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04-28-1958~....°.~°°..~..~-~-T-~.._ F 1 VILI./~G8 ~ RICHFIELD Regu2a.r Meeting April 28, 1958 The counci4 of the Village of Richfield met in regular session in the council chambers of the Viila~e Hali, 6700 Por~'iand Ave., Monday, April 28, 1958. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Keldsen, Present. Anderson, Schnitz, Serstock,. Wallick and Keidsen. Absent: None. Dr. Edwin K. Roberts, Hope Presbyterian Church, gave the imiocation. 1 i. Minutes Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson, that the minutes of the regu- lar meeting of April 14, 1958 and the adjourned meeting of April. 21r 1958 be approveaP. CBerried. 2. presentation_of Award - Pred O. Kitten Mayor Keldsen presented a certificate of Ward to Pred O. Kitten in recognition of his service as mayor of the Village of Richfield from Jana- , znry 1, 1954 through December~31, 195?, 3. Reports Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson„ that the following report be act;epted and filed: Hennepin County Nursing Reportp March, 1958 Ct4918 1 Carried.. 4~ Biii No. 1958-3 (toning Amendment - 66th & Columbus & 77th & 18th Aver) Biii No. 1958-3 (Zoning A~aendment) entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMB~TDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE NO. 2.03 ~+ THB VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA BNTIT`LBD *AN ORDINANCE PCR THB PURPOSE ~ P1~MOTING HEALTH, SAFETY, ORDBR,. CONVBAIIBNCB„ PROSPERITY AND GENERgL WELFARE BY R'EGUTATING THB USB ~ IAND, THB LOCATION AND 1 -2- April 28,, 1958 USB ~ BUILDINGS,. THB ARRANGEMENT OF BUILDINGS ON LOrrS~ AND TH8 DBMS TTY OP POPULATION IN THB VILLAGE ~ RICHFTBIDp HBNNBPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA" PASSED THE 2STH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1954, AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMgNDBD~" was read by the Village Attorneyp the same being on file in the office of the Village Clerk. C-4896 Motion by Schultze seconded by SerstockA that this constitute the 1 1 second reading of Bi11 Nob 1958-3, Po11 of votes: Ayes - Andersonp Schultz, Serstock,, Wailick and geidsene N ays - nonee. Absent -none, Carded, Motion by Schultze seconded by Serstock~, that the council adopt Bill Noe Y.958~-2,, that it be spread in the ordinance book, that it be published ~n the official newspaper and that it be made a part of these minutes. Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Schultz, Serstackp Wailick and Keldsen. Nays - none Absent -- none. Carr3eda. 5. B 311 ~tob Y958--4_ (toning Amendment - XerRes~ Russell, 62nd 8s 65th) Bill No, 1958-4 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMBNDING THAT CERTAIN ORDI- NANCE N0. 2„03 OF THB VILLAGE OP RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA, BNTITL~ *AN 03tDI- NANCB FQR THE PURPQS B OP PROMOTING HEALTH, SAFETY,, ORDBR,. CONVENIENCE, PROSPERITY AND GENERAL WELFARE BY REGULATING THB USE aP LAND, TH8 L~A- TION AND USB OP.BUILDIAsS,. THB ARRANGEMENT OF BUILDINGS ON LOTS,. AND THB DENSITY OF POPULATION IN THE VILLAGE ~ RTCHFIBLD, HBNNBPIN COUNTY, MINNE- SOTA"' PASSED THS 25TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1954, AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED"' ways read by the Village Attorney„ the same being on file in the office of the Village Clerk, C~480b Motion by Serstocke seconded by Andersonp that this constitute the second reading of Li11 No, 19584, Poii of votes: Ayes - Andersone Schultz, 8erstock,, Wallick and geidsen, -3- April 28, 1958 Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. Motion bq Serstocka seconded by Schultz, that the council adopt Bill No. 1958-4, that it be spread in the ordinance book and that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made a part of these minutes. Pali of votes: Ayes -Anderson,, Schultz, 5erstock, Wallick and Seldsen. Nays w none« Absent - none. Carried. 6. Bill No. 1958-6 (Zoning A~dment - 72nd & Lynda],e1 Bill No. 19585 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AM$NDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCB NO. 2,03 ~ THB VILLAGB ~ RICHFIELD,, A9INNF.StI-TA BNTITLBD *AN ORDINANCB FOR THB PI}RPOSB OP PROMOTING HBALTH,, SAFETY, ORD}3R,, CO~iVBNIBNCE, FROSPERTY AND GBNBRAI. WELFARE BY R~UTATIIWG THE USB OF IAND, THB LOCATION AND ~B OF BUILDINGS, THB ARRANGBMBNT OF BUILDINGS ON LOTS, AND THE DENSITY OP POPUTA- TION IN THE VILLAGB OP RICHFIELD,, HBNNBPIN COUNTY,, MINNESOTA PASSED THB 25TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1954, AS SUBSBQUBNTLY AM~IDBD" was read bq the Village Attorneys the same being on file in the office of the Village Clerk. C-4919 Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson* that this constitute the first readaang of Bill No. 1958-b. Poii of vote: Ayes Andersonp Schultz, Serstock, Wallick & Keldsen. Nays..- none. Absent - none. Carried ?. Set Date of Hearing - S-peciai Use Permit - ?400-04 Lyndale Ave. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson,, that the council authorise the clerk to advertise a hearing on the request of Bor-Son Construction Co., 1209 Bond St., for a special use permit to construct a 2~ story apartment building of 18 units. at ?400-04 Lyndale Ave. S., hearing to be May 12~ 1958. Married. 8, Set Date of Hearing - 1001-15 B. 66th St. - Special Use permit ~.~._.. - Motion by Andersona seconded by Serstockr that the council authori~ the-clerk to advertise a hearing on the request of A` G. Bogenr 1006 1st Nati Soo Line Bidg., for a special use permit to construct two 11-unit apart- April 28,, 1958 -4-• went buildings at 1001-15 B. 66th St., hearing to be May 12~ 1958. Carried.. 9. Set Date of Hearing - Rezoning - 670r Penn Ave. S. Motion by Anderson: seconded by Schultz, that the council authorize the clerk to advertise a hearing on the rezona.ng of property at 6701 Penn Ave. S. frog commercial to multiple residencep hearing to be May ]2, 1958. Carried. _-- __ Paul W. Urbanekp 612 N.W. Bank Bldg,. appeared. 10. Set Date of Hearing - 7214 Portland Ave« - Zoning Variation Motion by SchultzA seconded by Serstock, that the council authorize the clerk to advertise a hearing on the request of Hai. Hosserman, 7214 Portland Ave., for a zoning variation at 7214 Portland Ave.A hearing to be May 12~ 1958, Carried. 11. Set Date of Hearing - Zonir~ Variation - 6945 - i7th_Ave. S. Motion by Schultz,, seconded by Andersonp that the council authorize the clerk to advertise a hearing on the request of John B. Juneau, 6945 - 17th ' Ave. 5. for a zoning variation at 6945 - 17th Ave. S., hearing~to be May 12,, 1958. Carried.. 12, Report No. 1 - Long Range Planning Commission Loren Gasterland, chairman of the Long Range Planning Commissioner ap- peared and presented to the council Report No. 1 of the Commission. Mayor Keidsen thanked the Long Range Planning Commission for their time and effort spent on preparing this report.. ' Motion by 5erstockA seconded by Anderson that the council accept copies of Report No. 1 of L.R.P.C« and place it on file. Carried., C-4920 13. Hearing -Special Use Permit - 7501-15 Penn Ave. It being ?:15 P.M., Mayor Keldsen called for the hearing on the special use permit of B. J. Rubel and Dora Sue Rubel, 3906 York Ave. S. to construct three 11-unit apartment buildings at 7501-15 Penn Ave. and 7500 Oliver Ave. t .. -5- April 28,. 1958 and read the notice of hearing. B. J. Rubel„ 3906 York Aver appeared before the council in support of his application. No persons appeared in apposition. Motion by Serstock,, seconded by Schultz, that the hearing be closed. Carried. Motion by Serstock,, seconded by Schultz, that the council grant the re- quest of B, J. and Doru Sue Rubel, 3906 York Ave., for a special use permit to construct three li~init apartment buildings at 7501-15 Penn and 7500 Oliver Ave, Carried. C-4921 14. Hearing -Special Use Permit - 6527 Portland Ave. it being 7:15 P.M,,, Mayor Keldsen called for the hearing on the special use permit of Morris N. Nilsen„ 6445 - 5th Ave. S. to construct a mortuary at 652? Portland Ave. and read the notice of hearing. Morris N. Nilsen„ 6445 - Sth Ave., appeared before the council in support of his application Henry B., Lundquist, 652D Portland Ave.A appeared in favor of the permit.. No persons appeared in opposition, Motion by Serstockp seconded by Anderson,. that the hearing be closed. Carried,. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Serstock,, that the council grant the special use permit of Morris N.. Nilsen,. 644S - 5th Ave. S., to construct es- mortuary at 6527 Portland Ave. Carried.. C-4922 i5. Hearing -Special Use Permit .» 800 W. 66th St. It being ?:15 P.M.., Mayor Keldsen called for the hearing on the special use permit of Bridgeman Creameries, 2530 Hennepin Ave.,, to locate a drive-in cafe at 800 W. 66th St.. and read the notice of hearing, 1 -6- April 28, 1958 W. A. Bridgeman, 4520 W. 44th St., appeared representing the applicant. The following persons appeared in opposition: M. P. Gillen,, Herman Linnemann Dr. Irving Nelson Reynold Peterson John A. Malinski J. J. Davis Mrs. A. H. Johnson B. J. Casperson Virginia Nelson Mrs. J. Malinski 911 W. 66th St. 910 W. 66th St. 923 W. 66th St. b608 Graham Ave. 917 W,. 66th St. ' 6639 Lakeshore Drive 901 W. 66th St. 6633 Lakeshore Drive 923 W. 66th St. 917 W. 66th 5t. James T. Rae,. Rae Drive,. appeared for the permit. Motion by Serstock,, seconded by AndersonA that the application for a 1 special use permit to locate an ice-cream drive-in at 800 W. 66th St. be de- ferred until the next regular meeting. Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, 5erstock. Nays - Schultz, Waliick and Keidsen. Absent - none. Motion lost. Motion by Ser~tock, seconded by Schultz, that the hearing be closed. Carried. .Motion by Serstock,, seconded by Schultz, that the request by Bridgeman Creameries for a special use permit for a drive-in at 800 W. 66th St. be Poll of votes: Ayes - Schultz, Serstock, Waiiick* Nays - Anderson,. Keidsen. denied. C-4923 16. Hearing - Adjustment & Appeals - 6401-09 Washita rn_ave. It being ?:15 P.M.,. Mayor Keidsen called for the hearing on the appli- 1 cation of Bert Monten„ 6945 Logan Ave., for a zoning variation at 6401-09 Washburn Ave. and read the notice of hearing. Bert Monten, 6945 Logan Ave., appeared in support of his application. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Keldsenp that the hearing be closed. Carried. r ,y ~s...a.~:~~,.,. , __..o,.., _:,~~_ _ _ _._.___ _ ., . __ .«. _. April 28,, 1958 -?- Motion by Schultzr seconded by Serstock, that the council deny the ap- plication of Bert Monten, 6945 Logan Ave. for a zoning variation to construct 2 double dwellings on Parcel 1800, Plat 46250 {b401-09 Washburn Ave.) on two lots less, than 10,,000 sq. ft. each. Carried« C-4924 17. Land Division - 7205-07 Lyndale Ave.. It being ?:30 P«M.r Mayor Keidsen called for the hearing on the request of Gorra Bras,, 5730 Pleasant Ave. r for a land division at 7205-07 and read the notice of hearing. . Jos. Gorra,, appiicantr appeared.. No persons appeared in opposition. Motion by Schultz, seconded by 5erstockr that the hearing be closed. ~arrieti« Motion by Schultzr seconded by Serstock„ that the council grant the re- quest of Gorse Bros«, 5730 Pleasant Ave., to divide Lots 21s 22 and the south 40 ft. of Lot 23, all in Block 4, Irwindale Addition {7205-0? Lyndale Ave.) Carried« C-4925 18. Land Division - 6933-39 Stevens Ave. It being 7:30, Mayo~E Reldsen called for the hearing on the request of Margit B. LinehanA 132 B« 70th St.! for a land division at 6933-30 Stevens Ave« and read the notice of hearing. Motion by Serstock„ seconded by Andersanr that the hearing be closed. Carried.. Motion by Serstock,, seconded by Anderson,, that the council grant .the request of Margit B. Linehan,. 13 2 B. 70th St. ,, to divide Paxcei 6000, Plat 4482? {6933-39 Stevens Ave.) Caxri.ed« C-4926 19. Land Division - 7208 Oliver Ave. S. Mayor Reldsen called for the hearing on the request of St. Nicholas Bpiscopal Church for a land division at 7208 Oliver Ave« S«,. which hearing -g_ April 28r 1958 1 had been deferred from the last regular meeting. Greer Lockhart,, 6817 Vincent Ave.,, appeared representing the applicant. Motion by Serstock„ seconded by Schultze that the hearing•.he closed. Carried. Motion by Serstock„ seconded by Andersonp that the cauncii grant the request of St. Nicholas Episcopal Church to divide the south 6 rods of north 14 rods of W~ of W~ of S4V4 of N Wa of 33-2$-24 except rds. (7208 Oliver Ave.) Carried. C-4927 20. Commercial Building Permit - 7127-45~Chicago Ave. Gust Pal lden~ applicant was present. Nation by Schultz„ seconded by Serstock„ that the council grant the ap- 1 1 plication of Paliden Builders, 6429 Lyndale Ave.n far a building perm it to construct three it-unit apartment buildings on Lots 5, 6, ?, 8~ Block 12., Pallden's 3rd Addition (7i2?-45 Chicago Ave,) Carried. C-4928 Motion by Schultz,, seconded by Serstock,, that the council grant tenta- tive approval to the off -street parking layout at 7127-45 Chicago Ave. Carried. 21. Commerciale Bidg. Permit - 6463 Lyndale Ave. Gunnar Ahiquist, 7100 Oak Grove Bivd«, applicant, was not present be- cause he was attending a meeting of the schaole board,. Motion by 5erstock„ seconded by Schultz,, that the council grant the application of Gunnar Ahiquista 7100 Oalc Grove Blvd., for a commercial build- ing permit to construct a building on Lot 2„ Block 2, J. N. H au ser's 2'nd Addition. (6463 Lyndale Ave.) and directly north of his existing building.. Carried. C-4929 22. Application for Revision of Building Permit- 6310 Penn Ave. Joseph Hamilton,, !st i~atl Bank Bldg«, appeared to explain to the council contemplated changes in plans of building proposed to be built by Canteen Co. ..9.. 1 1 April 28„ 1958 of Minnesotm., Inc. at 6310 Penn Ave. S, A discussion followed. Motion by Keidsen,, seconded by Serstocka that the council grant the ap- plication of Canteen Co. of Minn. Inc.. for a revised building permit to con- struct a steel. building at 6310 Penn Ave. provided the east side of building is faced with brick, drip cap across east side and ref sect drip cap and brick facing along north and south s ide a~ distance of 15 ft. Foll of votes: Ayes - Andersoh, Schultz, Serstock,. Reldsen. Nays - Wailick. Absent - none. Carried.. 23. Commercial Building Permit - 7244 Portland Ave. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson, that the council deny the ap- plication of Klein Super Marketer Inc. 1810 Como Ave., for a commercial building permit to construct a group of stores at ?244 Portland Ave. Carried. C-4930 24. Grading; - %ith Ave. between 62nd. & 63rd St. Mayor Keldsen.called for discussion of street grading on 13th Ave. between 62nd and .63rd St. deferred from the last regular meeting. .Alien Trigseth, 5333 - 26th Ave., owner of five lots on the east side of 13th Ave. at north end of the block, appeared.. Motion by Andersonp seconded by Schultz, that the grading of 13th Ave. from 62nd to 63rd St. be included in public works program for 1959. Motion and second withdrawun after discussion. Councilman Serstock requested that the minutes show that the necessity 1 for this grading work arises from the change of grade of 62nd St. by the City of Minneapolis. V.P. No.. 354 - Grading, 13th Ave. from 62nd to 63rd St. Motion by~Serstock, seconded by Reldsen, that the following resolution be adapted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: -ip- Apri S. 2$,. 1958 RESOLUTION NO« 1544 RESOLUTION ~tDBRING PREPARATION dP REPDitT ON STREET GRADING TO BE KNOWN AS V. P. NO. 354 Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson,. Schultz, Serstock,, Wallick and Reldsen. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried.. This resolution appears as resolution #1544 in resolution boo& #10. Motion by SerstockA 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:: RESOLUTION NO« 1545 RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING HEARIA~G ON MAY 12, 1958 ON STREET GRADII~ RNOWN AS V. P. N0. 354 C-4931 Poll of votes: Ayes - Andersona Schultz, Serstock „ Wallick and Reldsen. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried.. This resolution appears as resolution #1545 in resolution book #10. 25. United States Conference of Mayors Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock,, that the letter from the United States Conference of Mayors announcing the. 1958 convention in New Orleans be filed. Carried. C-4932 26. Petition -Sanitary Sewer - 73rd St.. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock that the following petition for sanitary sewer be accepted and filed: In.front of 918 W. 73rd St. C-4932 Carried. 27. Order - Rai ],road & Warehouse Commission Motion by Serstockp seconded by Schultz, that Order #1548-2 from the Railroad and Warehouse Commission dated April 21„ 1958 announcing an applica- Lion for a raise in fares throughout the Village be accepted and filed. Carried. C-4932 ~1 -il- Apri i 28,. 1958 28. OppasinQ Rate Increase of Twin City Rapid Transit Co. Councilman 5erstock raised ob3ections to the proposed rate increase of Twin City Rapid Transit Co. which matter is schedu led to be heard before the Railroad and Warehouse Commission at 9:30 A,M. on Tuesdayn April 29, 1958, at the State Office Bidg. He proposed that the council adapt a resolution opposing rate increases. 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. 1546 RESOLUTION OPPQSING CONSIDERATION OF I1L~REASE IN BUS FARB IN THE VILLAGB OF RICHFIELD Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson„ Schultz„ Serstock„ Wallick and Keldsen. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1546 in resolution book #10, 29, Parking - 66th St. between Graham Ave. and Penn Ave. Motion by Schultz, 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;: RESOLUTION NO. 1547 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZII~ AGREEMENT RBIATING TO PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON 66TH STREET FRAM GRAHAM AVENUE TO PENN AVENUE IN THB VILLAGE ~ RICHFIELD C-4933 Pall of votes: Ayes - Andersonp Schultz, Serstack~ Wallick and Kek3sen. Nays - none. Absent - none, Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1547 in resolution booF~ #10. 30. Special Use Permit Agreement - Christian & Sons Gordon Shepherd, attorney representing Metropolitan Airports Commission appeared. -12- A~rii 289 1958 B. H..Christian, applicantP appeared. A discussion foliowed~ Motion by Serstock9 seconded by Waliick,, 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. 1548 RESOLUTION AUTH~tIZII~ BXBCUTION OF SPECIAL USB PERMIT AGREEMBNT WITH B. H. CHRISTIAN & SONS FOR HOUSE TRAILER COURT C-4934 Poii of votes: Ayes - Serstock, Wailick and Keldsen. Nays - ~iMierson and Schultz . 1 Absent - none. Carried. This reso lution appears as resolution #1548 in resolution book #L0. 31. Approve Layout & Off-Street Parking_ * Bien 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 1 Bart of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 1549 RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT POR OPP- STREET'PARRING IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION. NO. 58-9, CONTRACT NO. 437, AND ACCEPTING SAVII~~S ACCOUNT IN LIEU OP SURETY BOND C-4935 Poii of votes: Ayes -Anderson,. Schultz, Serstock,. Wallick and Keldsen. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1549 in resolution book #10. ~2« Licenses Motion by Schultz* seconded by Anderson, tbat the following licenses be granted: 1 Renewal A. N~ Tack Plumbing Co. Renewal Beauc~ey Plumbing & Heating Co. New Fraser Morris Biec. Co. New bon ~todoia We11 Drilling Co. ~tich~ield Road Ramblers Renewal ~iayside Inn New ~. ~i. Trapp New ~outhdale Square Service 1432 W. 31st St« Plumbing 2901 Lyndale Ave. Plumbing 312 Marquette Ave. Electrical Hopkins Weii Driller Police Station (Fee Waived) Dance 7512 Lyndale Ave. Dance 7629 Lyndale Ave.. Soft Drink, Cigarette 3017 W. 66th St. Soft Drink -13- April 28, 1958 Licenses cant. Renewal Bobs 66 Service Inc. 6600 Penn Ave. Soft Drink, Cigarette New John M« Daniels 10355 Harriet Ave. Taxicab Driver #114 Carried.. 33. Outdoor Advertising Sigan Permit - 66th & Vincent James Rogers, representing Naegele Outdoor Adv. Ca. Inc., appeared in support of the application for the erection of two 10x25 ft. signs to be 1 erected on the southwest carnet of Vincent & 66th St. Motion by Serstock„ seconded by Schultz, that the council deny the ap- plication of the Naegele Outdoor Adv. Co. Inc., to erect tta~ signs at 66th and Vincent Ave. Carried. 34. Claims & Payrolls Motion by Serstock„ seconded by Waliick,, that the following claims and pagroli be allowed: RICHFIELD BANR Ck #6309 - 6410 Payroll ck. #101?0 - 10303 Carried. $59,251.03 23,279.58 35. Adjournment Motion by Serstockb seconded by Schultz, that the meeting be adjourned. Carried APPROVED: May 12, 1958 Paul H. Haug r Village Clerk Reldsen~ Mayor ~ti~ O. R, an Rre~ elen~ Manager