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10-23-1961VILLAGB OF RICHFIBLD Regular Meeting October 23, 1961 The council of the Village of Richfield met in regular session in the council chambers of the Village Hall, 6700 Portland Ave., Monday, October Z3, 1961 at 7x00 P.Me The meeting was called to order by Mayor Keldsen, Present: Anderson, Schultz, Serstock, Shields and geidsen. Absent: None. Rev, Harvey A. Childress, Church of Christ, gave the invocation, 1. Minutes Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson, that the minutes of the regum iar meeting of October 9, 1961 be approved, Ail ayes carried. 2, Reports Motion by Serstock, seconded by Shields, that the following report be accepted and filed: Hennepin County Nursing Report, Sept., 1961 C-6598 AlI ayes o carried. 3. Bill No, 1961-13 (Filling Stations) Bill No, 1961-13 entitled: "AN AMBNDMBNT ~ ORDINANCE NOe 2,03 OF THB VILLAGB OF RICHFIBLD ENTITLBD *AN ORDINANCB FOR THE PURPOSB OF PROMOTING HEALTH, SAFETY, ORDER, CONVENIENCB, PROSPERITY AND GENERAL WELPARE, BY RF&ULATING THE USE OF LAND, THE LOCATION AND USB OF BUILDINGS, THB ARRANGBMBNT OF BUILDINGS ON LOTS,.AND THE DENSITY OF POPULATION IN THE VILLAGB OF RICHFIffi,D, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNBSOTA,'~ AS PASSED THE 25TH DAY OP OC'1l~BER 1954'° was read by the village at- torney, the same being on file in the office of the village clerko C®6599 Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson, that this constitute the first reading of Bill No0 196113. -2~ October 23, 1961 Poll of votes: Ayes ® Anderson, Schultz, Serstock, Shields and Reldsenm Nays ~ none. Absent ~ none. Carried. Robert Thornberg, representing a major oil company, questioned if objec- tors would be heard. A number of others appeareda Motion by Anderson, seconded by Schultz, that the elerk be authorized to advertise a hearing on the proposed filling station ordinance; hearing to be November 13, 1961 prior to the second reading. All ayes ~ ca.rried. 4a Biil No® 1961®14 (Taxicab Ordinance) Bill No. 1961-14 entitlede "AN ORDINANCE AMHNDING 71IAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE NO. 3.09 OF THB VILLAGB OF RICHFIELD ENTITLED °AN ORDINANCB R~ULATING AND LICENSING AU1D LIVERIBS AND TARICABS IN 7H8 VILIAGE OP RICHFIELD, HBNNEPIN O~UNTY, MINNE90T1~* PASSED THE 81H DAY OP SEPTEMBER 1941, AS SUBSBQUENILY AMBI~IDED" was read by the village attorney, the same being on file in the office of the village clerk. 06600 Motion by Beldsen, seconded by Schultz, that this constitute the firs-t reading of Bili No. 1961-13, leaving the number of cabs blank. Poll of.votes: Ayes Schultz, Serstock, Slv.elds and Seldsen. Naps o Anderson, Absent none. Carried. Motion by Serstock, seconded by Schultz, that the clerk be authorized to advertise a hearing on the proposed taxicab ordinance; hearing to be before the second reading of the proposed ordinance. All ayes carried. 5. Set Date of Hearing m Special Use Permit 6244 Penn Ave. Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultzm that the council authorize the clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of Clark Oil &.Re~ining Co. for a gasoline service station at 6244 Penn Ave. S.; hearing to be November 13, 1961. All apes ~ carried. -3~ October 239 1961 6@ Set Date of Hearing ® Apartment Use Permit 7400®20 Penn Ave. S. Motion by Shields, seconded by Anderson, that the council authorize the clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of Selmer Ds dick for an aprt- ment use permit at 7400®7420 Fenn Avea S.g hearing to be November 138 1961® All ayes ~ carried9 70 . Quit Claim Deed = Pleasant 84 63rd Stm Motion by Serstock8 seconded by Shields9 that the following quit claim deed be accepted at no cost to the village; 1~estkrood Builders Co. B. 30 fto of Pleasant Avem from 77®77* Ns of N, line of W. 63rd Sto to 158,OSY north 06601 All ayes carriedo 8~ Authorize Call for Bids w Insurance Action by Schultz, seconded by Shields9 that the council authorize the clerk to advertise for bids on insurance for 1962; bids to be opened November 21a 1961, All ayes - carrieds 9. Extension of Off-Street Parking Agreement ~ 826'I~~ 66th St, Motion by Serstock9 seconded by Shields, that the council approve the extension of the off-street parking agreement for Superamerica Stations, Inco9 for 826 ~v 66th Sto until August 158 1962e All ayes m carriedo 10® Hearing ~ Ad3ustment & Appeals 6414 Pillsbury Ave® It being 7:15 P,M, Mayor geldsen called for the hearing on the applica® tion of. Donald Sparrow, 6414 Pillsbury Ave® for a zoning variation and read the notice of hearing. Mrsm Sparrow appeared representing the applicants Motion by Anderson9 seconded by Schultze that the hearing be closede All ayes carriedo ~ October 23, 1961 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Schultz, that the council grant the zoning variation to Donald Sparrow, 6414 Pillsbury Ave, to construct attached garage and breezeway 3 feet from south property line instead of 5 feet re0 gaited by Ordinance No, 2.03. All ayes _ carried, C®6602 il, Hearing = Special IIse Permit m 2816 W. 66th St. It being 7:15 P.Ms Mayor Keldsen called for the hearing on the applica- tion of Socony Mobil Oil Co, for a gasoline service station at 2816 W. 66th St, and read the notice of hearing, No persons appeared in opposition. Motion by Serstock, seconded by Shields, that the hearing be closed, All ayes carried. Jim Anderson, 6445 Vincent Ave,, requested the council to pass the pro® posed filling station ordinance before passing on the special use permit. Motion by Serstock, seconded by Shields, that the special use permit be granted to Socony Mobil Oil Co., 84 S. 6th St,, Minneapolis, for a filling station at 2816 'W. 66th St., provided the filling station complies with the present ordinance and paragraph Band paragraph R of the proposed ordinance in the respect that no sight obstruction will be permitted at the corner of Vincent Ave, and 66th St. All ayes m carried. C®6603 12, Hearing o Special IIse Permit m 6926 thru 6944 Cedar Ave. It being 7:15 P.M. Mayor geldsen called for the hearing on the applicam tion of Frank Chesley for a special use permit to construct apartment buildm ings at 6926 thru 6944 Cedar Ave, and read the notice of hearing. Frank Chesleyg applicant, appeared. No persons appeared in opposition. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the hearing be closed. All ayes m carried, -5® October 23, 1961 Motion by Schultz,.seconded by Shields, that the council deny the applica- tion of Frank Chesley, 107 N, 27th St0, Billings, Mont.., for a special use permit to locate two 6-unit apartment buildings on 6926 thru 6944 Cedar Ave0 All ayes m carried, C-b604 130 Hearing - Land Division o 6825 Blliot Ave, It being 7:15 P,MO Mayor Reldsen called for the hearing on the applica- tion of Francis P. Goffin for a land division and read the notice of hearing0 No persons appeared in opposition, Mr0 Goffin, applicant, appeared, P, Bnnis, 6828 10th Ave. S., appeared in favor of the division, Motion by Anderson, seconded by Serstock, that the hearing be closed and that the council grant the division of land to Prancis Po Goffin, 6825 B1]:iot Ave. `moo to divide the south 1/2 of Lot 23, Baumgartner°s 1st Addition. 06825 Blliot Ave,) All ayes - carried, C-6605 140 Hearing -Land Division m 6505 Standish eve. It being 7:15 P~.MO Mayor Reldsen called for the hearing on the applica- tion of Roy O, Ohnstad, 5533 33rd Ave0 5® for a land division and read the notice of hearingo No persons appeared in oppos ition0 Motion by Serstock, seconded by Shields, that the council grant the land division to Roy 0. Ohnstad, 5533 33rd Aves So, to divide Lots 1, 2, 3, Block 7, New Ford Town Addition 06505 Standish Ave~a All ayes carried0 C=6606 150 Hearing o Land division - 6926 Chicago Ave0 It being 7e15 P0M0 Mayor Reldsen called for the hearing on the applicam tion of Stella L. Van Guilder, 6926 Chicago Aveo for a land division and read the notice of hearing o Mrsa Van Guilder, applicant, appearedo No persons appeared in opposi- tion0 -6- October 23, 1961 Motion by Serstoc$, seconded by Anderson, that the hearing be closed. A11 ayes - carried. Motion by Serstock, seconded by Anderson, that the council approve the land division request of Stella L. Van.Guilder, b926 Chicago Ave., to divide the B 1/2 of Lot 1, Chicago Ave. Acres Addition (6926 Chicago Ave.) All ayes ~- carried. C-6607 16. Moving of building into Village - 6930 Chicago Ave. Motion by Serstock, secorxted by Anderson, that the council approve the application of Walter A. McKinnon, 3319 23rd Ave. Se for moving of a house from 6048 2nd Avee Soto 6930 Chicago Ave. as recommended by the building in- spection department. All ayes - carried. C-6608 17. Commercial Building Permit - 7614 Lyndale Ave. S. Mr. Peter Pafioles, 7538 Columbus Ave., appeared representing the appli- cant. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the council approve the com- mercial building permit for Gregory G. Pappas, 7001 13th Ave. S. to construct a building for the preparation and sales of candy at 7614 Lyndale Ave. S. A11 apes - carried. C-6609 Motion.by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the council grant tentative approval to the off-street parking layout at 7614 Lyndale Ave. S. All ayes - carried. 18. Commercial Building Permit - 2810 W. 66th St. Matreon by Serstock, seconded by Schultz, that the council approve the commercial building permit for John and George Werness, 3700 Nicollet-Ave@, to construct a building for baking and retain sales at 2810 W. 66th St., build ing to have brick ezterior. All.ayes o carried. 0-6610 _7m October 23, 1961 Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the council grant tentative approval to the off-street parking layout at 2810 W. 66th St. All ayes carried. 19, Commercial Building Permit - 6620 Queen Ave. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the council approve the com0 merciaT building permit for Ralph Ditzler, 6052 Morgan Ave. S, to construct one 9~unit apartment building at 6620 Queen Ave. S. All ayes - carried. C-6611 Motion by Schultz,. seconded by Shields, that the council grant tentative approval to the off-street parking layout at 6620 Queen Ave, All ayes m carried. 20. Bid-Rock Salt for Ice Control Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the min~tesof the bid-openm ing of October 23, 1961 be approved. All ayes m carried. Cm6612 The manager presented a tabulation of bids, Harold Karr, 7508 Dupont Ave. S., appeared. A representative from Cargill, Inc. was also present. Motion by Serstock, seconded by Schultz, that the council approve the bid of Cargill, Inc., and that the manager write a letter to the attorney general giving him the village bids received on salt for the past three years. All ayes carried. 21. Bids o Purchase & Removal of Bldg. a 702~B. 66th St. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Serstock, that the clerk be authorized to readvertise for bids on the purchase and removal of building at 70'L B. 66th St. inasmuch as there were no bids on the advertisement of Oct. 12, 1961, new bids to be opened Nov® 7, 1961. All ayes carried, 22, Bids m Sanitary Sewer Lateral - Y.P. #439 Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the minutes of the bid-opening m8m October 23, 1961 of October 23, 1961 on sanitary sewer lateral, Y. P. #439, be approved. All ayes carried. 06613 The manager presented a tabulation of bids together with recommendation for awards 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. 2613 'ib NORTHERN CONTR~"TIl~ CO. INC RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT/ON SANITARY SEHTBR LATERAL CONS~tUCTION ON ALDRICH AVE. FROM 190' SOZTTH OF CL 63rd ST. 7.1D 355' SOUTH, VILLAGE PROJECT N0. 439. C®6614 Poll of votes: Ayes o Anderson, Schultz, Serstock, Shields and geldsen. Nays o none, Absent _ none, Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #2613 in resolution book #17. _. _.. _23.. .'-1Tai~er...of._ Bond .on Off-Street Parking m 6445 Nicollet Ave. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Schultz, that the council. approve the waiving of bond on off®street parking contract at 6445 Nicollet Ave. and that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made ,a part of these minutest RESOLUTION NO. 2614 RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT POR OFP~STRBET PARICQ I1~ IN ACCORDANCE WI1Ii APPLICATION N0. 61®22, CONTRACT N0. 676, FIRST FEDBRAL SAVINGS & THAN ASSN. 6445 Nicollet Ave. 06615 Poll: of votest Ayes ~ Anderson, Schultz, Serstock, Shields and geldsen. Nays m none. Absent m none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #2614 in resolution book #17. 24. Relating to Traffic Control Signs - Nicollet Ave., 68th to 78th Motion by Serstock, seconded by Anderson, that the following resolution 1 -9- October 23, 1961 be adoptF:d; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes RESOLUTION NOo 2615 RffiOLUTTON RELATII~ 10 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS °'NO PARKING 7::00 A.Ma 7.0 9:00 A.M. AND 4 F00 P.Mo TO 6 600 P.M.°' BOTH SIDES OF NICOLLET AVI3. FROM 68TH STREET 10 78~ STREBT Poll of votes Ayes - Akerson, Schultz, Serstock, Shields and Keldsen® Nays - none® Absent - none Carriedm This resolution appears as resolution #2615 in resolution book #17a 25. Authorizing Execution of °'Cooperative Agreement" Motion by Schultze seconded by Shields, that the following resolution be 1 aflopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes s RESOLUTION NO. 2616 RESOLUTION AUIHORIZII~ EXECQTTON OF °`COOPERATIVB AGRBSMBNT` ~Tli IE3NNBPIN COUNTY RELATING TO OONS~tIICTION OP Pffi~1NN AVE. BRIDGE NO. 7268 WITH CR0SS7.0WN HIGHWAY CSAH NO. 62 C®6616 Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Schultz, Serstock, Shields and Keldsend Nays - nonea Absent m none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #2616 in resolution book #179 26, Off-Street Parking Contract - 1501 E, 66th St. Motion by Serstock, seconded by Anderson, that the following resolution be adoptedg that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutesa RESOLUTION NOo 267 RESOLUTION APPR0VI1~ LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OFF-S11tBhT PARKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION ~a 61-14, CONTRACT NO. 661e 1501 B® 66th St. C®6617 Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Schultz, Serstock. Shields and Keldsen. Nays = _90_ October 23, 1961 nose. Absent a none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #2617 in resolution book #170 270 OffaStreet Parking Contract - 6545 Grand Ave, Motion by Serstock, seconded by Anderson, that the follow~.ng resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOZUIZON NO, 2618 RA90LIITION APPROVING IAYODT AND CONTRACT POR OFF-SST PARg IlVG IN ACCORDANCE WITfi APPLICATION NO. 61m20, CONTRACT N0. 675, 6545 Grand Ave. C®6618 Poll of vote: Ayes ®~Inderson, Schultz, Serstock, Shields and geldsen0 Nays v none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #2618 in resolution book #17. 280 Off~Street Parking Contract _ 6612 12th Ave. S. Motion by Serstock, seconded by Schultz, that the following resolution be gdopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it b e made a part of these minutesa R~LIITION NO. 2619 RESOLIITION .APPROVING YAYOOT AND -CONTRACT FOR OPF®.STitEBT PARg ING IN AIX~NCB WIT~i APPLICATION NO. 61~16s CONTRACT NO. 662, 6612 12th Ave. S. C®6619 Poll of votes: Ayes ®Anderson, Schultz, Serstock, Shields and %ldsen. Naps - none. Absent m none0 Carried0 This resolution appears as resolution #2619 in resolution book X17. 290 Release of Bond on OffeStreet Parking a ?31 W. 66th St, Motion by Serstock, seconded by Anderson, that the following resol~,ttion be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: -11~ October 23, 1961 ` RBSOIITTION NO. 2620 RSSOIIJTION RELATING TO RBLBASB OF BOND ON OPF=STRBBT PARgIl11G 731 W. b 6th S t, Po1T of vote: Ayes - Anderson, Schultz, Serstock, Shields and B.eldsen. Naps m none. Absent _ nonee Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #2620 in resolution book X17. 30. Authorize Transfer to Clerk-Treasurer Motion by Schultz, seconded by Serstock, that the following resoln#ion be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes:: RESOLIITION IND. 2621 RESOLUITON AU~IORIZING TRt~N~BR FROM CONTINGENCY ACCOUNTS TO CLBRg TttBASURER ACCOUNT Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Schultz, Serstock, Shields and geldsen. Nays o nonee Absent none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #2621 in resolution book X17. 31. Estimate Motion by Schultz, seconded b9 Serstock, that the following estimate be alloweds geys Well Drilling Coe, Y. P. X427, Contract #b51, Pillage Wells, 97x596 complete, Report #2 $3,$OOe00 A11 ayes e carried. 32. License = Fee ~Taived Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson, that the following license be granted and that the fee be waivedz R newel Hope Presbyterian Church, 7132'Portland Aveo Christmas Trees e Location: 11th Ave. & 66th St,, N.W. corner All ayes - carrieda ~12- October 23, 1961 33. Licenses Motion by Serstock, seconded by Schultz, that the following licenses be granted: New Hoeft Blectric Co., 103 E. 5th St., St. Paul Electrical Renewal Richmond & Sons Electric Co., 2810 Major Ave. Elect cal A7e~r• Hoffman Electric Co., 1917 Second Ave., Anoka, Minn. Electrical Renewal Woolworth Garden Center, 508 E. 66th St. Christmas Tree Neer Tait4s Southdale Super Yalu, 2900 W. 66th St. Pood New James Hall, 5601 Harriet Ave. #233 Taxicab Driver New Anselm Johnson, 2210 Colfax Ave. S. #239 Taxicab Driver New Harold L@ Howard, 1680 S. Lexington Ave. St. Paul #237 Taxicab Driver New John Co Smith, 3018 10th Ave. S., Mpis. 7 #238 Taxicab Driver ltli ayes o carriede 34, License CDeferred) Motion by Serstock, seconded by Schultz, that the application of Richfield~Bloomington Cab Co.,for a license for 10 taxicabs be deferred until such time as the proposed ordinance on taxicabs is passed. All apes carried. 35. Claims & Payroll Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson, that the following claims and payroll be allowed: RICAf=]ELD STATE BANK General Acct Ck. #14,641 thru 14,737 $168,845.63 Payroll Acct: Ck. #23,123 thrn 23,298 33,302.10 All ayes o carried. 3b. Ordinance on Sunday Closings The council instructed the attorney to draft an ordinance on Sunday closings in -the village. 37. Removal of Playground Equipment Motion by Shields, seconded by Anderson, that the manager be authorized to remove the "ocean~ave" playground equipment from the parks in the village because they are a hazard to the safety of clu.idren. All ayes m carried® 1 -13- 38. Welfare October 23, 1961 Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that Councilman Anderson attend the meeting of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners and to inform them of the Richfield. council*s desire to continue with the township form of re~ lief. All ayes - ca~eried. 30. Ad jo€~rnment Motion by Shields, seconded by 5erstock, that the meeting be adjourned.. 1 f' All ayes -carried. APPROVED: Novr 13, 1961 Irving Reg 1 en, Mayor O. R~ gre elen, Manager ~ ~~~~~ Edward J. Mol' e, Village Clerk