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Home My WebLink AboutCC MINUTES 12231969 Meeting Sheet IIIIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIIIIIIIII ioeios Box: 36 Folder: CC MINUTES AND AGENDAS 1969 Document: CC MINUTES 12231969 I 1 VILLAGE OF ST. ANTHONY COUNCIL MINUTES December 23, 1969 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The following were present: O'Connor, Crouse, Emend, Levandowski, Dougherty Absent: None Also Present: Village Attorney, Fred Richards Village Manager, John R. Printon Councilman Dougherty noted that the December 9, 1969 minutes as refers to the Human Relations Committee should read: 'A general breakdown of subject matter together with the general theme and specific costs should be submitted to the Council prior to scheduling the program. ' Motion by Councilman Levandowski and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the minutes of the December 9, 1969 meeting be approved as amended. Motion carried. The Mayor declared the hearing on supplemental Assessments Improvement-Street and Storm Sewer 1952-1 and Watermain 1953-1 open. • A memorandum explaining the fund deficits was reviewed by the Mayor as follows : Street & Storm Sewer Improvement 1952-1 Deficit not assessed $25,924.04 An additional $1.00 per front foot levy is necessary to fund the cost of the improvement. Watermain Improvement 1953-1 Deficit not assessed $160,637.93 An additional $2.25 per front foot levy is necessary to fund the cost of the improvement. Street and Storm Sewer Improvement 1952-1 was first discussed. Inquiry was made by residents at 3012-32nd Avenue N.E. and 2505-34th Avenue N.E. as to whether their property was included in the street assessment, a search of the assessment list indicated they were not. Mr. Patrick Conway spoke against the assessment and he was informed that he was not in the assessment area. Mr. Albrecht, 2503 33rd Avenue N.E. inquired as to the policy of assessing corner properties. Mr. Frani; Bracchi, 3108 Silver lake Road, inquired as to why the assessment was not corrected previously. Fib was informed that the present Council vias informed of the matter in 1968 and at that time ordered a reviewal of the assessment procedure used on the improvements in deficit. Mr. Kempfer, 3413-34th Avenue N.E. asked if the total cost was known in 1952. He was told that the cost would be 1;nown :prior to an assessment hearing. A resident at 3012-32nd Avenue N.E. felt that the deficit should be paid on a Village wide basis. Mr. Norman Cavanagh objected to being included in the assessment for the improvement. Mr. Bracchi inquired of the Village Attorney as to the legality of an assessment for a street when his property was on a County Road. He was told the Council has the power to assess a benefit if it is not arbitrary. Mr. Charles Kausel felt that the deficit • -2- should 2- should be paid from the general fund. A resident at 2804 Pahl felt that the policy shouldn't change now. A resident of 2613 27th Avenue N.E. felt the assessment shouldn't be changed. Dr. Thomas Emond, Councilman, stated that there is a deficit in the bond fund and that it either has to be assessed or funds provided from general revenue. A resident at 3513 Edwards, Mr. Nelson, inquired of the assessments procedure. A resident of 3513 Skycroft Drive spoke in favor of the Council 's proposal to assess the benefited property for the deficit rather than the entire Village. Mr. Glen Puncochar spoke in favor of the levy for a supple- mental assessment to benefited property owners rather than a general levy against all real property in the Village. Mr. Robert Mesenbring stated that his property was assessed 100% for improvements and felt that other properties also be assessed on a 100% basis for improvements. Patrick Conway discussed whether or not precedents would be set, and that the Council need not be held to a past precedent. Al Villella, 3612 Edwards, stated the deficit was a bad debt and that the Village should assume it. Letters were received from Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Lamp, 2601 St. Anthony Blvd., Mrs. Anthony Schwaab, 2605 St. Anthony Blvd., EarlShemp, 3509 31st Avenue N.E., objecting to the assessment. Mrs. Coburn, 3429 Cooiidge Street felt that the assessment should be 2 assessed and 2 paid by the Village . Mr. Bracchi felt that the original assess- ment should stand. Mr. Kausel stated that the deficit should be paid by the General Fund. There being no further discussion, the Mayor closed this portion of the hearing. • Watermain Improvement 1953-1 was next considered. Mr. Puncochar felt that this portion of the hearing was thoroughly covered in the first part of the hearing. Mr. Patrick Conway asked if those in the area were notified. He was informed that mailed and published notice has been given all affected property owners. Councilman Robert Crouse stated that $120,000.00 has been contributed to date toward the deficit in the two improvements. There being no further discussion, the hearing on Watermain Improvement 1953-1 was declared closed by the Mayor. The matter of the deficit in the Water Plant Improvement was next discussed. Mathew Kukielka asked if the $43,000.00 deficit was just for the tower and well and he was informed that he was correct in his statement. Councilman Dougherty stated that the Village should not renege on its original agreement. Councilman Levandowski agreed with Councilman Dougherty. Councilman Emond felt that the improvement should be assessed to benefited property owners. Mayor O'Connor felt that the street and watermain improvement should be assessed. Councilman Emond introduced Resolution #69-045 and moved its adoption. RESOLUTION #69-045 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESS- MENT FOR STREET AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT 1952-1 The resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Crouse. 10 Voting on the resolution: Aye: O'Connor, Crouse, Emond, Levandowski, Dougherty May: None -3- Resolution 3-Resolution declared adopted. Councilman Emond introduced Resolution #69-046 and moved its adoption. RESOLUTION #69-046 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT 1953-1 The resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Crouse. Voting on the resolution: Aye: O'Connor, Crouse, Emond Nay: Dougherty, Levandowski Resolution declared adopted per Village Attorney. Motion by Councilman Emond and seconded by Councilman Levandowski that the hearing be adjourned to 8:00 o'clock P.M., January 27, 1970 at the St. Anthony High School to discuss Watermain Improvement 1953-1 more fully. Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Crouse, Emond, Levandowski, Dougherty Nay: None Motion carried. Mr. Duane Miedtke presented the Planning Board Minutes of December 16, 1969. Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the plans to remodel the Standard Station at 37th Avenue N.E. and Silver Lake Road be approved as recommended by the Planning Board. � Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Levandowski that the Village engineer be directed to lay out R/W in relation to existing buildings and resolve entrance to both ends of Coolidge Street, West of the Foodtown Store. Motion carried. lotion by Councilman Levandowski and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that approval be given to the 1040 Tax Service sign as requested. Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Lt:vandcwski Nay: Dougherty, Crouse, Emond Motion not carried. -4- Motion 4-Motion by Councilman Levandowski and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the request for a shopping center identification sign for the Saliterman Center be tabled pending submission of layout showing exact sign location, buildings, relationship, entrance location, and elevation, all to scale. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the Village Manager be directed to examine the sewer permits, and if hook up is allowed for Gearhart house across from Villella house, the sewer inspector is to appear at the next meeting on January 13, 1970. Motion carried. Mayor O'Connor introduced Resolution #69-044 and moved its adoption. RESOLUTION #69-044 A RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE 1969 BUDGET The resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Dougherty. Voting on the resolution: Aye: O'Connor, Crouse, Emond, Levandowski, Dougherty • Nay: None Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Levandowski that Ordinance #1969-12 be approved on third reading. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Emond and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that Ordinance #1969-13 be approved on second reading. Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Crouse, Emond, Levandowski Nay: Dougherty Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the Village attorney be directed to clarify section #2, proposed rodent control ordinance. Motion carried. The Village Manager was directed to forwrard a ':ertificate of Merit to Dr. Jerry Harty, for his service as a member of the Planning Board. Dr. Thomas Emond, Mayor Pro-Tem, presented plaques to Mayor Curtis V. O'Connor and Ccuncilman W.R. Dougherty in recognition of their service to the community. r i • -5- Motion by Councilman Levandowski and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the licenses be approved as submitted. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Levandowski that the following certificates of the engineer be approved: Village engineering services----$242.35 Improvement 1969-1--------------$ 44.93 Improvement 1968-4--------------$977.45 Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the properly verified claims be approved. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Levandowski and seconded by Councilman Crouse the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. c= Ma or ATTEST: -Ii . S= Cler Vi 11 a Manag ST, AITHONY CITY COMICIL MENTES Alli AGENDAS 1977