09-10-19561
VILLAGE OP RICHFIBLb
Regular Meeting
September l0„ 1956
The council of the Village of Richfield met in regular session in the
Village Ha11~ 6?00 Portland Ave. Monday, September 10, 1958,- at ?c00 P.M~
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kittell.
Present; Wallick„ Shields,, Serstack,. Schultz and Rittell.
Absent: None.
Reverend Lowell A. Reinking,, Church of Peacer 8vangelical United
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Brethren, gave the invocation.
1. Minutes
Motion by Wailick,, seconded by Shields, that the minutes of the
regular meeting of August 27a 1956, be approved. Carried..
2. Reports
Motion by Schultx, seconded by Waiiick„ that the following reports
be accepted and filed:
Building Inspection Report - August; 1956 C-4293
Henn. County Relief Report - August,, 1956. C-4294
Carried.
3. Letters Read
Mayor Ritteli read a le tier from the Village of St. Anthony„ Minn.
inviting members of the Council to an open house on September 8p 195&, from
9:00 A.M. to .6:00 P.M.
Mayor Kittell also read a 1e tter from the Richfield Jaycees e~ctend-
ing an invitation to the membersof the council to attend the opening game
of Richfield Jaycees Cub Football League, Sept. 16~ 1956, at 1:00 P.M.
4. Sound Truck License
• Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz, that the cot3ncil grant the
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Richfield Jaycees a permit to operate a sound truck in the Village in con-
nection with the Jaycees Cub Football League game to be held &unday~ Sept.
16, 1956 at 1:00 PaM., and that the usual fees be waived. CarrietL
S: Bill No. 1956-7 (Wa~gn Peddlers)
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Bill No. 1956-7 (Wagon Peddlers) en~itied: "AN C~RDINANCB AMENDING
THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE N0. 3.28W OF THB VILLAGl~ OP RICHFY:BLD, MINNESOTA,
ENTITLED 'AN ORDINANCE RATING AND LTCBNSING WAGON PEDDLERS', ADOPTED
JUNE 17, 1952"' wasread by the viilage attorneys the same being on file in
the office of the viilage clerk, C-4274
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock, that this constitute the
2nd reading of Bi11 No. 1956-7.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wailick, 5hie3d s, Serstock, Schultz and Bitteli. Nags -
none. Absent - none. Carried.
Motion by Schultz,. seconded by Serstock,, that the council adopt~•Hill
No. 1956-7, 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 - Wallick,, Shields, Serstock, Schnitz and Kitten. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carriecb.
b. Bi11 No. 1956-8 - (Zoning Amendment)
Bill No. 1956-8 (Zoning Amendment) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE NO. 2.01 OF THE VILLAGE OP RICHFIELD, MINNffiOTA, EN-
TITLED: 'AN ORDINANCE TO R}~GULATB THE C~iSTRtI;TTON AND ALTERATION OP BUILD-
INGS AND STRUCTURES WITHIN THB VILLAGE OP RICHFIELD POR THE PURPOSE OP PRO-
NOTING THB PUBLIC HBALTHa SAFETY, ORDER, CONVENIENCE, PROSPERITY AND GENflRAL
WELFARE IN SAID VILLAGE' AS AMENDED" was read by the village attorney, the
same being on file in the office of the village clerk. C-427S
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Motion by Shields, seconded by Serstock, that this constitute the
second reading of Bill No. 1956-8-.~_
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick,~ Shields, Serstock•,• Schultz arld Kittell.,. Nays -
none. Absent -none. Carried.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Serstock, that the council. adopt Bill
No. 19568, that it be published in the official newspaper,, that it be
spread in the ordzinance book-and that it be made a part of these minutes.
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Wallick,, Shields, Serstock,, Schultz and Kittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried.
7. Set Date of Hearing -Special Use Permit--1001 $.. 66th _S t.
Motion by Wa113ck,, seconded by Serstock that the council authorize
the clerIt to advertise a hear3:ng on the special use permit of A. G. Bogen,
1006 1st National Soo Line Bldg.,. Minneapolis, for a drive-in restaurant at
1001 E. 66th St.,- hearing to be held Monday „September 24, 1956,. at 7:15
P.M. Carried..
8~ Hearing - Division of Land - 7125-7139 18th Ave. 5.
It being ?:15 P.M., Mayor Kittell called for the hearing on the
land division of Engberg, Inc., 3748 Cedar Ave., ahd read the notice of
hearing4
Motion by Shields, seconded by Waliick, that the hearing be closed..
Carrieda
Motion by Shields, seconded by Waliick„ that the application of
Engberg, Ince, 3748 Cedar Ave., to divide Tract G, H, T•and J, Registered
Land Survey #495, be granted. Carried. C-4295
9. Hearing - New Plaet, "Hawkinson Addition"
It being 7:15 F.M~, Mayor Kittell called for the hearing on the new
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plat of "Hawkinson Addition" and read the notice of hearing.
No persons appeared.
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Shields, that the hearing be closed.
Carried.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Wallick,. that the engineer and at-
torney be authorized to draw up a developer*s contract to be submitted to
the council at a later m~reting. Carried.
10~ Fro~osed Storm Sewer - Upton & 67th St. - Village Pzo,ject #338
Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz, that the council suspend the
rules to cflnsider the proposed storm sewer at Upton & 6?th St. known as
Village Pro3ect No. 338.
Harry Mayeron,, G. M. Orr Engineering Co.,, appeared before the
council.
Motion by Wallick,. seconded by Shieids, that the following resoiution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book~and that it be made a
part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 1180
RESOLUTION ORDBRING PRBPARATION OF REPORT ON
STREET IMPROVBMBNT BY STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION
VILLAGE PROJECT NO. 338
Poll of votes: Ayes - Waiiick, Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Ritteliw Nays -
none. Absent - none. This resoiution appears as resolution No. 1180 in
resolution book #8.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Wallick, that the following resolution
be adapted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a
part of these minutes:
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RLSQLUTION, N0. _1181
RESOLUTION RECEIVING RBPORT.AI~D CALLING HEARING ON
SEPTEMBER 24,, 1956, ON STREET IMPROVEMENT BY CONSTRLIG~-
TION OF STORM SEWBRS, VILLAGE PROTECT NO. 338 C-4296
Po21 of votes: Ayes - Wallick, Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Rittell+ Nays -
none. Absent - none« This reso lotion appears as•resolu#ion•No.~ 1181 in reso-
lotion book #8.
11. Hearing - New Plat, "Wm. P. Olson & Son"-.Addition
It being ?:15 P.M., Mayor Rittell called-•fox.~the.heariag on the-pra--
posed plat of Wm. P. Olson & Son Addition, and read the notice of hearing.
No persons appeared.
.Motion ..by ~tdallick,..seconded by Shields , that the hearing be closed.
. ..~a.xried.
'. Motion. by..Wallick,. seconded. by Schultz, that the council tentativeiX~••
approve the proposed plat of Wm« P. Olson & Son Addition, and authorize the
engineer and attorney to draw-up a developer's contract to be submitted at
a later meeting. Carried.
12. Hearing - Adjustment & Appeals - Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
• ~ It being 7:15 P.M., Mayor Rittell called for the heari•~-g on the. ad-
justment & .appeals of M't.« Calvary Lutheran •Church,. 6533 16th Ave« S., and
read the notice of hearing. '
Rev« Henry E~ Giertnex appeared .in favor • of• ,the •application. A
discussion followed,
Motion by Waliickt seconded by Serstock,.-that the council defer ac- .
Lion on the adjustment & appeals of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church„ 6533 - 16th
Ave.• 5., until the next regular meeting,. Sept. 24, 19S6,.at ?:15 P,M.
Carried.
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13. Set date of Hearing - Commercial Bldg. P~rmatt, 7501 Nico~let Ave.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Schnitz, that the council authorize
the clerk to advertise a hearing on the commercial building permit of Iverson
~Investment'Co.,, 7501 Nicollet Ave., for an apartment building to be located
at 632fl Cedar Ave., hearing to be held Monday, September 24, 1956, at 7:15
.P.M. Carried,
14. Hearing - Village Project No. 315
It being 7:15 P.M,, Mayor Kitten called for the hearing on Village
Project No. 315 and read the notice of hearing. No persons appeared:
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the hearing be closed.
CarriedQ
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. 118
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSP4IENT ON VILLAGE
PROJECT N0. 315 .
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick, Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Kitte,ll. Nays -
none. Absent.- none. Carried. This ,resolution appears as res. #1182 in reso-
lution book #8Q
15. Bergen's 1st Addition
Motion by Wailick, seconded by Schultz, that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the reso lution book and that it be made a
" part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 1183
r RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR THB DEVELOPMENT
OF BERGER'S 1ST ADllITION AND APPROVING CIiECK IN
LIEU OF BOND C-4297
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Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick, Shields, Serstock, Schutt z and Kitteli. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1183
in resolution book #8.
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Schultz, that. the following xesolut~ion
be adopted that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a
past of these minutes:
RES OLU'i ION N0. 1184
RESOLUTION RBLATING TO OFF-5ITB IMPROVE-
MENTS IN BERGER'S ADDITION
Poii of votes: Ayes - Wallick„ Shields, Serstock,. Schultz and Rittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1184
in resolution book #8.
l6. Off-Street Parking Contract--Rimnac ~ Hanson, Contract f~318 ~ _
Motion by Waiiick, seconded by Serstock, that the following resolu-
tion be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made a part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 1185
R&SOLXiTXON APPROVING LAYO[3T AND CONTRACT FOR OPF-
STRBET PARKING POR PORTIONS OF PROPERTY BBTWEBN ??TIi
STREET AND MARKET DRTVB AND BETWEBN LYNDALE AVENUE
AND $RYANT AVE. C-4298
Poll of votes: Ayes -Wallick,. Shields, Serstock„ Schultz and Kitteli. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1185
in resolution book #8.
1?. Off-Street Parking Contract --Rimnac & Hendon, Contract 319
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:
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RESOLUTION N0, 1186
RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT POR OPP-STREET
PARKING POR PORTIONS OP PROPERTY BETWEEN 77TH STRUT AND
MARKET DRIVE AND BETWEEN LYNDALE AND BRYANT AVE. C-4294
Poil of votes: Ayes - Wa11].Ck,. Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Kittell«. Nays -
none. Absent -none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1186
in resolution book #8.
18. Off -Street Parking Contract - Rimnac & Hanson„ Contract 321
Motion by Shields, seconded bq Serstock, that the following resolu-
tion be adopted •, that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made
a part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 1187
RESOLUTIi~N APPROVING LAYOEIT AND CONTRAGT POR OPP-STRBET
PARKING POR PORTIONS OF PROPERTY BET~IEEN 77TH AND MARKET
DRIVE AND BETWEEN LYNDALB AND BRYANT AVE.. C-4300
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wailick, Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Kittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried.. This resolution appears as resolution #1187
in resolution book #8. ~ '
19, Long Range Capital Improvements Planning Commission
Motion by Serstock,. secohded by Shields,: that the following resolu-
tion be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made
a part of these minutese
RESOLUTION NO.. 1`188
RESOLUTION PROVIDING POR THE CREATION OF A LONG
RANGE CAPITAL IMPROV.BMENTS FLANKING COMIviISSION
Pohl of votes: Ayes - Wallick, Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Kittell« Nays -
none,. Absent - none. 'Carried.. This resolution appears as resolution #1188
in resolution book #8.
20. Park Improvements - Authorize Advertisement of Bids_
Motion by Schultz, sea~nded by Shields, that the council authorize
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the clerk to advertise for bids to compie rely install an underground distriy
bution system in Christian Park„ bids to be received until 11:00 A,.M:~
September 24,. 1956. Carried..
21: Building Improvements - Reroofing of Village Hall„ Bids Advertised
Motion by Schultz, seconded by 5erstock„ that the council authorize
the clerk to advertise for bids to re-roof various portions of the Village
Hall,, bids to be received until 11:00 A.M:, September 24, 1956: Carried:
22: Estimates
Motion by Shields,. seconded by 5chultz,, that the following estimates
be allowed
Name VIP: No. Contract No. Amount..: Estimate
Orfei & Mariam 327-330 322 $87,.63b.28 #4 - 61% comp.
Carlson-Lavine 332-B 334 6;761.24 #1 - final
Barth Movers, Inc. 332 A 335 3867.20 #1 - 78% comp.
Conditioned Air Co.
K
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329 312
340 5?3.00
283,92
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Carried.
23. Letter -American Municipal Congress at St: Louis
Mayor Kittell read a le tier from the president of the American Muni-
cipal Assn extending an invitation to the 1956 Municipal Congress to be
held ~.t StM Louis,. Mo., on Nov. 25-28, 1956.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Serstock, that the letter be filed.
Carried; C-4301
24. Grade Separations Trunk Highway No. 65 at 66th St:
E J. McCubrey; District Highway Engineer,, appeared before the
council and presented a cooperative agreement saving the Village of Richfield
harmless from any damage arising from the construction of the grade separa-
tion of Trunk Highway No: 65 at 66th St,
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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:
RESOLUTION N0.~1189
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING "COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT"
WITH CONII+•tiSSIONER OF HIGHWAYS
C-4302
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick, Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Kittell« Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as .resolution #1189
in resolution book #8.
Motion by Wlailick,. 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. 1190
RESOLUTION. APPROVING MINNESOTA STATE HIGHWAY PLANS
SPECIFICATIONS AND GRADE ON TRUNK HIGHWAY #65 GRADE
SEPARATION OVER 66TH 5TREET, BETWBEN~64TH STREET AND
69TH STREET S.PL 2727-30 & 272?-36 TH65
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick, Shields, Serstock; Schultz and Kitteli« Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1190
in resolution book #8,
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Schultz, that the following resolu-
tion be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made a part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 1191
RESOLUTION APPROVING MINNESOTA STATB HIGHWAY PLANS
SPECIFICATIONS AND GRADE ON TRUNK HIGHWAY #65 GRADE
SBPARATION OVER 66TH STREET, BETWEEN 64TH STREET AND
69TH STREET S.P. 2727-36 (65=50) S.P. 2727-30 .
(65=50) Br« 9088• .
_ Polk. of votes: Ayes -Wallick,. Shields, Serstock, Schultz and K.ittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none« Carries.. This resolution appears as resolution #1191
in resolution book #8.
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25. Letter - Twin City Rapid Transit Co.
Mayor Kittell read a letter from the Twin City Rapid Transit Co.
relative to a proposed extension of their bus lines serving Southdale.
Motion by Wailick, seconded by Shields,. that the 1e tter be accepted
and flied, and that the council concur in the request of the Twin City Rapid
Transit Co. to extend bus lines to 66th St. on Xerxes Ave. Carried,. C-4303
26. Licenses
• Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock, that the following licenses
be granted:
New Doreen Aldina Schlenz 8104 Sheridan Ave. S. Taxicab Driver #60
New Jack Lawrence Grobeck 1601 W. 85th St. Taxicab #61
New Lester V. Stearns- 10909 Little Ave« Bloomington Taxicab License
New Ted & boy's Pia ce 1400 E. 66th 5t. Dance License
New Cy Courture 809 W. Lake St. Electrical
New Blanes Heating & Sheet Metal 4626 Lyndale Ave. Electrical
Alano Club of Richfield Bloomington Bingo
Carried.
27. Burning of Rubbish
A discussion took place on the problems of rubbish burning in the
village.
28. Budget for 1956
The council discussed a schedule o•f budget meetings, setting a pre-
liminary meeting for Saturday, September 15, 1956 at 8:00 A.M. The first
formal consideration will be September 24,. 1956.
Z9. Allow Claims and Payrolls
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock,, that the following claims
and payroll be allowed:
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RICHI'IBLD STATE BANK
Checks #2883' - 293~~
Payroll -#'5069 - 5189
September lOp 1956
$84, 050.b0
21,128,36
NORT;H[+VBSTBRtd NA'~, BA~tK-B1oom3ngton-Richfield-
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Checks #3'34 - 34S .. ZOb,ZS5.19'
Carried.
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3'0. Letter - Rich~fied Public 5chaol
+ Mayor Ki~itell Lead a letter From the Richfie~:d Public Schools inv~.t-
ing the members o£ the council to a-~o~:nt meetimg with the School Hoard on
Monday,,. September 1?~ 1956 at ?:00 A.M, .
31~, Ri~ch___~_ie~id C~tiz~.e~'s ~ League
Randall Hobart, representative of the•Board o$ Directors o-f the
Richfield~Citzens' League, invited attendance by the council or a represen-
tative at the meeting September 2Sr T956, at 8:00 P.M~« at Central School.
32. Ad:~ournment - .
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Motion by ~allick, seconded' by Shields, that the. meeting be ad-
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~ou~rned. Carried.
APPROVBI~s Sept. 24,. 1956
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Pau']; H. I~auge r illage Clerk
Fred O: Kit ell,; Magor
Q. R. n ~Kre elen~ ~M~xager