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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 02251969 Meeting Sheet IIIIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIII IIII IIII 106060 Box: 36 Folder: CC MINUTES AND AGENDAS 1969 Document: CC MINUTES 02251969 VILLAGE OF ST. ANTHONY • COUNCIL MINUTES February 25, 1969 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 8:00 o 'clock P. M. The following were present at roll call : O'Connor, Emond, Dougherty, Levandowski. Absent : Crouse. Also Present : Raymond Haik, Village Attorney John Pri nton, Village Manager Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 11, 1969 be approved as submitted. Motion carried. Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Emond that the minutes of the special meeting of January 31 , 1969 be approved as submitted. Aye: O'Connor, Emond, Dougherty. Abstain: Levandowski. Absent not voting: Crouse. Motion carried. Robert Mesenbring and Mr. Lou Howitz, Planning Board members presented the minutes of the Board's meeting of February 18, 1969. Mr. Bill Sauer presented a plan for an automobile diagnostic center for the property adjacent to the Dairy Store on 37th Avenue N. E. He stated that his proposal included provisions for the handling of 20 cars per day including employees. After discussion, Councilman Levandowski moved and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the development plans be approved and that the Village Attorney be instructed to prepare an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Emond, Dougherty, Levandowski . May: None. Absent not voting: Crouse. \Mo tion carried. The rezoning of property west of the Chelmsford School playgrounds on 37th Avenue N. E. was discussed. Mr. Hasty, owner requested that the property be rezoned from R1 to R2 because of the power line tower and proximity to the school property. • Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Levandowski that the change of zoning be approved because of hardship and that the Village Attorney be directed to prepare an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. I -2- Voting 2-Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Emond, Dougherty, Levandowski . Nay: None. Absent not voting: Crouse. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Emond and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the sign request of the Apache Drug store be denied as recommended by the Planning Board. Motion carried. ,-After discussion of the plans for the Goodyear Service Center, motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Councilman Emond that the development plans for the Goodyear Service Center be approved subject to the eight recommendations as set forth in the minutes of the Planning Board meeting of February 18, 1969, and that a variance not to exceed 260 sq. ft. in addition to the allowable 132 sq. ft. be granted for the erection of signs. Motion carried. Mr. Howitz reviewed the public hearing proceedings regarding the development of • property South of Silver Lane and adjacent to the Soo Line Railroad. The legal aspects of a zoning hold was discussed. The 1-ttorney pointed out that such action could only be sustained for the terms of an existing Council . The Village Manager was directed to forward letters to Lowry Avenue residents regarding easements for street R/W. The Village engineer was directed to review the 27th Avenue N. E. and Coolidge Street entrances on Kenzie Terrace and present plans for the exclusion of through traffic. Motion by Councilman Dougherty and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the request for an 18' side yard variance be granted for an addition to a residence at 2700- 27th Avenue N. E. Voting on the motion: Aye: O'Connor, Dougherty, Levandowski. Nay: Emond. Absent not voting : Crouse. Motion carried. Councilman Dougherty introduced Resolution No. 69-011 and moved its adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 69-011 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY. I -3- The 3- The resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Levandowski. Voting on the resolution: Aye : O'Connor, Emond, Dougherty, Levandowski. Nay: None. Absent not voting: Crouse. Resolution declared adopted. The following report was submitted by Village Clerk Jerry M. Kessel regarding balances in unallocated Village funds : To the Honorable Members of the St. Anthony Village Councils At the request of the Village Attorney the amount and form of unallocated surplus monies in the Liquor Dispensory Fund is hereby presented to you. As of December 31, 1968 there existed a balance of $97,233.00 in the form of a United States Treasury Bill in the investment account. This represented monies above the amount previously authorized by you for transfer to the General Fund during the year 1968 and not needed for current operating expenses. To the Honorable Members of the St. Anthony Village Councils • At the request of the Village Attorney the amount of unallocated surplus money in the General Fund of the Village is hereby presented to you. As of December 31, 1968 there existed a total of $172,903.49 in the General Fund which was above that amount budgeted and disbursed during the past budget year . Sixty thousand dollars was invested in Certificates of Deposit and the balance we.s deposited inthe Regular Dank Account. ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORES Recap of Investment Activity during year of 1968 Cert. of Deposit Loan to Treasury Account 60 days 90 days Gen. Fund Bills Balance 12/31/67, Bal . $50,000.00 $23,781 .86 $ 73,781.86 January 168 -50,000.00 +50,000.00 +33,677.13 107,458.99 February + 669.48 108,128.47 March +24,166.34 132,294.81 April 132,294.81 May + 8,899.91 141,194.72 • June 141,194.72 July 141 ,194.72 August 141 , 194.72 September 141,194.72 -4- Cert ' of Deposit Loan to Treasury Account 60 days 90 days Gen. Fund Bills Balance October -91 ,194.72 +97,233.00 $147,233.00 November 147,233.00 December -50,000.00 97,233.00 12/31/68, Bal . -0- -0- -O- $97,233.00 $ 97,233.00 Motion by Councilman Levandowski and seconded by Mayor O'Connor that the Village Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for-. the painting and decorating of the On Sale liquor lounges. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Emond and seconded by Mayor O 'Connor that the following certificates of the engineer be approved : 1 . Village engineering services - $406.56 2. 1968-4 Improvement - $744.41 3. 1968-1 Improvement est. #8 - $76.13 Motion carried. Motion by Mayor O'Connor and seconded by Councilman Dougherty that the licenses be approved as submitted. Motion carried. The Village Council was informed that the State of Minnesota had filed a suit against the Village for the recovery of tax on propane fuel used for motor vehicles. The matter was referred to the Village attorney for appropriate action. The Village Council gave voice consent to the participation in the bus rate inter- vention with the City of Columbia Heights, with a cost participation estimated at approximately $100 for legal fees. Consideration of the request for a pylon sign by the Kenzie Terrace Sinclair Station was deferred to March 11 , 1969 meeting for action by the full Council . Motion by Councilman Levandowski and seconded by Councilman Emond the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. Mayor ATTEST: Village Jerk 1 Z L 2I=I=k_ I 71116ge Manager