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Folder: CC MINUTES AND AGENDAS 1968
Document: CC MINUTES 10081968
VILLAGE OF ST. ANTHONY
COUNCIL MINUTES
October 8, 1968
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 8:00 o'clock p.m.
The following were present: O'Connor, Dougherty, Crouse, Emond.
Absent: Springer.
Also present: Raymond Haik, Village Attorney
John Printon, Village Manager
It was noted that the minutes of September 24, 1968 should include after "affect",
"and financed solely by the Village to June 30, 1969. "
Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Emond that the minutes of
September 24, 1968 be approved as amended.
Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the minutes of
the Special Meeting of October 1, 1968 be approved as submitted.
Motion carried.
• Mayor O'Connor introduced Resolution No. 68-052 and moved its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 68-052
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE APPORTION-
MENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR LOCAL
IMPROVEMENTS
The Resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Dougherty.
Voting on the Resolution.
Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Crouse, Emond.
Nay: None
Absent not voting: Springer.
Resolution declared adopted.
A petition was received by Mr. Richard Fudali relative to the vacation of a
portion of the north terminus of Highcrest Road--Motion by Councilman Emond and
seconded by Councilman Crouse that November 26, 1968 be set as the date for the
consideration of the vacation of a portion of the North terminus of Highcrest
Road.
• Voting on the motion:
Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Emond, Crouse.
Nay: None.
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Absent not voting: Springer.
Motion carried.
It was noted that the entire RIW would be retained for utility easement purposes.
The Council agreed that the new Director of Public Safety would be named the
requesting and the responding authority for the Hennepin County Mutual Aid Agree-
ment.
Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the licenses be
approved as submitted.
SERVICE STATION LICENSE : St. Anthony Standard
Motion carried.
Councilman Crouse introduced Resolution No. 68-053 and moved its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 68-053
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CODIFICATION
OF VILLAGE ORDINANCES.
The Resolution was duly seconded by Mayor O'Connor.
• Voting on the Resolution:
Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Crouse, Emond.
Nay: None.
Absent not voting: Springer.
Resolution declared adopted.
After discussion, motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Mayor O 'Connor
that the request of Montgomery Wards Company for permission to sell Christmas
trees be approved.
Motion carried.
The permit was conditioned upon the tree sales being carried on within the
present fenced area.
Representatives of Vendal Machines Company appeared regarding vending machine
license fees. Mr. Schwalm, JC representative, informed the Council that the
JC's received 20% of the gross sales of JC sponsored machines. The Council
indicated that the License Fee Ordinance would be reviewed as soon as the
Codified Ordinances were printed.
Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the Vendal Com-
pany machines be removed until the Council has had an opportunity to review the
fee schedule.
Motion carried.
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Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Emond that the properly
verified claims be approved.
Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Emond and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the engineers
certificate in the amount of $23,995.58 in favor of Dunkley Surfacing Company
for partial payment of improvement 1968-3 be approved.
Motion carried.
The Council discussed at length an actuarial study setting up the necessary funds
for a retirement program for the St. Anthony Fire Department. Representatives
of the Fire Department present expressed a desire for the Council to set up such
a program with a 2 mill levy to finance the cost. Opinions were expressed by
Council members as to whether the philosophy of a Volunteer Group should be to
have adequate life and disability insurance program as opposed to a retirement
program. Some Council members felt that they had not been given adequate time to
fully consider the various alternatives. Members of the Fire Department stated
that they felt the Village was financially able to consider such a pension plan
as outlined in the study made by the Wirt Wilson Company. Mayor O'Connor stated
that the Council would have a decision on the matter by December 31 , 1968.
The 1969 Budget proposal was reviewed for final approval . After considerable
discussion, Mayor O'Connor introduced Resolution No. 68-051 and moved its adop-
tion.
• RESOLUTION NO. 68-051
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1969 BUDGET
The Resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Emond.
Voting on the Resolution;
Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Crouse, Emond.
Nay: None.
Absent not voting: Springer.
Resolution declared adopted.
Motion by Councilman Emond and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the meeting be
adjourned.
Mayor
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