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<br /> VILLAGE OF ARDEN HILLS
<br /> Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
<br /> ~~onday - Novembe r 25, 1968 - 8:00 p.m.
<br /> Call to Order
<br /> fhe-meeting-was called to order by tAayor BJorndah I at 8:00 p.m.
<br /> Roll Call
<br /> Present-= Mayor BJorndahl, Councilmen Crepeau, Olmen and Henderson
<br /> Absent - CouncIlman Hollenhorst
<br /> . Also Present - Village Atty. V I n ce n t P. Courtney, Vi Ilape Enpineer
<br /> Donald Lund, Vi llage Treasurer Worth G. Pead, "a I ntenance
<br /> SupervIsor Everett Beecher, AdminIstrative Clerk Lorraine
<br /> Stromquist and Deputy Clerk Florence ". Honan
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<br /> The minutes of the repular counci I meeting of November 11, 1968,
<br /> we re app roved as amended.
<br /> BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
<br /> New Brinhton Road - Placement of UtIlities
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<br /> Ralph Perry, 3670 New Brighton Road, stated that he had been told by
<br /> Engr. Roper Short that the water improvement would be I nsta II ed on
<br /> the west side of New Brighton Road; however, the survey was belnp made
<br /> for the east side of the road. He felt it would be more practical to
<br /> have the sewer on the east side, as proposed, with the water on the
<br /> west side. Counc II requested him to confer with Engr. Lund.
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<br /> REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY VINCENT P. COURTNEY
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<br /> As recommended by Atty. Cou rtney, Councilman Crepeau moved that two
<br /> amendments be introduced by title, and given first readIngs; namely:
<br /> "An Ordinance Amending Ord. No. 103, relating to the municipal wate r
<br /> system, to alter the charpes therein as deposits on water meters",
<br /> and "An Ordinance Amending Ord. 103, Relating to the municipal Water
<br /> System, To Estab Ii sh a Procedure for the Payment of Connection Fees
<br /> for Arden Hills Property Serviced by Outside Water Systems, and
<br /> Permittlnp Levy of Assessments therefore", and directed Atty. Courtney
<br /> to combine these two amendments with the amendment that was given its
<br /> first readIng at the council meeting of October 28, 1968; seconded by
<br /> Councilman Olmen; motion carried.
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<br /> Councilman moved that an ordinance repea Ii np Ord. No. 106 and amend,i np
<br /> Ord. No. 83, the Personne I Ordinance, by adjusting sick leave and
<br /> vacation benef I ts and grantlnn additional dIscretion to the council
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<br /> In certain matters, be introduced by title and plven Its
<br /> seconded by Councilman Olmen; motion carried.
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<br /> . Atty. Courtney submitted a rough draft of a Resolution establ ishlnp
<br /> the wage schedule for 1969 for employees i n the Department of Public
<br /> Works and Pa rks. Clerk reQuested to distribute copies to the Council
<br /> for further study, with action to be taken December 9, 1968; thIs would
<br /> pive Mr. Evans, Union rep resentat,i ve, time to study the proposal.
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<br /> Clerk Lorraine Stromquist has a written opinion, dated November 25,
<br /> 1968, from Atty. Cou rtney regarding the title for this property.
<br /> Attorney Courtney pointed out that there are deed restrictions on this
<br /> lot wh ich are va lid unt i I 1976. The use of this lot for parkinp could
<br /> possibly be in violation with the residential only use restrictIon.
<br /> Attorney Courtney Informed the council of three possible actions which
<br /> the council cnuld take; 1. The contract could be vol ded as the pro-
<br /> pe rty is not lI11rketable for the proposed use. 2. Village could
<br /> apply to the District Court to have the restrictions set aside.
<br /> 3. The v i I I age could take the r I s k.
<br /> H. Lagerstrom, chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee, felt
<br /> the proposed use of the lot would not be Questioned since the village
<br /> did receive a petition f rom the residents In the area whIch reouested
<br /> improvement of this playground. Councilman Crepeau moved that Atty.
<br /> Courtney be authorized to conclude the apreement for the purchase of
<br /> Lot 32, Block I, Arden Hills No. 2 , wi th .It.. I ~Ml realty Company; seconded
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