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01-29-1962 Specialr r; VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD Special Meeting January 29, 1962. Pursuant to actipn taken at the meeting of January 15, 1962, the councir of the Village of Richfield met in special session in the council chambers of the Village Hall, Monday, January 29, 1962 at 7:00 P.N1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Olson, Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Schultz, Shields and Olson. Absent: None. Harry Mayeron o£ Orr, Schelen, Mayeron & Associates, Inc., presented an architects sketch of the proposed water treatment plan and requested a decision on the location of such a plant at 62~ St. & Portland Ave., also requesting approval on placement of water towers. A discussion was held on the method of treatment. Mr. Mayeron presented again for consideration questions that led to reason for choosing lime soda ash as opposed to zeolite. The plant cost is estimated at $1,500,000 to $1,700,000, Ralph Gilbertson raised the question of getting additional information before going ahead on lime soda ash. Clint Hess, 2020 W. 68th 5t., opposed the zeolite because of his eae- perience with this form of treatment in his home, also questioning the pro- priety of full treatment. He asked for a public airing of fluoridation. H. M. Mueller, 6768 Oliver Ave. S., representing Turbomatic, Inc., said that in his opinion. the cost of a zeolite sof teeing plant would be approximately $?00,000 or $800,000, and further, he would offer to lease plant and equipment for 10 years on a basis of cost such as this. The question was asked of Mr. Mayeron whether fluoridation would have any effect on the development of the plant. His answer was that the equip- -2- January 29, 196v ment is incidentax and could even be inserted as an alternate bid. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the consulting enga.neer be instructed to proceed with plans to install the water treatment plant at 62'~ 5t. and Portland Ave. with the understanding that it be a lime soda asY~ type. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Schultz, Shields and ~Jlson. bays - none.. Absent - none. Carried, The manager read a letter from Allied Central Stores dated January 2~, 1962 refusing the use of Donaldson Park for a water tower. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the manager contact the school board for acquisition of suitaLle area at 75th and Logan Ave. for the location of a water tower, All ayes - carried. Motion by Shields, seconded by Anderson, that the council approve this site (5.W. corner of Sheridan Park as the vicinity for a second tower. All ayes - carried. The question was asked of Mr. Mayeron if it was feasible to build a large enough plant to serve Bloomington. Answer: If the supply was there, it could be done. The meeting recessed for five minues. The meeting reconvened with all members present. Discussion with Lon~Range Planning Commissi on Mr. Shimer presented a report as was given before on a three stage pxogram for the.development of Village Hall buildings. Councilman achuitz raised some ob3ection to the development of the present site for street garage because this was to have been temporary when originally constructed. Mr.. Schultz asked the commission if they had discussed the moving of the entire operation to Legion Lake. Mr. Shultheis answered that the present -3- Jan. 29, 1962 site was the most economical and best for the village, and that the major- ity of the members of the commissioner were in favor of this as d recommen- dation. Harvey Chapman spoke in the minority for the commission presenting ideas for Keefe•s Farm C?Oth and Lyndale Ave. S.) as a logical location, Mr. Shields asked if the commission could study the feasibility of an administrative building to be located in the Legion Lake area and the equipment buildings east of Gedar Ave. Mr. Shimer requested that information on borings in Legion Lake be made available if the Legion Lake area was to be considered. The engineer said the County had these figures, and that there was approximately ten feet of silt on the south end of the lake. The mayor asked what the-plans were for Village-Hail and garage that were voted down in the year 1955 and how it differs from present proposals. The manager stated that the plans were different and the questions were separated on the ballot then and are now being considered together. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Schultz, that the Long Range Planet Wing Commission study the Legion Lake area, and also have an alternate re® commendation for a site. All ayes - carried.. Mr.. Schultz' objection to the present area was because it is prarely c~f residential character, but probably moving the equipment buildings would be suitable, leaving the Hall at its present location. Mr. Schultz reminded the council that a vote had been taken previous ly by the council an making some progress on the village hall after the swimming pool question had been approved. Tom Reese spoke favoring the moving of the equipment and garage buiid~ ixigs from the present location. He also asked for a study on additional 1 -4- need for amount of space needed. Jan. 29, 1962 The need for a five years projected study and over-all capital im- provement plan for the village was discussed. Charles~Eittle, 6900 Penn Ave. S., spoke in favor of improvement to the village hall with the possibility of two locations for equipment. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the meeting be ada ~~ ~i journed. All ayes - carried. APPROVED: Feb. 13, 1962 W ~.C~o~~r-~ Stanley W. Qison, Mayor Van r velen, Manager ~L?~~I~t~ r ~ ~~ Edw. J. olive, Clerk®Treas.