HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 1973No. 79 May 1973
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MEETINGS OF THE COMING MONTH
Village Counci l Village Hall - 1450 W. Highway 96
Tuesday, May 29 - 8 PM
Monday, June 11 - 8 PM
Planning Commission Village Hall
Tuesday, June 5 - 8 PM
School Board District Service Center - 2959 N. Hamline N
' Monday, June 11 - 7 PM
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' Plannin Commission Meeting - 1 May 19
9 9 Y 73 W. L. Harmer, Reporter
Following a brief :Public Hearing, the Commission recommended that the Council approve the request
for a Special Use Permit from the Skelly Station at 3833 N. Lexington Avenue to continue to operate
a U -Haul Trailer and Truck Rental (Case No. 72-33).
During a second Public Hearing D. H. Gustafson and Associates, Inc. presented their planned unit
development of townhouses and single family homes (Case No. 73-6A and 168). The area tote
developed is 107 acres to the south and east of Valentine Hills School which would be called
"Stonegate'. To be included would be 295 townhouse units, 27 single -Family homes, and a recreational
complex. Townhouse units would range in price from $30,000 to $40,000 and in size from 1,100 to
' 1,600 square feet.
Some of the questions about the Gustafson plan for "Stonegate" involved whether: the plywood external
' wall was durable enough to keep out a driving rain and cold winds, the width of the proposed roads was
adequate, additional parking areas (space) should be made available for visitors of the occupants, and
why Gustafson was only meeting the minimumon °all state building specifications.
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Planning Commission Meeting - 1 May - continued
After the Gustafson presentation and closing of the hearing, the Commission decided to take no
action until receiving and reviewing recommendations from the Village Engineer, the Parks ancg
Recreation Committee, and the Public Works Committee. Since Gustafson's option on the 'land.
expires soon, they requested a "go" (yes) or "no-go" (no) reply as soon as possible.
The preliminary plans for the third addition of townhouse villages by Pemtom, Inc. (near Hamline '
and 96) were presented (Case No. 72-35). Before approval the Commission requested that the
Pemtom representatives discuss the proposed streets and. cul-de-sacs with the Village Fire Chief. to
assure adequate room for tire trucks to maneuver.
Approval of the landscape plan for the Baptist General Conference Apartment building to be
constructed on the Bethel Campus was given (Case No. 73-v). A performance bond is required.
Before approval of the 30,000 and 60,000 square foot warehouses to be constructed in the Industrial
Park by Roberts Construction, the Commission requested that a total landscape plan for'the industrial
park be submitted (Cases No. 73-14 and 73-15).
Vi Iloge Counci I Meeting - 30 Apri 11973 Reporter - Dave Locey
Xp-prrsved-oddit on-of-ltig-T-en Suppert#u-b-_-Woble itoad--td`srdents requ6sted'street Ugl ring with
council referring matter to Public Safety Committee. Approved reduced utility rates for Senior
Citizens (sewer and water). Refused rezoning of lot adjoining Lindey's Steak House to be used for
business office. Approved roof top sign for new Ramada Inn. Approved plans for new Missionary Housing
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at Baptist General Conference. Approved Arden Hills participation in Pollution Control Agencies.
Abandoned cars Program. Problem of trees interfering with roads: Council states residents' responsi-
bility for trimming them. Mrs. Mary Blomquist appointed to Parks and Recreation Committee. Council
approved Perry Park Fencing. Gunnar Pettersen appointed as new electrical inspector. Willard John
selected as new patrolman. Approved participation in Fire Service Survey as how Fire Department
might improve its service in future.
Village Council Meeting - 14 May 1973 Reporter - Dave Lacey ,
NOTE: A vacancy exists at Village Hall for a clerk. Council would prefer to fill position with
Arden Hills resident. If interested or know of resident who might be interested, contact Charlotte 1
McNiesh at Village Hall.
Approved permit for 30,000 square foot building in Industrial Park on Red Fox Road. Possibility of
Village acquiring 60' wide easement from Highway Department running diagonally between County F
and Hamline to 96 and Lexington. Would be used for Park and Recreation. Mr. Buckley reviewed
resident response on Park questionnaire. Indicated 15% return with nature trails, bike trails and
tennis courts high priorities. James Lavalle hired as part-time temporary patrolman. Lights were
approved for Noble and New Brighton Road, and Amble and Hamline.
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The First Regular School Board Meeting - 16 April 1973 Elaine Shore - Reporter
The Board approved a resolution in regards to the School Board Election, naming the polling places,
judges and dates for the election of two vacated school board positions. Election day was set for
Tuesday, May 15th and a resolution to establish a special election for a seven -member school board
was to be held at the some time. A date for the canvassing of election ballots was set for May 15th
at 9:00.
A contract was approved for the use of the old Bethel College by the Mounds View School District.
The Board also approved the sale of bonds in the amount of $2,300,000 to the low bidder :at the
interest rate of 4.9616 by Piper, Jaffray and Hopwood.
A report on the Parent Advisory Councils was heard and it was felt that the goals and purposes of
the groups should be more clearly defined and that there should be a commitment in writing from the,
Board, Superintendent and Cluster Directors, to the effect that they would be willing to follow its'
recommendations.
The Second Regular School Board Meeting 23 April 1973 Elaine Shore, Reporter
The School Calendar for 1973-74 was approved. (September 4th first day of school for students.
December 22nd - January 4th winter recess. January 7th school reconvenes. Spring vacation:
April 11, 12 and 15th. June 6th - half day for students (last day).
The use of school facilities was approved with the priority list to include -Young Life as -well as Boy
Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H, YM and YWCA, etc.
Irondate and Mounds View Counselors for the Drug Intervention and Counseling programs reported ,
that'they are ahead of other districts by 1 to 2 years in their approach to problems of drug abuse and
recommendations were made for further improvements.
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.A -report was heard by the Board on transportation of students within the district and, thogh the study
indicated that using district owned buses is more economical, it was recommended that we use
privatedly owned transportation because the initial expense for the purchasing of a fleet would cost
$767,500 - $1,215,400; which is not realistic at this time. It was suggested that an effort be made
to reduce the number of non -eligible students by increasing the walking distances to elementary
schools. Information indicates that Mounds View is the second highest in the cost of transportation
of students.
Election results of the May 15th School Board election:
Begg.in
645
Case
1121
Rohleder
824
Romer
820
Wingert
1068*
Total votes
2412
7 Member Board
Yes 1892
No i, 474