HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-13-1970 Continuation of 08-06-1970 Minutes of f~1aplewood Village Council
Adjourned Meeting (August 6)
7:00 P.M., Thursday, August 13, 1970
Council Chambers, Municipal Administration Building
Meeting No. 70-18
Playor Axdahl reconvened the meeting at 7:05 P.M. of meeting No. 70-18
(Adjourned Meeting of August 6, 1970.)
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continued)
4. Lot Division - 2705 E. Fifth Street
a. Manager Miller presented the Planning Commissions recommendation
to deny the request of Mr. Harold Funke, 2705 E. Fifth Street to
divide his property into 2 lots; Lot 1 where the residence is
will contain 9,540 sq, ft. and Lot 2 would have 7,800 sq. ft. Both
lots would be below the;10,000 sq. ft. required by Village Codes.
b. Mr. Funke thanked the Council for hearing his request and
spoke on behalf of why he wishes to divide the lot.
c. Councilman Wiegert moved to concur with the Planning Commissions
recommendation to deny the request of Mr. Harold Funke to divide his
lot.
Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all.
6. Ordinance Review - Natural Resources Commission
a. Manager Miller stated the Planning Commission recommends the
Ordinance fora Natural Resources Commission be tabled until the
general plan is completed. The Park and Recreation Commission
recommends adoption. The Staff concurs with the Planning Commission.
b. Councilman Haugan moved that the Ordinances on a Natural Resources
Commission be tabled until the general plan is completed.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
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8. Park Shelter - Upper Afton Field
Delayed until Mr. Thomas Van Housen appears.
10. 11th Avenue - Utilities
a. Manager Miller stated the Village of North Saint Paul is
now proceeding with the improvement of 11th Avenue in conjunc-
tion with the Target Development and would like to know if the
Village of Maplewood wishes to install utilities in conjunction
with the street improvement. This will require Council initia-
tion of public hearings for Water and Sanitary Sewer and Storm
Sewers for that area. The Staff recommends authority to prepare
a feasibility study for the installation of these utilities. The
Staff feels that the construction of these improvements will
save ripping the street up at a future date and will save money
on ever-increasing construction costs.
%~see attached sheet for Councilwoman Olson's statement.
b. Councilman Greavu introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
70-8- 107
WHEREAS, the Village Council has determined that it
is necessary and expedient that the area described as:
11th Avenue - Ariel Street to White
Bear Avenue
be improved by construction of Water Mains, '
Sanitary Sewer and Service Connections appurtenances..:..
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTAy that<.the improvements-as:hereinbefore
described is `hereby'referredrto Village Engineer, and he is
instructed to report to the Council with all convenient speed
advising the Council in a preliminary way as to whether the
proposed improvement is feasible and should best be made as
proposed, and the°'estimated cost of the improvement as rec-
ommended.
Seconded by;Gouncilman Wiegert. Ayes - aT'1.
I. NEW BUSINESS
1. Sign Regulations - Discussion
a. Administrator Seida read the existing code on sign
regulations.
The Planning Department has picked up several signs which were
r';', in violation of the Village's sign ordinances. The signs
advertised garage sales, a commercial venture (not properly
zoned) and the sale of worms. The enforcement has resulted in
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the request that this item be placed on the agenda for
discussion. These types of signs are cluttering public
right-of-way and are in need of regulation.
b. After further discussion,Councilman Wiegert moved
that the Staff attempt to draw un some sort of
temporary sign regulations perhaps short of getting
into the permit area and the Village offices promo-
. ga e ese regu a ions roug ou e ommu m y.
Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all.
2. Swimming Pool Regulation - Discussion
a. Councilwoman Olson moved to table this matter until the
next regular meetin and to invite a representative from
a swimming pool center to attend the meetin .
Seconded by Councilman Naugan. Ayes - all.
4. Request for Deadline Extension Tilsen - Preliminary Plat
a. Manager Miller stated that the Tilsen Company has requested
a 90 day preliminary plat time extension. Mr. Tilsen
stated he needed more time due to the engineering tests
needed and also the determining of storm and sanitary sewer
capacities in the Village of North St. Paul systems or as
an alternative the Maplewood systems.
b. Councilman Greavu moved to grant the Tilsen Compan a 90
day extension for their preliminary plat.
Seconded by Councilwoman Olson: Ayes - all.
6. Final Plat - DeCoster
a. Manager Miller presented the final plat of the Maplewood
Office Center fpr approval. Mr. DeCoster has filed an
irrevocable letter of credit issued by the 1st National
Bank of St. Paul as faithful financial guaranteeing '
improvement of all public streets within the area to be
platted. The Village attorney has reviewed the letter
from the banking 'institution and has determined that the
letter is acceptable. Approval is recommended subject
to conditions.
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b. Councilman Haugan moved approval of the Maplewood Office
Center final plat subject to the following conditions:
1. The subdivider shall be responsible to acquire
all those necessary slope easements along the
east side of Sloan Place, north of Roselawn Avenue
to the Parkside Fire Department property.
2. Subdivider improve the public street right-of-way
by October 15, 1970. (This is the date the
_ letter of Credit runs out)
3. Agreement between Village and the subdividers
which specifies the time necessary to start
and complete all street improvements and failure
to do so would then allow the Village to cause
demand upon the letter of credit.
4. The Village Legal Staff prepare:! am; agreement
which provides for street maintenance and
liabilities for damages and repairs will be
assumed by the subdivider for a period of time
after Village acceptance and the amount of
financial guarantee will be submitted to the Village
to cover this stipulation.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
7. Speed Limit Reduction Request
a. Manager Miller stated a petition for the reduction of the speed
limit on Rosewood Avenue to 10 M.P.N. Any reduction would
have to be approved by the State Highway Commission.
b. Councilman Greavu moved that the request for speed limit
reduction on Rosewood Avenue to 10 miles per hour be denied.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - Mayor Axdahl,
Councilmen Greavu, Haugan
and Wiegert.
Nay - Councilwoman Olson.
8. Upper Afton Park - Name
a. Manager Miller presented a recommendation from the Park
and Recreation Commission that the Upper Afton Road Park
site be named "Will:iam L. Ebertz Memorial Park". Mr.
Ebertz was a resident of Maplewood and had made substantial
contributions to the Village in the development of the park!
site at Upper Afton.
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Mr. Ebertz was killed on July 9, 1970 in a tractor accident
at the gravel pit which he operated.
b. The Staff recommends against this practice for the following
reasons:
1) Naming a park after a Village resident a first
time will set a prec~~ient which will require
other difficult evaluations of citizens in the
future.
2) An individual's public image, decision-making
bodies which evaluate them, and the people who
live in the neighborhood and use the facility'
change in time. The situation may develop in
which future generations who use the facility
may no longer be aware of the significance of
the park's name.
3) This precedent requires that public bodies make,
before the public eye, difficult and emotional
decisions regarding an individual's character
and contribution. Generally we would not recom-
mend this practice unless there is an unusual
circumstance so unique that it becomes competing.
c. Councilman Haugan moved to deny the request to rename the
Upper Afton Park - The William L. Ebertz Memorial" and
for the Village to express their appreciation for the
contributions of Mr. Ebertz but Council feels policy should
be to name recreational facilities for the area and not an
individual person.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
9. Resolutions:
1. Tax Exempt Property
a. Manager Miller stated that the League of Minnesota
Municipalities has requested that the Village adopt the
enclosed resolution which endorses the adoption of
Amendment No. 1 relating to tax-exempt property.
b. Councilman Wiegert introduced the followin resolution
and moved its adoption:
70-8- 108
WHEREAS, the Village of Maplewood is by law almost
totally dependent on the property tax to finance municipal
services; and
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WHEREAS, the Village Council is acutely aware
of the burden which property taxes impose on property
owners, particularly those individuals living on fixed
incomes; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council is concerned about the
steady growth in tax-exempt property which serves to
increase the burden of taxpaying property owners; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council is not unmindful of the
valuable services performed by many tax-exempt organizations,
particularly religious and educational institutions, and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature has thoroughly
studied this problem and expressed its concern through
the passage of Laws 1969c.925, which proposes to amend
Article 9, Section 1 of the Minnesota Constitution to
permit the Legislature to define or limit the classes of
exempt property, except churches, houses of worship and
property used solely for educational purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council believes the proposed
amendment to be in the best interests of the Village of
Maplewood and the State as a whole, and represents a
reasonable means of meeting the need to more equitably
spread the burden of financing local government services
while at the same time avoiding imposing undue financial
hardship on educational and religious institutions;
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Council
of Maplewood endorses the principles of equitable tax policy
and reform exemplified in Amendment No. 1 relating to tax-
. exempt property and urges its ratification.
Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all.
2. Labor Relations Representative.
a. Manager Miller stated that the League of Minnesota Municipalities
recommends the appointment of the Village Manager as the
exclusive labor relations representative of the Village. This
in no way effects the final decision making power of the Coaacl.
b. Councilwoman Olson moved that Manager Michael Miller be
appointed as Labor Relations Representative for the Villa e.
Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all.
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10. Village Insurance
a. Manager Miller stated that the Village's liability, fire,
automobile etc. insurance to be inadequate. Staff requests
permission to request quotations from several insurance
companies for improved coverage.
b. Mr. Bill Howard, 910 E. County Road C., suggested that an
insurance committee be established, open to all full time
insurance agents in the Community who are licensed.
c. Councilwoman Olson moved that the insurance committee proposal
be studied.
Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all.
12. Special Assessments.
Manager Miller requested Council authorization to prepare
the assessment rolls.
The Staff presented a summary of project costs to enable the
Council to set assessment rates for this year's hearings.
Sanitary Sewer - $ 8.75 per foot
130.01 service connection
Water $ 8.25 per foot
185.86 service connection
Street Imp. Pleasantview Park - Highwood Avenue Area
14.00 per foot
White Bear Avenue $3.50 per foot
Storm Sewer $.02 per square foot residential
$.04 per square foot Commercial and
anything above R-1 Zoning.
Councilman Greavu moved to set the rates as stated above for
the improvements to be assessed.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
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Resolutions authorizing preparation of assessment rolls.
a. Councilman Greavu introduced the following resolution
and moved it's adoption:
70-8- 109
WHEREAS, the Village Clerk and Village Engineer have
presented the final figures for the improvement of County
Road C - Linden Lane Sewer 68-SAS-1, _
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF MAPLEW00D, MINNESOTA: that the Village Clerk and Village
Engineer shall forthwith calculate the proper amount to be
specially assessed for such improvement against every assess-
. able lot, piece or parcel of land abutting on the streets
affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by
law, and they .shall file a copy of such proposed assessment
in the Village Office for inspection'
FURTHER, the Clerk shall, upon completion of such pro-
posed assessment notify the Council thereof.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all
b. Councilman Greavu introduced the following resolution
and moved it's adoption:
70- 8- 110
WHEREAS, the Village Clerk and Village Engineer have
presented the final figures for the improvement of Pleasant-
view Park - Highwood Avenue Utilities and Street 68-SAS-2,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: that the Village Clerk and Village
Engineer shall forthwith calculate the proper amount to be
specially assessed for such improvement against every assess-
able lot, piece or parcel of land abutting on the streets
affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by
law, and they%shall file a copy of such proposed assessment
in the Village Office for inspection.
FURTHER, the Clerk shall, upon completion of such pro-
posed assessment notify the Council thereof.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all
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c, Councilman Greavu introduced the following resolution
and moved it's adoption:
70 b 8 - 111
WHEREAS, the Village Clerk and Village Engineer have
presented the final figures for the improvement of White
Bear Avenue - Street & Storm Sewer 69-5, ;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: that the Village Clerk and Village
Engineer shall forthwith calculate the proper amount to be
specially assessed for such improvement against every assess-
able lot, piece or parcel of land abutting on the streets
affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by
law, and they shall file a copy of such proposed assessment
in the Village Office for inspection,
FURTHER, the Clerk shall, upon completion of such pro-
posed assessment notify the Council thereof.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert, Ayes - all
d, Councilman Greavu introduced the following resolution
and moved it's adoption:
70-8- 112
WHEREAS, the Village Clerk and Village Engineer have
presented the final figures for the improvement of Lydia
Avenue & McKnight Road - Storm Sewer 69-4, ;
- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: that the Village Clerk and Village
Engineer shall forthwith calculate the proper amount to be
specially assessed for such improvement against every assess-
able lot, piece or parcel of land abutting on the streets
affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by
law, and they shall file a copy of such proposed assessment
in the Village Office for inspection,
FURTHER, the Clerk shall, upon completion of such pro-
posed assessment notify the Council thereof,
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert, Ayes - all
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e. Councilman Greavu introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
70-8-113
WHEREAS, the Village Clerk and Village Engineer have
presented the final figures for the improvement of Lydia
Avenue - Water Improvement 69-7,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: that the Village Clerk and Village
Engineer shall forthwith calculate the proper amount to be
specially assessed for such improvement against every assess-
able lot, piece or parcel of land abutting on the streets
affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by
law, and they shall file a copy of such proposed assessment
in the Village Office for inspection.
FURTHER, the Clerk shall, upon completion of such pro-
. posed assessment notify the Council thereof.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all
f. Councilman Greavu introduced the following resolution
and moved it's adoption;
70-8- 114
WHEREAS, the Village Clerk and Village Engineer have
presented the final figures for the improvement of Flandrau
Street - Water Improvement 69-3,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: that the Village Clerk and Village
Engineer shall forthwith calculate the proper amount to be
specially assessed for such improvement against every assess-
able lot, piece or parcel of land abutting on the streets
affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by
law, and they shall file a copy of such proposed assessment
in the Village Office for inspection.
FURTHER, the Clerk shall, upon completion of such pro-
posed assessment notify the Council thereof.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all
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g, Councilman Greavu introduced the following resolution
and moved it's adoption:
70-8- 115
WHEREAS, the Village Clerk and Village Engineer have
presented the final figures for the improvement of County
Road B - German Street - Water Improvement 69-9,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: that the Village Clerk and Village
Engineer shall forthwith calculate the proper amount to be
specially assessed for such improvement against every assess-
able lot, piece or parcel of land abutting on the streets
affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by
law, and they shall file a copy of such proposed assessment
in the Village Office for inspection,
FURTHER, the Clerk shall, upon completion os such pro-
posed assessment notify the Council thereof.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert, Ayes - all
h, Councilman Greavu introduced the following resolution
and moved it's adoption;
70-8- 116
WHEREAS, the Village Clerk and Village Engineer have
presented the final figures for the improvement of McKnight
Road (Linwood to South) Water Improvement 69-10, ,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: that the Village Clerk and Village
Engineer shall forthwith calculate the proper amount to be
specially assessed for such improvement against every assess-
able lot, piece or parcel of land abutting on the streets
affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by
law, and they shall file a copy of such proposed assessment
in the Village Office for inspection,
FURTHER, the Clerk shall, upon completion of such pro-
posed assessment notify the Council thereof,
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert, Ayes - all
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i, Councilman Greavu introduced the following resolution
and moved it's adoption:
70-8-117
WHEREAS, the Village Clerk and Village Engineer have
presented the final figures for the improvement of Linwood
Avenue - Water Improvement 69-21, _
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: that the Village Clerk and Village
Engineer shall forthwith calculate the proper amount to be
specially assessed for such improvement against every assess-
able lot, piece or parcel of land abutting on the streets
affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by
law, and they shall file a copy of such proposed assessment
in the Village Office for inspection,
FURTHER, the Clerk shall, upon completion of such pro-
posed assessment notify the Council thereof,
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert, Ayes - all
j, Councilman Greavu introduced the following resolution
and moved it's adoption:
70 - 8 - 118
WHEREAS, the Village Clerk and Village Engineer have
presented the final figures for the improvement of Maryland
Avenue - Water Improvement 69-11,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: that the Village Clerk and Village
Engineer shall forthwith calculate the proper amount to be
specially assessed for such improvement against every assess-
- able lot, piece or parcel of land abutting on the streets
affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by
law, and they shall file a copy of such proposed assessment
in the Village Office for inspection,
FURTHER, the Clerk shall, upon completion of such pro-
- posed assessment notify the Council thereof,
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert, Ayes - all
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k, Councilman Greavu introduced the following resolution
and moved it's adoption:
70-8- 119
WHEREAS, the Village Clerk and Village Engineer have
presented the final figures for the improvement of Lark
Avenue - McMenemy Road - Water Improvement 69-12,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: that the Village Clerk and Village
Engineer shall forthwith calculate the proper amount to be
specially assessed for such improvement against every assess-
able lot, piece or parcel of land abutting on the streets
affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by
law, and they shall file a copy of such proposed assessment
in the Village Office for inspection.
FURTHER, the Clerk shall, upon completion of such pro-
posed assessment notify the Council thereof,
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert, Ayes - all
1. Councilman Greavu introduced the following resolution
and moved it's adoption:
70 - 8 - 120
WHEREAS, the Village Clerk and Village Engineer have presented
the final figures for the improvement of Brookview Drive -
Water Improvement 69-16, c
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: that the Village Clerk and Village
Engineer shall forthwith calculate the proper amount to be
specially assessed for such improvement against every assess-
- able lot, piece or parcel of land abutting on the streets
affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by
law, and they shall file a copy of such proposed assessment
in the Village Office for inspection.
FURTHER, the Clerk shall upon completion of such pro-
. posed assessment notify the Council thereof,
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert, Ayes - all
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Councilwoman Olson moved that all assessment procedures and
resolutionspertaining to the passa e of assessments deferred
assessments, cash connection Char es and deferred assessments
placed on taxesF a researc a an presente o e ounce -
Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all.
Resolutions - Setting Hearing Dates.
a. Councilman Wiegert introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
70-8-121A
NOTICE is hereby given that the Village Council of Maplewood,
Minnesota, will meet do the Council Chambers of the Village
Hall, 1380 Frost Avenue, on MondayAugust 31, 1970 to hear all
persons concerning the adoption of the assessment rolls for
construction of the following Public Improvements
COUNTY ROAD C - LINDEN LANE Sewer 68-SAS-1
70-8-109 (Z:00 P.M.)
PLEASANTUIEW PARK - HIGHWOOD AVENUE
Utilities & Street (68~SAS;-2)
70-8-110 (7:30 P.M.)
and to Adopt the Assessment Roll as presented or amended. This
hearing is scheduled pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 429.011,
Laws of 1953, Chapter 398, as amended. The Assessment-rolls as
herein described are on file in the office of the Village Clerk.
All persons who wish to be heard, or to object, with reference
to this matter may present their cases at this hearing, either
orally or in writing.
Dated this 14th Day of August, 1970:
ss/ Lucille E. Aurelius
Village Clerk
Publish: August 19, 1970
Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes -all.
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b. Councilman Greavu introduced the followinq resolution and
moved its adoption:
70-8-121 B
NOTICE is hereby given that The Village Council of
Maplewood, Minnesota will meet!in the Council Chambers of
the Village Hall, 1380 Frost Avenue, on Tuesday, Sept. 1,
1970 to hear all persons concerning the adoption of the
assessment rolls for construction of the following Public
Improvements:
tdHITE BEAR AVENUE. - Street & Storm Sewer(69-5)70-8-111
(7:00 P.M.)
LYDIA AVENUE & MC KNIGHT RD.-Storm Sewer(69-4) 70-8-112
(7:30 P.M.)
LYDIA AVE. Water Improvement (69-7) 70-8-113 (7:45 P.M.)
FLANDRAU ST.Water Improvement(69-3) 70-8-114 (8:00 P.M.)
COUNTY ROAD B. GERMAN ST. - Water Improvement (69-9)
70 -8-115 (8:15 P.M.)
MCKNIGNT ROAD (LINWOOD TO SOUTH) WATER IMPROVEMENT (69-10)
70 -8-116 (8:30 P.M.)
LINl~J00D AVENUE - Water Improvement (69-21)70-8-117(8:30 P.M.)
MARYLAND AVE. - WATER IMPROVEMENT (69- 11) 70-8-118(8:45 P.P~.)
LARK AVENUE - MCMENEMY RD. - Water Improvement (69-12)
- ' 70-8-119 (9:00 P.M.)
BROOKVIEW DR-LVE?:- Water Improvement (69-16) 70-8-120(9:15 P.M.)
and to adopt the Assessment Roll as presented or amended. This
hearing is scheduled pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 429.011 to
429.111, Laws of 1953, Chapter.398, as amended. The assessment
rolls as herein described are on file in the office of the
Village Clerk.
All persons who wish to be heard, or to object, with
reference to this matter may present their cases at this hearing,
either orally or in writing.
Dated this 14th day of August, 1970.
ss/ Lucille E. Aurelius
Village Clerk
Publish: August 19, 1970
Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all.
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13. Request for Feasibility Study (Conway)
a. Manager Miller stated that 3M requests that the Village
undertake a feasibility study for the upgrading of Conway
Avenue.
b. Councilman Greavu introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
70-8- 122
WHEREAS, the Village Council has determined that it is
necessary and expedient that-the area described as:
Conway Avenue from McKnight Road to
Century Avenue
be improved by construction of Street°:;Improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that the improvement as hereinbefore
described is hereby referred to Village Enineer, and he is
instructed to report to the Council with all convenient speed
advising the Council in a preliminary way as to whether the
proposed improvement is feasible and should best be made as
proposed, and the estimated cost of the improvement as recom-
mended.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
14. Storm Sewer - Highwood
a. Manager Miller stated it is recommended by Staff that a
feasibility study be ordered for the installation of Storm
Sewer on Highwood Avenue from Crestview Drive to McKnight.
b. Councilman Haugan introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
70-8-123
WHEREAS, the Village Council has determined that it is
necessary and expedient that the area described as:
Highwood Avenue from Crestview Drive
to McKnight
be improved by construction of Storm Sewer;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 'BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that the improvement as hereinbefore
described is hereby referred to Village Engineer, and he is
instructed to report to the Council with all convenient speed
advising the Council in a preliminary way as to whether
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the proposed improvement is feasible and should best be
made as proposed, and the estimated cost of the improvement
as recommended.
Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all.
15. Bartelmy Lane Escrow Fund.
a. Councilwoman 01 son moved authorization for the Staff to
release the Bartelmy Lane Escrow Fund.
Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all.
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Con't)
8. Park Shelter - Upper Afton Field.
a. Mr. Tom Van Housen, Architect for the building at Upper
Afton Field could not attend the meeting. Administrator
Joyce proceeded•to e~tpl~ain the proposed building and its
design.
b. Following further discussion, Councilman Wiegert moved
to refer to Staff to obtain a report on the safety factor
of such a building design and to seek an opinion from the
Safety Engineer from our Insurance Company.
Seconded by Councilwoman Olson. Ayes - all.
J. COUNCIL PRESENTATIOPJS
1. -.Mayor
a. Letter from State Civil Defense stating Clifford Mottaz was
again certified as Civil Defense Director.
b. The Federal Grant applied for remodeling Police Dept. has
been deferred and placed into 2nd phase of 1970.
c. The Metro Council is holding a Seminar on August 20, regarding
fiscal disparity, £0 6~'held ins'Ricl~fi~ld~fvlPr4n~esata.` -~Flti~ Mayor<~~
suggested perhaps someone should attend.
2. Council
a. Councilwoman Olson requested that the memorandum submitted
by the Director of Public Safety be made a part of the minutes.
"Flt your request I personally inspected street system
and entrances at the above trailer park. The system
appears to be adequate, except, for street signing
which I was informed has been ordered and is past due.
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As far as public safety vehicles are concerned, T
have asked East County Line Fire Department to check
the park, particularly the entrance. Today they
advised me that they checked with one of their trucks
and they had no difficulty maneuvering into and out
of the site from both directions.
The entrance design was approved by the Ramsey County
Safety Engineer. However, he also feels it will be a
problem location until Lakewood Drive is realigned and
raised.
I trust that this is the information that you desire."
Very truly yours,
ss/ Dick Schaller
Councilwoman Olson wishes to take issue with this memorandum
and requested that this s uation be checked again after the
first Snowfall, under adverse conditions.
b. Councilman Wiegert stated that the matter of a Ramsey County
Court has come before the Legislature ?~terim commission on
Ramsey County Reorganization, again.
K. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1. Manager
Mr. Ray Hite met with the Highway Department regarding the
intersection of Brookview Drive and Highway 1.20 and they are
in the process of correcting the grades and are sloping the
banks.
The Manager met with Ramsey County regarding the problems on
County Road C concerning the driveways. A solution is being
worked out.
P1r. Stanke's mailbox has been moved to its original location.
Mr. Tony Hartman did not apply for a building permit as yet
because of the lot being undersized but unless something is
wrong with the building plans, the permit will be issued.
The Beaver Lake Plobile Home Park has been checked for occu-
pancy in trailers that have not been issued occupancy permits.
Received a letter stating the Water Rates Study Committee will
hold a meeting August 19, and would like a representative from
the Village to attend.
Councilman Wiegert will attend.
L. ADJOURNMENT
10:10 P.M.
CitlyB Clerk
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