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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 11121968 Meeting Sheet IIIIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIIIIIIIII 106045 Box: 36 Folder: CC MINUTES AND AGENDAS 1968 Document: CC MINUTES 11121968 VILLAGE OF ST, ANTHONY COUNCIL MINUTES November 12, 1968 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The following were present: O'Connor, Springer, Emond. Absent: Crouse, Dougherty. Also present: Village Attorney, Raymond Haik Village Manager, John Printon Motion by Councilman Springer and seconded by Councilman Emond that the minutes of the meeting of October 22, 1968 be approved as submitted. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Emond and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the minutes of the special meeting of November 5, 1968 be approved as submitted. Motion carried. Dr. Eldon Berglund and several members of the Human Relations Committee were present and presented the following sub-committee reports : Dr. Berglund stated that all complaints are forwarded to the State office as it is felt that most of the smaller communities are not equipped to handle complaints. He stated • that the State Human Rights Commission has no legal authority, but that indivi- duals would be in contempt of court if proven guilty of a charge of discrimination. The Council was informed that the committee had attended a sensitivity meeting and found it very beneficial. Dr. Berglund felt that it would be beneficial to have Mr. Lonnie Morgan hold an educational program meeting in the Village. He felt that the State should handle employment and housing discrimination complaints. Dr. Berglund stated he felt the prime consideration should be the roll of the local committee. Dr. Berglund introduced the Committee members present. Mr. Connors sub-committee chairman, stated that he felt the function of the complaint committee was to become educated. A memorandum of agreement is needed to be drawn that is acceptable to the Council and the State., Mr. Likke n, education committee sub-committee, chairman, stated that it was necessary to organize a list of qualified speakers if the committee was to be functional . Local and regional libraries were contacted and found to have adequate minority literature. A member of the Richfield Commission was a guest at the last sub-committee meeting on education. Mrs. Wilk, information sub-committee chairman, feels that he committee needs to be informed and make use of Village groups or organizations. The group will set up various files for speakers and other guides. She stated that local newspapers would be used as information organs. Mayor O'Connor stated that he felt complaints should be handled on the local level. Dr. Berglund felt that enforcement is difficult on a local level. There is some disagreement on this point within the State he noted. Councilman Emond felt that the local committee should attempt to arbitrate the problem before going to the State. Councilman Springer felt that complaints should only be handled on an informational basis by the Council and not acted upon. Mayor O'Connor stated that he felt the Council should act on all complaints, Councilman Springer stated that he felt that com- plaints should be handled at a special meeting and not at regular meetings. November 20th was set as the date for meeting with the State Department of Human Rights regarding a memorandum of agreement. " -2- Councilman Emond introduced Resolution No. 68-056 and moved its adoption. • RESOLUTION NO. 68-056 A RESOLUTION WAIVING ASSESSMENTS ON VILLAGE PROPERTY Voting on the resolution: Aye: O'Connor, Springer, Emond. Nay: None. Absent not voting: Dougherty, Crouse. Resolution declared adopted. A tabulation of bids for the furnishing of one accounting machine per specificat- ions was as follows: Burroughs Corporation - $10,148.75, net bid. National Cash Register Co. - $12,248.00, net bid. Less 1% - 20 days Motion by Councilman Emond and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the bids for the furnishing of one accounting machine be tabled to November 26, 1968. • Motion carried. Mr. Wente appeared regarding a proposed greenhouse conservatory to be constructed at 3113 Croft Drive N. E. After discussion, motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Emond that a variance be granted to construct a greenhouse conserva- tory per plan submitted with the stipulation that the production of the green- house be limited to personal use and that the property be restored to its present condition if the greenhouse is removed. Motion carried. A petition was received from Albert J. Villella, property owner, Lot 1, Block 1, Villella Addition, to provide for a sewer service line to be constructed from the lateral sewer line on Fordham Drive to the aforementioned described property line. After discussion, Mayor O'Connor moved and seconded by Councilman Springer that the Village engineer be directed to obtain costs of the proposed installation and report on the feasibility of the project. Motion carried. The October liquor report was received and reviewed and ordered filed. Motion by Mayor O 'Connor and seconded by Councilman Springer that a request to install a paper sales box on 37th Avenue N. E. "about two blocks East of Silver Lake Road", be denied. 40 Motion carried. Councilman Emond moved and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the licenses be approved as submitted. -3- Motion 3-Motion carried. A recommendation to create Fire Districts in the Commercial and Industrial zoned areas that would prohibit incineration was recommended by the Village Manager and Director of Public Safety. The Village Council directed a draft be prepared for consideration. Motion by Councilman Springer and seconded by Councilman Emond that the Mayor and Village Clerk be authorized to approve -the final draft of the Lowell Plat on behalf of the Village. Motion by Councilman Springer and seconded by Councilman Emond that final approval be given the Lowell Plat as corrected and that the Mayor and Village Clerk be authorized to sign the plat on behalf of the Village. Motion carried. Mayor O'Connor moved and seconded by Councilman Emond that final approval be given the Huebner Plat and that the Mayor and Village Clerk be authorized to sign the plat on behalf of the Village. Motion carried. Representatives of St. Anthony Firestone and Phillips Petroleum Company were present to discuss their sign that was removed by Hennepin County due to the Kenzie Terrace street improvement. After considerable discussion, Mayor O'Connor moved and seconded by Councilman Springer that the St. Anthony Firestone be allow- ed to replace a Phillips Petroleum sign that was removed for the construction of Kenzie Terrace at the request of the Hennepin County RAA agent. Motion carried. A further request was made by Phillips Petroleum Company to replace the shell in- signia portion of the sign -:with a plastic faced shield with internal lighting as apposed to the external lights of the old sign. After discussion Mayor O'Connor moved and seconded by Councilman Emond that Phillips Petroleum Company be allowed to replace the steel insignia with external lighting with a plastic insignia with interior lighting, said insignia to be of same size and height of former sign. Motion carried. A petition was received from the Towle Mortgage Company for the vacation of Coolidge Street from Kenzie Terrace South to the former St. Anthony State Bank Building. The matter was referred to the Planning Board for recommendation. Mr. Gordon Hedlund reviewed a town house development proposed for his property in Ramsey County. The Council restated its position on density and took no actio to set up a zoning hearing. Motion by Councilman Springer and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the statement of the Bond Attorney in the amount of $1,170.00 for the legal opinion of the $960,000, 1968 improvement bonds, be approved for payment. Motion carried. -4- Motion by Councilman Emond and seconded by Councilman Springer that the final statement of David Bennet, Architect for the design of a Central Park Shelter, in the amount of $500.00 be approved for payment. Motion carried. Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Emond that the request for repair of a main leak on Belden Drive be approved as per plan submitted. Motion carried. Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Emond that the properly verified claims be approved. Motion carried. Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Springer that the engineer's statement in the amount of $19,368.89 in favor of Palda and Sons, Inc. for improve- ment 1968-1 be approved. Motion carried. Motion by Mayor O 'Connor and seconded by Councilman Emond thatthe engineering state- ment in the amount of $9,627.01 in favor of Layne of Minnesota for the installation of a high service pump in the water treatment plant be approved. Motion carried. • Motion by Councilman Emond and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that a Bingo License be approved for St. Charles Church. Motion carried. A petition requesting removal of no parking signs on Coolidge Street within the St. Anthony Shopping Center. The matter was tabled pending recommendation from the Planning Board regarding the vacation of Coolidge Street. The Village Attorney was directed to review the P.E.R.A. law as to retro active payments approved by the 1965 Legislature. The Council gave voice approval to the taking of bids for one tractor and one dump truck. Motion by Councilman Emond and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. Mayor ATTEST: Villa ` lerk lage' Kenager