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11-23-1959VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD Regular Meeting. November 23, 1959 The council of the Village of Richfield met in regular session in the council chambers of the Village Halls 6700 Portland Ave., Monday, November 23, 1959 at 7:00 P.M, The meeting was called to order by Mayor Keldsen. Present; Anderson, Schultza Serstock, Wallick and Keldsen. Absent: None, Rev. Warren D. Swanson, Bethany Covenant Church, gave the invocation, 1® Minutes Motion by Schultz; seconded by Wallick, that the minutes of the special meeting of November 5, 1959 be approved. Carried, Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson, that the minutes of the regular meeting of Novo 90 1959 be approved. Carried. 2. Re ports Motion by Serstocks seconded by Wallick, that the foilovwing report be accepted and filed: Hennepin County Nursing Report, Oct. 1959 C -5685 Carried, 3:, Set Date of Hearing - Special Use Permit - 826 W. 66th St. Motion by Serstock, seconded by Wallick, that the council authorize the clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of Frances-A. Genter, 35 Highview Place, Minneapolis, to locate a gasoline service station at 826 Ulm 66th St,,; hearing to be December 14, 1959. '.Carried, 4.; Set Date of Hearing - Apartment Use Permit - 301 to 515 W. 74th Sto Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson® that the council authorize the clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of Milliman Bros., Inc., 322 I �-2- November 23, 1959 40th Ave. No No to construct eight 7 -unit apartment.bui9:41A.gs it 301 -515 W. 74th St.; hearing to.b be Dec. 149 1959. Carried. 5. Deeds - Tierney Motion by Serstock, seconded by Schultz, that the following dged be ac- cepted and filed: John Tierney 301 and W. 30' of Queen Ave. btwn; 63rd and 64th Ste and the E. 30d of Queen Ave. with the texception of that land owned by the Bowling Alley and the Canteen Co. C -$686 Carried. Deeds - Laughlin Motion by Anderson, seconded by Schultz, that the following deed be accepted and filed: Edw. C. Laughlin Be 501 of Nicollet Ave. from 2951 N of north Margaret Laughlin property line of 68th St. to 3751 north of north property line of 68th St. C -5687 Carried. 7. Authorize Call for Bids - Petroleum Products Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock,.that tte council,,authorize the clerk to advertise a call for bids for petroleum products; bids to be opened Dec. 7. 1959, Carried, 8. Request for Time Extension - Special Use Permit - Donald Roberts, attorney, represented Mrs. Genter. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson, that the request 'of PrancesA.. Genter, 35 Highview Place, Minneapolis, Minn., for an extension of time on the special use permit at 826 W. 66th St. for a drive -in restaurant be de- ferred until December 14, 1959, and placed on the agenda after the hearing on a filling station for this property. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Schultz, Serstock.and Reldsen. Nays - Wallick. Absent - none. Carried. 1 1 -3- November 23, 1959 f 9� Hearing - Apartment Use Permit - 6936 -44 Penn Ave, It being 7:15 P.M. Mayor Keldsen called for the hearing on the ,application of Bertil C, Monten, 6945 Logan Ave„ for an apartment use permit for 6936 -44 Penn Ave, and read the notice'of hearing, Bertil C. Monten, applicant, appeared® Motion by Anderson,, seconded by Serstock, that the hearing be closed. Carried® Motion by Anderson, seconded by Serstock, that the council grant the apart- ment permit to Bertil C. Monten$ 6945 Logan Ave* to locate two 4 -unit apart- ment buildings at 6936 -44 Penn Ave$ with the stipulation that the buildings will have all brick veneer walls, Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Serstock, Keldsen,, Nays - Schultz, Wallickm Absent - none, Carriedm 10, Hearin - Special Use $ermit - 6601 5th Ave. S. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson, that the letter from Earl Dufresne, 5601 13th Ave, S, withdrawing application for special use permit at 6601 5th Ave* S, be accepted and filed, Carried. C -5688 11, _ Hearing - Special Use Permit - 6400 -44 Cedar Ave, It being 7 :15 P.M. Mayor Keldsen called for the hearing on the applica- tion of Petit and Maurer, 5269 Lyndale Ave. S. for a special use permit and read the notice of hearing. Mr. Maurer, applicant, appeared„ No persons appeared in opposition. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock, that the hearing be-closed, Carried. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock, that action on the special use permit request of Petit & Maurer be deferred until December 14, 1959, Carried, l f� 1 1 -4- November 23, 1959 12, Set Date of Hearing,- Zoning Variation'- 6400-44 Cedar Ave. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson, that the council authorize the clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of Petit & Maurer for a zoning variation at 6400®44 Cedar Ave.; hearing to be December 14, 1959; Carried. 13. Hearing- Land Division - 7510, 7514, 7520 Logan Ave, It being 7015 P.M. Mayor Reldsen called for the hearing on the land divi- sion application of Gross Construction Co, and read the notice of hearing. Mr. Gross appeared in support of his application for a; land division. Motion by Serstock, seconded by Wallick, that the hewing be closed. Carried. Motion by Serstock, seconded by Wallick, that the council grant the land division to Gross Construction Co., 7600 5th Ave. Se to divide Parcel 6330, Plat 44833%(7510, 75149 7520 Logan Ave. S.) Carried. C -5689 14., Commercial Building Permit - 6936 -44 Penn Ave, Motion by Schultz, seconded by Wallick, that the council grant the commercial building permit to Berti.1 C, Monten, 6945 Logan Ave. S, to con- struct two 4-unit apartment buildings at 6936 -44 Penn Ave. S., brick veneer on all sides. Carried. C -5690 Motion by.Schultz, seconded by Anderson, that the council grant tenta- tive approval to the off - street parking layout at 6936 -44 Penn Ave. S. Carried. 15, Approving Plat of Mel Johnson Addition Motion by Serstock, 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 minutes: RESOLUTION NOe 2025 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT OF MEL JOHNSON ADDITION C -5694 1 1 -5- November 239.1959 Poll of votes;: Ayes - Anderson, Schultz, Serstock, Wallick and Keldsen. Nays - none. Absent - none, Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #2025 in resolution book #14, 16. Accepting .Stir ets - Mel Johnson Addition Motion by Wallick, seconde& 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; ,RMLUTION NO. 2,026 RESOLUTION RELATING TO OFF -SITE IMPROVEMENTS IN MEL JOHNSON ADDITION Poll of votes: ayes - Anderson, Schultz, Serstock, Wallick and Keldsen, Nays - none, Absent - none, Carried, This resolution appears as resolution #2026 in resolution book #14. 7. Approving Off- Street Parking Contract - 6244 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 these minutes:: RESOLUTION NCI. 2027 RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OFF- STREET PARKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH.,APPLXCATJON NO. 59 -44, CONTRACT NO, 543 62441 ' pq.:r,ve. C -5691 Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Schultz, Serstock, Wallick and Keldsen, Nays - none, Absent - none, Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #2027 in resolution book #14. 18. Accepting Streets_ - Robert Weber Addition 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: -6- November 23, 1959 RESOLUTION NO, 2028 OLUTION ACCEPTING STREETS IN ROBERT WEBER ADDITION Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Schultz, Serstock, Wallick and Keldsen. Nays - none. Absent - none, Carried, This resolution appears as resolution #2028 in resolution book #14. 19.. Accepting Streets - Robert Weber °s 2nd Addition Motion by Serstock, 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 minutes: RESOLUTION NO, 2029 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING STREETS IN ROBERT M. WEBERoS 2ND ADDITION Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Schultz, Serstock, Wallick and Keldsen. Nays - none, Absent - none. Carried, This resolution appears as resolution #2029 in resolution book #14. 20. Accepting Streets - Eliason 4th Addition 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, 2030 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING STREETS IN ELIASON 4TH ADDITION Poll of votes.: Ayes - Anderson, Schultz, Serstock, Wallick and Keldsen. Nays - none, Absent - none, Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #2030 in resolution book #14.. 21. Release of Bond on Off- Street Parking - 6� 310 Penn Ave. 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: -7- November 23, 1959 RESOLUTION N0, 2031 RESOLUTION RELATING TO RELEASE OF BOND ON OFF- SZRBBT PARKING Canteen Co. 6310 Penn Ave. S. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Schultz, Serstock, Wallick and Keldsen. Nays - Carried. none. Absent - none. /This resolution appears as resolution #2031 in resolu- tion book #14. 22. Authorizing, Adjustment of Salary Expense Various Departments 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 part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO, 2032 ABSOLUTION AUTHORIZING -AND DIRECTING ADJUSTMENTS OF SALARY EXPENSES IN VARIOUS DEPTS. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Schultz, 5erstock, Wallick and Keldsen. Nays - Carried. none. Absent - none. /This resolution appears as resolution #2032 in resolu- tion book #14. 23,- Closing Village Project No. 347 Fund 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 part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO, 2033 RESOLUTION CLOSING VILLAGE PROJECT NO. 347 FUND AND TRANSFERRING ALL BALANCES M THE PERMANENT REVOLVING FUND Poll of votes: Ayes- - Anderson, Schultz, Serstock, Wallick and Keldsen. Nays - Carried. none. Absent - none./ This resolution appears as resolution #2033 in resolu- tion book #14. part of .these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 2034 RESOLUTION AUTHDRIZING THB ..INVB$. TMBNT ANA. REINVEST- MENT OF MUNICIPAL FUNDS: Poll of voters Ayes �- Anderson* Schultz# 3erstock,. Wallick and Reldseno." Nags' hone.. Absent •. none.. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution . #2034: - -in resolution book #14. - -- 25;w Authorizing Agregment for Services of Fisc;.l Agent 1 `fit' Motion by Wallick; seconded by Anderson, that the'following resolution be adopted; that it b-e -spread in "; the resolution book::and. that it be ma.d*. & ' part of these minutest _ ;f RESOLUTION NO. 2035 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZIWY AGREEMENT PROVIDW FOR SERVICES OF. FISCAL AGENT C -5692: `Poll of votes: Ayes s Anderson* Schultz, Ser€st ©ck ' Wallick and .Keldsen• Nay# -� none, Absent - none. Carr3ed,''This resolution appears as "resolution #2033 in resolution bob*N' l40 26 R� ela3R "to Traff-ic Controx ages 67th._$t, Motion by .WalMick, seconded by Schultz* that,the. following resolution ty be' adopted'; -that it be d' ad in the resolution book and that it be Made, a 4 part af - these minutes: RE90.LUTI0N NO. 2 03 6, ..;. r RESOLUTION IKATING' TO TRAFFIC: CONTROL SIGNS { t Removal of Sign. frbm filth St. from Portis i8 to cedar P oi `af votear :' . A1ye$ • A,netersan,_ Schultz, - Serstock VW Hick :_and Itoldsen Na y S�iAi}• =` �� TSuhYrC� .lvi.'dk%�Zri xw°�a Stax'.a`.�L..a."w.""` -z'��. �a..— .— i_:_.�L.s_..J:A SvsP4 ". VZv?F. 1iY r. � �$ 'Novi�ibor 23 24, = Ntboiizing Investment of Idle 'Municipal Fund s . ? ? i4 Motion by Wallick seconded by 5chq tz, that the fnilo.wing resolution be adopted; that it' be spread -in .thee resolution book and that. it be made -9- November 230 1959 none, Absent - none, Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #2036 in resolution book #14, a The council instructed the -manager to order the placing of signs at Portland and Cedar Avenues on 67th ':t,o informing motorists that 67th Stj was no longer a "Thru Street ", 7. Relating to Traffic Coitrol Signs - 77th & Motion by Wallick,.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, 2037 JESOLUTION REIATIM M TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS "Stop" signs stopping traffic on Colfax Ave. at 77th St,. Poll of votes: Ayes � Anderson, Schultz, Serstock, Wallick and Keldsen. Nays - none, Absent - none, Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #2037 in resolution book #14,t It'was mentioned that parking at Centennial School and Atlantic Mills is still taking place in spite of the "No Parking" signs, Russell Mayer, 7105 18th Ave, S,. suggested that a reflector sign should be placed on the right side of 70th and Portland going east as the present one cannot be seen, 28, Report - Littler -Bug Receptacles The manager reviewed the terms of the agreement on litter -bug receptacles in the village. It was agreed that the street department make periodic checks on the receptacles- in the future 290 Order of Railroad & Warehouse Commission Motion by Serstock, seconded by Anderson, that the order from the Rail- road and Warehouse Commission regarding application of the Minneapolis Street Railway Co.. dated Nov, 16 1959 be filed. Carried. C -5693 1 1 -10.- 30. Estimates November 23, 1959 Motion by Schultz, seconded by Wallick, that the following estimate be allowed: M. E. graft Co., V. P. #383, Contract #539. Grading at Jefferson Park. 80% complete. Estimate #1. $4,304.00 Carried. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock, that the following estimate be allowed: Richfield Nursery, Village Prof. #377, Contract #506. Planting,,of boulevard trees. Estimate #2 and final. 100% complete. $ 774.00 Carried. The council requested a report on the tree planting remaining in the village. 31. Licenses (Pee Waived) Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson, that the following licenses be granted and that the fee be waived: Renewal Hope Presbyterian Church Men's Club Location of lot: 66th & Portland Renewal Y.M.C.A. - Y's Men Carried, 32. Licenses 7132 Portland Ave. Christmas Tree 6826 -5th Ave. S. Christmas Tree Motion by Wallick, seconded by Anderson, that the following licenses be granted: New Oren W. Weinmann Renewal Ralph Hollenback' Renewal Richfield Sod`Co, Renewal Home Juice Co.' Renewal Nelson Drug Co. ' ewal Barsness Drug Co. New Canteen Co. of Minn. Inc. New. Wm.'Walter Buch New Jas. Edw. Biirrets New 'Robert Chas. Jakubic 5710 W. Broadway 16 E. 66th St. 66th St. & Graham Ave. 6315 Cedar Ave. 6553 Lyndale Ave. S. 7621 Lyndale Ave. S. 6310 Penn Ave. S, 2620 Hennepin Ave. 6040 3rd Ave. S. 351 E. 100 St, S. Heating Christmas tree Christmas tree Soft'Drink Food, Soft' Drink, Cig. Soft Drink, Cig. Food Taxicab Driver #178 Taxicab Driver #181 Taxicab Driver #179 1 Licenses Cont. New Waiter B.•Olson New Coleman T. Rice New John Richard Seliner New Patrick Leo 'Williams Carried. -11- 9935 Girard Ave. S.. 5324 46th Ave. S. 6227 11th Ave. S, 8916 Aldrich Ave. 5. November 23, 1959 Taxicab Driver #175 Taxicab Driver #176 Taxicab Driver #180 Taxicab Driver #177 330 License Application - Red Bird Cab Motion by Serstock, seconded by Anderson, that the application of Red Biard Cab, 10609 Sheridan Ave. S., for a license for 1 additional taxicab be deferred until,. Dec. 1.4, 1959, and that a report be obtained from the cab inspector. Carried. 34. Claims &" . Payro l l Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson,,-that the following claims and payroll be allowed: RICHFIELD STATE BANK General Acct. Ck, #9925 thru 10,025 $1069638,73 Payroll Acct. Ck. #15807 thru 15940 251P074.88 �- Carried. 35. Commercial Bldg. Permit - 6315-Penn-Ave. J. A. Chelgren, director of Opportunity Workshop, appeared in support of the application. f Motion by.,Serstock, seconded by Wallick, that the council grant the ap- plication of Opportunity Workshop, 6315 Penn Ave., for a commercial building permit to construct an addition to the existing building for storage purposes at 6315 Penn Ave. Carried. .0 -5695 Motion by Serstock, seconded by Wallick, that the council grant "tenta - tive approval to the off - street parking layout at 6315 Penn Ave. Carried. -12- November 239 1959 36, Overha!%in g Taffi c_Signals - P�iiP An estimate.of $1300.00 as cost for a Woodlake School pedestrian sign to tie- in'w3,th the existing sign was submitted. Motion by Wat lick,'seconded by Anderson, that the council authorize the call for bids for an overhanging signal at Woodlake School in conjunction with the existing signs to be paid from the general fund; bids to be opened December 14, 19590 Carried. The manager was instructed to report on feasibility of Logan Ave. and 12th Ave. overhanging signs and cost. 379 letter of Condolence. The council. instructed the manager to write a letter of condolence to .Frank Adelman's family, 4312 Bryant Ave. S., second mayor of Richfield, who recently died. 38, Adjournment Motion by Anderson, seconded by Serstock, that the meeting be adjourned. Carried. i N PROVED s December 14 � 1959' P.ie.P �ltiP!�Irn.re.sn Edward J. Mode, Village Clerk er r