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VILLAGE C~' RICHFIELD
RRGULAR MEETING
October 26, 1953
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the c~zncil of the Village of
Richfield met in regular session 3n the Village Hall, b700 Portland Avenue
South, at 7 F. M. on Monday, tGctober 26, 1953.
. Present: Walters, Rose, Shields, Iverson and Keller.
Absents bone. -
1. Minutes.
~, Motion by Shields, seconded by Wa7.ters, that the minutes of the regular
g~ meeting of October-13, 1953 be approved and accepted. Carried.
Q _ Motion by Shields, seconded by Walters that the council approve and accept
~ the minutes of the adjourned meeting of October 11~, 1953. Carried.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Walters that the council approve and accept
the minutes ~ of the special meeting of October 21, 1953. Carried.
2. Reports.
Motion by Walters, seconded by Shields that the council accept and file the
following reports: Carried.
Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board September 1953 C-1171
Police Department Report- September 1953 C-1172
Inspection Report September l~3 C-1173
Liquor Store Financial Report - May, June, July & August, 1953 C-1174
Financial Report August 1953 C-1175
Rural Hennepin County Nursing Die trict Report September 1953 C-1176
3. Vacate Alley -Block b,_ Rate's Lynnhurs t lddi t3.on.
The Village Mas~.ager read the report of the Village ~igineer dated October
21, 1953, relative to vacating of alley, Block 6, Rays s Lynnhurs t Addi tion. C-1.1.77.
Motion by Iverson, seconded by Walters, that a public hearing be held at
8 P. M. on Monday, November 23, 1953 and that the Clerk be authar_ized to adver-
'~i.se such- hearing; and further, that postcard nota.ce be given the affected
property owners. Carried.
~. Proposed Plat - I~3.ppe Construction Co~aany.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that the council grant the request of
the Rippe Construction Compamlr for 75 foot lots instead of the 66 foot lots,
as proposed in Plat No. 8l~, Contrast No. lam, .and authorize the Mayor, Manager
and Clerk to execute a new subdivi.der's contract with Rippe Construction Company.
Carried. C-1178. -
5. Surfacing of Nicolle t Avenue.
lotion by Shields, seconded by Walters that a one and one-half inch bita:minous
wearing course be applied try Nicolle t Avenue between b2nd amd 652 Streets, as -
recoimnended:~by the Ealgineering Committee. This work to be added to the contract
of Ja,~r W. Craig Cons truetion Company as a change order. Carried.
b. Railway Grade Crossing.
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Mo t3.on by Shields, seconded by Rose that the following resolution be adopted;;
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that it~be spread in the resolution book and that it be m~.de a part of these
minutes. Carried,
RESOLUTIC~T N0. 2u
RESOLUTI~iV W.L TH~]RAWIN G APPLI CATI C~ FOR
CR06SIN G tl~' ~iI~TNESf~TA, NORTHFIELD AND
SOUTHERN RAILWAY AT b2ND STREET.
Poll of votes: Ayes -Walters, Rose, Shields, Iverson and Keller. Nays -
none. This resolution appears as resolution No. 22l in resolution book No, 1.
~. Extensions to Storm Sewer Improvement -Village Project No. 225.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Iverson that extensions to storm sewer improve-
men t Village Pro j ec t_ No. 225 be au thorized and added as a change order to the
contract of Orfei and Mariani. Thsse changes are aone-half block extension
from Blaisdell Avenue and 65th Street to one-half block east, and an extension
on 66th Street from Pillsbury Avenue to Pleasant Avenue. Carried. (Estimated
Cost X6,600.00. j
8. Repair of Storm Sewer,
Motion byShields, seconded by Walters that the repair of storm sewer out-
fall in Augsburg Fark be authorized as a change order to the eon tract of Orfei
and Nlariani as recommended by the Engineering Corr:nittse on October 19, 1953;
payment to be made from storm sewer dist3.rct No. 1 sinking fund. ~ Carried,
9. Storm Sewer - 3rd Avenue and 69th Street.
T~tation by Iverson, seconded by .Shields that the council authorize con-
stxucLion of a storm .sewer at 3rd Avenue and 69th Street as recommended by the
Engineering Committee October 19, 1953; this work to be done by Orfei and Ma,riani,
pay~tent to be made from storm sewer consolidated D sinking fund. Carried,.
10. Change of Grade -Columbus Avenue - 6 9th Street to 70th Street;.
Lotion by Walters seconded by Shields that the council grant a petition _.
for a change of grade on Columbus Avenue from 69th. to 70th Street and add
same as a change order to the contract of Phelps-Drake Company, Inc. Carried.
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ll. Sana.tary Sewer Change.
Motion by Walters, seconded by Rose, that the council authorize the
deletion of a sanitary sewer in the alley in Block 3, Fairwood shores Addition,
Carried. _
12. Deed for Street Declined,
Motion by Shields, seconded by Iverson that the co~meil decline to accept
a deed for street purposes offered by Marjor3.e B. and Warren Noreen. Carried.
13. Deed for Street De~linaed..
Motion by Shields seconded by Walters that the council decline to accept `
a dded for street purposes offered by Ernest and Viola Juntilla.. Carried.
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11a.. Drainage: b2nd Street - Lynda7.e to Pleasant.
Motion by Reller, seconded by Shields that -the council defer action at
this time on holding a public hearing relating to drainage problems in the area
of 62nd Street between Lynda].e Avenue and Pleasant Avenue. Carried.
15. special Use Permit -Cutler.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Walters t11at the council concur with the
recommendation of the Zoning Commission and grant a special use permit and a
commercial. building pezm.it requested by Dr. J. H. Cutler, 7].x.5 Nicollet Avenue
;~~ aSot~th, for construction of a Veterinary Clinic on Parcel 5390, Section 33,
~''~ Township 28, Range 24, which is located on Market Drive between Colfax Avenue and
Dupont Avenue; provided however, that building plans meet all requirements of _
~ the building code and are approved by the Chief InspectAr. Carried. C-1179.
~ lb. Special Use Permit - Freden.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Iverson thatthe council concur with the
recoir~nendation of the Zoning Commission and grant a special use permit as
requested by Lloyd M, Freden, for the construction of a mini tore golf course
on Parcel 1820, Section 3t~, Range 28, To~mship 24. Carried. C-1180.
17. Zoning Variation - McNiece.
Mot3.on by Iverson, seconded by Shields that the counc3.1 concur with the
.recommendation of the Zoning Commission and grant a zoning var3.ation for the
construction of a garage within one foot of the lot line on Lot 10, B`].oclt ll,
Penn Lake- Terrace Firs t Addition as requested by Leonard T. McNiece, 7539 UP~n
Avenue~5outh. Carried. C-1181.
18. Zoning Variat3.on -Nelson.
Motion by Walters, seconded by Iverson that the council not concur with the
recomnendati.on of the Zoning Commission and grant zoning variation for the
erection of an outside stairway on Lot 2, Block b, Irwindale Addl. lion to Arthur
H. Nelson, 7304 Harriet Avenue South. This zoning variation is granted because.
it is c1®arly a hardship case. The granting of this zoning variation shall be
contingent upon the receipt by the v3.llage of a petition of acquiescence of not
less than 5~ of owners of property within 300 feet of Lot b, Block 2, Irwindale
.Additicm. CarrS.ed. C-1182. _ _
19. Special Use Permit -, Fallden.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Iverson that the council concur with the
recommendation of the zoning commission and grant a special use permit for the
construction of double bungalows on Lots 13, ].la., 15 and 16, Block 11, Falldens
3rd Addition, as requested by Gust Fallden and Son, Inc. Carried. C-11$3.
24. Special Use Permit -School District. ,
Motion by Iverson, seconded by Shields th~st the council concur with the
recommendation of the Zoning Commission and grant a special use permit for
construction of a public elementary school on part of Parcels 150 and 519,
Section 3t~, Township 28, Range 24, as requested by the school board of
Independent School District No. 12. Carried. C-~.1.8~,.
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21. Off-sit, Improvements - ~outhview Addition.
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. Carried.
R~OLUTI Q~1. NO. 222'
RESOLUTI~T RELATING TO ~'F-SITE
IMPR(}VE~tENTS IN S®UTHVIE6d A~DITTON.
Poll of votress Ayes - Walters9 Roses Shields Iverson and Re11er. Nays-
none. ~ Phis resolution appears as resolut3.an No. 222 in resolution book No. 1.
22. Storing of Rescue Truck.
Motion by Iverson seconded by Shields' that inasmuch as all available
garage space is necessary for storing s~~ow-plowing equipments fhe council
concur with the recommendat3.on of the Engineer and deny the request for
storing of the .rescue truck submi teed by Rodney Wallace. Carried.
23. Letters: Water Pollution Control Corrm-i.ssion.
Motion by Walters seconded by Shields, that the council accept and file
three letters of the Water Pollution Control Commission relating ~ sanitary
sewer improvements. Carxi:ed. C-1185. C-1186. C-1187.
24. Lots for Ponding Area.
Motion by Iverson seconded by Shields that the council refer to the finance
coY-anittee two letters offering lots for sale as ponding area. Carried.
25. Recess.
l+~tion by Shields, seconded by Iverson that the council recess. Carried.
The council reconvened with all members present.
26. Bids -Snow-Plowing.
Motion by Walters seconded by Shields that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book 2Jad that it be made a part
of these minutes. Carried. - -
RESC~LUTLON NO. 223.
RESOLUTiEbN ACCEPTING BIB AN'D AWARDING CCI~TTRACTS Ff?R
RIl~TAL OF SNOW'-PLOWI~tG EQUIPMENT. C-1188. C-]189.
Poll of votes: Ayes -Walters, Rose~;Shields~ Iverson and Reller.
Nays -none. This resolution. appears as resolution No. 223 in. resolution book
N o. 1.
27. Policy on .Using Snow-P7.owin g Equipment.
Motion by Walters, seconded by Shields that the problem of determining
policy for using snow-plowing equipment be referred to the ~gineering
Cammi ttee. Carried.
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28. Bill No. 1953-~.
Bill No. 1953-11, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AM~TDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE
N0. 2.03 ~TTITLF~: "AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PR~IOT1NG HEALTH, SAFETY,
ORDER, C~TVENIIIUCE, PRO-SPERTTY, AND G~3.VFRAL WELFARE BY REGULATING THE LOCATI~T,
SIZE, USE AND H.EL GHT OF BUIL~Nt15, THE ARRANG~Ir'I~T T OF BUILDINGS AND L07S, AND
THE DI7.~SITY ~' POFULATI~T WITHIN THE VIZ,LAGE OF RICHFIELD, H33~VNEPIN CfIUNTY,
MINNESOTA" ORIGINALLY PASSED THE 15TH DAY OF JULY, 1941, AS SUBSEQU3~TTLY AMENDED"
was read; this bill. being on file in the office of the Village Clerk.
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Motion by Walterss seconded by Shields that this constitute the first
reacling of Bill No. 1953-11. Carried. _
Poll of votes: Ayes -Walters, Rose' Shields, Iverson and Re]1er. Nays -
none.
29. Notice of Claims Bergquist.
Motion by Iverson, seconded by Shields that the council refer to the attorney
the claim of Boni~u.e Avon and Paul B. Bergquist for injuries alleged to have
been received in connection with Village Project No. 179. Carried,
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30.~ S,pecial Order of Business.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose that the council call a spec3:al order
of business to discuss the assessment for sanitary sewer of Vincent P. Shea,
6617 Graham Avenue. Carried. "
Mr. Shea appeared before the council and inquired about his assessment for
sanitary sewer latsrals Village Pro3ect No. 214. The matter was discussed by
the council.
Motion by Walters seconded by Shields tdlat the problem of sanitary sewer
lateral assessment of Vincent P. Shea, 6617 Graham Avenue South, be referred
to the Finance Committee for study on Monday, November 2s 1953 and report back
to the council. at the next regular meetatgng,
31.. Joint Meeting With School Board.
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Motion by Walterss seconded by Shields that the council and the school
board meet at 7 P. M. oaz Monday, November 2s 1953 in the Village Hall, Carried.
32. Rids: Rotary Type Files,
Motion by Walters, seconded by Shields that the Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids on taro rotary type files and supplies in accordance with
specifications on file in the office of the Village Manager; such bids to be
received until 8 P. M. and considered at 8 :15 P. M. on Mondays .November 9, 1953.
Carried.
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33. 3alaxy Reimbursements -Engineering Department.
Motion by Walters, seconded by Iverson that the problem ~ of reimbursing the
Engineering Department for salaries paid on assessable projects be referred to
the Finance Co~nittee for its meeting of November 2, 1953. Carried, "
34. Transfer of Sanitary Sewer Assessment Prepayments.
Motion by Iverson, seconded by Walters, that the follow~g resolution
be"adopted; that ii; be spread 3n the resolution book and that it be made a part
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RESOLUTCCi<1' N0. 22I~.
RES®LUTIQlT TRANSFER1~TdG SANITARY SEWER
ASS~rS~I7~TT PREPA3~NT5 TO SANITARY SEWER
INIF'ROV1T N0. 1 C~iSTRUCTION FUND.
Poll of votes: Ayes -Walters, Rose, Shields, Iverson and Reller. Nays -
none. This resolut3oa~ appears as resolution No. 221 in resolution book No. 1.
35. Street Improvement -Morgan Avenue.
MbtLon by Iverson, seconded by Walters that the council refer the re-
ques tsd street improvement on Morgan Avenue in the 7500 Block to the Engineering
Committee at its meeting of November 16, 195. Carried.
36. Petition to Vacate Part of 63rd Street.
Motion by Walters, seconded by Rose that a public hearing be held at 8
P. M. on Monday, November 23, 1953 ~ consider a petition to vacate 3rd
S tree t from a poin t 35 feet West of the West line of 17th Avenue to the West line
of Cedar Avenue and authorise the Clerk to advertise such hearing. Carried. -
C-1190..
3?. Transfer of Funds to Village Project No. ]1`3.
Motion by Walters, seconded by Iverson that the following .resolution
be adopted; that it be spread ixi the resolution book and that it be made a
part of these minutes. Carried.
RESOLUTION N0. 225.
RE.SOI,U710LV AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY TR~FER OF FUN3S
' FRONT THE LIQUOR STORE FUND TO THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
COTS TRUCTION FUND, VILLAGE PROJECT NO. 113 •
Poll of votes: Ayes -Walters, Rose, Shields, Iverson and Reller. Nays -
none. ~ This resolution appears as resolution No. 225 in resolution book No. 1.
3$. Payment of Estimate -Village Project No. 143.
I~ot3on by Walters, seconded by Iverson that the council allow the claim of
Orfei and Mariani in the amount of X6,124.37 as payment, Estimate No. 1, for
storm sewer improvement, Village Project No. 1i~3. Carried. Check No. 1527.
39. Payment of Estimate -Village Project No. 17l~, Village Project No. 175.
Motion by Walters, seconded by Shields that the council authorise paymen t
of the claim of Orfei and Mariam in the amount of ~55,405.].la. for sanitary
sewer construction Village Project No. 17l~; check No. 182 SS and authorize
payment of -Y~.e claim of Phelps-Drake Company, Inc. in the amount of ~56,36l~.26
for sanitary sewer construction Village Project No. 175; check No. 183 SS.
Carried.
40. Payment of Estimate -Village Project No.~ ].83.
Mo13on by Shields, seconded by Walters that the ~uncil authorize payment
of the claim of Orfei and Mariani ~in the amount of $2,921.$0 for raising man-
hole rings and covers. Villas Project No. 183, check No. 1525. Carried.
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!a.].. ?feed for Street - Salden,
Motion by Shields, seconded by Walters that the deed for the West z of
Emerson Avenue from 76th 3txeet to 165 feet south offered by Edward A. Salden
be referred to the Engineering Committee. Carried. '
42. Deed for Street -Robison. •
Motion by Iverson, seconded by Shields that the council accept and file the
deed for the S~ `of 76th Street anal Portland Ave~aue to Chicago Avenue offered
by Claude and Pirtle Robison, 7605 Portland Avenue South. Acceptances howevers
being contingent upon execution and acceptance of the subdividers s c:on tract of
~' Mattson Builders, Inc. for development of Mattson Heights Plat No. 3. Carried.
~ C-1191.
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~ 43. Division of Land - Bishsnan.
Motion by Walters, seconded by Iverson that the council grant the division
of Parcel No. 3300, Secti.an 34, To'~n.shi-P 28, Range 24, as requested by Leroy B.
Bishman , 7421 if th Avenue South. Carried. C-1192.
1~.. Division of Land - Monten,
Motion by Iverson, seconded by Shields that the council grant the
division of the W~ of the E~ of ~e S~ of the NE$ of the SEA of the SEA except
the S 105 feet thereof and except the N 150 feet thereof, Section 27, Tot~ship
28, Range 24, as requested by Bertile C. Monten, 6945 Logan AvenueSouth.
Carxo.ed. C-1193• _
45. Special Use Permit - Gorra Brothers.
Motion by Shisldss seconded by Walters that the special use permit for
construction of i~ro double bungalows on Parcel 3661' `Secta.on 27, Township 28,
Range 24, `submitted by Gorra Brothers, be~referred to the Zoning Commission for
public heanirag on '1'uesday9 November 37, 1953, and that the Clerk be authorized
to advertise such hearing. Carried,
46. Division of Land -Associated Contractors.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Walters that the council grant the division
of the S2 bf Lot 37, Baumgartners First Addition as a~quested by Associated
Contractors, Inc., 5720 Wayzata Blvd. CaY~ried. C-1194.
47. Division of Land - Wi~.liamson"and Hermann.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Iverson that the council grant division of
Parcels 5600 and 5950, Section 27, Township 28, Range 24, as requested by
Clifford ~. W317.iamson, 128 E. 70th Street and George Hermann, 124 E. 70th Street,
contingent upon execution of a subdiv3.der"s contract, which contract the Mayors
Manager and C7.erk are hereby authorized to execute. Carried. ~C-1195.
48. Licenses.
• Motion by Iverson, seconded by Walters that the following licenses be
granted. Carried.
Peck Brotk~ers Sale of Fireax?ns 6601 Tyndale Avenue
John & Paul Peterson Sale of Christmas Tress 6426 Nicollet Av~ue
Family Food Plan Food b451 Lyndal a Avenue
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Encore Chow Mein Cigarette 6637 Penn Avenue.
Belt Line Bar Dance 1918 W. 78 ~ Street
Club 66, Tnc. Dance 66th & 14th Avenue
J~9. Proposed Plat -Bauman Wheelock Addii3.on.
Motion by Walters, seconded by Shie7.ds that the council tsn.ta.t3vely
approve the proposed plat of Bauman Wheelock Addi t,~.on, Parcels 5760 and 5755, '
Section 27, Township 28, Range 24, and authorize the Clerk to advert3.se a
public hearing for 8 P. M. Mondays November 9, 1953. Carried.
50. Claim - G. M. Orr IIi Bering Company.
Motion ~by Walters, seconded by Shields, that the council allow the claim
of G.M. Orr Engineering Company in -the amount of $~19,0].1~..10 for work performed
in connection with making the assessment roll for sanitary sewer improvement
No. 1. Carried.
51. Resignation - D. 0. Neslund.
Motion by Roses seconded by Walters that the council accept the resignation
of Donald 0. N eslund, 6605 Ola.ver Avenue South, as chairman of the Zoning and
Planning Commission. Carried. C-1196. '
52. Claims and P~yro].7.s.
Mot3.on by Shields, seconded by Iverson that the council authorize payment
of the following claims and payrolls.- Carried.
General Fund -Checks Nos. 1502 to 1551, inc. ~ 20,830.21
Payroll Check No. 1521 ~ 9,11li..92~~
(Checks Nos. 1601 to 1676, inc.)
Orfei and Mariam -Check No. 1525 2,921.80
Orfei and Mariam -Check No. 1527 6,121.37
. - 3,99.0
Sanitary Sewer Fund -Checks Nos. 179 to 181
18l~ and 187 332.70
Payroll Check No. 178 1,5l~2.58
(Checks Nos. 1677 to 1687, inc.)
Payroll Check No. 186 162.l~0
Orfei and P~a.riani -Check No. 182 55,405.4.
Phelps-Drake Company -Check No. 183 56,364.26
G. M. Orr Engineer3.ng Company -Check No. 185 590.80
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53. Adjournment.
Motion by Shields seconded by Iverson that the council adjourn. Carried.
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<~ . ~ u n, Clerk
re C. Rs er, Mayor
roy f ton, ana ger