06-24-1957~.-r~r_.; _..: _. __-x-'-a- -.• .-,~~.~.r- -....~.._ ..._ .__x .. _. ...~_ _ ~.-.<... ..-.~..- _ ~. r-~; -e ;..Tr .~- -. .-z ~. r... .. ~ . r t ..J r'S~' .. 'Y ..'~" ...
VILIAGB OF RICHFTBLD
Regular Meeting
June 24„ 195?
The cauncii of the Village of Richfield met in regular session on
Monday,, June 24, 19S?, at the Village Hali, 6700 Portland Ave., at ?:00
P.M.
Mayor Ritteii called the meeting to order.
Present: Wailick, Shields, Seratock,. Schultz and Kitten.
Absent: None,
Rev« Paui C. Oasr ~loodiake Lutheran Church„ gave the invocation.
1. Minutes .
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstockh that the minutes of the
regular meeting of June 10, 1957 be approved. Carried.
2. R~ sports ,
Motio» by Serstock„ seconded by Schnitz, that the following reports
be accepted and filed:
Financial Statementp May, 1957 C-.4573
Henn. County Nursing Report, May 1957 C-45?4
Carried.
3, Jagce~ Slogan Contest
M. T. Tierney, Jr•~ 2944 Washburn Circle,. appeared relative to the
selection of a slogan for the Village of Richfield. A discussion followed.
Motion by Wallick,, seconded by Schulta, that "The Flowering Crab
Tree Village" be chosen as the winning slogan in the Jaycee Village Slogan
contest. Carried.
4,, H~earing„,~ Ad3ustment & Appeals - Mount Calvary. Church
It being 7:iS P.M.,, Mayor Kitten called for the hearing on the att~
3ustment and appeals of Mount Calvary Churchr idth Ave. at 6bth, requesting
:~~
1
-2-
to build a canopy closer to 66th St. than Ordinance No. 2,03 will permit
and read the notice of hearing.
June 24, 1957
0, H. Maiotky~ 6314 13th Ave. S., appeared as representative of the
Mt. Calvarq Lutheran Church. No persons appeared in opposition.
Motion bq Wailick,, seconded by Shields, that the hearing be closed.
Carried,
Motion by Wallick,. seconded by Shields, that the council grant the
request of Mt. Calgary. Lutheran Church,. 16th Ave. & 13. 66th St,, ~-ith modi-
fication of a canopy extending not to exceed 13 feet from the existing
church. Carried. C-4575
1
5. Hearing - Zoning dariation ~ 2407 W+ 66th St,
It being 7:15 P.M,,, Mayor Rittell called for the hearing on the ad-
justment arid. appeals of Donald R. Johnson, 2409 W. 66th St. ,. for permission
to build a duplex on property containing less than area required by ordinance
and read the notice of hearing.
Donald A, Johnson, 2409 W, 66th St., appeared in support of his ap-
piication6 No other persons appeared.
Motion by Schultz,, seconded by Shields, that the hearing be closed.
Carried.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz, that the council grant the
request of Donald R, Johnson 2409 W. 66th St..,. for a coning variation to
build. a duple~€ on Lot 3,. Block 2, Tingdaie Bros, Lincoln Hills Add*n.
Carried,. C-4576
1
6, Hearing - Zoning Variation - 9515 Humboldt Ave,
It being 7:15 P.M., Mayor Rittell called for the hearing on the zon-
_ ing variation of Wash Kostinko,, ?51? Humboldt Ave. S., for permission to
construct an additional residence on his lot, and read the notice of hearing.
__ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___ _ , . ,.~ -,.T.. _ r,._~ ...,._
-3- June 24,, 195?
Wash Kastinko, ?517 Humboldt Ave., applicant, appeared in support of
his requests No persons appeared.
Motion by Serstock, seconded by Shields, that the hearing be closed..
Carried.
Motion by Serstock,, seconded by Wallick,. that the council grant the
request of Wash Kastinko, ?51? Humboldt Ave., for permission to construct an
additional residence on an exa.sting foundation on Lots 19 and 20, Block l8,
Irwin Shores Addition. Carried. C-457?
?. Hearing - Zoning Variation - 7444 16th Ave_._S,
It being '7:15 P.M,, Mayor ICittell called for the hearing on the ap-
plicaaion of J. C. Mooneyr 7444 16th Ave., S. for a zoning variation For per-
mission to build a garage 10 fts from the side property Line, and read the
notice of hearing.
J, C. Mooney, 7444 ibth Aves appeared i.n his own behalf. No other
persons appeared.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz, that the hearing be closed.
Carried. .
Motion by Shields,. seconded by Schultz, that the council grant the re-
quest of J. C. Mooney,. ?444 16th Ave. S. for a zoning variation for permis-
sion to build a garage 10 feet from side property line instead of the 20 feet
required by Ordinance Nos 2.03. Carried. C-45?8
8. Hearin - V. P. No. 342 -Sidewalk on Sast Side of Nicollet--66th to 67th
It being ?:15 P.M,,, Mayor Kittell called for the hearing on Village
Project Nol 342 and read the notice of hearing,
F. G. Overman, 6629 Nicollet Ave., appeared. No persons appeared in
opp osition.
Motion by Waliick, seconded by Shields, that the hearing be closed..
Carried.
-4-
June 24, 195?
Motion by Shields,, seconded by Schultz, that the following reso lution
be adopted; that it be spread in the reso lution book and that it be made a
part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 1356
RESOLUTION ORDERIA~ IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION
OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR VILLAGE PROJECT
N0. 342
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick, Shields, Serstockp Schultz and Ritteil. Nays -
none. Absent -none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #135b
in resolution book #9.
9. Bill No. 195?-4 (Roller Skating Rinks)
A bill entitled "AN ORDINANCE R~tTLATIA~G AND LTCENSTI~ ROLLBR SKATING
RTNKS" wms read by the village attorney, the same being on file in the office
of the village clerk. C-4563
Motion by Wallick,, seconded by Shields, that this constitute the
second reading of Bill No. 1957-4.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallicka Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Kitteli. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried.
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Shields, that the council adopt Hill
_- _- __1~Io~195?-4_,._that it be .published in the official newspaper; that it be spread
in the minute book and be made a part of these minutes.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick, Shields, Serstock, Schuit~ and Rittell. Nays -
none. Absent -none. Carried.
10. Set Date of Hearing -Adjustment & Appeals - 8 W. 65th St.
Motion by Serstock, seconded by Schultz, that the clerk be authorized
to advertise a hearing on the adjustment and appeals of American Legion Post
#435, 6501 Portland Ave.,. for a variation in front yard set back„ hearing to
be July 8, 195? at ?:15 P.M. Carried.
-5- June 24, 1957
11. Bill No. 1957-5 (Civil Defense)
Bill No. 1957-5 (Civil Defense) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE
POR CIVIL DEFENSE AND POR THE PROTECTION AND PROMOTION OF PUBLIC SAFETY,
HBraLTH e~ND WELFARE IN THE VILLAGE OP RICHFIELD DURING CIVIL DEFENSE EMERGEIV-
CIES AND EMBRGENCTES CAUSED BY NATURAL CATASTROPHES"" was read by the village
attorney, the saane being on file in the office of the village clerk. C-4579
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that this constitute the
first reading of Bill Na. 1957-5.
Poll of votes: Ayes Wallick, Shields, Serstock„ Schultz and Rittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried.
12. Mosquito Control
Mrs. Casimir V. Funk, 6713 3rd Ave. 5., appeared as spokesman for a
group of neighboring property owners requesting mosquito control.
Mrs. A. J. Manning,,-702 B. 66th St. ,. appeared in favor of mosquito
control,: followed by a discussion.
13. Commercial Building Permit - 6700 Nicollet Ave..
Motion by Shields, seconded by Serstock, that the council grant the
application of St. Peters Church, 6700 Nicollet Ave.,. for a building permit
to construct an addition to the existing school, Carried. C-4580
l4. Bids - Municipal Liquor Store
Mapor Kittell read the minutes of the bids for the new liquor store.
Motion by Wallick,, seconded by Schultz, fihat the minutes of the bid-
opening be approved and filed. Carried. C-4581
Arnold Hoff, representative for Cash Register Sales Co., appeared rela-
five to bids submitted on cash registers for the liquor store.
John Sullivan, representative for National Cash Register Co., appeared
relative to bids submitted on cash registers for the liquor store.
-6- June 24, 1957
The manager presented the tabulation of bids with his recommendation
for awards.
Motion by Wallick,. seconded by Schultz, that the fallowing lowest
responsible bids as recommended by the manager be accepted and contracts
awarded:
1. Grading Cari Bolander & Sons $1,015.00
2. Surfacing & Concrete
Barrier Northwest Bituminous Co. 18,.578.00
3. General Construction C. H. Peterson Const. Co. 88,600.00
4. Mechanical Construction Conucad Manufacturing Co. 23,464.00
5. Electrical American Electric 12,676.94
6. Fixtures & Equipment Bergstedt-Nielson Store Equip. 8,056.00
7. Walk-In Cooler & Rfg. Bergstedt-Nielson Store Equip. 11,430.00
8. Power Conveyor & Gravity
ti
S
Steele Sales Co
E
0
165.00
2
ons
ec
Roller Convey. .
.
. x
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wailic2cx Schultz and Kitteil. Nays - Shields and
Serstock. Absent - none. Carried.
Motion by Waliick „ seconded by Schultz, that action on the bid for
cash registers be deferred until the next regular meeting. Carried.
Motion by Wallick„ seconded by Schultz, that the financing of con-
structingx equipping and furnishing the new liquor store shall be made from
surplus monies of the liquor store fund.- Carried.
15. .Notice of Hearing - Railroad ik t~larehouse Commission
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Wallick,. that the notice of hearing
before the Railroad and Warehouses Commission of the State of Minnesotan on
July 1, 1957 at 10:00 A.M. be filed, and that Councilman.5hields be author-
ized to attend hearing as a representative of the village. Carried. C-4582
16. Withdrawal of Building Permit - 66th & Penn
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Schul.tzx that the letter from V. B.
_7- June 24,. 1957
Barker, 6700 Cheyenne Trail,, dated June 11,. 1957, withdrawing his applica-
tion for building permit for 6600 Penn Ave. be accepted and filed. Carried.
C-4583
17. Withdrawal of Building Permit - 901-17 B. 66th St..
Motion by Serstock, seconded by Shields, that the le tier from A. G.
Bogen, 1006 1st Natl-Soo Line Bldg., dated June 13, 1957, withdrawing his
appl3.cation for a special use permit for 901-909-917 E. 66th St. be accepted
and filed. Carried. C-4584
18. Notice of Hearing - Establishing County Park District
Motion by Shields, seconded by Serstock, that the notice of the
hearing on Julq .1, 195? on whether or not a Hennepin County park district
shall be activated be filed, and that Councilman Wailick be appointed to
attend the hearing as representative of the vi llage. Carried.. C-4585
19. Traffic Control Signs - Oliver at 73rd St.
John Lundquist, 7301 Oliver Ave. S., appeared as spokesman for a
group of property owners requesting "Stop" signs on ?3rd St. at Oliver Ave.
The manager presented a report with recommendations that the signs
be placed,
Motion by Serstock„ seconded by Waliick,. 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. 135?
RESOLUTION RELATING TO,TRAFPIC CONTROL SIGNS'
Poll of votes: Wallick„ Shields, Serstock,. Schulte and Kittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This reso lution appears as resolution No.
1357 in resolution book #9.
~ -__
-8-
June 24,, 19S?
20. Cass-Fool Drainage Problem ~ 2701 W„ 71; St,.
Motion by Waliick,, seconded by Serstockt, that the council suspend
the rules to~hear Richard Prunty, 2701 W. 71? Stbin in regard to his problem
of case-pool drainage. A discussion followed.
21. Tr ffic Control Signals --Trunk Highway 65 & 73rd St.
Motion by Serstock „ 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 NO. 1358
RESOLUTION aU31IORIZII~G AGREEMENT WITH HIGHWAY
DEPARTMENT POR STOP SIGN AT ?3RD STREET AND
HIGHWAY b5. Clerk's Pile #4586
Poll of votes: Ayes - Ut-allick, Shields, serstocl~,, Schultz. and Kittell. Nays
none Absent - none. Carried.° This resolution appears as resolution #1358
in xesolution book #9. '
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. 1359
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZII~I7 TRANSPER PROM CONTINGENCY
APPROPRIATION TO THE CAPITAL OUTLAY APPROPRIATION
OF THE GENERAL PUND
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Wallick, Shields, Serstock,, Schultz and Kit tell. Nays
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1359
in resolution boob #9.
22. authorize Ca].1 for Bids -Tennis Courts & Pence
Motion by Shields, seconded by Serstock,, that the clerk be authorized
to advertise for bids on surfacing of six tennis courts and one basketball
court together witk~ chain link fence for six tennis courts, bids to be
x
-9- June 24, 1957
received until 11:00 A.M., July 8, 1957 and be considered by the council
at their meeting on July 8, 195?. Carried.
23. Redemption of Bonds
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the council authorize
the acceptance of the offer of AddiffiQn Williams Company for the redemption
of the following bonds:
Improvement Bonds of 1953 at 3.75°k - #483-484-485, due Mar. 1, 1963
S.C.A. at par and accrued interest
and authorize payment in the amount of $3,035.63 (check #4460). Carried.
24. Village Project No. 344 - Establishing Fund
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. 1360
RESOLUTION BSTABLISHIKG VILLAGE PROJECT NO. 344
FUND AND PROVIDING FOR TEMPORARI' FINAI~ING OP
IMPROVEMENTS M9DE TIIEREUNDER
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick, Shields, S erstock,, Schultz and Kittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1360
in resolution book #9.
25. Financing of Park Playground Equipment
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. 1361
RESOLUTION AUTH~IZIA?G FINANCING OF PARR PIAXGROUND
EQUIPMENT BY TRANSFER OP MONEY FROM GENERAL FUND TO
Pt1RK FUI~?D
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick, Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Rittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1361
in resolution book #9.
1
-10-
June 24, 1957
26. Street Light Contract
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 a
part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 1362
RBSOLUTION ALPTHORIZII~ OVERHEAD STREET LIGHTING '
CONTRACT C-4587
Poll of votes: Ayes -W~tallick,. S~hieids, Serstock, Schulte and Kittell. Nays -
noneb .Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1362
in resolution book #9.
27. Release of Deposit - Petit 4th Addition
Motion by Wallick„ sFCOnded by Serstock,. that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a
1
part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NU. 1363
RESOLUTION RELEASING $126.00 HELD IN ESCROW TO
SECURB PERFORMANCE OF CONTRACT - Petit & Maurer
Construction Co.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick~ Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Kittell. Nays
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1363
in resolution book #9.
28. Accepting Streets - Zubert-Larson South View Gardens 1st Addition
Motion by Shields„ seconded by Serstockr that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a
part of these minutes:
1
RESOLUT?'ON NO. 1364
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING STREETS IN ZUBERT-CARSON ~
50IJZH VIEW GARDENS 1ST ADDITION AND RELEASING BOND
i
-11- ~ June 24, 1957
. Poll of votes: Wallick„ Shields, Serstock,. Schultz and R ittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried.. This .resolution appears as resolution #1364
in resolution book #9.
29. Off-Street Parking Contract - 6545 Portland eve.
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. 1365
RESOLUTION RELATING TO BOND ON OPF-STREET
PARKING
Poll of votes: Wallick„ Shields, Serstock,, Schultz and Kittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. Thisresolution appears as reso lution #1365
in resolution book ~9.
30; Authorizing Salary Expenses in Various Departments
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 NO. 1366
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING ADJUSTMBNTS OF SAL1iRY
EXPENSES IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS POR THE MONTHS OF MARCH
. AND APRIL 1957
Po11 of votes: ayes - Waliick, Shields, Serstock,, Schultz and Rittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none.. Carried.. This resolution appears as resolution #1366
in resolution book #9.
31. Approval of Plat -~ Melbar Addition & Off-Site Improvements
Motion by Serstoclc,. seconded by Schultz, that the follow ing resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a
part of these minutes:
-12- June 24,, 1957
RESOLUTION N0. 1367
RESOLUTION APPROVING'PLAT OF MELBAR ADDITION
VILLAGB PLAT NO. 150, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
CONTRACT NO. 387 AND APPROVING BOND C.F. #45$8
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick„ Shields, Serstock„ Schultz and Rittell. Nays -
none. absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #136?
in resolution book #9.
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock, 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. 1368
RESOLUTION RELATING TO OPF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS
TN MELBAR ADDITION
Poll of votes: Ayes - Walliclc, Shields, Serstock„ Schulte and Kit tell. Nays -
none. Absent -none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1368
in resolution book #9.
32. Village Project No. 339 (Oiling Program for 1957)
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:
RE5 OLUTION NO. 1369
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ON ANNUAL
STREET IMPROVEMENT AND OILING PROGRAM SCHEDULE, VILLAGE
PROJECT N0. 339, AND ORDERING WORR DONE $Y DAY LABOR ~ C.F.#4589
Poll of votes: Ayes - Waliick, Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Ritteli. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1369
in resolution book #9.
33. Annual Report - Minneapolis Gas_Co.
P,iotion by Serstock, seconded by Schultz, that the council accept and
e file the annual report of the Minneapolis Gas Light Cb. for 1956. Carried.
C-4590
-13- June 24,. 1957
34. Report on Socdding of Ponding Area - 15th Ave. & 74th St.
The manager presented a report from the engineer on sodding at pond-
ing area #10 located at 15th Ave. & 74th 5t., dated June 21,, 1957.
Donald Anderson, 7409 - 15th Ave. S. appeared.
Stanley Thompson, 7421 - 15th Ave.. S. appeared requesting sodding of
this area. A discussion followed.
35. Petition -Purchase of Park Property
Motion by Shields, seconded by Serstock, that the petition signed by
29 residents requesting the purchase of park property in the vicinity of 76th,
77th and Bloomington Ave. be accepted and filed. Carried. C-4591
36. Re-Widening of 70th.St. - Lyndale ave. East
The manager read a 1e tter from the village attorney dated June 17,
1957 relative to the re widening of the north side of 70th 5t. from Lyndale
east.
Motion by Schultz, seconded by 5erstockp that the manager and engineer
be be authorized to cause the rewidening of the north-side of ?0th St.. east
from Lyndale Ave. adjacent to the Reefe p roperty to a point between Garfield
anti Harriet Avenues during the 1957 construction season. Carried.
37. Recreation Department Report
Burton Storm, Recreation Director, appeared before the council to
report on the ~ comer playground program. He presented copies of playground
manuals for the files..
38. Licenses
Motion by Wa11ic1~, seconded by Serstock„ that the follow ing licenses
be granteds
Renewal Cutler's Small Animal Hos~bital 7738 Colfax Ave. S. ~ Dog Kennel
Adam's Doggie Shop 6336 Lyndale Ave. Dog Kennel
Atew Alvin R. Witt 6620 Lyndale Ave. Off-Sale Beer
New William R. Hardesty
New. Robert F. Hygrell
New John Alan Mathews
New Patrick D. O'Keefe
New Dirs• Nick P, Gnerer
New Madsen Service Co. '
Renewal Harry S. Horwitz & Co., Tnc.
Carried.
-14-
June 24,. 195?
240r Maple Ave« Bloomington Taxi Driver #168
8403 Irving Ave. S. Taxi Driver ib9
209 Valley View Place Taxi Driver. 149
2618 18th Ave! Taxi Drivel 15.6_
818 Wt ?72 St: Food, Cigarette,. Soft Drinlc,
Music Box
3549 Nicollet Ave, Heating
318 S~ Third St. Plumbing
_ 39. Claims & Payroll
Motion by Wallick,, seconded by 5erstock„ that the follow ing claims
and payroll be allow ed:
RICHFIELD STATB BANK
Ck, #4458 - 4533 $121,080,89
Pa yroll - Ck. #7550 - ?682 24p534,2?
NORZI~IWS~TERN NATL BANK - $loomington-Richfield
~___~__
Ck. #404 - 405 4,085,25
Carried.
40, Adjournment
Motion by Serstock,, seconded by Wallick„ that the meeting be ac~-
journed.. Carried..
APPROVED: July 8, 195?
1
Paul . ~ atsg ,. Village Clerk
.~_ ~....------ - ---~° - - - -- --- -~_t...~