01-15-1951 SpecialMr. Davis of the firm of MacFregor and Davis,Village Architects and Engineers
stated that the plans for the water system were now complete and were being,
~~ studied by the State Board of Health.He requested that the Council set a date
for a special meeting for the purpose of studying the plans. The Council agreed
to meet at 7 P.M. Wednesday January 15,1951.
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The police report for the year was read.Moved by Gordon Bogen seconded by
~' S.M.Littlejohn that the report be filed.Carried.
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Moved by Ernest Iverson seconded by Sam Littlejohn that the Village pay not to
~~ exceed X50.00 towards the funeral expense of Edith 99'ilkinson a Richfield relief
client.Carried. _
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The Liquor store committee reported that an illuminated signlighted indirectly
by a 7 flood lamp should be installed at the ,front of the ~mnicipal Liquor Store.
The cost would be approximately X128.00. Moved by Tom Walters seconded by Ernest
Iverson that the Liquor atvre manager be instructed to have sign in stalled.Carried.
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Mr. Coffistock reported that the Civilian 3-efense requests for control centers
S) were to lengthy for oral report so copies xauld be prepared. and sent 'to Council
members. .
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Mr. Comstock also reported that a Mrs. Erickson mining property along Thomas Ave.
between 70th and 702 Streets wants to deed to the Village about 900 feet for
b) street° purposes..There vrill be about 600 feet of full street and 300 feet of
half street. ffirs..Erickson will probably sell.her property by meets and bounds.
To ~~cept this land for street purposes and to put in streets to grade would be
an expensive project for the Village. Moved by Sam Littlejohn seconded by`Gordon
Bowen that the offer be rejected. Carried.
Gordon Bowen announced that the League of Minnesota ~dunicipalities would conduct
ql a school for Councilmen March 15,1b,17,1951. More formal announcements and
/ invitations to attend will ~e mailed later..The•curriculum now being set up should
prove valuable to councilmen and they were urged to attend.
S.M• Littlejohn expressed the opinion that .a meeting with bonding people and
civic leaders to discuss proposed plans for sewer and water especially the financial
F) aspects would be beneficial and probably lend more support fro projects. Moved by
Sam ~,i-ttlejohn,secor_ded by Gordon Bowen that meeting be held at 7 P.M. Monday
January 15,1951 Carried. ° ° .
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Moved by S.M. Little john seconded by Tom Walters that meeting adjourn~Carried.
°George Soberg,Clerk
Special '~eeting January 15,1951
The Council fo the Village of Richfield met in Special session at 7 P.M. Monday
January 15,1951 to discuss with Bonding firm people,Civic Leaders and also Mr.
~[oody bond consultant for the Village of R.i.chfie7.d,and Mr. C.C.Ludwig,Executive
Secretary of the League of Minnesota Municipalities financial aspects of the proposed
sanitary sewer and water projects to be voted on January 23rd, 1951 and also to
study the plans of the proposed water system. All members were present as was also
Mr. Harlow,Acting Village Manager,. The meeting was called to order by the President.
` Mr. Miller representing Kalman & Co. was called on first. He stated that if the
~/lpeople vote this type of.issue(revenue bond) his company would be interested Yr.
~Talters asked if bonding companies would press for rate increases if plan as now
set np does not produce enough revenue. Answer: Companies do not like to buy
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something that has to be refunded. It has happened in some municipalities however.
S.H. 1~ittle3ohn interjected that from the Itth through the 8th years might be
critical years mnder this plan,and that in casd of short revenue take the maturity
of bonds might have to extegded.Mr. Meyers representing Payne '~'ebber stated that
in his opinion his company probably would not be interested in this issue.The
type of bond issue would not make any difference.D~r.Barber,representing I3orsey,
Colman,$arker,Scott and Barber Stated that his C` an has handle
strictly from a legal standpoint.There are generaolly ~ ree ways orb~urcesuof
revenue: Revenue bonds,General obligation bonds and Special assessment .Only what
is written on bond,ordinanee and' contract can be enforced. Municipalities
anticipating possible fu#oare shortages set: up reserve pr surplus fund for those
eventual hies. ~ case of shortage so that full payment cannot lac made the practice
is to pay interest first and the remainder in bonds. Then refunding bonds can be
issued maturing behind the others, :'These are general~.y long term bonds with .high
interest rat. Thesewould not have to,be issued but it would hurt the credit of
the Village not to make an attempt to meet default. ~ hiss Cranston representing
F~iper,Jeffray,Hopweod,Co. stated her company has been interested in Village of
xichfield bonds for years. They are interested in this project if it is feasible.
The unit cost of X1000.00 to X1200;00 for both projects looks too high, to her
company. .
Mr. l~foody stated that his figures were based on a Qillage growth np to 9000.
homes. Mr. Davis stated that there are now 5781 homes in the area and that the
~est5.nate is .9500 homes by 1970. Mr. Davis further stated that if Village hooks
up to Minneapolis system then 86~ of_the sewage must tie pumped into that system
as compares ~0 6~ must be pumped if sewage is sent the other direction. Mr. Moody
further stated that in a large issue-like this one schedules are to be worked out
by the bidders and submitted to the Council. Bids must be within the ability to
pay. In order to make his position clear Mr. ~6dody read a prepared statement
This statement is on file in the Clerks office. Calls for expressions from assembled
- public elicited-remarks from li~r.Re]1er.and Bdr.Sanford, ~Ir Sam Littlejohn read a
letter sent to Mrs. Reagan by the State Board of Realth.Adr,Sanford also commented
on this letter. Mr. Howard bond expert stated that the problems are financial
and engineering.Tnvestment dealers are mainl brokers.
makes little difference.The difference is who is going toebearhit.oThe poblem
is a division fo cost rather than amount of cost. The Council has 'power to put
in sewer.°There will have to be a contract satisfactory to the bond buy®r ar else
he will npt be interested. The following civic groups were represented.
a 1. Rotary°Clnb
2. Taxpayers .Associatian ~ Fred Reller
3.Civic Association J.Locke
1~. Junior Chamber of Comucerce . _
S.I,eague of ~Pomen Voters - Mrs. Earl BSossman
6.CitiZens Committee for Sewer and Dater-Mr.J,Cummings
. 7.-School Board John Bleedorn
` 8.Parents and Teachers Association
- q.Home Owners Association
lO.Youth Council
Mr. Lude3.g ~rhen called on by the president stated that hte general policy suggested
by }fir. Moody had many advantages.~9hat the Village sas trying to do was di~'ficult.
Perhaps this method would accomplish the desired result, The usual ~actices in
projects liket t>'~se are:
1. Special assessments x~sed exenstively
2. General Tax used to a considerable extent
3. Service Charge in substantial use.
! In this case it would probably be necessary .to compell connections. If thenpa°oposed 10
mill levy is to be above present 20 mill levy then enabling legislation in necessary.
In a general obligation issue if the 10 mills are dedicated to principal and interest
it is =exempt from the 20 mill levy. Mr. Lud~vi.g stated that be favored a general
obligation issue.He also insisted that the rate structure should be set up by the
Council. Tying up to the Metropolitan system should be thoroughly investi ated
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and only rejected after such study has revealed that it is not feasible. End of
Ithis part of the meeting.
The engineers presented plans of Village water supply system. These plans meet
the requirements of Fire Under~eriters for a class S. This system is set up to
supply 7000 gallons per minute in iddustrial areas fir fire fighting, The tower
at 68th Street and 15th Ave: will be oainted checkedboard design. There will
be two 2,000,000 gallon tanks,and 5,1200 gallon per-minute wells 2Z~ inch in dia-
meter and 500 feet deep. There will be one e~erbency unit at 70th and Blaisdell
capable of delivering 120p gallons per minute.This unit will cost X8,000.00.
The following resolution was introduced by Councilman S.1~. Littlejohn and was
read by the Clerk.. .
~hereas,The Village of Richfield,Minnesota,accepted an offer from the United
Stated Government for an advance for plan preparation of a public work described
as a ~atertrorks System for that portion of the Village now populated sufficiently
to warrant construction at this time. '
~hereas,~acGregor and Davis,Archetects and Engineers were engaged to prepare
plans and specifications for the aforesaid public work, and said architects and
engineers have completed the plans and specifications and submitted them-for
approval and
~ihereas~The completed plans and specifications have been carefully studied and
are considered to comprise adequate planning of the public work essential to the
Community and within the financial ability if the Village of Richfield,~innesota,
to construct. - _
Now Therefore.,Be it resolved by the Village Council, the governing body os said
applicant that the plans and specification submitted by MacGregor & Davis for ~
the construction of a ~ater~orks System for that portion of the Village now ~'
populated sufficiently to warrant construction.
dated Jan. 10,1951 , in connection with GeaceaEraal Service's Administration
Pro3ect iVo. l~inn.21-P-1001 be,and the same are hereby approved: and that copies
of this Resolution be filed with the general Services_Administration as a part
of the final report of plan preparaton.n
It was moved by Councilman S.D~.Little3ohn and
Seconded by Councilman C.H,Christian
that the above Resolution be adopted as read.. ,
Voting aye Gordon Bowen ~ S.~.Little~ohn
C.H.Christian ` ~ -
Obstained from Voting
Ernest Iverson Tom 1Ralters
There being 3 votes for and 0 votes against the Mayor declared the
motion harried and .the Resolution duly passed and adopted.
B~oved by Gordon Bowen seconded~by Sam Littlejohn that the ~p1s.,Gas Co.
installation fob#7 on 70th Street between Augsburg and Garfield Avenue's
be approd~ed.Carried.
George Soberg,Clerk