05-25-1953232
VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD
REGULAR, MEETING
MAY 25, 1953 - -
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the Council of the Village of
Richfield met in regular session in the Village Hall, 6700 Portland Avenue, Mondeay,
May 25, 1953 at 7 P.M.
Members Present: Rose, Shields and Roller.
Members Absent: Waiters and.Iverson.
1. Minutes..
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that the minutes of the regular
meeting of May -11, 1953 be approved. Carried.
2. Report.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that the report of the Public Health
Nursing Service of April 1953 be accepted and assigned Clerk's File No. 0-642. Carried.
3. Petition, Oiling Alley.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that the Council accept and file the
petition for oiling the alley between Thomas Avenue and Upton Avenue from 69th street to
70th Street. Carried. Clerk's File No. C-643.
4, Oiling Priority.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that priority for oiling of alleys be
given where petitions have been submitted. Carried.
5_ Grading Alleys.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose 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 N0. 152.
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF
PRELIMINARY PLANS AND COST ESTIMATES
Poll of votes: Ayes e Rose, Shields and Roller. Nays- none.
Absent - Walters and Iverson. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution No. 152
in Resolution Book No. 1.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rcee that the manager notify Leroy 8opischke,
6901 Xerxes Avenue of the action taken, and that this work will probably be done about
a year from this date. Carried. Clerk's File No. Cw644.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose 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. 153_
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE PREPARATION
OF PRELIMINARY PLANS AND COST ESTIMATES
Poll of votes: Ayes e Rose, Shields and Heller. Nays - none: Absent -
Walters and Iverson. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution No. 153 in
Resolution Book No. 1.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that the manager notify Mr. A. M.
Gerde, 6300 Lyndale Avenue of the action taken, and that the work will probably be
done about a year from this date. Carried. Clerk's File No. Cv645.
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6. Sanitarr Sewer Lateral Petitions,
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that the following petitions for sanitary
sewer laterals be accepted and assigned Clerk's File numbers as indicated. Carried.
Petition
#
'30.
Harriet Avenue, 73rd. to 74th.
Clerk's
File
No.
0-646
Petition
#
31.
15th Avenue S.; 62nd to 63rd.
Clerk's
File
No.
0-647
Petition-I
32.
Grand Avenue, 73rd to 74th.
Clerk's
File
No.
0-648
Petition
#
33.
Morgan Avenue, 73rd to 74th.
Clerk's
File
No.
0-649
Peti6ion
#
34.
James Avenue, 69th to 70th.
Clerk's
File
No.
C -650
Petition
#
35.'
11th Avenue, 66th to 67th.
Clerk's
File
No.
0-651
7. Zoning Variance. ' Mr. John'C. McDonald.
The manager reported on the hearing held by the Zoning Commission on May 19,
1953, at which the Zoning Commission recommended granting a zoning variance to
John C.'McDonald, 7214 Thomas Avenue to add a low concrete slab porch to his home.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that the council concur in the recommendation
of the Zoning Commission and grant a zoning variance to Mr. McDonald.- Carried.
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Clerk's File No. 0-652.
8. Amendment to Used Car Dealers Ordinance.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that the attorney be instructed to draw
an amendment to the Used Car Dealers Ordinance to incorpotate requirements-for used car
lots similar to those conditions of the special use permit required bf Mr. Loran C.
Buzzard, at Nicollet Avenue and 70th Street. Carried.
9. Special Use - emits_
(a) The manager tread the report of the Zoning Commission hearing of May 19, 1953,
which recommended granting a special use'permit tb A. M. Garde, 6300 Lyndale Avenue S.
for a used car lot on Lots 1 and 2, Ray's Lynnhurst 2nd Addition.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that the council concur in the
recommendation of the Zoning Commission to grant a special use permit to Mr. Garde,
providing requirements of the proposed amendment to the Used Car Dealers Ordinance
are met. Carried. Clerk's File No. c -653.
(b) The manager read the report of the Zoning Commission's hearing held May 19,
1953, at which the Zoning Commission recommended granting a special use permit for a
small animal hospital.to Geo. E. Ewert, Route 33, Box 270, Mound, Minnesota at 1808
WesV78th Street, Parcel # 7710, Section 33, Township 28, Range 24.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that the council concur in the
recommendation of the Zoning Commission Rio grant a special use permit to Geo. E. Ewert.
Carried. Clerk's File No. C-654.
10, Bids, Liquor Store Cooler.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that the present cooler in the Liquor Store
be retained. Carried.
The Engineer presented the tabulation of bids received on the walk -in cooler at
the regular meeting May 11, 1953 and the same.were considered.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that the council accept the bid in the
amount of $2,840. of the Automatic Refrigeration Corporation, 1305 Washington Ave. Sou
as recommended by the Village Engineer, and that the bid securities be returned after
execution of a contract. Carried.
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Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that the mayor and the manager be
authorized to execute a contract with Automatic Refrigeration Corporation, Carried.
11_ Divisions of Land.
(a) Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that the council not grant the
division of parcel #5700, Section 27, Township 28, Range 24, as' requested by
A. t1. Herman, 6405 Girard Avenue South. Carried. Clerk "s File No. c -655.
(b) Motion by Shields_, seconded by Rose that the council defer action on
the division of the South '2 acres of the 4S*N*N* of Section 34, Township 28,
Range 24, except the * thereof, as requested by Bert G. Monten, 6945 Logan Avenue
South, until the Engineer has had an opportunity to discuss the grading of
5th Avenue South, south from its present terminus. Carried.
(c) Motion by Shields, seconded b y Rose that the council grant the
division of the N 57' of the S 195.8' of Block 3, Richfields Addition-as requested
by Elmer T. Rogne, 6731 13th Avenue South. Carried. Clerk's File No. C -656.
(d) Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that the council grant the division
of parcel #1000, Section 35, Township 28, Range 24, as requested by Edwin F. Haeg,
7400 Cedar Avenue South, provided that the South 30' of the divided portion be
deeded for street purposes. Carried. Clerk's File No; C -657;
12_ Bids, PlLyaound eauim nt
It bbing 8:15 P.M., Mayor Reller announced that bids for playg r ound
equipment would be opened. Mayor Reller read the notice of bids on playground
equipment. The following bids were opened and read aloud:
CO MAK ITEM N0. 1
St.Paul Book & Stat.Co., $155.62
Farnhams Sta.& Sch. Supply 141.00
American Playgrd. Device Co. 140.57
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ITEM NQ.2
ITEM N0. 3. BID SECUR �Y
$162.64
$324.00 #650.00 Bid B
155.00
293.00 N Bid Bond.
175.25
264.40 $30.00 Cer.Check
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that the bids be closed. Carried.
r Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that the bids be referred to the
Engineer for tabulation and report at the next regular meeting. Carried.
11 Division of Land.
(a) Motion by Rose, seconded by Shields that the council defer action on the .
division of that part of the 818.6' of the Si of the tit 40 acres of Lot 6, Section 34,
Township 28, Range 24, lying West of the East line of Block 6, Irwindale, extended
southerly, as requested by Elmer D. Kelley, 7329 Lyndale Ave. South, until Engineer
has been able to acquire necessary additional information. Carried.
14 Proposed Plat Mikkelson. _
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that in the matter of the division
of part of Lot 7, Mc Cabe's Woodlake Outlots, as- equisted by J. M. Mikkelson,
7030 Harriet Avenue South, that inas much as the area is too large to be considered
as a division of land, the Clerk be authorized to advertise a public hearing at
8:30 P. M. June 8, 1953 to hear reasons for or against acceptance of a new
plat. Carried.
15_ Division of Laid_
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose -that the council grant the division of
the S* of Lot 2, and the NJ of Lot 3, Block 3, Irwindale Addition as requested by
D. A. Anderson, 7241 Harriet Avenue S., subject, however, to the approval of the
Village Engineer. Carried. Clerk's File No. C -658.
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16, Building Permit. Swanson.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that the council deny the application of
Ernest A. Swanson,, 6111 Cedar Avenue South to ccnstruct a building 24x50 "on the rear
of Lot 12, Block 9, New Ford Town Addition inasmuch as. this is a residential zone.
Carried. Clerk's File No. C-659.
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17. Licenses:
Motion by Shields, seccnded by Rose
that the following licenses be granted:
1.
Howe's Cocker Kennels
7548
21st Avenue South
Dog Kennel
2.
L. & M. Grocery
6525
Cedar Avenue
Cigarette, Food '
Sof t Drink.
t` 3.
Adams Doggie Shop
6340
Lyndale Avenue S:
Dog Kennel.
4.
Bennettt s Conoco Service
6645
Penn Avenue S.
Soft Drink
5.
Sagar Plumbing
5902
Normandale Road
Plumbing
6.
C. V.Tack Plumbing Co.
3508
Chicago A e..
Plumbing.
T.
Lloyd M. Lentz.
6731
4th Avenug S.
Food.
8,
Belt Line Bar
Dance License -8 days
Carried.
18. Building Code Variance, Corson.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that the council deny "the request of Guy
R. Corson, 6232 Clinton Avenue for a variance of the building code to allow
construction of a garage on the front half of Lot 3, Block 3, Falldents 2nd Addition'
without using 31611 footings. Carried. Clerk's File No. C-660.
19. Estimate No. 1 Storm Sewer Cleaning.
Motion by Shields', seconded by Rose that Estimate # 1, for cleaning of storm
sewers by Allstate Pipe Cleaning Company, be paid. Carried. (Check # 742)
20. Letter - The Merritt Company.
The manager read a letter from the Merritt Company, 705 Northwest Federal Bldg.,
received May 13, 1953, which letter represents that the Merritt Company will pay for
all costs connected with condemnatim and acquisition of land for street purposes on
Thomas Avenue South fvom 76th to 78th Street,
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that the following resolution be adopted;
that it. be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes.
FMOLUTI CN N0. 154.
RESOGLUTI(N RELATING TO ACQUISITICtV
OF CERTAIN LANDS FOR STREET PURPOSES.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Rose, Shields and Reller. Nays - none. Absent -
Walters and Iverson.. Carried. This resolution ap, ears as resolution # 154 in
Resolution Book No. 1. Letter assigned'Clerk's File No. C-661.
21. New Plats.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that the clerk be authorized to advertise
a hearing to be held Monday, June 8, 1953 at 8:30 P. M. to hear reasons for or
against the acceptance of the following proposed new plats:
(a) A. G. Bogen Company. Boundaries - Portland and Chicago Avenues, 360tN
of 68th Street and 1341 S. of 68th Street.
(b) Baker- Peterson 2nd Addition. Boundaries - One -half block E and W of 5th
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Avenue S. between 64th and 65th Streets.
Carried.
22. Deed for Street.
Motion by Sheilds., seconded by Rose that the council accept the quit
claim deed of C. B. Ballantine and wife for Wentworth Avenue from 68th Street
to 166.8' south from the center line of 68th S tree t. Carried- Clerk's File No.
°C -662.
23. Estimates. Sanitary Sewer Projects.
Motion by Shields, secmded by Rose to:aallow the claims of Orfei & Mariani,
Check # 20, Sanitary Sewer FLmd, in the amount of: $67,192.60 for work an
project No. 174; and Phelps -Drake Construction Company, Check # 19, Sanitary
Sewer Fund 'in the amount of 533069.77, project # 175. Carried.
24. Personnel- Sanitary Sewer Projects.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that the manager be authorized to employ
the following personnel as outlined in the memo from the Department of Public
Works, dated May 25, 1953, and assign the memo Clerk's File No. C-663. Carried.
1. Four Chairmen to be paid at the rate of $250.00 to 6 275.00 per month
2. One addi.ti6n<al instrumentman at $450.00 per month. °
3. Two additional inspectors at $400.00 per month.
259 Letters - G. M. Orr Engineering Company.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that the manager instruct G. N. Orr
Engineering Company that the council concurs with their recommendations of
$3.49 per foot as assessment for lateral sanitary sewers; -and that they shall
proceed to cc%pute the assessment on that basis. Carried.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that the manager instruct G. M. Orr
Engineering Company not to prepare working plans for the sanitary sewer system
for the area east of Cedar Avenue and south of 70th street, including the lift
station -at 70th Street and 20th Avenue. ' Carried.
Notion by Shields, seconded by Rose that the manager instruct G. M. Orr
Ragineering Company to construct the concrete portion of the lift station at
13th Avenue and 73rd Street, large enough to handle the entire area and provide
pump capacity for the area in which sewers are being constructed at this time.
Carried. Clerk's File No. G-664.
26, Park Report.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that the council accept the preliminary
park report of the Village Engineer and assign it Clerk's File No. C-665. Carried.
27, Drainage Report.
Notion by Shields., seconded by Rose that the council accept the report of
the Village Engineer regarding drainage problems in connection with Wold- Chamberlain
Airport. Clerk's File No. C-666. Carried,
28. Grading Projects.
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Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that the council accept the report of
.the Village Engineer regarding grading project for sanitary sewer interceptors,
and authorise the changes recommended by the Village Engineer. Carried..
Clerk's File No. C-667.
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29. Inspections- New subk-divisions.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose
employment of a professional soils engine
inspection of street grades before streets
be deferreduntil the next-regular meeting.
30. - Salary "Pay Range.
that the E.gineer's recommendations for
r on a per diam ,basis to make final
in new sub - divisions are accepted,
Carried.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose 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. 1550
A RD'S OLUTI CN AM IJIN G POST TI QV -
CLASSIFICATION AND DESI(VATING
SALARY PAY RANGE.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Rose, Shields and Reller. Nays - none. Absent -
Walters and Iverson. Carried. This resolution appears &s resolution No. 155.in
Resolution Book No. 1.
31. Bond. Petit & Mauer Addition.
The Village Attorney gave a verbal report on the Petit and Mauer Addition,
Village Plat #67, Contract # 153, and read a letter from the Veterans Administration
dated May 26, 1953, .file No. 3035 -4BA.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that the council consent to the attachment
of a rider to the bond of Petit & Mauer Construction Company, Contract # 153,naming
Carl R. Gray, Jrl, as Administrator of Veterans Affairs, or his successor in office,
as an additional obligee. Carried. Clerk's File No. C -667.
32. License and Deed - Holy Angels Academy.
Motion by Rose, seconded by Shields that the council accept .the deed for a
strip of land 17' in width adjacent to the south boundary of West 66th Street from
Nicollet Avenue to Pleasant Avenue, and accept the license easement to canstract
a-slope upon the property of the Holy Angels Academy. Carried. Clerk's File No.0
33. Commercial Developement Agreemdn.t. Sandin.
Gilbert Sandin, developer of the EE�2SSE- 416E- 41-SW1�, Section 35, Township 28, Range
appeared before the council in regard to the commercial development agreement with
the Village of Richfield. Two property owners from the neighborhood were present
and entered into the discusssion.
Notion by Rose, seconded by SUelds that the mayor and manager be authorized
to execute that commercial development agreement between the Village of Richfield
and Gilbert Sandin, dated Nay 25, 1953. Carried. Clerk's File No. C -671.
34. Claims and Payroll..
Motion by Shields., seconded by Rose that the council authorize payment of
claims and payroll. Carried.
35, Minnesota, Department of Health report.
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Motion by Rose, seconded by Shields that the council accept and file the report
of the Minnesota Department of Health relating to examination of plans for sanitary
sewers for the Village of Richfield and assign it Clerk's File No. 0-669. Carried.
36. Letter relative to Mac Gregor & Davis.