1956-05-21 Minutes of Mendota Heights Village Council1(0
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Village Council was held at the Village
Hall May 21, 1956, NJat 8:oo p.m..The roll being called the following council members were
present: Trustees nney, Horning, Krammer,and Clerk Mary. Mayor Edman presided over the
meeting. Council.
The prelii i ry plot of the Country Club Addition was presented to the
It was moved by'I amm1r,seconded by Trustee Horning, that the plot be referred to the
planning Commission for study and recommendation. Ayes:- 5; Nays : -0.
On motion of Trustee Horning,seoonded by Trustee Sweney, resolved that the reading
the minutes of the previous meeting be waived. Ayes:: -5; Nays : -- 0.
A petition for the rezoning of property, for the erection of an elevated water,"
storage tank and p ertinent buildings "and equipfinent was presented to the Village Council,
It was moved by "Trustee Horning, seconded by rustee Kraminer xliztdxd that the hearing date
in'the'regard to rezoning said property be set for May 31,1956, at 8 :00 p.m.. Ayes : -5;
Nays : -0.
The pre - application plans and data for the proposed Fischer's Addition were
presented to the Council. On motion of Trustee Horning seconded by Trustee Krammer resolved
that the plans and data be referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
Ayes: -5; Nays : -0.
A petition from Mrs. Furlong ",requesting that ilia Raymond Avenue in the Furlong
Addition, be changed to Kendon'Drive, was presented to the Council, 0n motion of Trustee
Horning, Seocnded by trustee Sweney, resolved that the petition be referred to the Planning
Commission for study and recommendation. Ayes :;.,5; Nays : -0.
On motion of Mayor Edman, seconded-by 1rustee'Horning, resolved that action'on the
petition of A.R. Kolar to rezone property on Highway 100 be tabled. Ayea: -5; Nays : -0.
On motion of Trustee Krammer,seconded by Trustee Sweney, resolved that'the plans
from the Minnesota Highway department in regard to the relocation of highway 49, be
referred to the Planning Commission for studg and recommendation. Ayes : -5; Nays -0.
A petition to Curb Delaware Avenue From highway 49 to Emerson Avenue was presented
to the Council. On motion of Trustee Horning, seconded by Trustee Sweney, resolved that
the Village Council set a date with the West St Paul city Council for a kamxi:xg joint •
hearing on this petition. Ayes :- 5;Naysr -0.
On motion of Mayor ''dman, seoonded by Clerk Stary, resolved that'Emil Krammer
check on the matter of'resodding the bank on Carl Hansen's property located at 1062
WagonWheel Trail Road, as to cost and report back to the Council. Ayes :- 5;Nays : -0.
It was recommended by Mayor Edman that Trustees Sweney, Krammer, and Village
attorney Foster check on the cost of a temporary repair of the River Road.
On motion of Trustee Krammer, seconded by Trustee V,g, resolved that the
letter. School District #2 Superintendant Paul Steffanson in regard to access to the school
on highway 100 from Marie Avenue, be referred to the Planning Commission for study and
recommendation. Ayes: -5; Nays : -0.
On motion of Trustee Sweney, seconded by Clerk Stary, resolved that general service
for both Constable cars be installed for a period of six months.Ayes : -5; Nays : -0.
On motion Of Trustee Sweney, seconded by Trustee Krammer, resolved that a non-
intoxicating Malt Liquorgpriva e"�Club License be issued to the Twin City Country Club.
Ayes : -5; Nays: -0. On stile
On Motion of Trustee Sweney, seconded by Trustee Krammer, resolved that a Non -
Intoxicating Malt Liquor "on Sale"' Private Club License be issued to the somerset Hills
Country Club. Ayes : -5; Nays: -
On motion of-Trustee
Intoxicating Malt Liquor On
Ayes :- 5;Nays -0.
On Motion of Trustee
Intoxicating Malt Liquor "On
Ayes : -5; Nays : -0.
On motion of Trustee
Intoxicating Malt Liquor "On
Ayes:-5, (())n N, ays : -0 .
O
Intoxicating motion of Trustee
11�1t Liquor On
Ayes: -5; Nays;-
0.
Sweney,seconded by Trustee K
Sale" and "Off .Sale "License
Sweney, seconded by Trustee
Sale And "Off Sale" license
Sweney, seconded by 1ruatee
Sale" and "Off Sale" Licens e
rammer,resolved that a Non -
be issued to Frank Fischer.
Krammer,resolved that a Non -
be issued to Mrs. Giles Fitch.
Sweney, seconded by Trustee
Sale ' and "Off Sale" Licens
Krammer, resolved
be issued to the
Krammer, resolved
e be issue /Georg
T
that a Non -
Look Out Tavern.
that a Non -
es Driving Tee.
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On motion of Trustee Horning, seconded by Trustee Kramm.er, resolved that the issuance
of a Non- Intoxicating Malt Liquor On SaleA° and ° °Off Sale" License to the River Road Club
be upheld pending further inVestigation'of the River Road. Ayes ° -4; Nays : -1,
A letter from the Somerset P.T.A.,iaa regair Ling recreational facilities, was
received by the Council and referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation.
The official report from the Attorney eneral's °ffice regarding the legality of the
granting of an exclusive water franchise by the Town Board , was received by the Council.
The report stated that'the Town Board of Mendota Township did not have the legal arthority
to issue the
Franchise.
Kramme appointed-to check into the letter in regard to the Gun Club.
a
r r letterfromLionel Greenburg, a potential home owner ,in regard to the sewage pxm
problem in Friendly Hills was referred to the Planning Commission.
On motion of Trustee Sweney ,seconded by Trustee Horning, resolved that an Ordinance
Establishing a Volunteer Noire Department and Making Rules and Regulations For the Government
of Same be adopted. Ayes:-5 Nays : -0.
trustee ?RESOLUTION Horning
On motion of seconded by Trustee }Jxammmx, RESOLVED that the following
resolution be adopted;
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FIRE DEPARTMENT TO SERVE OTHER MUNICIPALITIES
WHEREAS, the Village ofpMendota eitlhts, Dakota County,
Village v for the furnishing
Ntinnesot a has entered into contracts with other Municipal subdivisions jTilla e Council of the Vi11a
of fire protection to such areas; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of ''endota Hei )ghts, feel it is in the bx:
best interest of the Village that it's Fire ')epartment or portions thereof, be allowed to go
corporate limits of the Village pursuant to contract -or for the furnishing of
outside
fire department services in territories surrounding the Village on a mutual aid basis or to
prevent the spread and flow of fire which might endanger property within the Village.
'NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Village Council of the Village of Mendota
Heights, that the Fire Department members be authorized in the discretion of the officer
in charge thereof at the time any fire calls are received , to attend and servea± at ires
outside the Village limits of the municipality. Ayes : -5; Nays: -0.
Dated: May 21,1956 Approved:
Attest :
the
Clerk, Village of Mendota Heights
Mayor, Village of Mendota Heights
RESOLUTION
On motion of Mayor Edman, seconded by Trustee Krammer,
BE IT,HEREBY RESOLVED that the Village of Mendota Heights on July 1,
annual contract fee for the service of the Volunteer Fire Department for
communities as follows:
Town of Inver Grove
Eagan Township
Mendota Village
Lilydale Village
In
$75.00 for
X600.00
$600.00
`p200.00
$200.00'
addition, it is understood that the rate of '100.00
each additional hour will be continued on all calls
Ayes :- 5; .Nays: -0,
ATTEST:
Cler ,Village of Mendota Heig
1956, increase
surrounding
for the first hour and
made by the Fire Department.
Respectfully submitted:
Mayor, Village of Mendota. Heights
Warrants #2 through #37 were approved and issued.
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On motion of Trustee Sweney, seconded by Trustee Kramer.
RESOLUTION SETTING COMPENSATION FOR. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESOLVED, By the Village COuncil of the Village of Mendota Heights, that the
compensation of the members of the Volunteer Fire Department of this Village be as follows:
(a) For the attendance at fires, $2.00 for the first hour.and $2.00 for each additional
hour served under the direction of the Fire Chief of this Village, with the exception of
grass fires, which shall be compensated at $1.50 per hour.
(b) For attendance at meetings and practices, the sum of 42.00 per meeting or practice.
Although no limit is set as to the number of meetings or practicesvhich shall be held, there
shall be no more than one oompensable meeting and one compensatle practice per month.
(c) For the Fire Chief, who is also directly charged with the upkeep and maintenance
of fire trucks and related equipment, 830.00 per month, in addition to the hourly compensation
specified above. '
(d) For the assisstant Chief,$5.00 per month,in addition to the hourly compensation
specified above.
(e) For the fire Marshal, #5.00 per month, in addition to the hourly compensation
specified above. Ayes : -5; Nays: -0.
Dated May 21,1956
Attest:r - -�
Clerk, �Ti31?ag;e of Mendota Heigh
On motion of Trustee Sweney, seconded by Trustee Kramer, resolved that the 30 day
binder On the comprehensive general liability policy be adopted. Ayes: -5; Nays : -0.
Orn motion of Trustee Horning, seconded by Trustee nrammer, resolved that Bettenburg,
Townsend, and-Stolte be hired as consulting engineers for the Friendly Hills water system
subject'to apprgval the water franchise. Engineering fee not to exceed $1700.00.
Ayes : -5; Nays -0.
The Ordinance in regard to Northern States power Company Going into Friendly Hills
was referred to the Village Attorney for final preperation.
The rppctt from F.L. Woodward on municipal water water supply specifications on pumps,
wells, and tank was referred tothe - Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
On motion of Trustee Horning, seconded by Trustee Sweney, resolved that-the Water
e Ordinance as is now before the Council be adopted. Ayes : -5; Nays : -0.
Franchise motion of Trustee Horning, seconded by Trustee Sweney, resolved that the Council
employ Bettenburg, Townsend and Stolte as engineers for private sewage and water systems.
Ayes : -5; Nays: -0.
On motion of Clerk Stay, seconded by Mayor Edman, resolved that the meeting Adjourned
at 11 :55 p.m., until May 31,1956, when it will reconvene at 8:00 p.m.. Ayes : -5; Nays : -0..
Approved
Mayor, Village of Mendota-Heights
F. ROBERT EDMA T,MAYOR
ATTEST:
FRANK STARY, VILLAGE CLERK