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Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the Town Engineer.be authorized to purchase ° a tailgate sander at a east not to exceed #450.- Ayes - all O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebben, that the, proposal for sewer bond^finaneing as submitted by Juran & Moody Inc,, a copy of which is hereby attached and made a part of these minutes, be and is hereby accepted, Ayes - all Clerk read letter of November 23a 1955 froia Mr. Leonard ~s Thompson, General Manager to Mre Frederick P. Memmer, attorney for the Town of -New Canada, with regard to the water works project i.n the vicinity East of East Avenue and North of Stillwater Road by the City of Sts Paul. Board instructs the Town Atterney to advise Mrs Thompson that proper rezoning procedures must be adhered to before construction begins at this location. Mr. Oscar Londin brings to the attention of the Board that he has received wor1~ that Mrs. Hazel Bakke at 1876 McMenemy-Road has made application to the fire marshals office to conduct wrest home at this location. Clerk is instructed to write a letter to Mrs. Bakke indicating that it is required to rezone the property to Class C residence before such~use can be made of this home. ° Meeting Adjourned 10 P.Ms f y ~/~ a ~,`~' Clerk January 5, ~-956 The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman Luebben at 7s10 P,M® January 5, 1956. Luebben and Kaeder present. O'Mara absent. Kaeder moved, seconded by Luebben, that the ma.nutes of December 1-5, 1955 be accepted as read., • • Ayes aJ.l Clerk read 7,ettevr of December 13, from Ramsey County Auditor's Offioe faith regard to the setting of the date of the presidential. primary ehecticn of March 20, 1956 and a.skizir.; whether any realignment of voting precincts were necessaxy® .Aft•er considered j,adgement by the Board it was decidod to resubmit the same four districts as at the last primary, ° Kaeder moved, seconded by Luebben, that the following resolution be adopted: Eesolvedg that upon the.reoommendations of the Town Engineer for formal acceptance of streets a.nd drainage in Sabins Addition that the Town of New Canada releases the Modern. Home Gonstruction Company Inc., developer, and the Seaboard Surety Co. as surety on Bond No. 51807 executed May 11a., 154 covering the construction oS streets and. drainage in Sabins Addition to Gladstonee Ayes - all Nir. O'Mara arr9_ved at 8:7.0 P®M. Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the resolution attached hereto for the construction of Manton Street between Copley and Skillman Avenue be adopted and that the undertaking agreement be executed by the officersa As,,os ~~ Mr, Peloquin, 1939 Chamber St,, appeared before the Board and brought attention to the fact that snow was being housed iq from the Seeger Punt premises in the City of St® Paul to their Gladstone location and being dumped indiscriminate7_y on the premises which could. cause flooding conditions to his property when the spring thaw occurrs, Board instructs Town Attorney to inform Seeger of this situation. , Kaeder moved, seconded toy O~Mara, that Ordinance No, 25 be adopted which is an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1!t entitled °An Ordinance Establisha.ng, Amplifying and Revising the Building Code; Creating and Con~tinui.ng the Ofi'ice of Building Inspector; Va7.ida~ing all Pex•mits Issued and Construction Authorized Under the Qode Heretofore Existing and Repealing Resolutionsy Ordinances ox• Parts Thereof Inconsistent Herewith," Ayes - all Luebben moved, seconded by Raeder, that the following resolution be passeda Yesolved, that upon the recommendations of the Township Engineer that streets , and drainage in James lst Addition be accepted by the Town for maintenance purposes and. that the Totim of New Canada releases the Evans Construction Company, Inc., developer, and the Seaboard Surety Coy as surety on Bond No. 529IIb,cpvering the construction and drainage in James lst Addition, New Oanada. Township, Ayes all Meeting Adjourned. 11e15 P,I~?. cL4 ~1~.~~ J Clerk January 19, 1956 The regular semi-monthly meeting was called to order by-Chairman Luebben at 7s2O P,M. All members of~the Board present, ~ ,_ O'Mara moved, seconded by.Kaeder, that the minutes of January 5, 1956 be accepted as read. Ayes .y all Mr. Charles `E. Johnson, Route 3, Stillwater, appeared before the Hoard to inquire as to the securing of a garbage and refuse collection lieense for the Town.. Mr. Johnson was given a copy of Ordinance No. 7 to study to see whether he had complied with his terms® 0®Mara moved/ seconded by Luebben, that after proper bonds, insurance papers, and fees have been paid that this license be granted to Mr. Johnson, Ayes - all Clerk is instructed to get the signs corrected on Maryimoll Avenue ,which is now in two words rather than being a single word as it is supposed to be, and also to get the signs changed on David Chambers Street to Chambers Street which is the correet named Mr. John Hoge, 1055 Arcade Street, appeared before the Board to inquire as to the new restrictions on licensing with regard to insurance regulations, I4Ir. Tom Renner of the Minr~ seta State Well Drillers Association from St. Louis Park, - Mr, Norm Ovrom, 1is95 Wa Larpenteur, executive secretary of the Minnesota State association of Well Drillers and Twin City Well Drillers Association and Mr. Les Renner, Vice President of the same Association, all appeared before the Board. Board explained to the group the intent of the revised ordinance with regard to products liability insurance. Clerk read letter from Mr. Butzen, Manager, Insurance Department, Montgomery Ward Co. with regard to warm heating license to the Town of New Canada whereby it is their practice to self-insure up to $50,000 property damage and public liability+ In view of the information contained in this letter, the Clerk is instructed t© inform Mr. Butzen that it would be acceptable with proper evidences and including any evidence of excess liability insurance which are requirede OoMara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the Clerk inform Officer Nordquist by letter that he is temporarily suspended as a police officer and he is requested to appear at the next meeting, which is February 2, 1956, to state any reason why he should not be permanently suspended for violation of the rules as set forth in the Nov. 12, 1955 meeting with the police department. Ayes - all Mr, Evans of the Evans Gonstruetion Co. presented to the Board a bond in the amount of X6500 including a proposed agreement with the Town concerning all lots in James 5th Addition with regard to drain fields in this area asking that the Town approve of the fact through this agreement, which includes the fact that the sanitary inspector should execute completed inspection certificates on Chase lots as requested by the company. After considerable discussion by the Board, there was no motion for adoption of the agreement-and it was indicated to Mr. Evans that the Board was' unwilling to enter into this agreement. O~Mara moved, seconded by Luebben, that the Clerk be instructed to write a letter to the Evans Construction Company. indicating that the arrangement whereby a bond and agreement for the installation of proper sanitary facilities in James 5th Addition is satisfactory and that the proposed provisions between now and the time that the drain fields are installed approximately May 1st, 1956 seem to be satisfactory to the officials of the Town of New Canada and will not create an unsanitary condition. Ayes - all OtMara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the resignation of Sven H, .A.nderson as Clerk be accepted with regrets January 31, 1956. Ayes -all OoMara nominates Mr, Forrest Schmid for the position of Clerk effective Feb. 1,1956„ Chairman at that timedeelared that nominations be closed. Clerk be instructed to oast a white ballotfor Mr. Forrest Schmid to take office as Glerk Feb• 1, 1956. Meeting Adjourned 12:35 A.M j 'PClerk February 2, 1956 The regular semi-monthly meeting was called to order~by Chairman Luebben at p; 40 P.M. All members. of the Board were present. O,Nlara moved, Kaeder seconded, that the minutes of the January 19th, 1956 meeting be accepted as read. Ayes - all Kendall DeMars appeared before the Board. He requested a latter of aceeptahce, for the V.A. and F.H.A., of streets known as Bellwood Streot and Sloan Avenue, , both for maintenance-and to the effect that there will be no assessments to property owners. The streets are located in DeMars 2nd Addition. The Board deferred action until a report could be made by Carley, Town Engineer. Mr. John L. Correll., office address, `1296 Hudson Road, appeared before the ` Board. He requested that the area known as Lots 1 and 2, 15 and 16 in Block 6, Lots 1 and 2, 15 and 16 in Block '7, less 30 feet on the west of hots 2 and 15, Block 6 and 2, and 15 in Block p, Tanners Lake Outlots, Section 36, be re= zoned from residential to industrial for the purpose of .erecting a warehouse. Mr. Correll was informed that petitions must be obtained from st least 5lp o£ the property owners within 500. feet of the area proposed for rezoning and that the pet itiona must be accompanied by an abstractors certificate showing the, owners of the land within 500 feet of said property. He was instructed to get his petition in order and, present it at the next .meeting of the Board for Further action. _ H. T. Anderson, 930 Wheelock Parkway, appeared before the Board. Mr`. Anderson purchased a 100 foot lot, Lot 14, Block 1, Garden Acres, Section'15., He requested permission to divide the lot into two 50 foot sections for the :building of two. homes.` Mr. Anderson was denied permission to make this division. under existing tawn regulations. Frank McGinley, 2044 Prospority Road, appeared before the Board. He informed the Board. that water collects on his property and on Lots 1, 2, 3 and others in the area known as Gladstone Homesites, Section 15. A ditch which formerly ~ ran along Prosperity Road and into a culvert under that road,. just south of the Soo Line tracks has been filYed in by contractors in the area while grading a road known ae Harris Avenue. Carley, Town Engineer, was instructed to look at the property to determine what action could be taken at a future, date to help `alleviate the problem for the property owners. ` Ckiairmari Luebben then opened the meeting for a discussion on insurance require- ments for contractors. John Luger, 1899 Maryknoll Ave., appeared in the dis- cussion. Memmer, Town Attorney, reported his investigation disclosed that rates for public liability and property damage insurance varied with the indi- vidual insurance companies and also varied with regard to the degree of risk encountered with individual contractors. Raeder moved, O~Mara seconded, that an amendment to Ordfnancs #14 be made to provide that licensees must furnish a certificate of insurance showing that they carry public liability insurance in the amount of, not less than, $25,000.00 and $50,000.00 and property damage insurance in the amount of not less than $5,000.00 and that the completed operations requirement be eliminated. The former provisions were tc continuo in force for gas installers. This is Ordinance #26. Ayes - all The Board instructed the Town Attorney that hereafter, whenever an ordinance is adopted, the Attorney shall assume responsibility for its publication and to Snsure that all other legal requirements are complied with. Kaeder moved, 0!Mara seconded the adoption of this procedure. Ayes - all Carley, Town Engineer, reported that in a verbal communication with the Soo Line, they had apologized for not having the promised surveyor here, but would take care of the matter as soon as possible. O~Mara moved, Kaeder seconded that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED: That blanket authority b® given to the County Engineer to replace street signs when needed on intersections of town roads and county roads and that the cost thereof be handled in the customary manner; and that for street signs at the intersections of town roads, the Town'Clerk, at the request of the Street Supervisor, is hereby authorized to order the work done by the County Engineer and the County Engineer is authorized to complete the installation. Ayes - all Swen Anderson appeared before the Board and suggested that additional insurance be taken out to cover the new construction now in process. Kaeder moved, O~Mara seconded, that Mr. Anderson be authorized to place up to $10,000.00 additional insurance, binder basis, and subject to an insurance survey of the entire building, in force. Ayes - all Chairman Luebben brought to the attention of Town Engineer, Carley, the request of Ken DeMars that the streets, Sloan and Bellwood, in DeMars second addition, be accepted. He informed the Board that approval has not yet been granted. Earley was instructed to contact DeMars and inform him of the situation. Harold A. Norgard, 22 - 13th Avenue, N.E., North St. Paul, appeared before the Baaxd and requested that Lots 9, 10, 11, 14, 1S, 16, 1?, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 2S, Block 1, Lincoln Park, Section 16, Township 29, be rezoned sCommercial°. Hugo H. Badman, 956 Beech Street, St. Paul, appeared in support of this request. The land is to be used for purposes of a shopping center and roller rink. Luebben moved, .that a hearing be'~set for February 16th, 1956 at 8:00 P.M. on the petition for rezoning. Kaeder seconded. Ayes - all Arthur Engstrom, 2S2S Highwood Avenue, requested permission of the Board to move into a basement home, located at that address. Memmer, Town Attorney, will arrange to have a bond :prepared requiring completion of the auger-structure during the year, 1956. Mr. Engstrom ttgreed to this. Oscar Londin requested a plat of James Sth addition for the East Gounty Line Fire Department. He was instructed to secure the plat and turn it over to the Department. Londin requested a letter from Carley, Town Engineer, when roads have been completed and approved. The information is also to show the completion of half roads. O~Mara moved, Luebben seconded; that Ordinance #27 be adooted. It relates to the opening and construction of streets in existing plats, new platted areas and un- platted areas. Kaeder moved, Luebben. seconded, that Ordinance #28 be adopted. It is entitled, an ordinance defining nuisances, prohibiting their creation or maintenance and providing for abatement and psnal,ties for violation thereof. Ayes, - all Meeting adjourned at 12:35 A.M. A~-~-2.¢s'~.'~ ~' y~n' net..~'.~ g _ Clerk J February q, 1956 A special meeting of the Board was called to order at 9:00 P.M. by Chairman Luebben. ALL members of the Board were present. Luebben moved, Raeder seconded, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED: That the First State Bank of Saint Pazxl be and fs hereby designated, a depository of this Town,. and funds deposited in said bank maybe withdrawn by check when signed by Lawrence S. Olson, Treasurer and by the other two following officers; Chairman p Treasurer Olerk Ayes - all O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebben, that the following resolution be adopted; RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLIC SALE OF $18,000.00 BUILDING BONDS OF 1956 BL IT RESOLVED by .the ,Town Board of the Town of Nevr Canada, Ramsey County, Minnesota, as follows: 1. The Board shall meet at the time and place specified in the form of notice hereinafter contained for the purpose of receiving and considering sealed bids for and awarding the sale of $18,000,00 Building Bonds o£ 1956 said Town. 2. The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting to be published once at least ten days prior to the date of sale in the official newspaper of the Town and in .the Finance and Commerce, which notice shall be in substantially the following form: NOTICE OF BOND SALE la,ooo.oo TOWN' OF NEW CANADA, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA BUILDING BONDS OF 1956 Sealed bids will be received by the Town Board of the Town of New Canada, Ramsey County, Minnesota, at The Town Hall, 1900 Clarence Street, in said Town on Thursday, February 23, 1956, at 8:00 o~clock P.M., at which time they will be publicly opened and announced, for the purchase of $18,000.00 Building Bonds of 1956 of said Town. The bonds will be dated March 1, 1956 and will mature serially in the years and amounts as follows: $1,000.00 in each of the years 1958 and 1959; $2,000.00 in each of the years 1960 to 196, both inclusive; and 3x000,00 in each of the years 1965 and 1966, all without option of prior payment The bonds wi~.7. be issued in bearer form with coupons attached and will be payable as to both principal and interest at any suitable bank designated by the successful bidder. Each bid must specify in multiples of 1~4 or 110 of l~+ a rate or ,rates of interest not in excess of b~ per annum, which interest will be payable March 1, 1957 and semi-annually thereafter on September 1 and March of each year. Bids will be preferred according to the loro~est net interest coat (total dollar amount of interest payable to the stated maturity dates at the coupon ,rates or rate specified, less the amount of any .premium offered). No bid of less than. par and accrued interest will be considered and the Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive informalities. The successful bidder will be furnished without cost the printed bonds and the approving ..legal opinion of Briggs, Gilbert, Morton, Kyle & Macartney to the of-feet that the. bonds are valid and binding general obligations of the Town.. The bonds will be delivered to the purchaser within 4~0 days from the date of sale without cost for delivery if delivered at the Town of New Canada, or the City of St. Paul or Minneapolis, Minnesota. All bids must be unconditional except as to legality, which may be conditioned upon the opinion of the aforesaid attorneys and ~u t be accompanied by a cashiers cheek, bank draft or certified check in the amount of $200.00 payable to the Town, to be forfeited as liquidated. damages in the event the bid is accepted and -rhe bidder shall fail to comply therewith. Said bonds will be general obligations of the Town for the payment of which the full faith and credit and taxing powers of the Town shall be pledged. Said bonds are to be issued for the puxpose,of providing funds for the construction of a building to house administrative offices and for other general purposes of the Town government. Proposals should be addressed to Forrest Schmid at 1900 Clarence .Street, St. Paul 17, Minnesota and enclosed in a sealed envelope maziced on the .outside ~~Bid for $18,000.00 Town Building Bonds of 1956.° Town Clerk Dated February 7th, 1956. 3. Each of the terms and provisions of the foregoing Notice of Salo are adopted, ratified and made a part hereof.° Ayes •- ,all Meeting adjourned 1OS90 P.M. J Clerk. February l6, 1956 The regular semi-.monthly meeting of the Board was called to.order by Chairman Luebben at 7s 15 P.M. All members of the Board were present. Kaeder moved, seconded by Luebben that the minutes of the February 2nd, 1956 meeting be accepted as read. Ayes - all O'Mara moved, Kaeder seconded that the minutes of the February 7th, 1956 special meeting be accepted as read. Ayea - all Vernon Potter, ~-VO1 Charles Ave., St. Paul appeared before the Board to request a building permit an a lot next to .1250 East Avenue. The Deputy Clerk and Building Inspector had denied the permit because the lot did not have the required 75 foot frontage and according to the information available did not front on a,completed street. Upon consultation of the Section plat, it was learned that the lot was sixty (60) feet at road center and that it angled back: to a width of two hundred fifty one feet (251) at the west .end. A.road, maintained by the Township, does exist, however,. it has been surfaced on the County side. The Board felt that the lot fulfills the building code requirements because it has an average width of more than seventy-five (75) feet. Permission was granted to issue the permit. Herbert Broberg, i45 E. Dion Street appeared before the Board requesting that the plat of Brobergrs Addition be approved. Mr. Broberg was under .the impression that the plat had been previously approved and required only the Clerks signature. When it was learned that the plat had not been investigated by the Town Planning Com- mission, it was referred to that group and to Carley, Town Engineer for a recom- mendation as to further action. Swen H. Anderson of the Swen Anderson Agency, Inc., presented. a letter to the Board outlining his recommendation for the purchase of additional fire insurance and ex- tended coverage for the present fire department building and Town Hall. addition. The letter presented current ratos and gave a resume' of present replacement costs. Mr.. Anderson appeared personally to answer any questions that might arise. The cost of the recommended $10,000 additional insurance for a five year period ,is 232.00. Kaeder moved, Luebben seconded .that the additional insurance be pprch.ased as recommended. Ayes - all It was brought to the attention of the Board that a fire insurance policy presently held, covered the fire department building now apart of Little Canada. The Board instructed the Clerk to write the Bachman-Anderson Agency requesting a. refund for that. period since Little Canada officially separated and became a village. The special hearing for the purpose of rezoning Lots 9, 10, ll, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, & 25, Block 1, Lincaln Park, Section 16, from a °Residential° classification to °Commercial° was called to order at 8;00 P.M. Mr, Claude Zagar9.a and Mrs. Fox appeared along .with and in behalf of Mrs. Rose Zagaria, 1973 English St. Tyro (2) lots awned by Mrs. Zagaria although a part of the blbck intended for rezoning were not included in the petition for rezoning. A Mr. Leonard Knutson, who d.id not appear, also a party to the proposed rezoning, had submitted a separate petition for the three lots he owns in this block. 'Mrs. Zagaria was concerned that an attempt was being made to rezane the area without her approval, although she had agreed in principle for the sale of her property to the proposed developers of the block, Mr. Hugo Badman representing the developers stated that he did not wish to enter into a contract with Mrs. Zagaria witYiout assurance that the area would be rezoned °Commercial°. It was,then pointed out that Mrs. Zagaria would ~ be agreeable to enter into a contract that trould be contingent upon the rezoning with full refund rights. Mr. Badman stated that he had not understood this from previous conversations and if this was true, arrangements could be made. .Chairman Luebben then called three (3) times for other objectors to the proposed rezoning. None appeared. The Board then stated its wil].in~ess to grant the requested re- - zoning upon the presentation of evidence that all parties to the act son are satisfied. Chairmaxi Luebben advised that the hearing wou}.d be laid over until the next regular meeting of the Board on March 1st, 1956• - Mr. John Gv.rrell, office ,address, 1296 Hudson Road, again appeared before the Board with regard to the proposed rezoning to °Industrial" property in Tanners Lake Outlots now classified.°Residential". Mr, Currell presented petitions and the abstractors certificate of property owners. Hs did n.ot have petitions'signed by property owners across the highway who are also within 500 feet,of his property, however, Mr. Currell stated that there was no longer any urgency in this matter and that he would secure the needed petitions and present them at a later meeting for action. Mr. Sherman Nordquist appeared before the Board in response to a letter sent him re- garding his temporary suspension as a Town police officer. He stated that illness, his own anal that of his family, had prevented him from carrying out his duties and for that reason had turned in no official logs of duty. It was pointed out that had he so notified Acting Chief Pepin or one of the Board Members, arrangements for a leave of absence could have been made. Acting Chief Pepin was-consulted as to his feelings in this matter. He stated that he and the other officers would be inclined to accept Mr. Nordquist back on the force only on condition that he abide by the rules and regulations governing their work and also that the accepted standards of conduct be followed, Raeder moved, Luebben seconded that Mr. Nordquist-be placed on probation until March 1st, 1956. He and Mr, Pepin were instructed to return and report to the Board meeting on that date. , Ayes - all. Bill. Janssen of the Road Machinery and Supply Company appeared before the Board to explain the details of road equipment .f or arhich an advertisement for bids has been placed. He was referred to Carley, Town Engineer for his negotiations. Mr. Robert Evans of the Evans Construction Company appeared before the Boasxi. He inquired as to the correctness of the currently published building code with regard to the number of square feet required. His understanding was that homes were re- quired to have 800 square feet of finished area in developments unless there was a variety of styles built. In this case, he understood that the previous minimum of 768 square feet was all that was required. The Board pointed out that there had been some confusion at the time the code was adopted but that the printed version is correct. Mr, Evans then suggested that some consideration be givon to the idea of allowing story and a half homes with unfinished half stories be allowed with the old minimum to allow developers to provide more variety. He stated that the price range did not allow them to use the ,present minimum with that type of home. The Board felt the recommendation had some merit and referred the matter to the Planning Commission for study, Vernon Christensen, Electrical Inspector, presented the Board a proposed new elec- trical code which has already been adopted as an ordinance in several neighboring surburban communities including West St. Paul, South St. Paul, Newport, St. Paul Park and North St. Paul. Mr. O~Mara stated that he did. not feel that a new ordin- ance was xequired but that the Board felt that an amendment should be adopted to require the three prong system. It was also pointed out that an effort was being made to adopt a uniform code with other like communities. The proposed ordinance was referred to Carley, Town Engineer, for study and recommendations. Carley, Town Engineer, informed the Board that he now had figures on the road costs for the past year and was prepared to make a proposal for the budget. This matter will be considered at the February 23rd, 1956 special meeting. He also reported that advertisements for road equipment the town proposes to purchase had been placed. March l.st, 1956 has been set as the date for the receipt of bids. Two (2) letters received from the County Plait .Commission concerning Edgerton Heights and Ballingers Addition were referred to Carley, Town Enginoers, for further action. A letter from the Twin City Rapid Transit Company was read, requesting permission to extend bus service from the City Li~iits to County Road A-2 on Jackson Street. It was necessary to present to the Railroad and Warehouse Commission, an approval of such an operation. OoMara moved, Luebben secondod that a resolution be adopted granting such permission as follows;. WHERPAS, The Twin City Rapid Transit Company desires to extend its bus service on Jackson Street from the North Gity Limits of St. Paul to County Road A-2 within the Toim of New Canada; and, WHER'NAS, The establishment of such bus service along Jackson Street will benefit the residents o£ the Town of New Canada, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the Town of Tdew Canada, in regular meeting assembled, does hereby grant permission and authority to the Twin City Rapid Transit Company pursuant to its appli- cation of February 7, 1956, to operate busses upon and along Jackson Street from Larpenteur to County Road A-~, said op- eration to be subject to the regular rules and regulations of the Township affecting streets and roads and subject to road limit restrictions during those periods of the year when such restrictions are in force. It is further mider- stood that the fare to bo charged for the service beyond the city limits of St. Paul will be five cents (5¢') in addition to the regular St. Paul fare, including transfer privileges in St. Paul.° Ayes - all It was brought to the attention of the Board by Moritz, Street Supervisor, that several businesses in the Township have cigarette machines on the premises and have not paid the required license fee. On the advico of the Town Attorney, it was decided to tag the machines and give the owners and apportunity to pick up a permit at the Town Ha11. If this is not done, then the machines are to be picked up and impounded until such fees are paid. Meeting adjourned at 11:05 P.M. Clerk } February 23, 1956 pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special meeting of the Town Board of the Town of 'New Canada, Minnesota, was duly held at the Town Hall in said Town on Febiv - ary 23, 1956 at 8;00 o~clock P.M. for the purpose of opening and considering bids for, and awarding the sale of $18,000.00 Building Bonds of 1956, and for such other bus- iness as might come before the Board. The following members were presents W. E. Luebben, Ed OsMara, L. Kaeder and no members were absent. The Board proceeded to `receive and open bids for the sale of said bonds. The following bids were received: Name of Bidder Juran & Moody, Inc. Terms of Sid Cougons Premium 2.8~ pluc None 1~ from Sept. 1, 1956 to Mar. 1,.1957 Net Interest Cost 2.87°Jo Piper, Jaffrey & Hopwood 2.9~ $39.00 2.868 The-Board then proceeded to consider such bids. After the bids had been considered and discussed, member O~Mara introduced the following resolution and moved itss adoption: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID ON SALE OF BONDS A7~TD FIXR~TG THL RATI; OF INTEREST BE IT RESOLVED, By the Council of the Town of New Canada, Minnesota, as follows; 1. That the bid of Piper, Jaffrey & Hopwood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, to purchase $18,000.00 Building Bonds of this Town at the rate of two Ra 910 (2.9~) percent per annum, and to paytherei'or the sum of $18,039.00 is hereby found, detex- mined rind declared to be the most favorable bid received and is hereby accopted and said bonds are hereby awarded to said 'bidder. The Town Clerk is directed to retain the deposit of said bidder and to forthwith return the good faith checks or drafts to the unsuccessful bidders. 2. The rate of interest said bonds shall bear is hereby fixed at two and nine-tenths (2.9~) per cent per annum. - 3. Said bands shall be payable at First DTational Bank of St. Paul, Minnesota. Member Luebben seconded the motion for the adoption of th'e foregoing resolution and upon vote being taken thereon the .Following voted in favor thereof; Luebben, OsMara, Kaeder and the following voted against the same; None Whereupan said resolution was declared. duly passed and adapted Member Luebben introduced the following resolution .and moved its adoption; A 2tLSOLUT'ION PROVTDING FOR TI~+ ISSUANCE OF ` 18,`000.00 BUILDING BONDS AND LEVYING A TAX FOR THE PAYMLfiTT THEREOF BE IT RESOLVED; By the Town Board o£ the 'Down o£ New Canada, Minnesota, as follows; 1. The Town shall Forthwith issue its negotiable coupon general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount o£ $18,000,00 to be 18 in number, numbered from 1 to 18, both inclusive, in the denomination o£ $1,000,00 each, bearing interest at the rate of two & nine-tenths per cent (2.9~) per annum, payable March 1, 1957 and semi-annually thereafter on September 1 and March 1 of each year and to mature serially on March l in the years and amounts as follows; 1,000,00 in each of the years 1958 and 1959; 2,000.00 in each o£ the years 1960 and 1961k, both inclusive;and 3,000.00 in each of the years 1965 and 1966; all bonds o£ this issue are subject to redemption without option o£ prior payment, in inverse order o£ their numbers, on any interest payment date, at par and accrued interest. The said bonds shall be payable as to both principal and interest ,at First National Bank o£ St. Paul, Minnesota. 2. The bands and interest coupons to be issued hereunder shall be in sub- stantially the following Form; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY TOWN OF NEW CANADA No. ( $1,000.00 ) BUILDING BOND KNOW ALL MEN BY .THESE PRESENTS, That the Town o£ New Canada,' Minnesota, Ramsey County, certifies that it is indebted, and for value received promises to pay to bearer, the sum o£ ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS on the first day o£ March, 19_i,,,, and to pay interest thereon From the date hereof until paid, at the rate o£ two 8e nine-tenths per cent (?,9~) per annum, interest being payable on the first day o£ March, 1957 and semi-annually thereafter on the first day o£ September and the first day o£ March in each year, in accordance with and upon presentation and surrender of, the interest coupons hereto attached as they sevesa11y become due. .Both principal and interest are payable at First Nat- ional Bank of St,. Paul, Minnesota in any coin or currency of the United States o£ America which at the time o£ payment is legal tender for public and private debts. This bond is one o£ an issue in the total principal amount o£ $18,000.00, all o£ like date and tenor, which bond has been issued pursuant to and in full conformity with the Constitution and laws o£ the State o£ Minnesota, for the purpose of providing money for the construction o£ a building to house adminis- trative offices and fox other general purposes of the Town government. This bond constitutes a general obligation of the Town, and to provide moneys for the prompt and full payment of said principal and interest when the same become due and full faith and. credit of said 'town have .been and are hereby irrevocably pledged. IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED AbTD RECITED, That all acts, conditions, and things required by the Constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota to be done, to happen, and to be performed precedent to and in the issuance of this bond have been done, have happened and have "been performed, in regular and due form, time and manner as required by law, and this bond together with all other debts of the Town outstanding on the date hexeof and the date of its actual issuance and del- ivery, does not exceed any constitutional or statutory limitation of indebtedness. IN wITITT+JSS W1~RECF, The Town of New Canada, Ramsey County, Minnesota, by its t'own Board has caused this bond to be executed, in its behalf by the signatures of the Chairman of the 't'own Board and the Town Clerk,~and the corporate seal to be hereunto affixed., and has caused the interest coupons to be executed and authen- ticated by the facsimile signatures of said oi'ficers, all as of Nlarch 1, 1956 y: , Tovm Clerk Chairman of the Tom Board ~~ Form of Coupon) No. On the first day of March (September), 19,a_, 'the Town of New Canada, Ramsey County, Minnesota, will"pay to bearer at First National Bank of St. Paul, Minnesota, the sum of $ ~ v _~_ for interest then due om its Building Bond No. ~,___ ,, dated March 1, 1956. Town Clerk Chairman of the Town Board 3. The Town Clerk is directed to cause said bonds to be prepared and the Chairman of the Town Board and Clerk are authorized and directed to execute the same, and to cause the said coupons to be executed and authenticated by the printed, engraved or lithographed facsimile signatures of said persons. 4. The said bonds when so prepared and executed shall be delivered by the Treasurer to the purchaser thereof upon receipt of the purchase price, and the pur- chaser shall not be obliged to see .to the proper application thereof. 5. There is hereby created a special fund to be designated as °Building Bonds Fund~~ to be held. and administered by the Town Treasurer separate and apart from all other funds of the Town. Said fund shall be maintained in the mangier herein specified. until all. of the bonds herein authorized and interest thereon shall have been fully paid. In said. fund there shall be maintained. two separate aecowits to be designated as the °Construction Account° and .the °Sinking Fund Accovnt,~~ respectively. The proceeds of the sale of bonds herein authorized, less accrued interest received thereon, shall be credited to the Construction Account. From said Construction Account there shall be paid all of the .costs of the Construction of the Building, and the moneys in said account shall be used for no other .purposes, provided that if upon completion of said construction there shall remain any unexpended balance in said Construction Account such balance shall be transferred to the Sinking Fund Account. There shall also be credited to the Sinking Fund Aceount, all collections of general taxes herein levied and all accrued interest received upon delivery of said. bonds. The Sinking Fund Account shall be used solely to pay principal and interest an th.e bonds issued hereunder. 6. To provide moneys for the payment of the principal of said. bonds anal the interest therson there is hereby levied upon all of the taxable property in the Town a direct •general annual ad valorsm tax, which shall be spread upon the tax rolls and collected with and as part of, other general property taxes in said Town for the years and amounts as follows: Year Amount Year Amount 1956 1,000.00 1960 2,000.00 1957 1,.000.00 1961 2,000.00 1958 z,ooo.ao 1962.2,ooa.oo 1959 2,000.00 1963 3,000.00 1964 3,000.00 Said tax shall be irxepealable as long as say of said bonds are outstanding and unpaid, provided that the Town reservos the right and power to reduce the levies in the manner and to the extent permitted by Sec. 4/5.61 (3) M.S.A.. 7. The full faith and credit of the Town is hereby pledged for the payment of principal and interest of said bonds. 8. The Tawh Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this resolu- tion with the County Auditor of Ramsey County, Minnesota, together with such other information as he shall require, and to obtain from said Auditor a certificate that said bonds have been entered in the-Auditoros Bond Register, and that the tax levy requ3.red by Iaw has been made. The motion for the adoption o£ the foregoing resolution wa's duly seconded by member O~Mara and upon vote being taken therson the fol].ovaing voted in favor thereof: Lueben, O~Mara, Kaeder and the following voted against the same; None Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Chairman Luebben then opened the mooting for the discussion of fire protection for the year from March 1, 1956. In attendance representing the Little Canada Fire De- partment were, Marcel Gagne and Michael Stszeysnke. Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that the Town Attorney be authorized to draw up a new contract with the Little Canada Fire Department for fire protection in that part of the Township lying west of Highway No. #61 and authorizing the Chairman of the Board and the Clerk to ox- ecuto the contract for $3,800.00 for the year from March 1, 1956 to Mareh 1, 1957. Ayes - all Ropxesentatives of the past County Line and Gladstone Fire Departments veers also present. It was decided that contracts would be made with the Dast County Line Fire Department for $6,300.00 for the period from March lst, 1956 to March lst, 1957, and for $8,800.00 £or the Gladstone Fire Department for that samo period. - Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that the Town Attorney be instructed to draw up contracts as apeci.fied and that the Ch.aiiman of the Board and the Clerk be authorized to execute; said contracts. Ayes - all A discussion was._opened on the Road and Bridge Fund. Carley, Town Engineer, had previously presented a comprehensive written report on the accomplishments in 1955> the anticipated expanses and. budget for roads for the year 1956 and also a proposed budget for 1957• Tt was decided to follow Mr, Carley~s recommendations for 1956 and to consider his. proposal for 1957 for submission to the Annual Town Meeting. Cttrley, Town Engineer, presented a plat to the Board for a proposed near addition to be known as Minnehaha Highlands on behalf of the developer. Its location was shown on a topographic map of part of the southeast one-quarter of the southwest one-quarter of Section 25, Township 29, which accompanied the.pla~t. The Clerk was instructed by the Board to turn the map and proposed plat over to the Planning Commission. Luebben moved, O~Mara seconded that the. Annual Town Meeting be held on March 13th, 1956 at 8:15 P•M, at the Gladstone School Auditorium and that notice thereof be inserted in the Ramsey County Review and.also that notice be posted in the usual three (3) public places, the Town Ha11, Beaver Lake School and Edgerton School. Ayes - all Luebben moved, O~Mara seconded that William Kaeder be reappointed as Weed Inspector, Ayes - all. Meeting was ad,jou-rned at 12105 A.M, Clerk Marah 1, 1956 The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Boazxl was called to order by Chairman Luebben at 7:25 P.M. All members of the Board were present. The minutes o£ the February 16th, 1956 meeting were read. Two erros~s were noted in the section concerning Vernon Potter and liis request far a building permit. The lot line angles back to the East rather than the West: East Avenue is surfaced on the City side rather than the County side as stated. Raeder moved, O'Mara seconded that the minutes be accepted as corrected. Ayes •- all The minutes of the special meeting of February 23rd, 1956, were read. A correction was noted here also. The name should read Leo Kaeder, rather than William Kaeder in reference to the appointment as Weed Inspector. O'Mara moved, Kaeder seconded that the minutes be accepted as' corrected. , Ayes ~ all Luebben moved, Raeder seconded that a resolution be adopted rezoning James Additions 1, 2 and 5 in the Town of New Canada from Class A Farm Residential to Class A Resi- dential. The request for rezoning was made by the James Investment Company which has already developed or is in the process of completing these previously approved platted areas. - Ayes - all The letter from the James Investment Company also referred to a new development known as ~~Minnehaha Highlands 1° and described as below: The SE,-~ of the SW~ of Section 25, Township 29, Range 22, except the E. 8 feet of S. 166.5 feet thereof and except the following described tract: Commencing at the SW corner of said SE of the SW4; thence E. along the S. line a distance of 655.5 feet; thence N. and parallel to the W, line a distance of 495.04 feet; thence W. and parallel to the S. line a-distance of 446.8 feet; thence N, and parallel to the W. line a distance of 165 feet; thence W, anal parallel to the S. line a distance of 210 feet;,more or less, to the W, line of said SE4 of the SWn; thence S. along said W. line a dis- tance of 660.04 feet, more or loss, to the point of beginning. It was requested that this area also be rezoned from Class A Farm Residential to Class A Residential. Because the plat had not been approved by the Planning Com- mission, action on the request was deferred. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Chairman Luebben declared the meeting open. at 8 P.M, for the purpose of opening and considering bids in the proposed purchase by the Town of Neto Canada of a 115 hexes power motor grader as described in specifi- cations developed by Milner Carley, Town Engineer and duly advertised in the Ramsey County Review. The following bids were received: NAME OF BIDDER TERMS OF BID Borchert-Ingersoll, Inc. Ruffridge-Johnson Equipment Alternate bid with torque George T. Ryan Company Road Machinery and Supplies William H. Ziegler Company, 20,325.oa Co., Inc. $18,000.00 converter $18,495.00 19,923.00 Company $18,641.00 inc. $20,789.00 Luebben moved, seconded by O~Mara that the bids received be referred to Carley, Town Engineer, far tabulation, cornparison with the specifications, report and recomrnenda- tion at the special meeting called for B~P.M, on March 6th, 1956. Ayes - all P4r. Ferd Bucher and Mr. V. R. Fitch appeared before the Board. They presented a petition signed by more than 51~ of the property owners within 500 feet of an area described as follows: Lots 7~, 88, 89, 90, 9l and the N2 of lots 75 and 76, Gardena Addition, Town 29 in Ramsey County, Minnesota. The property is located on Highway. X61 between Kohlman Avenue and County Road D. The petition to rezone the property from Class A Farm $esidential to Commercial was accompanied by an abstracters certi- ficate of property owners within 500 feet of the area, proposed for rezoning. Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that a hearing be set and that proper notice thereof be posted by the Clerk for S P.M, on March 15th, 1956• Ayes - all Herbert Broberg, 45 Dion Street, appeared before the Board,_regarding his request for approval of plat known as Brobergos Addition. A lettex was read by the Clerk from the Tovm Planning Commission which stated that they had given approval for this plat on September 13th, 1955. Chairman Luebben questioned the status of•Sylvan Street, which borders on the St. Paul Water Department property. It is necessary that this street be permanently open for access to lots on that part of tho plat. Mr. Broberg was in- structed that he must obtain an easement or written permission for use of the road fronting lots 5, b and 7 from the City o#' St. Paul. The matter was then laid over to the March 15th meeting. Mr. Hugo Rodman and Mr. Claude Zagaria appoared before the Board. Mr. Zagaria stated that he had not been able to roach a satisfactory agreement on behalf of Mrs. Rose Zagaria with the developers of the property which is proposed for rezoning at the following location: Lots 9, 10,.11, 114, 15, 16, 1T, 18, 19a 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25, Block I, Lincoln Park, Section 16, Township 29. Said property ie located at Frost Avenue and Englash Street. Mr. Zagaria requested-that the hearing be continued until such time that an agreement could be reached. The matter was laid over to the March 15th, 1956 meeting, Donald J. Linz, 1958 Nona Place, Mrs; Martin O~llonnell, 804 Mayhill Road and. Mrs. John Heinlein, 814 Mayhill Road appeared before the Board. They requested advice with regard to the proposed animal hospital that is to be operated next to their place of business. The Suburban Hardware Store, 831 East County Line Road. -They stated that the sur- rounding property owners had signed a petition agreeing to the animal hospital. The Board informed the group that under the circumstances, unless some violation of the nuisance ordance occurred, no action could be taken. The current zoning code doss not prohibit the business. The Clerk then read a letter from the Planning Commission regarding the question of minimum floor area for homes raised by the Evans Construction Company at a, previous meeting and referred to them for recommendation. The Planning Commission recommended that the 800 square foot area as provided an the Building Code be considered an absolute minimum for other than two story dwellings. They further recommended that the practice be deviated from only in extreme hardship cases. Through a misunderstanding with the Planning Commission, Building Inspector Londin issued seven permits for dwellings not complying with the minimum floor area. The impression given by the developer was that construction had progressed to such an extent, it would be unduly costly to correct the situation. Mr. Londin explained that this had not been the. case. ;The stage of construction had been misrepresented. Mr. Londin was instructed to contact the developer immediately and see what could be done to correct the situation. A letter from Carley, Town Engineer, was read regarding the use of a building available in the area as temporary maintenance headquarters. The location proposed and available is at the rear of John~a Market, P'rost Avenue and Clarence Street. An expenditure of 150.00 would be required to put the rooms into suitable repair for use. O~Mara moved, Luebben seconded that the Town Engineer be instructed to proceed with the proposed rental of the property and the Clerk was instructed to check the insurance coverage available for tools and equipment intended for storage there. The Town Attorney was instructed to draw up an agreement with John Wetch, owner of the property. Ayes - all A.letter;was read from the Town Engineer regarding Ballinger~s Addition, a proposed sub-division referred to him at a previous meeting. He requestsd that the developer be notified to furnish a contour map in accordance with Township platting rules. He also noted that Hazelwood Avenue should be 43 feet wide instead of the proposed 33 feet. The center street,.which should be called Grandview Avenue is a dead end street, He suggested that the developer furnish a temporary turn-around on Lot 6, Block I and Lot 1, Block 2, through the use of easements to the Township which would-revert to the owners when the turn-around is abandoned. He also recommended that building set-back lines be shown on the plat. The Clerk was instructed to refer this plat back to the developer and to notify him that the area is located in a section proposed far rezoning to Light Industrial. ' Another letter from .the-Town Engineer referred to the proposed plat known as Edgekto~s- Heights. The .recommendation was that the plat was in order and should be accepted. Luebben moved, Raeder seconded that the.sub-division be referred to the Planning Com- mission for further action. Ayes - all Another letter from the James Investment Company was read. It concerned a request received by therm from tha Veteran's Administration and the Federal Housing Administration that all sponsors of projects, which would require loans insured by the F.H..A. or- guaranteed by the V.A., obtain permission from the local Townships to install a com- munity water system to replace individual wells. Tho James Investment made this request with spocific reference to the proposed development to be known as "Minnehaha Highlands", if the Board deemed this action advisable. O~ASara moved, seconded by Raeder that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that whereas there has been submitted to-this Board the proposal to establish community water supply systems in project building develop- ments within New Canada Township, and whereas the Board has seriously con- sidered-such requests from the standpoint of potential problems such water systems might involve, including street maintenance and related questions; This Board does hereby determine and announce that. such community water systems will .not be permitted in the Town of New Canada and no privately operated water distribution systems will be enfranchised or authorized in said Town. The Clerk is hereby instructed to advise the Veteran'S Admire- istration and the Fedoral Housing Administration of the United States of the adoption of this Resolution, and provide said agencies with copies of this Resolution. The Board requested that the Planning Commission reconsider the matter of allowing 7500 square foot lots in areas where municipal sewage facilities are available in view of, the fact that this may greatly affect the adequacy of the water supply in the future. Meeting was adjourned at 12E08 A.M. 1 I / Clark March 6, 1956 A special muting of the Board was called to order by Chairman Luebben at 8Y 0$ P.M. All members of the Board. were present. - The Clerk read a letter from Carley, Town Engineer, to the Town Board reviewing the bids on the motor grader received at the March 1st meeting., He reported that all bide met the specifications required. The bid of the Ruffridge-Johnson Equipment Company fox a Huber-tdharco Motor Grader was low. It was the recommendation of Carley that the-locv bid, an alternate bid which included a torque converter; be accepted. Kaeder moved, O~Mara seconded that the recommendation of the Town Engineer be followed and that the award be made to the Ruffridge-Johnson Equipment Company, Tnc., to furnish a Huber- Wharco Motor Grader on the alternate bid which would include a torque converter. at a total cost of $18,495.00. Ayes - all Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder that the certified checks and performance bonds of the unsuccessflx]. bidders _be returned. Ayes - all The meeting was declared open to hear the request for rezoning set for 8 P.M, Owners William Guertin, 2404 Highway #61 and Meyer Schiffer, 2158 Wellesley Avenue, provided the necessary petitions. The legal description of the property is as followsi E. 260 feet of Block 20, all of Block 19 N. of Highway No. 35; S. 100 feet of Block 24, Clifton Addition to Ramsey County. The actual logation of the property is on the north side of Highway No. 36 from English Street on the Eaat to a point 260 feet West of the extended center line of Atlantic Street. The petition asked that it be rezoned from Farm Residential to Commercial. Reasoa for the rezoning is to construct a modern warehouse building of modern California brick and concrete block to be used for offices and truck operations. Chairman Luebben called three (3) times for objectors to the. proposed rezoning., None appeared. Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that the area described above be rezoned Commercial and that the Clerk be instructed to give proper notice to Ramsey County of the change. Ayos - all. Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED; That the Clerk and Treasurer are hereby authorized and directed to transfer $4,200,00 from the General Fund to the New Construction Fund for temporary contractors payment and when provided from the Building Bond Sale, ors di`reeted to transfer bank to the General Fund said $4,200.00 and further, after bnnd sale proceeds are received, to transfer from New Construction Fund, the sump of $1,236.40 previously paid to contractors from Building Fund, back to said Building Fund. Ayes - all O~Mara moved, Kaeder seconded that $96'7.89 in the Drag Fund be transferred to the Road and Bridge Fund. Ayes - all O~Mara moved, Luebben seconded that $11,798.40 be transferred from the General Fund to the Road and Bridge Fund. Of this amount $9,106.15 was received from Ramsey County as the 't'own share of Road and Bridge funds allocated for 1956. Ayes „all` Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that $1,500,00 be transferred from the General Fund to the Planning Fund. This amount orae appropriated in March, 1954 for planning and received from the County Auditor as part of the General Fund. Ayes - all Meeting was adjourned at 11130 P.M. Clerk Annual Meeting March 13, 195b The Annual Meeting of'the Town of New Canada was called to order by Forrest Schmid, Clerk, in the Gladstone School Auditorium at 8;15 P.M., March 13th, 1956, as per posted and published notices. The Clerk then called £or nominations for Moderator of the Meeting. Mr. John Iruth nominated Mr. Leslie Westin for Moderator, seconded by 2dr. Joseph Krieg. Mr. Jamee McGinley moved that the nominations be closed, seconded by Mr. Sterling Brady. Mr. Westin was declared nominated unanimously. The Olerk read the minutes of the March 8th, 1955 Annual Meeting. Mr. Lorne Joines moved, Mr. William Werner seconded that the minutes be accepted as read. Carried The Clerk then read the Board of Audit Report. Mr. Hackman moved, Mr. McGinley seconded that the Board of Audit Report be accepted as read. Carried Mr. LeRoy Cascara moved, Mr. Joseph Zappa seconded that the Annual Town Meeting for 1957 be started shortly after 8 P.M. on the regular date prescribed by law: Carried Mr. Zappa moved, Mr. Frank Rose seconded that the polls be open between the hours of 7 A.M. and 8 P.M, on the regular date set forth .for Towns in 1957 for the purpose of electing Town Officials according to law. Carried Mr. Wallace Monette moved that the Board of Audit recommendation of a $44,000.00 tax levy for the Road and Bridge be adopted, Mr. Zuercher seconded. Mr. Brady requested that a member of the Boarci explain how it would be possible to maintain additional miles of roads developed in the area on the same budget as asked last 'year. Chairman Luebben and Member O~Mara gave brief explanations of the other revenue sources that could be used for this purpose if needed. Motion Carried Mr. Cascara moved, seconded by Mr. Zappa that the Board of Audit recommendation of a 2tb,000.00 Fire Protection Fund tax levy be adopted. A brief discussion of the need for additional equipment to service the homes and industry moving into the area followed. Motion Carried Mr. Hagan moved, Mr. Grover seconded that the General Revenue Fund be set for 6,5oo.oG Motion Carried Mr. McGinley moved that the $1,000.00 taa levy for the Planning Fund be adopted. Mr. Zappa asked fora report from the Board on the results of the preliminary sewer survey. Mr. Luebben repoxtod that all preliminary work had boon completed. Contacts havo been made with the City of St. Paul and action on the request was now being awaited. Mr. Al Toen.jes seconded the motion. Motion Carried Mr. Hackman moved, Mr. Rose seconded that a tax levy of $1,000:00 be made for the Arag° Fund. Motion Carried The Board of Audit recommendation for a $5,000.00 Police Fond was opened for flisctission. The proposed use of the money was reviewed, including the desire to add additional police and provide them with radio equipped patrol cars. Mr. Casura questioned the Board on the proposed system hookup. He cnas told the Town had approached the St. Paul Police Department. Mr. Zappa moved that a $5,000,00 tax levy for police protection be adopted, Mr. Ruggles Sanders seconded. Senator Westin reported that the Ramsey County Legislative delegation was considering bringing before the State Legislature a bill which would allow local governments such as the Town of New Canada to contract with the County Sheriff to provide looal police service. The local government could buy as little or as much protection as they desired under the proposed bill. All fines arould revert to the local government. He asked for an expression of opinion from the groups. Moro discussion followed. Motion carried. Mr. Casura moved that the Supervisors salaries be set at $100.00 per month. Mr. Hacloaan seconded the motion. Mr. John Loth asked if anyone kneto the salaries of the officials of similar governments in the area. Mr. Monette read a list., Mr. Swen Anderson moved that the motion be amended to read $150.00 per month. Mr. Brady seconded the amendment. The amendment to the motion was carried by a division of the house, 144 to ~0, that the Super» visors salary be set at $150.00 per month. Tho original motion as amended was carried. Mr. Joines moved that the Olerkoa salary be set at $200.00 per month. Mr. Brady seconded the motion. Motion carried. Mr. Rose moved that the Treasurers salary be set at $50.00 per month, Mr. Rowe seconded.. Motion carried. Mr. McGinley moved that the Board be given the power to set the wages of all other employeesoftheTownshipatsimilarprevailingratestothosepaidinothersuburbanareasof Minnesota. Mr. Schouweiler seconded the motion. Carried. Mr. Zappa moved that $100.00 be allocated for the Ramsey County ~l--H Camp. Mr. McGinley seconded. Motion carried. Mr. Raddatz moved, Mr. Srieg seconded that $100.00 be allocated to the Ramsey County Agricultural Society. Motion Carried. Maderator Westin opened the discussion with regard to recxeation needs of the Town of I~Tew Canada. Mr. Brady explained the efforts of a citizens group which has been attempting to set up a recreational program for the Township and the problems they encountered. They found a poor response to their appeal for volunteers to work on this committee. Mr. Luebben discussed a meeting he had attended in Roseville oahere this same problem was under cons9.d- eration. Mr. Gasura moved that a Recreational Planning Board be appointed by the Town Board to study future needs and make recommendations to .the Township for i`uture action. Motion Carried. Mrs. Mnrray requested information as to how the Town of DTew Canada could request annexation to the City of St'. Paul. Mrs. Murray moved that an election be held to determine the desires of the .people with regard to remaining as a Township or requesting annexation, Mrs. Cardinal seconded. Mr. O~Nlara explained that there was a question of legal ability on the part of the Town to conduct such an election. The motion was defeated. Mr. Walter Rupp requested information as to what has been done on the establishment of a permanent voter registration. Mr. Marrone moved that a permanent voter registration be established for Caunty,'State and National elections in the Township, Mrs. Broberg seconded. Motion carried. Mr. Zuercher brought up the problem of dogs running loose in the Township. Mr. I,usbben requested that the subject of a tax levy to finance, the needs determined by the Reoreational Planning Board be discussed before going on to other matters. Mr. Cascara moved that. $2,500.00 be allotted for recreational purposes to be spent by the Town Board upon recommendation of the Recreational Planning Board, Mr. Rose seconded. Motion carried. The Moderator discussed the possibility of organizing a new business development committee. Mrs.'Zuercher moved that an ordinance be adopted that all dogs must be kept on the owners premises, on a leash or under control of the owner. The owner of any dog found off the premises, not on a leash or under the control of the oamer, would be guilty of a misdea- meaner. Mr. Bab Anderson seconded this motion. It was explained that a dog ordinance has already been adopted tahich gives the Town Board the power to establish any rules it desires.' The Board asked for advise from the people. Mr. Shaver amended the motion to the effect that Mr. Oohiara suggestions to request the Boaxd to enforce the emergency pro- visions of the present dog ordinance for a specified period of time and that we institute police control over all doge in the Township for that period. The amendment was seconded. The amendment was carried by a standing vote 89 to 2`]. The original motion as amended oJas carried. Mr. Werner and Mrs. Trzcianko moved that all jobs in the town be held by residents of the Town if available and qualified. Mr. Rowe seconded the motion. The motion ores carried by a standing vote. of $8 to 36. Mr. Soren Anderson made a mat ion that all proceedings of the Town Boaxd be printed in our legal newspaper. Mr. Zappa seconded the motion. Mr. Gilbert amended the motion to the effect that all records be microfilmed and kept in a bank vault for preservation. 'Mr. Shaver seconded this amendment. After some discussion both the amendment and the original motion were withdrawn. Mr. Rupp moved that the meeting be adjourned, seconded by a number of people. Carried, Meeting adjourned at 12200 midnight n Clerk STATE OF MINNESOTA ) OFFICIAL RETURNS OF JUDGES COUNTY OF RAMSFY ) SS. TOWN OF NEW CANADA ) OF TOWN ELECTION We, FRANK FISCHBECK, 'CAROL CARLSON and LORRAINE TEPE, Judges, of the annual election held in and £or the Town of New Canada, Ramsey County, Minnesota, on March 13, 1956, DO HEREBY CERTIFY as follows: 1. We attended at the polling place far said election, to wit, at the Fire Department Building in Gladstone in the Town of New Canada, on the date of said election. 2. The polls for said election were duly opened at 7:00 o~clock A.M. and remained open continuously thereafter until 8;00 osclock P.M. of said day, and no longer. 3. Said election was in all respects conducted according to law, and all qualified voters resident in the Town who desired to vote thereat were permitted to do so. 4. Each person who voted thereat was furnished by us with an official ballot in form identical with the one hereto attached. 5. Forthwith upon the closing of the polls for said election, we proceeded to count and canvass the votes east at said election for officers of the Town and there- upon found, determined and do hereby certify and declare that such vote was as follows; ORLANDO ANDVIK received 239 votes for supervisor,term of 3 years LEROY CASURA received 166 votes far supervisor,term of 3 years LEO KAEDER received 57b votes far supervisor,term of 3 years MC GINLEY received 6 votes for supervisor,term of 3 years MC GII~NIS received 1 vote for supervisor,terra of 3 years LEO KAEDER was declared elected supervisor for term of 3 ,years to fill the place of LEO KAEDER whose term expires March 31, 1956. FORREST SCHMID received 854 votes for clerk, term of 2 years MRS. BROAERG received 1 vote for clerk, term of 2 years SWEN ANDERSON received 1 vote far clerk, term of 2 years JOE KARTH received 1 vote for clerk, term of 2 years FRANK TRYZANIKO received 1 vote for clerk, term of 2 years JOHN GULLERNOR received 1 vote for clerk, term of 2 years JOHN LUTH received 1 vote for clerk, term of 2 years JOHN WIA;SE received 1 vote for clerk, term of 2 years FORREST SCHMID was declared elected clerk for term of 2 years to fiJ.l the place of FORREST SCHMID whose term expires March 31, 1956• HAROLD E. BJOSTAD received 334 votes for justice of the peace,term of 2 years ROSCOE C. BROWN received 366 votes for justice of the peace,term of 2 years JOSEPH GRIEMAN received 176 votes for justice of the peace,term of 2 years EDWIN' RICHARllSON received 270 votes for justice of the peace,term of 2 years FRANK J. SAILER received 382 votes for justice of the peace,term of 2 years HOPPENSTED received 2 vote for justice of the peace,term of 2 years AL JOHNSON received 1 vote for justice of the peace,term of 2 years FRANK J. SAILER and ROSCOE C. BROWN were declared elected justices of the peace for terms of 2 years to fill the places of FRANK J. SAILER and OSCAR NORDBERG whose terms expire March 31, 1956. HAROLD KRENZ received 387 votes far constable, term of 2 years HOWARD SPIESS received 485 votes for constable, term of 2 years SH1'aRMAN MAHTINYEAN received 1 vote for constable, term of 2 years OSCAR NORBERG received 1 vote for constable, term of 2 years ZYEMER received 1 vote for constable, term of 2 years HOF9ARD SPIESS WAS declared elected constable far term of 2 years to fill the place of HOWARD ZIl~IMER where term expires March 31, 1956. TOTAT, VOTE - 988 WETNESS our hands officially as such election officers this l~h day of March, 1956• Judges ATTEST;Oler~ March 15> 1956 The regular semi_monthly meeting o£ the Board was called to order at '];15 P.M. by Chairman Luebben. All members o£ the Board were present. Ths minutes o£ the March,lst, 1956 me,et3,ng,wera read. It was noted that the ward Company" had been amittod with re£ere.nce to the James Investment Company. .In the same section the vote on the resolution prohibiting community water supply system was omitted and should read, Ayes - all. Kaeder moved, Luebben seconded that the minutes be accepted as corrected. The minutes o£ the special meeting o£ March 6th, 1956 Ure re read. In the petition for the rezoning of property on Highway No. 36 and English Street, permission was request ad and granted for. a classific?a,tion o£ nIndustrial° rather than nCommercial° as stated. Member O'Mara also requested that the word "County" be inserted in ,the transfer of $9,106.15 from the General .Fund. The statement should read that this amouzat is "the Town share of County Road and Bridge funds allocated for 1956°, to clarify the source of this money. 0 R~Iara moved, Luebben seconded that the mimztes be accepted as corrected. Ayes ~- all Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Palme, Jr., 1'721 Arcade Street appeared before tho Board at the request of Chairman Luebben. A petition, read, by the Clerk, referred to the "un- sightly condition" present at. the above address. The petition was signed by resi- dents of the area near Mr. Palme. Mr. Palme indicated that the property has been cleaned and that the cars referred to in the petition were all in running order and in use. In a conversation with Chairman Luebben, AIr. Pa1me had stated that a deci- sion as to what could be done with his property was awaiting the proposed construc- tion of a building by the Bacchus Construction Company. Moritz, Street Supervisor, has inspected the property and found it in proper condition. Mr. Palme agreed to keep his promises in order., The petition is to be placed on file. Mr. Ballinger appeared before the Board regarding the proposed plat, Ballingers Addition. He was informed of the Town Engineer's recommendations with regard to the plat as described in the minutes of the March lst, 1956 meeting. He, was also informed that the area was scheduled fox rezoning to "Light Industrial" under pro- posed new zoning-cede. Mr. Ballinger stated that he had previously entered into an agreement with a contractor to sell the property on a lot by lot basis, and that the contract could not be set aside, O'Mara moved that a building permit, previously applied for, be approved on condition that the building be sold with full knowledge of the proposed rezoning, that Mr. Ballinger agree not to oppose said rezoning and that the corrections suggested by the Town Engineer be made. Mr. Ballinger agreed to these conditions. Luebben seconded. Ayes - all Pursuant to duo call. and notice thereof., the special hearing set far II;00 P.M, was declared open by Chairman Luebben. The purpose of the hearing was to rule on the petition for rezoning submitted by Victor FitcYr and Fe rd Bucher at the following location; Lots 77, $g, 89, 90, 91 and N~ of lots 75 and y6, Gardena Addition, Town 29, Ramsey County. Said property is located on Highvray No. 61 (formerly Highway No. 1) between Kohlman Avenue and County Road D. It was requested that the property be re- zoned from Farm to ~+ia iness and Commercial. Chairman Luebben called three times for objectors to the proposed rezoning. None appeared.. O'Mara moved, Kaeder seconded that the requested rezoning be approved, and that the Clerk be instructed to give proper notice to Ramsey County of the change. Ayes - all _ Member OBMara reported to the Board that Mrs. Fox had called with'regard to the Zagaria property and the proposed rezoning of the area at Frost Avenue and English Street. She had stated that there was no longer any objection to this rezoning by the Board. An agreement had been reached for the sale of the property to the developers. Mr. Hugo Badman was present with the completed earnest money contract. Chairman Luebben called three (3) times for objectors to the proposed rezoning. None gppeared. Kaeder i rnoved, Luebben seconded that Lots, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15> 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25, B].ock 1, Lincoln Park, Section 16, Town 29, be rezoned j Commercial. Ayes - all Mrs. Herbert Coons, 1876 E. County Road C, appeared before the Board to request per- mission for the parking of a trailer on her property. She had previously received such permission fora ninety (9d) day period. The members of hex family who planned to visit and bring the trailor desired permission for a longer period on this occasion. Mrs. Coons vras informed that permission could be granted only for a ninety (90) day period, however if there were no objections, the permit could then be extended for an additional ninety (90) days. James A. Hamer appeared and presented an application for a position as police officer in the Town. Several other applications were also opened and examined by the Board Members. Mr. Ben A. Black, 1733 E. Gervais Avenue, appeared before the Board to report what he described as an eye-sore in his area. The complaint dealt_ with the property adjoin- ing him, 1715 E. Gervais Avenue, owned by Otto Folger. He stated that the home there located apparently has no sanitary facilities as well as presenting an unsightly appearance. The Clerk was directed to refer the investigation of this matter to Dr. Nimlos, Chairman of the Board of Health, who had previously dealt .with a similar complaint against this property. ; Mr. Black also made a complaint against the property at 1840 E. Gervais Avenue. He described the property as being cluttered with rubbish, used cars and animals. The hoarse was described as being in violation of the building and nuisance codes. Chair- man Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that the matter be referred to Mr. Moritz for. investigation and report and that Yie be authorized to take the necessary steps for correction. Ayes - all Bi11 LaPhante, 2607 Harvester Avenue, made application to the Board for the position of Gas Inspector. He presented a Masters certificate of competency issued by the City of St. Paul. Wilbur T. Rowe, 932 Ferndale, appeared and made application far a position as Building Inspector. Mr. Andrew E. Shuster, 1992 Nona Place, appeared before the Board and presented a letter.which was read by the Clerk. The letter pointed out that a tract of land located on the SW corner of Highway No. 36 and Hazelwood Avenue had been purchased from Mr. Peter Moritz. The Shuster-S,ylvus Corporation proposed to use the land fox the construction of domes. The land is presently zoned Cpamnercial and. he re- quested that it be rezoned for residential usa. Mr. Shuster was informed that under the proposed Township rezoning, this area was intended fora Light Industrial Class- ification, and although it could not prohibit the use of such land for home build- ing, the Board had no intention of rezoning it for that purpose. Mr. Shusteras request was denied. Mr. Len Kell, 2600 Brand Street, applied for the position of Dog Catcher. After a discussion of the qualifications of and facilities available to Mr. Ke11, Chairman Luebben moved, O~Mara seconded that Mr.. Kell be appointed official Dog Catcher for the Town of New Canada at the. compensation rate of $5.00 for each of the first 25 dogs caught each month and ~.00 for each additional dog over 25 caught in that same month. Ayes ~ all Mr. Theodore Zi7.13e, Editor of the Ramsey County Review, North St. Paul, appeared before the Board. He requested that the Board dontinue to use his paper for the publication of official notices:- The Board expressed their appreciation for his past services and. informed him that such decision would be made at the April reo-rgan- ization meeting. A letter was read to the Board requesting approval of a plat known as Belmont Park. Mr. Evans, developer of the area, was present and was informed that Belmont Park was in an area proposed for rezoning to a Light Industrial classification. Luebben moved, seconded by O~Mara that the plat be referred to the Planning Oommission for study and recommendation. Ayes - all Thompson, Town Gas Inspector, was present and the discussion was opened with regard to gas inspections in the Township.- Thompson informed the Board. that Klein Plumbing and Heating Company had installed appliances far which permits had not been obtained until six (6) months-after installation. The same report waa given on the Modern Homes Construction Company. The Shuster-Sylvus Corporation had delayed obtaining permits from Northern Status Pouaer Company until, February, 1956 that should have been obtained in May, 1955. Member OoMara reported that in a conversation with George Klein in reference to specific installations which were considered unsafe, Mr. Klein had admitted that he had not checked the data on the inspection sheets which were prepared by an unqualified technician. He had promised to make arrange- ments for retests with a qualified Costing bureau. Memmer, Town Attorney, reported that in a meeting. with Thompson and Klein he had found a completely confused situation. OrMara moved, Luebben seconded that the Clerk be instructed to send a letter to Mr. Klein informing him that no permits will be issued until all current work has peen completed and passed. The Clerk waa also instructed to send the following list of instructions to all gas installers, plumbers and appliance installers: Rules for Gas Permits and Ins-oections 1. No perm3.ts far gas furnaces shall be applied for or issued without an authori- zation card from Northern States Power Company. 2. Any work started on the installation of gas appliances or furnaces before obtain- ing prooer permits will be dealt with as a violation of the Building Code. When permit is then issued, a double fee will be charged. 3. No person shall turn gas on to any furnace or appliance without first receiving an inspection certificate from the ga,s inspector. Violations wi7.1 be dealt with as a violation of the Building Code. 4. After gas has been turned. on, test records on furnaces shall be sent immediately to the gas inspector who shall make final inspection within ten (l0) days. Ayes a all A letter was read from the Planning Commission. Tho letter informed the Board that it had passed a recommendation .that no lot shall be less than 10,000 square feet in area and that the Town. of New Canada Building Code be amended to that affect. The change refers to the section in which lots are permitted to be '],500 square fec;t in area where sewer service is available. Chairman Luebben directed that the plat of Edgetown Heights be referred back to the developers with the recommendations of the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission in a letter to the Board recommended approval of the plat subject to. provisions for the use of Lots 7 in blacks 2 and ~ for a temporary turn-around for. T;ldridge Avenuo which dead-ends until Desoto Street in graded through. In a letter to the Board the Planning Commission recommended disapproval of the plat of Mimzehaha Highlands. Reason for the recommendation was the lack of continuity of streets in the proposed plat with pxesently platted streets. Carley, Town >;ngineer, pointed out reasons for this apparent lack of continuity. Mr. Raddatz o£ the Planning Commission was present. O~Mara moved, Luebben seconded that the plat be roferx•ed back to the Planning Commission for further consideration in view of the added information given at this meeting. Ayes - all A letter from Carley, Town Z;ngineer, was accompanied by prints of the proposed grading plans for that part .of Bradley Street in the Pinslci Addition and requested approval of the plan. The grading plan was requested by Mr.. George Leier, 1079 Woodbridge, St. Paul, Minnesota, who plans to build a house in this sub-division and xequires the road grade to properly set, the g-rade,of his house. The Clerk was instructed to sign the copies of the proposed grading plan indicating approval. and the Toum l;nginoer is to mail a copy of the plan to Mr. Leier so he may begin construction. Londin, Building Inspector, brought to the attention of the Board a request for approval of Lot 15, Block 1, Thompson Roinstpad Park Addition for a building permit. The lot is 71V.49 x 200 feet. Approval for issuance of the permit was given. Londin, Building Inspector, brought up the matter of a request for a building permit for a garage at 1928 Adolphus on property owned by AL Lindner. Lindner requested per- mission to build on that portion of his lot within 6 feet of County Road A-2. The permit was denied because it blocked the view of the approach and corner. The owner was informed that he would have to build his garage on the north side and to the rear of his house. Londin was instructed to contact Lindner and show him where the garage could be built without violating any code. Upon the motion of Mr. O~Ma,ra, seconded by Mr. Luebben, the following order was adapted: Pursuant to authority vested in the Town Board of New Canada by provisions of Section 9, of Torun Ordinance No. 8, as amended: It is hereby ordered that for a period o£ ninety (90) days, commencing April I.st, 1956 and ending June 29th, 1956, no dog shall be permitted on the streets or roads of. the Town of. New Canada unless held on a leash by the owner or guardian of such dog and any dog found upon the street that is not on a leash in compli- ance with this Order shall be seized and impounded as provided in the provisions of Ordinanco No. 8, as amended, and the owner o£ such dog shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to fine not exceeding $100,00 or imprison- ment not exceeding ninety (90} days. Further, no dog shall be released frorn impoundment unless the owner or other persons claiming such dog shall buy a license if dog is not licensed and shall pay a fee of $3.00 plus $1.50 per day for each day the dog is held. Any dog unclaimed for more than three (3) days shall be disposed of according to law. -' Ayes - 3 Nays - 0 Whereupon said order was declared duly passed and adopted. The Clerk was instructed to properly publish and post the order and to obtain as much general publicity as possible to enable a17. residents of the Town of New Canada to be informed of the order and intention of the Board. A letter from J. J. Noble, 1781 Arcade Street was read to the Board requesting a street light at the corner o£ Highway No. 61 and Parkway Drive. The light was removed when the now highway construction took place. Mr. Noble felt it to be in the interest of sa,£ety for motorists and residents of the area. The Clerk was instructed to refer this letter to the Board of County Commissioners along with a note of explanation showing that the light t=rould fall on the County right-of-way. Meeting was adjourned at 12.sLb5 A.M, mow f~i+,..t~;1 ~.~- ~,..~~: yii., =` r ~ /l Forrest R. Schmid Clerk March 21, 1956 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Special Meeting o£ the Town Board o£ the Town of New Canada, Minnesota was duly hold at the Town Iial1 in said Tovm on March 21st, 1956 at 7:30 o~clock,P.M. The following members were presents Luebben, O~Mara, Kaeder and the following members were absent: D1one Member OoMara intxoduced the following resolution and moved its adoption; A RT+]SO'LUTION LEVYItdG TAXES FOR THE PAYMENT OF X18,000.00 BUILDING BONDS OF 1956 BE IT RESOLVIJD, by the Town Board of the Town of New Canada, Minnesota as follows: 1. Whereas, the Texan Board at itss meeting held February 23, 1956, levied taxes to provide for the payment of principal and interest upon the bonds authorized to be issued at said date, and Whereas, the Town Board is now advised that the law requires the levies to b© in an amount 5~ in excess of the principal and interest requirements fox said issue. Now therefore, be it resolved by the Town Board of the Town of,lVew Canada that the following levies shall be made for the following years: Year Amount 1956 1,750.00 1957 _2,250.00 195 2,500.00 1959 2,500.00 Year 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 Amount 29500.00 2,500,00 2,500.00 3,500.00 3,500.00 2. The insertion of the foregoing levies in the said resolution passed February 23, 1956 is hereby ratified and confirmed. Member Kaeder seconded the motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution and upon vats being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof; Luebben, O~Mara, Kaeder and the following voted against the same= None Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Meeting adjourned at '7:45 P.M. mar i ~ Forrest R. Sehm9d. Clerk April 5th, 1956 The regular semi-monthly meeting was called to order by Clerk Forrest Schmid at 7:20 P.M., April 5th, 1956. All members of the Board were present. The three Supervisors voted for a ballot for Chairman, Waldo Luebben received tevo votes with one blank ballot. Luebben took the chair as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. The meetings of the March 15th, 1956 were read. The recommendation for a lot size of not less than 10,000 square feet was proposed by the Planning Commission as an amendment to the proposed zoning code rather than the New Canada Building Gode as stated. Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that the minutes be accepted as corrected. Ayes - all The Clerk then read the minutes of the special March 21st, 1956 meeting. O'Mara moved, Kaeder seconded that they be accepted as read. Ayes - all Andrew Berg, Jr., 2062 L~. Nebraska. Avenue, appeared before the Board. ~He presented a plat, the A. Berg Addition, for approval of the Board. Mr. Berg was informed it would be necessary for him to wait until Carley, Town Engineer, arrived to determine whether the plat had been previously approved. Mr. Berg left the final plat with the Board.' Helvin Bergstrom, 932 Sterling Avenue, appeared before the Board. He complained of the condition of property located at the corner of Harvester and Ivor Streets owned by Henry Delp. Li~ebben moved, seconded by Kaeder that the Building Inspector be instructed to inspect the premises and report his findings to the Board and that the Town Attorney then be instructed to write a letter requesting correction of the con- ditions found out of girder on the basis of this report. Ayes. - all Wally Koehnen, 1745 Edgerton Street, appeared before .the Board. The reason for his appear- ance referred to Kingston Street 'which extends about 200 feet Pest of Edgerton Street on the south side of his home and property. .Although a platted. street, it is not presently maintained by the Town. He complained that residents of the area were parking in the street and blocking his access to the rear of his property where he keeps trucks and equipment used in his business. He stated his willingness to maintain the road but asked that it be kept open far his use and the use of a few others in the area. Mr. Koehnen was informed that the road can be considered private property in common between Mr. Koehnen and the store on the South side of the street. Those parking improperly or illegally can be tagged by ,Town Officers. G. F. Rosenwald, 260 E. Minnehaha, appeared before the Board with regard tc property located at 2697 E. Margaret Street. Mr. Rosenwald had previously arranged far a bond to complete a surface structure on a basement home. He has since turned the property over to his daughter and son-in-law who are currently negotiating for completion of the super- structure. The bond was to expire on or about April let, 1956 and he requested a ninety 90) day extention to complete arrangements. The request was granted. Robert Johnson, 1844 Livingston Place and others from the area reported a water condition on their property. It was felt the condition resulted from improper street drainage on Kennard Street. Moritz, Street Supervisor, was instructed to provide relief by doing temporary maintenance until such time as the cause can be corrected by the builders in that area. _ Tom Silvis appeared before the Board and requested approval of the Moritz Addition at Hazelwood Avenue and Highway No. 36 for residential use disregarding the matter of zoning which he understood is intended to be classified as Light Industrial. Luobben moved, seconded by Kaeder that th'e plat be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation. Ayes - all i Gerald Domrese, 1507 Service Drive, and a group of his neighbors presented a petition. The petition requested that the following described property be rezoned to Class A Resi- dential: All of Lot 9 and that part of Lot 10 lying Northerly of Highway No. 36 and that part of the NEB of the 5W4 lying S. of Highway No. 36, E, of Northern Pacific right-of-way, all being in Section 10, Toim 29, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Chairman Luobben accepted the petition on behalf of the Board to be put on file by the Clerk with no action taken on the request._, A discussion followed which outlined the intent and purpose of a proposed zoning code in the process of preparation for several years by members of the Board and the Planning Commi- ssion. It was painted out that zoning was necessary to set aside areas for business and industrial purposes which would be attractive to those seeking such areas. Ths establish- ment of such businesses and industries would in turn aid in paying the taxes for nece- ssary services in the Tovan. At this point the zoning ordinance was introduced. The~re- commended cY~anges of the Planning Commission in reference to minimum lot sizes were made in the ordinance. Luobben moved, Kaeder seconded that the following ordinance be adopted; ORDINANCE N0. 29 ZONING ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE HE%GHT, NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE OF BUILDING AND OTHER STRUCTURES; THE PERCEAITAGE OF LOT THAT MAY BE OCCUPIED; THE SIZE OF YARD, COURTS, AND OTHER OPEN SPACE52 THL DENSITY OF POPULATION; THE] LOCATION AT:TD USE OF BUILDINGS AND LAND FOR 'TRADE, INITJSTRY, RESIDENCE, OR OTHER PURPOSES; CREATING DISTRICTS FOR SAID PUR- POSES AND ESTABLISHING TFpu+' BOUNDARIES OF SUCH DISTRICTS; PROVID IIJG FOR CHANGES IN THE REGULATIONS, RESTRICTIONS, AND BOUNDARIES OF SUCH DISTRICTS; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS USED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEhIEbPi'; ANll IMPOSING FINES AND PENALTIES FOR BIOLATIONS. Ayes - all Chairman Luebben set a'special hearing for 7;30 Pld., Thursday, April 26th, 1956 for the purpose of hearing all interested persons with regard to proposed changes in the zoning map which will be adopted as a part of the above ordinance. The Clerk was instructed to make arrangements for the use of the Gladstone School Auditdrium and with the Town Attorney to prepare and post proper notices of said hearing. J. K. Ballinger; 609 - 7th Avenue, S. W., North St. Paul appeared before the Board requesting approval of the plat known as Ballingers Addition. He was informed that approval was given subject to certain recommended changes suggested by the Planning Commission. The Clerk and Tovm Engineer were instructed to arrange final approval, Because there was some question on the previous approval of the A. Berg Addition; arrangements wore made to furnish the Planning Commission a topographical map of the Addition along with the final plat at their meeting on the following Monday. Hint an J, lhzppcng, 270,5 E. Minnehaha Avenue, requested that Lot 12, Block 1; Cahanes Acres which is located near Minnehaha Avenue on Highvtay No. 100-(East County Line Avenue) be rezoned to a Business and Commercial classification for the purpose of building a cabinet shop. Ho presented the proper petitions. Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that a x•esolution be adopted setting a hearing for 8;QO P.M. on Thursday, April 19th, 1956 to hear the above petition and instructing the Clerk to post notice of 'the hearing. Ayes - all Welby Peloqusn, 1939 Chamber Street, and several associates appeared before the Board requesting information on the necessary steps to gain 'approval. of a proposed plat. .The subject property 'is located at Birmingham and County Road B. The developers of the property were referred to Carley, Town Engineer, for complete instructions on how to set up the plat and roads. OrMara moved, huebben seconded that the Clerk buy necessary supplies for Town 0£ficers and employees not to exceed $100.00 at any one time' and not more than a'total of 500.00 for the fiscal year 1956. Ayes - all Lu®bben moved, Kaeder seconded that Fredrick P. Memmer be appointed Town Attorney for the fiscal year, 1956•. Ayes = all Luebben moved, O~Maxa seconded that Dr. Kenneth Nimlos be appointed Health. Office and Chairman of the Board of Health and Mrs. Peterson as a member of the Board of Health. Ayes -- all Ooritara moved, Kaeder seconded that fees for posting of Health Inspection placards be 3.00 for the first on each day and additional poating $1.50, the same day, such fees to be collected by the Constables, Police Officers or Members of the Board of Health as ordered by the Health Officer. Ayes - all Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that the Town continue the $25,000.00 bond held at the First State Bank of St. Paul as security for the Town funds. Ayes - all OrMara moveal, Luebben seconded that the Tom Treasurer Surety Bond be increased to the amount of $50,000.00. Ayes - all Luebben moved, Raeder seconded that the Electrical Inspector be paid $2.50 for each` inspection. Ayes - all O~Y+Sara moved, Luebben seconded that the Building Inspector be paid $2.50 for each in- spection and $2.50 for each Building Permit issued where the Inspector must visit the site and $1.00 for each Building Permit issued where he does not visit the site. Ayes - all Kaeder moved, OoMara seconded that Howard Zeimer, Leonard Pelbin, Geoxge Ziolkowski, Russell. Allen be appointed Police Officers and that Mrs. Peterson be appointed a Special Police Officer for the Health Department and that Peter Moritz be appointed as Special Police Officer for the fiscal year, 1956. Ayes - all Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that the Ramsey County Review be nhosen as the offical newspaper for the Town of New Canada for the fiscal year, 1956. Ayes - all Luebben moved, O~Mara secnnded that the First State Bank of St. Paul be chosen as the official depository of the Town of New Canada for the fiscal year 1956. Ayes - all luebben moved, Kaeder secnnded that Milner Carley be appointed as the Town Engineer for the fiscal year 1956 with an annual fee of $2,~00.OO,per year. Ayos - all. Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that Peter Moritz be appointed as the Superintendent of Streets with a monthly salary of $350.00 per month. It is understood that this full time Superintendent of Streets rate of pay is based upon a 40 hour work week with the under- standing that overtime shall be compensated for by equal time off. Ayes - all Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that Anthony Jungman be appointed as Equipment Operator for the Tovm of New Canada for the fiscal year 1956 at the rate of $300.00 per month. It is understood that this full time Equipment Operator rate-of pay is based upon a 40 hour work week with the understanding that overtime shall be compensated for by equal time off. Ayes - all O~Mara moved, Luebben seconded that the compensation of the Deputy Clerk be set at a monthly salary of $225y00 per month, with hours from 9 to 4 each day except Saturdays which will be 9 to 12. The salary is subject to adjustment by further action of the Town Board. Ayes - all O~Mara moved, Kaeder seconded that the Gas Inspector be paid $2.50 per inspection for the fiscal year 1956• Ayes - all Kaeder moved, Luebben seconded that the Server Inspector be allowed a $1.00 car allow- ance per inspection. Ayes - all Luebben moved, O~Mara, seconded that the regular salaried full time employees who have worked for the,Town,for moxe than one year be given two (2) weeks vacation with pad'. Ayes - all Luebben moved, OaMara seccndad that the following resolution be adopted and that the Clerk be instructed. to foreard a copy of said resolution to the County Assesor. Be it resolved, that Howard H. Spiess, 18'73 Hazelwood Avenue, St. Paul 1'7, Minnesota, is hereby recommended and appointed by the Board of Supervisors, Town of New Canada, to act as Assessor for saj.d Tovnz and is to carry out the duties of that office under the direction of the County Assessor of Ramsey County, Minnesota for the year 1956." Ayes .- al l Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that the following ordinance be adopt ode ORDINANCE ~~30 AN ORDINAICE AMF;nTDING ORDINANCE #19 E7dTITLED, °AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PARKING, STANDING OR STOPPING OF MOTOR VEHICLES WITHIN THE 'S'OWId OP' NEW CANADA°. Ayes - all A letter .from Vernon Christensen, Town Electrical Inspector, was read. regarding Ben Padwal who wired for a fuxnaee at 1'715 Edgerton Street, owned by hire. Eva Nelson. The installer failed ~o obtain a license and certificate of electrical inspection and has refused to do so. The Board advised Christensen to obtain a summons for Mr. Padwal'and bring him into Justice of the Peace Court for his failure to comply. A second letter from Christensen referred to the Lundquist Electric Company, 1129 Payne Avenue. This firm did wiring in homes at T]~.blayhill, 2216 Payne Avenue and 2663 Elm which did not pass inspection. The installer refused to correct the work until the Electrical -Inspector advised the installer that a warrant for the arrest of installer would be sought. The work was completed in March, 1956. Christensen requested that the license of the installer net be rera~~ed. The Clerk was instructed by the Board not to issue a license or permit to'Lundquist Electric until that firm appears before the Board. Meeting adjourned at 12;50 P.M. per/ /~/~ "~ j/ ~ Clerk April 19, 1956 The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board. was called to order by Chairman Luebben at 7:25 P. M, All members of the Board were present< Kaeder moved, OaMara seconded that the minutes of the April 5, 1956 meeting be accepted as read. Ayes -~ all Phil Pheilsticker and. Mr. Brown of the Downtown Foxd Company appeared before the Board. They requested. that: the regulations with regard to the operation of used car lots in the Township be so modi£ied.as to allow them to conduct business from 1 P.M, to 6 P.M. on Sundays. Their place of business is at White Bear Avenue and North St. Paul Road. Mr. Brown stated that such action would bring increased business and taxes to the Town. The Board did not agree with this viewpoint unless additional sales and service accomodations were provided. It was pointed out that only two communities surrounding the Twin Cities permit Sunday operation and in both cases the businesses include more than used car sales. The Board agreed to consider the request but took no action. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the special hearing sat for 8 P.M. was declared open by Chairman Luebben. Purpose of the hearing was to rule on the petition for the re- zoning of Lot 12, Block 1, Cabanas Acres, located on East County Line between Minnehaha Avenue and East Seventh Street, from RBsidential to Business and Commercial. The owners stated his intent to build a cabinet shop at that location.. Chairman Luebben called three separate times for objectors to the proposed rezoning. None appeared. Mr. Raddatz of the Planning Commission stated that the group had found no objection to the request. Kaeder moved, OoMara seconded that the requested. rezoning be approved. Ayes - all Albert Philip, 2557 Highway X61, requested that he be allowed to move his residence from its present site to another portion of his property. Mr. Philip owns ten (l0) acres of property bounded approximately on the south by County Road G and on the east by Highway 61. He proposed to move it to the southwest corner of the acreage. It was pointed out by the Board that it would be Mr. Philips responsibility to provide and maintain a road to his home. He agreed. Tho Board felt that with this understanding they could da nothing but approve-his request. Arnold Teich, 528 Como Avenue, requested that he be allowed to break two (2) lots he owns into three (3) lots. The property was described as follows: The W. ].25 feet of Lot 29, Block 1, Midville Acres and the E. 1,25 feet of the W. 250 feet of Lot 29, Block 1, Mid- vi11e Acres. This action would result in each of the three (3) lots falling well below the required 10,000 square foot minimum. The request was denied. Mr. Teich also requested permission to divide into two (2) lots, property on the south side of Midville Place, Lat 1, Block 2, Midville.Aeres, which is presently 200 feet by'l00 feet. A corner has been cut-off ens side of the property for.streot purposes and would-make one (1) lot also fall below the required 20,000 square foot minimum. In this case the amount would be amall> Londin, Bui1dzng Inspector, was instxuctod to inspect the property to determine whether it would be advisable to allow this division of property. Mr. Oscar Deya, 1350 Kohlman Avenue, appeared before the Board. He requested that a etreet light be installed 3n front of 1350 Kohlman Avenue for the protection of child.ren~ and property. A petition from a group of the area residents had been submitted to the Board prior to this meeting. The location referred. to is at the intersection of Kohlman Avenue and Kohlman Lane. Luabben moved, Kaeder seconded that the Clerk be instructed to write a letter to Northern States Power Company requesting that a light be installed at that point. Ayes - all Mr. Deyo also requested that 30 mile per hour signs be placed in the area. Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder that the request be referred to Mr, Chenowith of the County Highway Department. _ Ayes - all Andrew Berg, Jr., 2062 E. Nebraska Avenue, requested information as to the disposition of the plat of Berg~,s Addition left with the Board at the last meeting. A letter was read from the Planning Commission in which they recommended approval except it was pointed out that Trellis Avenue, Mayo Road and Tim Street are only half streets. They also noted that the plat had not been previously submitted to that group for approval. Mr. Berg plans to ~ build only on that portion of the-plat where a full street exists. He also stated that he was attempting to arrange for completion of tho streets mentioned above. O~Mara moved, Kaeder seconded that the plat be approved. Carley, Town Engineer, viewed the plat and gave his approval. Ayo s •- all Ruth Orland, 186 W. Kenwood Drive, appeared before the Board. She made reference to an area south of County Road A-2 and west of Arcade Street in Parkside ¢~l. This area has been donated to the Town for playground purposes and is being used for that purpose. She pointed cut that the area in questicn needed some additional fill and requested that the Toomship provide it. Luebben moved, seconded by O~Mara that the Town Engineer examine tho area to determine the needs and report his findings. Ayos - all Mrs. Orland also requested a street light at Bellwood and W. Kenwood Drive. OoMara moved, Luebben seconded that the Planning Commission be requested to make a survey of the propul- ated. areas of the Township and recommend to tho Town Board the proposed locations of street lights an Toam hip and Covnty streets. The recommendations are to be, divided into priority categories as the number of lights that can be installed this year is limited' to approximately 50. The Planning Commission should also bear in mina. that the lights on County property are to be paid for by the County and should not be included in tho 1is.t recommended far. the Township. Ayes .~ all Mr. Bendickson, 336 N. Concord, present dog-catcher for South St. Peal and Newport was present and expressed his interest ixi a similar position for the Town of New Canada, He pointed out that he had the proper and necessary facilities for picking up and ~eepiirg the dogs. He described his method of handling the financial arrangements for his present employers. Mr. Bendickson agreed to properly identify his truck, to await, notice of his appointment and to use judgement in carrying out hi¢ duties to the best interests bf the residents of New Canada. O~Mara moved, Luebben seconded, that Mr. Bendickson be appointed to the position of dog-catcher at the rate of $4.25 per hour for his time in picking up the dogs and .the use of his tramspoictation, $1.00 per day pound,fee, $1,00 per dog for disposal and $1.00 per dog for ibLiridl Ayes - all OoMara moved, Luebben seconded that Mr. Bendickson be appointed as a Special Police Officer of the Tawn of New Canada. Ayes - all Tam Silvis appeared before the Board. The C1erh read a letter from the Planning Com- mission regarding the Moritz Addition at Hazelwood and Highway ~t36, which Mr. Silvis had presented to the Board at the last meeting. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the plat in view of the fact-that it meets minimum requirements. They recommended that the Town Board remind the developer that this property has been pre- viousiy rezoned 'Commercial and that if there is any way possible, the developer should be required to advise each purchaser of that fact. O~Mara moved.,: Raeder seconded that the plat be approved, Ayes.- all Dr. Gulden, North Oaks Farm, appeared before the Board with reference to a lot owned by him at the S.E. corner of Barkley and Gulden Place. He stated that he had found a prospective buyer if the drainage problem on the lot could be corrected. In order to make use of the property, a drainage ditch or line would have to run in an easterly direction across the Guidon Place side of lot, then turn to a generally southerly direction to the south side of the lot and then run east again to Wakefield Lake. 1t was felt that an underground line would be necessary to provide proper drainage in the street and satisfy the property owner to the south. Dr. Gulden requested that the Town provide the necessary drainage. He was informed that the Township would establish the drainage line, but that the cost would have to be borne by the Gulden Wakefield Develop- ment Company. Carley, Town Engineer, was instructed to examine the property and report to the Board the advisability of running a ditch across the north side 'of the lot. A petition was presented to the Board by Mr. Peloquin requesting that the alley of the entix•e Block 2?, Sabin Addition, located at the S. W. corner of Birmingham and Leland Read be vacated. The petition was signed by Paul Peloquin, Merle Waite and Raymond Sivard. Luebben moved, O~Mara seconded that Memmer, Town Attorney, complete the nece- ssary legal requirements and that the costs of said vacation be borne by the property owners at the actual cost of publication. Ayes - all A letter from the Planning Commission was read. The letter stated that the Minn.ehaha High.landa plat, prepared by M. W. Carley, was approved by that group by a split decision. They recommended that any future developments presented for approval should give serious consideration to the continuity of streets between developments. The Planning Commission further recommended that if possible, the name of the developer should be included on plats submitted.for approval. OoMara moved, Luebben seconded tr~,t the plat of Minnehaha Highlands be approved. Ayes - all O~Mara moved, Luebben seconded that the plat of the N:E,l of the N.E., Section 17, mown 29, Range 22, knovm as Littler 2nd Addition be submitted to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation. , Ayes •- all A letter from Carley, Town Engineer, ,was read to the Board. The letter concerned his inquiries, as requested earlier by the Board, into the proposed adoption of a new elec- trical code, submitted by the Electrical lnspedor. Carley checked with Moundsview, Roseville, Arden Hills and New Brighton and was informed that they contemplated no change at the present time. All are using the same code as Alew Canada with the exception of Roseville which now requires 100 amphere service. The Bufldixig Codes of the above named subdivisions adhere to the National Electrical Codo and the State Wiring Code. Christensen informed the Board that the state code requires 100 amphere, three (3) prong sys&ems in kitchens, bathrooms, basements, outdoor garages and breeze-ways. It was proposed that an amendment to the present code be drawn up requiring three (3} prong receptacles, 100 amphere aervico and metallic cable.- Memmer and Christensen were instructed to meet and. prepare this proposed .amendment. Londin, Building Inspector, reported that he had visited .the Henry Delp property on Evar Street and found no evidence of an unusual or unsightly appearance. Mr. Delp agreed to correct whatever objectionable conditions that did exist. It was decided to a].1oa+ Mr. Delp-the time and opportunity to make such corrections. The Building Inspector was instructed tc watcki the property to insure the owneros compliance, i Moritz, Street Supervisor, reported that he had received complaints that dogs from the North St. Paul pound were being kept in the Township in the vicinity of Arrel Street. The resulting disturbance was reported by neighbors in the area. Memmer, Town Attorney, was instructed to investigate and determine what action could be taken. Another letter from Carley, Town Engineer, was read with regard to street construction in the area known as Edgeview ~2. The owner requested an estimate on the cost of completing .the following streetsa Rosewood Avenue from Kennard to Kennard and Kennard between the two ends of Rosewood. Avenue. The owner proposed to post a performance bond so that Building Permits could be obtained before completing the streets. The engineers estimate of cost for stabilization and placing of culverts was $6,000.00. It was decided that approval would be withheld until it could be determined by the Tom Attorney what the developers intentions are with regard to the drainage ditch in the area. He was instructed to request a deed for the drainage area property i£ the developer did not plan to cornplete that portion of Kennard Street bordering the area. M'ee`ting edjov.rned at 1;05 A. M. j , Glerk J April 26, 1956 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Special Public Hearing, set for April 6, ].956, in the Gladstone School Auditorium, to consider areas as described and. pro- posed for rezoning in duly published and posted notices, was called to order by Chairman Luebben at II;10 P.M. A11 members of the Board were present. Chairman Luebben ,and Membor,0!Niara gave brief explanations of the purpose of the kiear- ing. They described the content and intention of the Zoning Ordinance,.Ordxnanee No. 29, as adopted at the April 5, 1956 Regular Meeting of the Board. It vras pointed out that this meeting was designed to hear any and all objections to the adoption of areas proposed for rezoning by joint action of the Board and Planning Conunission. The map, on display at the meeting, showed the rezoned areas and would become a part of the Ordinance, when and in the form adopted., Chairman Luebben then called for the reading of the first description of property proposed for rezoning. Memml~r, Town Attorney, read the descriptions and .pointed out the exact location of each on the map of the Toumship. The first classification considered was Business and Commercial, A11 of the following in Section 1, Town 28, Range 22; N~ of NW4 of NP74; N? of NE4 of NWT; _.Bock 5 of Brower Park Addition; S? of Lots 1~4 and l.5 of Wright~s Garden Lots; JNF4ofNEn. of SE-~. At this point, Frank Bradac stated a general objection to the Zoning Ordinance on behalf of property owners in the area described, who were not present. He stated it was a vio~ lotion of his Constitutional rights. Chairman Luebben asked that the persons present confine their remarks and objections to those areas in which they have a vested interest. There vrere no further objections to the areas described in Section 1. Jim Alfonso asked if it was not necessary to notify property owners within 500 feet of an area proposed for rezoning by rpai.l. ,It was explained that under the old system that it could be done without notification of any property owner but that the practise was to require a petition signed by 51.~ of the property owners within 500 feet. The new Ordin- ance requires mail notification of property owners within 200 feet after this map has been approved. - The .second area considered is found in Section 12, Town 28, Range 22s F}~ of SEr of NE$. No objections vrere made to this area. The next area considered was al]. of the following in Section 13, Town 28, Range 22; Lots 7_, 3 and W- of Carver Lots. There was no objection to the rezoning of this area. Then considered was all of the following in Section 2, Town 29, Range 22; Alt of the E. 250 feet of the N. 500 feet of that part of the NEg of NWg lying West of White Bear Avenue; Lots 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, Homeland Addition. No objections were voiced regarding this area,. Tho next area considered vias all of the following in Section 15, Town 29, Range 22; Block 1 of Gladstone. There were no objections to the rezaning,of this property. ~ Next considered was all of the, following in Section 16, Town 29, Range 22; Blocks 1, 2 and 3 of Lincoln Park; Ruhlrs Rearrangement of Lots 1, 2 and 3, 20, 21 and 22 of Block 2, Lincoln Park; All of that part of SW4,of NF4 lying South of Sao Line r~o~w; A11 of SFr of NWq,~ lying South of Soo Nino r~o~w; of Government Lot 2; All of Block 1 and the Ea of Block 2; Cavanagh and ]]awsan~s Addition to Gladstone. The question yras raised at this point as to what type of business is included in Business and Commercial districts. Member O~Mara read that part of Ordinance No. 29 which deals with that classification. No objections were raised on. this area. Chairman Luebben then called on Senator Leslie E. Westin to give some information he had prepared on the school tax situation. Senator G9estin gage a clear a.,nd comprehensive ex- planation of the future prospects for continually' increasing school needs which consume by far the largest share of the tax paid by Town residents. , ThA members of the Planning Commission present vrere then introduced at the request of a member of the audience. - The next classification considered. was that of Light Manufacturing. The first of these areas considered is all of the following in Section 3, Tawn 29, Range 22: Lots 75 to 90, inclusive, of Gardena Addition; All of SW4 of NW,-x~; Tracts A and B of Registered Land Survey #15; All of S~ of NW4 lying West of N.P. R. R. A question was then asked as to the type of industry allowed in a Light Manufacturing district. Member OoMara,read the regulations of Ordinance No. ?_9 with regard to that classification. Mrs. Pfeiffer referred to the ,fact that Highway No. 6l had been designed as a parkway. She stated her objection to its use as a Light P+Iaaxxufaeturing District. She suggested other Town roads be used for this purpose. Chairman Luebben then asked if Mrs. Pfeiffer was a resident of the Township and she replzed that ehe was not. He answered her objection with the statement that it was the intent of the Board to keep the industrial plants as attractive as possible, but that beauty did not pay for itself. He felt the taxes to be gained were far,more necessary and desireable. 1'red Meyer asked if it was not necessary for these businesses to bring their plans before the Board before construction. The section of the Ordinance requiring this action was then xead. Mr. Ballinger asked if that type of restriction would not necessarily restx•ict the businesses and industries that would consider moving into the area. It was pointod out that if the businesses were not of the financial caliber that could afford to put in decent buildings, it would not be desireable to have that business. No other objections were noted to the above mentioned areas. The next area considered was all of the following in Section 4~, Town 29, Range 22: All that portion of SW~ of SEg lying within 500 feet of Highway x-61; Al]. of SEn of SEA UJest of Highway #61; All of SEA of SE~x-, East of and within 500 feet of Highway ¢~61 (Part of KohlmanBS Lakeview Addition); Lots 91 through 100, inclusive, 102. and 103, Gardena Addition; All of SE?~of NE1 lying East of Highway #61; Al ]. of SE~~ of NEA• lying West of and within 500 feet of Highway #61; All. of NPJx4- of NE-x lying S9est of and within 500 feet of Highway #~61. Mrs. Horace Thompson, a resident of White Bear Township, spoke in favor of block zoning as opposed to strip zoning. Mr. Hughes asked. for and received a brief explanation of strip zoning. There were no objections voiced to this last section of property in Section 4, The next property considered was all of the following in Section 9, Town 29, Range ?2: That part of NEB of SWQ, lying North of Highway #36; Blocks ].0, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24~ of Clifton Addition; All of NWT of SE4; Lots 1, 2, 3, ~, 5 and the E. 500 feet of Lots 6, 7, 8, all of Lot 11 and the W. 500 feet of Lots 14 to 18, ~~$clusive of W. H. Howard~s Garden Lots; All of Speiseros Arbolada Addition; All of Huntingdon Park; All of Summer Palace Addition. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hughes, who have property on the south side of Highway #36 raised an objection to the rezoning of this area. There were no other objections voiced. The consideration then moved to a17. of the following in Section 10, Town 29, Range 22: A11 of NWg of SWa; S~ of SWg. of NWg; All of SWa of NWg lying East of N.P. R. R.; A11 of S~ of NEg of SW~;That part of NWg-~ of SWg lying West of Barclay Street; All of W1 of 5Eg of NWg; A11 of SEg of SEg of NWg except SE°4 thereof; All of W~ of NEg of NWg; Lots 9,-10, 11, 12, 1I4, 15 and 16 of E. G. Rogers Garden Lats; Al]. of Brighton Park; All of Bronsonos Subdivision of Lot l3 of E. G. Rogers Garden Lots. Mr. Ballinger asked that the Board make an exception in the case of Ballingers Addition which is a part of E. G. Rogers Garden Lots. The Boarct agreed to reconsider this area. Mrs. Shade requested that a small piece of property along Highway No. 36, owned by her, be allowed to remain Farm Residence. She stated she had no intention of ever selling this property for industrial purposes and that to rezone it would be awaste of effort. George Rossback, who lives on County Road C adjacent to a strip near the railroad tracks, brought that area up for discussion. Objections were also raised with regard to the .rezoning of property at Hazelwood and Highway No. 36. The discussion centered around property known as Moritz Addition, pre- sently in the process of development by the Shuster-Silvis Corporation. It was pointed out that the developer was aware of the classification of this property at the time it was purchased. The Board agreed to recognize the objection to this area for further consideration. The next area considered was all of the following in Section lL, Town 29, Range 220 A11 of NWg of SWg lying: West of White Bear Avenue. Frank S. Bradac voiced an objection to the rezoning of this area. The discussion moved to all of the following property in Section 14•, Town 29, Range 22y SE1 of NWa_. of NW49S~~of NEg of NWg; All of SWg. of NWg lying N. of Soo Line r~o~w. Mr. Domerose refersed back to the prior axes in Section 11. He stated that the State of Minnesota had. indicated that restrictions were placed on the property near the highway a.nd that it could not be used for business purposes. Chairman Luebben promised that an inves- tigation of this matter would be made. Tho discussion .returned to the property in Section 14•. There were no objections to the rezoning of this area. The next area considered was all of the following in Section 15, Town 29, Range 22: That part of Sz of NW~ of N~ lying N. of Soo Lane R.R.; That ,part of S~ of NE4 of NE.~ lying N, or Soo Line R.R.; That part lying between N.P.R. R. and Clarence Street and the Soo Lin© R.R. and Frost Avenue. No objections were heard an the rezoning of this area. Final area in the Light Manufacturing classification was a].]. of the following in Section 24, Town 29, Range 22; NE,x-~ of NEB. There were no objections to the razoning,of this area. The next classification tp be considered was that of Heavy Manufacturing. Chairman Luebben explained. that property so classified would not be allowed to remain in that classification if it was found that there were no, buyers, after a reasonable period. of time had elapsed. The first area to be considered was all, of the following in Section,24,,Town 29, Range 22; A11 of SW~;All of SEa except SEA of NVJ~; the SE,x-~ thereof; E, 250 feet of the SW4 of the NWn.; Sl of NEa. There were no objections to this rezoning. The last area considered was all of the following in Section 36, Town. 29, Range 22; A7.1 of Tannors Lake Outlots; A].]. of E11en Grove Addition (Being all of SEA). Nn. objections were voiced with regard to this area. Chairman Luebben then. explained that further consideration would be given to those areas where objections had been made. Only those areas would again be considered and all pro- perty for which no objections had. been made would not be discussed. in future meetings. He then set a continuation of this Hearing for 8 P.M, on Thursday, May loth, 1956 at the Town Hall for reconsideration of the excepted areas. Meeting was recessed at 11;40 P.M. r~ fj ~ y~. Clerk May 3, 1956 The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board was called. to order at 7;20 P.M. by Chairman Luebben. All members of the Board were present. Two corrections a+ere made in th® Minutes. The property of Mr. Albert Philip is bounded by County Road C on the North rather than the South as stated. The subdivision referred to as h2idville should read Midvale. Luebben moved, O~R4ara seconded that the minutes be accepted as corrected. Ayes - all Swan Anderson appeared before the Board in response to a request for information on the- purchase of insurance on the 7.'own road equipment: He proposed an. a.ll-risk coverage policy which would cover not only the new road grader, soon to be delivered, but also the other road'equigment and tools. The $1,000.00 policy recently purchased on the small tools which are stored in the Pletch building can be incorporated in the new policy. Coverage would be £o'r fire, extended coverage and theft. The theft coverage would be on a $104:`00 deductible basis. The cost of this insurance would be $1.2.5 per $100.00 of coverage for a three (3) year period. Mr. Andex•son left a copy of the policy fox• the Board°s consideration. A representative of the Rornan Construction Company, 1573 English Street, inquired about the regulations with regard to trailer camps. The. proposed. camp was to be established at Highway No. 36 and English Street. Chairman Luebben explained that there was not a very favorable attitude among residents of the Town toward the establishment o£ additional trailer camps and that. it toould be wise, i£ possible, to discard any such plans. The gentleman agreed to discard hie plans. Charles Yarga, 1937 Jackson Streot, appeared before the Board. He requested information as to the Board°s intentions .for providing street lighting. He referred specifically to Jomes let Addition, in the area o£ Jackson Street, Adolphus Street and County Road A-2, where two (2) lights were requested by residents. Chairman Luobben pointed out that this matter had been referred to the Planning Commission for. study and recommendation and that their request would. be brought to the attention of that group. Mr. Yarga also asked if there was any plan by the Town to sod the boulevards. Member 0°Mara pointed out that the only time sodding was done is'when req_ui.red by V.A. or F.H.A. agencies. He i'urther explained that the Tovm would not undertake any sodding projects anal that it eras entirely up to the individual property ovmers in the area. Mr. Yarga also further requested information on the police protection available. A brief summary of the present police system'ruxd plans for the near future were given. This led to a discussion o£ the "peeping tom° reported in that area. The first report o£ the trouble was made to the Town Police on last Monday. Pepin reported he had investigated but had found nothing at the time. The area residents were promised full cooperation in an e£fart to solve their problem. George Tait appeared before the Board representing a group of residents o£ the Hills and Dales arses. He stated that the developer had failed to kelp his promises for adjustments o£ complaints and particularly had impropexly`and inadequately provided aevJage disposal for the area. In some cases it was felt the drainage overlapped property lines. In the discussion., the question arose as to whether there is suffic9.ent property to meet the mixiimvm standards as to distance between wells and cesspools. John McNulty, 2029 Duluth Street x•egistered a complaint against the V. A. inspector stating he felt the inspector favored the developer. W. E. Shift, 2026 Duluth. Streot, William Wordell, 1206 E. Skillman, and Allan Kelly, 1226 E. Shryer Avenue, all members o£ the group, expressed opinions and complaints. Moritz, Street Supervisor, reported he had contacted Mr. Herman, the developer, and had been promised that the situation would-be corrected;a,t I;.;30 this a£tern.oon. The Clerk wa,s instructed to withhold the issuance of permits to this developer until both. Londin, Building Inspector, and Moritz have given their approval. Keh Ridler,'2195 Day Road, whose present home is on Lots 9 and 10 of Heinemannrs Belleview Addition. He asked permission to build. a new home on or near Lots 7 axid 8 0£ that Addition. This property is on the south side of County Road B and East of Highway No. 61. 'Day Road is not graded and is unlikely to be graded because o£ a culvert which provides drainage in the area of County Road B. Mr. Ridler gains access to his home through the alley, which he maintains, behind his home. .He stated the land is impractical for public sale and use and would, always have to bo used on a private. basis,. Memmer, Town Attorney, was instructed to draw up an agreement for Mr. Ridler°s signature to the effect thrit he and any future owners would make: no demands upon the Town for road maintenance. He would then be granted permission to build 3n the area. Mr. Ridler agreed to this arrangement. Luebbsn moved, Kaeder seconded that the matter be referred to the Town Attorney. _. Ayes - all Mr. Fooah®, 436 Mt. Curve Boulevard, appeared before the Board with regard to property bounded by Hazelwood Avenue on the'caest, the Soo Line tracks on the south, Prosperity Road on the east and Junction Avenue on the north. The property was purchased with the. idea that the Evans Contraction Company would develop the area. Mr. Fooehe now feels that the developer does not wish to exexeise the option. He learned that the area was included in the Light Manufacturing classification on the new zoning ordinance map and ~ requested that it remain in its present Farm Residential classification. The Board took no action on the request but agreed to consider it along with other objections made at the hearing held April 26th. ', Upon motion by Luebben, seeond.ed by C~Mara, the following resolution was adoptedt sREISOLVED, That the Chairman and the Glerk are hereby authorized and directed. to enter into a contract with John Klune, debeloper, for stabilization and surfacing of all of the following streets Southlat.rn Drive from Edgehill Road to County Road C Bittexsweet Lane from Edgehill Road to County Road C Edgehill Road from Bittersoieet Lane to 5outhlawn Drive in Crestmoor Addition, said contract to be accompanied by a surety bond in the amount of Six Thousand Fiva Hundred and 00100 ($6,500.00) to guarantee completion of the work in accordance with all street ordinances, rules, and regulations of the Town.~~ Ayes .- all' George Stanich, £i05 New Yerk building, St. Paul, requested information as to when the assessments would be .spread on the Stanich Addition. Carley,. Town Engineer, informed' the Board that it is necessary to wait until the weather permits the completion of the work in this .area.. The assessments are to be spread when the final cost is known.. Mr. Stanich also requested that Hazel Street be opened between Larpenteur and North St. Paul Road. He was informed that although the proper road reservation had been made by one of the property owners in that area, it had not been officially filed. The Board does not have the power of condemnation in order to acquire the road rights and therefore the Board cannot take the requested action. Mr. Stanich then requested that the. Town fill an area along Larpenteur Avenue at the intersection with Luella Road, a proposed extension of a city street so-named', between. Ruth Avenue and Hazel Street. In the past a culvert has been installed in that area for the pnrpose of draining .the low spot. The city filled the property to the South blocking natural drainage and thus forming a pool on the north side of I,arpenteur. It was then recommended by Carley, Town Engineer, that Mr. Stanich contact the County and City as a privets citizen to obtain relief, but that the Town should not be a party to the request. The Board concurred with this recommendation. Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that a hearing be set for 8 P.M, on May 17, 1956 for the purpose of considering the vacation of the alley in Block. 22, Sabin Addition. Memmer, Town Attorney, was instructed to prepare the proper. notices and, publication for this. hearing. Ayes - all Mr. O~Mara then asked for the report requested at a previous meeting on the hourly rates of pay for common labor in use by the County.. Morita, Street Supervisor, provided the information. Luebben moved, Kaodex seconded that the County pay sca.l¢~be established as the official Town pay scale. Ayes - all.. -- i Mrs. Peterson of the Health Board reported that the official publication for clean up in the Township had been made. Certain locations rorhere problems were anticipated were found to be: in good condition upon a later inspection of these areas. She indicated, however, that in some cases-more drastic action would be, necessary. Mrs. Peterson brought up for dascussion, the trailer court known as Philipville on Highway No. 61. Mrs. Peterson stated that upon inspection of the area she had learned from the owners that a drain field had been installed. It had been hastily covered and was not inspected by our Sanitation Inspector when completed. IIpon further invssti- gat ion, Mrs. Peterson had found a number of women in the area who indicated they had wit- neesed the digging of the trenches, the laying of drain tale and the pumping of sewage into the trenches which were then covered. She requested that the owner be forced to open this system so a proper inspection could be made. Moritz reported that he had found an open drain into the farm area behind the commercially zoned property. This open drain led into a, swamp area which drains into Bohlman Lake, It was felt that contamination of that lake rorould result. Londin, Building L3apeetor, reported that a number of trailers had been added to the Court without requesting or paying for the necessary permits. The thirty (30) original trailers were installed before the adoption of the Building Code, on September 23rd, 195, which established the permit requirement.- He reported that twenty-four (24) more had been installed after that date and that twenty-eight (28) more installations are contem- plated. The Board instructed the Town Attorney and Building Inspector to contact Mr. Philip and advise him of the rules and regulations of the Township and that these rules and regulations would b® enforced. The Clerk was instructed to write a letter to the State Department of Health informing them that the Town Board did not feel any further expansion of this trailer court eras warranted because of the health conditions. Mr. Robert Evans appeared before the Board with regard to the same area that Mr. Fooshe had described and discussed earlier in the meeting. He also requested that the property not be rezoned 'to a Light Manufacturing elassifica.tion. This property includes a; pro- posed plat, known ae Belmont Park, presented to the Board at a previous meeting and re- ferred to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission°a recommendation on the Belmont Park plat were then read. The plat was examined by that group and it urea found to meet the minimum requirements. They noted that the plat was in the area recommended for rezoning to Light Manufacturing and that there had, been no disension expressed.. It was decided to hold the plat until a liter meeting for action. The Planning Commission°s recommendations on Little°s Second Addition was then"read. It was found to meet all requirements but they also found several questions raised by the plat. They felt the drainage of the East one-half would become critical unless soma provision wore made to handle it. Echo Street between Les and Greenbrier Streets is only a half street.. They asked if an attempt would be made to secure dedication of the other half of this street from adjacent property ownera.~ They recommended that consid- eration be given to setting aside an ores, within the project for recreational facilities for children in view of the lack of such facilities in the immediate neighborhood. The plat was referred back to the developer with the above recommendations but without Board ct on.vJit~ reference to the lighting survey, the Planning Commission did not feel that. such a project :would fall within the scope of their regular activities. They suggested that it be referred instead to the Town Engineer or to a consultant from the office of the utility involved. They further suggested that consideration be given to continuing the present policy of granting installations on petition after a verification of the need. A_final decision on the street lighting survey was laid over to the next regular meeting. They also reported that Mr. Victor Fitch had appeared before the Planning Commission to inquire into the possibility of adding his property on the south side of County Road C between Hazelwood and Germain Streets to the list of property to be zoned Commercial. He was informed that this could not be done without proper. posting and publication and was advised to bring the matter to the Town Board°s attention. The Planning Commission recommended that the Town Board take the necessary action to have the zoning map brought up to date with respect to-areas now shoom as Farm Residential, which are actually Residential One areas. Some of the parcels mentioned weret Maryknoll Addition , Gulden-Wakefield Park, North Glenn, the Nona Place.-Flandrau section and large portions of Sections 1'] and 18. These were to be brought to the Town Engineer°s attention when the final zoning map is completed. The Planning Commission also brought to-the attention of the Board the fact that the Joy Property north of Silver Lake is shown as Residential One but is actually a County Park. I They understood that the road through that area is still being maintained by the Township { and wondered why. After a brief discussion, the Cler2c was instructed to make a request to the County Board that they take over maintenance of Joy Road from East County Line to the North St. Paul city limits. The Board also instructed the Clerk to include that portion of English Street which runs north from County Road B to 6th Avenue, in the request. Chairman Luebben asked for a report on the Dr. Gulden request from the last regular meeting of the Board. Earley, Town Engineer, recommended that a culvert and manhole be installed and that the Town portion of the- S.E. corner of Barclay Street and Gulden Place be then filled. The cost was estimated to be $150.00. The Board instructed the Town Engineer to complete the necessary work.' Carley°s investigation also considered the possibility of lowering the road. The houses on the oast side of Gulden Place are low and could stand a cut in the road but the home on the west side is already five (5} feet higher than the road. It would be necessary to lower the road approximately two (2) to three (3) feet. The cost to so lower the road would be greater than to install the pipe suggested at the previous meeting. Carley°s recommendation was that the drainage problem should be solved by the pipe rather than the ditch. Carley was instructed to contact Dr. Gulden and inform him of the recommendation. Carley then presented the final plat of Minnehaha Highlands. He also submitted a letter with it, stating that it is the same as the preliminary plat and includes the suggested changes by the Town Board. and Plat Commission of Ramsey County. Member 0°Mara questioned whether there was sufficient rpom on the corner lots to allow. cesspools which would fall within the regulations. It was pointed out that the regulations would have to be followed by the developer. The Clerk was then instructed to approve the plat of Minnehaha Highlands on behalf of the Town Board, A lettor from Carley, Totm Engineer, was read to the Board. It stated that Mr. Peloquin had contacted the Town Engineer to sketch a proposed layout for rearranging Blocks 19 and 22 in Sabin°s Addition. This would Dell for vacating a portion of First Streot and opening Curve Street running North and South. In the Town Engineer°s opinion this would be advan- tageous to the Township in that it would eliminate a dead end street. He recommended that the proposal be accepted by the Town Board and that the developer be notified to deposit 150.00 toward engineering. He would then proceed to make the necessary survey and esta- blish. the street grade. Kaeder moved, Luebben seconded that the plat be submitted to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation. Ayes _ all Upon Motion by Luebbon, seconded by 0°Nlaa.ra, the following resolution was adopted: 11RFSOL'VED, That the Chairman and the Clerk are hereby authorize& and directed to enter a contract with Shuster-Silvis, Inc., for stabQization and surfacing of all of Rosewood Street and Kennard Street from Rosewood to Rosewood in Edge- view #2 Addition, said work to be dons by private contractor, eonsstracts to be let by the Town Board pursuant to bid; payment for said work to be made by the deve- loper; said payment to be guaranteed either by performance bond or by cash deposit in the amount of Six Thousand and 00/100 ($6,000.00) Dollars, which sum has been estimated by the Town Engineer to be the amount sufficient to cover the cost thereof; and the Cfierk is authorized hereby to issue building permits, and guarantee completion of the streets as soon as the completed contract, as approved by the Town Attorney, has been deposited with the Clerk, together with bond or Dash deposit in the amount herein specified." Ayes - all It was the recommendation of Memmer,-Town Attorney, and Christensen, Electrical Inspector, after e. conference and discussion of a proposed Electrical Code recommended by the State, that only those portions of the Codo vrhich refer to the use o£ 100 amphere service, the three (3) prong system and metallic cable be included in an amendment to the present Tovrn Building Code. The Board instructed Memmer to proceed with the work necessary to complete that objective. The Board then discussed with .Acting Chief Len Pepin, the specifications for the squad car to be purchased for use by the Town Polies Department. The final specifications are to be idevelopedandapprovedforpublicationandbidsatthenestregularmeetingoftheBoard. After some discussion, Raeder moved, Luebben seconded that fire insurance be secured on the Tom snow fence at the best value possible. Ayes ~- all Luebben moved, O'Mara seconded that the all-risk insurance, discussed earlier in the meeting, ~ be secured on the new motor grader and other Tovm equipment in the amount of $20,000.00, j Ayes - all Luebben moved, Raeder seconded that a resolution be adopted authorizing the Clerk to hire temporary help at the rate of $1.25 per hour when and if necessary. Ayes - all Meeting adjourned at 1820 A.M. Clerk May 10, 1956 The hearing on the coning map, which is to become a part of the Zoning Ordinance, .begun on April 26th, 1956 and reeessed to this date, was reconvened at 8810 P.N1. by Chairman Luebben. A11 membexs of the Board were present. Chairman Luebben then outlined the purpose of the meeting to be the disposition of objec- tions raised, by individuals and groups, to tkie rezoning of certain parcels of land as proposed on the map. He stated that each parcel would be brought up separately and in order. The first area considered was that between Hazelwood Avenue, the Noxthern Pacific Railroad tracks and County Road "D". Chairman Luebben .pointed out that in the joint meeting of the Planning Commission and the Board, that in view of `the fact that this area had been omitted from the legal description, it would be left in its former classification of Farm Residential He then called for objections to this action. There were none. The next property considered .was that on Highway No. 36 in the area of Atlantic and English Streets. The decision in this case he announced. was to allow the rezoning to Light Manu- facturing to stand. Objectors to this action made themselves lrnown, There were Mr. O~Math and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hughes both owners of property in the area. Zt was painted out to them that the mere rezoning of the area does not prohibit homes being built on the property. Zt may eventually work out that the entire area may become a residential area. Chairman Luebben explained that to allow a small residential section to rerre.in would mean the loss of a much greater area loss because of the code restrictions on industxial building within a specified distance of a residential area. He also pointed out that if soma business became interested in the area, a premium would undoubtedly be paid fox the property. Mr. Hughes asked the question, if the area would not be rezoned but left as a residential area, would it be necessary to hold another hearing such as this, in order to have it zoned to a manufacturing classification. It was explained that under the Code such a hearing would be required. Chairman Luebben then asked if there were any further objections and none were voiced. Considered next were three (3) areas which were all part of the same general area. They were the property to the North and adjacent to the North Glen Addition, the Moritz Addition on the S.W. corner of Hazelwood Avenue and Highway No. 36 and the N,E, and S.W. corners of Highway No. 36 and Hazelwood Avenue. Three individual and group objections had been previ- ously recorded on this area. Chairman Luebben then announced that the Board had decided to reconsider and allow the areas between Barclay Street and Hazelwood Avenue and between Hazel- wood Avenue and Germain Street both North and South of Highway No: 36, to remain in their former classification. This includes all the areas mentioned above. A question was asked whether there were any restrictions as to distances between homes and business and commercial type buildings in a Light Manufacturing classification area. Member O~Mara answered that there were no restrictions. However, he pointed out that plans for building would have to be submitted to and approved by the Board. Mr. Cassidy Greer of the North Glen area asked if there was any positive information caith regard to the fact that the developer knew of the proposed rezoning of the North Glen Addi- tion. Chairman Luebben explained that although there was discussion of this subject, he did n not feel it would be wise or appropriate to make this a matter of record because the infer- oration available was incomplete and in soma cases vague as to the terms of the discussion. He pointed out that the information recorded is available to Mr. Greer at any and all times if he wished to secure it on an individual basis. He further noted that if required legally we would naturally make the minutes available to him: Chairman Luebben then asked if there were objectors to the decision on these areas. None appeared. The final property considered was that on the S. W. corner. of Highway No. 36 and White Bear Avenue owned by Mr. Bradac. This area was proposed for rezoning to a Light Manufacturing classification, Chairman Luebben explained that the combined meeting of the Board and Plan- Wing Commission decided to leave this area in its former classification until Mr. Hradec could settle his personal affairs with the state. Chairman Luebben asked if there were any objections to this move. There were none. Luebben moved that the recgmmendations of the Planning Commission, as now shown on the revised map, be adopted. Mr, Dahl interjected an objection to the proposed zoning of the property South of Larpen- teur Avenue to the railroad right-of-way. This area is proposed for Heavy Manufacturing. He voiced fears that an objectionable inc}ustry might be moved into that area without con- sultation with the people bordering the area, Member O~Mara read that portion of the Zoning Ordinance WBAi.c1~ deals with Heavy Manufacturing areas. Mr. Dahl voiced no further objections upon hearing this information. O~Mara then seconded the motion. Luebben asked for further discussion on the .motions There was none. Ayes - all O~Mara moved, Kaeder seconded that the map as revised be adopted as the official Zoning Map of the Town of New Canada. Chairman Luebben then asked if there was any discussion on this motion. There was none. Ayes ~- all The question was then asked if the Town Board planned any publicity on this action. It was explained-that there is still one step that must be taken before the full value can be realized from this action. The next step is to arrange for sewage facilities for the Township. Chairman Luebben then declared the hearing closed but did not adjourn the meeting of the Board.. - Memmer, Town Attorney, brought to the attention of the Board, Ordinance X31, entitledi An Ordinance Amending Ordinance X14, entitled °An Ordinance Establishing and Amplifying the Building Gode; Creating and Continuing the Office of Building Inspector; 9a11dating A11 Permits Issued and Construction Aurhorized Under the Code Heretofore Existing and Amending Resolutions, Ordinances or Parts Ineonsi~tent therewith.° , OoMara moved, Luebben seconded that the ordinance be adapted. Ayes - all Luebben moved, Kaedex seconded that the price recommendation of the Town Engineer for the completion of work caused by damage to streets through the installation of natural gas mains, be adopted. , Ayes - all O~Mara moved, Raeder seconded that commencing immediately the Clerk is instructed to refer all applications for signs directly to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation to the Town Board. , Ayes - all Meeting adjourned at 1Os04 P.M. Clerk May 17, 1956 The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board was called to order by Chairman Luebben at 7825 P.M. All members of the Board were present. The minutes of the May 3, 1956 meeting were read. In the section referring to sodding of boulevards, a-misimpression is given by the wording of the minutes. Such work is undertaken, completed and paid for by private developers when they axe so required. The Township takes no part in the work. Moritz vtas erroniously referred to as the Street Supervisor in dealing with the Phillipville Trailer Court matter. He was then acting in his capacity as Sanitary Lnspector. The electrical code discussed during the meeting was proposed by and transmitted to the Boards attention by the Secretary of the State Elec- trical Contractors Association and is not a proposal of the State as indicated. Kasder moved, Luebben seconded that the minutes be accepted as corrected. Ayes .. all Luebben moved, Kasder seconded that the minutes of the April 26, 1956 special meeting be accepted as read. Ayea - all OBMara moved, Kasder seconded,that the minutes of the May 10, 1956 special meeting be accepted as read. Ayea - all Chairman Luebben then declared the meeting opened for the special hearing dealing with the vacation of the alley in Block 22, Sabin Addition. Memmer, Town Attorney, informed the Board that it had been necessary to set the date of hearing for June 7, 1956, in order to fulfill legal requirements for publication and posting. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the special hearing set for 8 P.M, on this date for the purpose of approving applications for 3.2. malt liquor licenses in the Township was declared open by Chairman Luebben. The following applfcations were received; Boulevard. Night Club, 1740 Rice Street (renewal);- James J. Kassell, J. J. Kasaell Grocery, 2259 E. Minnehaha (renewal); Alvin J., Meister, Hillcrest Inn, 1890 E. Larpen.teur Ave. (request for transfer from Lda. C. Meister); St. Paul Junior Chamber of Commerce, St. Paul Open Golf Tournament, Keller Golf Course (request for one week only); 7u.lia Lepsche, Hillcrest Food Market, 2.251 E. Larpenteur Ave., .(xenewal); Fred R. Cokeley, Keller Club House, Keller Golf Course (renewal of license approved May 10, 1956); Anton Gerkiwicz, Tonyos Hideaway, 339 East County Line (renewal}; John M. Hart (deceased) and Ruth A. Aart, wife, 2612 North Highway X61, (re~» newal of husbandds license); John Wet eh, Johnrs Market, 1.35 frost Avenue (renewal); Erick 0. Benson, Bensonos Grocery, 1350 Frost Avenue (renewal); Nulleyo and ~tthony Chicone, Chiconers Bar, 2290 E. Minnehaha (renewal}; After each application was announced, Chairman Luebben called far objections to the grant-» ing of approval. There were none, except for the application of Anton Gerkewicz, operator of TonyTS Hideaway. Member OBMara objected on the basis of a known violation, namely after hours sales for which Mr. Gerkewicz had been brought into court. It was decided that approval would be withheld on his application. The Clerk was instructed to so in- form Mr. Gerkewicz. Member O~Mara then asked if the application question with reference to the Federal Liquor Stamp had been correctly answered that the applicant did not own and had_ not applied for the stamp. The Clerk informed. the Board that all were correctly answered. O~Mara then explained to the Town citizens present, the problem that has developed as a result of-this stamp. He also announced for the benefit of the applicants present, that in the event of a license violation, neither the original applicant nor any member of hie family would be considered eligible for approval of a new license or a renewal by the Town Board. Kaeder moved, O~Mara seconded that all ,applications for which no objections had been raised be referred to the County-Board with the approval of the Town Board.. Ayes -- all Mr. Joe Wegleitnex and A7r. Henry Clause appeared before the-Board with regard to the plat known as Edgetown Heights. Mr. Wagleitner requ~sted~that the Tovm Engineer be instructed to establish street grades and determine any other necessary engineering work to be done in that plat. The Town Engineer was instructed to proceed with this work at the developers expense. R. C. Wolfgram, Surveyor, Mr. Lewis and Mr. Snyder, both of the Northern. .Building Company, brought before the Board a plat previously known as Clapp-Thompson-s sCity View°. The Noxthern Building Company preferred that the name be changed to °City Heights°. Objections to the original plat were jogs in the-lot lines, which had since been corrected, and ques- tions with regard to necessary drainage easements. The developer indicated that the ease- mexrts had been secured. Luebben moved, Raeder seconded that the plat be referred to the Town Engineer and that when approved by him, ,the Tovm Clerk was authorized to sign the approval of the Town Bnard on the plat. Ayes - all Mrs. Robert J. Germain, 1459 E• Lsaxrie Road appeared before the Board. She presented. a red tag which had been placed on a gas installation in her home some months before by the Gas Inspector. She requested information on the purpose of the tag and whether it should con- tinue to remain there. Mrs. Germain was informed that this matter would be discussed later in the meeting and she vrould be welcome to take part in it. Mr. Jos AckerLappeared before the Board with regard to a lot he owns on the nortk~ share of Lake Phalen. The lot has a 43 foot frontage with a drainage ditch and drainage easement of 5 feet on the west side. The lot to the west, owned by another person has a 60 foot frontage, Neither lot under present conditions has sufficient frontage to be of value but combined could be sold. Ae requested that the drainage easement be moved to one side or the other of the,two lots. Mr. Ackert was referred to Carley, Town Engineer, for ascistasce in solving his problem. Melvin Spiegler, representing the Spiegler Construction Company, requested that he be granted permission to erect a sign on property owned by Marie C. Youngdahl, between County Roed C and Highway #36, facing east toward Highway,~61. A4r. Spiegler has the property owners approval but Londin, Building Inspector has refused to approve the permit until the Board gave itea approval. Chairman Luebben explained the Boardos position with regard. to signs and itos intent to set up more specific regulations regarding them. He suggested that approval be granted until December 31, 1956, by which. time it was felt the regulations would be prepared. Mr. Spiegler agreed to this arrangement. Kaeder moved, Luebben seconded that a permit be granted for a period up to December 31, 1956. Ayes - all Mr. Auger, '732 E. County Road A-2 appeared representing a group in the area. of Bellwood and W. Kenwood Drive. He pointed out that there is a house in the area that is without tivater or modern sanitary facilities. There has been an open toilet at the location for years. Both Mrs. Peterson of the Board of Health and Moritz, Sanitary Inspector, had visited the property but were unable to gain access. They reported that the privy is apparently housed m in a shed or parch-like building attached to the garage which is used as a home.' Chairman Luebben directed that the matter be referred to the Board of Health for further action. Ray Baker, 1969 Jackson Street, accompanied by Ftugene Bodre, 1961 Jackson Street, requested a waiver of the 5 foot building to lot line requirement. He proposed to construct a garage -' attached to his home'and it would require building up to his lot line. The adjoining neighbor agreed to this arrangement. A lengthy discussion of the request pointed out the many difficulties to which such a weaver could lead. It was suggested that he build to the rear of his lot instead. The Board instructed Zondin, Building Inspector, to aid him in the location of the garage, Marvin Mahre, 2081 Prosperity Road, brought to the attention of the Board that the Soo Liae Railroad had applied to the Railroad and Warehouse Commission for permission to remove a spur line track leading to the County Home. He suggested that the spin instead be moved to a location where it might be used to servo a possible industrial area in view of the recent rezoning completed by the Town Board. He further suggested that the Board arrange to have a representative present at the hearing to indicate our interest. It was felt by the Board that the request for removal was justified and that the Commission would have no right to require the spurs relocation. .They also felt that if an,industrial need arose . there would be no diffickzlty in obtaining the necessary trackage. The Board .expressed it's appreciation to Mr. Mehra for hie interest in Town affairs. Mr. Philips of the Philipville Trailer Court appeared. before the Boardsn answer to the complaints discussed at the May 3, 1956 meeting of the Board. It was learned by Memmer, Town Attorney, and Londin, Building Inspector, during a visit to the Trailer Court follow- ing the earlier meeting, that most of the complaints were incorrect. The open drain re- ported was found to be a check box required by the State to determine when expansion of the drain field is necessary. It is not used to dispose of the overflow. Mr, Philips also gave an explanation of the reported incident of the laying of drain tale claimed to have been witnessed by a number of area residents. He had recently removed and cleaned three sections which he then recovered. Mr. Philips denied having installed any additional drain tile. He then outlined his plans for expansion of the Court. Memmer reported that the drainage system startzd on the commercially zoned property and ended on the farm residence property. He felt that this was proper because-the topography of the area indicated better drainage on the farm residence property. Memmer did not feel there was any violation of the code involved in such use. He suggested that the Sanitary Inspector make occasional checks to determine tuhether or not the system was operating properly. Mr. Philipes original permit gave him the right to establish a court of 1VC trailers. His present plans call for the installation of 76 trailers over and above the original 4U. He .was informed of the $10.C0 permit fee required for each of the 76 additional trailers as they are installed. Mr: Philip objected, claiming that the original permit for a trailer court was granted before the establishment of the fee system and should give him the right to expansion vrithout additional cost. The Board pointed out that he was not being charged for that which he originally requested and was grant®d. ,The permit fee applies only to additional requests after the adoption of the new arrangement. This same policy has been followed in all similar cases of permits and license fee requirements. Moritz, Sanitary Inspector, was instructed to inspect the check box.once.each month. A letter from Peter Piaarof was read to the Board. It concerned a drainage ditch on property to the south of the Philipville Trailer Court. The Town Board of Health found the ditch filled with rubbish and directed that it be cleaned. Mr. Piaarof who is the now owner of the property, complained 9.n hie letter that he had not been responsible fox the condition and did not feel he should be ordered to correct it: The Board felt that in.spite of his plea, it is the responsibility of the property owner and that the Board of Health order should stand. Ruth Oslund, 18'76 W. Kenwood Drive, appeared before the Board. She had previously re- quested that some attention be given to a small playground area in her neighborhood. A town employee had looked over the situation but no work had been done. She was ind formed that because of road weight restrictions it had been impossible to haul fill into the area. Mrs. Oslund was promised action in the near future.. Mrs. Oslund also a:,ked about the light she had requested at W. Kenwood Drive and Bellwood, Tha Board informal her that the request was being considered along with other street light. requests. The installation would be made if that location were determined to be high enough 3n priority among the limited number for which funds were available. The discussion was than begun with regard to the dispute between George Klein of the Klein Plumbing and Heating Company and Harry Thompson, Town Gas Inspector, bot9:of whom were pre- sent. The two principle issues were the failure to install stop cocks on certain gas appliances and what were claimed to be faulty Lost sheets submitted by Mr. Klein on gas furnace installations. A previous ~geeting of K1ei,n and Thorapaon with Member, Town Attorney, had been thought to settle the disagreement-but apparently had not. Mr. Rlein indicated he was aware of .the requirement that stop cocks be installed in answer to Member OiMara~s question but maintained that the original installation had been made before the adoption of the code requiring them, had been adopted, The permits were found to have been issued in August, 1955 and the code was adopted September 2j, 1954, Mr,.Klein stated that these were conversions of original installations made before the codes adoption. O~Ma.ra pointed out for the benefit of Mra, Germain that no danger was involved, The addition of the stop cock is merely for the purpose of shutting off the gas supply without interfering with other gas appliances if repair work is necessary, Mr, Klein stated that no ob~ec~ion had 13een made prior to February, 1956, approximately six months after the work was completed, Thompson atate~l the first written communication was made in 1956 but verbal discussions had proceeded this, He also stated that all contractors had-been required to follow the code and no exceptions had been allowed. Tha Board determined that Mr. Klein would be held responsible for the installation of the shut..off on any work started after the adoption of the code, The discussion then turned to the gas furnace test records claimed to be in error, When Mr, Rlein~s attention had been called to the faulty records, he stated that he had immediately spot checked them and found an error in the test reading but that the installations were correct, He stated there had been no danger involved to the occupants of the homes. Thompson pointed out that the original tests had bean made by a person who did not have a certificate of competency as required by the code, The tests, even after correction, did not meet code Standards, Klein claimed the furnaces would not test out with any better results. Thompson stated that all other inata,llers ware able to meat the requirements, Yt was decided to secure a disinterested person to check the test records for accuracy, A-final decision would not be made until this was completed, Klein asked permission to be granted permits on a few homes presently .contracted for and for which applications had been submitted. The clerk was instructed to issue several permits which had been held up pending a decision from the Board. - Luebben moved that a revision be made in lighting in the new Town Hall by the Hillcrest Electric Company fox an amount not to exceed $jg5,00, Kaeder seconded, Ayes - all Carley, Town Engineer, presented the corrected zoning map, It was found thp,t several ck}anges resulting from the hearings had not been made, Carley was to make the corrections, Carley then presented the proposed street oilis}g program for 1956, This program was compiled as a result of the inspection by the Board members and Town Engineer, The planning Commissions report on the property North of Junction Street,. South of County Road °Bs, East of the Northern Pacific Railroad and West of Birmingham was read. The Planning Commission Did not approve the plat for the following reasons: 1, The pencil sketch on an existing print did not seem to constitute proper presentation suitable for a permanent file,.,. 2, The sketch was poorly defined and some dimensions were lacking, j, No topographic information was inclv.ded, The sketch is to be returned to the developer with instructions to prepare a proper plat for consideration, The cl®rk was instructed to write a letter to the Board of County Commissioners to the effect that the Town Board has taken note of their action dealing with surveying the possibility of a joint police radio sgstam for the Sheriffs office and rural Ramsey County communities at their May ~, 1956 meeting. The letter is to inform them that the Town of New Canada would welcome such connections and would immediately hook up a minimum of two police cars and two fire departments with the system, The Clerk was instructed to write a letter to tk:e Board of County Commissioners pointing out that an.accidpnt had occurred at one of the railroad cros~inga where signals had been previously requested. Raeder moved, Luebben seconded that the Town of New Canada advertise for gravel and culverts as specified by the Town Engineer, ayes ~ all Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that William LaPlante, Jr, be appointed Town Gas , Inspector effective June 1, 1956 ayes .~ all Tha final list of specifications and special equipment far the ~w polioe department car was read to the Board. Memmer, Town Attorney, was instructed to prepare the necessary notice for bids, ' Mooting adjourned at 1:25 AM r /~ L'orrest R. Schmid Clerk June 7, 1956 The regular semi-montAly meeting of the Board was called to order by Chairmen Luebben at 'x:20 P.M. All members of the Board were present. The minutes of the May 17th, 1956.meeting were read. Several corrections were noted. The meeting of George Klein, Klein Plumbing and Heating Company and Harry Thompson, Gas Inspector held with Memmer, Town Attorney, was with reference only to tho stop cocks and did not involve the heating test records. The proposed street oiling program was developed as the result of an inspection by the Town Engineer and Street Supervisor. The name, Henry Clause, should be spelled, Henry Klausing, in the section dealing with Edgetown Heights. Luebben moved, Ffaedor seconded that the minutes be accepted as corr©cted. Ayes - all Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Chairman Luebben declared the meeting open at 7135 P.M. for the purpose of opening and considering bids for culverts to be purchased for axid used in the Town of New Canada. The specifications Caere prepared by Carley, Town Engineer, and described in a notice far bids published in the Ramsey County Review. The bidders and bids Yoe re as followsc Name of Bidder Terms of Bid Wheeling Corrugating Company $563=50 accompanied by .certified check for $60.00) St. Paul Corrugating Company $563.50 accompanied by certified check for $65,00) OrMara moved, Iniebbon seconded that the bids be turned over to the Town Engineer for tabulation and report.. Ayes .- all Pursuant to due calf. and notice thereof, Chairman Luebben then declared the meeting open at 7c45 P.M, for the purpose of opening and considering bids for gravel to be used for roads in the Town of New Canada. Specifications were prepared by Carley, Toun Engineer and described in a notice for bids published in the Ramsey County Revieva, official Town newspaper. Only one bid was recoived as follows Name-of_Bidder Terrance G, Crombie St. Paul Park, Minnesota Alternate bid by above bidder accompanied by bid bond for $480.00) Terms of Bid 3,OOU yds,.d.elivered to vicinity of Town Hall C~ $1.60 per yd. Total bid: $4,800.00 3,000 yds. C~ stockpile 95¢ per yd.; 15r~ extra for lead9.ng Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that the bid be referred to the Town Engineer for tabula- tion and report. Ayes -~ al1 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Chairman Luebben declared the meeting open at 7s50 P.h4, for the purpose of opening and considering bids for the police car according to specifications as described in the notice for bids published in the Ramsey County . Review, official Town newspaper, The bids were read as followse Name of Bidder Terms of Bid Berry Chevrolet Company 1956 Chevrolet 4 door station wagon 2,.938.65 F.O.B. Na. 5t. Paul less 171>00 Federal Tax Net $2,767.65 accompanied by certified check for $294.00) East Side Motor Sales, Inc. 1956 Ford 6 passenger Country Sedan Bid price $2,496.00 Alternate bid to includes 220 H.P. engine 30,00 extra °' Heater and defrosters 55.00 extra Undercoating 20.00 extra. Total 2,601.00 accompanied by certified check for $250.oQ) Thornton Motor Company Price of extra equipment listed Bid price Alternate bid to includes heater and defroster Directional signal lights Total accompanied by ,certified check for $268.00) 1956 Plymouth Custom Suburban z, ].54.15 526.00 z,68o.15 65.00 15.00 2,760.15 Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that the bids be referred to Member O~Mara for tabulation iandreport. Ayes « all Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Chairman Luebben declared the meeting open at 8x00 P.M. for the public hearing on the vacation of the alley in Bloek 22, Sabin Addition. The location of this alley was described as North of Junction Street, South of County Road B, East of Northern Pacific Railroad and West of Birmingham. Chairman Luebben called three times ,for objections to this action. No objections were heard. OoMara moved, Kaeder seconded that the petition far vacation of the alley in Block 22, Sabin Addition be granted. Ayes .. all On the advise of the Town Engineer, that the only gravel bid submitted was acceptable and met i specifications,~Kaeder moved, O~Mara seconded that the bid of Terrance G. Crombie be accepted.. Ayes «. all Mr.. Art Sandberg of John E. Blomquist, Inc., appeared before the Board. He requested that Ids Street be continued through presently undeveloped property to Price Street. This request was made because it would be a natural continuation and would provide drainage through the area. Mr, and Mrs. John M. Torseth, owners of the property through which Ide Street would pass, were also present. They asked that this action not be taken. They preferred that the street instead run East and P7est along side their property so lot could be .platted as they were in the area to the South of Price Street. Carley, Town Engineer, indicated that the drainage would be oqually troublesome no matter which plan were used. The eventual solution, he pointed out, would be the installation of storm sewers. It was felt that in view of the fact that it made little difference which plan were used, the desires of the property owners should take precedence. The Board concurred 3n this apinion. Mr. and Mrs. Torseth then presented a highway easement far the N. 30 feet of the Nr-~ of the SE-,r~ o£ the SWq of the SWq of Section 15, Town 29; Range 22, subject to Clarence and Birm3ng« ham Streets. The Board accepted the easement and instx~axEted the Clerk to register it with the proper authorities. __ Carley, Town Erigineer,.presented the Board. with the street grading plans and. other engineer« ing plans for.Edgetown Heights. Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that the street grading plans for Eflgetoom Heights be approved according to the Town Engineers recommendations. Ayes all The street grading plans for Moritz Addition were then presented to the Board. Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that the street grade plans for Moritz,Addition be approved as recommended by the Totm Engineer. Ayes « all Carley then presented the street grade plans for Ball.ingers Addition. OEM"ara moved, Luebben seconded that the street grade plans for Ball.ingers Addition be approved as recommended by the Town Engineer., Ayes - all Mr. Theodore Laber 2.nd Mrs. James. T. Dean appeared before the Board to request that a hearing be set for the approval of 3.2 malt liquor license renewal applications sub- mitted by them. Chairman Luebben set the date of hearing for Juno 21st, 1956 at 8:00. P.M. in the Town Hall. The Clerk was instru.eted to post proper notices for this hearing. Anton Gerkewicz, 487 Hilltop Avenue, St. Paul, operator of Tony~s Hideaway at 339 East County Line, appeared before the Board.. His appearance was in response to a request of the Board made at the May 1']th, 1956 meeting, at which time action was withheld on his request for approval of a 3.2 malt liquor license application. Member O~Mara pointed out that Mr. Gerkewicz had been called in fora violation during the course of the past year. The discussion brought out the fact that' Mr. Cerkewicz had been charged with serving set tips after hours. This is not a violation which calls for license revocation and consequently did not necessitate the disapproval of the Board. It was explained that he had been asked to appear for the purpose of being reminded of the rules under which the Town Board operates in these cases. O~Mara moved, Kaeder seconded that Mr. Gerkewicz1s application be approved. Ayes - all A letter from the Planning Commission vrith regard to a proposed building to be constructed by Lloyd Neumann at the corner o£ Frost Avenue and English Street vase read. The letter reported that an on-the-spot examination had been made and that the Board recommended the fallowing set backs be established: 20 foot set back from Atlantic Street; 35 foot set back from Frost Avenue. The Planning Commission pointed out that the recommendations were subject to the .follovring reservations. It was not intended that the set backs establish a definite precedent, partic~ll arly in regard to the side street, Atlantic. Special consid.era.tion was given. to the fact that Atlantic is not and vJill not be a through street. Mr. Neumann vras also informed that subject to the above set back recommendations, he would have to present to the governing sa,.;~f,,; cn~~~<~°`s•~, building plans, sewage, parking, etc., in accordanco vaith Article 7, Paragraph B of the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Neumann vras present with a set of plans as requested. Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that the recommendations of the Planning Commission be accepted. ~ Ayes ~ all William F. Peersoh, 2028 Upper Afton R'oa.d, appeared before the Board regU.esting information ashtothepermitteduseofapiecebfpropertyownedbyhimnearthecornerofLarpenteurand Highvaay No. 100. He asked'speci£ically if a dump could, be established to fill a low spot in the property. The Board informed him that a dump could be establishedxf Mr. Peerson ' wore willing to do so under strict regulation set up by the Board. Mr. Peerson agreed. The Town Engineer was instructed to inspect the site and determine 3t~s suitability fox a dump. A report was to be given at the next meeting. Carley, Town Engineer, reported in a letter that the survey by the Soo Line Railroad had been completed. The area leased to the Town has been staked. out and the Township could now proceed with the building of the proposed equipment garage. OoMara moved, Raeder seconded that the following resolution be adopted; RESOLVED, that street improvements on corner lots are to be assessed. on the basis of actual frontage plus 15~ of the side length of the-lot. Ayes - all Carley, Towrr Engineer, presented a copy of the totter sent to the developers of Minnehaha Highle~,nd.s setting the amount of the required performance bond for the completion of stab- ilization. and. other street work in that plat at ~16,20C,~00. The letter heel been sent to the developer with instructions to make arrangements for the bond. A letter prepared by Carley, Toom Engineer, and directed to Northern States Power Company, ', set the cast of the patching of streets during the month of May at $179.13. The need for patching resulted from the installation of natural gas mains. The Clerk was instructed to approve th.e letter and mail it to the Northern .States Power Company on 'Township stationary. Luebben moved, OsMara seconded that .the proposed ~~Fred and Tornrs Additionf~ be referred to the Planning Commission for examination and report. Ayes » all Another letter from Carley, Town Engineer, was read reporting that the property lying between 1844 and 7.866 East Shore Drive had been examined. %t was found that the drainage ditch between the two lots could be moved to the East lot line of the combined lots. %t eras recommnended that the owner be required to furnish a now drainage easement to the Township to allow the right of access to the Township for maintenance purposes. Carley stated that a copy of the letter had been furnished Mr. Ackert', who had made the request for. the. re- d.ireeted drainage ditch at the last meeting. Luebben moved, Raeder seeonB.ed that the street grade plans for Conway Street be approved as recommended by the Town Engineer. Ayes » all The Clerk was instructed to inform Mr, Richard Post of this action appxoving the street grade plans for Conway Street. A letter was read which had been directed to Chairman Luebben by Harry S. Bronson, County Engineer. %t informed the Board that English Street frora County Road B to Highway No. 36, had been accepted by the Board of County Commisaionere to be maintained at County expense. The Clerk was instructed to send a letter to Mr. Aronson and to include copies of the ,local ordinances dealing with the park curfew and the motor boat ordinance. %t ie to be pointed out to Mr. Bronson that the Sheriffs deputies have full authority to enforce these ordinances. This action was taken in response to a request. frnm Mr. Bronson that 'Town Police assist in patrolling Wakefield Park, in particular, and other County awned buildings and facilities in the Township. A petition for the vacation of the alley in Block 1, Greenwood Addition, New Canada Town- ship was presented to the Board from St. Paul Hudson, Inc. Chairman Luebben set a public hearing for 8 P,M. on July 5th, 1956 at the Tovm Ha11. Memm~er, Town Attorney was instru- cted to prepare and arrange for proper publication, the notice of this hearing. M.rs'. Peterson reported for. the Board of Health. A complaint was received with regard to the property on the corner of Frost Avenue and English Street.. The building which stood there had been dismantle=.d. and the property had been left in an unsightly condition. Mrs. Peterson stated that she had contacted the property owners on about May 15th, 1956 and had requested that the area be cleaned. Tt has not yet been done. Chairman Luebben .instructed Mrs. Peterson to give the owners notice and a period of time in which to comply. The owners are to be informed that they will be brought into Justice of the Peace Court if they do not comply. The next matter discussed was a pig farm at Fast Avenue and Linwood Avenue. Mrs. Peterson reported that she had investigated the situation there and conditions were terrible. She felt it was definitely a hazaxdeua health situation. A memo from the Tnvm Attorney directed the attention of the Board to Article III, Paragraph ]! of the Zoning Ordinance which restricts farm residence property to use'for stock raising and dairying. Hog raising and handling is permitted only in accord.an.ce with rules and regulations established by the lawful governing body. Memmer pointed out that the sitvation could be corrected not only through the health point of view but also through the adoption'gf rules and regulations that would prevent the condition from continuing. Kaeder moved, seconded ' by O~Ntara that pursuant to authority granted to the Town Board by subsection 5 of Para graph F, Article III of Ordinance No. 2,9, the Town Board hereby promulgates the following regulation concerning hog raising and handling within the Tawn of New Canada: Section 1. Hog raising shall be conducted only as a normal farming operation which shall not include the feeding of garbage;. Section 2. The feeding,of garbage to hogs, whether such garbage is raw or cooked, is hereby prohibited in New Canada Township. Ayes ~- -all The Clerk was instructed to send a copy of the regulation to the owner of the pig farm and to the Livestock Sanitary Board of the State of Minnesota. Mrs. Peterson also reported on the followup of the Town Board of Health~s request for cleaning up specific areas within the Township. She reported that in nearly all cases the ovmera had complied. The work was to be continued until all conditions noted had been corrected. Mrs. Robert J. Germain appeared before the Board. She asked. if a decision had been reached with regard to the stop cocks and the red tag placed in her home indicating the lack of the stop cock. She was informed that the tag could. be removed. The Board decided that the agreement reached in the meeting of George T{7.ein, Harry Thompson and Memmer, Town Attorney, to the effect that th.e stop cocks would not be required, would. stand. It was again pointed out to Mrs. Germain that the lack of this equipment did. not constitute a danger in her home. Mrs. Germain also reported that a dump was being established on Hazelwood Avenue between. Sandhurst and E. Laurie Road. Mra. Peterson was directed to check into this matter. Landin, Building Inspector, brought. up the matter of the garage which had been used as a home on property at Ferndale and Harvester Avenue. The property is up for sale, however, the Board did not feel that the garage should continue in use as a home. Chairman Luebben reported that he had contacted John Blomquist, who is handling the sale and had informed him of the Boardts feelings. Mr. Blomo_uist agreed to withhold from Salo the property and to return the money of the people who had make a payment on it. The Board agreed that a.home should be built on the lot facing the side street. They agreed to reduce the reouired ~0 foot setback to 20 feet in order to provide room for a normal sized home. A letter was read from Shuster.-Silvis, Inc., again requesting the rezoning of the Moritz Addition from Business and Commercial to Class A Residential. The letter is to be placed on file without action of the Board. Luebben moved, I{aedor seconded that the following resolution be adopted; RESOI~VEll; That pursuant to the request of the Board of County Commissioners, Ramsey County, Minnesota, the Town of New Canada hereby consents to the County of Ramsey taking over as a County Road that portion of Larpenteur Avenue from a point beginning one-quarter (~) mile east of McMenemy Street to Edgerton Street. Ayes - all Kaeder moved, Luebben seconded that t$e Deputy Clerk be allowed to be compensated for tcao (2} weeks vacation for the year 1956 in place of taking the vacation time off. Ayes - all OeNiara moved, Kaeder seconded that the fee for publication and clerical work invalved in handling the vacation of an alley be set at X20.00, Ayes - all The Board received a petition to vacate the alley in Block 3, Plakefield Park Addition, Section 15, Toum 29.' The alley is located approximately 150 feet North of Larpenteur Avenue, running East from Barclay Street and parallel to Larpenteur Avenue. Chairman Luebben set the hearing for 8:15 P•M. on July 5th, 1956. Member OrMara reported on the gas installation discussion of the previous meeting with regard to the Klein Plumbing and Heating Company. Several of the furnace instal7.ations were checked by Thompson, Gas lnepector, and it was found that the oxygen and C02 tests were correct. The gas input, hoeoever, was found to be too great. A correction could be made on these furnaces. Or Mara informed Mr. Klein that he should arrange for the factory representative to show Mr, Klein how the furnacos could be corrected. He agreed to do this. The Clerk was instructed to continue holzling up permits for Mr, Klein an new jobs. luebben moved, O~P4ara seconded that steps be taken to prepare the specifications and to arrange for bids for radios to be provided far polico cars in the Township. Ayes - all Meeting was adjourned at 1:20 A.M. g"/~ Forrest, R, Schmid Clerk June 12, 1956 A special meeting of the Board was called to order by Chairman Luebben at 9:00 P,M. All members of the Board orere present. A discussion concerning the establishment of permanent voter registration for the Town of New Canada was held. O~Mara.moved, Luebben seconded that the Clerk be authorized to pro- ceed with the acquiring of the necessary forms and equipment to establish a permanent voter registration system. A,ye s - all Member OoMara reported on the bids submitted for the prgposed Town .police car. East Side Motor Sales, Inc., was found to have submitted the low bid. The bids were as follows: Thornton Motors, North St. Paul 1956 Plymouth Custom Suburban 4~-door station wagon completely equipped to specifications as advertised in the Ramsey County Review. 2,680.15 Alternate bid to include: hector and defroster $ 65:00 extra directional signal lights $ 15.00 extra Total $2,760.15 Berry Chevrolet Company 1956 Chevrolet ~-door Station Wagon completely equipped to specifications as advertised in the Ramsey County Review. 2,767.65 East Side Motor Sales, Inc. 1956 Ford 6 passengex Country Sedan completely equipped to specifications as advertised in the Ramsey County Review. 2,496.00 Alternate bid to include; heater and defroster $ 55..00 extra Total $2,551.00 O~Mara recommended the purchase of the 1956 Ford 6 passenger Country sedan from East' Side Motor Sales, Tnc., with the additional optional equipment of a 225 H.P. engine C~ 30.00 extra and undercoating at $20.00 extra far a total price of $2,601.0.0 O~Mara moved, Kaeder seconded that the Ford Country sedan be purchased according to the specifications and recommendations as set Forth. Ayes - all Luebben moved,.O~Mara seconded that the Town proceed with the masonry at the Town Hall for the price of $168.00 for sidewalks: and curbing at $1.00 per foot. Ayes - all The Clerk was directed to send a letter to Ceorge Klein giving him until July lst, 1956 to complete all, test records. If the-work is not completed by that date, an outside fii~n is to be employed to complete the job at Mr. Klein~s expense. Meeting adjourned at 11:55 P.M. Forrest R. Schmid 01erk June 21, 1956 The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board was called to order at 7;20 P.M. by Chairman Luebben. All members of the Board were present. O~Mara moved, Kaeder seconded that the minutes of the regular meeting on June 7, 1956 be approved as read. Ayes - all O~Ma.ra moved, Kaeder seconded that the minutes of the special meeting held June 12, 1956 be approved as read, Ayes - all Joe Wegleitner, 2108 McMenemy, appeared before the Board requesting information as to how soon the grades on streets in Edgetown Heights would be established so he could proceed with the road worlc. He was asked to waft until Carley, Town Engineer, arrived at the meeting. Mr. Wegleitner also requested information ae to whether or not building permits could be issued for this area. He indicated he had several purchasers who were ready to build. This was also to be held until Carley arrived. Mr. Phillip Oswald appeared before the Board. He owns seven (7) lots in Fairview Heights Addition: between Flandrau and Germain facing Faixview Street. There is presently a 33 foot street easement on the north side of the street. No easement has been given for the south side of the street, .the side on which Mr. Oswald plans to build. Mr. Oswald indicated he would be willing to grant the easement on his property but in contacting the adjoining o~mer he found him unwilling to do so. Mr. Oswald was also asked to wait for CarleyBS arrival, Chairman Luebben then declared the meeting opon at 8 P.M., pursuant to due call and notice thereof, for the special hearing set for this date on applications for 3.2 malt liquor licenses for estabj.ishments described as follows: The .first application considered was that of Theodora Leber. for a license renewal at Labers, 1730 Rice Street. Chairman Luebben called three (3) times for objections. Hearipg none, Luebben moved., O~Mara seconded that Mr. Laber~a application for renewal be recommended to the Board of Ramsey County Commissioners for approval. Ayes - all The second application was by James T. and Mary K. Dean for Deans Tavern at 1986 Rice Street, also a renewal. Chairman Luebben called three (3) times for objections to the approval of this application. None were heard. Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that the application of James T, and Mary K. Dean be recommended for approval to the Board of Ramsey County Commissioners. Ayes - all John Holier of Macey Sign Company, 451 Wilson Street, N.E., Minneapolis, requested permission to erect a sign for the Noathernaire Motel and Restaurant. The location of the sign is to be immediately north of the entrance to the motel on. the owners property ionHighwayNo. 61. The Board told Mr. Aolter to proceed with the erection of the sign. For the information of the Building Inspector, they stated that only signs not connected directly with a business establishment, need be referred to the Board for approval. Jack Luth, representing the New Canada Voters League, asked what action had been taken on the appointment o£ a Recreation Committee. It was explained that some preliminary contacts had been made, but because of the current activities of the contacted persons, no formal action had. been taken. The eventual plan is to appoint representatives from each of the Township areas. It was noted that the subject was listed on the aggenda for the meeting in progress. A_discuasion was. held with regard to the insurance policy held by the Township on the Little Canada Fire Aepartment building: Another letter was received from the Bachman- Anderson Agency in response to A1r. Memmer~s letter of June 12th, 1956 stating they still had not received the information they required. Memmer informed the Board tba,t he had again written to inform them that the problem involved was not whether Little Canada held another policy but that New Canada Township had no insurable interest in the property. He felt that the refund should date back to the date of separation or possibly the date of the property settlement vrlth Little Canada. Carley, Town ~ngineos, arrived at the meeting and Mr. Wegleitner:~:s request for road .grades in lldgetown Heights was brought to his attention. Carley explained that all grades had been established but the stakes were not set out until requeated'by the developer. By waiting until the day before work was to be started, it prevented the possibility of the stakes being disturbed. A disenasion followed on the issuance of building permits in Edgetown Heights. It was explained that when an agreement had bean reached relative to the stabilization of the roads, building permits could be issued. Mr. Wegleitner stated he proposed to pay for this work anal it would not be on an assessment basis. Carley agreed to prepare the cost figures so final arrangements could be made. Mr. Oswaldoa problem in Fairview Heights Addition was then discussed.. Mr. Oswald was informed that it would be necessary to draw up an agreement for an easement of 33 feet on the property for road purposes and an agreement to pay for the construction of the road at the will of the Township on an assessment basis against the benefitted property. The property owners would also have to agree that they will not object to the assessment when the Township decides to put the road through. It was suggested that an attempt be made to get the easement on the adjoining property as well. Memmer, Town Attorney, was instructed to draw up the proper agreements so building permits could be issued to Mr. Cawald. The property, for which no easement has been granted, wfill not be issued building permits. Gerald Spector, Mount Curve Builders Company, Mt. Curve Park, requested a letter from the govexning body agreeing to accept and maintain all streets in Mt. GY~rve Park plat upon completion by the developer. It was explained to Mr. Spector that the developer may complete the grading of streets but that the Township now completes the stabilization work at the expense of the developer. A discussion began, relative to community water systems. A letter to the Board from the Planning Commission was read at this point. .The Planning Commission pointed out that al- though they had been opposed to community water systems,- in the light of recent develop- ments, they #'elt this policy should be reconsidered. The points auggeated for consider- ation were as follows: 1. The Planning Commission felt that community water systems may be desirable, particularly in the northern part of the Town where the possibility of con- tamination exists. 2. Because some developers may be eonaidering the installation of such systems, it was felt an ordinance should be adopted to regulate such installations with the following points considered in-the preparation of the ordinance: a. The water systems should be confined to specific areas rather than on a Township franchise basis; b, Profit from. such an operation should be held to a reasonable figure but established so that operators may be assured of a fair return. for their money; c. A provision should be made for the Township to acquire ownership of , the individual systems, either by purchase from the developer by com- ' ppnration for his un»amortized balance, or as a receiver vahen the devel- opers have recovered their costs, if tho Township wishes to assume the operation~of any system or systems. 3. The Flanning Commission pointed out that similar projects axe 9.n process or candor consideration in White Bear and Mendota Townships and suggested that these may be of value in the study of the problem in New Canada Township. The Mt. Curve Builders made application for the installation of a community water system in Mt. Curve Park. The Board promised a thorough study of the request. It was noted by Member O~Mara that the lets were below the minimum 75 foot width require- ment of the Building Code although they did fulfill the 10,000 square foot standard. Mr. Spector was advised to take the plat back to hie surveyor for correction according to the Building Code. He was referred to the Town Engineer for information on the street grading and stabilization. The Clerk was directed to write a letter to the V.A. to the effect that the Township will accept and maintain the roads in Mt. Curve Park if they are completed according to the recommendations of the Town Engineer. The Planning Commissionaa letter with regard to the plat known as Fred and Toms Addition was read to th.e Board. They stated they had been unable to take positive action for the following reasons? - ' 1. No topographic survey, as requested after the previous examination of the property, accompanied. the presentation. 2. These appeared to be an error in the dimensions of the property west of Curve Street which 'has a total frontage of 225 feet while the same lineal section east of Curve Street totals 230 feet. 3. The near plat does not include block numbers. The individual lots stihl carry the old lot numbers of two per each new lot. They recognized that a legal description would include the old lot numbers but felt that new numbers should be assigned on new plats. 14. They assmned that proper legal atepa ttiuuld be takes to vacate the alleys in this plat and the portion of Burke Street between Curve Street and the Northern Pacific xight-of-way. Carley, Town Engineer, .felt that no topographic survey was necessary in view of the fact that the property is flat, however he in.- dicated that it could be provided. He noted that those was an error in dim- ensions on the west side of Carve Street and stated, his intention to correct it. The alleys in the plat have been previously vacated. Member, Town At- torney, was instructed to prepare the necessary notices and papers for the vacation of Burke Street, formerly known as let Street. The hearing was set by Chairman Luebben fox H P. M. on July 19, 1956• After a discussion of the relative merits of a new plat name as•opposed to a iearrange- ment of the previously existing plat, it was decided to use the rearrangement as the least~expenside method. Laebben movod, Kaeder seconded that the plans for the rearrange- ment of Blocks 19 and Z2, Sabin Addition be approved subject to the vacation of Burke Street from C~~ve Street to the Northern Pacific right-o£-way and the provision of the Township with an easement for Curve Street. Ayes - all Mrs. Peterson reported that she had personally contacted the owners of the property at Frost Avenue and English Street but they had not cleaned. up the area in question. Chairman Inaebben instructed her to bring the owners intn court for failure to comply with the order. Mrs. Peterson reported that she had made eight (8) trips_to Wakefield Beach in the past three (3) days in answer to reports of dog bites. She had been unable to trace the dogs because they had been taken home as soon as the incidents oceurred. Mrs. Peterson also reported on the dump situation brought to the attentian of the Board by Mrs. Robert Germain. Mrs. Peterson discovered that a previous Board had given per- mission to establish a dump in the area because the Township has removed sand from the area. The previous Beard had also agreed to cover the dump when filled: It was decided to urait until Moritz, Street Supervisor, returned. from his vacation before taking definite action. Mrs. Peterson reported that she~had come across a cesspool installation being done by an unlicensed operator who also had ao permit, She instructed him to obtain a license and permit. Upon her return, the operator had riot obtained a license but had secured a permit through Blake Excavating Company. The Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Blake and have him appear at the next meeting to answer for having purchased a permit far as unlicensed operator. Carley, Tawn Engineer, reported on the culvert bide received at the last meeting. Both bids met the specifications as advertised and were for the same amount, $563.50. After some discussion on the proper way to handle such a situation, Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that the bid be awarded to the St. Paul Corrugating; Company. Ayes - all Carley, Town Engineer, presented. the tax assessment roll for the street work completed in Stanich Highlands. Chairman Luebben set the hearing for 8x15 P•M. on July 19, 1.956. Carley, Town Engineer, presented two highway easements to<the Board which will open East Seventh Street and Fauquier Street to a full width of 60 feet in Minnehaha Highlands. The-first easement was given by Martin Cahanes for the rL~30 feet of the S, 660.0 feet of the W. 120 feet of the S.F..~ of the S. W.4 of Section 25, Town 29, Range 22. The second easement was given by Geoxge T. Zacho for the S. 33 feet of the W. ~ of the N.E. 4 of the S.W.~ of Section 25, Town 29, Range 22 and also the 5. 33 feet of that part of the N. W.4 of the S.W.~ of Section 5, Town 29, Rexzge 22 subject to Stillwater Road. The Cahanes easement applies to Fauquier Street and the Zacho easeient to East Seventh Street. Carley, Town Engineer, agreed to arrange for the proper filing of the easements. The Clerk was instructed to write a,letter to Mr. Richazd. Post advising him. that the Toren Engineer had examined and approved the revised grading plans for Conway Street. Mr. Raddatz, Chairman of the Planning Commission, reported that his group had carried. on same preliminary discussion on the proposed sign regulations.in the Township. He suggested that a joint meeting of the Board and Planning Commission be held to consider the matter. A letter from a Mr. F. R._Ludwigson, complaining about the road ditches on the N.W. corner o£ County Road A2 and Greenbxier Avenue was read. The letter is to be referred to the Town Engineer for examination and report. Meeting adjourned at 12p15 A.M.~/ ' r,,)'-4 s -~+. .ter r,,., .~,. onesmc `i~'- Clerk July 5, 1956 The regular semi-.monthly meeting of the Board was called. to oxder at ~:20 P.M, by Chair- man Luebben. .A11 members of the Board were present. In the reading of the minutes of the June 21, .1956 meeting it was noted that one of t$e highway easements innMinnehaha HighlandeN was stated to be in Section 5, Town 29, Range 22. It should read Section 25,-Town 29, Range 22. Kaeder moved, Luebben seconded that the minutes be accepted as corrected. Ayes » all Four applications for 3.2 malt liquor licenses were brought to the attention of the Boar<i. Chairman Luebben set a hearing to consider these applications for 8;30 P.M., Thursday, July 19, 1956 at the Town Hall. The Clerk was instructed to post proper notice of the hearing for the following applicants: Marion Dean ~ .Man Mountain Deanea Nite Spot Transfer) 939 E.'Oounty Line Donald V. Gulden - G1ub Suburban Renewal) 2999 Highway No. 61 Edythe Jorgensen Scandinavian Night Club Renewals 1682 Riee Street Fred 'C. Deutsch - Fred~s Snack Shop 835 East County Line ~ i Donald Boehmer, Shaw Lumber Company, appeared before the Board requesting permission to build homes on two (2) lots on Flandrau Street which are 50 feet in width, The lots involved area South one»half o£ Lot 2, Block 2, Garden Acres Addition South one»half of Lot 5, Blook 2, Garden Acres.Addition Mr. Boehmer stated that in both cases no additional property was available adjacent to the lots in question which would bring them up to the 75 foot minimum lot width, required. by the Building Code. The first of 'the above mentioned lots already has homes built, on both aides. In the second case the adjacent owners-are unable to provide the additional width without bringing their own lots below standard. Mr. Boehmer was instructed to secure a statement from the adjacent owner to the effect that he would not sell the pro» party adjacent to the lot 3n question. Londin, Building Inspector was instructed to look over the lots in question, and approve permits if he finds that no property is available and the lots are suitable far building. A delegation from the Hills and Dales Addition appeared before-the Board requesting infor» oration as to the responsibility for the maintenance of roads in their area. The roads aro currently in such poor condition that home owners in the area are unable to drive on the roads to their homes without difficulty. Mr. Herman had informed them that the roads were the responsibility of the Tovmship. The Board pointed out that the roads had not yet been accepted by the Town of New Canada for maintenance, because they have not been completed, A check of the undertaking agreement with the Modern Homes Conatructioxi Company revealed that the contract calla for completion of the roads in question by November 1, 1956. Under these circumstances, the roads remain as the. responsibility of Mr. Herman. However, the Board felt that alloying'the roads to remain in such condition would be hazardous from a i re protection and safety point of view. Luebben moved that the Glerk be instructed to withhold all permits for further work in the Addition by the Modern Homes Cpnstruction Company until the streets on which there are completed residences are put 3n satisfactory and passible condition to meet the approval of the Street Supervisor, O~Mara seconded. Ayes -- all The Clerk was instructed to adviso Mr. Herman by letter that it is the policy of the Board ;sot to accept any roads completed after September let of each year. Paxauant to. due call and notice thereof the hearing set for 8 P.M, on the vacation of the alley in Block 1, Greenwood Addition was declared open by Chairman Luebben. He called three times for objections to the. proposed vacation. Hearing noes, Luebben moved, Kaeder.seconded the, adoption of the following resolution; sW.E3LI~;AS St. Paul Hudson, Inc., of St. Paul, Minnesota, owner of all of the lots in Block 1, Greenwood Addition, New Canada Township,. having filed a petition for the vacation of the alley in said B1oek 1, Greenwood Addition, and WAEHAAS, the hearing ois said petition was preceded by two (2) weekse published and posted notice, and CVKERF;AS, no one has appeaxed in opposition to said petition, and S4F0!7I2FAS, it appears for the best interest of the public that said alley be vacated, NCW, TH.EBEFCHE, BFJ IT RESCLVF]D by the. New Canada Town Board that the alley in Block 1, Greenwood Addition, New Canada Township, Ramsey County, Minnesota be and the same is hereby vacated.° Ayes r all A dlseussion followed with regard to the xequired 5 foot utility easement on the back of all lots in the Township. It was decided it would be vise to request this easement while ownership was in the hands of one individual. Luebben moved, Kaedex seconded that the owners of the property 1n the Block 1, Greenwood Addition be requested,to give a 10 foot utility easement, 5 feet on the back of each lot, in this block. Ayes - all Chairman Luebben then declared the hearing open at 8a15 P•M., pursuant to due call and notice thereof, for the vacation of the alley in Block 3, Wakefield Park Addition, Section 15; Town 29. O~Mara moved, %aeder seconded that this hearing be laid over to tho next regular meeting of the Board until more information could be secured on the utility easement situation. Ayes - a7:1 Chairman Luebben then set the re..hearing on the vacation of the alley in Block 3, Wake- field Park Addition, Section 15, Town 29, for 8;145 P.M. on July 19th, 1956. John Tucci, 120 Kuhlman Avenue, appeared before the Board. He owns certain property. adjacent to his home and requested information as to how he should proceed to divide this property into lots for sale purposes. He was advised to secure an engineer cf his ' awn choice and at his own-expanse who would lay-out his property for proper presentation j to the Board. I As requested at the last regulax meeting, Mr. John Blake, Blake Excavating Company, ap- peered before the Board, It had been reported that an unlicensed cesspool centractor had bean given a permit secured by Mr. Blake in violation of the Town regulations. Mr. Blake ex~ plained that. he had sublet the job. The Board pointed out the difffeulties which would arise if such practises wero alloeaed to continue. Mr. B1ako agreed that he had acted im" properly and promised that he would not take part in any further such deals. .The Bpaxd felt no further action necessary in this ease. Robert Johnson, 1844 Livingston Place and Eugene Johnson, ZSIO Maryknoll Avenue appeared before the Board xequesting that some action be taken to prevent the flow of water from Kennard Street to the rear of the homes in the area causing flooded basements and washed out banks. It was pointed out that construction of a home on Kennard which had broken dawn the ditch designed to carry the water and the unusually heavy rains of recent seeks users responsible. The Board explained that as soon as the h¢me construction is completed the berm would be properly rebuilt and would solve their problem. It was also pointed out that water flowed down Livingston-Place at it°s junction with Kennard instead of continuing it°s course down Kennard. This the Board also felt could be corrected by building up Liv- ingston slightly at it°a junction to accommodate the natural flow. ~ Welby Peloquin appeared before the Board requesting further information v!ith regard to the vacation of that portion of Burke Street as requested by him. He was informed that the hearing had been set for the next meeting of the Board at 8 ~.M, on Thursday, July 19, 1956.,_ Huger Swisher, Phillips Petroleum Company, explained that hfs company had secured the property in front of the Philipville Trailex Court on Highway No. 61. He requested appro- val of their plans for the building of a service station on the property. -The Board ex- amined the set of plans he presented and approved the plan subject to the moving of the well for the water supply to a point 5C feet distant from a proposed-dry well. Mr. Swisher readily agreed to this change. The Board was also informed. that permission had bean secured. for access to the property from the~State Highway Department. 0. R. Hannay, 1499 Grandview, appeared before the Board and explained that several months earlier his son had been bitten by a dog in the area. He requested information as to what action could be taken in such a Casa. He explained he had contacted the Town Hall and the Ramsay County Sheriff. A deputy sheriff had answered the Ball and directed the owners of the dog to tie the dog for a 14 day period. No one had returned to determine whether the dog suffered £rom rabies or not. The Board pointed out that when the Sheriff°s delntty answers a call, they feel the Sheriff°e deputy should follow through. Town Polies Officer Ziemer explained that these cease-were usually reported to the Town, Police for follow-up but it had not been done in this case. Mr. Manney was told that he could sign a complaint against the dog owner with-the Justice of the Peace in this or any future similar case, The Clerk reported that word, had bees received from Mr. Bendickson, former Town Dog Catcher, that he. was again available to answer complaints. The name of Fred Kloskin, recently ap- pointed Dog Catcher for North St. Paul, was referred to the Board as .a possibility fox Dog Catcher in New Canada Township. The Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Kloskin. Don Torgeson, 1822 Desoto Street, and several neighbors appeared to complain about several 11hot-roddera° who consistently use the street in front of their homes as a race track. They requested police action before one of the many children in the neighborhood was struck.. They were promised °Slow - Children Playing11 signs and the cooperation of the Tovm Police. They were also advised that two of them shquld secure the license numbers of the offenders and swear out a complaint with the Justices of the Peace. William Peerson requested information from the Board with regard to sewers in the area of his property near Larpenteur Avenue and East County Lin®. He also asked about the plans for roads in the area. It was explained that roads are constructed at the request and expense of the property owner. He again asked whether a trailer couxt would be per- witted and was told it would not be allowed. 4ernon Lundgren represented Carley, Town Engineer, but had no report on the dump proposed earlier for Mr. Peerson~s property. A report was promised at the next meeting. A discussion was held on the Motor Beat Ordinance and its enforcement. Chairman Luebben reported that the Ramsey County Sheriffs office will not enforce this ordinance. Because of the many complaints received from Town residents about the speed and manner in which motor boats had been handled, it was decided to use the Town police 3n the enforcement of the ordinance. ~ The dump reported by Mrs. Robert Germain ~.n the vicinity of Laurie .Road, Sixth Avenue and Hazelwood was brought to the attention of Moritz, Street Supervisor. Hs reported that the dump had been opened to replace gravel taken from the area. A previous Board had given permission to the owners and had agreed to keep it covered. Later when lots had been sold, the dump was closed. It was then recently reopened. In view of the earlier closing, the Board felt they could order it kept closed. Moritz was instructed to so inform the owners of the property. Moritz advised the Board that he did not feel all applicants for licenses should be auto- matically approved. It was suggested that the inspector concerned should be contacted. Although this would appear to be arbitrary in instances where licenses were denied, It was felt that the applicants right of appeal to the Board would overcome this objection. Luebben waved, O~Mara seconded ghat in the future all applicants far const ruction licenses be referred to the inspector who has charge of the work for recommendation before issuing a license. Ayes » all Mr. T,udwigsonrs letter of the previous meeting with reference to the drainage at County Road A-2 and Greenbrier had been investigated by the Town Engineer. He found a need far the removal of an old driveway and the placing of a culvert under Mr. Ludwigson's drive- way. Before the work was completed it will be necessary to move a power pole. The change of the pole has been ordered and ae soon as completed the other work will be done. The Clerk was instructed to grepare a letter billing Northern States Power Company .for the oiling of streets damaged dui3ng the laying of natural gas lines. Oilang was completed on Nona Place from Frost to Kennard, a distance. of 1000 feat at $.10 per foot for a total bill of $100.00. The Town Engineer reported he had been unable to arrange proper notice and publication for the hearing an street assessments for Stanich Highlands at the July 19th meeting. Chairman Luebben reset the. hearing for August 2nd, 1956 at 8 P.M. at .the Town Hall. Luebben moves, Kaeder seconded that the placing of street signs in New Oanada Township be asssgned to the Town Engineer. Ayes .. all The Town Engineer reported he had received a request for sidewalks in the Barclay Street area. The residents were interested 3n learning what was necessary in order to have this work done. It was recommended that preparations be made for the increasing requests for this type of work. The Board instructed the Town Engineer to complete a set of rules and regulatigns governing the installation of and assessments for such improvements and to bring them before the Board. The mattor of street lighting was referred to the Town Engineer for survey and recommends- tion. A petition eras read by the Glerk requesting the construction of a street bordering the property of Mr. and Mra. John Torseth. O'1Nara moved, Kaeder seconded that the Township proceed with the construction of Sophia Street betweeir Clarence and Birmingham Streets. Memmex, Town Attorney, was instructed to prepare the proper notices and secure the infor- mation necessary for the construction of this street. Ayes - all Kaeder moved, O'Mara seconded that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED that the street construction and stabilisation contract between James In- vestment Company and the Town of,New Canada for completion of; Fauquier Avenue from West line of Plat to Bartelmy Meyer Street ~from Fauquler.Avenue to bast Seventh Bartelmy bane from Minnehaha to East Seventh Mary Street from Minnehaha to East Seventh Sterling Avenue from Mary Street to East Seventh East Seventh from West line of Plat to Sterling Avenue be and is hereby approved as submitted together with surety bond guaranteeing payment for work as provided in said agreement, and the Chairman and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute said contract on behalf' of the Town. The Town of'~iew Canada hereby assures the Federal Housing Administration and~or the Yetoran's Administration of the ffnited States government that the streets provided fox in said agreement wi11 be completed as specified, without special assessments, contemplated completion date to be October 15, 1957, and the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to furnish certified copies of this resolution to agencies requiring same." NAyes - ails Raeder moved,'Luebben seconded that the following resolution be approved: PoRESOLYI~D that the street construction and stabilization contract between Modern..,: Homes, Inc.. and the Town. of New. Canada for completion ofa Sherxen Sheet from. Barclay to Hazelwood North ~ of Cope Street from Barclay to Hazelwood Barclay from Cope to Sherren be anal is hereby approved as submitted together with surety bond guaranteeing payment for work as provided in said agreement, end the Chairman and Clerk axe hereby authorized and directed to execute said contract on behalf of the Town. The Town of New Canada hereby assures the Federal Housing Administration and~or the Veteran's Administration of the United States government that the streets provided for in said agreement will be completed as specified, without special assessments, contemplated completion date to be June 15, 1.957, and the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to furnish certified copies of this resolution to agencies requiring came. Ayes - alts Luebben moved, O'Afara seconded that the Town Engineering Department be authorized to 3. Each and all of the terms and provisions of said farm of notice are hereby adopted as the terms and conditions by which this Board shall be governed in hearing and passing upon objections to said assessment's, as fully as though the same ware separately set forth and resolved herein. The mat ion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Kaeder,` and upon vats being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof: Luebben, O~Mara, Kaeder and the following voted against the same: None ~ , Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. O~Mara moved, Kaeder seconded that the minutes be approved as corrected. Ayes - all Mr. Howard Overman appeared before the Board with insurance policies to cover Worinnen~s Compensation, comprehensive, general liability and other types of insurance dne to ex~ pire. Mr. Soren Anderson read his proposal for a competitive cavera~e. Chairman Luebben declared that the insurance information would be considered by the Board and a decision given at a special meeting of the Board to be held on Monday, July 23, 1956, at the Town Hall. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Chairman Luebben declared the meeting open at 8:fl0 o~clock P. M. for the purpose of hearing ob~ectione to the proposed vacation of Burke ~Streot (formerly known as 1st Street) in Sabin Addition. Chairman Luebben called three (3) times for objections. Hearing none, O~Mara moved, Kaeder seconded that the following resolution be adapted: nS~REAS, The owners of the property adjacent to that part of 1st Street also tatown as Burke Street in Sabin Addition lying between the extended west line of the ~ of Lot 14, Block 22 of said, Sabin Addition and the east line of the Northern Pacific Railroad right-ofaway, having filed a petition far the vacation of said etreot„ and 14]HEREAS, The hearing on said petition was preceded by two (2) weeks published and posted notice, and p1WHEREAS, No one has appeared in opposition to said petition., and 11WEIDRV;AS, It appears for the best interest of the public that said street be vacated, 11NGW, THEREFCHE BE IT RESOLVED by the New Canada Town Board that the part of 1st Street also known as Burke Street in Sabin Addition, lying between the extended. west line of the E of Lot 14, Black 22 of said Sabin Addition and the east line of the Northern Pacific Railroad right-of.*way, be and the same 9.s hereby vacated. 11 ' Ayes .. all Frank McGinley, 2044 Prosperity Road, and William LaBelle, 2032 Prosperity Road, ,appeared before the Board with reference to Harris Avenue. Mr. McGinley* hed appeared previously to ask correction of a drainage problem created by the rough grading of Harris. As a result of the subsequent investigation, a ditch covered in the process was reopened by the Ramsey County Highway Department. They reported the area freshly graded and des- cribed it as a 11no-man~s11 land.° Traffic crosses a corner of Mx. LaBelle°s property 3n order to avoid the ditch. Because the road hoe not been and will. not be, under present Chairman Luebben declared the meeting open at 8:45 P. M. for the further consideration of the .requested vacation of the alley in Block 3, Wakefield Park Addition, Section 15, Town 29. This matter .had been laid over at the July 5, 1856 meeting and reset fox this time and date. O~Mara moved, Luebben seconded that the following ,resolution be adopted; WHEHLAS, more than fifty percent (50~) of all of tho real estate lying and abutting on the alley in Block 9, Wakefield Park Addition, Section 15,. Town 29, having ;filed a petition for the vacation of said alley, and WHFREAS, the hearing on said petition was preceded by two (2) weeks published and posted notice, and ~ WHEREAS, na one has appeared in opposition to said petition, and WHEREAS, it appears for the best interest of the public that said alley be vacated, R~TOW, T?3.EREIOR7+3, Bll IT RESOLVED by the New Canada Town Board that the alley in Block_3, Wakefield Park Addition, Ramsey County, Minn., (This alley is approximately 150 ft. north of Larpenteur Avenuo and runs east from Barclay Street parallel to,Larpenteur Avenue), be and the same is hexeby vacated. 11 Ayes - all Luebben moved that the Town Attorney be instructed to request a 10 foot utility ease- ment Pram the property ovmers in Block 3, Wakefield Park Addition, seconded by O~Mara. Ayes - all Al Herman, Modern Homes Construction Company, appeared before the Board and expressed his apologies for not having been present when the delegation Pram the Hill~s,and Dales Addition brought their road problem to the Boards attention. He requested that the restriction on the issuance of building perrnits in the addition be lifted. Mr. Herman explained that xvork has been started on the roads and would be speedod up if the weather conditions would permit. Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that the Glerk be instructed to release the restriction on the issuance of building permits in the Hills and Dales Addition in viers of Mr. Herman~s compliance with the Boards order to complete road construction work. Ayes - all O~Mara moved, Luebben seconded that Richard Schaller be appointed a police officer for the Town of New Canada effective July 20th, 1956. Ayes - all Londin, Building Inspector, reported that the $')40.00 due the Township for the addition of trailers in the Philipville Trailer Court has not been paid. Memmer, Town Attorney explained that Mr. Philip. was avraiting the completion of the sale of property to the Phillips Petroleum Company for the construction of a service station approved by the Board at_the last meeting. He assured the Board that payment would be made as soon as this transaction had been completed. The Board agreed to an extension of time before payment would be required. Luebben moved, Raeder seconded that the street from the Northern Pacific Railroad rights of-.way to Day Streets formerly knotm in part as 1st Avenue,, North, be named Zealand Road, Ayes •- all August 16, 1956 20 P.M. by ~i meeting of the Board was ca~~Maraoabaent at 7: Ilarsemi-monthly eder were present; The regu Luebben. Luebben and Ka 1956 meeting be Chairman the August 2, gaeder moved, Luebben seconded that the minutes of roved as read. Ayes .. all ~. app been taken on IAndersonapp before the Board to learn what action had sexed owned by him and situated betBecauae trailer court on property tilWillisS. the present Gladstone Trailer Cour his request to establish a not available, the matter was laid over vn hia cabinet shop at 1876 English Street and the report of the Planning Commission was I Board requesting the ~' later in the meeting. bared before the hia. He owns Lots ~~ 1100 E. Maryland Avenue, apP Ripley and Sop James McDonald, Phalen Place between ueated grading of the street known ae Mr. McDonald had coletetthe work req o~,ers Block 7, Lakeside Park Addition. reoment to comp Ee was advised to I6and7+ d secured their ag ro erty. ro erty owx:ers of property on this street an assessments against tof the adjoining P p railing through IandpayforsaidghiasignatureandthoseI~ebben referred the prepare a Petition containing hearing could be set. Chairman etitian so a art. and to submit the p sneer for investigation and rep .~ st.of matter to the Tonm Eng. the trailer court req Planning Commission with Ti arC mmission made no recommendation ~~ The report of the Town r®~•, The P1ann g of the area in tion Willis Anderson was received and Bated was consistent with the zoning t pointed out that the use TegresponsibilitY of the Board to decide whether an excep I' They felt it was the $e~,th Inspector, question. bushed decision to aMrs. Petersoner trailer court IshouldbemadetotheirpreviouslyPuLuebbenasked the Township. Chairman She stated that the GladstocnonR ments within station point of view. very sanitary itdevelopbeadded, was in a for a recommendation from the Bated court WODUested that ari incinerator be installed to which the ~ d req the laundry ITrailerCourt, a recent inspection she ha stems, dition. During Mr. Anderson stated he intsewage andswaterysy and they agreed to provide it. rovide his own ement were carried resent court and wo'u7-d p that arrang view of the be no objection if facilities of the p a new estah« Mrs. Peterson reported that there would rove Mr. AndersocQUStTr~ther than The Board tentatively Need to app existing Wit, addition to an artment o£ Health fowi~ri To~ship fact that it would simply bereferred to the Sbetne easarY to also comply lishment. Mr. Anderoi tang out that it would operate the court p regulations. set for 8:00 P•M• on this'daG~oc ry, nor license renewal for Rueben R. Hart, at Hart s pursuant to due call and notice thereof the hC~irgman Luebben. The applicant was not est for a 3.2 malt liq en by ranting of the requ Avenue, was declared oP times for•ob~ectiona to the lication be 2627 White Bear present. Chairman Luebben called three ~3) Kaeder seconded that the-apP b the Board of Bamsey County Commiss~.oners. approval. None were heard. Luebben move , Byes -- allIrecommendedforapprovalY 1' _ answer to his request to est- II eared and asked f Th® planning Commission reeom- Mr. Ben•Black, 1733 Gervais Avenue the above 'address. in zoning would be e business at . ands that a chang® ro exty in abliah an auto salvag denied on the g - is not advisable in this area' e p the request be ld intersect mended that of zoning oint where Bittersweet won was necessary and that such sp t man~acturing zone. question, located west of White Bearn ~h of a 1 gh with Gervais Avenue, is immediately pointed out that the area, under future development, would normally become Residential1unlesstheentiresection, now farm residential, could be developed to some commercialorindustrialuse. The Board pointed. out that in vietv_of the Planning Commissions rec-ommendation and the fact that no formal request for rezoning, as prescribed by the Zon-ing Ordinance, had been submitted, no.further action would be taken on the request. Mr.Black was advised that if he wished any further consideration it would be necessary forhimtoinitiatetheactionthroughaformalpetitioninwhichcaseahearingwouldbeset. Mr. Roland Chaput, 2648 E, Minnehaha Avenue, asked fox the decision of the Board withregardtothematterreferredtoMemorex, Town Attorney, and Londin, Building Inspector,at the last meeting. Londin felt there was no justification for the denial of a permittomovethebuildingrequested. Mrs. Peterson agreed with the recommendation after aninspectionofthepropertyinhexpositionasHealthInspector. Memmer, Town Attorney,felt there was no legal basis for denial of the permit from a nuisance standpoint. Kaedermoved, Luebben seconded that the permit be granted for the erection of the shed on thegarage. Ayes - all Mrs. Vanderhoff, Route. 6, St. Paul, requosted permission to return to her home which hadpreviouslybeencondemnedasunsanitary. The Board was informed that new plumbing andwiringhadbee.-x installed. Rev. Krause accompanied Mrs. Vanderhoff and stated thab therequiredrepairingandcleaning, had. been completed. Londin, Building Inspector, and Mra.Peterson, Health Inspector, recommended that the owners. be allowed to reoccupy theirhome. Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that the request be approved. Ayes - all Mr. Richard Hoffman, 2510 Hudson Road, appeared along with a delegation of neighbors.,in support of his request for tkze rezoning of the property south of Hudson Road and west ofSterlingAvenue. This area of approximately. l5 or 20 acres has been zoned Business andCommercialbutisinuseasafarm. The group asked that it be rezoned to a farm orresidentialclassification, They were advised that it wrould be necessary to proceed underthesectionoftheZoningOrdinancewhichoutlinestheprocedureforsuchrequests. The group also asked if any action could be taken with regard to a feed store in the area.The group agreed that no objection had been raised when the store was established but nowfeltthatthebusinesswasundesirableandunsanitary. They reported that an out-doortoiletwasinuseonthepropertyandthatratsweremultiplyinginthearea. AlthoughtheBoarddidnotfeelthatanyTownregulationshadnecessarilybeenviolated, theyreferredthemattertoMrs. Peterson, Health Inspector, and Londin, Building. Inspector,for investigation and recommendation. John Yorga, 2806 Brpokviety Drive, and Frank Xorga, 2qp Ramsey Street, appeared before theBoardwithregardtoabuildingpermitrequestedbyJohnYorga, The building permit hasbeenappliedforansignedbyaMr. Deiss who is not a licensed contractor in the Town-ship. It was explained that Mr. Deiss had merely agreed to secure the permit but had nopartintheconstructionofthehomeinvolvedetherthantosupplythelumber. He shouldnothavesignedtheapplicationforapermit. John Yorga presented the bills incurredintheconstructionof-the home to show that he is building for himself. London, Build-ing Inspector, had asked them to appear merely to clear up the situation. The Boardfeltthatbecausenoviolationhadoccurredthebuildingpermitshouldbe ,issued. Katherine Lendway, X60 Fuller. Avenue, St. Paul, appeared before the Board. She ownsLot10, Block 3, except the westerly 50 feet, Midvale Acres, Ramsey County, Minnesota,which is 50 x 300 feet. She requested permission for the issuance of a building permitonthelotwhich. is below the minimum frontage requirement in view. of the fact that noadjoiningpropertyisavailable. Tnzebben moved, Kaeder seconded that the Building Inspector be permitted to approve a building permit on this property if it meets the Town Building Code requirements. Ayes - all A large delegation of residents from the North Glen Addition presented a petition re- questing the closure of a drainage ditch between 14$5 and 1477 E. Viking Drive running north and south. The petition pointed it out as a safety and sanitary hazard. They requested that a closed drainage system be installed and the ditch filled. The matter was referred to the Town Engineer for investigation and recommendation. Ljungren, representing the Town Engineer, reported that neither the drainage ditch nor streets in the addition had been accepted by the Township. Robert Borowske, 1737 Edgerton, explained that his septic tank had been draining into. a low spot at the rear of his home. When neighbors. objected to this situation he started installing a drain field. The drain field was found by Town employees to extend into a Tovra road easement for Kingston Street. Mr. Borowske agreed that if he were allowed. to complete the drain .field in its present location he would move or abandon it at the .request of the Board. In view of the fact that it appears unlikely that Kingston Street will be graded through in the foreseeable future, Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that permission be granted for the temporary use of the road easement not to exceed eight (8) feet of the right--ofway for the placement of a drain field by Mr. Borowski. Ayes - all Mrs. Paterson, Realth Inspector, reported that after a conversation with Mr. Philips of the Philipville Trailer Court, he had agreed to build an incinerator for the disposal of refuse and to haul all garbage, from the court away. She reported that this same request had been made of the Gladstone Trailer Court and they had also agreed to comply with here. request. A representative of the Mt. Curve Builders presented a corrected platting of Mt. Curve Park. The Board requested that a topographic map plan of the proposed community water supply system be supplied. The plat. was then referred to the Town Engineer for study and report. Robert and Paul Zuppke, representatives of Nstrogas, Inc., appeared before the Board in answer to a written request that they do so. The purpose was to give them an opportunity to be heard in view of the fact that the Town Gas Inspector had recommended rejection of their request fora gas installers license. After some discussion, it was decided to lay the matter over until Member Kaeder could contact LaPlante, Gaa Inspector, and determine his feelings with reference to the granting of the license. Ljungren, representfng the Town Engineer,~presented the recommendations for the install- ation of street lights in the Township as requested at an earlier meeting. The proposed plan called for the installation of ~2 lights at points considered most critical in the Township. The Board, after some discussion, instructed Ljungren to proceed with the installation of the lights. The Clerk read a letter from Carley, Town Engineer, which suggested that the Township be divided into drainage districts. It further proposed that a separate stugty be made of each district with a view toward. providing a plan for the drainage of that district into a lake or other natural reservoir. An estimate of the cost of such a study was included. It was decided to lay this matter over to a special meeting at which a complete discussion could be held. Pursuant to Ordinance X14- of the Town of New Canada, Chairman Luebben directed that a hearing will be held at 8;00 P.D~., September 6, 1956 at the Town Nall to consider the the condemnation of property, deemed dangerous and unsafe to persons, at the following location; Lot 7, Block 2, Perkinsview Addition Letters of notification have been sent to: Harold A. Banner, 321 4th Ave. So:, South St. .Paul, and Michael and Edith M. Hannon, Wyoming, Minnesota The recommendation of the Planning Commission was read regarding the petition of Gerald I. and Mildred C. Killian for the rezoning of property adjacent to 2200 White Bear Avenue from Residential 1 to Residential 2. The Planning Commission stated that it could see no objection to the acceptance of this request. The Clerk was instructed to inform the petitioners of the proper procedure with regard to rezoning. A plat and topographical map of Oswald Paxk directed to the attention of the Planning Commission was also discussed in the report of that group. They recommended that the plat be accepted subject to the resolution of the following objections: 1. Street continuity in the area appears to be in poor condition. The present path of the street named °Fairview~~ is confusing. It appears on the north side of the plat. The street on the south side is unnamed but appears to be a continuation of Fairview from the west. 2. The street on the south side of the plat appears to be only a Half street. 3. The drainage of the north section of the plat appears to be questionable, particularly in the section occugied by Lot 4. The plat was referred to the Town Engineer for further study partino.larly with regard to the drainage problem. Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that Ordinance No. 32 be adopted as follows: AN ORDINANCD AMIINDING ORDINANCE X20 ENTITLED, °AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND CONTI~LLING THE SETTING, IGNITING OR STARTING OF FIRES WITHIN NEW CANADA TOWNSHIP°. Ayes - ail The meeting adjourned at 11:4 P. M. m Forresb R,'Schmid Clerk Kennard from Gervais to Sextant and 133 feet beyond Germain from Gervais to Sextant and 133 feet beyond Sextant from Hazelwood to Kennard Barclay from Service Drive to Gervais Gervais from Barclay to Hazelwood Grandvieur from Barclay to Hazelwood Service Drive .from Barclay to Hazelwood Entry from Service Drive to Highway No. 36 between Barclay and Hazelwood°. Ayes - all Luebben moved, OoMara seconded that a hearing on the petition for street improve- mentd on'Phalen Place between Sophia and Ripley Streets (Lots 1 through 11, Block 7, Lakedid.e~Park Addition) be set for 8:00 P.M, at the regular meeting of the Board on September 20, 1956. The Town Engineer was instructed to draw up his recommendar- tiona and convey them to the Toum Attorney for the preparation of the prgper resol- ution to be published. Ayes - all After a discussion of the proposed installation of a water system at the Philipvillo Trailer Court brought to the Boardsa attention by Londin, Building Inspector, Luebben moved, O~Mara seconded that the Board request the State Board of Health to inspect the water supply system and to render a written opinion of that system. Ayes - all Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P. M, Forrest Schmid Clerk August 24, 1956 A special meeting of the Board was called to order by Chairman Luebben at 7:30 P.M. All members of the Board were present. L3ungren, representing Carley, Town Engineer, presented a tabulation of the bids received on the street department garage at the August 20, 1956 meeting. The bids ranged from low to high were shoam as follows: Name of Bidder Type of Building 1. Gladstone Improvement Ca. Butler Stsel Building Alternate No. 1. Armco Steel Building If one rigid end is omitted, deduct $650.00) 2. Leaf Construction bo. Butler RF6 Altex'x}ate No. 1. Armco Steel lArmco Steelox building with rigid frame one end only - $19,679.00) Amount of Bid 16,784.00 18,250.00 19,327.00 20,395.00 3. Karl Dedolph Constxuction Co, Butler RF6 $ 19,691.00 no bide on alternates) Ljungren reported that all bids were in accord with the plans and specifications as outlined. Upon the Town Engineers recommendation, Luebben moved that the Board 1 accept the low bid of $16,%84.00 submitted by the Gladstone Improvement Company far the e^ection of the Butler ItF6 steel building to be used as a stxeot department garage and that the Town Engineer.. be instructed to proceed with the necessary arrange- menu for immediate construction. Ayos - all Ljunytgren reported the results of his investigation and survey of the drainage ditch in tk}e North Glon Addition, .He found a gradual drop of 4 feet from the beginning to its end, a distance of 609 feet. The ditch varies from 2 foot to 6 feet in depth. die felt the ditch had been constructed according to the specifications. The sand reported to have filled the ditch was Found to be of a negligible quantity not suf- ficient to obstruct the normal flow of water. The culverts were also-felt to be adequate. O~INara moved, Kaeder seconded that the matter be laid over to the next regular meeting of the Board. Ayes - all Luebben moved, O~Idara seconded that the plan and profile of Manton Street be accepted as recommended by the Toom Engineer< Ayes _ all Ljungren also recommended that an attempt be made to arrange a normal traffic crossing over the Soo Line tracks on Manton Street in place of the present inadequato cussing to the west. The Board instructed him to proceed with the suggested plan. O~Mara moved, Luebben seconded that no further permits be granted on Sixth Street between Hazelwood and Barclay Streets until arrangements are made for the completion of Sixth Street, Ayes •- all Luebben moved, O~Mara seconded that the following resolution be adopted; RtiSOLVFD, That.a hearing be aet for the 20th day of September, 4956 at 8;00 P.M, for the puxpose of considering the petition of the adjoining owners of property on Phalen Place betvreen Sophia and Ripley Street whereby the petitioners have petitioned the Town of New Canada to grade, stabilize and improve the said Phalen Place between Sophia and Ripley Streets, and that notice of said hearin'~ be published according to law 1n the official town newepaper.M Ayes - all Luebben moved, O~I+Ia.ra seconded that the following resolution be adopted; RESOLVED; That a hearing be set for the 20th day of September, 1956 at 8:15 P,M. for the purpose of considering the petition of the adjoining owners of property on Sophia Street between Clarence Street to Birmingham gtreet whereby the petitioners have petitioned the Town of New Canada to grade, stabilize and improve, the said Sophia Street between Clarence and Birmingham Streets, and that notice of said hearing be published according to law in the official town newspaper.° Ayes » all Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that the following resolution be adopted: RI;SCLVED, That a hearing be set for the 20th day of September, 1956, for the purpose of considering the petition to vacate Paul Street from i the South boundary of Heineman,s Bellevfew Addition to the South .right- j of.-taay line of County Road B (formerly Second Street) and John Street ' from the South boundary of Heineman~s Belleview Addition to the South ~ right-of-way line of County Road B (formerly Second Street), and that the Clerk be and is hereby instructed to publish notice according to statutory requirements for said hearing.f~ Ayes - all Chairman Luebben directed that a hearing be set for 8;30 P.M, on September 6, 1956 to act on an application for a 3.2 malt liquor license requested by-Carley Jean Saxe and James E. Higley for the Scandanavian Night Club at 1682 Rice Street. The meeting was ad,~ourned at I0; 45 P.M. Forrest R. Schmid C1e rk September 6, 1956 The regular semi-.monthly meeting of the Board was called to order by Chairman Luebben at 7;15 P.M. All members of the Board were present. O'Mara moved, Kaeder seconded that the minutes of the August 16th, 1956 meeting be accepted as read, Ayes - all Kaeder moved, O~Mara seconded that the minutes of the special August 20th, 1956 meeting be accepted as read. Ayes - all O~Mara moved, Kaeder seconded that the minutes of the special August 24th, 1956 meeting be accepted as read. Ayes - all G. A. Berger, 2481 Harvester Avenue, requested information as to the status of sewer connections between the Tawn o£ New Canada and the City of St. Paul. The Board reviewed the progress made in the negotiations with the City up to this point. They pointed out that the proposal. was presently in the hands of the Technical Committee and under study by them. Although no date could be set it was anticipated that an answer could be expected in the near future. John McNulty, 2C29 Duluth Street, asked, if it were true th at a roller skating rink is to be established at the corner of F'rast Avenue and English Street. Street. Chairman Luebben called three. (3) times for objections to the approval of the liconse~. None were heard. Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that the license be recom» mended for approval by the Board. of Ramsey County Commissioners. Ayss - all Mr. Ruecker, whc had appeared earlier in the meeting with regard to the drainage ditch in the North Gleh Addition, asked to hive this matter considered. After considerable discussion, during which it was pointed. out that the ditch had been constructed according to specifications, it was decided that some action would have to betaken relative to the covering of the ditch. It was .felt to be a hazard and constant source of irritation in its present condition. Chairman Luebben directed that a meeting be arranged with the Vetaranes Administration, the contractor, Town I~xgineer, Town Attorney and himself to arrange gar a storm sewer and to determine by whom the cast of such a project would be paid. Arrangements were a7.ao made for an inspection tour of the streets in North Glen Addition with a report of the findangs to be made to a representative of the home owners in the area. The inspection was set for the following day, Friday, September '7th, 1956, to be made by Chairman Luebben and Ljungren, representing the Town Engineer. Vernon Hughes, 14$6 E. Sandhurst Drive, appeased be£.ore the Board. He stated that Barclay Street between Sandhurst and County Road B had not been completed. Ljungren pointed out that the firm which originally undertook the construction of this street has since gone into bankruptcy. The new owner of the equipment, a former employee of the firm had agreed to complete the work required if the Township would furnish the necessary oil. This street was also added to the inspection tour on Friday, September 7th, 1956, with the Town Engineer to determine what corrective steps would be necessary. .The Board agreed to furnish the oil if the contractor would furnish the labor and equipment for `, the job. Frank Johnson, 1634 Ferndale, appeared before the Board. He brought attention to sev- eral undeveloped areas near his home where the property has groom over with weeds. He requested that the Board take action to have them cut: He pointed out that in one case a sign gave the telephone number of someone attempting the sale of the proporty and felt they could be Contacted for action. Member Kaeder agreed to do what he could in having this problem eliminated ixi hfs capacity as Weed Inspector. Gerald. axld Mildred Killian, 2200 White Bear Avenue, appeared before the Board faith re- gard to thew petition for the rezoning,of property described as followsE W82.6 feet of E $95.6 feet of Lot 2, Block 29, and the W 82.6 feet of the E 413 £eet of Lot 2, Block 29, Smith and Taylors Addition, SeeFition 11, mown 29, Range 22. They requested that it be rezoned from R-l, Residence District (Single Dwelling) to R..2, Residence District (Double Dwelling}, They were informed that it would be neee- asa.ry to provide an abstractors certificate of property owners within 200 feet of the proporty proposed for rezoning and the fee prescribed in the rezoning procedure of the Zoning Ordinance. They agreed to provide these'items. Chairman Luebben set the hearing on the petition for 8p00 P.M. on October 4, 1956 and instructed the Clerk to proceed with the necessary notices and publication subject to the ilxrniahing of the above mentioned certificate. Gerald and Mildred Killian also asked the status of Van Dyke Avenue from County Rd. B north to White Bear Avenue: They were informed that this road had merely been rough graded by adjacent property owners and had never been accepted by the'Tdvmship. TheTocanEngineerhadbeenretainedtodeterminestreetgradesforFirstAvenueandVan September 20, 19j6 The regtLlar semi-monthly meeting of the Board was called to order by Chairman Luebben at 7;15 P.M. All members of the Board were present. Kaeder moved, OsMara seconded that the minutes of the September 6th, 1956 meeting be accepted as read, Ayes - all Mr. H. H. Blometer, president of the Cross Lutheran Church Laymanra League, appeared before the Board. He requested permission to erect directional signs for Cross Lutheran Church, Frost Avenue and Prosperity Road, a.t the following loeatione; White Beax- Avenue and Prosperity Road « NW corner White Bear Avenue and Frost Avenue - SW corner Frost Avenue and H#ghway No. X61 - NW corner Prosperity Road and Larpenteur Avenue - NW corner Because these intersecting streets are all County roads, Mr. Blomster was informed that the request would have to be referred to the Board of Ramsey County Commissioners. OMA4a,ra moved, I+uebben seconded that the request be forwaxded to the Board of Ramsey County Commissioners with a statement endorsing the installation of the signs. Ayes « all Phillip Oswald, 1700 E. County Road G, requested information as to the status of Oswald Park, a plat previously submitted to the Board. He was asked to await the arrival of the Town Engineer to whom the plat had been referred. Walter Casura, 13~ Kuhlman, appeared before the Board to request permission to eons. etruct an addition to an existing building to be used as a home by his daughter and son«in«law. the existing building is 12 ft. by 21 ft. and the proposes addition is to be 14 feet by 21 feet._ Londin, Building Inspector, pointed oust that the proposed home would be below the minimum SCC quare foot requirement of the Building Code. This was not felt to be a bar to granting a permit in Wiser of the fact that it is an addition to an existing building, rather than a new home construction. Mr. Casura stated his willingness to comply with pll other requirements of the Code, including the construction of a foundation under the entire structure and the installation of complete and separate sanitary facilities, Kaeder moved, Luebben seconded that permission. be granted to build the addition according to the apecifications<of the Building Inspector, Ayes .- all Pursuant to-due call and published and posted notice thereof, the hearing set to consider objections to the petition for the grading and stabil3zing,o£ Phalen Place between Sophia and Ripley Streets at 8;00 P.M, on this date, was declared open by Chairman Luebben. He then asked £or objections to the approval of this action. `1'he Town Engineers estimated coat of $3,000.00 was read. Based on approximately 800 feet of assessable property, the cost per foot was stated to be roughly-$4.00. Swen Anderson, an owner of property on the proposed street stated that he felt a 20 foot street could serve as well as the 30 foot street suggested by the Town Engineer, It was also decided to consider charging a portion of the cast to property which is in the form of a triangle and is owned by the Township. This property abuts the proposed street and was felt to be suitable fora recreation area. 'There was general agreement that a satisfactory arrangement could be.worked out. After Chairman Luebben called for the third time. for objections and hearing none, OrMara moved, Luebben seconded that the Town Engineer-be instructed to proceed with the final plans for the grading and stabilizing of Phalen Place between Sophia and Ripley Streets, the coat of which is to be assessed against the abutting property. Ayes - all Pursuant to due call and posted and published notice thereof, Cbairman'Luebben declared the meeting open to hear the petition for the grading and stabilizing.of Sophia Street between Clarence 5t re et and Birmingham Street. The approximate cost was pointed out to be roughly $3,75-per assessable foot for this work. Chairman Luebben called three ' 3) times for objections. Hearing none, Luebben moved, O~Mara seconded that the Town ' Aingineor be instructed to proceed with the preparation of final plans for the grading ', and stabilizing of Sophia Street between Clarenco'Street and Birmingham Street, the ', cost of the work to be assessed against the p;operty abutting thereon. ' Ayes - all Pursuant to due call and posted and published-notice thereof, Chairman Luebben declared the meeting open to hear the petition ta-vacate the following streets: Paul Street from .the ,south boundary of Heineman~s Belleview Addition to the south right-of-way line of County Road B (formerly Second Street)p John Street from the south boundary of Heineman~s Belleview Addition to the south right-of.-way line of County Road B (formerly Second Street). During a discussion which followed, it was pointed out chat the extensions of these streets had previously been vacated to the north of County Road B and that the area to the south was being taken £or inclusion in Keller Colf Course property. Chairman Luebben called three (3) times for objections to•this action. Hearing none, O~Mara moved, Kaeder seconded that the Following resolution be adopted: G1HI!3REAS, more than fifty percent (50~') of all Damara of property ~ abutting on that portion of Paul Street between the south boundary - ' of Aeineman~s Be1].eview Addition to the south right-of«way line of County Road B (formerly'Second Street) and John Streot from the south boundary of Heineman~s Belleview Addition to the south right- of-way line. of County Road B (formerly known as Second Street) having filed a petition for the vacation of said streets, and, WHNRF,AS, the hearing on said petition was. preceded by two (2) weeks published and posted notice, and, wtiERkJAS, no one has appeared in opposition to said petition, and, taHEPl+'+AS, it appears for the best interest of the public that said streets be vacated, NOPJ, THGREF'ORL', B.B IT RESOLVED, by the New Canada Town Board that those portions of Paul Street between the south boundary of Heineman~s Belleview Addition and the south. right-of-way line of County Road B formerly Second Street) and John Streot between the south boundary of Heineman~s Belleview Addition and the south right-of-way line of County Road B (formerly Second Street), be and the same are hereby vacated.~~ Ayes - all The matter of Oswald Park was again bro~x`ght to the attention of the Board by, Phil James Drive from Starling to OPDay Sterling Avenue on west line of plat (one-half width) O~Day Avenue from Upper Afton Road to Mayer Lane McClelland Avenue from Upper Afton Road to Mayer hens Ferndale Avenue from Upper Afton Road to Mayer bane , Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that the above named streets be accepted as recommended by the 'town Engineer. Ayes a all A letter from W. J. Bremer of the Ramsay. County Engineers office was read. .The letter referred to a resolution passed by the Board of County Commissioners at their September 20th, 1956.meeting asking that the Town of New Canada reduce from 30 feot to 20 feat, itts building setback requirement on property owned by Wilfred P. J. Rafferty and Veronica A. Rafferty, husband and wife. The property 3s described as follows;. E a of .Lots 12, 13 and 14, Block 'j, kings Addition to the City oi' St. Paul The request was made for the purpose of mitigating the damages that would be allowed the owners of the property as the result of the County~s action, condemning a 1C foot stxip of property along Larpenteur Avenue, now under construction. After considerable die- cuasion ae to the advantages and disadvantages of such action, Otldara moved, Luebben seconded that .the matter was referred to the planning Commission for study and request was made for a recommendation at the nest regular meeting of the Board. Ayes .- all Louis L. Anderson, requested by letter, permission to remove the. wooden structure near the Town Hall now used for road. equipment and supplies; upon completion of the street department garage. The Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Andoraon informing him that when the building is cleared for removal, .bids will be accepted for such removal. Pepin, Acting Police Chief, reported the arrival of the radio for the police car and that he would make arrangements for prompt installation. He requested a decision £rom the Board as to their wishes on a telephone answering service to be used in conjunction with the radio connection with the St. Paul Police Department. He reported that the cost would be $29.00 monthly. The Board authorized Pepin to proceed with the necessary arrangements for the answering service. Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that the Police Department be authorized to purchase a str®their fox the police car. Ayes - all Luebben moved, O~Mara seconded that the Police Department be authorized to purchase a dry powder fire extinguisher to be carried in the police car. Ayes - all A request for street lights at the fallowing locationat Flandrau and ,2nd Avenue Flandrau and 3rd Avenue Kennard and 2nd Avenue Kennard and 3rd. Avenue was referred to the Town Engineer for recommendation., The petition for the install_a.- tions was made by Mr. S. J. Olson and a group of residents in the area. A letter from Gordon D. Olson, North St. Paul Villl~ge Manager, was read. It referred to a past request by Chairman Luebben fsr notification on possible rezoning actions when the areas were adjacent to the Town of New Canada. Mr. Olson assured the Board of his willingness to cooperate in these matters. Mr. Olson ales asked further in£or.. mation on a liquor store, owned by a Mr. Meissner, proposed to be moved to the western village limits of North St. Paul near 7th Avenue. The Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Olson to request further information on this matter. The Clerk presented to the Board the petition of Gerald I. and Mildred C. Killian re- questing the vacation of the alley in Block 29, Smith and Taylors Addition, Section 11. Chairman Luebben sot a hearing on this request for 8:00 P.M, on October 18th, 1956 at the Town Hall: The Clerk-was instructed to publish and pact proper notices. An application was received from the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company to place buried cable across Hazelwood at Cope Street and across Cope Street 290 feet west of Hazelwobd. The Clerk was instxiY.cted to approve the application. Luebben moved, O'Mara seconded that'the Clerk be authorized to notify the County Auditor that it would not be necessary to make the debt levy on the $14,000.00 Street Improve.» ment Bonds issued in September,. 1955 in view of the fact that a substantial proportion of that money remains unused and of tyre portion used, more than half of the assessments have 'been fully paid be~ore their levy on tax rolls. Ayes - all Luebben moved, O~Mara seconded that the Clerk be authorized to prepare and deliver handbills notifying citizens of the Township of the establishment of permanent eater registration. Ayes -. all Meeting adjourned,at 12:08 A.M. Forrest R. sahm- ixl`~® Clerk October 4, 1956 The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board was called to order by Chairman Luebben at 7:20 P.M. A11 members of the Board were present. Kaeder moved, O~Mara seconded that the minutes of the September 20th, 1956 meeting be accepted as read. Ayes - all Mr. Ben Black, 1733 Gervais Avenue „appeared before the Board and again requested per-_. mission to establish an auto .salvage business. He asked if there were any place in the Township trhere this type of business would be permitted., The restrictions of the Zoning Code vaere discussed and it was explained to Mr. Black that to permit such a property use in the Township would undoubtedly result in an extremely serious reaction from surrounding residents. The Board did not feel it would be wise to permit such a property use at this time. A representative of the G1ad.stone Fire Department presented throe (3) informal bids received by the department for the painting of certain portions of the anterior of the building and also the exterior of the entire building at 1900 Clarence Street. The Board was requested to consider these bids and to share in the cost of the proposed work. This matter was laid ovor for further discussion and consideration by the Board. Swen Anderson requested the installation of a street light at the corner of Frank and Ripley Streets. Because it could not be determined whether this location had or had not been included in the group of 142 light locations authorized at an earlier meeting, Luebben moved, Eaeder seconded that the request be referred to ,the Town Engineer for investigation and recommendation. Ayes - all Pursuant to due call and published notice thereof, the hearing sot for 8:00 P.ld, to con- sider the petition of Gerald I. and Mildred C. Killian for the rezoning of the W 82.6 feet of the E 495.6 feet and the W 82.6 feet of the E 1413 feet of Lot 2, Block 29, Smith and Taylors Addition from R-1, Residence District (Single Dwelling) to R-2, Residence District (Double Dwelling) was`decla,red open by Chairman Luebben. That portion of the rezoning petition was read which referred to the proposed double bungalow to be erected on the location described above. It was pointed out that postcard notification had been made to all property owners within 500 feet of the area rather than 200 feet as called for in the Zoning Ordinanco because the abstractors' certificate supplied was prepared on the basis of the larger area. Several nearby residents appeared +rrho stated they had not received notifications. A check of the abstractorrs certificate revealod they were not listed. Chairman. Luebben called throe (3) times for objections to the granting of the petition. Hearing none, 'Luebben moved, O~Mara seconded that the petition bo granted rezoning the abovedescribed property from R: 1, Residence District, (Single Dwelling), to R.-2, Residence District (Doouble Dwelling) and that the Clerk be instructed to notify the proper authorities. ` Ayes - all The question of the drainage in the area of White Bear Avenue, Van Dyke Avenue and County Road B was then brought up for discussion. Chairman Luebben reported that he had inspected the area with tho Town Engineer and that the conclusion drawn was that consid- erable study of the overall problem would be required. The portion of Van Dyke Avenue lying within this area was also brought into the discussion. Residents asked the Townrs intentions as to maintenance of the street. Moritz, Street Supervisor, stated that the street has never been accepted for maintenance although some work had been done to keep it in passable condition for the residents thereon. The property owners stated that stakes had been set indicating the proper grade level at the time the grading was completed and that the grading had bean done in accordance with those stakes.' Chairman Luebben pointed out that the inspection indicated that the street had not beef properly laid out and the entire area should be re-engineered for both drainage and street level: A Latter from parley, ToUm Engineer, was then read. The letter stated that the project proposed by Mr. Killian for the extension of the outlet under County Road B would not take care of the anticipated drainage of-the area as it develops. The Town Engineer recommended that the Board consider the possibility of constructing a storm sewer along County Road B and north on Van Dyke Avenuo which would be designed to take care of anticipated needs of the area. He pointed out that this work would be done on an assessment basis and the assess- ments would probably include Ramsey County and also Township streets which drain into the storm sewer. Luebben moved, O~Mara seconded that the Town Engineer be authorized to make a. complete survey and report on the drainage in the Van Dyke Avenue area. Ayes - all Harold Smith, 230 Crestview Drive, requested information as to the zoning of an area south of Hudson Road and west of Sterling Avenue. This property, owned by him, had been rezoned Business and Commercial at the time the Zoning Ordinance was adopted. Residents of the adjoining area had appeared at the August 16th, 1956 meeting asking that it be re- zoned to its former classification of Farm Residence. Mr. Smith stated he planned to develop this area for residence purposes and also asked that it be rezoned. He stated that the other residents were preparing the petition and would join them in their re guest. Mr. Smith also requested information as to the proper procedure to follow in turning over to the Township, a road known as Crestview Drive which is 66 feet in width. He is pro- posing an extension of this road. It was explained that the Township now constructs all roads. He was advised to prepare a platting of the entire area whicYs would show the pro- posed road. He presently has a 150 foot wide easement from Minnesota Mining and Manufact- uring Company on which ~e reaches Crestview Drive from Highway No. 12, over a distance of approximately 120 feet. It was recommended that he check this easement to determine whether it could be turned over to the Town of New Canada, a step which would be necessary before the Township could accept the road. Gerald Spector;-representing the Mt. Carve Builders, Inc., 1702 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, ~ asked the status of his' earlier request for a study of community water systems, one being proposed for the development to be known as Mt. Lurve Park. The Board informed him that no final decision had yet been reached but that some preliminary discussion had been held. A letter from Carley, Town Engineer, was read at this point with regard to the Mt. Curve Pa,rlc developrent. The letter reported that the plat had been examined and that it appeared practical from an engineering viewpoint. It was pointed out that in an area as large as the proposed development. it was difficult to foresee all the drainage problems which might be encountered while the streets are being, designed. The Town Engineer recaminended that the final plat should not be approved until after street grades have been established and I that necessary drainage easements should be shown on the plat. An estimate of the cost of the streets was included. Actual cost wa,s estimated at $48,000.00 which would mean h bond would be required for $72,000.00 at l~ times the estimated cost. 'The letter also pointed ' out that the plan contemplated the installation of a community water system. A detailed ' study of this was not made because of the Boards prior decision to prohibit such systems ~ i.n the Township. The Toom Engineer indicated that if such a system were to be considered, he had certain recommendations to make concerning design of such systems. The attention of the Board was called to the Town regulation which states that a11'construction within j the street right-of-Dray was to be undertaken by the Township on an assessment basis. The developer presented a set of preliminary plans of the proposed system to the Board. He stated that no further action could be considered until a decision was reached on the comrmm ity water system in vieor of the excessive cost of individual wells in the area. The Board informed Mr. Spector that a special meeting would be held to discuss policy on community water systems and drainage and an answer would be given him at the October 18th, 1956 meeting. Another letter from Carley, Town Engineer, was read with regard to the construction of Phalen Place between Ripley Street and Sophia Street. The letter reported that a survey has been made but final plans have not been completed. The Tovm Engineer recommended that orork on the street not be started until early 1957 for two reasons. First, the grade is extremely steep and if .not stabilized immediately after grading, a serious erosion problem would be encountered. Secondly, the area involved is so small that it should be tied to a larger project in order to hold costs at a reasonable level. Swen Anderson teas present and asked for the decision of the Town Engineer as to the width of the proposed street._ He was informed. that a width of 26 or'28 feet was being considered. Mr. Anderson felt this width was unnecessarily large. It was decided to complete the plaais and meet with Mr. Anderson before coaching a final decision on width. i Martin Cohanes appeared before the Board regarding the proposed opening of Meyer Street between Fauquier and E. Minneliaha Avenue. The Planning Commissionrs report on their study of this street was read. It stated that the Commission felt that the proposed offset should be permitted. They did not feel such platting to be desireable but 'that in this case, should be considered as an exception. Mr. Cohanes then presented a petition requesting that Meyer Street be constructed. The Board and Town Engineer did not feel the petition to be in proper form. The matter was referred to the Town Engineer for the completion of an easement and the signing of a proper petition.. , Phillip Oswald, 1700 E. County Road C, requested the report of the Toom Engineer on the proposed plat of Oswald Park. The Town Engineers report .was read and contained the following points resulting from a study of the plat and afield inspection of the areal 1. The naming of Fairview Street was understood to be in the process of cor- rection by the surveyor. 2. Germain Street as proposed is 50 Poet wide rather than the normal 60 feet. The letter recommended securing the additional 10 foot dedication of property. 3. The 'acceptance of the plat was recommended subject to the satisfactory solution of the aboven~med problems. I4. The letter contained a breakdoum on the cost of street construction in the area which would have to be met with a bond or cash before approval o£ the final plat could be secured. After a discussion on drainage, streets and financing, O~Mara moved, Raeder seconded that the plat of Oswald Park be approved as recommended by the Toum Engineer, subject to the satisfactory solution o£ the width of Germain Street. Ayes - all Luebben moved, O~Mara, seconded that a drainage pipe be placed under the existing portion of Fairview Avenue according to the recommendations of the Town Engineer to forestall a; drainage problem in the proposed plat o£ Oswald Park. Ayes - all Al Herman, representing the David Realty Company, appeared before the Board to request the acceptance by the Town of Nec~~ Cat~la of the roadsbuilt in the Hi11s and Dalos Addition. Carley, Town Engineer, reported that at the time he inspected the area today, there was still some work which had not been .completed. He stated he was 'not prepared to recommend acceptance. After considerable discussion, Luebben moved, O~Mara seconded that a letter be prepared by the Town Enginoer and approved by the Clerk stating the acceptance of the streets subject to the submission of a $2,000.00 certified check which 'was recommended as adequate by the Town Engineer to cover all possible work which might later be requirod.. The Town Engineer was instructed to prepare an estimate o£ costs to be submitted at the next meeting which amount would then be acceptable in place of the 2,000.00 certified check. Ayes - all It was brought to the attention of the Board that government: agencies were now requiring developers to construct sidewalks from the homes to the black-top across road easements. This was felt to be an unwise policy amd one which would create problems for future road maintenance. Luebben moved that the building of sidewalks_to the black-top not be per_ October 18, 1956 She regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board was called to order at 7:15 P.M. by Chairman Luebben. All members of the Board were present. O~Mara moved; Kaedor seconded that the minutes of the Octcber 4th, 1956 meeting be approved as read. Ayes - all H. J. Schorr, 1772 ~: Shore Drive, W. H. Godbout, 1784 E. Shore Drive, W. T. Pearson, 1796 E. Shore Drive, and P. G. Seaholm, 1800 E. Shore Drive, appeared before the Board with questions arising from the proposed construction of Phalen Place between Ripley and Sophia Streets. 't'hey asked if assessments would be made against their property for this work. The Board informed them that assessments would be made on property adjoining Phalen Place but the exact proportions had not been determined. ':[hey also reported hearing that plans had. been made to vacate Gordon Place from Phalen Place to Ripley Street and add the vacated area to a triangle of property owned by the Tovmship, for use as a recreational area. 't'hey stated their objectior. to the vacation of the street and proposed instead the completion of that street. Member O'Mara pointed ov.t that although such a pleas had been discussed, no inspection of the area had been made to determine,'it~a suitability for sv.ch use and no final decision made. He further stated that it was merely a suggestion in the talking stage and based on the supposition that use of Gordon Place by adjoining property owners was highly improbable because it adjoins the rear of their property. Thee were informed of the proper procedure to follow in petitioning for construction o£ the street. Carley, Town Engineer, agreed to mail the proper petition form to Mr. Godbout. The property owners concerned would then discuss the situation and inform Carley of Choir decision. M~a Peterson, Town Health Ynspector, brought to the atventuon of the Board, a situation existing at the Philipville 't'railer Court. She and Moritz, Sanitary Inspector, reported finding sewage in the drainage ditch on the property and also an overflow of-sewage from. the check boxes which indicate improper functioning o£ the drainage system. The Board unformed her that they had been previously informed of the difficulty and asked the Town Engineer to investigate. Carley reported that Ljungren had found clear water in the drainage ditch during an inspection subsequent to that of Mrs. Peterson. Ljungren had found the check boxes expelling soma sewage today and felt that some action was necessary. T,uebben moved, O~Mara seconded that Mr. Philips be instructed to contact his engineer and arrange for a meeting with the Town Enguneer to discuss the ,repair or rebuilding of the drainage system for the Philipville Trailer Court. Ayes - all Mrs. Peterson also r®quested information as to how to proceed in requiring a change Sri the drainage system at 333 E• County Line. The Aresent septic tank does not conform to the requirement that it be a minimum of fifty ($0) feet from the wall, ~ A newly installed drain field does conform, however. She asked if the owners could be required to install anew septic tank at Cho proper distance. Because there was some questions as to the ability of the Board to require such a change on an existing system, Luebben moved, Kaedor seconded that the matter be referred to Memmer, Town Attorney, fora legal examination and that h® be authorized to act on the results of hie findings, Ayes - all Pursuant to due call and published notice thereof, the meeting was declared open at 8;00 P.M. by Chairman Luebben for the hearing on the proposed vacation of the alley be- tween Lots 1 and 2, Block 29, Smith and Taylor~e Addition to North St. Paul, Section 11 Town 29, Ramsey County, Minnesota. A petition was filed by Gerald T. and Mildred C. Killian, owners of the abutting property, on September 20th, 19.56, requestung the vacation. Chairman Iruebben called three (3) times for objection to this action. Hearung none, i O'Mara moved, %aeder seconded that the following resolution be adopted and the Glerk be instructed to file said resolution with the proper authoritieac IIC+REAS, more than fifty percent ($0~) of all owners of propexty ` abutting on that portion of the alley between Lots 1 and 2, Block 29, Smith and Taylor's Addition to North St. Paul; having filed a petition far the vacation of said alley, and WHEREAS, the hearing on said petition was preceded by two (2) weeks published notice, and WFIDREAS, no one ht~s appeared in opposition to said petition, and WHEREAS,. it appears for the best interest of the public that said alley be vacated, iTOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the New Canada Town Board that the alley between Lots 1 and 2, Block 29, Smith and Taylor's Addition to North St. Paul, Section Ll, Town 29, Ramsey County, Minnesota, be and the same is hereby vacated." Ayes - all Richard Hopkins, 1700 English Street, presented to the Board a petition signed by residents in the area of English Street and Larpenteur Avenue. The petition requested that the Board take action to secure removal of old tires and other salvage material from the property at the northeast corner of Larpenteur and English. The owner of the property in question also appeared. The Board explained that it could not permit the storage of salvage material. in a residentially zoned area ann that the owner must refrain from accumulating such material. He stated that he had already removed the objectionable material but did not feel he had violated any ordinances. He asked if it would be permissable to erect a garage for the storage of trucks and other material. It was itirther explained that only a two-car garage could be erected in that area. Robert Borowske, 1737 Edgerton Street, appeared before the Board. He explained that sev- eral months earlier, August 16th, 1956, he had appeared and requested permission to extend a drain field into the road right~of-way of %ingston Street, which is not in use as a Town- ship road. That permission was granted, on a temporary basis at that mooting. Borowske reported that his neighbor, W. Koehnen, 1785 Edgerton Street, had dumped fill dirt on the street forming an obstruction to the normal drainage. During the heavy lain of last week, the water diverted by the obstruction washed out Borowske~s drain field which had been put in at a depth of. 2I4 inches, He asked relief from %oehnen's misuse of the %ingston.Street easement. Tt was brought out that %oehnen had appeared at the April 5, 1956 meeting with regard. to the use of this road. Borowske indicated his willingness to cooperate in whatever solution could be worked out. Luebben moved, O'Mara seconded that the matter be refarred to the Town Engineer and Town Attorney for investigation and that they be given the power to act in solving the problem. Ayes - all -- Carl Soderbeck, 1030 Ferndale Avenue, appeared before the Board with regard to the proposed condemnation of the basement structure on Lot 7, Block 2, Perkinsview Addition. He explainer that he had misunderstood the date of the meeting and for that reason had not appeared at the last meeting. He stated his plans are to apply for a permit and begin construction on the property as soon as all loins and other encumbrances are cleaxed. The Board agreed to allow Soderbeck additional time to carry out his plans. Gerald Spector, representing the Mt. Curve Builders, 1702 Grand Avenue, xequested the decision of the Board with regard to his application for permission to install a community time in the future to offset or reduce any present right of the owner of said property to rebuild, reconstruct or alter the house or houses existing thereon at the time of this resolution.~~ Ayes alI It was brought to the Boards attention that in an earlier alley vacation proceeding, the proporty had been incorrectly described and as a consequence could not be properly recorded. The proper description of the alley intended to be vacated is that-alley in Block 2, Warren and F1int~s Addition, Section 15, Town 29, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Chairman Luebben set the hearing for 8;00 P.M.,on November 15'~h, 1956 and instructed the Clerk to publish and post proper notices. Meeting afl~ourned at 11:165 P.M. M Forrest R. Schmid Clerk November 1, 1956 The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board was called `to order at '7:05 P.M.`by Chairman Luebben. All members of the. Board were present. Kaeder moved,_O~t+(aara seconded that the minutes of the October 16th, 1956 meeting be accepted as read. Ayes - all Leo Jungman, 21.71 No. Atlantic St reet_appoared before the Board. He asked if the. Township planned to correct the poor street and boulevard connection at the corner of Atlantic and Junction Streets, where an existing portion of Atlantic has been ,joined by a newly con- ~ structed portion of Atlantic Street ~.n the Hi11s and Dales Addition. -He was informed that this matter had been discussed at the last meeting of the Board. and determined to be a Toomship responsibility. The Board agreed at that time to correct the situation as soon as weather permits in the spring of 1957. i Harold A. Smith, 230 Crestview Drive, accompanied by Richard D+. Hoffman, 2510 Hudson Road, presented an abstractors certificate of the property owners within 200 feet of proporty described as that part of the ~ of the NW4 of Section 1, Township 28, Range 22, lying North of the South 565.016 feet (being center line of Brookview Drive produced Westerly). Mr. Smith also presented the Board a '$25.00 check and asked that a hearing be set for the rezoning of the above described property from BC, Business and Commercial District, to R1, Residence District (Single Dwelling). A petition requesting this action had been submitted ~~ at an earlier meeting. Because the petition was felt to be improper in form, although it was the intent of the signers of the petition to request that the property be rezoned, Mr, j Smith and Mr. Hoffman agreed to submit a corrected petition. Contingent upon the submission of the corrected petition, Chairman Luebben declared that a hearing on this matter would be I held at 8:00 P.M, at the Town Ha11 0~ December 6th, 1956• The Clerk was instructed to publish proper notice and notify the property owners in accordance with rezoning procedure of the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Smith also requested information as to the status of his plat of °Crestview Addition~~. ', The Board asked if he had arranged for a corrected easement on property owned by Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company to provide access to the proposed addition. He reported ' he had not. The Board advised him to take immediate steps to correct this situation and when corrected, it will be"referred to the Planning Commission and Town Engineer, hjungren, representing the Town Engineer, reported that a study of the plat had already been made and 'that it appeared correct in all othex respects. ' Mike Stxusinski, 1739 E. Nebraska Avenue appeared and requested action on a petition sub- mitted by him and other property owners ,for the bituminous surfacing of hake Street between Lydia and Woodlynn Avenues. O~Mara moved, Luebben seconded that the matter be referred to the. Town Engineex for investigation and report. Albert Hastings, 2556 Holloway Avenu©, appeared before the Board to request that a reduced speed limit be established on Rollaway Avenue between Sterling 9.venue and Highway No. 100. He also requested a street sign at the cornex of Holloway Avenue and Highway No. 100, The present speed limit on the street is 50 miles per hour. Mr. Hastings reported that the street is presently being used for a °drag° strip and that such a speed is excessive under normal circumstances. Because the street is a boundary street between New Canada and North St. Paul, it was suggested that he contact the North St. Paul Council as well. O~Mara moved, huebben seconded that the Clerk be instructed to contact the Board of Ramsay County Commissioners requesting that a speed check be made and that a sign be installed at Holloway Avenue and Highway No. 100. Ayos -- all Wayne Walk, 2027 English Street, complained of water flowing into and standang on hie pro- perty becau'se'of improper drainage both at the front and back. Because English Street is a County Road, the Town Engineer was instructed to contact the County Engineer in an attempt to correct the situation at the front of the property. It was suggested to Mr. Walk that he contact the developer of the property behind him to correct that problem. h~ungren, representing the Town Engineer, was instructed to investigate the situation and determine what could be done to accomplish a solution. Ward Parka, 1219 E. Belmont Sane, Owen Krueger, 2114 Atlantic Street, and August Caron, 1225 E. Belmont Lane appeared before the Board. Mr. Parka, who is located dust north o£ the ,junction of Belmont Sane and Atlantic St rests, reported that dirt from across the street has been washing onto his property. Because of the topography of, the area, ih a heavy rain, the run-off is rapid and carries the top-soil from the nearby uhsodded areas. Moritz, Street Supervisor, reported that the lots in question are all loco compared to the street grade and for that reason water settles on the property. All-these lots need fill- ing according to Moritz. He reported that ha had enlarged to approximately double size the openings in the street drains to accomodate a greater flow of water. Moritz, also reported that these is money available for the removal of the washed dirt,and that this work would be completed, ' Al Herman appeared with reference to this matter. He stated that the house had been set too low when built and because it was the developer's error, he had agreed to repurchase the house from Mr. Parka. Mr. Parka had declined this offer. Mr. Herman then agreed to corset this situation by building up the front of the lot and packing dirt in to the greatest extent that the natural situation would allow. This, he pointed out, would never completely correct the problem because sufficient slope cannot be established to car~•y all the water away. Einar Anderson, 1705 Edgemont Street, Lewis Anderson, 377 Kingston Street and Allen Ottoson, 1713 Edgemont Street, appeared in support of a petition by property owners in Moans Villa £or the grading and stabilization of Edgemont, Kingston and Arkwright Streets in Monnsa V311a. The petitioners represented Lots 4, 5 and 6, Block 2; Monnrs:Villa and Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, Block 3, Monn~s Villa. It was determined by a check of-the minutes that a petition had been presented to the Board on May 19th; 1955 requesting construction of these streets. Bids were requested, received and later rejected because it was decided to wait for homes to be built in this area. The Town Engineer was asked to check his records for the original petition and to report at the next meeting of the Board. Mrs. Peterson, Health Inspector, reported having received a complaint on the keeping of pigs at 2090 English Street. The adjoining property owners had asked if Town regulations permitted the keeping of pigs. It was found that the area is Farm Residence and therefore, the keeping of pigs is permissable. They then asked if the pigs could b® moved to another area of the property. Mrs. Peterson reported that the pigs are currently kept close to the home of the person complaining. She also reported that the owners of the pigs have at least 200 feet of property to the rear of their home. Memmer, Tovra Attorney, offered the opinion. that under the Zoning Ordinance, a reasonable. regulation could be adopted providing for a prescribed distance that pigs must be kept from adjoining residences. ~ Kaeder moved, OoMara seconded that the following regulation be adopted under the authority igrantedtheTownBoardinPar. 5, Article III of the Zoning Ordinanceo Pigs must 'be kept a minimum of 100 feet from adjoining residences.~~ Ayes - all Mrs. Peterson was instructed to notify the owners of the pigs of this regulation and to insure compliance with the regulation. Mrs. Peterson then presented a letter to the Board informing them that she wished to resign effective December lst, 1956. She stated that 'she would not be in a position to canvas the Township as she has in the past but that she would be willing to accopt calls as they were directed to her attention until a replacement could be found. The Board expressed ites regret that she found it necessary to resign and commended her on the exceptional job she had done in the position of Health Inspector. They asked that she continue on a ~~call~~ basis until a suitable replacement can be found. Mr, Spector, Mt. Curve Builders, Inc., asked the status of the plat of Mt. Curve Park. It was explained that no further action had been taken when the request for a community ~ water system was denied. Mr. Spector stated that he proposed to continue the dewlap- ment using individual wells. A check of the records disclosed that the plat had never been referred to the Planning Commission. The plat was referred to the Planning Commission !, and arrangements were made for that group to give their report to the Town Engineer prior to the next meeting. The Town Engineer was instructed to then proceed with the designing of the drainage system in the plat in order to expedite final approval. The complaint brought to the attention of the Board at the last meeting by Robert Borowske, j 1737 Edgerton Street, was discussed. Ljungren, representing the Town Dngineer, reported that he had investigated the complaint and found that W. Koehnen, 1745 Edgerton Street, had 'filled the Kingston Street easement to a depth of 2 to 2~ feet on his side. This fill had diverted the water .across the south half of the street washing out the surface dirt and exposing Mr. BorowskeF3:s drain field. The Board determined that Borowske.should be'notified to replace the drain pipe and Moritz, Street Supervisor, was instructed to then cover the pipe for him bringing the street to a constant level, thus eliminating the problem of a wash-out. j Chairman Luebben asked for a report on the septic tank problem at 333 East County Line referred to the Town Attorney at the last meeting. Memmer reported that he had contacted the attorneys for the property owners. 'Phey-had agreed to establish a new system on the property which would comply with Town regulations. -' and the Town of New Canada for the completion of the fallowing streets: Daon Street from Jackson Street to City Heights Drive City Heights Drive from Dion Street to Summer St rent Summer Street from City Heights Drive to Jackson Street be and hereby is approved as submitted together with surety bond guaranteeing payment for work as provided in said agreement and the Chairman and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute said contract en behalf of the Town. The Town of New Canada hereby assures the Fedoral Housing Administration and~or Veterans Administration of the United States Government that the streets pro- vided for in said agreement will be completed as specified, without special assessments, contemplated completion date to be September 1, 1958, and the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to furnish certified copies of this resolution to agencies requiring same.° Ayes - all Pepin, Acting Police Chief, requested permission to purchase snow tires for the squad car and rope to be kept in the squad ear for use in emergencies. The Board approved his request. The purchase of a second police radio was discussed. Pepin indicated that this radio world be installed in his prsvate car so that bath cars would have radio contact when on patrol duty at the same time. In this way if one ear were called on a case, the other car would be aware of the loss of coverage fn the patrolled area. The coat of the radio was stated to b® $495.00. O'Ma.ra moved, Luebben seconded that the Board authorize the purchase of the second radio. Ayes - all O~Maxa moved, Luebben seconded that the following ordinance, No. 35, be adopted: ORDINANCE #35 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINACE ~6 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE CRF~ATING A LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH, DEFINING ITS POWERS AND DUTIES AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR TAE VIOLATION OF ITS LAWFUL ORDERS° Ayes - all Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that Mrs. Peterson~s compensation be established at 1.25 per hour retroactive to October 1st, 1956. Ayes - all The Town Boards annual weed inspection report for the year 1956 was received from Leo F. Saeder. The Glerk was instructed to place the report on file. A petition was received from Joseph A. Rheinberger, Administrator C.T.A. of the estate of Eva Mary Cameron Jowett, deceased, requesting the vacation of the alley in Block 3, Magofin~s North Side Addition. ~i~he peti~t3oner is administrator through the decendent of all property in Block 3. Chairman Luebben set a hearing for the vacation of said a13ey for 15:15 P.M. on December 6, 1956 to be held at the Town Hall. The Clerk was instructed to publish and post proper notices of the hearing. Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that the portion of the road in the Town of New Canada now Down as East County Line or Higha+ay No. 100 be renamed Century Avenue. Aye s - all _ Meeting adjourned at 1zf20 A.M. Forrest R. Schmid Clerk November 15, 1956 The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board was called to order at 7120 P.M, by Chairman Luebben. A1'1 members of the Board were present. O~Mara moved, Raeder seconded that the minutes be accepted as read. Ayes - all Pursuant to due call and published and posted notice thereof, the hearing set for 8 P.M, on this data was declared open by Chairman Luebben to consider the vacation of the alley in Block 2, Warren and Flintas Addition, Section 15, mown 29. This alley is approximately 150 feet north of Larpenteur Avenue and runs east from Barclay Street parallel to Larpenteur Avenue. Chairman Luebben called three (3) times to objections to this action. Two persons were present who owned property adjoining the abovementioned alley. Bearing no objections, Luebben moved, O~Mara seconded that the following resolution be adopted; WHEREAS, more than fifty percent (50~) of al]. of the real estate lying and abutting on the alley in Block 2, Warren 8e Flings Addition, Section 15, `Down 29, having filed a petition for the vacation of said alley, and WHEREAS, the hearing on said petition was preceded by two (2) weeks published and posted notice, and WHEREAS, no one has appeared in opposition to said petition, and Wl3EREAS, it appears for the best interest of the public that said alley be vacated, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the New Canada ToFn Board that the alley in Block 2, Warx•en & Flings Addition, Ramsey County, Minnesota, (This alley is approximately 150 ft. Werth of Larpenteur Avenue and runs east From Barclay Street paxa11e1 to Larpenteur Avenue), be and the same is hereby vacated.° Ayes - A11~~ Swen Anderson of the Swen Anderson Agency, Inc., was present and submitted a letter to ~ the Board es attention suggesting that insurance be purchased on the new street department garage which is nearing completion. He recommended coverage in the amount o-f $14,000.00 against the perils of fire,, extended coverage, vandalism and malicious mischief. Esti- mated cost was stated to be $459.20. After further discussion, Kaeder moved, Luebben seconded that $12,000.00 coverage on the street department garage for fire, extended coverage, vandalism and malicious mischief b® purchased from the Swen Anderson Agency, Inc., coverage to begin immediately. Ayes - all Mrs. Beverly Garrity and Mrs. James Mal lay were Aresent at the meeting. 'They indicated i simply having an interest in the proceedings but also reported that dumping of refuse i had been started again in-the vicinity of Hazelwood Avenue and Laurie Road. The Board had ordered that ,such use of the area be stopped at an earlier meeting. The Clerk was instructed to contact Mrs. Peterson, Deputy Health Officer, and instruct her to investi- gate and take appropriate action. The application of Mrs.,Beverly Garrity for the position of Degu.ty Health Officer for the Township was brought to the Board es attention. The Board instructed the Clerk to refer the application to Dr. Nimlos, Chairman of the Board of Health for investigation and report, A letter from Stanley A. Burch, 1989. White Bear Avenue was read. 'l'he letter requested permission to erect a building to be used for the storage of building materials on Lot 13, Block 3, Edgeview No. 2. The lot is situated on White Bear Avenue between Flandrau and Soo Lane railroad tracks. The letter stated that the building would be constructed in an attractive manner and the area kept in an orderly fashion. The owner indicated that he had contacted the owners of adjacent property and that they had no objections. The Board. instructed the Clerk to inform Mr. Burch that it would be necessary to rezone the property in question before such permission could be granted. A letter from Richard Niechelke, 1488 Frost Avenue, requesting permission to sell Christmas trees at the corner of Frost Avenue and Barclay Street between December. 1st, 1956 and January 1st, 1957• The Board instructed the Clerk to notify Mr. Mechelke that permis- sion could not be granted because the area is residentially zoned. A request was received from Roger Schwartzbauer of Lawrence, Inc., 215 Edmund Street, St. Paul, for permission to erect a 5 foot non«•illuminated metal sign on an 8 foot steel post for the Mutual Services Insurance Company. The sign would be located on Highway No. 36, 3~4 miles west of White Bear Avenue. T'he sign is not intended to advertise a business located on the property but an outside business concern.. Luebben moved, O~Mara seconded that the request be denied. Ayes - all A copy of the.Civil Defense Guide for Rural Ramsey County Schools was received by Chairman Luebben. The Clerk was instructed to deliver the Guide to Mrs. Willis Anderson, Director of Cigil Defense for the '1'ownahip. A petition was received from the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company requesting the vacation of certain streets in 'fanners Lake Outlets. Chairman Luebben set a hearing for December 20th, 1956 at 8;00 P.M, at the Town Hall, to consider this action. The Clerk vaas instructed to publish and post the necessary notices. The streets to be vacated are as follows: All that part of Ferndale Avenue (originally platted as Good Street) located in the Southeast quarter of Section 36, Township 29, Range 22. All that part of Hudson Avenue situated East of the West line of the Southeast quarter of Section 36, Tovmship 29, Range 22, and West of the East line of Lot 14, Block 1, and Lot 3: Block 4, of Tanners Lake Outlets. A11 that part of Hastings, Avenue situated East of, the West line of the Southeast quarter of Section 36, Township 29, Range 22, and West of the - East line of Lot 11, Block 4, and Lot 6, Block 5, of Tanners ' Lake Outlots. All that part of McLean Avenue situated East of the West line bf the Southeast quarter of Section 36, Township 29, Range 22, ' and West of the East line of Lot 13, Block 5, and Lot 14, Block 8 ', of Tanners Lake Outlots. All of the un-named street platted East of and adjacent to the West line of the Southeast quarter of Section 36, 'Pownship 29, ttange 22. . The matter of the tax forfeit property was again discussed by the Board. The possible future use of the property other than for sale by the Township was felt to be remote. It was decided to check with Memmer, loom Attorney, to determine whother or not this sale would be possible. The matter. was laid over to the next meeting to give the Town Attorney time to prepare an opinion. A copy of the resolution adopted by the Board of Ramsey County Commissioners in accepting as County roads that part of East Avenue easterly of the centerline of said East Avenue from Maryland Avenue to Larpenteur Avenue and all of Maryland Avenue from East Avenue (also known as Lakewood Drive) westerly to the St. Paul City Limits, was received by the Board. 'Phe Clerk was instructed to place the resolution on file. A letter was read from the Detention and Workhouse Facilities Commission of Ramsey County inviting officers of the Township to attend ground-breaking ceremonies for the new juvenile detention home to be held on Monday, November 19th, 1956 at 2;30 P.M. Chairman Luebben reported that the plat of Mt. Curve Park had been further investi- gated by Ljungren, representing the Town Engineer, with regard to the drainage system. Ljungren felt that no .further drainage easements were necessary at this time.. He did feel however, that it would be wise to inform Mr. Spector, the deve- loper, that it may, at some future date, be necessary to requsre certain easements and that he should at that time be prepared to turn them over to the Township. Chairman Luebben also reported that he had received information from Moritz, Street Supervisor, concerning the drainage system for the Bbrowske property. While level- ing the Kingston Street easement, Pdoritz discovered that the system was being used for two families and that it was not adequate for this purpose. Aioritz, felt that some action should be taken to correct the situation. Luc"bben moved, OrMara seconded that the Sanitary Inspector be instructed to give this information to the Town At- torney and that the Town Attorney be given the poiaer to take appropriate action to correct the situation. Ayes -- all Member OrMara reported that he had. contacted the Christian Brothers with Member, Town Attorney, with regard to the Ramsey County Engineer~a proposal. for the extension I of Hazel Street. i'he Christian Brothers had indicated they felt this to be a satis- factory solution, however, they felt it desireable to consult other members of their organization before giving i'inal approval. 'They promised that written confirmation of their decision would be conveyed to ohe Board. Membex Kaeder reported that he had received a request for a street light between Ferndale and Highway No. 100 on Geranium Avenue. The Board referred this matter condition of the structure. Londin, Building Inspector, was instracted to grant any permft for a building or improvement that Mr. Soderbeck wished for the property. Carley, Town Engineer, presented a proposed platting of Plueger~s Addition to Gladstone to the Board. The Addition is bounded by County Road B on the north, Prosperity Road on the east, Junction Avenue on the south and Hazolwood Avenue on the west. The pro» posed platting was referred to the Town Engineer and Planning Commission for a prelim» inary study of the proposed street locations in the Addition. Pursuant to due call and published, and posted notice thereof, the hearing set for 8 P.M. on this date to consider the proposed rezoning of that part of the NE4 of the NWT of Section 1, Township 28, Range 22, lying north of the south 565.04 feet, boing the centerline of Brookview Drive produced westerly, was declared open by Chairman Luebben. The petition requested that the classification be changed from Business and Commercial to R-1 Residence District (Single Dwelling} and was signed by more than. fifty percent 50 a) of the residents within 200 feet of the above described property. The petition was accompanied by an abstractors certificate of the property owners within 200 feet. Notices of the hearing were mailed to all such property owners. Chairman Luebben then called three (9) times for objectors to the proposed rezoning. Hearing none, 0~tdara moved, Kaedex seconded that the petition be granted rezoning the above described pro» party from Business and Commercial to R-1, Residence District (Single Dwelling) and that the Clerk be instructed to notify the proper authorities. Ayes » all C. W. Gausman, 896 W. Larpenteur Avenue, as owner of Lots 1 to 20 inclusive, Block 1, Cavanaugh and Dawson~s Addition, requested permission to build a residence type office with provisions for some outside storage of materials on this property. He indicated that the intention was to build in such a manner that should the business later be abaxidoned, the building could be sold either as a residence or for commercial purposes. The .property was found to be in an area zoned Business and Commercial and that the type of business there to be established is permitted under the Zoning Ordinance. He also asked if it would be possible to build ehed~type out..buildings on the property for the storage of materials. He was informed that this would be permissable if the buildings were of a type acceptable to the Board. Mr. Gausman then 'asked if it would be gossible to submit preliminary plans of the building to the Planning Commission for the next meeting. of that group. The Boarrl dridicat~d that this would be permissable. Pursuant to due call and published and pasted notice thereof, the hearing set for 8115 P.M. on this date to consider the petition for the vacation of the alley in Block 9, Magofin~s North Side Addition, Town of New Canada, was declared open 'by Chairman Luebben. the petition }nos prepared by Joseph A. Rheinberger, Administrator C.T.A., on behalf of the estate of Eva-Mary Cameron Joevett, deceased, owner of all property in this block. Chairman Luebben called three (9) times for ob3ections to the greeting of this petition. Hearing nona~~Aaeder moved, OsMara seconded that the following resolution be adopted: Whereas, mare than fifty percent'(50~) of all owners of property lying and abutting on the alley 3n Block 9, Magofin!a North Side Addition, have filed a petition for the vacation of said alley, and Whereas, the hearing on said petition was preceded by two (2) woeks published and posted notice, and Whereas, no one has appeaxed in opposition to said petition,~and Whereas, it appears for the best into rest of the public that said alley be vaQated, - Taow Therefore, Be It Resoleed by the New Canada Town Board. that the alley in Block 3, Magofin~s North Side Addition, Town of New Canada, Ramsey County, Minnesota, be and the same is hereby vacated.~~ Ayes -- all Phillip Oswald, 1700 Fl. County Road C, presented the final plat of Oswald Park Addition for acceptance by the Board. The plat was referred to the Town I3tigineex to determine compliance with the recommendations made at the October nth, 195 meeting.. Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that the Clerk be authorized to sign and approve the final plat of Oswald Park subject to the receipt of a letter from the Town Bngineer approving its acceptance. Ayes - ale. Mrs. Peterson, Deputy Health Inspector, presented a letter to the Board requesting that her earlier letter of reeignation be withdrawn.. In view of the fact that no replacement had been arranged and the Board?s satisfaction with the performance of Mrs. Peterson 4n this position, Luebben moved, Kaedex seconded that. the withdrawal be authorized and that Mrs. Peterson continue in the position of Deputy Health Officer for the Town of New Canada, Ayes -all Mrs. Feterson reported that she had conferred vrith Memmor, Town Attorney, to determine the most satisfactory method of disposing of sewage by firms engaged in the pumping and cleaning of cesspools and septic tanks within the Township. Memmor had suggested that farm property be arranged for in such localities that would provide sufficient area as to not_crsate a nuisance or complaints. Mrs. Peterson reported that two such farms had bean found which would be satisfactory for. this purpose. One of these owners, Mrs. Bock, located near Highway No. 100 and the Omaha Railroad tracks, had been contacted and was agreeable to the proposed dumping of sewage. Satisfactory arrangements were marls with the haulers and the practice was to be confined to such businesses of New Canada Township. Luebben moved, 0~l+fara seconded that approval be granted subject to a written requesb from Mrs. Bock and subject also to the right of the Board to withdraw permission upon ten (lO) days written notice. Ayes ., all The matter of the drainage system on the Borowske property, 1737 Edgerton Street, was discussed. Because neither Memmor, Town Attorney, nor Moritz, Sanitation Inspector, heel been informed that the matter was referred $o them, the matter was laid over to the next meeting. A petition was received from James T. and Frances E. Hughes, requesting. the vacation of the alleys between Lots 1 and 2, Block 24, and. Lots 1 and 2, Block 25 in Smith and Taylors 9ddition, Section 10, (located between Hazelwood Avenue and Germain Street', formerly Copley Avenue, at County Road B), Town of New. Canada. They are sole owners of the area. Chairman Luebben set the hearing to consider the request for 8 P.M. on January 3, 1957. The Clerk was instructed to post and publish propex notices of said hearing. The Clerk read a letter from Beebe Laboratories, Ync., with reference to the ownership of Beebe Road which leads from the Company property to Larpentour Avenu®. The letter was in answer to a regn.est of the Township that the transfer of this road be recorded as was intended in May, 1931, when the original transfer was arranged. Beebe Labor- stories indicated Choir willingness to do so. Severna. questions were raised, especially with respect to the plowing of the street and maintenance of the road. It appeared that they were requesting these services to hat portion of the road which lies within Company property. The question of the exact boundaries of the road was also raised. The matter was referred to the Town Engineer and'the Town Attorney for action. A Letter from Carley, Town Engineer, regarding James 6th Addition was read to the Board. This Addition is a portion of James 2nd Addition which has been previously approved. .The area in the James 6th Addition was omitted because the State Highway Department was in the process of condemning the land for Highway No. 10 and establishing grades for it. The. condemnation has now bean completed and the property is in a position to be platted. The new_platting includes the area from County Road B, south to Echo Street and from Highway No. 10 Service Drive to the centerline of the area west of Sloane Street. The plat was referred to the Planning Commission for investigation and report. LaPlante, Gas Inspector, was present for a discussion of heating licenses required under the Building Code. Present practice does not require the separate licensing of steamfittera for the installation of hot water heating. LaPlante:felt that this situation should'be corrected to eliminate the possibility that ~.ncompetsnt installers may attempt to do such work. It was decided to adapt the present license to apply to both plumbers and steam- fitters. Only one license is to be required o£ a firm qualified to handle both jobs; however, the license is to indicate whether the firm in questfon is permitted to do only one or both types of work. Permits are to be issued accordingly. At the suggestion of LaPlante, Gas Inspector, Luebben moved, Raeder seconded that tahere a separate installation of a gas dryer is made, the Inspectors fee be reduced to $1.50 in place of $2.50,'the present inspection fee. Ayes - all The matter of ten (10) day cancellation notices required on the certificates of insurance for licensed contractors and installers was discussed. On the advice of the Tovm Attorney, that because such notico is already a part of the insurance policies, Luebben Moved, O~Mara seconded that the following. resolution be a.doptede Resolved, that the requirement for the inclusion of a special ten (10) day cancellation notice on the insurance certificate required of all licensed contractors, sub.-contractors and installers is hereby suspended if such notice of cancellation, without regard to length of notice, is provided for in the basic insurance polfcy.~~ Ayes - all Another letter from Carley, Town Engineer, was read. The letter referred to the bituminous surfacing of hake Street bettoeen Lydia and Woodlyn Avenue and noted the'aatachment of a petition of property owners thereon requesting this action. The Town Engineer reported that he has examined the petition and personally visited the site of the proposed improve- ment. It was. found that the improvement is feasible and'can best be carried out as pro- posed. Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that the Town Engineer be instructed to prepare plans and specifications and submit a preliminary estimate. Ayes ~ all The Town Engineer reportktd. that the office records had been searched for the original petition requesting the surfacing of streets in Monn~s Villa and that he had been unable to find it. The proposed approval of Mt. Curve Park was discussed. The Town Engineer had previously recommended acceptance v{ithout specific requests for drainage easements at this time." A request was received from Oscar N. and Helen N. Johnson and John and Betty J. Severance, owners of property and now living on a Tovmship street now known as Johnson Road, that the name of the street be changed to Mailand Road. This road is an extension of Mailand Road in the City of St. Paul. Luebben moved, Kaeder seconded that the name of the street now known as Johnson Road extending east from Bast Avenue be changed to Mailand Road. Ayes - all In order to gain uniformity throughout the Township on the road now known in part as Mt. Vernon Street and, in part as Vernon Street, Luebben moved, O~M,ara seconded that the present Vernon Street 'between Greenbrier Street and W. Kenwood Drive be changed to Mt, Vernon St rest, Ayes ~- all O~hfara, moved, Kaeder seconded that a street sign be installed at the ccrner of Eldridge Avenue and McMenemy Road. and that the Street Supervisor be responsible for said installation. Ayes •-' all I~teeting adjourned at 12115 A.M. Forrest R. Schm7d~~~ Clerk December 20, ].956 The regalar semi-monthly meeting of the Board was called to order at 7;10 P.M. by Chair- man Luebben. All members of the Aoard were present. The minutes of the December 6th, 195h meeting were read, Chairman .Luebben painted out that the permit on Crestview Drive was granted subject td thg fact that the road had not been accepted and would not be maintained until such time that i:t was accepted by the Ta~inship. Kaeder moved, O~Mara seconded that the minutes be accepted. as corrected. Ayes.- all Harold A. Smith, 230 Crestview Drive, presented the final plat of Heckeroth Addition axid requasted that it be accepted and signed by the Clerk for the Tovu of New Canada. He painted out that it had been signed by all other interested parties, including represen» tatives of Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company with regard to the road easement discussed at previous meetings. He also pointed out that there had been some question about the location of the adeess road at the point where it meets Highway No. 12. Mr. Smith stated that he had been in session-with Mr. Everett McC<ibrey, District Engineer of the State Highway Department, this afternoon to make arrangements with them for the correct ronatruction of that access. An agreement was reached to construct a. slid-cff° service road according to specifications acceptable to the State. Highway Department. He then presented a letter directed to the !Down Board relating his discussion with Mr. McCubrey. The letter contained the following information; `'t•Ir. Smith will undertake the the construction of an entrance from Crestview Drive to intersect the. east bound roadway of tT.S. Highway No. 12 opposite the crossover at station 17 plus 50, in accord ante vrith the permit issued him on July 7th, 1953• The entrance is to be laid out and approved by Mr. M. L. Jones, District Maintenance Engineer. The work,is to be completed as soon as weather permiis. Chairman Luebben reported that he and Ljungren, representing Carley, Torun. Engineer, had visited the site of Crestview Drive and inspected the road. He felt that although the road was acceptable in other respects that it did not follow the profile originally prepared and that as a result the construction might lead to maintenance and drainage problems due to a low spot i.n the road. It was. suggested that Mr. Smith arrange far watex+-way drainage easements leading from the road at the junction of Lota 2 and 3 on botks the east and west sides. Mr, Smith agreed that this could be done and that ne would be willing to make sucks arrangements. It was further suggested that Mr. Smith await the arrival of the Town Engineer to confirm this matter, Chairman Luebben questioned whether the acceptance of the Heckeroth,Addition plat itself would necessarily mean acceptance of Crestview Drive. The Board members did not feel this vrould be true because of the many plats previously accepted in which no roads existed at the time of acceptance. Upon the arrival of Memmer, Town Attorney, this question was again asked and he confirmed the thinking of the Board., that the approval of the plat would not mean acceptance of the road. for maintenances He also pointed out that the fact that the road has not been accepted has already been made a matter of record in the abstract of all the property involved as a result of the agree- ment with Mr. Smith. Mgritz, Sanitary $nspector,~reported that he had inspected the drainage system on the Borowake property, 1737 Edgerton Street, referred to him and the Town Attorney at the ast meeting. He found that the system eras now working satisfactorily and that he saw no necessity for taking .any furthex action at this time. He felt that leveling the street had apparently corrected the situation. Pursuant to due call and published and posted notice thereof, the hearing set for 8 P.M. on this date to consider the petition of the .Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company for the vacation of the streets described belo~;a, was .called to order by Chairman Luebben. The notice of this vacation was published in the official Town newspaper on Ttovember 28th and December 6th, 1956, as required. Chairman Lusbbon called three (3) times fcr nbjec.= tions to the vacation of the streets. Roaring none, Luebben moved, 06Mara seconded that the following resolution be adoptedc Whexeas, more than fifty percent (50~) of all owners of property lying and abutting on the following named streets; A11 that part of rerndale Avenue (originally platted. as Good Street) located in the Southeast quarter of Section 36, Town- ship 29, Range 22. All that part of Hudson Avenue situated fast of the S4est line of the Southeast quarter of Section 36, Toumehip 29, Range 22, and 4Jast of the mast line of Lot 14, Block 1, and Lot 3, Block 4, of Tanners Lake Outlets. All that part of Hastings Avenue situated East of the West line of the Southeast quarter of Section 36, Township 29, Range 22, and P1est of the East line of Lot, 11, Block L9, and Lot 6, Block 5, of Tanners Lake Outlets. A11 that part of McLean Avenue situated East of the Plest .line of the Southeast quart ex of Section 36, Township 29, Range.22, and West of the East 1-Ine of Lot 13, Block 5, and Lot 1,~, Block 8, of Tanners Lake Outl.ots. All. of the un~.named street platted East of and adjacent to the West l.iiie of the So~zthea~t quarter of Section 36, Township 29, Range 22. have filed. a petition far the vacation of said streets, and Whereas, the hearing on said petition was preceded by two (2) weeks - published and posted notice, and Whereas, no one has appeared in opposition to said petition, and Whereas, it appears far the best interest of the public that said streets be vacated, mTow, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the New Canada Toum Board that the above described streets in the Town of New Canada, Ramsey County, Minnesota be and the same are hereby vacated.° Ayes - all After a short discussion, M.r. Smith decided to request approval of the final .plat of Ileckeroth Addition without awaiting the Town Engineers arrival. Luobben moved, Kasder seconded that the Clerk be authorized~ta sign the final .plat of Heckeroth Addition subject to the understanding that Crestviet~a Drive, t~~hich is apart thereof, has not been accepted by the Town of New Canada at this time. Ayes - all Pursuant to due call and notice there®f, the hearing set for 8;15 P.M. on this date to consider the transfer of a 3.2 malt liquor lieenso was declared open by Chairman Luobben. The application was made by James J. Heckert fora license at the Boulevard Nite Club at 1740 Rico Street. Mr. Heckert was present and stated he was purchasing the establishment ,from itts former owner. The application was found to be properly completed. Chairman Luobben called three (3) times for objections to the granting of this license transfer. Hearing none, Kaeder moved, O~Mara seconded that the applies nation be sent to the Board of Rar,;sey County Commissioners with a recommendation far approval. Ayes «- all R4emmer, Town Attorney, reported that he hart written a .letter to the Beebe Laboxa- tories, Inc., indicating the Townships interest in concluding an agreement with them for the acceptance of Beebe Road to be made a matter of public record. He i~rther explained ,in his letter that the ,To~nmship t•,nul.d be prohibited from maintaining any portion of the road. that is kept froXn public use. Memmer reported that he had in turn received a reply from Mr. Moore, President of Beebe Laboratorie,>,, Inc. This letter posnted out that the fence and gate on Beebe Road had been installed at the request of the fire, police and road departments. Mr. Moore felt that the installer= tion assisted in the protection cf the property and that each of these departments load been provided with Y>eys to the gate. The Boa.xrl indicated their agreement with this point and decided that the Toumship cou'Ld maintain the road. Plovairg at hours other than during business hours would bs done only up to the gate, Luobben moved, OsMara seconded that the Town Attorney be permitted to condlude an agrec;nent with Beebe Laboratories, Inc., for Beebe Road. Ayes - all