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09-08-1952MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD September 8, 1952 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, .a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Richfield was-duly held at the Village Han Monday, September 8, 1952, opening at 1:00 P.M. Members Present: Reller, Shields, Lindeberg, Walters, Iverson Members Absent: None. 1. M1nutes of Previous Meeting Motion by Iverson, seconded by Walters, that the minutes of the regular Meeting of August 25, 1952, be approved as read. Carried. 2. Acceptance of Rem lotion by Iverson, seconded by Shields, that the following reports be received and placed on file: A. Police Report for :august, 1952 B. Yinancial Report for August, 1952 C. Augsburg Park Concessions Report, August 3 to 16, 1952 D. Relief Report for August Motion carried. 3. Sanitary Sewer Status Earl Mosiman appeared at the meeting inquiring as to the status of plans for fhe installation of sabitary sewers in the Village. Mayor Reller explained the present situation stating that a report from the G. M. Orr Engineering Com- pany was expected at an early date. 4, Mrs', Louise Shaver Mrs. Louise Shaver appeared before the council relative to alleged ad- ditional costs due to garage set -back. Motion by Shields, seconded by Walters, that the matter be referred to the manager for a survey and recommendation, and report back to the Council. Carried. 5. Special Use "permits (Used Car Lots) Applications of Ben Jorgensen, owner, and M. B. Hoover, agent, foie two used car lots,,one at 6501 -6505 Cedar Avenue S., and the second at 6609 -6617 Cedar Avenue S., were considered. Motion by Lindeberg, seconded by Walters, that the Council concur with the recommendation of the'Zoning Commission in granting the requests, subject to the following conditions pertaining to the lot at 6501 -6505 Cedar Avenue So., agreed tc) by "r. Jorgensen: 75 9/8/52 1. String lights of a reflector type only will be used. 2. Advertising pennants will not exceed three feet in length and will be hung only abng the _street boundary of the premises. 3. Only one neon sign will be used, which will not exceed 30 square feet in area on either:side,.end be located on the Cedar Avenue boundary line, and no lights except said sign and night lights will be-.on during ' nonce business hours. 4. Vehicle entrances, not exceeding two in number, will be located on the Cedar Avenue side of the premises. 5. The grounds will be kept free of trash, weeds, brush, papers or other refuse, and the ground surface, iMch will be covered with pea -size crushed ° rock, will be maintained in a state of good repair. 6. The building to be-used is'a frame structure, 121x201-in size, and will be dept in a state of good repair, Notion carried. 6. Bill 1952- 21(Zoning District Changes) Ybtion by Walters, seconded by Iverson, that the second reading of Bill 1952 -21 pertaining to zoning district changes, be deferred until the next meeting. Carried. 7. Bids on Tires, Gasoline and Lubricants Notion by Shields, seconded by Walters, that action on bids on tires, gesso- line and lubricants be deferred until the next meeting. Carried. 8. Bearing on Assessments (Blacktop ping xi d goad Oiling), 1951 Improvement Program A public hearing was "held on proposed assessments for blacktopping and road oiling as set forth in assessments lists, Clerk's File No. 190 and 191. Arnold Bockman, 7545 Blaisdell Avenue S., appeared in opposition to the assessments aspro�osed. klotion by Walters, seconded by Iversan, that the public hearing on the above assessments be closed. Carried. Motion by Walters,, seconded by Iverson; that action on confirming "such assessments be deferred until a meeting on September 22, 1952, Carried. 9. Bids on_ Project No. 139 Bids were opened on Project 139 covering improvements in the area of Harriet and Grand Avenues South and 68th and 69th Streets. The following bids'were °received: Park Construction Company Ray W. Skelton Company 69s254-70 8, 947,.87 Rotion b Walters, seconded by Shields, that bids be closed. Carried. Bill Reddick, 6809 Garfield Avenue S., appeared at the meeting in oppositnn to the project. Mot3.on by Lindeberg, seconded by Iverson, that the low bid of Ray W. Skelton Co. i i 9/8/52 / be accepted, that the improvements be made, and that the following resolution be adopted, that it be spread in the Resolution Book., and be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 46 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIM AND AUTHORIZING WORK TG PROCEED ON PROJECT # 139 UNDER THE 'DIRECE ON OF THE VILLAGE ENGINEER Roll call on motion to adopt foregoing resolution: Ayes - -5; Nays - -0. Carried. Above resolution appears as,Resolution No. 46 in Resolution Book 1. Motion by Walters, seconded by Iverson, that the bid bond_of _the un- successful bidder be returned. Carried. 10. Special Use Permit (Trailer Court) .Motion by Walters, seconded by Iverson, that the request of Curtis Greer, 8701..Lyn.dale Avenue S., for a special use permit for a trailer court be referred to the Zoning Commission for a hearing on September 23. Carried. 11. Building Permits A. Gasoline Station- -Notion by Iverson, seconded by Walters, that the ap- plication of , Soens i , 7720 Pillsbury, for a building permit for a gasoline station at 78th & Nicollet be approved. Carried. B. Sheet Metal Business - -Motion by Walters., seconded by Iverson, that the application of Lindsay & Welliver Ind., for a building permit for a sheet metal business at approximately 429 Penn Avenue S., be approved. Carried. C. Commercial Building -- Motion by Iverson, seconded by Walters, that the application of Jacobsen & Quist for a building permit for a one -story commercial building at 77th & Lyndale Avenue S., be approved. Carried. 12. Eivi.sion, of Property Q lmer Henn ckson ) Motion by Walters, seconded by Iverson, that the Council offer no ob- jection to-he request of Wilmer H. ,Henrickson for division of property to allow two building sites in equal parts on Parcel 3900, known as 7439 -7445 Fourth Avenue S. Notion-carried. 13. Petition for Street Grading (Third Avenue, 68th & 69th Streets) A petition was presented requesting street grading on Third Avenue S., from 68th 69th S tree t. Motion by Ualters, seconded by Iverson, that the following resolution be adopted, that it be spread in the Resolution Book, and be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 47 RES LUTICN DIRECTING M PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY PLANS AND COST ESTIMATES ON GRAVING THIRD AVENUE FROM 68th to 69th STREET Roll- call on motion to adopt foregoing resolution: Ayes - -5; Nays --0, Carried. Above resolution appears as Resolution No. 47 in Resolution Book No. 1. 9/8/52 14, Certificate for Return of Assessment Roll Motion by Shields, seconded by Lindeberg, that the Certificate for Return of Assessment Roll for 1952 from _ the Hennepin County Auditor be placed on file. Carried. 15. New Plats A. Meadow Lease Addition -- Motion by Walters, seconded by Shelds, that the Mayor and alter be authorized" to execute a contract with the Jayeff Co., Inc. for a new plat-known as Meadow Zane Addition. Carried. B. Cedar - Sunrise 2nd Add! t on-- P9otion by Iverson, seconded by Shields, that the Mayor an3 Manager be authorized to execute a contract with Land Holding Com- pany, for a new plat known as Oo &- 49vhAse Sec6z d- Addition. `Carried. C. St. Richard's Addition--Motion by Walters, seconded by Iversm, that the Mayor and Gager be - authorized to execute a contract with Church of St. Richard for a new plat known as St. Richard's Addition. Carried. 16. Acceptance of S tree is A. Falldents 3rd Addition--Motion by Iverson, seconded by Lindeberg, that the following resolution be adopted,, that it be spread in the Resolution Book.9 and be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING STREETS UNDER CONTRACT NO. 136 AND RELEASING DEVELOPER UNDER SAID CONTRACT Roll call on motion to adopt foregoing resolution: Ayes - -5; Nay __O. Car- ried. Above resolution appears as Resolution No. 48 in Resolution Book I. B. Aune's Addition -- Notion by Walters, seconded by Iverson, that the following r_e os uEon be adopted, that it be spread in the Resolution Book, az d be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTIw No. A9 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING STREETS UNDER CONTRACT N0, AND RE- LEASING DEVELOPER UNDER SAID CONTRACT Roll call on motion to adopt foregoing resolution: Ayes - -5; Nays--O- Carried. Above resolution appears as Resolution No. 49 in Resolution Book 1. C. Eliason Addition -- Motion by Shields, seconded by Walters, that the fol- lowing resolutionbe adopted, that it be spread in the Resolution Book, and be made a part of these minutes:. RESOLUTICI NO. 50 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING STREETS UNDER CCNTMCT NO. 135 AND RELEAS- ING. DEVELOPER UNDER SAID CONTRACT Roll call on motion to adopt foregoing resolution: Ayes - -5; Nays --0. Carried. Above resolution appears as Resolution No. 50 in Resolution Book 1. 9/8/52 17. Licenses Motion by Walters that the following licenses be approved: 1. Henry Arndt Rubbish Truck 7521 Morgan Ave. S. 2. Birdiels-Cafe Food 2310 W. 66th St. Soft Drinks Cigarettes Notion to approve foregoing licenses seconded by Landeberg. Carried. Notion by Iverson, seconded by Shields, that the application of Ben Jorgensen for a license to operate a used car lot at 6501 -6505 Cedar Avenue S. be approved. Carried. 18. 1952 Budget Revision Motion by Walters, seconded by Iverson, that the following resolution be adopted, and that it be spread in the Resolution Book, and be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 51 A RESOLUTION REVISING To ESTIMATES OF REVMUES AND THE AP- PROPRIATIONS OF THE 1952 BUDGET Roll call on motion to adopt foregoing resolution; Ayes - -5; Nays --0. Carried. Above Resolution appears as Resolution No. 51 in Resolution Book 1. 19. Bill 1952 -22 (Footing Inspection) Bill No. 1952 -22 was read: AN1IIV•D14MT TO ORDINANCE N0, 2.01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE No, 2.01 OF THE VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD, ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE CONSTRUCTION AND ALTERATION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, ORDER, CONVEXIENCE, PROSPERITY AND GENERAL WELFARE IN SAID VILLAGE", PASSED THE 13th DAY OF SEP- TEMBER, 1937, AS Su•BSEQUEN TLY A.M DED9 Said Bill being on file in the clerks office. Notion by Walters, seconded by Shields, that this constitute the first reading of Bill 1952 -22. Poll of votes: Ayes - -5; Nays-0. Carried. 2O.-Call for bids on Curb and Gutter at Village Hall Site Notion by Reller, seconded by Lindeberg, that the Village Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for concrete curb and gutter and sidewalk for Village Project No.. 111 said bids to be opened on September 22, 1952, at 8 o'clock. Carried.