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Home My WebLink AboutCC MINUTES 01271970 Meeting Sheet II IIIIII VIII VIII VIII VIII VIII IIII IIII 106109 Box: 36 Folder: CC MINUTES AND AGENDAS 1970 Document: CC MINUTES 01271970 VILLAGE OF ST. ANTHONY COUNCIL MINUTES January 27, 1970 The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The following were present : Miedtke, Emond, Crouse, Levandowski, Kukielka Absent: None Also Present : Village Attorney, Larry Vickrey Village Manager, John R. Printon It was noted that on page 1 of the minutes of the meeting of January 13, 1970, the motion referring to the appointment of Bob Dougherty to the Planning Board should be deleted. It was also noted that in the middle of page 7 of the minutes of the January 13, 1970 meeting regarding snowmobile ordinances, the minutes should read "Obtain copies of Snowmobile Ordinances from the Minnesota League of Municipalities". It was further noted that at the bottom of page 7 of the minutes of the January 13, 1970 meeting the motion regarding the "1040 Tax Service" sign should show the amendment as carried first and then the motion as amended carried. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Levandowski that the minutes of the meeting of January 13, 1970, be approved as amended. Robert Messenbring presented the minutes of the January 20, 1970, Planning Board. Motion by Councilman Levandowski and seconded by Councilman Crouse that we approve a 5, foot rear yard variance as requested at 2400-34th Revenue N.E. Motion carried. The Cot_!ncil was informed that the Planning Board had tabled the rezoning on the Hedlund property until the February meeting. Council reviewed the proposal submitted by Buetow and Associates for the construction of a two story office building on Lot 7, Block 1, St. Anthony Office Park. Motion by Councilman Emond and seconded by Councilman Crouse to approve the issuing of a building permit to Buetow and Associates to construct a two story office building as submitted, subject to the approval of the building inspector. Motion carried. 40 ,-�L The Mayor declared that the adjourned public hearing for the consideration of Mater Main Improvement 1953-1 was open for discussion. The Mayor reviewed the history of the assessment procedure and Village Attorney, Larry Vickrey, re- viewed the legal ramifications of the assessments. r -2- Mayor Miedtke then opened the meeting to discussion. Bill Fellows of 3408 Maplewood Drive opposed the possibility of the Village placing another assessment on them if it did not concern their property. Louie Chiodo of 3001 Silver Lake Road, who recently bought property in the Village with the assessments paid in full, felt he should not have to pay any more assessments. John Andrychowicz of 2809 Coolidge Street N.E. felt, that being that he had paid up his assessments in full, that the requirements of the bond issue of 1963 be carried out on the basis of general levy. Jack Zoia of 3413 Maplewood Drive opposed the levying of another assessment on his property. Robert Weber of 3221 Skycroft Drive was in favor of the bond issue of 1963 being carried out on the basis of general levy. Don Wagner of 3025-31st Avenue N.E. felt their was moral obligation involved and that the 1952 Council had made a good and honest decision as to how to handle this project. Max Callan of 3521 Chelmsford Road opposed the idea of possibly having to pay someone else's assessments when he had already paid for his. Earl Shamp of 3509-31st Avenue N.E. felt also that the requirements of the bond issue of 1963 be carried out on the basis of general levy. Joseph Weinmeyer of 3101 Townview Avenue seemed to be in favor, too, of the requirements of the bond issue of 1963 be carried out. John Wagner of 2921 Rankin Road inquired as to what findings or suggestions the State Auditor's office had made regarding this issue. Clinton Hall of 36th Avenue and Silver Lake Road inquired if the two alternatives were first, was the Council considering an ad valorem tax and second, placing an assessment on the property owners involved. Jim Forsythe of 2509-30th Avenue N.E. wondered if the previous vote of 3 to 2 is valid, will reassessment be applied. A Murray Avenue resident inquired as to when the State Auditornotified the Village that there was a deficit in the fund. Letters were received from the following people opposing the placement of an assessment : C.W. Marsh, 2505 34th Avenue N.E. • Henry Jenniges, 2613 Lowry Avenue N.E. Charles Kausel, 2525 St. Anthony Boulevard Mayor Miedtke declared that the public hearings be closed at this time. Y�^ • -3- Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Levandowski that we continue the discussion on Water Main Improvement 1953-1 and possible rescinding the action of the December 23, 1969, Council meeting until the Feb- ruary 25th meeting so that the Village Council can have further time to review it. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Levandowski and seconded by Councilman Kukielka that two hour parking be restricted during the hours of 8:00 o'clock A.M. to 6:00 o'clock P.M. on both the North and South side of 27th Avenue N.E., the area from the West Johnson property line to Wilson Street N.E. on the South side and the West alley line to Wilson Street N.E. on the North side. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Emond to approve the first reading of the 1970-1 Rodent Ordinance relating to rat control and to include the Village Health Inspector as the enforcing officer. Motion carried. Council deferred action on membership in the Metropolitan League of Municipalities until the February 25th meeting. • Motion by the Chair and seconded by Councilman Emond that the Village Manager prepare certificates of commendation to Officers Schwalbach, Engstrom and Hawk- inson as outlined in the letters from the Public Safety Director. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Levandowski to amend the motion that appropriate certificates of merit be awarded to the aforementioned officers at the next dinner conference. Voting on the amendment : Aye: Miedtke, Crouse, Levandowski, Kukielka Nay: Emond Amendment carried. Voting on the motion°as amended: Aye: Miedtke, Crouse, Levandowski, Kukielka Nay: Emond Motion carried. The Council directed the Village Manager to comply with the request of the Hennepin County Public Works Department regarding the 1971 Improvements affecting county highways. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Levandowski to approve the appointment of Henry Feikema as Prosecuting Attorney as of February 4, 1970. Voting on the motion: -4- Aye: Miedtke, Crouse, Levandowski, Kukielka Nay: Emond Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Levandowski and seconded by Councilman Crouse that we take John Printon's suggestion to withhold payment of Certicate Improvement #1968-4, C.S. Mc Crossan Company, $20,871.82, because of extensive corrective work that has been pointed out by the Village Engineer in a previous letter to the Council and to Mr. McCrossan: Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Emond to authorize the payment of verified claims. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Levandowski and seconded by Mayor Miedtke to authorize the Village Manager to purchase four copies of Minnesota League of Municipalities Handbook, new issue, for the Village councilmen. Motion carried. • The Council gave voice approval to Dr. Carr's recommendation that the Carroll resident on Foss Road be allowed to pump their cesspools until such time as the weather would allow them to connect on to the Village sewer system. Motion by Councilman Crouse and seconded by Councilman Emond to adjourn. Motion carried. Mayor ATTEST: Vi 11 g Cler lage Manager