01-26-1959VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD
Regular Muting
January 26, 1959
" The councir of the Village of Richf ieid met in regular suasion in the
council chambers of the Village Halip 6700 Portland Ave., Monday, January
26, 1959 at 7:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Keldsen.
Present: Anderson,. Schultz, Serstock„ Wailick and Keldsen.
Absent: None.
Rev« John C. Clay, St. Peters Catholic Church,, gave the invocation.
1. Minutes
Motion by Anderson,, seconded by Schultz, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of January 12, 1959 be approved. Carried..
Z. Reports
Motion by Anderson,, seconded by Schultz, that the following reports be
accepted and filed;
Henn. County Nursing Report,. Dec. 1958 C-5255
Financial Statement,, Deca 1958 C-5256.
Carrie d.
3. Bill No. 1959-1 - Personnel Ordinance
Bill No. 1959-1 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE
OF THE VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD,. HENNBPIN COUNTY,. MINNESOTA, ENTITLED '*AN ORDI-
NANCB TO ESTABLISH A POSITION-.CIASSIFICATION PLAN,. A COMPENSATION PLAN, A
MERIT SYSTEM AND A BASIC ~RSONNEL POLICY FOR THB VILLAGE OF RIOHPIBLD,
MINNESOTAf PASSED FEBRUARY 26, 1951, AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMBNDBD19' was read by the
Village Attorney, the same being on file in the office of the Village Clerk.
C-5239
Mot~.on by Wallick,, seconded by Schultz, that this constitute the second
reading of Bill No. 1959-1.
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Po11 of votes: Ayes -Anderson! Schultz; Se~stock;.'~allick and Keldsen. Nays -
none+ Absent ~ none. Carried,
Motion by Wailick~, seconded by Schultz, that the council adopt Bill No.
1959-1, that it be spread in the ordinance book and be published in the offi-
cial newspaper,, and that it be made a part of these minute:
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Schultz, Serstock,. Wal,lick and Keldsen. Nays -
none. Absent - nonea Carried..
4. Bill No. 1959-2 (Zoning Amendment - Penn, Queen,, ?4th & 74~ St.)
Bill No. 1959-2 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE
NO. 2.03 OP THE VILLAGE OP RIC{3PIELD, MTNNES~A ENTITLED *AN ORDINANCE POR THE
PURPOSE OF PROMOTING HEALTH,. SAFETY,, ~tDER,. CONVENIENCE, PROSPkRITY AND GEN-
BRAL WELFARE BY RBGULATING THE USE OF LAND, THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS,
THE ARRANGEMENT ~ BUILDINGS ON LCTS, AND THB DENSITY OF POFULATION IN THE
VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNES07A' PASSED THE 25TH DAY OP OCTO-
BER, 1954* AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED," was read by the Village Attorney, the
same being on fi le in the office of the Village Clerks C-•5257
Motion by Serstock,, seconded by Anderson„ that this constitute the first
reading of Biii No. 1959-2.
Poll of voters Ayes - Anderson, Schultz, Serstock~,lVailick and Keldsen. Nays .:
none« Absent - none. Carried.
5. Set Date of Hearing -Apartment Use Permit - 6729-37 Pleasant Ave.
Motion by Serstoclt, seconded by Schultz, that the council authorize the
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clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of Wai-Dorn Builders! 6839 2nd
Ave., to locate twa 7-unit apartment buildings at 6729-37 Pleasant Ave..,. hear-
ing to be February 9,, 1959a Carried.
6. Set Date of Hearing -Special Use Peanit - 731 W., 66th St.
Motion by Serstock„ seconded by Wal lick,, that the council authorize the
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clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of Socony Mobil Oil Co., 606
Vandalia~ St.. Pau 1 to locate a gasoline service station at 731 Wt 66th fit.,,
hearing to be February 9~,. 1959. Carried.
7* Set Date of Hearing - Adjustment & Ap~erols - 6501 Lyndale Ave.
Motion by Anderson,, seconded by Serstock,, that the council authorize
the clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of K. J. McRay, 732 6
13th Ave. S, fora variation in zoning at b501 Lyndale Ave. 5., hearing to
be February 9,. 1959. Carried..
8. Authorize Call for Bids -Duplicating Machine and Truck Loader
Motion by Serstock,. seconded by Schultz, that the council authorize the
clerk to advertise for bids on an off-set duplicating machine and one hy-
draulic truck loader; bids to be opened Pebruary 17,. 1959, Carried.
9. Off-Street Parking - 620 We 64th St. -
Motion by Serstock,, seconded by Schultz,, that the follow ing resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and be made a part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 1771
RESOLUTION APPR0VI1~ LAYOUT AND OONTRACT FOR OPF-
STRF,]ET PARt{ING IN ACCOItDAnCE WITH APPLICATION N0.
59 2,, CONTRACT NO. 483, 620 W. 64th 5t. C 5258
Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson,. Schultz,. Serstock,. Wallick and Keldsen. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as reso lotion #1771
in resolution book #12'
10, Off-Street Parking - 6400-6412 Cedar Aver
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 prom
of these minutes:
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January 26r 1959
RESOLUTION N0. 1?72
RESOLUTION APPROVII~ LAYOUT AND CONTRACT POR OFP-
STRBET PARKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION NO.
58-35, CONTRACT N0. 481, 6400-12 Cedar Ave! C-5259
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Schuitz~, Serstock,. Wallick and Reldsen.. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1772
in resolution book #12.
11. Ordering Preparation of Report - Village Project No« 364
Motion by Anderson,- 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 theme minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 1773
RESOLUTION ORDERI NG PREPARATION OF REPORT ON ANNUAL
STREET TMPROVENIENT AND OILING PROGRAM TO $E KNOWN AS
VILLAGE PRO,jECT NO « 364
Poll of vote: Ayes -Anderson,. Schultz, Serstock„ Wallick and Keldsen. Nays -
none« Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1773
in resolution book #12.
12. Ordering Preparation of Report - Village Project No« 338
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« 1774
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON STREET
IMPROVEMENT BY STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION, VILLAGE
PROJECT NO« 338
Poll of votes;: Ayes -Anderson,. Schultz,. Serstock,. [Vllick and Keldsen. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried.. This resolution appears as resolution #1774 in
resolution book #12.
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RESOLUTION REIATING TO THE ALLOCATION OF MUNICIPAL
STATE AID FUNDS
23. Allocation of State Aid Funds
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:
Poli of votes: Ayes - Anderson,,Schultz, Serstock,,i~lalli~k and Keldsen. Nays -
none. Absent - none.. Carried.. This resolution appears as resolution #1??5
in resolution book #].Z.
14. Ordering Preparation of Report - Villa ge Project No. 357E
RESOLUTION NO. 1775
Motion by Serstock„ seconded by Schultz, that the following resolution
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be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a
part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 1776
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OP RBPORT ON
.SANITARY SECNER iATERAt, IMPROVEMENT - VILIAGE PROJECT NO. 357E
Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Schultz, Serstock„ Wallick and Keldsen. Nays -
none. Absent - none.. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1776
in resolution book #12.
15. Transferring from Contingency to Park_Fund
Motion by Serstock,. seconded by i.Vallick,, 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. 1777
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RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING AND APPROPRIATING AN AMOUNT
FROM CONTINGENCY APPROPRIATION OF THE GENERAL FUND
TO THE PARK FUND
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Poll of votes.: Ayes - Anderson,, Schultz,. Serstock,,lNallick and Keldsen. Nays -
none.. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1777
in resolution boob #12.
16. Support of Proposed Legislation Re. County Comm. Districts
Motion by Wallick, 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:
RESOLUTION NOS. 1778
RB~LUTION IN SUPP~tT OP PROPOSED LEGISLATION REI.r1TiNG
TO CICDUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICTS IN HENNEPIN COUNTY
Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson,. Schultz,. Serstock, INailick and Keldsen. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1778
in resolution book #12.
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17. Naming of Parks in Village
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson,, 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 N0. 1779
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE NAMING OF PARIS IN THE
V TLLAGE CtP RICHP IELD
Poii of votes: Ayes - Anderson,, Schultz, Serstock,, Wallick and Keldsen. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #1779
in resolution boob #12.
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18. Hearing - Special Use Permit - 6420 Nicollet Ave.
It being 7:15 P.M., Mayor Keldsen called far the hearing on the applica
tion of R. h1. Anderson,, 44 W. 66th St., and H. A. Nelson,. b420 Nicollet Ave.,
for a special use permit to expend the drive-in parking area at 6420 Nicollet
Ave. and read the notice of hearing.
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H. A. Nelson and R. W. Anderson appeared as applicants. No persons
appeared in opposition.
Motion by Wallick~ seconded by Serstock, that the hearing be closed.
Carried.
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Anderson,. that the council grant the
request of R. W. Anderson and H. A. Nelson for a special use permit to ex-
pand the drive-in parking area at 6420 Nicollet Ave. Carrie d. C-5260
19. Hearing - Zoning Variation -• ?645 Logan Ave.
It being 7:15 P.M., Mayor Keldsen called for the hearing on the applica-
ti on of J. P. Labo,, 1916 W. 78th St. , for a variation in zoning at ?645
Logan Ave.. and read the notice of hearing.
J. F. Labo,, applicant, appeared. No persons appeared in opposition.
Motion by Serstock,, seconded by Schultz, that the hearing be closed.
Carried..
Motion by Serstockp seconded by Schultz, that the council grant the
zoning variation to J. F. Labor 1916 I'd. 78th St., for a variation in front
set back at ?645 Logan Ave. Carried.. C-5261
20. Hearing - Land Division - 7225-33 Girard Ave.
It being 7:15 P.M., Mayor Keldsen callecT for the hearing on the appli-
cation of Frank L. Gunderson,. 6945 Irving Ave.,. for a division of land at
7225-33 Girard Ave. S, and read the notice of hearing,
Motion by Andersan, seconded by Schultz, that the hearing be closed.
Carried.
Motion by Serstocka seconded by.Anderson,, that the council grant the
request of Frank L. Gunderson to divide Lots 4 & 5, Slock 4,. Irwin Shores
Addition (7225-7233 Girard Ave.. S.) Carried. C-5262
21. Deferred Action on Agreement - 826 W. 66th St.
Mayor Keldsen called for consideration of the deferred agreement on the
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special use permit application of James T.. Rae for a drive-in restaurant
at 82b W. 66th St., which matter had been deferred from the meeting of
January 12th.
Roger Nordby appeared in behalf of the optionee,, requesting that an
amendment be made to paragraph XX of the special use agreement so as to
place incinerator apaxt from the building.
The following persons appeared in opposition:
Mrs.. Virginia Nelson 923 W. 66th St.
Ray F. Jensen 920 W. 66th St.
Dra N. H. Rowe 921 W. Rae Drive
John Malinski 917 W. 66th St.
Carl McBride appeared with inquiries.
Motion by Reldsen,. seconded by Schultz,. that the permit be granted
subject to stipulations in the special use permit agreement dated January
26,, 1959 bearing Clerk's file No. 5263, and authorizing the mayor and
manager to execute copies of such agreement on behalf of the Village
of Richfield.
Poll of votes Ayes - Anderson,,Schultz, Serstock, Keldsen. Nays - Wallick.
Absent - none. Carried.
22. Commercial Building Permit - 7645 Logan Ave.
Motion by Serstock,, seconded by Schultz, that the request of J. F. Laba,
1916 W. 78th St. for a commercial building permit to construct an office and
storage building at 7645 Logan Ave. be granted, with the provision that the
parking Iot must be used for parking only and that there be no outside stor-
age. Carried.. C-5264I
Motion by Serstock,. seconded by Schultz, that the off-street parking
layout for 7645 Logan Ave. be approved. Carried.
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23. Commercial Building Fermit - 1400 E. 78th: St..
Motion by Serstock, seconded by Wallick,, that the request of A,. B. Bogen,
1006 1st Natl Soo Line Bldg., for a commercial building permit to construct
a gasoline service station at 1400 E.. ?8th St. be granted. Carried. C-5265
Motion by Serstock,, seconded by Anderson,, that the off-street parking
layout for 1400 E. 78th St. be approved.. Carried..
24. Commercial Building Permit. - 7700 Loan ~1ve.. .
Duane Nelson appeared representing the applicant.. No persons appeared
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in opposition.:
Motion by Schultz,, seconded by Anderson,, that the request of Bor-Son
Construction Co.,: 1209 W. ?8~ St. to construct an office building at ?700
Logan Ave.~be granted, with the provision that the parking lot must be used
for parking only and that there be no outside storage. Carried. C-5266
Motion by :Schultz,. seconded by Anderson,, that the off-street parking
layout for 7700 Logan Ave.. be approved. Carried.
25. Commercial Building Permit - 6442 Penp Ave.
Arthur Palermo appeared representing the applicant.
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson,. that the request of Midland
Mfg. & Htg..Co. -for a commercial building permit be granted to construct an
addition to the existing building at 6442 Penn Ave. Carried. C-5267
26. Petition - Service Road
Motion by S'erstock, seconded by ~trallick,, that the petition from Richard
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H. William,, 6204 Newton Ave. S. requesting a service road at 6204 Newton
Ave. be accepted and filed. Carried. C-5268
27. Estimate
Motion by Serstock, seconded by t4a11ick„ that the following estimate be
allowed:
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Village of Bloomington,. V.P. #348,. Storm'Sewer Oversizing, Report
#5 and final, 100% complete, Amount $13,576.13, Carried.
Carried..
28. Licenses
Motion by Serstock,. seconded by Anderson„ that the following licenses_
be approved:
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Renewal Eiec~ric Service Co. of Mpis.Inc.
" Stevens Electric Co.
New Peterson Htg. & Sheet Metal
New Spetz & Berg Inc.
Renewal Blaugas Co. St. Paul
" Domestic Heating Co.
" Butch Levy P1bg. & Htg..
"' Ray N. it~elter Heating Co.
" Suburban Cesspool Service
" B. H. Renner & Sons hell Co.
" Joe Powers Well Co.
"' Raymond E. Haeg Plbg.
" Butch Levy Plbg. Co.
"" H. B. Stone Plbg.
" E. D. Paulson Co.
" Bowler Co.
New Smith-Nielsen Auto Service
Renewal Dwell*s Cafe
" Woodlake Shell Service
Lee''s Texaco
"" Nicki's Food
"' Whitefield Vending Co.
(Hank & Ed's Phillips Station,
" Larry~s
" Richfield Auto Repair
Hoe--Hek Caf e
Ne~* Dick's Quality Meats
Renewal Longtino's Inc.
New Vaughn's Pure Oil
Renewal Preden's Fairways
1609 Chicago Electrical
310 Johnson 5t. N.E. Electrical
621 W. 95th St.. Heating
6021 Lyndale Ave. Heating
791 Hampden Ave. Heating
1920 W. 78th St. Heating
2625 Louisiana Av. Heating '
4637 Chicago Ave.. Heating
10743 Thomas Ave. Scavenger
?700 Hwy #7 Well Digger
RR#2, Shakopee Well Digger
9524 Elliot Ave. Plumbing
2625 Louisiana Ave. Plumbing
2101 W. 67th St. Plumbing
4555 Grand Ave. Plumbing
511 Ea Lake St. Plumbing
6325 Cedar Ave. Cigarette, Soft Drink
7632 Lyndale Ave.. Poodr Soft Drink, Cig•
6639 Lyndale Ave. Cig., Soft Drink
6800 Penn Ave.. Soft Drink
6726 Penn Ave. Pood
6515 18th Ave. Cig.
1201 E. 66th St..
1400 B. 66th St.. Dance Imo.
6420 Penn Ave. Cig.; Soft Drink
75222 Lyndale Ave. Pood,. Soft Drink, Cig.
1520 E. b6th St. Off-Sale Beer, Soft Dr,Cig.
652? Nicollet Ave. Soft Drink, Pood
601 Er 66th St. Soft Drink
7501 Lyndale Ave. Miniature Golf, Driv. Tees
Soft Drink
" Natl Amusement Co. 2525 E. Franklin
S.S. Reesge, 66th &'Nic. (1) Mech. Animal Ride
Hub Shopping Center,. 66th &Nic. (1) Mech. Animal Ride
Hub. Hobby House, 66th &Nic, (1) Mech. Animal Ride
Snyder's nrug Store, 6630 Lynd'a1e C1) Mech. Animal Ride
Taitts Super Vaiu, 2900 [d. 66th St. (2} Mech. Animal Rides
Snook's Southdale Service 3020 W. 66th St. Soft Drink
" Dudley & White Cities Service 6949 Nic._Ave. Soft Drink
"' Lindy's Conoco 6944 Nicollet Ave. Soft Drink
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enewai Hazel R. Anderson
New Carl V. Archiletti
etlewal Biil R, Beck
New Harold Graydon Bliss
enewai Carmen DeNucci
New James Claire DeYoe
enewai Jack Robert Fitzgerald
" Merle Kenneth Hall
" Gerald Wayne Hansen
" Roland C. Kegley
" Alfred Knowler
" Albert B. Koch
" Robert Kronschnable
'' Harold Norman Larson
New Richard C. Lindenberg
enewai Augie Lindstrom
" Dean Delbert Covering
" George Lundgren
" Richard T. Olejnicak
" Herbert Walt er Parnow
" Lamoine Quinn
New Ronald A.. Reinke
enewai Kenneth Reynolds
" John D. Sandry
Donald Scovill
" Gerald A, Stearns
" William Tollefson
" Harold V. Wasick
~' Ozmun H. Winger
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Carried.
29. Claims & Payroll
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9801 2nd Ave. S..
8231 Sheridan Ave..
513? 17th Ave.
8217 Logan Ave.
10117 Nicollet Av.
3503 1st Ave. S.
8408 10th Ave.
8535 Clinton Ave.
6901 Thomas Ave,
Bx.. 207, Savage
7915 3rd Ave«
7129 23rd Ave.
6122 Dupont Ave.
5144 34th Ave..
?545 Aldrich Ave..
2637~P1easant Ave.
3837 28th Ave.
?600 1st Ave.
1109 W. 86th St..
8442 Nicollet Ave..
8139 1st Ave.
20;2 Bryant Ave.
8247 Blaisdell
8735 Portland Ave.
9Il36 Penn Ave..
5015 28th Ave.
682? Bloomington
72.7 Lyndale Av.S.
9108 Newton Ave..
January 26, 1959
Taxicab Driver #78
Taxi. cab Driver #82
Taxicab Driver #45
Taxicab Driv~x #83
Taxicab Driver #84
Taxicab Driver #85
Taxicab Driver #41
Taxicab Driver #52
Taxicab Driver #55
Taxicab Driver #77
Taxicab Driver #33
Taxicab Driver #5?
Taxicab Driver #39
Taxicab Driver #63
Taxicab Driver #86
Taxicab Driver #70
Taxicab Driver #49
Taxicab Driver`#53
Taxicab Driver #81
Taxicab Driver #61
Taxicab Driver #64
Taxicab Driver #8?
Taxicab Driver #47
Taxicab Driver #79
Taxicab Driver #54
Taxicab Driver #80
Taxicab Driver #50
Taxicab Driver #38
Taxicab Driver #69
Motion by Serstock, seconded by Wallickr that the following claims and
payroll be allowed:
RICHFIELD STATE BANK '
Ck. #8091 - 8179 $117,926.12
Payroll '
Ck. #12880 - 13011 25,933.72
Carried,
30. 1958 Public Improvement Report
The council discussed the 1958 Public Improvement Report.
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Motion by Serstock,. seconded by Schultz, that the council set the total
park expenditure at $130,.000.00 as followsm
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Christian
Augsburg
Nicoilet
Pairwood
Wilson
Grant
Sheridan
Roosevelt
,~efferson
Taft
Donaldson
Lincoln
Madison
Washington
Monroe Field
Txee'Trimming
Tree Spraying
Equipment
69th & Blooming#on
70th & Nico lief
62nd 8z Nicoilet
67th 8c Margai
?4th & 15th
Area around Wood Lake
85th & Thomas "
77th & 4th
67th & Upton
63rd & 16th
75th & Logan
?5th & Pleasant
82nd & Knox
?6th ~ 16th
87~,th & James
January 28x 1959
$~t~S5:00
6.700:00
x;080:00
13;250:00
6500.00
1;434.00
3;$1.0.04
24;-750,00
24;000,00
1;500.00
14,625.00
`600,00
1;$00,00
8;,500.00
6;;500,00
3;.500,00
2500,00
8.000.'00
$130x000.00
and that the question of financing by a bond issue be submitted to the voters.
Poll of votest Ayes ~ Schultz,. Serstock,. Wallick• Nags -Anderson & Keidsen.
Abseat + none,. Carried,
Motion by Wa113c1cr seconded by Schultz, that the couacil~call for re-
ports on the storm sewers estimated at $253x?OO,OOx street grading estimated
at $1Ox23S~00 aad paving at $235~604„~}~ Carried Sidewalks were discussed
but none were planned at this time
31, Adjournment
Motion by Serstockr seconded by Wal~ickx that th~- meeting be adjourned.
Carr3,ed~
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