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07-26-1954I 0, REGUTAR KEEPING VILIAGE OF RICHFIELD JozY 26, 1954 The council of the Village of Richfield met in regular session in the council chambers of the Village Hall, 6700 Portland Ave. South, at 7:00 P.M., Monday, July 26, 1954. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kittell. Present: Walters, Rose, Shields, Wallick and Kittell. Absent: None. Reverend Arnold Bakken, Oak Grove Lutheran Church, gave the invocation. 1. Minutes Motion by Walters seconded by Walli.ck, that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 12, 1954s be approved. Carried. 2, Reports. Motion by Wallick, seconded by Shields, that the following reports be accepted and filed. Hennepin County Nursing Report - June, 1954 C -1599 Financial. Report - June, 1954 C -1600 Carried. 3e, Zoning - Grand and 66th Jo C. Lee, 400 W. 66th St.., appeared and requested a change of zoning from residential to comercial on Lot 8, Block 4, J. N. Hauser's 2nd Addition. Motion by Wallick, seconded by Walters, that no action be taken at present, and to consider this problem under the new zoning ordinance having a first reading on August 23, 1954,, Carried. 4. Zoning - j dale and 67th K. V. Haugan of the Richfield State Baik appeared and requested a change of Zoning from residential to commercial on the location of the pro- -241. July 260 1954 posed new Richfield State Bank on Lyndale Ave. north of 67th Street. Motion by Wallick, seconded by Wa? terss that this problem be considered under the new zoning ordinance to have it first reading on August 23, 1954. Carried. 5. Zoning - Stevens & 66th Dr, Earl Campbell appeared and requested a change of zoning from residen- tial to commercial on Lot 7s Goodspeedt s 1st Additions presenting a letter and a petition. Motion by .Walters, seconded by Rose, that this matter be referred to the Zoning Commi ss ion and to authorize a hearing for 800 P.M. s Tuesdays August 17s 1954. Carried. C -1601. 6. Extension of Sanitary Sewer - Apple Lane .9 proposal to grant priority for the extension of a lateral sewer on Apple Lane was presented. It was the concensus of opinion of the Council that no special priority be given this construction. 7. Sanitary Sewer Lateral Petitions Deadline for 1955 Motion by Walli.cks seconded by Walters, that petitions for donstruc'tion of sanitary sewer laterals in 1955 be submitted to the council not later than October 15, 1954. Carried. 8. Hearing - Grading Vincent Ave. 64th to 65th It being 8 :00 P. M., Mayor Kittel.l called for the public hearing on grading of Vincent Ave. from 64th to 65th St. and read the notice of hearing. No persons appeared in opposition. Motion by Wallick, seconded by Roses that the hearing be closed. Carried. Motion by Walterss seconded by Wal.licks that the following resolution be adopted, that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: -3- July 26, 1954 RESOLUTION N0, 448 RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVPIAM AND PREPARATION OF PLANS FOR VILIAGE PROJECT N0, 291 Poll of votes: Ayes: Walters, Rose, Shields, Wallick and Kittell. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #448 in resolution book ¢#2. 9. Hearing - Preliminary Plat-- Eliason's 2nd Add. It being 8:00 P. N., Mayor Kittell called for the hearing on the pre - liminary plat of Eliasonts 2nd Addition and read the notice of hearing. No persons appeared in opposition. Notion by Walters, seconded by Walli.ok, that the hearing be closed, and that the attorney and engineer be authorized to prepare a developerts con- tract and present it for the Councilt s approval. Carried. 10. Hearing - V. P. 290 It being 8:00 P.M., Mayor Kittell called for the hearing on V. P. 290 and read the notice of hearing. John Fletcher, 6738 Elliot Ave• appeared and presented a remonstrance petition containing 168 names. Notion by Walters, seconded by Walli.ck, that the petition be accepted and filed. Carried. C -1602. Ted Whalen, 67455 Elliot Ave. also appeared in opposition. Note« It being 8:00 P. N., Mayor Kittell called for any outstanding bids. None ,Were forthcoming. Notion by Wallick, seconded by Shields, that no further bids be accepted. Carried. Hearing - V. P. 290 cont. The following persons appeared in opposition to this protect: -4- William Snowden, 6626 loth Ave,. S. Otto Brehm, 6739 llth Ave. S. John Jaremko, 6632 Columbus Ave. John R. Stromberg, 6738 12th Ave. S. Albert Grazini, 6632 Elliot Ave. Raymond Pe tcha, 6600 Columbus Ave. Clayton C. Bright, 6639 Elliot Ave. Wm. Rodgers, 6900 F."Jot Ave. Henry Manning$ 702 E. 66th St. The hearing was postponed for the opening of bids. 11. Bids - Storm Sewer Projects July 26, 1954 It being 8.00 P,Mi., the following bads for storm sewer construction were opened and read aloud: Bidder Bid Security Amount Phelps aDr ke �o UM Orfei & Marian. & Son Inc. 5% bond 302,394.19 Lametti & Sons 5% bond 250,657.60 Terry Excavating Co. 5% bond 203,687.20 Motion by Walters, seconded by Rose, that the bids be referred to the engineer for tabulation and report at a later meeting. Carried. 12. Bids - Traffic Signals It being 8:00 P.1*4., the following bids for traffic sigMls were opened and read aloud: Bidder Bid Security Kehm ectric Co. Inc. Bond� Lehn Electric 5% bond Amount �0 3,125.00 ( 2,600.00 ( 2,500.00 Motion by Rose, seconded by Shields, that the bids be referred to the engineer for tabulation and report-at a later meeting. Carried. 13. Hearing - V. P. 290 cont. The following persons appeared in favor of V. P. #290: I= -5- July 26.1, 1954 Mrs. R. 1. Black, 6909 Columbus Ave. Mrs. Vernon Thompson, 69th & Columbus Robert Holm, 6932 Columbus Ave. George Evans, 6921 Columbus Ave. R. I. Black, 6909 Columbus Ave. R. F. Murphy, 6915 Columbus Ave. Sherman Peterson, 6914 Chicago Ave. Vernon Thompson, 6914 Columbus Ave. Russell Heine, 6927 Columbus Ave. J. T. Beinting, 6900 Columbus Ave. D. J. Johnson, 6920 Columbus Ave. The following persons appeared in opposition to V. P. 2901 Robert D. Cresap, 6801 Elliot Ave. Art Olson, 6620 10th Ave.. S. Mrs. Henry Menning, 702 E. 66th St. Ernie M. Constantine, 6632 Elliot Ave. Clement Moos, 6904 Elliot Ave. 14. Zoning Variation - Voog Mrs. Esther M. Voog, 6216 Nicollet Ave., presented a request to build a kitchen on the second floor of her home to enable roomers to cook their own meals. Motion by Wallick, seconded by Shields, that this matter be referred to the Zoning Commission for a hearing 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 17, 1954. Carried, 15. Hearing - V. P. #290 coast_ r Leonard Fallman, 6834 loth Ave. opposed the project. Don J. Plertes, 6844 10th Ave. spoke in opposition. Motion by Shields, seconded by Wallick that the hearing be closed. Carried. 16. Villa go Projects #268 and 269 Lotion by Wallick, seconded by Walters, that the Council suspend the Aules to allow a delegation of people to be heard on Village Projects #268 and 269. Carried. -6.. July 26 , 1954 Peter B. Rudeck, 6932 Pillsbury Ave., spoke in opposition. The following persons appeared in opposition to the assessment: Norman Phillips, 6838 Pillsbury Ave. J. H. Cramolini, 6833 Pillsbury Ave. Jim Battles, 6821 Pillsbury Ave. L. E. Rudberg, 6933 Pillsbury Ave. E. V. Hoy, 6900 Pillsbury Ave. Don Lowell, 6844 Wentworth Ave.. Richard Jo- Ryan, 6914 Pillsbury Ave. George Kucera, 6744 Garfield Ave. Earl Naffett appeared as opposed to assessment for storm sewer. Motion by Rose, seconded by Shields, that the Council recess for five minutes. Carried,, The Council reconvened with all members present. 17. Street Grading Motion by Walters, seconded by Wallick, that when computing assessments, the finance department and the engineering department shall take into account benefits received, and shall consider previous assessments for similar con- struction; assessments to be equal for equal facilities. Carried. 18. Petitions - Street Grading Motion by Wallick, seconded by Rose, that the Council accept and file the following petitions for street grading: 71st St. between 4th Ave. and Portland C -1603 65th St. between Fremont and East line of Emerson C -1604 Carried. Motion by Walters, seconded by Wallick, that the engineer and attorney negotiate for acquisition of'65th St.,between Fremont & Emerson and location of gas mains and report at a later meeting. Carried. 19, Street Grading - 71st St. between 4th & Portland Motion by Shields, seconded by Walters, that the following resolution be s 4- July 26, 1954 adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 449 RESOLUTION ORDERING FREPARATION OF REPORT ON STREET GRADING I34PROVEMEM TO BE KNOWN AS VILLAGE PROJECT NO. 296 Poll of votes: Ayes - Walters, Rose, .Shields, WalUck and Kittell. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #449 in resolution book #2. 20. Petition - Access at 672 St, and Trunk Highway #65 A petition opposing the acquiring of an access at 672 St. and Trunk Highway #65 was presented. Motion by Walters, seconded by Rose, that the petition be accepted and filed and that the engineer be instructed to request the Minnesota Highway j . Department to eliminate the service road and access at 672 St. and Trunk Highway #65. Carried. C -1605. 21. Bill No. 1954 -20 (Zoning) A bill entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE NO. 2.03 OF THE VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD ENT IT LED:. t AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRO - MOTING HEALTH,' SAFETY, ORDER,' CONVENIENCE, FROSPERTTY, AM GENERAL.WELFARE BY REGUTA TING THE LOCATION , SIZE, UPE AND HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS, THE ARRANGE - MENT OF BUILDINGS AND LOTS, AND THE DENSITY OF POPULATION WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA' PASSED THE 15th DAY OF JULY, 1941, AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED, It was read by the attorney, the same being on file in the office of the Villa ge clerk. C -1581. Motion by Walli.ck, seconded by Walters, that this constitute the second 4g f; reading of Bill Nol 1954 -20. .8,. July 26, 1954 Poll of votes: Ayes - Walters, Rase, Shields, Wallick and Kittell. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. Motion by Walters, seconded by Wallick, that the Council adopt Bill No. 1954 -20; that it be published in the official newspaper; that it be spread in the ordinance book and that it be made a part of these minutes. Poll of votes: Ayes - Walters, Rose, Shields, Wallick and Kittell. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. 22. Bill No. 1954 -21 (Bicycle) A bill entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE NO. 3.21 OF THE VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGIS- TRATION CF BICYCLES .IN THE VILLAGE GF RICHFIELD AMID PROVIDING PENALTY FCR VIOLATION THERECF PASSED THE 10th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 194711 was read by the attorney, the same being on file in the office of the Village Clerk. C.1582. ilbtion by Shields, seconded by Wallick, that this constitute the second reading of Bill No. 1954 -21. Poll of votes: Ayes - Walters, Rose, Shields, Wallick and Kittell. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. motion by Shields, seconded by WaMck, that the Council adopt Bill Now 1954-21; that-it be published in the official newspaper; that it be spread in the ordinance book and that it be made a part of these minutes. Poll of votes: Ayes - Walters, Rase, Shields, Wallick and Kittell. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. 23, Claims for Dame. ges Motion by Walters, seconded by Wallick, that the following claims of: ;1 -9- R. I. Black, etal, 6909 Columbus Ave. S. Robt, F, Murphy, etal, 6915 Columbus Ave. S. George E. Evans, etal, 6921 Columbus Ave, S. Vernon D. Thompson, eta1, 6914 Columbus Ave. Alvin D. Cierzan, eta1, 6908 Columbus Ave. Darelll L,. Johnson, etal, 6920 Columbus Ave. Harlen G, Williams, etal, 7001 Columbus Ave.. be referred to the Village Attorney, Carried. 24. Portable Light Plant July 26, 1954 $1,950.00 250.00 450.00 2, 935.00 2,175.00 35o.0o 5,000.00 Motion by Walters, seconded by Shields, that the portable light plant contract be awarded to Homelite Co., they being the only bidders after tio advertisements.. Carried., 25. Addition to Hurd Electric Contract Motion by Shields, seconded by Wallick, that the Council authorize the addition of 00.00 to the contract of Hurd Electric Co..because of the necessity of performing work after regular vD rking hours. Carried. 26. Building Permit - Richfield Plumbing Motion by Walters, seconded by- Shields, that the request of the Richfield Plumbing Co. for a building permit to construct a commercial building at 716 -18 W. 7721 St. be granted. Carried. 27. Release Collateral Motion by Walters, seconded by Shields, that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOLDTION NO.. 450 RESOLDrION RELEASING COLLATERAL CF RICHFIELD STATE BANK Poll of votes . Ayes - Walters, Rose, Shields, Wal lick and Kittell.. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #450 in resolu- tion book #2. � -� ...i..:�'i _ Wit. c:.= :;= s;:°�'iL�s. -- a.,•�.23:YY �... _.����s-:�.._ 10- July 26, 1554 28, Advance Payment of Special Assessments Motion by Walters, seconded by Shields, 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. 451 RES OLUfI ON AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF ADVANCE PAYMEWS OF S EIAL ASSFSSMEWS Poll of votes: Ayes: - Walters, Rose, Shields, Wallick and Kittell, Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #451 in resolution book #2. 29. Authorize Director of Finance to Accept Advance Pqjments V.P. 2141 224: 230 Motion by Walters, seconded by Rose, that the Director of Finance be authorized to accept advance payments on sanitary sewer, Village Project Nos, 214, 224, 230 as per Resolution No. 451 until October 1, 1954. Carried. 30. Change in Position Classification Motion by Wallick, 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 N0. 452 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE IN POSITION CLASSIFICATION Poll of votes: Ayes - Walters, Rose, Shields, Wallick and Kittell. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried, This resolution appears as resolution Nos 452 in resolution book #2. July 26, 1954 31.. Bingo - Church of the Assumption Motion by Wallick, seconded by Shields, that the request of the Church of the Assumption to conduct a bingo game on the church grounds on Sunday, August 15, 1954, be granted. Carried. 32. 1955 Budget Motion by Walters, seconded by Wallick, that the Council file the 1955 budget as presented and that it be made available for public inspection in not less than three locations in the Village. Carried. C -1606. 33. Zoning Variation - Zubert Motion by Walters, seconded by Wallick, that the zoning variation of Peter M. Zubert for construction of garages at 7008 -10, 7014 -16, and 7020 -22 Chicago Ave. be referred to the attorney for prosecution. Carried. 33. Estimates Motion by Wallick, seconded by Walters, that the Council allow the estimate of: Nance Contract No. Orfei & Mariam 20 carried. 34. Deeds for Streets Project No. Amount Estimate 224-1 475�,6VI.40 Motion by Walters, seconded by Shields, that the following deeds for streets be accepted and assigned clerkIs file numbers: Norman A. Hendrickson The West 301 of part of the West 1/4 of N. 10 acres of NE 1/2 of NE 1/4, Sec, 27, Twp. 28, Range 24. C -1607 Robert F. Mack E. 1/z of Washburn Ave. from 76' N. Anna MI. Mack of the N. line of 65th St. to 15+ N. of the N. line of 65th St. C -1608 191, Allan W, Garrison Helen M. Garrison Robert F. Mack Anna M. Mack -12- Su1y, 260 1954 E. Ii/2 of Washburn Ave. from 1511 N. of the N. line of 65th St. to 2261 N. of the N. line of 65th St. Harold R. Schanzenbach Easement for street purposes over: Lorraine B. Schanzenback the W. 301 of Lot 7, Richfield Gardens, exc. the N. 5201 thereof Carried.. 35. Land Division - Pfiffner C -1609 C -1610 Motion by Walters, seconded by Wallick, that the request of Frank H. Pfiffner, 6655 14th Ave. S, tD divide the S1 1y 501 of Block 2, Richfield Addition, Parcel 27, Plat 46190, be granted. Carried. C -1611. 36, Land Division - Krumm Notion by Wallick, seconded by Walters, that the request of Arnold A. Krumm, 6905 Queen Ave. S, to divide Lots 22 and 23, Block 16, Tingdale Bros. Lincoln Hills 3rd. Addition, be granted, Carried. C -1632, 37. Private Sewage D3.sposal Motion by Walters, seconded by Wallick, that the following petition for private sewage disposal be accepted and assigned clerk's J!Lle number: Rolf Opsahl 6739 13th Ave. S, C -3613 Carried, 38. Village Project No. 172 !`lotion by Walters, seconded by Wallick, 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. 453 RESOLUTION DECIARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND, ORDERING PREPARATION CF PROPESED ASSESSMFM FOR THE VILLAGE WIDE OILING PROGRAM, V. P. No. 172 July 26, 1954 Poll of votes: Ayes - Walters, Rose, Shields, Wallick and Kittell. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried, This resolution appears as resolution No. 453 in resolution book #2. Motion by Walters, seconded by Wallick, 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. 454 RESOLUTION CALLING HEARING OF PROPOSED VILLAGE - WIDE OILING ASSESSMENT VILLAGE PROJECT NO. 172 Poll of votes: Ayes - Walters, Rose, Shields, Walli ck and Kittell.. Nays - none, Absent - none, Carried, This resolution appears as resolution #454 in resolution book #2a 39. Village Project No., 214 Motion by Walters, 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. 455 RESOLUTION DECLARING COST T'0 BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSTIJENT FOR SAKTARY SEWER LATERALS, VILLAGE PROJECT NO. 214. Poll of votes: Ayes - Walters, Rose, Shields, Wallick and Kittell. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #455 in resolution book #2. Motion by Walters, seconded by Wallick, that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: -�- July 26, 1954 RESOLUTION N0. 456 RESOLUTION CALLING HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESS- MENT FOR SANITARY SEWER LATERALS, V. P, No, 214 Poll of votes: Ayes - Walters, Rose, Shields, Wallick and Kittel:l. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #456 in resolution book #2. 40. Village Project No. 290 Motion by T,Ialters, seconded by Wallick., 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. 457 RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT FOR VILLAGE PROJECT No, 290 Poll of votes: .Ayes - Walters, Rose, Shields, Wallick and Kittell. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #457 in resolution book #2. 41. Augsburg Park Concession Report Motion by Wallick, seconded by Shields, that the semi - monthly report on the Augsburg Park concession stand showing a 5% profit of $7.80 for the Village of Richfield, be accepted and filed. Carried. C -1614. 42.. Licenses Motion by Wallick, seconded by Shields, that the following applications for licenses be granted: Church of the Assumption V.F.W.--F. Babcock Post Suburban Cesspool Service AAA Scavenger Co. FLM. Pumping Co. Richfield - Bloomington Scay. L. E.- Gottstein Roto Rooter Carried. 78th & 2nd Ave. 6515 Lyndale Ave. 10743 Thomas Ave. 8100 Pillsbury Ave. 5122 Chicago Ave. 8000 Thomas Ave. 1819 Nicollet Ave. On Sale Beer On & Off Sale Beer Scavenger Lieense • n n n n (2) 15- July 26, 1954 43. American Legion Club -- Liquor License Motion by Wallick, seconded by Shields, that the application of the Minneapolds Richfield Legion Post #435 for a club liquor license be granted, that the On -sale Beer license granted June 14, 1954, be revoked and that the license fee of �P100.00 for such beer license be accepted as the license fee for the club liquor license. This action shall be contingent upon the filing of the required bond and all other matters required by state law. Carried. 44. Street Dance Motion by Walters, seconded by Walli.ck, that the Council approve the application of the Richfield Community Centers Inc. to have a street dance at the Hub Parking lot on the evening of August 5, 1954., Carxie d. 45. Sanitary Sewer Lateral Petitions Motion by Walters, seconded by Shields, that the following petitions for sanitary sewer laterals be accepted and assigned clerkts file numbers: #376 2nd Avenue between 70th & 71st C -1614 377 5th Ave, between 68th & 69th C -1615 378 Blaisdell Ave. from center of 64th to end C -1616 379 66th St. between Logan Ave. & Morgan C -1617 Carried, 46. Special Use Permit Motion by Wallick, seconded by Walters, that the request of the North- west Missions Asstn for a special use permit to construct a church on Lots 4, 52 61 & 7, Block 9, Christian- Engberg Addition, be granted and that all fees be waived. Carried. 47, Zoning Variation - Frisk Motion by Walters., seconded by Shields, that the request of Clifford M. Frisk, 7233 Lyndale Ave, S, to construct a garage on Lotl{, Blk. 4, Irwindale Add. be granted in accordance with the recommendation of the Zoning Corran.issi.on. Carried. C -16- July 26, 1954 48. Zoning Variation - Parkway Construction Motion by Walters, seconded by Rose, that the request of Parkway Construe- lion Go. relative to the construction of a garage at 7044 Chicago Ave. be re- ferred to the attorney, Carried. 49. Payroll and Claims Motion by Walters, seconded by Shields, that the following claims and payroll as shown in the clerk- treasurerts cash book be allowed: General Fund #2969 to 3004 Inc. . Payroll check #2994 Sanitary Sewer Fund #500 - 506 inc. Payroll check #503 Orfei & mariani & Sons, Inc. #507 Carried, 50. Increase in Hurd XLectric Contract 473,535.79 13,668.96 Total 687, 204.75 1,348.63 2,227.20 75,641.40 $79,217.23 Notion by Walters, seconded by Rose, that the contract of the Hurd Electric Co. be increased X50.00 for extra outlets. Carried. 51. Acquisition of Land - Thom. s & 65th Motion by Wallick, 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: RES oun ON N0. 458 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE CF CERTAIN L0f S FOR PARK AND DRAINAGE PURPCSES AM AUTHOR- IZING A TRAMFER OF MONEYS Poll of votes: Ayes - Walters, Rose, Shields, Walli.ck and Kittell. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried, This resolution appears as resolution #458 in resolution book #2o