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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 05-13-1968 . . MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Village of Arden Hills Monday, May 13, 1968 - 8:00 p.m. Call to Order Meeting was called to order by Mayor Bjorndahl at 8:05 p.m. Roll Call Present - Mayor Bjorndahl, Councilmen Crepeau, Olmen, Hollenhorst and Henderson. (Councilman Hollenhorst left at 10:40 p.m.) Absent - None. Also Present - Village Attorney Vincent P. Courtney, Village Engineer Donald Lund, Village Treasurer Worth G. Read and Deputy Clerk Florence Honan. Approval of MInutes The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 29, 1968 were approved as amended. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Joint Utilities Reauest Worth Read, 3162 North Hamllne Avenue, Informed the Council that Mr. Stenberg, 1415 Glenhlll Road, 15 Interested In purchasing property from him and located to the south of his residence. Mr. Read requested Council permission to allow common sewer and water lines to serve both propertIes. Mr. Read stated that existing lines are of sufficient size for two services. A letter, dated May 10, 1968, received from Mr. Stenberg also requested this consideration from the Council. Councilman Crepeau moved approval of Joint sewer and water lines to service the Read's residence, 3162 N. Hamllne Avenue and the property to the south, subject to an extract from the agreement from both parties being filed with the Village; seconded by Councilman Olmen; motion carried. Proposed Human Rlahts Ordinance Mrs. Hallie Wannamaker, 1484 West Highway 96, represented the Arden Hills League of Women Voters. The League approved the rough draft of the Ordinance and commended the Council for Its quick action. There was some discussion as to the number of members on this commIssion. The Council decided that six members, with alterna- ting terms, would be sufficient. Mayor Bjorndahl felt that we must have a good working commission, just passing the Ordinance Is not the answer. Attorney Courtney read the proposed Ordinance with the recommended changes. I. . Councilman Crepeau moved approval of the second reading of the Human Rights Ordinance; seconded by Councilman Hollenhorst; motion carried. David M. Irvin, 1200 Ingerson Road, volunteered to be a member of the commission. The League of Women Voters will submit a list of names of prospective members. Mavor B.iorndahl Informed the League that he hes a few names to submit to them. Archery Ranae Reauest Mr. H. A. Lagerstrom, representing the Arden Hills Sportsman Club, requested per~lsslon to Install an archery range on their property near Lake Johanna. Clerk requested to send Mr. Lagerstrom a copy of the Firearms Ordinance for study. REPORT OF ATTORNEY COURTNEY Water Improvement 68-1, Bids Awarded Bids were opened at 11:00 a.m. on May 10, 1968 by the Deputy Clerk and read by Engineer Lund. Twelve bids were received. Attorney Courtney checked the three lowest bids and returned them to Engin- eer Lund. Letter, dated May 13, 1968 from Engineer Hendrickson, recommended the Village accept the lowest bid. Bid tabulations, prepared by Banister Engineering Company, were submitted to the Council. Councilman Hollenhorst moved the adoption of a Resolution, as -1- . . . . Council Minutes - May 13, 1968 - continued Page two attached, awarding the bid for Water Improvement No. 68-1 to Northern Contracting Company, Hopkins, Minnesota, In the amount of $453,380.00: seconded by Councilman Crepeau: motion carried. Construction of this Improvement will commence approximately 30 days from the date of award, as pipe delivery cannot be made until that time. Completion date of the contract Is December 31, 1968. Library Slte- Sewer Service Attorney Courtney Informed the Council that the Clerk has re- quested plans and specifications of the proposed building from the Library Board for Village review. Estimated cost of the pro- Ject Is $5,800.00. . Engineer Lund stated there are about 400 feet that can be assessed, 300 feet frontage to Ramsey County for the Library and about 100 feet to Bethel. Attorney Courtney suggested that the low land belonging to Bethel could also be assessed with the charge delayed until the land is fllied and utilized. Engineer Lund informed the Council that two homes on the south side could receive service and be assessed, but the assessment would not be the full amount as they have already been assessed for the trunk line. Clerk requested to write to the Ramsey County Library Board and ask If they are willing to pick up the tab for the amount over the 100 feet. Clerk also to Inform Bethel College of the proposed Improvement. Schlfsky ProDerty Attorney Courtney reported that he has suggested two meetings with Mr. Schifsky, but Mr. Schlfsky could not arrange to appear. Mr. Schlfsky will attempt to set a date for a meeting. Councilman Hollenhorst presented the Planning Commission recommenda- tion of relocating New Brighton Road to Falrvlew Avenue. The Schlfsky property would then be Increased In size and this would . also ease the traffic prOblem at this multi-cornered Intersection. A map showing the proposal was also submitted. Council requested Engineer Lund to re-draw this proposal and submit to Clerk Lorraine Stromquist who will then enclose It with a letter to Ramsey County to consider the proposal. Bethel ColleQe - Water Service Attorney Courtney Informed the Councl.1 that Bethel College Is agreeable to signing a waiver of the public hearing to permit them to be Included In Water Improvement No. 67-1. Council agreed that the assessment to Bethel College be $40,000.00. This will appear on the assessment roll for the assessment hearing. Attorney Courtney will so Inform Bethel College and also obtain the waiver. Engineer Lund requested to submit the legal descrip- tion of the B~thel property to be assessed. Arden Hills - Rosevllle Water Contract Attorney Courtney informed the Council that his suggested changes have been Incorporated In the contract. The contract will be finalized after an exhibit from Engineer Roger Short Is received and Included In the contract. Lake Johanna Outlet Matter Attorney Courtney Informed the Council that On April 22, 1968, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners referred this matter to Commissioners Salverda and DeCourcy. Clerk requested to write to them and ask for a favorable report on this project, Including the $1,400.00 feasibility report. -2- . . . . Council Minutes - May 13, 1968 - continued Page three Water Tower - Control Data Easement Attorney Courtney reported on the requested easement from Control Data for the water booster station. He Informed the Council that Control Data now requests Council consideration of not assessing them If Fernwood Avenue Is ever extended. Attorney Courtney stated that he has a copy of a letter, dated April 19, 1968, from Control Data to their attorney stating this condition. Mayor Bjorndahl recommended the Village study possible road projects before making a decision. Joint Village Facilities Mayor Bjorndahl reported that Shorevlew requests Arden Hills to consider joint vii lage facll itles as stated In their 701 Plan. Attorney Courtney wll I submit a report on any legal Implications. Council members requested to study the matter. Shoreview Comprehensive Plan Councilman Hollenhorst Informed the Council that the Metro Council had submitted Shorevlew's plans with a letter stating that Arden Hills must state any objections within 10 days. Council felt the only study necessary was the zoning of the abutting property, which Councilman Hollenhorst had checked and found compatible. No further action necessary. Employees' Insurance Resolution Mayor Bjorndahl requested Attorney Courtney to prepare a Resolution regarding Village employees' Insurance. REPORT OF ENGINEER LUND Revised Water Improvement 68-2, Feasibility Report Engineer Lund submitted a feasibility report, dated May 13, 1968, for providing water service to the Shorewood Hills-Valentine Hllis area. Estimated cost of the project Is $493,000.00, which Includes $47,700.00 for laterals (Thom Drive, CleveUand and Hudson Avenues.) ~f~~it.1...o ~.... Councilman Olmen moved that~a ~ubllc hearfng for'Water Improvement 68-2 be held on June II, 1968, at 8:00 p.m. at Mounds View High School, authorl7~d the publication and the mailing .of legal notices, and authorized Banister Engineering Co. to prepare plans an~ spec.l- f~~~f~; seconded by Councilman Crepeau; motion carrled.'~ In response to an Inquiry from Councilman Hollenhorst, Engineer Lund stated that the plans and specifications could be used at a !ater date, If the Council determined not to proceed with this im- provement at this time. Clerk requested to arrange with the Mounds View School District for a meeting place, preferably the Little Theater section again. Clerk also requested to notify the Ramsey County Library Board of the above action. Mayor Bjorndahl stated that the Village Is Investigating the possibility of Federal Aid for the water Improvements. Ex-Mayor Nethercut has some Information regarding this. Mayor Bjorndahl has written to Representative Karth and Mr. Hetland, Metro Council, regarding this matter. Representative Karth has already replied and will send us fact sheets, etc. The matter was referred to the Finance Committee Sewer Feasibility Report - Liv-A-Snaps. Inc. Engineer Lund submitted a feasibility report, dated May 13, 1968, for sewer service to the proposed Llv-A-Snaps, Inc. building on Fernwood Avenue, west of Control Data Corp. Estimated cost of the project Is $19,500.00 Engineer Lund also presented a map outlining the plan. Clerk requested to make caples of this report for Council members. Councilman Crepeau moved the Public Hearing for this project be held at the Village Hall on June 10, 1968, at 8:00 p.m., authorized the publication of the notice and the mailing of the legal notices; authorized Banister Engineering -3- Council Minutes - May 13, 1968 - continued Page four Company to prepare the plans and specifications for this project; seconded by Councilman Hollenhorst; motion carried. . . Water Booster Station - Gas Main Engineer Lund submitted a letter, dated May 10, 1968, from Northern States Power Co., explaining the cost of $445.00 to the Village for the extension of a gas main to the water booster station. An agreement was attached to the letter, stating that portions of this amount are refundable to the Village as additional customers are connected to the main within a ,5r-year 'period. Matter referred to the Public Works Committee. Clerk requested to send copy of the letter and agreement to Chairman Bop McNlesh. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN HOLLENHORST - Planning and Zoning Case No. 68-8. McClunQ BulldlnQ Permit Councilman Hollenhorst moved, as recommended by the Planning CommiSSion, that a building permit be. Issued to John B. McClung for a home on 1/3 acre of property on North Snelling Avenue, subject to a final plat and the remaining 2/3 acre not be developed until sanitary sewer Is available; seconded by Councilman Henderson; motion carried. Case No. 67-14, Skelly 011 Company Councilman Hollenhorst reported that a service station report, da1ed April 1968, was received. Councilman Hollenhorst moved, seconded by Councilman Henderson, to authorize approval of a special use permit to Skelly 011 Co. to construct a service station at Lexington Avenue and Red Fox Road, subject to the following conditions: I. A performance bond, In the amount of $1,000.00, assur- Ing the Village of completion of landscaping as Indi- cated on plan to be submitted to Carl Dale for approval. 2. Exception of the sign location, Indicated on the site plan of 4/2/68. 3. Access to Lexington Avenue to be surrendered when service road Is constructed along west side of Lexing- ton Avenue. 4. Engineer's approval of grading and utilities. 5. Skelly type 56 building to be constructed with brick facing on all four sides and subject to approval of building Inspector. Motion carrl..ri. . . GaraQe SIZ9 Review The Council concurred with the Planning Commission's recommendation that 750 square feet Is adequate for a residential garage for the follOWing reasons: I. Tendency to use garages for commercia! purposes when larger than necessary for ordinary storage. 2. Fire hazard could be Increased where more gasoline, etc. could be stored. Councilman Holfenhorst further explaIned the CommIssion felt special permission couid be granted depending on specific situations. Clerk requested to Inform applicant Gene Pakoy, 1758 Crystal Avenue, of thIs decision. Bethe I Co I I eqe Site plans for this project have not been received. VillaQe Street LIQhts As requested by the Planning Commission, the type of street lights to be used In the Village was referred to them for study. . . . ~ro!o~ed Schoo I. In Arden HI i Is CounCilman Hol lenhorst stated that the State Municipal Planning Act requires that the school board and other publ ic bodies desiring to acquire or dispose of real property or plan a capital Improvement should submit their plans to the Yil'lage Counci I prior to taking any action. _.- _. ._- -- .... --.-...-.....-...- - -4- - . . . . Council Minutes - May 13, 1968 - continued Page five REPORT OF COUNCILMAN CREPEAU - Public Safety Use of Fire Hvdrants The Council determined that water used by the Fire Department for fire drills should be metered for control purposes. Mayor Bjorn- dahl stated that Rosevllle has meters for this purpose. Traffic Control SIQns Mayor Bjrondahl Informed the Council of an Informal request for the placing of "Children at Play" signs at both ends of Ingerson Road. Councilman Crepeau stated that the Police Department Is not In favor of too many signs and feels that these signs give mothers a false sense of security. REPORT OF COUNCilMAN HENDERSON - Civic Center and Finance Civic Center Committee Councilman Henderson reported on a meetIng of thIs committee which was held last Thursday. The Committee plans to proceed with the present plans for a civic center, but will not outlaw the possibility of joint facilities with Shorevlew. He stated that on May 20, the committee will visit five sites, and Invited the Council to accompany them. He requested each Village committee to update their 1966 re- ports, which outlined the use and space needed In a civic center. Clerk was requested to send copies of this report to each of the committee chairmen and also to send a copy of the 1966 reports to Councilman Henderson. He expressed the desire of the committee to purchase land for the civic center withIn the year. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN OLMEN - PublIc Works Dumpln!! Problem Councilman Crepeau reported on debris dumped between the Lake Johanna Fire Station and the Village storage building. He suggested clean fill be hauled In to cover it. Mayor Bjorndahl stated that fill will be avaIlable from the water project, which could be used for this purpose. REPORT OF MAYOR BJORNDAHL -Parks and Recreation Vlllaoe Maintenance Supervisor Emploved Mayor Bjorndahl stated that four members of the Council IntervIewed applicants for the position of General Maintenance SupervIsor for the Village. He would supervise general maintenance of utilIties, roads, parks and playgrounds and related Improvements. Councilman Olmen moved that Everett Beecher, 520 Mahtomedl Avenue, be employed as General MaIntenance Supervisor, effective May 16, 1968, at a monthly salary of $700.00 per month; seconded by Council- man Hol!enhorst; motion carried. (Councilman Hol!enhorst Jeft at this time.> Pedestrian Trail SIQns Mr. Lagerstrom, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee, re- ported that signs for the Pedestrian Trail were made by the Girl Scout Cub Cadette Troup No. 33 and presented to the Parks and Rec- reation Committee. Andrew Michal, 1479 Arden Place, who Is working toward his eagie award in scoutlng,hhas also made Pedestrian Trail signs. Mr. Lagerstrom displayed one of the signs. Clerk requested to send "Thank you" letters to the above mentioned. Arden Hills Jaycees William Benzick, President, and Ronald Herrick of the Arden Hills Jaycees, presented the VIllage with a new United States flag. Mayor Bjorndahi expressed appreciation and requested the Clerk to send a "Thank you" letter to the Jaycees. -5- . . . . Council Minutes - May 13, 1968 - continued Page six Mr. Benzick again informed the Council of the Jaycees Willingness to wor~ with the Village on community developments. They will have a report on the proposed Human Rights Ordinance by the next Council meeting and will also submit names for members. Mayor Bjorndahl Invited the Jaycees to attend the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting to be held May 14, 196~. REPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK LORRAINE STROMQUIST (reported by Deputy Clerk Florence Honan) MAC Meetlna Minutes of the MAC meeting concerning the proposed airport site In the north area were given to Mayor Bjorndahl. Mayor Bjorndahl requested the Clerk to write to the Chairman of the Metro Transit Commission to determine If a study has been made concerning In- creased traffic If the airport plan materializes. !1!L~~fJ~J_2j~!~~~nt and Vlllaoe BUdoets The 1967 Financial Statements and Current Budget Figures were dis- tributed to the Council. Adiournment Meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. . ~~~ Robert jorndahl Mayor i Lorraine Stromquist Administrative Clerk -~- i './ . . . . ~ Extract of Minutes of ~~eting of Village Council of Village of Arden Hills Ramsey County, Minnesota Held May 13, 1968 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the Village Council of the Village of Arden Hills met in regular session at the Village Hall on Monday, the 13th day of May, 1968 at 8100 o'clock p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Bjorndahl and Councilmen Crepeau, Olmen, Hollenhorst & Henderson and the following were absent: None Councilman Olmen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING ~GINEERS PRUoIMINARY REPORT AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON WATER DlPROVE2-IENT NO. 68-2 BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Village of Arden Hills as follows: 1. The Council has heretofore directed Banister Engineering Company, consulting engineers, 310 Snelling Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota, to prepare a preliminary report as to the feasibility of a proposed improvement lying generally south of Interstate Highway 694, west of Valentine Lake and north of the Soo Line Railroad right-of-way and also inClUding a small portion of Arden Hills lying south of the 500 Line Railroad right-of-way, west of the Northern States Power right-of-way and north of a line approximately 400 feet south of Hudson Avenue, consisting of the construction of a trunk main, lateral mains, hydrants, ". services and other appurtenances necessary for a complete system, and the reconstruction of street surfaces damaged during the water main construction, and the estimated cost thereof, and as to whether such improvement should best be made as proposed or in connection with some other improvement. The preliminary report and cost estimate have been submitted by the engineers and con- sidered by the Council and are hereby approved and directed to be placed on file in the office of the clerk. The improvement pro- posed to be made in the general manner set forth in the report is designated as Water Improvement No. 68-2. . . . . 2. The Council shall meet at the Little Theater in ~e Mounds View High SChool, 1900 w. County Road P, in said villaqe. on June 11, 1968, at 8:00 o'clock p.m. for the purpoSe of holdmg ~ public hearing on the proposed imptovement under ari4 pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, as amended, and the clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of the time, place and purpose of that meeting to ~ pubHshed twice in the official newspaper, New Brighton Bulletin, which publications shall ~ a week apart, and the second publication shall be not less than three days before the date of the hearing. Pursuant to M.S. 429.031, Subdivision 1, notice shall also be mailed to the owner of each parcel within the area proposed to be assessed not less than 10 days prior to such hearing. 3. The notice shall be in substantially the followinq form: NOTICE OF HEARING ON WATER IMPROVEMUIT NO. 68-2 VILLAGE OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA . . NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Village of Arden Hills, Minnesota, will meet at the Little Theater in the Mounds View High School, 1900 w. County Road F in said village, on the 11th day of June, 1968, at 8:00 o'clock p.m., to hold a public hearing pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, as amended, on proposed Water Improvement No. 68-2, lying generally south of Interstate Highway 694, west of Valentine Lake and north of the Soo Line Railroad right-of-way and also including a small portion of Arden Hills lying south of the Soo Line Railroad right- of-way, west of the Northern States Power right-of-way and north of a line approximately 400 feet south of Hudson Avenue, consisting of the construction of a trunk main, lateral mains, hydrants, services and other appurtenances necessary for a complete system, and the reconstruction of street surfaces damaged during the water main construction, all substantially in accordance with a pre- liminary engineering report which is now on file and open to public inspection in the office of the Village Administrative Clerk. The cost of the improvement is presently estimated at approximately $493,000. The area proposed to be assessed for the improvement includes all that area in Sections 21, 28 and 33, T 30 N, R 23 W, within the following described boundarYI . . Beginning at a point on the centerline of New Brighton Road 1650 feet north of the centerline of 4th Street S.E. (Stowe Avenue); thence easterly and parallel with the north line of Section 33, T 30 N, R 23 W, a distance of approximately 1080 feet to the centerline of N.S.P. Company 50 foot right-of- way, thence northeasterly along the centerline of said 50 foot right-of-way approximately 2450 feet to the centerline of the Minneapolis-St. Paul and Sault Ste Marie Ry. right-of-way; thence easterly along the centerline of said railroad right-of-way approximately 1100 feet to the east line of Section 28, T 30 N, R 23 W; thence northerly along the east lines of said Section 28 and Section 21, T 30 N, R 23 W to the centerline of the Interstate Highway 694 right.. "-, of-way; thence westerly along the centerline of said highway right-of-way approximately 2670 feet to the Arden Hills village limits; thence southerly and westerly along the Arden Hills village limits line to the east line of the Interstate Highway 35W right-of-way; thence southerly along the east line of said Interstate Highway 35w right-of-way to the centerline of Cleveland Avenue which is also the west line of said Section 28; thence southerly along the centerline of said Cleveland Avenue to the south line of said Section 28; thence easterly along the south line of said Section 28 approximately 1320 feet to the centerline of said New Brighton Road; thence southerly along the centerline of said New Brighton Road approximately 1000 feet to the point of beginning. . . . . .' All persons desiring to be heard with reference to the improvement and the area proposed to be assessed therefor may appear and be heard by the Village Council at the time and place stated above. Dated: May 13, 1968. BY ORDER OF THE VILLAGE COUNCLL Lorraine Stromquist Village Administrative Clerk . . . . .' 4. The general nature, esti~ated cost and area proposed to be assessed for Water Improvement No. 68-2 are determined to be as stated in the foregoing notice, as fully as though the same were saparately set forth and resolved herein. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilman Hollenhorst and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: All and the following voted against the same: None whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) SS COUNTY OF RAMSEY ) I, the undersigned being the duly qualified and acting Administrative Clerk of the Village of Arden Hills, Minnesota, hereby certify that I have carefully compared the attached and foregoing extract of minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Council held t~y 13, 1968, and of the resolution therein contained, with the originals which are on file in my office, and find the same to be full, true and complete copie$ of such minutes and resolution, so far as the minutes relate to Water Improvement No. 68-2 of the Village. WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the Village of Arden Hills this 3J-day of May, 1968. ~ Lorraine Stromqu at Village Adminiatra ve Clerk (SEAL) -. 4 .. I , ~ /-UZ- Extract of Minutes of Meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Arden Hills Ramsey County, Binnesota Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Re 9 u I a r meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Arden Bills, Minnesota, was duly held at the Village Hall in said village on Monday 13 May , the day of , 1968, at 8:00 o'clock p.m. The following merr~ers were present: Mayor cBjorndahl, Councilmen Crepeau, Dlmen, Hollenhorst and Henderson and the following were absent: None Councilman Hollenhorst then introduced and moved the adoption of the foll~ling resolution, RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR HATER IMPROVEVENT NO.68-1 ~~rEREAS pursuant to advertisement for bids for Water Improvement No. 68-1, according to the plans and specifications thereof on file in the office of the Administrative Clerk of said village, said bids were received on May 10, , 1968, at II :00 o'clock ~.m., opened and tabulated according to law and the foll~1ing bids were received complying with the advertise- ment: See attached list " . BID TABULATION ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA WATER IMPROVEMENT 68-1 BIDDER ADDRESS Walbon Excavating Co. Mlnneepolls,Minn.55418 Johnson Bros. Litchfield, Minn. 55355 Northern Contracting Co. Hopklns,Mlnn. 55344 ~Barbarossa & Sons Osseo- Minn. 55369 ~ Peter Lametti Constr. Co. St. Paul, Minn. 55102 McDonald & Assoc. St. Paul, Minn. 55104 St. Paul, Minn. 55117 Austin B. Ke+ler Phelps-Drake Co., Inc. Minneapolis, Minn. 55429 F. Morettinl, Inc. St. Paul, Minn. 55101 Orfei & Sons, Inc. St. Paul, Minn. 55116 Robt. W. Moore Co. st. Paul, Minn. 55112 Erwin Montgomery Constr. St. Paul, Minn. 55112 ~~ AMOUNT OF BID $ 488,492.00 563,791.00 453,380.00 581,676.50 481,726.60 477,753.85 469,330.00 456,589.00 509.994.50 479,294.00 518,335.00 480,405.00 . . .. '. ~rnEREAS, it appears that Northern Contracting Co. of Hopkins, Minnesota is the lo,"rest responsible bidder at the tabulated price of $ 453,380.00 . NOW, THEREFOP~, BE. IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Arden Hills, Hinnesota: 1. The Mayor and Administrative Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with Northern Contracting Co. for $ 453,380.00 in the name of the Village of Arden Eills for Water Improvement No. 68-1 according to the plans and specifications thereof heretofore approved by the Village Council and on file in the office of the Village Administra- tive Clerk. 2. The Village Administrative Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to return forthwith to all bidders the deposits made with their bids except the deposits of the successful bidder and the next lowest bidder shall be retained until contracts have been signed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crepeau and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: all present and the following voted against, none whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. - - .- -, STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) SS COUNTY OF ~1SEY ) I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Administrative Clerk of the Village of Arden Hills, Minnesota, do hereby certify that I have carefully compared the attached and foregoing extract of minutes of meeting of the Council of said village held on May 13, , 1968, with the original thereof on file in my office, and the same is a full, true and complete transcript therefrom insofar as the same related to awarding bids for Water Improvement No. 68-1. WITNESS MY HAND as such Administrative Clerk and the corporate seal of said village this 16 day of May , 1968. f~* r f Administrative Clerk (SEAL)