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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966 MINUTESSEVEivIY - tiun.Lh rvai�h'i-1hG - ViLLAGE OF GEM LAKE COUNCIL JANUARY 25th 1966 - hOr'XAh6 (; hhERS hILL. 1. THE 1'fAYCR CP LLED ThE nEET1AG TO CRD R AT 8 :40 PM- 2. THE CIERY CALLED THE ROLL - PRESENT - Hoffman, Gray, and Morgan ABSEAT - Hansen and Arcand 3 "OVE ' L Gi{iiY C ;)1�'� BBC �'�uiT T1� :I aL'T Ci'' TILE PREVIUUG MEETING HELD DECEMBER 21st 1965 - bE AND HEREBY ARE DISPENSED WITH - ALL AYES. 4. PRESEhTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR - none 5. REtu"To Ox COKMIT^TEES - none 6. Uv?livISIED BUSIiiESS - a. in view of the resignation of Dave Hoffman as treasurer, and in view of the expressed wi13ingness of John L. hard of 1395 E- u0unty Road E to serve - Henry hOffman moved and John Gray seconded that John L. ward be appointed treadurer tc serve for the balance of hoffhans term - all ayes. b. The resignation of Donald 0. upstad as civil Defense Dir4ctor was accepted with great regret. on motion by Gray and seconded by Morgan - uohn n. „aniels was appointed to fill this vacanyy. all ayes. c. In view of the fact that Dave Hoffman had resigned as building inspector - on motion by Morgan and second by jmhn &ray, neith Ackerman of 2099 Douglas Lane, white gear Lake, was appointed to be building inspector and instead of receiving 750 of the fees t as in the past) a$ surcharge will be made for account of the village as follows: Q0,00 for commmercial, 14.00 for residential and 5;3.00 for accessory buildings permits. All ayes. Ackerman's telephone is 429 - 0720. 7. nsw LWINE;SS - a, upon motion by Gray and seconded by Hoffman the following annual appointments were re -confirmed - Aewspaper - White Bear tress Bank - r'irst State Bank of W.b.L. Acting Mayor - Allen R. Hansen Building Inspector - neith Ackerman Plumbing inspector - A. C. West heating Inspector - Frank "all hlectric Inspector - hobt. , Cartier heed Inspector - Isroy Urban Health ufficers Robt W. Reif, Henry Koffman and Dave Hoffman. all ayes. 8. REPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICExS - a. '!'he clerk's annual report was audited by Hoffman, Dray and Arcand and upon motion by Hoffman and seconded by &ray was approved for submission to the kublic Examiner. all ayes. b. The Clerk reported that the current bank balance after payment of the following bills would be w3,324.61. SEVENTY - NINTH MEETING - VILIAGE OF GEM Ll hE CCUM;IL r'EbRUARY 15th 1966 - HUb'r•MANS CORNERS HALL L. MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER itT PM 2. CLERK CALLS THE ROLL - PRESENT - JUUUM ABSENT - 3. CLERK READ6, THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD JANUARY 25th 1966. L,-. khESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR 5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 6, UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. NEW BUSINESS - 8. REPORTS OF VILLAGE; OFFICEA6 a. Ulerk report accounting balance after authoriza ns below. b. Treasurer reports current bank balance. Bills to be authorized - City Treasurer - Feb. fire #545 75.00 Bell Tel Uo - r'eb Tel. 546 r. 4 a - White Bear Press - Financial state. 547 36-40 Frank Hall - h&ating inspector 548 39.75 Henry Hoffman 6 mos. sal. to Mar 31 549 120.00 John Morgan Is550 120.00 John L. Ward - 2 mos. sals, to mar 31 551 i:�0.u0 Allen hansen 6 mos. sal. to Mar 31 552 30.00 xichard Arcand Is553 30.U0 .John Gray " 554 30.00 9..1gbBTING ADJPUWvr;.0 AT PM 1vOTs: Savings certificates Numbers 50374 - 50610 and 50981 for 01,000 each are in my file marked bank. EIGHTYIETH MEETING - VILLkGE OF GEM LAVE COUNCIL MARCH 15th 1966 - HOWiiANS CORNERS HALL 1. Morgan moved and Gray seconded that Rtdhard Arcand be acting Mayor for this meeting due to absence of both Henry L. Hoffman, Mayor and Allen Hansen, deputy. Itill ayes. The acting Mayor called the meeting to order aJr 8:05 PM. 2. THE CLERK, CA LLE7 TIE ROLL - I resent - Arcand, Gray, ;organ and John Ward (treas. ) also Clarence Wild and Dick Hansen guests. Absent - H. L. Hoffman, and Allen Hansmen. 4. PRESENTATIONS FRON THE FLOOR - None . REPORTS OF C014MITTEES 1 a.. The clerk reported that Judson Bemis chfirman of the planning; committee had not been able to get his oommittee tokether before this meeting to consider Dick F.ansensa requests, but would do so before the Aptil meeting and report at that time. 3. ( out of order) Minutes of previous meeting not read - no quorum. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - a. Gray moved and Arcand seconded that the resolution with respect to Dave Hoffman's resignation and bond be approved and sent to Bachman -Anderson. all ayes. 7. NEW BUSINESS - a. The clerk called attention to the fact that the State Supreme Court had ruled that municipalities had no power license electrical contractors in thi4 state. Clerk was asked to confirm this to the Electrical Inspector. b. The clerk reported that he had had conversations with Judge John Kirby of the joint municipal court of Maplewood Liitle Canada and Vadnais Heights to the effect that it is a simple matter for this village to join with these others and that our village would not he subject to much expense if any. Moved by P.rcand and seconded by Gray that Morgan and Oehler be and hereby are authorized to proceed with an application to joint the joint court, prepare resolutions and get the job done as soon as possible. all ayes. c. Clarence gild suggested that in view of the above we get the telephone removed from the hall- it is never used an�vay. Gray moved and Morgan seco nded that Morgan write to the telephone co. promptly. all ayes. d. The clerk notbd xk that as usual there had been many accidents at the junction of Highway #61 and E. County Rd E. Wild suggested that we try writing to Roy Nadeau. 8. REPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICERS - a. Clerk reported a balance after authorizations below of §2',543.93 The treasurer reported a current bank balance of page #2 - EIGHTYIETH MEETING :: VILLAGE OF GEM LAKE COUNCIL C . BILLS authorized were: - City Treasurer- March fire - one call #555 w 225.00 Bell Tel Co - March tel 556 1-0.15 Leroy Urban - plow Tessier Rd. 557 15.00 Bachman -Anderson - Ward bond 558 10.00 St. Paul letter Co - addresses 559 - 7.25 First State Bank - Savings certificate 560 1,000.00 -�, 2 j • V 9. MEETING 110JOURNEO AT 6:30 PM - moved by Morgan and seconded by Gray - all ayes. Note:- IFAvings certificates numbers 50374 - 50610 and 50981 for ,1,000 each are the clerk1s file marked bank. l i i EIGHTY :: FIRST MEETING - VILLA -GE OF GEM LAKE COUNCIL APRIL 19th 1966 - HOPWANS CORNERS HALL 1. THE MAYOR CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 8:22 PM. 2. THE CLERK CALLED THE ROLL - PRESENT - H. L. Hoffman, John Gray, Dick Arcand, John Morgan. Guests - Dick Hansen & son, C. Wild and others. ABSENT - Allen Hansen, John Ward. _ 3. TIC,' CLERK READ THE 11IPNTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD MARCH 15th 1966 - Moved by Gray and seconded by Arcand that same be approved as read - All ayes. 4. PRESENTATIONS FROM TIPS FLOOR. - a. Dwyer enquired about a new kind of bottle license which 9. permitted customers to bring their own bottle and get set-ups and take their bottle away with them - not a bottle club ? First check - "Bottlet Clubs or spiking Establishements" - get their licenses from the liquor control co. - but x villages may in addition dedide to control^ XWhUp aces in their oun areas. 5. REPORTS OF CO1U,ITTEES - a. The planning ecx(imittee did not have a report ready for this meeting wifrl regard to the inquiries of Dick Hansen. Mayor Hoffman explained that the planning committee expected to be able to report at the May meeting and that he would call Chairman Bemis and urge hir- to have His report ready. Hansen was disturbed by the delay, claims he wants to use his property and might proceed without regard to the zoninF? regulations. ( note: It took two years and cost more than ;.-,000 to prepare the zoning and subdivision regulations - Hansen's letter to Bemis is dated March 5th, 1966 so the com. has had just six weeks to igork on it ) 6. UNFINISHED BUSIIESS - a. Cole Oehler submitted to Judge John Kirby on March 25th,1966 a resolfion as follows " Resolution providing for a joint Municipal Court for the Villa es of Maplewood, Little Canada, / Vadnais Heights and Gem Lake . Jbd.ge Kirby called John Morgan on Monday April 18th and advised him that he considered this resolution to be almost perfect - he would not change a word - and he ( Kirby) would procedd at once to submit it to the other Villages for approval before July Ist 1966. Moved by Arcand and seconded by Gray that Oehlers "resolution " be and hereby is approved by the Gem Take Village Council.All ayes. b. Clerk Morgan submitted resolution 2J50 on workmens compensation for police officers to the council - Moved by Arcand and secon- ded by Gray that same be approved and Gent to North Ogks and Sheriff Weber, All ayes. ( both above resolutions attached to these minutes.) 7. NEW BUSINESS - a. In reply to a letter from letter from Donald Strange, council- man of City of White Benr Lake, the clerk was instructed to reply stating that the Village of Gem Lake Council look favorably upon his suggestion with regard to "Gallfs Golf Course". EIGHTY FIRST - MEETING - April 19th 1966 - Continued - page 2 8. REPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICERS - q. The clerk submitted a letter from Deane Anklan, County Engi4eer stating that improvements would be made t_ f-r summer on the signal system at the intersection of County Road E. and T.H. #61. He hopes for safer operation. b. The Clerk reported a balance ofafter last check # 569 noted below: c. Bills authorized City Treasurer - April fire and call #562 225.00 Richard Cheska - fire warden 563 36.00 Jim Sauve - it It 564 18.00 Steve Hoffman - 11 it565 24.00 Jerry Brown - 11 if 566 6.00 Jce Braun - it " 567 24.00 R. Urban - " " 568 24.00 Chas. Hoffman - '1 it 569 6.00 33� 9. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:25 PM - moved by Gray seconded by Arcand - All ayes. Four savings certificates for a total of S?L,000. EIGHTY - SECOND MEETING - VILLAGE OF GEM LkKE COUNCIL MAY 17th, 1966 - HOFFMANS CONERS HALI, 1. THE MAYOR CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 8:15 PM 2. PRESENT - Hoffman, 1xxX Arcand, Morgan and John Ward. A' -)so present Bemis, Wild and Tessier of Planning Cam. and Dick Hansen and Mr. Philip of pottery. ABSENT - Allen Hansen, and John Gray. �. THE CLERK READ THE PIINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD APRIL 19th, 1966 - Arcand moved and Hoffman seconded that the same be approved as read - all ayes. j. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR. - a. Mr. Philip says that his sign on the west side of highway #61 near Scheuneman road - does him a lot of good and. cost him a lot of money. He realizes that it is on residential property and does not meet sign specifications but at the moment he has no other place to put it. Arcand moved and Morgan seconded that the present sign be allowed to continue in place for one year from this date - all ayes - Philip was urg3d to find another location for the sign. 5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES - a. Mr. Bemis, chairman referred to a letter from At2A=Jffx Richard Hansen to Bemis dated March _qth 1966, in ih ich Hansen requested planning committee action with referrenee to two pieces of property - the first at 2225 Goose Lake Road and the second on the Test side of Scheuneman Road adjacent to highway #61. In the first case Hansen wishes to dividd a 1.3 acre piece into two .9 pieces. In the second case Hansen wishes to have the Scheuneman Road piece rezoned as commercial. Hansens letter is attached to these minutest Bemis reported that on A,_ril 27th 1966 he had written to Mr. Francis D. Butler (who had acted as attorney for the Village during the period of planning) and asked Butler regarding certain technicalities in connection with Hansen requests. Mr. Bemis read from Butler's reply of May 17th 1966, Copies of the Hansen, Bemis and Butler letters are made a part of these minutes and attached hereto. In connection with item #1, property at 1225 Goose lake Road, Bemis reported that the planning committee recoomends to,the Village Council that this request be denied. Hoffman moved and t.�rcand seconded that the recommendation of the planning committee be accepted and the request on item #1 be denied. All ayes. Inconnection with item #2, the property west of Scheuneman Road and adjacent to highway #61, Bemis reported that the plann- 3 ing committee recommends that this request for rezoning be denied. S Hoffman moved and Arcand seconded that the recommendation of the planning committee be accepted and that the reuqest on item #2 for rezoning to commercial be denied, all ayes. In both the above situations there was consierable discussion, in which Bemis pointed out some of the reasons ih ich were taken into account at the time when these village plans were deafted by Midwest planning and Research, and discussed in open meetings before approval by the council. ( eighty - seepnd meeting - Gem Lake Council - May 17th, 1966) Note; In Hansens letter of March 5th 1966 he Pefers to a drainage problem from the Bigelow driveway, north across Goose Lake Road ( which is a county road ) and onto his lot at 1225 Goose Lake Road. The clerk vas asked to Write to the County Engineer about this - however the Clerk has examined the situation s&nce and feels that there may be a very simple solutions for the parties involved. 6. UNIFINISHIO BUSINESS a. The clerk reported that our Nninicijal court resclution had been passed by Little Canada, and Maplewood and that Judge Kirby expected it tp pass Vadnais Heights to -night. This will enable arrangements to be completed by July 1st 1966, b. The clerk looked up the bottle club matter for Dwyer and reports that though --Dwyer would have to get his license from the Liquor Commission, the Village Council has a VETO on such matters. 7. NEW BUSINESS - a. Matter of the Metropolitan Transit Commission - hold until further notice. 8. REPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICERS - a. The clerk reported that his would be �1, 942.29 balance after "bills authorized" b. The treasurer reported that his balance checked with the bank and was N 064.22. c. BILLS authorized were: City Treasurer - May fire - ,'14 570 75.00 Ramsey County Treas, police 3 nos. 571 362•75 John Morgan Code books 572 3-00 9. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:55 PM- moved by Arca�nd and seconded by Morgan all ayes. ( savings certiCifates in the amoun f 44#000 EIGHTY - THIRD IiEETII,TC - VILLAGE OF GEMI L.6-KE COUNCIL JUFE P- st 1966 - FOF711,45S CORNERS ;?ALL, 1. TIT. MAYOR CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 8:20 P-', 2. THE CLERK C'1LIED THE ROLL PRESENT - Hoffman, Arcand, Bray and. J. Ward. ABSENT - Allen Hansen. Also present, Mr. J. R. Stockstead of the MDF Development Co., and Art Bi_rkeland and Ray Tessier. 3. Cray moved and A.rcand seconded that the .reading of the minutes of the previous meetilig held Inlay 17th, be dispensed with. A11:. ayes. 4. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOP - Jodge Kirby did not show up. 5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES - a. Mr. :Stock stead presented his request for a 'special use permit's in person. Bemis had sent a letter to the planning cormnittee -,.bout this matter and asked the council to give it serious consideration. Stockstead has a purchase agreement onthecorner described as lots 5 & 6 Audttrtr's subdivision No.84., subject to hi_s getting favorable action on a ppecial rise permit, to put a gas station on this corner. Mayor Hoffman pointed out that there waa already a gas station in the Village and many others adjacent to the Village and that he would be opposed to the establishffiknt of another such facility at this time. Stockstead presented his side of the question well and asked for prompt action if possible. In view of the fact that the council itself had had not oportunity to discuss this problem, Mayor Hoffman advised Stookstead that the council would have an answer for him at the July meeting. ( July 3.9th). Stockstead did not seem very happy. Some discussion about a permit with some firm restrictions - Henry T,ri.l:l get legal advice on 1;his. 6. tTNIFINSuE'D BUSINESS - ?, We understand that the Municir�kl Court takes over on July lst. 7. NEW BUSINESS - -. Re County Drainage Ditch. This matter is being handled by Marion Kotilinek - assistant County engineer in Deane ?nklan's office - 484-3311. The R.R. (No.pac.) will do the enmineering, the Co�.nty will. bui lLthe ditch and. Gem Lake will. do the maintenance. This Is the old Countv ditch which has been in existence for manor years and is essential to the drainage ,problem. Notilinek states that the Village must secure from the private property owners ( Art Birkel_and and Urban ) easements in the name of the Village for the construction and maintenance of said. ditch. !Tie most have the easement in order to enter the pr�e.rty to constuct and maintain. When we have it in the name of the ill.age we are to notify the County ( Kotzlir_ek) and the R.R. ( Mir. J.P. Titus - district engineer at the N.P. office St. pau1111 Mayor Hoi'rman wil-l_ take up this matter t,•i_th lawyer Mikeworth in White Bear who is also Birkeland's lawyer and get him to draft the easements. 8. REPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICERS - a. Council approved of dis-nensinp; with duplicate vouches.. b. Clerk reported his balance after authorizations of 1 1057.39 c. Trea`ilrer _reported his balance at 1,532.47 ( Eighty - Third Meeting - Village of Gem Lake Council } page #2 - continued - df Bills Authorized City Treasurer - June fire and one cal). �573 225.00 Town of White Bear one fire call 574 1.50,00 Johns L. Ward, paper and stamps — 575 7100 Northwest Publications - weeds 576 9,00 Total 391 C. 00 9, MEETING 4DJnURNED AT 9:28 PA as moved by Arca.nd and seconded by Gray - All ayeso for the record - Sav-i.ngs cent-ifica.tes in the amount of 44;000 - as follows:- 50374 - 11/16/64 11000 ( certificate lost) 50610 - 5/7/65 1s000 ( certificate in Morg-anus .file "BanklIN 50981 — 12/?7/65 ly0nn 7011.8 — 3/22 /66 ).1000 s, EIGHTY-FOURTH MEET(DNr -VILLAGE OF GEM LkKE COUNCIL JULY 19th, 1966 - HO.1q'FMANS CORNERS HhLL 1. THE MAYOR CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 8:25 FYI. 2. PRESENT - Henry Hoffman, Richard Arcand, John Gray and John Ward. ABSENT - L�. ten, Hanson and John Morgan 3. GRAY MOVED AND ARCAND SECONDED THAT THE YfINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEF`t'ING HRLD JUNE 21st 1966 BE AND HEREBY ARE DOSPENSED WITH :r ALL AYES. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR - a. The Mayor pr4sented to the Council a letter addressed to him from Allen R. Hanson stating his desire to resign from the Council for personal reasons. Arcand moved and Gray seconded that this resignation be accepted with the greatest regret and with many thanks to Allen Hanson for his years of service to the Village. ALL AYES. The council decided that the matter of filling this vacancy should be podponed until the next regular meeting. 5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES - none 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS * a. He request by Mr. Stockstead of the MDF Development Company of 2954 North Rice Street for a "Spedial Use Permit" for a gasoline service station on the property legally described as Lots 5 & 6,Auditors Subdivision ,�84 ( S.E. Corner of E. County Rd E and Hoffman Rd ) Mayor Hoffman reported that Mr. Francis Butler, attorney, recommended that such a "special use permit" be granted, as had the Planning Committee. Moved by Henry Hoffman and seconded by Richard Arcand that a "Special Use Permit" be granted to the MDF Development Company to construct a gasoline service station on the property legally kxzxxxxx described as Lots 5& 6 , Auditors Subdivision #84, in the Village of Gem Lake in Ramsey County, State of Minnesota. This "Special Use permit"is granted under the authority of Gem Lake Village Ordinance #5 published March 14th 1963, in sections 3.2(49) # Use -Special" and sections 12.3(2) special uses - motor service station and is subject to all the other regulations in kx*1mwmxx # xzxd Zoning Ordinance #5 and Subdivision Ordinance #8 both of the Vtllage of Gem Lake. All ayes. 7. NEW BUSINESS - a. Henry Hoffman reuqested permission to move a house - Moved by John Gray and Seconded by Arcand that said permission be U granted,, All ayes. 8. REPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICERS - r% a. Report of Mayor on easements - none yet- b. Treasurers report - current balance �� 531.47 Billas authorized - City Treasurer - July fire - #577 75.00 9. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:55 PM. Moved by Arcand and seconded by Gray - all ayes. EIGHTY-FIFTH MEETING - VILLAGE OF GEM LAKE COUNCIL AUGUST 16th, 1966 - HOFF INS CORNERS HALL 1. THE MAYOR CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 8 :43 PM. 2, THE EERK CA-i LED THE ROLL - PRESENT - Hoffman, Arca.nd and Morgan ABSENT Gray and Ward 3. ARCAND 14OVED I -,ND HOFrTIAN SECONDED THAT THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS =I19G, HELD JULY 19th, 1966, BE APPROVED AS READ. ALI- AYES. 4. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR - none 5. REPORTS OF COMP4ITTEES - none 6. UAIFINISHED BUSINESS - a. A RCIyND MOVED AND Hoffman seconded that the resolution sent to us by the League of Minnesota Municipalities with regard& to the "Metropolitan Section " of the league as to by-laws and annual dues, be approved. All ayes. 7. NEW BUSINESS ar a. THE Council unanimously voted to appoint Miss Eileen J-� Bigelow to fill the vacanyy on the council due to the resignation of Allen R. Hanson. whose term ran to Dec. 31st 1968, b. The council voted to have the Village election on Nov. 8th 1966, at the same time as the National Elections. To be elected this year - Mayor - 2-years, Treas. - 2 years, Trustee Gray - 3 years, c. Polls are required by law to be open from 7 AY, to 8 PM. d. The council voted to request a budget of w,,000 for the c6aing year which is the same as last year. Same will be sent promptly to the tax division of the County Auditorts office. 8. REPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICERS - a. Tine council authorized Mayor Hoffman to have Milner Carley make a survey for the old county drainage ditch through Birkeland's property as soon as possible. b. Mayor Hoffman asked the Clerk to find out if it is necessary to vacate an alley on Dave Hoffman's property. c. No treasurers report. d. Bills authorized were ; City Treasurer - August fire - #578 y; 75.00 Ramsey Uounty Treasurer- Poliee 579 374,62 Minn. Leag, of Munic. - dues 580 53.00 Municipal Court expense -(receipts 32.00) 581 57.38 W.C. West - Plumbing Inspector - his share 582 71.81 Total 631.61- 9. i.-K]TING ADJOURNED AT 9:15 - Moved by Arcand and seconded by Hoffman. 5 %= r /fir x 04 ,�l - 1�-4 �. c l6 l 6 U Coried from the minutes of the 86th meeting of the Village of Gem Lake Council, hel,' September 20th, 1966 in Hoffmans Comers Hall at 8:30 PM. RESOLUTIO" # 58 WITH respect to the vacating of the old Fairchild and Brown's plat on Scheuneman Road, notice of hearing was published in the AW White Bear Prese on August 25th, and again on September lst, 1966 for this meeting. No one appeared or spoke in opposition to the vacation. Hoffman moved and Gray seconded that *he vacation be approved by the council as follows: 1. All of STANFELL STREET in BLOCK #1 Fairchild and Brown's addition. 2. All of the ALLEY in BLOCK #1 of Fairchild and Brown's addition. 3. All of CHARLES STREET in BLOCK #1 of Fairchild and Brown's addition. All ayes. by John E. P. I`crgan, Clerk ( copy sent to County Assessor.) VILLAGE CLERK jn'IN E. P. MIORGAN '.": O Goose Lane Road 1 ;ite Lear i„l:e #10, Minn. EIGHTY - SIXTH MEETING - VILLAGE OF GEM LAKE COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20TH , 1966 - HOFFMANS CORNERS HALL 1, THE 1ATOR CALLED THE MEETING T ORDER AT 8:30 PM 2. THE CLERK CALLED THE ROLL - PESENT - HOFFNIF_N, Gray, Morgan and Ward4 ( and Mrs. Ward) ABSENT - Bigelow, and Arcand 3. THE CLERK READ THE IVIINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD AUGUST 16th, 1966 - Gray moved ah d Hoffman seconded that the same be approved as react - All ayes. 4- PRESENTATIONS ,ROM THE FLOOR - none 5 - REPORTS OF COI,d-iITTEES - none. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - a. With respect to the vacating of the old Fairchild and Brown's plat on Scheuneman road, not iIIR of hearing was published in the White Bear Press on Agust 25th, and again / on September first, for this meeting. No one appeared et' spoke in opposition to the vacation. Hoffman moved and Gray seconded that the vacation be approved by the council as follows: 1. All of STANFELL STREET In BLOCK No.l Fairchild and Brown's addition. 2. All of the ALLEY in BLOCK No.l of Fairchild and Brown's addition. 3. All of CHARLES STREET in BLOCK No. 1- of Fairchild and Brown's addition. A,11 ayes. 7. NEW BUSINESS - a. Gray moved and Hoffman seconded that notices of "Filing of candidates" and " Village election# for Nov. 8th, 1966 be put in the White Bear Pressp prior to October 7th - all ayes. b. Mrs. Daniel& was added to list of Judges for November election. 8. REPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICERS - a. Mayor thinks easement matter will be settled before next meeting. b. Clerk reported a balance of 4: 3,825.00 before bills. c. Morgan moved and Gray seconded that a thousand be added to the savings account, bringing the total to5,000. d. Bills authorized were :- City Treasurer - September fire # 583 6 75.00 Municipal court - Sept. expense 584 55.64 Eileen Bigelow - election judge 585 15.00 Mrs. Chas. Schifsky " " 586 20,00 Mrs. John Morgan " 587 11.25 Chas. J. Schifsky - constable 588 5.00 Constance Bigelow - election judge 509 5.00 Mrs. Stan Donnelly 2 11 590 2.50 Mrs. Cole Oehler " it 591 7.50 Victor Knutson counter 592 2.50 �;R;&rIHA jjand heating inspector 04 1; j§ EIGHTY - SEVENTH MEETING - VILLri.r_ OF GEM LAKE COUNCIL OCTOBER 18th, 1966 - HOFFMANS CORNERS HALL. 1. THE MATOR CALLED THE MEETING TO OMDER AT 8:15 PM 2. THE CLERIC CALLED THE ROLL - PRESENT - Hoffman, Arcnad, Gray, Bigeillw, Morgan and Ward. Also Wild, Bemis and Schreiners. ABSENT - None, 3. THE CLEW READ THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 20th, 1.966 is John Ward pointed out that the minutes nRglected to mention Mrs. Wards request that TowAley put a stop at his exit on E. The Mayor will take this up with Towsley. With this correction Gray moved and Arcand seconded that same be appro- ved as read. All ayes. I.I.. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR - a. The planning committee recommended that the "Special Use Permit" be granted to Lloyd Urban for the construction and D operation of a " Car Wash" and gasoline station on the north side of East County Road E , between H. Hoffman home and Roth restaurant, under Zoning Ordinance -,-15, section 12.3 (2) in Zone R-B - moved by Arcand and seconded by Gray. all ayes. b. The planning committee received a request for an advertising X4'XXXNXNX XMRKZ1 X- sign on Hansen property on Highway #61, a. for a sign to advertise the Jgntzer_ Motel. In view of the fact that such a sign would not conform to the Zoning Ordinance, the planning rbmmittee recommended that this request be refused. Moved by Gray and seconded by Morgan that said recommendation be accepted by the council. all ayes. c. The planning committee reported that a request had been reciv- ed from Mrs. Alice Heath to sub -divide 20 acres on the north side of Goose Lake Rd, east of Tessier road. She had submitted a preliminary drawing of sue 'a division. The planning committee will ask her to make a more detailed proposal and to submit it to the next meeting in person. We will have to get some road specifications for Mrs, Heath and also later for Miss Bigelow. 5 & 6 REPORTS OF COT01ITTEES AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS - none. . NEW pUS INESS - a. Moved by Arcand and seconded by Gray that liquor licenses be granted as follows - "O]fl€-Sale" license to the Cpuntry Lounge for the year to December 31st 1967 and " Off -sale" license to David -Schaller for the year to December 31st 1967 at a cost of ", _',000 and y:100 respectively. All ayes. 8. REPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICERS - a. The Mayor reported that the easements for the county ditch had been signed by the Birkelands and Woletzes and in due course would be placed in our files. b. The clerk showed a balance of S, ,673.61 after expenses below - This did not fully agree with the treasurer's figures so clerk and treasurer will meet shortly to compare books, ( 87th meeting Cont. ) d. Bills authorized - City Treasurer - October fire White Bear Press - notices ( To savings a/c - last month ) Henry L. Hoffman - 6 mos sal. John Morgan - " John Ward - It Allen R. Hansen 4 mos sal. Richard Arcand 6 "it John Gray it It Eileen Bigelow 1 mos sal. League of Minn. Mun. Metro dues Municipal Court for Sept. National League of Cities aid John Morgan - supplies #595 4 75.00 596 14.40 597 void. 598 120:00 599 120.00 600 60.00 601 20.00 602 30.00 603 30.00 604 5.00 605 37.10 606 57.71 607 20.00 608 Total 1 .00 604._ 9. MEETING ADJOURN,�D AT 9:43 - moved by Arcand and seconded by Bigelow. all ayes. Note; Present holding of savings cents in Lst State Bank W.B.L 11/16/64 50374 ti; 1,000 5//7/65 50610 19000 12 27/65 50981 1, 000 3/22 66 70118 1,000 9/27/66 70518 19,000 signed. Ij EIGHTY-EIGHTH MEETING - VILLAGE OF GEL LAKE COUNCIL NOVEMBER 22nd, 1966 - HOFFMANS CORNERS HALL L. THE MATOR CALLED THE MELTING TO ORDER AT 8:14 PM 2, THE CLERK CALLED THE ROLL - PRESE'NT - Hoffman, Gray, Arcand, Bigelow,Ward & Morgan Also Harry Conklins ABSENT - none. �. THE CLERK READ THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELI OCTOBER 18th, 1966 - Henry Hoffman moved and Miss Bigelow seconded that the same be approved as read. !+. PRESENTATIONS FROM 71IE FLOOR - none 5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES - a. The clerk had not yet received Carley's report on roads. c. The Mayor reported that the Conklins and their neighbors were disturbed because they thought that the ditch wag to be put on their land instead of the R.R. ThS#r surveyor, L man called Ryan evidently put them 25 feet ast onto R.R. right-of-ea.y. Ryan is to resurvey - Clerk c4ecked with the Assessors office and theiz✓is no question but that the R.R. has a 200 foot right of way in that area. 6. UhFINISHED BUSINESS - none 7. NEW BUSINESS - a. Areand moved and Gray seconded that Christmas Tree Licenses be granted to White Bear Floral and to Philip, and that a moving permit be granted to H. Hoffman for two houses, All dyes. 8. REPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICERS - a. Clerk reported a balance of " 3,602,18 before expenses below. b. Bills authorized were - City Treasurer-4 November fire # 611 w 75.00 Ramsey County Law Enforcet 612 L;.12.59 Donn D. Chriytensen - legal 613 110.00 Lerog Urban - weed inspection 611� 60.25 t: ite Bear Press - 200 ballots 615 20.00 Municipal Court - Oct, exp. 616 55.78 Mrs. John H. Daniels - election judge 617 17.50 Mrs. Chas. Schifsky - " " 618 17.50 Mrs. J. Morgan - " " 619 13.50 Mrs. Cole Oehler - 620 4.40 Mrs, John Ward - 621 4.40 Victor Knudson - peace officer 622 10.65 Richard Arcand - counter 623 1.90 John ?-lard. - it 624 1.90 al savings certificate 625 1,0 0:0.. 9. MEETING ADJOURNED AT :: 9 : 20 PM Moved by Morgan and seconded by Hoffman. Note: with #625 - this makes total savings certificates 69000. EIGHTY - NINTH MEETING - VILLAGE OF GEM LAKE COUNCIL DECEMBER 20th, 1966 - HOFFMANS CORNERS BALL 1. THE MAYOR CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 8:37 PM, 2, THE CLERK CALLED THE ROLL - PRESENT - Henry Hoffman, Eileen Bigelow and John Morgan ( and Bill Flaspeter ) ABSENT - John Gray and Dick Arcand and John Ward, 3. 110FFMAII LOVED AND BIGELOW SECONDED THAT THE READI14G OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 22ND BE AND HEREBY ARE DISPENSED WITH - All ayes. 4- PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR. - a, Bill Flaspeter appeared with the request for a special / permit to rhove a house into Gem Lake. The house was built 19Z in 3952 - is one and a galf stories - 281 x 30 t- frame construction and in good condition- Hoffman moved and Bigelow seconded that said permit be granted - all ayes. b. Dave Hoffman came in and reported that his lawyer believes that our vacation of Fairchild and Browns addition Block #1, is not legal ( see Resolution #58 - Se pt. 20th, 1966 ) The council authorized Dave Hoffman to arrange with his lawyer to prepare the necessary legal documents. K. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES - a. No official reports - Mayor Hoffman advises that the building of the County Pitch and culvert will now have to wait for spring. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS * none 7. NrW BUSINESS - a. Rober A. Cartier reports in his letter of Dec. 19th, 1966 that he has resigned as electrical inspector of White Bear Township but will continue as inppector fpr Gem Lake. We Will re -a, --point him in Januaeyry. 8. REPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICERS - a. The clerk submitted a preliminary financial rep ory for the year 1966 - copy is attached hereto. b. Bills authorized were: City Treasurer - December fire - ##626 75.00 Municipal court 627 56.20 Bachman -Anderson - Trea- d.ond 628 19.00 `'Tie White near Press - bal. 629 7.20 Rabert A. Cartier - part of fees 630 0.7 9- MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9.915 - moved by Bigelow and seconded by Morgan.