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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 08261969 Meeting Sheet IIIIII VIII VIII VIII VIII VIII IIII IIII 106084 Box: 36 Folder: CC MINUTES AND AGENDAS 1969 Document: CC MINUTES 08261969 VILLAGE OF ST, ANTHONY COUNCIL MINUTES August 26, 1969 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, Crouse, Levandowski , Absent: Emond, Dougherty Also present: Raymond Haik, Village Attorney John Printon, Village Manager Motion by Councilman Levandowski and seconded by Councilman Crouse, that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 12, 1969 be approved as submitted. Motion carried. The Mayor opened the hearing on the Park Bond Referendum, and explained in detail, the reasons for considering the acquisition of additional land, and ideas of its— development. Mrs. Safronski, League of Women Voters, joined in the park discuss- ion, pointing out the environmental recommendations made by the Village Park Planners in 1961. Mr, Art Schwalm asked several questions regarding the proposed park land; whether the property was in fact in New Brighton, and whether the land could be sold if a need for additional park land would diminish. The Council informed Mr. Schwalm that the property was wholly within the Village boundaries and that the land could be sold if it was found to be surplus park property in the future. There being no further questions, the Mayor closed the hearing. Dr. Jerry Harty presented the Planning Board Minutes of the August 19, 1969 Board meeting. After discussion, motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Levandowski that a 540 sq. ft. variance be granted Play World Inc. for a sign to be located on the north side of the building. Motion carried. Mr. Robert Bell, Attorney for Play World Inc., requested the Council to further consider an additional sign 40' x 8' on the east side of the building. He felt his client would be discriminated against if not allowed to properly sign the building on the east end. The size of the building and the blank brick wall, he said, would be enhanced by the sign. Motion by Councilman Levandowski and seconded by Councilman Crouse that a 320 sq. ft. variance be granted for a second sign on the east side of the Arlans building. Motion carried. / Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Mayor O'C-onnor that a one foot side yard variance be granted to enlarge a garage at 3216-36th Avenue N.E. Motion carried. I •2 • Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Levandowski that a two — foot side yard variance be granted for a 9' extension of a garage at 3205 Wend- hurst Avenue N.E, Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that final approval be given to Happy's Industrial #2 Plat and the Mayor and Village Manager be authorized to sign the plat on behalf of the Village. Motion carried. The Apache Terrace Plat was next considered. Motion by Councilman Levandowski and seconded by Councilman Crouse that final approval be given the Apache Terrace plat and that the Mayor and Village Manager be authorized to sign the plat on behalf of the Village. Motion carried. i Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that preliminary approval be given to the proposed Pizza Inn Restaurant, Lot 7, Block 1 Apache Plaza, as presented. \Motion carried. • The Hobo Restaurant was discussed. Motion by Councilman Crouse that the matter of the canopy sign be tabled until the owner presents reasons for the additional sign. No Second to motion. Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Levandowski that the canopy sign for the Hobo Restaurant be approved with the stipulation that it be brought up at the next meeting's agenda. Motion carried. Councilman Crouse challenged bringing the matter of the sign up as it was not on the agenda. Motion by Councilman Levandowski and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the Lions Club be allowed to erect a temporary sign at St. Anthony Boulevard and Silver Lake Road. Motion carried. Councilman Levandowski introduced Resolution #69-031 and moved its adoption. RESOLUTION 69-031 . RESOLUTION ORDERING ENGINEER TO DETERMINE TOTAL COST OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO BE SPECIALLY ASSESSED IN 1969. The resolution was duly seconded by Mayor O'Connor. I -3- Voting 3-Voting on the resolution: Aye: O'Connor, Crouse, Levandowski Nay: None Absent not voting: Dougherty, Emond Resolution declared adopted. The Village Manager was directed to forward an appropriate plaque to Dr. Berglund for his services as Chairman of the Human Relations Committee, Mayor O'Connor introduced Resolution #69-032 and moved its adoption. RESOLUTION 69-032 RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE APPORTION- MENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS. The resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Crouse. Voting on the resolution: Aye: O'Connor, Crouse, Levandowski Nay: None Absent not voting: Dougherty, Emond. Resolution declared adopted. Letters of correspondence were read and ordered filed. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Levandowski that Change Order #2 Improvement 1968-4 be approved. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Levandowski and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the following certificates of the engineer be approved: a. Village engineering services - $229.34 b. Improvement 1969-1 engineering services - $2,707.46 c. Improvement 1968-4 engineering services - $3,582.31 Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Levandowski that the request of the Minneapolis Gas Company for a main extension at Chandler Drive and Foss Road be approved as per plan submitted. Motion carried. -4- Motion 4-Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Levandowski that the Village Manager be directed to subscribe for membership in the National Suburban League on behalf of the Village. Motion carried. Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the licenses be approved as submitted. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the Village enter into a Mutual Aid Sire Agreement with the Village of New Brighton and that the Mayor and the Village Manager be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the Village. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Levandowski and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the properly verified claims be approved. Motion carried. Councilman Crouse reported that Mr. Eid, Human Relations committee member, at the • last Gavel Club meeting had requested all organizations cooperate in helping to put open occupancy signs on front lawns. No action was taken by the Council on the matter. Motion by Councilman Levandowski and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. Mayor ATTEST: Villa C l e rk I 1 ]age Manager