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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 12-30-1957 ) 30Cf / MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING / COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF ARDEN HILLS / / Monday, December 30, 1957 The meeting was called to order at 8:05 by Mayor Ashbach. ROLL CALL: Present; Ashbach, Hoyt, Winfrey, Stromquist Absent; DeLange ENGINEER'S REPORT: Engineer Carley reported that both contractors submitting bids for the Grant Avenue improvements are willing to split . their bids, so the total bid for resurfacing and for storm sewer installation will cost less. Mr. Carley advised that easements be obtained for this and any future improvements by condemnation of the land needed. Attorney Courtney also felt the condemnation of land needed to be the besy village policy. Mr. Oourtney recommended that all property be replaced to original condition after digging by Village. Upon motion by Hoyt, seconded by Winfrey A.- l,.~ ~ OIt-m c. t. ' J - ~x:: ~ 4.-~ .-~ ~ t-<- .. ~ I'" _A ~ t.r~ ~4. Mr. Carley was requested to get letters from bidders of the Grant Avenue project extending the bids another 39 days. Upon motion by Hoyt, seconded by Winfrey, the grading and surfacing on Jensen Avenue is accepted and Mr.M1l1er is to be informed that the Village will assume no responsibility for drainage caused by developements of Josephine Park plat. Motion passed. Clerk to receive a letter from Stanley Miller requesting that certified check of $1500.00 for road completion be sent to his contractor for payment for road work performed. A letter from residents of Arden Hills #2 in regard to a drainage problem was referred to Engineer Carley. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT: Upon motion by Mr. Winfrey, seconded by Mrs. Stromquist, ,a resolution commending Dr. Harvey Hoyt for his fine service to the Village as Trustee~on the Council during the past three years, was read and approved. Motion passed. 0 In regard to the matter of generator repair on Jack Wolf's car, the . Public Safety Committee again recommended that the bill be paid by Mr Wolf. The Public Safety Committee recommended that if in the future, any private car has to be usedHfor police purposes, that 7t~ per mile be paid, while it is in service, and if extra policement are needed, that they be paid $1.25 per hour. Action on the recommendation was tabled until the 1958 Council meets. ATTORNEY'S REPORT: Mr. Courtney reported he has had no answer to his letter to Mr. Surina in regard to the uncompleted house on Tiller Lane. Building Inspector Kelly reported the structure is in sound shape except . "6/0 the 2 x 4's. v PUBLIC WELFARE REPORT: Dr. Hoyt reported the Committee held a meeting on the proposed Zoning of theonew area of Village. A letter from John Kenna in regard to proposed land purchase was filed with clerk records. Upon motion by Hoyt, seconded by Winfrey, formal approval was given ~ for issuance of a Conditional Use ,Permit for the Grotto Club, permit effective December 10, 1957. Motion passed. - . Mrs. Stromquist reported that the Financial Report for 1957 as made out by Clerk will require Council approval by February 15, 1958 and publication by Febvuary 28, 1958. Dr. Hoyt thanked the Council for the resolutaion presented him, stated that he had enjoyed his term of office as Trustee and commended the rest of the Council for the work they have. done. The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 P.M. ~As~a*~or /rvt~, '- ~ ~~' C Lorraine E. Stromquist, Cl"i' - . SIC)- A- STA'rE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY VILLAGE OF ARDEN HILUl RESOLUTION RE cc,;.m:;,mATION FOE SEWER IMPROVEMENT IN THE VICINITY OF GRANT ROAD . ''vn.Gril:..AS , the Council had duly determinted that a certain stabilization and stol'r;; sewer irc,provement should be made on Grant Road from New Brighton Road to F'e.irview Avenue. and on Fairview Avenue from Noble Road to Grant ROad. all pursuant to a public hearing h@ld on Decembel' 9. 1957. pul'suant to the p'ovisions of la.w known as the Local Improvement Code (Minnesota Statutes, Sections 429.011 to 429.111), and 'iliihereas I in connection with this improvement it is necessary to ab- tain an easement to instcll and pl'operly maintain this sewer ovel' and upon the North ten (N.lO) feet of Lot Two (2) Block Five (5). Alexander Grant Park. according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Registel' of Deeds of Ramsey County. and WHEREAS, the Council has been unable to obtain such easement by nego- tiations with the land owner, NOVY THEREF'ORE, SE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Attorney is hereby instructed to proveed with condemnation action under the Power of Eminent Domain for the purpose of acquiring said easement over the aforedescribed property, all on behalf of the Village of Arden Hills. Passed by the gouncil of the Village of Arden Hills this 30 day . December. 1957. Robert O. Ashbach, Mayor of the Village of Arden Hills Attest: Lorraine E. Stromquist. Clerk of the Villa f1e of Arden Hills ) ,-,-... ,'>" _ --t"___ -