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07-30-19561 VILIAGB OF RICHFIBLD Adjourned Meeting July 30, 1956 Pursuant to action at the regular meeting of the village council on July 23, 1956, the council met at an adjourned meeting on Monday, July 30, 1956, at the Village Hall,; 6700 Portland Ave. at 9:00 P.M. The meeting was tailed to order by Mayor Rittell. Present: Wallick, Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Rittell. Absent: None. 1. Releasing Collateral -Richfield State Rank. Motion by Shields, 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. 1149 R&SOLUTION RELEASING COLLATERAL FROM RICHFIBLD STATE BANK Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick,, Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Rittell. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried« This resolution appears as resolution #1149 in resolution book #7. 2. Four Additional Patrolmen 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 NO. 1150 RESOLUTION CRPATTNG POSITIONS OF POUR ADAITIONAL POLICE PATROLMEN Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick„ Shields, Serstock,, Schultz and Kitteli. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as xes~o~lutiagr #3.150 in resolution book #7. -2- July 30, 1956 3. Deed far Street Motion by Wailickp seconded by Shields, that the following deed for street be accepted: Henry Ranft 60' an 77th St. 60* on 5th Ave. approx. 36* 60' on .4th Ave. approx. 36' from Portland to 3rd Ave. from S. line of 77th St. to S. of 5. line of 77th St. from S. 13ne of 77th St. to S. of S. line of 77th St. C-4242 Carried. 4. Air Conditioning - Liquor Store Motion by taaliick, seconded by Serstock, that the question of air- conditioning for the municipal liquor store be reconsidered, motion on this question having failed to pass. at the meeting of July 23, 1956. Carried.. Motion by Shields, seconded by S~chuitz, that the council award the bid an air-conditioning of the municipal liquor store to Northern Air Con- ditioning Co. at a total cost of $5,285.00 as recommended by the manager. Poll of votes: Ayes - Shields,. Schultz and Ritteil. Nays - Wallick and Serstock. Absent - none. Carried.. 5_._ Approve Plat ~ Strand-Bowen 2nd Addition 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. 1151 RESOLUTION APFROVING PLAT OF STRAND BOWEN 2ND ADDITION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT NO. 296 AND APPROVING BOND Clerk's File #4243 Poll of votes: Ayes - Wailick, Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Rittell. Nays- None. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1151 in resolution book #7. -3» July 30r 195b 6LC aims -Liquor Store Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz, that the following claims be allowed: RICHFIELD STATE BANK Gk. #2714 to 2717 inc. $1655.15 Carried. 7. Bast Richfield Delegation A large delegation of property owners from New Ford Town and Rich Acres Additions in Richfield appeared. Robert Delaney, 6A37 Lflngfellow Ave•, aril Omer Lindeberg, 6520 » 20th Ave., appeared as spokesmen far the group. Air Traffic Mayor Ritteli read a proposed resolution protesting any traffic pattern at Wold-Chamberlain Airport that routes low-flying aircraft over sesidentiai areas ip this community. 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: RESC?LUTION NOa 1152 RESOLUTION OPPOSING ANY TRAFFIC PATTERN AT WOLD•• CHAMBERLAIN AIRPORT RESULTING IN ROUTING ~V~FLYING AIRCRAFT OVER RESIDENTIAL AREAS IN THIS COMMUNITY Pali of votes: Ayes » Waliick, Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Kittell. Nays » none. Absent » none.. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1152 in resolution book #7. Aec wrest for Representative on Nietropoiitan Ai orbs Commi.asion Aobtrt Delaney appeared as spolcesman to request that special legislate tion be submitted to the 1957 legislature to provide membership for the ~:- ..4.. July 30} 1956 Village of Richfield on the Metropolitan Airports Commission. Omer Lindeberg, 6520 - 20th Ave., also spoke. Mrs, John Finnegan, 6420 - 21st Ave. S., suggested that village offi- dais work with the state officials on airport problems as proposed by Re• presentative Judd. Motion by Wallick„ seconded by Shields, that the mayor appoint a commit- tee to explore the feasibility of a representative on the Metropolitan Air- ports Commission for Richfield and for other suburbs.. Carried. C~ Simonson„ 6445 21st Ave., asked that a commission as proposed by Representative Judd be activated by Governor Preemanr Motion by Wallick, seconded by Shields, that a resolution be prepared following the proposal of Representative Judd such resolution to be pre- sented at the next regular meeting of the council for their consideration. Carried Taxes and Assessments on Metropolitan Airports Commission Property. It was explained that the village has no authority to tax or ass-ess property owned by the Metropolitan Airports 6ommission~ Street Improvements The village engineer showed a map of the streets oiled in 1955 and ex- piained work. done to date Bt Ja Brown, 6320 . 19th Avei, appeared relative to drainage probiems,~ A discussion of drainage problems and petitions far grading took placeA The manager and engineer were instructed to include this area San plans for 1957 public improvements including the grading of 19th Avenue between 63rd and 66th Streets Width of 68th St~.Cedar Ave._ to_ 20th The village engineer explained that only one-.half of the right~•of••way _ .. • -5- July 30, 1956 of 68th 5t. between Cedar Ave. and 20th Ave. is owned and maintained by the village. Drainage of Longfellow Ave. ~____..~.~ .,.r The village engineer stated that a drain pipe was required of the build- er an Longfellow Ave. and 19th Ave. between 68th and 69th Streets. The manager and engineer were instructed to investigate the drainage problem in area of Longfellow Ave. between 68th and 69th Streets, and to check on cast yearts grading, with a view to remedying the situation. Gradir~ r 22nd Ave. The manager explained that the sanitary trunk sewer was laid on 22nd Ave. 3.ra 1953, and grading was done in 1955 from Sewer Improvement No. 1 Fund as part of the program and to provide sufficient cover. Weed Problems The manager explained that weeds have been cut where the regular equip- went can be used. but there are still 14 lots requiring hand cutti~. Unca~ ed Basement - 6441 Longfellow. Ave, The village engineer described the uncapped basement at 8441 Longfellow Ave. as ,foists and sub-floor almost complete. ' The manager was instructed to have the inspection department require a floor on the structure or a fence enclosing it as a safety measurer It was suggested that the manager and atto~cney~prepare an ordinance requiring a date of completion on building permits issued., Vacant House - 6532 - 22nd-Ave., The village manager reviewed the file on the problem of the vacant house at 6532 - 22nd Ave. and read a report of the chief inspector dated July 30,: 1956, fir: C.:.._._.._.... _3f, v.. _ ._ _. _..~ - ~-. •br Donald LaPiante, 6528 - 21st Ave. S., spoke on this problem. 71'he manager and attorney were insts~ucted to prepare an ordiaance on un» safe and old structures.. Unsi~htiy Condition - Longfellow Ave. ~ 66th St. MCI t iMY YY~Y~i1YYri~liYi~ Yrr~~Y~~ll r~~ ~~ The manager, chief inspector and mayor are checking on the conditions at 66th A Longfellow Ave. Sanitar Sewer - 19th Ave. and Lon fellow Ave.--.65th to 66th St. The mayor reported that Longfellow Ave.. between 65th and 66th St. is on the 1956 construction program. Traffic Control The village engineer explained that there have been numerous requests made for "Slow'? signs but that enforcement is diff i~ult because of the Highway Department's 30 miles per hour limit. Auer a discussion of "hot»rodder" problems, the attorney explained the procedure relative to 3uveniies in courts. The mayorp manager and chief of police were instructed to investigate and study the "'hot»rodder" problems. Building Permits for New Ford Town and Rich Acres The manager explained that building permits are being issued except for the west side of Longfellow Ave. and one lot in way of the Diagonal Blvd., but that the latter is now released. Omer Lindeberg asked if there was any way to withhold building permits, 1 but the attorney replied that we have no basis for refusing permits.. Public Transportation Omer Lindeberg made a suggestion that the Twin City Rapid Transit Co. be petitioned to extend its lines to 63rd St. on Cedar Ave. -?- Juty 30r 1956 Natural Gas Service Councilman Wallick explained that 19th Ave. had filed the only petition in the area for gas service,. and that the residents would have to negotiate directly with the Minneapolis Gas Co. Recreation Pacilities~ ..~_ The manager explained that the sumc-er program at Bast School was not complete because of an insufficient enrollment of cbildrea to warrant full 1 days. Many older children are in Little League Baseball, Por wintex, loca- tions of skating rinks are being explored but only one bas been found so far. M:~ Lindeberg suggested the south side of Bast School,, but the manager s-xplai^~3 that the contour of the land prohibits this location. A suggestion was make for the construction of a skating rink on the north side of 63rd St. and to pump water from Mother Lake. Omer Lindeberg thanked the council fox its cooperation in the above matters, Mayor Kitteli offered thanks to the people for bringing in and airing 1 their problems. An invitation was e~ctended to the council by the Citizens Air Safety League to attend their meeting at Aeewaydin School, 30th Aver S. ~ 52nd St., July 31„ 1956. 8. Ad3ou ~*+ment ,.....~.a_.~._ _ Motion by Wallickn seconded by Shields, that the meeting ad3ourn. Carrieda. APFROVL~: ~u~~tst 13. ~.~.~.~a~.1956 JO w O Paul H. Hau nA Village Clerk Mayor Manager