03-09-1959
VILLAGE OP RICHFIELD
Regular Meeting
March 9, 1959
The council of the Village of Richfield met in regular session in the
council chambers of the Village Hali,. 6700 Portland Ave., Mondays March 9,
1959 at 7:00 PeM.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Reldsen.
Present: Anderson,, Schultz,. Serstock,, Wallick and Reldsen~
Absent: Nonea
Rev. Wm. M. Convert,. Church of the Assumption,. gave the invocation
1, Minutes
Motion by Schnitz, seconded by Andersonb that the minutes of the
regular meeting of February 23, 1959 be approved. Carried.
2. Reports
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Schultza that the following reports be
accepted and filed:
Hennepin County Relief Report,. Peb. 1959 C-5304
Inspection Dept. Report, Feb.. 1959 C-5305
Carried.
3. Bill No, 1959-3 (Zoning Amendment - 6525-29 Longfellow Aved)
Bill No. 1959-3 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE
N0, 2.03 OP THE VTL~'AGE OP RICHFIBLD, MINNESOTA ENTITLE D •AN ORDINANCE FOR
THB PURPOSE OF PROMOTING HEALTH, SAFETY, ORDER, CONVENIENCE,. PROSPER TTY AND
GENERAL WELFARB BY REGULATIA~ THE USE OF LAND,. THE LOCATION AND USE OP BUILD-
INGS, THB ARRANGEM"tiNT OP BUILDINGS ON LOTS, AND TH8 DENS TTY OF POPULATION
IN THB VILLAGE OP RICHFIELD, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA• PASSED THB 25TH
DAY OP OCTQBBR, 1954, AS' SUBaEQUBNTLY AMENDED"was read by the Village at»
torney, the same being on file in the office of the Village clerk. C-5306
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Motion by Serstocka seconded by Schultz, that this constitute the first
reading of Bili No. 1959-3.
Poii of votes: Ayes - Schultz, Serstock and Keldsen. Nays - Anderson and
Waliick. Absent - none. Carried.
4. Set Date of Hearing - Special Use Permit - 731-35 W. 66th 5t.
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock, that the council authorize the
clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of Socony Mobil Oil Co., 606
Vandalia, St. Paul, to locate a gasoline service station at 731-35 W. 66th
St. Carried.
5 Deeds - Street and Sewer Purposes
Motion by Serstock,. seconded by Schultz,. that the following deeds be
accepted and filed:
Peter A. Scho].~
Bertha Scholz
Waiter A~ Scho1~
Ind. School Dist.
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Carried.
W. 30' of 4th Ave. from a point approximate-
ly 190' S. of the CL of 77th St. to Hwy C94-3
C-5307
School Property
N'iy 30' of Portland Ave,7 (Basement on
School property) C-5308
6. Authorization for Bids - Grader with Snow Wing
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Motion by Serstock, seconded by Anderson,. that the council authorize
the clerk to advertise for bids on a diesel motor grader with snow plow
wing,, bids to be opened Apra.l 7, 1959. Carried..
7. Approval of Load Limits - 1959
Motion by Serstock,, secanded by Waliick,, that the memorandum Pram the
Village engineer dated March 9„ 1959 establishing March 15, 1959 as the date
of beginning the establishment of load. limits on the village street for 1959
be accepted and filed. Carried. C-5309
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8, Off-Street Parking - 67th & Lyndale Ave«
A discussion was held on the off -street parking requirements fvr
Richfield Investment Co. being Lots 24 & 25, Lyndale Shores on Wood Lake
(6?01-05 Lyndale Ave.)
William Kirchner of the Richfield State Bank represente8 ~ti~h~ield
Investment Co.
Lorin Gasterland, b716 Garfield Ave., requested that the off-street
parking contract stipulate plantings along Lyndale Ave. and 67th S#, and
that no advertising signs be allowed:
Mrs. Clarence Strom, 6801 Harriet Ave. requested that a 6 ft.. horizon-
tal fence be erected on the east side of the property.
Motion by Waliick„ seconded by Serstock, that the permit be granted for
off -street parking of Richfield Investment Co.. with the following stipulationsa
1. Planting along Lyndale Ave. and 6?th St.
2. No advertising signs be allowed.
3. 6 foot horizontal fence be erected on the east side
and that the Village prepare a contract which is agreeable to the Richfield
State Bank including the above requested stipulations to be presented at the
next regular meeting. Carried..
9. Hearing - Platting of Land - Jos. Maurer Addition
It being ?:15 P.M.,. Mayor Keidsen called for the hearing on the applica-
tion of Joseph J• Maurer„ 9525 Grand Aver to plat land, and read the notice
of hearing.
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Robert Engstrom of Reai Properties, Inc. appeared representing the
applicant. No persons appeared in opposition.
Motion by Schultz, seconded by tNaliicka that the hearing be closed.
Carried.
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Wallickr that the council give tentative
approval to the preliminary plat of Jos. Maurer Addition. Carried.
10.. Hearing -Adjustment & Appeals - 7538 Emerson Ave.
It being 7:15 P.M., Mayor Keidsen called for the hearing on the appli-
cation of Berea Lutheran Church, 7538 Emerson Ave., for a zoning variation
and read the notice of hearing.
Ralph Shimer, architect, appeared representing the applicant. No persons
appeared in opposition.
Motion by Wallick,, seconded by Schultz, that the hearing be closed.
Carried..
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Anderson,. that the council grant the
building variation to Berea Lutheran Church, 7538 Emerson Ave., for permis-
sion to construct an addition to the present church with front yard set back
less than that required by Ordinance No. 2.03. Carried. C-5310
11. Hearing - village Project No. 338 EStorm Sewer)
It being 7:15 P.M.,. Mayor Keldsen tailed for the hearing on Village
Project. No. 338 being a storm sewer in the vicinity of 67th St. and Upton
Ave.. and read the not ice of hearing.
Motion by Anderson„ seconded by Schultz, that the council accept and
file the two remonstrance petitions presented and identified as follows:
1. Petition opposing storm sewer construction in the alley between
Upton and Thomas and 66th and 67th Streets containing S signatures.
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2. Petition opposing storm sewer construction in the vicinity of
67th and Upton Ave« containing 91 signati~es.
Carried C-5323 ® 05324
Motion by Wallick,. seconded by Anderson, that the area described as:
On Thomas Ave. from 67th St. to alley 480 feet north of 67th St. and on alley
from Z'hotr~.s Ave. to a point 154 ft. west of Thomas Ave.
be eliminated from Villa ge Project No. 338 and considered a: separate con-
struction. Carried.
The fo liow ing persons appeared:
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In favor of: David Premo, 6704 Sheridan Ave.
Elwood R. Anderson, 6740 Sheridan Ave.
E. C« Ziilgitt, 6700 Sheridan Ave..
B. P« Hoffmann, 6728 Sheridan Ave,
Tn opposition:
Carroll L. Myron; 6628 Russell Ave.
Harvey Morehouse, 6629 Russell Ave.
Elmer H. McCandless, 6613 Russell Ave.
Douglas R. Witt, 6620 Thomas Ave«
~k. J. Edmonson, 6621 Upton Ave.
W. F. Prepejchai, 6637 Thomas Ave..
Dan B.. Morton, 6645 Sheridan Ave.
M. J. Loula Jr.; 6613 Thomas Ave.
Einar R. Larson, 6644 Tho~.s Ave.
Otto M. Pox,"6612 Thomas Ave.
Brant Larson, 6613 Upton Ave.
Motion by Anderson,, seconded by Wallick,, that the hearing be closed.
Carried..
Motion by Keidsen, seconded by Wallick, that the following resolution
as amended bq the above motion deleting the storm sewer in alley be adopted;
that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these
minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 1799
RESOLUTION ORDERING iMPROVEMBNT AND PREPARATION OP
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR STORM SEWER CONSTRUC-
TION, VILLAGE PROJECT NO« 338
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Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson,, Schnitz, 5erstockp Wal.lick and Keldsen.
Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution
#1799 in resolution book-#12.
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The council directed the manager and Orr Schelen, Inc. to prepare a
report on the estimated costs of correcting the storm sewer situation in the
alley bounded by Upton,, Thomas, 67th and 66th St. and deleted from the above
hearing.
12. Letter - Agricultural Society
Motion by Wallick,. seconded by Schultz,, that the letter from the Hennepin
County Agricultural Society dated February 25, 1959 re the Hennepin County
Fair be accepted and fi led. Carried. C-5311
13. Petition - Rubbish Burnixtg
Motion by Serstock,, seconded by Wallick, that the petition dated March
3,. 1959 containing 22 signatures of persons requesting that a change be mttde
in the ordinance on rubbish burning in the Village be accepted and filed.
Carried. C-5312
14. Land Division - 6832 Columbus Ave.
It being 7:15 P.M., Mayor Keldsen called for the hearing on the rdquest
of Clyde F. Jansen, 6832 Columbus Ave. for a: division of land and read the
notice of hearing.
Clyde F. Jansen, applicant, appeared.. No persons appeared in opposition.
Motion by Serstock,, seconded by Anderson,, that the hearing be closed.
Carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Serstock,, that the council grant the
application of Clyde P. Jansen, 6832 Columbus Aved to divide Lot 4, Block 2,
Portland Avee Acres Addition lying north of the south 115 ft. (b832 Columbus
Ave.) Carried.. C-5313
15. CommerciaS Building Permit - 7521 Penn Ave«
Motion by Serstock,. seconded by Schultz, that the council grant the
application of Lyle Builders, 6816 Limerick Lane, for a commercial building
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permit for a 11-unit apartment building at 7521 Penn Ave. S« Carried« C-5314
Motion by Serstock, seconded by Schultz, that the off-street parking
layout for 7521 Penn Ave. be approved. Carried.
lb. Commercial Building Permit - 7536 Emerson Ave.
Motion by Waliick,. seconded by Schultz,, that the council grant the
application of Berea Lutheran ChurchQ 7536 Emerson Ave«,, for a commercial
building permit to build a new church at 7536 Bmerson Ave« Carried. C-5315
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson,, that the off-street parking
layout for 7536 Emerson Ave. be approved.. Carried.
. 17. Commercial Building Permit - 41b W« 78th 5t.
Motion by Wallick~ seconded by Schultz, that the council grant the
application of Rose Carmichael,, 416 W. 78th 5t. far a commercial building
permit to relocate the present buildf ng at 416 ~d. 78th Sta Carried. C-5316
Motion by Wallick,, seconded by Schultz, that the off-street parking
layout for 41b W. 78th St. be approved« Carried.
18. Bid - Crushing Gravel
Matson by Anderson,, seconded by Serstock,. that the minutes of the bid-
opening on gravel crushing, Mar. 3,. 1959, be approved. Carried. C-5317
The m~.nager presented his tabula tion of bids together with his recom-
mendation for award.
Motion by Andersonp seconded by Schultz,, that the council award the
contract to Craig J. Alexander Co« for a total of $2735.00 as recommended
by the manager. Carried.
19. Recommendations for Incinerators
Motion by Wallick, seconded by Reldsen, that the council instruct the
manager and attorney to amend the ordinance covering inside incinerators
in apartment houses and commercial buildings including the recommendations
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met forth in the village engineer's report dated February 27,. 1959. Carried.
2Q. Development of Pillage Property
A report from the village engineer relative to the development of
village owned property on Girard Ave. between 66th and 67th Streets dated
March 5, 1959 was presented.
Harry Larson, 6701 Girard Ave., asked if 67th St. could be closed off,
and asked that the area be filled in and leveled.
Harald M. Boyd, 6715 Humboldt Ave. appeared.
It was the consensus of opinion that the proposal to develop this
property be included in the 1960 public works budget and that the engineer
submit a report as to the desirability of vacating 67th St. to be considered
at a later meeting.
21. 1958 Budg et Surplus for Traffic Signals
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 minute:
R~t}LUTION N0. 1800
RESOLUTION RELATING TO 1958 BUDGET SURPLUS
AND APPROPRIATING MONIES' THBP.EFROM FOR TRAFFIC SIG1dALS
Poll of votes: Ayes; - Anderson, Schultz,. Serstock, Wallick and Keldsen,
Nays .~ none.. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution
#1800 in resoluti.onbook #12,
22. Authorizing Closing Appropriation Balance to Surplus
Motion by Wallick,, 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 minutesr:
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RESOLUTION NO. 1801
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSING APPROPRIATION
BALANCE OF THE 1958 BUDGET TO UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson,. Schultz, Serstockr Wallick and Keldsen`
Nays - none. Absent - none Carried.. This resolution appears as resolution
#1801 in resolution book #12~
23. Calling Election for April 7* 1959
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Motion by Wailick,. seconded by Serstock~ that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution boob and that it be made ~
part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 1802'
INITIAL RESOLUTION FOIL THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONUS AND CALLING AN ELECTION DESIGNATING POLLING
PIACES AND APPOINTING JUDGES- OF ELECTION
Pali of votes: Ayes - Aa~derson,. Schultz, Serstock,, t~lallick and Keldsen.
Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution
#1802 in resolution book #12.
24. Directing Issuance of Temporary Bonds - V. P. 358
Motion by Anderson,. 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 N0. i803~
RE50LUTi0N DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF TEMPORARY
IMPROVEMENT BONDS TO THE IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1954, SERIES
B SINKING FUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TAWS OF 1957,. CHAP. 385
Poll of votes: Ayes - Andersona Schultz, Serstock,. 4Vallick and Keidsen.
Nays - none. Absent -none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolutian
#1803 in resolution book #12.
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25. Directing Issuance of Temporary Bands - V. P. 348A
Motion by Anderson, 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. 1804
RESOLUTION DIRBCTING THE I5SUAAT;B AND S'ALB OP
TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENT BONDS TO THE IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1954
AND 1954 SERIES B S INKING PUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS
OF 195?, CHAPTER 385
Poll of votes.: Ayes - Anderson,. Schultz, Serstock, 6Naliick and Keldsen. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried.- This resolution appears as resolution #1804
in resolution book #12.
26. Receiving Report and Calling Hearing - V.P. 365
Motion by Anderson, 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 N0. 1805
RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON
MARCH 23,. 1959 ON STREET IMPROVEMENT BY COnT;RETB
PAVING, CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER AND APPURTENANCES
THERETO ON 66TH STREET FROM 1ST AVENUE TO CEDAR AVB.
V. P. 365 C#5318
Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson„ Schultz, Serstock,. Waliick and Keldsen.
Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution
#1805 in resolution book #12.
27. Receiving Report & Calling Hearing - V.F. 370
Motion by Wailick„ seconded by Serstock, that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made ~
part of these minutes:
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RESOLUTION NO. 1806
RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CAT,LING HEARII~ ON MARCH 23,
1959, ON STREET IMPROVEMENT BY CONSTRUCTION OP STORM SEWERS
(VICINITY 75TH ST« AND BRYANT AVE.) V..P. 370 C#5319
Poll of votes: Ayes. - Anderson Schultz, S'erstock,. Wallick and Keldsen.
Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution
#1806 in resolution book #12.
28. OrderinE Preparation of Report - V. P. 3i57B
Motion by Serstockr 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. 1807
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPr1RATI0N OP REPORT ON SANITARY
SEWER IATERAL IN~ROVEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS V. F. #357B
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Po11 of votes: Ayes -Anderson,, Schultze Serstockr Wallick and Keldsen.
Nays - none.. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution
#1807 in resolution book #12.
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. 1808
RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON
MARCH 23, 1959, ON SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION RNOWN
AS VILLAGE PROJECT NO. 357B C# 5320
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson,, Schultz,, Serstockr Wallick and Keldsen.
Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution
#1808 in resolution book #12.
29. Off-Street Parking Contract - 7645 Logan Ave.
Motion by Serstockf seconded by Wallickr that the following resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 1809
RESOLUTION APPROVIAI? LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OFF-5TREET
PARKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION NO« 59.3, CONTRACT
NO« 486, 7645 Logan Ave. C-5321
Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Schultz, Serstock,. Wat lick and Keidsen.
Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution
#1809 in resolution book #12.
30. Estimate
Motion by Serstock,, seconded by Waliick,.-that the following estimate
be allowedr
Harwood & Jecke, V. P. 363A 5t. Grading, Report #1, 24% complete,
Amount $2,506.50
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be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a
part of these minutes:
Carried,
31. Licenses
Motion by Andersonr seconded by Serstockp that the following licenses
be granted:
New Mt. Calvary Luth. Church
Renewal Perkins Electric Co.
Frykman Electric Co.
New Frank Surma Plumbing Co.
Renewal Plymouth Plumbing Co.
" Rays Cesspool Service
"n Brigadier's Bakery
New Richfield Sheii Station
Renewal Larry's
"• Wayside Inn
New O~Keefe's Super Market
Renewal George P. Andrews, Jr.
New Herman Legvold
Carried..
66th & 16th Ave.. (Soft Drink)
4004 4th Ave. S•
4720 13th Ave. S.
4101 Zenith Ave. N.
1105 Plymouth Ave. N.
8651 Lyndale Ave. S.
7625 Lyndale Ave.
66th & Portland
1400 E« 66th St«
?512 Lyndale Ave.
7600 Lyndale Ave.
4116-46th Ave.
9936 Wentworth Ave. S.
Fee Waived
Electrical
Electrical
Plumbing
Plumbing
Scavenger
Pood
Cig.
Dance
Dance
Soft Drink, Cig.
Off-Sale Beer
Taxicab Driver #93
Taxicab Driver #95
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32. Claims & Payroll
Motion by Schultze seconded by Anderson,, that the following claims and
payroll be allowed:
RICHPTELD STATE BANR',
General Account Ck. #8350 thru 8423 $19?,839.67
Payroll Acct.. Ck. #13266 thru 13,388 24,,061.26
Carried
33. Appointment to Long Range Planning Commission
Motion by KeldsenA seconded by Waliick, that the letter of resignation
from Keith Koentopp as a newly appointed member of the Long Range Planning
Commission was accepted. Carried.. C--5322
Motion by Keldsen,, seconded by Wallick,. that John .Reiter, Z.0$ W. 72~ St.,
be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Long Range Planning Commission. Carried.
34. Award to Alfred Henshat~
Motion by Keidsen,, seconded by Wallick,. that the manager be instructed
to present a certificate-of acrd to Alfred Renshaw for his service to the
Village' as a member of the Long Range .Planning Commission. Carried.
35. Adjournment
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Motion by Anderson, seconded by serstockp that the meeting be ad3ourned..
Carried..
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APPROVED- March 23. 1959
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Mayor
Manager
Edward J, ine Village Clerk