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09-09-1957VILLAGE OP RICHPISLD , Regular Meeting September 9, 1957. The council. of the Village of Richfield met in regular session on Monday,. September 9A-1957 in the council chambers of the Village Hali, 6700 Portland Ave« at 7:00 P.M. Mayor Ritteli called the meeting to order. Present: Wallick, Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Ki.tteli. Rev.. Frederking of Berea Lutheran Church,. gave the invocation. 1. Minutes Motion by Wallick, seconded by Shields, that the minutes of the .,regu- lar meeting of August 26, 195? be approved. Carried. 2e Reports Motion by Serstock, seconded by Shields, that the following reports be accepted and filed:. Inspection Report -August 1957 C-4669 Henn. County Relief Report - August 1957 C-4670 Carried. 3. Set Date of Hearing -Special Use Permit - 7145 Chicago Ave. Motion by Serstock, seconded by Schultz, that the clerk be author- ized to advertise a hearing on the special use permit of Gust Paliden & Sons, Tnc., 6429 Lyndale Ave.. S., hearing to be Monday, September 23, 1957, at 7:15 o•clock. Poll of votes: Ayes - Serstock and Schultz. Nmys - Wallick, Shields, Rittell. Absent - none. Motion lost. Motion by WallickA seconded by Shields,. that the application for a special use permit for ar gaso line filling station at y1;45 Lyndale Ave« re- queued by Gust Paliden & Sons, Inc., be denied. Carried. C-4671 4. Set Date of Hearing Special Use Permit - 6412 Lyndale Ave. S. Motion by Wallick, seconded by Schultz,, that the council authorise ..2- Sept. 9,, 1957 the clerk to advertise a hearing on the request of Sinclair Refining Co., 500 - 6th Ave.,. New York, for a special use permit for a gasoline filling station at b412 Lyndale Ave. S.; hearing to be Monday,. September 23, 1957, at 7.1~ P.M. Carried. 5. Set Date of Hearing - Special Use Permit - 901-17 B._6bth St.. Motion by Serstock~ that the council authorize the clerk to adver- tine a hearing on the request of A. G. Bogen,. 5928 Portland Ave., and George R. Germain, 4153 Chicago Ave., for a special use permit for a drive-in re- staurant at 901-17 E.. 6bth St.; hearing to be Monday, September 23,. 1957 at 7:15 P.M. Motion declared lost for lack of a second. Motion by Schultz,, seconded by [~Valiick,, that the council deny the ap- plication of A. G. Bogen, 5928 Portland Ave., and George R. Germain,. 4153 Chicago Ave.., for a special use permit for a drive-in restaurant at 901-17 B. 6bth St. Po1i of votes: Ayes - Waliickp Shields„ Schultz. Nays - Serstock and Kittell.. Absent - none. Carried. Robert C. B1lsworth,. President of Richfield Citizens League,, spoke on the danger of establishing a precedent by not allowing applicants to be heard. 6. Hearing - Special Use Permit - 1201 E. 6bth St.. It being 7:15 P.M., Mayor Ritteii caned for the hearing on the special use permit of Charles R, Weaver,. 320 E. Main St., Anoka: for a gms~line ser- vice station at 1201 B. 66th St. and read the notice of hearing. John Weavers 320 E. Main St, ,, Anoka,. appeared before the council re- presenting the applicant. No persons appeared in opposition. i i -3- &ept. 9, 1957 Motion by Serstock,. seconded by Shields, that the hearing be closed. Carried. Motion by Serstock,, seconded by Schultz,. that the council grant the special use permit to John 1Neaver, 320 E. Main St,, Ahoka, for a gasoline service station at 1201 B. 66th St. C-4672 Poll of votes: Ayes ~ Serstock„ Schultz and Kittell. Nays ~ Wailidk-and Shields. Absent ~ none. Carried. 7. Hearing - Rezoning - W. Side of Cedar between 73rd & 74th It being ?:15 P: M.,Mayor Kittell called for the hearing on-the ap- plication of Sdwin Haeg, 7344 Cedar Ave.., to rezone the west side of Cedar between 73rd and ?4th Sts. and read the notice of hearing. Bdwin Haeg, 7344 @edar Ave., appeared.. No persons appeared in opposition. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock,. that the hearing be closed. Carried. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields,. that the council author ize the manager and attorney to draw an amendment to Ordinance No. 2.03 to be pre~- seated at a later meeting. Carried. 8. Haring - Proposed Assessment -Village Project No. 328 It being 7:30 P.M., Mayor Kittell called for the hearing on the proposed assessment on Village Project No. 328 (Villa ge Wide Oiling for 1957) and read the notice of hearing. No persons appeared in opposition. Motion by Shields,, seconded by Schultz, that the. hearing be closed. Carried. Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz, that the following resolution -4- Sept. 9, 195? be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 1413 RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSBCSR•IENT ON VILLAGE PROJT~T N0. 328 Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick, Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Kitteil. Nays - none.. Absent - none. Carried. This reso lution appears as resolution #1413 in resolution book #9. 9. Hearing -Land Division - 7321-25 - 5th Ave. S. It being 7:30 P.M., hiayor ICittell called for the hearing on the land division of Robert W. Lundquist,. 7321-5th Ave« and read the notice of hear- ing, No persons appeared. Motion by Serstock„ seconded by Schultz, that the council defer ac- tion~on the land division request of Robert W. Lundquist, 7321 - 5th Ave. S., because the applicant did not appear.. Carried. 10. Deferred Hearing - 2800 W_._66th St. - Special Use Permit Mayor Rittell called far the hearing on the special use permit of Lawrence Hauge, ~ 2S E. Lake St. and Arthur E. Johnson,. 2825 B. Lake St. to locate a mortuary at 2800 W. 66th St., which hearing was deferred from the meeting of August 26, 1957. No persons appeared. Motion by Wallick, seconded by Shields, that the hearing be postponed indefinitely. Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick, Shields Nays -Serstock,. Schultz and Ritteil. Absent - none. Motion lost. Motion by Serstock,, seconded by Schultz, that the hearing be deferred until the next regular meeting. i ~I -5- Sept. 9,, 1957 Poll of votes: Ayes - Serstock,, Schultz and Kittell. Nays - Wallick and Shields. Absent - none. Carried 11. Bill No. 195?-11 (Zoning Amendment) Bill No. 1957-i1 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT C33RTAIN ORDI~ 1 NANGE NO. 2.03 OP THE VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA BNTITLED 'AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING HEALT~i, SAFETYi ORDERi CONVBNIENCE, PROSPERITY AND GENERAL [4ELFARE BY REGULATING THE USE Ole SAND, THE LOCATION AND iJSE OF BUILDINGS, THE ARRANGEMENT OF BUILDINGS ON LOTS, AND THE DENSITY OF POPULa.- TION IN THE VILIr1GB OF RICHFIELD, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA' PASSED THE 25TH DAY OF OCTOBER,, 1954, AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED" was read by the Village attorney, the same being on file in the office of the Village clerk. C-4663 Motion by Serstock„ seconded by Schultz, that this constitute the second reading of Bill No. 1957 11. Po1i of votes: Ayes - Waliick, Shields, Serstock„ Schultz and Kittell Nays - none. Absent -none. Carried. Motion by Serstock,, seconded by Schulte, that the council adopt Bill No. 1957-11, 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, Schultz and Kittell. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried.. 12. Bill No. 1~5-20 (Zoning Amendment) Bill No. 1955-20 entitled: "AN ORDINAAI;E AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDI~ 1 NANCE N0. 2,.03 OP THB VILIAGB OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA ENTITLED 'AN ORDINANCE POR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING HBALTH, SAFETY, ORDER, CONVENIEKCE, PROSPERITY AND GENERAL WELFARE BY RBGULATING THE USE OF IAND, THE LOCATION AND USE OP BUILDINGS, THE ARRANGEMENT OF BUILDINGS ON LOTS, AND THE DENSITY OF POPULA- 25TH DAY OF QCTOBBR, 1954, AS SUBS'EQUBNTLY AMBNDED", having had its first reading on December 12, 1955, was read by the Village attorney, the same being on file in the office of the Village clerk. C-1283 Motion by Serstock, seconded by Wallick, that this constitute the second reading of Bill No3~ 1955-20. Poli of votes: Ayes - t~tallick, Shields, Serstock„ Schultz and Rittell. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. Motion by Serstock, seconded by t~lallick, that the council adopt Bill No. 1955-20, that it be published in the official newspaper; that it be spread in the ordinance book and be made a part of these minutes. . Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick,. Schultz, Serstock, Schultz: and Rittell. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. 13. Authorize Bid on Screen Planting for New Liquor Store Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz, that the council authorize the clerk to advertise a hearing on the screen planting and landscaping at the new Liquor Store; bids to be opened September 23, 1957 at 11:00 A.M, Carried.. 14. Proposed 1958 Budget. The manager presented copies of the proposed 1958 budget to the council members. Motion by Serstock, seconded by Schultz,. that the council accept the proposed 1958 Budget for filing. Carried. C-4673 15. Bids - Traffic Signals The manager presented the minutes of the bid-opening on traffic signals for 67th St... and Portland Ave.. on September 9, 1957, together with a tabu- lation of the bids and his recommendation for award. C-4674 ,. --r_ ,. ,...~ _ ,. _. _ . . -7- September 9,..1957 Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock„ that the contract for traffic signals at 67th Std & Portland Ave.. be awarded to Rehne Electric Co. for a total of $6,.379.00 as recommended by the manager. Carried« 16. Bond Redemption Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz, that the council authorize payment to the firm of Allison-t9illiams Co.. in the amount of $995.94, check #4859, for-the redemption of the following: $1000 Sewer Improvement Bonds of 1953„ 3.75%, dated Riar.l, 1953, Due Mar. 1, 1963, Bond #501, Coupons 10/20 attached. Carried. Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz,. that the council authorize payment to the firm of J. M. Main and Associates in the amount of $26,,209.68, check #4867, for the redemption of the following: $25,000 Improvement Bonds of 1953, Series B, 4yx-,%, dated November 1,, 1953 Bond #764/768 die Nov.. 1, 1968, Coupons 8/30 attched. Bond #819/823 due Nov. l; 1969; Coupons 8/32 Bond #874/878 due Nov. 1; 1970, Coupons 8/34 " Bond #929/933 due Nov. 1', 1971, Coupons 8/36 " Bond #979/x983 due Nov, 1, 1972, Coupons 8/38 OA Carried. 17. Report on 4 Way Stop Signs - 76th St. & Pillsbury The manager presented a report from the Village engineer and the Chief of Police relative to four-way stop signs at Pillsbury Ave. and 76th St., dated August 29,. 1957. Motion by ~-~allick, seconded by Schultz, that the council concur in the report of the engineer and chief of police with a recommendation not to install four way stop signs at Pillsbury Ave. & 76th St.. Carried. C-4675 18a Commercial Buildi ng Permit - 6519 Nicollet Ave. Motion by Shields, seconded by Serstvck, that the request of J. J. Poitras, 2034 W. Forrest Drive, for a building permit for a building to be _g_ Sept. 9,. 19S? erected on Lots 4 and 12, except the south 35 feet front and rear* Block 9, Town's Edge,. (6519 Nicollet Ave.) be granted. Carried. C-4676 19. Commercial Building Permit and Off-Street Parking - 300-316 t^d. 65th St. ~~ Motion by Shields, seconded by Serstock, that the council grant the request~of Maurice GoldmanA 315 Midland Bank Bldg.,. for a building permit to build an apartment building on Lot 1, Block i* J. N. Hawser's 2nd Addition (300-316 Vd. 65th St.} Carried. Cr4677 Motion by Shields, seconded by Serstock, that the council give tenta- tive approval to the off-street parking lay-out for 300-316 W. 65th 5t.. Carried. 20. Petitions - Sanitary Sewer Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz, that the following petitions for sanitary sewer be accepted and filed: Pet. #533 Dupont Ave.. between 76th & 77th St. C-4678 Pet. #'534 76th St. between Washburn & Xerxes C-4b79 Carried. 21. Petition - Traffic Signals - Lyndale & 76th Motion by Wallick, seconded by Schultz, that the petition containing 312 signatures requesting traffic signals at 76th & Lyndale Ave. be ac- cepted and filed for consideration in the 1958 improvement program. Carried.. C-4685 22.' Deeds for Streets Motion by Schultz,. seconded by Shields, that the council accept and file the following deeds for streets: An easement for street purposes only over and across Sherman P. Booen The W. 50' of the following described tract: Mavis M. Booen The N. 60' of the S. 200' of the W. 166.92' of the N Wa of the SW4 of the NWT of the SE4 of Sec. 27-28-24 C-4680 _g- September 9, 1957 An easement for street p urposes only over and across Richard H. Fleming W. 50• of the follow ing described tract: Margaret R. Fleming N. 60' of the S. 140' of the W. 166.92' of . the NW4 of the. SW~: of the NWa of the SE-~~, of Sec. 27-28-24 C-4681 Carried. 23. Street Easement - 77th St« at 10th Ave« D4otion by Schultz, seconded by ;rerstock,. that the follow ing resolu- tion be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 1414 RESOLUTION RELATING TO ACQUISITION OF STREET EASEMENT - 77th St. at 10th AVENUE Poll of votes: Ayes -Schultz, Serstock and Kittell. Nays - Wallick and Shields. Absent - none. Cax ried..This res. appears as res. #1414 in Res. Bk. #9. 24. Maintenance Agreement - Northern Air Conditioning Co. 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 ~ part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 1415 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAINTENANCE AGREEA9ENT WITH NORTHERN AIR CONDTTIONIItiG CO. LYNllALE LIQUOR STORE Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick, Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Kittell. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1415 in resolution book #9. 25. Removal of School Stop Signs - 72nd & Portland Motion by Shields, seconded by i9allick, that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spxead in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: 1 1 -10- September 9,. 195? RESOLUTION NO. 1416 RESOLUTION RBLATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS (Remove School Crossing Stop Sign -Portland Ave. at 72nd St.) Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick„ Shields, Serstock, Schultz: and Kitten. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried.. This resolution appears as resolution #1416 in resolution book #9. 26. Transfer of Funds - Temporar~± Salaries of Park -Fund 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 NO. 1417 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS PROM CONTING~TCY OF THE GENBRaL FUND TO BMPLOYEB SERVICES - TEMPORARY SALARIES OF THE PARK FUND Poll of votes: Ayes. - Wal lick, Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Kittell. Nays - none. Absent ~ none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #141? in resolution book #9. 27. Approving Plat - Eii~.son•s 4th 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 m part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 1418. RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT OF ELIASON 4TH ADDITION VILLAGB PLAT NO. 151 AND AUTHORIZING BXECIYfION OF CONTRACT NO. 410 AND APPROVING BOND C-4682 1 Poll of votes: Ayes - VJallick, Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Kittell. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1418 in resolution book #9. -11- September 9, 195? Motion by Shields, seconded by Serstock,, that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolutions book and that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 1419 RESOLUTION RELATING TO OPP-SITE IMFROVBMENTS IN ELL~iSON 4TH ADDITION Poll of votes: Ayes - Wailick,. Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Ritte]1. Nays - none. Absent - none4 Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1419 in resolution book #9. 28, Off-Street Farting Contract - 1208-12 E~~b6th St. Motion by Wallick,. seconded by Shields, that the following resolution ' be adopted; that it be spread in the resolutions book and that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 1420 RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT POR OPP- STR~sT PARKING IN ACCORDAn~L i+VITH APPLICATION 57-21, CONTRACT NC)a 405,, CLARSNCE CHItIST]AN - 1100 B. 6bth St.. C-4683 Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick, Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Kitteil. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1420 in resolution book #9. 29. Estimates Motion.by Shields, seconded by Serstock, that the estimate of Carlson- Lavine, Tnc.,. V. P. No. 344D, Contract No« 388, for the surfacing of the tennis court, Estimate Na. 1, 77% complete in the amount of $17,797.10 be allowed. Carried, Motion by Schultz, seconded by Waliick„ that the estimate of American Electric Co., V. P. No. 345, Contract No. 398, for electrical work in the new Liquor Store, Estimate No. 1,8.1% complete, in the amount of $923.69 be allowed. Carried. 1 30. Licenses ~12~ September 9, 1957 Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the following licenses be granted: Renewal ~ A. M, Hubbard " Ted & Roy's New Donald B. Otness Renewal Jack R. Fitzgerald New Parker B. Goodspeed Charles 0. Johnson " Charles E. McLennan Alert T. Newland " Harry Stinson " Howard B, Titus Carried. 1111 E. 24th St, 1400 E. 66th St. 6939 Columbus Ave. 10801 Harrison Ave. S. 8508 11th Ave. S. 3136 21st Ave« Rt. 3, Mound 8330 Clinton Ave. 1819 Lyndale Ave. 5. 3347 Harriet Ave. Plumbang Dance Taxicab Driver #241 Taxicab Driver #212 Taxicab Driver #213 Taxicab Driver #214 Taxicab Driver #215 Taxicab Driver #216 Taxicab Driver #217 Taxicab Driver #218 Motion by Shields, seconded by Serstock,. that the following licenses for the Wayside Inn,. ?512 Lyndale ave., be granted: 1 Wm. Axons (Wayside Inn) 7512 Lyndale Ave.. Off & On Beer, Food, Soft Drk. Carried. 31. Claims & Payroll Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz, that the following claims and payroll be allowed: RICHFIELD BTATB BANK Ck. #4859 - 4927 $64,199.98 Payroll - Ck, 8211 - 8336 23,025«39 NORTHWESTERN NATL BAND - Richfield-Bloomington Ck. #412 - 415 17,.830.94 Carried. 32, Anti-Flu Shots - Fire & Police ~1 The manager read a memorandum from the chief of police dated Septem- ber 6, 1957 relative to anti-flu shots far the policemen of the village. Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz, that the memorandum be filed. Carried, C-4684 X13_ Septembet 9, 1957 Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz, that the council authorize the 'pay-• merit of anti-f 1u shots for policemen and firemen in the village+ 'Carried. 33. Attendance at American Fiunicipal Congress_ Motion by Serstock, seconded by tNallickti that the council authorize the manager to make four reservations for the American A4unicipal Congress to be held in San Francisco,~December 1st to 4th,. 1957. Carried. 34. Adjournment • Motion by Serstock,. seconded by Wallick„ that the meeting be adjourned until Tuesday, September 17, 1957 at 7:00 P.M. Carried. APPROVED: .Sept. 23, 1957 (~" Fred Q. Kitte 1, Mayor p, .Van evelen, R4anager ~~ P ul H. H gen, Village-Clerk