02-27-1956
VILIAGB OP RICHFIELD
Regular Meeting
February 27, 1958
The council of the Village of Richfield met in regular session in the
Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 6700 Portland Ave., Monday, February
27, 1956, at 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Kitten called the meeting to order.
Present: Wallick, Shields, Serstock, Schultz andKitteli.
Absent: None.
Rev. Lowell A. Reinking, Church of Peace, Evangelical United Brethren,
gave the invocation,
1, Minutes
Motion by W~.ilick, seconded by Shields, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of February 13, 1956, be approved. Carried
2, Reports
Motion by Shields, seconded by Wallick, that the following reports be
accepted and filed:
Alursing Report for January, 1955 C-4045
Annual Nursing Report for 1955 C»4046
Carried.
3 ~ Special Use Permit Agreement - American Legion
' ~ Motion by Wallick, seconded by Shields, that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and be made a part of
these minutes:
,. RESOLUTION No. 1050
AESOLUTIOAT AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OP SPECIAL
USB PERMIT AGRBEI~~NT - C-4047
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick, Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Kitten. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears a.s resolution #1050
< in resolution book #7,
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4. Petition - Special Use Permit - E.B.L. Eckberg
Magor Kitteli presented a iett~r from E.B.L. Eckberg, 2915 Nicollet Aver
requesting that the council reconsider his application for special use permit
for a gasoline filling station at 2901-OS W. 66th St.
Motion~by Shields„ seconded by Serstock, that the petition of B.B.L.
Bekberg, 2915 Nicollet Ave. to reconsider his application far a; gasoline fil!-~
ing station be filed, and t~s~t; it be referred to the manager, engineer and
chief of police for study and teport at the next regular meeting on March 12~
1956. Carried. C-4048 _
5. Authorize Advertisement of did -Bituminous ~lateria s ~ etroleum Products
Motion by Schultz, seoonded by Wallick, that the council authori~ie the
clerk to advertise for the following bids foi bituminous materials for the
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Village of Richfield:
BITUMINOUS MATERIALS delivered ~~~d;-B.i Richfield in ta;tttk cars or truck tra~-s-
ports for the foilo~ring:
1: 400,000 Gal. of Slow Curing T.ic~uid Asphalt SC-l..p SC-2, SC-3.:; SC-4
2. ?S; 000 Gal. of Med. Coring Asphalt IBC-1 MC-2,, A~-S, 1~CCY-4
3. 15,000 Gal. of Rapid Curing Asphalt RC~i, RC-~
4. ~ 40 Tons of Asphalt Cement AC-1
5. 5;000 Gal. Asphalt Emulsions (Truck Transport) MS-1, MS-2~ 1~5-3
10;000 Gal. Asphalt Emulsions (Railway Tank Cars) MSwl, NHS-2,, MS-3
6. 5;000 Gal. Asphalt Emulsions-(Truck Transport) SS~-1
10;000 Gal. Asphalt Emulsions (Railway Tank Cars) SS-l
7. 10,000 LB. Anti-Stripping Additive commercial grade to be added at
refinery or local storage tanks of suppliers of asphalt
$ITUMTNOUS MATERIALS picked up at i.ocai storage tanks by village forces on
the fallowing:
1. 5;000 Gai. Asphalt Emulsi9ns
2. 5,000 Gal. Asphalt Emulsions
RS-2
SS-1
BITUMINOUS MATERIALS delivered F.O..B. Richfield, Minnesota
1. 5,000 LBs. of Anti--Stripping Additive, Commercial Grade
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and for petroleum products for the Village of Richfield as follows:
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Pebruary 27~ 1956
30;000 Gal. Regular Gasoline
13;000 Gal. Premium Gasoline
20;000 Gal. Diesel Fuel Grade No. 2
14,Q00 Gal. Fuel Oil Grade No. 2
S;OQO.Ga1. Fuel Oii Grade No. 1
2,000 Gal, Kerosene
Carried.
6. A~ uthorize Advertisement -Special Use Permit-~6S27 Portland Ave.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Wallick, that the clerk be authorized
to advertise a hearing on the application of Everett B. Byrd, 6231 Pillsbury
Ave., for a drive-in cafe to be located at 6527 Portland Ave.; hearing to
be held Monday,. March 12, 1958 at 7:15 P.M. Carried.
?. Authorize Advertisement - Hearing on 5mieja*s 2nd Add.
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Shields, that the clerk be authorized
to advertise a hearing on the application of Thames Smieja, 709 B. 88th
St., for a new subdivision; hearing to be held Mondays March 12,. 1956, at
7:i5 P.M. Carried..
8. Hearing ~- Special Use Permit ~- Dueil
It being 7:15 P.M., Mayor Rittell called far the hearing on the
special use permit of Delmar Duell, 7615 Dupont Ave. S., for a permit to
construct living quarters above their restaurant at 7632 Lyndale Ave. S.
and read the notice of hearing. No persons appeared in opposition.
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Shields, that the hearing be closed.
Carried..
Motion by Shields, seconded by Wallick, that the council grant the
permit for Delmar Duell, 7815 Dupont Ave. S., to construct living quarters
above their restaurant at 7632 Lyndale Ave. S.; said special use permit
to allow residential construction in a commercially zoned area. Carried,.
C~-4049.
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9. Hearing - Rezoning - Bisele
it being 7:15 P.M., May@r Kitteli called for the hearing on the ap-
plicatian of Johanna R. Bisele, 6305 Lyndaie Ave. S., far rezoning of pro-
perty at 6245 Garfield Ave. from open development to residential and read
the notice of hearing. Na persons appeared in opposition.
Matian by Wallick, seconded by Shields, that the hearing be closed.
Carried.
Motion by Wallick„ seconded by Shields, that the council authorize the
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Village attorney to prepare an amendment to the zoning ordinance changing
the present zoning of open development to residential zoning on the follow-
ing described property That part of the N~ of the NW4 of Sec. 27, ~vp.
28p R. 24, described as follows: Commencing at the N.W. corner of
Adoifsan & Peterson 1st Additions thence south a distance of 140 ft.,
thence west a distance of 135.8 ft., thence north a distance of 104 ft.,,
thence east a distance of 135.7 ft. to the point of beginning. (6245 Garfield
Ave.) C-4062
10. Hearing - Village Pro3ect No. 319
It being 7;15 F.M., Mayor Ritteli called for the public hearing on
Village Project No. 319 and read the notice of hearing.
le Avee to Aldrich Ave.. 75th St. to ?7th St. and
urfacina and Concrete Curb and Gutter, Lvndale--?Sth
Hilton Soiheim, 7624 Lyndale Ave., appeared as spokesman for propertq
owners opposed to this portion of this improvement. No persons appeared in
favor. Mr. Solheim spoke, requesting installation of a stop and go traffic
signal.
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A remonstrance petition containing 93 names of business men and pro-
perty owners along Lgndale Ave. from 62nd St« to 78th St. was presented by
Carl McBride.
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Motion by Waliickf seconded by Schultz, that the petition containing
93 names protesting the proposed widening and improvement of Lyndaie Ave.
between 62nd St. and 78th 5t. be accepted and filed. Carried,. C-4050
Bituminous Surfacing & Concrete Cflrb & Gutter, Lyndaie Ave., !92nd
67th St.~ Harriet Ave. to Lyndaie Ave:-- Harriet Ave. - 66th. to
Grand Avea,~ 65th to 66th ----~65th St„ P3.llsbury to_Lyndale Ave«
Ralph Gilbertson, 6606-20 Lyndaie Ave., spoke in opposition.
Ray Skelton, 6540 ~gndale Ave.,a~ppeared and spoke as an impartial par-
ticipant.
Mayor Kitteli read a tabulation of the accident record on Lyndaie Ave.
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Stanley Nelson, 6545 Lyndaie Ave., spoke in apposition.
Carl McBridet Secretary of the Richfield Business Assn and a member
of the Chamber of Commerce Roads Committee, spoke in opposition.
The following persons appeared opposing the assessing of residential
property for this improvement:
Warren 2etzmann,.'6733 Lyndaie live..
Loren Gasteriand, 6716 Harriet Ave.
Charles Swanson, 6717 Harriet Ave.
Motion by shields, seconded by Wallick, that the hearing be adjourned
uatik the May 14t 1956 council meeting to allow further study. Carried.
11~ Hearin~,age Project #329
Street Grading - 77th St., Portland_to 3rd Ave. No persona appeared..
Street, Grades ?4th St., Lyndaie to Pleasant Ave.
Bugene Lane, 7333 Harriet Ave., appeared in opposition.
Russell B. Laitala, 7345 Harriet Ave. appeared in opposition.
A11ey--66th St. to 67th, Queen Ave. to Russell Ave. No persons ap•
peered.
Motion by Wailick, seconded by Shields,. that the hearing be closed
on Village Project No. 329.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Wailick„ that no further action by
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the council tie 'taken on that portion of ~Tillag8 Project #329 conAisting
of ~gta~ding on '74th St., between Lyndale and $leasant Avenues.
Motion by Shields,, seconded by Schultz, that the following resolution
be adapted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made ~
part of these minutes
RESOLUTION NO« lOSi
RBSOLtITION ORDERING IMPROVEA9BNT AND PREPARATION OP PLANS
AND SPBCIPICATIONS Pmt VILLAGE PROJECT NO« 329
Poll of votes: Ayes - Waliick, Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Kittell.
Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution
#1051 in resolution book #7.
12. Improvement of Penn Avenue -- 62nd to 68th St.
Charles J« Little, Secretary, West Richf ieid Businessmen's Ass'n,.
appeared before the council to renew the request of the West Richf ieid
Businessmen~s Assn for the improvement of Penn Ave. between 62nd and 68th
Streets.
B. A« Enright, 6636 Penn Ave«, appeared in favor.
Carl McBride, Road Committee member of the Chamber of Commercep asked
ghat anything possible be done to grant the request of the Penn Aver Business-
men.
P1oyd Whitchurch, 6628 Penn Ave.., appeared in favor.
Motion by Wal2ick, seconded by Shields, that the problem of improving
Penn Ave. be referred to the manager who shall investigate whether or not
Hennepin County intends to make the improvement and construction this year.
Carried.
13. Hearing - Village Project No. 328--1956 Village wide Oiling Program
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~, Mayor Kitten called for the hearing on Village Project No. 328 and
read the notice of hearing. No persons appeared.
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A letter was read (roar Burton W. Rounds, Richfield.xews, giving his
views on imgroving Richfield's street surfacing.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Serstock„ that the letter of Burton
Rounds relating to street improvement be filed. Carried. C-4051
Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz, that the hearing be closed.
Carded,
Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz„ that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made ~
part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 1052
RESOLUTION ORDBRING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS FOR
VILLAGE UdIDE STREET AND ALLEY OILING, VILLAGE PROJECT #328
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick,. Shields, Serstock„ Schultz and Kittell.
Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolu-
tion #1052 in resolution book #7.
14. Hearing -Special Use Permit - Johnson
Mayor Kittell called for the hearing on the special use permit of
George H. Johnson, 5152 - 28th Ave. S., for a drive-in cafe on 66th St. bew
tween loth and 15th AvenuesA and read the native of hearing. No persons ap-
peared«
Motion by Wailick, seconded by Shields, that the hearing be closed.
Carried.
Motion by Wallick,, seconded by Shields, that the council grant the
special use peratit of George H. Johnson„ 5153 - 28th Ave. S. for a drive-in
cafe on the north side of 66th St. between 14th and 15th Ave. Carried. C-4052
l5. Dog Control
Mrs. B. Richards, 6801 - 20th Ave. S., appeared protesting nuisances
created bq dogs running at large.
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Motion by Serstock, seconded by Wailick, that the residents of Richfield
be polled informally on March 20, 2956 at the same time as the special village
election on the following questions:
Shall the Pillage of Richf laid require the leashing or confining
ofali dogs during the months of April through September?
Shall the Village of Richfield require the year around leashing ®r confiMing
of all dogs?
The clerk is authvriz~ to prepare informal ballots to conduct such a
public opinion poll which ballots shall state that the poll is unofficial
and not binding upon the Village council, but is sampling of public opinion.
Anq person who is a resident of the Village of Richfield , whether or not he
iS a.•registered voter, shalt be entitled to cast a ballot on these questions.
Persons who are not registered voters may obtain and cast their ballots at
the office of the Village clerk. Carried.
26. Division of Land _ Bisele
Motion by Waliicka seconded by Serstock, that the application of
Johanxta R. Bisele, 6305 Lyndale Ave. S., to divide that part of the N~ of
the N(RT4 of the NW4 of Sec. 27, Twp. 28„ R. 24, described as follows: Cam-
mencing at the N.W. corner of Adoifsan & Peterson 1st Addition, thence south
a distance of 200 ft., thence west a distance of 235.8 ft., thence north
a distance of 100 ft., thence east a distance of 135.? ft., to the point
of beginning, be granted.. Carried. C-4053
17. Division of Land - Lund;~ren
Motion by Wa2lick, seconded by Shields, that the application of R. R.
Lundgren, 7711 W. 86th 5t.~, to divide the south 40 ft. of Lot 2, and com-
bine with the north 20 ft. of Lot 3;. Separate the south 30 ft. of Lot 3 and
with
camb~.n,~~' the north 30 ft. of Lot 4; separate the south 20 ft., of Lot 4
and combine with the north 40 ft. of Lot 5; Separate the ~ uth 10 ft. of
Lot 5 and combine with all of-Lot 6, be granted. Carried. C-4054
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18. Division of Land - Dolan
Motion by Waliick~ seconded by Schultz, that the application of Bart
Y. Dolan, 1024 Pioneer Bldg.,, to divide the B. ~ of the SW4 of the SW~
of the SWg of Sec, 34, Twpr 28, R. 24, {500 W. 77th St,) be granted. Carried.
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Palmer Segal, representative of Sam Autman, 6400 Lyndale Ave« S.,, ap.
plic~ent for a commercial building permit for a fruit and vegetable stand at
5400 Lyndale Ave., appeared to req nest that the requirement of barrier
turbs~ be removed.
Bert Rutman, 6400 ~yndaie Ave., also appeared
Motion by Wailick,, seconded by Shields, that the commercial building
permit of Sam Batman, 6400 Lyndale Aver, for a fruit and vegetable stand
at 6404 Lyndale Ave. be granted. C-4056
Nation bq Waliick, seconded by Shields, that the council approve the
off«street parking layout without barrier curb, Carried
20. Commercial Building Permit .. Carroll
John F., Carroll, 7029 Augsburg Aver, appeared in support of bas ap»
placation for a building permit to construct an office building on the west
1/8 of the S i/3 of the SW~ of the SB4 of Sets 27, Tw+p, 28, Rgs x4, except
the north 240 ft, and except the south 133 ft~ thereof.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz, that the building permit of
John P. Carroll, 7020 Augsburg Aver for an office building be granted, and
that a side yard variance of 15* be grantede Carriede C.4057
Motion by Wailick, seconded by Schultz, that the off street parking
layout of Sohn F~ Carroll, ?029 Augsburg Aver, for 6943 Nicoilet Aves be.
approved Carried,
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21. Commercial Building Permit - Unteed
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Schultz, that the commercial building
permit of 0. H. Unteed, 14S Bvansiawn Ave., Aurora, I11., to construct a
commercial building on the N 280 ft. of the B~ of the SW~ of the SW4 of the
SW~ of Sec.. 34„ Twp. 28, R. 24,, be granted. Carried.. C-4058
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Schultz, that the off-street parking
layout of 0. H. Unteed,. Aurora, Ili, for the N.B. corner of 77th St., west,
and Harriet Ave.---Lot fronts 134.3 ft. on W. 7?th St. by 250 ft. deep, ad-
jacent to Harriet Ave.--be approved. Carried.
22. Commercial Building Permit - Lindley,_IaC.
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Motion by Shields, seconded by Serstock, that the commercial building
permit of Lindley Inc. ?709 Pillsbury Ave., to build a passageway to move
material and storage and for applying lacquer finish to products in their
present building at 7709 Pillsbury Ave., be granted. Carried. C-4059
23. Off-Street Parking - Lindley, Inc..
Motion by Wallick, 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:
R$~ LUTION N0. 1053'
RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT POIi
OPP-STREET PARKIN IN ACCORDANCE WITH~APPLICA-
TION #56-1--Robert S. Carney, Lindley, Inc. C••4060
Poii of votes: Ayes - Wallick, Shields, Serstock, Schultz-and Ritteil.
Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried, This resolution appears as resolu»
tion #10SS in resolution book #7.
24r A~ rop viag Hence nepin Cownty Project No. 5610
Motion by Wallick, 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
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RESOLUTION No, loss
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS POA GRADING AND BITUM-
INOUS SUAFACII~, HEtNATBPIN COUNTY PROJECT #5610
(Xerxes Ave., bend St. to 66th St.~
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wailick, Shields, Serstock, Schulte and Kitten, I~ays-
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1054
in resolution book #?«
25. Transfer of 8x,~ense - Various Department
Motion by Shields, seconded by Serstock, 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. 1055
R850LUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ADJUSTM~TS
OF SALARY EXPENSE IN VARIOUS D8F'ARTM,HNi'S
Poll of votes: Ayes • VJailick, Shields, Serstock, Schultz ane Kitten.
Nays • none. Absent • none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution
#1055 in resolution book #7.
26 Caneeilin Assessment Ro11 and Ado ti Corrected Assm't Roil
Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultze that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a
part of these minutes:
RBS~.UTION N0. 1056
RESOLUTION CANCELLING ASSESSMENT ROLL AND ADOPTING
CORRECTED ASSESSMENT ROLL, VILLAGE PROJECT #155
Poll of votes.: Ayes w Wallick, Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Kitten.
Nays . none. Absent • none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolu-
tion #1056 in resolution book #7.
27 Authorizin Additional A ro riations in 1955 Bu et
lotion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the following resolution
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be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made
a part of these minutes:
RB5~.UTION N0. 1057
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS
IN THB 1955 BUDGBT
Poll of votes: Ayes - Waliick, Shieids, Serstock, 5chuitz and Kittell« Nays -
nane. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1057
in resolution book #7~.
28.E Bstimate - Village Project Nos 250
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Shields, that the following estimate
be allowed:
County Proj. #5409 V.P.#250
Carried.
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29. Licenses
Amount $19,3372.49 ~3sti~aate #4 & Final
Motion r~~ rni^~ ~ ~~'r. aP~o?~ded by Shieids, that the following licenses
be adopted;
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Renewal Ted & Roy's Place 1400 B, 66th 5t. Dance
Renewal AAA Scavenger 8100 Pillsbury Ave. Scavenger
New D.B.A. Blec. Service 2922 Chicago Ave.. Blectrical
ReneoJal Favorite Pibg. Co` 3708 Lyndale Ave. Plumbing
Renewal Borman Plumbing Co. 9737 Lyndale Ave. Plumbing
I'+~~~ Adams Weii Co. 2413 Lakeview Blvd. i~ell Driller
New Richfield Car Wash 6438 Lyndale Ave. Soft Drink
New Klein Foods Hub Kiddie Ride
New Canteen Co. of Minn. St. Paul (Richfield'Cas V~ash) Cigarette
Renewal Pixie's Restaurant Hub Arcade Pood, Soft Drink, Cigarette, Mus. Bvx
Renewal Waldron's Standard Service 6600 Lyndale Ave. Soft Drink; Cigarette
Renewal Hunt's Texaco Service 6502 Lyndale Ave.. Soft Drinks Cigarette
Renewal Vern's Standard Station 78th 8e Nicollet Ave. Soft Drink„ Cigarette
New Robert Warren Holler 6833 Grand Ave. Taxicab driver •#41
Renewal John Henry Martinson. 1014 W. 80~ St. " "' #4
Renewal Ellsworth W. Peterson 8342 Pillsbury f°' " #6
Renewal John Walter McGrorty 1517 B. '86th St! "~ " #7
Renewal Donald B. Koestner Route 2, Hastings '• " #16
Renewal Gloria Mae Peterson 8342 Pillsbury Ave, "' "' #i?
Renewal r~rrest Palm Laugerude 7421 Blliot Ave. '" #22
X13= Pebtuary 2T~ 1958
Renewal Lawreaoe Mr Balzer 7319 Nicollet Aee Taxicab ~-t~iver #25
Renewal
Renewal Donald N&~rris Brenner
Thomas Oliver Aaw~Ce 3912 Bl13ot Ave,
8205 Portland Ave. " " #38
" " #40
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New James 1~#art3n Pa~crington 8241 Russell Aeej #42
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N ew George Prank Cummings 14305 Grand Ave. " " #43
Carried.
34. Claiuuj 8e Payrolls
lotion by 3hitids, stcon8ed by Wall3ckf that the following Glaiaua and.
payroll be allcmtedt
RYCHPIPI.D STATE HAA~C
Check #1886 - 1.~i44
Payraii checks 3348 -3457
NtB;"lSTBRN NATIQNAL HAl~lg
Checks 293 - 275
Carried.
Aunt 5145,950. b8
Amount 18,018.98
19p4$647
31r .setter of Commendation -r Riley
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A~tian by Shields, seconded by Wallickr that tht letter of Prang Riley
8343 Wentworth. Ave., commead3ng the engineering department on the excellent
3pb of snow plowing cone this winter, be accepted and filed. Carried. C-4061
32. Appo3nim~nt ±~, Tem~arar~-_ la~srsicipal~udge
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Alayor R3tteil announced that he had appointed T+aul Bliss, 6628 Penn Ave.,
as temporary ~$eipai ,fudge during the vacation of J~lge .~. J. Poitras,
from March 12th, ].956 through April 2, 1956.
33.. Ad3ournment
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l~ot3on by Waliick,, seconded by Serstock, that the meeting be ad,~ourned.
Carried.
AppAp~; March 12, ~ 1956 ,~ -~
.. ~ Pau H. Hau , Yi lage lark
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Manager