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VILLAGE OF ST. ANTHONY
• COUNCIL MINUTES
May 14, 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, Dougherty, Crouse, Emond
Absent: None
Motion by Councilman Springer and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the
minutes of the regular meeting of April 23, 1968, be approved as submitted.
Motion Carried.
Mr. Robert Bailey presented the minutes of the Park Board meeting of May 7,
1968.
Various items of the Park Board agenda were reviewed. The location of the
Park Shelter was discussed. The #2 site proposal located off of the open
play circle was recommended. The Board was to meet with abutting property
owners to discuss the shelter site later in the week. The matter of the
naming of Ramsey Park was discussed.
Councilman Crouse moved and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the
recommendation to name the Ramsey County Park, Emerald Park, be approved.
Motion Carried.
A proposed park sign by the J. C.'s for Central R3rk was discussed. It was
felt by the Council that the sign should not exceed 3 ' x 5' with letters
approximately 8" in height.
Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Councilman Springer that the
proposal of the St. Anthony J. C. 's to place an identification sign in Central
Park be approved with the sign limitation of 3 ' x 5' with 8" letters.
Motion Carried.
The joint school-Village recreation program was discussed. A commission
composed of a school board member, the Supt. of Schools, a Council member,
The Village Manager and the Chairman of the Park Board as Chairman of the
commission was proposed by the representatives of the Park Board, School
Board, and Village Council . After discussion, Councilman Dougherty moved and
seconded by Councilman Crouse that the proposal be tabled for further study.
Voting on the motion:
Aye: Crouse, Dougherty
Nay: O' Connor, Emond, Springer
Motion Not Carried.
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After
2-After further discussion, motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Mayor
O'Connor that the matter be tabled to later in the meeting.
Motion Carried.
Councilman Springer introduced Resolution No. 68-027 and and moved that it be
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 68-027
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS.
The resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Dougherty.
Voting on the resolution:
Aye: O 'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Crouse, Emond
Nay: None
Resolution was c;eclared adopted.
Mayor O'Connor introduced Resolution No. 68-028 and moved that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 68-028
• RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS.
The Resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Crouse.
Voting on the resolution:
Aye: O'Connor, Emond, Crouse, Springer, Dougherty
Nay: None
Resolution declared adopted.
A review of bids as opened at 12:00 o'clock noon May 13, 1968, is as follows :
Victor Carlson Co. $245,031 .80
2246 Edgewood Ave. S.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Barton Contracting Co. $244,218.69
10300 - 89th Ave. N.
Osseo, Minnesota
C. S. McCrossan Inc. $253,073.55
Box 336
• Osseo, Minnesota
Palda and Sons Inc. $224,410.80
1462 Dayton Ave.
St. Paul , Minnesota
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After discussion, and recommendation by DeWayne Olson, Village engineer,
Councilman Crouse moved and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the low
bid of Palda and Sons Inc. in the amount of $224,410.80 for the paving of
Stinson Boulevard north of 37th Avenue N.E. and 37th Place pursuant to an
agreement with the City of Columbia Heights and also 33rd Avenue N.E. from
Stinson Boulevard to the West property line of the St. Anthony High School
be accepted.
Voting on the motion:
Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Emond, Crouse
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
Councilman Crouse introduced Resolution No. 68-034 and moved that it be
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 68-034
RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT OF 33RD AVENUE N.E.
The Resolution was duly seconded by Mayor O'Connor.
Voting onihe resolution:
• Aye: O'Connor, Springer, Dougherty, Crouse, Emond
Nay: None
Resolution declared adopted.
Councilman Dougherty introduced Resolution No. 68-033 and moved that it be
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 68-033
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF STINSON
BOULEVARD.
The resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Crouse.
Voting on the resolution:
Aye: O 'Connor, Springer, Dougherty, Crouse, Emond
Nay: None
Resolution declared adopted.
A letter from Robert Lunde regarding gun control was discussed. Raymond
Thorsfeldt and Wm. Ferguson expressed opposition to fire arms registration.
Council members expressed opinions both pro and con on the matter.
Mr. Ferguson stated that gun registration was an infringement on individuals
rights. There being no further discussion, Mayor O'Connor, moved and Council-
man Emond seconded that the matter of gun control be tabled.
Motion Carried.
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Various letters of correspondence we!e received and ordered filed.
The survey of the Vadnais property was received.
Mr. Don Rosen, Pilgrim Cleaners, appeared regarding the denial of zoning
change of property on 37th Avenue N.E. and East of Silver Lake Road. Mayor
O'Connor explained the Cou nc i 1 's position.
at on review of
proposed zoning change the Council felt that Ha spot ezoni�ng situation wouldebe
created and that the other vacant corners on 37th Avenue and Silver Lake Road
would also be entitled to a zoning change.e.
informed him that he could Mr. Rosen stated that the Council
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approvals subject to zoning changes wwere hcontingent on the adoptiontoflanplan
ordinance amendment changing the zoning category.
Mr. Rosen asked for copies of Council minutes and he was told that they would
be available during Villaqe Hall office hours. The Council recessed at 9:55 PM
and reconvened at 10:05 PM,. all present.
Various letters of correspondence from the Village Attorney were reviewed.
Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Councilman Springer that
Robert Brown, Supt. District 282, be appointed as U. N. Day Chairman.
Motion Carried.
After discussion, Mayor O'Connor moved and Councilman Crouse seconded that
• the U. S. Bench Corporation be allowed to place two additional benches on
Silver Lake Road north of the Apache Plaza south entrance.
Voting on the motion:
Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Crouse, Emond
Nay: None
Abstained: Springer
Motion Carried.
Voice approval was given to the Edison High Senior Party to be held at Apache
Plaza.
Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Emond that the request
Of N.S.P. Company for the placing of a pole at 39th Avenue N.E. and Stinson
Boulevard be approved.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Councilman Springer and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the
request of the Minneapolis Gas Company to place anodes on Kenzie Terrace
lines be approved.
Motion Carried.
• The Village Council accepts with regret the resignation of Mary Ann Thorsfeldt
as Village Treasurer.
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Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the appoint-
ment of Carol Johnson as Treasurer effective June 1, 1968, be approved and
that her name be placed on all checks or warrants drawn against the Village
of St. Anthony from said date.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Emond that the Minneapolis
Gas Company extension proposal North of 33rd Avenue N.E. on Edwards St. be
approved.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the motion
setting the date of July 9, 1968, at 8:00 o'clock P.M . for the meeting of
the Board of Review be amended to July 11 , 1968, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Mayor O 'Connor and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the engineer's
certificate payable to Layne of Minnesota in the amount of $5441.62 for
repair of Well #5 be approved.
Motion Carried.
• Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Emond that the engin-
eer's Certificate in the amount of $94.18 for engineering services for the
repair of Well #5 be approved.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the engineer's
Certificate in the amount of $97.49 for Village engineering services be
approved.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Mayor O 'Connor and seconded by Councilman Emond that the engineer's
Certificate in the amount of $443.25 for Village engineering services be
approved.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Councilman Springer and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the
engineer's Certificate in the amount of $84.67 for inspection repair Well #5
be approved.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the
licenses be approved as submitted.
SERVICE STATION: Apache Mobil
VENDING MACHINE: Johnny's Inc.
Motion Carried.
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Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the properly
verified claims be approved.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Councilman Emond, that the
Ramsey County auditors claim in the amount of $437.58 for construction of
County Ditch #2 be approved.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the Ramsey
County Auditor's claim in the amount of $8223.84 for the construction of
County Ditch #3 be approved.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the Village
of St. Anthony advance the City of Columbia Heights share ie 38.6% x $617.85
of the Ramsey County Auditors claim for the construction of County Ditch #3 •
Motion Carried.
Mayor O 'Connor introduced Resolution No. 68-032 and moved that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 68-032
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT.
• The Resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Springer.
Voting on the resolution:
Aye : O'Connor, Springer, Dougherty, Emand, Crouse
Nay: None
Resolution declared adopted.
The matter of the appointment of a Park Committee was brought up for discussion
with the consent of the Council . After considerable discussion, the Village
Attorney was directed to report on the make up of such a commission as to
number of members and eligibility of members to serve according to State
Statutes.
Motion by Councilman Emond and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the
matter of appointing a Recreation Commission be tabled to the May 28, 19601
meeting.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the
meeting be adjourned.
Motion Carried.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Vi l la e RC1 erk r i t lage Manager