plans for line extension, main check, and anode protection be approved as submitted. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Doughert� and seconded by Councilman Emond that the Election Judges be approved as submitted. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Springer and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the certificates of the Engineer in the following amounts be approved: 1 . $884.16 4. $2,372.73 2. $3,077.58 5. $37.44 3• $2,380.36 6. $380.09 Motion carried. Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Crouse that Change Order #1 , Improvement 1960-3 be approved as reccrmiended by the Village Engineer. • Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the Mayor and Village Manager be authorized to enter into a purchasing agreement on behalf of the Village of St. Anthony with the County of Hennepin. Motion carried. Motion by Mayor O 'Connor and seconded By Councilman Dougherty that the licenses be approved as submitted. See list on Page 5A. Motion carried. Motion by P,,iayor O' Connor and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the properly verified claims be approved. Motion carried. Councilman Crouse introduced Resolution 68-042 and moved its adoption. RESOLUTION N0. 6^u-042 RESOLUTION APPROVING CERTIFICATES OF THE ENGINEER IN THE AMOUNT $122,506.55 AND PROVIDING FOR NECESSARY TEMPORARY FINANCING IMPROVEMENT 1960-1 . The Resolution was duly seconded by Mayor O'Connor. Voting on the Resolutions Aye: O'Connor, Springer, Dougherty, Crouse, Emond. • Page 5A • HEATING LICENSES Fred Vogt and Company St. Marie Sheet Metal Ryan Air Cond4tioning CIGARETTE Apache Conoco VENDING MACHINE Montgomery Ward (6 machines) Pepsi Cola Company (1 machine) at Sroga Standard Service Station • Page 6 Nay : [lone. • Resolution declared adopted. Motion by flayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Emond that the Village participate in the amount of $100.00 for fire works display by the St. nnthony J. C. 's. Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Springer, Emond, Dougherty. Nay : Crouse. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Springer and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the sign request of Vadnais Construction Company to erect an apartment identifi - cation sign on Old Highway #8 in conjunction with their apartment development be approved. Motion carried. Councilman Crouse introduced Resolution #63-041 and moved its adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 68-04i • RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE VILLAGE ATTORNEY TO ACQUIRE THE MECESSARY PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWER AND STREET IMPROVE- MENT PROJECT 1963-4. The Resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Springer. Voting on the Resolution: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Emond, Crouse. May : done. Resolution declared adopted. The Village i'ianager was directed to notify all churches on non compliance with the Sign Ordinance by having directional church signs on public R/1.1, and further directed that all such signs be removed and returned to their owners. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. ��GG ATTEST: Mayor i Villa Jerk r� Vtfage Manager