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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 05281968 Meeting Sheet IIIIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIIIIIIIII 106025 Box: 36 Folder: CC MINUTES AND AGENDAS 1968 Document: CC MINUTES 05281968 VILLAGE OF ST. ANTHONY COUNCIL MINUTES May 28, 1968 The regular meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 8°00 P.M. The following were present at roll call : O'Connor, Dougherty, Springer, Emond, Crouse Absents None Also presents Raymond Haik, Village Attorney John Printon, Village Manager It was directed that the minutes of May 2, 1968, be amended, as concerns property at 3609 Silver Lake Road, to� delete that portion of the hearing as pertains to the possible installation of catch basins at the S.E. corner of Silver Lake Road and 37th Avenue N.E. It was suggested that the name of Mr. Richards, Village Attorney, be added to those present at the meeting. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the minutes of the special meeting of May 2, 1968, be approved as amended. Motion Carried. It was directed that the minutes of May 14, 1968, be amended, and the word "approximately" be inserted before the numerals "3 'x5l" as refers to the proposed Park identification signs suggested by the St. Anthony J. C.'s. Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Councilman Springer that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 14, 1968, be approved as amended. Motion Carried. Mr. Bailey, Park Board Chairman, and members of the Park Board were present to discuss the proposed Park shelter with the Village Council and architect, David Bennett. Mr. Bennett stated that he had reviewed the costs and deter- mined that the proposed structure would cost 50% over the budget estimate. He named reasons for the higher cost as panel cost, heavy type of construction, grading costs due to site selection and timing of bid letting. He also stated that the building was too small to make an accurate sq. ft. estimate. After further discussion, motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the matter be tabled to later in the meeting. Motion Carried. Mr.,Curt Englund presented the Planning Board minutes of May 21, 1968. Mayor O'Connor moved and seconded by Councilman Springer that the request for variance of 10' in width of a corner lot plus an 8' side yard variance at 3542 Coolidge St. N .E. be approved. Motion Carried. I s -2- Mr. 2-Mr. Dan Burrill, St. Anthony State Bank, appeared regarding a teller window sign proposed to be located on the East side of the bank building. Mr. Burrill was informed by the Council that the request did not conform to the sign ordinance. He asked the Council to consider broadening the controls of the Sign Ordinance. (after further discussion, Councilman Springer moved and sec- onded by Councilman Dougherty that the request for a variance to the Sign Ordinance as requested by the St. Anthony State Bank be denied. Voting on the motion: Aye : Springer, Dougherty, Emond Nay: O'Connor, Crouse Motion Carried. After discussion, Councilman Crouse moved and seonced by Councilman Dougherty that a request for a 7' side yard variance at 3100 Rankin Road be approved. Motion Carried. Councilman Crouse moved and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the request by Standard Oil Company to add a 12 ' x 28' storage room to the rear of the station at 27th and Kenzie Terrace be approved. Voting on the motion: Aye: O' Connor, Springer, Crouse, Emond Nay: Dougherty Motion Carried. Mr. Kenneth Benson presented plans for the construction of a 14,480 sq. ft. building proposed by the Hammond Company. He described the traffic pattern as entering on County Road C and exiting on Anthony Lane. Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Councilman Crouse that final approval be given to the 'Jammond building proposal as presented by Mr. Kenneth Benson subject to approval of the building inspector and engineer and subject to an in and out sign being erected at driveway locations, Motion Carried. The bond for the planting plan for the Hammond Building was set at $1000.00. The Cedar Properties planting plan was next considered. after discussion, the matter was tabled because of lack of designation of driveway location. Mayor O'Connor moved and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that preliminary approval be given to the proposed Walbon Kiat. Motion Carried. • The proposed Lobo Addition plat was next considered. After discussion, Councilman Dougherty moved and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the prelim- inary plat of the Lobo Addition be approved. Motion Carried. -3- Motion by Councilman Springer and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the request to change the Conoco Sign at 37th Avenue N.E. and Silver Lake Road to read Mileage be approved. Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Springer, Crouse, Emond Nay: Dougherty Motion Carried. Motion by Councilman Springer and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the request to divide the East 4' of lot 16 and add to lot 15, Block 4, Wilshire Park 4th Addition be approved. Motion Carried. Mayor O' Connor moved and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that a temporary six months approval be given for the erection of a sign, 4' above grade and no more than 13' from front of building of the Pop Shop at 2550 Kenzie Terrace. Motion Carried. Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the request to replace the "Pure" sign at 2700 Kenzie Terrace with "Union" be approved. Motion Carried. After discussion, Councilman Springer moved and seconded by Mayor O' Connor that the Planning Board be directed to hold a public hearing on the rezoning of the Sunset Memorial Cemetery property abutting County Road C from R-1 to Light Industrial. Motion Carried. The proposed Apache Plat was next considered. Mr. Stan Peikert explained the property designations as proposed. Mr. Peikert was informed that the outlots as shown would have to be replatted when the owners developed the property. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the preliminary plat of Apache Plaza be approved subject to the conveyance of a storm sewer easement serving the Arlan Department Store area. Motion Carried. A request by Albert Villella to construct a dwelling within 10' of the rear property line of lot 1, block 1 , Villella Addition was next considered. The Council was informed that the Village engineer required no storm sewer easement along the R.R. RAI for the construction of the District #4 Internal Storm Sewer system. • Councilman Springer moved and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that a variance to construct a residence within 10' of the rear property of lot 1, block 1 , Villella Addition be granted. Motion Carried. -4- The 1st Quarter Liquor Store Report was received by the Village Council . The Council directed that the landscape work agreed to by Vadnais Construction Company be complete before the law suit be dropped. The Council reviewed the May 27, 1968, letter from the Village Attorney RE: establishment of a recreation commission. Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Mayor O' Connor that the matter be tabled to June 4, 1968. Motion Carried. The Council recessed at 9:50 P.M. and reconvened at 10:00 P.M., all present. The matter of the Park shelter building was brought up for discussion. Mr. Bailey stated that the building could be scaled down to meet the estimated $21 ,000.00 and still hold to the basic design. He suggested alternate bids on some items. Other members of the Park Board concurred with the recomm- endation. Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the architect be directed to prepare final plans for the Central Park Shelter building. Motion Carried. It was noted that the Metropolitan Airports Commission will meet again concerning a new airport site on June 6, 1968. A petition was received regarding the control of burning trash and the place- ment of trash receptacles. A Mr. Bernard Veber, petitioner, stated that he felt burning should be eliminated in the Village as trash pick up was adequate. Mr. Jim Olson also expressed the opinion that all burning should be restricted in the Village. The Council felt that adequate controls were on the books to handle the particular problem Mr. l•/eber outlined. The Mayor called the second portion of the hearing on the District #4 Internal Storm Sewer to order. The area liable for assessment was reviewed and cost estimates given of approximately 3� per sq. ft. Mr. Robert Swanell, representative of the Soo Line R. R., appeared in opposition to the improve- ment. He presented a written protest to the Mayor which was received, read and ordered filed. It was estimated that the Soo Line R. R. property liable for assessment consisted of approximately 364,000 sq. ft. There being no further discussion the hearing was closed. Mr. Glen Puncochar presented a report of the Human Rights Committee. A brief outline of the recommendations was given to the Council by Mr. Puncochar. A minority report was given by Mr. Ualker, committee member. Mr. William Conroy questioned several statements in the report and asked Mr. Puncochar for clarification. There being no further discussion, Councilman Crouse moved and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the matter of the report of the Human Rights Committee be tabled to the regular Council meeting of July 23, 1968. • Motion Carried. -5- The Village Attorney and Village Manager were directed to prepare an applic- ation for Federal Matching Funds for the acquisition of the proposed Holding Pond recreation area. Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the Second Quarter 1966 St. Paul Sewer billing charges be released for payment as per request of the Village of Roseville. Motion Carried. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the Diamond 8 Apartment sign be approved as per plans submitted. Motion Carried. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the proposed settlement by the Globe Insurance Company for damages to two Village police cars in the amount of $4842.95 plus the additional charges of towing two vehicles to the Village garage and 1 vehicle to the Raymond Body Shop, St. Paul be approved. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the request of N. U. Bell Company for the extensions of buried cable per plan submitted be approved provided paving not be cut. Motion Carried. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Springer that the Village Manager and the Liquor Store Manager be granted a 10% pay increase in salary effective June 1, 1968. Motion Carried. Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the Village Clerk be granted a $25.00 per month increase in salary effective June 1, 1968. Motion Carried. Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Councilman Crouse that the properly verified claims be approved. Motion Carried. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Emond that the meeting be adjourned. Motion Carried. Cd�� Mayor • ATTEST: Y 1 Cler _ age Manager