05-26-1958VILIAGB OP RICHFIELD
~~ Regular'Meeting
Map 26, 1958
The council of the Vil~a.ge of Richf field met in regular session in the
council chambers of the Village Hal 1~ 6700 Portland Aver Monday,, May 26. 1958
at 7:00 F.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Keldsen.
Present: Anderson„ Schultz„ Serstock~ Wallick and Keldsen.
Absent: None.
Rev. Vern Lake,. Baptist Church of our Saviour, gave the invocation,
1. Minutes
Motion by Schultz,, seconded by Andersonr that the minutes of the regu-
tar meeting of May l2, 1958 be approved.. Carried,.
2. Reports
Motion by Andersonp seconded by Serstock„ that the following reports
be acceptdd and filed:
Pinanciai Statement,. April 1958 C-4954
Henn. Co. Nursing Report,, April 8z
1957 Audit C-4955
Carried.
3. Bill No. 1958-? (Zoning Amendment - Clarification)
Bill No. 1958-? entit]e d: '"'AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDI-
NANCB NO. 2.03 0P THE VILLA;GB OP RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA BNTITLED •AN ORDINANCE
POR THB PURPOSE OF PROMOTII~ HEALTH, SA,PBTX, ORDER, C(~+iVENIENCB• PROSPERITY
AND GENERAL WELFARB BY REGUTA TING THE USB OP LAND,. THB LOCATION AND USE OF
BUILDINGS, THE ARRANGEMENT OP BUILDINGS ON LOTS, AND THB DENSITY OP POPUTA-
TION iN THE VILLAGE OP RICHFIELD, HENNSPIN COUNTY„ MINNffiOTA' PASSED THB
25TH DAY OP OOTOB:BR„ 1954, AS SUBSEQUENTLY AN~AIDED" was read by the Village
Attorney., the same being on file in the office of the Yiilage Clerk. C-4941
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Motion by Serstack, seconded by Schultz, that this constitute the
second reading of Bili No. 1958-7.
Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, 5chuitz, Serstack, Wallick and Keidsen. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried.
May 26r 1958
Motion by Serstock, seconded by Andersen, that the council adopt Bi11
No. 1958-7, that it be spread in the ordinance book, that it be published in
the official newspaper and that it be made a part of these minutes.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Schultz, Serstock~fl Wallick and Keidsen. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried.
4. Bill No. 1958-8 C6.01 Traffic Ordinance)
Bill No. 1958-8 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE
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NO. 6.01 OF THB VILLAGB OF RICHFIBLD ENTITLED 'AN ORDINANCB TO PROMOTE AND
CONSERVE PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH, PEACE, CONVENIENCE AND WELFARE BY RBGUTA TING
THE OPERATION OF VEHICLES AND THB USB OP THB STRBBTS OF THB VILIAGB, PRB-
SCRIBING PBNALTIBS POR TIiB VIOLATION THBREOP*, PASSED THB 27TH DAY OF MARCH,
1944, AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED," was read by the Village Attorney, the same
being on file in the office of the Village Clerk. C-4942
Motion by 5chuitz, seconded by Serstock, that this constitute the
second reacling of Biii No. 1958-8.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Schultz, Serstock, Waliick and Keidsen.
Naps - none. Absent - none. Carried.
Motion by Schutt zr seconded by Anderson, that the council adopt Bili
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No. 1958-8, that it be spread in the ordinance book, that it be published in
the officiaY newspaper and that it be made a part of these minutes.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson,. Schultz, Serstock, Wallick and Keldsen. Nays -
none. Absent -none. Carried.
5.~ Set Date of Hearing - Rezoning b545 Oliver Ave.. ,;
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock, that the council authorize
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the clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of Richard A. Dietrich,
3831 Glenhurst Aver and Earnest G. Evens 119 Oak Wood Road,. to rezone 6545
Oliver Ave. 5. from residential to multiple residence,. hearing to be June
9„ 1958. Carried.
May 26, 1958
6. Railroad & Warehouse Commission Hearing on Fares
A notice from the Railroad & Warehouse Commission relative to a
hearing in the State Office Bldg., St.. Paul, Minnesota, on May 27, 1958 at
9:30 on fare increases by the Twin City Rapid Transit Co. was read.
Motion by Serstock, seconded by Anderson,, that the notice from the
R.R.W. Commission dated May 14,, 1958 announcing the hearing on increase in
rates on the buses be accepted and filed. C-4956 Carried..
7. Village Project No. 354 - Street Grading (Deferred_)
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Mayor Keldsen called for consideration of the grading of street on
13th Ave. between 62nd and 63rd St., which matter was deferred from the last
regular meeting.
Motion by Serstock~ seconded by Andersan.~ that the council defer action
on the matter of grading of 13th Ave. between 62nd and 63rd St. for considera-
tion in the public works program of 1959. Carried..
8. Morgan Ave. - ??th to ?8th~St. Requesting Fuli Width
Mayor Keldsen called for the matter of the application of J. E. Labo,
requesting that Morgue- eve: Qetween "`° --' '8th Streets be widened to its
full width, which matter was deferred from the last regular meeting. A dis-
cussion followed.
Motion by Serstock~ seconded by Keldsen,. that the council defer action
further until the next regular meeting to allow-the village attorney to con-
tinue negotiations for the right-of-way. Carried`
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9. Hearing -Special Use Permit - 7121 Nicollet Ave.
It being 7:15 P.M., Mayor Reldsen called for the hearing on the appli-
cation of Wooddale Baptist Church„ 7101 Nicollet Ave. ,. for a special use per-
mit to build a parking area for the church and read the notice of hearing.
Gilbert Okerlundp 5119 - lath Ave., a member of the church,, appeared
representing the Wooddale Baptist Churchr applicant. A discussion followed.
Motion by Serstock,. seconded by Schultz, that the council defer action
until the second regular meeting in June.. Carried..
10. Hearing - Adjustment & Appeals - 7500 Upton Ave.
It being ?:15 P.M., Mayor Reldsen called for the hearing on the
application of Lyle Raverty„ 7500 Upton Ave..,. for a zoning variation to
build a garage with only 10 feet of driveway instead of 20 feet as required
by the Zoning ordinance, and read the notice of hearing.
The manager reported that the applicant has completed the building
in compliance with the zoning ordinance sa no•action is necessary.
11. Hearing - Rezoning - Logan Ave.t & ?7th St.
It being 7:15 P.M., Mayor Reldsen called for the hearing on the ap-
placation of Jahn P. Lobo, 6844 Rnox Ave. S., far a xezoning of property
at Logan Ave. & 7?th St. from residential to general commercial and read
the notice of hearing.
John 8. Lobo,, 6844' Rnoa~ Ave« r appeared in support of his application.
No persons appeared in opposition.
Motion by Wailick, seconded by AndersonA that the hearing be closed.
Carrieda
Motion by t~a.llick, seconded by Serstock,, that the council instruct the
mar~ger and attorney to draw an amendment to Ordinance No. 2.03 on the follow-
ing described property:
_s_ May 26,. i9ss
[n1.4 of NW~ of SSa of SW4, Section 33,. Township 28,
Range 24 except roads.
which amendment is to be brought back to a later council meeting for final
decision. .
Foll of votes: Ayes - Schultz, Serstock,, Wallick and Reldsen. Nays -
Anderson. Absent - none. Carried.
12. Hearin - Rezoning - 6433 Pleasant Ave.
It being 7:15 P.M., Mayor Reldsen called for the hearing on the appli-
cation of Maurice Goldman,, 2324 Parkwood Road, and Jacob Liss, 1411 James ~.ve.
N. to rezone 6433 Pie asant Ave. from residential to multiple residence, and
read the notice of hearing,
Maurice Goldman, applicant,, appeared.
LeRoy Evarts,. 6420 Pleasant Ave«,, appeared in opposition objecting to
a building larger than four units..
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock,. that the hearing be closed.
Carried.
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock,. that the council instruct the
attorney to draw an amendment to Ordinance No. 2.03 to be submitted at a later
meeting on the following described propertyx
Lot 6, Block 2, Lyndale Oalcs Addition
6433 Pleasant Ave. from residential to
multiple dwelling.
and that the manager be instructed to notify LeRoy Bvarts, 6420 Pleasant
Ave., in the event a request for a special use permit be requested or- this
property.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Andersonp Schultz, Serstock, Reldsen. Nays - Wallick.
Absent - none. Carried.
13. Richfield Junior Chamber of Commerce - Community Development Survey
Motion by Serstock„ seconded by Schultz, that the council suspend the
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rules to hear. Ray Monahan, 7034 - 15 i Ave., president Richfield Jaycee~~
Mr.. Monahan presented members of the council copies of "'Richf ielil Ceiitenn3:~.1
Community DeVefopmei~t Survey",
Motion by Schultz;, seconded by Serstock,~ that the courlcii acoept wa;~h
tharik~ copies of "Community lleveicsptnent Survey" arxd that tt~e m~.naget be iris
structed to write a letter of thanks and appreciation to the Richfield Junior
Chambei of Commerce and include i~ i~ a commendation from the council for the
comprehensive analysis of the Village of Richf field. C~.rried. C~-4931
14. , C,omm~,erciat Build~,nq Permit - 7501y15 Perri A_ tte.1±--7~OQ Olive .Aver
Motion by Serstockr seconded by Schultz; that the council grant the
commercial building permit to gt J~ Rubel; 5906 'fork Aver fot tH~ee 11-atilt
apartment buildings to be constructed at 7501-15 Penn Ave. and 75b0 O~.ive~
Ave. S. Carried. C-495$
Motion by Serstock,, seconded by Schultz,. that the council give tenta~-
five approval to the off-street parking layout a t ?501-15 Penn Ave. Carried.
15. Commercial Bki g,. Permit - Mt., Calvary Church
Motion by Anderson9 seconded by Serstock,. that the council grant the
commercial building permit to Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 66th and 16th
Ave. for an addition to the church school.. Carried. C-4959
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson,, that the council give tenta-
five approval to the off-street parking layout at Mt, Calvary Cl~rch.Carried.
l6. Building Permit- 1305 E. 66th St.
Arthur J. Ziegie r, 6 Barton Ave. S. B., applicant, appeared..
Motion by [~lailick, seconded by Serstockt that the council grant the
building permit to build a dental office at 1305 E. 66th St. Carried.. C-4960
Motion by Waliick~ seconded by 5erstock,. that the council give tenta-
tive•approval to the off-street parking layout at
1305 8.-66th St. Carried.
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17.. Extension of Bu~ ilding Permit - 6300 Logan Ave..
S'. Lr Sutton, 6300 Logan Ave., applicant, appeared.
Motion by SerstockQ seconded by Schultz,, that the council grant the
extension of building permit at 6300 Logan Ave, for a dwelling now under con-
struction. Carried. C-4961
18. Street Easements -Widening of 66th 5t.
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Serstock,~that the following easements
for streets in connection with the widening and paving of 66th St. be ac-
cepted:
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Phillips Petroleum Co.,'66th St. a~ Graham Ave.
Land O*Lakes Creameries, Inc., Bridgemen Creameries Div., 66th at Graham Ave.
Carried. C-4761-iii
19. Distribution of Ba~.l ante from Surplus Commodities
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 N0. 1541
RESOLUTION AUTEIOAIZING AGRBEMBNT BETF~'EEN THE RURAL HENNEPIN
COUNTY SURPLUS COMMODITYf COMMITTEE, AND VILLAGES, TOWNS, AND
CITIES WHICI3 ORGANIZED AND CONTRIBUTED TO SAID COMMITTEE,
RELATNE TO AN OPERATING SURPLUS OF SAID COMMITTEE C-4962
Pori of votes: Ayes .. Anderson„ Schultz, Serstock,. Wallick and Reldsen.. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1561
in resolution book #10.
20. Mutual Fire Proms Agreement with Air Farce Base
Motion by Serstock, seconded by Andersonp 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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May Z6„ 1958
RESOLUTION NO« 156
RBSOLUTION RELATING TO MUTUAL PIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENT
WITH 2465TH AiR FO~iCE BASE C-4963
Poii of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Schultz,. Serstock,, Wallick and Keldsen« Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #156
in resolution book #Y0.
21. Bloomington-Richfield Agreement on Storm Sewer
Motion by Wallick,. seconded by 5erstockr 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.. 1563
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADOPTION. OP SUPPLEMENTARY
CONTRACT POA STORM SEWER NO« 5 C-.4964
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Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson Schultz, Serstock~ Wallick and Keldsen. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1563
in resolution book #10.
22. Special Use Permit Agreement - John Schuie
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:
RESOLUTION NO. 1564
RESOLUTION AI3THORTZING EXECUTION OF SPECIAL USE
PERMIT AGREEMENT Wt TH JOHN SCHULE,, OWNER , AND PRBD
PURCELL, CONTRACTOR,. POR THE EXCAVATION OF SAND,
GRAVEL AND OTHER NATURAL MATERIALS C-4965
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Po11 of votes: Ayes -Anderson„ Schultze Serstock„ Wallick and Keldsen. Nays -
none. Absent - Wane. Carried. This resolution appears as reso lotion #1564
in resolution book #10.
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23. Long Range Planning Commission Apt+ointments
May 2b„ 1958 ,
The matter of appointments to the Long Range Planning Commission was
presented to the council.
Motion by Anderson seconded by Wallick,. that action be deferred until
the next regular meeting. Carried.
24. Estimate
Motion by Serstocke seconded by Wallick,, that the following estimate
be allowed:
Carlson Lavine, Inc:,. V. P. #344D,. Contract #388,. Surfacing tennis courts,
Report #2 and final,, 100% complete. Amount $7,802.73
Carried.
2S. Licenses
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Motion by Schultz,. seconded by Serstocke that the following licenses
be granted and the fee waived:
Richfield Safety Council,. 7244 James Ave. Broadcasting Vehicle
Richfield Lians Club 6917 Thomas Ave. Pood, Soft Drink
Richfield Road Ramblers 8800 Chicago Ave. Pood'
Bast Little League 70th & 21st Pood,. Soft Drink
Carried.
2b. Licenses
Motion by Schultz„ seconded by Serstocke that the following licenses
be granted:
Renewal Rays Cesspool Service 8651 Lyndale Ave.
New L & L Weil Service 9329 Bryant Ave.
Renewal McAlpine Wlell Co. 1333 Kentucky Ave.
New Walter Aamot tnTell Co. Buffalo
Renewal Butch Levy Plumbing & Htg. Co. 2b25 Louisiana
New Gartner Ref rig. & Mfg. Inc. 2913 Lyndale Ave.
Near Buck's Cafe on Wheels 7501 Pleasant Ave.
Near J. G. Ralston Enterprises Ice Cream) 1335 LaSalle
New Penn 66 Shell Service 6601 Penn Ave.
New James L. Campbell 10 Merilane
New Wellington N. Dickson Jr. 7201 Russell
New Lester W. Dubbin 8701 Lynd€zle Ave.
Scavenger
Weil Digger
Well Digger
Weil Digger
Heating, Plumbing
Heating
Pood
Wagon Peddler
Soft Drink
Taxicab Driver #119
Taxicab Driver #120
Taxicab Driver #121
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New Philip F. Leuthard
New Terrance D. McHugh
New Harvey A. Sedgwick
New Myron L. Sundberg
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10809 Goodrich Ave.
9321 Lyndale Ave.
2709 Park Ave.
5515 15th Ave. S.
May 26,, 1958
#122 Taxicab Driver
#123 Taxicab -Driver
#124 Taxicab Driver
#125 Taxicab Driver
Carried.
27. Claims & Payrolls
Motion by Schultz,. seconded by Anderson„ that the following claims and
payrolls be allowed:
RICHFIELD STATE BANK
Ck. #6506 - 6601
$199,367..76
Payroll ck. #10454 - 10613 24,882.47
Carried..
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28. Boy Scout Project
Councilman Anderson explained the proposal for Boy Scouts to clean
up Woodlake area.
Motion by Andersona seconded by Schultz, that the council approve
the Waodlake ,Improvement Project of Boy Scouts on a day to be designated
by the manager after conferring with Boy Scout officials. Carried..
29. Tennis Court Nets
The manager presented costs of nets for tennis courts. '
Motion by Wallick„ seconded by Schultz, that the manager be authorized
to p urchase six nets at an approximate cost of $420.00 to be placed as follows:
2 nets at Augsburg; 2 nets at Christian; 2 nets at Memorial Park.
Carried.
30. Zoning Problems
Councilman Serstock brought before the council the provision in the
honing ordinance that permits manufacturing processes in a commercial dis-
trict and requested that remedial action be taken. A discussion ensued..
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31. Adjournment
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May 26„ 1468
Motion by Anderson„ seconded by Schultz, that the meeting be ad-
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journed. Carried.
APPROVBD: June 9, 1458
Irving R, Kel en, Mayor
O. an Kreveienp Manager
Paul H:~Hau r Village Clerk