09-08-1958VILLAGE OP RICHFIELD
Regular Meting
September 8! 1958
The council of the Village of Richfield met in regular session in the
council chambers of the Village Haii* 6700 Portland Ave.,. Monday, September
8~ 1958 at 7:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Keldsen.
Present: Anderson,; 8Chu3tzs Serstock„ Wallick and Keldsen.
Absent: Nane:
Reverend M. Frederking; ~~es~ Lutheran Church, gave the invocation.
~... Minutes
Motion by Wallicks seconded by Anderson,, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of August 25p 1958 be corrected in Item 23, (Fencing of Ponds) to have
the motion read "council move to consider fencing any pond...etc." instead of
"'council move to fence any pond...etc."", and that the minutes be approved as
corrected. Caxried.
2. Reports •
Motion by Andersonr seconded by Sersrtock,, that the following reports be
accepted:
Liquor Stores Report - Ju1Yr 1958 C-5078
Inspection Report - Aug. 195$ C-5079
Henn. County Relief Report - Aug. 1958 C-5080
Carried.•
3. Bi11 No. 195$-1Q (Zon3.ng Amendment - Diagona:~: Blvd.~~ & 18th Ave.`
Bill No. 1958-14 (Zoning Amendment -•Diagonal Blvd. & 18th Ave. entitledx
'OiAN ORDINANCE P~iENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCB NO« 2.03 OP THE VILIAGE OF RICHFIELD
ENTITLED SAN ORDINANCB POR THB PURPOSE OP PROMOTIIvI; HEALTH, SAFETY,. ORDER, CON-
VENIENCB, PROSPERITY AND GENERAL WBLBARE BY REGUTATING THE USB OP IA ND, the
LOCATION AND USE OF BUILD1NGi,, TAE ARRANGBMENT OF BUILDINGS ON LOTSt AND THE
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DENSITY OF POPUTATION IN THB VILIAGB OF RICHFIELD, HBNNBPIN COUNTY,. MINNESOTA'
PASSED TNB ZSTH DAY OF OCTOBER,, 1954, AS SUBSE(XTENTLY AMENDED"' was read by
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the Village Attorney, the same being on file in the office of the Village Clerk,
C-5081.
The following persons appeared in opposition to the rezoning:
Frederick Nelson 7033 - 1Rth A~-e. S.
Robert Selby 7004 - 18~h Aveb S.
Trumen S, Holland 7005 - 18th Avea S.
Clarence Christian spoke in favor of the rezoning also representing
Victor J. Bngberg,. part ot~ner of the property.
Motion by Anderson,, seconded by Serstock, that the council author ize the
clerk to advertise a hearing on the rezoning of~the triangular portion of
Lot 1p Block 3,, Bngberg-~Talden 2nd Addition, from residential to multiple
residenceq hearing to be September 22r 1958. Carrieds
4. Bill Noe 1958-15 (2oning.Amendment - Oliver at 65th)
Bi11 No, 1958-15 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDIA'G THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE
NO, 2.03 OF THE VILLAGB OP RICHPIBLD, MINNESdTA ENTITLED *AN ORDINANCE FOR
THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING HEALTH, SAPBTYb ORDER, CONVBNIBI~CTCE, FROSPERITY AND
GENERAL WELFARB BY REGULATING THE USB OP LANDp THB LOCATION AND USB OF BUILD-
INGS, THE ARRANGBMBNT OF BUILDINGS ON LOTS, AND THB DENSITY OF pOPUiATION IN
THE VILLAGB OP RICHFIELD,, HBNNBPIN COUNTY, MINNBSOTA* PASSED THB 25TH DAY
OP OCTOBER,. 1954,, AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED,'"' was read by the Village Attorney,
the same being on file in the office of the Vi:Ila.ge Clerk. C-50gZ
Motion by Serstock„ seconded by Schultz, that this constitute the first
reading of Bill No. 1958-15e
Po11 of votes: Ayes -Anderson,, Schultze-Serstock,. 6da11ick-and Keldsen. Nays -
none, Absent - none« Carx~a.ed.
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5. Hearing• Storm Sewer Construction - Viila~e Project No. 359
It being 7:15 P.M.,, Mayor Keldsen called for the hearing on Village
Project No. 359 and read the notice of hearing. ,
The following persons appeared:
D. A. Pinl'ey 6700 Stevens Ave. - opposed
Frank Kelash 6707 Stevens Ave. - Ingaxiry
G. B. Fitzgerald 6641 Nicollet Ave. - in favor
Harry Ma~aeron of Orr-Schelenr Inc.p explained the proposed storm sewer.
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock~ that the hearing be close.
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Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock~ that the follow ing resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a
Carried.
Bart of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO: 1646
RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPAR~.TION OP
PL~.NS AND SPECTPICATIONS POR VILLAGE PROJECT NO. 359
Poll of votes Ayes -Anderson,. Schultz, Serstock, Wallick and IC,eldsen. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried; This resolution. appears as resolution #1646
in resolution book #11.
6. Land Division - 7727 Wentworth Ave.
It being ?z15 P.M.,.,Mayor Keldsen called for the hearing on the applica-
tion of Clyde E. and Elsa A. Sullivan,. 5t..~Petersburg, Pla., for a division
of land and read the notice of hearing.
Glen Gulickman appeared representing the applicantsh
Motion by Anderson„ seconded by 5chultz,. that the hearing .be ciose~•
Carried,
Motion by Serstock~ seconded by Schultz, that the council grant the rem
quest of Clyde E. and Elsa A. Sullivanp St. Peter~rburg•~ , Floe,. to divide the
W4 of the SE4 of the SE4 of the SW~ of Sec.. 34,. Twp. 28 r R. 24,. (77Z? We~t-
worth Ave.) Carried. C-5083
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7; Off-Street Parking - 772? Wentworth Ave.
Motican by 5erstockA seconded by Schultz, that the council give tentative
approval to the off-s~.reet parking layout at 7727 Wentworth Ave. Carried.
8. Set Date of Hearing -.Apartment Permit - 6745 Pleasant Aver
Motion by Serstock,. seconded by Anderson,, that the council advertise a
hearing for the application of Wal-ion Builders,, 6839 2nd Ave. to iocate an
apartment building at 6745 Pleasant Aver;~hearing to be September 22! 1958.
Carried.
9r Authorize Ca11 for Bids - Warming Houses
Motion by 5erstock„ seconded by Schultz, that the council authorize the
clerk to advertise for bids on two portable warming houses,, bids to be opened
September 22, 1958. Carried.
10. Change Order - Village Project #336 -Sidewalk
Motion by Schultz,, seconded by S'eretock,, that the council approve tthange
Order #2',. Village Project No. 336 (Paving b6th St., Lyndale Ave. to Penn Aver)
Anderson & Sons„ Contractors in the amount of $652.20, Carried.- C-5084
11. Deed for Street
Motion by Serstock,. seconded by Schultz, that the following deed Far
street be accepted and fileds
Bdward A. Sieber Basement for street purposes C 5085
Mary A. Bieber over and across Tract B, Reg.
Land Survey No. 770
Carried.
l2r Petitions -Stop Signs
Two petitions were presented requesting four way stop signs at 64th
and Russell Ave.. and 64th and Thomas Ave. respectively, together with a re-~
port from the police department and the village engineer dated Sept. 4th.
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The following persons appeared in favor of the petitions:
Mrs. Laura Browning 6345 Thomas Ave.
Mrs. Glen Swanson 6321 Thomas Ave.
Mrs. John Nelson 6400 Thomas Ave«
Motion by Anderson,, seconded by 5erstock, that the two petitions be filed
and~that the council request further study by the police department, report-
ing September 22,, 1958. Carried. C-5086 C-508?
13. Bid - Rock Salt
Minutes of the bid-opening of September 3,,.1958 on rock salt were
presented.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Schultz, that minutes of the bid-opening
of September 3,, 1958 be approved. Carried. C-5088
The manager presented a tabulation of bids on ruck salt together with
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his recommendation for awards.
Motion by Schultz„-seconded by Serstock~, that the council award the
contract for rock salt to the Butler Magnar Co. for a: total of $2490.00 as
recommended by the manager since the low bidder could not make suitable de-
livery. Carried.
14. Use of Land - Tree Service - 6340 Lyndale Ave.
A letter was read from W. D. Birch„ attorney .for William P. Curtis„
6340 Lyndale Ave.,, requesting consideration by the council of the use of land
by William B. Curtis as a tree service.
Wm. D.. Birch,, attorney,. appeared representing the owner,. Wm. P. Curtis,
asking for clarification of the zoning ordinance for permit of C-2 area in
question for tree service.
Motion by Serstock that the council determine that tree service is 2n
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proper C-2 classification provided the business is carried on within 20
building« Motion lost for the want of a second.
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Motion by Serstock„ seconded by Wallick, that the council amend ordinance
to include tree service as a proper C-2 use if storage of stumps and debris
is prohibited.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Schultz, Serstock,.l~0allick and Keldsen. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried.
15. Hearing ~Ad3ustment & Appeals - 762? Thomas Ave. S.
It being 7:15 P.M., Mayor Keldsen called for the hearing on the applicaa-
tion of Parsley and Gunderson ?627 Thomas Ave., for a zoning variation and
read the notice of hearing.
Mrl Parsley appeared. No persons appeared in opposition.
Motion by Wallick,. seconded by Serstock,. that the hearing be closed.
Carried.
Motion by Serstock,, seconded by Anderson,. that the council grant the
zoning variation to Parsley & Gunderson, 762? Thomas Ave..,. for permission to
build a garage facing the street less than 20 ft. from the lot 13ne at 764
OSiver Ave.. Carried. C-5089
16. Contract - Hennepin County Nursing
Motion by l~~allick,, seconded by Serstock,, that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resalution boob and that it be made ~
part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 1647
RESOLUTION RBLATIR~ TO CONTINUED PARTICIPATION TN
RURAL HENNEPIN COUNTY NURSING DISTRICT POR 1958-59
Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson,, Schultz,. Serstock„ Wallick and Keldsen. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1647
" in resolution book #il.
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1?~ Approving Plans and Calling for Bids- Village Project No.-_351
Motion: by Schultz, seconded by S:erstockb ghat the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part
of these mSinutes x
RESOLUTION NO« 1648
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND ~PECIFTCATIONS AND QRDERING
ADVBRTISEMENT FOR BIDS POR VILrAGE PROJECT NO« 35Y. C.P. #5090
Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson,. Schultz, Serstock,. Wallick and Keldsen. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1648
in resolution book #11...
18. Ordering Report - Village Project__No.. 360
Motion by Schultz., seconded by Anderson„ that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be ma~cte a part
of these minutes~r
.RESOLUTION NO« 1649
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON STREET
IMPROVEMENT BY STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION,,'~tILIAGE PROD.
NO. 360 ~ -
Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Schultz, Serstock,. Wallick and ICeidsen. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried: This resolution appeals as resolution #1649
in resolution book #l.l.
19. Receiving Report & Calling Hearing - V. P. #360
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« 1650
RESOLUTION RECEIVIh~ REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON
SEPT. 2~,' 1958, ON STREET IMPROVEMENT BY CONSTRUCTION
OF STORM SEWERS,. VILIAGE PROJECT NO« 360 - C.F.#509.1
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Foll of votes: Ayes » Andersonr Schultz, Serstock,, Wallick and Keldsen. Nays
none. Absent -.none, Carried. This resolution appears; as resolution #1b50
in resolution boob #11,..
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20. Traffic Control Signs - Ord Ave. at ?3rd St,
Motion by Serstock.r seconcled~by Schultz„ that the petition presented con-
taming 20 signatures requesting 4: way stop signs at 73rd and 3rd AveR be ac-
cepted and filed. Carried... C-5092.,..
Motian by S'chultz,. seconded by Anderson„ that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it b e made a~
part of these minutegz.
RESOLUTION N0, 1651
R&SOLUTION REI~ATII~G TO TRAPPIC CONTROL SIGNS
Poll of votes':: Ayes .. Andersonr Schultz, Serstock,,, Wallick and Keldsen,.. N ays -
none.' Absent - none. Carried.; This resolution appears. as resolution #1651
in resolution boob #'ll•,
21., Traffic-Signs at 73rd & Oliver Ave._
Motion by Wallick„ seconded by Anderson,.. that the council be informed
before stop signs are placed at 73rd & Oliver Ave., next spring., Carried.:
22. Traffic ControY Signs -.Portland Ave..'-.-64th to 66th-
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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 ~
part of these minutes;:
RESOLUTION NOa 1652
RESOLt~TION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS
"'No Parking - 6;:00 P•M• to 12200 A4idnight on Wednesday and
Sundays"., Both Sides of Portland Ave, from 64th St• to 66th St.,
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson Schultz, Serstockr_Wallick and $eldsen.. Nays -
none, Absent -.nonez Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1652
in resolution book #11,,
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23• Suret~yr Bond - Eliason~s 4th Addition
Motion by Schuttz~~ seconded by Serstock~ that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book ar~d that it be m~~~ ~
part of these m~,nute~x
kESOLUTION N0~53
60ttJTld~i ACCEPTING SAVINGS CER'T~~~"~A~ 1Pl 7.`I~ AM~JId'~ aF
$1dOff,~00 1N LYSU Op SURB',~i Btu, ELIASOiV'~5 4~I ApDITION
pail of votes Ayes ~ Andersot-i SCht13.C~~ Seratock* Wallick and Keldsens 1Yays
none. Absent » none. Carried. This leeo9.ution appears as resolution #'1653
in resolution book #11•
24. Off-Street Qarkin~ Contract - 6609 - 12th Ave. S.
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Motion by Serstock~ seconded by Anderson, that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolu~Ciom book and that it be me~de $
part of these minutest
RES,O~,~'~"xdN_ .,t, x,'65±4
S~OI.UTION APPROVTA'G LAYOUT ANO CON'~ltACT FOR OF~5"TREET
1~ARKING TN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION N0. 58-19, CONTRACT
NO. 45~; C;~F~. #509
Poir of votes: Ayes - Andersonr Schultz,. Serstock~, Waliiclc~-~.nd Keldsen. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1654
in resolution bookk No. il.
25. Of€-Street Parking Contract - 2112-16 W. bbth St,.
Motion by Schultz,, seconded by Serstocltr that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book, and that it be made a
p~.tt o`f `these minutesx
RE,SCiI.UTION NOa Sb55'
RE.SOLUTTON APPROVING LAYOUT' AND CONTRACT POR OFF-
STREET PARKING IN ACCORDANCE t^JITH APPI.ICATTON NOw 58~21~
CONTRACT NOi 455: C.F+ #5094"
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Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Schultz,. Serstock, Wallick and Keldsen: Nays -
none, Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1655
in resolution book #.11,
26. Off-Street Parking Coiztr-act - 901! B, 66th St.
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 ~
part of these minutes=:
RESOLUTION NO. 1656.
RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OFF=STRBET
PARKING IN ACCORDANCE i''TTH APPLICATION NO« 58-22, CONTRACT
No. 459 C.F~~ X5095
Poll of voteso Ayes -Anderson,. Schultz, Serstock Wallick and Keldsen. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears: as resolution #1656
in resolution book #11,.,__
27, Cancellation of Storm Sewer Assessments --V. P. #312
Mayor Keldsen called for the action on the storm sewer assessments„
Village Project No, 312 located on the east side of Cedar Ave« between 72nd
and 75th Streets.
Motion by Waliick,,.seconded by Serstock, that the said assessments for
Village Project No. 312, Storm Sewer on east side of Cedar Ave. between 72nd
and 75th Streets be cancelled, and the principal portion of said assessment
be covered by general ad valorem tax.
Po11 of votes:: Ayes -Anderson,. Schultz, Serstock,, Wallick and Keldsen.
Nays- none. Absent - none. Carried..
28,. Permit for House Moving - 6301 - 20th Ave,~_S«
Motion by' Wallick„ seconded by achultz,, that the request to move a house
now located at 5427 - 34th Ave., S,. in Minneapolis to 6301 - 20th Ave..S, in
New Ford Town be denied. Carried.,
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29. Nursery .Sales. Business-~-F74th & -Penn Ave.
.~-~l~t~-was agreed that the attorney representing the property owners in the
vicinity of 70th and-Pena Ave, be present at the September 22nd meeting when
action would be taken on the request.
30d Sewer Impravement Bonds of 1953, Series_B
Motion by Wallick~ seconded 'by Schuitz~ that- the council authorize the
purchase of $10,,000,00 Sewer Improvement Bands of 1953,. Series B, Carried..
31. P;xeSentation. of 1959 Budget
~.. Motion by Serstock,, seconded by Wa~.lick„ that the council .accept the
proposed budget for file and consideration. Carried. C-5096
32. Clean ub Problems
A discussion was held on the Village clean up problems including trash
burning.
33. Letters to M.A.C.
It was agreed that the-manager send copies to the Metropolitan Airport
Commission of the letters-received by the mayor relative to properties being
taken by M.A.C.
34, Letter of Commendation
Motion by Wallick,,:secS~nded by Serstock„ that the letter of commendation
dated September 3„ 1958 from 1~in Realty Investment Co. ,, 317 Midland Bank Bldg..,
Minneapolisp be accepted and filed. 'Carried. C-509?
35. Licenses .
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock„ that the following licenses be
granted:
Swanson Supply Co. 2745 Bloomington Ave, Heating & Ventilating
Cedar Well Co.
Joe Powers Weli ~o. 6451'Cedar Ave: a
RR€~~ Shako ee Mina,
, P A We11 Drilling
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Riverview~Cesspool Service Savage, Minn. Scavenger
I,arryts 1400 B. 66th St« Dance
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New
Licenses continued
Edward P. Hoy
Barry W. Wilson
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Taxicab Driver #15Z
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Carried.
9230 4th Ave. 8.
4009 Monterey Ave.
36. Claims & Payroll
Motion by Schultz,. seconded by Anderson„ that the following claims and
payroll be allowed:
RICHFIELD STATE BANK
Ck. #7174? thru #7231 $93,,974.89
Payroll Acct. Ck.#11495 .. 11559
#11569 - 11638 26,,129.53
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C~erried.
37. Budget Hearings
It was agreed that the first budget hearing be set for ~ondayl. 7:30 P.M.,
September 15, 1958.
38. Street Improvement
Councilman Anderson asked for an investigation by the engineer of the
blind approroches to the new 66th St. grade between Lyndale & Penn Avenues.
39. Adjournment
Motion by Wallick,, seconded by Serstock,, that the meeting be adjourned..
until Monday, September 15, 1958 at 7:30 P.M.
Carried..
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Edward J. Mol' , C1 rk
Mayor
Manager
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