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VILIAGB OP RICHFIELD
Regular Meeting
December 10,. 1956
The council of the Village of Richfield met in regular session, Monday,
December i0t 1956, at the Village Hall,, b700 Portland Ave.t at 7:00 P.M,
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ritteii.
Present: l~ailick„ Shields,, Serstocks Schultz and I~ittell.
Absent: None.
Reverend Richard Evenson of the Woodlake Lutheran Church, gave the in-
vocation.
1. Minutes
Motion by Shields, seconded by Wailick, that the. minutes of the regu-
lar meeting of November 26, 1956 and the Board of Canvass meeting of Dece~er
6, 1956 be approved. Carried.
2. Reports
Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz,. that the following reports be
accepted and flied:
Inspection Report - November 1956 C-4384
Liquor Report - October, 1956 C-g38S
Hennepin County Relief Report November 1956 C-4386
Carried.
3. Bill No. 1956-10 (Person Ordina_,~,nce)
Bill No. 1956-10 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMBNAING THAT CERTAIN ORDi-
NANCE N0. 12.01 OF THB ViLLAGB OF RICHFIELD, BNTiTLBD *AN ORDINANCE TO ES-
TABLISH A POSITION-CTASSIFICATION PLAN, A C~PBNSATION PIAN, A MSR~°T SYSTEM
AND A BASIC PERSONNEL POLICY FOR THB VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA' AS
PASSED FEBRUARY 26,. 1951 AND AMBNDED DECEMBER 10, 1951 AND DECBI~~ER 29s 1952"
was read by the attorneys the same being on file in the-office of the Village
Clerk. C-43?4
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Motion by Wallick~ seconded by Shields, that the first sentence of
Of °Bi11 No. 1956x10
Section 3D/be amended to read as follows:
"Section, 30. POLITICAL ACTIVITY
'°No employee shall seek or accept election, nomination ar appointment as.
an officer of a political club or'organization which is taking an active part
in a municipal political campaign, e~ccept on beherif of his o~m candidacy, nor
shall any employee serve as a member of a committee of such club or organiza-
tion nor seek signatures to any petition provided by iaw~°, nor act as ~ worker
at the polls, nvr distribute badges or pamphlets, dodgers or handbills of any
kind favoring or opposing any candsdate for election or for nomination to at
municipal public office."'
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wailick,, Shields, Serstock, Schuitx and Kittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Serstock, that Section 33 of Bi11 No.
1956-10 be amended to read as follows:
"Section 33. ENACTING CLAUSE
tOThis ordinance shall be effective from and after January It 19S?. As
passed bey the Village Council of the Village of Richfield the 10th day of
December; 1956, aanended the 10th day'af December 1951, the 29th day of Decem-
ber 1952, the 25th day of April 1955, and the 14th day of November, 19SS.'t~
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick, Shields, Serstock Schuita; and Kittell. Nays -
none. Absent -none. Carried.
Motion by Serstock„ seconded by Schutt z~ that this constitute the second
reading of Biil No. 19Sb-10 as amended.
Poii of votes: Ayes - Waliick~ Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Kittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried.
Motion by SerstockA seconded by Schultz, that the council adopt Biil
No. 19Sb-10 as amended, that it be spread in the ordinance book and that it
be published $n the official newspaper, and that it be made a part of these
minutes.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wa]1ick, Shields, Serstock= Schultz and Kittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried,
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4. Bill No. 1956-11 {Zoning Amendment)
Biii No. 1956-11 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AT~ING ,i'HAT CERTAIN ORDIN1~iCB
NO. 2.03 OP RICHFIELD ENTITLBD, tAN ORDINANCE POR '~' PURPOSE ~' PROMOTING
HEALTH, SAFETY, ORDER, CONVENIENCE, PROSPERITY AND GENERAL WELFARE BY REGULAT-
ING THE USE OP LAND, THB LOCATION AND USE OP BUILDINGS, THB ARRANGEMENT QF
BUILDINGS ON LOTS, AND THE DENSITY OP POPULATION IN THB VILIAGE OP RICHFIELD,
HBNNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA"'A5 PASSBD BY THB VILiAGB COUNCIL OF THE 25TH DAY
OP OCTOBER, 1954, AS 5UBSBQUBNTLY AMENDED,'' was read by the attorney, the same
being on file in the office of the village clerk. C-4375
Motion by Shields, seconded by Serstock,, that this constitute the
second reading of Biii No. 1956-i1.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick, Shields, Serstock, Schulte wrtd Ritteli. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Serstock, that the council adopt Bi11
No. 1956-11, that it be spread in the ordinance book, that it be published
in the off iciai newspaper and that it be made a part of these minutes.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick,. Shields, Serstock,, Schultz and Kittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried.
5. Proposed 62nd~St. Cross-Town Highway as state Aid Road
The manager read a letter dated November 30, 1956 from the Highway
Department of Hennepin County relative to the designating of the proposed
62nd 5t. Cross-town Highway as a state aid road.
The following persons appeared as interested in the proposed highway:
Carl E. McBride, chrm. of Chamber of Commerce Raad Commit
ard Lindberg
L tee6200 Nicoiiet Ave.
Fred Haupt 6204 Vincent Ave.
E. L. Walker 6245 Vincent Ave..
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5 11th Ave eon
Lawrence Linguist
J. Detrick
W -6214 Vincent Ave.
6215 Bryant Ave.
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Gordon Patterson 621 . 214 5th Ave
Clarence Christian 1100 $. 66th St. Donald Cederho].nl .
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Motion by Serstock, seconded by Schultz, that consideration of the pro-
blem of the 62nd St. Highway be deferred until Wednesday,, December 26th„ 1956,
the council's next regular meeting. Carried.
6. Land Division - 7201 - 18th Ave. S.
It being ?:30 P.M., A9ayor Kittell called for the hearing on the ],and
di. vision of Joseph C. Haeg, ?200 Cedar Ave., to divide property known as
7201 - 18th Ave. S. and read the notice of hearing.
A2otion by Wallick„ seconded by Shields, that the request of Joseph
. ?200 Cedar Ave.,, to divide Parcel 350, Plat #44835 and known as
C. Haeg,
7201 - 18th Ave. 5. be granted. Carried. C-438?
7. Land Division - 6300 Cedar Ave.
It being 7:30 P.M., Mayor Kittell called for the hearing on the land
division of Iverson Investment Co. to divide property known as 6300 Cedar
Ave. and read the notice of hearing.
Motion by Wailick, seconded by Serstock, that the request of Iverso n
Investment Co., 1124 Vixta Drive, Savage, A9inn.~ to divide Lot 4, Block 3,
Iverson*s 3rd Addition (6300 Cedar Ave.) be granted. Carried. 04388
8. Set Date of Hearing - Zoning Variation--1531 Diagonal Blvd.
Motion by Waliick„ seconded by Schultz, that the clerk be authorized
to advertise a hearing on the requested zoning variation of Clarencce Christian,
1100 B. 66th 5t.,. for a variation in front yard set back at 1531 Diagonal Blvd.,
hearing to be Wednesday, December 26, 1956, at 7r1S P.M. Carried.
9. Accepting Streets in Blder Grove Addition & Releasing Bond
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock, that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made ~
part of these minutes:
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RL',SOLUTION NO., ,1249
RB50LUTION ACCEPTING STREETS IN ELDER GROVE
ADDITION AND RELEASING BOND Cont. #251
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick, Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Kittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried,. This resolution appears as resolution #1249
in ~eso~.ution book #8.
10. Accepting Streets - Irwindale Addition Lots 10,11,12,_ Block 1
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Motion by Wallick„ seconded by Serstock, that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the reso lotion book and that it be made a
part of these minutes:.
RESOLUTION NO« 1250
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING STREET ADJACENT TO LOTS 10,11,
AND 12, BLOCK 1, IRih~INDALE ADDITION, AND RELEASING BOND
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Wallick,, Shields, Serstock, Schulte and Kittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried.. This resolution appears as resolution #1254
in resolution book #$.
11. Accepting Streets--Irwindale Addition__Lots ?,8,9, Block l
Motion by Serstock,. 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« 1251
RESOLUTION ACCEP'T'ING STREET ADJACENT TO LOTS 7,8,9
BLACK 1, IRWINDALE ADDITION AND RELEASING BOND
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick„ Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Kittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1251
in resolution book #8.
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12, Accepting Streets - Irwindale Addition Lots_1 thru 6, Block 1 ~
Motion by Schultz, 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. 1252.
RESOLUTION ACCBPTING ST-2EBT ADJACENT TO LOTS 1 THRU 6
BLOCK 1, INCLUSIVE, IRWINDi~I,E ADDITION. AND RBLEASTNG BOND
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick,. Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Kittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This reso lotion appears as resolution #1252
in resolution book #8.
13. Releasing Collateral -Richfield State Bank__
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:
RB50LUTION NO. 1253
RESOLUTION RBLBASING COLIATBRAL PROM
RICHFIELD STATE BANK
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Wallick,, Shields, Serstock, Schultz-and Kittell. Nays -
none. Absent _- none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1253
in resolution book #1253.
14. Acceptin Streets - Murray Lane 2nd Addition
Motion by Serstock, 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. 1254
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING STREETS TN SOUTH HURRAY
LANE 2ND ADDITION AND RELEASING BONA
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Poil of votes: Ayes - Waliick„ Shields, Serstock„ Schultz and Ritteil. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1254
in resolution book #8.
15. 1957 Salaries
Larkin McClellan, union representative, appeared before the council to
request higher pay rates for certain union members than provided in the 1957
budget. A discussion followed.
Motion by Serstock„ seconded by Wallickp 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. 1255
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POSITION CLASSPS AND SETTING
THE ANNUAL SCHEDULE OP PAY RANGES AND COMPENSATION RATES
FOR VILLAGE EI~E.'LOYEES UNDER TI3E PERSONNEL MERIT SYSTEM
ORDINANCE
Poil of votes: Ayes - Wailick, Shields, Serstock, Schnitz and K,ittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1255
in resolution book #8.
16. Gorrection of Sanitary Sewer Service - 7226 Humboldt Ave.
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Motion by Schultz, 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. 1256
RESOLUTION PROVIDING POR TfIE CORRECTION OP A HOUSB
SEWER SERVICE CONNECTION AT 7226 HUMBOLDT AVENUE S.
Poli of votes. Ayes - Wallick„ Shields, Serstock,. Schultz and Ritteil. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried, This resolution appears as resolution #1256
in resolution book #8.
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1? Co.~.erc~ai Building Permit & Off-Street Pkg.--6545_Portland Ave.
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Serstock, that the commercial building
.permit requested by Shell Oii Co., 100 N. 7th St. ,. be granted for the construc-
tion of an addition to the existing building at 6545 Portland Ave. to be used
for a storage shed. Carried. C-4389
Motion by Waliick, seconded by Serstock that the layout of Shell Oil
Co. fox off-street parking at 6545 Portland Ave. be approved. Carried.
i8. Commercial Building Permit & Off-Street Pkg.--6300 Cedar_Ave.
Motion by Wallickm seconded by Serstock, that the commercial building
permit requested by Kunz Oii Co., 12 Wilder St., Niinneapoiis, be granted for
the construction of a gasoline service station at 6300 Cedar Ave. Carried..
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Motion by Wallick, seconded by Schultz, that the layout of Kung Oii Co.
for off-street parking at 6300 Cedar Ave. be approved. Carried.
19, Commercial Building Permit and Off -Street Pkg..--6645 Lyndaie__Aye.
Motion by Serstock, seconded by Schultz, that the commercial building
permit requested by Thomas P. Burniece Jr., 6645_Lyndale Ave., be granted for
the construction of a building at 6645 Lyndale Ave. to be used as a restaurant.
Carried. C-4391.
Motion by Serstock, seconded by Schultz,; that the layout of Thomas F.
Burniece Jr. for off-street parking at 6645 Lyndale Ave. be approved. Carried.
20. Bids - Petroleum Products
The manager presented the minutes of the bid-opening of December 5, 1956,
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together with the tabulation and his recommendation for award.
Motion by Walliclc, seconded by Schultz, that the minutes of the bid-
opening of December 5, 1956 be approved. Carried. C-4392
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R4otion by Wallick„ seconded by Serstockc„ that the council accept the
bid o£ Standard Oil Co. for a total of $14,,405«00, being the lowest bid of a
responsible bidder meeting the specifications as recommended by the manager.
Carried.
21. Hids - Insurance
The manager presented the minutes of the bid-opening on insurance of
December 4, 1956.
Motion by Serstock, seconded by Shields, that the minutes of the bid-
opening on insurance be approved. Carried. C-4393
The manager presented a tabulation of the bids on fleet insurance with
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his recommendation for award.
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Schultz, that the council accept the
$1,322.77 as recommended by the manager. Carried.
bid on fleet liability insurance of Mutual General Agency for a total of
The manager presented a tabulation of the bids on interruption of busi-
ness at the liquor store with his recommendation four a~vuard.
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock„ that the council accept the
bid of Mutual General Agency for a total of $1,.114.76 as recommended by the
manager. Carried.
The manager presented a tabulation of the bids on workman's compensation
insurance with his recommendatian for award.
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Serstock, that the council accept the
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bid of Mutual Ser~aice Casualty Co. for a total of $5,561.74 as xesommended
by the manager. Carried.
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock,. that the council authorize the
premium for the endorsement for non-ownership vehicles on the fleet liability
insurance policy for an additional $8.22. Carried.
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22. Deeds
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock,. that the following deeds be
accepted and filed:
John C. Sorte No. ~ of 65th St. from east line of
Etta O. Sorte Emerson Ave. to midway between Bmerson
Ave. and Fremont Ave. C-4394
Southdale Realty Co. S. 12 ft. of Luis 9 & 10, Richfield
Gardens C-4395
Southdale Realty Co. B. 30 ft. exc. the N. 30 ft.,
and the S. 12 ft. thereof, Lot 10,
Richfield Gardens ~ C-4396
Carried.
23. Change Order -- Northern Air Conditioning Co.
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Mlallick,, that the following change
order be approved: .
Northern Air Conditioning Co. Change Order #M-1 ::$ '7.9~.b3 L~'~~~
Carried.
24. Estimate
Motion by Serstock, seconded by Schultz, that the estimate for Lee
Electric, V. P. #332„ Contract #341, Report #2 and final, in the amount of
$1,,421.00 be allowed. Carried.
Motion by t4allick„ seconded by Schultz, that the estimate for Nor#hern
Air Conditioning Co., V. F. #337, Contract #345! Report #2 and final, 100%
complete,. in the amount of $344,b3 be allowed. Carried.
Motion by Serstock,, seconded by Schultz, that the estimate for Miley
Well Co „ V. Pt #332 D, Contract #339, Report 90~ complete, in the amount
of $5,.387.00 be allowed. Carried.
Motion by Serstock,, seconded by Schultz, that the estimate for T. D.
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Gustafson Co., V. P. #~332P, Contract #356, Report #1 and final„ in the amount
of $3,,450.00, be allowed. Carried.
25. Authorization to Erect Christmas Tree on Vincent Ave« near 77th 5t.
Mayor Kittell read a letter from the Moonflower Chapter of the Richfield
Garden Club requesting authorization to erect a Christmas tree in the circle
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at 7709 Vincent Ave. ~.
Motion by Waiiick,, seconded by Serstock,. that the council grant permis-
sion to the hioonf lower Chapter of the Richfield Garden Ciub to erect a
Christmas tree on the circle at 7709 Vincent"Ave. S. Carried. C-4397
26. Licenses
Mation by Serstock,• seconded by Wallick„ that the following licenses
be granted and that the fees be waived on the Christmas tree licenses for
Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Y. M. C. A.
Renewal Lester V. Stearns
" Mrs. Harriet E« 5andry
'+~ Raymond G. S andry
++ August J. Hansen
" Chester Palmer
+? Arthur P. Sctami.dt
++ Harland A. Olsen
" Vincent O. HughBs
New Arnold 5. Christianson
++ Gordon R. Crandall
New Chacries E. Dunham
Everett H. Nyberg
'+• Raymond tai. Klef f
Renewal Vern•s 78th St. Standard Sta.
'+~ Baden Bowl,. Inc.
Renewal Mangel & Hill Super Valu
" Roy & Bob * s Aii.lk House
" Sister's Home Grocery
"' Jerry's Bake Shop
" Eat A-Bite
"• Dutch Mill Hairy Store
'~• National Tea Co.
'~~ Woodlake Food Market
" Lyndale Chow Mein
" Western Oil & Fuel Co.
" Grover's Service
10909 Little Ave. Taxicab Driver #6
9900 Wentworth Ave. Taxicab driver #1
9900 t~entworth Ave. Taxicab driver #2
6914 Nicollet Ave. Taxicab driver #3
2915 W. 102nd St. Taxicab driver #4
8636 Washburn Ave. Taxicab driver #5
128 E. 18th 5t. Taxicab driver #?
4211 Wentworth Ave. Taxicab driver #8
115 W. 78th St. Taxicab driver #75
8501 2nd Ave. S. Taxicab driver #76
8101 Portland Ave. Taxicab driver #77
5229 33rd Ave. 5. Taxicab driver #?8
6620 Sheridan Ave« 5.. Taxicab driver #79
Nicollet & 78th Cigarette, Sft. Drk.
801 W. 77a St. ~~ Bowling Lanes, Pood,
Digarette,. Soft Drink; Off-Beer
6620 Lyndale Ave. Soft'Drink., Cig:, Off Beer
?64S Nicollet Ave. Cig.; Soft-Drk,; Off-Beer
7 E. 70th S t. Cig. , Soft Drk. , Off -Beer
4 tni, 66th St, Bakery
7610x Lyndale Ave. Food, Soft Drink
6242 Lyndale Ave. Cig.; Soft Drk.; Off-Beer
6515 Nicollet Ave. Cig., Soft Drk., Off-Beer
6541 Lyndale Ave. S. Cigarette, Off-Beer
7629 Lyndale Ave. S. Pood, Cigarette
6545 Nicollet Ave: Cigarette
612 B. 78th St. Cigarette
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Renewal Beltline Niotel 7737 Harriet Ave. 5 I49ote1 Units
"` Kelley's service Station 7701 Lyndale Ave. S. Cigarette, Soft Drk.
" Clark Super I00 ~ 140 E. 78th St. Cigarette
" G. Henry Nyenhuis 3224 23rd Ave. S« 1 Garbage Truck
" Land O'Lakes Creameries, Inc. 1 A4ilk Truck
" Topper A,obile Home Park ?421 Lyndale Ave« S. 2 hiotei Units
" Ted & Roy's Place 1400 E. 66th St. Dance
" Waydide Inn 7512 Lyndale Ave. 5, Dance
New Gover Ehrhardt 600 E. 78th St. Christmas tree
" Stan Hannon 7424 Penn Ave. 5 « "' "
Renewal Ralph Hollenback b744 Nicvllet Ave. " "'
" Alfred E. Johnson 6639 Harriet Ave. " "
" C. L, Bmpey 6955 Penn Ave. S « " 1°'
James E. Miller' 6740 Penn Ave. S« " "
New Real Properties, Inc. 6620 Penn Ave. S. " " ~
Renewal Richfield Auto Repair 6420 Penn Ave. 5. "' "
" Richfield Nursery 811 E, 66th 5t. " "'
New Walter N, Sargisson 7209 Newton Ave. S« " ~
Renewal Pred Babcock VFW Post #5555 6524 Lyndale Ave. 5, "
" YMCA Y'S Men 7208 Penn Ave. S « " "
" Pederson Dairy Hopkins 2 ,Milk Trucks
'°' Huber's Corner 7710 34th Ave. S« Food,. Sft. Drk., Cigarette j
New Plehal Heating Cd. Inc. 3982 Alabama Heating
New Lighting Service, Inc. 63252 Cambridge Electricis.:h
Renewal Red Owl Stores, Inc. 2i5 E. Excelsior Ave. Cigarette, Soft Drk..,
Off-Beer
" Huber's Corner ?710 34th Ave. S« On & Off Sale Beer
"~ i~Voodlake Pood Market 6541 Lyndale Ave. S. Soft Drink
N8`w O, E. Hanson Distr. Co« 6315 Cedar Ave« Beer Distributor ~
Carried.
27. Claims & Payroll
Motion by Serstock, seconded by Schultz, that the following claims and
payroll be allowed:
RiCHPIELD STATE BANK
Ck. #3304 - 3388
Payroll Clc. #5840 - 6021
NORTHWESTERN RICHPIELD-BLOOA2[NGTON
Ck, #3?9 - 385
$90,415.87
21,624,01
10x625 X20
Carried.
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28. Holidays Granted
Motion by Serstock,, seconded by Shields, that the council authorize
the closing of the Village Haii on December 24th and December 31st, 1956.
Carried..
29, Change of Meeting Date
tckr seconded by SfiYelds, that the next regular meeting of
the village council be changed to Wednesday,. Dec. 26, 1956, at ?:00 P.M, Carried.
30. Taxicab Problems
Virgil R. Grenhagen,, 6721 - 17th Ave. 5., appeared before the coflncil to
protest that people of the Village of Richfielld had not been aided by issuing
ten taxicab licenses to the Yellow Cab Co.
Mr. Johnston,, 7508 Lyndale Avert S., appeared..
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Wm. Merlin, Hall, Smith & Hedland representative, Bloomington-Richfield
Cab Co., appeared.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Wallickr that the manager be instructed
and authorized to write the Yellow Cab Co. informing them that they must com-
ply with the same regulations governing other suburban taxicab companies.
Carried.
31. Adjournment
Motion by Wallick„ seconded by Serstock, that the meeting be adjourned.
APPROVED:
December 26
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~ Paul aug ,, Village Clerk
ttell,, Mayor
O. R Crev~.len,, A4anager