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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-26-1971 SMAGENDA Maplewood Village Council 7:30 P.M., Thursday, August 26, 1971 Municipal Administration Building / Meeting 71_ - 32 (A) CALL TO ORDER (B) ROLL CALL C) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Deferred Assessments: a. Sanitary Sewer No. 1 b. Sanitary Sewer No. 2 C. Sanitary Fewer No. 3 d. Sanitary Sewer No. 4 e. Sanitary Sewer No. 5 (D) AWARDING OF BIDS 1. Lydia Avenue Storm Sewer 2. a. Ripley Avenue and Furness Street Wa.ter Improvement b. Arkwright, Edgemont and P.ingston Watex Improvement C. Edgerton School Playground Water Improvement 3. South Frontage Road (T.H.36 and Private property (easement) Water Improvement (E) ADJOURNMENT MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL 7:30 P.M,, THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1971 COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MUNICIPAL BUILDING MEETING NO. 71 - 32 A. CALL TO ORDER A special meeting of the Village Council of Maplewood, Minnesota was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building and was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Mayor Axdahl. B. ROLL CALL Lester G. Axdahl, Mayor Present John C. Greavu, Councilman Present Harald L. Haugan, Councilman Present Patricia L. Olson, Councilwoman Present Donald J. Wiegert, Councilman Absent C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Deferred Assessments a. Mayor Axdahl stated the public hearings on the deferred assessments were held on August 12, 1971 and adjourned until August 26, 1971 to ''allow persons to file, in writing for continuance of their deferred assessments. b. Councilman Greavu moved that those deferred assessments that are denied would be held over to a meeting in December, 1971 for final decision and then levied. Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all. c. Village Engineer Collier presented a list of the property owners that filed the form for continuing the deferred assessments. d. Mayor Axdahl stated each application would be considered individually by Sanitary Sewer Improvement Number. 2. Sanitary Sewer No. 1 a. Mrs. Lenora McArdle, 2080 Prosperity Road. Councilman Greavu moved to deny the request of Mrs. Lenora McArdle, 2080 Propserity Avenue to continue the deferred assessment, Code No. 57 6810 061 06. Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Motion carried. Ayes - Mayor Axdahl, Councilmen Greavu: and Haugan. Nay - Councilwoman Olson b. Mrs. Ruth T. Myckleby. Councilman Haugan moved to deny the request of Mrs. Ruth T. Myckleby, 2227 German Street to continue the deferred assessment, Code No. 57 6880 090 15. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. - 1 - 8/26 i c. Raymond Kaeder, 1085 Mary Street. Councilman Greavu moved to continue the deferred assessment of Raymond Kaeder,1085 Mary Street, Code No. 57 1470 050 02 until the proper changes hands, is sold or a building permit is aDDlied for. Seconded by Councilwoman Olson Ayes - all. d. Albert Arndt, 2411 Hazelwood Street. Councilwoman Olson moved to continue the deferred assessment of Albert Arndt, 2411 Hazelwood Stree Code No. 57 0101 010 30 until such time as the property changes hands, is sold or a building Dermit anDlied for. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. e. Al Meister, President, Meister Land Development Corp. Councilman Haugan moved to deny the request of Mr. Al Meister, Meister Land Development Corporation, Code No. 57 4960 090 02 to continue the deferred assessment. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. f. Ray H. Carlson, 1112 E. County Road B. Councilman Greavu moved to deny the request of Mr. Ray H. Carlson, 1112 East County Road B to continue the deferred assessment, Code No. 57 1900 100 04. Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - Mayor Axdahl, Councilmen Greavu and Haugan Nay - Councilwoman Olson g. Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Cullifer, 2335 Stillwater Road. Councilman Greavu moved to continue the deferred assessment of Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Cullifer, 2335 Stillwater Road, Code No. 57_0390 060 00, until such time as the Dronertv changes hands. is sold or a building hermit is Seconded by Councilman Haugan Ayes - all. h. Mrs. Anastasia Belanger and Mrs. Helen Munson. Councilman Greavu moved to delay discussion of the application of Mrs. Anatasia Belanger, 5067 Otter Lake Road and Mrs. Helen Munson. 2135 East LarDenteur Avenue for continuance obtained. Seconded by Councilwoman Olson Ayes - all. i. Ryan Equipment, 2055 White Bear Avenue. Councilman Greavu moved to deny the request of Ryan Equipment Company, 2055 White Bear Avenue, assessment. Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all. j. Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 2410 Stillwater Road. Councilman Haugan moved to deny the request of Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 2410 Stillwater Road, Code No. 57 0251 010 51, to continue their deferred assessment. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. - 2 - 8/26 k. Albert J. Lepsche, 840 North McKnight Road moved to continue the deferred assessment of A North McKnight Road, Code No. 57 0390 040 00 changes hands, is sold or a building permit is Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Councilwoman Olson rt J. Lepsche, 840 it the property plied for. Ayes - all. 1. Alice Hoefliger, 1616 Gervais Avenue. Councilwoman Olson moved to continue the deferred assessment of Alice Hoefliger, 1616 Gervais Avenue, Code No. 57 6310 010 11 and 57 6310 010 12 until the property changes hands, is sold or a building permit is abrolied for. Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all. M. Ben Belisle, 2237 German Street. Councilman Greavu moved to deny the request of Ben Belisle, 2237 German Street, Code No. 57 6880 010 15 to continue his deferred assessments. Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all. n. Mac C. Yeagle, 1084 Sterling Avenue. Councilwoman Olson moved to continue the deferred assessment of Mac C. Yeagle 1084 Sterling Avenue Code No. 57 1470 040 02 until the property changes, hands, is sold or a building permit applied for. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. 3. Sanitary Sewer No. 2 a. Mrs. Albert Kunz, 2341 Stillwater Avenue. Councilwoman Olson moved to continue the deferred assessments of Mrs. Albert Kunz, 2341 Stillwater Avenue, Code No. 57 0251 010 54, until such time as the property changes hands is sold or a building permit is applied for. Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all. b. Albert Arndt, 2411 Hazelwood Street. Councilwoman Olson moved to continue the deferred assessment of Albert Arndt, 2411 Hazelwood Street cone ivo. D is sold or t or. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. c. Ward L. Foster, 1861 E. County Road C. Councilwoman Olson moved to cancel the deferred sanitary sewer assessment and introduced the followin resolution and moved its adoption: 71 -8 -178 WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution No. 60 - 9 - 95 of the Village Council of Maplewood, Minnesota adopted September. 1, 1960, the special assessments for the construction of Sanitary Sewer No. 2, were levied and deferred against property described as Code No. 57 3400 151 00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the deferred assessments for Sanitary - 3 - 8/26 Sewer No. 2, in the amount of $408.00 against property described as Code No. 57 3400 151 00 be, and the same thereby are, canceled. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. d. Arlington Properties, 41 West Arlington Street. Councilman Greavu moved to continue the deferred assessment of Arlington Properties 41 W. Arlington Street, Code No-57 1470 081 02 until such time as the pro changes hands, is sold or a building permit is applied for. Seconded by Councilwoman Olson. Ayes - all. e. Mrs. Adolph Palme, 1721 Arcade Street. Councilwoman Olson moved to continue the deferred Sanitary Sewer assessment of Mrs. Adolph Palme, 1721 Arcade Street Code No. 57 5110 020 O1 until such time as the property chafes hands, is sold or is buildable. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. 2. Sanitary Sewer No. 1 (deferred assessments) continued. h. Mrs. Anastasia Belanger and Mrs. Helen Munson, 2135 E. Larpenteur Avenue. Following further discussion, Councilwoman Olson moved to table the discussion on the deferred sanitary sewer assessment of Mrs. Anastasia Belanger and Mrs. Helen Munson, 2135 E. Larpenteur Avenue until the meeting of September 16. 1971. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. 4. Sanitary Sewer No. 3 a. Robert J. Clauson, Route #1, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota. Councilwoman Olson moved to continue the sanitary sewer deferred assess- ment of Robert J. Clausen, Code No. 57 0171 010 53. Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all. b. Mrs. Albin Oscarson, 1973 Desoto Street. Councilman Greavu moved to continue the deferred sanitary sewer deferred assessment of Mrs. Albi Oscarson, 1973 Desoto Street Code No. 57 4880 011 08 until such time as the property changes hands, is sold or a building permit is annled for. Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all. c. Werner L. Peterson, 1720 Desoto Street. Councilman Greavu moved to deny the request of Werner L. Peterson, 1720 DeSoto Street for continuance of their deferred Oanitary sewer assessment. Code No. 57 Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all. d. Marie E. Langness, 1771 Burr Street. Following discussion, Council- woman Olson moved to table the discussion on the deferred sanitary sewer assessment of Marie E. Langness- until the meeting of September 16 1971. Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all. e. Herbert Toenjes, Sr., 1966 McMenemy Road. Councilwoman Olson moved - 4 - 8/26 to continue the deferred sanitary Sr. 1966 McMenemy Road Code No. 57 4880 300 05 until such time as the buildine permits are applied for. sewer of Herbert Toetnjes 4880 240 05. 57 Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. f. Herbert J. Richards, 2010 Arcade h. Waldo E. Luebben, 2000 Arcade k. Mrs. Esther 0. Rylander, 2126 Arcade St. n. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Beulow, 2020 Arcade Street o. Gordon A. Grant, 2134 Arcade Street t. Karl Biebighauser, 2048 Arcade 1. Items f, h, k, n, o and t were discussed at the same time. The properties are located, quite a'distance from Arcade Street and are unable, at the present time, to connect to the sanitary sewer. 2. Councilwoman Olson moved to continue the deferred sanitary sewer assessments of Herbert J. Richards, Code No. 57 0161 070 38, 2010 Arcade St. Waldo E. Luebben, Code No. 57 0161 040 39, 57 0161 010 40 2000 Arcade Street Mrs. Esther 0. Rylander, Code No. 57 0161 010 36, 2126 Arcade St. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Beulow, Code No. 57 0161 020 38, 2020 Arcade Street Gordon A. Grant, Code No. 57 0091 010 73, 2134 Arcade Street Karl Biebighauser, Code No. 57 0161 010 38, 2048 Arcade Street until such time as the roperty changes hands, is sold or a buildinS_Rermit is implied for. Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all. g. Valentine Knobe, 1760 DeSoto Street., Councilman Greavu moved to continue the deferred sanitary sewer assessment of Valentine Knobe, 1760 DeSoto Street, Code No. 57 4150 200 05 until such time as the property changes hands, is sold or a building permit applied for. Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all. i. Edward P. and Theresa Masloski, 1915 DeSoto Street. Councilwoman Olson moved to continue the deferred sanitary sewer assessment of Edward P. and Theresa Masloski, 1915 DeSoto Street, Code No. 57 0171 070 57 until such time as the property changes hands, is sold or a bu permit is applied for. 5 - 8/26 Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. j. Theodore L. Laber, 1730 Rice Street. Councilwoman Olson moved to continue the deferred sanitary sewer assessments of Theodore L. Leber, 1730 Rice Street, Code Nos. 57 6750 031 06 57 6750 041 06 57 6750 051 06, 57 6750 061 06, 57 6750 071 06, 57 6750 081 06 57 6750 091 06 until such time as the property changes hands, is sold or building permits are applied for. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. 1. Hartford Langer, 2074 Edgerton Street, Councilwoman Olson moved to continue the deferred sanitary sewer assessment of Hartford Langer, 2074 Edgerton Street Code No. 57 7550 140 00 until such time as the property changes hands. is sold or becomes hu;ldnh7e_ Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. m. William C. Little, 813 E. County Road B. Councilman Greavu moved to deny the request of William C. Little, 813 E. County Road B, Code No. 57 0081 040 93 for continuance of his deferred sanitary sewer assessment. Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all. p. Constance Logajon, 360 E. Skillman. Councilman'Greavu moved to deny the request of Constance Logajon, 360 E. Skillman, Code No. d7 4880 030 04 for continuance of her deferred sanitary sewer. Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all. q. Joseph M. Berchem, 1975 Arcade Street. Councilman Greavu moved to deny the request of Josh M. Berchem 1975 Arcade Street Code No 57 0171 390 01 for continuance of his sanitary sewer deferred assessment. Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all. r. Jahn McMillan (representing Mrs. Tschida) 1777 Edgerton Street. Councilwoman Olson moved to continue the deferred sanitary sewer assessment of Mrs. Mathlda Tschida, 1777 Edgerton Street, Code No. 57 4150 171 01, 57 4150 040 02, 57 4150 050 02, 57 4150 060 02, 57 4150 070 02, 57 4150 080 02, 57 4150 090 02, 57 4150 100 02, 57 415 110 02, 57 4150 120 02, 57 4150 130 02 until such time as the prone becomes buildable, is sold or changes hands. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. s. Richard E. Sagstetter, 1003 Van Buren. "Councilman Greavu moved to delay action on this item until the meeting of September 16, 1971. Seconded by Councilwoman Olson Ayes - all. 5. Sanitary Sewer No. 4 a. Robert Arrigoni, 2152 Prosperity Road. Councilwoman Olson moved to continue the deferred sanitary sewer assessment of Robert Arrigon as property is sold or changes hands. - 6 8/26 Seconded by Councilman Greavu. 6. Sanitary Sewer No. 5 a. Bernard Mehr, 687 Ferndale Street b. Donald Kimble, 679 Ferndale Street c. Dr. Francis A. Bowman, 2550 E. Minnehaha Avenue Ayes - all. Councilman Greavu moved to continue the deferred sanitary sewer assessment of Bernard Mehr, 687 Ferndale St., Code No. 57 5070 060 01 Donald Kimble, 679 Ferndale St., Code No. 57 5070 070 01 Dr. Francis A. Bowman, 2550 E. Minnehaha Avenue, Code No. 57 0361 010 01 at this time. Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all. 7. Balance of Deferred Assessments. a. Councilwoman Olson moved that the Council intends to assess the balance of the deferred sanitary sewer assessments No. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 ( the persons who were notified but did not make application for continuance) at the meeting in December, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all. b. Councilwoman Olson introduced the following resolution and its adoption requesting the Ramsey County Auditor to levy deferred assess- ments for a period of time: 71 -8 -179 WHEREAS, it appears that the County Auditor has expressed reluctance in spreading the assessments which had previously been deferred and collecting them over a term of years as it would work an extreme hardship upon the property owners involved to require a lump sum payment; and WHEREAS, the Village of Maplewood is not equipped to make separate cash collections over a term of years. BE IT RESOLVED, That the Village Attorney is hereby instructed and requested to convey and work out some means with the County Auditor to accept and spread and collect the assessments, commonly called deferred assessments over a term of years, or however within the statutory limits. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Village Attorney deliver a copy of this Resolution to the County Auditor of Ramsey County, Minnesota. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. C. Councilman Haugan moved to authorize the Village Attorney to negotiate with the Ramsey County Auditor regarding levying deferred assessments. - 7 - Seconded by CounciJman Greavu, Ayes - all. D. AWARDING OF BIDS 1 2 Lydia Avenue Storm Sewer Project 71 -8 a. Village Engineer Collier stated bids had been received Tuesday, August 17, 1971. There were four bidders. The apparent lowest bidder was Julian M. Johnson Construction Co. of Minneapolis in the amount of $23,756.55. Staff recommends awarding the bid to the apparent low bidder. b. Councilwoman Olson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 71 -8 -180 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Julian M. Johnson Construction Company of Minne- apolis in the amount of $23,756.55 is the lowest responsible bid for the construction of Lydia Avenue Storm Sewer Project 71 -8, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the Village. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. a. Ripley Avenue and- Furness'Street Water Improvement Project 70 -28. b. Arkwright, Edgemont, Kingston and Larpenteur Water Improvement Project 71 -7. C. Edgerton School Playground Water Improvement Project 71 -10 1. Village Engineer Collier stated the 3 projects were advertised .at the same time and the bids were of the 3 projects together. Three bids were received on August 23, 1971. The apparent low bidder was Erwin Montgomery Construction Company in the amount of $50,949.00. Staff recommends awarding the bid for the 3 projects to the lowest bidder. Staff requests authorization to negotiate for the sodding and bituminous surface replacement for a more favorable price and that the two items be deleted from the bid contract. 2. Councilman Haugan introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 71- 8 -181A BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Erwin Montgomery Construction Company in the amount of $50,949.00 is the lowest responsible bid for the construction of: A. Ripley Avenue and Furness Street water main and connections - Project No. %6_wg $13,587.50 8 - 8/26 B. Main extensions and water connections on Arkwright, Edgemont, Kingston and Larpenteur - Project No. 71 -7 $28,859.00 C. Water main installation to Edgerton School Play- ground -- Project No. 71 -10 $ 8,502.50 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the quantities and prices for sodding and bituminous surface replacement be deleted from the contract and the Village Engineer be authorized to negotiate for a more favorable price, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the Village. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. 3. South Frontage Road (TH 36 and Private property easement) Water Improvement Project 70 -8 a. Village Engineer Collier stated bids had been received Monday, August 23, 1971. The lowest apparent bidder was Erwin Montgomery Construction Company. Staff recommends awarding the bid to the lowest bidder and, also, requests authorization to delete sodding and bituminous surface replacement from the contract. Staff stated they can receive a more favorable price by negotiating the items separately. b. Councilwoman Olson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 71- 8 -181B BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Erwin Montgomery Construction Company in the amount of $25,527.40 is the lowest responsible bid for the construction of water mains on South frontage road (T.H. 36) and private property (easement) Project No. 70 -8, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the quantities and prices for sodding and bituminous surface replacement be deleted from the contract and the Village Engineer be authorized to negotiate for a more favorable price, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the Village. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. E. OTHER BUSINESS Ayes - all. 1. Resolution Consolidating as Single Improvement Sanitary Sewer Projects Nos. 70 -2 and 71 -2. a. Manager Miller requested Council pass a resolution consolidating 9 8/26 as a single improvement Sanitary Sewer Project 70 -2 (Gervais Avenue From Kennard Street to White Bear Avenue)and Sanitary Sewer Project 71 -2 (Van Dyke Avenue from Kohlman Avenue to Gervais Avenue and on Gervais Avenue from White Bear Avenue to 300 feet west of Southlawn extended). The fiscal agents, Juran and Moody, Inc. have recommended this be done for bonding purposes. b. Councilman Haugan introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 71 -8- 182 RESOLUTION CONSOLIDATING AS SINGLE IMPROVEMENT SANITARY SEWER PROJECTS NOS. 71 -2 AND 70 -2 WHEREAS: A. Sanitary Sewer Project Nos. 70 -2 and 71 -2 were initially intended to constitute a single project covering substantially the same general area covered collectively by the two projects; B. After a preliminary investigation into the matter, the Village Council of the Village of Maplewood determined that said improvements could be made more economically by dividing the project into two separate projects; C. From an engineering standpoint said projects should be viewed as a single intergrated sanitary sewer improvement program for the affected area; D. Construction contracts for the two sanitary sewer projects will have been let within the same year; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Maplewood that said Sanitary Sewer Projects No. 70 -2 and 71 -2 are hereby consolidated as a single improvement for purposes of financing the same. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. F. STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1. Manager Miller stated he had requested the Village's fiscal agent appear tonight to give a short explanation of the effects the past Village bonding is going to have in the future. Mr. Bob Sander, Juran and Moody explained about bonding and its procedures. He further stated that there were three ways for the Village to repay money it borrows, from revenues, assessments, General Obligation taxes or a combination thereof. Council stated they wished to have a "shirt 'sleeve" session with the bonding consultant, attorney and engineer to discuss bonding and assessment procedures. Staff will arrange the time schedule for this meeting. 2. Village Attorney Lais stated he had received a call from Assistant County - 10 - 8/26 Attorney Gregg in regard to Beam Avenue ponding. The County Attorney is going to submit a report to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners on Monday at their meeting. Councilwoman Olson, Mr. Hite and Mr. Collier are going to attend the Ramsey County Board meeting Monday morning. 3. Councilman Wiegert submitted a letter regarding Eldridge Avenue Improvement. Councilwoman Olson moved to reconsider the Au- arding of Bids for the Eldridge. Avenue Improvement on September 2, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all. 4. Mr. Miller stated the Gladstone Fire Department requested a beer and set up license for Saturday night for their dance at Aldrich Arena. Councilman Greavu moved to grant a 3.2 beer and set up permit to the Gladstone Fire Department for Saturday, August 28, 1971 at Aldrich Arena. Seconded by Councilman Haugan. G. ADJOURNM SENT 10:50 P.M. Ayes - all. Cit Clerk r - 11 - 8/26