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Home My WebLink AboutCC MINUTES 02131968 Meeting Sheet 1111111111111111I 106016 Box: 36 Folder: CC MINUTES AND AGENDAS 1968 Document: CC MINUTES 02131968 VILLAGE OF ST, ANTHONY COUNCIL MINUTES • February 13, 1968 The regular meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The following were present at roll call : O'Connor, Springer, Emond, Crouse Absent: Dougherty Upon motion by Councilman Emond and seconded by Councilman Crouse it was moved that the minutes of tthe regular meeting of January 23, 1968, be approved as submitted. Motion Carried. Leon motion by Councilman Emond and seconded by Councilman Crouse it was -- moved that the minutes of the special meeting of February 2, 19689 be app- roved as submitted. Motion Carried. Mr. Robert Bailey, Chairman Park Board, reviewed the minutes of the Park Board meeting of February 6, 1968. He stated the construction of an addit- ional tennis court, as budgeted, would be deferred to 1969 if the Council was in agreement because the school District had not provided funds in its 1968 Budget and that a resultant saving in the construction of two courts over one would be lost. The Council concurred in the recommendation and instructed the Park Board to submit an alternate proposal for consideration. The Council next discussed the Minutes of the Planning Board meeting of February 5, 1968. Mr. Norman Chamison, owner of the Northgate Motel , app- eared regarding a proposed addition and parking lot layout. A sketch was presented and Mr. Chamison outlined his parking needs and pointed out a reserve parking area available on the West side of the Building. After considerable discussion, Mayor O'Connor moved and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the Northgate Motel building and parking plan be approved as submitted. Motion Carried. Mr. Kelly, representative of Towle Mortgage Company, Managers of the St. Ant- hony Shopping Center, appeared regarding the Food Town Inc. parcel pick up layout, He presented a sketch outlining the proposal and indicated that by utilizing the curb.area in front of Food Town and Schuler Shoes that he had 120' of curb area. He stated the store consisted of 19,000 sq. ft. and that supply loading would be from the S.W. corner of the building off set from the former St. Anthony State Bank building. After considerable discuss- ion, Mayor O!Connor moved and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the request of Food Town Inc. for a cigarette and 3.2 Off Sale Beer License be approved. • Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Emond, Crouse Nay: Springer Absent not voting: Dougherty Motion Carried. -2- Mr. 2-Mr. Kelly next discussed a request to remodel the former St. Anthony Bank building. He explained that he proposed to remove the drive in teller window and provide a door opening to the parking lot and other miscellaneous decorating and painting. The safety of opening a door to the parking lot was discussed. After discussion, Councilman Crouse moved and seconded by Mayor O 'Connor that the request for the remodeling of the former St. Anthony State Bank building be approved subject to the installation of an 80"x84" walkway from the new parking lot door entrance and that the walkway be elev- ated 6" - 8" above the finished parking lot. Motion Carried. Mr. Charles Bartlett appeared regarding a proposed rezoning of Outlot #3 Apache Plaza proposed plat. He discussed a proposal to provide a self service coin operated car wash on the property. After discussion, Councilman Emond moved and seconded by Councilman Springer that the request to rezone Outlot #3s Apache proposed plat from light industrial to commercial be denied. Motion Carried. Councilman Springer introduced Resolution No. 68-012 and moved that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 68-012 • RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR CERTAIN HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX FORFEITED LANDS. The resolution was duly seconded by Mayor O'Connor, Voting on the resolution: Aye: O'Connor, Springer, Emond, Crouse Nay: None Absent not voting : Dougherty Resolution declared adopted. Councilman Emond introduced Resolution No. 68-011 and moved that it be adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 68-011 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT PER AGREEMENT OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS SHARE OF THE COUNTY DITCH #3 IMPROVEMENT Voting on the Resolution: • Aye: O'Connor, Springer, Emond, Crouse Nay: None Absent not voting: Dougherty Resolution declared adopted. -3- Upon 3-Upon motion by Councilman Springer and seconded by Councilman Crouse it was moved that the Council action to withhold payments of the Columbia Heights 1958 sewer agreement be rescinded. Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Springer, Emond, Crouse Nay: None Absent not voting: Dougherty Motion Carried. Ordinance No. 66H was introduced for 3rd reading. After discussion, Mayor O'Connor moved and seconded by Councilman Crouse that Ordinance No. 66H be approved on third reading. Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Springer, Emond, Crouse Nay : None Absent not voting: Dougherty Mayor O'Connor Introduced Resolution No. 68-013 and moved that it be adopted. • RESOLUTION NO. 68-013 A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING $10,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE SEWER FUND The resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Crouse. Voting on the resolution: Aye: O'Connor, Springer, Emond, Crouse Nay: None Absent not voting: Dougherty Resolution declared adopted. A request by Lowry Grove Trailer Park for extension of an expired sign permit was denied. Upon motion by Councilman Emond and seconded by Councilman Crouse it was moved that a request for a street lite on Rankin Road south of 31st Avenue N.E. be approved. Motion Carried. A request for a street lite at 3501 Sky Croft Drive was tabled for submission of a petition of affected property owners. The existence of gas lites on • private property in the general area was discussed. The Council directed the matter of a street lite policy to the Planning Board for recommendation. This study to include a need evaluation by the Police Department. -4- After discussion, Mayor O'Connor moved and seconded by Councilman Springer that the Village Attorney be directed to prepare an amendment to the electric code adopting the 1968 Minneapolis electrical code. Motion Carried. The matter of dog control was discussed at length. Councilman Springer moved and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that a four months trial period of ten days patrolling per month in addition to the on call service be authorized. Motion Carried. Councilman Crouse moved and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the Village . Attorney be directed to amend the Animal Control Ordinance to adjust impound- ing fees from 53.00 to $5.50 and to require rabies shots as a requirement for dog licensing. Motion Carried. Upon motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the request of N.W. Bell Company for an extension of underground cable on the North side of 37th Ave. N.E. from Silver Lake Road to Macalaster Drive be approved. Motion Carried. Motion by Councilman Emond and seconded by Councilman Springer that the Village engineer be authorized to make preliminary studies as to the supplying of sewer and water facilities to the Salvation Army property the installation of internal storm sewer system to serve the lands in storm sewer district #4, and also the unimproved streets in Ramsey County relative to the construction of curb and gutter and asphalt surfacing. Motion Carried. Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Emond that the Village Manager be authorized to take bids for the repair and improvement of Well #5. Motion Carried. Upon motion by Councilman Springer and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the Village Manager be authorized to take bids for the supplying of one Hi- Service pump for the water treatment plant and injector pump for Well #5. Motion Carried. Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Emond that the adjusted engineers certificate in the amount of $62. 10 for the drafting of graph exhibits for the 1968 budget, be approved. Motion Carried. Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Emond that the licenses be approved as submitted. HEATING: Ryan Air Conditioning Northeast Numbing Motion Carried. M -5- 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 Springer that the statement of the Ramsey County Auditor for the Village Share of the constr- uction of County Ditch ##2 in the amount of $669.48 be approved. Motion Carried. The Village Manager was directed to notify residents, businessmen and affected property owners of the hearing on the Kenzie Terrace improvement proposal to be held at 7:30 P.M., February 26, 1968. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Emond that the meeting be adjouned. Motion Carried. 4Maor ATTEST: ViIlag Clerk i 11age Manager