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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 11-02 Elections to be held Tuesday, vote from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. THE REVIEW Page 2A Wed., Nov. 2, 1977 THE REVIEW In Maplewood Elections to be held Tuesday1 ----, -,:,4„,„,,,,‘, ,,‘,„,,,,,,,,,,, , „,,,,,,, w..",., is S • ,, ,-,,,,,,.... „ . ..,..„,,,,,,„,„„ Q 4 @ i • . q y s ,r, em' .. ,. ,....... ,, ,. . , ,..---- ,..,-., , ;:i 4'. ',, 1.‘,,..:a '-' ' ' Vt . ,.,,4 r:„„,,,., .. t, �� , ,,,,,, , Ilikk' A: ' . , , ,, ,, „fit, , , "` Roger Fontaine Chuck Kent Earl Nelson as councilman, I represented only the by Anne Skinner personally to their elected officals,where taxpayers individually — no special in- these same officials are readily available terest groups. The Maplewood city elections will be to be held accountable for all their ac- "A mayor with positive, strong held Tuesday,Nov. 8. With the low voter tions. leadership ability is of utmost importance turnout for the primary races, the can- I sincerely hope that Maplewood voters to our community so that the needs are didates have unanimous views on at least will,in the 1977 city election, show to the met on a priority which allows for one point:they hope for a large turnout at entire state that they do care,that they do growth; growth which is controlled in an the polls. value their freedom of voting, that they orderly manner that adequate planning A look at the candidates opinions and want effective, responsive local govern- and development processes with city- stands follows in alphabetical order ment and so indicate by a voter turnout of wide citizen participation. follows: overwhelming proportion. "My record over the past 13 years as "I seek the office of Mayor of councilman,clearly reflects my personal Candidates for mayor Maplewood because I believe that my 13 belief that an elected official must be John Greavu: "On Tuesday,Nov.8,we years of service as councilman provide responsive to all citizens; yes even at all will again have the opportunity to exer- me with the experience required to give hours of the day and night. cise the priceless privilege of voting.We strong leadership. My record as a "Concerns for the needs of our senior will elect public officials who will be councilman is submitted to you as a citizens, our youth, our `silent majority', charged with the responsibility of record of positive,creative actions taken our fiscal integrity as a community, our providing services to protect the health to assure the taxpayers a local govern need to keep property taxes as low as and welfare of our community. ment that is fiscally responsible. possible, yet provide the quality of ser- "In `off-year' elections, it is tragic to "Our planning includes short and long- vices the community needs and requests, observe the small voter turnout. The term; for the senior citizens and the are all of prime importance to me. My foundation of our form of government is newest generations; labor as well as voice in the council chamber for 13 years predicated on strong local government— business,single-family ownership as well has been one as an advocate for all these • where the people can see, call and talk as industrial development.In my 13 years great causes and many others. "My wife Mona and I have resided in Maplewood for 27 years and are parents of four children. Our home is located at "My wife Mona and I have resided in Maplewood for 27 years and are parents of four children.Our home is located at 187 Crestview Drive.For the past 34 years I have been employed by the former Great Northern and at present am with Burlington Northern Inc. My present position is manager, executive food service division. We are members of Transfiguration Church and have been for Z27 years. Stability: I believe that the council �-record, the employment record, home- ownership and community record un- \-3 derscores that adjective. "Dedicated effort for the good of our city has been given because I believe it is a wonderful community,a great place to ,S live and work,a community which has helped itself because the citizens cared enough to become involved and to share their time and talents.We have a great community with unlimited potential. "I submit that if experience, w dedication, integrity and stability are some of the prime requisites for the office of mayor,my record of public service to this community is yours for scrutiny and decision.If the candidates are evaluated with an impartial mind, premised on qualifications, I'm confident you will vote from 7 a.m. to 8p.m. ..,,,,,,,, 14,- 4 *14..4 , 1111111 1 Wel VI*: ' 'y , ":'.• ' 411 MI t 1111• A %@ #4 • Vi *,,,., Burton Murdock John Greavu Norm Anderson support me with your vote for mayor vironment in our city. council responsiveness to citizens' needs. Tuesday, Nov. 8. "We should follow our comprehensive Burton Murdock: Although Murdock plan,keep people informed about what is Earl Nelson: "We are informed in the did not submit a statement, his views as going on, and encourage more citizen Oct. 26 Review that the Metro Council stated in the past include support of or- participation. expects Maplewood to be substantially derly development with consideration for "I wish to thank the Maplewood voters complete in the 1980's; that they would residents' rights; more thorough for the encouraging support given me in like to see their investment in sewage feasibility studies regarding develop- the October primary. I will appreciate transmission and disposal facilities ments; increased cooperation between your continued support in the Nov. 8 amortized, and that we are required by the council and staff,and development of election." state law to plan to accomodate the ex- currently owned open space. petted immigration of people and Roger Fontaine: "I think we've got to businesses to serve them in conformity Candidates for city council have communication between the people with Metro Council requirements. Norm Anderson: "Four years ago, my and the village. I'd work to improve the "Are we to take from this that we campaign literature stated that my communication so that the people and should strain and struggle to be sub- primary reason for running for the their concerns are heard.What they want stantially complete(filled up?)within the council lay in the present and future is someone who they can call and talk to next 12 years?—that we should hurry so preservation of Maplewood. We all have and get some answers.I would try to work that the Metro Council's investments will things that we like about Maplewood and on something to get that done. be returned within a scheduled time? — our neighborhoods, things that we do not "I would also take a hard look at the surely they have an acceptable schedule want to give up such as the paramedics parks and the holding of expenses.I'm not already in existence for the amortization program or an open field next door.I want against parks but it's for the people to of whatever money they have invested in to continue to work with you as best as choose how much they want to spend in us so far, and will continue to set up such possible to keep things the way you like that area. If the village buys more parks schedules for any funds they expend in them. or does anything with them, I want the our behalf in the future. And the State "The primary function of the city is to vote of the people. Law — are we to believe that there is provide services. We have as good or "I'd like to see the cost of building some time requirement pressure in that better police protection, fire protection, permits within reach. You look at the law? Surely not! street maintenance,parks and recreation costs of the average residential permit in "There is a spirit of urgency in all this programs,etc.as any one around.That's the village at it's $1,000 on the average, which I think is unhealthy.Why should we just one reason why we must continue to that's$500 to$600 over any of the area's care (beyond passing curiosity) what the support our city employees. around us. Metro Council expects or what the Metro 1 "Some capital improvements, as the "We know we have the metro SAC and Council would like to see happen? Of municipal garage or water tower, are WAC charges but we've also got the SAC course we would be wise to take ad- necessary, but hurt our pocketbooks just and Park charge in Maplewood that vantage of all the planning going on the same. Every effort must be made to almost doubles the permit cost. That's around us including that of the Metro keep costs down and to assess costs fairly. why we don't have residential building. Council, the cities of Oakdale, North St. I'm for growth. Paul, Woodbury, etc. It is right and "On the other capital improvements,as "We voted on a bond issue a year ago proper that we do all of our planning in streets and'ewers,the need is often less for the public works garage and I believe accordance with some uniform stan- obvious. Every effort should be made to we should have a garage by now. What dards, but we are still talking only of comply with the desires of the people who are the costs now? Construction costs planning. The implementation of any of will have to pay for the project and live have boomed 15-20 percent this year. We this planning is for us to decide.The legal with the results of it. should either build it at what we voted in, requirements in Maplewood? Ah well, "As four years ago,development is still otherwise it would have to be another we'll never know and it is not really im- an issue in Maplewood. It's going to bond issue." portant anyway, is it? Whoever and happen, but it should not have to hurt Fontaine,44,lives at 1322 E.County Rd. wherever you are, welcome to anyone. The park charge on new com- C.,and is employed by Athens Realty and Maplewood! mercial and residential development is is also a Twin Cities representative of "This is the last chance I have to ex- just one way that we have asked new Fahring Homes. press myself in the Review before the businesses and residents to help support election and want to urge you all to vote the new facilities required to service Chuck Kent:While Kent did not submit on Nov. 8. The turnout for the primary them. a statement,his views as published in the election was disappointing —so disap- "The sign ordinance is another way that past include support of well planned pointing in fact, that I get the un- we sought to establish reasonable limits development in keeping with the city's comfortable feeling that I am only on the acceptable to the Chamber of Commerce comprehensive plan, the current park ballot because I paid the City Clerk $5. while maintaining a pleasing en- development program and continued Please vote!"