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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1947 Minutes COUNCIL MEETING A regular monthly meeting of the Village Council, Village of Farmington, Minn. was held in the council chambers on July 7th, 1947 with all members except M.C. Campion present. The minutes of last regular meeting and two special meetings held in June were read and approved. The following bills were reviewed and upon motion by Floyd Johnson, seconded by R.W. Nordquist, were ordered to be paid: Miller-Davis Co. $50.61 Ahlberg Pharmacy 2.02 Farm Equipment Store 85.25 Minn Fire Ext. Co. 52.90 Standard Oil Co. 8.23 Lampert Yards Inc. 41.25 Miller—Davis Co. 5.44 Dak.County Tribune 4.20 Dr. A.U. Enond 5.00 Ed Vail 27.75 Cities Service Oil Co. 1.12 C.I. Wells 80.75 Farmington Auto Co, 2,095.00 Central Tel. Co. 7.95 Bury& Carlson Inc. 371.22 Central Tel. Co. 213.19 Phillips Pet. Co. 10.33 Petersen's Service 54.86 St. Paul Stamp Works 18.23 Coast to Coast 2.25 Francis A. Kelly 792.75 Brosseth Plumbing 52.50 D.J. Sullivan 17.00 Schneider Hardware 21.77 Northfield Iron Co. 71.28 T.C.M.P.A. 81.10 The President announced that consideration and passing of an ordinance relating tp the collection of garbage was in order. Whereupon, after full discussion, a proposed ordinance being entitled: "AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE COTT.FCTION AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND RUBBISH IN THE VILLAGE OF FARMINGTON AND PROVIDING FOR THE COT.T,FCTION OF THE EXPENSE THEREOF" was introduced and assigned No. 113 Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Floyd Johnson, seconded by Councilman R.C . Nordquist that Ordinance No. 113 be passed and adopted. Upon the roll being called, the vote thereon was as follows: AYES, Floyd Johnson, R.V . Nordquist, H.M. Johnson; NAYES, None. Thereupon the President de— clared the motion carried and he then and there approved the same by placing his signature thereon and the Recorder attested same by signing and attaching the Village Seal thereto. Whereupon the. Recorder was instructed to publish , said Ordinance No. 113 in one issue of the Dakota County Tribune. A proposed resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE METHOD OF GARBAGE AND RUBBISH COLLECTION AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SANITARY BOARD" was introduced and assigned No. 9-47. Councilman Floyd Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman R.W. Nordquist. Upon being put to vote, there were: AYES, 3; NAYES, 0; and the resolution was declared adopted. Councilman Floyd Johnson then moved, seconded by Councilman H.M. Johnsen, the appointment of the following members to the Sanitary Board for a period of one year: Dr. A.H. Field --Chairman Joseph Flaa -- Member H.E. Birdsall -- Member D.B. Whittier -- Meober A proposed resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION DECLARING ASSESSABLE COST" was introduced and assigned No. 10-47. Councilman Floyd Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman R.W. Nordquist. Upon being put to vote there were: AYES, 3; NAYES, 0; and the resolution was declared adopted. The Recorder was instructed to write a letter to M.A. Doffing, Farmington, Minnesota stating that the Village Council had received complaints that he 0 was illegally using firearms within the Village Limits and to call his attention to Ordinance No. 82. The President inquired if there had been any bids received for the electric franchise in response to our advertisement published in the Dakota County Tribune on the 27th day of June, 1947. The Recorder announced that only one bid for the electric franchise had been received, that bid being submitted by the Central Electric & Gas Company of Lincoln, Nebraska. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Floyd Johnson and seconded by Councilman R.W. Nordquist that the bids be closed. President Godby put the question to vote and instructed the Recorder to call the roll. The Recorder called ILthe roll and the vote thereon was as follows: AYES, Floyd Johnson, 2 R.W. Nordquist, H.M. Johnson; NAYES, None. Whereupon the President de— clared the motion carried, a majority of all the Councilmen having voted in favor thereof. The Village Recorder was instructed to open and read the bid of the Central Electric & Gas Company for an electric franchise. After full discussion, it was moved by Councilman R.W. Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Floyd Johnson that the bid of the Central Electric & Gas Company for a franchise to operate an electrical distribution system within the Village of Farmington for a period of twenty years and specifying maximum rates, be accepted. The Recorder called the roll and the vote thereon was as follows: AYES, Floyd Johnson, R.I. Nordquist, H.M. Johnson; NAYES,. None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried,, a majority of all the Councilmen having voted in favor thereof. The President then announced that consideration and passing of an ordinance granting an electric franchise to the Central Electric & Gas 8ompany, its successors and assignsy was in order. After full discission, a proposed ordinance being entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF FARMINGTON, MINNESOTA GRANTING TO CENTRAL ELECTRIC & GAS COMPANY, A CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND AUTHORITY TO USE AND OCCUPY THE STREETS, AT,T•FYS AND PUBLIC PLACES OF SAID VILLAGE FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY YEARS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING AN ELECTRIC UTILITY, DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, TRANSMISSION LINES AND SUBSTATIONS WITHIN SAID VILLAGE FOR THE TRANSMISSION, DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF ELECTRIC ENERGY FOR LIGHT, HEAT, POWER AND OTHER PURPOSES WITHIN SAID VILLAGE, AND PROVIDING REGULATIONS AND MAXIMUM RATES" wasintroduced and assigned No.114. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Floyd Johnson, seconded by Recorder H.M. Johnson that Ordinance No. 114 be read aloud in full by the Recorder. Upon the roll being called, the vote on the above motion was as follows: AYES, Floyd Johnson, R.W. Nordquist, H.M. Johnson; NAYES, None; and the motion was declared carried. Where— upon the Recorder read Ordinance No. 114 in full. It was then moved by Councilman R.I. Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Floyd Johnson that Ordinance No. 114 be passed and adopted. Upthn the roll being called, the vote thereon was as follows: AYES, Floyd Johnson, R.I. Nordquist, H.M. Johnson; NAYES, None. Thereupon the President de— clared the motion carried and he then and there approved the same by plating his signature thereon and the Recorder attested same by signing and attaching the Village Seal thereto. The Recorder was instructed to publish said Ordinance No. 114 in one issue of the Dakota County Tribune. Whereupon a representative of the Central Electric & Gas Company presented a letter of acceptance of Franchise Ordinance No. 114 and the Recorder was • instructed to file same as a part of the records of the meeting. After discussion, it was moved, seconded and carried that the Fire & Extended Coverage Policy on the Utility Building as insured by the Austin Mutual Insurance Company be transferred from the building itself to the contents therein and the Recorder was instructed to.o otify Roy Harmer, Agent and have the transfer completed. A proposed resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A WARRANTY DEED FOR LOT SIX, PARK ADDITION, VILLAGE OF FARMINGTON, TO LISLE J. BALTES AND IONA R. BALTES AS JOINT TENANTS" was introduced and assigned No. 11-47. H.T.I. Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Floyd Johnson. Upon being put to vote, there were: AYES, 3; NAYES, 0; and the resolution was declared adopted. A proposed resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A WARRANTY DEED FOR THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT EIGHT AND ALL OF LOT NINE, PARK ADDITION, VILLAGE OF FARMINGTON, TO JOHN A CHRISTENSEN AND ELAINE LUCILLE CHRISTENSEN AS JOINT TENANTS" was introduced and assigned No. 12-47. H.M. Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Floyd Johnson. Upon being put to vote, there were: AYES, 3; NAYES, 0; and the resolution was declared adopted. A proposed resolution entitled: "Rr.SOLUTION ACCEPTING TIS BID OF o'JESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY FOR UNDERGROUND CABLE INASFAR AS IT REFERS TO FIVE HUNDRED FEET OF SAME" (continued page 3) 3 was introduced and assigned No. 13-47. Floyd Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by R.W. Nordquist. Upon being put to vote, there were: AYES, 3; NAYES, 0; and the resolution was declared adopted. Upon motion by Floyd Johnson, seconded by H.M. Johnson, the following building applications were acted upon: Sofus Jorgenson - (Private Garage) - Approved Leonard Gustafson - (Private Garage) Approved IIIA.J. Steadman Jr. - (Residence) - Approved W.A. Rippberger - (Residence) - Approval Withheld (Rending report of Bldg. Inspector) No further business appearing, the meetin# was adjourned. ii AO ,/ , ii, ".e/Azioeii_..) Village Record: • COUNCIL MEETING A regular monthly meeting of the Village Council, Village of Farmington, Minn. was held in the offices of The First National Bank of Farmington, Kinn. on August 4th, 1947 with all members present. The minutes of last regular meeting were read and approved. III The following bills were reviewed and upon motion by Floyd Johnson, seconded by M.C. Catpion, were ordered to be paid: League of Minn.Municipalities X52.00 Central Telephone Co. $189.17 Minn.Fire Extinguisher Co. 18.00 Bud Johnson 40.00 Standard Oil Co. 6.60 Petersen's Service 37.44 C.I. Wells, Agent 222.77 Dak. County Tribune 26.50 Roy Harmer, Agent 18.07 Coast to Coast Store 3.00 Eine Safety Appliances 57.86 Ira Ives 60.75 J.E. Sauser, Assessor. 234.00.;• Emmet Carey , 15.75 Bury & Carlson 583.34 George xecord Bldg.Ins. 10.00 A delegation appeared requesting the opening of Pine Street and adj4ceht alleys from Fifth Street to Eighth Street. H.M. Johnson moved? seconded bg Floyd Johnson that necessary action be taken to open up these streets. Motion was unanimoudly carried. George Sypal, manager of Municipal Licuor Store, appeared and stated that they were in need of a new cooler. H.M. Johnson moved, seconded by M.C. Campion, that action be taken to advertise for bids for an electric cooler according tin the specifications furnished by the Municipal Liquor Store Manager. Motion was unanimously carried and the Village Clerk was instructed to advertise for .. said bids. A discussion followed relative to the question whether or not the Village Municipal Liquor Store should enter a float in the Milk Day Parade. Upon motion by H.M. Johnson, seconded by Y.C. Campion, it was decided not to enter a float in said parade. The Recorder was instructed to send a statement to Ham Clay '�r. in the amount of $10.00 for damage' to the sidewalk on Fifth Street. The Recorder was instructed to notify the business establishments on the South side of Oak Street between Second and Third Street of the Village's intention to replace the sidewalk and that one-half the cost would be charged to the respective property owner. 4 .411 A letter from the Farmington Building &Planning Commission was read by the Recorder wherein they requested permission to adopt the policy of acting on Applications for Building Permit only at regular scheduled meeting dates. Floyd Johnson introduced the following motion, seconded by M.C. Campion: lApplications for Building Permits will be acted upon by the Farmington Building & Planning Commission at their regular scheduled monthly meeting only and the Commission is hereby authorized to publish a notice in two issues of the Dakota County Tribune stating this fact. Upon being put to vote, the results were: AYES, 4; NOES, 0; and the motion was carried. Upon motion by M.C. Campion, seconded by R.W. Nordquist, the following111 applications for Building Permit were acted upon: T .A. Rippberger -- Z)8esidence) -- Disapproved Ham Clay Sr. -- (Residence) -- Disapproved James W. Magee -- (Garage Apt) -- Approved Roger Stanke . (Garage Apt) -- Approved Russell Royce -- (Remodeling Res) Approved A proposed resolution entitled: "RES UTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A WARRANTY DEED FOR THE HALF OF LOT FOUR AND ALL OF LOT FIVE, PARK ADDITION,VILLAGE OF FARMINGTON TO ALFRED FRED FISCHER AND MARY VERONICA FISCHER AS JOINT TENANTS" was introduced and assigned NO. 14-47. H.M. Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Floyd Johnson. Upon being put to vote, there were: AYES,4; NAYES, 0; and the resolution was declared adopted. A proposed resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT" was introduced and assigned No. 15-47. Floyd Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by M.C. Campion. Upon being put to vote, there were: AYES, 4; NAYES, 0; and the resolution was declared adopted. A discussion followed relative to the boundary markers on the lots on the west side of Park Addition. The president stated he would contact the surveyor who originally made the survey to see if the discrepancy could be accpunted for and rectified. No further business appearing, the meeting was adjourned. ArA `illage '-)Order COUNCIL MEETING A special meeting of the Village Council, Village of Farmington, Minn. was held in the council chambers on August 19th, 1947 with all members except M.C. Campion present. The President inquired if there had been any bids received for a six (6) foot dry storage beverage cooler, with self-contained refrigerating unit in response to our advertisement published in the Dakota County Tribune on the 8th and 15th day of August, 1947. The Recorder announced that five bids had been received by him as follows: 1. Farm Equipment Store Farmington, Minn. 2. F.L. McAndrew & Son Farmington, Minn. 3. Irven A. Larson Faribault, Minna 4. Crossan Refrigeration Northfield, Minn. 5. Erossan Refrigeration Northfield, Minn. 4 Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Floyd Johnson, seconded by H.M. Johnson that the bids be closed. President Godby put the question to vote add in- structed the Recorder to call the roll. The recorder called the roll and. the vote thereon was as follows: AYES, Mloyd Johnson, R.W. Nordquist, and H.M. Johnson; NAPES, None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Recorder was instructed to open and read the bids received for the dry storage cooler. After full discussion, it was moved by Councilman Floyd Johnson, seconded by B,W.' Nordquist that the bid of Irven A. Larson for a Frigidaire 6-ft. Dry storks. Beverage Cooler with a self-ecntained refrigerating unit at a cost of 1560.00 be accepted. The Recorder called 5 the roll and the vote thereon was as follows: AYES, Floyd Johnson, R.W.Nordquist, H.M. Johnson; NATES, None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried, a majority of all the Councilman having voted in favor thereof. Recorder H.M. Johnson moved, seconded by Floyd Johnson, that the Village Council advertise for bids for a 6-foot dry storage beverage cooler, with a remote control refrigerating unit. The Recorder called the roll and the vote thereon was as follows: ATES, 3; NATES, 0; and the Motion was declared carried. Where*pon the President instructed the Recorder to advertise for bids in accord with said motion in one issue of the Dakota County Tribune, bids to be opened at the next regular meeting of the Village Council on September 2nd, 1947. No further business appearing, the meeting was adjourned. • 4000, .400. Village nee. r COUNCIL MEETING A regular monthly meeting of the Village Council, Village of Farmington, Minn. was held in the council chambers on September 2nd, 1947 with all members prsent. The minutes of last regular meeting end of the special meeting on August 19th, 1947 were read and approved. The following bills were reviewed and upon motion by R.W. Nordquist, seconded by M.C. Campion, were ordered to be paid: Bury & Carlson, Inc. $162.29 Phillips Pet. Co. 7.80 F.L. McAndrew & Son 49.65 4d Vail 40.60 J.D. Akin 6.50 Petersen's Service 74.98 Standard Oil Company 7.04 George Record 10.00 State Farm Mutual Ins. Co. 16.65 F.A. Kelly 1,625.33 A delegation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars appeared and submitted a request for a license to operate club rooms and sell intoxicating liquors in said club rooms. The delegation was instructed to submit facts concerning the organi- zation to the council so it could be determined if the organization legally qualified under the Statutes. When this had been done, proper consideration would be given to the application. C.G. Chase appeared requesting information as to what action was being taken to extend the water mains south on Third Street. The President informed him that bids were going to be asked in the near future on water main pipe and that definite.action should be taken in the spring of 1948. It was moved, seconded, and carried that the Village Policemen be given one weeks vacation with pay. The Village Recorder was instructed to advertise for bids for the light standards for Third Street between Elm Street and Spruce Street in accordance with the specifications as up by the Westinghouse Electric & Supply Co. Upon motion by Floyd Johnson, seconded by M.C. Campion, the following applications for Building Permits were acted upon: M.J. Mick --.(New Residence) Approved R.C. .McCluskey (New Residence) -- Approved McCluskey & Mick (Removal of Klahr -- Approved dwelling) McCluskey & Mick (Removal of Becker -- Approved dwelling) M.J. Mick -- (Re-model dwelling) -- Approved Ben Erickson - (New Residence) -- Approved Russell Richardson (New Residence) --- Approved - Howard Berry - (Re-model residence) -- Approved Peter Rasmussen (New Private Garage) -- Approved James Corrigan (New private Garage) -- Approved dames Corrigan (Removal of Residence) Approved W.A. Rippberger (New Residence) -- Approved (subject to the compliance with Ord.#77) 6 A proposed resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A WARRANTY DEED FOR LOT THREE AND NORTH HALF OF LOT FOUR, PARK ADDITION, VILLAGE OF FARMINGTON, TO ROY E. r MACPHEE AND ROSE E. MACPHEE AS JOINT TENANTS" + was introduced assigned No. 16-47. Floyd Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by M.C. Campion. Upon being putbto vote, there were: AYES,4; NAPES, 0; and the resolution was declared adopted. II The President inquired if there had been any bids received for the Dry Storage Beverage Cooler with Remote Unit in response to our advertisement published in the Dakota County Tribune on 22nd and 29th day of August, 1947. The Recorder announced that five bids had been received by him as follows: 1. Irvin A. Larson Faribault, Minn. III 2. F.L. McAndrew Farmington, Minn. 3. Major Appliance Co. South St. Paul, Minn. 4. Farm Equipment Store Farmington, Minn. 5. Holverson Company Minneapolis, Minne Whereupon it was moved by R.W. Nordquist, seconded by Floyd Johnson, that the bids be closed. President Godby put the question to vote and instructed the Recorder to call the roll. The Recorder called the roll and the vote thereon was was follows: AYES, Floyd Johnson, R.W. Nordquist, M.C. Campion, H.M. Johnson NAYES, None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Recorder was instructed to open and read the bids received. After full. disclsaion, it was moved by Councilman Floyd Johnson, seconded by R.E. Nordquist, that the bid of Farmuipment Store for a United 6-ft. Dry Storage Beverage Cooler with a Serval 4/104/ H.P. sealed unit, remotely controlled, installed at a cost of $525.00 be accepted. The Recorder called the roll and the vote thereon was as follows: AYES, Floyd Johnson, R.W. Nordquist, 1.C. Campion, H.M. Johnson; NAPES, None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried, a majority of all councilmen having voted in favor thereof. No further business appearing, the meeting was adjourned. 10(// A" 4�i 4.���� �i�� !�'‘,/r. :�� Village Reco COUNCIL MEETING A special meeting of the Village Council, Village of Farmington, Minn. was held in the council chambers on September 22nd, 1947 with all members present. The County Surveypr appeared before the council with a profile map of Park Addition, Village of Farmington. After full discussion, Floyd Johnson moved, seconded by M.C. Campion, that the grade level for the streets and sidewalks in Park Addition, Village of Farmington as shown by the red line on the profile be approved. Upon being put to vote there were: AYES, 4; NINES, 0; and the motion was carried. cr A resolution entitled: 'RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE RECORDER TO MAKE CORRECTION IN THE WARRANTY DEED TO ALFRED FRED FISCHER AND MARY VERONICA FISCHER AND IN RESOLUTION No. 14-47 FROM NORTH HALF OF LOT FOUR TO SOUTH HALF OF LOT FOUR" was introduced and assigned No. 17-47. Floyd Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Y.C. Campion. Upon being put to vote there were: AYES, 4; NAYES, 0; and the resolution was declared adopted. No further bksines s appearing, the meeting was adjourned. III A40, III r' jam" Village Reco ;- 4 r 7 COUNCIL MEETING ` A regular monthly meeting of the Village Council, Village of Farmington, Minn. was held in the council chambers on October 6th, 1947 with all members present. The minutes of last regular meeting and of the special meeting held on September 22nd, 1947 were read and approved. The following bills were reviewed and upon motion by R.W. Nordquist, seconded by M.C. Campion, were ordered to be paid: 111 Farm Equipment Store X96.95 Lampert Yds. Inc 63.70 Standard Oil Co. 22134 Coast to Coast Store 1.50 Fmgt. Blacksmith Shop 29.06 Roy Harmer, Agent 16.65 Farmington Auto Co. 1.50 Nordquist & Co. 16.00 Lubke Ins. Agency 65.54 Petersen's Service 13.00 Dakota County Tribune 70.60 E.M. Kindseth 53.77 Bury & Carlson 162.29 F.A. Kelly 3,510.78 L.A. Whittier 15.00 George Record 7.00 Dak. County Welfare Bd. 35.00 Paul McLagan 75.00 1st Nat'l Bank 1.80 Emil Hanson 2,446.50 Alfred G. Stapf 25.00 E.W. Sprute 6.00 Ed Vail 12.00 Phillips Petr. Co. 2.86 Upon motion by Floyd Johnson, seconded by R.W. Nordquist, the following applications for Building Permits were acted upon: E.G. Birdsall -- (Private Garage) -- Approved Alfred Fischer -- (New Dwelling) -- Approved Morris Larson (Remodel Dwelling) -- Approved Christoph Luebke -- (Move in Dwelling) -- Approved E.G. Stapf -- (Move in Private Garage) Approved John E. Uhl -- (Private Garage) -- Approved Arvid Youngkrantz - (Private Garage) -- Approved Fmgt. Lutheran Church (New Parish House) -- Approved A letter from K.O. Dahlager, Superintendent of Schools, relative to a Winter III Recreation Program was read by the Clerk. Floyd Johnson was appointed by the President to represent the council on this committee. Upon invitation of the President, a group of property owners from Wells & Kraft Lots were present and discussed the possible platting of the land with the County Surveyor. No definite action was taken. Morris Larson appeared requesting information as to when sewer would be laid in front of his property. The Mayor informed him that possibly the:work could be done early in 1948. The President inquired if there had been any bids received for 1 carload of 6 inch cast iron water pipe in response to our advertisement published in the Dakota County Tribune on the 26th day of September and the 3rd day of October, 1947. The Recorder announced that one bid had been received, that bid being submitted by the American Cast Iron Pipe Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota. V+hereupon it was moved by Cpuncilman Floyd Johnson, seconded by Council M.C. Campion, that the bids be closed. President Godby put the question to vote and instructed the Recorder to call the roll. The Recorder called the roll and the vote thereon was as follows: AYES, Floyd Johnson, R.W. Nordquist, M.C. Campion, H.M. Johnson; NAYES, None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Recorder was instructed to open and read the bid of American Cast Iron Pipe Co. After full discussion, it was moved by Floyd Johnson, seconded by H.M. Johnson, thai the bid of American Cast Iron Pipe Co. of $1.65 per foot be accepted. The Recorder called the roll and the vote thereon was as follows: AYES, Floyd Johnson, R.W. Nordouist, M.C. Campion, H.M. Johnson; NAVES, None. Whereupon the President III declared the motion carried and the Recorder was instructed to place an order for April 1st, 1948 delivery. The President inquired if there had been any bids received for laying of sewer pipe in response to our advertisement published in the Dakota County Tribune on the 26th day of September and the 3rd day of October, 1947. The Recprder announced that one bid had been received, that bid submitted by J.E. Sauber of Farmington, Minn. Whereupon it was moved by Floyd Johnson, seconded by M.C.Campion that the bids be closed. The Recorder called the roll and the vote thereon was as follows: AYES, Floyd Johnson, R.W. Nordquist, M.B. Campion, H.M. Johnson; NAYES, None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Recorder was instructed to open and read the bid of J.E. Sauber. After full discussion, it was moved by Floyd Johnson, seconded by M.C. Campion, to table the .11 bid. The Recorder called the roll and the vote thereon was as follows: AYES, Floyd Johnson, R.W. Nordquist, M.C. Campion, H.M. Johnson; NAYES, None. Wkere- upon the President declared the motion carried, a majority of all councilmen having voted in favor thereof. No further business appearing, the meeting was adjourned. Village ReCo er • COUNCIL MEETING A special meeting of the Village Council, Village of Farmington, jinn. was held in the council chambers on October 14th, 1947 with all members except R.W.Nordquist present. After full discussion, the following budget for 1948 was presented,: Street Maintenance $3,500.00 Fire Department 600.00 Bonds,Principal & Interest 5,000.00 Clerk's Salary 360.00 Police Department 4,145.00 Treasurer's Sakary 180.00 Assessor's Salary 400.00 Mayor & Council Salary 90.00 Treasurer's Bond 50.00 Insurance 1,000.00 Lights, etc 3,000.00 Library Board 200.00 Eledtion Boards 385.00 Garbage Disposal 2,000.00 Legal Fees 500.00 Lighting Improvement 5,000.00111 Publication of Notices etc 300.00 Sidewalk Improvements 5,000.00 Administrative Expense 150.00 Total: $31,860.00 Revenue from sources other than taxes:(est) 18,000.00 Net from Taxation: $13,860.00 Whereupon it was moved by Floyd Johnson, seconded by M.C. Campion, that he pro- posed budget be adopted. Upon being put to vote there were: AYES, 3; NAYES, 0; and the motion was declared carried. A proposed resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING IMPROVEMENT WARRANTS" was introduced and assigned No. 18-47. M.C. Campion moved its adoption, seconded by H.M. Johnson. Upon being put to vote there were: AYES, 3; NAPES, 0; and the resolution was declared adopted. A proposed resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION FOR ESTABLISHING FUND FOR IMPROVEMENT NO. EIGHT"' was introduced and assigned No. 19-47. M.C. Campion moved its adoption, seconded by Floyd Sohnson. Upon being put to vote there were: AYES, 3; NAYES, 0; and the resolution was declared adopted. No further business appearing, the meeting was adjourne. Village Reco • -` r 9 COUNCIL MEETING A regular monthly meeting of the Village Council, Village of Farmington, Minn. was held in the council chambers on November 3rd, 1947 with all members present. The minutes of last regular meeting and of the special meeting on October 14, 1947 were read and approved. The following bills were reviewed and upon motion by M.C. Campion, seconded by 111 Floyd Johnson, were ordered to be paid: Bury & Carlson $29.48 F.A. Kelly 738.50 Standard Oil Co. 15.86 Westinghouse Elec. 191.57 . Northfield Iron Co58.08 Westinghouse Elec. 183.00 1st Nat'l.Bank 2.25 E.M. Kindseth 35.54 J.D. Akin 22.50 Chas, 0. McCluskey 10.00 Geo. H. Record 5.00 Dakota County Trib. 60.20 Petersen's Sera 83.14 Phillipa Pet. Co. 31.13 P.H. Feely & Son 7.85 Lampert Ids 24.85 Upon motion by Floyd Johnson, seconded by M.C. Campion, the following . applications for Building Permits were acted upon: Andrew Pelach -u- Private Garage -- Approved . Carl M. tkness -- Private Garage -- Approved The clerk was instructed to write a letter to Louis Tousignant, informing him that his temporary housing permit will expire April 1, 1947 and that the village council does not intend to renew the permit. The President inquired if there had been any bids received for the ten (10) improvements Warrants in response to our advertisement published in the Dakota County Tribune on the 17th and 24th days of October1947. The Recorder announced that one bid had been received, that bid being submitted by The First National Bank of Farmington, Farmington, Minnesota. Whereupon it was moved by Floyd Johnson, seconded by M.C. Campion, that the bids be closed. President Godby put IIIthe question to vote and instructed the Recorder to call the roll. The Recorder called the roll and the vote thereon was as follows: AYES, Floyd Johnson, M. C. Campion, R.W. N ordquist, H.M. Johnson; NAYES, None; Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Recorder was instructed to open and read the bid of The First National Bank of C Farmington. After full discussion, M.C. Campion introduced a proposed resolution entitled: "RESO?IJTION ACCEPTING BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENT WARRANTS" which was assigned No. 20-47, and moved its adoption. Motion was sewonded by Floyd Johnson. Upon being put to vote, the vote thereon was as follows: AYES, Floyd Johnson, M.C. Campion, R.W. Nordquist, H.Y. Johnson; NAPES, None; and the resolution was de- clared adopted. A proposed resolution entitled: "RESOLUTICN AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM FUND FOR IMPROVEMENT NO.EIGHT' was introduced and assigned No. 21-l7. Floyd Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by M.C. Campion. Upon being put to vote there were: AYES, 3; NAYFS, 0; and the resolution was declared adopted. The President inquired if there had been any bids received for the lighting . standards and fixtures In response to our bid published in the Dakota County Tribune on 17th day and 24th day of October, 1947. The Recorder announced hat one bid had been received, that bid being submitted by thelistinghouse Electric orp. of IIICleveland, Ohio. Whereupon it was moved by R.W. Nordquist, seconded by Floyd Johnson, that the bids be closed. The Recorder called the roll and the vote thereon was as follows: AYES, Floyd Johnson, M.C. Campion, R.N. N ordquist, H.M. Johnson; NAYES, None; and the motion was declared carried. The Recorder was instructed to open and read the bid of Westinghouse Electric Corp. After full discussion, R.W. Nordquist moved, seconded by M.C. Campion, that the bid be tabled. The Recorder called the roll and the vote thereon was as follows: AYES, Floyd Johnson, M.C. Campion, R.W. Nordquist, H.M. Johnson; NAYES, None; and the motion was declared carried. No further business appearing, the meeting was adjourned oe // # Z /,/,,i60y.., L./ it... llage car 10 CCRJNCIL MEETING A special meeting of the Village Council, Village of Farmington, Minn. was held in the council chambers an November 18, 1947 with all members present. The President inquired if there had been any bids received for the lighting standards and equipment in response to our bid published the Dakota County Tribune on the 7th day of November, 1947. The Recorder announced that one bid had been received, that bid submitted by the Westinghouse Electric Corporation of Cleveland, Ohio. Whereupon ' Floyd Johnson moved, seconded by M.C. Campion, that the bids be closed. The Recorder called the roll and the vote thereon was as follows: AYE'S, Floyd Johndon, M.C. Campion, R.W. Nordquist, H.M. Johnson; NAYES, None; Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Recorder was instructed to open and read the bid of Westinghouse Electric Corp. After full discussion, it was moved by Floyd Johnson, seconded by M.C. Campion, that the bid of Westinghouse Electric Corp. be accepted. The Recorder called the roll and the vote thereon was as follows: AYES, Floyd Johnson, M.C. Campion, R.W. Nordquist, H.M. Johnson; NAYES, None; Whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the Recorder was instructed to place an order in accordance with published request for bids. The Recorder was instructed to order sufficeient electric cable to complete the above installation in accord with the bid accepted on July 7th, 1947. A proposed resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A WARRANTY DEED TO CARROL L. AUGE & MARIE L. AUGE AS JOINT TENANTS FOR ,LOT SEVEN AND NORTH HALF LOT EIGHT, PARK ADDITICM, VILLAGE'OF FARMINGTON, MINNESOTA" was introduced and assigned No. 22-47. H.M. Johnson moved its adoption, seconded by Floyd Johnson. Upon being. put to vote there were: AYES, 4; NAYES, 0; and the . resolution was declared'adopted. Following persons were suggested as members of the Election Board with no objections: L.A. Whittier Sr. Mrs. Leto Amundson Roy.Harmer Mrs. R.C. Copenhaver . Mrs, H.R. Thompson Mrs. Floyd Johnson Mrs. Robt. McDermott No further business appearing, the meeting was adjourned. 411,400, Village Recorder' • COUNCIL MEETING • A regular monthly meeting of the Village Council, Village of Farmington, Minn. was held in the council chambers on December 1st, 1947 with all members except Floyd Johnsen present. The minutes of the last regular meeting and of the special meeting on November 18, 1947 were read and approved. Mr. Baxter, of the Central Alectric & Gas Company appeared and announced a reduction in electric rates according to the following schedule: RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL III First 20 KWH or less per mo. $1.00 First 20 KWH or less used per mo $1.00 Next 20 KWH used per mo. 0 $.045 per KWH Next 180 KWH used per mo. .® $.05 per KWH ' Next 60 KWH used per mo. 0 .035 per KWH Next 300 KWH used per mo 0 .045 " Excess'.: KWH used per mo. 0 .025 per KWH Next 500 KWH used per mo. 0 .03 " Excess KWH used per mo. 0 .025 " The Recorder was instructed to write a letter to Safety Division, minnesota Highway Dept. requesting that the -"No Parting" signs on the 'With side of Elm Street between 3rd and 4th streets be removed and parking allowed on that side of the street. r 11 The following bills were reviewed and upon motion by R.W. Nordquist, seconded by MCC. Campion, were ordered to be paid: Methodist Church $3.15 Emmet Carey $36.65 Standard Oil Co. .75 Larsen Electric 11.04 Miller-Davis Co. 2.56 Farmington Auto Co.12.30 Geo,M. Betzold 36.00 Johnson's Food Mtk 3.51 Reuben Petersen 16.00 Marshall Wells 3.96 R.W. Nordquist 3.50 L.A. Godby 34.50 Upon motion by R.W. Nordquist, seconded by M.C. Campion, the following applications for Building Permits were acted upon: Donald Sypal — Remodel Dwelling -- Approved Corinthian Lodge 067 - Repair & Remodel business dwelling -- Approved. The President. called a special meeting for December 15, 1947 and the Recorder was instructed to notify Bannister Engineering Co. of the date of the meeting and that the extension, of water & sewer mains would be considered at that time. No further business appearing the meeting was adjourned. # 1' / ,4emp,%X,/,/ 4,7 Ir Village Record COUNCIL MEETING A special meeting of the Village Council, Village of Farmington, Minnesota was held in the council chambers on December 15, 1947 with all members present. D.B. Whittier, mayor-elect, and A.H. Field, councilman—elect, were present. The following bills were reviewed and upon motion by Floyd Johnson, seconded by IIIM.C. Campion, were ordered to be paid: A.S. Duff $26.25 Dakota County Tribune $13.25 Emmett Carey 26.25 J.D. Akin 6.00 Miller Davis Co. 5.37 Farm Egpipment Store 12.25 Glenn McClintock 9.90 P.H. Feely & Son 31.69 Lampert Yards 1.65 Emil Hanson 213.00 Geo. M. Betzold 72.00 Farm Eouipment Store 234.00 Standard Oil Co. 8.50 C.G. Chase 12.00 ' Upon motion by Floyd Johnson, seconded by H.M. Johnson, the Clerk was instructed to make a permanent transfer of $1,500.00 from the General Fund to Paving Fund. Mr. A.W. Bannister of Bannister Engineering Company presented plans and specifications for Sewer and Water Main extensions within the Village. After full discussion, it was moved by M.C. Campion, seconded by Floyd Johnson, that the plans be approved. Upon being put to vote there were: AYES, 4; NAYES, 0; and the plans were declared approved. After full discussion, it was moved by Floyd Johnson, seconded by H.M. Johnson, that the Village Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids in accordance with Part A of approved plans with the exception of the extension on Second Street which should be omitted. Upon being put to vote there were: AYES, 4; NAYES,O; and the Clerk was instructed to call for bids to be opened at a special meeting of the Village Council to be held on January 28th, 1948 at 4:00 P.M. No further business appearing, the meeting was adjourned. III I' .!1 ; _ _/Ar Z.d.d... , r Village Record:0