09-23-1957
VILLAGE OP RICHPIELD
BID-OPENING
September 23, 1957
Landscaping at New Liquor Store 11:00 A.M.
Pursuant to requirements of Resolution No. 1015, a meeting of the ad-
ministrative~staff was held in the Village Ha11 at 11:00 A.M. on Monday,
September 23, 1957. .
The meeting was called to order by the Village Manager who announced
that the purpose of the meeting was to receive, open and re~.d aloud sealed
bids on the purchase of landscaping at the new liquor store, as advertised
in the off icial newspaper on September 12, 1957.
Present: 0. R. Van Rrevelen, manager
Paui H. Haugen; village clerk
Emmet Galligmi, liquor store manager
R. E. Swenson, asst. purchasing agent
K. Conway, chief inspector
R. Houck, project control engineer
The clerk presented a total of six bids on landscaping for the new
liquor store. Outstanding bids were called for; none were forthcoming.
The following bids were opened and read aloud:
BIDDER BID SECURYTX TOTAL BID
Richfield Nursery C.C. $40.00 $ ?95.04
Trail Nursery C.C. 37.75 752.52
Greguson*s Nursery C..C. 42.20 844.00
Hal la Nursery Cash.Ck. 43.65 873.00
Halla Nursery Cash.Ck. 55.23 1104.50
Homedale Nursery B~.bi.0.. 56.80 1128.00
The manager announced that the bids would be tabulated and considered
by the council at their meeting Monday, September 23,. 1957 at 7:30 P,M, or
as soon thereafter as is practicable.
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Paul H. Haug, ,; Village Clerk
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VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD
Regular Meeting
September 23p 1957
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The council of the Village of Richfield met in regular session in the
c®runcii chambers of the Village Hall,, 6700 Portland Ave.,. Monday, September
23, 195?,~at ?:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kittell.
Present: Wallick„ Shields;, Serstock,, xchultz and Kitteli.
Absent: None.
Rev. Peter Unruh, Wooddale Baptist Church, gave the invocation;
1. Minutes
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of September 9,,.1957 and the special meeting of September 12, 1957
be approved.. Carr3ed,:
2, Reports
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock,, that the following reports be
accepted and filed:
Financial Statement - August, 1957 C-468
Hennepin County Nursing Report - August, 1957 C-4688
Carried.
3. Bill Na. 1957-12 (Zoning Amendment)
Bill No. 1957-12 entitled "AN ORDINANCB AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE
NO. 2.03 OP THE VILLAGB OP RICHFIELD, MINNBSdTA, BNTZTLBD *AN ORDINANCB FOR
THB PURPOSE OP PROMOTING HEALTH, SAFBTY, ORDER, CONVBNIBI~Z;B, PAO3PBRITY AND
GERTBRAL [W]ELFARE BY .REGULATING THE CTSB OP LAND, THE LtICATION AND USB OP BUZLD+
INGS, THE ARRANGEMENT OP BUILDINGS ON #,OT5, AND THB DBNSITY OP FOPUTATION IN
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' THE VII.LRGB OF RICHFIELD, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNBSClTA' PASSED THB 25TH DAY OF
OCT~ER,, 1954, AS &UBSBQUBNTLY AIu1BNDED" was read by the Village attorney,. the
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same being on file in the off ice of the Village clerk. C-4689.
Motion by Shields, seconded by aerstock, that this constitute the first
reading of Bili No. 1957-12,
Poll of votes: Wallick „ Shields, Serstock, Schuitac and Ritteil. Nays - none.
Absent - none'. Carried..
4., Set Date of Hearing -Special Use Permit - 7].45 Chicago Ave.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Serstock,, that the council authorise the
clerk to advertise a hearing on the request of Gust Fallden and Son, Inc.,
6429 Lyndale Ave. 5..~ for a special Use Permit for a filling station at 7145
Chicago Ave., hearing to be October.l4th,. 1957.
Poll of votes.: Ayes -Shields, Serstock, Kitten. Nays.- Wallick, Schultz.,
Absent - none: Carried..
5. Set Date of Hearing - 6537 Girard Ave: -Rezoning
Motion by Shieldsy seconded by Serstock;, that the council authorize
the clerk to advertise a hearing on the request of Mrs: Rolf Opsahl, 2716
Grove Ave., Minneapolis, for rezoning of property known as 6537-45 Girard Aver
from residential to multiple residence; hearing to be Monday, October 14,.
1957;
Poll of votes; Ayes -Shields, Serstock,. Schultz. Nags - Wallick and Kitteli,
Absent - none. Carried.'.
6: Set Date of Hearin. - 72nd, 73rd; Portland - Rezoning
Motion by Serstock, seconded by Schultz, that the council authorize the
clerk to advertise a hearing on the council's proposal to rezone property de-
scribed as: That area lying between the center lines of 4th and Portland
Aves: and between the center line of 72nd St. and the south line of Stoykes
Addition and the North ~ of that area lying between the ~¢enter line of-alley
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in Biocl~ 2, Blair*s Wooddale 3rd Add. extended and Portland Ave. and be-
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tween the centerline of 72nd St,. and 73rd St.. except the South 75 ft. of the i
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S2 of the B~ of the N a of the NE's of the SB4 of the NBa except road; area to , !
be rezoned from limited business to residential;, hearing to be Monday,, Octo-
ber 14„ 1957 at 7:15 P.M. Carried.
7. Deferred Hearing -Special Use Permit .. 2800 W. 66th St.
Mayor Kit tell cal le d for the hearing on the special use permit request
of Lawrence H au ge and Arthur B. Johnson, 2825 B. Lake St., for a mortuary to
be located at 2800 W. 66th St., which hearing was deferred from the last
regular meeting.
The manager presented a letter from Lawrence Hauge dated September 23,.
1957 relative to the withdrawal of their request for a special use permit
dated August 7,. 1957.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz, that the hearing be closed.
Carried..
Motion by Serstock„ seconded by Schultz, that the council-deny the ap-
plication of Lawrence Hauge and Arthur E. Johnson, 2825 B. Lake St.,. for zr
mortuary at 2800 W. 66th St. Carried. C-4690
8. Hearing Special Use Permit - 6412 Lyndaie_Ave.
It being 7:15 P.M., M~ror Kitteil called for the hearing on the Special
Use Permit application of Sinclair Refining Co., New York City,, for a gaso-
line station to be located at 6412 Lyndale Ave. S. and read the notice of
hearing,
H K. Brown,, 7427 - 13th Av e. S., appeared as representative of the
Sinclair Ref fining Co.
Bert Rutman,. 6400 Lyndale Ave. S., appeared inquiring as to whether or
not the fumesfrom the proposed f filling station would contaminate the vegetables.
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No persons appeared in opposition.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Wallick,, that the hearing be closed.
Carried..
Motion by Serstock„ seconded by Wallick„ that the council grant the ap-
plication of Sinclair Refining Co. for a special use permit for a gasoll..ine
filling station to be located at 6412 Lyndale Ave. S. Carried. C-4691
9. Deferred Hearing - Land Division - 7321-25 5th Avea
Mayor Rittell called for the hearing on the application of Robert M.
Lundquist, 7321 5th Aveo, for a division of land, which hearing was deferred
from the last regular meeting. No perso ns appeared..
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Shields, that the hearing be closed.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick and Shields. Nays -Serstock,, Schulte and
Rittell. Absent - none. Motion lost.
10. Hearing - Proposed Revised Assessment - V. P. #327
It being ?:30 P.I~i., Mayor Rittell called for the hearing on the proposed
assessment on Village Project No. 327 and read the notice of hearing. No
persons appeared..
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Serstock,, that the hearing be closed.
Carri eda
Motion by Wallick,. 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. 1421
RESOLUTION CANCELLING ASSESSMENT ROLL AND ADOPTING
CORRECTED ASSESSMENT ROLL, VILLAGE PROfECT NO. 32'7
Poll of votes: Ayes -Wallick, Shields Serstock„ Schult ~ and Rittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried.. This resolution appears as reso lution #1421
in resolution book #10.
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11. Land Division - 809 E. 70th St..
Tt being 7:30 P.M., Mayor Kitteil called for the hearing on the appli-
cation of Stanley C. Thompson, 809 E. 70th St,. for a land division and read
the notice of hearing.
A. J. Bendickson, 7217 Chicago Ave., appeared representing the appli-
cant. No persons appeared in opposi tion.
Motion by Wallick,, seconded by Shields, that the hearing be closed^.
Carried..
Motion by Wallick„ seconded by Shields, that the council grant the ap-
plication of Stan ley C. Thompson, 809 B. 70th St., for a land division to
divide Parcels 6220, 6230, Plat 44,835 and known as 809 E. 70th St.. & 7008
Elliot Ave. Carried,. C-4692
12, Hearing - Land Division - 6537-6545 Girard Avea
It being 7:30 P.M., Mayor Kit~ell called for the hearing on the appli-
cation of Mrs` Rolf Opsahl,: 2716 Grove Aveb, Minneapolis„ fora land divi-
sion and read the notice of hearing.
Mrs. Roy Opsahl, applicant, appeared. No persons appeared in opposition.
Motion by Waiiick, seconded by Shields, that the council defer action
on this application fora land division until the meeting of October 14,
1957 in order to consider it with the rezoning ap piication. Carried.
13. Deferred Hearing - Land Division - 7321-25_5th Ave.
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Mayor Kittell called for the hearing on the application of Robert W.
Lundquist for a land division, which hearing was deferred from earlier in
the meeting.
Robert W, Lundquist, applicant, appeared. No persons appeared in op-
position.
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Motion by Serstock, seconded by Shields, that the hearing be closed..
Carried.. ~ ~ ~'
Motion by Serstock,, seconded by Schultz, that the application for land
division of Robert W. Lundquist, 7321 5th Ave., be granted to divide Lot 19,
Block 1,. Blair's Wooddale 3rd Addition and the north 5 ft. of Lot 18 and the
south 45 f t.. of Lot 18,. Block 1, Blair's Wooddale 3rd Addition. Carriedp
C-4693
14. Bids -Screen Planting -_Cedar Ave« Liquor Store
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The minutes of the bid-opening on screen planting for the Cedar Ave.
Liquor Store were presented.
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the minutes of the bid-open-
ing on screen plantingf September 23, 195?, be approved. Carriedp C-4694
The manager presented a tabulation of the bids togethez~ with his recom-
mendation for award.
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the council accept the bid
of Trail Nursery for screen planting in the amount of $752.52. Carriedr
15. Commercial Building Permit - 1201 E. 66th St.
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock,. that the council grant the
application of Charles R. Weaver, 3~ E. Main St..,, Anoka,, Minn., for a com-
mercial building permit to construct a gasoline service station at 1201 E«
66th 5t.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Serstock, Schulte and Rittell. Nays - Wallick and
Shields. Absent - none. Carried. ~-4695
Motion by .Schultz, seconded by Serstock,. that the council give tenta-
tive approval to the off-street parking layout at 12 O1 B. 66th 5t« Carried..
16. Deed for Street - Adelmann
Motion by Serstock,. seconded by Schultz,, that the following deed grant-
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ing a street easement be accepted;
Prederick W. Adelmann S « 30 • of ?7th S t. from 10th
Ave. to 11th Ave. C-4696
Carried.
17. Petition - Drainage at 68th 5t. & Wentworth Ave.
Motion by Serstock„ seconded by Schultz, that the council accept and
file the petition of 14 property owners requesting improvement of drainage
conditions at 68th St. and Wentworth Ave. together w ith a report from the
village engineer dated September 20, 195?. Carried« C-469?
18. Petitions - Bus Routing
The manager presented petitions protesting bus routes. in the village
as follows:
A petition containing 64 signatures of property owners protesting the
bus route on Irving Ave.
A petition containing 32 signatures of property owners protesting the
bus route on Premont Ave.. from 73rd to 76th St..
A petition containing 86 signatures of property owners protesting the
bus route on Park Ave. between 66th St. and 76th St.
James Aune represented the Twin City Rapid Transit Co«
The followiing~property owners appeared protesting the present routes
and suggesting alternatives:
William G. Moore 6908 Park eve. Orvan J. Edmondson 6621 Upton Ave«
Richard W. Luehrs 6410 T~rving Ave. Tom Walters 7508 14th Ave. 5.
Jos. Clemons 6405 Irving Ave. A. R. Schmidt 7308 Park Ave.
Albert Golias 6829 Irving Ave. Richard Ziemer 6511 Irving Ave.
Wallace E. Thompson 6758 Portland Ave. Chas.. Poster 6614 Irving Ave.
Richard Adair 7339 Park Ave:3. John Helmberger 6914 Park Ave«
Motion by Wallick,_ seconded by Shields, that the manager be instructed
to request L. Gerber of the Twin City Rapid Transit Co. to attend a: meeting
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7:00 P,M., Monday,. September 30, 1957 in the council chambers. Carr~ied«
Motion by Wallickt seconded by Shields, that the council accept the
three petitions containing 64, 32 and 86 signatures for protests of the bus
route on the respective streets of Irving, Fremont and Paxk Avenues as de-
scribed above. Carried.
Motion by Wallick,,seconded by Shields, that the manager inform the
Railroad and l~Iarehouse Commission of this meeting and forward copies of the
petitions to the Commission, CarriecL.
Motion by Serstock, seconded by Shields, that the Twin City Rapid Tran-
sit Co. be informed of the petitions, Carried..
19. Letter -Richfield Netarss
The manager presented a letter from the News Publishing Co., 6 509
Lyndale Ave, S., dated September 17,. 1957, outlining a possible advertise-
ment in their newspaper for the Village Liquor Store.
The village attorney explained the legal restrictions on municipal
liquor advertising.
Motion by Wallick,, seconded by Shields, that the council accept the
letter. Carried,
20, Call for Bids - Rock Salt
&iotion by Schultz,. seconded by I+Vallick„ that the clerk be authorised
to advertise for bids on rock salt for the Village of Richfield; bids to
be opened October 9,. 1957 at 11:00 A.bi. and considered at the meeting of
October 14, 195?. Carried.
21. Call for B ids -Base Station & Four Mobile Radio Units
Motion by Wallick„ seconded by Shields, that the clerk be authorized
k to advertise for bids on a base station and four mobile radio units. for
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the Village of Richf field, bids to be opened October 9, 1957 at 11:00 A.M.
and considered by the council at their meeting October 14, 1957. Carried..
22. Transfer of Funds
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:
RESOLUTIONI NO. 1422
RBSOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE CONTINGEI~TCY
APPROPRIATION OF THE GENERAL FUND TO THB STREET APPROPRIATION
OF THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $b379.00
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick, Shields,. Serstock,. Schultz and Kittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. CarriecZ. This resolution appears as resolution #1422
in resolution book #10.
23. Relative to Legal Description -Cedar Ave. betty.. 76th_& 77th
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:
RESOLUTION NO. 1423
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON
SPECIAL USE PERA'!IT
Poll of votes: Ayes - iN~llick, Shields, Serstock„ Schultz and Kittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried.. This resolution appears as resolution #1423.
in resolution book #10.
24. Appointment of Process Servers
Motion by Serstock,, seconded by Schultz, that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spr ead in the reso lution book and that it be made m
part of these minutes:
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' RESOLUTION NO. 1424
RESOLUTION RELATING TO APPOINTMENT OF PROCESS SERVICE OFFICERS
Poll. of votes; Ayes - [tlallickp Shields, Serstock,. Schulte and Kittell. Nays
none« Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appearsn as resolution #1424
in resolution book #Z0.
25. Levy of Additional Taxes--San« Sewer Improvement #1
Motion by Shields, 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 NO. 1425
RESOLUTION PROVIDING ADDITIONAL AD VALORBM TAX
LEVY IN THE 1953 SE~VBR IMPROVEMENT BONDS AND IM-
PROVEI~9ENT BONDS OF 1953, SERIES B, SINKING FUND
Poll of votes: Ayes - I~lallick,. Shields, Serstock,, Schultz and Kittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears•as resolution #1425
in resolution book #10.
26. Cancelling Tax LeW -Mud Lake
Motion by Shields, 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:
RESOLUTION N0. 1426
RESOLUTION CANCELLING A CERTAIN GENERAL TAX LEVIED POR
PAYI~lF1~iT OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1950, 'SERIES B, MUD LAKE,
AND D$CLARING INTBNT NOT TO ISSUE $15,000 AUTHORIZED BUT
UNISSUED IMPROVBMRNT BOND5 OP 1950, SERIffi B
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick, Shields, Serstock„ Schulte and Kittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #14~i
in resolution book #10.
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27. Authorizing Transfer of Punds -Street Division
Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz,, that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be ma~d.e a
part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 1427
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION
tVITHIN THB STRUT DIVISIOTd APPROPRIATION OF THB
GENERAL FUND -
Poll of votes: Ayes - 6~allick„ Shields, Serstock,. Schultz and Rittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #142?
in resolution book #10.
28. Traffic Control Signs - d4:ah& Penn
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:
RESOLUTION NO. 1428
RESOLUTION RBLATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS
(School Crossing Stop Signs - Drop Type -
Penn Ave.. at 64th St.3
Poll of votes: Ayes - Waliick, Shields, S~erstock, Schuit~ and Kitteli. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1428
in resolution book #10.
29. Accepting Streets in Biiason's 2nd Addition
Motion by Schultz, seconded by SerstockA 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. 1429
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING STREETS IN ELIASON'S
2ND ADDITION
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Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick, Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Kittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1428
in resolution book #10.
30. Relating to Bond on Off-Street Parking - 7546 Lyndale Ave.
Mohan by Serstock, 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. 1430--- - _. __ ._-_ __ ___ .___
RESOLUTION RELATING TO BOND ON OFF-STREET PARICTNG
7546 Lyndale ave. South
WOODIAKE appliance Repair
Poll of votes: ayes - bVallick,.Shields, Serstock, Schultz and Rittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried.. This resolution appears as resolution #1430
in resolution book #l0.
31. Accepting Street - Bloclc ]3 ,_.Tingdale Bros.. Lincoln Hills
Motion by Shields, seconded by Serstockc,. 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. 1431
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING STREET, LOT 17 THROU(~i 24,
BLOCI{ 13, TII~DALE BROS. LINCOLN HILLS ADDITION
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick„ Shields, Serstock„ Schultz and Kittell. Nays -
none. absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1431
in resolution book #10.
32. Accepting Streets in Smieja's Addition
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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September 23, 1957
RESOLUTION NO. 1432
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING STREETS IN SMIBJA'S ADDITION
AND RELEASING REMAINDER OP $4000 CASH DEPOSIT,IN
THE AMOUNT OP $2100
Poll of votes: ayes - Wallick,. Shields,.5erstock„ Schulte and Kittell. Nays -
none. Absent -none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1432
in resolution boob ~f10.
33. Establishing Municipal State Aid Streets
Motion by Serstock„ 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. 1433
BSTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREET SYSTEM "
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick„ Shields, Serstock „ Schulte and Kittell. Nays -
none. absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1433
in resolution boon #10.
34. Transfer of Funds - Contingency to 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 N0. 1434
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND D.IItECTING THE TRANSPER
OF FUNDS FROM THE CONTINGENCY APPROFRIATTON OF THE
GENERAL PUND TO THE PARR PUND
Poll of votes: Ayes - Wallick„ Shields, Serstock,. Schultz and Kittell. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This. resolution appears as resolution #1434
in resolution book #10.
35.. Orders -Railroad & Warehouse Commission
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the following orders of
the Railroad & Warehouse Commission be accepted and filed:
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Order #882-19 -Terminating Service of Mpls. Suii« Bus Co. C-4698
Order #1548 - Extending Service to Richfield & Bloomington C-4699
Carried.
36. Estimate
Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz, that the estimate of the Century
Fence Co., t4.. P. #344E,, Contract #390, tennis courts fence, Estimate #1 -
84•..6% complete, in the amount of $3420.00 be allowed« Carried.
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Schultz, that the estimate of C. H.
Peterson Co., V. P. #345, Contract #393,. general construction new Liquor
Store, estimate #1, 37~ complete, amount payable $29,970.00, be allowed.
Carried.
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the estimate of M. E. Kraft
Co., V. P. #341,. Contract #401; Street & alley grading, Estimate #2, ?0.6%
complete, in the amount of $5335:00 be allowed:. Carried:
37. Licenses
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock,, that the following licenses
be allowed:
Renewal Lovejoy Heating Co. ?10 [a. 27th St. Heating
New Max Freedland 2649 Quentin Aver Taxicab Driver #242
New Jahn F. Anderson 10748 Upton Ave.. Taxicab Driver #219
New Richard H. Dorwaldt 4322 Stevens Ave« Taxicab Driver #220
New Jack W. Lindskog 10632 Sheridan Ave« Taxicab Driver #221
New Leo L. Snobodny 3944 Van Nest Taxicab Driver #222
38« Claims & Payroll
Motion by Serstock,. seconded by Schultz, that the following claims and
.payroll be allowed: ,
Richfield State.Bank
Checks 4929 - 4998 $155,729.'59
Payroll - Checks 8337 - 8463 22,221.43
Northwestern Natl Bank of Bloomington-Richf field
Checks 416-421 9,996.00
Carried.
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39. Acquisi Lion of Park Land
September 23, 1957
Motion by Shields, seconded by Serstock, that the manager be authorized
to inform the Iverson Investment Co., Inc. of Savage, Minn. that the pro-
perty comreyed in the area of 63rd St.. and 18th Ave. would not be used for
resale by the Village, but that it is the intention of the Village to use
the property permanently for park purposes. Carried.
44. Request for Hocke~r Rink
The manager presented a letter from the Recreation Department dated
September 18, 195? outlining a request from the Assumption Church to locate
a hockey rink on the Ranft property owned by the Village.
Motion by Serstock, seconded by Wallick „ that the manager inform the
Recreation Department that the council grants the request of -the Assumption
Church to locate a hockey rink mn the Ranft property with the understanding
that the use of said rink cannot be limited in any way, and that the Village
will grade the site, Carried.
41. Traffic Signals - 76th & Lyndale Ave..
The council discussed the feasibility of installing traffic signals and
construction curb and gutter in the vicinity of Lyndale Ave. and 76th St..
Motion by Serstock, seconded by Shields, that the manager be instructed
to request the State Highway Department to erect tempor ary traffic signals
as soon as practicable at 76th and Lyndale Ave. Carried.
42. Building Practices - 75th & Portland Ave.
Motion by t~Tallick,, seconded by Serstock, that the manager and engineer
inspect the dwelling at the N.E. corner of 75th & Portland Ave.. in regard to
the building practices being employed in its construction. Carried,.
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43. Depository
September 23, 1957
Motion by Serstock, seconded by Wallick, that the council instruct the
clerlt-treasurer to deposit the proceeds of $155,000 of the 1957 Fark Tmprove-
ment Bonds in the General account of theRichfield.State Bank. Carried.
Motion by Serstock,, seconded by Wallick,, that the Village transfer all
funds now on deposit in the Northwestern National Bank of Bloomington-Richfield
to the Village general account in the Richfield State Bank as of October 1,
1957.
Poii of votes:- Ayes - Wallick, Shields, Serstock and Kittell. Nays - Schultz.
Absent - none. Carried.
44. Adjournment
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Serstock,. that the meeting adjourn until
?:00 P.M., Thursday, September 26, 195?. Carried.
APPROVED: Oc~ tuber 14__i__,__1957
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Paul auge , Village Clerk
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Fred O. Rittell, A4ayor
O. R. Van Kreveien, A4anager