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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 7, 1950- January 20, 1955hay 18, 1? 50 A meeting of the loin Bo rd of Supervisors was held nt the Torun Hall at 2:00 P.11. for a hearing on the rezoning of Lots 14 & 15 dock 8, Kings Add. to the City of St. Paul,according to the five posted notices calling such hearing. All members of the 3o -rd were present. The clerk informed the 3oa.rd that the Planning Commission had nostnoned their rec-Dimendation for one month because they wished further time for investigation. A petition containing 32 names against the rezoning was considered. Because anDarently some -property owners had sip-med both the petition in favor of the re- zoning and also the -petition against the rezoning the Board de- ferred action. Schletty moved and Nadeau seconded that the rezon- ing be tabled until recommendationfrom the Planning Board is received. Ayes- all Nadeau moved, and Schletty seconded that the Gladstone Business Assn. be given a letter giving permission to hold a carnival March 18th to 21st, includin v, the sale of malt licuor, and the operation of a Bingo game, providing profits on Bingo go to the Gladstone Business Assn. Ayes- all The clerk read a letter from Fred P. Memmer, dated Ya,y 17th, re- garding the establishment of a. dump on Lot 28, Auditor's Sub. 43., (northwest -part of Like Gervais). Nadeau moved, Schletty seconded that John Blomouist be given permission for a public dump_ on Lot 28 of Auditors Subdivision X43, provided that 1,11r. 31omguist have a man to supervise dum-ping end covering of rubbish. Ayes- all. The clerk reported a call about having DeSoto Street graded south from Highway Drive to present grading. Nadeau moved, Schletty seconded that the Road Overseer b1. -)de this -portion of DeSoto Street after the home is built on the northernmost lot. Ayes- all. Norman Horton an-pearedwith his attorney, lir. S. Robins, and said he would remove the approximately 140 junked automobiles from his premises on Rice St. and Highwya 36, but recuested a reasonable time to do this. Mr. Robbins questioned the need for an"INdustrial" rezoning for Mr. Horton's business. lir. Kubier, attorney, for firs. Grace, 1726 No. Dale, representing the adjoingin property's owners, presented petitions against permitting an "Industrial" rezoning of the lot in question. A spiritied discussion against Mr. Horton' s butiness concluded with a. reauest for its removal within 10 days. Alar. Horton said he would need until January 1st, 1'.51 to remove all cars. Nadeau moved, and Schletty seconded that Yr. Horton be allowed six months ( until Nov. 18th, 1950) , to remove the aprrox- imptely 140 junked automobiles from the premises. Ayes- Schletty, Nadeau Noes - 37erten. A mrs. Adams, and sever?l other residents in the vicinity of White Bear Avenue andNorth St. Paul cut-off -protested against the erection of A Drive -In root beer st,cnd on the Roy Pierre property on Lot 8, Block 1, Meister Highlands. These residents sere informed thYt the property in ouestion had been rezoned to "Business" on Nov. E, and th?t the building inspector therefore hnd properly given a build.!nP_- hermit for the Xbotbeer stand. The clerk read prices he h -d received on street -signs, and signnoste Ihe meeting then Rd joT_zrned. ^E. ^so, Clerk. March 7, 1950 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Sunervisors was held at the Gladstone schoolhouse at 2.00 P.M. All members of the board were present. The minutes of the r eb. 7th and Feb 23rd meetings were approved. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded writing Mayor Delaney approving his statements in the press concerning sewage disposal. The Clerk read a report received from Mr. Freeman of the Ramsey county Agricultur=l Society. Nadeau moved, Schletty seconded that only a 20 ft. setback instead of 30 ft. be reautred on the 3 lots on the south side of Kenwood L-ne in Parkside #2 plat. Ayes- all Nadeau moved, Gerten seconded, that the clerk subscribe to the Ramsey County Review for one year, with the subscription to be paid by the Town. Ayes- all. The Frank Street residents appeared regarding the width of Frank St. and D.-rking vroblems. Nadeau moved, Gerten seconded that P.Iforitz host No Parking signs on both sides of the street until further notice. Widening of the strett discussion was tabled until the April meeting of the Hoard. Milner Carley deliverd mans of the a letter of comment as to streets the Board at a previous meeting. The meeting then adjourned. South a of Sec. 14 along with and grades as authorized by /E. Ericson, Clerk. Minutes of the Proceedings of the Annual Town Meeting - March 14, 1950. The annual meeting of the Town of New Canada was held in the Town H?11 on March 14, 1950 for the purpose of electing by ballot, one sunervisor for the term of 3 years, to fill the place of Roy P. Nadeau, whose term exntres; one Town Clerk, one Justice of the Peace, and one Constable; and to vote upon and determine for the coming yeaT the salaries and wages of election judges, clerks, and constables; the salaries and wages of township supervisors, town clerk, town treasurer, laborers; to vote upon and determine the appropriation for the general fund, road and bridge fund, fire protection fund, building fund; also to act upon road planning, playground sites and appropria- tion for same. The meeting was called to order at 9;05 A.M. by S. E. Ericson, clerk, who called for nominations for a moderi.tor for the meeting. On motion duly m de and seconded, 3wen H. Anderson, one of the town's two justices of the peace, was chosen to preside -s moderator of the meeting. The moderr:tor announced the polls would be open until eight o'clock P.Q.F. for the purpose of electing by ballot one supervisor, one town clerk, one justice of the peace, and one constable. The clerk then re=ed the minutes of the annual meeting held March 8, 1949. On motion by Schletty, seconded by P. Moritz, the minutes were approved as read. The clerk then reed the ,'larch 7, 1950 report of the 3oard of Audit.' There being no comments, the moderrtor annound the report be aproroved as read. On motion by R. Nadeau, seconded by P. Moritz, and carried, it was resolved to set the compensation of election judges, clerks, and ,/ constables, at 1$1.00 per hour for the fiscal year 1950, as permitted by 6hapter 272 - Senate File 1073 — Laws of 1949. The next item of salaries considered was the amilunt to be paid town supervisors under 1949 laws, Chapter 254. A motion made by Eli Nadeau, seconded by Alfred Nadeau, to pay the town's three super- visors $50.00 monthly was defeated {ayes -5, noes 18) on P. show of hands. FredGerten then moved, seconded by Bernard Keeder, that the salaries be set at $60.00 each monthly. On a show of hand, the motion carried, Ayes - 171 Noes r 6, Next considered, was the amount of salary to be naid the clerk, under Chnnter 254, laws of 1949. Alfred Kaeder moved, seconded by Leo Kaeder, that a monthly s-1 ary of 4125100 be paid the town clerk. The motion was carried unanimously. P. Moritz moved, seconded by Kalmen; that the treasurer's salary be set at :100, ?0 for the 1950 fiscgl year. The motion was carried unanimously. A motion by A. Honnenstedt, seconded by F. Fischbeck, to set wages on all classes of labor, the same as the now prevailing wages of Ramsey County labor was apnroved un?nimously. A motion by Ra.datz, seconded by Leo Kaeder, that a levy of 45,000 as suggested by the Board of Audit, be made for the General Fund, was unanimously annroved. A motion by Alfred Kaeder, seconded by A. Hoppenstedt, that a levy of $18,000, as suggested by the Board of Audit, be made for the Road and Bridge fund, was unanimously approved. A motion was m :de by A. Hoppenstedt, seconded by P. 1_,)ritz, that a, levy of $15,000, as suggested by the Board of Audit, for Fire Pro- tection, be voted upon by ballot. 52 ballots were cast, 48 in favor of a. 015,000 levy - 1 in favor of a 410,000 levy - 3 against a 415,000 levy. The moderator announced that a 415,000 levy for Fire Protection would be made according to the wishes of the majority. After the clerk's calling the attention of the voters to the monies received from the State Licuor Tax collections during fiscal year's 1948 and 1949, and transfers made to the Read & Bridge Fund during the year 1949, a motion was made by 0. Nordberrr, and seconded by J. Cottrell, that $5,000 of the liquor tax receipts be transfered to the building fund for a. new town hall, to be added to the appro- priations made by the town voters at the Yrarch 1'48 and March 1949 annual meetings ($1500 at each meeting). The motion carried unan- imously. A motion by A. Honpenstedt, seconded by P. Moritz, that no appro- nriation be made for township_ read -planning in the general fund this year, as $3,000 w -s now available for this purpose, was carried. After some discussion as to town owned lands available for playgrounds, it was moved by Honnenstedt and seconded by Schletty to authorize the Town 3oard to purchase the lot owned by the Otteson's in the Parkside addition adjoinging the Town property, at a sum of not more than $150.00. The motion was carried unanimously. After some discussion as to the expenditures necessary to prepare the Fast 5th Street, and Parkside property for palygroung use, and to repair landscaping of Lookout Park, a motion by A. Honnenstedt, seconded by Mrs. Ben Anderson to permit the Town Board to expend � un to .750 for playground .a.nd park purposes was unanimously an, -:roved. A motion by Radatz, seconded by A. Hoppenstedt, that the Town Board send a. $100 donation to the Ramsey County Agricultural Society was carried. A motion by Mrs. Fitch, seconded by Radatz, that the Town Board send a $100 donation to the 41H Camp Fund was carried. The mebti_ng Wdjourned at 11:05 A.1 . on motion d by F. C. Schletty, seconded by A. Honnenstedt, and carried. K March 14, 1P50. A canvas of the ballots cast at the annual meeting was made after the polls closed at 8:00 P.M., with the following results: Total votes cast - 359. Roy P. Nadeau received 334 votes for Supervisor --- O'Brien of 1 to " if --- ete Lutz to 1 " " it Roy P. Nadeau was declared elected for a three year term as supervisor ex-oiring in March 1953- S. Edward Ericson received 309 votes for Clerk. ---------Bucher 1 it it Geo. Zacho " 1 it if " S. Edward Ericson was declared elected for a two-year term expiring in March 1952. David W. Godbout received 158 votes for Justice of the Peace Arnold IN. Hoppenstedt " 181 if " " to if " Oscar Nordberg " 1 " If If if it If Arnold W. Hoppenstedt was declared elected for a two-year term as Justice of the Peace expiring in March 1952. Myers M. Frattalone received 284 votes for Cons able Clarence Lessman It 63 " it Myers M. Frattalone was declared elected for a two-year term asConstable dxpiring in March 1952. Special meeting, March 21, 1950. A special meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held Tuesday, March 21st, at 2:00 PA. at the Town Hall. The following; reelected officials were sworn in: S. Edward Ericson, Clerk, by F. C. Schletty-- Roy P. Nadeau, Supervisor, By S. Edward Ericson -- Myers M. Frattalone, Constable by S. Eduard Ericson -- Arnold W. Honnenstedt, Justice of the Peace, by S. E. Ericson. The supervisors then balloted among themselves for a Chairman for the comin7 year, under Minn. Statutes 212:20. William H. Gerten received two votes, and F. C.Schletty received one vote. Schletty then vacated the chair and Gerten prep:ided as chairman the remainder of the meeting. On motion by Nadeau, seconded by Gerten, the following bonds were annroved: S. r. Ericson, Clerk - $1000 - Hartford Accident & Ind. Co. A.l.HoPnenstedt, J"Stice,4500 - American Surety Co. "_vers M. Frattalone, Constable - jS00 - Hartford A. & I. Co. Ayes- Nadeau, Gerten,Schletty On motion by Nadeau, seconded by Gerten, Peter Loritz was an,W ted Road Overseer. Ayes - Nadeau, Gerten, Schletty. On motion by Gerten, seconded by Schletty, Peter Moritz was akked to appoint assistants overseers, subject to Ward approval. Ayes- Nadeau, Gerten, Schletty. On motion by Nadeau, seconded by Gerten, the salary of the Rood Overseer was set at 4100.00 per month. l`es - Nadeau, Gerten, Schletty. Nadenu moved, Schletty seconded that the clerk be authorized to purchase necessary supplies for town officials for the coming year. yes - Nadeau, Schletty, Gerten Nadeau moved, Schletty seconded that Fred P. Lemmer be appointed attorney for the Town for the coming year. Ayes- Nadeau, Schletty, Gerten Schletty moved, Nadeau seconded that Edward W. Ostergren, I.D., be a_nnointed Health Doctor for the coming year. Ayes- Nadevu, Schletty, Gerten. Nadeau moved, Schletty seconded that the present rate of health officer compensation be continued in the ^oming year: Health inspections - $3.00 each. Placard porting and removal - $2.00 for the 1st stop each day Plus $1.00 for additional stops the same day. Ayes - Nadeau, Schletty, Gerten .at.: ) Nadeau moved, Schletty seconded that 4. H. Gerten be-prointed Health officer for the comnin�r,_ year. Ayes - Schletty, Nadeau, Gerten. Gerten moved, Nadeau seconded that Roy P. Nadeau be appointed breed Insnector for the coming year at a wage of .01.25 per houer, plus mileage of 5A ner mile. Ayes - Nadeau, Schletty, Gerten Nadeau roved, Gerten seconded that the clerk accept a beer aprli- ca:tion from Arthur J. Brenner, Ellsworth, ,'isc,, to sell melt -- ltouors off and on sale at the Scandinavian Club on Rice St. ;yes - Nadeau, Schletty, Gerten. Schletty moved, Nadeau seconded, that the 1st State ab nk on Payne & Case, be the Town's depository, and that they continue the X25,000 bond deposit for the benefit of the Town. Ayes - Bsdenu , Schletty, Gerten Nadeau moved, Gerten seconded that the regular monthly meetings of the Board be at 2:00 P.M. on the first Tuesday of each month as heretofore. Ayes- Nadeau, Schletty, Gerten. Nadeau moved, Schletty seconded that the Building Inspector fees be continued for the coming year at 42.00 per inspection, and 42.00 ner hermit. Ayes - Nadeau, Schletty, Gerten Schletty moved, Nadeau seconded, that the Clerk sign the tracings of the South 2 of Sec. 14-29-22, nrepared by Milner W. Carley, showing proposed streets and grades. Ayes - N,.deau, Schletty, Gerteh Gerten moved, Schletty seer�nded, of 30 ft. be recutred from Robert on Brand and bprtelmy Lane. that only a 26 foot setback instead A. Nelson for hispronosed horse Ayes- Nadeau, Schletty, Gerten Gerten moved, Na.0eau seconded that the Clerk write Stan Sayre as follows: To quiet the criticism of your being oerrnitted to vote at the Annual Meeting on M.,rch 14th, and to justify the Board's confidence in you in reappointing you as one of the members on the Ramsey County Planning Commission, will you please inform us in writing your legal residence address. The Board believes it still to be New Canada Township, but your written verification would be annreciated. Ayes - Nade~u, Schletty, Gerten. Schletty moved, Nadeau seconded that the 3M Co. be informed of property available in the 'Gladstone area for business development. Ayes- 13adea.u, Schletty, Gerten The meeting then adjourned. �',"on, Clerk. April 4, 1950. The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held Pt the Town Hall at 2:00 P.Y. All members of the Board were present. Reading of the minutes of the March meetings w9s dispensed with until later in the afternoon. Mr. Dorland appeased regarding hispronerty along Dorland Road, regarding drainage and layout of lots. He was asked to some to a Board meeting on April 20th to show the Board a pronosed platting and grade plan of hierronerty. Mrs. Ledo, living South of the bridge on Deebach Road, complained about the condition of Deebach Road. She was informed that the Board planned an inspection trip of the roads in that part of the Township after the April 20th meeting, weather permitting. ?r. Ben Townley asked for a, culvert on the top of the hill on Dorland road. He was informed that when Dorla.n(-' Road was accepted to th,,t point, after grading by Ur. Dorland, that his requiest would be considered. Mr. Bailey requested Board action on the condition of Deebach Road southto Washington County line. In view of weather conditions this spring, and the fact that the Great Lakes Pipe Line Co. had not had the opnortunity to repair road damage caused by the laying of their new ripe line, the Board informedall the parties with co# laints about the Deebech Road that repairs necessarily had to await more favorable weather conditions. Nadeau moved, and Uchletty seconded that a letter be written the Pipeline comna.ny enclosing a road complaint letter received from A. A. VanDyke, P ostm,-ster. Mr. Buckhola. appeased regarding a culvert and gravel for that portion of VanDyke avenue that he had graded last fall. His request was referred to the Road Ove -seer. The clerk requested a motion on the approval of Leo K -seder' s appointment as Assessor by N. Haveland, R-msey County assessor. Nadeau moved, and Schletty seconded ikxtxthe an-roval of Mr. Kadder's appointment, and authorized the clerk to fill in the form prolided by 11,,. Haveland• Ayes- all. The clerk brought up the matter of widening of Frank St., which matter had been tabled until today's meeting. Because of unfavor- able roadworking weather, this wss again tabled to corms up at the May 2nd meeting. Schletty moved,and Nadeau seconded that the clerk ask the E.H. Ottesons' at 209 E. Kenwood rive, to transfer their lot adjoining the Town property in Parkside Pla.t, for the sum of 4150.00 as author- ized by the voters at the annual meeting in March 1950. Ayes - Schletty, Nadeau, Gerten Schletty moved, and Nadeau seconded that the minutes of the Yarch 7th, March 14th, and March 21st meetings be accepted as read. Ayes - Schletty, Nadeau, Gerten Nels Acker of the Ramsey County Surveyor's office presented a recuest that the County Surveyor's department be allowed to remove gravel from the Deebach Road north of Carver avenue for use in the repaiving of Carver Avenue inside the St. Paul City limits. Nadeau moved, and Gerten seconded that the Town 2llow the County to remove approx- imately 700 yards s.!nd and gravel according; to the plans shown the .'oard, and then backfill and slope Deebach Ro^d according to'said plans; also nut road in satisfactory condition after trucks and shovel are through operating. Ayes - Naderu, Gerten, Schletty. Mr Danmeter, 2664 E. Maryland (Viking 3825), apneared to inouire about extending hia.ryland Street west from its present terminus just west of the last County Line. The board agreed to ex, -,,mine the street on Anril 20th, weather nermitting. Nadeau moved., and Schletty seconded that John E. Blomouist be reccom- mended to the District Court as one of the Appraisers on the land condemnation proceedings on the widening of Highway 61 between St.Paul pity limits end Hoffman's corners. Ayes - Schletty, Nadeau, JPrten Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the re^oning anolication of M,.s. Jasner, from Residence "A" to R:,sidence "B" of the property -t 1246 Ripley St. to permit the use of one room as a beauty pas for be forwar(3ed to the Ramsey County Planning Commission, and usual procedure followed. Ayes- Na.de u, Schletty, Gerten. The minutes of the Feb. 21st meeting of the Ramsey County Planning �''ommission were read by the Clerk and then placed on file. The clerk read a letter from Postmaster Van Dyke reauesting thet certain street names (notably Charles, and Central) be changed if t possible, so as to avoid the present fonfusion on mail deliveries. n" Nadeau moved, and Schletty seconded, that Echo Street between Greenbrier and LeeAvenues be graded during the summer of 1950 after easements have been received from M,..& Mrs. Henry C. Toenjes and Mr. & Mrs. R. N. Lee as promised. Ayes-ac--Ietty, Nadeau, Gerten. The matter of street signs was agreed a tabulation of Adjourned. was discussed. 3efore ordering any, it loci -,tions noritt, having any should be made. 8.E. Ericson,' Clerk. April 20, 1950 The Board met to consider the rezoning application of Joseph and Delores Jasper to hafe the property at 1246 FApley St. rezoned from Residence "A" to Residence "B" to permit the use of one loom for a beauty parlor. Notices had been posted at the Town Hall; at English and Frisbie; English & Ripley; and Ripley St. across from 1246 Ripley. No objections being received, Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that Vie prope-ty described as "Except the E. 75 ft., lot 7 of Merles Homesites, Sec. 16, T291 R22" be rezoned from Residence "A" to Itsidence "B" to permit the operation of a beauty parlor. Ayes - Schletty, Nadeau, Gerten. The clerk presented three beer applications representing change of ownership at the Lantern Inn; C & L Tavern; and Omaha Road & GunClub. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that these three ap31ications be approved. Ayes - all. Schletty moved and Nadeau seconded that no a.nnlication or infpection fee charge be made on these applications, b$t that the clerk charge the regular fee at the time renewal appli- cations are made in May or June. Ayes - Schletty, Gerten, Nadeau Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that the clerk be authorized to accept nenewal apnlic.ations for malt liquor licenses for the year commencing July 1, 1950, on pay f ent of a $10.00 fee for on and off sale apnlica+ions, and inspection fee of $5.00 on "off -sale" appli- cations from all present establishments and holders, with the excep- tion of William Habermann Ayes- Schletty, Gerten, Nadeau After an examination of a lot plan and grade plan submitted by Mr. Dorland and his surveyor, Mr. Wolf gram, Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that the Town accept the proposed plan of grade for Dorland. Road prepared by Mr. Wolfgram, but that the Town reserve acceptance of the road until the grading is completed. Ayes- all. The meeting then adjourned. 8. E. Ericson, Clerk. .:.e�". '. fir;:'- _ _ ,.. ..� ., � � .- ,, ,. k.�, a� . _p .., �_ �_ . yam... • ~ ✓ .. � .. }`�.,t,.. f'S .. -. _ �. .. �_. — ` : �' r: C^: Kew E *' � ' . , ^+. . _ .. ,. _ _ _ a � : 1,. � = _ _ ,.. �. ... �; _. ._ i.:b b � }. ., i. - t � .. • ... ,� .. i � 1�.. :C�� _. W >. - \ . ._ • � � F. ._. . -i4�^e. � r '. .. � .. �Ii�: �� �:. ' - tri. .:.e�". '. fir;:'- May 2, 1950 The re.gul?r monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Town Hall at 2:00 P.M. All members of the Bord were present. The clerk read the minutes of the April meetings, and Schletty moved, Nadeau seconded that they be --ceppted. Ayes - Schletty, Nadeau, Gerten Dr. G,)lden announced that he would soon start to have 35 homes built in Wakefield Park Add.n. of a v^lue of about 412,000 each. At the request of Dr. Gulden, Npdeau moved, Gerten seconded, that Price Avenue in iVnkefield Addn. be changed tr, Liulden Place, Ayes - Schletty, Nadeau, Gerten Chas. -?eck brought in a. petition against the property on the dvest side of Edgerton street, never Coi.anty Road 11B2" being continued to orerated as a horse market. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that the clerk obtain an opinion from Dir. Mpmmer, town attorney, as to how to nn -roach a solution of the problem. Ayes - Schletty, Nadeau, Gerten Mr. F. W. Winchell, 1726 No. Dale, St. Paul 3, filed a. complaint about Norman Horton, Rice St. and Highway 36, using his premises for an automobile junk yard in violation of the "Business" zoning classification. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that the clerk send a letter to Mr. Horton asking him to conform to the "Business" zoning or try to rezone the property to " lndustria.l". ryes - Schletty, Nadeau, Gerten Knute Acker of the County Surveyor's department appeared regarding a project on Jackson Street from Larpenteur to County Ro=d "A-211. At his reauest, Nadeau moved, and Schletty seconded that permission be granted the County Surveyor's department to ditch and turnpike Fenton Street from Jackson to Beaumont, provided that it would be done at no expense to the Town of NewCanada. Ayes - Nadeau, Schletty, Gerten. At the request of Oscar Londi-, building inspector, Schletty moved, Nadeau seconded that a Mr. Rudin be permitted to build a 28x24 home on an 80 x 300ft. lot on Lealand Road between Jay Road -nd Atlantic st. on the South Side. Ayes- Schletty Nade-u, Gerten At the reauest of Oscar Londin, building inspector, permission was given to C.H. Murphy, 215 Grove St., St. Paul to build a home at 6th and Birminoham providing he furnishes his own access to Birm- ingham Avenue. The townshin accepts no responsibility for grading or furhishi_ng services on 6th St. Ayes - Schletty, Nadet�u, Gerten. A rezoning application and petition forms for the rezoning of Lots 14 and 15, Block 8, Kings Add'n to Gtty of St. Paul, was presented by Bernard Borowski, to rervone said lots from Residence "A" to "Business". (ICY$'. cornier Edgerton & Larnenteur). Nadeau moved qnd "erten seconded that the clerk follow the standard procedure for holding; a hearing, and to sent the apnlic --tion to the Ramsey County Planning Board for their recommendation. (Hearing set for iday 18th at 2:00 P.M.) . Ayes - Schletty, Nadeau, Gerten Nadeau moved and. Schletty seconded that Oscar Londin grant a build- ing permit for a basement home on the Nadeau Road to Patrick Fsschtno. Ayes- Schletty, Gertern, "-de:--:u Nadeiu moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk have Y,ilner Carley, Surveyor, survey Australian avenue four corners, east of Lake Shore Drive. Ayes - Schletty, Gerten, Nadeau Nadeau moved, Schletty seconded that the clerk have Milner Carley establish the grade on Lealand Road from Atlantic St. to Duluth Avenue. Ayes- Schletty, N -deep, Liertain Nadeau moved, and smarten seconded that the two easements presented the Town for the South 33 ft. of echo Street between Greenbrier and Lee Averues be �._ecentedby the Town. Ayes - Sc iletty, Gerten, Nadepu Gerten moved, Schletty seco­&d that the Abe Lincoln Post, American Legton, be perm ttedto sell beer and hold a. danceone night only (ttilay 5t1a or 12th) providing they receive nermission to do so from the rural Ramsey County Commissioners. Ayes- Schletty, Nadeau, Gerten Nadeau moved, Schletty seconded, that Milner Carley stake Frank Street from Larn enteur north to Ripley. Ayes- Schletty, Na.dequ, Gerten Nadeau moved, Schletty seconded, that the clerk accent an annli- cation to sell cigarettes from the .:idvale Grocery on Stillwater Road and East County line. Ayes- Schletty, Nadeau, Gerten The clerk read a let-er written by Mrs. Zoch ( nterworks Road) to governor Youngdahl about the condition of riskowies Road, also letters from the Highway Commissioner -nd Ramsey County Commiss- ioners. ^ The meeting; then adjourned. E. ricson, Clerk. June 6, 1950 The regular monthly meeting of the Boarr9. of Superftsors was held at 2 o'clock P.M. at the Town Hall with ali three members of the Board present. Reading of the minutes was dispensed with until later in the meeting. After a complaint from Jos. Dziubak, County Road B and Atlantic St. regarding drainage, Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that the board members check this matter on their way home from the meeting. ayes- all S. A. Hassel appeared and asked the Board if they would commit themselves to granting a 3.2 on -sale license in the Gladstone area in case he should buy property and erect a restaurant and bar. Nadeau moved, and Schletty seconded that the clerk attend a Gladstone Business Asea, meeting to ascertain their attitude towards an on sale place in Gladstone. Ayes- all Roland Vogel filed an affidavit that he would start the superstructure on his home within one year if he were permitted to start a basement home on Maryland Street, west of the mast Co. line fire hall. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that the building inspec#or grant this permit. Ayes- all BMr. Bouquot and Rev. Roseland appeared regarding the letter from W. H. Gerten, Health Officer, questioning the drainage and sewage disposal in the County "D" road area west of Highway bl. After discussing their plans, Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that they might go ahead with their plans for sewage disposal. Ayes- all. Jos. F. Ackert, 661 No. Lexington (Dale 32+3) appeared regarding the widening of Adele Street north of its present terminus. The clerk was authorized to have an e<sement prepared after consulting with Mr. Ackert. Ayes- all Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that the town accept an easement from Mae Hedberg for the west 33 feet of Adele Street. Ayes - all Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that the profile of Spruce St: prepared by Milner Carley be accepted. Ayes- all Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that the rezoning petition of the Mary Stein property on Rice Street, south of "D", from Farm residence to "Ind- ustrial" be forwarded to the Planning Commission for their recommendation and that the uspual procedure for a hearing be followed. Ayes- all Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that Milner Carley prepare plans according to his ?proposal for the area from Larpenteur to County Road "D" between Arcade Street and McMenemy Road section lines. Ayes- all Chris Hanson, Sast Co. Line, appeared to ask the board to consider the repair and oiling of Geranium Street, nd Ferndale Avenue, north of the Stillwater -Road, also to check ditches and sewage disposal. He also comDlaiued about control of dogs running at large. The Board took his complaints under advisement. Stan Sayre, one of the Town's appointees to the Ramsey County Planning Commission made a report on the Gunnison type homes erected recently in Vorth St. Paul, and also mention the possibility of his resigning from the Planning Commission. the minutes of the May meetings were read by the Clerk. Schletty moved, and Nadeau seconded their acceptance. Ayes- all Nadeau mimed and Gerten seconded the acceptance of the off -sale and the on and aff sale malt liquor renewals taken by the clerk. Ayes- all Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded the cigarett license application of J. Koch, Vulcan Oil Co., Highway 36 and 61. Ayes - all. On motion by Schletty, seconded by Roy P. Nadeau, and concurred in by Idm. H. Gerten, the election districts of the Town were changed as shown by the attached resolution, which is made a part of these minutes. The clerk mentioned his need for a typewriter for handling the Town Business. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that he purchase the rebuilt L.C.Smith typewriter for $85.00 that he had located. Ayes- all. the clerk mentioned the trip he had made throught the township pointing out the unsatisfactory mo*pletion of the pipe -line right of way to the claim adjuster, Mr. McFa,i,le, of the Great Lakes Pipeline Company, who stated that adjustments would be undertaken shortly. Mr. Ewen H. Anderson made a suggestion that Charles Street be renamed Phalen Place to eliminate confusion in mail and other deliveries. This matter was laid over to the July meeting. Adjourned. AS.icson, Clerk. 0 �- k Ogg 40s4t,,�, i mi 0�,vo- Not L d 6n P7. 3 _ �;-.,a"s'•'�� _ . . n . r- � r � �.� � , _� _ _ _ �.�,...aii;':. Asa:., "�'°`:�.. ,.n f� a �- k Ogg 40s4t,,�, i mi 0�,vo- Not L d 6n P7. 3 _ �;-.,a"s'•'�� _ . . n . r- � r � �.� � , _� _ _ _ �.�,...aii;':. Asa:., "�'°`:�.. ,.n THE TOWN OF N �i CANADA. RA.'.SEY COUNTY, MINN. WHMEAS, Uinnesota Statues, Section 205.22, states that the town board shall so divide, consolidate, and re -arrange election districts from time to time that the number of voters in each shall be substantially ecual, and not to exceed 700, and WHEREAS, The number of voters in the Town of New Canada in pre- cincts numbers 1 and 2 are far in excess of 700 each, NOW THVIEFORE, on motion by F. 0. Schletty, seconded by Roy P. Nadeau, and conciirred in by lftn. H. Gerten, precinct number one Shall be divided into two apnroxim<Itely equal harts; precinct number two shall be, divi(led into tvo at�o-)roxtmately equal parte; precinct number three shall remained unchin ed; and the--recinet numbers and their respective boundaries and voting rla-ces shall be as follows: Precinct 1. - All that hart of the town lying east of U.S. Highway 61, and st path cif vounty Road B, except the area in the southeast nart of the town designated as :precinct 3. The voting rlr:_oe shall be the Town Hall on Clarence & Frost Aves. Precinct 2. - All that part of the town lying west of U.S. Hi hway fl, and south of :jtate Highway 36. The voting place shall be District 1 :schoolhouse on Edgerton ;street .n.nd I. ounty '.-.'oad A-2. 'recinct 3. - The one mile aide strip or the town lyinr7, west of the East County Line and extending north to south approxim=ately six and one-half miles from the Omaha Railroad tracks which cross rection 24, town 243, ran=re 22. The voting place shall be District 14A school on 'sterling Avenue north of U.S. Hi€,hwny 212. Pr-cinet 4. - All that p -rt of the town lying east of U.S. Highway 61, and north of County Road £3. The voting place shall be District 8 school on White Bear Avenue and County ;oad C. °rctnct 5. - All that part of the town lying west of U.S. Highway 61, and north of 13tate Highway 36. The voting; place shall be District 3 school on Little Canada ' ad, 1/4 mile gest of Edgerton atreet. I hereby certify that the -bone is a true and correct copy of a resolution passed unanimously by the Board of Supervisors of the Town of Xew Canaan at their regular monthly meeting held June 6, 1950. S. L. Lricson, Clerk. June 26, 1950 A special meeting called by the clerk to hear the Stein rezoning matter was held at 2:00 P.M. at the Town Hall. All members of the Board ware present. The clerkinformed the Board that the Planning Commission had deferrjd action of this matter until their July meeting after referring it to their correlating committee because the property adjoined Mounds View and White Bear townships as well -as the Village of Roseville. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that action on rezoning be postponed in line with the Planning Commission's deferment. Ayes- all. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that the rezoning of Mr. Borowsky's property be tables until a later date, pending other plans Mr. Borowsky $s considering. A -es- all. Schletty moved and Nadeau seconded that the clerk prepare salary checks for June prior to the July meeting. Ayes- all Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that the meeting of the Board which would fall on July 4th be postponed until Tuesday, July 11th. Ayes- all. See attached resolution on reverse side of page - part of minutes. Ttie meeting then adjourned. S. E. Ericson, Clerk. Q 0 S %�' � Ya� .z .`':v� ...ra._ it .t... _s x.:.. THE TOWN OF NEW CANADA RAMSEY COUNTY, MINN. To =;hom It May Concern: Xr. Irad r. Kamer, atto>rh*y, e4 rv�=�r-A before th* Board of ftpervit;ors to present a verbal requeet on behalf of blia client, Mr. Victor i'edesoo, for tho rezoning of a portion of ?sey 0vunt7 proi-arty on the 7^et Side of ;!Geller Pa*v&7, south of the ?root Avenus Connection, for the purpose of opor -tin; a erive -in r+efrosbment stem.. urinr the 4ic,riptelon *a this re*nost, board membe ro were of the opinion thfA the, I i no juris— diction in re, tonin-; iamse7 County property* and tkr? t .s the !Awlnees to be opernted; -&--uld be similar to the refreebotenst nt-ndo at Keller �;*lf touree and at City of st. Axl parks. Me Boar. of County Gomnlostoner3 probably coy l -I by resolutios gmt or restrict usage if a 1e aae of the property wAs w.de to Mr. Wdoseo. Hadeen moved, rA& schlott7 secoadod, th-t w P- ?a:.r' of �ount7 tlommts -_ inners be intorr,ed: that tha Board of xpervisore of the Town of Now (^aada amirovou Ur. ` asoalo request to operate � Cri.ve-in r'sf4eshment stand, can property v, be 1. sed fror toey wounty -)n thl -;4t Aie 7i Keller a*vay, immediately south of the Prost vonas connection in secti:an 25, Tows 29, R&age 22, but that the title --)f rr1t 1i�?u;re is epeci fical.2y not lftly ied in the '-'�oa.r.l r e %In, roval . ,.yep - Pin ftsau, schlotty, "marten No0t r 0 S certify the above to 'us a true :tea,= correct copy of c, portion of the minutes of a weeting of the Board of Supervisore of the Toj a of Saw hold Monday, .lune 6th, 1950. $. " . Wricson, clerk - 'own of Now CrawWa, ?bmesr Co., 141aft. June 1950. July 11, 10,50 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Town Hall at 2:00 P.M. All members of the Board were present. Members of the Ramsey Count* Planning Commission Gtoreelating Committee, Mr. Monich, Chairman, Mr. Crampton, and Mr. Mattlin, appeared to ging before the Board the matter of the petition for rezoning from "Farm Residence" to "Industrial" of the Stein property along Rice Street, immediately south of the north township line. Mr. Leurison, a real estate dealer for the property on the west side of Rice Street, protested against the rezoning, and the correlating committee asked the Board to give careful consideration to properties in the abutting municipalities before regoning to "Industrial". Suggestion was made that any industrial rezoning be kept on the East side of the Soo Line traaks so that a "Buffer" rezoning would protect the residences in Roseville. The Clerk then read a letter from Mrs. Stein dated July 7th, requesting the withdrawal of the petition for rezoning if no action had as jet been taken by the Board, as there had been a change in plans affecting the use of the property. Schletty moved and. Nadeau seconded that the matter be tablds until further notice. Mr. Paul Belland appeared regarding the platting of certain property adjacent to the LaBore Road. Suggestion was made that he emply a surveyor to prepare a tentative plat for the Board's approval. Mr. Freitag, new owner of the Tourist Camp on Frost Avenue, appeared to inquire about the placement of the directional sign presently l6cated on the N.E. corner of the intersection of Highway 61 and Frost Avenue. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that the present sign could be moved across the highway to his property and plaed just inside the property line on the west r/o/w line of Highway 61 as relocated. Ares- all Mr. Rehnberg, real tor, showed a tentative plat of the Ducha.rme property located on County Road 3-2, just west of Arcade Street, He was referred to Mr. Bremer of the County Surveyor's office to ascertain if there was an unrecorded easement of a street on the eastern boundary of this property. A petition from the Diocese of Saint Paul requesting the Town Board to grant a special permit for a private cemetery, pursuant to Section 1, Subdivision 7 of the Ramsey County Zoning Ordinance was considered. Nadeau moved, and Schletty seconded that this petition be considered at the August 1st meeting of the Board. Ayes- all. Schletty moved, and Nadeau seconded that the minutes of the June meetings be accepted as read. Aves- all Schletty moved, and Nadeau seconded that the roads and/or streets in Wakefield Park plat, section 15, be scarified, oiled and bladed in the fall of 1950 after Dr. Gulden's homebuilding project is completed, aaie road work to be done, sA[tisfactory weather permitting. A---es-all Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that up to 50 street sign posts and one bwe street signs xxx on each post be ordered by the clerk after he and the road overseer had determined the necessary locations. Ayes- all. A petition dated June 114th and signed by nine propert,T owners in the Gervais and Keller Fake area complaining of the speedboat nuisance and requesting a regulating ordinance was read by the clerk. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that the clerk ask the town attorney to prepare an ordinance controbling speed and other phasesof motor -driven boats on the lakes between Round Lake and Gervais Lake. dyes- ell. teter Moritz, town road oversee, reported on his talks with the Great ` Lakes Pipe Line representatives regarding damage to town roads during the installation of their new pipe line. He peported the following agreement as to claims: Deebach Road - 120 yds, gravel at 1.55 yd. $ 156.00 Bartelmy Lane - south of Highway 212 155 yds. gravel at 1.05 yd. 197.140 Bartelmy Lane - north of Highway 212. --- agreement by pipeline officials to have County Surveyors department scarify and oil the street according to Moritz' directions and bill the Great Lakes Pipe Line Co. for costs to the town. Schletty moved and Nadeau seconded that the clerk order the Coflnty to do the necessary road work on North Bartelmy Lane and sent the bill for all work when determined to Williams Bros. Corp. Pipe Line Contractors and Great Lakes Pipe Line Co. Att: T. Y. Adams Drawer 2239 Kansas City 13, Mo. After a discussion on widening Arcade Street, north of the Labore Road, Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that the clerk authorize Milner Carley, surveyor, to survey Arcade Street from Labore Road north I the Township line, after all easements had been signed. Ayes- all. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that the request of the East County Line Fire Department for permission for a Bingo game and the sale of beer on their grainds at the Fire Ball on July 25,26, and 27th be granted. Nadeau moved and Sc-,.letty seconded th`t the request of the St. Mary's Orthodox Church to operate a "Bingo" game at Kholmann's picnic grounds on five Sundays during the summer be granted. Ayes- all. Nadeau moved and Gert�n seconded that the 4 from the Ramsey County Planning Commission. The meeting then adjourned. wn of New Canada resign Ayes- Nadeau, Gerten. Noes - Bane Not voting - Schletty. 01 August 1, 19550 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors •ds held at the Town Hall at 2:00 P. M. All members of the Board were present. Paul Belland appeared in reference to a proposed platting of his land along the LaBore Road. He had nothing definite for the Board's action. Eugene A. Andreotti, 71 Maria, St. Paul b, appeared to ask if a refund could be made to hime on a building permit because of the possibility of hav&ng to enter U.S. army service. Schletty moved and Nadeau seconded that he be refunded the fee of $lb.r,-0 less the $2.00 paid by the Town to the Building Inspector. Ayes- all. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the application for sale of malt - liquors at the Scandinavian Club be approved. Ayes- all Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded and S. E. Ericson comprise the Town to function in a similar manner to that John E. Blomquist, Stan Sayre, of New Canada Planning Commission, the Ramsey County Zoning Committee. Ayes- all Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that the application of the Diocese of Saint Paul for a special permit to 3stablish a cemetery be tabled until the October meeting of the Board. Ayes- all. Mr. J. T. Sigvertson, 839 Hawthorne, appeared to get the Board's opinion about the establishment of a "Baptist" church in the Gladstone area, This structure at first would be a basement church, so he was asked to feel out the adjoining residents as to their permission for sate. Schletty moved, and Nadeau seconded that a Mr. Palmer be permittbd to move in to a basement on Beaumont Street, providing he cooperates with Oscar Londin about the com 1 etion of the home. Ayes- all. Schletty moved and. Nadeau seconded that a Mr. Harringon be permitted to have a used home be moved in between Kelly's and Koreen's on Past Shore Drive. AyesO all. Senletty moved and Nadeau seconded that the clerk prepare a petition to have adjoining residents to the David Godbout home sing in reference to the outhouse nuisance. Ayes- all. Nadeau moved and Senle tty seconded that the clerk return the Workmen's 9ompensation and General Liability policies to Wm. A. Howard and to have the Bachman -Anderson Agency write these two policies with more ample coverage. AyesB all S. E. Ericson Clerk. �i �i September 5, 19150- The 950 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Town of New Oanad.a was held at the gown Hall at 2:00 P.M. All members of the Board were present. A petition from residents on the Gervais Lake area was read regarding the speed boat nuisance on the chain of lakes. On motion by SzkJac#tNadeau seconded by Scnletty, the clerk was directed to have six signs made to The posted at appropriate places on Keller and Gervais Lake shores calling attention of the public to the Minnesota Statutes regarding speeding by boats. These signs were not to be posted until the Spring of 1951. When the wording has been approved the clerk was directed to send a copy to the County Board, also the Sheriff, and the Dispatch -Pioneer Press. Ayes- all. Donald Carley, with Mr. Peters, handed the Board a proposed plat "Peters Addition", lying south of County Road C, between Arcade Street and U.S. Highway 61. Nadeau moved, and Schletty seconded that the layout be accepted, but that no building permits or road maintenance be granted until the streets have been approved by the road overseer and. further board action, however, permission was given Oscar Londin to grant a building permit on Lotl, Block 2, of this additbon. Ayes -all. Nadeau moved, and Schletty seconded. that a letter be written to David Godbout that his outhouse constitutes a health menace and that the clerk write him se6ting a date that the situation oe remedied according to State Health regulations. Ayes- all. Nadeau moved, and Schletty seconded that the building inspector be authorized to permit copper soil p9 pe from first floor joist lines to the roof, connecting by an adapter to a east iron top, with each individual case of this type to be approved by the building inspector at his discretion. A7 -es- all Nadeau moved, and Schletty seconded that the clerk advertise for bids on the removal of trees and the grading of Arcade Street, from Labors Road north to the township line on Donnty Road D. Ayes- all. Nadeau moved and Sculetty seconded to grant the following changes in stpeet names according to petitions of residents on the streets affected. central to Bluwood Ave. Charles to Phalen Place Park Street to Park Lane. Ayes- all. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that in the name of Clark Avenue be forwarded for action by that body. The meetigg then adjourndd. the petition requesting a change to the Board of County Commissioners Ayes- all. /� S. E. Ericson. �) I September 13, 1950 A special meeting of the Board of Supervisors, calle6L by Mr. Gerten, chairman, at the suggestion of the clerk, was held at the hogie of the clerk, 777 E. Viking Drive, at 1:00 P.M. on September 13, 1950. Gerten and Nadeau were present. Mr. Schletty at 12:00 noon had 'phoned Mr. Gerten stating that he would be absent. The clerk read a letter he had written to Eugene A. Monick, County Auditor, explaining the attempts to get additional ballots to Precinct 5, on the evening of September 12th, Primary Election Day. This letter was written by the clerk to Mr. Monick to acquaint hime with the proper facts about the shortage of ballots in case his office received com- plaints about any voters being unable to vote. Nadeau moved, and Gerten seconded that the clerk's letter be approved and that the Board members approve same by their signatures, and to note that Mr. Schletty did not sign because he was not present. Ayes- Nadeau, Gerten. Absent - Schletty. Nriceonk ale rk, Letter attached. THE TOWN OF NEW CANADA RAMSEY COUNTY, MINN. Sept. 13, 1950 Eugene A. Monick, Auditor Ramsey County, �.,linnesota. Court House St. Paul 2, Minnesota. Dear Mr. 1,Ionick: So that you are gully acquainted with our attempts to obtain additional ballots yesterday for Precinct 5, Town of New Can- ada, I am listing belov, a time scaedule of our effo:Lzts. P M. 7:10 Just after I had left the dinner table at home, my wife answered our phone and told me Ernest L'tinstrom, Judge, Precinct 5), wished to speak to me. He informed me that a rush of voters had started about La + + 6:10 and that he monent he 1-a-3 there were —1, ILL ji U IWIM:1 about 75 ballots remaining, and asked that I get an additional supply. 7:15 1 reached 11r. Herrin,,,, on Garfield 4612, Ext. 220, and asked if 100 of each ballot could be transfered from Precinct 2 to -recinct 5. He informed me not to have this done as the county check-up man had just 'Left =white Bear T&wnship and would ar-ive at Precinct 5 in ten -j-.inutes. 7-020 1 arrived at Precinct 5 and told Mr. Ehnstrom that bal- ;ots should arrive by 7:30. He asked if I had any bal- lot boxes, so I went to my car and got two spared for him. 7:30 As I left the precinct enough ballots rerna * ined to take care of the 10 or 12 persons waiting in line. 7:30 1 drove to Pre,-1-inct 2, then to Precinct 1, then to Pre- to tinct 4, and at each precinct was informed that there 8:00 were ample ballots for their precincts. 8:05 1 arrived again at Precinct 5, and found voters waiting inside the locked door. I was admitted by the constable and went upstairs in the school and phoned 1dr. Herring, who informed me that in response to a call about 7:40, he had dispatchc..3 a man at 7:53 with 100 ballots. 8:13 The man arrived from your office and was directed by me to give the ballots to :1.1r. Ehnstrom, Judge. About 50 "to 0 �"j 0 (over) Eugene A. '..onick ----- Cont. 75 persons had rerf.-Ained to vote. I thanIvLed them for waiting for the ballots to arrive, and then left the premises. Between 8:30 P. a..',. and 11:00, 1 informed the, three members of our Corm board that 1 would want them to att-end a meeting at my home at 1:00 P.L., .,eptember 13th, to give their approval to a letter I would ttrite you about the delay in receivinthe ballots. Q The foregoing is the letter. it is unlPortuaate that your cher_,'K-ur) man got lost in the windin, roads jiist north of our tovmship, as it has subjected Q not only your office, but in addition the town board, and the elect ion bo, rd of Precinct 5 to adverse criticism. ,. .i p,proved by: Yours very truly, S. E. Ericson, Clerk, T64ai of New Curaida, 777 E. Viking Drive, faint i-aul 6, 1dinn. October 3, 1950 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the town hall at 2:00 P.M. All members of the Board were present. Mr. W. Rupp presented a list of persons available for Election Judges, Clerks, and Constables in Precinct 4 for the General Election. The clerk opened bids received in response to the Town's advertisement for bids for the grading of Arcade Street from Labore Road north to County Road D. The S & G Excavating Co. bid $3921.00 according to the specifications, and enclosed a certified check for $393.00. N. Markham submitted a bid on equipment rental on an hourly basis. Gerten moved, and Schletty seconded that consideration of bids be tabled until a later date. Ayes - Nadeau, Schletty, Gerten. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded tabling consideration of a special permit for a cemetery to the Archdiocese of St. Paul untib the December meeting of the Board. Ayes - Nadeau, Schletty, Gerten. The minutes of the Sept. 5th and Sept. 13th meetings were read and approved. The clerk read a letter from the Gladstone Fire Department regarding expansion of their building. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that the Fire Department proceed with their plans. Ayes - Nadeau, Schletty, Gerten. Pursuant to posted notices, the Request for Rezoning of certain prop- erties of Mr. Clarence A. Bell was heard. Their being no objections, Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that Lots S to 12 inclusive, and lots 19 to 23 inclusive, all in Block # 3, also lots 9 to 12 inclusive, and lots 19 to 23 inclusive, all in Block #4, all in Terrace Heights addition, be rezoned from Residence A to Business, to permit expansion of Mr. Bell's trailer park. Ayes - Nadeau, Schletty, Gerten. Pursuant to posted notices, the Request for Rezoning of certain prop- erties of Mr. Nick Demont was heard. Their being no objections, Nadeau moved, and Schletty seconded that Lots 13 to 19 inclusive in Block # 3, and Lots 13 to 15, inclusive, in Blook #4, Terrace Heights Addition, be rezoned from Residence "A" to Business. Ayes - Nadeau, Schletty, Gerten. Nadeau moved, and Schletty seconded tabling the Reauest .for Rezoning of Mph Nadeau pending investigation of the property description and the amount and size of the property to be rezoned. Ayes - Nadeau, Schletty, Gerten. Nadeau moved and Board be advanced Election Day. Schletty seconded that the November 7th meeting of the to October 31st, so as not to conflict with General Ayes - Nadeau, Schletty, Gerten. Oct. 3, 1950 (continued) Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that all election judges, clerks, and constables serve in the precincts in which they live. Ayes - Nadeau, Schletty, Gerten. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk set up a temporary schedule of judges and clerks on a two -shift basis. Ayes - Nadeau, Schletty, Gerten. On recommendation of Oscar Londin, building inspector, Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that Mr. Hoge be granted a building permit for a new home on Willow Lane and Highway 61, on his word that he would give an easement for the north side of Willow Lane. Ayes - Nadeau, Schletty, Gerten. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that the clerk have the County Sur- veyor's office prepare a road easement for the north half of Willow Lane. Ayes - Nadeau, Schletty, Gerten. Mr. Warren, on Ariel Street, made complaint of drainage on Ariel Street. Gerten moved and Nadeau seconded that two board members go with the Road Overseer to investigate the grade of Ariel St. and said complaint. Ayes - Nadeau, Schletty, Gerten. Mr. Nachtsheim of north Edgerton Street, appeared before the Board to complain that he had been deprived of his vote in Precinct 5 in the Primary election. The clerk read to Mr. Nachtsheim the minutes of the September 13th meeting of the Board, quoting the Board's letter to Eugene A. Monick, County Auditor, about the failure to receive additional ballots promptly at Precinct 5. During the discussion about insufficient ballots, a violent argument ensued between board members and Mr. Nachtsheim The meeting then was adjourned until October 31st at 2:00 P.M. S. r cson, October 31, 1950. The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Town of New Canada was held at 2:00 P. M. at the Town Hall. Gerten and Schletty were present. Nadeau was absent due to illness. The clerk informed the board that the snowplowing season was close at hand, and asked for a resolution authorizing snowplowing to be done. On motion by Schletty, seconded by Gerten, the clerk was authorized to order the County Surveyor's office to plow the same routes as plowed during the winter of 19+9-1950. Ayes - Schletty, Gerten. The matter of grading Arcade Street north of the Labore Road was brought up by Peter Moritz, Road Overseer. At his suggestion, Schletty moved, and. Gerten seconded that the Road Overseer be authorized to spend not more than $1,000.00 in the grading of Arcade Street; said grading to start at the Labors Road, and to go north as far as possible, staying with:.,the $1000.00 limitation, Ayes - Schletty, Gerten. P. Moritz informed the board that the street in Peter's Addition on County Road C, midway between Areade Street and Highway 61, was properly graded and graveled. Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that the Town accept said street. Ayes - Schletty, Gerten. The minutes of the October 3rd meeting were read and approved. P. Moritz informed the board that the Dorland Road was now property graded and graveled. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that said road as extended and graded be accepted by the Town. Ayes - Schletty, Gerten. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the application for sale of malt liquors, on and off, of Louis Peterfeso, for the premises previously known as the "Melodee Club" be approved. Ayes - Schletty, Gerten. Mr. Gerten brought up a matter of permitting public dumping in the large hole in the alley north of Larpenteur Avenue, between Edgerton St. and Payne Avenue. He suggested that dumping be permitted upon receipt of a petition signed by all adjoining property owners. Schletty and Gerten then both agreed to table the matter until a later meeting. The clerk read a list of persons available for election judges, clerks, and constables for the General Election. The selection for elections helf was to be made by the Town Clerk from said list. Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that a meeting be held at the Town Hall at 2:00 P.M. on November 14th, The meeting then adj-)urned. S. L. Ericson, Clerk. .r ,,� _ ,: _ m�,:. t� November 14, 1950 A special meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Town Hall at 2:00 P.M. on November 14th. All members of the Board were present. Air. Bergstedt, architect on the proposed new Gladstone School, appeared regarding the grade of Manton Street, and asked if the 'Town could change the grade so as to reduce the cost of the new school. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that the Board would lower the high point on Manton Street to an elevation of 911.51 from 914.21 to conform to plans of the new school building. (Note- the elevation of Frost Avenue. at Manton Street is shown as 909.41). Ayes- all The minutes of the October 31st meeting were read and approved. The clerk told of his conversations with Mr. & Mrs. Otteson regarding their lot in Parkside that the Town was authorized to acquire for $150.00. The clerk was of the opinion that it could be now acquired for this sum. The clerk read a letter from the Gladstone Community Club regarding the time of Town Board meetings. It was the opinion of the Board that if some item of special interest to the Gladstone Community Club was to be heard, that the Board would hold a special meeting in the evening, otherwise it was felt that ther tivas no more hardship on anyone to attend a town board meeting in the afternoon, than it was to attend a meeting of the County Board or the St. Paul City Council. Roy Nadeau mentioned that the Fast County Line Fire Dept. members had approached him regarding an advance on their fire contract payment so that a new fire truck could be purchased. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that the Board send them a check for $1600.00. Ayes- all. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that the drainage problem on Ariel Street and Co. Rd. C. be tabled until March 1951, and suggested that the residents call one of the Board members during the sT:ring thaw. Ayes- all. The clerk read a Nov. 9th letter from the County Surveyors office about snow plowing. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded approval of the routes. Ayes- all. Ed Bachman showed plans for the changing of his garage location. Schletty moved and Nadeau s$conded that a building permit be confirmed for the garage beingin located two feet from the lot line on the north and one foot on the east. Ayes- all. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that the drainage ditch easement from the Tronsteads in Section 24 be accepted and filed for record. Ayes- all Schletty moved and Nadeau seconded that on the Godbout outhouse matter, acopy of the petition of the adjoining residents be sent to the State Board of Health, mentioning that this matter has been a thorn in the side of the Town Board for years, and that they recommend a solution. Ayes- all Rohn Cottrell, chief of the Gladstone Fire Dept., sent in a marked map along with a note to the clerk, showing two places in their district in which they would like an arrangement with the North St. Paul Fire Dept. for additional protection. It was felt that a meeting with Mayor Schmidt, Mr. Cottrell, Chairman Gerten, and the clerk attending, that some reciprocal firefighting agreement could be reached. Swen Anderson reported unfavorable criticism from Gladstone residents due to arrests for stop sign violations at the Gladstone School and costs assessed in the Justice of Peace court in North St. Paul. It was moved by Nadeau and seconded by Schletty that a letter be sent to the Board of County Commissioners asking that an investigation be made as to costs and as to why deputies did not refer cases to our Justice as his court was held within 500 feet of the scene of violation. Ayes- all. The clerk mentioned accusations made against board members Nadeau and Gerten and himself by the Rev. Mr. Luther Roseland of Lakeview Lutheran Church in a 'pnone conversAtion on Saturday, November 4th, when the clerk had called Rev. Roseland at Mr. Schletty's request to let him know about graveling or blacktopping of Speiser Road adjoinog the church. The clerk read Rev. Roseland's letter of Sept. 12th in which blacktopping had been requested. Pete Moritz said that the road was in no shape for such yreatment, but that he had been requested by Nadeau and Gerten to place more gravel on the road, but that he had been unable to do so because of a tr1c1t shortage. Gerten moved and Nadeau seconded that the clerk write a letter to Rev. Mr. Roseland, requesting his presence at the next board meeting (Dec. 5th), to either affirm or retract statements against the honesty and integrity of Board members other than Mr. Schletty. Ayes- Gerten, Nadeau Not voting - Schletty. At the clerks suggestion, Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded, that a letter be written to Eugene A. Monick, County Auditor, complimenting hime on the manner in which his deputies watched the supplies at the election precincts in the township on General Election Day, Nov. 7th. The meeting then adjourned. S. E. Ericson, Clerk. December 5, 1950 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Gladstone School at 2:00 P.M. because of inability to heat the Town Hall in the winter months. All members of the Board were present. �. j}W minutes of the November 14th meeting were read and approved. The clerk brought up the petition for rezoning of Ralph Nadeau, and stated that Mr. Nadeau wiched to reduce the size of the parcel to be rezoned and that he had informed the clerk that the date of the hearing; could be advanced until the regular February meeting of the Board. 'The clerk read the copy of the minutes of the November 21st meeting of the Ramsey County Planning Commission. The clerk showed the board members the print of a proposed plat to be known as "Belland Addition" and locatedin Section 5-29-22. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded approval of the layout of the plat but specified that the roads are not to be accept$d until approved by the Road Overseer in the Spring of 1951. Ayes - Schletty, Nadeau, Gerten. The cleric referr3d to the Board the complaint made to him by 'phone by Mr. Andert, 2710,Lake Shore Avenue, HU 8714, regarding the outhouse of L. A. Noto, 2704 Lake Shore Avenue, which is located only 12 feet from the property line, and only 35 ft. from the Andert well. No action was taken pending investigation by the Health Officer. A petition dated October 28, 1950nto Wm. A. Gerten, Health Officer, by residents on Larpenteur and Price Avenues requesting permission to establish a public dump in the deep hole in the alley between Larpenteur and Price Avenues, and Edgerton and Payne Avenues, was read by the clerk. Schletty moved and Nadeau seconded that these residents be given a temporary permit for public dumping, providing that the refuse would be properly covered with clean fill. Ayes- Schletty, Nadeau, Gerten. Mr. O'Connor and Mr. Daggett, representing the Archdiocese of St. Paul, appeared regarding their request for the special permit to be issued by the Town Board under the Ramsey County Zoning Code for the estab- lishment of a private cemetery. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded, "That a special permit be granted the Archdiocese of St. Paul for a private cemetery in Section 36, T.29, R.22, provided that in the proposed plat that the Archdiocese dedicate the south 33 ft. of the N.W. 1/4, and the South 33 ft, of the West 365 feet of the N.W. 1/4 of the N,E.1/4 in said section 36; and also provide 33 ft. adjoining the South and East side of the twenty-one acre parcel of land owned by the Minnesota Amuse- ment Enterprises, Inc.; and also provide 33 feet on the entire eastern boundary of the cemetery tract; all such 33 foot land strips to be shown on the cemetery plat as public thoroughfares; furthermore, provision is to be made for reasonable marginal areas on which no monuments other than flush markers will be erected, but in all events a final plat will be submitted to the Town Board for its approval". Ayes- Schlettr, Nadeau, Gerten. Adjourned. S. E. Ericson, Clerk January 2, 1951. The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Gladstone School at 2:00 P.M. All members of the Board were present. Schletty moved and Nadeau seconded that the minutes of the December �. meeting be approved. Ayes- all. Mr. Borowski appeared in reference to the rezoning of four lots on the N.W. Corner of Edgerton and Larpenteur. Schletty moved that this matter be referred to the planning commission of the Town and that they consider an additional setbalsk of 20 feet for a building like in addition to the required 30 feet because of the nature of the intersection. Nadeau seconded the motion. Ayes- all. The clerk read a letter from Paul V. Belland requesting snow removal on Greenbrier Avenue between La,bore Aoad and County Road °D", and guaranteeing satisfactory completion of the grading of this street in the spring of 1951. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that snow removal be granted for the 1950-51 season. Ayes- all. the clerk read a letter from R. D. Brower requesting snow removal on the following streets in Brower Parrc addition: Hudson Place from Ferndale to McClelland Brookview Drive from Ferndale to Sterling Sterling from Brookview Drive to Highway 12 McClelland from Hudson Place to Brookview Drive. Mr. Brower state in his letter that these streets had been graded in accordance with the Road Overseer's instructions, but that because of the snow on the ground they could not be inspected now. He further stated that certain culverts would be reset in the spring of 1951, as soon as weather permits. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that snow removal be authorized for the 1950-51 season. Ayes- all. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk and treasurer accept the $150.00 check for the renewal of the license of the Drive -In Theater of the Minnesota Entertainment Enterprises Inc. and that the license be made out for the calendar year 1951 instead of Dec. 22, 1950 to Dec. 21, 1951. Ayes- all. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded the acceptance of the Dec. 8th appli- cation for a beer license of James T. Monogue and John W. Laughlin for the "Boulevards" on Rice and McCarron's Blvd. Ayes- all. The meeting was then adjourned. 0 S. E. Ericson, Clerk. 0 February 6, 1951. The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Gladstone School at 2:00 P.M. All members of the Board were present. Mr. Otteson appeared to request an extension of the "Business" zoning of his lots on the N.W. cornar of Arcade St. and Larpenteur. Schletty �. moved and Nadeau seconded that this zoning be continued for the duration of the emergency plus six months. A,,,es- Schletty, Nadeau, Gerten. The clerk read the minutes of the January meeting and they were approved as read. Oscar Londin reported the removal of a drainage culvert on Lot 6, Blk.j, Maryknoll Plat, but said that Mr. Thom, realtor, had agreed to replace it. Ofcar Londin reported that Mr. Smith, White Bear Avenue and Beam had built a garage on Beam Avenue contrary to the building code. He ren uhsted permission for the town attorney to prosecute the violation. Schletty moved and Nadeau seconded that he place two red tags on the garage and breezeway illegally placed. Ayes- Schletty, Nadeau, Gerten. Oscar Londin reported an unusual furnace installation by Zelgert's at 847 East County Line and that ther had been no building permit. Gerten moved, and Schletty seconded that Oscar Londin see Fred nlemmer, town attorney on the above two matters. Ewen Anderson brought to the attention of the Board, a suit against him- self as Justice of the Peach, and Sherman H. Nordquist, and Myers Frat- talone, constables by a Mr. Strantz alleging illegal arrest, and stated that under Minn. Statutes 471.44 and 471.45 the town must furnish legal counsel and in return be entiled to collect any judgments returned in favor of the defendants, or instead pay any judgments if it seems fitting and proper to do so. Schletty moved and Nadeau seconded that the clerk obtain a letter from Fred Memmer, town attorney, that he finds it unable to represent the three defendants in said suit due to pressure of other business. Ayes- all Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that the town in accordance with Minn. Statutes 471.44 agrees to having 'Ralph Stacker, attorney, represent Swen Anderson, Sherman Nordouist, and Myers Frattalone in the suit in consid- eration of Fred Memmers' letter. AyesB ail An easement from Mr. Mischuk, adjoining the Belland plat, was referee to Peter Moritz, Road Overseer, for checking. The clerk read County Board resolution. 9-2561 in which the sum of $7,009.59 was alloted to New Canada Town from Gas Tax ?Receipts. The clerk read the Jan. 17th letter of Thomas Ferrara telling of his in- tentions to make improvements on the box car moved on to his property near Labore Road and Edgerton St. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that the clerk send out contracts for fire protection to the Town's three volunteer departments at the aame amount as the March 1, 1950 to March 1, 1951 contracts. Aye s- all. The clerk read Mr. Richard L. Jungmann's Feb, 3rd letter requesting the building of Duluth Street in front of his home. The clerk was asked to bring this up at the March meeting. rhe clerk read the minutes of the January 16th meeting of the Ramsey County Planning Commission. The Borowske and Stein rezoning applications were discussed and then tabled until March, to await a further investigation b,,l the Town's zoning committee. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the County Surveyor's department establish the center line of County Road "B" from Highway 61 to English St. Ayes- all. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that Milner Carley establish the grade of Atlantic and Duluth Sts., and Third and Fm rth Avenues. Ayes- all. Adjourned. � O S. E. Ericson, Clerk. February 21, 1951 A special meetingof the Board of Supervisors was held at the Gladstone School at 2:00 P.M. All members of the Board were present. George Green was present in reference to his application to sell malt liquors at the Boulevard's, which place he intended to purchase. Peter Flemino, the owner, was also present. Schletty moved that the application be laid on the table until such time as the owner notifies the board the place is in a sanitary condition. Mr. Green then withdrew his application after Mr. Flemino stated that he could not wait any longer for Mr. Greene to complete the deal, as he was financially hard-pressed, and would have to operate the business himself. Mr. Flemino then stated he wanted a malt liquor on and off sale license for himself at the Boulevards. Mr. Schletty then widhdrew his previous motion which appliedonly to Mr. Greene's application. Mr. Flemino stated the premises could be inspected today if so desired. Mr. Schletty then moved that Mr. Flemino's application for the sale of malt liquors be signed by the chairman of the board if the "Boulevards" passes sanitary inspection and with the understanding that nonone would live in the basement. Nadeau seconded the motion. Ayes- all. The clerk called the Board's attention to House File 445, State of Minn., which if enacted would enable the City of St. raulto annex New Canada lands at any point where they bordered on the City. Nadeau moved, and Schletty seconded that the clerk write Senator George Siegel, that the Board of Supervisors of New Canada does not lilce House File 445 as written and suggests that this bill be held in committee and that the following bill be introduced in its stead: "That no unincorporated territory bordering a city of the first class in the same county, having a population of 250,000 to 4001000, be permitted to be annexed by saia city upon petition of the property owners in said unincorporated territory, without the residents of the entire township involved first voting on the matter at an annual or special town meeting, and. then approving the secession from the township and annexation by said city by a two-thirds affirmative vote." Ayes- Schletty iIrten, Nadeau. Adjourned.' S. E. Ericson, Clerk. v JI {{ di}}o3j ie' t��r� ii .01 February 27, 1951. A special meeting of the Town Board was held at the East County Line �'ire Department building at 8:00 P.M. with representative of the Town's three fire departments. All members of the Board were present. John Cottrell, Gladstone Fire Dept. chief, told of the problems of the 11 -hone setup in their area, but that calls were now being handled very satisfactorily. He requested that a letter b!" written the Gladstone Business association in reference to their inquiry about a telephone answering service for fire calls. Nadeau moved that a letter be written to the Fladstone Fire Dept. stating that to provide a telephone Answering service for fire calls under the Town's present limited budget would be ?practically impossible, and that any expenditure for telephone answering service, the town board assumes would have to be paid by the department out of funds received from the Town. When the growth of the town's population and assessed valuation justifies such an expenditure, the board would consider such service. We hope the department will continue to receive the continued splendid volunteer service it has been receiving on 'Phone calls, and the town takes this opportunity to thank those volunteers for their fine service to the community. Schletty seconded the motion. Ayes- all. (copies to go to Freitag- E.C.L.- Little Canada -Gladstone Business - Gladstone Fire) A discussion was then held as to the advisability of paying volunteer firefighters a small remuneration for a.ttbnding drills. It was felt that such pay would encourage attendance at drills and meetings. The estimated cost would be about $1,000 per department. At the close of the meeting it was the consensus of opinion that the tax levy at the annual town meeting should be increased from $15,000 to $18,000 so that this payment plan could be started in calendar year 1952. Ad j oflrned. S. E. Ericson, Clerk. 0I March 6, 1951. The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Gladstone at 2:00 P.M. All members of the Board were present. Don Gulden appeared and told the Board he was considering moving his restaurant and tavern to property owned by Carl Hanson on Frost Avenue, and inquired of the Board as to sentiment in the area for a Restaurant and tavern. Board members suggested that he attend meetings of the Gladstone -Ousiness Assn. and Gladstone Community Club to get their opinions. Nadeau moved and. Schletty seconded that the clerk have Milner Carley establish the grade of Ide Street from Frost to Ripley and Livingston from Birmingham to Clarence. Ayes- all. Mr. Borowske appeared regarding the rezoning of his property on Edgerton street and Larpenteur Avenue. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that Lots 12 to 15, be rezoned from Residehee "A" to "Business". Ayes- all Schletty moved and Nadeau seconded that the minutis of the three February meetings be approved. Ayes- all Gerten reported the sanitary conditions at the Boulevards on Rice Street, and said that no one should ever be permitted to live in the basement because of inadequacy of excape in case of fire, etc. E. Radatz appeared in reference to the Smith garage encroaching on Beam Avenue in violation of the Zoning and Building regulations. Board members suggested that Oscar Londin see Fred Memmer, town attorney regarding procedure to follow. Milner Carley showed the Board preliminary drawings on Town Planning in the area from Larpenteur Avenue north to Co,.:nty Road D, between Arcade and McMenemy streets. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that the Clerk sign the plans when Mr. Carley p resanted them for approval. Apes- all. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that Mr. Carley proceed with plans for the area of Larpenter to County Road C between English and White Bear Avenues. Ayes- all. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that Clark Avenue be renamed Demont Avenue according to petitions of the residents thereon. Ayes- all. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk order signs "Watch Out for Children" to be posted on Flandreau and Frost, Flandrau and Larpenteur. (Kohlmann Lane and. Keller Pkwy.) Ayes- all. In response to Mr. Haveland's request (county assessor), Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that Swen H. Anderson be appointed Assessor for the Town. Ayes- all. Schletty moved and Nadeau seconded that the Stein rezoning on Rice St. be tabled until the April 3rd. meeting. Ayes- all. Nadeau moved `lnd Gerten seconded that $2,000 of the Liquor Tax Receipts during the 1950 fiscal year be transfered from the General r'und to the Road and Bridge Fund. AyesA-Schletty, Gerten, Nadeau. Adjourned. i S. E. Ericson, Clerk. Annual Meeting March 13, 1951 The annual meeting of the Town of New Canada was held in the Town Hall on March 13, 1951 pursuant to posted notices as follows: To elect one Supervisor for the term of three years, to fill the place of Wm. H. Gerten, whose term expires; one Treasurer, one Justice of the Peace, one Constable; annual meeting at nine o'clock A.M. to vote upon and determine for the comigg year, the salaries and wages of election judges, clerk, and constables; the salaries and wages of township supervisors, town clerk, town treasurer, laborers; to vote upon and determine the appropriation for the General Fund, Road & Bridge Fund, Fire Protection Fund, Building Fund and other funds as deemed necessaryk and to do any other business proper to be done at said meeting when convened. The meeting was called to order at 9:20 A.M. by S. E. Ericson, Town Clerk, who called for nominations for a moderator for the meeting. Roy Nadeau moved and Leo Kaeder seconded that 'Waldo Luebben be chosen to preside as moderator of the meeting. The motion was carried unanimously. The moderator announced that the polls would be open until eight o'clock *411 for the purpose of electing by ballot; one supervisor, one treasurer, one justice of the peace, and one constable. The clerk read the minutes of the annual meeting of March 14, 1950. Gerten moved and Fischbeck seconded that they be approved as read. Carried. Schletty moved and Kaeder seconded that the compensation of election judges, clerk, and constables be set at $1.00 per hour for the fiscal year 1951. Carried The clerk read the Board of Audit report and budget recommendations. Moritz moved and Schenk seconded that the report be approved as read.-Ca,ri3d. Gerten moved and Al Kaeder seconded that the salaries of the town supervisors be set at $60.00 per month each for the fiscal year 1951. Carried. Nadeau moved and Bernard Kaeder seconded that the clerk's salary be set at $125.00 per month for the fiscalyear 195h. Carried. W. Gerten moved, and S.H.Nordq_uist seconded that the treasurer's salary be set at $100.00 for the fiscal year 1951, payable quarterly as before. Carried. Schenk moved and Fischbeck seconded that the wages on all classes of labor be the same as prevailing wages of Ramsey County employees. Carried. Fischbeck moved and Moritz seconded that a levy of $5,000 as suggested by the Board of Audit be made for the General Fund. Carried. Gerten moved and Kaeder seconded that a levy of $18,000 as suggested by the Board of Audit be made for the -Road and Bridge Fund. Carried. Schenk moved and O'Orim seconded that a levy of $18,000 as suggested by the Board of Audit be made for the Fire Pro6ection rund. Carried. During the discussion of the Fire Protection Fund levy, John Cottrell, Chief, Gladstone Fire Dept. showed a chart and gave an illinating resume of the expenditures of the Town's three fire departments co -'!pared with taxes levied during the preceding six years. The fire Departments had raised approximately $52,000 in addition to the approximately $38,000 paid to them by the Town for fire protection. The voters at the meeting gave Mr. Cottrell a hearty round of applause for his informative talk. After some considerable discussion as to the advisability of building a new Town Hall which would be only used to capacity at one annual meeting a year, Herbert Ostergren moved and Roy Nadeau seconded that the sum of $9,000 now in the Building Fund be transfer$d back to the General Fund. Carried. Mr. Cottrell then spoke about the contbmplated addition to the Gladstone Fire Department building, which addition needed financing, and asked if the Town would consider a loan to the Gladstone Fire Department to com- plete said addition. Herbert Ostergren moved and Emmett O'Brien secon�ed that the Board of Supervisors loan to the Gladstone Fire Department the sum of $9,000 at one percent interest on a promisarry note signed by the officers or the Fladstone Fire Department, with repayment terms to be determined by the Town Supervisors after determining the legality of making said loan. It was the opinion of the voters present at the meet- ing that said loan was legal inasmuch as the Town owned the lots on which the building would be situated; *hat sail $9,000 had already been allocated to a Building Fund; and that the building would be available to the town officials for their meetings if desired. The entire program was thoroughly discussed, and in a vote on Ostergren's resolution there was a unanimous vote in favor of the loan. The clerk called attention to State Law about changing the place of holding the following annual meeting. Schenk moved and Fischbeck seconded that the annual meeting to be held in March 1952 be held in the Gladstone Fire Station addition, if completed; otherwise it whould be held in the present Town Hall. Carried. Radatz moved and Nadeau seconded that the Town BoKrd send a $100 contribution to the Ramsey County Agricultural Society. Carried. Nadeau moved and Radatz seconded that the Town Board send a $100 contribution to the Ramsey County 4-H Camp fund. Carried The clerk brought up that he had been unable to complete the purchase of the Otteson lot in Parkside as had been authorized at the March 14,1950 annual meeting as the Otteson's wantedthe delinquent taxes paid in addition to the price of the lot. Schletty movedand Nadeau seconded that the necessary moneys for acquiring the lot be paid out of the PUyground allot- ment in the General Fund authorized by the March 14, 1950 meeting. Carried. O'Brien moved and Gerten seconded that the Board acquire a right-of-way lease from the St. Paul ;,later Department so that snow could be plowed from the Waterworks r/o/w,/ so as to reach the Zoch and Gervais home in Section 6. Mr. Schletty voice strenuous objections and said both parties should have other access to their properties. Nadeau stated that snow could be plowed March 13, 1951 annual meeting continued ------- for many years to come for the amount it would cott the town to provide other streets to the property of these two families. The motion was carried. The clerk gave a report on the Township planning and stated that he estimated that the $3,000 fund would be sufficient to carry through the planning authorized by the Board of Supervisors, until the next annual meeting. No action was taken by the voters. Gerten moved and Nadeau seconded that the me6ting be adjourned at 11:25 A.M. Carr At 9:45 P.M. Judges Fischbeck and Nadeau, and Clergy; Ericson completed canvassing of the day's balloting and announced the following results. For Supervisor --14. H. Gerten 294 votes Kaeder 158 votes. Gerten declared elected. For Treasurer - Alwin J. Schilla 334 votes Schilla declared elected. For Justice of the Peace ---- George Cummings 38 vot4s. Swen Aderson 10 votes. Twenty-three other write-in a"didates received 1 or 2 vot6a each. George Cummings declared elected. For Constable - Sherman Nordquist - 334 votes , Declared elected. 0 ul GI Special meeting, March 22, 1951 A special meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held Thursday, March 22, 1951 at the Gladstone School, at 2:00 P.M. William H. Gerten, reelected supervisor was swornin b�� the clerk. The Supervisors balloted among themselves for a Chairman for the year starting April 2, 1951, under Minn. Statutes 212.20. Roy P. Nadeau received three votes and therfore was unanimously elected chairman. On motion by Nadeau, seconded by Schletty, Peter M. Moritz was appointed Road Overseer for the year starting April 2nd. Ayes- all. On the suggestion of Peter Moritz, Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that Fred Bear be appointed Asst. Road Overseer. Ayes - Ge -ten, Nadeau. Noes - Schletty. Gerten moved and Xiadeau seconded that the Road Overseer be paid a salary of $100.00 per month. Ayes- all. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk be authorized to purchase necessary supplies for town officials for the coming year. Ages- all. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that Fred P1 Memmer be appointed township attorney for the coming year. Ayes -all. Schletty moved and Nadeau seconded that Edward W. Ostergren, N.D., be appointed town Health Doctor for the coming year. Ayes- all. Sc"1 etty moved and Nadeau seconded that the present rate of health officer compensation be continued in the coming year. Health inspections - $3.00 each Placard posting and removal - $2.00 for the first stop each clay plus $1.00 for addit&onal stops the same day. Ayes- all. Gerten moved and Nadeau seconded that Rr:- P. Nadeau be appointed Health Officer for the coning year. Ayes- all. Gerten moved and Saliletty seconded that Roy P. Nadeau be appointed Weed Inspector for the coming year at a wage of $1.25 per hour, plus mileage of 5 cents per mile for the use of his car. Ayes- all. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that the 1st State Bank of St.Paul be the t'own's depositary and that they continue the $25,000 bond deposit for the benefit of the Town. Ayes- all Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that the fees for the Building Inspector be increased to $2.50 for each permit issued, and $2.50 for each inspection made. &yes- all. The clerk read a March 13th resolution from the Board of County Comm- issioners refusing to grant a malt liquor license to Louis Peterfeso. The clerk read a March 15th letter from the Gladstone Business Assn. endorsing a proposal by Don Gulden to move his 19th Hole Restaurant and Tavern to the Gladstone area. The clerk read two meeting notices by the Railroad and ;Warehouse Comm. about R.R. Urossing protection. As these meetings were to be held late in April, the clerk was asked to bring them up at the April 3rd meeting.. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that Wenzel A. Lindfors, 2442 Arcade Street, and Mrs. Marion aitch, Hazelwood and C, appointed as Civilian Defence co-chairman b;r Sheriff T. Gibbons, be approved by the Town Board, with letters to go to Col Miller, Sheriff Gibbons, and the Twon appointees. A7es2 all. The three supervisors all signed the form prepared by Wm. A. Haveland, Ramsey County Assessor, on March 14th, confirming the appointment of $wen H. Anderson as New Canada Assessor for the coming year. Nadeau moved and Schletty seconded that the clerk write to Mr. Thompson, City of St. Paul water department, explaining the need for a r/w easement by the Town so as to permit the 'Town of have the snow plowed on the W1W r/w to give access to the Gervais and Zoch residences. Ayesa all Mr. Aichele and Mr. Kidder appeared before the Board to explain their desire for the passage of House File 445 permitting the City of St. Paul to annex the East Gate subdivision if the City so desired. They asked the Board members to remove their objections to the bill if amended to exclude anything but undeveloped land. The Board said their opinions had been already transmitted to the Towns and Counties Com- mittee of the Minnesota House, and there was no change in the Town's attidude opposing such a bill. Schletty moved and Nadeau seconded tha following resolution be sent to Harry Bronson, Ramsey County Surveyor: "Whereas, the Town of New Canada employs the services of the County Surveyor's department for the removal of snow from townshiproads, Now, therefore, the Bo, -.rd of Supervisors of the Town of New Canada takes this opportunityttd thank the County Surveyor and the employees of his department, and especially so, the employees operating the snow removal equipment, for the prompt, able and efficient plowing of the Town Roads and streets during the past season of unusually heavy snowfall. The residents of the Township join with us we are sure, in our thanks for keeping our streets open under adverse con- ditions, and for kkeping the County Roads in our Town in such excellent driveing conditions the past winter season. Continued on nextpage; Much 24, 1951 meeting continued: On motion by Nadeau, seconded bir Schl.etty, the following resolution was to be sent the Board of County Commissioners: "WHEREAS, Edgerton Street, a County Road passing through the Town of New Canada, is being used more and more by residents of Ramsey County north of our Township in preference to their driving to points in Saint Paul by way of U.S.Highway 61, and whereas this increase in traffic was first noticed last autumn when preliminary work was started on the Highway 61 widening project, and whereas traffic on Highway 61 this coming construction season will be considerably slowed down and disrupted by construction work, NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Supervisors of the Town of liew Canada ask the Board of County Commissioners 6$ Ramsey County to seriously consider a widening of the hard surfacing of Edgerton Street and improvement of the road shoulders to take care of the anticipated heavy traffic increase. The Town Board respectfully suggests that possibly some State Aid could be obtained for this improvement." Ayes- all. The meeting then adjourned, S. E. Ericson, Clerk. ° �� i April 3, 1951 The regular monthly meets% of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Town Hall at 2:00 P.M. All members of the Board were present. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that Fred Memmer, town attorney check to see which legal papers could be filed to warn prospective buyers of proceedings against certain properties on which building codes have been violated, and in which the Town is trying to remedy. Ayes- all. Gerten moved and Schletty seconded the approval of the minutes of the ;March Board meetings and the Annual meeting. AT -es- all Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk send Fred Memmer the minutes and other information bbout the resolution adopted at the annual meeting in reference to the Town loaning the Gladstone mire Department the sum of $8,000 for the purpose of constructing an addition to the fire deportment building. Ayes- all. A Mr. Wasiluk at 1705 Frank appeared regarding mudholes on Frank Street. This matter was referred to P. Moritz, Road Overseer. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the street names of the 112 section line known variously as Flower, Gervais, 6th Avenue, 9th Avenue, "nd County Road B-2, be changed Co County -Road B-2 from Rice Street to the North St. Paulvilla-ge limits. Ayes- all. $wen Anderson b rogght in his records as Justice of the Peace and turnedthem over to Geouge Cummings, who took over the office on April 1st. Mrs. Madeline Mahre, 2081 Prosperity Avenue, and Mrs. Geo. McArdle, 2090 Prosperity Avenue, complained about the dumping nuisance and wrecking of cars at the McGinley residence at 2044 Frosperity. Schlettymoved and Gerten seconded that the clerk ask Mrs. McGinley, and/oi her son to appear at a special meeting of the Board to be held on April 19th at 2:�O P.M., so as to answer questions as to the abatement of the nthisance. Ayes- all. Oscar Londin spoke about the fire in the Greenhouse on his property, and expressed his praise for the efficient manner in which the Little Canada Fire Department conducted themselves. Gerten moved and Schletty seconded ordering the blading, oiling, and sanding of township reads and streets as prepared by P. Moritz, road overseer, said work to be done by the County Surveyor's dept. Ayes- all. Peter Moritz suggested that an ordinance be drawn up to stop "on the street parking" which interferes with snow removal, blading, oiling, etc. Peter Moritz suggested streetlights for the following locations in the Wakefield Park Plat. Alley pole between Manton Birm'nz�h�a,, Alley pole between Birmingham an L"larence Alley pole between Price and Birmingham Alley pole between Gulden Place and Price & Bar clay Alley pole between Gulden Place and Barclay A discussion, was held regarding advertising for bids on a dump truck for the township. 'The clerk was asked to obtain approximate prices on light trucks. The clerk read notices from the R. $. & Whse. Comm, about hearings to be held about traffics control signals in tvw locations. Tabled until the April 1.8th meeting. Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that the Board accepts the layout of Wakefield Plat No. 2, but before final plat is approved a 30 ft. ansement on Clarence St. from Larpenteur to Price, and 30 ft, on Price St. from Clarence to Birmingham be obtained by Dr. G>.lden so as to have full width streets adjoing the new plat. Ayes- all. Schletty moved and Gerten second§d that a letter be written to the County Bo,:jE requesting money be appropriated for the cor4pletion of Wakefield County Park, Ayes- all Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the Stein property on Rice St. amd County Road D be rezoned from Residence A to Industrial. Ages all. John Hassett filed a request for Rezoning from Residence A to Business of the West 125 ft of Lots 15 & 16, Castle Acres, for the purpose of moving his 30x36 building about 100 feet East due to the relocation of Highway 36. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that a hearing be set by the clerk for either April 17 or 18. Ayes- all. Roy Hoge, owner, and Lon gulden, prospective pnnchaser, filed a joint request for rezoning from Farm to Business of the South 500 feet of the North 533 feet of the vast 475 feet of the South 112 of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 4, Town 29, Range 22 for the purpose of moving the 19th Hole Tavern buildigg due to the relocation of Highway 61. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that a hearing be set b, the clerk for either "pril 17, or 18th at 2:00 P.M. Ages- all The meeting then adjourned. S. %. Ericson, Clerk. April 18, 1951 A special meeting of the Born.rd of Jupervisors was held at the Town Hall at 2:00 P.M. as called by posted notices, for the purposes of hearing two rezoning applications. All members of the B3ard were present. A delegation of residents from Gladstone were present to present a petition signed by approximately 350 to 400 residents asking the Town Board to refrain from approving an on sale malt liquor license in the School District 21 area. Schletty moved and Nadeau seconded that said petition be accepted by the clerk and filed for future reference. Ayes- all. The Chaitman called the hearing on the Jo:.n Hassett rezoning. There being no objections to said rezoning, Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the 'West 125 ft. of Lots 15 and 16 Castle Acres be rezoned from Residence A to Business to permit the moving of the 30x36 building to a new location. Ayes- all The Chairman called the hearing on the Roy Hoge and mor_ "ulden renuest for re„oning. After a discussion as to the approximate spot as to where the building would be placed and the amount of land to be rezoned, Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the Seath 500 feet of the North 533 feet of the Hast 300 feet of the South 1/2 of the Northeast k/4 of Section 4, Town 29, Range 22, except the part thereof taken for Highway purposes, be rezoned from Farm Residence to Business ” A:=es- all. Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that a 33 foot width on Price and Clarence adjoingin Block 5 of Wakefield Park PlatTo. 2 be sufficient for the time being and that this plat be approved. Ayes- all. The McGinley -son appeared regarding the dumping and car wrecking complaint against his parents property at 2044 Prosperity Avenue. The Board agreed to table this matter until the June 5th meeting pending assurances that fill h d been ordered by Mrs. McGinley to cover the dumping, and assurances by the son that there would be no more car wrecking and burning. The clerk called attention to the R.R. and Whse. Comm. hearings on April 19th and 20th in reference to grade crossing signals. Chairman Nadeau said he would attend these hearings. The Clerk read a letter Hated April 17th from the Roseville Independent School District No. 3 reauesting, if possible, no charge for building permits for school building construction. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the School District be informed that all costs would be waived in accordance with long standing custom of New Canada township that no charge be made for permits for schools, churches, and other public buildings, nye G -all Sequests were made by residents in the vicinity of Lookout Park as to maintenance of said park. Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that P. Moritz determine what should be done to improve this small ra rk, and have necessary work done with previously appropriated funds. Aves- all. Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that a thea: be issued to Mr. and Mrs. Stangl for services rendered the Town Board and Justice of the Peace at the School iailding in Gladstone, and that said check be sent to the Chairman of the Scho-lboard with a letter of thanks from the Town Board for the use of the School during the winter months. Ayes- all. Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that cigarette 1'-censes be approved for Mi:nesota Sprots Service for the Minnehaha Drive In theater, and to Carl Hanson, Gladstone Motors. A.pe s- all. The meeting then adjourned. - Klicl� S. E. Ericson, Clerk. May 1, 1951 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Town Hall at 2:00 P.M. All members of the Board were present. Mr. Petschel, 1858 Myrtle, reported an excessive amount of cats next door to his property and asked if something could be done to eliminate some of them. Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that the Health officer try to get the cat population reduced to two or three. Ayes- all. John Torseth and Mr. J. T. stated that they will give easements on Clarencd St. adjoing WakefieU Park Addn. No. 2. (Residence -1700 Clarence). Leo Christiamson, 2261 No. Hazel, asked about procedure involving vacating of the alley - East 112 of lot 1 and 2, Block 3, Smith & Taylors Addn. Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that approval be given to a malt liquor license application by Joseph Lewis, 928 E. Magnolia, Tower 6222, at the C & L Tavern, Arcade St. and Gervais Lake. Ayes- all. Harry Thomas, 665 Canada, inquired about grade at Lot 1 and 2, Block 16, nearr Frost & Ide. Ted L aber expressed a wish to use lots 3 to 12 and North 112 of Lot 13, Bldc� 7 St.Aubins and Dion nddn, for a dump. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that he be permittbd to use this property for a public dump, provided that no gegetable matter or garbage be dugped there, and provkded that clean fill be used to cover the dump as it is filled up, and provided that it is under the supervision of Mr. Laber. Ayes- all. Ernest Radatz reported activity on the garage and breezeway in possible violation of the building code. (Beam St.) Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that the grade established by Milner Carley on Livingston, Ide, Clarence in the South 1/2 of Section 15 be approved. A7res- all. Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that the minutes of the April meeting be approved. The Clerk read Fred Memmer's letter of April 27 regarding the building program at the Gladstone Fire Department Building. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk post notices for a special town meeting to be held May 15, 1951, at eight o'clock P.M. for the purpose of pass- ing a resolution to use $8,000 to build an addition to the Gladstone Fire Department building. Ages- all. Oscar Londin called attention to the shack on Lots 22 & 23, Block 14 on Birmingham street adjoining Al Schilla's residence assessed to C. Grandberg, and then Archie Olson. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that Fred Memmer investigate this property so that Londin could take action for its removal. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that Aime Dion be apr,ointed Chairman of Civil Defense for the Town of New Canada. Ayes- all. The clerk was instructed to send the bill from Mr. Hedma.n for cinders, back to him, as the State of Minnesota wa.s responsible for this item. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded at the suggestion of Peter Moritz, Road Overseer, that no town equipment or property be used extent under direction of the road overseer, and that none is to be used on private property. Ayes- all. Schletty moved and Nadeau seconded that the Lakeview Church Property, Code 43143 503 909 be etassified as tax exempt. Ades- all Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that the county bo=,rd be petitioned to allow the town to post signs or the county to do so on the chain of lakes, also to hive the County police the lakes for motorboat violations. Ayes- all Gerten moved and Nadeau seconded that the clerk advertise for bids for a 12 ton truck, 6 cylinder, hydraulic hoist, and 4 yd, dump box, 7.50 dual tires, short wheelbase - heater- lettering of doors, with bids to be opened on June 5, 1951 at 2:30 P.M. Ayes- Gerten, Nadeau Noes - Scrletty. The following resolution was mo -ed by Schletty, seconded by Gerten: RESOLVED, that no building permits shall be issued until the street on which the property fronts has an established grade and is properly graded according to specifications of the -'own, and thereafter has been approved by the road overseer for the Town, and then formally accepted for maintenance by the Board of Supervisors for the Town and then entered upon the minutes of the Board meetings." Ayes- Schletty, Nadeau,,Gerten. The meeting then adjourned. S+ . . Ericson, Clerk. May 15, 1-951 A special meeting of the voters of the Town was held at 5:00 P. M. for the purpose of passing a resolution authorizing construction of an addition to the Gladstone Fire Department building. John Cottrell moved and Swen Anderson seconded that the following resolution be adopted: "WHEREAS, The Toan of New Canada owns the property described as Lots 2,3,4, and 5, Block 12, Gladstone, upon which there is now located the Fire Hall of the Gladstone Fire Department; and WHEREAS, The Town of New Canada now has $5,000 in a building fund for the construction of a Town Hall; and, ,,gEREAS, the Gladstone Fire Department is in need of additional building space in which to house its equipment and hold its meetings; and, WHEREAS, the said Gladstone Fire Department is ready, able, and willing to contribute financially to the construction of additional space as an enlargment to the present Fire Hall; and WIMREAS, the needs of 'both the Township and the Fire Department can be most economically and conveniently accomplished by co-operation between said Township and said Fire Department, to the advantage of the free- holders and electors of New Canada Township; NOW, MREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That we, the freeholders and electors of New Canada Township, in Special Meeting assembled, for the purposes herein set forth, do hereby authorize and instruct the Town Supervisors to enter into and execute, with the Gladstone Fire Department, duch agreements and contracts as are necessary to use the Township building fund in the sum of $5,000 for the purpose of constructing an adequate addition to the present Fire Hall located on Lots 2,3,4,and 5, Block 12, Gladstone, provided that the Gladstone Fire Department shall repay to the Township, for use in its General Fund, the said sum of $5,000 in quarterly, semi-annual, or annual payments as agreed, as rental, until the said sum of $5,000 has been fully repaid, without interest; and thereafter, that the said building shall remain in the control of the Gladstone Fire Department for the nominal rental of One Dollar ($1.00) per year until such time as the said Gladstone Fire Department chooses to give up its lease. Said lease agreement is to be signed by the Chief, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Gladstone Fire Department. On a voice vote the above resolution was passed. There were no dissenting votes heard. Swen Anderson moved and Mr. Gehan seconded that the, special meeting be adjourned. S. E. Ericson, Clerk. p _max t May 15, 1951 The Board of Supervisors held an adjourned regular meeting at 8:45 P.i+. All members of the Board were present. R. E. Melville appeared regarding the sale of his basement home at 2015 Prosperity Avenue. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the prospective purchaser by the name of Winkler be written a letter at the request of Mr. Sundberg of the Blomquist Co. informing them that no definite date be required for the c?mpletion,of the superstructure. Ayes- all. Mr. E. M. Fahey, 1901 DeSoto appeared regarding the setback of a home adjoining his. He was informed that the building inspector would try to arrange a suitable setback distance in relation to Fahey's home. Schletty moved, and Gerten seconded the following resolution being sent to the Board of County Commissioners: "Whereas, several accidents have occurred recently on the Centerville Road between the Little Canada Road and Edgerton Street, one of which resulted in serious injuries to a child, Now, therefore, we, the Board of Supervisors of the Town of New Canada request that the County Surveyors department have this county road restricted to a 30 M.P.H. spped and then place "30 Mile Speed" signs and "Watch Out for Children" signs at several locations on the road" Ayes- all Schletty moved, and Gerten seconded the following resolution being sent to the Board of County Commissioners: "Whereas, on the recommendation of Sheriff Gibbons in his letter of March 6 to the Connty Board, the license application of Loizis Peterfeso to sell malt liquors in the Town of New Canada was denied, and Whereas, the Town Board of New Canada does not believe the first three items in said letter should be considered as they occurred more than ten years ago, and vJhereas, the April 19, 1947 charge would not necessarily deprive any other license holder of his license, Now, therefore, the Town Board of New Canada recommends to the Board of Qounty Commissioners that a new application to sell malt liquors by said Louis Peterfeso be approved, and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Sheriff Gibbons." Ayes- all. Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that Mr. Mechelke may live in the basement of his home while completing same. Ayes- all. The meeting then adjourned. ' �. Ericson, Clerk. � F �F �� J i s:✓i 4 4... t .. 'e. .. ,,. 't.. �� J June 5, 1951. The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Town Hall at 2;00 P.M. All members of the Board were present. Don Marrone, 1780 English, requested permission to live in the garage and breezeway of his father's home. Gerten moved and Nadeau seconded that he may move in to the garage to be built on the A.U. Marrone home, but permission does not extend to anyone else in case of sale by A. D. Marrone; and in case of sale the garage has to be changed by the seller to garage use. Ayes- all Mrs. Ewald and Mrs. E. J. Barry, living on Arcade Street north of the Labore Road, a,peared to request completion of ditching on Arcade Street. This matter was referred toP. Moritz, Road Overseer. i;ucaXxXk3C Mrs. Yelle, 2635 Sigel appeared regarding the street name "Sigel". Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the street name be changed to Fremont Avenue to coincide with the City of St. i'aul street name further west, and that two new street signs be ordered. Ayes- all. Mrs. Yelle further requested that the road overseer check to see if a culvert is necessary at Ferndale and Fremont, and also asked that Frendale Av nue be repaired. Mrs. Risdall, 1101 Ripley, requested that the Town grade down a ridge on Gordon Avenue adjoingngeher property. This was turned over to Moritz, road overseer. Mrs. Bartels requested a clarification of names on the various streets known as East Avenue. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the street running east from the section line known as East Avenue to the 1/4 section line on the 112 sec, line in Sec. 25 shall be renamed Case Ave. to cotAcide with the name of said located street in the City of St. Paul, and that the street now named East Avenue running north from Highway 212 to Geranium Street shall be renamed "Meyer Avenue to co- incide with street names on the same line in the Town. Ayes- all. The clerk opened bids on a "Rose Tribune". Midway Chevrolet Co. General Trk & Eqt. East Side Motor Sales Baker Motor Co. No action was taken at afternoon. truck for the Town as advertised in the Cert. Ck. Bid St.Paul 230.00 2280.00 less 50.60 tax 270.00 2699.00 - Alt. 2629.00 25+.58 2545.90 250.00 2233.00 this time, but postponed until later in the Ernest Radatz asked the load Overseer to check the ditch West of White Bear avenue near Pearl St. Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that Mr. Smith on Beam Avenue be allowed thirty days to remove or tear down the breezeway and garage built contrary to building and zoning codes. Ayes - all The minutes of the May meetings were read and a-pproved. After a discussion on the $8,000 expenditure to the Gladstone Fire Dept. building, Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the Gladstone Fire Department pay a rental of $500 annually from March 1, 1952 for four years, then $750 annual for 8 years, and then $1.00 annually. Ayes -all. (Fred Memmer to draw the lease agreement) Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that fired Memmer draw an ordinance to license the sale of Cigaretts, etc, according t-) the change in the Minn. Statutes made by the 1951 legislature. Ayes- all. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk order signs for the public dump on the west shore of ?sake Gervais to replace the signs which wer stolen. Ayes- all Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the inspection fee to be charged by the clerk on applications for malt liquor licenses should be the smae as the previous year, namely, $10.00 for on sale or "on and off sale" applications, and $5.00 for off sale applications. Ayes- all. Gerten moved and Nadeau seconded that the grade established by Milner Carley, Civil Engineer, on Kennard Street from Caznty Road "B" to Highway 36 be approved. Ayes -all Mr. Wilson, 800 East Third St., St. Paul requested that additional tile be provided on Ariel St. adjoining his property. His reo_ubet was referred to P. lvioritz, Roil Overseer. Gerten moved and Nadeau seconded After an examination of the truck bids opened earlier in the afternoon, that the Town accept the bid of the Baker Motor Company in the amount of $2233.00 for A Ford 112 ton truck with Smith -Dunn dump box and hydraulic hoist, and that if the 3oad Overseer desired overload springs that they should be ordered at an additional $1+.00 cost. Ayes- Gerten and 14adeau Noes - Schletty Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that the clerk post notices to vacate an alley after checking with Fred Memmer as to legal rights to do so. Ayes- all Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that Clarence Street has not been accepted as `he meeting then adjourned. Frank Koch be informed that a street by the Town. Ayes- all S. . Ericson, Clerk. June 19, 1951 A meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Town Hall at 2:00 P. M. All members of the Board were present. After a discussion with Mr. Frank V. Bourdeaux about a street being graded adjoining his property, Schletty moved, and Gerten sedonded that Mr. Bourdeaux at 2462 'White Bear Avenue be permitted to have his son build on the Fast 1/2 of lots "H" and "I" fronting towards proposed German Street, in the S.W. 1/4 of S.E. 1/4 of N W 1/4 of Sec. 11, T.29, R.22, and to stay at least 63 feet west of the East line of these lots; and that the Town assumes no liability as to grade because the Town cannot establish grades on private property; and furthermore, Mr. B�urdeau is to give his son a temporary ingress and egress easement over the property until 6 rman Street is graded to the satisfaction of the Town. Ayes- all Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that Milner Carley establish the grades on Meyer, Tierney and Currie streets south of Holloway Avenue. Ages- all. Schlett moved and Gerten seconded that all the beer renewal applications accounted for by receipts be approved. byes- all. Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that Meyer Avenue in Section 25 be changed to Lakewood Drive from Highway 212 to Geranium Street as reouested by petition of the property owners on said street, and to order sighs. Ayes- all. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that Chas. Townley, n.w. corner of Dorland Road and Carver Avenue be given to July 31st to clean up his present car wrecking business and not to move in another car from receipt of notification by registered mail. Ayes- all. Schletty moved and eerten seconded that the Town pay 112 of the cost of blading and oiling Holloway Avenue. Aues- all Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that the Om my be requested to establish "bio Parking" on Hinnehaha Street from Fast Avenue to approx- imately 100 ft. east of the .Drive -In Theater entrance. Ayes- all The meeting then adjourned. �. riceon: Clerk. ti,. vj " .... _ ice:. V July 3, 1951 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Town liall at 2:00 P.M. All members of the Board were present. Ar. E. 0. Hall, 113 W. Winnepgg Street, presented an application for rezoning from "Farm Residence" to "Business" of the South 112 of the West 19 acres of the N.W. 1/4 of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 10, T. 29, �. R. 22, except the West 398 feet. therof. Schletty mai ed and Gerten seconded that the clerk post the proper notices for a rezoning hearing and set such nearing for July 17th. Ayes- all John Seestedt, 1975 Lee, and Theo. Erickson, 1986 Lee, appeared to ask that Lee Avenue be repaired. Peter Moritz state that Lee Avenue was on his list of streets for working, and that due to the unusual rainy spring and summer all road work was up to two months late. Ernest Radatz again appeared regarding Radatz avenue extension and grade. No definite action was taken by the Board in reference to accepting the grade of Radatz Avenue as this would only be a 53 ft, roadway. Walter Miederoski, 2701 E. Geranium, and Peter Bauer, 2683 E. Geranium, ,&venue asked to have the ditches on Geranium Street cleaned out. ?eferred to :Road overseer. Peter Moritz brought up the matter of a "No Parking" ordinance on town voads, explaining that all day parking by some residents interferred with road work and snowplowing. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that Fred Memme r, town attorney*, be asked* to draft a "No Parking" ordinance. Ayes - all. 'f'erle Waite, 2111 Birmingham, of the Veterans of F6 reign Mars Post inquired as to the disposition of the Town Hall after the Board. of Supervisors starts using the Gladstone Fire Hall for meetings. He was informed that any sale of the Town Hall would have to be authorized b-�- the voters of the Town at the annual meeting in March 1952. Gerten mooted, and Schletty seconded that Fred Memmer, town attorney, be asked to prepare an ordinance prohibiting car burning and junkihg. Ayes- all. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk orde;rUie County Surveryers office to establish the C/L of Little Canada Road from Edgerton St, to Rice St, and place monuments, also to furnish the �.. Town with maps showing properlocations of CIL with relationship tc Section Lines. Ares- all Schletty moved And Gerten seconded that the Plat Commission furnish three copies of approved plats approved after date of this resolution. Ayes- all. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded approvalof the minutes of the June meetings. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that Fred Memmer, town attorney, check the Torrens tide of the Kahlert Property on Willow Lane, and 4 then take legal steps to prevent their blocking of said Willow Lane. Ayes- all. The meeting then adjourned. S. E. Ericson, Clerk July 17, 1951 A meeting of the Boardof supervisors according to posted notice was held at 2:00 P.M. at the `!'own Hall to consider property rezoning. All members of the Board were present. There being no one present objecting to said rezoning, Schletty moved, and Gerten seconded that the following property be rezoned from "Farm Residence" to "Business": The South 112 of the West 19 Acres of the Northwest 1f4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10, T29,R22, except the West 399 feet thereof. Ayes- all Virgil Lion, Mr. Rudabeck and Iyer. Zrust were present and asked about the Town accepting easements for a road running north from Demont Avenue for a short distance *nd then northeast behind the Dion property. l`hery were asked to have a registered surveyor lay out the road to a 60 foot width, and to have him furnish a legal description of said road so that the easements could be prepared. Mrs. Harlan Hokenson, 1921 Ide Street, apreared with a request that Ide Street be graded north from Ripley Street to meet with the portion extending south from Frost Avenue. Peter Moritz was asked to examine said street to determine the cost of grading. The meeting then adjourned. S. �.' Eric=, Clerk. vl UI July 24, 1951 A special meeting of the Boardof Supervisors was held at the home of the clerk at 777 E. Viking Drive as called by the chairman. All members of the board were present. The chairman stated that he had called *he meeting at the request of �. Dr. Herbert C. Gulden, whose b ilding loans application for a. number of homes in Wakefield Pakk Plat #2 could not be acted upon until formal approval of the plat by the Town Board and Board of County Commissioners. lifter a discussion of street widths adjoining this plat, Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk try to obtain easements of 30 ft. from the '-eorseth s on Price Avenue from Clarence to Birmingham, and from Benson's on Clarence from Larpenteur to Ripley or at least to Price St. Ayes- all. Gerten moved and Sch etty seconded that Wakefield Park Plat # 2 be accept sub$ext to grading and graveling of the streets therein and bordering thereon and approval of the road overseer. Ayes- all. After a discussion of roads and streets in Brower Park, Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that these streets be accepted b y the Town and further maintenance be the gown's responsiblity after the completion of blading now ordered by Mr. Brower. Aves- all The meeting then adjourned. S. E. Ericson, Clerk. :_� V1 uJ August 7, 1951 'he regular monthly meeting of the Board of Superti.sors was held at the Town Hall at 2:00 P. M. All memb ers of the Board were present. Jos. Ackert appeared regarding grading of Adele Avenue. He was informed that proper easements had never been presented to the Town. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk order the grade established after receiving easements from Mr. Ackert and his mother. The Road overseer was asked to check. to see if at any time the East 112 of Adele St. had ever been maintained. No agreement was made to grade the street. Aime Dion appeared regarding the new road and easement south of Savage Lake. Schletty moved and Gerten sec -n ded that the clerk accent and file the easements from Swan Erickson, Mr. Rudabeck and Joe Zrust, and A=me Lion as soon as received from them. 'he Town is not to furnish road maintenance until after fmrmal acceptance of the road on recommendation of the Road Overseer. A,es- all Swen discussed insurance problems with the Board. ae volunteered to place a Home Ins. Co. binder on the new addition to the Gladstone Fire Dept. Bldg. so as toprotect the gown pending insurance discussions with the Fire Depfrtment. Chas. Turner and Ray Braun of the State Board of Electttcity appeared with Stan Sayre to inform the Loard of an amendment to the State Law recuiring inspection of electrical wiring by an electrician approved by the State Board. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded accepting the easement from E. Radatz on Kennard St., with the provision that there be no road maintenance until formal acceptance by the 'Town on recommendation by the Road Overseer. Ayes- all Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk order the grade established. Ayes -all Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk have Milner Garley establish the centerline and grade on Co. Rd B-2 east of Highway 61 to the Koch property. Ares- all W&l.etty moved and Gerten seconded that the application of Eric Benson for off sale of Malt liquor at Keller's store in Gladstone. Ayes- all. The meeting then adjourned. S. E. Ericson, Clerk a oll UI September 4, 1951 The regular monthly meeting of the Board -f Supervisors was held at the sown Hall at 2:00 P.M. All members of the Board were present. J. W.Honning, 1100 Broadway, Minneapolis, presented. a petition signed by eight property owners, a majority, to have the alleys in block 1 and block 2, Warren pend F'lint's Addn, vacated. Qn motion by Schletty, seconded by Gerten, a hearing on said petition was set for Tuesday, October 2, 1951 at 2:00 P.M. Ages- all mu. Mr. Jos. Zoch, 120 E. Miskowciez road, asked that the Town grade a road to his home, His request was turned down as his property abuts a township road, and it is his responsibility to grade a driveway from his residence to said road. Mr. Morissey appeared regarding repair of Deebach Road near the ski slide and his garden plot. The request was referred to P. Moritz, Road Overseer. Mr. Yarusso and Mr. Guzzo appeared about procddure to give the Town an easement for a street adjoining the St. Jeromes Church property. They were directed to the County Surveyors' office for assistance in drawing the easements. Schle tty moved and Gerten seconded after the Board's examination of the maps presented by Milner Carley, Surveyor, that the clerk sign all streetgrades presented in Sections 15 and 17, and the South half of sections 14 and 9, which previously had not been signed. dyes- all. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the grade on County `goad B-2 gest of Highway 61 be accepted and that the clerk sign same, and that the Northern States Power Co. be notified that the Town has33 ft. on each side of the C/L of said street. Ayes -all ilir. McGinley, Prosperity Avenue, appeared to inform the Board that he had just returned to htis country from working abroad, and that pending the settlement of a lawsuit by other individuals against the Soo Line R. R. no permanent improvement could be made of his property grading. The Board informed hime that he would be gigen reasonable time to make these improvements. Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that Fred Memmer, town attorney and the clerk, negotiate with the St. Paul `dater Department some agreement as to snow removal on the Waterworks H1W fo the Gervais and Zoch residences. Ayes - all Schletty moved and Nadeau seconded that Fred Memmer, town attorney, write the State Board of -[�Ilectficity to inform them that the Town would appoint an assistant to Oscar Londin. Bldg. Inspector, to make electrical inspections as provided by a revision of the Minnesota Statutes at the 1V51 session of the Legislature. myesg all Gerten moved and. Schletty seconded that the application of Milo and. Oarolyn Papan for an off and on sale license at O'Briens be approved. Ayes- all. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the Transfiguration Buildkrs C14 be permitted to conduct a Bingo game on the premises of the East County dine Fire Dep-.rtment on Sunday, September 30th, as requested in their letter to the clerk dated Aug] 27, 1951. eyes- all. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk place on file the Aug. 9th letter receivec from the Ramsey County Surveyors assn. (erten moved and Schletty seconded that the clerk place on file the Aug. 15th letter received frora Paul Nachtsheim. *es- all. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the minut4s of the -August keeting be approved as read. The meeting then adjourned. S. E. Ericson, Clerk. October 2, 1951 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Town Hall at 2:00 P.M. A1.1 members of the Board were present. James L. Gunn, 222 Yla.ckubin St., St. Paulappeared about a building permit. He was informed that Hill Street would have to be graded before such a permit could be granted. Upon his willingness to do so, the Town wdul d have the C/L of Hill St. established. Mrs. Melvin Stafscholt, 1836 Myrtle; Mrs. Adolph Fetschel, 1858 Myrtle; and Jose -oh. Chaple, 2315 Ripley St., appeared regarding grading of Myrtle sStreet. heir complaint was referred to the Road overseer. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the following alleys be vacated except for utility rights and that the Chairman and Clerk sign a quit claim deed to the same. Description - Warran and Flints =.ddn. A; *e s8 -al l Herb Schoenecker, 2555 Hudson Road appeared regarding a permit for used car rebuilding and sales. He was informed that no such permit was necessary but the following resolution by Schletty seconded by Ladeau was passed: No one shall be permitted to juhk or burn cars on the premises at 2555 Hudson Road. Ayes- all Swen Anderson brought in and explained a policy on the Gladstone Fire Dept. bldg., and Schletty moved with gerten second ing that the Town approve a policy in the amount of $18,000 with a co-insurance clause. Ayes- all Fred Pierce of Borchert*Ingersoll Co. presented quotations on a snow plow to fit the Town truck. Gerten mo7ed and Schletty seconded that the Clerk sign an order 6nr one only Bns model 90M Snow Plow complete with Universal hitch at $621.00 plus a mounting charge of $45.00. Ayes- all Leo J. Christianson and Ernest F. Christiansen p rpventeda petition for the vacating of the alley in Block 3 of Smith and Tayo-)r's addition to North St. Paul. Schletty moved and. Gerten seconded that a hearing be set. Ayes- all After a discussion of New Canada's authority to use the rights obtainable under Minnesota Statutes 368.01, at the suggestion of Fred Memmer, Schletty �.. moved and Gerten seconded that the Clerk bring this up at the Annual i'ohm meeting inMarch 1952, and that Fred 14emmer bring up any pertinent information about the Town fully using this section of the Statutes. Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that Fred kemmer send a letter to the property owners of the shack next to Al Schilla's on Birmingham Street, with orders to demolish it or that iw would be demolished by the Town. Ayes- all Gerten moved and Schletty sec:>nded that the minutes of the September meeting be approved as read. Ares- all. Gerten moved and "adeau seconded that the application of Lillian Gerkewi$z for on and off sale malt liquors at the Boulevards be an_proved. Ayes- all achletty moved and Gerten seconded that the Town accept the easements offered on the street to be known as Savage Lane, running from Demont Avenue north and northeasterly toward Savang Lake. Ayes- all. The July 24th letter frorz,,the Gladstone Fire Department which the clerk read was set up for the N vember meeting of the Board. the clerk read a letter from Mrs. Clara M. Oberg thankigg the Town for their annu:%l contribution. The clerk read the weed inspector's repart for the 1951 season. `The clerk read a letter foal the F .A.A. , regarding blacktopping of ditches in the vulden addition. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the proposed platting; of the Rearrangement of Lots 9 and 10, Howards Ger den Lots, be approved. Ayes- all. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk order the county to plow snow on the same routes as the previous season plus on streets approved by the Road Overseer. Ayes - all The meeting then adjourned. S. E. Ericson, Clerk. October 18, 1951 A special meeting of the Board of SuDervisor.s was held at the home of the Clerk at 1:00 P.M., hursday, October 18, 1951, to accomadate Donald Gulden on his hate r quest for a malt liquor license. Nadeau and Schletty were present; Gerten was unable to attend. On motion by Nadeau, s3conded by Schletty, Donald Gulden's application to sell malt liquor on and off sale at his new location of the 19th hole on Highway 61 between billow Lane and Vounty Road "D" was apnrovea. Ayes- 2 The Clerk read the letter hehad written to Fred A. Ossanna, President, Twin City Rapid Transit Company on October 13th after conversations with Chairman Nadeau and Road Overseer P. Moritz over news articles in the St. r"aul papers about proposed bus lines over township streets. �1he Clerk also read Mr. Ossanna's reply of October 17th. The :Mlowing motion by Schletty seconded by Nadeau was approved; "Whereas, it has been called to the attention of Town officers *hat the Twin City Rapid Transit Company is planning on routing certain buses over township roads and streets to provide service to residents of North St. Paul in lieu of street car service, And whereas such buses will create an excessive maintenance burden on the taxpayers of the 'Town of liew Canada, Now, therefore, no franchises shall be granted the Twin City lapid Transit �;o., or any other bus or transit firm, prior to said bus or transit firm enterilzg into a contract with the 'Town of New Canada agreeing to maintain said streets in a condition satisfactory to the Town." Ayes -2 Judeau brought up the matter of electrical inspections in the Town by Stan Sayre, emplpyee of the State Board of -Electricity, and the varying amount of fees charged and no reports being made to the Town. On motion by Sc.�letty seconded by Nadeau, the Clerk was instructed to have Fr -d Memmer, town attorney, obtain an injunction against the State Board of Electricity until the legality of their inspections was determined. eyes- 2 Schletty moved and '-adeau seconded that other township offidiahs in Ramsey County be notified of Bew Canada township's proceedings in regard to electkical inspections. Ayes- 2 Schletty moved and "adeau seconded that a meeting be held at one of the schoolhouses centrally located of Town and Village officials of Ramsey County municipalities at some mutually agreeable date to consider problems affecting rural Ramsey Col:nty. Ayes 2 The meeting then adjourned. . Z. Zricgot oa. v.l E Q'I november )6, 1951 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors vas held at 2:00 P.M. at the Gladstone Fire Dept. Bldg. All members of the Board were present. The Ramsey, County Land Commissioners office presented a resolution retaining 3 parcels of land. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the resolution be signed but to withold from sake. Ares- all. Mr. Henry Hanson, 165+ Fauquier St. asked about items on building - he was referred to the building inspector. Oscar Londin reported on electrical ingpection by Stan Sayre under revised statutes. He reported that Mr. Wm. Plug was charged $5.00 for 60 amp. service plus $3.00 for H.W.Heater, and a Mr. Olson was charged $5.00 Plus $3.00 plus $2.00. On June 15, 19+5 Mr. Joseph C. Miller, 2135 Edgerton requested usage of -5 2 car garage at that address as a living unit and his request was approved by the 'oard. Oscar Londin requested a continuation of this permission and on motion by Schletty seconded by Gerten the use of the garage as a living unit was approved. Ayes- all Wm. L. Curran, 1811 Howqrd, presented a petition for retaining buses on Howard Avenue, and B. J. Gerster, 2219 E. Larpenteur, presented a petition confirming the route over Larienteur Avenue to east Avenue and then north. The delegations were informed of the letters written by the clerk to the Twin City Rapid Transit Company and the reasons for routing the buses over county roads. The opinion wqs that the route selected by the Bus Line was satisfactory to the greater number of the residents. Mr. Rudabeck, living in the home built partly in the alley south of the C. G. Rein homes on Lealand road appearedwith his attorney, Mr. Mosio. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the Building Inspector give a building permit upon approval of a $1,000 bond to be furnished by Mr. Rudabeck, and approved by the Clerk and 'Town attorney, which bond was to guarantee said portion of his building being removed off mf the Town raw byfore August 1, 1952. 'yes- all Mr. Xennedy, 1971 - 8th Ave. N.W., St. Paul 9, appeared regarding the town's objections to his selling lots of less than proper width and with no road easement. He was directed to the County Surveyor's office. �.. Gerten moved and Schletty s3conded a letter to the R.R.and Whse `'omm. "yes- all Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that Oscar Londin, building inspector, appoint a deputy building inspector for the position of electrical inspector under Minn. Statutes at the sum of $2.50 per inspection. Av js- all. The meeting then adjourned. S. E. Ericson, Clerk. �Ye � �, __ :� .. �: . w- ��;: .. — a :�.� ., . ,-; a -. ... �Ye � December 4, 1951 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held in the Gladstone "'ire Department building at 2:00 P.M. All members of the Board were present. The minutes of the October 4th, october 18th and November 6th meetings were read ani approved. Mr. 4nnedy appeared regarding his property facing east on Ariel Street where lots had been sold less than 75 ft, frontage. SchlAty moved and Gerten seconded that the two most northerly lots be approved at E2 foot widths and that the lots south of those two be not less than 75 feet in width according to the zoning code and that P. Moritz, road overseer, check the road r/w before the -'own Board authorizes surveying or establishes grade of Ariel Street. Ayesa-all Leon ging appeared regarding a neighbors cesspool only 3 fbbt from his property line on Price St. near Edgergon. he complaint was referred to the Health Inspector. Frank Me"inley, Prosperity Avenue south of the Soo tracks appeared in reference to the Great Lakes Pipe Line (;o. pipeline being lowered on the street sotth of his property. He was asked to get in touch with the Pipe Line Co. Hobert J. Smith, 1200 Lealand Road presented. a petition asking for an alley south of Lealand Road. This matter was laid on the table for a future meeting. A complaint was received from residents on Manton Street ab u t the muddy condition of the street. This was referred tothe road overseer. Mr. Carley presented a print in reference to drainage in Wakefield Park Addition. Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that Dr. "ulden be recuested to furnish drainage easements as specified on Mr. Carley's print. Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that "Speisers Arbolado" plat be accepted, but that no building permits be given on Speiser Road or Park Street until said streets are gradedto the satisfaction and requirements of the Town. Ayes- all Schletty moved and Gerten sewn ded that a hearing be set for the rezoning of Speciser's Arbolado fo "Business " classification. Ayes- all Schletty movedand Gerten seconded that the Bond to the Town b,r Mr. Rudabec providing for completion of construction be rufnished the ''Town by Qanuary S, 1952. Ayes - all. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that Albert C. Johnson, 388 E. Viking Drive, be appointed Electrical Inspector for the Town under the supervision of the Building Inspecgor, and that letters be written by Fred Memmer to the proper authorities informing them of said appointment, with a request for a supply or samples of forms to use if such are necessary. Ayes- all The Clerk brogght up the matter of taxing trailers in trailer camps as provided Inder Minnesota Statutes, 1951 Session. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk h--ve Fred i`'len-ner chekk the Statutes,. A es- abl. Fred Memmer handed the Board a letter from the City of St. Paul legal department regarding plowing of snow from the :P/W. r/w with a contract covering same by the 'sown to the City of St. Paul. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that this matter be laid on the table because of pmssibility of excessive liability to the 'own. "yes- all. The meetint; then adjourned. Clerk 4L`cson, s January 5, 1952 The regular monthly meeting of the board of Supervisors was held at the Gladstone Fire Dept. bldg. at 2t00,P.M. All members of the board were present. the minutes of the December meeting were read and approved. rhe clerk read a January 5th letter from Frank J. Fischbeck tendering his application for appointment as a clerk of judge of the annual town neeting. It was ordered placed on file. rhe clerk read a Dec. 11th, 1951 letter from the secretary of the Board of County Commissioners, stating that the portion of East Avenue, between Lower Afton -Road and -Righwood Avenue was being taken over as a County -Road. On motion by Gerten seconded by Nadeau the clerk was asked to write the Board of County Commissioners expressing the town's thanks for being relieved of the responsiblity of the maintenance of this street which had been maintained mainly for the benefit +66 "ity of St. Paul homeowners on the west sideof said East Avenue. Ayes- all The clerk read a Nov. 29, 1951 carbon copy of a letter by the secretary of the Board of County Commissioners to a Mr.s. Joe Cheple, 2315 Ripley Street regarding the graveling of Myrtle Street. It was ordered placed on file. The clerk read a DecT 30$ 1951 letter from the Little Canada 'gire Dept. showning 37 fires in the territory from April 29, 1951 to Dec. 19, 1951. The letter also requested a specialjeeting at the Board's convenience. Placed on file. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the Midvale Post 617, American Legion, be permitted to hold "bingo" games either at the Midvale Tavern or Helen's place as before: Ayesg-all The clerk read a letter of Dec. 14, 1951 from the Town's attorney, Fred Memmer regarding Chapter 425, Minnesota Laws of 1951, pertaining to regulation of trailer courts and monthly tax to be collected. The clerk advised the Board that he had already been in touch with trailer court owners in the township and that procedure for tax collections was in process. Schletty moved and Gerten Seconded that the clerk post notices for rezoning of a tract of land owned by the Schroeder family on nice St. if and when they requested it; also topost notices for the rezoning of the Tippett property on Little Canada -Road if and when they requested same. Aye, ---all Swen Anderson, representing the Gladstone Community Club, presented a letter dated January 2, 192 from the Club, requesting that the matter of the dispostttft of the Town Hall and tool shed be grought up at the annual meeting in March 1952. Swen ABderson, representing the Gladstone Community Club, presented a letter dated January 2, 1952 requesting street lights to be placed on both town roads and county roads. Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that the clerk write the County Board recommending street lights on the County locations not already recommended, and to order lights on the Town roads where not already ordered. ayes- all Fred Memmer made a report on his correspondence with the Attorney General's office re; the matter of electrical inspection in the Town. Swen Anderson asked about the closing off of Soda 'street so that the street might be used by childredn for coasting, during the winter season. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the Road Overseer barricade the street on being info=ed favorably as to the advisability of doing so by the Town attorney. Ayes- all Peter Moritz, road overseer, brogght up the matter of Mr1 Hedman ordering in cinders for Willow Lane without authorization by Moritz. Gerten moved and Nadeau seconded that he be informed that the Town accepted no responsibility for paying for any cinders or gravel for "ill6w Lane without authorization by the -I�oa.d Overseer. Ayes- all The clerk suggested that Nor. Moritz should have a duplicating book to keep a record of road work order. Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that the clerk obtain books for the overseers use. Ayes- all. Swen Anderson stated that the Gladstone Community Club would 11ke sand be placed on the shores of Wakefield Lake to furnish a nice beach in Wakefield Pack. Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that a letter be written to the County Board about sand being placed on the lake ice so that it would settle to the bottom when the ice melted. Swen Anderson, Gladstone Comm. Club, stated that discussion had been held at the club about the extension of Ripley street to Wakefield L ake. He was informed that his was a matter to be brought up at the annual meeting sothat sufficient funds would be provided for grading. Nadeau brought up the number of complaints received about junk -4 and burning of wrecked cars. Gerten moved and Schletty seconded on advice of the Town attorney, that an ordinance be drafted to control said disagreeable situation. The clerk reported that at Xr. Schletty's suggestion, he had attended, a meeting of the Gladstone School Board the previous week. ter. Schletty was aware of the needof providing desk space fo r the clerk's office and was of the opinion that space could be obtained in the school jpnding defitite decision by the voters of the Town at the annual meeting as to their wishes of the voters as to a location of the clerk's office. The clerk found that space in the school was available until the start of the new school year in Sept. 1552, and when asked by the school board as to a suggested rental, the clerk asked if $25.00 per month would be satisfactory for a period of thbee or four months. The shhool board accepted this offer and alsomentioned that the school auditorium would be available for annual Town Meetings if desired. The clerk informed the school board that if the sown Board. approved, he would suggest rental of space from January 16,1952 for a -period of three of four months. Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that the Town rent space for the clerk's office at $25.00 per month from the Gladstone school, starting January 16, 1952 for a period of three or four months pending decisions arrived at during the annual town meeting. Ares- all. Januar -,r 8, 1952 dontinue,?---- Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that a decision of the building of a partition in the Gladstone Fire Department building for a Clerk's office be tabled until the annual meeting on March 11, 1952 in view of the letter received ffom the Gladstone Community Club, and in view of the obtaining temporary quarters by the Clerk. Ayes- all. jhe meeting then adjourned, S. E. Ericson, clerk 01 7.7 u� 0.1 February 5, 1952 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Gladstone Fire Dept. Bldg. at 2:00 P. M. All members of the Board were present. The car junking ordinance prepared 'by the town attorney*, Fred Hemmer, was read by the clerk. Gerten mooed and Schletty seconded that it be approved. Ayes- all. Louis Boileau, 2001 Nona Place„ appeared regarding the closing to traffic of Harris St. and Kennart St. north of Nona Place. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk check to ascertain the owner of the property and then write him and Mr. Felson, realtor, with a copy to Mr. Boileau as to completion of the grading of these streets. Ayes- all Mr. Hoseth, Forest Lawn Cemetery, appeared to inquire about rezoning of the brick home at the cem6tery so that it could be converted into a three-plex. The clerk was asked to post notices for a rezoning hearing on March 5th bpon application by the Cemetery Assn. Ayes- all. Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that "Speiser's Arbolado11 plat be regioned to "Business" zoning as per the application for rezoning. Ayes- all Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that the E. 69 ft. of the lot owned by R. Tippett be rezoned from "F,-:.rm" to "Business" as requested in the application for rezoning. A7 -es- all Schletty moved and Gerten seconded. that the plats and grades proposed by Milner Carley, surveyor, as previously ordered by the Board under the township planning program be approved. Ayes- all. Schletty moved and Nadeau seconded that Milner Carl y proceed with the preparation of mapp in Section 16, without establishment of road grades. "yes- all Mr. Ernest Radatz appeared in reference to the widening and graveling of Pearl avenue. This was referred to the Road Overseer. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk write the Minnesota Board of Health to the effect that the interest of the Town of New Canada be protecter by rigid inspection of plans of the Village of North Saint_-JRau1 to enlarge their sewage disposal plant, the effluent from which plant flows through New Canada Township towards Lake Phalen. Ayes- all. Gerten moved and Nadeau seconded that the Beer A plication and Cigarette license application of Paul Sack for the Scandinavian Cbub be approved. Ages- all Gerten moved and Nadeau seconded that all the digarette license applications be approved. Ayes- all The clerk read a report from the Sladstone Fire Dert. , also a letter from John Cottrell as Chief, explaining the Dena.rtments views for offices for the Town Clerk and Fire Dept, in the Station. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the proposed "Thom & Erickson" plat in Section 1 be apr,roved as to layout but suggetted that the S.33ft. of Lydia Street be obtained from property owners in North St. Paul, and that this street must be graded to the specifications of both North St. Paul and the Town of New Canada. Ayes - all Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that F. Memmer get authorization by sending a registered letter if necessary to the State Board of electricity for our Electricl Inspector. Ayes- all Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that $68.88 be transferred from the General Fund to the Planning Fund to provide for payment of the amount to Milner Carley under Planning Fund. A; -es- all (3) Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that $kl,000 be transfered from the General rund to the Road & Bridge Fund to cover necessary over- exp6nditures in the Road Bridge Fund. The supplus in the General Fund is due largely to liquor tax collections by the State. Ayes- All (3) The clerk was reouested to call a meeting with the Gladstone Fire Dept. at 7:00 P.M. either on Feb- 13th or Feb. 20th, and to call a meeting at 8:30 P. M. at the Little Canada Fire Department with representatives from all three departments. The Board agreed to hold the Board of Audit meeting at 1.00 P.M. on March 4th so that the regular monthly meeting could begin at the stated 2:00 P.M. time. Schletty moved and Nadeau seconded that the Town reouest the County Boe.rd to turn over to the Town for any Town purpose the county property east of Lewis Zuercher's property and south of Waldo Luebbens property. Ayes- all Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that the clerk get judges and clerks to serve -at the annual town meeting on March 11th. -yes - all r The meetigg then adjourned, u� S. E. Ericson, Clerk. February 13, 1952 A meeting of the Board with members of the Gladstone Fire Dept. w, -,s held at the Gladstone Fire Dept, bldg at 7:15 P.M. After considerable discussion as to plans for an office for the clerk in the Gladstcm e building, a tentative proposition of the Town paying $50.00 per month towards maintenance of the building and the Gladstone Dept. putting up the necessary partitions for such offices was agreed upon, subject �. to the resolution now in the minutes bringing the matter of an office at the annual town meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. A meeting of the Board with members of the Gladstone, East Cognty Line, and Little Canada Fire Departments' representatives was held at the Little Canada -sire Department starting at $:50 P.M. The clerk read reports from all three departments. after a suggestion by the clerk that the Town try to kegp the mill 3revy for Fire Protection under 5 mills as provided by State Statutes for Oakdale Township district, which is service by the East Co. Line fire department, Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that a levy of $18,000 be suggested by the Board of nudit for approval at the annual town meeting. Ayes- all. The clerk suggested that the following amounts be paid the various departments for the year starting March 1, 1952, for fire protections, based on the assessvaluation of their respective districts: Little Canada Fire Department $6,000.00 Gladstone Fire .Department 6,000.00 East County Line Fire Dept. 4,000.00 Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that the above amounts be paid during the coming fiscal year. Zyes- all. P. Moritz, Road Overseer, furnished a list of streets and roads to be bladed and oiled during the 1952 season. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk send an orddr to the County Surveyor's office to have the County Surveyor's department do all of said blading & Oiling. Ayes- all The meeting adjourned at 10:45.P.M. Ericson,C erk. AM ? b ��771 March 4, 1952. The annual meeting of the Board of audit of the Token of New Canada wp.s held in the Gladstone Fire Dept. Bldg, at 1:15 P.M. with all three members and the clerk present. The clerk presented the clerk's and treasurer's account book, and after reading the fiscal year report a discussion was held as to suggested budget amount recommendations for the coming ye<:.r. Schletty moved and Gerten sedonded that the recommendation for the General Fund be $ 5,000."0. Ayes- all Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the recommendation for the Road & Bridge round be$ 24,000.00. Ayes - Nadeau, Gerten Noes- Schletty. Schletty moved that the recommendation for the Road & Bridge Fund be $22,000.00, but there was no second to his motion. The recommendation made at the Feb. 13th meeting for $18,000 for kire Protection riund was also entered in the Clerk's book and also the required $1,000 Drag r'und as provided by State Statutes. The meeting was adjourned at 2:15 P.M. March 4, 1959 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Su;-ervisors was held at the Gladstone Fire Department building at 2:15 P.M. All members of the board were present. Raymond J. Walek, 1984 Barclay appeared to request that Barclay north of Frost be straightened out and graded. This was referred to the Road Overseer for investigation. Robert J. Smith, 1200 Lealand Road, appeared about the orening of the alleyway south of Blozk 2, Clifton's Addn, Schletty moved and Gerten seem ded that Mr. Memmer, Town attorney, write Mr. Diuibak to htti e his house moved out of the alley. ayes= all VV. Palmouist on Phalen Place, appeared abut the blocking of the alley behind his home and the Oace home by Mr. and Mrs. Urbanski. Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that Mr. Carley, surveyor, place stakes on the west side of the alley and tiem them in in case of removal so that the Board could ascertain the proper location 6f the alley, and then have Mr. Memmer, town attorney, commence action to get an injunction to prevent blocking of #healley by the Urbanski family. Ayes - all The clerk read a letter from the Gladstone Fire Dept. dated Feb. 25th, and it ass tabled until the annual meeting on March 11th. The clerk read the minutes of the February meetings. Schletty* moved and Gerten seconded that they be approved. Aves- all F. Memmer, town attorney, sp&ke about meetings in progress regarding the sewer problem in North St. -Paul. Schletty moved and Gerten secadded that this matter be brogught up at the annual town meeting, Mar. 11th. Ares- all the clerk read a letter of Feb. 19th from the Men's Club of Transfiguration Church requesting permission to operate "Bingo" at the church on Ferndale and Harvester. Gerten moved and Schletty seconded that permission be granted. A -es- all Mr. Braun, Minnesota Board of Electricity, appeared to clarify the electircalinspection situation. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that a letter be sent to the State Board that Mr. Johnson, licensed electrician, would be under the supervision of Oscar Londin, the town building inspector, and that he wo;kld henceforth make all electrical inspections except wher3 th4 Commonwealth Elecrtric Company, his employer, might be the electtical contractor. A; -es- all. The teetine then adjourned. A4IPP14-1� S. E. Ericson, Clerk. ANNUAL MEETING March 11, 1952• The Annual Meeting of the Town of New Canada was held in the Town Hall on March 11, 1952 pursuant to posted notices as follows: To elect one Super- visor for the term of three years, to fill the place of F. C. Schletty, whose term expires; and to elect one Town Clerk, one Constable, and one Justice of the Peace, all for terms of two years, and all terms commencing April 1, 1952. The annual meeting at 9:00 o'clock A.M. to mote upon and determine for the coming year: the salaries and wages of laborers, town- ship supervisors, clerk, treasurer, election judges and clerks and constables; to vote upon the appropriation for the General Fund, Road & Bridge Fund, Fire Protection Fund, Township Planning Fund, and any other appropriations that may be necessary; also to discuss disposition of the Town gall and Town Machine Shed as requested by the Gladstone Community Club; and further, to do any other businessproper to be done at said meeting when convened;. The meeting was called to order at 9:23 A.M. by S. E. Ericson, Town Clerk, who called for nominations for a moderator for the meeting. Mr. W. Rupp moved, and Roy Nadeau seconded that Mr. Waldo Luebben be chosen to preside as moderator of the meeting. The motion was carried unanimously. The moderator announced that the polls would be open until eight o'clock P.M. for the purpose of electing by ballot: one supervisor, one clerk, one justice of the peace and one constable. The clerk read the minutes of the annual meeting of March 13, 1951. Hoppenstedt moved, and Fischbeck seconded that the minutes be approved as read. ---Carried. The clerk read the Board of Audit report of March 4, 1952. Bred Gerten moved, and J. Kelly seconded that the report be approved. ---Carried. Mr. Gerster moved and Mrs. Anderson seconded that the compensation of election judges, clerks, and constables be set at $1.00 per hour for the fiscal year 1952• ---Carried. Mr. Hoppenstedt moved and Mr. Leo Kaeder seconded that the salaries of the town supervisors be set at $60.00 per month each for the fiscal year 1952. ---Carried. George Cummings moved and L. Curran seconded that the clerk's salary be set at $125.00 per month for the fiscal year 1952. ---Carried. Mr. Schenk moved and Mr. Rupp seconded that the Treasurer's salary be set at $100.00 for the fiscal year 1952, payable quarterly as before. ---Carried. Mr. Curran moved and Mr. Kelly seconded that the wages on all classes of labor be the same as prevailing wages of Ramsey County Employees. ---Carried. :sir. Gerster moved and Mr. Curran seconded that a tax levy of $5,000 as suggested by the Board of Audit be made for the General Fund. ---Carried. Mr. Kelly moved and Mr. Cu -'ran seconded that a levy of $2.4,000 be made for the Road and Bridge Fund. Mr. Hoppenstedt moved that the previous motion be amended to the amount of $27,500, and his amendment was seconded by Mr. Rowe. At this point a number of residents asked if they might vote. Mr. Gerster moved that the motion and amendment under consideration be tabled during a short recess to permit residents to vote. The moderator declared a short recess. The discussion on the amendment to the motion was continued after the recess terminated, and upon a vote on the amendment calling for a tax levy of $27,500, it was defeated by a vote of 33 ayes and 45 noes. Mr. Schaver then moved that the original motion be amended to a tax levy in the amount+of $26,000, seconded by Mr. Hoppenstedt. This amendment was also defeated by a vote of 41 ayes and 47 noes. The moderator then called for a vote on the original motion of a tax levy of $2+,000 for the Road and Bridge Fund. ----Carried. Mr. Curran moved and Mr. Schenk seconded that a levy of $19,000 as suggested by the Board of Audit be made for the Fire Protection Fund. ----Carried. After a discussion on Township Planning, Mr. Gillen moved and Mr. Schaver secodded that the Board of Supervisors transfer from such funds as they find available, the sum of $500.00 to the Planning Fund. The clerk stated funds were available in the General Fund. -----Carried. Mr. Gillen moved and Hoppenstedt seconded that a tax levy of $500.00 through the 'General Fund be made for the Planning Fund. -----Carried. Mr. Hoppenstedt moved and Mr. Gillen seconded that the annual town meeting in March 1953 be held again in the Gladstone Fire Dept. building.- -Carried. Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that a contribution of $100.00 be made to the Ramsey County 4-H Club Camp Fund. ----Carried. Mr. Kern moved and Mr. Schletty seconded that a contribution of $100.00 be made to the Ramsey County Agricultural Society. A®4-Carri3d. The disposition of the Old Town Hall was considered. Mr. Gerster moved, and Mr. Schletty seconded that it be sold to the highest bidder. ----Carried. After a discussion of plans for office space for the clerk in the Gladstone Fire Dept. building, construction to be done by the Gladstone Fire Dept., Mr. Schletty moved and Mr. Gerster seconded that the office be provided, and that the Town pay $50.00 per month maintenance for the use of the Gladstone Fire Department space, commencing with the occupancy of the office. ---Carried. After a discussion of the County's continuing development of the Wakefield Park property, and of the Town's need of providing additional access to the park, Mr. Schaver moved, and Mr. Anderson seconded that the Town exten3 Ripley Street easterly two blocks approximately to Hazelwood Avenue at the park. ----Carried. Mr. Memmer moved and Mr. Nadeau seconded that the clerk establish bulletin board locations at from three to five locations. ----Carried. Mr. F. Radat7 moved and Mr. Cottrell seconded that $500, be used in enforcing ordinancegunder Minn. Statutes 369.01, but the motion and second was withdrawn when it was pointed out that the Board had the necessary powers to expend monies as necessary for such purpose. A motion to adjourn was seconded and carried at 12:20 P.M. Respectfully submitted. IM CERTIFICATE We, the undersigned judges and clerks of the ........................... _.......................................... _`""� of ........i9 -c v1�t.................. .......... of-........... ................ .: ., Minnesota, iat do hereby certify that all ballots cast at the.....................................................................election s' heldon ..................................... ...... ..... , 19 .............. were carefully and properly piled, checked and counted, and that the number of votes marked opposite the respective names of the candi tes, and respectively for and (and) against the propositions voted up 7 corr ctly shows the number of votes so cast. 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All aembers of the Board were present. The request of the Schroeders for rezoning from Farm Residence to Business of the following described property was heard: The west 150 feet of the North X50 feet of the South 593 feet of the west 1033 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of theSouthwest 1/4 of Sec. 7, Town 29, Range 22, except that portion thereof taken for streets and highways. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the above property be re?oned for Business as reo_uested. Ayes -all. Mr. Boyd, Barpenteur and Hazel, appeared with a plan of his lot, which if a street were graded through, would have less than 75 feet frontage. It was decided to lay this matter over until April 1st. Mr. Schletty presented a plat by Nick Demont of Lot 10, Bock 1, North Park for Board approval. It was decided to lay this over until April 1st to give the Board a chance to view the property. The clerk read a letter from Phillip 0. Ducharme tendering his application for the position of township assessor for the year 1952. Schletty moved and Gerten seconded that the appointment of Phillip 0. Ducharme as deputy assessor for the Town of New Canada be recommended to the County Assessor, Mr. 'rim. E. ERveland, and that the clerk send Mr. Haveland a certified copy of the resolution. Ayes -all Mr. Schletty, as a parting remark on his retirement from the office of town supervisor, suggested that the new board work for the opening of Larpenteur Avenue from McMenemy goad to Edgerton Street. The meeting then adjourned. vI April 1, 1952 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Town Hall in the Gladstone Fire Dept. Bldg. at 1:00 P.M. Present were Roy P. Nadeau, hh. H. Gerten and. Swen H. Anderson. The meeting was opened by Roy Nadeau, Chariman, who asked the clerk for ballots for the election of the chairman for the coming year. The three supervisors handed their ballots to the clerk who counted them and reported three votes for Roy P. Nadeau for Chairman. On motion by Gerten, seconded by Anderson, Peter Moritz was appointed Road Overseer for the year starting April 1, 1952. Ayes -all. Gerten moved and Anderson seconded that the salary of the Road Overseer for the year starting April 1, 1952, be $125.00 per month. Ayes -all. At the suggestion of Peter Moritz, Gerten moved and Anderson seconded that Al Kaeder, Jr, be appointed as Assistant Road Overseer. Ayes -all. Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that the Clerk be authorized to Durchase necessary supplies for town officials for the coming year. Ayes -all. Gerten moved and Anderson seconded that Frederick P. Memmer be appointed Town Attorney for the coming year. Ayes -all. Gerten moved and Anderson seconded that E. W. Ostergre, M.D., be appointed Health Doctor for the coming year. Ayes -all. Gerteh moved and Anderson seconded that the present rate of health officer compensation be continued in the coming year: Health Inspections - $ 3.00 each Placard removal 2.00 each Ayes -all. Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that Roy P. Nadeau be appointed Health Officer. Ayes -all. Gerten moved and Anderson seconded that Roy P. Nadeau be ap]gointed Weed Inspector and be paid at the rate of $1.25 per hour for inspections and 5¢ per mile for the use of his car. Ayes -all. Gerten moved and Nadeau seconded that the lst State Bank of St. Paul be the Town's depositary and that they continue the $25,000 bond deposit for the benefit of the Town. Ayes -all. Gerten moved and Nadeau seconded that the fees for the Building Inspector remain at $2.50 for issueing permits and $2.50 for each inspection, also to remain at $2.50 for electrical inspections by the electrical inspector. Ayes -all. The clerk then read the minutes of the March meetings. Gerten moved and Anderson seconded their approval. April 1, 1952 (continued) Mr. F. R. Schmid, 1908 Prosperity, and Mr. E. F. Kishel, 1800 Prosperity, appeared in reference to the storm sewer in the Maryknoll Addition emptying on Prosperity Road, said sewer line now lying on top of the ground since ;radino. The board decided to refer this problem to Mr. Carley, surveyor, for a solution. ' Mr. WJasiluk, 1705 Frank St., requested a culvert in front of his home. His request was referred to the Road Overseer. Oscar Londin vhowed the Board the Molin concrete chimney block which was now approved for use in the City of St. Paul, and he requested Town approval for its use in home construction in the Town. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the Molin prefavricated chimney block be a" -proved for use in the Town. Ayes -all. Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk order through the County Surveyors Department the following street lights: Manton Street near School entrance north of Frost Avenue, Kennard Street north of summit of street north of Lar_nenteur Avenue, Alley pole between Manton and Birmingham, Alley pole between Birmingham and Clarence, ,Alley pole between price and. Birmingham, Alley pole between Gulden Place and Price & Barclay, Alley pole between Gulden Place and Barclay. Ayes -all. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that bids be received up to 2:00 P.M. on May 6th for removal or wrecking of the old town hall, with bidders to get necessary permits for removal from the building inspector. Ayes -all. Mr. Gerten offered space free of charge for the storing of the Town's snow fence providing there would be no liability on his part in case of fire or other casualty. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that his offer be accented. Ayes -all. Roy Nadeau spoke of his conversation with Mr. Chenoweth of the County Surveyors Department regarding street signs in which Mr. Chenoweth had offered to furnish a list of locations where signs were desirable. Mr. Gerten was excused temporarily from the meeting due to an emergency at, his greenhouse. Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that the Proposed Rearrangement of Lot 10, Block 1, North Park, Ramsey County be accef5ted subject to construction of and town approval of any streets therein. Ayes -Nadeau & Anderson. Mr. Ridler, 2195 Day, appeared about regrading of Day Road. The clerk suggested checking easements to determine proper width of street. Drainage of Kenwood Lane was discussed with Oscar Londin at the point where he is building a new home. Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that Mr. Carley, surveyor, establish the Centerline and grade of Ripley St. from Manton to Hazelwood. Ayes -Anderson & Nadeau. April 1, 1952 (continued) Mr. Gerten returned to the meeting. Anderson moved and Nadeau sec-)nded that Fred Memmer, town attorney, place a Lis Pendens notice against the Wakefield Plat if necessary in order to obtain easements for drainage and proper tiling for street drainage. Ayes -all. Mr. Art Thom Jr. appeared before the board and suggested that the street name "Nona Place" be changed to conform to Maryknoll Avenue, as this street has two names. It was suggested that he obtain signatures on a petition requesting this change. He also asked if work could be done to the catch basin on Maryknoll Avenue. Gerten moved and Anderson seconded that the Schroeder plat be accepted. Ayes -all. The Clerk read a letter from the State department of Health in reference to their checking on disposal of North St. Paul sewage. The Clerk read a letter from Emil H. Nelson, Realtor, in reference to the use of three lots near Laaland Road. This was tabled until May 6th. The clerk brought up the matter of a telephone in the Town Office. Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk order in a phone with an extension to the Fire Dept. office, and also have listings of the clerk's 'phone number, building inspector's number, and road overseer's number appear in the phone -- book. Ayes -all. Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk try to obtain a private phone line for the Road Overseer, and that the Town pay one-half of the basic rate and tax thereon. Ayes -all. Roy Nadeau read a March 31st letter from T. Gibbons, sheriff, in reference to a Civil Defense meeting at Hamm's Brewery at 9:00 P.M. on April 16th. The meeting then adjourned. z April 16, 1952. A meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at 2:00 P. M. at the Town Hall. All members of the Board were present. Mrs. Timmers appeared in reference to obtaining a building ioermit on the S.E. corner of Block 23, Smith & Taylors Addn. Gerten moved and Anderson seconded that this matter be tabled until May 6th. Ayes -all. Gerten moved and Anderson seconded that an application by Dorothy C. Germain for a permit for on and off sale beer at Helen's Place, and also acigarette license be approved. Ayes -all. Gerten moved and Anderson seconded that an application by C. Rivard for off sale beer and a cigarette license at Belland's store on LaBore Road be approved. Ayes -all. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that the clerk obtain costs from the County Surveyor as to blacktopping streets and oiling streets. "'yes -all. Gerten moved and Anderson seconded that Fred Memmer check the Statutes on transfers of Funds during the year. Ayes -all. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that a hearing be held on May 6th at 2:00 P.M. on the rezoing reouest of Leanard A. Flipp and E. JPennig Company. Ayes -all. The clerk reported receiving a flowage easement from Dr. Herb Gulden. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that this be tabled until May 6th. Ayes -all. Nadeau moved and Gert4n seconded that Fred Memmer write the Twin City Bus Line regarding damage to Howard Avenue. Ayes -all. Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that the Clerk buy three chairs to match '` the clerks desk for the use of the Board Supervisors. Ayes -all. Fred Memmer presented a verbal report on the Dymond Strantz case vs. Anderson, Nordquist and Frattalone, and stated he would have a written opinion from Mr. Houston, Assistant Attorney General, State of Minnesota, for the Town files. After discussing Mr. Memmer's &pinion on the above, Naddau moved and Gerten seconded that the folloing resolution be adopted: "WHEREAS, In October 1950, Sherman. H. Nordquist and Myers M Frattalone, both --duly elected constables of New Canada Township, employed by the said Town, did, in the course of their official duties as constables, arrest one Raymond J. Strantz pursuant to a bench warrant, correct and regular upon its face, issued by Justice of Peace Swen Anderson, and, WHEREAS, the said Raymond Strantz did thereafter sue the said Sherman H. Nordquist and Myers M. Frattalone, for false arrest, and WHEREAS, the Minnesota. STatutes, sections 471.44 and 471.45, respectively, provide that the Town shall defend constables who acted in good faith in actions brought against such officers to revover damages for false arrest, and that the Town Board may, in its discretion, pay any judgment obtained against said (conttLaued on neat nayge) April 16, 1952 (conttinued) officers; and WHEREAS, the Town Board authorized the defense of said constables, and has found upon investigation by the Town Clerk and the attorney for the Town that said Sherman H. Nordquist and Myers M. Frattalone were acting in good faith in carrying out their official duties; and WHEREAS, the Plaintiff Strantz obtained a judgment against the said constables in the amount of $1400.00; and WHEREAS, the Town Attorney has duly dubmitted to the Attorney General of Minnesota, the Hon. J.A.A.Burnquist, the question of whether or not the Town can, pursuant to statute, pay said judgment, which query was answered in the affirmative by the Attorney General, so long as the said constables acted in good faith, which they did; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of New Canada, through its properly constitutddofficers, pay the said judgment against Sherman H. Nordquist and Myers M. Frattalone in the sum of Four Hundred Dollars ($1400.00) to RayWond J. Strantz and Roger H. Rutchick, his attorney, and also pay attorney's fees for said constables for their defense in the sum of Seventy - Five Dollars ($75.00) to Ralph Stacker, attorney for said constables. Ayes - Nadeau and Gerten Noes - 0 Swe .Anderson not participating. The meeting was then adjourned. May 6, 1952. The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Gladstone Fire Department building at 2:00 P.M. All members of the Board were present. The minutes of the April meeting were read and approved. The clerk stated that only one bid envelope for the old Town Hall had been received. It was decided to wait until Mr. Memmer, town attorney, arrived before opening the bid. R. W. Nelson, and Vrs. Timmers, appeared in re: building permit on Block 23, Smith & Taylors Addn. Section 10. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk have Milner Carley, surveyor, establish the C/L and grade of 1st Avenue from Prosperity Road to Germain Street. Ayes -all. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the building inspector issue a building permit to Mr. Timmers on the moint promise of Mr. Timmers and Mr. R.W.Nelson that they would grade 1st Avenue fbr a distance of 350 deet west of Kennard Street, said grading to be done by May 31st, 1952, The building inspector further to "Red Tag" the home if grading has not been completed by this date. Aye s -a-1 l . Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that Milner Carley, durveyor, establish the C/L/ and grade on the following streets: Copley, from Hazelwood to Dieter, Dieter, from Frost Avenue to Soo kine tracks. Ayes -all. Mr. E. F. Kischel, 1900 Prosperity Ave., appeared to ask a decision on the disposition of the storm sewer passing immediately south of his home. Mr. Carley, surveyor, recommended that this storm sewer be abandoned as being unsatisfactory, and that the excess water be drained down Mayyknoll Avenue instead xf along its natural course. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that, WHEIVAS, on recommendation of Mr. Carley, Civil Engineer, its is deemed advis- able to abandon the storm sewer which flows from east to west in the Maryknoll Plat just south of the home of Mr. Kischel at 1800 Prosperity Road, now, therefore, Mr. Kischel shall be :permitted to have his lot graded at a lower level, and shall bepermitted to grade the drainage easement to correspond, proved that he will have his contractor salvage as much of the drain tile as possible to hand over to the township in addition to thb manhole castings. Ayes -all. Mr. Boyd, Larpenteur and Hazel Avenues, appeared in re: building permit. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the building inspector reouire 1 Mr. Boyd to set his home back only 20 feet east of the Hazel street property �A line instead of 30 feet. Ayes -all. Mr. Nord appearedin re: building permit and easements on Harvard Avenue (Duluth Ave.) north of Larpentaur Avenue. After considerable discussion as to means of obtaining a full width street from Larpenteur Avenue to Ripley, Mr. Anderson suggested that Mr. Nord try to obtain an additional 13 ft. easement from Mr. Edward, whose property blocks a full width street to Lar-enteur; also that all other property owners between Larpenteur and Ripley Streets be asked for a 13 ft. easement on the west side of Duluth Avenue and (contiuned on next ,a.gg) May 6, 1952 (contiuned) and that owners on the east side of Duluth Ave. be askded for a 20 ft. easment. Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that Frank Street be widened to its full 40 ft. kimit a distance north of Larpenteur of 371 ft., but first have Fred Memmer, attorney, obtain a certification of the recorded easements of Frank Street from Larpenteur Avenue north to Ripley St. Ayes -all. Mr. Memmer, town attorney, now being presnet, was asked if the Town should open the only bid received for the Old Town Hall. Upon being answered in the affirmative, the clerk opened a bid from the Temple Baptist Sunday School, whose bid was $525.00 with a 10% certified check ($52.50) attached. Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that the bid be taken under advisement until 7:00 P.M. May 13th, at which time the representatives of the Temple Bartist Sunday School were asked to present plans for the remodeling of the Structure. Ayes -all. Mr. Tew, 1077 East County Line appeared to request that the Town approve a beer application for on and off sale for him at the old Rainbow Tavern at 25591 East Minnehaha Street. Anderson moved, and Gerten seconded that said application be approved. Ayes -all. Wm. Schroeder appeared and withdrew his replatting Schroeders Suburban Lots. Mr. Stanich appeared with a new plat to be called Stanich Highlands, located northeasterly of Parpenteur and Hazel Avenues. After a discussion of street widths and lot sized the board decided to the plat under advisement, Anderson so moving, with Gerten seconding. Ayes - all. Mr. McGinley, P rospertty Road and Soo tracks, appeared to inform the.board that the dump north of his home was being filled in by the Soo Line R.R.Co. He asked about the lowering of the gasoline pipeline adjoin&ng his property and was advised to check into the easements given by the owner of the property at the time the pipeline was laid, to ascertain the procedure to be pursued witlt-,the Great Lakes Pipeline Company for the lowering of the line. The building inspector called the attention of the Board to the low fence which some time ago was erected inside of the RjW line of Vernon Street by the Homeowner (J.H.Bruton) on the N.E. corner of Greenbrier and 'Vernon St. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk write the owner alt ask that the fence be removed to within the owner's property line within 30 days after rectIpt of the letter. Ayes -all. After a discussion of street oiling ars. blacktopping, Fred Memmer, town attorney, was asked to study the procedures necessary for the town under Minn. Statutes 369.01 to go ahead with a program of blacktopping certain streets. Swen Anderson believed that it would be advisable to blacktop streets in certain areas instead of oiling them each year. The clerk reported county costs of approximately $600 per mile for oiling, and $6,000 to $6,500 per mile for blacktopping. Roy Nadeau reported very favorable costs for street signs where town roads intersect county roads. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that the clerk have the County Surveyor's department make a survey of need street signs (contiuned on next page) May 6, 1952 continued. and hosts where town roads and streets intersect county roads and furnish an estimate to the Town of their costs. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk write the Northern States Power Co. ani ask them to remove a large tree at the intersection of Sterling and Larpenteur Avenues which might damage their lines. Ayes -all. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that Fred Memmer check the zoning law to determine if topsoil removing could be stopped. Ayes -all. Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that an April 3rd letter from the Gladstone Community Club requesting enactment of a dog licensing ordinance be tables until a later meeting. A reauest for street lights on Flandrau, Germain and Fa$rview was tabled until a check was made of the locality. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the resignation of George Cummings, Justice of the Peace, be accepted due to removal from the town. Ayes -all Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that an easement for the east 33 feet of Flandreau Street south of "Oil be accepted and that the Road Overseer determine to what extent the grantors should be recuired to grade the same as Flandrau Street has been maintained on the westerly 33 feet for some years. Ayes -all. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 P.M. May 13, 1952 A meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Gladstone, Fire Dept, bldg. at 7:15 P.M. as scheduled at the May 6th meeting. Alb members of the Board were present. After a discussion of street widths to be accepted on plats, and particularily I'Sranich Hts.", and some doubt as to the legal width, Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that Fred Memmer, town attorney, obtain a ruling from the StateAttorney General's office as to the legal width. The clerk was also asked to have Milner Carley, civil engineer, give his opinion. Ayes -all. The fid of the Temple Baptist Sugday School was brought up for consideration, and representatives of this organiz4tion presented plans for remodeling of the Old Town Hall to be converted into a chapel. After viewing the architect's sketches, Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that the bid of the Temple Baptist Sunday School be approved, and that a contract be arrived at between the Town and the bidder for the completion of the project. Ayes -all. Mr. Nord appeared in re: building permits and easements, and views on the building code. Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that Mr. Nord stop conskruction on the tome until the meaning of Section 5, Par. 17, on page 24 of the building code be determined by Fred Memmer, attorney, and until the building inspector received satisfactory evidence by seeing a recorded deed showing a permanent easement to Frank Street before a building permit be issued. Ayes -all. A discussion was held on the advisability of grading Frank Street to its full Width. Nadeau moved that a majority of the owners of property abutting Frank Street petition in favor of grading the full 4o ft. width. There was no second to the motion. John Cottrell of the Gladstone Fire Dept. asked permission for the Gladstone Fire Dept. to burn three cars in the rear of the Gladstone Motors on May 20th. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that permission ge granted. Ayes -all. An application for on and off sale beer by Robert Driscoll at the Seandina.vian Club was offered. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the application be approved. Ayes -all. The meeting then adjourned. June 3, 1952. The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Town Hall at 2:00 P.M. All members of the Board were -resent. The minumtes of the May meetings were read and approved. Gerten moved and Nadeau seconded that information be obtained as to who requested that the culverts and ditches on N116-Radatz Avenue be cleaned, and if by someone other than town officials, that credit be given on the Town's gas tax fund in the amount of $13.90 plus overhead. Ayes -all. Mr. George Olson, Village Manager of North St. Paul, appeared before the Borad in reference to blacktopping of Holloway St., which has joint maintenance by North St. Paul and New Canada Township. He stated that the cost would be about $4.00 ft. Gerten moved and Anderson seconded that this matter be tabled until a later date. Ayes -all. Mr. Olson also spoke a out the sewer disposal problem of North St. Paul. He stated that one of the proposals was to have a gravity sewer from North St. Paul to St. Paul via the Soo Line tracks, then south through our township on a line somewh6re in the vicinity of Prosperity Road to Larpenteur Avenue, then to connect in the City of St. Paul. James L. Fida requested permission to have On and Off Sale malt liquors, and a cigarette license, at 22591 E. Minnehaha Avenue. Anderson moved, and Gerten seconded that his applications be ap!)roved subject to approval of the County Board. Ayes -all. Mr. Stanich presented a revised plat of "Stanich Highlands". Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that the proposed plat be accepted tentatively, subject to a report of Mr. Carley, Engineer, as to grades of streets. Ayes -all. Geor'ge W. Anderson, 1101 E. Co$nty Road B, owner of Lots 1 to 6, Block 1, and lots 1 to 6, Block 2, Clifton's Addn, appeared to ask if the Board had any objections to the vacating of John St. Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk ascertain if Mr. K. B. Anderson, owner of property north of these lots, would have access to either Highways 36 or 61, and if so, if he would have any objection to the vacating of John Street. Ayes - all. Mrs. Fernhold, 2615 E. Larpenteur Avenue, and Mrs. Schaefer, 2505 E. Larp- enteur Avenue, requested repair of Sterling Avenue. This was referred to the Road Overseer. Mr. Andrews, 2211 Hazelwood Avenue, who received Building Permit #3162, dated May 20, 1952, for placing of a mobile unit on a lot he owns on Hazelwood Avenue appeared before the board with a petition in favor of his placing said mobile unit on the premises. Another petition was received against haviflg said unit on the premises. He was informed that the permit was for a 90 clay period and that he should plan to have the mobile unit removed at the end of 90 days. NT k3lt V T, yy ` x1 f yr r K _ �� k � � �• .x sti . � � `_ ^,."tea � ,-�._ � `� $tF e~. 1 � vT0."-.T' et iK �K ".. � 3 . K ° .gyp y 4 • r x_. .� C^`3 ei' : x � �` tis ,� "s*' g.. �.'. �,# •�,r�s � 'F.:�. '�§..� k � .��,. w�. LA ,s 4 EF r � x June 3rd, 1952 continued. Mr. Nord, Frank St., appeared relative to the home he was building. He was informed that his issue had been decided at the May meetings of the Board. Mr. Carley presented grades for Adele, Ferndale and Maryland Streets. Nadeau moved, and Gerten seconded that the same were accepted and that the clerk sign same. Ayes -all. Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that Milner Carley prepare a plan of Section 16 of the Town. Ayes -all. Mr. Wasiluk, Frank St., reported that he received a culvert only 13 ft. in length. The Road Overseer was asked to place an additional 5 ft. sectionnat Mr. Wasilukts lot to provide a wider driveway. Mr. Husby appeared for permission to connect to the water main at the inter- section of Lamenteur Avfnue and Arcade Street. As the Board officials had no informati.:n as to this water main, the clerk was asked to get in touch with the Water Department on motion by Nadeau, seconded by Gerten. Ayes -all. Gerten moved and Anderson seconded that the resignation of Aime Dion as Civil Defense director be accepted. Ayes -all. Gerten moved and Anderson seconded that Robert Londin be appointed director of Civil Defense in place of Aime Dion. :eyes -all. Herten moved and Anderson seconded that Roy Nadeau purchase a Weed Sprayer. Ayes -all. Mr. H. N. Schmokel, 1650 No. Sterling, appeared regarding the removal of crushed rock from his driveway and also the possible trespass on his property of said Sterling Avenue. Nadeau moved and. Anderson seconded that Mr. Carley put R/W stakes on the S.E.corner of Larpenteur and Sterling, and the N.E. corner of Idaho and Sterling, also on the West lot corner between lots 9 and 10. Ayes -all. Mr. Christiansen appeared in reference to vacating of alleys. He was informed that as yet no procedure had been set up for the Town to vacate alleys and that a further study was being made by the Town Attorney. A letter *as received from the St. Paul Jr1 AAsn. of Commerce asking permission to sell 3.2 beer at the Golf Tournament to be held July 9th to July 13th at Keller Golf Course. Gerten moved and Anderson seconded that permission be given as reauested. Ayes -all. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that a petition be received before changing the street name "Fairview" to "Demont" avenue. Ayes -all. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk accept renewal applications for beer license for the year starting July 1, 1952 and that he charge a $10.00 inspection fee for On Si.le or On & Off applications, and a $5.00 inspection fee for Off Sale applications. Ayes -all. The meeting then adjourned. 12 July 1, 1952. The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors •£s held at the Town hall at 2:00 o'clock P.M. All members of the Board wire present. The minutes of the June meeting were read and approved. Al Meister, 1770 Lathite Bear Avenue, presented a Petition for Rezoning from Residence "A" to "Business" of Lots 5,6,7,9, and that part of 9 not already zoned "Business", all in Meister's Highlands. The clerk was asked to set the rezoning hearing for 7:00 o'clock P.M. on July 22nd. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the Malt Liquor On and Off Sale, application, and cigarette license, for Marvin Flackey, at the Seandinavian Club be approved. Ayes -all. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the Malt Liquor On and Off Sale a�•:lication and cigarette license for Wilson and Alice Gary at Thole's Tavern be approved. Ayes -all. Ole Christianson, Surveyor, 1309 No. Victoria, showed the Board a suggested meets and bounds plat of the Torgerson property on DeSoto Street. The board informally agreed that the lot sized were satisfactory, but were not in favor of the property being sold by meets and bounds and asked Mr. Christianson to tell Mr. Torgerson that an official plat was much preferred. Gerten moved and Anderson seconded that a request by the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company to bury a 'phone cable on Maryknoll Avenue be approved. Ayes -all. Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that a request by the Lawrence Kaiser Post #9901 of Gladstone for ?permission to sell beer at their Carnival on July 1+,15, & 16th be approved. jLyes-all. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that a renewal policy 4AS997052 covering P.L. & P.D. on the Town's 1951 Ford. truth be returned to the John E. Blomquist Co., as it was not to he renewed. Ayes -all. Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that a renewal policy #A215293 for Comn_rehensive Fire & Theft on the Town's 11051 Ford truck be accepted. Ayes -all. The clerk read a July 1st letter from Milner Carley covering investigations on drainage made during the month of June 1952. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that Oscar Londin issue a building permit to Gemrge W. Daniels for a home north of Little Canada Road and East of Rice Street on property which has access to Rice Street through a permanent easment. Ayes -all. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk write the Ramsey County Board on behalf of the Gladstone Community Club, and request that a street light be placed on the intersection of English & Ripley. Ayes -all. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk order a street light installed on Ripley Between Phalen Place & Edward, the same order to be placed through the County Surveyor's department with the maintenance charge to be charged against the Town. Ayes -all T,•.e _meeting then was adjouxted. - July 22, 1952• A special meeting of the Board was held at 7:00 o'clock P.M. on July 22nd as per posted notices for a hearing on a Proposed Rezoning of the Al Meister p rpperty on the N.E.(Zuadrant of White Bear Avenue and Larpenteur Avenue. All members of the Board were present. There being no opposition to the rezoning and the Board of the opinion that a Shopping Center for a Hardware and Auto Sup -17. Store would be of great benefit to the community, Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that Meister's Highlands Lots 5,6,7,8, and that part of lot 9 not already joned "Business", be rezoned from Residence "A" to "Business". Ayes -all. Gerten moved and Nadeau seconded that Wallace F. Drake, 805 North Keller Parkway be appointed Justice of the Peace to fill the unexpired term (until March 31, 1953) of George Cummins (resigned), and that he assume office after furnishing the proper bond and giving his opth of office. Ayes -all. Swen Anderson informed the Board that he had a conversation with Air. John E. Blomauist in regard to the possibility of Mr. Bl.omquist losing his maintenance man at the Public Dump on the west side of Lake Gervais. Mr. Blomquist had stated that this man had been offered a monthly salary of approximately $60.00 per month plus salvage at a dump in the City of St. Paul, and Mr. Blomouist was hoping that New Canada Township could reimburse this maintenance man in order to operate the dump properly. TheBoard decided to consider this matter at the August 5th meeting. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the Town place on record that there was no objection to vacAting that portion of John Street north of Second Street between blocks 1 and 2 of Heinmann's Belleview Addition to Gladstone. Ayes -all. The meeting then was adjourned. 4 August 5, 1952• The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Town Hall at 2:00 P.M. All members of the Board were present. The minutes of the July meetings were read and approved. Donald Marrone, 1765 English, presented a petition with 52 names in favor of hisselling 3.2 beer at the Drive -In at English and Frost. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that his reouest for a 3.2 license be tabled until the September 2;td meeting. Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that his request for a cigarette license be approved. 1st motion - Ayes - all. 2nd motion - Ayes - all. A "Dog" ordinance similar to that being adopted in Mounds View Twsp. was discussed, but no action taken. The clerk called attention to the Primary Election to be held on Sept. 9th, and recommended that from six to ten ballot judges and clerks be added at the close of the polls in the evening at each precinct to speed the counting of the ballots so as to eliminate the long hours formerly necessary to complete the canvassing. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that said ballot judges and clerks be employed. Ayes -all. The clerk read a petition from a number of residents on Kennard Street, between Frost and Larpenteur, requesting the usual grading and filling of holes on said street, but eliminating the oiling and sanding for the years 1952 and 1953. The street had been already oiled and sanded when the letter was received, but the petition as reauested for 1953 was referred to the Road overseer. Mr. E. C. Mogren, attorney-in-fact, appeared for L. A. Hardenbrook, 263+ White Bear Avenue with a written appeal to the Board. against the "Red Tag" placed on the home under construction on the property known as the South 75 ft. of the north 455 feet of the N.E.4 of N.W.4 of Sec. 11, T.29,R.22 West, lying westerly of and subject to White Bear Avenue. After hearing the views of the owner and of the Building Inspector, Anderson moved, and Gerten seconded that in this instance the house be approved as the footings are now set. Ayes -all. The clerk read an Aug. 5th letter from Milner Carley in re: Stanich Highlands roads and drainage. Peter Moritz said all gutters must be blacktopped before the streets are accepted on account of maintenance. And=xson moved and Nadeau secodded that a letter be sent to Stanich with a copy of Milner Carley's letter. Ayes -all. Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that the Board accepts the layout of "Myhra Addition" with the provision that the Plat be sent to Milner Carley for checking, And further that no building permits be issued on Plum or Cherry Sts, until Graded and streets accepted. Ayes -all. Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that the grade on "Clarence" street south pof County Road "C" as established by Milner Carley, be apr,,roved. Ayes -all. Auust 5, 1952 continued. Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that an easement from Carl G. Myhra for the north 33 ft of Maryland from Ferndale to East County Line, be accepted. Ayes -all. Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that the layout of "Fernholz Addition" be accepted. Ayes -all. John Wetch presented an application for Off -Sale malt liouorsand cigarette license at Pfeiffer's store, effective August 25th. Gerten moved, and Anderson seconded that the a=pplications be approved. Ryes -all. The clerk read a July 7th letter from E. Bachman, and his reply to same. Ayes -all. Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that Price St. be graded west from Birmingham to Clarenee, and Clarence from Price South to Larpenteur, with the provision that Dr. H. 0. Gulden is to pay one-half of the $500 estimated cost. Ayes -all. Anderson moved and Gerten seconded following eight intersections: Flandrau St. & Fairview Ave. Kohlmann Ave. & Hill Burr St. and Hendry Place Hendry Place & Highway Drive that street lights be ordered for the Fairview Ave. and Germain St. Kohlmann Ave. and Elm Burr St. and Highway Drive Center of Sunrise Drive. Ayes -all. Gerten moved and Nadeau seconded tha t the Road Overseer grade and gravel Marland Avenue west of East County Line., also Pearl Avenue west of White Bear Avenue, and Bedell (Z ) west of Highway 61. Ayes -all. Fred P. Memmer, town attorney, was asked to furnish a legal opinion as to the Town's authority to pay a man to tendthe publick dump on private property on the west side of Gervais Lake (J.E.Blomquist property). The meeting was then adjourned. August 19, 1952. A meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at Roy Nadeau's residence at 7:30 P.M. All members of the Board were present. On motion by Gerten, seconded by Anderson, the Town dedicates to Ramsey County, all signposts installed by the Town at the intersection of County Roads with Town Roads, provided that the County will hereafter maintain these posts and place County Road name panels on these -costs; the Town, however, to maintain the Town Road name panels as at other locations. Ayes -all. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that signs be erected at the 34 locations specified by Mr. Chenoweth of the Ramsey County Surveyors department in his August 6th letter to the Town. byes -all. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that signs be reconditioned at the locations specified in Mr. Chenoweth's letter, also that the Ripley St. signs at the Phalen Place intersection be added to this list. Ayes -all. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that signs be erected at the East Viking Drive intersections with Rice Street, McMenemy St., Edgerton St., and Arcade Street, with the Town to ray all expept the County expense of said signs. Ayes -all. Gerten presented an August 19th petition for the William McClellan occupancy of a basement dwelling for a two year period. It was decided to table this until the Sept. 2nd meeting. Wm. Gerten left the meeting at this time. After a discussion about a watchman at the public dump on private property on the West Side of Lake Gervais, and a favorable opinion from Fred Meurer, town attorney, Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that a watchman be employed starting September 1st, at a wage of $50.00 per month, plus salvage he might obtain. Ayes -all. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that a letter from Roy E. Lindblom, John G. Gross, and R. C. Brandt be forwarded to Milner Carley for recommendations -as to drainage in the vicinity of Phalen Place and Edward Streets. ees-all. The meeting was then adjourned. ,/jp , August 21, 1952. A meeting of the Board was held at the home of S.E.Ericson, at 7:00 P.M. All members of the Board were present. Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that a malt liquor on and off license, and a cigarette license for Amos Brooks at "OBriens Puce" on Rice Street and Little Canada Road be approved. Ayes -all. The meeting was then adjourned. September 2, 1952. The regular monthly meetings of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Town Hall at 2:00 P. M. All members of the Board were present. The minutes of the August 5th, 19th ani? 21st meetings were read and approved. A report of the Minnesota Department of Health dated July 16, 1952, on the investigation of the bathing beach at Wakefield Lake, as requested by Mr. P. H. Wilson of the community club, was read by the clerk. Gerten moved and Nadeau seconded that it be placed on file. Ayes -all. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that the Town accept and acknowledge an agreement between Lloyd E. Wheaton, 1+36 Ripley, and Paul H. Wilson, 1442 Ripley, as to locations of the garages on their joint property lines. Ayes -all. Mr. L. L. Furlong appeared in reference to "Above ground gasoline and oil storage tanks for bulk plant operation. It was suggested that he visit the State Fire Marshall's office to obtain rules and regulations pertaining to bulk plant operation. Mr. R. W. Olcott, Flandrau Street, Asked whether something could be done to stop cesspool pumping on to the street. Mr. Gerten, supervisor, suggested that cesspools be pumped on the property owners own lawn, and then wetted down immediately so as to stop the odor. Anderson moved, and Gerten seconded that the matter of cesspool pumping be brought up at the Annual Town meeting, so as to stop pumping on to Town Roads. Lyes -all. Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that the town attorney prepare an ordinance for control of cesspool pumping on to public roads. Ayes ---11. DDn Marrone presented a petition of property owners with a 500 foot radius of his drive-in who were in favor of his having an "On Sale" malt liquor license. Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk take an apl;lication for such license and that it be approved for referral to the county board. Ayes -all. Merle Waite, 2111 Birmingham, requested that Birmingham, south of "B", be bladed. This was referred to the Road Overseer. `. Mr. Crosland asked that "Wq,tch Out for Children" signs be installed at several locations. Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that signs be installed at the following locations: Southwest corner of Frost Avenue and Flindrau to warn southbound traffic, Northeast corner of Larrenteur and Flandrau to warn northbound traffic, North of crest of hill on Flandrau between Larpenteur and Frost to warn S,B.traffic, Sou th of crest of hill on Flandrau between Larp,,nteur and Frost to warn N.B, traffic, North of crest of hill on Kennard between Larpenteur and Frost to warn S.B.Traffic, South of crest of hill on Kennard between Lar-lpenteur and Frost to warn N.B.traffic, Northwest corner of White Bear Avenue and E. Radatz to warn westbound traffic. Ayes -all. Sept. 2nd, 1952 continued.. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that copies of Milner Carley's August and September letters in reference to Stanich Highlands be sent to Mr. Stanich and copies given to Swen Anderson to give to a Mr. Nuns. Ayes -all. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that a letter be sent to the Ramsey County Plat Commission, also Mr. Myhra in reference to Milner Carley's recommendations about Myhra Addition. Ayes -all. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that the Town Attorney investigate the possibility of "fines" imposed by the Justices of the Peace, reverting to the Township instead of being remitted to the County. Ayes -all. Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that J. A. Arbuckle, Clarence and "C" move from the garage his family his occupying be October lst. Ayes -all. Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that a refund be made to the Daytons Constructions Company of the amount paid for building permit #3260, less Town costs, as the building being erected was across the street from our town. The refund was to be $16.50, plus 2.50 elec. fee, less 2.50 -_Hermit fee to 0. Londin, less 2.50 for one inspection call, or a net amount of $14.00. Ayes -all. In reference to The August 19th petition of William McClellan that he be permitted to occupy a basement as a dwelling for two years (Clarence near "C"), Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that it is the policy of the Board not to permit basement occu-pancy, and therefore the Board cannot authorize occupancy, and that any such occupancy is a violation of the buildLng code. Ayes- Nadeau and Anderson Not voting- Gerten. Gerten moved and Nadeau seconded that the clerk have Oscar Londin supervise the installation of voting booths or do so himself, for the Primary election on September 9th, and General Election on November 4th, and to obtain the necessary supr,1ies. Ayes- all. The meeting then adjourned. October 7, 1952. The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at 2:00 P.M. at the Town Hall. All members of the Board were present. The minutes of the September meeting were read and approved. Mr. W. T. Rowe, 671 Ferndale, appeared in regarg to having "Bingo" approved for the Transfiguration Parish Men's Club at Jim and Tony's Bar on Minnehaha and Fast Avenues every Tuesday evening beginning October 14, 1952. His appearance was in verification of his telephone request of September 3rd to Board members. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the request for "Bingo" as noted be approved, subject to all proceeds going to the Transfiguration MenIs Club. Aygs - all. Howard Ziemer, 1855 Birmingham, a member of V.F.W.#9901, recuested permission for his organization to have a "Bingo" game the evening of November 21st only, at Gladstone Fire Station hall, and to have permission to sell beer the same evening. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that permission for both "Bingo" and beer Ae granted. Ayes -all. Mr. Ziemer asked whether or not members of the V.F.W. could be used �s ballot clerks in precincts other than the precinct in which they resided. It was the clerkts opinion that ballot clerks could be used only in the precinct's in which they were "Qualified Voters". Some discussion arose as to the meaiAing of "District" in the Minnesota Statutes. The clerk stated he had no objection to using anyone in another precinct, providing the legality of so doing would not be ouestioned. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that the clerk use as many V.F.W. men for Ballot Clerks in the November 4th election as possible. a-ues-all. The Gladstone Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary requested permission to sell beer on the Last Friday of each month at the Gladstone Fire Department ball. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that approval be given, subject to the legality of said sale over an extended period of time. Aves-all. Mr. L. L. furlong appeared in reference to a bulk oil plant on the east side of the N.P.Tracks just south of Frost Avenue. He was requested to obtain a minimum oB 5000 soft, of land and then present drawings to the Board at their neat meeting, of the installation -planned, such plan tobe in accordance with regulations of the State Fire Marshall's office. Mrs. 0. P. Elm -ren appeared to request a street sign at Gordon & Ripley, and mentioned the difficulties of mail deliveries and retail deliveries due to there being a Gordon St. in St. Paul. Board members suggested to her that residents on Gordon St. present a retition suggesting a change of street names to the Board, at which time an order for a sign would be placgd. Mrs. R. A. Malmgren, 1092 Gordon, asked the Board to investigate drainage of the streets on which she resided. Nadeau moved and =-nderson seconded that the clerk have Milner Carley, Engineer, prepare a report for the Board. Ayes -all. A reauest for a street sign as suggested by Mr. Chenoweth at the intersection of Payne Ave. and E. VikingDrive was considered. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that said sign be ordered installed by the County Surveyor's department. Ayes -all. Oct. 7, 1952 cont. Sherman H. Nordquist, Town Constable, appeared before the Board and remarked that he had received some unfavorable criticisms on his enforcement of traffic regulations. He mentioned no specific comz)laint, so the clerk asked if he was referring to a call by the clerk to both the constable and Mr. Hoppenstedt, Justice of the Peace, in reference to a tag given to a resident of Freitag's trailer camp for a "Stop" sign violation at the N.W. corner of Arcade Street and "A-211. The clerk stated he believed arrests for any violation at this location should not have been made on this certain day due to the donfusion existing because of road construction at this point. The clerk also stated that said "Stop" sign removal had been authorized by the State to the Ramsey County Surveyor's department as it was not deemed necessary to stop southbound traffic at this intersection. A letter from lb residents of Gladstone and Wakefield Park was then handed to the clerk to read, asking control of traffic speeds and behavior around District #21, Dross Lutheran, and Presentation schools, and Gi.adstone and Wakefield Park residential areas. Anderson moved, seconded by Nadeau that the Board gave their approval of actions of the Constable in law enforcement. Ayes -all. A discussion was then held as to the advisability of paying a definite salary to the Constables. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that an opinion be obtained from the Town Attorney as to the Town's rights to xray Constables a definite salary per month. Ayes -all. Mr. Roland Nest, attorney, appeared on behAlf and with Robert Dorr, 1815 Meyer Avenue, in reference to improving Meyer Avenue. He Was informed that the Town would not grade this street, but would maints.in said street after adjoining property owners graded it to the satisfaction of the Town. Mr. Otteson, Parkway Drive, appeared in reference to the non -completion of the superstructure of the F. J. Sailer home adjoining. No action was taken by the Board.. After some discussion as to Town particiration in grading of streets, furnishing of culverts, catch basins, or installations, Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that the Town furnish necessary culverts, and install same, also install c te� basins, with the approval of Pete Moritz and Milner Carley, on new plats. A'e s -all . A discussion ensued as to the meaAtng of the previous resolution, and to the naming of individuals instead of titles, and to the deviation of policy of reeuireing said costs to be borne by the owner of the property. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that the preceding resolution be stricken from the minutes. Ayes -all Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that the sum of $195.00 be paid to Zacho's for a road easement on E. 7th St. and East Avenue. Ayes -all. The clerk read Milner Carley's report on adjusting the drainage on Edward St. The clerk read a letter from August Weisner in reference to grading Meyer Avenue. Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that the clerk write Mr. Weisner that the Town Board would maintain said. street after it had been graded by adjoining property owners to the satisfaction of the Town. Ayes -all. A note from L.D.Jensen, 1255 Ri-pley Avenue, requesting a stop sign on the S.E. corner of Edward and Ripley to stop northbound traffic was read. Nadeau moved and Anderson secodded that said sign be ordered instal ed by the County Surveyors department. Ayes -all. October 28, 1952. The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held on October 28th at 2;40 o'clock P.M. Nadeau and Gerten were present. Anderson absent because out of the city. The minutes of the October 7th meeting were read and approved. Mr. Furlong presented a petition for the rezoning of Lot 29, Block 6, Gladstone, from Residence "A" to "Industrial" for the purpose of establishing a bulk oil plant on the lot, and showed the Board members a blueprint of the tank locations. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk post notices for a public heaing for November 12th at 2:00 P.M. Ayes- 2 Gordon Olson, Village manager of North St. Paul appeared with a Mr. Ritt of Mahtomedi in reference to sending the Tiwn City Bus Company a resolution recuesting continuance of bus service through the township. Airing the discussion it was brought out that the buses only traveled on County Roads and therefore the Town w,iuld be out of order in granting permission to run over said roads. The Board members also felt that the Bus Company should ask for permission before using any town roads. Manager Olson of No. St. Paul, also asked the Town to Loin in on the grading of Holloway Avenue from East Avenue west to the Transit Company R%W. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that Milner Carley examine this area and report back to the Board. Ayes- 2 The clerk read two letters from Milner Carley dated Oct. 27th and 28th; the first in re; Street widths in new subdivisions (60 ft, with back slopes constructed outside of the 60 ft. width); the second letter recommending the acceptance of the "Thom & Erickson" plat. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the Board concur with Milner Carley's recommendation as to street widths, Viz: that 60 ft, widths with baekslo-nes and fill slopes be outside of the 60 ft. width. Ayes- 2 Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the plat "Stanieh Highlands" be accepted and the clerk sign the plat, however, Price Street, from Stanich Place to Hazel was not consitered satisfactorily graded and would have to be changed by the platter to the satisfaction of the Board. Ayes- 2 Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the "Thom & Erickson" plat be accepted and the plat print signed by the clerk, however, no building permits are to be granted exce-ot on Bellaire Avenue until other streets in the plat are graded to the satisfaction of the Board. Ayes- 2 Nadeau moved and Gerten secon ded a-ouroval of the layout of "Savage Lake Homesites" as rresented by Milner Carley Ayes -2 The clerk read a letter dated Oct. 15th from the Maplewood Community Club in reference to assessing for permanent improvements and the reply to same. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the easement from Leo J. Sacho be accepted and to pay $195.00 for same as authorized at the previous meeting. Ayes- 2 October 28, 1952 cont. The clerk read a court notice in re: Vacating an alley adjoining School District #21. A petition signed by 10 property owners on Lealand Road and Atlantic St. reo_uesting that the building at the rear of Block 2, Lots 6,7 & 9 was read by the clerk. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the building inspector take action to condemn said building. Ayes - 2 Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk order the County Surveyor's department to remove snow (1952-53 season) from all town roads and streets on the last season's snowplowing list, plus or minus any changes of which they will be informed by our Road Overseer, Peter Moritz. Ayes- 2. Gerten moved and Nadeau seconded that the clerk purchase five flags for election purposes for the five town voting precincts. Ayes - 2 Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk get an 80 ft. extension cord for each of precincts 3 and 4 for outside illumination. Ayes -2 Nadeau moved and. Gerten seconded that the clerk get two signs "VOTE" to directo citizens to the polling place in precinct 3. Ayes -2 Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the Road Overseer grade the north end of Sterling Avenue as soon as possible (anprox. cost$200.) Ayes -2 Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that A malt liquor application be approved for the Gladstone Fire Department when they desire same. Ayes -e Fred P. Memmer, in a verbal opinion, stated that he could see no complaint arising against the use of ballot clerks in precincts outside of that in which they were a qualified voter, inasmuch as their duties would start after the close of the polls. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk use ballot clerks other than in their own precinct when and if necessary. Ayes -2 The clerk reported that the County hr.d removed the "Stop" sign against southbound traffic on Arcade Street at its intersection with County Road "A02, as on the completion of Highway 61, said sign hindered Araffic. The meeting then adjourned. November 12, 1G52. A special meeting for a hearing on the rezoning of Lot 6, Block 29, Gladstone, from "A" to "Industrial" was held at 2:00 P.M. as per posted notices. All three board members were present. V After hearing proponents and opponents to the advisability of rezoning said -oronerty, Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that Lot 6, Block 29, Gladstone bbore.,oned from "A" to "Industrial". Ayes- Gerten, Nadeau Noev- Anderson. A few Gladstone residents present requested street lights on Ide & Clarence Sts. Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that the 'Road Overseer check locations for lights on said streets, but inform the residents that no lights could be ordered before March 1st because of budget limitations. The meeting was then adjourned. _ __ December 2, 1952. The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Su,ervisors was held at the 'Town Hall at 2:00 P.M. All members of the Board were present. The minutes of the October 28th and. Nov. 12th meeting weee read and approved. `- Mr. Ziemer of the V.F.W. was -present and inquired about Bingo game authorization and the sale of beer on one evening during the week of January 23rd. After a discussion Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that the V.F.W. be permitted to hold Bingo games and to sell beer at same during the year 1953 at stated intervals. Mr. Ziemer was then informed that it would not be necessary to make separate applications for each Bingo party. Ayes -all. The clerk read a request for street lights at the intersection of Payne Avenue and "B", also Payne Avenue and Highway 36 (Viking Drive). Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that the clerk write the County Board requesting the light at Payne Avenue and "B". Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded holding the other light reauest until after March 1st. Ayes -all. The clerk read an opinion from Frederick Memmer in re: Constable salaries. Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that this matter be brought before the annual meeting in March. Ayes -all. Anderson moved and Nadeau sec>nded that the clerk write the Village of North St. Paul a letter in appreciation of their advising of the zoning of property adjoining our township. Ayes -all. A better from Our Redeemer Lutheran Church regarding zoning requirements for churches was read. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that the Church Council be informed that churches were permitted in "A" zoning. Ayes -all. A letter from the Gladstone Community Club was read regarding the Town assuming maintenance and protection of bus shelters. This was refereed to SFr. Memmer for a legal opinion. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the matter of basement homes be taken up at the annual meeting in March. Ayes -all. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the Myhra Addition plat be referred to Mr. Carley again for O1K. and lot size revision. Ayes -all Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that Fred Memmer check zoning for fire Stations. Ayes -all Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that and Edward be again set aside for use The meeting was then adjourned. Sophia St. between East Shore Drive as a toboggan slide. Ayes -all. December 12, 1952. A meeting of the Board was held at the home of the Clerk at 7:15 P.M. All members of the Board were present. Mr. Carley presented the Fernholz Addition plat for consideration. Gerten moved and Nadeau seconded that the plat be accepted and the clerk sign same, but no building permits be issued subject to roads being gravelled in the spring. Ayes -all. Consideration was also given to the plat "Savage Lake Homesites". The clerk was authorized on motion by Gerten seconded by Nadeau to sign the plat as soon as Mr. Carley had finished the linen copies. Ayes -all. The clerk presented a tentative plat "Morns Villa" sent the Town by the Plat commission. Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that the copy be sent to Mr. Carley for examination, and with the notation that Larpenteur Avenue should be 492 ft. in width on the Township side of the section line. Ayes -all. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the license of the Minnehaha Drive -In theatre be renewed. Ayes -all. The meeting then adjourned. i 2 •f January 6, 1953 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the �\ Town Hall at 2:00 o'clock P.M. Gerten andAnderson were present, Nadeau was absent. Gerten presided as Chaft*man. . The minutes of the Dec. 2nd and 12th meetings were read and approved. The clerk read a resolution of January 5th of the Ramsey County Board allotting the Town of New Canada the amount of $6,989.94 out of the $40,000 gas tax fund apportioned among municipalities of Ramsey County excepting the City of St. Paul. The "Myhra Addition" plat report by Mr. Carley was read, and after dis- cussion, Gerten moved and Anderson seconded that the Town accept the final plat and the clerk sign same; however, no building permits were to be issued on Hawthorned Avenue until this street was accepted by the Town. Ayes- 2 Mr. Carley's letter of January 6th in re: "Moen's Villa" plat was read, and it was noted that Mr. Carley had sent copies of his recommendations to the Plat Commission and to Mr. Brettschneider, surveyor, as to changes to be made in the final plat. Oscar Londin recommended a change in the setback of a proposed home on Lot "All in Parkside. Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that the home proposed to be built on the northwest corner of Lot "A" in Parkside be permitted a minimum 20 ft. setback. Ayes- 2 After a discussion on possible partitioning or annexation of portions of the Township by the City of St. caul, Anderson proposed, seconded by Gerten, that the following resolution be sent to Senator Siegel, and to Representatives Karth and Shovell: "RESOLVED, that Messrs. Siegel, Ka.rth and Shovell of the Minnesota State Legislature be asked to oppose any legislation that would tend to geographically separate any portion of New Canaria Township, also, that any legislation that might effect the township without benefit of referendum should also be opposed." Ayes- 2 After a discussion as to the availability of the minutes of Town Board meetings, Anderson moved that the Clerk prepare a numberKof cop ei s of the minutes of the meetings between April 1, 1952 to February 1, 1953, There was no second to the motion. The Clerk volunteered making the minutes available to Mr Anderson at t 11 amu ua v convenient time. Swen Andersoh offered a copy of the West St. Paul dog ordinance for attention at the annual meeting of the Town. Fred Demmer, town attorney, stated that he had an ordinance drafted as instructed, and that it was intended to bring this matter up at the annual town meeting in March. Gerten moved and Anderson seconded that the matter of a Dog Ordinance be brought up at the annual meeting, either in the form of Ordinance NO -324 of ''Vest St, caul or the draft by Fred P. Memmer. Ayes -2. Fred Memmer gave an extended verbal report on meetings of the sewage committee in reference to the North St. Paul problem. Oscar Londin reported on an unhealthful condition of the premises at 1775 Burr St., tenants Geo. West. Gerten moved and Anderson seconded that Fred Memmer furnish a written opinion as to steps necessary to clean up the premises, or the condemnation of same. ayes- 2 Al Johnson, electrical inspector, suggested that a higher fee be charged on certain electrical inspections. Anderson moved, and Gerten seconded, that a $5.00 fee be charged on electrical inspections on installations of 200 amperes or over. Ayes- 2. The meeting was then adjourned. •�Bh�k(,%�,. January 23, 1953• XX A meeting was held by the Board of Supervisors at the home of John E. Blomquist at 7:00 o'clock P.M. Nadeau and Gerten were present, Anderson was absent. Fred Memmer, town attorney was also present, as was Mr. Carley, Engineer. Mr. Fost, attorney for the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing, also a Mr. Parkinson of 3M Co., presented a petition for rezoning to "Industrial" the southwest quarter of Section 36, Town 29, Range 22, and artists sketches of the proposed Central Research laboratory of the 3M Company were shown board members. after a discussion as to proposed construction dates and streets. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk host notieces of a rezoning hearing to be held at 2:00 o'clock P.M. on February 3, 1953, at the Town Hall. Ayes- 2 Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that Mr. Carley, surveyor, prepare an easement to the town of the jiorth 33 ft, of the East 112 of the southwest quarter of Section 36, T. 29, R.22. Ayes- 2 Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that Mr. Memmer check any legal points brought to his attention. Ayes- 2 Nadeau brought up the matter of maintenance of bus shelters by the township. Gerten moved and Nadeau seconded that this item be tabled until the February 3rd meeting. Ayes -2. The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 o'clock P.M. - S. E. Ericson, Clerk. February 3, 1953• The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Town Hall at 2:00 P.M. All members of the Board were present. Mr. Post, Mr. Parkingon of the Minnesota Mining & Mfg. Co., and Mr. J.Blomouist, realtor, representing the 3 M. Co. were present for the hearing on the Rezoning of the S.W.1/4 of Sec. 36, T.29, R.22. There was no one present to voice any arguments to rezoning the said quarter -section to "Industrial". On motion by Gerten, seconded by Anderson, it was resolved to rezone the S.W.1/4 of Sec -36, T.29, R.22, to Industrial Classification. Ave s- 3. Mr. Brettschneider, surveyor, and Mr. Monn, appeared in reference to the plat, "Monn's Villa". Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the final plat of "Monns" Villa" be accepted, but no building permits are to be issued until the streets are accepted by the Town, and any additional drainage easements that might become necessary after Larpenteur, Edgemont, Kingston, and Arxwright streets are graded, are received. Ayes- 3 Wallace Drake, Justice of the Peace, brought up questions as to whether better policing in the Wakefield Park area is to be brought up at the Annual Meeting; also he questioned board members about placing restrictions on speedboats on Gervais Lake. 4. W. Carley handed the Board a tentative plat "ODgeview", at Frost and White Bear Avenues. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the tentaitive layout be approved. Ayes- 3 Roy Nadeau proposed that the proper location of the Old Centerville Road be determined by a Town survey. The question of the legality of such a survey for the puroose of the adjacent property owner desiring his lot lines wqs considered. No decision was made to have the lines established. The clerk read the minutes of the January meetings. They were approved as changed. The matter of maintenance of bus shelters was discussed. Anderson moved that the Town accept all bus shelters in the township for maintenance pur- poses only. There was no second to his motion. Gerten moved and Nadeau seconded that the matter of bus shelter maintenance be brought up at the annual meeting on March 10th. Ayes- Nadeau, Gerten, An6_erson,�'Oeva4") Changed to Ayes - Nadeau, Gergen ------ Noes - Anderson. The clerk called the attention of the Board to legal opinions received from Frederick P. Memmer; vis: Jan. 7th - Bus shelters Jan.,7th - Assessments for improvements Jan. 7th - Zoning of fire station Jan.14th - Condemnation of property. Frederick P. Memmer, read Minn.Statutes 616;16 in re: dumping sewage in streets and made an oral report on same. The clerk called attention to the annual report received from the Gladstone Fire Dept. This was tabled until the Feb. 23rd meeting; with the Fire Depts. The clerk read a letter from Phillip Ducharme asking for app-)'.ntment as Town Assessor. Nadeau mentioned that Ducha.rme could get a 90 day leave of absence during the assessment period. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that he be recommended to W. E. Haveland, the Ramsey County Assessor, for appointment. Ayes- 3 The clerk read a letter from Represeltatives Karth and. Shovell dated t Jan. 22nd, offering their assistance in any legislative matters. �J P. Moritz handed the board a list of streets recommended for oiling during the summer of 1953. This was tables until costs could be determined. Mr. Auhl asked about the vacating of Arkwright St. just south of the Viking Drive service road. It was P. Moritz' opinion that this street should not be vacated because it would deprive of access to the north. Nadeau moved and Gerten secdnded that a letter be sent to the Board of County Commissioners in reference to the Soo Line grade crossing on County road "B" adjacent to the waterworks r/w, recommending investigation as to public safety at this crossing, to be forwarded to the R. R. and Whse. Commission. Ayes- all. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the matter of holding town meetings in the afternoon or evening be brought up at the annual meeting. Ayes- all. The meeting then adjourned. S; Ericson, Clerk. V February 23, 1953• A meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Gladstone Fire Station at 7:15 P.M. All members of the Board were present. After discussion, Gerten moved and Nadeau seconded that the sum of $15,000.00 be transferred from the General Fund to the Road & Bridge Fund; and the sum of $244.50 be transferred from the Drag Fund to the Road & Bridge Fund; a#d the sum of $1500.00 be transferred from the Fire Fund to the Road and Bridge Fund. Ayes- Nadeau, Gerten, Anderson. A general discussion with members from the Town's three fire departments was then held. After an examination of the desires of the fire departments at the town meeting for the tax levy for the fire Ivzd, Gerten moved, and Nadeau seconded that the preceding motion transferring funds be rescinded. Ayes- Nadeau, Gerten, Anderson. Geaten then moved, and Nadeau seconded that the sum of $15,000.00 be trans- ferred from the General Fund to the Road & Bridge Fund; and the sum of $244.50 � be transferred from the Drag Fund to the Road & Bridge Fund. ryes- Nadeau, Gerten, Anderson. Anderson then moved, seconded by Gerten, that the approximate remaining bal- ance in the fire fund be paid as follows to the various departments for fire protection in the fiscal year ending Feb. 28, 1953: East County Line Fire Department - $ 400.00 Gladstone Fire Department 600.00 Little Canada Fire Department 600.00 / Ayes- Nadeau, Gerten, Anderson Anderson moved that the levy made March 11, 1?52 be disbursed as follows: 37-21% to the Little Canada Fire Department; 37*% to the Gladstone Fire Dept; and 25% to the Fast County Line Fire Department, after insurance, hydrant rental, and other proper charges are paid from said fund; also that the quarterly payments to the departments be $1650 to Gladstone Dept., $1650 to Little Canada Dept., and $1100 to East County Line Dept,; with the last quarterly payment (in February 1954) to comprise the balance in the fund divided percentagewise. Ayes- Nadeau, Gerten, Anderson. After a discussion with the fire department members, Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the sum of $18,000 be recommended at the Annual meeting for a Fire Protection levy. Ayes- Nadeau, Gerten, Anderson. John Cottrell proposed making a chart showing 1952 expenditures df the three deiartpents compared with the funds received from the tax levy, said chart to be presented at the Annual meeting. Swen Anderson spoke of the 2% tax on fire pobicies which would be available for distribution to the fire departments if New Canada were a "Fire Town". The funds possibly available might be about $6,000. The meeting then adjourned. AZEri�csonCl, erk. of March 3, 1953• The regulc;.r monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Town Hall at 2:00 P.M. All members of the Board were present. Nick Demont appeared in reference to his plat "Proposed Rearrangement of Lot 10, Block 1, North Park. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that this be referred to Mr. Carley, asking that he get in touch with Mr. Armstron, surveyor, to aid in bringing the platting to completion. Ayes- all. A discussion on the renaming of Flower Street to County Road B-2 was taken under advisement. Mr. M. Cahanes recuested the grade on Mayhill Road. Nadeaurpoved, and Anderson seconded that Mr. Carley establish the grade on Mayhill from Minnehaha north to E. 7th St., andpla.ce grade stakes shortly before the grading is to be donel A, --es- all. The minutes of the February meetings were read and approved after a correction on the vote on the matter of bringing the bus shelter maintenance before the annual meeting. SerAtor Siegel's Teb. 16th letter enclosing Senate File 546 was given to Fred Memmer to follow up if New Canada Township would be handicapped in their levy for Fire protection. A letter dated February 6th from the Plat Commission enclosing a proposed plat "Edgeview" was reviewed by the Board. The clerk said he had been called by Mr. Rhodes of the Codnty Audito rs office reauesting that Ardmore Drive be changed to Flandrau, as it was an extension of Flandrau. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that Ardmore Drive be chagged to Flandrau. -"-yes- all. The clerk read a letter from Senator Siegel enclosing Senate File #709 which amplified the powers of the annual town meeting. A reading of it showed nothing unfavorable to New Canada township. The clerk informed the Board of the receipt of a copy of Minn. Statutes 169.87 from the County surveyor's Department in reference to road limits. This was given to the Road Overseer. The clerk read a February 12th letter from the E. J. Pennig Company in reference to their plans for the property at Jackson and Larpenteur rives. Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that the E. J. Pennig Company be allowed to go ahead with gravel removal and the subsequent leveling and dressing of the excavated portions as stated in their letter, and to send the E. J. Pennig Company a letter to this effect. Ayes- all The clerk reported another call from Mrs. Dorr, 1815 Meyer, in reference to grading a street to their home. Anderson moved and Nad.eau seconded that the 11oad Overseer make a survey as to the costs of providing access to their home by the nearest approach, ayes- all. Swen Anderson mentioned the bad condition of street signs on Edward St. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the County Surveyors department in- stall new signs at Edward ,nd Ripley St. intersection, and an Edward St. sign at the Edward and Larpenteur St. intersection. Ayes- all Thi meeting then adjourned. a ANNUAL MEETING March 10, 1953. The Annual meeting of the Town of New Canada was held in the Town Hall on March 10, 1953, pursuant to posted notices as follows: To elect one super- visor for the term of three years, to fill the place of Roy P. Nadeau, whose term expires; one Treasurer, one Justice of the Peace, one constable, each for the term of two years commencing April 1, 1953; also, to vote and determine for the coming year: The salaries and wages of Township supervisors, clerk, treasurer, laborers, election judges, clerks and constables; also to vote upon the appropriation for the General Fund, Head and Bridge Fund, Fire Protection Fund, Township Planning Fun's, and any other appropriations deemed necessary; also to discuss disposition of Town Machine shed; also dio discuss application of Minn. Statutes 368.01, and further, to do any other business proper to be done at said meeting when convened. The meeting was called to order at 9:10 A. M. by S. E. Ericson, clerk, who called for nominations for a moderator for the meeting. Mr. Zacho moved &hat 'Waldo Luebben be named moderator. There weeenumerous seconds. The motion wQs carried unanimously. The moderator announced that the polls would be open until eight o'clock P.M. for the purpose of electing by ballot: One supervisor, one clerk, one justice of the peace, and one constable. The clerk read the minutes of the annual mr-eting of March 11, 1952. Mr. Kelley moved and Mr. Hoppenstedt seconded that the minutes be approved as read. ----Carried. The clerk read the Board of Audit report of March 3, 1953. Mr. G. Nadeau moved and Mr. Zacho seconded that the report be approved. ---- Carried. Mr. Kelley moved and Mr. Hoppenstedt moved that the pay of election judges, clerks and constables be set at $1.00 per hour for the fiscal year 1953. -----Carried. Mr. Nachtsheim moved and Mr. Rupp seconded that the salaries of supervisors be set at $60.00 per month. After discussion, Mr. Zacho proposed an amend- ment to the motion setting the salaries of supervisors at $75.00 per month, with a salary of $100 per month to the Chairman of the Board. Upon a vote the amendment lost on a vote of 19 ayes to an undetermined number of noes (approx. 50). The original motion of salaries of $60.00 per month to each of the three superfisors was then voted upon. ----Carried. F. Gerten moved and Hoppenstedt seconded that the clerk's salary be continued �— at $125,00 per month. During a discussion Swen Anderson suggested that the clerk's salary be reduced to $75.00 per month, and that a secretary to the elerk be paid $50.00 monthly. Mr. O'Mara proposed an amendment that a salary of $50.00 monthly be paid for a secretary. Upon a vote this amendment was carried. Mr. O'Mara offered a second amendment to the potion setting the clerk's monthly salary at $100.00 per month. Upon a vote this amendment carried by a vote of 39 ayes to 33 noes. The original motion with the two amendments was then voted upon and carried. Mr. Shaver moved and Mr. Hoppenstedt seconded that the Treasurer's salary be $100.00 per annum, payable quarterly as before. -----Carried Mr. Lundquist moved and Mr. Kelley seconded that the hourly wages on all classes of labor be the same as the prevailing wages of Ramsey County Employees, but this was not to include the Road Overseer. Mr. Zacho moved and Mr. Hoppenstedt seconded that a tax levy of $5,000 be made for the General Fuh-d. ------Carried. Mr. F. Gerten moved and Mr. Leo Kaeder seconded that a tax levy of $24,000 be made for the Road & Bridge Fund. ------Carried. Mr. John Cottrell presented a chart showing expenditures of the Tom's three fire departments in comparison with the tax levy. After a discussion, Mr. Howard moved and Mr. Schletty seconded that a tax levy of $18,000 be made for the Fire Protection. Fund. ------ "arried. Mr. Shaver moved and Mr. Moritz seconded that $500 be levied by taxes for the Township Planning Fund, said levy to be made through the General Fund. -- Carried. F. Gerten moved and L. Kaeder seconded that the Town meeting be held at the Town Hall in Gladstone to start as customary shortly after nine o'clock in the morning. ------ Carried. In reference to the disposition of the Town Machine Shed, Mr. O'Mara moved, seconded by Mr. Howard, that the board investigate costs of a new machine shed, and bring this to the annual meeting in March 1554, also, consider the advisability of a new site. ------ Carried. After a discussion as to the town's powers under section 368.01 to make local improvements, and to assess the charges therefor against the benefited property, the following resolution written by Fred Memmer, was moved for adoption by Mr. Oace, seconded by Mr. Rupp: "RESOLVED, that the Town Board of New Canada is hereby authorized ane directed by the electors to adopt such ordinances and establish such procedures as are necessary to take advantage of the powers granted by statute to undertake local improvements which will be paid for by special assessments levied against the benefited property including the right to issue the necessary bonds or warrants which will be retired out of the receipts from such special assessments; and to do all things necessary therein and thereto as provided by law." -------Carried. The matter of cesspool pumping on to public roads was brought up as per resolution of the Town Board at their Sept. 2, 1952 meeting. The intent was to inform the voters of the town to avoid this unsanitary practice. Moritz moved and L. Kaeder seconded that cesspool pumping and the placing of other noisome substances on public roads be disapproved. -----Carried The matter of paying monthly salaries to constables and better policing in the Wakefield Park area, was brought up as per resolution of the Town -board at its Dec. 2, 1952 meeting. After considerable Liscussion, Mr. Nachtheim moved and Mr. Nordberg seconded that the Town Board make a study tp brinb up the matter of constable protection and pay at a meeting in May 1953. ------Carried Mr. O'iarra moved and Mr. Hoppenstedt seconded that the constables pay be not less than $1.00, nor more than $600.00 per year. ------Carried. The matter of basement homes was brought up as per resolution of the Town board at its Dec. 2, 1952 meeting. There were no comments. March 10, 1953 annual fleeting minutes continued ------- The matter of a dog ordinance was brought up as per resolution of the Town yoard at its Jan. 6, 1953 meeting. Mr. Schorr moved and Mr. Kaeder seconded that no dog ordinance be adopted. -------Defeated, Mr. Schorr moved and Mr. Sherburne seconded that dogs be reouired to have a license, with the cost not to exceed $1.50. -------Carried The matter of bus shelter maintenance was brought up at per resolution of the Town Board at its Feb. 3, 1953 meeting. Mr. O'Mara moved and Mr.Howard seconded that the Township accept liability and maintenance of bus shelters ow khich such action is requested. ------ C"rried The matter of holding monthly shown meetings in the afternoon or evening was brought up as per resolution of the Town Board at its Feb. 3, 1953 meeting. On motion by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mr. DeMond, it was recommended that the monthly Town Meetings be held starting 7 olciock in the evening on a weekday agreed on by Board members. ---------Carried. After a discussion of the meeting time of the Annual Meeting, Mr. O'Mara moved and Mr. DeMond seconded that the members of the State Legislature from this district be asked for legislation calling annual town meetings to order between 9 P.M. to 9 P.M. in New Canada township. -------Carried. Mr. $wen Anderson read a news item from the St. Paul Lispatch in reference to Senate bill introduced to permit liquor licenses in New Canada township. He then presented the following resolution, which was moved for adoption by Mr. Sherburne, seconded by Mr. Rupp, and carried by voice vote, with a direction that a copy be sent to Senator Siegel: 111GEREAS, a bill has been introduced in the State SenAte Friday -- March 6, 1953- by Senator George Siegel of St. Paul, asking permission for New Canada township - in Ramsey County to issue five intoxicating liquor licenses, and WHEREAS, all members of the New Canada town board do not want to issut lia_uor licenses without breaking the township up to form villages, and, WHEREAS, the town board of New Canada has never taken any official action to indicate a preference for one or more intoxicating liouor licenses, and WHEREAS, Sen Geo. Siegel has indicated that Mr. Frederick Memmer, attorney, has written and edited this bill for Sen. Siegel's introduction in the State Senate, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED ----that the people of New Canada township in Ramsey County at their annual town meeting, March 10, 1953, do not wish permission for New Canada township, in Ramsey County to issue and6intoxicating liqubr licenses, and be it further Resolved---- that----w' copy of this resolution be forwarded to Sen. Siegel, who is hereby requested to withdraw this liquor license bill from consideration by the State senate, if possible, or otherwise, to exert the full power of his office to have this bill defeated." After a discussion, Mr. Sherburne moved and Mr. Schulke seconded that if Mr. Mem0erts position in reference to the preceding resolution cannot be defended to the satisfaction of the Down Board, the Board be instructed to appoint another Town Attorney. --------Carried. Schletty moved and Mr. Anderson seconded that a $100 donation be made to the Ramsey Cougty Agricultural Society. -------Carried. Mr. Schletty moved and Mr. Anderson seconded that a $100 donation be made to the Ramsey County 4-H Club Camp Fund. -------Carried. Mr. Radatz moved and Mr. F. Gerten seconded that the meeting adjourn at 1:15 P.M.------Varried. S. E. E son, Clerk of Annual meeting. The results of the election as publicly announced were: For Supervisor - Roy P. Nadeau 232 votes ** Frank Shoop 201 votes For Treasurer - Lawrence S. Olson 253 votes ** Alwin J. Schilla 157 votes Justice of the Peace - Waliace F. Drake 386 votes ** Constable - Leonard Runestrand 176 votes Sherman H. Nordquist 189 votes ** Paul Nachtsheim 58 votes Total votes cast ----456. ** Declared elected. Signed Grace M. Anderson, Judge E. JI Grafi, Judge Frank Fischbeck, Clerk /r S. E, gricson, Clerk of meeting. April 7, 1953• The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Town Hall. at 2:00 o'clock P. M. lkl.l members of the Board were present. As the first order of business, the three supervisors voted b -r ballot for chairman. Wm. H. Gerten received three votes, and after closing remarks by Roy Nadeau as retiring chairman, Wm. H. Gerten took the chair. The minutes of the 'larch 3rd, 1953 meeting were read and approved. The clerk also read the minutes of the annual meeting for the information of the Board. Nadeau moved and -,nderson seconded that Peter Moritz be appointed as Road Overseer for the year starting April 1, 1953. Ayes- all Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the Road Overseer be paid the same salary as previously, $125.00 per month. Ayes- Gerten, Nadeau Noes - Anderson Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that the matter of paying the Road Overseer a monthly salary be referred to legal counsel. Ayes- all Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that Jk1 $aeder be appointed Assistant Road Overseer. Ayes- all Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that the clerk buy necessary supplies for Town Officers and emplpyees not to exceed $75.00 at any dne time, and not more than a total of $500.00 for the fiscal year, ayes- all. #adeau moved and Gerten seconded that Frederick P. Memmer be appointed Town Attorney for the fiscal year. After considerable objection to the appointment of Mir. Memmer, and considerable arguments against and for the appointment, and considerable questioning of Mr. Memmer on various subjects, Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that the motion be tables until the May meeting. Ayes- all Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that N. W. Ostergren, M.D., be re- appointed Health Doctor. Ayes- all. Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that if leggally O.K., the Pees for Health Inspections be continued at $3.00, Placard posting be $3.00 for the first one each day, and additional postings $1.50 the same day, and $2.00 for placard removal. Ayes- all `-- Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that Wm. H. Gerten be the Town Health Officer. Ayes- all Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that the appointment of the Weed Inspector be tabled until the May meeting. A,,,es- all Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the First State Bank of St. Paul be continued as the Town Depositary and continue the $25,000 bond held at the First National Bank as surety for the Town Funds. Ayes- all Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that the Town Treaaurer's surety bond be continued in the am1unt of $10,000. Ayes- all Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the fees to the Building; and Electrical inspectors remain the same, Viz: $ 2.50 fee for each building permit issued 2.50 fee for each inspection 3.00 for Building Inspector attenting monthly meeting. Ayes- all Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the regular monthly town meetings be held at 7:00 o'clock P.M. on the first Thursday of each month instead of 2:00 o'clock P.M. on the first Tuesday. Ayes- all A petition to rezone from Residence A to Residence B , the property of John Christian Hanse, 1768 East Shore Drive, was received with signatures of 56 persons agreeing to said rezoning. Anderson moved, and Nadeau seconded that the property of Mr. Hansen on lots 18 & 19 in Lakeside Park Addn. be rezoned from Residence A to B. Ages- all Wm. Benedix applied for a malt liquor and cigarette license for Louie's Place at 2756 Rice St., Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that sail application be approved. Ayes- all Wm. Tisseck and Thorval Olsen applied for a malt liouor and cigarette license for the Scandinavian Club at Larpenteur and Rice Sts. The applicants were not present at the meeting. After a discussion as to the parking situation at this location, Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the application be approved. Ayes- Gerten, Nadeau Noes - Anderson Don Carley presented Edgeview plat for final approval of the 3oard. Gerten moved and Nadeau seconded that the plat be approved and signed, but that Flandrau Street would have to be approved by the Road Overseer before building permits would be issued for lots fronting on said street. Ayes- all The clerk read a letter from Harry M. Schmokel, 1650 No. Sterling Ave., in reference to the street location. This was referred to Peter Moritz, for investigation. An application from James E. Wirl for an "on & Off sale" malt liquor license and cigarette license at Keller Golf Course was considered. Gerten moved and Nadeau seconded that the application be approved. Ares- all The clerk read a letter from W. Haveland, Ramsey County Assessor, in reference to Phillip 0. Ducharme's appointment as deputy assessor. The clerk was instructed to table same until a later meeting. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that Peter Morits have snowplow damage to private property on all township roads repaired, and to keep time records so the Town can try to collect for said damage repair from the County. Ayes- all In accordance with a reouest of the Trail Rider's Saddle Club, Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that they be permittbd to sell beer on the night of April 11, 1953 at the East Qounty Line Fire Dept. Hall at a dance being given by their organization. Ayes -all -pril 7, 1953 meeting continued ------- The clerk read a brief resume of Senate File 1504 ---For an act relating to public transportation for hire; providing for the creating, organization, and administration of a metropolitan transit commission; etc. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that Senator Siegel, Representatives Karth and Shovell be informed that "The Town of New Canada town board of supervisors is in favor of S.F. 150+ in principle". Ayes- all Mr. Frank Koch asked about maintenance of Clarence St. south of "C". This was referred to P. Moritz, road overseer. Nadeau presented an affidavit from Jack Rockstroh, 1901 Jackson St., stating that no more boats would be made at that location after May 31, 1953• Anderson moved andNadeau seconded that Oscar Londin visit the location on June 1st to see if the boat manufacturing had stopped, and to proceed with legal action if not stopped. Ayes- all The meeting then adjourned. . Ericson, Clerk May 7, 1953• The regular monthly meeting of the Board of °urervisors of the Town was held at the Town Hall at 7:00 PIM. All members of the Board were present. The minutes of the April. meeting were read and approved. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that Frederick P. Memmer be appointbd town attorney for the fiscal year. Ayes- Nadeau, Gerten Opposed - Anderson Al Meister asked the Board for permission to establish a public dump on his property adjoining the White Bear Avenue and North St, Paul connection. His request was tabled until such time as the Lake Gervais dump is filled. Mr. Schmokel appeared in reference to the graded location of Sterling Ave. south of Larpenteur Avenue. Referred to P. Moritz for investigation. v Charles Ra.demakker, 2690 Highwood Avenue, presented a petition for rezoning of Lots 5,6, & 7, and 62.6 ft of Lot 1 facing Highwood Avenue, from Residential to Business. -Nadeau moved and Anderson secrn ded that a hearing be set for June 4, 1953 at 7:00 P.M. Ayes- all Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that the VFW Post #8901 be permitted to have the Stipe shows at Rice St. and Co. Rd. B-2 for 5 days starting May 13th. Ayes- all Wallace Drake presented a letter recommendinh a 6 -point program for policing of the 'Town, and an ordinance relative to the operation of motor -propelled boats. Considerable discussion from citizens of the Town was heard relative to both problems. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the ordinance in reference to Motor propelled boats be adopted subject to the proviso of the 'Town Attorney as to its legality. Ayes- all Continuing with the discussion on police protection, Swen Anderson read a March 20th letter from Sheriff Tom Gibbons mentioling his shortage of deputies, but affirming his willingness to accept responsibilities regardless of where there may be police officers. Due to the interest in the policing bproblem, the Board decided to hold an open meeting on May 19th at 9 P.M. for discussion on police protection and boat ordinance only. Mrs. E. W. Bekle, 1791 Arcade St., complained about the repairing of old cars at 1721 Arcade St. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that Mr. Gerten v investigate the complaint and if as stated by Mrs. Belke, to write the owner to clean up the situation. Ayes- all Mr. Paul Nachtsheim read an analysis of expenditures for weed inspection for the 1952 season with comments as to rainfall and spraying. He also auestioned the matter of the Board's expending about $10.00 for pulling the Building Inspector's car out of the mud on a town road. The Board members took no action on Mr. Nachtsheim's a_uestions other than to affirm the corredtness of their actions. May 7, 1953 continued ----- The clerk read an application from Leo Kaeder for app-)intment as ~Feed Inspector for the coming season. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that Leo Kaeder be appointed for the 1953 season. Ayes- all Nadeau moved. and Gerten secondee_ that the 41eed Inspector wages and milr.ge be $1.25 per hour and 5¢ auto allowance per mile for the 1D53 season. Ayes- all V. Borowski submitted a proposed subdivision of Block 7 - Sabins Garden lots. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that this be referred to Milner Carley for hips recommendations. Ales- all Complaint was made by C. J. Michaud, 1995 Prosperity Road regarding usage and appearance of two adjoing Prosperity Road properties. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that the clerk write letters to the two Prosperity Road owners, calling attention to violations, upon receipt and checking of a written complaint from Mr. Michaud. Ayes- all After the matter of a connection to the proposed sewerline from No.St.Paul to the City of St. Paul by Gladstone residents had been discussed, Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that the Town Attorney draw up a petition form to the City of St. Paul asking for a sewer line connection, and have 100 mimeograph copies made of same. Aires- all The clerk read a letter from the St. Paul Jr. Assn. of Commerce reouesting permission to sell 3.2 beer at the St. Paul Open Golf Tournament to be held during the month of July at Keller Golf Course. Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that a member of the Junior Assn. be asked to attend our June 4th meeting at 7:30 P.M. to answer questions relative to the possible infringement with the new operator of the Kkller Golf Course concession, and to parking problems. A,fesp all The clerk called attention to the March 17th communication from the Coa my Assessor in reference to the Town Assessor. This was tabled indifinitely. The clerk called attention to a change he had heard about in reference to work done for the Town by the Connty at the Towns expense. And'rson moved and Gerten seconded that the Town dttorney be asked to chekk the Town's powers of contacting for work to be done by the County. Ayes- all The clerk read a letter from Geo. Stanich, realtor, asking for the grading of &azel St. Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that this be referred to the Road overseer, with permission to consult with Milner Carley, Enginoer. Ayes -all The clerk called attention to the revision of the Minn. Statutes in reference to the time of holding the Annual Town Meeting. Anderson moved and Gerten seconddd that thiss matter be drought up at the January 1954 meeting of the Board. Ayes- all Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that the clerk obtain information from Milner Carley, Engineer, so as to advertise for bids for the correction of The Edward St. drainage. Ayes- all Mr. Carley submitted grades on Mayhill Road and Tlandrau. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk sign same, as accep ed. Aves- all The meeting then adjourned.�� May 19, 1953• Andopen meeting with citizens of the Town Cas held at the Town Hill at 8 o'cbock P.M. for discussion of police protection and the motor propelled boat Irdinance. .During the discussion the question of Civilian Defense members serving as police officers came up. Emmett O'BRien and Harry Rondeau stated that they would not serve as police officers and Oliver Berthiaume and A. Hoppenstedt stated that they would serve if desired. It was finally decided that the members of the Board would meet with the two constables and the two Justices of the Peace at a meeting at the Town Hall at S o'clock P.M. on Wedneslay, May 27th. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that an ordinance - "Use of highways" be adopted. k es- all After discussion on the Motor propelled boat -ordinance, Anderson moved, and Nadeau seconded that the ordinance written by F. Memmer, Town Atty. be tabled untilthe June meeting. Ayes- all. Adjourned. May 27, 1953• �-4e-r. son, 1erk. A m eting of the Board of supervisors with the two constables and the two Justices of the Peace was held at the Town HR11 at 8 o'clock P.M. The application of James Dean for an On & Off Sale malt liquor license and cigarette license at 1986 Rice St. was considered. Said change to be as of June 1st. Nadeau moved and An.erson seconded that the appli- cations be approved, byes- all After considerable discussion as to police protecti� problems, Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that the Town's two constables be appainted as police officers, subject to duties, pay and hours to be determined. Ayes- all Nadeau moved and An-�erson seconded that the Town Pay the constables as Police Officers the sum of $50.00 per month, to start when later determined. Ayes -all Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that the Motor Propelled Boat Ordinance adopted at the May 7th meeting be withdrawn. Ages- all Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that the Motor Propelled Boat Ordinance aas written by Fred Memmer be adopted. Ayes- all Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that the constable hours as police officers be nbt less than 50 hours per month, and that said officers report to a designated supervisor after their duties officially commence. Aires- all Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that the clerk be authorized to publish all Town ordinances adopted in the Rose Tribune. Afire sQ all. the meeting then adjourned. � SJ �+. Ericson, Clerk. 2 June 4, 1953, The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Town Hall at 7:00 P.M. All members of the Board were present. The minutes of the May meetings were read and approved. The clerk read a May 27th letter from the Board of County Commissioners authorizing the Town to post such signs as deemed necessary on County �. property, roads and bridges, calling attention to the motor boat ordinance. The Board considered the Rezoning application of John C. Hansen, 1768 East Shore Drite, from Residence "all to Residence "B" of his ho4e. After hearing protests against said rezoning from nearby residents (some of whom had orig- inally signed in favor of the rezoning), Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that said petition for Rezoning be denied. Ayes- all Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that the building inspector make an inspection of the premises of John C, Hansen, in view of the denial of the rezoning, to see if two family occupancy existed, and to inform the owner to comply with the zoning code. Aires -all. The board considered the Rezoning application of Charles and Florence Rademacher, 2680 Highwood Avenue, of Carver Lots 5,6,& 7, and the N.E. 69.6 ft. of Lot #1 by 596 feet deep, from Residence "A" to "Business". Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that said rezoning be approved. Aires- all. P. Moritz Road overseer, presented a revised street oiling list, in which the estimated oiling cost was reduced to approximately $9,045.00. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that the Clerk order this oiling to be done by the County Surveyor's department, ayes- all. A discussion on oiling brought up the matter of location of Wakefield Park streets and work on same. Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that Milner Carley, Engineer, furnish the Board with a 'Jakefield Pakr Plat and show on same the locations of the traveled streets in relation to lot corners, so as to get a bid from the County for streets with a 26 ft. top centered on the platted streets. AyesO all The clerk read Mr. i'lemmers May 18th letter as to his recommendations as to procedure to follow by Gladstone residents in their desire to connect theit homes with the new North St. Paul sewage line. The clerk read a letter from the Village of North St. Paul, dated May 14th, relative to a Reciprocal Agreement with the Gladstone Fire Department as to mutual boundary fire protection. This was referred to Al Schilla, Chief, Gladstone Fire Dept. After a discussion on malt liquor licenses, Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that all license renewals evidenced by receipts to June 4, 1953, (#644 to #669 inclusive) be approved for forwarding to the Board of County Commissioners for issuance. Ayes- all Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that Anthony Chicone be approved as a partner in the malt liouor license application by Anthony Fida. Aires- all M■ Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the license at the Seandinavian Club be transfered from a partnership to a single owner, Thorval Olson, one of the partners. Aves- all After discussing Ralph Kelbe's application in place of renewal by his wife, Harriet Kelbe, Gerten moved and " adeau seconded that this license be kept in Harriet Kelbe's name. The motion was then withdrawn.. Nadeau moved, and Gerten seconded that the application of Ralph Kelbe be considered for forwarding to the County board for their approval. Ave s- Nadeau, Gerten Not Voting - Anderson. The clerk then presented the a-onlication of Rob, --rt Cylkowski for an "on & off" license at the premises now operated by Jose -ph Lewis on Arcade St. at Lake Gervais. Denial of the application was requested by Mr. Paul Na.chtsheim, and a discussion ensued as to the conduct of the business establishment. Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that the clerk write the Sheriff for a report on complaints at this tavern, and that the clerk write the State Health depar tment for a report of sanitary conditions. A-Ies- all Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that Mr. Cylkowski's application be tabled. Ayes- all A June 2nd petition by seven residents requesting that "Miskowies Road" be renamed "South Owasso Lane" was considered. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that their request be granted. Ayes- all Mr. Borowski presented a tentative plat of property north of the Soo Tracks and west of Hazelwood Avenue. Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that Mr. Borowski change the slat rer i1r. Carley's recommendations before presenting it for final approval. Ayes- all Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that the"Motorboat" ordinance be adopted. A ,es- all A petition by residents on Lealand .Road and County Road B for street lights, was considered. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that three lights be ordered throught the Cou#-ty Surveyors department to be placed on Lealand Road at the intersebtions with Day Road, Atlantic St1 and Duluth St. Ayes- all Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners be made for three lights on County Road B with the intersections of Day Road, Atlantic 5t. and Duluth St. A -es- all After a discussion as to disposition of the small house owned at one time by Mr. Dzuibak, located partly in the alley south of Lealand Road, Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the building inspector obtain the legal description of the property and start condemnation proceedings with the Town Attorney leadin_ to the remov_I of said building fr-m the property. Are s- all Rev. P. J. Williams of the Baptist Church inquire about blacktoppin., in front of the church on Frost Ave., also angle parking -permission, and "no parking signs". Nadeau moved and Andersoh seconded that the clerk write a letter to the County Commissioners, recommending the reauest of Rev.Williams. Ayes- all June 4, 1953 continued --------- Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that two signs "Slow -Children Playing" be -ordered erected on Edward St., ---1 north of LarUenteur --- 1 south of Sophia. A -,es- all After a lengthy discussion with the property owner and the building inspector regarding placement of a rambler on Lot 1, Block 2, Schroeders Addn., Anderson i;pved that the home be placed with not less than a 20 ft, setback from Laurie St. providing the home faces Clark; if the home faces Laurie --the setback shall be 30 ft, from both streets. A --es- all Mr. Gerten left the meeting at this time (11:00 P.M. approx.) Nadeau presented a request for street signs in the Hendry addition. Nadeau moved that the clerk order street signs installed by the bounty at five locations - Burr & Hendry ---Burr and Highway Drive ---Highway Drive and Hendry Place ---Highway Drive and Sunrise .Drive - Fenton & Phalen Place. Ayes- 2 After P: Moritz reported, Anderson moved and. Nadeau seconded that Robert Dorr, 1815 Meyer be informed that because of the gasoline pipeline on Ripley Street, it will be necessFiry for them to obtain relief for entrance to their property other than via Riple;? St. Ayes - 2 P. Moritz cited his need for an 18" and "ndrrson seconded that he obtain The meeting then adjourned. culvert about 40 ft, long. Nadeau moved it from St. Paul Corrugating Co. A, -es- 2. E. Ericson, Clerk. 4 June 16, 1953• A meeting of the Boardwas held at the hone of Wm. rerten at 4!. P.M. Gerten and Nadeau were present; Anderson absent because out of the city on vacation. Malt liquor renewal applications by Amos E. Brooks, Samuel Allen, Curtis Cross and St. Johns Bowling alley were considered. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that these applications (4) covered by the clerk's receipts #669 to 4b72 be approved for forwarding to the Board of County Commissioners. A;,es- 2 The meeting then adjourned. gE. Ericson, Clerk. June 25, 1953. I . meeting of the Board was held at the 'Town Hall at 7 P.M. All members of the .Board were present. The clerk read letters from Sheriff Gibbons and the State health Department in reference to the tavern on Arcade St. and Lake Gervais. After a short discussion with Mr. Cylkowski, the new applicant, Nadeau moved and Anderson seco ded that Mr. Cylkowski's application be a_ -proved for forwarding to the County Board, in view of the favorable reports from the Sheriff's Office on file in the clerk's office and in view that the two recommendations in the State Health Department report will be com:lkdd with. Copy of said report in clerk's file. A; -es- all The application of Harriet Kelbe for On Sale license renewal was considered. -Wadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the application be approved. Ayes- all The meeting then adjoa rned. S. E. Ericson, Clerk. I V! om July 2, 1953 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Town hall at 7:00 o'clock P.M. Members of the Board present were Gerten and Anderson. Nadeau was absent as on vacation. i,e minutes of the June 4th, 16th, and 25th meetings were read and approved. In a discussion of approval of malt liquor renewals, Supervisors Anderson stated that before county board approval of the malt liquor ar.,plications for licenses, the sheriff reports only on past violations, and the county attorney states only that he believes the party will be law abiding for the coming year. Anderson stated that he wants public hearings on future malt liquor applications and renewals. Mr. John C. Devlin, Chairman, Concessions Committee, of the St. Paul Jr. Assn. of Commerce Golf 'Tournament Committee, presented an application by the Committee to sell malt liquors on and off sale at the St. Paul Ogen Golf Tournament to be held at Keller Golf Course July 15th to 19th. An:'.erson moved and Gerten seconded that the application be granted for on and off sale from July 15th to July 2.0th, and that the Town charge the association no inspection fee. A --es- all Wallace Drake, Justice of the Peace, and residents along the northeast shore of Gervais Lake complained of the late swimmers in that area, and asked for a town ordinance to control swimming from public property after the hour of 11 o'clock P.M. Anderson moved, and Gerten seconded that the Town Attorney be asked to draw up such an ordinance. Ayes- all The question of no parking signs on Keller Parkway in the vicinity of Co,zoty Road C was considered. Supervisor Anderson suggested that the road overseer and Mr. Chenoweth of the County Engineer's office confer with the residents in the area to determine the placing of additional "no parking" siggn. A discussion on signs informing the public of ordinances being enforced came to no definite conclusion. Representatives of a realty company interested in building 72 homes on a re- arrangement of Blocks 2+,32,33, ani 34, and the East 112 of Block 25, lying southwesterly of the intersection of Frost Avenue and Hazelwood Avenue spoke of their plans for construction of homes in the $10-12,000 value on lots having a 60 ft. frontage. The question of cesspool drainage in a concentration of 72 homes was discusses, aw was the school situation, and the effect on the valuation of present homes in the Wakefield Park area. A mutual agreement was made for another meeting; to discuss the realty company's plans at greater length. Mr. Paul Nachsheim raised the ouestion as to whether acts performed by the building inspector are legal or enforcable as he is not covered by a. surety bond to the Town. lifter arguments pro and con, Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that the building inspector be bonded in the amount of $1,000. Ayes- all Andetson moved and Gerten seconded that the Town may pay the premium on town officer and individual must pay the -premium. .&nderson moved and Gerten secon led in the amount of $500.00 that the Town attorney determine if the employees bonds, or if the A --es- a 1 electrical ingnector be bonded Ayes- all Jul; 2, 1953 continued. Mr. Carley's letter of Jul:r 2n; was read in reference to street alignment and maintenance in 'Wakefield Park. A discussion of grading on North Barclay street led to asking; the road overseer to having necessary work done there igimediately. Anderson moved that the Stanich Highland street problem be tabled until a. later meeting, after a reading of Milner Carley's July 2nd letter. A Mr. Larson appeared in reference to a suburban pick-up service of gar#age and tin cans, and requested some form of licensing so as to protect his k6uteso. Anderson moved and 'Gerten seconded that the Town Attorney draw up an ordinance l 1 for licensing garbage and rubbish disposal services with the operator to set V reasonable fees for such services. A --es- 2 Milner Carley's. July 2nd report on Flandrau Street in Edgeview Addition was read.Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that a culvert be installed, also a catch basin (approx. cost of $100.00), said work to be followed in order of other road work projects. Acce-)tance of the street was tabled until completion of street work on Flandrau. Milner Carley's recommendation for the acceptance of the streets in the Fernholz addition was tabled until a future meeting on motion by Anderson seconded b,r Gerten. Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that the Clerk advertise in the -lose Tribune for bids to be opened at 8 o'clock P.M., August 6th, for the Edward St. drainage plan submitted by Milner Carley, and that the clerk sign said such plans. Fred 1°Iemmer presented a copy of his June 18th letter to Mr. Joserh Dzuibak. Due to discussions on the building inspector's bond, Gerten moved that action on this letter be tabled until the next meeting. On a request from the Gladstone Fire Dep:;.rtment for the clerk to sign an exemption certificate so the Gladstone Fire Department could be exempt from Federal tax on a new truck, Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that the clerk not sign the exemption certificate in the form presented. Anderson moved and ;erten seconded that Milner Carley examine "Cahanes Acres Plat 2" for recommendation. The clerk_ read a July 1st letter from Mr. Paul Nachtsheim in reference of enforcement by the Town Board of the Rams -y County Zoning Act, particularly in reference to a, cow on certain property )n County Road D. Gerten moved what said letter be tabled until next meeting. After a discussion of policing and ordinance enforcement, Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that the town Justices of the Peace of the town make a monthly rer,ort to the Town Board with remittance to cover. ../ Andy-rson moved and Gerten seconded. that Sherman Nordquist have three forms printed for policing _purposes. Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that the Town assume the cost of two badges purchased by Sherman Nordquist, constable. Gerten moved and Anderson seconded that two badges tientical to those purchased Anderson moved and Gerten seconded that PL and PD in the same amount as Township of Covera -e to be assumed by the Town. Oscar Lonadin re orted -n theHanson ho%e The meeting then adjourned. Myers Frattalone be authorized to buy by Nordquist. the Constables cover their cars for coverage, with the additi cost ? on East -Shore Drive.,�� July 20, 1953 A meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Town Hall at 7:35 P.M. All members of the Board were present. Oscar Londin, building inspector, presented building permit applications 45011 to #5015 inclusive, each for 1 dwelling, to be constructed on lots fronting Hazelwood Avenue south of Frost Avenue, said lot size to be each 11 of lots as shown on the existing plat, making the frontage of each lot 60 feet. The applications were by the Modern Home Construction Co., 1+29 N. Wahhington St., Minneapolis. Mr. Archie Gingold, attorney, represented the Modern Home Construction Company. After considerable discussion as to lot sizes, home values, heavy concentration of homes, and other problems, Anderson moved, and Nadeau seconded that the Building Inspector grant permits for dwellings as covered by building permit applications $5011 to X15 inclusive. Ayes- all Anderson moved and Nadeau s4conded that the Town attorney investigate the possibilities of amending the building code so as not to permit buildings on old plats with lots of only 40 ft. frontage, and to make such amendment effective as of July 20, 1953. Ayes- all Mr. Doug Anderson presented a petition signed by approximately 200 residents of the Gladstone area, expressing opposition to the construction )f residences on any property having less than 70 ft. frontage, and less than 10,000 sa.ft of area, and of concentrations of 20 or more low cost, easy to buy houses ($12,000) or less, on adjacent properties. Madeau moved and Anderson seconded that Don Cou rteau, 1699 Barclay, be granted a building permit for a garage, size 20lx241, with a setback from Barclay St. of only 20 ft, and facing Barclay St. The "read a petition for the vacating of certain streets in Dearborn Park, Blocks 10 and 11. Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that there were no objections to vacating of the streets mentioned in the petition. The clerk read a letter of Anchor Casualty Company to the Willis Moore Ins. Agency, Carl Poppenberger, representative, quoting on coverage on Compre- hensive Liability Coverage. Gerten moved and Nadeau seconded that the renewal of the Workmen's Compensation and Comprehensive Liability Coverage be with Hartford Accident and Liab. Ins. Co. Nadeau moved and Gerten seconded that Carl Poppenberger write the bonds on the Building Inspector and Electrical Inspector. The meeting then adjourned. , w �' July 23, 1953• A meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Gladstone Fire Department office at 9:4.5 o'clock P.M. at the request of Chief Schilla. All members of the Burd were present. Anderson moved and Certen seconded that the clerk sign an exemption certificate from Federal taxes, said exemption certificate reading as follows: ELLN1'TIOIv CERTIFICATE (For use by States or Political Subdivisions) The un.ersigned hereby certifies that he is the Clerk of the Town of Bew Canada, 'Ramsey County, Minnesota, and that the article or articles specified in the accomranying order are purchased for use by the Gladstone Fire Department in the exercise of essential governmental functions, namely: Fire Fighting. It is understood that the exemption from tax in case of sales of articles purchased for use in the exercise of essential governmental functions, and it is agreed that where articles purchased tax—free under the exemption certificate are used for nurposes other than in the exercise of essential governmental functions or are sold to employees or others, the vendee will report such fact to the vendor. Signature Clerk, Town of New Canada Ramsey County, Minnesota The meeting then adjourned.��'� V August o, 1953 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supeerisors wds held at the -'own Hall at 7:00 P.M. All members of the Board were present. The minutes of the July meetings were read and approved. Mr. Larson and Mr. Treeter of the Northern States Power Company expressed the desire of the NSP Co. to provide gas service to residents of New Canada Township and presented two suggested ordinances (in blank) for possible passage. After information had been given the board as to possible routing of gas 1�n es, Anderson moved and i�adeau seconded that the following resolution be sent to Ar. James F. Owens Jr., Vice President, Northern States Power Co.: II WZ ,R E&S, the Northern States Power Company is sincere in there desire to furnish natural gas serfice to the residents of the Town of New Canada, NOW, THEREFORE, The Board of Supervisors heartily endorses the praject of making natural gas service available to residents of the Town, and therefore the Board will do everything in its power to cooperate with the Northern States Power Company by issuance of permits and/or other formalities necessary to the extension of natural gas lines within the township." Ayes- all. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that the ordin�-:nces be referred to Fred i°lemmer for study. i, -es- all Nadeau moved and r-nderson seconded that the Town accept the following streets for maintenance in the "Fernholz Addition".: Maryjoe Lane between Ripley Avenud and Halloway Ripley Avenue between Sterling Avenue and Maryjoe Lane Meadow Drive between Sterling Avenue and Mar"oe Lane Tierney Avenue between Sterling Avenue and Ma.ry4oe Lane Sterling Avenue between Ripley Avenue and Halloway Avenue. Ayes- all Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that Flandrau Street in Edgeview Adiition be accepted on recommendation of the Road Overseer. Ayes- all Mr. Carley's letter of July 2nd in reference to Price Street in the Stanich Highland Addition was read. The suggestion was to regra de between the low spot east of Hazel St, and hazel Street, and to obtain necessary easements to open Hazel Street to its full width between Larpenteur And the North St. Paul Road. Anderson m>v ed and Nadeau seconded that the Beard accepts the recommendations -)f Mr. Carley as to the Price Street grading. Ares -all Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that Mr. Carley prepare easements for hazel Ave, as necessary between Larpenteur Avenue and the North St. Pail road and present them to the Board. Ayes- all After a discussion of signs to inform the public of the "Motorboat" ordinances, Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that the matter of signs be considered at a special meeting later this month. dyes- all The clerk read Mr. Memmer's July 9th opinion on "Bond of Building Inspector". Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that the Town pav the cost of the Bonds for the Building and the Electkical Inspector. A,es- all The clerk read fir. Memmer's opinion of July 14th in reference to enforcement of the Zoning act. The clerk called the attention of the Board of Mrl Memmers letter to J. Dzuibak. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that this matter be tables until the Oct.meeting. Aires- all Nadeau moved and..kn erson seconded that the "Caranes Acres Flat 2" be referred to Mr. Carley for inspection, -.,es- all Only one bid was received on the Edward St. drainage correction for which bids had been advertised. The Robert Ferris & Co. bid $1862.44 on the project, and a bid bond was attached. As the Bid was abut $400 over the -gown 'ring neer's estimates, Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that it be referred to committee for checking. Ayes- all On Mr. Carley's recommendation, liadeau moved and Gerten seconded that the la.�*out of Cahanes Acres Plat 2 be approved. Ayes- all The elPrk brought up the ouestion of passage of certain ordinances. The Board moved to table them until a meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 12th at 7:00 P.M. l'he clerk read Mr. Carley's letter of Jul:, 2nd in reference to improvement of streets in Wakefield Park plat. Representatives of the area referred to minutes of the Town Board in reference to improvement of the streets in this mla.t. The Road Overseer and members -)f the Board explained delay in Io, -,.d work this year was due to the extended period of wet weather and_ also to the delay in receiving tax monies from the County Treasurer. A delegation from Brower Park also asked for immediate improvement of their streets. The Board decided to have a special meeting later in the monthtot consider road and street problems only. 111r. Dorr of 1815 Meyer presented his street problem again, and the Road Overseer was asked to confer with IMr. Dorr and report back to the Board. A letter dated July 11th in reference to street signs on Viking Drive was tabled until Aug. 12th meeting. Anderson moved and ladeau seconded that the "Women of the Moose" be rermitted_ to have a "Bin go" game at the Payne Avenue Moose Lodge picnic at Thompson Park on August 30th, as requested in the J,ily 21st letter. Awes- all Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that a hearing be held on Sept. 3rd at 7:00 P:M. on the William E. �.schick "Reouest for Rezonin ° of Lots 1,2,3,4,5, of Block 2, of North Heights from Residence A to Business. Ayes- all Mr. William H. Gerten, chairman of the Board, handed the Clerk his written resig- nation from the Board as of August 31st, 1953, with acceptance of said resignation by the other two supervisors, and a notice to the Clerk of a vacancy in the office effective Aug. 318t. Mr. Gerten's resignation was accepted with regret by the other Board members. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that Mr. Mr. George Stanich, Realtor,T be approved as for town files. The meeting then adjourned. Carley's august 6th letter t) read, and that a copy be betained Ayes -all August 12, 1953. A meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the Town Hall at 7:30 P. . All members of the Board were present. A discussion of ordinances for public improvements was considered. Anderson moved that the Town Attorney draw up an ordinance in rege.rd to local improve- ments and assessments. There was no second. Anderson then asked the above motion be withdrawn and te.bled until the September 3rd meeting. A discussion a grading of Duluth Avenue at the North End ajoining Louis Jungmann's home, Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that Mir. Carley prepare easements for the west 30 or 33 ft. to correspond with the balance of the Street width on Duluth Avenue from "B" north to 4th avenue. A --es- all After a discussion on maintaining records of which streets have been accented by the 'Town for maintenance, Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that the clerk work out a Road Acce;)tance form which would be filled in by the Road Overseer before the Board accepts roads and streets for maintenance, with said form to be kept in a permanent Town FUM. Ayes- all Signs to inform the public of ordin:=,nce enforcement were consid�mred. Anderson mored and Nadeau seconded that the Clerk order 10 signs to read: WARNING - Boat-'Otdinance Enforced - Town of New Canada Ayes- all Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that the Town adopt the ordinance regulating Swimming and Definigg Misdeamor. Ayes- all Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that the Clerk,.drdArt?0 signs to read: WARNINGT - NO BWI!,LMING BETWEEN 11:00 P.111, ani 6:00 A.M. - Town of New Canada. Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that the clerk order 25 signs to read: WARNING - ROADS PATROLJED - TOWN OF NEW CANADA. Ates- all $wen Anderson read copies of the police log, sheets #51 to 463 for the period July llth to 31st, which were to be placed in the Town files. Anderson moved that an ordinance be written establishing $1.00 lieense fees on all dogs, according to proceedings at the annual town meeting. There was no second, so it was tabled until the Sept. 3rd meeting. Anderson moved that the garbage and refuse collection ordinance be tabled until the Sept. 3rd meeting. After discussion, the request of L. Runestrand to be a sig -tial police officer was tabled until the Sept. 3rd meeting. The Board-xutTa 1 agreed to have a meeting on Monday, August 24, at 7:30 P.M. to discuss read and street work. n the meeting then adjourned. f August 24.1953 A meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held in the Town Office at 7'30 P.M. All members of the Board were present, as was the Road Overseer and several town residents. `rhe clerk presented a report showing the status of the Road & Bridge Fund, Drag Fund, Gas Tax Fund, with estimates as to receipts during the balance of the year, and prob-able expenditures. He informed the Board that if the Board transfers the $4921.58 State Licuor Tax Apportionment check received on August 18th, to the Road Fund, that it would probably Possible to complete road and street repairs that have been most urgently reouested. Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that the Clerk request an estimate from the County Engineer's office as to the cost of scarifying Barclay between Ripley and Larpenteur; also Gulden place between Barclay and Birmingham, and that if possible this estimate be received for the Sept. 3rd meeting. Ayes- all Road work was reouested on the following streets Duluth sive., north of 3rd In front of 1100 Fenton C�Tress, south of "C" VanD?rke Frisbie Sterling, south of Lar-%enteur 14a.r *knoll Barclay - north end Third Avenue The meeting then adjau reed. F i September 3rd, 1953. Because of the resignation of '9m. Gerten as of August 31st as Supervisor, this also left the position as Board Chairman vacant. At the time the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was to start (7:OOP.M.), there being no Chairman, the Clerk suggested the meeting start with the two remaining Supervisors, Swen Anderson and Roy Nadeau, and the Clerk, S. E. Ericson, meeting as the Board of Appointment. .Lheclerk read an august 31st letter from Leo F. Kaeder ^eauesting consideration as annointee to the vacant office. Nadeau nominated Leo F. Kaeder for the position as Supervisor until the next annual meeting. Mr. Anders -)n spoke highly of Mr. Kaeder, but because Mr. Nadeau had sinned a petition along with 30 or more other citizens in the Northwest part of the Town for incorporation of a portion of the Town into a Village, Mr. Anderson wished to have the appointment of a new supervisors -postponed until after the "Villige Incorporation" election. While wainting for Mr. Memmer, Town Attorney, to arrive at the meeting to advise on coints of law, a verbal request from the citizens present at the meeting for the nomination to the office of Mr. Frank Shoop was heard. Neither Mr. Anderson or Mr. Ericson placed any ;:)erson in nomination, but Mr. Ericson seconded tha nomination of Mr. Kaeder, after which Mr. Nadeau and Mr. Ericson voted for Mr. Laeder for Supervisor, with Mr. Anderson not voting. Mr. Nadeau and Ericson signed the "Warrant of Alpointment'',but Mr. Anderson refused to sign it. Because of differences of opinion as to the appointment; its legality; the number of signatures recured on the "warrr:.nt of appointment"; Mr. Nadeau's signature on the "village" petition; it was mutually agreed to obtain opinions from the State Attorney General on the various questions. Pyr. Memmer was instructed to obtain same. Because of the auestions raised as to Mr. Ka.eder's an_nointment, no ballot was taken for the "Chairmanship of the Board". No business was transacted because of the lack of a chairman, so the meeting then adjourned at approximately 9:00 P.M. 7 September 24, 1953- A meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held at the -own hall at one o'clock P.M. at the call of the Clark as had been agreed upon at the September 3rd meeting of the hoard of appointment. Roy :Nadeau, Leo Kaeder, and the clerk were }:resent. Swen Anderson had stated when called. that he would be out of the city, an 3 therefore was absent. Also present were .ir. Morita, Road Overseer, Lawrence Olson, Treasurer, and Fred Memmer, attorney. Roy Nadeau and Leo Kaeder cast written ballots for Chairman. The vote was tww votes for Nadeau, so Nadeau took the chair. Fred. Memmer read from the Attorney General's opinion dfrSept. 11th, in answer to Mr. Memmer's ouestions as of September 9th. -The attorne•, general's opinion, however, had not been forwarded tolgr. Memmer's office until Friday, September 19th, because of a. reouest of Mr. Anderson's on Sept. 11th, to the Attorney General for an opportunity to submit additional questions. The Attorney General had acceeded to P -Irl Anderson's request, and asked that the questions be presented by September 15th. On Sept. 16th, not having heard from Mr. Anderson, the Attorney General's office called Mr. Anderson's office, and were told that Mr, t,nderson would be out of the city until Sept. 21st. Because the sitnint of checks to Town employees was being held up because of the delay in receivin 5 the ratty. General's opinions, Mr. Memmer called the Attorney General's office tt ascertain when said opinions would be released. The opinions as stated above were released on Seot. 19th, with a letter written to Mr. Anderson explaining why. The opinions ratified the actim s of Mr. Nadeau and _rl Ericsoh. enacted The two gas ordinances reouest-d by the northern States rower Company were were discussed paragraph b;- paragraph. Kaeder moved and Nadeau seconded that Ordinance #4 be passed. Kaeder m -:wed and i4adeau seconded that Ordinance#5 be passed - Ayes -2 Nadeau moved and Kaeder seconded that the Aashick property on County Road C, east of Rice St., be rezoned "Business" as request.d by the petitioner. Ayes- 2 On clans submitted to Oscar Londin, Bldg., Insp., Nadeau moved and Kaeder seconded that a special permit be authorized to Mr. Thompson to erect a 3 -unit motel on the Stein property on Rice St, ayes- 2 The meeting then adjourned at 2:00 P.M. October 1, 1973. The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held =.t the Town Hall at 7:00 P.M. All members if the Board were present. The minutes of the Sept. 3rd meetings were read and approved, although Swen Anderson ouestioned that therewas a "nomination" of Mr. Kaeder, but rather there was a "motion" to an�:,oint Mr. Kaeder as supervisor_ After a discussion of the passing of the "natural gas" ordinance, Kaeder moved and Nadeau seconded that the Town have the North St. Paul insrector, (George Hilpisch), fulfill the obligations of insp-ction according to the ordinance, fives- all Nadeau moved and Kaeder seconded that Lots 5, and the South 66 ft. of Lot 6, 'Y. H'Howardhs &o.rden Lots, Ramsey County, be rezoned to "Business". Ares- all Nadeau moved and Kaeder seconded that a special hermit be given to the new owner of the above mentioned property- to operate a motel and/or a trailer camp on the "rezoned" premises, suDDect to approval of the State _k Board of Health. AT -es- all The clerk read a. letter of September 3rd from F. Memmer, town attorney, in which was enclosed an August 24th opinion of the State Attorne-T General in reference to the authority of the mown to change lot sizes. The opinion stated that such authority rested with the County Board rather than the Town Doard. A Sept. 9th letter to the Town Board by Mr. Paul Nachtsheim in legalistic fashion detailing his conception of the duties of the B-iilding Inspector was read by the clerk. Condideration of the letter was delayed until later in the meeting. Nadeau moved and Kaeder seconded that the Cahanes Acres Pi.at 2 be approved. A --es- all Nadeau moved and Kaeder seconded that the following resolution be adopted: "�,71ZREAS, the Board of Cougty Commissioners of Ramses- County by resolution dated August 10, 1953, classified as non -conservation land certain parcels of land lying within the Town of New Canada; and 4HERY,A.S, A certified copy of the classification resolution together with a. list of the lands classified has been submktted for arproval of the class- ification and sale of the land classified in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 1949, Section 292.01, Sub. 1; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the classification of the la.n:i shown on said list as non -conservation land and the sale thereof be and hereby is approved, with the exception of the parcel locat6d in Section 16; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and hereby is directed to file a certified copy of this resolution in the Office of the County Auditor. A• es- all The clerk read a Sept, lst letter from A. D. Cra.mnton, Principal Assistant to Harry S. Bronson, County �ngin"er, in reference to estimated costs of stabilizing Barclay Street` and Odden Place. Nadeau moved and Kaeder seconded that it be placed on file to come up at the January g1eeting of the Town Board. Ayes -all. A Sept. 30th letter from the Ramsey County Fngineer in re: Snow plowing was read by the clerk. Nadeau moved and Kaeder seconded that P. Moritz, road overseer, check the road list for snowplowing and bring same in to the next meeting ( NOV.) Ares -all The clerk brought up the matter af' the Edward Street drainage plan. Nadeau moved and Kaeder seconded that -the clerk re -advertise for bids on the project, the same to be opened on November 5, 1953, at 8:00 P.M. ares- all Nadeau moved and seder seconded that the previous bids be all rejected and return bond to the onl,r bidder. A -es- all The clerk called attention to the drainage plan crossing County property as per communication from Milner Carley, Engineer for the Town. Nadeau moved and Kaeder seconded that permission be reouested from the County to do necessar,* work across County roads and property. Ayes -'all A Sept. 28th letter from "Irs_ Elton A. Fox, 1937 English St., in re; objection of ha.vin� the malt liquor license of the Drive-in at Frost and English extended, and having her name removed from a petition she had signed about a year -previously in favor of said malt liquor sale. Nadeau movedand Kaeder secondedthat the letter be placed on file. Ayes- all Nadeau moved and Kaeder seconded that street lights be ordered for Kohlmann Avenue and also three locations on Lealand Road. Byes- all The clerk mentioned that payment of County Engineer department bills for street and road oiling would overdraw the Road & Bridge Fund, and that he desired that this Fund be replenished with monies from the General Fund, and suggested transfer of the Liouor Tax Apportionment by the State which had been received during the month of August. Nadeau moved and Kaeder seconded that the sum of $41,21-59 be transfered from the General Fund to the mad & Bridge r'und as of Octob-er 1, 1953, this amount being the Liouor 'Tax apportionment just received. Ages- Nadeau, Kaeder, Anderson Nadeau moved that the Sept. 8th letter of Mr. Nachtkheim be tabled for further study. The clerk read the Sept. 29th letter from the Modern Construction Co. �l Nadeau moved and Kaeder sewn ded that they be written that Dieter St. and Barclay must be graded and graveled to the point where our engineer and overseer will advise the Board to accept the Streets. They were also to be informed that they have changed the flow of .drainage on Manton Street and this will have to be corrected, also proved drainage for the home on the S.E. corner of Dieter and Frost. No building ,ermits will be granted for homes fronting on Dieter between Frost and Ripley; Ba.rrlay from Livingston to Ripley; Wanton from Livingston to Ripley until streets are accented officially; that is; no different procedures than usual, so no bond could be acce ted for performance of the work. Ayes- all October itt, 1953 - continued. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that Milner Carley's grade plans for Dieter and Barclay be tabled. Ayes- all Nadeau moved and Anderson aeconddd that the hump in Van Dyke Avenue be corrected as per Milner Carley's letter. Ages- all After a discussion of the Rabies quarantine in the one-giile wide portion of the town between East Avenue and East Coutity Line, l -,ring southerly of Larpenteur Avenue, Anderson moved, and Nadeau seconded that the Town Board recognize in the minutes of the #iw meeting, the Town officers observance of the quarantine proclamation posting in five locations, and the public- ation of the same in the Bose Tribune, and that the Clerk had filed a certified copy of said postings and publication in the Live Stock Sanitary Board's office, and also reaffirmed verbal orders given between Town Meetings to Town Police Officers, and to citizens seeking quarantine information. A­es- all The meeting then adjourned.. l V November 5, 1953. The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held ...t the Town Hall at 7:00 P.M. All members of the Board were present. Tom Connolly, 221 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear 10, was present to ask about necessary zoning of property north of the Peter's place, and south of KSTP on highway 61, for a business of light manufacturing of gift items, and the operation of a retail gift shop. He was told that this business could be done in a "Business" zoning classification. A letter from the C. P. Stenerson Agency, accompanied with a petition for rezoning signed by six property owners (dated Dec. 5, 1952); a copy of the plat involved, and an abstractor's certificate was read b,:* the clerk. Anderson moved, seconded by Nadeau, that this be tabled to check whether 51� or more of the property owners within 500 feet had signed, and to bring same up at the December 3rd meeting. Ayes - iaadezru , Anderson, Kaeder Bay Johnson, 2715 E. Fifth St., who is building a home on Nona Place, wishes to live in the basement of this home until the superstructure is completed, because he has to move out of the 5th Street location b;, November 15th to 30th. It was suggested that he have as many neighbors as possible sign a letter to the effect that they had no objections to he and. his family living in the basement until the superstructure was completed and to present same to the Town buillding inspector. A --es- all. The..clerk read a Nov. 3rd letter from Fred and Marion Ra.datz re; the opening 6f BJdatz Avenue from a point 700 ft. east of White Bear Avenue to East Ave. Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that the town accept the plans for a 33 ft. roadway as outlined by Mr. Badatz, subject to approval of the road overseer, and that final acceptance be given when the Road Overseer approves the grades, and slopes, and graveling. Ayes- all Anderson moved and Nadeau seconded that since the Town has approved plans for the opening of dadatz avenue to East avenue, that we request North St. Paul's cooperation in withholding any building permits to the south until 33 feet has been dedicated for the street by the owners on the North St. Paul side. Ares- all Roy Lindblom, 1740 Fast Shore Drive; Roland C. Brandt, 1736 East Shore Drive; and John J. Gross, 17+4 Phalen Place appeared in re: Edward St. Drainage. They were informed that bids were to be opened at 9:00 P.M. this evelin g for the completion of this project. The clerk stated that bids were to have been opened this evening at 9:00 P.M. on the Edward St. drainage project according to the Town's advertisement in the Rose Tribune on Oct. 22nd, but that he had received no bids. After a discussion as to how the work might be done in theabaence of bids, this being the second advertisement (the first having been rejected because more than 20� ofer the Town Engineer's estimate), Mr. Memmer, Town Attorney, stated that because "time is �f an essence" in this matter, that the Town could possibly have the work done immediately after the adoption of a resolution stating that this project could not be delayed further. Anderson moved and Nadeau deconded that Mr. Hemmer draf=t a resolution showing the need for the improvement and that it would have to proceed by the town employing the necessary cottra.ctors on a time basis, etc. Ayes- all Fragcis E. Tozier, 770 Hague Avenue, presented an application to sell malt liouor at the "Aragon" on Rice St. (now in the Village of Little Canada). Nadeau moved and Kaeder seconded that said application be approved, and that it be signed so that the,applicall might apply for the license from the County ®f Ramsey. Ayes- Nadeau, and Kaeder Not voting - Anderson After a discussion with Mr. Schuster of Modern Home Construction Company, and Milner Carley, Town Engineer about the grading of Dieter Street and Barclay Street in the Gladstone area the following was adopted: Nadeau moved, and Za,eder seconded that the Town of New Canada accept for maintenance the following streets: Bieter Street between Frost Avenue and Ripley Barclay Street between Livingston and Ripley Ares- Anderson, Nadeau, Kaeder Noes - 0. Nadeau moved and Kaeder seconded that the Town accept a Highway Easement from the Home Construction Corp., viz: All that part of lots 13, 14, 19, and 20 and the adjacent alley in Block 33, Gladstone Plat 2 described as follows: etc. Ayes -all Nadeau moved and 4a,eder seconded that the "tentative plat" of "Richard Boss Sr. Addn" be approved. ryes- all Albert Lepsche, 940 East Avenue, asked permission to cut the grass and weeds on the East 7th Street easement adjoining his property. Members of the board gave their approval. G. M. Thompson, 639 Kingston, asked abou t the grading of Rbgne Avenue between Kingston and Effingham so that he could build. Nadeau moved and Anderson seconded that Milner Carley set grades on Payne Avenue between Kingston and Effin#ham, but that the building inspector not issue any building permit until the streetiEraded and graveled to Town specifications. Ages- all Leslie 'Westin appeared in reference to the Board's opinion as to the holding of a preference election by citizens of the Town as to the type of government for the future in the Town, that is, should it be Township, Village, City of the 4th Class, Incorporation lgiththe City of St. Paul, said preferenceet8 W'Held the day of the Annual Town Meeting, but in a different room, with the entire cost of same to be borne by the "Fact -Finding Committee". Opinions voiced by Board members were to the effect that if there were no costs to the Town and no interference with the Annual Meeting or Election that it would be worthwhile. The clerk read the Weed Inspection Report for the year 1953 presented b,- ,eo Kaeder. Mr. Paul Nachtsheim, 3104 Edgerton Street, called attention of the Board to a building under construction south of the Aragon on I4ide Street. Nadeau moved and Kaeder seconded that the Building Inspector investigate same. Mr. Thompson, 3020 Rice Street, requested permission for a trailer camp at that location. Afterdiscussion, it was decided that he present his request to the officials of the new Village of Little Canada. Merle Waite, 2111 Birmingham, requested permission for the VFW-Saiser post to have "Bingo" and to sell beer at the Fire Dept. building )n Nov. 20th. He was informed that the VFW post had been granted such permission early in the -ear for indefinite dates, and was thanked for his notification of the "bingo"date. November 5, 1953 meeting (continued The clerk brought up the matter of snow removal. Anderson moved, and 4aeder seconded that the Ramsey County $ngkneer's Department be authorized to plow snow during the 1953-4 season on the streets on the list prepared by the Town Road Overseer. Ayes- all. The clerk brought up the matter of issuing of permits for the installation of gas furnaces on gas furnished by the Northern States Power Company. After discussion, Anderson moved, and Kaeder sec m ded that said permits be issued by the Clerk at 4.00 permit. A --es- all The clerk asked who was to be the inspector on installations, and it ifns suggested that he app6lnt George Hilpisch. The clerk said it was hot his duty to appoint an inspector. Mr. Memmer, Town Attorney, said it was the Board's duty to make the appointment. Anderson moved, and Nadeau seconded that George Hilpisch be appointed as Gas Inspector until November 16th. Ages- all The clerk read an Order for Hearing by Modern Home Construction Company, Inc., Lawrence Pinska, etc; in the matter of vacating of certain alleys and streets, said hearing to be on December 4th, 1953 or thereafter. There was no objection to said vacating by Board members, and same could be considered at the Dec. 3rd meeting if necessary. Anderson mw ed that a plat from Torger Torgerson be tabled and considered at the December 3rd meeting. The clerk read an Oct. 31st letter from Frank Fischbeck in reference to his appointment to some Town Office due to the vacancies created by the formation of the Village of Little Canada. The clerk read a Nov. 5th letter from Waldo Luebben requesting consideration for appointment to the Board of Supervisors upon the withdrawal of one of the present members. The clerk read the resignation of Roar F. Nadeau from the Board of Supervisors effective November 5, 1953 at 11:59 F.M. Said resignation was acr-epted by the Board, and Notice given to the Clerk of a Vacancy on the Board. The meeting then adjourned after closing remarks by Mr. Na The Board of appointment consisting of the two remains Supervisors, Leo Kaeder, and Swen Anderson, and the Clerk, S. E. ricson, then convened. Mr. Kaeder nominated Waldo Luebben to fill the position of Supervisor until the next annual m^eting in March 195+, and both Swen AnIerson, nd S. E. Ericson, spoke highly of Mr. Luebben in seconding s-)eeches. On voice vote, Kaeder, Anderson, and Ericson unanimously confirmed the a._npointment of Mr. Waldo Luebben to the position of Supervisor. The meeting of the Board of Appointment then was adjourned -Shortly before midnight. ' r 39 7 Ar emergency organization meeting of the Board at the Town Hall. November 27, 1953. of Supervisors was held The following officials were present= Swen H. Anderson, Supervisor. Leo F. Kaeder, Supervisor. Waldo E. Luebben, Supervisor. Lawrence S. Clson, Treasurer. Arnold W. Hoppenstedt, Justice of the Peace. Shermain Nordquist, Constable. Oscar Londin, Building Inspector. Milner W. Carley, Township Engineer. Peter Monitz, Road Overseer. Meeting was called to order at 4:10 P.% by Mr. Swan Anderson, Acting as terhporary chairman. First order of business was made by the temporary chairman with an election by ballot for a Town Board Chairman. Tir. Olson and rr. Hoppenstedt, volunteered as election officials. Ballots were cast and tallied by Mr. Olson and Mr. Hoppenstedt"and results were three votes for Mr. Lbebbexi., Mr. Luebben newly appointed chairman of the Board asked Mr. Olson to ask as temporary clerk, which. Mr. Olson accepted. Town Board supervisor, Swen H. Anderson, presented his resignation as supey.risor, and resignation was accepted by Board members, Mr. Kaeder and Mr. Waldo Luebben. The Board chairman in the ne::t order of business indicated that the floor was open to nomination for filling of the vacancy of the town clerk. Mr. Swen H. Anderson was nominated by Mr. Kaeder,and"with the Chairman calling for further nominations three times the nominations were closed by Mr. Kaeder d seconded by Mr. Luebben. The nomination of Mr. Anderson was Voted by Mr. Kaeder and seconded by Mr. Luebben. The temporary clerk then cast the White Ballot and declared Mr. Swen H. Anderson as the newly appointed Town clerk, whose term will expire March 31, 1951. An official bond in the amount of $1,000.00 with Swen H. -Anderson, as principal, was -presented to the clerk and board members. Upon acceptance of the bond the official, oath of office was given to Mr. Swen Anderson by Mr. Arnold W. Hoppenstedt, Justice of the Peace of New Canada Township. The official oath of office and bond were then filed with Mr. Lawrence S. Olson, temporary town clerk. Lawrence S. Olson, Temporary Clerk. Mr. Anderson takes over the duties of the clerk at this point and accepts the papers turned over by the Temporary Clerk which include a rough transcript of the llinutes, Official Bond with duplicate of Mr. Anderson, Official Oath signed and executed for the Clerk's position and resignation, acceptance and notice of Mr. Anderson, as Town Board Supervisor, The Chairman of the Board indicated that the floor was open to nominations for the filling of the vacancy of one Justice of the Peace to fill the unexpired term ending -March 31, 1955• The clerk then indicated to the CYiairman that*a letter had been received frart a Mr. Frank J. Fischbeck, 1264 Coleman Ave. at the last regular November meeting, wherein Mr. Fischbeck had'asked the Board if there were any vacancies in the offices available that he would be more than willing to serve in any capacity. The Chairman then recognized that Mr. Fischbeck was in the audience and asked if he would be willing to -serve if he should be nominated for the office of Justice of Peace to which Mr. Fischbegk replied "Yes". Mr. Leo Kaeder then nominated Mr. Frank J. Fischbeck to fill the office of Justice of Peace for the unexpired term ending March 31, 1955. The Chairman then called for -further nominations three times. Nominations were then closed by the Chairman @nd seconded by Mr. Kaeder. The Nomination of Mr. Fischbeck was Voted 94e by Mr. Kaeder and seconded by Mr. Luebben. The clerk then cast a White Ballot and declared Mr. Fischbeck the newly appointed Justice of the Peace, whose term will expire'March 31_,'1955. The Chairman indicated that the floor was open to. -nominations for the filling of the vacancy of one Constable for the unexpired term ehding March 313 1954. Mr. Hoppenstedt explained to the Board that at the last Annual Totem meeting it was dictated that the Constable be also appointed as Police Officer. Mr. Anderson and.Mr. Hoppenstedt recommended to the Board that they nominate Mr. Howard J. Ziemer of 1855 Birmingham upon his past record as being Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8901 for the last two years and his continuous interest in Civic affairs, especially -in the cause of righteousness and law abidence. The Chairman then recognized that Mr. Ziemer was in the audience and asked whether he would accept the position of Constable jf he were nominatedg to which Mr. Ziemer answered "Yes. Mr. Luebben then placed in nomination the name of Mr. Howard J. Ziemer of 1855 Birmingham Ave. as the new constable. The Chairman then called for further nominations three times and their being no further nominations they were then clo ed and seconded by Mr. Kaeder. The Nomination of Mr. Ziemer was Voted by Mr. Kaeder and seconded by Mr. Luebben. The clerk then cast a White Ballot and declared Mr. Howard J. Ziemer as the newly appoipted Constable whose term will expire March 31, 1954, The Chairman then asked for a vote of confidence to all appointed officers of the Township including Township Attorney, Overseer, Electrical Inspector, Building Inspector and Engineer. This was given by Mr. Kaeder and Mr. Luebben. 1_.J `� Mr. Luebben then inquired as to the status of the increasing number of trailers on the premises of the Gladstone Motors Company, on the corner of Frost and English Streets, and indicated that at the present time there were seven on the premises. Mr. Oscar Londin, Building inspector, then explained to the Board that one permit was issued two months ago and that the plans of the Gladstone Motors were very uncertain at that time as to `future expansion. He also explained that the State Board of Health must pass on the lay -out of any Trailer Camp and sanitary Facilities before the local officials could act. He also explained that a license must be obtained from, the State Board of Health as well as a Posting of a certain bond. The Building Inspector was then instructed by the Board to make an investigation of the status of the present trailer camp and that if all rules had not been abided by, he was to take proper action for correction. Milner Carley, Township Engineer, informed the board that he had been able to influence the Robert Ferris & Co. to reconsider and offer a new bid for the donstruction of a storm sewer on Phalen Place between Edward Street and Lake Phalen in accordance with the instructions that he was given by the Board at the last regular meeting in November, 1953. Mr. Carley had an agreement drawn up with the Robert Ferris & Co. to construct this storm sewer which was submitted to the Clerk and read.to the Board. On a motion made by Mr. Kaeder and seconded by Mr. Luebben the agreement was then accepted and placed on file with the Clerk. Ayes - all Because of the emergency of the weather taking quick changes at this time of the year, Mr. Carley asked the Board if they would record the fact that both his office, as Township Engineer, and the Road Overseer had reviewed the Grading of Streets in the Thom and Erickson Additions and recommend that Lydia Street between Bellaire and Lake Street, Lake Street between Lydia Street and Woodlynn Ave., and Woodlyn Ave., between, Lake Street and Bellaire Avenue be accepted by the Town Board for maintenance purposes and the issuance of building permits on the adjoining lots. Motion made by Kaeder and seconded by Luebben that Lydia Avenue between Bellaire and Lake Street, Lake Street between Lydia Avenue and Woodlynn Ave., and-iaToodlyn--Avev-, between Lake Street and Bellaire Avenue be accepted by the Township for maintenance purposes and that a letter should be written to the North St. Paul Council as to the action of the Board having jurisdiction only on the Township side of Lydia Avenue which would be thirty-three feet. Ayes -ill The board then instructed the Clerk to secure all of the supplies that might be in the possession of the former Justice of the Peace and former Constable. It was moved by Mr. Kaeder and seconded by Mr. Luebben that a letter be written to 14r. Chenoweth of the County Engineer's Department requesting a,change of Street signs at the following locations: East County bine and Seigal.-,Farrell and Seigal; and Ferndale and Seigal. The signs should be changed from Seigal Avenue to Fremont Avenue. . Ayes - All There being no further business that needed immediate attention, the meeting was then adjourned at 6:09 P.M. SwenH�Anderson, Clerk. Note: Monday morning, November 30, 1953, Mr, Frank J. Fischbeck telephoned the Clerk to inform him that he would not be able to qualify for the office of Justice of the Peace. He regretfully stated that upon doctor's orders he was requested to refrain from taking any public offices that might endanger his health. Mr. Howard -J. Ziemer, appeared in the Clerk's office in the afternoon of November 30, 1953 with a properly executed bond and at which time the oath of office of Constable of New Canada Township was administered by the Clerk. December 3, 1953 Regular -monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman Luebben at 7:25 P.M. December 3, 1953. Luebben, Kaeder and Anderson (Clerk) present. l / Clerk then read the minutes of the regular November 5, 1953 V and emergency organizational November 27, 1953 meetings. The following corrections and additions were made: - 1. Supervisor Anderson made a motion, seconded by Kaeder that the Town of New Canada terminate the hire of Pyr. Thomas King,effective November 15, 1953, due to legal complications because of the - formation of the new Village of Little Canada. 2. niilner Carley, town -engineer, t•^. as authorized by resolution and given authority to act, because of emerf;ency of bad weather setting; in very shortly, with regard to the Edward Street drainage and culvert problem. He was to secure a new contract with the Robert Ferris Co. at a slightly less cost than the company originally quoted in response to the first ,bid offered by the town and if successful to have the work completed as soon as possible. Kaeder moved and Luebben seconded that the minutes of the regular November 5, 1953 and emergency organizational November27,,1953 meeting be accepted as corrected. Ayes - all Kaeder inquired as to the correct term of office to fill the vacancy in the Justice of Peace office caused by the resina- tion of Wallace Drake (elected for a term of two years to expire Puarch 31, 1955). Idemmer was ordered to investigate and report at next regular meeting. Chairman then called for nominations to fill the vacancy of office of Supervisor for the term ending March 31, 1954. Kaeder nominated Mr. John Engelbert, 151,11, F. County Road "-C". Then the chairman called one time for further nominations and re- cognized a request from the floor by Iir. Lawrence Ld ndquist. to be heard. Mr. IAIndquist inquired whether any consideration had been given to appointing a supervisor from the Gladstone area in view of the fact that this area was lame and well populated and the area lost a voting member of the board due to the resi?_nation of the former sgpervisor. Mr. Swen Anderson then placed in nomination PIr. Edward 011VIara, 1750 Barclay Street, Mr. 7nF-elbert then requested Kaeder 'to remove his name from nomination as he was under the impression_ there were no other candidates who cared to accept the position and in the interest of harmony asked the board members to appoint Mr. O'MTara if he were inclined to accept. The chairman then asked Mr. O'Kara if he would accept the appointment if he were chosen. Mir. O'Miara answered "yes". Kaeder thon withdrew 'hlr. Enr;elbert's name from nomination. Chairman asked for any further nomina- tions three times. There beim* no further nominations, Kaeder moved and Luebben seconded that nominations he closed. The nomination of Mir. Edward O'Mara was voted I by Luebben and seconded by Kaeder. The clerk then cast the White Ballot and declared Mgr, Ndward O'Mara as the newly appointed Town Super- visor 4f the Town of New Canada whose term will.expire March 31, 1954. Clerk then administered the official oath of office to Mr. O'MTara and placed a written copy of the oath on file. After confMratulations Mr. O'Miara took his seat as the naw supervisor. Yrs. ririe� 935 Parkway Drive, appeared to express opposition to the gtenerson application for rezonin.7 property on Arcade Street near Larpenteub from residential to business. Luebben moved seconded by O'Itiare .that Mirs. Krieg prepare petition in proper form and -submit to next regular meetin-. Ayos - all Tom Connolly, 221 Bald'eagle-4-T),enue, 171-_ite Bear 10, presented petition of four residents out of a total of five eli^^ible residents within 500 feet of his property on Highway -461 which he wished rezoned to business and light manufacturing. It was sugF*ested that he get a certified abstract of all owners within 500 feet and file with the clerk's office. O'Mara moved seconded by Luebben that when abstract has been received by clerk that building inspector investigate if proper signa- tures have been secured and report to next regular meeting. - Ayes - all The regular order of business was suspended at this point to allow Justice of Peace Hoppenstedt and Constable Nordquist to appear before the board to explain the problem they had at hand. Justice of Peace Hoppenstedt ex-hibited his justice docket and opened to the case of Joe Rasmussen dated July 25, 1952. He then o:-,plained an alteration in his docket in the matter of monies collected in this case and which had been brou ht to the attention of the D"innesota State Public Examiners Office. 4'r. Floppenstedt t7aen stated to the board .that the alteration had been made in his docket by Constable Nordquist. P,ir. IN-lordquist then stated that he wanted the matter brought before the board as a matter of nublic record.and said that he was bein7, falsely accused. T-Irs. Fernholz also asked to interrupt the regular order of business and vias recor7nized. She wished to learn why Holloway Street in the Pernholz Addition had not received proper town maintenance. Peter Moritz, road overseer, then explained - that the street had never been accepted by the town for maintenance purposes. Mr. Carley, surveyor for this addition, then explained that the street had never been opened for public use and as developers of the project the town had never been asked to accept the street. The surveyor was then to work out this problem for P«rs: nernholz. Charles Branovsky, 1955 Nona Place, appeared before the board to protest against the use of the property at 2715 E'. Fifth Street by Ray Johnson for a basement home. He stated that buildinr was started in May or June, 1953, and from state- ments made and outward appearances there was no intent to �•/ complete the superstructure for some time. November 5, 1953 meeting; Ray Johnson was informed to secure petition of reichbors to allow him to live in basement until superstructure wascom- pleted and .file with buildin'" inspector. Mr. Londin stated that no petition.had been filed with him. The clerk was then instructed by the board to ascertain if a petition had been filed with the former clerk and so inform the building; inspector. Paul Nachtsheim, 31011_ Edgerton, a_ppearecd to question the use of public equipment on private property. He stated that on November 16, 1953 he found Mr. Peter Moritz using the town grader'on"his own private property. He also stated that at approximately 1:00 P.Y. or 1:15 P. Tr!. on that -day he asked heir. Greene of the Public Examiners office to accompany hirm to hrlr. Moritz's property to view the use'of the town grader on Mr. horitz's property. hrr. Nachtsheim then asked that Mr. h,ioritz be asked to compensate the town for use of the equipment. Chairman Luebben asked whether Mr. 'Nachtsheim was a taxpayer at the present time to which the answer was "yes". Mr. Luebben then suggested that Mr. Nachtsheim unite a letter to the town clerk giving full particulars of this problem so that the chairman could present it to the board at their next regular meeting for formal action. Mr. Nachtsheim then requested the name of the'surety company that wrote Mr. Moritz's bond. Chair- man then instructed the clerk to look in the files and give this information to Mr. Nachtsheim as soon as possible. John Blake, 1915 Manton, requested an application for rezoning for the property which he owns ori Frost avenue near En-lish Street from residential to business. He wishes to -erect a repair shop and garage for his 'equiprrent. The board then informed him to secure a certified abstract of all owners within 500 feet of his property and file with the clerk's office. Clerk was then instructed to forward abstract to build - in^; inspector for verification of proper signatures. v Oscar'Londin, building inspedtor, then explained a package chimney to the board. H. Russell Pirrung of the Gladstone L'otors explained that the State 'Board of Health had.not only been contacted but that they had already inspected their property for the sani- tary, water and electric facilities of the seven house trailers now found there. He expected a state certificate was in the nail at the present time. The Tor7er Tor7,erson plat was then presented to the board. On a motion by Kaeder seconded by 011ara the plat was re- ferred to engineer Carley for report. Ayes - all Kaeder moved, seconded -by O'>,ara that the two constables be designated by number, being- 1 ordmiist -r1 and Zeiner #2. Ayes - all Luebben discussed the feasibility o" using the Pose Tribune as official town neti^rspaper in view of the fact that few re- sidents of the east side of the town ever read that particu- lar newspaper. 0'T.'Iara moved, seconded by Kneder, that the town engineer be authorized to set -rade stakes for Padatz Avenue from a point 700 feet east of. White Bear Avenue to cast Avenue when weather permits in springy-. "Ayes - all Mr. L"loritz indicated that he had informed Yr. N. Thompson, 639 Kingston, that his property would not have any snow re- moval by the town unttl^the street -had been accepted for " maintenance by the town. 1.r. Londin indicated that no build- in uild- ing permit had been issued for this construction and that the electrical inspector had been informed not to allow any electrical connections. Kaeder moved, seconded by O'Mara, that the matter of appoint- ing a gas inspector be tabled to the next special or regular meeting and that the clerk contact Por. 'eorge Hilpisch of North St. Paul for his acceptance of the position in line with the thoughts expressed at the ovember 5, 1953 meeting. Oyes - all After discussion of the preceeding -motion, it was decided to appoint Hilpisch so that the present few gas installa- tions would be inspected. Luebben so moved, seconded by Kaeder, that Hilpisch be appointed gas inspector for the term ending T;Iarch 31, '195+• Ayes - all Kaeder moved, seconded by O'T'ara that the following streets in Smith and Taylor's Addition to north St. Paul bEF accepted by the town for road maintenance upon the recommendation of Mir. Carley, engineer, and Mr. roritz, road overseer, after each of their personal inspections. 3rd Avenue from ",landrau to Kennard Kennard from 2nd Avenue to 3rd Avenue nlandrau from 2nd Avenue to 3rd Avenue Ayes - all 7 O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that equipment purchases for the police officers consisting of sirens, pistols, belts radios, etc. be referred to the annual meeting in March, 195 for consideration. Ayes - all Clerk then presented a fire insurance policy covering town board equipment located in the Gladstone Fire Hall in the amount of $500.00 V for a period of 5 years at a cost of 418.90. OlMara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the policy be accepted and placed on file. Ayes - all Snow removal for the 1953-54 season was discussed. Mr. T'Joritz was to check with the Ramsey County engineers office as to i whether his recommended list of streets had actually been submitted. Kr. Moritz reported that a house on East Avenue near Maryland was within 6 feet of the street. T?e was instructed to investi- 7ate and report to the board. Chairman Luebben read a letter of november 23, 1953 from the Village of Little Canada concerning; a willingness to confer on the division of assets of the Town now that a new Village has been formed_. The letter was placed on file. Idr. T:Iemmer, township attorney, personally disqualified him- self in taking any part in the division of assets as before mentioned. O'Triara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that an ordinance creating a Town Board of Health (previously written by the town attorney) be adopted and that the clerk be instructed to publish in the* form of ordinance A. Ayes - all Luebben nominated Dr. Kenneth Nimlos as Executive of the Board of Health and Town Health Officer. Luebben nominated Byron N. DeGeer and Edward Kishel for members of the Board of Health, Chairman then called for further nominations three times and there being; no further nominations, Kaeder moved, seconded by O'Mara, that the nominations be closed. The nominations of Dr. Kenneth Nimlos, Byron 14. DeGeer and Edward Kishel were voted T_ by Mr. Luebben and seconded by TZ11r. O 11Aara. The clerk then cast a Xhite Ballot and declared Dr. Kenneth Nimlos, Byron 1,11. DeGeer and 'sdward Kishel as members of the Board of Health with Dr. Kenneth Nimlos as Executive of the Board and Town Health Officer. There being no farther business the meeting was adjourned at 12:1x.5 A.R. Z4"li(, Swen H. Anderson, Clerk. � r r U j. R t w .. �. � r r U De cembar 21, 1953 A special meeting was called to order by Chairman Luebben at 8:10 P.M. December 21, 1953• All members of the board were present. Chairman indicated that nominations were in order -for -filling of the office of Justice of Peace now vacant because of -re- signation of Wallace Drake. Sherman vordquist su7r*ested the name of Yr. Frank Sailer, 915 Parkway Drive as an outstanding citizen of the Parkside area of the Town. O tMara nominated I:r. Prank J. Sailer as the new justice of peace.- The Chairman then called for further nominations three times and there being; no further nominations OtTllara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that nominations be closed. The nomination of Iver. 'frank J. Sailer was voted I by O'Mara and seconded by Kaeder. The clerk then cast a `11hite 3allot and declared 11r. Frank J. Sailer as the newly appointed justice of peace whose term will terminate. when a new justice of peace has been duly elected and qualified at the next annual town meeting: Chas. Branovsky, 1955 Nona P1.1 appeased to state that Ray Johnson of 2715 F. Fifth St. had to all outward appearances and to the best of his knowledge moved into the basement home to live without presenting a petition as directed by the board in their Nov. 5, 1953 meeting. Mr. I`Iemmer suggested a civil suit because of the violation of deed restrictions. O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder that the town attorney send a resistered letter to Ray Johnson indicating that he has violated the building code by residing in a basement struc- ture and would be given until the January 7, 1954 regular meeting to satisfy the Town Board that he intends to comply with the building code and if the board is not satisfied by that time necessary action will be taken to enforce the building; code. Ayes - all Mr. I,Iemmer informed the board that according to the laws of the State all township warrants must be si7ned by Chairman of board and co-signed by the clerk and countersigned by the treasurer. Clerk then informed board that he had interviewed two appli- cants for the deputy clerk's position and recommended Mrs. Robert Hejny, 1829 White Bear Avenue for the position. She was the courageous wife of lir. Hejny, recent polio victim, and would receive able assistance from a neighbor, Mrs. Tepe s_nd her own husband. Kaeder moved, seconded by Q116ara that I Mrs. Hejny be appointed deputy clerk. Ayes- all In a lengthly discussion of technicalities of the gas ordin- ance #5 led by Mr. O'Mara it 1,^Cas decided to amend the ordinance on many points. O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebben, that each of the changes of ordinance.#5 as discussed and agreed upon by all three members of the board be incorporated into an a. endmer,t to ordinance #5 and so published by the clerk. Ayes - all Clerk advised board that he had contacted Mr. Hilpisch for the gas inspector's position and had determined that Mr. 1ilpisch was not a qualified gas inspector and did not act as the K, St. Paul -as inspector. O'Mara moved, seconded by �. Kaej,er, that Mr. "ilpisch's appointment be rescinded and that T'Ir. Harr,; Thompson be appointed in his stead. .dyes - all Luebben moved, seconded by OtMara that the clerk inform build- ing inspector to review all building permits issued after October 8, 1953 to determine types of heat installation. In all instances where gas heat is specified the buildinr� inspector is to notify gas inspector of location of buildings so he can forthwith reauire,gas permits and inspections. Further instruct building inspector that hereafter instruct every applicant for building permit that a gas installation permit is required for all types of gas space heating. Ayes - all O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder'that a request be sent to the County -hoard of Commissioners that because of this danger to children from open holes in the ice on , akefield Lake that they post warning signs against cutting holes in the ice for the purpose. of seinin- minnows. Ayes - all iseetin- adjourned 11:15 P.M. Swen H. Anderson, Clerk. l , �-tom---- J,an,x rY 7, 195+ Regular monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman Luebben at 7:25 P.M., January 7, 1954. All members cf the board were present. Clerk then read the minutes of the regular December 3, 1953, and special December 21, 1953 meetings. O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder that the minutes of both meetings be approved as read. Ayes - all L. Mr. George J. Cylkowski handed the clerk a letter which he read concerning a Drive -In at the intersection of U. S. 61 and Arcade St. and County Road A2. As ground in a_uestion was either owned by Ramsey County or the State of Minnesota, he vas advised to secure their permission for Drive -In and letter was -olaced on file. Mr. Ray W. Johnson, 1963 Nona. Place, a-o._r.eared before board to explain his residence in a basement home. A petition was -oresented indicating that many neighbors would not object. Oscar Londin suggested that a. surety bond be hosted guaranteeing the erection of superstructure within 2 years. Mr. Branowsky, immediate neighbor, objected to a basement home without his having a bona fide assurance that superstructure would be erected within 2 years. Memmer explained the building code violation to I'r. Johnson. It was decided to have Mr. Johnson's attorney get in touch with Mr. teemmer to work out some type of agreement and that Mr. Memmer iras to report back at the next meeting. Mrs. Stam e, Mrs. Oliver Steele and Mr. Ray 'Morrow advised board of car parking problem at southeast corner of County Road "C" and Arcade. Have been trying to get ypublic bus service for almost a year and now that buses are traveling to this location, they are having considerable trouble in turning iy&ut. These residents do not wish to lose the bus service because of unnecessary auto parking at this loc:.tion. Luebben will talk with Sheriff Gibbons. Constable Nordauist will patrol the area and report to board. Mr. Williams, 1641 Myrtle, appeared to complain about a public dump being conducted across the street from his home and asked whether the board had ever given a permit for this dump. He complained about his home being infested with rats and surmised the source as being this dump. Vr. R. J. Rafferty, on whose property the dump is located, explained that there were no rats and clean fill was being used along with tin cans. Mr. Baldwin, 1636 Myrtle, explained that he had no rats at his -premises. OtMa.ra moved, seconded by Kaeder, that this problem be referred to the Board -of -Health for their report to the next meeting. Ayes - all Mr. Memmerts letter was read concerning the use and maintenance of a public dump outside of township limits. Kaeder moved, seconded by OtMa.ra,that the Town of New Canada employ Thomas King for dump watchman at the Lake Gervais loc.,-.tion in the Village of Little Canada and that he be paid t�25.00 for the balance of Janla.a.ry and $25.00 per month thereafter until his hire is terminated. Ayes - all Clerk read letter of Mrs. Krieg enclosing petition opposing the C.P.Stenerson .-Loency proposed re?oning of the Van Houtents Plat from residence to commercial. Kaeder moved, seconded by O'Mara, that Clerk be instructed to write a letter to the C. P. Stenerson Agency with the purpose of withdrawing their reouest for rezoning. Ayes - all In the matter of unfinished old business: (a) Carley, engineer, reports that the Fernholz problem of December, 1953, has been taken care of in a satisfactory manner. (b) John Blake appeared to present board -with verified abstract of property owners within 5001 of his proposed rezoning. He will now secure petition of residents indicating their approval. (c) Oscar Londin reported on Gladstone Motors Trailer. Camp. Mr.. Merle Olson of the State Board of Health has advised that a utility building must be completed by May 1, 1954 and that the actual plans must be submitted by January 15, 1954. (d) Peter Moritz resorted that snow list has been forwarded to Ramsey County Engineer's office. (e) Clerk reported that he had not received a letter from Mr. Nachtsheim concerning the use of public equipment on private property as directed in the December 3, 1953 meeting. Mr. Larson appeared to inquire as to what progress had been made with regard to the proposed licensing of the business of garbage and refuse collection as voted upon by the board in the July, 1953 meeting. O1Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the Ordinance #7 "Providing for the licensing, of the business of garbage and refuse collection" be adopted. Ayes - all Clerk read Ca,rleyls letter recom!rending the payment of the bill for the Edward St. drainage work which had again been reduced voluntarily by the R,o.bert Ferris Co.. Kaeder moved, seconded by O�Mara, that revised bill be paid. Ayes - all Carley submitted a mimeographed road form acceptance blank. After a few changes and some discussion it was decided to have Carley print a number of these forms for use of the Town. Marcel Gagne, fire chief of the Village of Little Canada, appeared to let the board Know that. his department was still willing to serve the town for fire -fighting purposes. He was advised that there had been some discussion of the subject in a r'egula'r meeting of the Gladstone Fire department and that the board. had not as vet received any recommendation from the 3xladstone Fire Department. Oscar Londin Taresented to the board the rroblem he had in Gladstone Plat 2, where the ,Modern Home Construction Co. had reouested building permits for four 49.99' lots, three 501 lots and three 551 lots. after some discussion as to small lot sizes it was indicated that practically all other lots in .... this area had been recently developed with houses on them and it would work a hardship to restrict the size of the ten lots in question. Harry Thompson gave a report on gas inspections and was reaffirmed in his opinion that he was to prosecute wherever persistent violations occur. The clerk then brought before the board the matter of business, which had been referred to the January, 195+ meeting, at previous monthly meetings as well as other old business that had not been reported on or acted upon, some of which dates back to the annual meeting of March, 1953: (a) With regard to the stabilizing of Barclay St. and Gulden Place in dakefield Park. after some discussion it was decided that proper grades and tsze widening of the streets would be -proper but that stabilizing was too costly. 0144ara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that tais question should be tabled to the next meeting so that the board can make a, study of Ca.rley's report on the subject and t he - will then report bask to the next meeting. Ayes - all (b) -Board reafifiruied that the clerk should order street lights on Lealand Road at the intersections with Lay Road, Atlantic St. and Duluth St„ as ordered in the June 4, 1953 meeting. Board also reaffirmed that tine clerk should order street lights on Kohlman Ave., as ordered in the Oct. 1, 1953 meeting. (c) Peter Moritz reported tapt all c;urr: on roads as directed in the August 24, 1953 meeting had been completed. (d) In the August 12, 195, meeting, it was suggested that an ordinance for public improvements be adopted. It was then tabled to the sept -3.1953 meeting, but there was no business of importance conducted at that time. =hoard wished to make further study of thie proposed? ordinance. (e) Board reaffirmed an order of August 12, 1953 that clerk order 10 signs to read: "'.darning - Boat Ordinance enforced - Town of New Canada". (f) Board reaffirmed an order of August 12, 1953 that clerk order 10 signs to read: "V,,arning - No Swimming between 11:00 P.Pi. and 6:00 A.M. - down of New Canada". (g) Board reaffirmed an order of August 12, 1953 that clerk order 25 signs to read: 11 -,Warning - Roads r,atrolled -''Town of New Canada". (h) In the May 7, 1953 meeting, attention was called to the revision of the Minn. Statutes in reference to the time of holding the Annual Town Meeting. Pair. Memmer will check and report to the next meeting. (i) In the annual meeting of March 10, 1953 it w-a.s ordered that dogs be recuired to have a license with the cost not to exceed 31.50. O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the dog license ordinance as written by Aar. Memmer be adopted.. Ayes - all (j) Clerk then reminded the board of an order e.t the annual meeting, Larch 10, 1953, as to the disposition of the Town Machine shed and to investigate the costs of a new machine shed. Clerk indicated that he had carried out orders of Nov. 27, 1953 meeting and had recuested a change of street signs from Seigal to Fremont Ave. in the form U of a letter to the County Engineer's office, County Engineer's office advise that a resolution must accompany the request. Kaeder moved, seconded by Luebben that the following resolution be adopted: "'rd�PRAS, the name of Seigal Ave, from, ]La t County Line to Ferndale is now inconsistant with the normal extension of the same street in the City of St. Paul, and "HERAS, the U. S. Post office department and other service agencies experience trouble in the inconsietancy of this street name, and =-4RAS, the great majority of the people residing along this street desire a street name change, NOW, TIBII EKFORE, BE IT RESOLVED --- that Seigal Ave, from Exst Count, Line to Ferndale be chant=ed in name to Fremont Ave." ayes - all C1Frk then brought the attention of the board to the problera of P plumbing code. This was taken under advisement by the board for further study. Luebben indicated the nee: for a Future planning commission. After considerable discussion the board desired to give this problem further study. After considerable discussion on o16 plats in the town which have 401 lots, it was decided. to have a special meeting January 18, 191;4 at 4:00 P.M. to propose with the pur-pose of adopting an ordinance_on land use having the rowers to re -elate. Clerk was instructed to post notice of meeting. Clerk then read Ca.rley's report on the Torgerson Addition. Olvira. moved, ,seconded by Ka.eder, that the Pl�:.t Commission of Ramsey County be notified. that in accordance with the town engineer's report the Town of New Canada does not approve of the Torgerson Addition as it has been presented and. recuest that the Plat Commission of Ramsey County also withhold their approval. Meeting adjourned 12:46 A.M. Ayes - all. Swen H. nderson, Clerk, January 19, 195+ A: special meeting was called to order by Chairman Luebben at 4::00 P.I. , January 19, 1954. All members of the board were present. Considerable discussion and study was given to the adoption of a Town of New Canada Building Code . O'Mara moved, seconded -by Kaeder that an ordinance establishing a building code, creating and continuing .the office of b1ilding inspector -Andrepealing the existing building code be adopted and the clerk be instructed to publish in a legal newspaper. , Ayes all' O'Mara moved , seconded by I,uebben that the clerk get -figures for the cost of printing this ordinance in book form. Ayes --'all O'Mara moved, seconddd. by k<neder that a special meeting be held on January 30, 195+ at Lroo P. M.for the purpose of discussing the annual - budget and other details relative to "he Annual To:,m Meeting,W rch-9,'1954. Ayes — all O'Mara moved seconded by Kaeder that Mem.aer report to the special January 30, 1954 meeting as to the hour that the Annual Town Meeting ma -y be held. Ayes all It was tentantively agreed that the board would hold an exploratory meeting with the officials of the Villiage of Little ¢anada to: discuss theproper division of assets. C hairman Lu'ebben would try to arrange*for the meeting at 7:30 P. M. January 25, 195+ ifpossible and im any eventto notify all membeils as to exact time and place, Harr.v.Tho:npson was instructed to try and arrange for gas installers examinations tobe held in conjunction with those of St.Paul. Meeting adjourned: &t%0 P. M. - Swen H. Anderson, Clerk Januarry 28, 1544 An exploratory meeting with the officials of the Alliage0. ,little Canada to discuss the proper division: of assets was held in the Gladstone Hall Janulry 28, 1954. All board members were present. All Villiage of Little Canada councilmen and mayor were present. Physical assets were tentativelfI agreed upon as having the following values. 1951-- Ford. F5 ---12 ton truck---------------------------- 1850.00 Allis Cham>rs grader ----------------------------------- -.750.00 Snowplow ---------------------------------------------------150.00 Shaw walker steel clerks desk ------------------------------ 85.00 3 Supervisors -swivel chairs (arm) -------------------------- 200eQQ 1 clerks swivel chair --------------------------------------20.00 1 small safe -----------no value 1 adding machine (obsolete) ------no value 1 Typewriter and stand--------------- _ ---7---4-65.00 3 Filing cabinets -------------- -------------------------- 70,00 1 horse blade ------------------- -------------------------50.00 Peter Noritz presented estimates from a salesman of the International Harvester Company to substantiate the values of 12ton Ford truck. He also presented estimates from a salesman of the Borchert Ingersoll Inc. to substantiate the values of the grader. It was also agreed that there were approximately 7400feet of snow fence and posts for erection. Approximately 900 feet of snow fence is now erected in the Villiage. It was agreed to give the Villiage 600' additional snow fence and 54 additional posts after snow season is over. No culverts of value were on hand. It was decided to waive the value of any stock pile of sand and salt on.hand,as of November 17, 1953. Ballot boxes were about evenly divided, therefore there was no need, of ad- justment. Five American flags were on hand. One flag was presented to Thayer Melancon as an immediate gesture of good will. Ten street barricades were listed. Two were to be given to the Villiage. Twenty --3 ton limit road signs were listed. Four were to be given to the Villiage. Ten flares were listed. Two were to be given to the Villiage. It was determined that there was still a $7000. loan outstanding to the Gladstone Fire Department. It was agreed that this loan had numer"ous legal implications and it would be wise to seek legal counsel on this problem. IJuch work had been authmrized, by the Town Board before November 17, 1953 which was in various stages of completion. It was decided that this was also a legal problem along with an accounting problem and should be referred to counsel. It was determined that there were five lots in Gladstone upon which the Gladstone Fire Deptment had erected a buildingyand one lot in Little Canada upon which the Little Canada Fire Dept. had erected a building. All lots actually were owned by the Town of few Canada. At one time a value of Q400.00 had been ... set for each location. After much discussion as to the legal ownership and moral ownership it was de" -tided to have counsel on this point also. In the distribution of the last half tax monies it was recognized that there may be a need fir adjustment from an accounting standpoint. This problem was also referred to legal counsel.. CXR`_ Clerk January'30, 1951,. A special meeting was called to order by chairman Leuben at 1:15 PI-:; January 30, 1951. All members were present. O'Maz•a moved-- seconded by Kaeder that the following resolution be adopted. Resolved that the annual meeting of the electors of the town of New Canada be called to order at the Town Hall (Gladstone Yire Dept.) at 8:00.'I-. N arch 9, 1951 and polls be open between the hours of 7:00 AM. and 8:0011M. March 9, 1954. Ayes -all O'Mara moved.- Kaeder second that the towmi clerk be empowered to act in securing judges for hhe annual election. Ayes --all "The chief of each of ;the three township fire departments as well as other mrinbers Of the three fire departments were present. After much'discussion it was decided to allow'the Little Canada Fire Dept, to serve the same area as they formerly served. Essentially this area is that portion of the -township lying west of Highway 61. A verbal contract was agreed upon for the period of March 1, 19:4 to February 28, 1955 at a sun: equal to the proportion of last year, but to be prorata divided according to the lesser areabecause of the formation of. Vae Villiage of Little Canada. Areas and proportionate sums'were verbally contracted with the Gladstone and East County line Fire Dept., the sarrie as last year for the 1954 Town fiscal year. Kaeder moved-- seconded by O'Mara that the following resolution be adopted: Resolved that no fees be paid Lo North St. Paul for fire protection purposes in.the Town of Nie3 Canada, unless called by officers or firemen of any of the New Canada Fire Dept's. Further be it resolved that all the fire dept8s of New Canada are mutually agreeable to assist north St, Paul in an emergency. Ayes- all . The clerk was instructed to have'Fred Menmer inquire of the attorney general as to the method of conducting a special census in order that the Town of New Canada could again get their fair share of the liquor tax apportionnnent. Fred Memmer will also investigate the correct fiscal .date of the Town. 'Is it Feb. 28 or Larch 31? After much discussion and pondering of each of'the individual items involved it was decided to recommend the following budget to the annual meeting for the 1955. fiscal year. Fire Protection ---------- -___---------------- $ 17,000- ' Planning Fund ----------------------------------- 100 Drag Fund----------------------------=-------- 12000 Road and Bridge--------------------- _____ 24,000 General Fund ----- =--- =---------- =------------ 55000 Meeting adjourned * 5:30 t14. 'hl Clerk February 4. 1954 Regular monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman Lueben at 7:00 PI''i.- February 4, 1954. All board members were present. Clerk then read the minutes of the regular January 7j 1954 meeting O'Mara moved Kaeder seconded that the minutes be approved as read. .Ayes all Mr. Branowsky asked. whether an opinion had been received on the Ray Johnson basement home (Nona Place) problem. Mr. Memmer indicated that Mr. Johnson's attorney was preparing a bond for approval, but as yet he had not received a copy. Yr. W.H. David, 830 East Avenue, appeared with regard to pumping a cesspool. Dr.Nimles read a comprehensive letter by Mr. Ed. Kishel of the Board of Health explaining this problem. Dr.Nimlcs advised that the law forbids pumping on any .public property and that pimping on private property creates a health mer_ance. fir. David. was told�_esist from any cesspool pumping on either private or public property. Dr. Nimlos suggested that an.approach be made to the city of St. Paul for hooking into their sewage system. Dr..Nimlos gave a report on the dump on Myrtle Avenue. He indicated no evidence of rats or garbage. Tin cans, .ashes, bottles,etc, were present, The clerk was instructed. to write a letter to Mr. Rafferty that no garbage could be allowed and suggest an immediate program of filling dirt on top of the present refuse. Robert A. Snyder, 1518 Frodt avenue, appeared before the board. with regard to his home now being two feet into'the boulevard right-of-way since Dieter Avenue recently. was graded, House was built in 1887. Loan company seemed to desire'some assurance before they authorized a loan on this house. Mr. Snyder was instructed to have the Twin City Loan Company get in touch with Nr.Memmer as to what p4iculsrs they wanted from the Town Board. Our Engineer and oversedr were to investigate the drainage problem at this location and report to the ne:t meeting. Ray Johnson and Joan Johnson (Basement house on Nona P1.) apprared at this time with a surety bond in the amount of X1000.00. naming them -selves and Andrea and Carl Johnson of 551 Case Avenue as co -makers of'the bond. Bond was made out to Villiage of Little Canada and therefore war returned for correction. Mr. J.W. MCDonald. and T•`=r. Walter Nelson appeared to explain the problem they had of purchasing three 40 foot lots in Phalen Place between Ripley and Sofia and their desire to build two homes on 60 foot lots. Lots are 120 feet deep. Board ind'icat9d they would approve 80 foot lots.at this location but not 60 feet. Mr. Luel§6n was personally acquainted with the owner of the next adjoining 40 foot lot and would attempt to persuade the owner to sell this lot in" order to keep uniformity. Mr. Marrone, 1765 English, appeared to indicate to the board that he was willing to give a 30 foot easement on Atlantic Street from Ripley Street.through his property, but that this would afford only a 30 foot Street because the owner of the adjoining property to the west had no interest and did not care to enter into any part of the cost of a new street. This was referred to (Carley) engineer, for a report at the next meeting Cliff Larson and Per Rosenquist appeared to.make inquiry for the securing of garbage collection licenses. It was agreed that the board should set up rules and regulations before issuing any licenses. As this would take some time and study it was decided to have a special. meeting February 15, 1954 at 7:00 P`I. for that purpose. Both gentlemen were assured by the board that the ordinance would not be enforced before a hearing on their respective applications had been held. Mr. Burke appeared with a request for rezoning of property on Highway #61 for commercial purposes and was informed to secure a certified copy of all property owners within 500 feet of the lots in question and present them at the next regular meeting. I11r. Robert A. Worden, now residing 1215 - 3rd. Avenue, but building a new home `- 19b1?, I'landrau, appeared to explain to board members the prowling cases which have I occurred in this area recently. Clerk informed board that our police officers were patrolling this area regulary and were working with the sheriffs office to prevent a reoccurrence . Oscar Londin reported that the new house on Kingston Street was continuing to be built by Mr. Thompson despite a lack of a building permit. Board informed hir. Londin if any infractions of the building code prevailed that he should immediately red tag the structure and take any action deemed necessary. Oscar Londin reported that no information had been forthcoming from the State Board of Health concerning the Gladstone Motors trailer court which would permit him to issue any permits. 01iYara moved, seconded by Luebben that attention should be called to the Ramsey County delegation of the legislature that there was a loss of revenue to the Town of New Canada from the liquor tax apportionment fund due to the withdrawal of the Villiage from the Town. They should be asked to sponsor legislation which would premit the Town to take an official census as soon as possible to prevent a further loss until the next federal census in 1960. Ayes -all Clerk present bill from North St. Paul for fire protection services 1951, 7.9525 1953. Clerk was asked to attempt an arbitration with North St. Paul and report to next meeting. Carley was asked to give a report to the next meeting concerning the drainage problem at the southeast corner of Barclay and Price. Oscar Londin asked that all fire chiefs of the Town be told to report house fires to the building inspector so that he can take proper action. K_aeder moved, seconded by O" ara that the Presentation Church men's club be allowed a permit for periodical bingo games. Ayes -all Clerk read letter from plasterers union conserning their recommendation and desire to have a plastering 14spector appointed in the Town of New Canada. O'Jiara moved, seconded by Kaeder that this problem be referred to the annual meeting. Ayes -all Kaeder moved, seconded by Luebben, that fees be established of -1:50 to post and $1:50 to take downall health signs so desired by the Board of Health. Ayes -all Meeting adjourned --12:15 Atli.; a Clerk February 15, 1954 A special meeting was called to order by Chairman Luebben at 7:30 PISS. February 15, 1954. All members of the board were present. Al Schilla chief of the Gladstone Fire Dept. appeared to tell the board that a house on Barclay Street owned by Modern Homes Construction Co. had been offered to the fire dept. to be completely burned down with the idea of giving the firemen actual fire fighting practice. Board advised him to adequately protect himself and his dept. against any personal infurly or property damage claims. Carl Boehnbr, 2847 White Bear Avenue, appeared to inform board that an out building had been moved in on the property located at about 2866 White Bear Avenue in violation of the building code. Mr. Ernest Radaatz presented a tooiiLI.I diagram with the legal description to identify the out building in question.- Chairman Luebben will call temporary building inspector and instruct him to red tag this building. Carl Boehmer then placed a letter on file with the clerk which he then read. This was an application for the building inspectorts position should there be a vacancy in the near future. Police officer, Howard Ziemer brought to the attention of the board the problem of disposing of dead dogs. Ziemer.will contact the Van Hoven Company in New Brighton as to what arrangements can be made with them for the disposing of dead dogs and report to the next meeting. Clerk was instructed to write a letter to T.A. Schifsky & Sons on North Victoria Avenue as to what agreement could be reached with the Town for the impounding of dogs. O'Yiara moved seconded by Luebben, that a letter be sent to the county board of commissioner asking them to remove the 45.mile speed signs now found on Frost Ave. between English Street and the St. Paln?.Tourist Camp thus makin? Frost Avenue a 30 mile speed for it's entire distance between Arcade and White Bear. Ayes -all Andrew Shuster of Modern Homes Construction Co. asked permission to blocade Deiter Street and Barclay Str:^et at both ends, both being in his development in order to allow him to complete for acceptable roads before the thawing out of the ground would make the streets impassable. Permission was granted. After considerable discussion and study 0111Iara moved seconded by Kaeder that the following resolution be adopted. " In the interest of establishing a good refuse and garbage disposal service in the Town of New Canada: It is resolved, that before any licenses be issued for refuse or garbage disposal in the Town of New Canada that each applicant binds himself to the following rules and regulations governing this service as follows: 1. Each applicant shall file, together with the appli.cationt a comprehensive general public liability policy or policies of insurance including automobile liability, acceptable to the Totan, insuring said applicant in the sum of $50,000.00 against liability imposed by law on account of damage or injuries to one person and 4$100,000.00 for the total accident, including 4$5000.00 property damage. Said Policy or policies shall be and remain continuously in force during the period of said license and shall contain a provision that they shall not be revoked or cancelled exept upon ten days written notice to the Town. 2. Each applicant shall file a performance bond to the Town of ::"T^w Canada in an. amount of not less than 4$1000.000 insuring continued. performance of the services which the applicant has contracted for with the Town. 3. Each licensed garbage collector shall provide a covered tank, or wagon, so constructed that the contents will not leak or spill therefrom, in which all garbage collected by him shall be conveyed to the place designated in his application. The wagon or conveyance used shall be kept clean and as free from pffensive odors as possible, and shall not be allowed to stand in any street, alley or public place longer than is reasonably necessary to collect garbage. 4. The expense of garbage and rubbish collection shall be paid to the collector, monthly, by the owner, agent, occupant, or tenant of the premises from which such garbage and rubbish is collected, and such fee shall be full compensation for his services in such collection. 5. Each licensed garbage collector shall make collections at least weekly. 6. Each licensed garbage collector shall be required to collect garbage with- in the district alloted to the collector upon verbal orwritten application of any individual in that district, 7. Each licensed garbage or refuse collector shall have his name or the name of the company including phone number and address clearly painted on both sides of any equiptment used in the business of disposing of garbage or refuse., in the Town. of New Canada, 8. Each licensed garbage or refuse collector shall notify the town Board of any change in the collector's dumping location. The new dumping location must meet with the approvaal of the Town Board. Ayes- all r Meeting adjourned-- 12:10 k',. v Clerk February 27, 195+ A srecia.l meeting eras called to order by Chairman Luebben at 4:30 P.M. February 27, 195+, All members of the board wete -)resent. 0111am. riove6., seconded by Kaeder, that the folloi.,ing monies_ be transferred, effective February 27, 195+; $781.35 from Drag fund to -Road and Bridge Fund, $350.00 from Planning Fund to seneral Fund. $7500.00 from General Fund to Road and Bridge Fund, Ayes--Luebben, Kaeder, �11,,ara Adjourned ---5:60 PM- Clerk ((JJ r""larch 4. 1951 Regular monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman Luebber<at 7:15 Ph. March 4, 1954. All members of the board were present. Clerk then read minutes of the special January 18, 1954 meeting. Othara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the minutes be approved as read. Ayes All, Clerk then read minutes of the exploratory January 28, 1951 meeting with the council of the Villiage of Little Canada. O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the mimutes be appioved as read. Ayes All Clerk then read minutes of the special January 30, 1951 meeting. Kaeder moved, seconded by O'Xara, that the minutes be approved as read. Clerk then read minutes of the regular monthly February 4, 1954 meeting. Kaeder moved, seconded by O'Mara that the minutes be approved. as read. Clerk then read minutes of the special February 15, 1954 meeting. Kaeder moved., seconded by O111ara that the minutes be approved as read. Mr.. Harry Carlisle 2520 E. Larpentuer, asked permission to keep a modern house trailer on his premises. He explained that the trailer was to be occupied by his aged parents who were under doctors care and that present sickness will limit life expectancy to a short period of time. Trailer will not become a permanent house. Permission was granted by the Board. Pair. Branovsky read over the description given on bond of property involved in basement home on Nona Place and recommended that the description be changed to include "Block 2; After change hemmer will investigate credit rating. Yr. Donald C. Watson, Route 7, 985 E. Courty Rd."C", Mr. Reuben Heckman, 2579 Cypress and approximately twenty people from the immediate vicinity of above address appeared in opposition to the trailer court being erected at this location. Owner is seeking 10 additional acres for rezoning. People were advised of proper procedure in rezoning matters and Memmer advised them to investigate original petition to see if a.V misrepresentation of signatures and intent had occurred.. Clarence Kiesling, 2865 White Bear, appeared in regtAard to a violation Of the building code by moving an o --+.building onto his premises without a build- ing permit. Mr. Oscar Londin was told by the Board to enforce the building code if any infractions occurred. John Wons, 323 Forest Street, presented problem of three 40 foot lots on North East corner of Mc Menemy and County Road "A-2" which he wished to make two 60 foot lots. Oscar Londin will meet with iir. Wons and bring back report to next meeting. After Pete:Moritz had looked over the garbage collecting equiptment of Cliff Larson and reported favor-bly, O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder that Cliff Larson be given a license for garbage and refuse collecting upon receipt of a proper application. Ayes- All 11r. H.E. Hansen, President of Minnesota Petroleum Gas Association. , along with the secretary of the association and many :mr_.r,l;ry.rs of the industry complainer of the severity of the examinations for gas installers under our present code and. that ordinance places a hardship on the liquid petroleun industry. Mr. Ohara explained the reason for a ordinance. Mr. Herb Meyer, deputy fire marshall, explained that under lair 73- 171 township has no right to pass a lo- P G ordinance. He also cited cases where plumbers are not acaguainted with this gas. Upon questioning he also admitted that the State had no system of inspections and conducted no examinations for conipetentcy of gas installers. He merely hoped for Legislation to se^.,tire some red -°elation. It was agreed that an examination should be given on L.P.G. only in compliance with state laws and the secretary of the L.P.G. association indicated that their industry had a model ordinance drafted and would be pleased to send a copy to the board for consideration. O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder that requirements for licenses of purely L.P,G. installers be deferred for 30 days from date. Ayes- all Andrew Shuster introduced a representative of the Johns Manville Co. who ex- plained an Underwriters labelled Type "B" outlet pipe for use with gas furnaces. Leubben moved -seconded by O'Mara that this product be referred to Oscar Londin for report to our next meeting. Ayes- all "Pat" Henry, 183. Livingston' reported that water from Kennard Street drains onto his property because of the improper location of a culvert on that street. O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebben that this problem be referred to engineer Carley for examination and recommendation . Ayes- All Mr. Burke presented a verifified,of property owners within 500 feet of his proposed rezoning on Highway #61. Kaeder moved, seconded by Othara that a hearing be held April 1, 1954 on this application and the clerk should post proper notices. Ales- all Mere Waite inquired as to the proper distances for setbacks .fror ~property lines for the proposed new V.F.W. hall on lots 6-7-8-9 of block 2 on English Street near Soo line R.R. tracks. He also inquired whether the board would consider 30 foot setback from Frost and 20 feet from Clarence on the lot at the N.E. corner of Frost and Clarence as adequate for building purposes. He will bring in plans of both buildings. A.D. Marrone asked whether the board would allow two 70 font by 150 foot lots on English street near Ripley for building purposes and the board agreed that this was proper because of hardship measures in securing additional frontage. O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder that fees for electrical inspections be according to schedule specified in 14innesota Electrical Code. Ayes -all Milner Carley reported on building codes and roads with reference to county wide uniforrLity in regulations. He also reported on drainage problem on Frost Ave. between Dieter and Hazelwood. Kaeder moved,seconded by Luebben that Carley take up this matter with the %odern Homes Construction Co..with the idea of getting them to correct it. Ayes- all Carley presented a proposed plat immediately north of the Gladstone school and the Railraad tracks to be developed by the Modern Homes Construction Co. One block contained less than 75 foot lots and there -by was rejected by the board. Clerk was instructed by the board to notify Doctor Gulden that he, as as developer of-Wakefield Park, should complete the drainage program which he promised in 1950-51 and if not-the Town will take care of the prob=lem and assess the cost against property under his control in this area. Adjourned 12:28 Aivi. Clerk V II./ 7 Annual Mreting-- March 9, 1954 The annual meeting of the Town of Kew Canada was called to order by Mr. Swen Anderson, clerk, at the Gladstone Town Hall (Glad tone Fire Dept. Bldg.) at 8:OOP.M. March 9, 1954 as per posted notices but was immediately recessed to the auditorium of the Gladstone School where better accomodations were available for the large crowd. The meeting was reconve' ed at 8:15 PM, by the clerk who called for nominations for a moderator f4r the meeting. Mr. A. D. Marrone nominated Mr. Florie Schmidtlaftd seconded by Frank Koscielak, Mr. Surine nominated Mr. Les Westin .and seconded by Mr. Kreig. Nominations were closed and upon a standing vote -72 favored Westin and 42 favored Schmidt. Mr. Westin then accepted the position of moderator. The clerk read the minutes of the annual meeting of March 10, 1953. Mr. Kern moved, seconded by Mr. Harmon, that the minutes` be approved as read. Carried The clerk read the Board of Audit report of March 4. 1954. Mr. Harmon moved, seconded by Mx. Kern that the report be approved. Carried Moderator asked for a show of hands as to number of people attending their first annual meeting. Approximately 60% of a total of�400 people indicated their first meeting. Moderator then asked the people whether it would be wise to limit the length of time for debate for any individual due to the amount of business on the agenda. Mrs.L,Fox_ moved, seconded by Pr. A.D. Marrone that debate be confined to five minutest if possible. Carried - :_1 meeting by law. Mr. Hackman moved, seconded by i`x. Tony Leisg that the ann73,al ToT,. of 1955 be stated shortly after 18:00 PM. on the regular day prescribed Carried -- I- Mr. Kern moved, seconded by M.r.Mc Ginley, that the polls be open between. the _hours of 7:AM. and 8:00PM. for Vile purpose of electing town officials according to law on the regi:lar day set forth for to-vrns. Carried After considerable discussion as to adequacy of road and bridge fund recommended by the Board J. �Zr. Lawrence Joines moved, seconded by Mr. Mc - Ginley, that a tax levy of ¢,24,000.00 be made for the Road and Bridge Fund. Carried Moderator explained that the town hall telephone number was Tower 5990 and please do not call on the Gladstone Fire telephone. Mr. Hansen, Mr. Davis and others lauded the work of all the Town fire deptartment5, Mr. Luebben introduced the fire chiefs of each department and a standing vote of thanks was given to all volunteer firemen. Mr. Hackman moved, seconde.-Iby Mr. Harmon, that a tax levy of $17,000.00 be made for the Fire Protection Fund. Carried Mr. Harmon moved, seconded by Mr. Beibighouser_that a tax levy of $5,000.00 be made for the General Fund. Carried Mr. Harmon questioned the meaning of a planning fund which was explained by Waldo Luebben. After much discussion it was shown that the $400.00 which had been recommended was not adequate for the purpose intended. Mr. Harmon moved, seconded by Mr. Lundquist, that a tan levy of X1,500.00 be made for the Planning Fund, said levy to be made through the General Fund. Mr. Van Cleet spoke in favor of the motion. Carried Mr. Hanson moved, seconded by Mr. Mc @inley, that a tax levy of $1,000.00 be made for the Drag Fund. Carried Mr. Hoffman moved, seconded by Mr. Ostergren, that town supervisors salaries be set at $50.00 per month. Mr. Schalleen moved, without a second, that the original motion be amended to set the salaries at $125.00 per month. Mr. Matche -,Moved, seconded by Mr. Harmon, that the original motion be amended to set the salaries at $100.00 per month. The last amendment was voted on and carried. The original motion with the last amendment was then voted upon and carried. Mr. Hart moved, seconded by Mr. Mariano, that the clerks salary be set at $150.00 per month. Carried Mr. Hanson moved, seconded by Mr. Kern that the Board be instructed to set the salary of the deputy clerk at $75.00 per month. Carried Mr. Kosak moved, seconded by Mr. Mariano, that the Board be instructed to set the salary of the Treasurer at $50.00 per month. Mr.Hanson moved, without F a second, that the original motion be amended to $75.00 per month. Carried Mr. Lawrence Joines moved seconded by Ivir. A.D. Marrone that the Boare4 be in- structed to set the Road Overseen salary at not less than $125. 00 per month and not more than $225.00 per month. Mr. '&ern moved, seconded by Nor. Fisher that the original motion be amended to not less than $125.00 per month and not more than $175.00 per month. Upon a vote this amendment was carried by a vote of 111 ayes to 18 noes. The original motion with the amendment was then voted upon and carried. Mr. Hanson moved, seconded!by Nx4 Trazinko, that the hourly wages on all classes of labor be the same as the prevailing wages of Ramsey County Employees. Carried Mr. Ridker moved, seconded by Tr. Hanson that the pay of election jud7es, and clerks arA constables be set at $1.00 per hour for the fiscal year 1951. Carried Clerk read report on Town Machine Shed as follows: c(. It is proposed to build a 34 foot by 50 foot concrete block building immed- iately behind the present Gladstone Fire Hall. The estimated cost of this building is between $6,000.00 and $7,000.00 . The building -will be a similar construction to the Fire Hall with doors entering out towards Frost Avenue. The old machinery shed will be removed and the parking area at the Fire Hall enlarged for use of the Township. The method of financing the proposed building is to remove $1000.00 from the General Revenue fund that was received in the last two years from the Gladstone Fire Dept, on the $8,000.00 that was advanced to the Fire Dept. from the building fund of the Township. The additional funds neer'Qd would be raised and paid yearly with the payments received from the Fire Department;' Mr. Schmidt moved, seconded by Mr. A.D. Marrone, that the Toimm Board be authorized to secure bids and approve construction of a new Town P'Iachine shed, in accordance with the report as read. Carried Mr. Fred Radaatz moved, seconded by Mr. Hansen, that a $100.00 donation be made to the Ramsey County Zr-H Olub Damp Fund. Carried Mr. Tom Shaver moved, seconded by Mr. Don M arrone, that a $100.00 donation be made to the Ramsey County Agricultural Society.. Carried Clerk read resolution as follows: WHEREAS, under and pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 722, Laws of Minnesota , 19.9, the Town of New Canada was authorized and empowered to exercise certain Village powers, duties and functions, and more particularly,the following: 1. Power to provide for the government and good order of the town, the suppression of vice and immorality , the prevention of crime, the protection of public and private property, the benefit of residence, trade, and commRrce and the promotion of health, safety, orderi, conveniehce, and the general welfare by such ordinances not inconsistent with the constitution and laws of the United States or of this state as it shall deem expedient. 2 Power to declare that the violation of any ordinance shall be a penal offense and to prescribe penalties therefor. No such pern.lty shall exceed a fine of $100.00 or imprisonment in a village or county jail for a pet•iod of 90 days, but in either case the cost of prosecution may be added. 3. Power by ordinance to regulate the construction of buildings. 4. Power by ordinance to regulate the location, height, bulk, number of stories, size of buildings and other structures,_ the location of roads and schools, the percentage of lot which may be occupied, the sizes of yards and other open spaces , the densityand distributation ,ofpopulation, — the uses of buildings and structures for trade , industry, reolidence, recreation, public activities or other purposes, and the use of land for trade, industry, residence, recreation, agriculture, forestry, soil conservQation, v-ater supply conservation or other purposes. For these purposes it may divide the town itto districts or zones of such numbers, shape and area,as may be deened wrest suited to carry out the purposes of this srb-' ­i_sion. All such regulations shall be uniform for each class and kind of buildings and for the use of land throughout each district, but the regmlations in one district may differ from those in other districts. Whereas, in the futherance of the public health, safety, order, convenience, the general welfare, protection and preservation of the property rights of the resi- dents in the town of New Canada, it is imperative that the governing body of the town of New Canada exercise the foregoing power.^ by the enactment of such ordinances as may be necessary to effect the object and purpose of such powers in a manner that will properly regulate and control,real property development- and improvement for either commercial or residential purposesof such kind and nature that would not tend to effecat, damage and destroy, in whole or in part,.current existing property valuations; Now, TIER.EFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by- the electors of the Town of New Canada, in annual town meeting. assembled this ninth day of March, ninteen hundred and fifty four, that the governing body of said Town forthwith take such action as may be necessary to effect the object and purpose of this Resolution. 0 Mr. Frank Hose explained the purpose of this resolution and moved, seconded by Mr. Lawrence Joines, that the resolution as read be adopted by the town. Carried Mr. Harmon moved, seconded by Firs. Fox that the annual meeting; go on record in the form of a directive to the Board when new or renewal Malt liquor license applications are received that a ten day notice be given of a public hearing and with all applicants names listed. Mr. Layton moved seconded by Mr. Nelson that the original motion be amended to where all Board members must be present at the hearing. Upon a vote the amemdment was defeated. The original motion was then voted upon and carrried. Mr. Tom Shaver moved, with many seconds that the Town purchase equip^meat such as sirer_s, pistols, belts, radios-- etc. for the police officers but that .the Town retainpossesion of the equi.ptment when new police officers are appointed. Carried Mr. Schaller inquired as to the cost of a special census and then made a motion seconded by Mr. Schilla that our otate �epresenatives be advised to promote legislation which would allow the Town to conduct a special census so that the Town could again ¢et their fair share of the liquor tax apportionment. Carried Mr. Tom Shaver mo Ted., seconded by Mr. Iwand that our State Hepresenatives be advised to promote legislation to include Towns having Villiage powers in the law so.that our Town could could be included in the cigarette tax apportionment. Carried Mr. Fisher moved, seconded by Mr. Schaller, that no plastering inspector be appointed but that our present building inspector continue to do the work. Carried Moderator explained that Mir. Gollings report on the finances of the town had been receiver? and that a copy was on file with the clerks office and anyone interested was welcome to review the report. 1 Mr. Memmer reports that he had received information that the cost of Gollings report would be approximately ,2,263.00. Mr. Lawrence Joines moved, seconded by Mr. Surine, to empower the Board to appoint a co mittee of citizens to have the books of the Town audited each year. Much discussion ensued as to the number of citizens, as to their pay, as to their ability Mr. Shaver moved, seconded by Mr. Fred Radaatz, that the motion tbeatabledatc. to a later date. Upon a vote of 49 ayes and 12 noes the motion of tabeling was carried. Mr. Surine rro /;24 -3 seconded by Mir. Harmon, that the follewing resolution be adopted by the Town: Whereas, the New Canada Township Good GovermnentCommittee and the L—'- - -- - Fact Finding Committee have served unselfishly during this past year to inform and advise the residents of New Canada Township on town -matters so that they might obtain more intelligent and harmonious town government, we hereby: 1. Extend our thanks and appreciation to all of these people and direct that the clerk shall send a copy of this resolution to Mr. Lawrence Lund- quist, chairman of the Good Government Committee and Mr. Les Westin, former chairman of the Fact Finding Committee.- 2. ommittee. 2. That we go on record here as encouraging the continuance of the present policy of reporting the activities and plans of the Town Board, through the New Canada news. 3. That we urge residents of New Canada to contribute to the work of the Good Government Committee and the staff of the New Canada News by subscribing to the newspaper. Carried Mr. Fred Memmer gave a report on the Welfare Board and urged the citizens to voice their opinions on the use of the Ramsey County Poor Farm as a site for the four days of the Ramsey County Fair. Mr. Rupp moved, seconded by Mr. Joines that the meeting be adjourned. Carried Adjo� e -- 11:30 PM. Swen .A erson-- ''lerk of annual meeting The results of the election as publicly announced were: E - For Supervisor Waldo Luebben....................... ..527 Votes One year term) Bill Rowe..............................10 It R.Fierre...............................1 rr Carl Biebighauser ......................1 For Supervisor Leo F. Kaeder ........................ ..540 Votes (Two year term ) Bill Rowe. .............................10 It tl C. Faust...............................1 V L. Westin ..............................1 It For Supervisor Edward A. O'Mara .......................500 Votes�;P,: (Three year term) Bill Rowe..............................23 " Robert Long....... ................... 1 rr C. Schletty............................ 3 it Roy J. Ryon........ 1 it For Clerk-- Swen H. Anderson............... .................................. 522 Votes=pl� Bill Rovae....... 4 ....... ........... .. Leona Broberg ..................................... 1 Justice of Peace-- Arnold W. Hoppenstedt ...................... 244 Votes Oscar Nordberg..... ............. .......... 339 Fr 'Sailer...........,.... ..... 369 ►�;fs Al Schilla ................................. . 1 Roscoe Brown.............. 3 n ..... .... Constable-- Harry Durose ..................................... 204 Votes Howard J. Ziemer................................378 1" Total Votes cast......... 639 % Declared elected Signed Lorraine C. Tepe-Judge Leona Broberg- Judge Frank J. Fishbeck-- Clerk Swen H. Anderson Clerk of meeting NMI �,% March 18, 1954 A special emergency road meeting was called to order by Chairman Luebben at 5:40 PM. March 18,195 . All members of the board were present. a O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the following resolution be adopted: "Be it. resolved that Peter M. Moritz is hereby appointed a special Police officer for the Town of New Canada, effective March 18,1954" y/ Ayes --all Adjourned-6:05PP. March 24, 1954 f a"�L" Clerk Special meeting of March 24, 195!+ was called to order by Chairman Luebben at 7:15 PM. . All board members present. O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder that the following resolution be adopted. "Resolved that the First State Bank of St. Paul be and is hereby designated, a depository of this town, and funds deposited in said bank may be withdrawn by check when. signed by Lawrence S. Olson, Treasurer, and by any one of the. following officers: Waldo E. Luebben, Chairman Lawrence S. Olson, Treasurer Swen H. Anderson, Clerk Ayes --all Milner Carley explained the drainage problem on Van Dyke Avenue. Original survey made in 1949. tt� O'Mara moved, Kaeder seconded to adopt the Rules and R.efilations for the Platting and`mevelopement of Property, and for the Opening and Construction of Streets in existing Plats in the Town of New Canada._as per the attached exhibit. Ayes -all Meeting adjourned 11:55 PM, Swen H. Anderson, Cler.: i, RTn.E'3 ;%IM R?�(:TU.,hTIO S FCR THE PUTTIM: MID `N„VELOFIM-I`P OF PROPTMTY ATM .'OR TIM OPMUNG A't COATSTRUCTION Oi' STREETS IN E ISTINGY PU450S IN TIM TUM OP Nil (VO ADA, iso, 1 COXF0,11M,NCF WITH EXISTIPT RIMS - Pr susu.p:r=€t tthe u�,hority of tho To -W Board to regulate, control Kid maintain Town street's as pro-rided in Minnesota Statutes Section 368--01 these raleB and regulations are established. In eetablishirig theso regulations, it is expressly undo3rstood that the Board of Su- erviso^B of tAe `.'own of Now Cauda has no intentlon of superoedinf; ar deleting any of the csxistir~g rules, laws or regulations now in effect in this Stato, County or Townehip relative to the platting or subdividing of property, The regulations se" ?orth herein are to be oonsidered as addl.tional safoguard,3 made necessary through the rapid growth er.d a spam Aoa in this aroa, "s o. 2 o CONTOUR WS Each and every tentative design of a proposed plat submitted to the ?rear Cenad€a Town Boaret for approval must be accompanied by a contour map of t1he area which is 7rn- poses! to be platted. Tree contour lines on this nap nhall be accurTtely draim at intervals not to ®-,ko 4ed. If oWo;. The-, contour map shall show the following infor- oration olearly can(b a(;curately,- the location, of any natural waterways or ditches on or through tho property with ?'.hsi direction of flovi„ location of "Inc ivic?val trees or tree lines,P, looati an of f.11 bi.n.4.1dirga, tho location. description ard invert eleva- tioxte, of all €sulyeata ossthe Proparty or used Axa tie rot%dwaya or di.tahas sdj€rcent to tho properl..y for the i)urpo�a€3 o' carrying water to or from the aroa.. a hunch mares based on sea level. datum a; u od by Remsey County. rhes map should alsca show the proposed dreabiage of the area av the sand to be re6crvsd for water Storage, if nee® 68Sary o ACCEPTAYCE OF Pf?E1,1P1fIIM DESIC)37 the To Board arGe.00Mbla length of time. approve or reject the oro- liminary maps and propoefas of the developar� This approval, vAien given by'the Town Board, shall definitely bo for the gono-al lay -cut and location of lot lines and €str°eets, This Prnliminarvr approval will, urdbar no circumstances, commit or be construed as 3ommitting the To'tri Bc,ard to -the approval of street or drainage plans., ti 4 `POM TO DESIG° . STS;F. ,T S After- the approval by die Town Board of the prelLainary plat, in the case of nw plats and before ,uay street is graded in € n axisting pleat, to a o-snor or developer Shall apply to the Clerk of the Tot.m. `3oard for the ostabliahment of Arest grades in tho proposzd subdivision. Thin applioation shall be accompeo-tied by a. cash de- posi`r eemouatita g to $500.00 for es&, mile of street sh.owA on the proposed plat - This mileage shall includo any and all border line or so-called half streets. r Stro<its or roz.ds already in existence which have beam accepted and approved shall not Ja ineludad in this mzleag3 nor shall any state highway or count r road be 7n- cluded. The Town Board shall apply thess funds tov-%rds the payment of the mgi-- neering cost involved in surveying, designing, and superviaing construction on said stree se If the cost of this aigineering work exceeds the taunt deposite the additional money must be paid by the developer wh9n the final pleats s.re submitter -- to t)x© Town Clerk for his signature, DF -SIGH, GL11i ER &L Exae- ;chore it i news £ar y to construct ditahes to preserves or orwite adequate drainage faoib ities, the design of Tom streets shall be based upon tt so -eel lad. village aeoti= using a gutter which will be located approximately 1,15 feet eaich _ aide of the centerline and a berm or sidewalk bench between the gutter and the propar°ty line. All slopes betweeia the so®called berm and the natural goomd I _� i ch all be constructed by the developer outside of the eight of way and the miner shall furnish, the `-'own Board with a lotter guarantnei•1g this construction of slopes previous to subadttinng tine final. plats for approval. CONSTRUCTION AC".iFP Yx'W TS Ap. C Vitae Tovrn card s received and accepted the plans, specifications end report of its co.gineer for the conetr ation of streets and the dre.inage of tho property, the owner shall be required to aign as agn9ement with the Tovm boars to perform all of the necessary construction work at his am expense in accordance with the said plans and specifications emd to the satisfaction of the Torn. Engineer. In any pro- posed plat all grading -work shell be completed and vaccopted by the Town Board previa to the, recording of the finel plat. If it is to perform such work pre- vious 'Glo filing the final plats, the developer shall post v1t;h the Town Board a. per- formas.co bond equal in amount to the er:.ginoer e s estimate for such work,, Mich shall gua.rentee said const; -notion within one yeas . Surfacing; stall be completed when and as directed by the Toon Board but no street will be accepted for maintenance until surfacing has baers ;provieled as set forth in Sehtion ego„ 7 tolow. The g;er eral term "asonst;ruction of streets w d waterways" shell include: the furnishing and placing of all nooessa.ry culvo is or vower pipe and all necessary sloping to and from the roadway. No. ? SURFACING Aa"tee° the street; in any subdivision has beean graded by the developer in accordance with the spooification3 for street grading which have beer.=. made a part of these regulations and tr. i:3 grading has been approved by the ''own. Ffig inc=:er, arrang;e,man ens shall be made by the dovelope,c ua culled. for in. "Specification for Street, Stabilization - Cut-baok Asphaa.t: " of these regulations .for the oil stabilization of the roadbed.,, The To= Board will accept eit;aar cash or a performetriee box d guaranteeing the stabil- ization work on portions of large areas providing, however, that auch proposed stabil- ization shall include entire blooka and be arranged :in such a manner that access to main roads will be stabilized in one operation. The ariount of money to be deposited or the amount of bond to be furnished shall be based upon tho esti-mate of the Toim engineer and thins eatimate and these miounte shall also .-aclude any and all aggregate that must be added to arae streat previous to the application of bituminous materialo Acceptance of a calla deposit by the.Toaal Hoard after the grading; of the streetj3 has been uatisfaotorily accomplished shall constitute acceptance of the street by the Town Board and the stabilization work vial be done by the Town. Koo 8 - AUTIiORITY FOR '.TORIC WITHIN STREET RIGHT OF VIAY A ter vie recording of the M plats, the—streets Phereiari are under the jurisdic- tion w' the Town Board. Any person or persons propo^ing to do any v�vrk of any kind or to make any improvement such as the construction of curbi-raga sidewalk, boulevards, the p:.ateting; of gr-asa or of tress will be required to obtain permission therefor from t?ae Town Board and to abide by all of the rules and regulations then in effect:, No. 9 - STRET"' VVIIDTHS Although Eche miniiwam width for any street in any proposed subdivision shall be 60 fee the Towns Board will accept streets 30 feet gide vben located along the boundar,T lineb_, of they property rohich is being platted. The developer, hcrrever, is urged. to obtain the cooperation of his neighbors in obtaining full right o:L way rherever possible and the Town Board will furnish and accept highway easemants from adjoining property own - era for the extra night of ways required providing, however, that all of the rules and regulations, ac sat: forth herein, shad apply to the total width,, 9 yam, a ao ol an w a � � fiy °+' �w�+LL*d7L.ilXt h#:•a"bv ''.:S �31"t ,LA'S {� .a•. = t :::A :=,.�@ 2 '�. .. f�,'r,.p:i; ? oftv_`nix bpw A4 F r t } � t gal, °v d ^c<y ' � � �: ��ti �$ s a ; �� 2 au� 3� -=#��a'!f� .;i��� .E!`,"�,� •,t.�i� :��+- �'�°$�'-s��`T.Y.a'� .,i "",s .. ,. ?S § ..�' 'EKE,^`'��`.--gg_ sAi_ Otfftpti p�y e6 ;2r�,. 4"l ri+ 3 • �`'�i. S i j:..: _ .;i � rfY:f £I -t+ E, cid"-E-.a'� 'y11 `li7. 7 fort . ►.iiFzit ii -v -'U 3v 0 A v - .ice Ax —W, as 7.� E > .s �+-e•�x- vk qm >g -��riC a @ fI z tom' 3 - q . V sz rt .E .MAW oxhly *,Sel aL s, v. z pot a ° 61—dw °alp � , �� _k . S Joo 10 - ACQUISITION Or RI(HT OF 77SY BY raS�:FMT In pertain cs.ses, -+here It is deemed advisable in *the public welfare or in con- nection with the recording of registered land surveys, the Town Board will acd oep•N highway easements, provided, however, that in each a3ase the previsions of thei3e rules End regulations shall apply. Woa 11 - ZONING Paoli final plat submitted to this Town Board for approval must be accompanied by a request si&med by the ormer thereof that the property be rezoned to a class "A't Res%ldential area excopt and anless certain areas th.erein shall be requested to be'-- claossified otherwisec. Joe 12 - FUR?TIMING COPIES' .At '.he time of submitting the final plats for approval. the caner shall provide the Clerk of the Town Board =vith at least three co.)i-3s of the finished plat. �j Awa u i s nT' ajAl: CO bst;�Zgtjlue -ti u SPECIr'ICaiTIONS FOR STR',T;T GRADING Noo 1 - STIPERVISION f,r anC o9' all streets in the Tom, regardless of whether such work is being paid for by tae Town or a developer,, shall be done in accordenoe with the plans and apscifioations approved by the Town Board, A13. of Ike work shall follow and oonform with the instructions and directions of said Board or its representative and said representative shall have the sole authority under the direction of the Town Board to interpret any plans and speoificationa in the best interests of the Towxa. No„ 2 - OFt4ILIAL GRADES Every street grade established by the registered engineer and accepted and approved' by the Tom Board, shall become tho offioial grade for that particular street, This plan and grade will be filed in the office of the Town Clerk and altio in the offioe of the building inspector. It will be used in determining grade lines for homes and other buildings adLaoe>nt to said street and also will be related to drain- age structures or future sewers. Noo 3 - GR.GE REVISIONS After an offioial grade has boon ka existence and on record for a period of one year or until such time within that year as homes or buildings constructed on adjacent; property night- be affected by a revision of that grade, it shall not be revised ex- cept after a public hearing arhioh shall be advertised and held in tha mwiner in vdhiah public hearings on all rezoning petitions are held, Each ovnaar of a building on said street shall be notified of said hearing. No. 4 - TItTIFORMITY OF DESIGN For tho purp03e of public oonvenietoe and uniformity of design, every effort will be rade to plan future streets so as to permit the construction of a village sae tior aa shown on page7 of these regulations. The Board,, howalv,(3r, rsserves the right in all -,aces to deviate from this standard in order to acture proper drain- age or to solve any other problem -Which milt be encountered in any specific lo- oation and this deviation from the standard cross section desight may be included on the origim�l plan or revised during the construction operation. Ao, 5 CUPIRIM, ATM (1PITBRING A11 trees withinthe ight of way, which are affected by the oonstruction of the proposed road,, will be removed and grubbed out, After these trees have been re- moved from the ground. they will become the property of the adjacent owner, if he desires to have them, in which case, they will be trimmed and brush must be burnedo The limbs and trunk of the tree shall then be sacred into lengths which can be hand- led by two mea and this wood will be piled neatly on the proper`,7 of the owner end inmediately adjacent to the street right of way line, In the evert that; the owner does not want the tree, it shrill be removed from the project completely. Tinder no circumstances,, will the burying of any part of the tree or stmt) in the fill be permitted, NO,, 6 - STOOK PILE TOP SOIL In ell cas®e,= Unless speoifical ly authorized to do othertrise, the topsoil will be removed from the proposed road site and stockpiled in soFae con.vmient place to be ohoeen by the owner or his contractor. No. 7 0 WIDTH OF STREET Efikal:-street will be constructed in such a way as to have a driv:i.ng surface of 30.0 feet gide reasuring from gutter line to gutter line and the balance of the right of way on each side will be used for the oonstruotion of a boul,3vard and sidewalk berm. back slopes and fill slopes shall be constructed on the private property. The slop® to be used for these back slopes ar_d fila. slopes may be a� ;L�4s�, qs 2 to 1, 4 Ff Har;. ",14 x �.k'�`a n> `u s24a. b, .. r€� iS e3 fi: ow )vim 3 o a,.'.3%s_`.,'a ,?g43 s"`f3,i' - �''r.� _ t ,1 �:3' x ,h r Y s ,»si* #-,.t"t' - :,y,"€ .a ` ° J w.oXs v i�� ��♦�f'; �= p.'=Y £ y�': ..g, ci `'� E VAN 'c ;sig tbw ji e ;, tt p cb Ott bet i-loiflujc xy s b na Tui cry . feet horizontal .nog° each 1 foot o_vertical di ff'ererroe£ eltl..osa;;h rho c -toner a tngod to use as flat a Elope as possibi.eo Any dg-ve.tior! fruz,,., this scnts.or. must ant-horize'd by the Town ineer ,, lac , S CFP F XIIII 1 TFRI I 7 i si coming from the nzes.-vat on on why street w1,31.1 be i2oad to ccnstr-uot FLI1 -ne "me sar fill—.3 on sande~ atreot or- the saaabdivS-si o,, i cor.3trait:. ag, vaid satres t , 1,ny cr-roesss of eartli witeriel -€ill baa considered property of the owacr *ic, is Iespon9 vible, Por t1-:, grad:'Lng of the at.reet znd may be disposed of {guts -.de o10 the, rirrt of ra;a in ,:Lny, we n-r.er oho s en by him. tae 9 ® ADIIERP,?CP TO CYPADE Jill; �xscZ P•cxclcross sections of streets shall be brou .t to the el e-rsaticina alr.0,5�m oxo— the patrss as described herein end no devie.tion from such. grade of mor o than 1/2 inch Trill bo permitted,, "hef -wtos 84? (Tm on the plea sued the markings of Vie fstr:kns W icah ,ill be, sae, by the £seh 3'_c 49P e:ri the project ulA one) - specific�al—I shoim otacr Trice sha l I ,3fer to thi fin - grade et iterline of tho strezL S,;--cc�c�rsaatoi- will bo. r egldr.laz .�o excavate the traveled F::,)s-tion of the rovid to C. £ apti. mafficli.en•tly lower V,.an '!if) f'inisshect ;_,rads canos�.c,, on t;-te plan to !%a(;sY,,v.j)c'.Ato the thlo'dvl ss of the subgr ade treatme nt, or grpEvel application shic:c is to bq uw3(1 ett'tet --thick. -,rill cal ao be s:<hown cry., the plea c, VC,'! 12- REMOVAL OF' PCDR HATMIAL i be required to remove any objectio u.bla riterial which might be cnnaotn';ored during the oonrtrmt3tion of the roadbed such au sad i.ockets, sot°t peEt or re.to r bear -.Lag clay and axi each instance, thins work w .1! be dvlre t1ad3r tho super - tris icra sad to the satisfaction or the engineor,, The w. tter<.€al awed to ba~:ckfi.l.l thecae c.rear, ,;hall }Fans the inspection of the engineer and no bark^illing Trill be +core until ee3 hue Pip Kroved the material to be used for that purposo. Ff lu - RDII,IIItG PTF S'IBITRADE 1'he ro*.3ing of the subgradcj to obtain, compaction may be req -Aired at the diserRttior of the cr-„;i.neer,, Nhm it is reegalved,,, the contractor shell f:arnis l~ nov,.ors,tar'y labor cs!d sjit pment and perform rueh work to the satisfaction of +he Town Enr:,irser. Yoo 14- CONS`-ITCTIMT OF FI-jLS Eaegrc :.'a is r,"0033.Iry to �tOns rllct sa fill which in wore one foot in dep'4ia 1-110 v::fttex i.s ehaUl . be placed in li —va of not to exceed deo ar.d a:ach lift will be numpe sted =,kp a raiLr aer satisfactory tc- th,-o (mgineser. The use of noving equipment nmy Purnish this necesswry ciorjpqLotior� btt't fLn ease3 it doe,, ,to!; bt:: ;azase oP the parti.othl.ar :,�ype of mated, -U ming u ther< mechanical racsano of csorL.pe'et g tho fill shall be f-arni.elaed and used by tho e oj,,,t-: caotor No. 15s BERM O;)"tS'TRitCTILON T .. he Fa r; :� or v- dawa 4 k bench, ahsa. l be constructed as sho7xt en, the ple%L y'I all c v sea rind ih£r contractor will be req, uirod to exercise the cEs,no ca..'e in br1.r ing; thl.c, por- tion cif' the v treet rGo the proper grade and erose section as requ-i.re d for thc) roadway : tsel:a, For the -Mr- of final sappearance, empha --. 'r Will be pla.c;ed ripen tine oo3 satruct.:ion of a satrt i ght line at the top of the ;utter ar.d at the spring line which 1411 ;aimally be 3©,0 feet from the oenterlineo In graclinf; this berry:, trat~ *rt;raeta or stall mal -,c ai1mvances in the grade for any topsoil VFiich is to bo placed. No. 16 CULVERTS AND DRAINAGE All culvert material shall conform with the current material specifications of the State Highway Department for that particular type of culvert. All of the material and labor incidental to the placing of these oulverts and the construction of the necessary ditches will be in accordance with the plans and specifications approved by the flown Engineer and will be furnished by the developer. No. 17 • REPLACING TOPSOIL After the gra ng has been completed, the topsoil will be taken from the stockpiles and spread over the slopes and the boulevard as uniformly as possible. No. 18 - FMSHING After the driving surface, 1, e. the 30,0 foot width between gutters, has been prop erly excavated and backfilled where necessary to provide the minima thickness of ten inches of selected material, preferably gravel or sand with shrfioient binder soil to assure compaction, the entire roadway shall be finished and shaped in ezaot accordance with the plans wad these specifications. Handwork shall be performed where necessary, No 19 - GRA EL SURFACING When the sunfaoe of the street has been finished in accordance with paragraph No, 18, the Town Board may require additional gravel material to be placed on the driving surface previous to the application of asphaltic road oil. The quantity of gravel material to be placed on the driving surface may vary depending upon the type of soil in the subgrade. The engineer shall decide upon the quantity of gravel to be placed on any road or part of any road or street, The gravel material used for this purpose shall be crushed gravel and it shall conform with the standard speci- fications of the Minnesota State Highway Department Section 5188, Class 1. No. 20 - LINING OF C111M,RS When and wherever required by the Toon Board and in all cases where the gradient of any street exceeds 4%, i, e., a difference in elevation of four or more feet in every 100 feet of horizontal distance, the gutter or ditch on each side shall be protected against erosion through the use of rubbel store. concrete or bituninous stabilization, Noo 21 - RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAY?UNT The owner or developer s 11 pay for all of the work shun on the plane or called for in these specifications and any other work which might be necessary to finish the construction of the street in accordance therewith, Wo. 22 - ACCEPTAIICH OF THE STREET Final inspection and acceptance of the road or street for maintena3ce by the Town Board may bo made at the completion of the grading operation. If the Grading work is found to conform with the approved pian, the developer shall be required to de- posit with the Toxin Board sufficient money or a performance bond to guarantee the payment for the stabilization of the grade with asphaltic road oil in accordance with the specifications for street stabilization with bituminous material which have been made a part of these regulations. �- 1� A 8'TSMVJ(* 0 PAC C 7- w A, 9& 'jo 1-oi-19.7tem LALt-SedS= e&J- -,o ILA ;ftevivo '---I awt wtf 10 :-4±m*w!ou tpri+ hate Bt-zfwvlm eseeiol iodAl bm .7 7 bovmqq.-, rti-;tz�aofltieq& brw anslq 9A.' A*& 4b,t4mqoTvvv�b atV v.6 beiliaLn -,Fd lV-")eSl0T M.1 "CAM9 T I n -A so ed llivi ltoaqo$ eM+ n, ->.d e-.Qri $eid;aanq ea y1me-im, aA bnavaluod bdt-- hme ReaOle era I-ZWSQ4t bre DRUMM, �-'s -.qovq tamed eall mvev�sd sti-bim vool CDi., `10 asawlatitt SA& ebfvoq Od Y%ftrf.iact- t,,ji -Mbfftd ;tn&l*lTW8 iftir b=.3 -.0 Leva-13 UeJ4 :t*Ax-- al beqnAm b --m beAskidl od llsifs S U t, f- 6:' -�j oe *t0whA-11i xo, r,71 fo,,- r&- -isfl m be, ljw -to if�tl O;t '�Mxa ac. ,MOT S& yd so 1-jcw -irtlbxq efizt '�T. m- -9,K C* be*ttups"�-t ed IIAI--1 aftt ae,+m4mam,3 od blac"i SPECIFICATIONS FM STREET STABILIZATION CUTBACK ASPHALT Noe 1 - EUG IWErR All or the work to be doth under these specifications shall be u ndor the direotics► of a registered civil en timr appointed by the governing authoritioe of the Mal- eipality in which the work is located, This w 6ineer shall have authority to rake all necessary decisions relative to this •w ic. Ili* intorprwtatior of wW plems or speeificatious in connection therewith shall be final. The ehrineer shall be- red++ sponsible only to the governing body of the miaieipality, It sshal l t v the Atty of the engineer to see that all of the provisions oar these specifications are eaar-°i"A out by the person or persons actually perforwinf, this work. bA5 C No, 2 - PRMIARLT It'.ti Or VM The top foes inshes of the ousting rrai* the wi Qth of r+ e4say. Whish W proposed to be stabilised, stall be gathered into ane or vwo visndrews. Tlhia seat. erial shell be shifted back and forth by blade operation, or in saw other soeoptip ible manner until it to uniform in appearonoe and until it to dry, No, 5 - MIXING DRY MATERIAL Previous to the application of any asphaltic +anterial, the vdndrowed argr"te shall be thoroughly nixed using a Seaman ni"r or similar machine. '"his sdxtur, operation on the dry material shall continue until all of the various sited anal types of not- erial encountered shall have been mixed in a manner satisfactory to the engineer, No, S WISTURE At the time of mixing; with the bituminous material,, the aggregate stall not aceatain more than 5% moisture, If on additive is used as a ooating, aid, it must be ap- proved previous to its use by the engir:eer and in the event that suet additive is used, the aggregate may contain .moisture up to a maximun of Ago. Nov b - T"EX? rTATME AND TIME (fF OPMATIoN Bituminous material shall not be a-olied what► the air temperature is Ines than E00'. It shall not be applied when the weather or roadbed conditions are unfavorable In � the opinion of the engineer, - Bituminous material shall be applied only during daylight hours, %dor no oireum- stanoes will it be permissible to apply any bituminous material which is not mixed at least in a partial manner with the aggregate before dark. Nor 6 APPLICATION OF ASPHALTIC MATERIAL After the windrowed material has been mixed and driers in a manner satisfactory to the engineer, the contractor shall apply 14. C. 4 cutback asphalt which has Meer heated to a temperature of not less than,2000 T`ahrenheito Not more that: 0,6 gal- ions per square yard of roadway to be oovergd will be permitted in any one appli- aution. Aetweeen eeoh applioatior. of the bituminous mtat-arial, the argreFate shs11 U" .nixed so as to thoroughly distribute the oil through the windrow throurh the lame of a "'eame-n mixer, After the lest &pplioat!on, the mixinr shall aortinue. %M - til the mixture has become uprated, frye of sur&oe noisture, end tacky to a 0ngr06 Ketisfao+.cry to the engineer, The numbor elms recta of appliefitions shall be as di- r°++oted by the engineer, - - I -"* Mi`. MA*wm1b *A$ -sobew "d llwri*i ,,vv-Isaolllobq* tteati:l -tebmi tmact ed 0_1 *am adt u 1_�A -!Am* a& '10 0,01.1-L'i'DivaA ed$ Vd besalwqq* -%"nl3n* ltvic, be-.9*slN*3 a la ,tante *I VIvaAlum *sv&A A'Lies i-4rt.,N -v std' W+A**4? of Acm eiff Oblow at v:QfAqlrI stro 0i wV1.141'en *rwl*zvpb vlmsooptry Ifs '_ntl I EAs Pff U aol$sertit s moo uol*&j:0*les oq f.1446 -goonfirw saxt �w . Al I* xt-od Jnlnrt"03 *Ail 0* XIM *14jvnt--* VIIAmInN ylisufts sn"neq *to noel" *rW Xd sM,2- OM Vtt"fte W**IM ftV 10 SqS*al Woll ed 1 fir' y -ib of ll f V+,u; b! ?m valtrw'm No. 7 SPREADING AND ROLLING A er mixing operations have been completed, the entire ndxture shall be spread over the roadway to fors the designed cross section in as uniform a manner as pos- a ibl e. The entire street shall be rolled after the material has been spread using a roller weighing eilftt tons and traveling at a rate of speed which is slaw saouf:h to assure that the material will not be unduly moved. rhe surface all a].l be rolled until there is so further empastion and until all roller marks aro eliminated:. 1,011 - lar shall be diseeotin,zed shasever it begins to produne excesR atn W. or pul ver - is imp of Vw arRregste or displao in - st of the mixture, Sutfieieat water to prevent adhesion of the mixture to the r911er will ba permitted but an escoss of water most not be used. �.,.. our= I= will be reWIM to tbabillao Me bask Alpe beam m the hottom or Ow pAW wed We Up at /ire %wLevard bW% dad taw roll sad top mis bast slop. is" Iirr to fbr• a eMINIM L I- sCuttw or Garb* the Brut of Nl per *"oro yard and the deplA of the material to be treated on this book slope eluall ewstera will that used !or the driving surfaoe of the street. No. 9 - QtH11eTITIA.S. AITTMINOUS 181TFTIAL Stabillsation of each base ahall require the use of' a minimum quantity of 1i ral l ons of M. C. 3 asphaltic material. This tpeantity. however, nay be increased depandinR upon the type of aggregate and other factors to a maximun of three Pallons per square yard. Vu. i0- S&&L Cu&T AND SAND ` .a coat, cons sting of an application of 0,2 gallons of M. C. S aspt►altic out- back per square yard shall be placed over the strfaee of the street. This seal coat; shall be covered with coarse,olesm sand at the rate of 10 pounds per square Surd. Nom 11- OPTIONAL MMODS OF iQRING The use of other methods, in the muting of this bituminous material or the use of e- quipment other then that which has been mentioned in these specifications, shall he permitted providing that the use of such methods or equipment shall meet with the ap- proval of the Township Engineer regardless of the method of mixing finally decided upon for any street; all other sections of these speeiifieaticros shall apply. No. 12- INS►IPA)ME i?is e+ork is being done for the municipality in Mhieh it is loceLted, the con- tractor shall take out all of the necessary insurance for the protection of the municipality, himself, his employees and his work and such other insurance ae may be required by lawo ro. 13- 'SID =this work is being done for the municipality, the contractor shall furnish say d municipality with an approved surety bond in an amount equal to the total amount of the contract. The bond shall guarantee that the contractor shall perform each ens every part of the agreements cover all guarantees called for in the specification' and insure the prompt payment of all persons furnishing mssterials or labor nPeded to complete the work; the guarantee shall extend ninety days after completion of the contract. No. 14- PROTMTIM THE MRK In all asses,, the contractor performing the work shall be entirely responsible for the protection of the public in providing detours where necessary. The contractor shall also be responsible for the placing of barricades for daylight protection and the plaoinr and maintaining of lusts for night time protection. 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'to er3.e-i esti f+:: -W be"1e7W ems' f *w" DMIXTIM _..s:-.9jzri mart?,i, ai��� SIA-* `R^ ;`$ix;,tl ?I:� rta` �,bc��'e�lc�Ckcc) "x0 13 t }` j�^qQ os erat rj `Oaoj*nmj .'i? x9i '-�: r`+ SJ.Q.0 r! *WLT ;W&C l4%A'tO I.Inaq '.rai+e sztx+rs� ::�<t al�axit+ a1;•4=r ` �i eaP Arta taei,4 autb vwiq :�a!,t •€v a of x - `t.. : � t�� 'toA a. `�s _ ::;i`�1± �t:irr,�;i�i'ffa1:.'Y�C�b `3$tlf�J� `�t� �fj2;>..'.''::ca3b 'ia►:�.'�',_� _.'$.�-.:�'�i�"€�� '1�a"F.p 'L!>`� r'�s�i' I?L'►=i:iia 's,> '} 4:c�14' 1fFif3'�e:K '¢C 111's ?.s k.a sag�t iGta�l8f`` s - i"fT1X b8 ,00001 c E - I FRE.F.`i COMTRUCTION �STANPL-"NRVS —s--- S, = - = 1.50 —teat— 14+ is a Pray^� le Grp � t T -m Cur ?r-%—rr— 1 A L O rrc-1$ +S..'Ci` 1 Ory /Yam : Bast Ad G e s�osSi.�,�ea/ �•i 7t. l '��.; 1^ S-.•� kc .: yam.,, 1C :� si+xis i t k C Sal '�' •`,'.;y iTi ;> ��..�"''^tom""".`•. -�r -a �v. .c=�. s.+$y.... ,'As�ry�, .,�-�m.Er.�' a i WA '� s April .l, 195l! Regular monthly meeting was called to order by clerk_, Swen Anderson at 7:15 PM. April 1, 1951, all menbers of the board were present, 'The three supervisors voted by ballot for a chairman. Waldo Luebben received two votes with cne blank ballot.. Luebben took the chairas chairman of the Board of Supervisors. V Clerk then read minutes of the regular Manch 4, 1951E meeting. Kaeder moved seconded by O'Mara, that the minutes be approved with ,he following correction: With reguard to Harry Carlisle, permission was granted by the Board for 90 days with full approval of the Board for successive 90 day period without appearing before the Board. With reg�:ard to Carley and Modern Homes Construction Co. plat: Strike out "and thereby was rejected by the Board" and. substitute " and therefore was wi.th- drawn'by Carley" Clerk then read minutes of the special emerger'cy road meeting of March 18, 1951. Kaeder moved, seconded by O'Mara that the m4.nutes be approved as read. Kaeder moved., seconded by O'Mara that Peter Moritz be appointed as Road Overseer for the fiscal year of 1954. Ayes -all O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebben, that Al Kaeder be appointed assistant Road Overseer for the fiscal year 1954. Ayes -all , O'Mara moved, seconded lby Kaeder, that the clerk buy necessary supplies for Town Officers and employees not to exceed $75.00 at any one time, and not more than a total of ,;,500.00 for the fiscal year ,1954. ^ Ayes -a,.11 O'Mara mored, seconded. by Kaeder, that Fredrick P. Memmer be appointed Tom Attorney for the `fiscal year 1954. Ayes -all O'Mara moved, seconded -'by Luebben, that Dr, Kenneth Nimlos be appointed Health Officer and Chairman of the Board of Health. , Edward Kishel and F7ron W. De Geer for members of the Board of Health. Ayes -all O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the fees for posting of health inspection placards be$3,00 for the first one each day, and additional poatings 1_4'11.50 the same day, such fees to be collected by the constables or police officers as ordered by the health officer. Ayes -all Luebben moved, seconded by O'Mara that Leo Kaeder be appointed To'vm weed inspec- tor for the fiscal year 1954. Ayes -all Luebben moved, seconded by O'Mara, that the town continue the $25,000 bond held at the First National Bank as surety for the Town Funds. Ayes -all Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the Town Treasurer's surety bond be continued in the amount of $10,000. Ayes -all O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebben, that the fees to the Building and Electrical inspectors be continued on the same basis as before and until such a time as the new building code has been received and accepted,ziz: 32.50 For each building permit issued 2.50 For each inspection 3.00 For Building inspector attending bonthly meeting Ayes�-all O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebben, that the constables be appointed police officers and that Peter M. Moritz be appointed special police o"ficer for the fiscal year 1954. Ayes -all Clerk read petition -registering a complaint against the durming of cans on the property of Alphonse Meister along White Bear Ave. at about 1780 White Bear Avenue. Mr. Memmer explained- JUnnesota statutes with reward to State Health Officer and May lst. clean-up deadline. O'Mara roved, seconded by Luebben, that the matter Oe ref+v"(a'to the local Board of Health and. advise Dr. llimlos to insert a notice in the newspaper for May lst. clean- up of Town. Ayes -all Peter P%!oritz was ordered to investigate the complaint of Mrs. Shaeffer concerning Sterling Avenue. between Holliday and Larpentuer. Kaeder moved, seconded by O'Mara, that the r:quest of George A. Burke for the rezoning of a small -parcel of land on Highway #36 close to the corner where it intersects with Highway #61 from residential to commercial be accepted. Ayes -all Clerk >then hold Board of a. telephone call from Mr. Swan of the County Auditors office asking to give consider -.tion to the rene_ring of the old North St. Paul cut off road, going easterly from White Bear Avenue to Ripley. Street, as it was actually a conti--ivation of that street. O'Yara moved:, seconded by Ka,eder, that ,the following resolution be adopted: "Tn order to promote consistency in the naming -of s+sects .in the To? -n which'are continuations of previously named streets, Be it resolved ;that the street commonl;r known as North: St. Paul cut off which extends easterly from lihi_te 'Gear Avenue and terminates . at the North St. Pau? -'load be hereinafter named Ripley Street." Ayes -all %lerk read letter of,Evans Construction Oo. offering to post a ',1000.00 bond if he were allowed to drive material trucks on Ripley Strept between English and Clarence Street to guarentee repa.rs for any road damage that might be caused. OtMara moved, seconded by Luebben, that the request of the Evans Construction Co. be denied. I , Ayes -all Oscar Londin indicated to the Board the type of warr_ it 7 !�Thich he is now stamping on all the building permits during roa 7 restrieti b'n _periods which reads as follows: During Spring Season Load restriction pe.rinrl -r flown Roads -the construction word; authorized by this perm=' tiT.7'_ he subject to imriedial s=t©nage if the Building 1-nspector receives any evidence that the permitee or .is suppliers have violated the lo4d ligits. By order of the New Canada To?•.m Board 3/24/54 Mr. Carley was given the Petition of the Modern Homes Construction Co. Inc. for the vacation of alleys in Blocks 16, 18, 23 Sabin Addition to Gladstone and after review recommended to the Board that there were no objections from an engineering atandpoint and the Board then decided not to offer any objections at the hearing to be held in April 1954. The request of 4. E. Houck,1880 N. Howard, for permission to install a ca.garette machine in the Town Hall was referred to fire chief.Schilla Clerk recd letter of George A.. Stanch concerning Stanch Highlands. This was referred to Oarley for report to next meeting. I.r. Arn.Tal:st , 1725 Fros-t, requested that the bus shelter in front of his house be moved across, the street approximately 751west . Luebben moved, seconded by Kaederl ,that Pete Moritz be Instructed to move the shelter as requested. Ayes -all Clerk read letter from County Auditor's office giving the permission of the Board of Ramsey County Commissioners for the erection of Roads Patrolled, Swi._nmino and Motor 13oat signs. Clerk read letter from,Van Hoven Company Inc. regXarding disposal of dead dogs. Board instructed constables to make arrangements with the company. 01111ara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that t e clerk be authorized to offer the Villiage of North St. Paul 200.00 as full settlement of their January 5, 1954 fire se. -vice callsand to con4act with the Villiage for future services in the amount of X100000 -per year for the territory commonly known as the Joy Farm ( Contract on file in clerks office) but that North St. Paul is not to answer any other fire calls in the Toun of New Canada unless called by an accredited member of one of the TowrP s three departments. Ayes -all Clerk read-Carley's report on drainage problem on Kennard Street. Pete i.or-4 reported that a construction company removed the "Children Playing Sign" as well as the LI at one location. Clerk was instructed to contact the Monatte Construc;ti©n Co. 1778 Prosperity Road, to advise them that the sign should be replaced as well as theich was removed in front of 1811 and 1819 Kennard. Street. O'Mara moved, seconded. by Kaeder, that a 3.2 malt li,uor license be approved for the Keller Golf course in the name of William W. Flaherty and Donald R. Lundberg. Ayes -all Kaeder moved, seconded by 0,414ara, that a building permit be issued to Florence Gertin, 2160 Day Road, provided that the home be placed at least 60 feet from section lire and proper easment be obtained to Day Road. (Rough diagram or file in clerlts office) Ayes -all 1"Im. Morganiri, 831 Lake Street, St. Paul asked per -mission for a 3.2 beer license for the 4 Viind.s tavern on Lake Gervais wb.ich recently had been raided by the sheriff's office while being operated by Ray Cylcowski, a brother -in- lwor. Board desired- a public hearing at the next regular meeting May 6,195 4. f h.zaLo _ 'L, OV Otj I i j I i May 6, 2-954- Regular 954 R.epular montidy .meeting was . called to order by Chairman:. Luebben at', 7,15- PM., May 6, 1954. All board members were present. Clerk then . read minutes . of the.. special meeting of Tareh 24, 1954 including he. Ru] -es and Regulations for the, platting. and delrelopmerit of property and -for the openinS and c ons true ti on of .streets in .-exis ting ,plats. in ykie Town of New C anada. WMara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the minutes be approved as read. Ayes-: a.11 Clerk then read the minutes of the regular April 1, 1954 monthly.meeting. O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the minutes be approved as read. Ayes -all 1r.. Charles W. Anderson, 531 E..Larpentur, inquired.from .Boa_rd as' to whether Bradly SY-reet ..between . Larpentur and .Sbo line tracks. had been off?_ci alley opened: and accepted in view of grading which had recently: men perfori~jed at this location, Problem was referred -to Fred Memrer as to legal right .of. citizen to. grade a township road wit'nout permission. Mr. Anderson called the attention to the Board of an amount of scrap iron beine, collected at this location (property owned.by..Louis Carlon) and inquired as.to whether any property at this location had ever been rezoned.for this purpose. Oscar Londi.n indicated that an attempt had been made to rezone property in this. immediate area. but to the best of his knowledge no formal rezoning action had ever been taken. Mr.,Nioraantini appeared in behalf of securing a 3.2 beer license:.for the 4 Vi,nds.. Tavern. on Lake Gervais., .,. Mr.& Mrs. Lange, Mr.:. & ':yrs. OZFer, :an and a group of other citizens in the =res. of this tavern appeared befcire the Board to protest issuing a license at this location to Mr. Morgantini(brother-in-law to Ray Cylcouski) After much discussion pro and con, O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebrben that the application be denied. .=yes�all Sa1.Carlone appeared to explain grading on Cra.dley.Street near .the Soo, line tracks and also, to`inquire .a.s to a,building permit• for a -small. cabin. at the end of the. road. Don: Carley was asked, to check this. grading problem and report to next meeting. Mr. Carlone was given a copy of the road regglations and, rules for his guidance. Mr. Phillip Pitman, 1071 E. Counter Road "B" appeared to e. lain the dump, in a ravine between the DX f!lli.ng station(owned by Stanke and a home oOMed by Hanson, which was overrun. ling last year and created a nuisance this year. IM�atter was referred to Board 6f Health for report. Mr. rilertson, 1915 Hazelwood, appeared to call a.ttPntion to excessive speeding on Frost Avenue and suggested that a four way stop and go -ignal be erected at Prospetity Road and Frost Avenue to act as a deterrent He wa— ^ 11-rised to contact thet'ar�sey County Board of Commissioners as both streets were under their jurisdiction. .John Matson, 1191 Ripley, suggested the deputizing of additional police officers to aid 'in .:speed control. This suggestion wa.s'taken under advisement. Leo IVTapoli,ledell Road(now known as Bounty Road B-2'). explained .the problem he had'with regard to the fact that no'recorded records exist T-rhich would indicate that Bedell Road is accepted'as a'road'but that the Town has beer maint- = atining the road' -for a few years. This was referred to-•Carlpy for report. Hearing was held on application of Walter Masloski and Cyril Woodward for 3.2 beer license for the former Helen's Place on Fast County Line Road at Tanners Lake. No one appeared in opposition to the granting of a license. Posted notices had been madeat this _location and at the Town Hall. Kauder moved, seconded by O'Mara, that the Town approve the issuance of a. license as per.the application. Ayes -all Roland Vo -gel-, 2654. E.- Naryland: explained the washing -out of E', Mary ,land,'onto his, property since this street had been graded: and widened'a 'few years'ago. Tae problem was referred to Peter�.'M ritz who indicated that black topping *of the gutters would correct,.this situation, John Yo,,mgren,: 1876 -Dieter, presented apetition concerning the present grade of Dieter street between "Frost and Ripley and especially the strAet boulevards.. Problem was referred: to Carley far examination. and report. to next meeting. - OIMara,moved,-secon'ded by Luebhen, that Carley be directed to:prepare res- olution for. renaming of "roads rorth of County Road 'tBn to conform with names in. Roseville as extended into New Canada. 'Ayes -all Don Carley presented road grades for three streets in Sabins Addition to Gladstone. which he asked for approval. Clerk explained that he KPId a check in the amount of �>61666.00 .until a bond. was furnished as guarantee for the completion of pPimanent roads for these streets. An additional check for. X185-00' had been presented, -the Town for`work of•the• engineer in 'stipervising the proper.construction. of these"streets. Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, khat the grades be approved as submitted. and thar.the Clerk sYioiild`•sig_n_ theprints as evider_ce . of appro-*al. Mr. E. E..LeFebvre,1800 Bradley, requested permission, to build on Scotland Road on a lot which was below the minimum requirements for frontage and size. Request denied. O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebben, that the following resolution be adopted: Be it resolved, that the Town of New Canada approve the use of Transite piping for gas venting when that portion above the roof of a house is surrounded with an enclosure similar to.a Van Packer chimney housing, and that each installation shall be marked with a permanent metal plate at base of chimney stating, "This chimney is to be used for venting gas furnaces and appliances only. Do not connect incinerators or any device using fuels other than gas." Ayes - all Clerk then read letter from Twin City Rapid Transit Co. proposing to change one bus route which normally follows Frost Ave. to East Shore Drive and thence to St. Paul by rerouting them from Frost Ave. to English St., English to Larpenteur, Larpenteur to East Shore Drive and thence to St. Paul. Clerk was asked to post notices in the area effected with a public hearing to be held at the next regular meeting May 20, 1954. Clerk read engineer Carley's report on Stanch Highlands and engineer was requested to write the proper letter to Mr. Stanch indicating road acceptance in this development. Clerk read letter from the attorney of Mr. Elsola concerning his claim against the Toim_for damages because of the flooding of his basement on Van Dyke Ave. This was referred to Mr. Memmer for report to next meeting. Clerk read letter from Seeger Refrigerator Co. aski.rig permission to set trap shooting devices on their property in Gladstone. Kaeder moved, seconded by O'Mara, that permission be denied but that a letter be sent to the Seeger Refrigerator Co. explaining the decision in as diplomatic way as possible. Ayes - all Kaeder moved, seconded by Luebben, that proper notices be posted for a public hearing on the rezoning petition as presented by Mr. Blake. (Frost Ave. garage and office) Ayes - all. Kaeder moved, seconded by Luebben} that proper notices be posted for a public hearing on the rezoning petition as presented by Mr. Floyd Johnston (hardware store on East County Line and E. 7th St.). Ayes - all Clerk read Carley's report on the revision_ of grade on Day Road. Kaeder moved, seconded by Luebben, that the Town accept Carley's recommendation concerning this grade. Ayes - all Clerk told Board he had a $500.00 check from the Evans Construction, Inc. to be placed in escrow for road design in James lst Ad.dn. Board had previously discussed this addn, in an informal manner and certain corrections had been requested of the Evans Construction Inc. before approval of the layout of the addn, as presented. Clerk to hold check until proper corrections were submitted. Clerk read letter from Mrs. Klopha, 1736'Guerney St. requesting a street sign at Larpenteur and Guerney. This was referred to Pete Moritz for report to next meeting. Luebben moved, seconded by O'Mara, that the Town order 25 "Slow Children Playing" signs. Ayes -all Clerk indicated a need of a fire resistive file cabinet for Town records. O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the Clerk purchase a fire file.from the McClain Hedman Co. as per the proposal presented. Ayes - all baeder moved, seconded. by O'Mara, that the following resolution be adopted: "Gvheras the recent incorporation of the Village of Little Canada has necessitated the designation of election districts in the Town of New Canada; Therefore be it resolved that the following election districts be .adopted; District No. 1 - bounded by city limits of St. Paul and Omaha R.R. tracks on the south, village limits of N. St. Paul and East County Line Rd. on the east, village limits of N. St. Paul and County Road "B" on the north, and city limits of St. Paul and Highway 1161 (Arcade St.) on the west. District No. 2 - bounded by city limits of St. Paul on the south, Highway #61 (Arcade St.) on the east, village limits of Little Canada and County Rd "CII on the north, and village limits of Little Canada and Rice St. on the west. District No. 3 - that area lying between East Ave. and East County Line and Omaha R. R. tracks and southern limits of Town of New Canada. District No. 4 - bounded by County Rd. "B" and.'County Rd. "C" and village Limits of N. St. Paul on the south, village limits of N. St. Paul and East County Line on the east, County Rd. "D" and. village limits of Little Canada on the north, and village limits of Little Canada and Highway 1161 on the west. Ryes - all Oscar Londin presented building permit #5336 issued to John G. Johnson in the amount of $23.00. He told Board that Mr. Johnson cannot build and recommended the return. of $20.50 to Mr. Johnson which represented the difference of the original coat and $2.50 for issuing a permit. O'Mara moved., seconded by Luebben, that $20,50 be -returned to Mr. Johnson upon the recommendation of Oscar Londin. Ayes - all Mr. Edward F. Kishel's letter (Board of Health) on trailer camp at 2557 Highway #61 was read by clerk. Oscar Londin advised that drain fields were being installed at the present time. I 1 Kaeder moved, seconded by Luebben, that the following men be appointed to the Town of New Canada Planning Commission: Frank Rose Ernest Radatz ~gill iam Binghwi Alfred Toenjes Laurence Larson Ayes - all Meeting adjourned 1:10 A.M. 1` CLERK May 20, 19511 The regular semi monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman Leubben at 7:10 P.M., May 20, 1954. All members of the Board were present. Clerk read minutes of last regular May 6, 19511 meeting. O'Nara moved, seconded by Kaeder that the m- notes be approved as read but with the following addition. 110IMara moved, seconded by Luebben, that regular Town Board meetings be held on the first and third Thursdays of each month." Ayes - all Don Carley reported on grading of Bradley Street from Larpenteur to Soo Line R. R. tracks and stated that it represented more of a private driveway and if the street were to be actively'used it would require proper engineering. Don Carley reported that proper easements had been drawn up for signatures on Bedell Road and given to Leo Napoli., Pete Moritz reported that E. Maryland will be black topped in the gutters as soon.as possible to prevent washing out. Don Carley was instructed to report to next meeting concerning the petition on Dieter St, with regard to modifying the road section to fit the homes which are now erected between Frost and Ripley. Don Carley reported that the renaming of streets north of County Rd."B'' was not ready as yet. Don Carley presented Clerk with proper letters to Mr. Stanch indicating road acceptance in Stanch Highlands. OtMara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that clerk sign letter and send to Nor. Stanich. Ayes - all Clerk read Milnar Carley's letter of 5-20-54 recommending street signs in Stanich Highlands at following intersections- Larpenteur Avenue and Ruth Street Larpenteur Avenue and Stanch Place Price Street and Ruth Street O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebben, that signs`be ordered as per Carley's letter. Pete Moritz presented road oiling list of streets for 1954. After much discussion and a few, minor changes Kaeder moved.* seconded by Luebben, that the revised list be sent to the Ramsey County Engineer as an order for the oiling of Township roads in 1951. Ayes - all Henry Strommer, 1736 McMenemy Rd. and a contingent of home owners in this area complained of a dumping nuisance being conducted by Andy Tschida at the location 1 block N. of Larpenteur and 1 block W. of McMenemy Rd. Luebben moved, seconded by O'Mara, that Memmer write a letter -to Andy Tschida or whomsoever is creating thds dumping nuisance that they are violating the zoning ordinance and should desist. Ayes - all Public hearing was held on rezoning of lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 C ahanes Acres (East 7th St. and East County Line) from residential to commercial as requested by Floyd Johnston. As nobody appeared in.opposi.tion, OlMara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the rezoning of this property to commercial be approved. Ayes all Dr. Nimlos reported on dump between a DX filling station and a home owned by a Mr. Hanson on E. County Rd."B'E. Cans with food refuse had been dumped at this location. Board recommended that Dr. Nimlos notify Mr. Hanson of complaint and that he had investigated the location and recomr:ends the ceasing of the practice of dumping cans and that present cans should be covered with dirt fill.' Dr. Nimlos reported on trailer camp at 2557 Highway #61. The inside set up of toilet facilities has been O.Ktd by State. Owners expressed intention of taking care of cesspool problem by installing -proper drainage field. Clerk read letter of Mr. Nathaniel Smith concerning; hog farm health nuisance on County Rd.11D". This was referred to Dr. Nimlos for report to next meeting. Public hearing was held on proposed change in bus route. Harold Frietag representing 60 families in St. Paul Tourist Camp and a few other home owners effected by this proposed change expressed a unanimous opinion that the route should not be changed as it would serve less people and the black -topped road on Larpenteur between English and East Shore Drive and the oil treated English St. between Frost and Ripley would be torn to pieces during; the spring months. Luebben moved, seconded by O'Kara that the clerk send a letter to the Twin City Rapid Transit Co. expressing the opinion of the Board as being unfavorable �.. to any changes in the rerouting of buses in Gladstone. Ayes - all Sherman Nordq i.st reported a number of .*Estray dogs and asked what disposition should be made. Luebben volunteered to contact T A. Shifsky &•Sons on N. Victoria Ave. with the purpose of working out an agreement with the Town for impounding dogs and will report to next meeting. Mrs Russ Allen volunteered to contact the dog catcher of N. St. Paul to see if he were interested in the Town of New Canada area for his operations. L 0_ Public hearing was held on rezoning of.,lots (Atlantic St. and Frost Ave.) from residential to commercial as requested by John W. Blake. As nobody appeared in opposition, Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the rezoning of this property to commercial be approved. Ayes -All O'Mara nominated Edward Kishel to the Town of New Canada planning commission, seconded by Kaeder. Vote was unanimous in favor of Mr. Kishel• Clerk read letter of Modern Home Construction Co. requesting street lights at Barclay Street and Ripley Ave. Dieter Street and Ripley Ave. Hazelwood Street and Ripley Ave. Hazelwood Street and Frost Ave. One or more lights in Park area Hazelwood Street is a county maintained road and the clerk called attention to the fact that there is already a light on the corner of Hazelwood Street and Frost Ave. OIP;ara moved, seconded by Luebben, that a light be ordered from the county at Hazelwood Street and Ripley Ave. and one additional light in the Wakefield Park recreational area to aid the policing of the park. Ayes ® all . Clerk informed board of lack of cooperation of the members of the L.P.G. industry in formulating an examination of its members for installing L.P.G. gas in the Town. Board suggested that clerk write a letter to the L.P.G. association informing them that the Town gas ordinance will be strictly enforced beginning June 1, 1954 and no further allowances will be made. Howard Ziemer informed Board of a culvert being blocked at approximately 18.0 Birmingham which caused his property to become unnecessarily flooded and asked for relief. O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebben, that the problem be referred to Carley for examination and report to next meeting. Ayes - all A new proposed machine shed approximately 321 x 441 was discussed with Oscar Londin. He was asked to sketch a new shed to be attached to the present fire department building and to estimate the cost. Report to next meeting. Meeting adjourned 11:30 P.M. June 3, 1954 Regular monthly meeting was 'called to order by Chairman Luebben at 7:10 P.M., Jane 3, 1954. All board members were present. Clerk then read minutes of the regular semi-monthly meeting of May 20, 1954. O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the minutes be approved as read. Ayes - all Mr. Peckham and Mr. Larson of the Northern States Power Co. and Mr. Hanson, Pres, of the Minnesota Association of L.P.G. along with a number of representatives of the L.P.G. industry had a lengthy discussion with. the Board concerning licensed L.P.G. gas installers. It was recognized that there was no valid excuse for continuing am: temporaryry L.P.G.gas installer licenses without examination. Board instructed gas inspector to'immediately red tag all unlicensed L.P.G. installations in the Town, Mrs. Louis Jungmann presented a petition having approximately 160 names in opposition to a proposed curtailment of bus service along Highway #61. This list contained names in a small area on and near County Rd. "B" west of English St. Mr. Luebben volunteered to present the petition at a hearing of the Railroad and Warehouseman's Commission to be held in "dhi.te Bear June 15, 1954. A public hearing was held on the application of Mr. Masloski for a 3.2 malt liquor license for the former "Helens Place" on East County Line at Tanners Lake. K.aeddr moved, seconded by Luebben that the application be granted starting 7-1-54. Ayes - all ' Tom Connolley presented proper papers and asked for a hearing on rezoning from residential to commercial property near the corner of Kohlman Ave. and Highway #61. Luebben moved, seconded by OtMara, that a hearing be held 6-17-54 and that the request be referred to the planning commission. Ayes - al I Mr. Sontag, 1100 Fenton, presented petition favoring the changing of a street light on 1100 Frost Ave. (near the alley) to the corner of Frost and Phalen P1. and also a new light installed on the corner of Fenton and Phalen Pl. The Frost Ave. light is a county light and will be referred to them. The Board took no action on the Fenton and Phalen Pl. light. Mir. Sontag again criticized the'grade level on Fenton and the Board asked Mi1nar Carley to check levels and report to next meeting. Russell Nutz, 2830 Keller Parinray, presented petition favoring the reopening of the 4 Winds tavern. on Lake Gervais under his management. Chairman asked Mr. Nutz to prepare a brief character summary of himself and present it to the next regular meeting. I. -VII Clerk indicated he had received a number of 3.2 beer applications who desired a hearing. Kaeder moved, seconded by Luebben, that clerk post notices for public hearing on all applications received to date and within 10 days prior to June 17, 1954. Ayes - all Dr. Herbert Gulden appeared in response to Fred Mem:ners letter of May 28,1954 concerning drainage of a corner lot in Wakefield Park. Board referred alternate Wakefield proposals of drainage to Carley for report to next meeting. Mr. Daggett and Mr. O'Connor presented a plat of the. new Ascension Cemetary near the drive-in theatre. O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebben, that the plat be accepted and that the clerk should sign for acceptance. Ayes - all Fred Gerten explained the problem of a steep bank being,the extension of Clarence Street to his property. Carley was asked to stake out the extension of this street to Gerten's property. Kaeder moved., seconded by OtMara, that the plat of the Adam Gerten Estate A W. H. Hcwards- Garden Lots be accepted as to form. Ayes - all Mr. Mariano complained as to the condition of Livingston Street where he lives. Mr. Carley will investigate and report to the next meeting. Luebben moved., seconded by Kaeder., that the ' clerk send a registered letter to the Monette Construction Co.., 1778 Prosperity Rd,,., that if the berm in front of 1811 and 1819 Kennard St. is not replaced to the satisfaction of the Town and that if the work is not started by June 15., 1951, the Town will take steps at the June 17, 1954 meeting to do the work and the cost of the work will be assessed against the property in question and also the Moneette Construction Co. will be denied further building permits in Town of New Canada. Ayes - all Tom Shifsky appeared to explain his physical set up for the impounding of dogs. After some further study of our dog ordinance it was suggested to Memmer that he provide an amendment to include an impounding fee. Clerk read Carley's report of June 2, 1954 enclosing two highway easements to be used in opening Hazel Ava. from Larpenteur to Ripley. Board instructed Carley to follow through on these easements to their completion as he was thoroughly familiar with all the necessax-y details. Clerk read Ca-rley's letter of June 3, 1954 concerning pro -posed grade line for Radatz Ave. east of White Bear Ave. Luebben moved, seconded by O'Mara, that Carley's recommendations be accepted including Memmer's suggestion that future building permits contain a memorandum agreement to bind future purchasers to the established grade line and that the purchaser of the building permit be charged an additional $1.00 as the cost for registering the agreement. Ayes - an Cleric read letter of June 1, 1954 from George Stanich concerning proposal to open Hazel Ave, and Kingston in his addition. Board instructed Carley to send letter to George Stanich concerning new permanent road regulations of the Town. Clerk read June 3, 1954 letter of Chris Hansen concerning contamination of Ditch near his premises. Kaeder moved, seconded by Luebben., that this problem be referred to the Board of Health for report to the next meeting. Ayes - all Clerk read letter of 5-25-54 from Edward Kishelp board of health., concerning cesspool p=ping. Board asked Memuaer to draft a tentative ordinance prohibiting cesspool pumping except during the hours between 10:00 P.M. to 6.#00 A.M. and set lap the offense as a misdemeanour. Oscar Londin reported that a new machine shed 321 x 441 using east hall of fire hall including a full cement floor could be erected at a cost of approximately $4800,00 There being some question as to the exact location of the alley line at the rear of the fire hall, Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that Carley survey the ground for the location of a new machine shed, the survey to be given to Oscar Londin who in turn will consult with Architect Hurlburt to work out a proposed plan for the construction of a new machine shed. Ayes - all Oscar Londiri explained the difficulty he was having concerning the erection of a utility building at the Gladstone Motors Trailer Carp. Kaeder moved, 7seconded by Luebben, that Memrer write a letter to the Gladstone Motors asking for immediate action concerning this utility building. Ayes - all Clerk read letter from Mr. Bert Berson, 638 Price, regarding the widening of Price Ave. from Payne to Edgerton. Luebben moved, seconded by OtYlara, that this be referred to Carley for report to next meeting. Ayes - all Clerk read letter of 5-13-54 from Falcon Oil Co. in regard to opening of Larpenteur Ave. between Parkway drive and Arcade St. This was referred to Carley for report to next meeting. Clerk called attention of the Board to Sumons on Application_ for Registration of Land No. 8005 and No. 8028 and No. 7736, also Notice of Hearing for the Vacation of all alleyG in Blocks 7, 8, 9, 10, 143 15 and 19 Sabin Addition to Gladstone. Clerk read letter of 6-3--94 from Carley concerning Bradley St. north of Larpenteur. Mr. Carlon was presented with new road regulations at the meeting when he attended in person. Clerk read Memmerts letter of 5-28-54 to Andy Tschida concerning dumping. Meeting adjourned 12:05 CLERK L June 17, 1954 The ziegi44'if seyd thly tee t g was called to order by Chairman Leubben- at eubben.at 7:15.Pm..,,JUne 17, 1954, Leubben and Kaeder present. 0 'Mara absent as he was out of town. Clerk read the minutes of last regular June 3, 1954 meeting. Kaeder moved, seconded by Leubben, that the minutes be approved as read. Ayes all Public hearings were held for or against the renewal of 3.2 malt liquor license for the following individuals at the locations listedbelow., as per the posted noticest Eric Benson 1350 Frost Curtiss Cross 19.86 Rice Lillian Ger]Kewitz 1710 Rice James J. Kasal 2259 Minnehaha Chas. Mogren 2627 White Bear Ave. Ida Meister 1.809 E. Larpenteur John Wetch 1351 Frost Theo. Laber 1,730 Rice John M. Hart 2612 Highway # 61 ,boxiald V.' Gulden 2999 Highway # 61 Each individual application was reviewed and as there was not a single opposition Kaeder moved, seconded by Leubben, that the Town of New Canada recommend to the County Board. of Commissioners that each of the applications be granted.. Ayes— all. MrsPollo appeared to inform Board that she would be willing to grant a drainage easement at Gulden Place and.Barclay to relieve the drainage problem at that point.. Board instructed Carley to"obtain an easement from P": Pollo and so inform Doctor Gulden. Mrs. Overman appeared to to suggest to Board that the Arcade Street bridge at Lake Gervais was a dangerous place for traffic and that no fishing should be permitted from bridge and that bicycles should not be parked there. As this is a County problem the Board suggested that she contact Mr. Bertheaume at the County Engineer Tool House on Rice Street. Clerk read letter from James H. Boyd, 2400 N. Keller Parkway, concerning picnic area near his home. As this was also a county problem it should be referred to Mr. Bertheaur Reuben Heckman; 2579 Cypress; appeared to again express.opposition to the use of an additional -10 acres for a trailer camp. Mr. Memm€r explained that' any type of drainage ditch did not require a permit and there were no local laws to prevent digging on ones own property. Wally Monnette of Monr_ette Construction Company appeared in response to a letter written him by the Town concerning the removal of berm on Kennard Street. Monrette had sought the advice of Carley and was willing to comply with Ca.rleys recommendation.before the next meeting. Lester'Wulff 'appeared to get more information concerziing the dog catchers job in New Canada. He will submit a proposition to the Clerk. Russell Nutz submitted as application for a 3.2 malt liquor license for the Four Winds tavern and three letters of references which were read by the Clerk. Howard Overman, 2600 Keller Parkway, presented a petition of 50 names in this area who were opposed to the reopening of the Four Winds as a tavern selling 3.2 beer. After much discussion pro anca con.the Board took the problem under advisement. Public hearing was held,.on.the Tom Connolley rezoning on Highway #61 and Kohlman Ave., Town Planning Commission reported that.they recommended this rezoning to commercial, Claude Peters protested the validity of the signatures on applicants petition. Kaeder moved that the property -be rezoned to commercial. No second to the motion. Problem was deferred until a decision of the attorney were made as to the legality of the petition. Mrs. Broady, 1260 Ripley, appeared to request "Slow Children playing" signs on Ripley Street in the first block west of English. Kaeder moved, seconded by Leubben, that signs be.posted in this area. 'Ayes -all Earl Rarrniger, 1699 English, explained that he had no road access to his house and that building permit had been issued March 30, 1948. This was referred to Oscar Londin for report.to next meeting. Bob Evans presented James 1st. addition for "approval. Kaeder moved, seconded'by Leubben, that James lst. addition be accepted as to lay -out and instruct Clerk to sign plat. Ayes -all Clerk read Ca.rleys letter of June 17,` 1954 on condition of streets and, drainage in Maryknoll.Additiori. Leubben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that Carleys recommendation of setting grade stakes over Livingston be accepted. Ayes -all Clerk read an TTndeitaking Agreement between Modern Home Construction Company and the Town with reguard to road dedications, road construction and surface drainage system in Sabins Addition. This agreement was signed by the Chairman of the Board and Andrew Schuster for the Modern Home Construction Company. Clerk read a drafted resolution prepared by Mr. Memmer to be sfimitted to the V. A. administration assuring them that no further mssessments will acciabe to veterans who may purchase homes in Sabins Addition because of permanent road improvements. Leubben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the resolution be adopted. Ayes -all Hills IN Dales proposed plat was presented by Andrew Schuster for approval. Mr. Carley's letter of recommendation was attached.. Kaeder moved, seconded by Leubben, that Hills 'N -Dales proposed plat be accepted as tib layout. Ayes -^11 Wakefield Fanor prorosed plat was presented by Andrew Schuster for approval. Mr. Cerley'sletter of recommendation was attached. Leubben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that Wakefield Manor proposed plat be accepted as to layout. Ayes -all Victor Hanson,2150 Rice Street, presented plans for a new motel ( similar to the Sky Blue Waters Motel on Hudson Road) at tl-is location. Leubben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that this problem be refe- rred to Oscar Londin for report to the next meeting. Ayes -all Clerk explained of the6usual circumstances with regard to the Scandinavian Club renewed �.2 license.Deputy clerk had been supplied with a list of names who had licenses in the Town from Ramsey County Auditors office. Mr. Tissoeks'partner had the license in his name and is now in the a�ed services. Notice of hearing was sent to this partner which in turns g'rched Mr. Tissock. It was recommended that the waiting period for posted notices be waved and a public hearing was then held on Mr. Tissock's application. Leubben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the application be accepted and that the Town recommends to the County Board of Commissioners that a license be granted. Ayes -all Ted Netsch,1896 Clarence Street, inquired as to the alley behind the Gladstone Fire Dept., and his Lome. He was informed that to the best knowledge of the Board the alley had never been vacated and that any obstructions co?lld be ordered removed. Clerk read Carley's letter of June 17, 1054 with regrtard to Atlantic Street. This was placed on file. Clerk read Carley's letter of June 1701954 with regtitard to Fenton Avenue. Leubben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the road overseer be instructed to do the work according to the grade stakes and recommendations of Carley. Ayes -all Clerk read Carley's letter of June 17, 1954 concerning the opening of Larpenteur• Avenue between Arcade Street and Parkway Drive. Kaeder moved, seconded by Leubben, that Mr. Husby be in- formed that the opening of this, street would be approved subject to the recommendations of Carley and the Town Rules with reg*9rd to new roads. Ayes -all Clerk presented two proposals of insurance on Town truck. One from: John E. Bloomqu.ist for fire and theft insurance at a cost of $ 14.40 and one from Howard OvermanoAgency for comprehensive coverage at a cost of $ 8.00. Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the Town accept the Overman,,policy. Ayes -a11 Schaffhaube� of the Pyrofax Gas installers appeared. His firm is not licensed in the Town and about 80 gas installations have been made since our gas ordinance was passed. After a lengthy discussion and in the interest of safety it was recommended that Mr. Shaffhausei take out permits on presently installed gas furnaces and incinerators so that proper inspections can be made and his firm desist from further installations until a proper license has been secured from the Torn. Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the Town attorney draw up an amendment to the present gas ordinance to include all gas appliances. Ayes -s.11 Meeting adjourned 12:50AM. Clerk July 1, 1954 Regular monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman Luebben at 7:20 Pm., July 1, 1954. All board members were present. Clerk read minutes of the regia_l= r semi- monthly meeting of Jane 17, 1954. Kaeder moved, seconded by Luebben, that the minutes be approved as read. Ayes -ell Osegr Londin reported on the Earl Ranniger, 1699 English, problem and offered a diagram to show location of property. Ranniger received a warranty deed from owner Scharfbillig 10-1-53. Board advised Ranniger to see Fred Memmer, attorney and the Planning Commi- ssion. Lundberg and Flaherty appearedwith application for renewal 3.2 beer license for the Kellar golf course. O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that an exception be made for posting notices and thet the application be recommended to the County Board of Commissioners. Ayes- all Harry E. Go -lie of the Omaha Rod & Gun Club appeared for his public hearing on 3.2 beer license as per posted notices. O'Mara moved, seconded by lixtbakimXx Kaeder, that the application be recommended to the County Board of Commissioners. Ayes -all Anthony Chicone, East Minnehaha, appeared for his public hearing on renewal 3.2 beer license as per posted notices. Kaeder moved, seconded by O'Mara, that the application be recommended to the County Board of Commissioners. Ayes -all Russell Nutz appeared in behalf of his application for a 3.2 beer license at the 4 Winds tavern on Lake Gervais. O'Mara moved, seconded by Raeder, that the application not beconsidered until the first meeting in October, 1954 and that the board should check with the Sheriffs office as to the number and type of calls they may have made in this'immediate area during the intervening period. Ayes -all Mr. Brower appeared to inquire whether roads were to be oiled and graded in Brower Park. He was advised that all reads inBrower Park were on the list to be oiled and graded. O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebben, that the problem of installing a culvert on Brookview Drive between Highway #100 and Ferndale be referred to Carley for recommendation. Ayes -all Clerk presented Board with two bids for Town compensation insurm ce and Town Liability insurance. After much discussion O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the problem be deferred to next meeting. Ayes -all Board asked Carley to advise Monette Construction Company that if the. berm work on Kennard Street is not started by duly 7, 1954 that the Town will do the work. The Mr. Zipper drainage problem at 2627 Geranium, corner of Ferndale was discussed. Oscar Londin reports that he is now conforming to Town regulations. Carley is to send him a letter. Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that Carley should obtain proper drainage easements from Mrs. Pollo in Wakefield Park. O'Mara amended the motion to include that Carley should also advise Dr. Gulden that Town will not pay for any of work or material needed for this drainage. The amendment was voted on and carried. The original motion including amendment was voted on and carried. Kaeder moved, seconded by O'Mara, that Lester Wolff be appointed official dog catcher for the Town of New Canada. Ayes -all Official oath of dog catcher was administered to Lester Wolff by the Clerk. Clerk read proposed Ordinance #-- An ordinance amending ordinance #8 entitled " An Ordinance providing for the licensing of dogs and providing certain powers for t7je Town Board for the control of dogs and imposing penalties for violation." O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebben, that the ordinance be adopted as read. O'Mara moved, less than one paid a salary fees. Ayes -all seconded by Luebben, that the dog catcher make not eom lets round of the Town per week and that he be # of 25.00 per month plus any impounding and boarding t 3. Ayes -all Luebben moved, seconded by O'Mara, that the clerk be instructed to obtain a proper glass encolsed bulletin board for the sown Hall location. Ayes -all OtYara mo --ed, seconded by Raeder, th-t the Tom Connolley application for rezoning to ind„)stri.al for a plot of land on Highway # 61 near Kohlman Avenue be granted, with the exeption that no motel or tourist camp can be erected. ayes -all Lueb�-en resolved, seconded by O'Mara, that in order to give more adequate police pretection services in the Wakefield Lake Park area, it be requested of the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners that they place sufficient signs in this area reading "No Parking after 11:00 P.M.” Meeting adjourned 11:45 P.M. Ayes -all rr l Clerk July 15, 1954 The regular semi-monthly meeting was.called to order by Chairm=gin Lueb-)en at 7:20 P.M. J"ly 15, 1954. "11 board members were present. Clerk read minutes of the regular monthly meeting of July 1, 1954. O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the minutes be approved as read but with the following addition: With regard to the Mr. Zipper drainage problem at 2627 Geranium the words "on building" should be added to, Oscar Londin reports that he is now conforming to Town regulations, and the words "relative to drainage" should be added to, Carley is to send him a letter. Ayes- All Mr. V`lhite and Mr. Soderburg, 1800 and 1850 Radaatz Avenue, inquired as to status of a building on Radaatz Ave., that had been red tagged by building inspector on three different occasions and now was being occupied. It was indicated that a garage had been built instead of a house. Londin reported that the building had 480 square feet, which was proper at the time the building permit was issued. He tagged the building for improper footing. Electrical service was only provided and approved after footings had been accepted. O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the transfer of the 3.2 malt liquor license on Wally's Tavern (Helens Place) on East County line Road to Robert D. Roseberger be approved. Ayes -All Merle Waite appeared to protest the present grading of Birmingham south of County Road "B" as it appeared to be one foot higher than stakes which were set five years ago. Carley to check and report to next meeting. O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that Bob Hejny review the Town r minutes back to 1948 for any rezoning or easement action taken by the respective Board to fully determine whether these rezonings or easements had been legally recorded and that he be paid at the rate of $1.25 per hour from the planning fund for this work. Ayes -All Clerk read letter from Chairman of Good Government Committee of July 2, 1954 pertaining to the use of Ramsey County deputy sheriffs as additional police officers. Placed on file. Luebben moved, seconded by O'Mara, that the bid of the Howard Overmann Agency for town liability and workmans compensation insurance be accepted. Ayes -All Clerk read Carley's two letters of July 100 1954 and July 11, 1954 to Northern States Power Company concerning repair of streets in the Town after natural gas mains had been installed. Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, the recommendation given by Carley to N.S.P. Co., be approved. Ayes -All Carley reported that Larry Monnette had s+arted the work on the berm on Kennard Street. Luebben moved, seconded by O'Mara, that the Maryknoll drainage problem be referred to the engineer and road overseer as to how the work should be accomplished and report to the next meeting. Ayes -A111 O'Mara moved, seconded by Raeder, that Mr. Leonard Pepin be app- ointed police officer of the Town with compensation the same as other police officers of the Town and that the clerk be ins- tructed to provide the necessary police equiptment. Ayes -All Chairman Luebben gave a verbal report as to the unbelievable unsanitary conditioncat 2110 White Bear Avenue as relayed to him after an investigation made by the Board of health. Luebben moved, seconded by O'Mara, that Mrs A.J.Peterson, 1724 E. County Road "C" be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Town Board of Health. Ayes -All Fred Memmer presented a proposed ordinance - " An ordinance relating to the preservation of health, defining certain powers and duties of the Board of Health with respect to sanitation and sanitation facilities, defining and prohibiting nuisances and providing for the abatement thereof, and providing penalties for violation," for consideration of the Board with the recommendation khat it be reviewed by the Board of Health for any corrections or ommissions. Luebben moved, seconded by OtMara, that the new building code, submitted by Carley, be adopted and instruct our attorney to draft any, formal revisions to adapt it to the Town of New Canada. Ayes -All Meeting adjourned 11:30 P.M. Clerk August 5, 1954 The regular Monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman Luebl-en at 7:15 P.M., August 5, 1954. All members of the board were present. Clem,, read mirlites of the regular semi-monthly m=eting of July 15, 1954. Kaeder moved, seconded by O'Mara, that the minutes be approved as read. Ayes -All Mr. R.We Nelson, 1709 E. County Road "B" asked permission to open up Flandrrau Street between 3rd. and 4th. hVenues to pro- vide access to lot 1 in Smith and Taylors Additi.on to N, St. Pel. Luebben moved, seconded by O'Mara, that thio problem should be referred to Carley for report to the next meeting. Ayes -All O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebben, that the road performance bond'of the Evans Construction, Inc., in the amount of $17,420.78 for all roads in James ist. Addition be accepted and also authorize the clerk to write a letter to the V.A. indicating the Town's responsibility for future roads in this addition. Ayes- All Mr. Winkel, 2682E -Maryland, again appeared to complain of the sand which was washing into his yard since the road was recently graded. Pete Moritz again assured him that he would order the black - topping of the gutters after the County was through oiling the street. Frank 'mitt, 1833 Stanford, and Mrs. Edna S. Morrow, 2810 Keller Park- qy, inquired as to a new road on the quarter section line to their property on Kohlman Lake. Board informed them of the usual procedure on easments and the Town's road regulations. Clerk read Carley's letter on Wakefield Park drainage problem. O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebben, that this problem be referred to Memmer for legal action on the proposal that Dr. Gulden be advised to turn over this lot to the Town or else the Town will install proper drainage and assess the lot for improvements. Aye s-.hAl1 OI Carley reported that as soon as the pipe line is lowered the grade on Birmingham will also be lowered. Clerk read letter from Ramsey County Plat Commission concerning revised platting of "Hills R'Dales" O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebben, that revised pl-at be ac�,epted as to layout. Ayes*All O'Mara moved, seconded by Lvabben, that Lester 'Nolff be authorized to pay $5.00 per month rental for a dog pound for the Town. Ayes*All Kaeder moved, seconded by Luebbedp that Pete Moritz should take care of drainage problem caused by the blocking of a cross culvert on Leland Road, near Day Road at the J.E. Peterson residence. Eugene Paul, Carver Avenue and DeBach Road, oomnlained of the con- dition of DeBach Rd, north of Carver near his home. Pete Moritz was instructed to place a few loads of gravel on the road at this point. Mr. Ridler, 2195 Dey Road, asked permission to vacate John Street. and Paul St. on south side of County Rd."B" . Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that this be referred to Carley for report to next meeting. Ayes -.All Ed DaBruzzi , 1850 Manton, asked for a culvert in front of his house because of the poor drainage. Board was informed that developer of property was not completed with the road work and that he willprovide proper drainage at this point. Clerk read letter from State of Minnesota Board of Health which was placed on file. Mrs.Peterson,Boerd of Health, reported that her investigation of a complaint on the drive-in at Frost and English was without foundation. Suggested a trash burn -r covered with a grate or an incinerates be used for burning trash. Mrs. Fox complaint indicated that loose papers are now taken care of but that garbage is being burned and no'covers on garbage cans. Clerk read letter from Andrew Shuster concerning the,opening of Birmingham from County Rd. 7B" south to Copley and Copley East to Manton. O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that it is not the policy of the Town to open a street unless 51% of the abutting property owners agree and therefore the request of Andrew Shuster has been denied. Ayes -All Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the following resolution be adopted: Resolved that when any developer has deposited cash in escrow pursuant to requirements of the TT.S.Veterans Administration such escrow deposit m--�y be accepted in lieu of performance bond guaranteeing street surfacing as required by the Town road regulations if the V.A. and the escrow agent confirm in writing, approved by the Town Attorney, that such cash escrow deposit will not be released until the Town Board has approved the finished street surfacing, and provided that the Town Engineer has approved the amount of the cash escrow deposit as to the actual cost of the work covered by such deposit. Ayes -All 1%,, O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebben, that Ordinance #13 be adopted. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE PRESERVATION OF HEALTH, DEFINING CERTAIN PO`7ERS AND DTTTIFS OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH `JVITH RESPECT TO SANITATION AND SANITATION FACILITIES, ?DEFINING AND PROHIBITINGNUISANCES AND PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION. Ayes -All Clerk reminded Board that he and Treasurer had completed records of Town's financial standing as of October 31, 1953 and had conferred with officials of the Villiage of Little Canada. It was suggested that the Chairman complete arrangements for a joint meeting with the Villiage Council to reach an amicable settlement of the division of the Town's Assets on either August 160170,.,or 18th. Clerk read State Treasurer Stafford King's letter concerning payment of the Golling Town Audit and penalties for non payment. Memner took letter and was to check with Mr. King as to the validity of the original petition and possibility that Town was not legally liable for payment. 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Town in petitioning the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners that thea . should accept Holloway St, between Margaret St. and Furness St.'for maintenance purposes, assuming that N. St. Paul is prepared to procure and .give the necessary easements for a full 66 root street hr the entire distance. y Ayes - all 7 Howard Ziemer, .police officer.was instructed to give the Clerk a list of necessary locations for school zone signs on. county roads. and the Clerk should contact Ramsey County to have the signs installed. Memmer gave report on Richfield special census. Clerk to write a letter to Washington getting an estimate as to cost using 11,000 as the estimated population of the Town.. Memmer read proposed agreement with the Village ofLittlg Canada on the division of Town assets.After a few minor corrections Memmer will present to Ouncil of Village for proper signaturds _following which the Town officials -ili also sign. Clerk rgad report of Board of Health on Beebe Laboratories which was placed on file. Meeting Adjourned 10:57 P.M. Clerk 01 AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the Village of Little Canada was incor- porated and became a separate election and taxing district in October 1953, and had theretofore been a part of the Town of New Canada; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section 412°081, pro- vides for the distribution of assets of the town upon the in- corporation of a village; and WHEREAS, the Town of New Canada owned certain real and personal property in addition to cash assets, the same be® Ing more particularly described hereinafter; and WHEREAS, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer of the Town of New Canada, together with the Village Clerk and the Village Treasurer of the Village of Little Canada, all in Ramsey County, State of Minnesota, have conferred several times and have jointly audited the accounts, records, and property inventory of the Town of New Canada, and have jointly prepared complete and exhaustive reports for the Town Board of Supervi- sors and the Village Council, and WHEREAS, the New Canada Town Board and the Little Canada Village Council have met jointly, together with their respective Clerks and Treasurers, and have been fully advised ' in the premises as to all laws and statutes thereunto appertain - Ing by their properly designated legal counsel, NOW, THEREFORE, it is the will and determination of both the Board of Supervisors of the Town of New Canada and the Village Council of the Village of Little Canada that a final settlement and division of assets between the Town of New Canada I and the Village of Little Canada be effected as follows; and that the proper resolutions, legal documents and agreements be prepared and executed by the governing bodies and/or the proper officials of each municipality so as to give effect to this set® tlement; and, further, that Fred P. Memmer, Esq., being the duly -� appointed counsel for each municipality, take whatever steps are necessary to obtain from the Attorney General of the State of Minnesota, approval as to the legality of this settlement. The following being the facts as to assets of the Town of New Canada at the time of the incorporation of the Village of Little Canada® 1® That there was no excess of cash over and above the floating indebtedness of the Town of New Canada at the time of incorporation of the Village of Little Canada, but there was in fact a deficit of $767.37, and this figure was verified by the joint audit of the Town records by the Treasurers and Clerks of the respective municipalities® 2® That the value of the following items of personal property: 1 Ford truck 1 Grader 1 Snow plow 1 Steel desk 3 Swivel chairs 1 Clerk's chair 1 Typewriter stand 3 Filing cabinets 1 Horse blade has been agreed by the Council and the Village for purposes of this settlement to be $590.00 of which sum one-half, or $295.00, in cash, shall be paid by the Town to the Village in full settlement for the share of said property properly allocable to the Village in accordance with the language of the Attorney Generales opinion n 440-B dated March 3, 1954, which opinion interprets and rules upon the meaning of said Section 412.081, Minnesota Statutes. 3. That the real estate owned by the Town of New Canada at the time of the incorporation of the Village of Lit- tle Canada be divided in accordance with said Section 412.081 as follows: The Town of New Canada quit claim unto the Village of Little Canada the real property located in Little Canada des- cribed as: "Subject to Little Canada Road and except the East 190 feet; the North 125 feet of the part of the Northwest Quarter (NW4) of the Northwest Quarter (YRT-) Easterly of the water- works right-of-way in Section 8, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, according to the Govern- ment Survey thereof." The Village of Little Canada quit claim unto the Town of New Canada the real property located in New Canada described as: "Lot 5, Block 5, Parkside Addition, Ramsey County, Minnesota" and also "Lots 1, 22 32 4, and 5, in Block 12, Glad- stone, Ramsey County, Minnesota." 4. That the annual payments hereafter made by the Glad- stone Fire Department to the Town of New Canada, pursuant to the lease agreement pertaining to the fire hall located on Town pro- perty in Block 12, Gladstone, Ramsey County, Minn., be divided between the Village of Little Canada and the Town of New Canada on the basis of cash, in proportion to the amount of assessed value of the Village, the same being Twenty percent (20%) of the total of all assessed value within the Town and Village at the time of incorporation; it being understood hereby that the lease - 3 ,g _ agreement was in fact an agreement to repay money borrowed by the Fire Department from the Town; and it being further under- stood the Twenty percent (20%) of each annual payment hereafter until the full amount of Seven Thousand Dollars ('7,000.00) is re- paid be paid over by the Town of New Canada to the Village of Lit- tle Canada. 5. That the unpaid charge of the public Examiner of the State of Minnesota, for examination of the Town affairs, in the amount of $2,263®38, with interest, be handled in either one of the following two ways in the event there is no basis for haven Ing the said charge set aside; a) Let the State Auditor levy upon all property within the Town and the Village as provided by law, or, b) The Town pay Eighty percent (800) of the sum charged by the Public Examiner and the Village pay Twenty percent (20%) thereof, 6. Finally, that all flags, election booths, ballot boxes, snow fence, street barricades, load -limit signs and flares be divided between the Town of New Canada and the Village of Lit- tle Canada as needed by each of said municipalities® SIGNED AND SEALED this Cj day of August, 1954, by .-/j-ri Chair of B a d, of Supervisors f� Town Clerk FOR THE TOWN OF NEW CANADA SIGNED AND SEALED thi s 'Yo ",' day of August, 1954, by Village CleAJ FOR THE VILLAGE OF LITTLE CANADA September 2, 195: The regular monthly meeting was called to order by. Chairman Luebben at 7:05 P.I'T. September '2, 1951. All members of the board were present. ` Clerk read minutes of the regular semi-monthly meeting of August 19, 1951. OrMar moved, seconded by Kai�'er that the minutes be approved. as read -�_t with the folloi-ri_ng addition: "Clerk read report of August 17, 195!: of combined planning board. and health board. Totirn board decided that a communication embracing this report would be presented to the Mayor of St. Paul with a request that arrangements be'made for sewer connections to T=,rin City Sanitary District for portions of our Town. Clerk read letter of Evans Construction Company September 1, 1951 requesting acceptance of the following roads: Echo Avenue betweem Jackson and Adelphl?s, t Jackson and Adolphus between Echo and ,Iernon. Clerk also read letter from our engineer recommending that these roads be accepted as to grading. Ayes -All O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the problem of a.va_riation of design for homes in any one :;lock or area be submitted to the planning board for recommendation as to proper charges to be incorporated into T.=e Town's new building code. Ayes- All Patricia C. Ryan, 2251 East Avenue, apperared to make application for an off sale 3.2 malt liquor license. ''lerk was instructed to post notices of a public hearing to be held in the To*gym Hall September 16, 1951. Clerk was instructed to order a steeet sign for Mary Joe Lane. Mr. Jones, 2230 `.Tan --Dyke, appeared arid. explained the work being done on Highway #36 where it intersects Tan TMyke with a request that Van Dyke be oiled for a distance to his house which. has been prdperly mraded and accepted by the Town. Luebben.:moved., seconded by Kaeder, that the road overseer be ordered to oil .Ian 'dyke for the distance east of 416 which had been accepted by the Town and that barricades be installed at that point and also at the extreme eastern entrance to this ::.street so that the public is fully informed that the street is not officially opened for it's full length. ' Ayes- All Eugene Paul, De Bach Road, appeared and was informed that his road -Tas not fully completed and that the road overseer would blade that section as �;as he could get equipment to^that'area. - i Wally Monnette gppeared to explain to the Board that he had made satisfactory arrantements ,rT.th John `lake for the replacing of the berm on Kennard steet sr,� he had been delayed on this problem because ZaT.,pa had not full -filled his ac� as promised. Mrs. Peterson, board of health, gave a further report on conditions as found at Beebe Laboratories and promised a written report for the Clerks files. Luebben moved; seconded by O'Mara, that this report be accepted- by the '3oard and any acti -n in the case be left to the good judgement of the C i rman, of. the board of health. Ayes -All O'Mara move^, s conded by Tueb')en, that ordinance #13 be amended as recommended by ?r. De Geer, board of health. ' ' Ayes -All Al Schilla, chief of the Gladstone Pire Department, explained the difficulty the fire department was haTina in getting their fere phone answered during the evening hours. John Cottrell inquired as to accrediated gas installers. Clerk to contact Al Schroeder, city architect of St. Paul, as to setting up a date for a new has installers examination, T?r. %I -den appeared on the dtainage problem in Wakefield Park. This was referred to Carley for drowir�¢ up proper drainage easements for both the Pollo T-.d'gulden interests. Clerk real. Carleyts letter of August 31, 1954, cocerning his inspection of Third Avenue t,etween Kennard and 11andrau. Road overseer was instructed to correct this drainage problem in accordance ,r.'i th the recommendations as given by T4r. Carley. O'Mara m-ved, s-•conOed by Luel-,I en, that police officers be paid v1.00 per hour for each hour in excess of 50 hours for any given month as exhibited in the police log sheets. Ayes -A.11 O'mara moved, seconded by Kaer'er, that ?,1000.00 be transferred from the general fund to the'building fund. (Note: tris was made necessary because '500.00 payments made in 1952 and 1953 '=y th- 014dotone Fire Department on their loan , had not been credited to the proper fund) Ernest Ra(latz explaine,' that proper easements for a full 56 foot width hand been ffiven on August 7, 1951 for Kersard street fora distance of 1950 feet extending north of County road "C" and that it was now his desire to open this section_. Tour_ engineer eras instructed to set stakes and -ive the board any further rec- ommendations necessary to the next meeting. Clerk road letter from Mr. Roland Oliver, attorney, concerning the vacation of alleys and more specifically the alley as submitted by Walter'Keller. Letter was places on file. ' 0111ara roved, seconded by Luebben, that the Associated ')esigners, 2880 N. Snelling, be chosen as the architects for the new town implement garage and town offices and that they be comissioned to draw up plans and specifications so that bids can �e called for. Ayes -till Meeting adjourned-- 12:25 A.Y. September 160 1954 The re #1zlar semi-monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman Luebben at 7:20 P.M. September 162 1954. All board members were present. Clerk read minutes of the regular monthly meeting of September 20 1954. Kaeder moved, seconded by O'Mara, that the minutes be a- pproved as read. Ayes -All �-� 1°r. Me Cellan( owner ) 2201 Payne Avenue and Mr. Kopp (buyer) 1031 Burr Street, St. Paul appeared with regards to lots land2 of Littles Addition and the fact that Searle Street was only 33 feet wide as it connected to Viking Drive. Luebben moved, seconded by O'Mara that this be referred to town attorney for the preparation of proper deed restriction with respect to the use of Searle Street as a privately maintained road and to be sure that the Town is not obligated in any way to maintain this road. Ayes -All Howard Larson, 1782 Barclay, Walter O'Malley, 1897 Dieter and Charles Lindberg, 1901 Dieter acted as a spokesman for a group of approximately 40 residents who had recently purehaded new homes in the Gladstone area. Due to the fact that contracts for gas installation in this area had not been given to licensed gas installers manyhomes were without sources of he^`,and had_no immediate prospect of securing heat. Luebben moved, seconded by O'Mara, that the following resolution be adopted: REsolved--- That any gas installer now under contract to complete haating installations be granted limited license to proceed immediately with such work, providin# such applicant also apply for premanent license for which examination is set tentatively for September 27, 1954, and provided further that the work done under such limited license be subject to allother permit and regulation provisions and that such work if it does not pass inspection be redone by a permanently licensed installer at the expense of the limited license installer. Any limited license issued hereunder shall terminate on the date that the results of the September 27th, examination are announced. Thisis an emergency i resolution and shall close to be effective after the results of the first gas installers license examinations are announced and permanent license are issued to those who qualify therefore. Ayes- All Public hearing was held on the application of Patricia C. Ryan 2251 East Avenue for an off sale 3.2 malt liquor license. Raeder moved, sevonded by O'Mara, that the application be granted. Ayes -All Clerk read petition concerning basement home on lot 7, Block 1 of Farrells Addition . Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that this be referred to the Town attorney who should draw up the proper imdeoizy agreement to assure that the superstructure will be completed within a years time. .ayes -A11 Clerk read Carley`s letter of September 14, 1954 to George Stanich concerning "Finishing and stabilizing Kingston Street from Hazelwood to Ruth." Placed on file. Clerk read Carley's letter of September 14, 1954 to Modern Home Construction Compay concerning "Drainage and general condition of Dieter Street, Barclay Street and Livingston street,"and also Modern Homes Construction Co. answer of September 16, 1954 en- closing a check for $2350. Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that upon the recommendations as outlined in Carley's letter of September 14, 1954 the check of $2,350* of the Modern Home Constriction Co. be accepted. Ayes -All O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebben, that the road overseer be authorized to order the purchase of any materials and to hire necessary help to carry out the engineers recommendations as outlined in his September 14, 1954 letters to Modern Homes Const, Co. Ayes -All O'Mara moved, seconled by Luebben, that the clerk be instructed to require all applicants.for gas installers license be given an examination by the Town or otherwise prove their competency. Ayes -All O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebben, that Ordinance #11 be repassed and published as Ordinance #17. Ayes*A1.1 Clerk read letter from Modern Home Const. Co. requesting the install- ation of additional street lights on County Road "B" at the crossing of Hazelwood and Birmingham. O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebben, that the Town recommend to the County Board that these lid is be installed. Ayes -All Kaeder moved, seconded by Luebben, that Ordinance #16 concerning well pits as an amendment to the building code be adopted. Meeting adjourned- 11:30 P.M. Ayes -A11 Clerk i �� October 7, 1951 The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Charman Luebben at 7:15 P.M. October 7, 1954. All members of the board were present. Clerk read minutes of the regular semi-monthly meeting of September 16, 1951. OtXara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the minutes be approved as read., Ayes - all Mr. Tretter of the Northern States Power Co. explained that his company had been requested by the County Board to bill the Township direct for monthly street lighting. A recommended contract and resolution were presented and after discussion and approval by the -Town Attorney Kaeder moved, seconded by O'Nara, that the proposed contract for street lighting with No. States Power Co. be entered in upon and resolved according to the outlined resolution which had been presented. Ayes - all Mr. O'Deen, 1252 E. County Road "B", asked for permission to erect a bus shelter for school children at "B" and Atlantic St. O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebben that Mr. O'Deen be allowed to erect this bus shelter at his own cost and maintenance. Ayes all Lawrence Winkel, 2682 E. Maryland, asked permission for a bingo permit for October 17, 1954 to be sponsored in behalf of the new building program for the East County Line Fire Dept. Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the bingo permit be granted. Ayes - all Mr. Casci, 2018 Dieter, inquired as to what maintenance the Town gave newly developed streets. Board explained procedure of road maintenance to Mr. Casci. He then advised board that a street sign was needed at Dieter and Frost. Lawrence Joines, 1831 Maryknoll, acted as spokesman for a group of residents along Maryknoll and asked what disposition had been made of the road problem on Maryknoll and Livingston as well as the drainage problem. He explained that relief had been promised for almost a year and to date little or nothing had been accomplished, After some discussicn Pete Moritz definitely promised action this fall to get the work completed. Howard Overmann, 2600 Keller Parkway., and a group of residents in that area again appeared to state their case against the granting of a 3.2 malt liquor license for the 4 Winds tavern on Lake Gervais. Luebben reported an oral conversation from the sheriff's office which in essence indicated there had been many less disturbances reported during last six months while tavern had been closed. Mr. Nutz again asked �. the Board for a 3.2 license for this tavern. Mrs. Kohlman owner of building, indicated that she was desirous of reopening with Mr. Nutz as a tenant. Mrs. Elmer Stanke reports a quietness in the neighborhood since tavern was closed. After further discussion O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebben, that the application for a 3.2 license for the 4 Winds be denied. Ayes - all Emmett L. Hitchler asked for a transfer of 3.2 license for tavern called Hideway on East County Line. Kaeder moved, seconded by O'Mara, that the transfer be granted. Ayes - all Board of Health was given to indicate that the Gladstone Motors tourist camp had been approved. Board of Health report on Alvin Scott, 1948 Clarence St. was also read. Mr. Morrissey inquired as to maintenance of DeBach Road between Carver Ave. and Highway #100. He was informed by Board that this road had never been accepted by the Town.. Mr. Robert Kopp presented a formal contract indicating that he understands that the Town will not provide or maintain any roads for the Searle St. lots which he desired to purchase from Mr. McClellan. Clerk was to file this document with register of deeds. Herbert Wegwerth, 1832 Manton' inquired as to the new grade stakes on Manton. Board informed him that this was part of the correction of a drainage problem which exists at this location. Anton Thell, 1594 E. Nevada St., St. Paul, asked for a building permit for the N2 of lot 32 Block 2 Garden Acres which is located on Kennard St. and. is 50' x 295' in size. Kaeder moved, seconded by Luebben, that the permit be granted., Lyes - all Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the Board authorize the engineer to examine and advise the road overseer as to any necessary changes to alleviate the drainage problem at 1855 Birmingham caused by a neighbor blocking culverts. Engineer should consult with attorney before changes are made as to whom must pay for work. Ayes - all Clerk read letter from Evans Construction, Inc. concerning James 2nd Addn. This plot was referred to planning commission for report to next meeting. Clerk read letter from Bachman -Anderson, Inc. indicating that fire insurance on machine shed was expiring October 8, 1954. Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, now that we are building a new machine shed that the policy should not be renewed. Ayes - all Clerk read note from Mr. H. J. Coe, route inspector of the U..S. Post office, wherein he suggests that Vernon Avenue between Jackson and Mississippi north of County Road A2 be renamed to Mt. Vernon or any other name which would not cause postal difficulties in the future. Luebben moved, seconded by O'Mara that Vernon Ave. be hereby resolved to be changed to Mt. Vernon Ave. between Jackson and:Mississippi. Meeting adjourned 12100 A.M. Ayes - all Clerk October 21, 1954 The regular semi-monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman Luebben at 7:10 P.M. October 21, 1954. All board members were present. Clerk read minutes of the regular monthly meeting of October 7, 1954. O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder that the minutes be approved as read. Ayes - all Mr. Lawrence Hardenbrook presented petition and verified list of names of owners of property within 5001 of his property on the S.E. corner of White Bear Ave. and County Rd. "C" and asked that the parcel be rezoned to business. LUebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that this rezoning be referred to the planning commission for report to the next meeting. Ayes - all Mrs. Holmgren, 1854 Manton, asked relief from the new deep drainage ditch which, surrounds her corner lot on two sides. After some discussion Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that this problem be referred to the engineer for further study and the possibility of redesigning the drainage at this location. Ayes - all Mr. Hollinger, corner of Larpenteur and Hazel, inquirers as to his signing of ease- ments for East 1 of Hazel Street where it connects to Larpenteur. Clerk read Carleyts letter of October 11, 1954 enclosing easements for the West z of Hazel Street. It was suggested that the easements for the West 2 of Hazel Street be recorded for future use. Clerk read.'Carleyts letter of October 19, 1954 regarding Stanch Highlands and placed on file. Clerk read application of Marcus and Rosa Sandvig for 3.2 malt liquor license on corner of Frost Ave. and English St. O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the Clerk post notices for a public hearing on this application to be held at next meeting. Ayes - all Fred Gerten introduced Mr. Trudel who is interested in rezoning an area on Highway #61 and. County Rd.. "B" for use as a motel. Board explained procedure of rezoning. Board of Health reports were read by Mrs. Peterson concerning cesspools on Flandrau and Howard Streets. Placed on file. George Klein, gas installer, appeared to ask relief from $2.00 permit charges on gas conversion jobs actually installed by Northern States Power Co. Board took under advisement for further study. Clerk read report of planning commission on James 2nd Add1n. Luebben moved, seconded by O'Mara, that this plat be referred to the developer for further information as required by planning commission. Ayes - all Clerk read letter of George Cylkowski regarding application for police officers job. After some discussion Kaeder moved, seconded by Luebben, that O'Mara be authorized to publicize the need for a new police officer. Ayes - all Clerk informed board of a verbal request of Mr. Gardner, 2G71 Barclay, for better road maintenance on Fairview Street near Hazelwood. Kaeder moved, seconded by Luebben, that Pete Moritz be instructed to maintain Fairview for the distance necessary to give relief to Mr. Gardner. Ayes - all Clerk presented snow plowing list as prepared by the county engineers office. O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the list be referred to Pete Moritz to take proper action in ordering snow removal from the county. Ayes - all Clerk reported on a conference that he and the village manager of N. St. Paul, accompanied by Leo Kaeder from the Town and a councilman from N. St. Paul, had with our county commissioner and the county engineers office kd th regard to the acceptance of Hollaway Street by the county for maintenance purposes and also the extension of East Ave. south from the Omaha Gun C1ut. Kaeder moved, seconded by Luebben, that the two following resolutions be adopted; Whereas, East Avenue between Maryland Street and the roadway leading to the Omaha Rod. and Gun Club is not now open; and Whereas, East Avenue at the point mentioned is the boundary line between the City of St. Paul and the Town of New Canada; and, Whereas, there is presently no connecting traffic route from Stillwater Avenue to Larpenteur Ave. between White.Bear Avenue and the East County Line, a distance of 2 miles; and Whereas, it has heretofore been the practice of the County of Ramsey to take over for maintenance as County roads those sections of similarly situated roadways in other parts of the County, to wits County Road D from Labore Road to Edgerton Street; Now therefor, we the Supervisors of the Town of New Canada hereby respectfully request that the Ramsey County Board. of Connnissioners take over and maintain hereafter, as a County Road that portion of East Avenue between Maryland Street and the roadway leading to the Omaha Rod and Gun Club. Whereas, Holloway Street between Furness Street and the East County Line (HiWay 100) is in line with and is logically an extension of County Road A2; and, Whereas, the said Holloway Street is a brundary lire street between the Village of North St. Paul and the Town -of New Canada; and Whereas, the County of Ramsey has heretofor, taken over for maintenance as County roads those sections similarly situated roadways in the county, to wit; county Road D from Labore Road to Edgerton Street; Now therefor, we the Supervisors of the Town of New Canada hereby respectfully request that the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners take over and maintain hereafter, as a county road that portion of Holloway Street between the East County Line (HiWay 100) and Furness Street. �oe'r Luebben moved seconded by O'Nara, that the attorney advise thof the property that he must remove the obstruction to the drainage culvert under Bi--ringham (between Livingston and Ripley) which has now been caused on his property. Ayes - all OWA Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that all bids received on the construction of a new Town machine shed and office bldg., be rejected and all bonds and checks be returned to bidders, Ayes - all Meeting adjourned 11:00 P.M. C Clerk November 4, 1954 The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman Luebben at 7:25 P.M., November 4, 1954. All members of the board were present. Clerk read minutes of the regular semi-monthly meeting of October 21, 1954. O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the minutes be approved as read. Ayes -All Averg Treon 2509 Hazelwood, presented an olid building permit which had been issued before adoption of present building code and which represented an under- sized house. O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that $11.50 of this building permit fee be returned to Treon. Ayes -All Harold Anacher, 1803 East Co. road "C" complained of th4 ewage odor from the N. St. Paul creek at this location and thought that some raw sewage was being dumped imto the creek. He asked that this condition be checked. Luebben moved, seconded by O'Mara, that this problem be referred to Board of Health .for investigation and report to next meeting. Ayes -All Clerk read letter of October 23, 1954 concerning Island Lake and the routing of a state highway through the center of the lake. Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that our attorney draw a resolution applicable to the Town of New Canada protesting the willful destruction of Island Lake. Ayes -All Gary Mc Lane, 750 Mayhill aoad, asked permission to live in a basement home. O Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that permission be granted, provided a performance bond is filed with the`mown guaranteeing that the stn Argt-ucture and exterior of the house would be completed within one year of the issuance of the bond. Ayes -All Public hearing was held on the application of Rosa and Mark Sandvig for a 3.2 malt Liquor license at English and Frost Avenue. As no one appeared to protest the application O'i'iara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the application be approved and be forwarded to the County Board of Commissioners. Ayes -All Ben Black, 1733 Gervais, appeared in response to the publicity given for the need of an additional police officer. He was asked to send in a written application reciting his qualifications. Clerk read request o" reorge Ornshy for a street sign on the corner of Price and Birmingham. Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that this street si7n be ordered. Ayes -All Clerk .read letter from Ellen Lindstrom, 1971 E. County Road "C" , requesting that her name be withdrawn from the rezoning petition of Lawrence Hardenbrook at the corner of *.ite Bear Avenue and County Road "C". Kaeder moved, seconded by O'Mara, that the request be granted... Ayes -911 Clerk presented a bill of $1.50 from St. caul Abstract Company for an easement from W. ?Bedell. Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that this be referred to Carley for report to next meeting. Ayes -All Clerk read copy of weed inspectors report for 1954 which was placed on file. Mr. Trudell, 879 Payne Avenue, uresented petition to rezone an area at the corner of Highways #hl and #36 to business. O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebben, that this rezoning application be referred to the planning commission for report and recommendations to the next meeting. Ayes -All Bob Evans explained the criticisms of the planning commission concerning James 2nd.Addition and the plat was again referred to the planning co -mission for further study. Mr. Ernest Radatz indicated that the planning commission had approved the Lawrence.Hardenbrook rezoning application. O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebben, that the clerk post proper notices for a public hearing an the application at the next meeting. Ayes -All Pete Moritz indicated a need for a parking ordinance and thought that one had been passed by our old Town Board but upon starch of the Xninutes t' -_ere was no record of either a parking o.Ydinance or the junking of automobiles.ordinance ever having been properly recorded by the clerk's ofice`at that time. One was introduced by the Board on July 3! 1951 and the other February 5, 1952. Mrs,Peterson gave the report of the.Board of Health concerning.cesspool for Horner and a new privvy for Scott. O'iara n;oved, seconded'by Luebben, that the Boar of Health and the building inspector investigate the sanitary facilities and draimage field problem in the area of Hazelwood South of Frost Avenue and report to the next meeting. Ayes -A17 Oscar Londin explained the culvert drainage problem on lots 7 and 8 of Sabins Addition to Gladstone and the request that he had made of Ramon Pogue for a certification to the register of deeds of -'ice that this natural waterway. not. be blocked. A copy of this certification was placed on file in the ,;ierks office. Board reaffirms the provisions of the building code calling_.for a $2.00 permit for each gas appliance,... It. was also indicated that. this, $2.00 appliance permit would not apply where it was paid one time by the L.P.G, installer and later converted to natural gas by the Northern States Power. Company. This. exception does not apply . to gas space , heaters and furnaces., Memmer was asked to draw two bills to be presented to +.Ile next legislature in behalf of the Town. One concerned Tow being eligible to receive cigarette tax'and the other concerns a special census. Meeting Adjourned.10:30 P.M. Cler. Nov. 18, 195 The regular semi-monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman Luebben at 7:05 P.M. Nov. 18, 1954. All board members were present. Clerk read minutes of the regular monthly meeting of Nov. 4, 1954. OtMara moved seconded by Kaeder that the minutes be approved as read. Ayes - all Kaeder moved, seconded by OtMara., that the building inspector be authorized to issue building permits for lots 2 to 16 inclusive of Block 1 of the corrected tentative plat of DeMars Addn. Ayes - all Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the corrected tentative plat of DeMars Addn. be referred to the planning commission for recorrviendati.ons and report. Ayes - all O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebben, that town work on Maryknoll and Livingston with respect to placing of gravel and proper drainage be referred to Carley for reexamination and report to the next meeting. Ayes - all OtMara moved, seconded by Luebben, that the Stanich Highlands #2 plat be referred to the planning commission for examination and report. Ayes - all Bob Evans of Evans Construction Co. presented. $500.00 check for engineering costs of James 2nd Addn. along with a contract bond for $18,927,45 to insure construction of the streets in this addn. according to Town regulations. Board indicated that it was in order for a letter to the V. A. Administration indicating the Town was satisfied with the contract°bond and had accepted the tentative layout of this new addn. Letter to be signed by Clerk after approval of the Town attorney. A request for street lights in James 1st Addn. was made with a petition of many residents. Kaeder moved, seconded by OtMara, that the problem of street lighting be referred to the annual meeting. Ayes - all Mrs. Peterson gave Board of Health report. O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that a public hearing be held Dec. 2, 1954 at 8:00 P. M. on the rezoning application of Fred Gerten for the property at County Rd. B2 and Highway #61 for the purposes of a motel. Ayes - all Clerk read. Carleyts letter of Nov. 18, 1958 ir_dicati.n�r streets were ready for maintenance in Sabin's Addn. and Wakefield Manor. Board indicated a letter was in order to the V. A. administration assuring them that the Town was satisfied that the streets would be completed according to their regulations. Pete Moritz reported that vision was blocked.by trees at Harvester and Highway #212. This problem was referred to Carley to determine if the trees were in the boulevard no that they could be removed if deemed. necessary. OtMara moved, seconded by Kaeder that the following resolution be adopted. "Resolved that the Ramsey County board. of commissioners is hereby requested to make a study of the street naming system in Ramsey County and recommend to the Town of New Canada whatever specific name charges are required to achieve uniformity thrcuuhout.the county," Ayes - all Clerk read Carl.eyts.letter of Nov_. 9, 195h concerning the indexinr, of the Town Building Code and including some minor amendments. OtMara moved, seconded by Luebben, that the Town adopt the amendments to the Code as recommended by Carley in the form of Ordinance No. J=am____. Ayes - all O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebben, that Ordinance No* lit "An ordinance to license and regulate the occupation of automobile wrecking,and junking, providing for police supervision thereof and prescribing penalties for the violation of the prow-sions of this ordinance," be adopted. Ayes - all Kaeder moved, seconded by Luebben, that the clerk and. the To-vm attorney make a study with the.idea of drawing up an ordinance that would set up the procedures in plat acceptance, rezoning matters easement problein'.etc, so.that uniformity can be accomplished. Ayes - all Kaeder moved, seconded by Luebben, that in view of the recommendations of the planning commission"and that not a single person appeared to object, that the Lawrence Hardenbrook property at the S. E.,corner of White. Bear Ave, and County Rd. "C" be rezoned from residential to commercial. Ayes - all Meeting Adjourned 11:30 P. .M, J r F Clerk December.2, 1954 The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman Luebben at 7:15 P.M., December 2, 1951. All members of the board were present. Clerk read minutes of the regular semi-monthly meeting of November 18, 195h. O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebben, that the minutes be approved as read but with the following addition. "Building inspector was authorized to issue building permits for lots 2 to 16 inclusive of Block 1 of the corrected tentative plot of DeMars Addn, because of the fact that all of these lots face on approved \.� County Road A-211. Ayes - all Al Meister, 1770 White Bear Ave., reapplys for permission to start a public dump Pt that location. Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the proposed dumping site between N. St. Paul Road and Ripley St. near White Bear Ave. be referred to the planninv commission for examination and report to the next meeting. Ayes - all Mrs. Peterson gave Board of Health report which was placed on file. Clerk read letter of November 2h, 1954 from planning commission enclosing a list of six recommended changes and.proposals in Town procedure and rules. After due consideration. the Board placed on file for further study. O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder, .that the recommendations of the planning commission be accepted but to include lot 1 in DeMars Addn. Ayes - all Chairman readletter of Nov. 29, 1954 from planning commission regarding Stanich Highlands #2.. OlMara moved, seconded by Luebben; that upon the recommendations as found in this letter that the. plat be referred back -to the -developer for further information. L� Ayes Public hearing was held in the application of Fred Gerten to.rezone to business the North 350 feet "of lot 13 W. H. Howards . Garden Lots Iving` west of_ State Trunk Hi"ghtray #61 except the guest 335 feet, thereof. OtMa_ra moved, seconded by Luebben, that this property be rezoned to business for the purposes of a MOTEL. _oyes - all Clerk read'letter from planning commission as to their findings.on vaguely. described rezoning matters in past years and now with the proper"'legal descript- ions it would"be possible to file with -the register of deeds. Clerk read letter from Modern Homes Construction `Co. of November 29, 195h concerning individual sewage systems which they had repaired on Hazelwood when heavy equipment had damaged tanks and pipes. Luebben moved, seconded by O'Mara, that it be placed on file. Ayes - all OtMara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the road performance bond offered for Kingston Street in Stanich Highlands be referred to Memmer for recommendations and approval. Ayes - all Clerk informed Board that State Highway Commission were no longer in the position of paying the monthly light rental for two lights on the service rosds joining Highway #61 at Bellwood and.Parkway Drive. Kaeder moved, seconded by Luebben., that the Torn accept the light'at the service road on Highway #61 and Bellwood. Ayes - all Kaeder moved, seconded by Luebben that the following resolution be adopted: Resolved, that the Minnesota State Highway Department be, 'and is hereby advised that the recent order forbidding southbound traffice on Highway No. 61 from making a left turn onto Parkway Drive, north of the St. Paul City "Limits, constitutes an impediment to the movement of traffic within the Town of New Canada which is 'a burdensome imposition on the residents of said Town and definitely inter.fers with normal travel of the public engaged in business with the area. For the foregoing reasons the Board of Supervisors of'the Town of New Canada respectfully requests that the Commissioprof Highways of the State of Minnesota rescind or alter said order so that the normal flow of traffic can be restored. The Clerk is hereby instructed to forward this request and a copy of this resolution to the :State Commissioner of highways and also to the Board of County Commissioners of Ramsey County forthwith. Leonard Pepin indicated to the Board that a police type of recording speedometer could be purchased for about $28.50 and that the police officers work would be made a lot more efficient if each car *were equipped with this speedometer. O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the police officers be authorized to purchase these type speedometers. Ayes - all Luebben moved, seconded by O'Mara, that Ordinance No. 16, An Ordinance Regulating the Parking, Standing or Stopping of Motor Vehicles Within the Town of New Canada, be adopted. fives - all Clerk read letters from Railroad and Warehouse Commission concerning notice of continued hearing for bus rates of the St. Paul City Railway Company. Placed on file. Meeting Adjourned 10.50 P.M. �kja",,, December 16, 1954 The regular semi monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman Luebben at 7:20 P.M. December 16, 1954. All board members were present. Clerk read minutes of the regular monthly meeting of December 2, 1954. O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the minutes be approved as read. Ayes - all Mr. Victor Hanson, 2150 Rice St., appeared as to the rezoning of the property on the corner of County Road B and Rice St. to commercial as he is now in the process of building a Motel. Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that this problem be referred to the planning commission for a report to the next metan on Jan.6,1955 at which time a public hearing would be held for the rezoning/ i iii 'RM bounded by Rice Street on the west, Larpenteur on the south, County Road B on the north, and the Soo Line Railroad on the east. Ayes - all Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the Clerk send a written notice to all property owners within the area bounded by Rice, Larpenteur, County Road B, and the Soo Line Railroad. Ayes - all O'Mara Moved, seconded by Luebben, that the board of supervisors of the Town of New Canada hereby recommend the passage of legislation to include in the apportionship of cigarette tax revenue for towns which have village powers and hereby instructs clerk to forward a certified copy of this resolution to senators and representatives of the 41st legislative district. Ayes - all Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the Board of Supervisors of the Town of New Canada hereby recommend passage of legislation to provide for a special census when justly warranted to receive a fair share of the liquor tax apportionment as well as cigarette tax apportionment, and hereby instructs the clerk to forward a certified copy of this resolution to senators and representatives of the 41st legislative district. Ayes - all Clerk read planning commissions report on the proposed Al Meister dump. Mr. Meister was present and indicated that he could comply with all the recommendations of the planning commission. Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that Mr. Memmer be instructed to draw up a regular licensing and dumping ordinance and that a public hearing be set for the next meeting on Mr. Al Meister's application for the dump which is to be located roughly 110 feet on North St. Paul Road and 100 feet on Ripley Street and about 200 feet east of 'White Bear Avenue. Ayes - all i L V Mr. Lawrence Edwards, 1286 Ripley, Indicated that he had an option to buy six forty foot lots which were facing on Birmingham Street and Ide Street. It was his desire to build three homes faiiing Ripley Street dividing these parcels up into three separate lots. Luebben moved, seconded by OtMara, that after Mr. Edwards gets the proper legal description for these three lots that it be referred to the building inspector for decision. Ayes - all Mr. Carley presented a new plot of Hills N Dales plat. O'Mara, moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the Hills N. Dales plat be referred to the planning commission for recommendations and if no substantial objections are recorded on their part that the Clerk be authorized to sign the final plat immediately following the meeting of the planning commission on December 27th. Ayes - all Luebben moved, seconded by O'Mara, that Stanich Highlands No. 2 plat be referred to the planning commission for report to the next regular meeting. Ayes - all Kaeder moved, seconded by O'Mara, that Memmer be instructed to set up a proper procedure to finance the necessary assessments required for the surface stabilization of the following streets; Ruth from Larpenteur to Kingston Stanich Place from Larpenteur to Price Price from Hazel to Ruth Ayes - all O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the report of the Town Engineer relative to the extended Radatz Avenue be approved and accepted for maintenance by the ToTnm. Ayes - all Meeting adjourned 11:15 P.M. I Clerk January 6, 1955 The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman Luebben at 7:10 P.M., January 6, 1955. All members of the board were present. Clerk read minutes of the regular semi-monthly meeting of December 16, 1954. O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebben, that the minutes be approved as read. Mr. Lacktorin, 3070 Highway 61, presented application for rezoning HightaTay 61 to business. Luebben moved, seconded by O'Mara, that the application be referred to the planning commission for report. Ayes - all O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the Clerk be authorized to purchase the dictating equipment necessary for the office, not to exceed the amount as presented in an invoice of $420.80. Ayes - all Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, the Clerk be authorized to secure the proper stenographic help to take care of all correspondence for each month, not to exceed '25. per month. Ayes - all O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the deputy clerk's hours be changed between 8 A.M. to 12 A.M. from Monday and through Saturday and that beginning in January the monthly salary be :125. per month and until April lst of 1955. Ayes - all Mr. Memmer explained the proposed dumping ordinance. Donald Firman, 1855 I'fhite Bear Ave., presents petition opposing the dump. Clerk read letter of No. St. Paul Association concerning the dump. A. L. Arndt, 1783 tv'hite Bear Ave., was heard. Mr. Al Meister proposes and wishes at this time to withdraw his application for a dump on the location of 'White Bear Ave. Mr. Thomas Schifsky, 360W. County Road E, offers dump to the Township on a fee basis. Ayes - all Public hearing was held on the rezoning along Rice St. Tyr. 'William Schroeder, 2080 Rice St., appeared for the hearing offers no objections. Mr. Marlowe Chrysler, The Truck Engineering Co., at 21h0 Rice Street, indicates that his property was heavy industry zoned. Mr. Jim Dean, 2000 Rice Street, has no objections to rezoning because of the fact that he was interested in dwelling property in this area. O'Mara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the resolution for the Rice Street rezoning be adopted as follows: Mr. Ted Laber, 1730 Rice Street, asked question concerning industrial rezoning for trailer camps. Resolved that that portion of New Cana.da Township bounded on the West by Rice Street, on the North by County Road B, on the East by Sault St. Marie Railway Right of 'dray, and on the South by Larpenteur avenue, be and is hereby rezoned to business district, provided however, that if any portion thereof has been previously classified as industrial that such portion remain so classified. Ayes - all Luebben moved, seconded by O'Mara, Lot lit of Minnehaha Suburban Heights be referred to the planning commission for examination and report to the next meeting at which time a -public hearing will be held on January 20. Ayes - all Merle lffaite for the Veterans of Foreign 'Kars inquired as to Carnival rights in the Wakefield Park Area. 0 "Mara moved, seconded by Luebben, in accordance with the recommendations of the planning commission 3tanich Highlands Plat No. 2 be accepted. Ayes - all Luebben moved that the petition for the resurfacing of Price Street from Ruth to Hazel, Ruth Street from Larpenteur to Kingston, Stanich Place from Larpenteur to Price, be referred to the Town Engineer for the purposes of the preparation of plans and specifications covering the cost of the proposed project. Ayes - all Clerk read letter from the planning commission of December 22, 1954 concerning Hills N. Dales. Placed on file. OtMara moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the Chairman of the Board and Clerk be authorized to execute quick claim deed to the Village of Little Canada covering the property now occupied by the Little Cana.da Fire Department, pursuant to the agreement for division of assets which was entered into in 1954. Ayes - all Mr. Howard Ziemer, Police Officer, inquired of Board as to whether they would be in a position to -authorize payment of $69.11 in parts for voltage regulator and generator regulator along with $11.25 for the installation in his car made necessary and because of the police work and the heavy drain in the electrical equipment when sirens and red lights are used. Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the Clerk be authorized to pay the amount of $69.11 for police officers equipment, consisting of generator and voltage control, Ileeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M. Ayes - all Clerk January 20, 1955 The regular semi-monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman Luebben at 7:15 P.M. January 20, 1955. All board members were present. Clerk read minutes of the regular monthly meeting of January 6, 1955. Kaeder moved, seconded by Luebben, that the minutes be accepted as read. Ayes - all Peter Moritz indicated that the 16oardow grader was in need of repair. The question was raised as to whether it would be logical to make the repairs or to consider the purchase of heavier duty equipment. Board instructed Mr. Iforitz to confer with the Toim Engineer and report to the next• meeting as to the feasibility of newer heavier equipment or the repair of the old. Clerk read letters from Leslie E. Westin, Senator, and Joseph Karth, Representative, concerning the two measures that were desired to be placed in the legislative session by the Town of 1VeoY Canada and placed on file. Clerk read two letters of January 13th from the Deputy of the Ramsey County Commissioner's office with regard to the apportionment of $6,314.35 in the County's Road and Bridge fund to the Town as well as the placing on file of the request of the County Commissioner's for help in the matter of southbound traffic on Highway No. 61 making a left turn on to Parkway Drive. Clerk read letter from Yr. Leslie E. '`mestin, Senator, of January 18, 1955 with regard to a measure to be introduced into the Legislature with regard to the allowing the County of the State to sell materials to municipalities. Kaeder moved, seconded by Luebben, that the Clerk be instructed to write a letter to Senator Westin approving in essence the bill to be introduced authorizing Counties to sell materials used in the construction of roads to any governmental sub- division located within said counties and that he should use his every means to get the bill passed. Ayes - all Clerk read letter from Milner 7e. Carley of January 1, 1955 concerning the estimated cost of streets at Hills N Dales addition. Placed on file. Clerk read letter of January 12 from the National Electrical Contractors Association, Mr. Dan M. Gephart, Manager, concerning a desire as to what is meant by the surety bond for electrical contractors. Board referred to Yr. Idemmer to report back for the next meeting. Public hearing was held on the application for the rezoning of Lot 14 of Minnehaha Suburban Heights to business. Chairman called three times to find out any objections to the proposed rezoning of the southerly 148 feet of Lot 14, Minnehaha Suburban Heights. Hearing none O'Mara moved, seconded by Luebben, � that the proposed southerly 1481 feet of Lot 14, Minnehaha Suburban Heights, i be rezoned to business. Ayes - all Yr. Francis Garceau, 2210 Desota Street, asked the opinion as to whether tradesmen could be taken from the Ramsey County if residence were indicated as such on any public projects. Placed on file for further consideration. Kaeder moved, seconded by O'Mara, that the application of Mr. Jim J. Tuma for 3-2 malt liquor license be recommended to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners. Ayes - all Clerk read proposed ordinance licensing and regulating the operation of the public or private dump. Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that the proposed ordinance be taken under advisement for further study. Ayes - all Clerk read letter from the Minnesota Highway Department concerning the intersection of Truck Highway 61 and Parkway Drive. Clerk was instructed to write letter to Mr. M. J. Hoffman, State Highway Commissioner, in reply to the letter that was received from Mr. 1. G. Klett concerning the problem of the intersection of Truck Highway 461 and Parkway Drive, copies to be sent to the State Senator of the District and Representatives of the District. Luebben moved, seconded by Kaeder, that a. public hearing be held on Feb. 3 at 8 P.M. for the purpose of acting on the application of Mr. Lacktorin, 3070 Hi&, -Tay 61, to rezone the westerly 300 feet of Lot B registered land survey No.15 to business. Ayes - all Mr. Al Schilla, Chief of the Gladstone Fire Department, made inquiry as to the allocation for fire purposes for the next fiscal year. Meeting adjourned at 10:55 P.1VT. 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