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'- REGt1LAR MEETING, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1953 Present: H. L. Henry, t~6syor George J. Shavor, Trustee Arthur A. Lindig, Trustee George I. Lodahl, Trustee Clyd® J. Stewart, Clerk Ralph Van Hoven, Treasurer Frank N. Graham, Attorney Meeting called to order at 7:45 P.M., and minutes of March 24, 1953 meeting were read. In connect n with Fire Department salaries, page 352, the clause "that no charge be made`this time in the wages paid" was corrected to read, "that no change be made at this time in the wages paid." The minutes were then approved as corrected. Traffic Mr. Winfrey, representing the Falcon Heights Businessmen's sign Association, appeared before the council to urge installation of a Plashing type of sign to slow down traffic westbound on Larpenteur to Snelling, the proposed sign to be at Arona and Larpenteur. Mr. Winfrey also stated that a pedestrian cross-walk on Larpenteur was needed in the business area. After discussion, Shavor moved that the question of a flashing traffic sign and pedestrian cross-walk as pres®nted ~' by Mr. Winfrey be referred to Don Arndt, Public Safety Committee Chairman, for study and recommendation. Lindig seconded and motion carried. Public phone Messrs. Robert Mohr and J. L. Bardouche, of the Northwestern booth Bell Telephone Company, were introdued to the council. Mr. Bardouohe stated the telephone company wished to secure a spot about 40 inches square on Village property for an out- side public telephone booth with the understanding that the Village would reoeive 17 per cent of the total monthly receipts. Mr. Bardouche said they had in mind a location north of Larpenteur Avenue near the Falcon Dry Cleaners. Mr. Winfrey, of the Falcon Heights Businessmen's Association, suggested that a better location might be the northeast corner of Larpenteur and Snelling. Following a full discussion, Shavor moved that the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company be authorized to install a public telephone b~th on the northeast corner of Larpenteur and Snelling sub3ect to approval of the property owner, also that the booth be installed sub~eot to removal on 30 day s notice. Seoonded by Lodahl and motion carried unanimously. Load limits Elmer 'r. Nelson, President of the Nelson Oil Company, 491 W. Minnehaha, St Paul, and one of his truck drivers, Mr. '~~i Wingard, appeared before the Council, Mr. Nelson stated hta Company wished to comply with load limits placed on Villa ge streets but was unable to do so with trunks they were operating. Lindig was asked to take the matter up with the County Engineer and to report to Mr. Nelson. Move George Keller, 1407 West Larpenteur, asked for permit to Keller home move the house he owns at 1407 'Rest Larpenteur to north to Holton Holton street and on to a lot at 1732 N. Holton. Yr. Keller said he is now using the house as a residence and store at the Larpenteur address, bvt will close out his store and