04-23-1956BID OPENING '
lKondap -- ll: ~ A.M. April 23 , 1956
Pursuant to requirements of Resolutioa No. 1015, a meeting of the ad-
miaistrative staff was held in the council chambers of the Village hail at
11x00 A.A4. on Mondays April 23, 1958.
The meeting was tailed to order by the Village manager who announced
that the purpose of the meeting wars to receive, open and read aloud, sealed
bids. on gravel crushing for the Village of Richfield, as advertised in the
official newspaper on April 12, 1956.
Present. 0. R. Van Krevelen, Village manager
-Paa~ H. Haugen~ 'Village clerk
Egil ~ ~fefald, Village engineer
Aoy E: Swen~onA assistant purch~ing agent
The Village clerk presented two sealed bids to-the Village manager.
The amrrtager asked if there were any other bids outstanding; none were forthy
comb.
The following bids were opened and read aloud by the managers
$x
$ID SECURITY
Craig J. Alexander Bid Bond Spe
Craig J. Alexander, .representative
Earth Movers, Inc..' 8~,d Bond 5°~
- 0. 'J. -Joh~asori~ representative
$ 3,260.00
2,230.00
The manager announced that the tabulation of buts would be presented
to the council at the meeting of Mondayb April 26~ 195b, for their consider-
anon an8 award.
The ~aeeting was adjourned by the manager.:.
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Paul H. Hau r Village Clerk
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VIL~AGB OF RICHFIELD
Regular Meeting
April 23„ 1956
The council of the Village of Richfield met in regular session in the
Village Halip 6?00 Portland Ave., Mondays April 23b 1956, at ?:170 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by D~.gor I{itteli.
Present: Waiiickp Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Ritteii.
Absent: None.
Rev. John C. CYay, St. Peterts Church, gave the invocation.
1. Minutes.
Motion by Wallick,~ secondefl by Schultz, that the minutes of the regular
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meeting of April 9, 1956, and the adjourned meeting of April 16, 1956, be
approved: Carried.
2t Repo
I~tian by Shields, seconded by Wallickb that the following report be
accepted and filad:.
Hennepin County Nursing Reports Me.rch 1956 0.4128
Carried.
3. Richfield Little League
.Motion by Wa11icFC, seconded by Shields, that the council suspend the
rules to cosisider a building permit application of the Sichfieid Little
League.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Wallick,-that the council gsant the
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banding permit to Richfield Little League to construct two 6x16 temporary
wooden dugouts on property at 70th 5t. A 21st Ave, and that the council
waive the regular fees. Carried. 0-412?
Motion by Shields,, seconded by Wallickp that the council approve the
off•.street parking layout at ?0th St. & 21st Ave. Carried,
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4. Division of Land -Greer
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April 23,. 19Sb
Pursuant to council action of April 9., 1956, the division of land of
F, S, Greer, 12 W. ?Oth Sty, was considered.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Schulta, that the application of F. S.
Greer, 12 W. 70th St,, to divide a parcel of land described ast follows be
granted: Commencing at the SW corner of SSA of SEA of SB~ of S1~T~ then north
to a point ffi distance of.75 ft. south from the. NW corner thereof, then east
155.37 ft. then earth 7S ft. then Bast to a point a distance of 1?5 f t. west
from the NE corner thereof, then south to the south tine thereof then west
to beginning. Carried. C-4128
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5. A11eq Grading - 73rd 8t 74th St.-4th Ave,. & St~ h Aver
Pursuant to council action of April 9, 1956, the manager reported that
the survey and report on alley grading in the block bounded by ?3rd and ?4th
Streets and 4th and 5th Avenues, were not complete and. would be ready for the
next regular meeting on A~iay 14, 1956.
6. Division of Land - 7616 Emerson Ave.
Arthur D. Knutson, Jr., appeared representing the applicant for a divi-
lion of land on the S 150 ft, of the North 31S ft. of E. ~ of W. ~ of NBQ of SW~
Of 5E~, Sec, 33, Twp, 28„ R, 24. (7b16 Emerson Ave. S+)
Motion bq Wallick, seconded by Serstock,~ that the council grant the ap-
plication of Arthur D. Knutson, 7616 Emerson Ave. to divide part of Sec` 33,
Twp. 28, R. 24, (7616 Bmerson Ave. S«) Carried. C-4129
7. Commercial Building Permit - b?33 Cedar Ave.
Motion by Serstock„ seconded by Wallick„ that the application of Jennie
Jorgensen, 6b00 Longfeilvw Ave.,, for a comme~ceial building permit to con-
struct a building for an office fox a used ear lot at 6733 Cedar ave., be
granted.. Carrieda C-4130
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Motion by Waliick,, seconded by Serstock,. that the council approve the
o~'f-street parking layout for b733 Cedar Ave. Carried.
$. Hearing - Adjustmen't' & A~~eals - 7215 Bliiot Ave. ~~
It being ?:15 P.M., Mayar Rittell called for the hearing on the adjust-
n-ent and appeal of Charles L+ Haugen, 7215 B113ot Ave:, for a zoning varia-
tion to constri~dt an ~dd~.tion to the front of hid dwelling ~lnd read th@
notice of hearing:
Charles L~. ~#augeri~ ap~l3c~t, ~~}~~~i~ed in stip~ia-rt o~ b$s ~.ppl~.cat~ort
and presented a petition of twelve signatures agreeing to the zoning change.
I~tion by Schultz, seconded by Wailick, that the petition be accepted
and filed, and that the council grant the appeal of Charles L. Haugen for
a zoning variation at 7215 Elliot Ave. to construct an addition to the
existing building. Carried. C-4117 C-4132
9. Set date of Hearing - Drive-In Restaurant, 7124-34 Cedar Ave.
Motion by Waliick,. seconded by Shields, that the council authorize the
clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of H. M. Johnson,, 1925 S.
Victoria Road,, St. Paul, for a special use permit for a drive-in restaurant
at 7124-7134 Cedar Ave., hearing to be May 14, 1956, at ?:15 P.M. Carried.
10. Set date of Hearing -Service Station, 7144 Cedar Ave.
Motion by WallickA seconded by Shields, that the council authorize the
clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of H« M. Johnson, 1925 So.
Victoria Drive, St. Paul, for a special use permit for a gasoline and oil
service station at 7144 Cedar Ave:, hearing to be May 14, 1956, 7:i5 P.M.
Carried..
il. Set date of Hearing -Service Station., b500 Cedar Ave.
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Action by Wallick„ seconded by Shields, that the council authorize the
clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of Ralph W. Farnsworth, 2948
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Nicollet Ave.,, for a special use permit for a gasoline and oil service
station at 6500 Cedar Ave., hearing to be May 14„ 1956, ?:15 P.M. Carried.
12. Set date of Hearing - Car Washy 6605 Portland Ave.
Motion by Serstack, seconded bq Schultz, that the council authorize the
clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of Otta Huber, 6605 Portland
Ave., for a special use permit for an auto car wash at b605 Portland Ave.,
hearing to be May 14 ,1956, 7:15 P.M. Carried.
13. New Subdivision - Registered Land Survey No. 495- Bngberg, Inc.
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Motion by 5erstock, seconded by Schultz, that the council authorize the
clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of V. John Engberg, develop-
er, for a new subdivision; hearing to be held May 14, 1956, at ?:15 P.M.
Carried.
14. Sill No. 195b-4 (Dog Ordinance)
A Dill No. 1956-4 entitled: "AN ORDINANCB AMBNDING ORDINANCE NO« 3.071
OF THB VILLAGE OF RICFiPIELD BNTITLRD 'AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING DOG5 AND PRO-
VIDIAiG FOR THE LICENSING THERHOP• AASSED MAY 31, 1951, AS AMEN1?ED" was read
by the Village attorney, the same being on file in the office of the Village
clerk. C-4133
Motion by Wallick~ seconded by Schultz, that this constitute the first
reading of Bill No. 1956-4.
Poll of votes: Ayes.- Wallick,, Shields, Serstock, Schultz and [ittell. Nays -
none. Absent ..none. Carried.
15. Bids - Aire Truck
Nation by Waliick, seconded by Schultz, that the council approve and
file minutes of the bid opening for the fire truck (Apr. 1?, 1956) Carried.
C-4134
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April 23, 1956
The manager presented a tabulation of bids with recommendations for the
acceptance of the low bid of Bab Knowles Ford Co, without Made-in, at a
price of $4,Og3.00.
Motion by wallick, seconded by Serstock, that the council accept the low
bid of Bab Knowles Ford Ca. for afire truck at a price of $4;Ob3.00 as re-
commended by the manager. Carried.
16, Bids - Crushing Gravel
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Wallick, that the council approve and
file minutes of the bid opening for gravel crushing (April 23, 1956).
Carried, C-4I35
The manager presented a tabulation of bids with recommendations for the
acceptance of the low bid of Barthmovers, Inc. for $2230.00,
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock, that the council accept. the
low bid of Earthmovers, Inc. for a sum of $2230.00 as recommended by the
manager. Carried,
17. Radios - Advertise for Bids
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Schultz, that the council authorize the
clerk to advertise far bids for two two-way radio mobile units ~ 'tom tc-
be received May 8, 1956, 11:00 A.M. and awards to be made on May l4, 1956.
Carried,
18. Petitions - Sanitary Sewer
Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz, that the following petitions for
sanitary sewer be accepted and filed
Pet. #507 Chicago Ave. betty. 75th & 76th C-4135
Pet, #508 Pleasant Ave« 74th & 75th 04137
Carried.
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19. Traffic Control Signs - 71~-?14 W. bbth St.
I+~tion by Shields, seconded by Schultz, that the follow~,hg resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part
of these minutes.
RESOLUTION; NOi.. _.1083 .
ItESOLUfiICI~T AELATI1t~G TO T#~FI~ CONTROL SIGNS
Poll of votes: Ayes - Waliick„ Shields,. Serstock, Schultz and Kitteil. Nags ~-
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1083
in resolution boors #?.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz, that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part
of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 10$~
RESOLUTTON RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS
Poll of votes.: Ayes -- Wallickp Shields, Schultz and Kitteil. Nays - Serstoek.
Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1084 in resolution book #?.
20= Contract :Off-Street, Parking--Richfield Lumber Co.
A9otion by Shields, seconded by Waiiick, 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~soLUTZON No.. loss
RESOLUTION APPROVIIIIS LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR
OFF-STREET PARKING IN ACCORDANCB WIT~i APPLICATION
No. 56-13, CONTRACT NO. 321, Richfield Lumber Co.
C-4138
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wailick, Shields, Schultz, Seretoak attd Kitten. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution No.
1085 in resolution book #?.
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21. Plat - Jerpbak 1st Addition
April 23, 1956
Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz, that the follow:'t,ng resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a
part of~these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 10$6
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT OF JBRPBAK 1ST ADDITION
C-4139
Po11 of votes;: Ayes - Wallick, Shields, Serstack,, Schultz and Kitteii.
Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution
No. 1086 in resolutian book #?..
Motion by Shields, seconded by Serstack,, that the follawin$ 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:
RESOLUTION NO. 1087
RESOLUTION RELATING TO OFF-BYTE IMPROVEMENTS
IN JERPBAK 1ST ADDITION
Foli of votes: Ayes - Wallick, Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Kitten.
Nays ., none. Absent - none,. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution
No. 1087 in resolution book #?, +
22._ Piat -Irwindale Additian~ Lots 1 through 6 incl.Block 1
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread i.ri the resolution book and that it be made a
part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO.. 1088
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BXECUTION OF CONTRACT NO.
3i5 AND APPROVING BOND C-4140 R..R.Lundgren, Contsactor
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick, Shields, Serstockp Schultz. and Kitten.
Nays - none. Absent - none, Carried. This resolution appears as resolu-
tion No. 1088 in resolution book #7~
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23. Plat - Irwindale Addition, Lots 7, 8, 9, Block 1
Motion by Schultz, 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:
RBSOLUTION N0. 1089
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BXECUTTON OF CONTRACT
NO. 323 AND APPROVING BOND C-4141 Andrew Sipera, Contractor
Poll of votes: Ayes - Waliick, Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Kitteli. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This .resolution appears as resolution No. 1089
in resolution book #?.
24. Special, Assessments - V. P. #322
Motion by WallickA seconded by Schultz, that the council authorize the
Village clerk with the assistance of the Village engineer, to prepare the
following assessment rolls on V. P. #322 (Storm Sewer vicinity of 74th 5t. &
Harriet & Garfield Avenues, using the rate of interest and number of install-
ments as stated below.
Asstssabie Rate. per Rate of No. of in-
V.F.No. Total Cost Village Share Cost sg. ft. Interest staliments
322 $11,82.20 0 $11,892.20 0.04327 6%0 19
Carried.
Motion by Waiiick~ seconded by Schulte„ that the following resolut ion be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part
of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 1090
RESOLUTION D~LARING CST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING
PREPARATION OP PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR VILLAGE PROJECT NO« 322
Poll of voters: Ayes - Waliick, Shields, Serstock„ Schultz and Kittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1090
in resolution book #7.
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25. Extension of Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board Corittact
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Shields that the following. resolution
be ado~ted# that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a
part of these ininu~es ~•
xBSOiuTlorf No.. X091
RESOLUTION AUTHORf~TNG EX~`ENSTON OF SUBURBAN
I~TENN33PIN CC~UNT7C RBLfEF BOARD CONTRACT
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick„ Shields, S~rstock~ Sch~f1~~ at~d Kitt~ii,
Naps -none. Absent - none. Carriedp This resolution appears as resolu-
tion No. 1091 in resolution book #7.
26. Authori,,ing Adjustment of Salaries darious Departments.
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 a
part of these minutes::
RESOLUTION N0. 1092
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ADJUSTMENTS
OF SALARY EXPENSES IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
Poll of votes.: Ayes -Wallick, Shields, Serstock„ Schultz and Kitteli.
Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried.. This resolution appears as resolu-
Lion No. 1092 in resolution book #?,.
2?. Blectrical Inspector Position Authorized
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Schultz, that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be ma de
a part of these minutes.::
RESOLUTION NO. 1093
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POSTTION OF FULL-TIME
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
Poll of votes: Ayes -TNallick~ Shields, Serstock,, Schultz and Kitteli.
Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolu-
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tion No. 1093 in resolution book #7.
28. Transfer of Funds ($600.00)
Mation by~Shieids, 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 NO.. 1094
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PBRMANBNT TRANSFER OP
FUNDS PROM THB CONTINGENCY APPROPRIATION OP THB
GENERAL FUND TO THE LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATION OP
THE GENERAL FUND
Poll of notes: Ayes - Wallick„ Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Rittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution No.
1094 in resolution book #7.
29. Transfer of Funds ($4623,00)
Motion by Shields, seconded by Wailick,, 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. 1095
ABSOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PE RMAATENT TRAN5PBR OP PONDS
PROM THE CONTINGENCY APPROPRIATION OP THB GENBRAL'FUND
TO THE STREET APPROPRIATION OF THB GENERAL FUND
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick~ Shields, Serstock„ Schutz and Kittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution No. 1095
in resolution book #7.
30.. Tz:..~sfer of Funds ($3000.00)
Motion by Schultz, 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;
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RESOLUTION NO« 1096
April 23, 1956
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PERiNANENT TRANSFER OF FUNDS
FROM THB CONTINGENCY APPROPRIATION OF THE GENERAL
FUND TO THE POLICB APPROPRIATION OF TH8 GBNERI4L FUND
AND AU1Y~i~tIZING A REFUND OF Uh'BXI'ENbiED FUNDS
Po11 of votes Ayes - Waliick, Shields, Serstack, Schulte and Kittell. Nays -
none. Absent - Wane. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution No.
1096 in resolution book #~7.
31. Cancellation of Special Assessments- V.P. No. 317
A discussion took place on certain special assessments determined to
have been erroneously assessed in Village Project No. 317.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Wallickp that the manager and engineer
report at the next regular meeting (May 14, 1956) on parcels of land erron-
eously assessed in Village Project No. 31? with recommendations for correc-
tion of the assessment. Carried..
32. Licenses
Matson by Schultz, seconded by Wailick„ that the following licenses be
grantedz
Renewal Ted & Roy*s Place 1400 E« 6bth St.
New Elmquist Standard Service 6548 Cedar Ave.
New Donald W. Horn 3111 29th Ave., S.
Renewal Big Top Drive In 2208 W. 66th St..
New Arnold Bing Plbg« Co. 4945 Upton Ave.
Renewal Weinmann Pibg« Co. 4129 W. Broadway
Renewal Minnesota Pumping Co. 5122 Chics:go Ave.
New Russ H« Anderson Plbg. 3114 Penn Ave.
New Millard G. Lee 5256 Ewing Ave..
New A. M. Hubbard Plbg«& Hea ting Co. 2115 Chicago
New Economy Furnace Co. 4608 Hiawatha Ave«
Carried,
33. Bingo
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Dance
Soft Drink, Cigarette
Popcorn Wagon
Food, Soft Drink
Plumber
Plumber
Scavenger
Plumber
Heating
Heating
Heating
The council discussed the organizations with bingo permits and the Village
clerk reported on the organizations now playing bingo.
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Richard I.-Lee, chaplain, V.F.W., appeared in abjection to allowing bingo
to be played by a certain organization.
Donald Lawrence, commander,V.F.W., and Kenneth Richardson appeared and
suggested that restrictions be imposed on the playing of bingo.
Motion by Wallick,. seconded by Shields, that the manager and attorney
be authorized to prepare an ordinance relative to bingo and present the ordi-
Hance to the council at their earliest convenience. Carried.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Wallick, that the council reconsider
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their action of April 9, 1956, relative to a letter from the American War
Dads requesti»g permission to play bingo in Richfield, and deny the organiza-
tion permission on the basis of information in the possession of the manager.
Carried.
34. Claim Phelps-Drake Co.
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:
RESOL~tYCION N0. 109?
RESOLUTION ALLOjNING CLAIM FOR fiMBRGfiNCY S.BWER
RECONSTRUCTION WORK
Poll of votes.: Ayes - Wallick„ Shields,, 5erstock„ Schultz and Kitten. Nays ..
none. Absent - none. Carried.. This resolution appears as resolution No.
1097 in resolution book #7.
3S. Bond Redemption
Motion by Serstock,, seconded by Schultz, that the council authorize pay-
went to the firm of Piper, Jaffray & Hopwood in the amount of $5,043.17,
check #2244, for redemption of the following bonds and coupons at par and
accrued interest.
$5000 Improvement Bonds of 1954; Village Project No. 224, dated Peb. 1,
1954. 3.70°l0: Dui Feb. 1, 1974, coupons S through 40 attached.
Bond #*s 946, 947, 948, 949 and 950 $5,043.17
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Carried.
36. Claims ~ Payrolls
Motion by Shields, seconded by Serstock, that the following claims and j
payroll be ailowedr.
RICHFIELD STATE BANK
Ck. #2155 - 2246 Amount $lO1,Ob6.85
Payroll ck. #38$1 - 3996 19,693.03
NORTHWESTERN NATL BANK RICHFIELD'*BLOCIMINGTON
Ck. #279 - 282 35,870.D7
Carried.
37. Report of Bids on Sale of Boat
The manager reported on bids on the sale of the boat-and trailer
awned by the Village.
3$. Use of School District Land as Playground
A letter was read from the Richf ieid Public Schools authorizing the
council to prepare and use the elementary school site at 74th and Bloomington
Ave. for playground and park purposes while the site is not in use by the
school district.
Motion by Shields, seconded by WallickA that the letter from the
Richf ieid Public Schools relative to using the school site for playground
purposes be filed. Carried. C»414?
39. Minnesota Railroad & Warehouse Commission Order
Mation by Wallick, seconded by Serstock, that the order from the Minne-
sota Railroad and Warehouse Commission to allow buses to operate to the
Bloomington Stadium vim Richfield*s streets be filed. harried.. C-4143
40. Improvement of 66th St.--Penn Ave. to Xerxes Ave..
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Serstock, that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a
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part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 1098
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RESOLUTION APPROVING P1'ANS POR COUNTY PROJECT NO..
5614-SAR NOa 53 - 66th St« PROM Xerxes Ave. to
Penn Ave. C-4144 ~
Po11 of votes Ayes - Wallick„ Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Itittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none« Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1098
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in resolution book #7.
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Motion by Schultz, seconded by Wallick, that the council authorize the
preparation of contracts witih the Dayton Company and the Village of Richfield,
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contract to be presented to the council for approval, and upon its completion,
an agreement will then be written between Hennepin County and the Village of
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Richfield. Carried..
41. Adjournment
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Motion by Serstock„ seconded by Shieldsp that the meeting be adjourned.
Carried.
APFROVBD:__ May l4, 1956 ~ ~'
Faul H« Haugen,Vi age Clerk
Manager