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03-26-1962VILLAGB OP RICHPIELD Regular Meeting March 26, 1962 The council of the Village of Richf ieid met in regular session, Monday, March 26, 1962, in the council chambers of the Village Haii, 6700 Portland Ave.,. at 7:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Olson. Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, 5chuitz, Shields and Olson. Absent: None. Pastor Robert Chalstrom, House of Prayer Lutheran Church, gave the invocation. 1, Minute Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the minutes for the regu- lar meeting of March 12, 1962 be approved. Ali ayes -carried. 2. Reports ,. Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz, that the following report be accepted and filed: Henn. County Nursing Report, Feb. 1962 C-6757 Aii ayes -carried. 3. Set Date of Hearing - Special Use Permit - 1501 E. 77th St. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the council authorize the clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of M. Richard Walsh for a special use permit at 1501 E. 77th 5t.; hearing to be April 9, 1962. Ali ayes - carried.. 4. het Date of Hearing - 811 B. 66th 5t. - Special Use Fermit _~~ Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the council authorize the clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of Alvin 5. Jensen and Ray Wikstrom for a special use permit at 817 E. 66th 5t.; hearing to be April 9, 1962. Ail ayes - carried. -2- March 26, 1962 5. Set Date of Hearing -Apartment Use Permit - 500-512 B. 73rd St. Motion by Shields, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council authorize the clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of Dietrich-Francis Co. for an apartment use permit at 500-5].2 8. 73rd St.; hearing to be April 9, 1962. All ayes - carried. 6. R.R.W. Commission Notice Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the notice from the Railroad & Warehouse Commission dated March 7, 1962 relative to rate in- creases be accepted and filed. Ali ayes - carried. C-6758 7. Petition to Eliminate Water Lateral Stubs 8. 5. Stiles, petitioner, appeared. Motion by Shields, seconded by Anderson, that the petition for consi~ deration to eliminate house service stubs on Bmerson Ave. between 64th and 65th Sts. be deferred until the meeting of April 9th. Aii ayes - carried. 8. Bids -Water Lateral Improvement -Village Project #441 Motion vy Schultz, seconded by Jacobsen, that the minutes of the bid- opening on Water Lateral Improvement, March 23, 1962, be approved. Ail ayes - carried. C-6759 The acting manager presented a tabulation of bids together with re- commendation to accept the low bid of Orfei & Sons, Inc. Motion bq Schultz, seconded bq Shie lds, 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. 2696 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID ANA AWARDING CONTRACT TO ORFBI & SONS, INC., 1156 HOMER ST., ST. PAUL, MINN., FOR WATER LATERAL IMPROVEMENT, V. P. #441 C-6760 -3- March 26, 1962 9. Hearing - Rezoning - 2401 W. 66th St. It being ?:15 P.M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the applica- tion of Wal-Don Builders for rezoning of property 'known as 2401 W. 66th St. and read the notice of hearing. Don Balmer appeared representing Wa1-Don Builders, applicants. B, McCandless, Jr., 6613 Russeii Ave., appeared with questions. Motion. by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the hearing be closed. Ail ayes -carried. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the council approve the amendment to rezone Lot 1 and the E. 33 ft. of Lot 2, Block 2, Tingdale Bros.. Lincoln Hills Add. with stipulation that an agreement be signed to the effect that building be built as plans presented, and the area will revert to former zoning if building is not constructed; the building is to be one story with driveways and parking lot to be off Queen Ave. Ali ayes - carried. Bill No. 1962-4 entitled: '•AN ORDINANCB AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE N0. 2.03 OF THB VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA, ENTITLED 'AN ORDINANCE POR THE PURPOSE OP PROMOTING HEALTH, SAFETY, ORDER, CONVBNIEI~E, PROSPERITY AND ' GENERAL WELFARB BY REGULATING THB USE OF LAND, THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILD- INGS, THE ARRANGEMENT OF BUILDINGS ON LOTS AND THE DBNSITY OF POPULATION IA` THB VILIAGB OF RICHFIELD, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNB50TA• PASSED THE 25TH DAY OP (X:TOBER, 1954, A$ SiJBSEQUENTLY AMENDBD," was read by the village attorney, the same being on file in the office of the village clerk. C-6761 Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that this constitute the first reading of Bill No. 1962-4. Poll of votes:-- Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Schultz, Shields and Olson, Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. ..4- March 26, 1962 10. Hearing -Special Use Permit - 75th. 76th & Logan It being ?:15 P.M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the applica- ti on of The Allied Central Stores, Tnc. for a special use permit at 75th St. to ?6th St., Logan Ave. to 359J and read the notice of hearing. Paul J. Schwartz and Mr. Stageberg, architect, appeared for the appii- cants. Tom Levitt, attorney, represented homeowners in the area and presented a remonstrance petition containing 160 names, and read reasons for object- ing to the special use permit. Motion by Olson, seconded by Schultz, that the remonstrance petition containing 160 names be accepted and filed. All ayes -carried. C-6?62 Mr. Schwartz said he was acquiring the Skundberg property also and that he would jointly own and operate these apartments. Wm. R. Moore, ?500 Logan Ave. objected to the traffic increase such a development would create. Larry Zierhut, 7504 Logan Ave. appeared in opposition, as did John R. Simacek, 7538 Log an Ave. Approximately 25 persons appeared in interest. Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz, that the hearing be closed. Ail ayes - carried. Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz, that the council deny the ap- placation of The Allied Central Store, Inc. for a special use permit on the Donaldson Property (75th to ?6th St., Logan Ave. to 35w). Poll~of vote: Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Schultz, Shields and Olson. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. 11. Bids - Tree Spraying Motion by Shields, seconded by Jacobsen, that the minutes of the bid- -5- March 26, 1962 opening, March 26, 1962, on spraying of trees in the village be approvedo A11 ayes -carried. C-6763 The acting manager presented a tabulation of bids together with his re- commendation for award. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the low bid of Tart-Ide Corp. for $3975.00 be accepted as recommended by the acting manager. Ali ayes -carried. 12. Bids - Tree Planting Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the minutes of the bid- opening, March 26, 1962, on planting of trees in the viila.ge, be approved. Ail ayes -carried. C-6764 The acting manager presented a tabulation of bids together with his recommendation for award. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the low bid of Landey's Nursery for $10,350.00 be accepted as recommended by the acting manager. Ali ayes - carried, 13. Bids - Tree Trimming_ Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the minutes of the bid- opening, March Z6, 1962, on trimming o£ trees be approved. Aii ayes - carried. C-6765 The acting manager presented a tabulation of bids together with his re- commendation for award. Mr. Huber appeared and a discussion was held on awarding the tree trim- ming contract for a more favorable completion time. Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz, that the low bid of Huber Tree Service for $4050.00, be accepted as recommended by the acting manager. Ali ayes - carried. -6- March 26, 1962 14. Bids - Pront End Loader Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the minutes of the bid- opening, March 16, 1962, on front end loader, be approved. Ali ayes - carried. C-6766 The acting manager presented a tabulation of bids together with his re- commendation for award. 0. Johnson appeared representing Ziegler Co. Mr. Nelson of Ormes Equipment Co. appeared. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the low bid of Ormes Equip- ant Co. of $11,595.00 be accepted as recommended by the acting manager. All ayes - carried. 15. Bids -Statutory Legal Liquor Liability Insurance Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson, that the minutes of the bid- opening, March 22, 1962, on statutory legal liability insurance be approved. Ail ayes -.carried. C-6767 John Howard appeared representing Mutual General Agency. Mr. Feterson appeared representing Random Insurance Co. V. M. Nagel represented Carr-Preuse Agency. The acting manager presented a tabulation o£ bids. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Shields, that the bid of Mutual General Agency be accepted as the lowest responsible bidder. All ayes - Carried. Councilman Anderson was excused from the meeting. 16. Bids - Elevated Water Tank, Village Project #1447 Motion.by Schultz, seconded by Anderson, that the minutes of bid- opening on an elevated water tank for the village be approved. Ail ayes - carried. C-b768 -?- March 26, 1962 Mr, Simmons was present representing Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. Harvey Chapman presented an idea for a restaurant type tower. Motion bq Schultz, seconded by Shields, that inasmuch as the Chicago Bridge and Iron Works is the lowest responsible bidder, it is the intention of the council to award them the bid if such award is to be made within the next three weeks without advertisement, and on the basis of the alternate bid at $186,700.00 plus the Cathodic Protection of $1,675.00, and option for painting of $1,170.00 for a total of $188,375,00. Poii of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Schultz, Shields. Nays - Olson, Bxcused -Anderson. Carried. 17. Lettexs - Orr-Schelen. Inc. Mayor Olson read a letter from Orr-Schelen, Inc., dated March 14, 1962, in which they requested to renegotiate a contract with the village on the planning of storm sewers. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council instruct the manager to submit a f ee recommendation for renegotiation in connection with the planning of storm sewers for the village, Ail ayes - carried. Mayor Olson presented a letter from Orr-Schelen, Inc,, dated March 14, 1962 together with a bill for service in connection with the abandoned pia.ns of a zeolite water sof tening plant in the village. A discussion was held. Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz, that the council authorize the payment of the remittance of Orr-Schelen, Inc, on abandoned plans for the sof tening plant in the amount of $3,649.58, Fo11 of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Schultz, Shields. Nays Olson. Excused - Anderson, Carried, 18. Off-Street Parking Contract 7244 Portland Ave. Motion by Shields, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolution -8- March 26, 1962 be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NOe 2697 RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OFF-STREET PARKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION N0. 60-43, CON- TRACT N0. 706. 7244 Portland Ave. C-6769 (Contract & Bond previously furnished by Lyie Bidrs.) Foil of votes: Ages ~- Jacobsen, Schultz, Shields and Olson. Nays - none, Bxcused -Anderson, Carried, This resolution appears as resolution #2697 in resolution book #17. 19, Release of Contract & Bond - 7244 Fortland Ave, Motion by Schnitz, seconded by Shields, 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. 2698 RESOLUTION RELATING TO RELEASE OF CONTRACT AND BOND ON OFF-STREET PARKING 7244 Portland Ave. Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Schultz, Shields and Olson, Nays - none. Bxcused -Anderson, Carried, This resolution appears as resolution #2698 y in resolution book #17, 20. Determini~p. Amounts Assessed Against Tax Forfeited Lands Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, 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. 2699 RESOLUTION DETERMINING AMOUNTS THAT H:~#VE BEEN R`SESSED AGAINST CERTAIN PARCELS OF TAX FORFEITFn 1.ANJ7S REC,'t1NilEYED TO THE STATE OF MINNI~~GTA Poll of votes': Ayes - Jacobsen, Schultz, Shields and Olson. Nays -none. Excused -Anderson. Carried, Phis resolution appears as resolution #2699 in resolution book #17, -9- March 2b, 1962 21. 1962 Public Works Frogram Motion by Schultz, seconded by Jacobsen, that the consideration of the balance of the 1962 public works improvement program be deferred until a later time. Ali ayes - carried. Motion by Schultz, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council approve the public works program to the extent of contracts awarded on trees to be paid by transfer of monies from the Public Works Reserve fund. Ali apes - carried. 22. Licenses Motion by Schnitz, seconded by Shields, that the f oilowing licenses be _ .granted: New Dahlstrom Plumbing, 304 Oak St. S.B., New Mechanical Warm Air Heating & Air Conditioning 4338 Shady Oak Road, Hopkins, Minn. New Neil & Hupbard Heating Co., 99 N. Snelling Ave. New Thompson Air Conditioning Co., 3212 Washington Ave. N. Renew. A & W Drive In, 2208 W. 66th 5t. New Gasteriand•s Dairy Queen, 16 B. 66th St. Renew. Genuine Parts Co., 708 W. ?7~ St. New John A. Nordstrand, 4116 Wiliston Rd., McGregor, Minn. New Raymond L. Novak, 8256 Xerxes Ave. S. Aii aye s - carried. 23. Claims ~ Payroll r Plumbing Heating Heating Heating Cig. , Soft Drink Pood, Soft Drink Soft Drink Taxicab Driver #58 Taxicab Driver #57 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Schultz, that the f oilowing claims and pagroll be allowed: RICHFIELD 5TAZB BANK General Account #15,785/15,843 $151,46S.E5 Payr~il Account #24,804/24,968 33,393.12 All ayes-- carried. 24. Supervision of Tests in 5~ chools Councilman Schultz brought up the question of supervision of Mantoux Tests in schools by health officer. The manager was instructed to look into this question. -~0- March 26, 1962 2S. Commendation for Public Interest Councilman Jacobsen complimented Harveq Chapman for his interest in the water tower views he presented. 26. Basement Plooding ~lTalter Rolafson, 6321 1st Ave. S., appeared requesting aid in the pos.. sibility of basement flooding with the s prang thaw. The village engineer was- to investigate. 2?. Adjournment Motion bq Schultz, seconded by Jacobsen, that the meeting be adjourned. A11 ages - carried. APPROVED; Apr. 9, 1962 ~~ .~~ Magor Manager ~~ Edward J. Mol° e, Clerk-Treas. 1