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VILLAGB OP RICHFIBLU
Regular Meeting
January 27, 1958
The Village Council of the Village of Richfield met in regular session
in the council chambers of the Yiilage Halia 6700 Portland Ave., Monday,.
January 27, 1958 at ?:00 P.M,
The meeting was called to order bq Mayor Keidsen.
Present: Anderson= Schultz, Serstockp Wailick and Keidsen,
Absent: Nose.
• Rev. Meyers,, Church of the Assumption, gave the invocation.
1. Minutes
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Wailickr that the minutes of the regular
meeting of January 13, 1958 be approved. Carried.
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2. Reports
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson, that the following report
be accepted and filed:
Financial Statement - Dec. 195?
C-4804
Carried.
3. Set Date of Hearing -- Sgecial Use Permit - ?715 - 14th Aver
Motion by Wallicke seconded by Schultz, that the council authorize the
clerk to advertise a hearing on the special use permit of A. G. Bogen Co.,
1006 1st National Soo Line Bldg., for a bowling alley at 7715 .. 14th Ave. S.,
hearing to be February 10, 1958 at ?:1S P.M« Carried,
4. Set Date of Hearing - Adjustment & Appeals - 6535 Portland Ave..
' Motion by WallickA seconded by Anderson= that the council authorize the
clerk to advertise a hearing on the request of Jerome Schwein,, b850 Portland
Ave., far a zoning variation a# 6535 Portland Ave.9 hearing to be February
10A 1958 at 7:15 P.M. Carried,
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5. Set Date of Hearing - H. Therneli's 3rd Add.
Motion by Serstock,, seconded by Schultz, that the council authorize the
clerk to advertise a hearing on the proposed plat of Henry Thernell's 3rd
Additionp hearing to be February 10,, 1958 at 7:15 P.M. Carried.
6. Cali for Bids - Bituminous Materials
Motion by Serstock,, seconded bq Anderson,, that the council authorize the
clerk to advertise far bids on bituminous materials for the Village; bids
to be opened February 17,. 1958 and be considered by the council on February
24, 1958. Carried.
7, Ca11 for Bids - St~ceet Sweeper
Motion by Schultz„ seconded Icy Serstock,. that the council authorize the
clerk to advertise for bids on a street sweeps«; bids to be opened February
17, 1958 and be considered by the council on February 24, 1958. Garried.
8. Coil for Bids - Pulverizer and Mixer
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson,, that the council authorize the
clerk to advertise for bids on a pulverizer and mixer; bids to be opened
February 17„ 1958 and be~considered by the council on February 24, 1958.
Carried.
9. Hearing - Special Use Permit - 7116 .Cedar Ave.
It being 7:iS P.M., Mayor Keldsen called for the hearing on the special
use permit of Victor Bngberg, 3748 Cedar Ave., to locate an apartment build-
ing at 7116 Cedar Ave. and read the notice of hearing.
John Bngberg, applic~snt, and Clarence Christian appeared.
No persons appeared in opposition.
Motion by Serstock, seconded by Schultz, that the hearing be closed.
Carried.
Motion by Wailick, seconded by Serstock~ that the council grant the re-
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quest of Victor Bngberg,. 3748 Cedar Aver for a speciax use permit to con-
struct an apartment building at 7116 Cedar Ave. Carried. C-4805
10„ Hearing - 5peciai~ Use Permit - ?244 Portland Ave..
It being ?:15 P.M., Mayor Reldsen called for the hearing on the speciar
use permit of AAge Rasmussen, ?720 Portland Ave., to locate a bowling alley
at 7244 Portland Ave« and read the notice of hearing.
Mayor Reldsen read a letter dated January 20„ 1958 from James B. Gottliebr
attorney for Aage Rasmussen withdrawing the application far a.speciat use
permit for a bowling alley at ?244 Portland Ave.
Motion by Anderson,, seconded by Schultz, that the counciY accept the
withdrawal of Aage Rasmussen,, ??20 Portland Ave.y for a special use permit
for a bowling alley. Carried. C-4$06
11. Hearing - Rezoning - 66t~t St., Columbus to 11th
It being ?.15 P.M., Mayor Keldsen called for the hearing on the rezoning
of property on 66th St..b etween Columbus Ave. A 11th Ave. and read the notice
of hearing.
Clarence Christians 1100 B. 66th Sta, appeared ob3ecting to thin rezoning
without rezoning of corresponding property to the south. No oti-er persons
appeared.
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Serstock~ that the hearing be closed. Carried.
Motion by W~.liick„ seconded by Serstock* that the coun~i~.~autfiO~3~e the
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manager and attorney to draw an amendment to the,~oning ordinance rezoning
that area lying between the west line of Columbus Ave.« extended and the west
Sine of 11th Ave. an¢ between the north line of 66th St.. and a line distant
2S0 ft. northerly and parallel thereto from general commercial to residen-
tial. Carried.
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12. Hearing - Rezoning - Rae Property
It being 7:15 P.M., Mayor Reldsen called for the hearing on the rezoning
of property on Rae Drive and read the notice of hearing.
James T. Rae, applicant, appeared. No other persons appeared.
Motion by Serstock,. seconded by Waliick, that the hearing be closed.
Carried.
Motion by Serstock~ seconded by Schultz, that the council authorize the
manager and attorney to draw an amendment to the zoning ordinance to rezone
a1i that area located north of Rae Drive,. bounded ~*- the west by Wood Lake
School property, an the north by the proposed 65th St« right-of way, on the
east by the proposed Aae Drive extended north to 65th St.., from residential
to multiple residence« Carried.
13. Land Division - 6810 Portland Ave.
It being 7:30 P.M., Mayor Reldsen called for the hearing on the applica-
tion of W. J. Richter, 6810 Portland Ave..,, for a division of land and read the
notice of hearing.
W. J. Richter,. 6810 Portland Ave., appeared. No persons appeared in op-
position.
Motion by Serstock, seconded by Schultz, that the hearing be closed.
Carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Schultz, that the application of W. J.
Richter 6810 Fortiand Ave., be granted to divide Parcel#770, Plat #4482?
(6810 Portland Ave..} Carried. C-4807
14. Release of Stipuiatioa and Deed For Street
Motion by Serstockp seconded by Schnitz, that the council accept and
f lie the release of that stipulation for settlement and dismissal of the
law suit of James Ted Rae and sane Gail Rae vs. Village of Richfield as ap-
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proved and adopted bq Resolution #883,, Clerk's Pile #3174, said release of
stipulation be given Clerk's Pile #4808 and be flied; and that the follow-
ing deed for street be accepted and given Clerk's Pile #4808 and filed. Carried.
James Ted Rae Land between old and new property line on north side
Jane Gaii Rae Ef of teast~linemafaRaelDz~vefforestreet purposes6 C-4808
Carried.
iS. Orders - Railroad & Warehouse Co~aission
Mohan by 5erstock~ seconded by AndersonA to file the order from the Railroad
& Warehouse Commission dated Jan. 13, 1958 continuing the hearing scheduled for
January 16,. 1958, and likewise, file the order of the R.R. & Warehouse Commission
dated January 17,, 1958 resetting a hearing on January 24~ 1958 at 2:~~809. Carried
16. Bus Routing - Railroad & Warehouse Commission
Motion bq Andersonp seconded by 5erstock,. that the manager 1~e instructed
to repeat the request that the Railroad and Warehouse Commission schedule the
next hearing on bus routes for an evening meeting to insure ample opportunity
for Richfield residents to be heard.. Carried.,
17~- Auditing Procedures
The manager presented a report dated November 20~ 1957 entitled "Post
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Audit of Village Accounts and Affairs''". A discussion followed.
18. Special tise Permit - 6420 Nicoliet Ave,.
Mayor Keidsen called for the matterr of a special use .permit agreement
requested by H~ B, Ackley ~ 570T Nicoliet Ave. ~ for ar self-service drive-in
restaurant at b420 Nicoliet Ave. which matter had~been continued from the
regular meeting of November 25,, 1957. H, B. Ackleq, applic$nt, appeared.
The following persons appeared in opposition to the da.~ve-in restaurant:
Arnold Oakland
Dennis Ferrell
J. W, Pinkham
Mrs Chas. Duffy
6432 - 5th Ave.
6420 - Sth Ave.
6415 Blaisdell Ave. (spokesman}
6408-10 Nicoliet Ave.
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A total of seven persons appeared in opposition.
Motion by Schultz„ seconded by Serstock, that the council grant the
special use permit for a self-service drive-in at 6420 Nicollet Ave. condi-
tioned upon execution of the proposed agreement which is hereby given Clerk's
Pile #4810 at~d 3.s ordered to be placed on file
Poll of votes: Ayes - Schultz,. Serstock,. Nays -Anderson,. W~.ilick, Keidsen.
Absent - none. Motion lost.
19. Preliminary Right of Way Plans = Proposed 62nd St« Crosstown H3ghw~ -
L. P. Pederson Hennepin County Highway Engineer, appeared to explain
to the council and interested persons the preliminary right-of -waq plans an
proposed 62nd St« Crosstown Highway.
Motion by Serstock seconded by Anderson, that the proposed layout and
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grade lines for the 62nd 5t. Crosstown Highway presented by the Iennepin
County Engineer be given Clerk's Pile #4811 and ordered placed on file; that
the layout and grade as shown on said plan be tentatively approved as a
basis for the development of construction plans for said highway with the
understanding that this tentative approval shall not be regarded as a waiver
of the right of the Village to take adequate steps to protect itself against
claims for change in street grades at the time that final plans for said
highway are presented to this council for approval; and that this approval:
be given with the understanding that the steps to be taken in the planning
and construction of said highway will be in accordance with the provisions
of Resolution No. 1264 of this council.,
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson„ Serstock, t~Tallick and l~eidsen. Nays -
Schultz. Absent - none. Carried.
20. Change Orders
Motion by Anderson,, seconded by Schultz, that the following change orders
be ailoweda
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Motion by Anderson,, seconded by Schultze that the following change orders
be allowed:
V.P. 344B,, Cont.. 406, Change Order t#1,. H~,r~y Tickner. Add $369.60
for added depth of exterior footings £or warming house at ?4th & 15th.C-4$12
V.~.. 344By. Conte 40b, ~liange Order #~,, Haxry Tickner Add $17.40
for installing l addtl b~11 bearing hinge for lavatory
doors at Memorial Park and ?4th and 15th Ave. C-4813
Carried.
21. Richf field American Little League Baseball, Inc.
A letter from the Richfield American Little League,. Inc. was presented
dated January 22, 1958. A discussion followed.
The council requested that the village manager contact all groups interested
in special uses of park properties and arrange an informal public meeting to
discuss current and future land-use requirements of each such group. This
meeting would Tee intended to present and project the activities of special
interest groups so that planning may be done on the acquisition,~development
and use of public properties.
22: Letter of Commendation
Mayor Keldsen presented a letter of commendation to the council express-
ing his gratification for the manner in which a hearing was conducted at the
council meeting of January 13,, 195$.
Motion by Wallick~, seconded by Serstock, that the letter of Arthur C.
Haglund dated January 13,. 1958 be accepted and filed. Carried. C-4814
23. Village Project No. 34?
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:
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RESOLUTION NO. 1494
RESOLUTION ORDBRII~~ PREPARATION OF REPORT ON ANNUAL
STREET IMPROVBMBNT AND OILI1~ PROGRAM TO BB KNOjidN
AS VILIAGB PROJECT N0. 347
Poll of votesx Ayes .. Anderson,. Schultz, Serstock„ Waliick and Keldsen. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1494
in resolution book #10.
Motion by Serstock, seconded by Wallick, that the following resolution
be adopted; th~.t it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made as
part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 1495
ABSOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON
FEBRUARY 10,. 19S$ ON 1958 ANNUAL STREET IMPROVBMBNT
AND OILING PROGRAM VILLAGE PROJECT #34? C.F.#4815
Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson,. Schultz, 5erstitock, Waliick and Keldsen. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried.. This resolutian appears as resolutian #1495
in resolution book #i0.
24. Village Project No.. 338
Motion by Serstock,, seconded by Anderson,, that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a
part of these minutes:.
ABSOLUTION N0. 1496
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON STREET "
ZMPROVBMENT BY STORM SE~UER CONSTRUCTION V. P. #338
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson„ Schultz, Serstock,. Wallick and Reldsen. Nays -
none. Absent - none, Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1496
in resolution book #10.
Motion bq Serstock, seconded by Andersonp that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made an
part of these minutes:
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RESOLUTION NO. 1497
RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON
FEBRUARY 10, 1958, ON STREL~ IMPROVBMBNT BY CONSTRUC-
TION OF STORM SEWERS--VILLAGE FROJECT #338 C.F.#4816
Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson,. Schultz, Serstock,, Wallick and Keldsen. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #149?
in resolution book #10.
25. Off-Street Parking Contract - Sinclair Ref inin„~,Co.
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. 1498
RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR
OFF-STREET PARKING IN ACCORDANCB WITH APPLICA-
TION NO« 57-2?, CONTRACT #418 - Sinclair Refining
C.F. #4817
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson¢ Schultz, SerstockA Waliick and Keldsen. Nays-
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1498
in resolution book #10.
26.E Authorizing Ad3ustments in Salary Expenses
Motion by Serstockp seconded by Wallick~ 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« 1499
RESOLUTION AUZNORIZII~ AND DIRECTING AD,jUSTMBNTS
OF SALARY EXPENSES IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
Poii of votes: Ayes -Anderson,, Schultz, Serstock,, Wallick and Keldsen. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried, This resolution appears as resolution #1499
in resolution book #10,
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27. Facsimile Signatures on Deposit and_Withdrawals_,of__Funds<
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Wallick„ 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« 1500
RESOLUTION RELATING TO USE OF FACSIMILE SIGNA.-
T[{RES ON DEPOSIT AND i4ITHDRAWAL OF FUNDS
Poll of votes: Ayes « Andersonp Schultz, Serstock„ Wailick and Keldsen. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1500
in resolution book #10.
28. Estimates
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock, that the following estimates be
aliowed~
V. P. #344B, Cont. #406, Harry Tickner Co., Estimate #1 & final $13,987.00 .
for park warming houses.
Carried.
29. Amendment to Special Use Permit - Church of_St« Richard
The manager presented a letter from the Church of St. Richard dated Jan-
uary 13, 1958 requesting that their agreement to move four apartment units on
to their property be changed to cover five.
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« 1501
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESSOLUTION N0« 1455
(Authorizing Use of Temporary Buildings for Residence
and School Classrooms -Parish of St. Richard) C-4$18
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Schultz, Serstock,,INallick and Keldsen. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1501
in resolution book #10.
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2 30. Municipal Short Courses
Motion by Schulta, seconded by Anderson that members of the council be
authorized to attend the municipal. short courses scheduled for January, March
and May at the University of Minnesota, and that the council authorize the
manager to designate employees to attend, Carried•
31. Licenses
Motion by Schultza seconded by Anderson,, that the following licenses be
Renewal
New
New
Reneara.i
Renewal
Renewal
Renewal•
Renewal
Renewal
Renewal
Renewal
New
New
Renet~al
Renewal
Renewal
New
New
Renewal
New
New
New
Renewal
Renewal
Renewal
Renewal
Renewal
Renewal
granted:
Parson*s Electric Co. 917 5th Ave. S, Electrical
Hagen's Electric Co. 3125 Nicollet Ave.. Electrical
Kostka Electric Co. 222 S.. Concord Blectricai
Bond Electric Co. 1650 Carroll Ave. Blectricai
Seestrom Electric Co. 4625 Williston Rd. Hopkins Blectricai
A & A Electric Co, SA25 France Ave. B~.ectrical
Swanson & Schiager 7326 11th Ave. Plumbing
Robert J. Carlson Pibg~ Co, 6020 Drew Ave. Plumbing .
E. S, Stiles Plumbing•Co, 6449 Girard Ave. Plumbing
Eller Weli Drilling Co, 10630 Thomas Ave. Weil Digger
Ray N, Welter Heating Co, 463? Chicago Ave. Heating
Commercial. Air Conditioning Tnc. 715 S. 8th St. Heating
Gopher Heating Co, Savage, Minn. Heating
Holland Furnace Co. 6?1 University Ave. Heating
Mill City Heating Cof 13005 County Road 6 Heating
Minneapolis Suburban Sanitation 642 W, Mission Rd, 2 Garbage Trucks
Pat Hailer's "66~' Service 66th & Graham Ave. Broadcasting Vehicle
National Tea Co. 1212 B. 66th St, Soft Drink,. Cigarette
Canteen Co, of Mpls, Int. 2219 Charles Ave. Cigarette C7301 Penn Av.}
Condon Drug 1208 E. b6th St. Food, Cigarette, Soft Drk,
Super Pax Inc. 124 B. Lake St. Wagon Peddler
L' & M Salea 322 N, Cedar Lake Rd, 1 Music Box C6527 Nicollet)
Wapson Co«• 816 W. 85th St. Weil Digger
Baden Bowl, Inc. 801 W. 77•~ St. Off-Sale Beer
AAA We21 Co., inc, 9727 Lyndale Ave. Well Digger
Russell E. Knutson 8436 4th Ave. S, Taxicab Driver #44
Myron H. Ottinger 7426 Washburn Ave. Taxicab Driver #45
Bennett's Conoco Service 6645 Penn Ave. Soft Drink
Carried.
32. Claims & Payroll
Motion bq Wallick„ seconded by Serstock, that the following claims and
payroll be allowed:
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RICHFIBiD STATE BANK
Ck. #5?10 - 578?
Payroll C&, X9438 - 9555
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Carried.
33~ Bldg. Permits
~amiary 2?, 1958
$108??9.,?b
22,,201:10
Motion by Wallick~, seconded by SerstockA that the inspection department
refer all requests for building permits along 62nd St. to the council. Carried,
34Q Set Date of Hearing - Special Use Permit 2412 W. bbth St.
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Motion by Serstock~, seconded by Wallickp that. the council authorize the
clerk to advertise a hearing on special use permit to establish a chiroprac-
tic Clinic on residential property at 2412 W. 66th St.r hearing to be Febru-
ary 10, 1958 at ?:15 P.M. Carried.
35., Set Date of Hearing on Rezoni~ ~ fi224-44 Portland Avert
Motion by Serstock~ seconded bq Anderson,, that the council authorize
the clerk to advertise a hearing on the applic~etion to rezone Parcels 50 8c
505, Piat 44834, from limited business to residential; hearing to be February
10„ 1958 at ?z15 P.M. Carried.
36„ Ad3ournment
Motion by Serstocka seconded by Anflerson~ that the meeting be adjourned.
Carried,
APPROVBD: Fcbruary 10, 1958
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- Paul HF Hau V311
8 a, age Clerk
Ir ng R~ Keldsen, Mayor
0. an R evelen, Manage=