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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 04231968 Meeting Sheet IIIIII VIII VIII VIII VIII VIII IIII IIII 106022 Box: 36 Folder: CC MINUTES AND AGENDAS 1968 Document: CC MINUTES 04231968 VILLAGE OF ST. ANTHONY COUNCIL MINUTES April 23, 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 Motion by Councilman Emond and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 9, 1968, be approved as submitted. Motion Carried. The Mayor declared that this was the time and the place, as advertised in the official Village Newspaper, for the holding of a public hearing on the improvement of 33rd Avenue M.E. from Stinson Boulevard to the west St. Anthony High School property line. The Village Manager, in the absence of the Village Engineer, reviewed the project costs and the construction procedures that had been set forth. Mr. Gottwalt, 2920 - 33rd Avenue, asked if the St. Anthony School District was liable for assessment and was informed that they were. Mrs. Paquay, Edwards St., asked why the side streets were included in the assessment. It was explained that the Village policy provided for a 1/3 assessment on those streets adjacent to a collector street such as 33rd Avenue N.E. Mr. James McNulty inquired as to the curb cut for his driveway. It was explained that the crown of the road had been warped so that the North side was 8" higher than the south side to accomodate for driveways. Mr. Clarence Albrecht asked if his property would be assessed on a 1/3 basis and he was informed that because his property faced Roosevelt Court, that he would only be liable for a 1/3 assessment. Mr. McNulty suggested that the Council not proceed with the entire project if the bids were considerably higher than the estimates. Mr. Arnold Carlson inquired as to where the East and West portion of the improvement divided. He was informed that the West portion was 1350' East of Stinson Boulevard. Mr. McNulty asked what the County participation in storm sewer construction would include and was informed that they would participate in the cost of 6% of the Belden Drive portion of the storm sewer. Mr. Gottwalt also expressed concern on bids being accepted that reflected higher costs than the estimates. There being no further questions the Mayor declared the hearing closed. -2- Mr. 2-Mr. Lyle Elam presented the minutes of the April 16, 1968, Planning Board meeting. Mr. Joe Malat appeared in regard to a variance for the installation of a 51x8' logo sign. After discussion, Councilman Crouse moved and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the request of the St. Anthony Dairy Queen to install a 5 'x8' logo sign on the west side of the building be approved, said variance granted as to area and location. Voting on the motion: Aye : O'Connor, Emond, Crouse Nay: Springer Absent not voting: Dougherty Motion Carried. The request for variance to build up to the 10' easement was tabled to review necessary RA,1 for storm sewer construction on the Villella property. Mr. Gordon Hedlund presented a proposal for a 30 unit town house complex. Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Devaney, and Mrs. Leining spoke in opposition to any zoning change in the area. Mr. Lowell Gearhart stated that he felt that no hearing should be granted on a zoning change. Motion by Councilman Emond and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the request for hearing on the town house proposal be denied. Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Emond, Springer, Crouse Nay : None Absent not voting : Dougherty Motion Carried. After discussion, motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Emond that the request of Elmer W. Hansen to divide lot 1, block 1, Olson's Addition be denied. Motion Carried. The Planning Board's report on street lighting was received and discussed. The Council requested copies of existing street lighting plans for study. After discussion, motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the Planning Board's recommendation for the division and replatting of lots 18, 19, block 5, Mounds View Acres, Second Addition be approved. • Motion Carried. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the resolution ordering the proposed 33rd Avenue Improvement be tabled to May 14, 1968. Motion Carried. r ' -3- A 3-A letter from the St. Anthony J. C.'s regarding expansion of the airport facilities of the Metropolitan Airports Commission was read. Mr. Chisholm recommended that the Council oppose the south site as proposed. Councilman Emond stated that he also was opposed to the south site. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Springer that the Council support the Ham lake Site and oppose the South Site. The Mayor called for discussion: Mr. Gottwalt and Mrs. Sam Bucco expressed concern over both locations and opposed the North, Ham Lake Site. James McNulty felt that the Council should be advised as to the impact of the new jets on the area. Mr. Gottwalt stated that he was not here to design an airport, but that the Council should look to the community's interest, and that a particular site should not be endorsed. Mr. H aik stated that he felt the proposals have been in the planning stage for several years. • Councilman Springer stated that he felt the M. A. C. should be controlled by representatives of the seven county area. Mrs. Chisholm expressed the opinion that she was opposed to both the South Site and the North Site as proposed by the M. A. C. Councilman Springer requested the chair to withdraw his second to the foregoing motion. Councilman Crouse asked that his motion be withdrawn. Mayor O'Connor stated that he was opposed to both the North and the South Sites as proposed. Councilman Emond stated that he felt the Council should support the Ham Lake Site. Mr. Merrill, 3321 Wendhurst, said that he felt that the present dilemma was due to lack of action by the peoptGe affected. Councilman Springer stated that he felt that the Metropolitan Council acting as a review borad would protect the interest of the residents affected. Ray Haik felt that one document should be submitted to the M. A. C. pointing up the inadequacies. The Council recessed at 10:00 P.M. and reconvened at 10:15 P.M. all present who answered opening meeting roll call. • „ t -4- Councilman Springer introduced Resolution No. 68-025 and moved that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 68-025 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SECOND METROPOLITAN AIRPORT. The Resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Crouse. Voting on the adoption of the resolution: Aye: Crouse, Emond, Springer Nay: O'Connor Absent not voting: Dougherty Resolution declared adopted. The establishment of County Ditch R/W was discussed relative to a letter from Mr. Tom Quale, Ramsey County Assistant Attroney. It was pointed out that Vadnais Construction Company had installed temporary signs without a permit. The Council directed minutes of Council meetings be sent to Senator Nyquist • and Representative Meyers. May 14, 1968, 7:00 P.M. was set as the date for a joint Council-Police discussion. The Village Manager was directed to contact New Brighton regarding their intention to provide a grade crossing on Foss Road. The Council set July 9, 1968, at 8:00 P.M. as the meeting time for the Board of Review. A request to conduct street corner flower sales was denied. The Council gave voice approval to a wage proposal of $3.17 per hr. for a 45 hour week for bartenders and $2.60 per hour for a 40 hour week for liquor store clerks. Notion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Emond that the Engineers Certificate in the amount of $1,243.80 for engineering services in the design of the Hi-Service pump installation be approved. Motion Carried. Motion by Councilman Springer and seconded by Councilman Emond that the Engineers Certificate in the amount of $123.75 for engineering services for the repair of Well #5 be approved. Motion Carried. ' -5- Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the licenses be approved as submitted. CIGARETTE - Joe Sroga Standard Service SERVICE STATION - Joe Sroga Standard Service HEATING - Centrai re, Inc. Motion Carried. Motion by Councilman Emond and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the properly verified claims be approved. Motion Carried. Motion by Mayor O' Connor and seconded by Councilman Emond that the request for the installation of advertising comfort benches on Silver Lake Road be denied. Motion Carried. Motion by Councilman Emond and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the meeting be adjourned. Motion Carried. • Mayor ATTEST: Vi1lag Clerk Vi 41ageanager •