06-13-1955_2_ June 13, 1955
During the ensuing .discussion, Councilman Wallick took his chair.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Wallick,; that the residents interested in
this matter appoint committees to meet with the council at 7:30 P. M., Itonday,
June 20, 1955, to discuss access to T.H. #65 at 68th, 70th and 72nd Streets;
that the manager be notified of the membership of the committees and that he
notify committees of 70th St.. and 72nd St. of such meeting; and that the mana..
ger and street commissioner investigate and recommend the ty1m of permanent
barricade required. Carried.
B. J. Zackman, 6801 Logan Ave. S., spoke in opposition to access.
George H. Gmitro„ 6801 Irving Ave.. S., asked for grade separations.
G . R. KcCluskey, 6745 Humboldt Ave. S., spoke for openings on 63rd St.,
66th St., ?3rd St,., 76th St, and 78th St. as originally recommended by the
Highway Department.
Luther Danelz, 6805 Oliver Ave.. S., spoke in favor. of grade separation.
4. Hearing - Establishing Permanent Location of Emerson Ave.
It being 7 :30 P. M., Mayor Kitte7l called for the hearing to establish
a permanent location of Emerson Ave.. between 66th St. and 68th St., notice of
hearing was read by the attorney.
Chester Eggen, 6614 Emerson Ave., appeared as spokesman for the residents
on the west side of Emerson rve. between 66th St. and 68th St.
Owen Nelson, attorney, appeared representing residents on the east side
of Emerson Ave. between 66th St. & 68th St.
The following residents appeared and spoke in favor of the west side of
Elverson Ave. between 66th and 68th Sts.:
James Trench 6638 Emerson A.ve. S.
Ralph Barton 6700 Emerson Ave. S.
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The following residents appeared and spoke in favor of the east side of
Emerson Ave. between 66th and 68th Sts.;
Delbert Renner, 6707 Emerson Ave.
Chas. M. Strauch, 6601 Emerson Ave.
Carl McBride, 6625 Emerson Ave.
Raymond Streeter, 6633 Emerson Ave.
Mrs. Raymond Streeter, 6633 Emerson Ave.,
Mrs. H. Qualley£ 6645 Emerson Ave..
Motion by Rose, seconded by Wall.ick, that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Walters, seconded by Shields, that the tgaveled roadway of
Emerson Ave. between 66th St. and 68th St. be established according to the lo-
cation of existing catch basins at Emerson Lve. and 66th St.; that the established
roadway be staked for the property ownersl information; and that all work be
done under the 1955 street oiling program without special assessments. Carried.
5.. Hearing - Special Use Permit - Hiawatha. Home Builders
It being 8:00 P. M., Mayor Kittell called for the hearing on the special
use permit of Hiawatha. Home Builders and read the notice of hearing.
Floyd N.. Metzen, owner of 7521 Penn Ave., appeared in opposition.
Vernon Westveer,, 7545 Penn Ave. S., was opposed.
Sylvester Enright, 7545 Penn Ave. S. also was opposed.
Motion by Walters., seconded by Wallick, that the hearing adjourn until
8 :00 P. M. at the next regular meeting (June 27, 1955) to allow property owners
concerned to confer and discuss this matter. Carried.
6. Hearing - Special Use Permit - Eckberg
It being 8:10 P. M., Mayor Kittell called for the hearing on the special
use permit to erect a filling station on the southwest corner of Vincent and
66th St.. and read the notice of hearing.
E. B. L. Eckberg, 2915 Nicollet Ave., appeared in support of his applica-
tion for a special use permit.
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J. C. Yarwood of the Socony Mobil Oil Co., St. Paul, appeared on behalf
of the applicant.
Frank Barlow,, 6616 Vincent Ave. S. appeared in opposition.
M. R. Labelle, 7309 Chicago Ave., representing the Socony Itiobil Oil Co &,
appeared in support of the application.
Donald Snobach, 6612 Vincent Ave.. S.., was opposed to the application.
C,
J. Oslund,
6629 Vincent Ave.. S.,
was also opposed.
A.
B. Tisdale,
Minneapolis, owner
of the property on the northeast corner
of Penn Ave. & 66th St., was opposed to allowing more gasoline service stations.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Wallick, that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose, that the application of E. B. L.
Eckberg, 2915 Nicollet Ave... for a special use permit for a gasoline filling
station at the southwest corner of Vincent Ave. S. and 66th St. be denied,
and that the remonstrance petition and the letter from the State of Minnesota
be filed. Carried.. C -3006 C -3007,
7.. Hearing r Special Use Permit - Erickson
It being 8:20 P. M., Mayor Kittell called for the hearing on the special
use permit of Clarence Erickson, 7514 12th Ave. S., for an automatic car wash
at 6420 Lyndale Ave. S., and read the notice of hearing.
Clarence Erickson, 7514 12th Ave. S., applicant, appeared in support of
his application. No persons appeared in opposition.
Motion by Wallick,, seconded by Shields, that the hearing be closed. Carried.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Rose, that the council grant the request of
Clarence Erickson,, 7514 12th Ave. S., for a special use permit to operate an
automatic car wash service at 6420 Lyndale Ave. S., conditioned upon providing
of adequate of €- street parking, and that a traffic officer be supplied by the
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operator if necessary to prevent traffic congestion. Carried. C -3008,
8„ Hearing - Plat of Adolfson & Peterson 1st Addition
It being 8:30 P. M., Mayor Kittell cal3e d for the hearing on the proposed
plat of Adolfson & Peterson 1st Addition and read the notice of hearing.
Charles. Spear, 3215 James Ave.-N.., appeared representing the developer,
explaining the estimated taxes per home would be about $200,00,
Ted Arlander appeared representing Adolfson & Peterson, developers, and
objected to the requirement for grading and surfacing 63rd St.. frail, Lyndale Ave.
to 1/2 block east of Garfield Ave.
Allen Berne, 6236 Grand Ave., objected to 50 ft. lots abutting his pro-
pertyd
Mr. Peterson, 5229 Halifax Ave., partner of Adolfson & Peterson, spoke
for the development.
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Rose, that the hearing be closed. Carried.
Motion by Walla ck, seconded by Rose, that the council defer action until
the next regular meeting (June 27, 1955) to allow time for discussion and
negotiation between developer and the Village. Carried,
9. Request for Sanitary Sewer on 16th Ave. - -NTt. Calvary Luth. Church
Reverend Henry E. Gaertner of Mt. Calvary Luth. Church appeared to re-
q,u.est the construction of a sanitary wewer on 16th Ave. from 65th to 66th St.
A discussion followed, but no formal action was taken by the council.
10. Trunk Highway No. 100 and 5
Ray Monahan, 6315 Stevens Ave., appeared as spokesman for property owners
on the north side of 78th St., requesting council approval on the sonstru.ction
of Trunk Highway No. 100 and 5, and presented a petition containing 38 signa-
tures addressed to M. J. Hoffman, Commissioner of Highways and dated May 23,
1955, C -3009
the.manager, attorney and engineer or
znvesta.gatan and'-re
onmendatip'n
Carried,
12. Building Permit - Hewitt _7- June 13, 1955
Jos.. Wren, representing Dairy Way Ice Cream Freezer at Lyndale Ave.. S. and
65th St., appeared in support of a request for a building permit on the west
side of Lyndale Between 65th and 66th St.
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Shields, that the building permit of Paul
Hewitt to construct a building on pert of the southwest corner of Govt,. Lot 1,
on Lyndale Ave.. between 65th & 66th Sts. be granted, subject to the approval of
the engineer on off - street parking. Carried.. C -3011
13. Building Permit Barker
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Shields, that the request of V. E. Barker,
6700 Cheyenne Trail., Edina, for a building permit to construct a new drive-
way, pumps and new office on Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Tingdale Bros.. Lincoln Hills
Addition, be granted.. Carried.. C-3012.
14.. Building Permit .: Mennchen
Motion by Shields, seconded by Wallick, that the request of Milton Mennchen,
1851 Mississippi River Blvd., for a building permit on Lot 1, Block 1, Rich
Acres (southwest corner of 68th St. and 21st live.) be deferred until. Monday,
June 20, 1955, Carried. C -3012A
15. Rea uest to Re ane - Rae
Motion by Walla ck, seconded by Rose, that the council authorize the clerk
to advertise a hearing on the Rae property between 65th St., 66th St, and east
of Rae Drive from open development to commercial; hearing to be Monday, June
27, 1955, at 8:15 P. M. Carried.
16. Special Use Permit - Northern States rower Co.
Motion by Rose, 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. 711
AUTHORIZES EXECUTION OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT
WITH NORTHERN STATES POWER CO. INC "e iti !3
PoUL of votea: Ayes - Walters, Rose, Shields., Wallick and Kittell. Nays -
none, Absent - none. Carried, This resolution appears as resolution Nob
711-in resolution book #-4b
170 Request to Rezone - Bernstein
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Shields., that the clerk be authorized to
advertise a hearing on the application of Curtis W. Bernstein, 6601 lst Ave,
S., for rezoning of Parcel 3200, 3420, Plat 45505, Sec.. 27- 28 -24, being 6601
1st Ave. S. to rezone from residential to comercial; hearing to be Monday.,
June 27, 1955 at 8 :30 P. M, Carried..
18.. Bill No.. 1955 -11 - (Zoning) 0-3013
A bill entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE NO. 2.03
CF THE VILIAGE OF RICHFIELD ENTITLED UAN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOP-
ING HEALTH, SAFETY, ORDER, CONVENIENCE, PROSPERITY AND GENERAL WELFARE, BY
REGUTA T I NG THE USE OF LAND, THE LOCATION AND USE CF BUILDINGS., THE ARRANGEMENT
CF BUILDINCS ON LOPS, AND THE DEIULSITY OF POPULATION IN THE VILLAGE CF RICHFIEID,
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA; PASSED THE 25TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1954, AS SUBSE-
gUENT LY AMENDED" was read by the attorney, the same being on file in the office
of the Village clerk.
Motion by Walters, seconded by Rose, that this constitute the first read-
ing of Bill No, 1955 -11.
Poll of votes.: Ayes - Walters, Rose., Shields, Wallick and Kittell. Nays - none.
Absent - none. Carried..
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19. Bill Nos-. 1955 -10 - (Zoning) C -2081
.L bill entitled "AN ORDINANCE AYMDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE NO. 2.03
CF THE VILIAGE CF RICHFIELD ENTITLED tAN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURFCSE CF PROM(X-
ING HEANH, SAFETY, ORDER, CONVENIENCE, PRCSPERITY AND GENERAL WELFARE, BY
REGU1;'a.TING THE USE CF IAND, THE LOCATION AND ISE CF BUILDINGS, THE ARRA.NG&1ENT
CF BU.LLDINGS ON LOTS, AND THE DENSITY OF POPULATION IN THE VILIAGE OF RICHFIELD,
HENNEPIN COUWY, MINNESOtTLt PASSED THE 25th DAY OF OCTOBER, 1954, AS SUBSEQUENT-
LY AKENDED11 was read by the attorneys the same being on file in the office of
the Village clerk.,
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Shields, that this constitute the second
reading of Bill No. 1955 -10.
Poll of voteat Ayes - Walters, Rose, Shields, Wallick and Kittell. Nays -
none, Absent - none. Carried.
Motion by Walters, seconded by lbllick, that the Council adopt Bill No.
1955-10; that it be published in the official paper; and that it be spread in
the ordinance book and be made a part of these minutes.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Walters, Rose, Shields, Wallick and Kittell. Nays -
none, Absent - none.. Carried.
- 2O,e Transfer of Funds
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. 712
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ADJUSTMENTS
CF SAIARY EXPENSES IN V&RIOUS DEPARTMENTS
Poll of votes.: Ayes. - Walters, Rose, Shields, Wallick and Kittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution No. 712
in resolution book A.
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21..' Parking Regulations
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Motion bi Wallick. seconded by Rose., that the following- resolution be
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adopted; that it be spread in the ;resolution book and that it, be made a pant
of these minutes
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RESOLUTTION NO. 713
RESMUTION RETATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS
Poll of votes,: Ayes - Walters., Rose's Shields, Wallick and Kittell.. Nays •+
none, Absent - none:. Carried,. This resolution - appears as resolution No&
t
713 . in . book No.. 4-i
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22a Increases
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' Motion by Wallick, seconded by Shields that the following resolution
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be adopted; V t it be spread `in the resolution book and that it be made a
part of these mini4tee a
RESOLUTION No. 74
'RESOS,iTFION SETTING COMPEWATION RATES FOR VILIA(E
EM1�LO S UND] t .THE :PERSONNEL MERIT S)STEM! ORDINNCE
PC111-- of votes: Ayea - Via! tsrs � Rosen, Shields., WaIllick and Kittell. Nays «.
none, Absent » none, Carried& 'This resolution appears as- resolution No*
71- in resolution book #!�«
2 .. Awes., *ent w Vill e' Pro eCt No,. 229
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Motion by Shields seconded by Walters, that the following resolution be r
adopted; that it be spread in the resolutioh book and that it be made apart
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of these .minutes t
RESOLUTION NO. 715
RESOLUTION-DECLWNG CFBT TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING
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BPEPARATION CF P okbED ASSESSMENT FOR VILTAGE F'RaJECT
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NO. 229
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Poll of votes: L•yes - Walters, Rose, Shields, Wallick and Kittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution No.
715 in resolution book A.
24,. Accept Bid_- Village Project No. 176 and 312
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 minutea.:
RESOLUTION NO. 716
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID SUM AWARDING CONTRACT TO CARL
BOIANDER & SONS CO., VILIAGE PROJECTS NO. 176 and 312
C- 3014
Poll of votes: Ayes - Waiters, Rose, Shields, Wallick and Kittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution No.
716 in resolution book-#4,
25.. A -ceept -Bid —Village Projecta Nos. 176, 219, 233., 239, 291, 296 303, 306-$- 31b
Motion by Walters, seconded by Rose, that the following resolution be
adoptedl that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part
of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0, 717
RESOLUTION ACCENTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO CARL
BOUNDER & S016 CO. V. P. No. 176, 219, 233., 239, 291,
296, 303, 306 and 316 C 3015
Poll of votes.: L.yes - Walters, Rose= Shields, Wallick and Kittell.. Nays -
none.. .Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as. resolution No..
717 in resolution book A.
26.. kccept Bid - Village Project No.. 312 Basin
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
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RESOLUTION NO. 718
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO
CARL BOLANDER & SOWS CO. VILLAGE PROJECT NO. 312 - BASIN
C-3016
Poll of votes: Ayes: - Walters, Rose, Shields, Wallick and Kittell.. Nays -
none. Absent - none, Carried, This resolution appears as resolution No. 718
in resolution book A,
27. Elder Grove 2nd Addition - Plat
Motion by �Ialters, 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. 719
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT OF ELDER GROVE 2ND
ADDITION C -3017
Poll of votes: Ayes - Walters, Rose, Shields, Wallick and Kittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution No. 719
in resolution book A.
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 NO. 720
RESOLUTION REM TING TO CFF.SITE IMB OVENtENTS
IN ELDER GROVE 2ND ADDITION
Poll of votea: Ayes - Walters, Rose, Shields, Wallick and Kittell. Nays - none..
Absent none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution No. 720 in
resolution book #4.
28. Reaaest for Rezoning - Zubert
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Rose, that the request of Peter Z,ubert,
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6024 Nicollet Ave., to rezone the east side of 18th Ave. from 75th St. to center
line of the 7600 block from residential to multiple dwelling, be deferred until
Monday, June 20, 1955. Carried,
29.. Purchase of Land for Park Property
Motion by Walters, seconded by Roses 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. 721
RESOLLTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY
FOR PARK PURPCBES
Poll of votes.: Ayes - Walters, Rose, Shields., Wallick and Kittell.. Nays - none.
Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution No. 721 in
resolution book A.
30. Zoning Ordinance Variation to Erect 7 ft. fence
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Shields., that the request of John W.
Deger, 7300 Dliver Ave. S., to vary the zoning ordinance by erecting a seven
foot fence at the rear of his lot in order to screen off the service station
at the rear, be granted. Carried. 0-3018.
31. Division of Land - Wachter
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Shields, that the application of David H .
Wachter, 332 W. Bernard St., St.. Paul, to divide Parcel 1024, Plat 44828, Sec.
28, T. 28, R. 24, be granted. Carried. C-3019.
32. Division of Land - Baker
Motion by Shields, seconded by Walters, that the application of Arthur
C. Baker, 4204 Chicago Ave. to divide Parcel 5720., Plat 44827, Sec. 27- 28 -24,
be granted. Carried. 0-3020.
33. Real Estate Sign
June 13, 1955
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Walters, that the application of Engberg,
Inc., 3748 Cedar Ave., to erect a 91x7) sign on Bloomington Ave. at 70th St.
be granted.. Carried.
34.. Street Grading Petitions
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Walters, that the following petitions. for
street grading be accepted and filed:
Pet.. #19 19th Ave. between 63rd & 64th C -3021
Pet, 20 19th Ave. between 64th & 65th C -3022
Pet. #21 19th Ave. between 65th & 66th C -3023
Pet„ #22 Pleasant Ave. between 72nd & 73rd C -3024
Carried,
35. Sanitary Sewer Petitions
Motion by Walters, seconded by Shields, that the following petitions
for sanitary sewer be accepted and filed:
Pet.
#463
Clinton between 73rd & 74th
C -3025
Pet.
#464
11th Ave. between 74th & 75th
C -3026
Peter.
#465
Thomas Ave.. between 76th '& 77th
C -3027
Pet.
#466
11th Ave. between 76th & 77th
C -3028
Pet.
#467
Park Ave.. between 70th & 71st
C -3029
Pet.
#468
Pleasant Ave. between 72nd & 73rd
C -3030
Carried,
366 Deeds for Streets
Motion by Walters, seconded by Rose, that the following deeds for
streets be accepted and filed:
Elizabeth V. Michaud S. 301 of 77th St. from center line of
Morgan Ave. to 1/2 block west C -3031
Frank Dillon S. 301 of 77th St. from west line of
Knox Ave.. to 601 west of west line
of Knox Ave. and
N. 301 of 77th St. from west line of
Knox. Ave. to 139.5' west of west line
of Knox Ave. 0-3032
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A, W. Tack 601 on 77th St, from center line of
Mabel 0. Tack Logan to 1/2 block west and
West 30 ft. of Logan Ave.. from 1861311
south of center line of 76th St. to
approx. 4001 south of center line of
76th St,. C -3033
J.E. Labo
601 for 77th St, from center line of
Vera L.. Labo
Morgan Ave.. to 1/2 block east and
John F. Labo
601 for 77th St; from center line of
Arline M. Labo
Logan to 1/2 block east C -3034
Frank Dillon
601 on Knox Ave.. from 3301 south of
76th St: to 78th St,
West 301 on Knox Ave.. from 76th St..
to 3301 south of center line of 76th
and a s trip of land 301x601 at SW
quandrant of 77th and Knox to be used
for a pumping station and
601 on 77th St4 from center line of
Knox Ave. to 5421 east of center line
of Knox Ave. and
151 easement from 5421 east of center
line of Knox Ave.. at 77th St., thence
SEly to $8th St. C-3035
Carried.
37.. Playground .Equipment
The manager presented a report on playground equipment now in place and
suggested additional equipment for playgrounds.
Motion by Walters.,, seconded by Shields, that the council authorize the
clerk to advertise for bids for playground equipment at the earliest possible
date. Carried.
38: Letter - Metropolitan Sports .Lrea Commission
The attorney read a letter from the Metropolitan Sports Area Commission
dated June 3, 1355.
40i. Estimates.
Motion by Walters, seconded by Wallick, that the follmi ng estimates be
allowed and paid:
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Name Contract No. V. P. No. . Amount Estimate
Par-= Contracting Co. 244 -` , 232, Otc. $3�" . 0 ,� G na1
J.. A, Danens & Son 276 194 320.61 #2 & final
J. A. Danens & Son 217 Group 1 3,400,44 #3 & final
Carried.
41. Claims
Motion by Walters, seconded by Wallick, that the following claims be
allowed:
Ernie Ellenson, 7400 Fremont Ave. S. $32.20
Marvin C. Johnson, 7401- Girard .Ave. S. 24.20
Carried,
42.. Licenses
Motion by Walters, seconded by Wa7lick, that the following licenses be
approved:
Renewal
Ted & Roy' s Place
New
Tom Tom Drive In
Renewal
Adamfe Doggie Shop
Renewal
Howe'a Cocker Kennels
New
Perfection Heating Co..
New
Burniece's Heating
New
MUI -Oity Heating
Carried,
43. Claims & Payroll
1400 E. 66th St.
Dance
6244
Cedar Ave. Food, Sft, Drk. Cigar.
6336
Lyndale Ave.
Dog Kennel
7448
21st Ave.-
Dog Kennel
2936
4th Ave.
Heating
6645
Lyndale Ave.
Heating
1820
E. 38th St,
Heating
Notion by Wallick, seconded by Shields, that the following claims and
payroll as shown in the cleric- treasurer's cash book be allowed:
Richfield State Bank
gyro - (865 -968) X76,277.24
Checks 599 -674 _ 16,803.15
33,080.39
Northwestern Nat'l Bank
Sans tar3r Sewer - Payroll. #75 (969-981) 62,606.49
Estimates #91 3400 -44
_ J.A.Danens & Co. #92 $320.61
Purcell Contr. Co. #93 $3269,20 6,990.25
Ck. #76 - 90 11634.15
h3-1s 30.
Carried.