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Home My WebLink AboutCC MINUTES 12231968 Meeting Sheet IIIIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIIIIIIIII 106051 Box: 36 Folder: CC MINUTES AND AGENDAS 1968 Document: CC MINUTES 12231968 VILLAGE OF ST. ANTHONY • COUNCIL MINUTES December 23, 1968 The special meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 10:00 o'clock A. M. The following were present at roll call : O ' Connor, Dougherty, Crouse. Absent: Springer, Emond. Also Present : Village Attorney, Raymond Haik Village Manager, John Printon A letter received by the St. Anthony Volunteer Fire Department dated December 16, 1968 was reviewed by the Village Council. The Village Manager recommended that in view of the announced resignation by the Fire Department, that consideration be given to entering into a contract to provide proper fire protection for St. Anthony residents by the full time Minneapolis Fire Department. The contract was reviewed by the Council and Village Attorney. After discussion, Councilman Crouse moved and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the Mayor and Village Manager be authorized to enter into contract with the City of Minneapolis for the providing of fire protection to St. Anthony Village. Motion carried. It was noted that Councilman Emond and Councilman Springer although not able to attend the meeting concurred in the above action by the Council. Councilman Crouse moved and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. �4�00t� Mayor ATTEST: 7411-a-g clerk • Vi ge Manager r VILLAGE OF ST. ANTHONY COUNCIL MINUTES • December 23, 1968 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 8:00 o'clock P. M. The following were present at roll call : O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Crouse, Emond. Absent : None. Also Present: Village attorney, Raymond Haik Village manager, John Printon It was noted on page 4 paragraph 3 minutes December 10, 1968 the words "not to exceed 60 days" should be added to the motion. Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Councilman Springer that the minutes of December 10, 1968 be approved as amended. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the minutes of the special meeting of December 23, 1968 be approved. Motion carried. Mr. Louis Howitz, Planning Board Chairman, presented the minutes of the Board's meeting of December 17, 1968. Mr. Howitz explained the Planning Boards position relative to the rezoning of Lowry Avenue and portions of Kenzie Terrace. He stated that it was the Planning Board's recommendation that easements for RA-1 be obtained for Lowry Avenue. Mayor O' Connor stated that Alderman Anderson, 1st Ward, had requested a meeting with the Village concerning the zoning of Lowry Avenue Property. Mr. Howitz stated that it was his feeling that the whole property be developed at one time instead of piece meal if the intent of the planners is to be carried out. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that action on the rezoning of Lowry Avenue be tabled and that the Mayor appoint a committee to meet with Minneapolis officials. Motion carried. The Mayor appointed Mr. Howitz, Councilman Dougherty and the Village Manager to meet with him and Minneapolis representatives on the matter. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Emond that the requirements of Ordinance #62 be waived and that a property division, without platting, be allowed for that part of lot 2 lying W. of E. 125' thereof and that part of lot 3 lying N. of S. 92 ' thereof and W. of E. 125' thereof -- Gardena Acres, subject to utility easements and also subject to the compliance of the location of the residence to the north, with minimum side property requirements. Voting on the motion. Aye: O'Connor, Springer, Emond, Crouse. Nay: Dougherty. Motion carried. — -2- Motion 2-Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the request for division of the East 170.88 ft. of lot 11, block 4, Mounds View Acres, 2nd Addition • be tabled and returned to the Planning Board for review of the area street develop- ment plan. Motion carried. ;'Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Springer that the storage enclosure as proposed by Sandy's Drive-In be approved. '\tion carried. A petition for the closing off of Silver Lake Court adjacent to Silver Lake Road was received by the Village Council . After discussion, motion by Councilman Springer and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the proposal be submitted to the Village engineer for a feasible solution as to the minimun size of the proposed cul de sac. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 1969-1 Burning Ordinance, Section 700-01 t:cs next considered. ":',iter discussion of incinerators affected, Councilman Crouse moved and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that Ordinance #1969-1 be approved at first reading. Voting on the motion. Aye: O'Connor, Springer, Dougherty, Crouse, Emond. • Nay: None. Motion carried. Mayor O'Connor introduced Resolution No. 68-066 and moved its adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 68-066 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RECOMMENDA- TION OF THE LEGISLATIVE INTERIM COMMISSION REGARDING FAIR TRADE PRICING LAWS . The resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Crouse. Voting on the resolution: Aye : O'Connor, Crouse, Emond, Dougherty. May: Springer. Resolution declared adopted. A letter from theSt. Anthony Volunteer Fire Department was read by the Mayor. Mr. Tom Dougherty, legal representative of the Department stated that there was • no disagreement on the proposed combination department, that it was a matter of submission to the Fire Department. Merril Stenglein stated that he felt that the intent of the resolution setting up the position of Director of Public Safety was not properly understood. Mr. Crouse reiterrated the Council 's position that an answer regarding a retirement program would be forth coming by the end of the year. I r • -3- .on nrnani7ati onal plan was read by the Mavor outl i ni nq a 20 -Y%ar% ClvM_ , t-rm-CKf .fie h e 0-eN4emkS7S<a8Fey ymontl with a standby force of 10 men from the mai nten-- • ance uepartment and 8 men from the police department. A 10 K life insurance policy, workmans compensation, and a P.E.R.A. retirement program as additional benefits. Councilman Crouse moved and seconded by Councilman Emond that the 'Jilioc,: be directed to implement the Fire Department plan as outlined as of January 1 , 1969. Dr. Emond requested a roll call vote. Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Emond, Crouse. Nay: None. Motion carried. Ordinance #79 - Code of Ordinances was next considered. Councilman Emond moved and seconded by Councilman Crouse that Ordinance #79, Code of Ordinances be adopted. Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Springer, Dougherty, Crouse, Emond. Nay: None. • Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M. and reconvened at 9:50 P.M. All present. The consideration of an amendment to the sign ordinance was tabled to January 14, 1969. Councilman Dougherty introduced resolution No. 68-067. RESOLUTION NO. 68-067 A RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE 1968 BUDGET. The resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Crouse. Voting on the resolution: Aye : O'Connor, Springer, Dougherty, Emond, Crouse. Nay: None. Resolution declared adopted. A letter from the State Highway Department re: Highway #8 storm sewer was dis- cussed and referred to the Village engineer for reply. The Council noted that the cost of the storm sewer extension from Minneapolis and the modification of the Village system, as well as engineering costs, would be borne on a participating basis by Village residents. -4- The Village engineer was directed to review the humidifier needs of the water treatment plant , and also the sewerage flow meter recording the Ramsey County portion of the village and report to the Council on his findings. • A meeting with Alderman Anderson and members of the Minneapolis Planning Commission was set for 7:30 P.M., January 9, 1969. Motion by Mayor O 'Connor and seconded by Councilman Emond that the licenses be approved as submitted. Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Qpringer, Fmond, Crouse. Nay: Dougherty. Motion carried. Voice approval was given by the Council for C12 maintenance agreement. The Council directed that a bill be sent to the City of Columbia Heights for its share of Ditch #3. Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the Ramsey County Auditors recap of County Ditch #3 costs indicating a balance of $350. 16 be approved for payment. Motion carried. • The Village Manager was directed to request cost estimates from the St. Anthony School District on a school crossing signal for 33rd and Silver Lake Road. Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Emond that the following certificates of the engineer be approved for payment. 1 ) Improvement 1968-3 $7.78 2 ) Improvement 1968-1 $237.60 3 ) Improvement 1960-4 $3,199.39 4) Village engineering services $151 .60 Motion carried. An Ordinance controlling the operation of private snow plow operators was discussed. Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Springer that the properly verified claims be approved. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Springer that the meeting he adjourned. Motion carried. - • ATTEST: Mayr Village Jerk VillManage r