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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963 MINUTESFORTY - FIRST MEETING - VILLAGE OF GEM LAKE COYhCIL JANUAR.Y 15th 1963 - HOFFMANS CONNERS HALL L, In the absence of Mayor Henry L. Hoffman, the Council elected Alan R. Hansen, acting Mayor - moved by Morgan seconded by Grey. 1. Auting Mayor Hansen called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM 2. The Clerk called the roll - Present - Hansen, Grey, Morgan and Dave Hoffman. Absent - H. Hoffman and R. Arcand. 3. Presentations from the floor - none. 4. Reports of Committees - Morgan reported that Bemis chairman of the Planning Committee hoped that the Zoning Regulations could be passed at the February Council meeting. The Clerk was instruct- ed to rut a notice in the paper and advise all residents that the final hearing would take place at the council meeting on February 19th, 1963 5. ( Moved by Grey and seconded by Morgan that reading of the minutes of the previous meeting; held December llth be dispensed with ) all ayes. 6. Unfinished business - none 7. New Business - Moved by Grey and seconded by Morgan that the following be appointed he,,lth officers for the year 1963 - Dr. Robert W. Reif, Henry L. Hoffman and Dave Hoffman. All ayes. Moved by Morgan and seconded by Grey that the White Bear Fress be the official newspaper and that the White Bear State Bank be the official bakk. All ayes. Moved by Hansen and seconded by Grey that the compensation of Mayor Hoffman and Clerk Morgan be increased to 25,00 (dollars) per monthpayable for the period ending March 31st 1963. All ayes. Moved by Grey and seconded by Norgan that cigarette licenses be ., issued to Fred Roth 9 Hoffmans Food Market, Burlap Lounge, and Ell's D*X Station. a]1 ayes. 8.Reports of Village officers - a. The clerk reported income and expenses for the last three years as rquired by the book. b. Treasurers report - Previous balance $ 938.33 Receipts 1 0 7.05 Total .3 Disbursements 1 1.03 Current balance 3 •3 b. Bills authorized - City Treasurer - fire contract #264 75.00 Sam Hane Dump - 265 10.00 Northwest bell Tel Co 266 11.65 Bachman -Anderson Bonds 267 7 00 1 9. Meeting; adjourned at 8:20 pm - moved by Morgan and seconded by 0rey. All ayes FCRTY-SECOND MEETING - VILLAGE OF GEM LAKE COUNCIL FEBRUAhY 19th 1963 - HOFFMANS CONERS HALL SECOND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE VILLAGE PLAN AND ZONING ORDINANCE - AFTER NOTICE PLACED IN THE WHITE BEAR PRESS AND SEPARATE NOTICES PLACED IN EACH MAIL BOX BY THE CLERK, Mayor Hoffman opened the public hearing at 8:25 PM, by introducing Judson Bemis, Chairman of the Village Planning Committee to about ten Residents of the Village and the Council. Bemis reviewed again the activities of the Planning Committee and theCouncil with Midwest Planning & Research Inc, professional consultants in this field. He also mentioned the first public hearing on this subject had been held on December llth 1962, Bemis then asked Howard Dahlgren of Midwest Planning And Research Inc., to review the Zoning Ordinance and its importance to the group. Dahlgren explained that the effort had been first to determine what kind of a community Gem Lake was now and then in comsultation with the Planning, Com. and the Council, what kind of community was desired for the future.After the latter determination they prepared an a Zoning Ordinance which all. believed would aim the village in the direction most desired by the residents. Dahlgren went over the maps and visual explanations of what was to be accomplished by the ordinance - and again emphasized that no such ordinance wasperfect and no doubt would have to be changed from time to time, but did give us a course to follow at the moment. After some not very active discussion and no suggestions the public hearing was adjourned at 9:15 PM. Following_ the hearing_ the council met for its business session. 1. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 9:25 0M. 2. The Clerk called the roll - Present - Hoffman, Arcand, Gray, J.MorFan and D. Hoffman Absent - Allan Hansen 3. The clerk read the minutes of the previous meeting held January 15th, 1963. Moved by Gray and Seconded by Arcand that same be approved as read. All ayes, 4-Presentations from the floor - none 5. Reports of Committees - a. ?semis chairman of the Village Planning Committee, submitted the Zoning Ordinance and recommended to the Council that same be approved. He also advised that the ordinance had been -y approved by Francis D. Butler, village attorney. This will be Village Ordinance #5. Moved by Gray and Seconded by Arcand that this Zoning Ordinance #5 be approved by the council as submitted by the Planning Con. All ages. The clerk wasirstructed to have the same published as required by law and to secure 150 copies for the village is possible. Page #2 FORTY SECOND I-MTING 6. Unfinished Business - none 7. New Business - a. Moved by Arcand ,,nd seconded by Gray that the following inspectors be appointed for the year 1963 - Plumbing Inspector - Winfield C. West Electric " Robert A. Cartier Buldincz it Walter C. Long HeatinrT it Harry Thompson Weed it L.S. Rooney Local Fire Warden Richard Cheska - all ayes. 8.Reports of Village Officers - a. The Clerk submitted his annual report for the year ended Decemrer 31st 1962 which was audited by Mayor Hoffman, Trustee Gray and Trustee Arcand and approved and the Clerk was instructed to have same published in the 'White Bear Press and then sent to the Public Examiner. b. Treasurers Report - Previous balance 'l,924-44 Receipts 8.00 Total , Disbursements 133.6K Current balance I7r.7� c. Bills authorized - City Treasurer - Fire - #268 75.00 Sam Hane - Dump. Feb. 269 10.00 Northwestern Bell Feb. 270 11.65 Ramsey County Sheriff for Oct.Nov. & Dec. 271 302.93 St. Paul Letter Co., 272 4.50 Walter S. Booth,Spls 273 2.78 Total 7677'- 9. Meeting Adjourned at 10:10 PM moved by Arcand and Seconded by Gray - all ayes. 195 198 174 Gem Lake Slates Special Public Meeting NCTIC,3-10, The zoning regulations for the village of Gem Lake will be the Xey MEETING TUESD:iilla to Ic o1 discussion on February 19, Eve- teen residents meat for a public hearing at I ioffman's Comer hall. at HOffmans Corr Lem- } 10 The first public meeting on this subject ivas held on December 11, on the pr opos od i.-,..11 1962. twice Zoning regulations have been pre Fales pared 1'v the Midwest Planning Gloria These Z[ and Research Inc., after much con - sul'ation with the Village Planning Committee and the Village Council Planning & ROSA 5-7 9, during the past year and a half. Dorothy The Zoning Regulations are des. Village Planniaffer 4- cubed as follows: the zoning ordin- Doro- ance of Gem Lake Village, Ramsey ;N1cFar_ County, Minnesota, telatiny t0 and past year and 0 Ben res{ulaaing the hxation, size, use and 4-6-10, heights of buildings, the arringe- Hoffman Corne" Nlerk- ment of buildings on lots, and the racy 3 density of population in the Village .Irgwnte ('f Gem Lake, and for the purpose lotte 5- of promoning the public health, safe - The Z C 111 Gen tv, order, convenience, prosperity iud 3-7- and general welfare in said village, THE ZONING OF<<*",I and for said purpose, to divide the Ilcicn vill.Ige into districts, and make dif- ferent regulations for different dist- REL'ITING TO 5„ ricts. -pin pro. All residents of the village are BUILDINGS, Ton g.unes ur;ecl to attend this seL public hink mll. hearins on Tuesday, February 19, OF POPUTATIrladder se- 1963, at I ioffman's Corners hall 111. Both at 8:00 p.m. at which time Nlid,%vest Bowl. Planning and Research Inc., will PRCMOTING Ted a 206 renew the objectives of the ordin- ance. and the method of attaining XM GENEXLI— these objectives and opportunity will be given to all present to fur - ther question any part thereof. DIVIDE THE he Pacific DON RILEY TO \IODERAT}; FOR DIFFERL_Svecclen— --^ 1 of nrofessional athletes, E M. [caring VILLAGE. -ed by Midwest on with the cil during the was held at follows: ,Y COUNTY, 1IINNESCTA, USE XM HEIGHTS (F 3, AND IHE DRZ ) +OR THE PURPOSE C1F gVEP1IENCE, PROSP"r..= G1rIIDt�P+UtrR1P�CS�E+)T TO �r C 1 EREN REGUI;, T I C S ALL RESIDENTS of the Village are urged to attend this 2nd Public Hearing an Tuesday February 19th, 1963, at Hoffr_ans Cornors Hall at 8:00 P.M. at which time Midwest Planning and Research Inc., Will review the objectives of the ordinance, and the method of attaining these objectives and opportunity will be given to all present to farther question any part thereof. John E. P. Morgan, Clerk' Village of Gem Lal:o. FORTY - THIRD MEETING VILLAGE OF GEM LAKE COUNCIL MARCH 19th 1963 - H0FK1A NS CORNERS HALL. 1. THE MAYOR CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 8:20 PM. 2. THE CLERK CALLED THE ROLL - PRESENT - Hoffman, Hansen, Arcand, Morgan and Dave Hoffman. ABSENT - Gray. 3. THE CLERK READ THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD FEBRUAhY 19th 1963 - Moved by Arcand and seconded by Hansen that same be approved as read - all ayes. 4. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR - none. 5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES - a. Morgan reported for the planning com. that the Zoning Ordinance #5 was published on March 14th 1963, b. Morgan reported for the Lake Area Planning Com. that this corn. will recommend to all villages the use of Subdivision Regulations. 6, UNFINISHED BUSINESS - none. 7. NEW BUS INESS - a, Question of an "off. -sale" liquor license. It was the opinion of the council that any question of "off -sale or on-sale"or any cgmbination can only be considered if the matter is of wet or dry is brought up by petition at the November el ection. b. The Mayor, appointed Judson Bemis to the post of "Zoning Admini. istrator". with John Morgan as his deputy. 8. REPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICERS - a. Treasurers report - Previous balance Receipts b. Bills authorized - Total Disbursements Current balance City Treasurer Sam Hane Dump Northwestern Bell White Bear Press 19 838.39 78.8 006.86 s0 9l ue o #274 225.00 275 10.00 276 11.65 271 353.15 Total 599-80 9. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:00 PM - moved by Arcand and seconded by Hansen p all ayes. r FORTY-" FOURTH MEETING - VILLAGE OF GEM LAKE COUNCIL APRIL 16th 1963 - ::CFFMANS CORNERS HALL, 1. THE MAXOR CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 8:33 PM. 2. THE CLERK CALLED THE ROLL - PRESENT - Hoffman, Arcand, Gray, Dave Hoffman, Morgan and Clarence Wild. ABSENT - Hansen. 3. THE CLERK READ THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS T'`,-EETING HELD 1v.1;r�_CJ 19th 1963 - Moved by Gray and Seconded by Hoffman that same be approved as read. All ayes. 4. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOD - a. Re Civil Defense matters - The Council discussed letters received from Opstad to Hoffman of April 9th and 10thand a letter from the Board of Ramsey County Commissioners of April llth and listened to information given by Clarence Wild. In conclusion the Clerk was instructed to adv1se the County Commissioners that this Village was opposed to a "combining of the administrative facilit- ies of the Ramsey County Civil Defense with the Civil dCfense Department of the City of St. Paul". So moved by Arcand and second- ed by Gray. All ayes. 5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES - none 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - none 7. NEW BUSINESS - a. The council requested the clerk to write to Sheriff Hedman or Captain Milton Bohn requesting that an electric timer he used in the Village of Gem Lake for the purpose of slowing down traffic a bit. 8. REPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICERS :: a. Treasurers report - Previous balance 4 1,910.78 Receipts 403.82 Total 2,3 . Disbursements 99.80 Current balance , b. In discussing the bills to be authorized which included salaries for the period ended March 31st 1963, Mayor Hoffman objected to the increase granted to him at the January 15th meeting when he was absent. After some discussion it was kioved by Arcand and seconded by Gray that the increases for both the Mayor and the clerk be to $20,00 per month instead of $25,00 per month. All ayes. Bills authorized - Sam Hane #278 10.00 N.W.Bell Tel 279 11.65 Henry Hoffman 280 120.00 Allen Hansen 281 30.00 Richard Arcand 282 30.00 John Gray 283 30.00 David Hoffman 284 60.00 John Morgan 285 120,00 ( forty fourth meetir,• - ccntinued ) Bills authorized - continued --- RCLOM dues #286 15.25 White Bear Press 287 31.25 St, Paz 1 Letter Co.. 288 6.70 Midwest Plan & Res. 289 500.00 City Treasurer 290 75.00 Charles Hoffman 291 28.00 Mathias Braun 292 28.00 Joseph Braum 293 28.00 Dan Braun 294 12.00 Eddie Arcand 295 22.00 David Hoffman 296 9.00 Richard Cheska 297 42.00 Total $1,207.85 9. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:40 PM - Moved by Arcand and seconded by Gray . All Ayes. '/ j FORTY - FIFTH MEETING - VILT GE OF GEM L! KE COUNCIL MAY 21st 1963 - HOFFMANS CORNERS HALL 1. IvIF'YOR CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 8 : h8 PM 2. THE CLERK CALLED THE ROLL - PRESENT - Hoffman, Hansen, Gray, Dave Hoffman & Morgan ABSENT - Arcand 3. THE CLERK READ THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD APRIL 16th 1963 - Moved by Gray and seconded by Hansen that the same be approved as read. AIT ayes. 4- PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR - none 5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES - a. The planning; committee is still waiting for the final subdivision regulations from Midwest Planning & Research. b. The auestion of new village codes was discussed and it was suggested that the necessary codes be adopted by reference, and that any changes that may be needed later be done by amendment. Morgan gave the codes to Dave Hoffman to look over. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - none 7, NEW BUSINESS - none 8. REPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICERS - a. Treasurerts report - Previous balance 1,714.80 Receipts 63.50 Total lt77b.30 Disbursements Current balance 1 167.85 0 -4-5 b. Bills authorized - Sam Hane - Dump ,#298 10.00 N.W.Bell Tel 299 11.65 Ramsey Cnty Treas 300 341.00 it " Civil 301 18.96 W.B. Munip Court 302 15.00 Robert Cartier 303 19.50 Clarence Wild 304 1.85 City Treas. W.B.L. 305 1..275.00 Total 92. Moved by Hansen Sc seconded by Gray that the treasurers report be accpepted. All ayes. In view of the large bills and low balance the treasurer was authorized to transfer $2,000. from savings account to the checking account. Moved by Gray, seconded by Hansen. 1_11 ayes. 9. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:27 PM moved by Hansen,seconded by Gray, all ayes C� I FORTY-SIXTH MEETING - VILLAGE OF GEM LAKE COUivCIL JUNE 18th - 1963 - HOFFMANS CORNERS HALL 1, THE MAYOR CALLED TIE MEETING TO ORDER AT 9:00 FM 2. THE CLERKED CALLED THE ROLL - PRE'SENT - Hoffman, Gray, Morgan and Dave Hoffman ABSENT - Arcand and Hansen 3. THE CLEkK READ THE MINUTES CF THE PREVIOUS MEETItiG 1E LD MAY 21st 1963 - Moved by Gray and Seconded by Hoffman that same be 4pproved as read. All ayes. 4. PRESENTATIONS FRO... =E FLOOR. - none 5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES - �. Planning coinnittee waiting for subdivision regulations. b. Report on codes from Dave Hoffman - not ready yet. 6. UNIF INISHED BUS[ IN ESS - none 7. NEW BUSINESS - P. Licenses approved for - Charles Hoffmar_ off -sale malt liquor, Scheuneman Market off -sale malt liquor, Anne Carlson off and on sale malt liquor. b. Further discussion of the cost of fires - Morgan and Hoffman will inquire as to insurance costs for individuals. 8. REPORTS OF VILD GE OFFICERS A. Treasurer's report - Previous balance 546.95 Receipts 40.00 Transfers 29000,00 Total7P506-95 Disbursements Current balance 1 692,96 �syj.yy b. Bills authcized - City Treas. fire #306 75.00 Sam Hane - dump 307 10.OG N.W.Bell Tel 308 11.65 Smith Eggleston 309 35.00 N.W.Publications 310 5.10 Total 13 .7 9. MEET ING ADJOURNED AT 9:15 PM - moved by Hoffman and seconded by Graz. FORTY-SEVENTH 14EETING - VILLAGE OF GEM LAKE COUNCIL DULY 16th 19b3 - HOFFNiANS CORNERS HALL 1. THE MAYOR CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 8:35 PM 2. The CLERK CALLED THE ROLL - PRESENT - Hoffman, Hansen, Arcand, John Morgan and Dave hof1 man. ABSENT - John Gray 3. UPON MOTION MADE BY ARCAND AND SECONDED BY HANSEN THE RE,&DING OF THE HIIFTTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD JUNE 18th 1963 WERE DIET ENSED WITH - ALL AYES, 1�. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR - George Lund, Jerald Wallace and Stanley Perbis of the Northern States Power Co., were present for the purpose of securing a franchise for the operation of Natural Gas lines in the Village of Gem Lake. Also they felt it wise to have a franchise for the electrical system which was in existence before our incorporation. a. Allen Hansen moved and Richard Arcand seconded that the proposed gas franchise be read to the council. The ordinance (Gem Lake #6 ) - } was read by Jerald Wallace with explanations of the various clauses and he answered some questions of the council members. Upon motion made by Hansen and seconded by Arcand Gas Ordinance ##6 was unanimously approved by the council. The same was signed by Mayor and Clerk and will be published by and at the expense of the Northern States Power Co, in -h e Write Bear Press. b. Arcand moved and Hansen seconded that the proposed Electric Ordinance (Gen Lake #7) be read to the Council. Ordinance ##7 was read by Jerald Wallace with explanantions as above, Upon motion made by Arcand and seconded by Hansen Ordinance ;#7 for electric lines was unanimously approved by the council, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk and will be published same as above. Nither ordinance gives exclusive rights to any one. 5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES - a. UponmotionmadebyArffcalndll and seconded by fHansen the council C$D,o�LUNGoCO$,W�GEeANDyWATandard ERAND DtELECTRIC CODE. The Clerk was instructed to prepare the proper ordinances for these codes and submit them at the next meeting. Ali. ayes 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - a. Further discussion of the propsed fire ordinance was tabled. 7. NEW BUSINESS - a. Upon motio:6 made by Hansen and seconded by Arcand it was unanimously resolved that the Village elections be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1963. 8. REPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICERS a. Treasurer's report - Previous balance ¢ 923-99 Receipts 236.00 Total 1..159.99 Disbursements 136 7 Current bal ante 23.2 FORTY - SEVENTH MEETING - page #2 b. Bills knthorized - City Treasurer #311 0 75.00 Sam Hane 312 10.00 N.W. Bell Tel Co 313 11.6 96.65 9. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10;00 FM - Moved by Hansen - seconded by Arcand all ayes. A cat lc�. FORTY-EIGHTH MEETING - VILLAGE OF GEM LAKE COUNCIL AUGUST 20th 10,63 - HOFFMANS CORNERS HALL 1, The MAYOR CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 8:45 PM 2. THE CLERK CALLED THE ROLL - PRESENT - H. HOFFMAN, HANSEN, GRAY AND D. HOFFTLkN ABSENT - :�RC4N AND MORGAN 3. UPON MOTION MiIDE BY HP NSEN AND SECOIVDED BY GRAY THE READING OF TP_E MINTUTES OF THE PREVIOUS .ME'ETING HELD DULY 16th 1963 WERE DISPENSED WITH. ALL4YES. 4. PRESET?TATIONS FROM THE FLOOR - None 5. REPORTS OF COMA,ITTEES - a. It has been suggested by Bemis, chairman of the planning committee, that the Village retain Howard Dahlgren of Midwest Planning and Research to work with Herb Towsley to work out the exterior of the new building and grounds for his auto sales location on the northwest corner of Highway #61 and East County Road E, to assure the village of a nice looking layout. Moved by Gray and seconded by H. Hoffman - all ayes. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - a. Moved by Gray and seconded by H. Hoffman that H. Towsley be given a permit for his auto -sales building council O.K. on his final plans. All ayes. 7. NEW BUSINESS - None 8. REPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICERS - a. Treasurers report - Previous balance 4 1p023.24 Receipts 469,70 Total 1, 9C.q Disbursements 96.6 Current balance 4396. b. Bills authoAzed - City Treasurer Tr 75.00 Sam Hane 315 10.00 N.W.Bell Tel Co 316 11.65 Ramsey Cty Trees 317 333.98 Total 430.63 9. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:05 PM - moved by Hansen and seconded by Gray . All ayes. FORTY - NINTH MEN TTNG - .'ILIAGE OF GENT LAKE COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 17th 1963 - HOFFMAi46 CORNERS HALL L. THE MAYOR CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 8:25 PM. 2. THE CLERK CALLED TT-TE ROLL - PRL'SENT - H. Hoffman, A. Hansen, R.Arcand, J. Morgan and D. Hoffman - also J. Bemis, J. Danie.11, S. Donnelly, and C. Wild. ABSENT - John Gray. 3. THE CLERK READ THE MINUTESOF THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD AUGUST 20th 1963 - Moved by Hoffman and seconded by Hansen that same be accepted at read with one change under item 16 In the second line, substitute the words "subject to" in place of the word "pendin,p". All ayes. 4. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR - none. 5. REPORTS OF COA94ITTEES - a. J. Bemis,chairman of the planning committee, stated that he had sent to the members of the council final corrected copies of the proposed "Subdivision Regulations" prepared by Midwest Planning and Research and recommended that the cofincil aceppt same for submission to a public hearing at the next council meeting on October 15th 1963. Acceptance was moved by Hansen and seconded by Arcand. All ayes - The clerk was instructed to place a notice in the White Bear Press announcing the public hearing. t UNFINISHED BUSINESS - a. It was reported that Dahlgren has done a plan for the Towsley Ford auto sales location, and submitted it to Towsley. b. The question of an arrangement to secure sewer connection from the City of White Bear was discussed at great $ength and it was the opinion of those present that if sewer was desired greatly by certain businesses in Gem Lake, and that if it was economically possible for them to get it at no cost to the village, the village should cooperate in this endeavour. The understanding was that those ih o wished the sewer would underwrite the cost to the village, which cost might be recovered by them at a later date if others wished to tie into the lines on some pre -arranged h asis.They could probably not recover all their cost but at least a part of it. Moved by Arcand and seconded by Hoffman that Allan R. Hansen be authorized by the council to look into the possibilities with the dity of White Bear, as a representative o? the Village of Gem Lake and report back to the omfincil et the next meeting. All ayes . (Note - the village will have to acquire good legal advice with the problems of village responsibility and method underwriting etc.) 7. NEW BUSINESS - !� a. The clerk had received a letter from the County Aud izor's office (J.D. Swan, Exec. Sec.) requesting that the village r approve Laws 1959, Chapter 372 - letter dated Sept, 9th 1963 FORTY - NII1ITH MEETING - page #2 The following resolution was moved by Hansen and Seconded by Arcand - all ayes - RESOLVED by the Council of the Village of Gem Lake, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, that Laws 1959, Chaptbr 372, an Act relating to the furnishing of police servied to any contracting village located in Ramsey County by the Sheriff of Ramsey County, be and it hereby i.- approved. b. Moved by Hoffman and seconded by: Hansen that the followi ng judges be appointed for the election to be held Nov. 5th 1963. Martha Daniell, Eileen Bigelow, Helen Schifsky, and Ma� ny Donnelly with alternates of Wathena Inham, Sis Opstad and Anita Morgan. All ayes. Village offices to be filled are: One Trustee ( 3 years ) (encumbent John Gray) One Clerk ( 2 years( " John Morgan ) One Constable (2 years) ( " Chas. Schifsky ) One Justice of the Peace ( 2 years( encumb. Ray Tessier } 8. REPORTS OF VI LLIkGE OFFI CER� - a. The clerk reported that he had not as yet made up the forms for adoption of codes by reference. b. Treasurer's report - Previous balance 0 1,396.29 Receipts Total 1 657.06 3,0 3-3 Disbursements 43063 Current balance —2, 22.72 c. Bills authorized - City Treasurer Fire Sept. #318 475.00 Sam Hane - Dump for Sept. 319 10000 N.W.Bell Tel Co 320 11.65 League of Minn. Municip/ 321 49.00 Midwest Plan & Res. final 322 500.00 Leroy Urban - road work 323 17.50 Total 3.1 9. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:30 PM - Moved by Arcand and seconded by Hansen. SPECIAL MEETING - VILLAGE OF GEM LAKE COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 25TH 1963 - HOFFMANS CORNERS HALL .: CALLED BY THE MAYOR. 1. THE MAYOR CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 8:20 PM, 2. THE CLERK CALLED THE ROLL - PRESENT - H. Hoffman, Allen Hansen, John Gray, Richard Arcand and John Morgan. ABSENT - none. ALSO PRESENT - J. Bemis, chairman planning committee. 3. BUSINESS OF SPECIAL MEETING - SEWER. After a discussion of the sewer problem, the following resolution was moved by Richard .Arcand and seconded by John gray and --inanimously approved. Resolved:- that the Village Council of Gem Lake Village hereby authorizes Henry L. Hoffman and Allen R. Hansen to negotiate with the White Bear City engineer ( Bonestroo,Rosene & I.:_socts Inc ) for the purpose of havingih1m make a survey and prepare specifications and estimate of all the costs involved in constructing an adequate sewer line from a location on E. County Rd E adjacent to the Summit Farm Dairy (said location to be designated by Allen R. Hansen) east along E. County Rd. E. to a junction with the City of White Bear sewer line in the right of way of the Nothern Pacific Railroad tracks. The Village of Gem Lake agrees to confirm such an arrangement, when finalized, ir_ a letter to the White Bear Uity engineer ( Bonestroo, Rosene Associates Inc). 4. AUTHORITY - Henry L. Hoffman and Allen R. Hansen stated in the presence of the council members and chairman of the planning committee that they agree to underwrite all the costs of the survey and estimate referred to in the above resolution, to the Village of Gem Jake and hold the Village harmless of any actual or implied liabilities. 5. UPON MOTIC:,'u,DE BY HANSEN AND SECONDED BY ARCAND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:00 PM. xX/ TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN : p The followir<- is a true extract from the minutes of a special mcotinp of the Village of Gem Lake Council held in the Hoffnnn.-J Corners £:a1.1 on September 25th 1963. `"FECIAL piCZTIN! •. VILLAGE OF GF14 Lf c;OULC..IL SEFTEMBEh 25th 1963 - HOFFMAW CCR E„� ZAALL CA LLM % BY THE MAYOR, 1, THE MAYOR CALLED THE MATING TO Oh,:ER A�' 3:20 FM. 2, THE CLERK CALLED THE POLL - PR:,':,ENT - H. Roffman, Allen Hansen, John Gray, Richard Arcand, John Morgan and Judson Bami:s, chlirman planning committee. ABSENT - none. 3. BUSINESS OF THE SPECIAL MEETING SEWER. After a discussion of the sewer problem, the following resolution was mov3d by Richard Areand, seconded by John Gray and unanimously approved: - RESOLVED :- that the Villagc d8uneil of Go: lake Village hereby authorizes henry L. Hoffman and Allen R. Hancon to negotiate with the White Bear City engineer ( Ponestrcc, Rosene Associates Inc..) for the purpose of having them make a survey and prepare specific- ations and estimate of all the coats involved In constr-ucting an adequate --o er line from a location. on E. County Rd. 2. adjacent to the Si=it Farm Dairy ( said location to be designated by Allen R. Hanson) east Calory; E. Cou�lty Rd 1.. to a junction with the City of I Ito Cows:? lino in th© right of way of the Northern Pacific Railroac' Viliar.e of Gan Lake agi-ces to c&nfizna such an arrar_ner,ent, vh.on finalized, in a letter to the White Boar City e4gineer (Bonestroo, Rosene Associates Inc.). October l:-th 1963 To s 5.ie City o£ "White }dear Lake Prom: ` l' a Village of Gem Ia ce Council Res Seer Service 1. The tillage of Cron, Tare hereby requests smears sewor : er-' ice from the City of d"_ite Dear Zak*, 2, The Village of Gem ULze Council at a meeting held ;eptember 2_eth 1963, by resolution, authorized Henry L. Hoffman and Allen R. lier,z.sn to negotiate with Eonostro, Rosene Arco; iates Inc., for the purrppose of having them make a survey and prepare specifications and estimate of all tze costs involved in constiractirg an adequate sever line from a location on Last County ::o-3d E. ad jacent to the Surmit Fazs.: Dai.79 aast along Last County Load B. to a jurctioi. ►,�-Ith the City of W,il.te Bear setter line in the right of way of the Northern #racific i:ailroud tracks. 3* If the above survey alga ebti:mate are ratisfactc-i tc the Village of Gem ittxe Cptuicil aucl complete financing, can bo arrareed, it is the desire of the .'illaga of Gem Lace to prcceec "dth this project. signed �Zry •, i an, . Mayor Attest: _ nou-1 r�� .U3'btll.C�41- k 'Trustee OFFER rc an Trustee T57M P. gray, Ur. True tee XTIFE sen FIFTIETH MEETING - VILLAGE OF GEM LAKL COUNCIL OCTOBER 15th 1963 - HOFFMANS CORNERS tiALL 1. THE MAYOR CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 8:18 PM. 2. THE CLERK. CALLED THE ROLL - PRESENT, - H. Hoffman, Arcand, Hansen, Gray, Dorgan and later Dave Hoffman. ABSENT - none Also present were J. Bemis,planning com., Mrs. & Mrs Stan Donnelly and Mrs. & Mrs. Ltd LaFore. 3. TIE CURK READ THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 17th 1963 - moved by Hansen and seconded by A,,cand that same be approved as read. All ayes. THE CLERK ALSO READ THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL I~1EETIEG HELD SEPT. 25th 1963 with regard to the sewer and a letter dated October 12th 1963 to the City of White Bear Lake requesting sewer service and signed by the members of the council. On motion by Hoffman and seconded by Arcand the same were approved as read. All ayes. 4. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR - a. Mr. & Mrs. Donnelly requested that the council urge the Summit Farm Dairy to place stop signs at the exit of their driveways into E. County Road E. Hansen reported that the signs had already been purchased and w ula be installed shortly. b. Mr. & Mrs. Llloyd LaPore requested that the council enquire from the County Engineer if it would be possible to place posts or other protection at the intersection of Schuneman R6ad and Otter Lake Road, to prevent motorists from dribing: up onto the La$ore property. Mayor Hoffman stated that he would consult with the county engineer. A petition signed by eleven registered voters in the Village of Gem Lake,iapresented to the council requesting; that the issue 4 "whether the sale of intoxicating liquor shall be permitted ry witlidn the village", be submitted to the voters at the next village elction. The clerk was instructed to place such notice in the White Bear Press and to prepare the necessary ballots,e'�c. 5. RETORTS OF CO121ITTI ES - a. Re Subdivision Regulations - A notice had been placed in the White Rear Press mta annoucing that a public hearing would be held on this subject at the Council Meeting to be held on October 15th 1963. Judson Bemis, chairman of the planning committee read excerpts from the regulations prepared by Midwest Planning & Research, and explained in general the purpose of smith r•egulations.There was little discussion and few questions. Hansen moved and Gray seconded that these regulations be approved and accepted by the council and published as OtWINANCE #6 (eight). All ayes. Mayor Hoffman thm Iced Bemis for his work with the planning com, and stated that he felt that the village had done a farsighted job in .getting plarnir_g program completed. Fiftieth - meeting - page #2 6. UNIFINISHED BUSINESS - a. The council set the hours for the Village election at from 12:00 noon to 8:00 PM. 7. NE6d BUSINESS - a. The council received a request from Northern States Power Co., for approval of xstunderground gas construction work on E. County Road E and Highway #61. N.SP. also reported that it had requested approval from State & County Highway Depts. Moved by Hoffman and seconded by Arcand that same be approved. all ayes. 8. REPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICERS - a. Treasurers report - the treasurer had be unavoidably delayed and had no report ready. b. Bills authlrized were - City Treas. fire for October #324 75.00 Sam Hane, dump for October 325 10.00 N.W.Bell Tel Co October service 326 11.65 Lake Area planning com dues 327 LJ.60 Write Bear Press Election Notice 328 3.00 Robert A. Cartier, Elec. inspect. 329 9.75 Chas. J. Schifsky, dog pick up 330 4-OC League of Minn. Munip. books 331 30.00 Henry L. Hoffman salary to Se Pt 30th 332 120.00 Allen Hansen 2 " 333 30.00 Richard Arcand " " 334 30.00 John F. Gray " if 335 30.00 Dave Hoffman " " 336 60.00 John Morgan " It 337 120.00 Total575-00 9. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:27 PM - as moved by Arcand and seconed by Gray - all ayes. V� l FIFTY-FIRST MEETING - VILLAGE OF GEM LAKE COUNCIL NCVEMBE H 19th 1963 - HOFFMANS CORNERS HALL 1. THE MATOR CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 8:20 PM 2. THE CLARK CALLED THE ROLL - PRESENT- H. Hoffman, Arcand, Hansen, Gray, Morgan and Dave Hoffman, others Art Birkeland and Earl Labore. ABSENT - none. 3. THE CLERK READ THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOS MEETING HELD OCTOBER 15th 1963 - moved by Hansen ans seconded by Gray that same be accepted as read. all ayes. 4.PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR - none. 5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES - a. Though Bemis chairman of the planning Ott committee could not be present he had asked Herb Towsley to prsent to the council his present plans for the Ford agency on the Summit Farm Corner. Towlsey presented the plans vhich had received the approval of Howard Dahlgren of Midwest Planning and Research and Bemis and asked the council for one exception to the?-. Zoning Ordinance #5 as follows: "The ordinance would require a space of 20 feet to be left between the edge of the highway property and Tousley's black top service road. In view,however, of the extensive grass area between the actual highway (#61) and the edge of the high- way proerty, there seems little point in forcing this require- ment, and, therefore, the margin between the edge of the highway property and the service road is only 5 feet." Moved by Gray and seppnded by Arcand that this exception be granted, all ayes. b. Morgan reported that at the request of Hoffman and Hansen he had written to the City Of White Bear Lake requesting that no further action be taken on the sewer matter until more economic arrange- ments might become available. 6. UNIFINISHED BUSINESS - none. 7. NEW BUSINESS - a. Upon motion made by Arcand and seconed by Hansen the followl ng Christmas tree licenses were granted - Clarence Wild ($10.00) White Bear Floral ($10.00) Stenger W0.00). all ayes. b. Morgan reported that in his opinion it is necessary for the council to pass a liquor licensing ordinance before any applic- ations can be considered.Moragn had secured from the League of Minn. Municp. a short form ordinance and explanations which he read in part to the council. It was the opinion of the council that the village should have the benefit of legal counsel on this item and Morgan was asked to sbmit the same to F.D. Butler for advice and opinion. c. Morgan was requested to consult with the County Highway safety man Mr. Chenoworth, regarding; the Labore corner at Schuneman Road and Otter Lake Road. 8. REPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICERS - a. Treasurer's report- Previous balance 0 1,971.57 Receipts _ 2 1. Tbtal 2,2 7 Cont. Fifty-first meeting - page #2 Treasurer's report (cont.) Disbursements 270.00 Current Balance 1,9 2. 7 b. Bills Authorized - City Treasurer - Nov. fire contr. #338 75.00 Sam Hane - dump for Nov. 339 10.00 N.W.Bell Tel Co. Nov. service 340 11.65 L.S.Rooney - weed inspector 341 30.50 White Bear Press -notices & ballots 342 24.50 Walter S. Booth, Elect. supplies 343 3.55 Ramsey Cnyt Police Prot, 344 337.02 Eileen Bigelow - elct. judge 345 10.62 Helen Schifsky " " 346 10.62 Marny Donnelly " " 347 5 00 Wadeena Ingham 348 6.2 57-71 9. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:30 PM moved by Arcand seconded by Gray. all ayes. FIFTY - SECOND MEETING - VILLAGE OF GEM LAKE COUNCIL DECEMBER 17th 1.963 - HOFFMANS CORNERS HALL 1. THE MATOR CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 8:28 PM 2. THE CLERK CALLED THE ROLL - PRESENT - Hoffman, Hansen, Arcand, Morgan and Dave Hoffman. ABSENT - John Gray. Also present were Earl Labore and Art Birkeland. 3. MOVED BY ARCAND AND SECONDED BY HANSEN THAT THE BEADING OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 19th 1963 be DISPENSED WITH. All ayes. 4. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR. none. 5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. a. The clerk reported for the Planning Committee that the cost of eonsultation with Midwest Planning and Research on the Tousley Plan came to $227.14. The council felt that this was very much wor�rhile. b. The clerk was instructed to find out if the village could secure insurance to cover "fire calls". 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS :: �p a. Liquor License Ordinance. The clerk read to the council the short form liquor license ordinance recommended by the League of Minnesota Municipalities and corrected and approved by the Village attorney, Mr. F.WButler. Moved by Arcand and seconded by Hansen that same be approved as read by the counci1.All ayes. The clerk was instructed to publish same promptly. 7. NEW BUSINESS - a. Cigarette Licenses were approved as folluws :- Fred Roth - Hoffman's Food Market - Ellis D-X Station - Burlap LoAnge - Hamburger Eat. Moved by Hansen seconded by Hoffman. All ayes. 8. REPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICERS - a. The clerk reported that he had written to Chenoworth, County safety engineer about the LaBore corner. b. Treasurers report - Previous balance i,662.07 Receipts 30.00 Total 19692-07 Disbursements 52 .71 Current balance lv167 .3 b. Bills authorized - City Tre-'surer - december fire #349 75.00 Sam Hane - December dump 350 10.00 N.W.Bell Tel Co Dec. sery 351 11.65 Midwest Plan & Res. Tousley 352 227.14 32379 9. MEETING ADJOURNED AT ( 9:25 PM.)