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07-20-54 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL July 20, 1954 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Golden Valley. -Hennepin County, Minnesota, was held in the Village Hall of .said Village on July 20, 1954, at 7:30 otclock P.M. The following members were present: Bies,Fpss, Huebsch, Rahn and Stark, and the following members were absent: None. The Magor called the meet- ing to order at 7:40 otclock P.M. MOVED by.Rahn seconded by Bies carried that the reading of the minutes of July 6, 1954, be dispensed with and that said minutes be approved as submitted to each member of the Council prior to this meeting unless some member of the audience wishes them read. (The minutes were not read.) Public Hearing, Rezoning, Request of Enoch Anderson: The Village .Clerk presented an affidavit of publication of notice of public hearing to be held at this time and place regarding zoning of. a parcel of land described in said affidavit from Open Develop- ment to Community Store(Designated Commercial in a proposed new comprehensive zoning ordinance of.the Village). Said affidavit was examined, approved, and ordered placed on file. The Administrative Assistant advised that the Planning Commission had recommended that said area be zoned from Open Development to Community Store. (See minutes of May 18, 1954.) The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing above referred to. All persons present who desired to do so were afforded an opportunity to express their opinions thereon. Name of Objector None Nature of Objection None Member Stark stated that he was in favor of the rezoning pro- vided that Mr. Anderson would not construct a filling station on the premises. The Village Attorney upon question advised the Council that such a stipulation was not enforceable. The Attorney further stated that if in the instant case the Council removed the 200 foot setback requirement of T. H. 100, it would be difficult to enforce said setback on the remainder of T. H. 100. MOVED by Stark seconded by Huebsch to give a first reading to an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance By Establishing A Certain Community Store District". Upon vote being taken upon the above motion, Member Bies, Huebsch, and Stark voted in favor thereof, and Members Foss and Rahn voted against the same, whereupon the Mayor, upon the advise of the Attorney, stated that the motion was lost for lack of a four- fifths majority. 122 Public Hearing, Rezoning, Request of Anderson & Sgns: The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication of notice of public hearing to be held -at this time and place regarding the zoning of a parcel of land described in said affidavit from Open Development to Commercial (Designated "Industrial" in the proposed new comprehensive zoning ordinance of the Village). Said affidavit was examined, approved, and order- ed placed on file. The Mayor announced that this was the time and the place for the public hearing above referred to. All persons present who desired to do so were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. Name of Objector Nature.of Objection Mr. & Mrs. Isadore Pepin Mr. & Mrs. Pepin stated that they• 5806 Olson Highway were opposed to a concrete ready= mix plant type of industry and that such a plant would devalue their property and would spoil the appearance of their neighborhood. Mr. & Mrs. W. P. Thomey Mr. & Mrs. Thomey objected to a 2738 Olson Highway concrete ready -mixed plant on the grounds of noise and dust, and that the area under consideration would be better suited for some other type of industry, and that a concrete ready -mix plant would seriously inconvenience the operation of a rest home in that area. Mr. C. J. Schwebach Mr. Schwebach particularly objected 5738 Olson Highway to the construction of a ready -mixed plant on the premises under discuss- ion, due to the dust generated by, such an operation. Mrs. Wright Mrs. Wright stated that she was 5730 Olson Highway the manager of the Valley View Rest Home and that the construction of a concrete ready -mix plant in the area would result in undue hardship upon her patients due to the dust and noise incidental to the operation of such an industry. The Administrative petition signed by to the rezoning of & Sons. Assistant presented the Council with a 18 home owners, said petition objecting the property for the use of Anderson 1 1 1 fl Proponents: The Administrative Assistant stated that he had been handed a petition signed by three home owners, said petition requesting that the Council zone the area under the discussion to Indus - trail and that the Council issue a permit to Anderson & Sons for the construction of a concrete ready -mixed plant. Mr. Clarence Anderson and Mr. C. J..Bjornson: Said persons advised the Council that Anderson & Sons proposed to build a home -type office building and a warehouse, that the remainder of the premises would be a storage yard for heavy road building equipmentl, and that the ultimate value of the impro- vement would be ap roximately 0500,000.00, including a concrete ready -mix plant. On question, the Administrative Assistant advised the Council that the Planning Commission had not recommended that the area be rezoned for use by Anderson & Sons on the grounds that the probable investment by said company would•not justify rezoning but that the Commission had agreed that the area under discussion was a potential Industrail area. Mr. Rahn stated that he objected to the present proposed use of Anderson '& Sons on the grounds that slow and heavy traffic on T. H. 55 would be a traffic hazard, that he thought that the appearance of a concrete ready -mix plant would be objectionable, and that the probable tax revenue was not enough to warnant the nuisance of heavy trucks and equipment. Mr. E. J. McCubrey, District Engineer for the State Highway Department stated that should the area be rezoned and the Council issue a permit to Anderson & Sons, said permit and rezoning should be conditioned upon Anderson & Sons building a 9 ton capacity highway for access to T. H. 55, and if at all possible Anderson & Sons should build an access road under the railroad bridge on T. H- 55. Mr. Anderson agreed to the above. MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to table the matter until the next regular meeting to be held August 3, 1954 - Opening of Bids, Sanitary Sewer District No. 1: The Clerk presented an affidavit of publishing notice of sale of $750,000 .Sewer Improvement No. 1 Bonds, Series A and B. of the Village in•the Commercial West. Said affidavit was examined, approved, and ordered placed on file in the office of the Village Clerk. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place fixed in said notice for the opening and consideration of sealed bids for said bonds. The Clerk reported that he had received 1 (one) sealed bid for said bonds as follows: Name of Bidder The Village Attorney announced that the bid was a syndicated bid by the following listed companies, said bid being signed by Mr. Leo Quist, acting od behalf of the syndicate.. 1. Kiper, Jaffray & Hopwood 7. Harold E. Wood & Company 2. J. M. Dain & Company 8. Woodard -Elwell & Company ` 3. Allison -Williams Company 9, Paine, Webber, Jackson, & 4- Cadwell, Phillips Company Curtis 5. Mannheimer -Egan, Inc. 10. Kalman & Company 6. Shaughnessy & Company, Inc. 11, Juran and Moody 12. E. J. Prescott Company Interest rate, 1956 through 1961, Series A and B: 31%, Premimum $100.00. Interest rate, 1962 through 1975s Series A and B: 3421o. Premimum $100.00. Following opening and discussion of the above bid between members of the Council and representatives of the bidders, Leo Quist, representative of the bidders offered to change and lower the bid to an interest of three per cent on all bonds maturing in 1956 through 1961. Member Foss then introduced and read the followint.resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the bidders who made the bid named and set forth above have agreed to change the bid so that the interest rate on all bonds maturing in 1956 through 1961s the interest rate on bonds maturing in 1962 through 1975 and have changed and initialled the written bid accordingly; NOW THEREFORE, in view of the above change and in consideration of it, the Village Council of the Village of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota, hereby resolves and agrees that the Village will not offer any other bonds for sale and will issue bonds in connection with Street Improvement No. 18, for which proceedings are now under way, in the approximate amount of $75,000.00, the bidders above named having consented to this proviso. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Stark and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bies, Foss, Huebsch and Stark, and the following voted against the same: Rahn, where- upon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk. Member Stark then introduced the following resolution quoted by title and moved its adoption: "RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF $75,OOO.00 SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. 1 BONDS SERIES A AND B". %Toy e•v-o. 00 The motion fort he adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Rahn and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Bies, Foss, Huebsch, Rahn and Stark, and the following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book page 71-. Member Stark then introduced the following resolution quoted by title and moved its adoption, "RESOLUTION CREATING SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. 1 FUND, PROVIDING FOR AND APPROPIATING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND GENERAL TAXES TO THE SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE THEREOF, AND DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF SEWER IMPROV=MENT NO. 1 BONDS, SERIES A AND B". The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Bies, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bies, Foss, Huebsch, Rahn and Stark, and the following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by theMa or and attested by the Clerk. See *Resolutions Book page . Re: S. P. 2723-17 (55=188) Bridge Number 6863: The Administrative Assistant stated that Mr. E. J. McCubrey, District Engineer for the Minnesota State Highway Department -was present and that the Village Engineer and himself had studied the plans and specifications for said bridge and approved same as to the bridge structure. The Administrative Assistant furt-ler stated that in his opinion the bridge should be wider than the plan called for. MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried to adopt a resolution approving the foresaid plans and specifications for the construct- ion of a bridge over Bassettts Creek located as shown on said plans. See Resolutions Book page /o Member Bies then introduced the following resoltuion quoted by title and moved its adoption: "RESOLUTION APPROVING CON- STRUCTION OF ROADWAY." The motion for the adoption of the above resolution was seconded by Member Rahn, and upon vote being taken thereon the following members voted in favor thereof: Bies, Foss, Huebsch, Rahn and Stark, and the following voted against the same: None, where- upon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book page ZLLt.. Appointment of Deputy Treasurer: MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried to confirm the appointment of Mr. Stanley D. Kane as Deputy Treasurer until such time as Mr. C. W. Bryan, Village Treasurer, returns from his vacation,.provided however, that Mr. Kane, is to act as deputy treasurer only with relation to Sewer Bond Issue No. 1. Sanitary Sewers: Re: Computation of Special Assessments: The Council agreed that a committee consisting of one member of the Council, the Village Attorney, and the Administrative Assistant 126 shall meet at the Village Hall at 8:00 o'clock P.M. each evening of July 27, 28, 29, and 30th for the purpose of hearing any property owner who thinks himself agrieved ' by the proposed levy of special assessments incurred as a result of the construction of Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 11 said committee to have authority on behalf of the Council to recommend adjustments in amounts to be specially assessed against benefited property owners. The Council further agreed that any decision to whether Mr. Bill Fortier or the Village office shall spread the special assessment for Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 1 should be deferred until after the above committee finishes its studies. Item B - deadline to New Hope:, The Mayor announced that with the Council's consent, he, the Village Attorney, the Sanitary Sewer Engineer, and the Administrative Assistant would meet with the Sewer Committee of the City of Minneapolis, on July 21, for the two -fold purpose of discussing whether or not the Village of Golden Valley should build that portion of the Sanitary Sewer line lying within the City of Minneapolis, and secondly how long the Village of Golden Valley can delay the construction of Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 1 pending decision by the City of Minneapolis as to whether said city will permit the Village of New Hope to.connect to the Village of Golden Valley's sewer main. Bids: Panel and Dump: MOVED by Bies seconded by Rahn carried that the bid of the DeShaw Implement Company in the total sum of 01,.634.84 be accepted for the furnishing of one panel truck and that the bid checks of the unsuccess- ful bidders be returned. Re: Dump Truck: MOVED by Rahn seconded.by Huebsch carried to reject all bids for the furnishing of a two or three ton dump truck and that the bid checks of all bidders be returned. 1954 Street Improvements: The Clerk submitted to the Council plans and specifications for the making of Street and Sidewalk Improvement No. 18 of the Village, which were approved and ordered filed with the Clerk.. Member Rahn then introduced the following resolution quoted by title and moved its adoption: "RESOLUTION APPROVING :PLANS ' AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR STREET AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO. 18". The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Foss and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Bies, Foss, Huebsch, Rahn and Stark, and the following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book page Lo I . Member Rahn then introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: "RESOLUTION DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTING OF STREET AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO-. 18.4; The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Foss and upon vote being taken thereon the following members voted in favor thereof: Bies, Foss, Huebsch, Rahn and 'Stark, and the following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted,, signed by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book page -L". The Clerk presented preliminary plans for street and sidewalk improvement project prepared by the Engineer for the Village and said Engineer's estimates of the cost of the improvement as follows: For street and sidewalk improvement $50,150.00 which plans and estimates were examined by the Council, approved, and ordered placed on file. Member Rahn introduced and read the following resolution quoted by title and moved its adoption: "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED STREET AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTSt4. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Bies and upon vote being taken thereon the following members voted in favor thereof: Bies, Foss, Huebsch, Rahn and Stark, and the following voted against the same: None, whereupon.said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book page- 1 LL. The Council agreed that authorization for extras shall be in writing and signed by the Engineer, and shall be co-signed by either the Administrative Assistant or Member Bies. Re: Graceful Addition: MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried that the Attorney advise the platter of Graceful Addition to bring the roads of said addition to grade at the earliest possible time# The above motion was predicated upon the advise of the Administrative Assistant that the record failed to show that said -roads had ever been accepted by the Village of Golden Valley, and upon the statement of the Village Engineer that said roads were not to grade. Re: Closing of Circle Downs Access to T. H. 100: MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried that the Minnesota Mate Highway Department approve the closing of the access of Circle Downs to T. H. 100 and that the curb proposed to be construct- ed on Ottawa Avenue in 1954.:.be carried across said access,'said additional curb cost to be paid from general funds, provided however, tha the Village of Golden Valley shall not be respon- sible for the drainage of surface waters other than the re- construction of drainage facilities presently existing on Ottawa Avenue. The Administrative Assistant advised the Council that he had discussed the matter of closing off said access with Mr. H. D. Van Krevelen, Assistant District Engineer for the Minnesota State Highway Department, and that Mr. Van Krevelen stated that the Minnesota State Highway Department was desirous that said access be closed. Homeland Addition: Representatives of the platters of said Addition petitioned the Council to grant final approval to Homeland Addition, and stated that the Hennepin County Surveyor had not at this time approved the survey of said Addition. MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried that the matter be tabled until such time as the County Surveyor had approved the plat, and all other legal requirements fullfilled. Cumberland Hills Addition: Representatives of Mr. P. B. Olson petitioned the Council to accept the plat of _ Cumberland Hills Addition. The Administrative Assistant stated that the Planning Commission had approved the plat. MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried to accept the plat of Cumberland Hills Second Addition subject to the submission of a bond guaranteeing completion of the turnaround and the maintenance of said turnaround for a period of one year following the date of acceptance of said turnaround, all other action required by the Village subdivision requirements, and the signing of a petition for sanitary sewer service. The Village Attorney was instructed to place said plat on file.. Plat: Schuller's Addition: The Administrative Assistant presented the plat of Schuller's Addition and stated that the Planning Commission at its meeting of July 8, 1954, had not approved the plat on the grounds that the final plat was different from the preliminary plat approved by the Commission and on the grounds that the access to T. H. 55 was not yet settled. MOVED by Rahn seconded by Huebsch carried to return the plat of Schuller's Addition to the developer for the purpose of exploring the possibilities of a turnaround. Member Stark voted "NO" on the above motion. Samuelson's Lakeview Addition: MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried that acceptance of the said plat be deferred until such time as the plat is approved by the Administrative Assistant and the Village Engineer. Re: Acceptance of gest Half Regent Avenue North, Woodlawn Park Addition: MOVED by 6tark seconded by Bies carried to accept for road purposes a strip of land 30 feet in width lying westerly, and adjacent to, the westerly line of Woodlawn Park according to plats thereof on file and on record in the office of the Registar of Titles, Hennepin County, Minnesota, said strip of land being the western one- half of Regent Avenue North, provided, however, that the L.Z. Home Building Corporation post a bond guaranteeing construction and completion of the street with bituminous or other type pavement within one year from t1his date, the maintenance of said street for a period of one year from acceptance of said street, the signing of a petition for sanitary sewer service, the purchase and installation of necessary street lights and signs and all other action required by the Village subdivision requirements, The Village Attorney was ordered to place said deed on file. Acceptance of Bond Merribee Hills Second Addition: (See Minutes of June 1, 19 The Administrative Assistant presented the bond of Mr. Elmer Crowl, developer of Merribee Hills Second Addition, in the sum of $3,500.00 duly executed and approved as to form by the Village Attorney, guaranteeing the completion of the streets in Merribee Hills Second Addition and other matters. The Council discussed the pro- priety of releasing Mr. Elmer Crowl and his bondsman from the obligation to construct a paved road with curb and gutter on the south half of 27th Avenue North between Noble Avenue North and Major Avenue North. MOVED by Foss seconded by Rahn carried to accept the bond of Mr. Elmer Crowl for the construction of streets in Merribee Hills Second Addition, Mr. Crowl was instructed that the Council expects him to construct a paved road with curb and gutter on the south half of 27th Avenue North between Noble Avenue North and Major Avenue North. Billboards: The Village Attorney referred to the ruling of the Attorney General, dated June 21, 1954, regarding the regulation of billboards. The Attorney stated, as set forth in his letter of June 28, 1954, that he was nonetheless of the opinion that the Village Council in adopting an ordinance that excluded billboards froiA T. H. 12, 55, 100, Golden Valley Road, and Glenwood Avenue was a prohibition and not regulation of billboards and as such was an unconsitutional exercise of the police powers. The Administrative Assistant advised the Council that this day, July 20, 1954, was the deadline of the removal of unauthorized billboards. MOVED by Huebsch seconded by Stark carried that billboard companies be advised that the Council elected to extend the time for removal of unauthorized billboards in Community Store or Commercial Areas to August 23, 1954, The Council instructed the Attorney to draft a new billboard Ordinance, said ordinance to be presented to the Council on August 3, 1954. The Council further instructed the Administrative Assistant to sign complaints on all unlicensed billboards located in Residential or Open Development Areas. Application for Billboard Permits, The Point: MOVED by Huebsch seconded by Stark carried that action on the application of the Point for two billboard permits be deferred until August 23, 1954. Application for Garbarge Permit, Twin City Disposal Company: MOVED by Rahn seconded by Stark carried to deny the appl�ca- tion of the Twin City Disposal Company for a license to cellect garbarge in the Village of Golden Valley. Pinball Licenses: MOVED by Foss seconded by Rahn to -approve the issue of the following pinball licenses per applications on file. Number of License To Whom Issued 832 Harmony Music Company 833 Harold Theisen d b/a/ Thomas Sales 834 W. Berstein d/b a/ Empire Novelty Co. 835 836 A. W. Pence d/b/a/ Automatic Piano Co. d/b/a/ Automatic Piano Co. A. W. Pence 837 A. W. Pence d/b/a/ Automatic Piano Co. Application for Non -Intoxicating Malt Beverage License: On -Sale: MOVED by Foss seconded by -Rahn carried to approve the issuance of the following on -sale non -intoxicating malt beverage license per application on file. Number of License To Whom Issued 838 Vee -Tee Corporation,Inc. d/b/a/ White House Building Permit Fee Ordinance: MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried to give a second reading to an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FEES FOR BUILDING PERMITS", MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried to approve the above ordinance quoted by title on its second reading, and to order publication thereof. See Ordinance Book page. Application for Beauty Shop License: The Village .attorney advised the Council that there existed in Golden Valley no licensing ordinance regarding the operation of beauty shops. No action was taken on the request. Application for Commercial Buildin,R Permitf Mr. Berenson: Mr. Stanley D. Korengold, attorney, appeared before the Council on behalf of Mr. Berenson. (See minutes of May 4o 1954•) MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried to deny the application of Mr. Berenson. Application for Commercial Building Permit: Enaco Inc: The Administrative Assistant presented the plat and plans and specifications for the construction of an office building to be located on T. H. 12 as shown on said plans. Mr. Eng- hauser, representative of Enaco, Inc., was present at the meeting and advised the Council that the structure would cost in the neighborhood of $50,000.00. MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried that the Building / Inspector be instructed to issue a building permit to Enaco Inc., for the construction of said office building. Hardship Waivers: Item No, 1: Hardshi Waiver, Lot 2p Block 3, Kavis Cedardale A clition: The Administrative Assistant advised the Council that Mr. Alphonse Charette, petitioner, was not present. The Council tabled the application. Item No. 2: Lot 310, Hardshilp Waiver, Glenwood Addition: The A—cFainistrative ,Assistant presented the petition of Mr. Wilfred Kari, 316 Archibald Avenue, for a waiver to construct a garage on said lot per survey and plans on file in the office of the Building Inspector. The Village Attorney upon question said that in his opinion the application of Mr. Kari did not present a bona fide hardship case. MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried to grant Mr. Kari a waiver to construct a garage according tosaidsurvey and plans on file in the office of the Building Inspector. Report of the Gravel Pit Committees The Administrative Assistant stated that all embers of the Council had received the report m of the citizens committee. The Council instructed that the report of the committee be Clerk. placed on file in the office of the Village The Village Attorney advised the Council that he did not expect to attend the meeting of August 3, 1954, and should the Council wish to proceed with the installation of Sanitary Sewer laterals in Sewer District No. 1 it would be necessary that the Council adopt, on August 31 1954, a resolution calling for public hearing on said laterals on .August 17, 1954, and that he further understood that the hearing was to include all lateral petitions lA through lA with the exception of 1F. MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried to approve the bills in the total amount of 0,958.28. 7153 through 7175 Payroll $2.,873-90- 7176 Post Publishing Company 7.90'`° 7177 Void 7178 Ed Ryan, Sheriff 18.00 ,� 7179 Peter Kuiper 8.03A 25.00 a .7180 Mpl8. Suburban Newspapers 7181 Miller -Davis 3.79 9.25 7182 J. A. Curtis 6.24_,x 7183 Lee Electric Company 5.00 A 7184 Erick Kleblet 7185 Al McGinnis 2.00 2.25 7186 A. J. Hammel 20.60 7187 Rettinger Motors 17.60 ..., 7188 N. W. Bell Telephone Co. 132 7189 Graybar Electric Company 7190 Bury and Carlson 7191 Lyle Sign Company 7192 Hanover Tool Sales 7193 Hickling's Hardware 7194 Minn. Fire Extinguisher Co. 7195 Standard Oil Co. 7196 H. A. Rogers 7197 Thompson Lumber Co. 7198 Mpls. Blueprinting Co. 7199 N. W. Nattl Bank 7200 Void 7201 First Nat'l Bank 7202 through 7222 Payroll 7223 Federal Reserve Bank 7224 Val Bjornson, Treasurer Total 5.8o �.. 70.00 52.50 7.6o., 51.90 n, 35.00 162.24- 13.69 62.24-13.69 A 19.22 129.50 256.00 1,488.71 - 2,715.25 N 743.90 207-41 X8,9 .2 MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried that the meeting adjourn. Attest: , Village Cle--rk 144 F�