02-23-1953176
MINUTES OF
REGULAR MEETING
VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD
February 23, 1953
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the council of the Village of
Richfield met in regular session in the council chambers of the village hall
on Monday, February 23, 1953, opening at 7:00 P.M.
Members present: Walters, Rose, Shields, Iverson and Reller
Members absent: None
1. Minutes of Regular Meeting, February 9, 1953
Motion by Iverson, seconded by Shields, that the minutes of the
regular meeting of February 9, 1953, be approved. Carried.
2. Minutes of Adjourned Meetings February 11, 1953
Motion by Rose, seconded by Shields, that the minutes of the adjourned
meeting of February ]l, 1953 be approved. Carried.'
3. Nursing Service Report
Notion by Shields, seor_ded by Rose, that the report of the Rural
Hennepin County Nursing association for January 1953, be accepted
and assigned Clerk's File No. C -457/ Carried,
4, Sanitary Sewer Retition
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose, that the sanitary sewer petition
No. 11, Humboldt Avenue from 66th Street to 67th Street be accepted and
assigned Clerk's File No.0 -458. Carried.
Mr. Renner of E. H. Renner,,* St. Louis Park, appeared before the council
to discuss the proposed changes in the Well Drilling Ordinance. Mr. Renner
outlined several changes and recommended that consideration be given to dhem.
5. Well Drilling Ordinance Referred to Engineering Committee
Motion by Walters, seconded by Rose, that the Well Drilling Ordinance be
referred to the Engineering Committee for consideration at their next
meeting, March 16, 1953. . Carried.
6. Agreement with Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board
Motion by Rose, seconded by Walters, that the following resolution be
adopted, that it be spread in the Resolution book and that it be made a
part of these minutes: .
RESOLUTION NO. 106-
RESGOTIM AUTHORIZING HE EXECUTION OF
AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD
AND THE SUBURBAN HEN+NEPIN COUNTY RELIEF BOAR
Poll of Votes: Ayes -.- Walters, Rose, Shields, Iverson and Reller;
Nays -- None. Carried.
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 106 in Resolution Book No. 1
agreement assigned Clerk's File No. C -459.
7. Councilman Rose Appointed Representative to Relief Board
Motion by Walters, seconded by Shields, that Councilman Rose be ap .ointed
to represent the Village of Richfield on the Suburban Hennepin County
Relief Board. Carried.
8. Division of Land ( Genevieve G. Prindle)
Motion by Heller, seconded by Walters, that the request of Genevieve G. Prindle
for a division of land of lot 6, block 2, Wrwood Park Addition be continued
until March 2, 1953. Carried.
9. R_ esignation of Robert J. Platt
Motion by Iverson, seconded by Rose, that the resignation of Robert J. Platt,
6208 Pleasant Ave. South from the Zoning and Planning Commi.sidon be accepted
with regret, and that the manager write Mr. Platt extending the council's
appreciation for his contribution to the village. Carried. (Letter assigned
Clerk's File No. C-460).
10. Letter of County Auditor Relating to Legality of Newspaper
Motion by Shields, seconded by Iverson, that the council accept and file the
letter of the County Auditor dated February 10, 1953, relating to the filing
of an affidavit'by the "Richfield- Bloomington Messenger ". Carried. Clerks File
No.C_461.
11. Decline Sale of Gravel Pit.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose, that the council decline the offer of
Mahoney, Cragg and Barnett to purchase Lots 8,9,10,11,12 Block 12
Tingdale Bros. Lincoln Hills Addition at *0350.00 a lot, and that this
letter of February 19, 1953 be assigned
12. Table Applications for Licenses at 1920 Nest 78th Street
Motion by Walters, seconded by Rose, that the council table until March 2, 1953,
the applications for licenses at 1920 West 78th Street, The applicants are to
show who holds the lease on the property and who is the proper applicant. The
Police 'Department is to investiga to and report on the lessee. Carried.
13. Table Application of Johnson Cab Company.
Motion by Iverson, seconded by Shields, that the council table the application
of Carlyle A. Johnson, 514 West 64th Street, for taxi license, until further
investigation has been made. Carried.
14. Deny_ license of Art BruesehoU
Motion by Walters, sec >nded by Iverson, that the council deny the application
of Art Bruesehoff, 6024 Second Ave. South, for the operation of a pony ride
concesseion in Augsburg Park. Carried.
15. Licenses Granted
Motion by Iverson, seconded by Walters, that the following applications for
licenses be granted subject to the Village Attorneys approval of the
required bonds. Carried.
Vendomatic Inc. I Cigarettes
Richfield Liquor Store
Myrons Standard Service Cigarettes
6600 Lyndale South soft Drinks
F. H. Muralt Plumbing Co. Plumbing
3549 Nicollet Ave.
To D. Gustafson and Co.
3206 Bloomington Ave.
Bloomington Plumbing Co.
9635 Lyndale South
Max Renner Well Co.
1806 West Lake St.
16. Table Master Plans
Plumbing
Plumbing
Well Drilling
Motinn by Iverson, seconded by Shields, that the master plan for
storm sewers and the master plan for sanitary sewer laterls be tabled
until the next regular meeting; and that they be referred to the
]hgineer and Attorney who shall report on them at -the next regular
meeting. Carried.
17. Bids on Rubber -Tired Roller (Bid No. 53 -1)
The following bids were received, opened and read aloud;
fridge-J-ohnson Rodholt Equip. Co.
Equipment Co. Minneapolis, Minn.
Minneapolis, Minn.
Conditional Sales Contract for purchase
of new or used rubber tired(l3wheels)
compacting roller such as "Melco Roller -
Pak, Model U -13" or equal
- Priced Delivered F.O.B. Richfield $1,680.00
Discount for previous use None
Balance to be paid in 6 monthly
installments commencing Apr. 1, 1953 1,680.00
Monthly payment
Certified Check
280.00
130.00
$1,860.00
720.00
1,144.00
190.00
60.00
1
18. Bids on Sand Spreader (Bid No. 53 -2)
The following bids were received, opened and read aloud.
Ruffridge- Johnson Equip, Rosenwald Cooper Ind
Minneapolis, Minn. Minneapolis, M1nn.
Sand spreader with power take -off and operating
controls in truck cab such as °W -K. Co. power
take -off drivers and spreader or equal $749.00
Sand spreader to be attached to truck box
having inside measurement of 78 inches.
Certified Check see above
* Submitted alternate bid for non - spinning
type of sand'spreader in the amount of
$670.00 and one seal coat tray in the amount
of $75.00
19; Bids referred to Engineer
$7$0 ;00
36.00
Motion by Iverson, seconded by Shields, that the bids on the rubber -tired roller
and the sand spreader be referred to the Village Engineer for tabulation and
report on' March 2, 1953. Carried,
20. Street and Construction Equipment Inventory
Motion by Walters, seconded by Iverson, that the street and construction
- equipment inventory prepared by the 'Director of Public Works be submitted to
the Engineering Committee for study to determine the advisability of disposing
of certain pieees of equipment which are not now being used advantageously.
Carried.
21. Survey Milner Pond Area
Motion by Walters, seconded by Shields, that the matter of determining if Milner
Pond, which was recently purchased by the Village of Richfield, overflows onto
property owned by Mr.Christ Peterson, 6400 Portland Avenue. be referred to the
Village Fhgineer for survey and report. Carried.
22. Tentative approval of Plats.
Motion by Walters, seconded by Shields, that the plats of Jacobsen's Addition,
Zubert's Elliot Avenue Addition, Wallaces' Sunnyside Acres Second Addition,
Southview Addition and Richfield Plaza Addition, be tentatively approved in
accordance with recommendations of the Village Engineer, with the exception of
Jacobsens Addition, where the additonal requirement includes the construction
of a four foot sidewalkkon Sheridan Avenue South between West 65th ail West
66th Street; and that notice be published in the official newspaper that the
hearings will be held at 8:30 P.M. on Monday, March 9, 1953, in the council
chambers of the Village Hall. - Carried.
23. Carnival Licenses
Motion by Iverson, seconded by Walters, that the carnival licenses be issued
to the Fare Department Relief Association and Minneapolis- Richfield Post 435
American Legion as requested, and that both organizations be exempt from the
provisions of See+ -&on 6 of the Carnival Ordinance. Carried.
24, Bill 1953 -2( Carnival Ordinance)
Bill 1953 -2 was read as amended.
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING MR THE LICENSING AND REGULATING
OF I TIN ERAN T CARN VALS AND ROAD SHOWS IN THE VILLAGE OF
RICHFIELD
Said billbeing filed in the Glerk's office.
Motion by Iverson, seconded by Walters., that this constitute the second
reading of this bill. Poll of votes: Ayes -- Walters, Rose, Shields, Iverson,
and Heller; Nags -- None. Carried.
Notion by Iverson, seconded by Walte s, that Bill 1953 -2 be adopted; that
it be published in the official newspaper, that it be spread in the Ordinance
Book; and that it be made a part of theseminutes, Poll of votes:
Oyes -- Walters, Rose, Shields, Iverson and Reller; Nays -- None. Carried.
This ordinance appears on page'** of Ordinance Book No. 1.
25. Division of Land ( Peter A. Zubert)
Motion by Iverson, seconded by Walters, that the council offer no objection
to the division of land requested by Peter M. Zubert, 5701 Harriet Ave. So.
as follows; East : of South 2 of Lot 31 Baumgartner's First Addition; '
East 2 of North: of Lot A. Baumgartner's First Addition; West : of South:
of Lot 31, Baumgartners First Additon; West: of North: of Lot 31, Baumgartners
First Addition, East : of Lot 34 Baumgartner' s First Addition. Lot 31
into 4 parcels and lot 34 into 2 parcels, Carried. Clerk's File No.0 -163
26. Rayment of Claims and Payroll
Notion by Walters, seoonded by Shields, that claims numbered to an d
including beordered paid; this order to include claim no, in the
amount of which is to be deposited to the payroll account. dried. .
27. Acceptance of Certain Offers to Sell Lands
Motion by Walters,, seconded by Iverson, that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the Resolution Book; and that it be made
a part of these minutes:
RESOLUTIQN NO. 107
'RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CERTAIN OFFERS TO SELL LAND
Poll of Votes; Ayes -- Walters, Rose, Shields, Iverson and Heller: Nays- None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. ]07 in resolution Book No.l
28. Acquisition of Certain Properties
Notion by Iverson, seconded byWalters, that the following resolution,
be adopted, that it be spread in the Resolution Book; and that it be
made a part of these minutes:
Resolution No. 108
RESOLUTI(H AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITI.CN OF CERTAIN
PROPERTIES BY CCNDENNATION OR OTHEINIS E.
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Poll of Votes: Ayes -- Walters, Rose, Shields, Iverson and Heller Nays -- None. Carried.l