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VILLAGB OP RICHFIBLD
Regular Meeting
June 25, 1962
The council of the Village of Richfield met in regular session, Mone
day, June 25,. 1962, in the council chambers of the Village Hall, 6700
Portland Age. at 7:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Olson.
Present: Anderson, Schultz, Shields and Olson.
Absent: Jacobsen {on vacation)
Mayor Olson gave the invocation.
1. Minutes
Motion by .Schultz, seconded by Anderson, that minutes of the regular
meeting of June 11, 1962 be approved. All ayes o carried.
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Motion by Anderson, seconded by Shields, that the following reports
be accepted and filed:
Hennepin County Nursing Report, May, 1962 C~6855
Liquor Stores Report, May 1962 C-685b
Minneapolis Gas Co., 1961 Annual Report C®b857
All ayes - carried,
3. Bill No. 1962-.5 CAmendment to Sunday Closin Ordinance)
Bill No. 1962--5 entitled °4AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE
NO. 11.10 OF THE VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD ENTITLED 4AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO
BUSINESS ACTIVITIES ON SUNDAYS, PROHIBITING CERTAIN OF SUCH ACTIVITIES,
AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS' PASSED THE 13TH DAY OF FEBRUARY,
1962, AS SUBSBQUENTLY AMENDED°° was read by the village attorney, the same
being on file in the off ice of the village clerk. C®6858
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Shields, that this constitute the
second reading of Bill No. 1962°5.
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Poll of votes:: Ayes v Anderson, Schultz, Shields and Olson, Nays
none. Absent _ Jacobsen. Carried.
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson, that the council adopt Bill
No, 1962_5, that it be spread in the ordinance book that it be published
in the official newspaper, and that it be made a part of these minute.
Poll of votes: Ayes m Anderson, Schultz, Shields and Olson. Nays m
none. Absent _ Jacobsen. Carried,
4. Call for Bids m Spraying of Weeds
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the council. authorize the
clerk to advertise for bids on material to spray for weeds at food Lake
and Legion Lake; bids to be opened July 9, 1962. All ayes m carried.
S. Commercial Building Permit m 7745 Penn Avea S.
Mro Rolb appeared representing the Shell Oil Co., applicants,
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the application of Shell
Oil Co., 778 Otto Ave., St. Paul, for a commercial building permit to co n®
struct a gasoline service station at 7745 Penn Avea S. be approved, All
ayes carried. C_6859
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the off _street parking
layout for 7745 Penn Avea S. be tentatively approved. All ayes carried.
6. Commercial. Building Permit m 7701 Lyndale Ave,
Wm. Blanchard appeared representing Skelly Oil Co.
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson, that the council approve the
application of Skelly Oil CO., 1717 University Ave., St. Paul, for a co m®
mercial building permit to rebuild the gasoline service station at 7701
Lyndale Ave. S., the front exterior to be of porcelain enamel. All ayes
carried. C®6860
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson, that the council grant tentam
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five approval to the off-street parking layout at 7701 Lyndale Ave. S.
including right-of way. All ayes - carried.
7. Commercial Building Permit - Cor. ~. 65th Sto & Rae Drive
Frank Steinmetz, applicant, appeared.
Mr. Backstrom, Chief Engineer for Post Office Dept., appeared and ex-
plained alternatives to provide sufficient off -street parking, stating
that negotiations were in progress with BridgemanQs, Ync.
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson, that the council grant the
application of F. N. Steinmetz, 1117 N. Broadway, Stillwater, Minn., for
a commercial building permit to construct a post office at the S.E® come r
of W. 65th St. and Rae Drive. All ayes m carried. All ayes - carried. C-6861
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson, that the council grant tentative
approval to the offmstreet parking layout at W. 65th St. and Rae Drive.
All ayes m carried.
8. Hearing. o Special Use Permit o 1800-1810 E. 77th 5t.
It being 7e15 P.M. Mayor alson called for the hearing on the applica®
tion of Robert A. Keller for a special is a permit at 1800-1810 E. 77th 5t.
and read the notice of hearing.
Robert Keller appeared as applicant. Mark Jones, general contractor,
appeareda No persons appeared in opposition,
Motion by Shields, seconded by Olson, that the hearing be closed, All
ayes carried.
Motion by Shields, that the permit be granted with a water easement
stipulation. Motion lost far the want of a second.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Schultz, that action on this applica-
Lion be deferred for thirty days, and that the manager present a survey on
apartment buildings in the village not later than July 23, 19620 All ayes m
carried.
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9. Hearing o Special Use Permit - 7721 & 7733 Emerson Ave.
1100 & 1112 W. 78th St.
It being 7015 P.M® Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the applica®
tion of Gilliam Naiditch, 4S5 Rice St., 5t. Paul, for a special use permit
and read the notice of hearing.
TIVm. Shaw appeared representing the applicant. No persons appeared in
opposition.
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the hearing be closed.
All ayes o carr~.ed.
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson, that action on the special us e
permit application be deferred until. July 23, 1962. All ayes ~ carried,
10; Hearing m Village Project #445D Street Grading)
It being 7x15 P.M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on Village Pro
ject No. 445D and read the notice of hearing.
A. G. Bogen, 1006 Soo Line Bldg., Minneapolis, appeared.
B. P. Palmen, 6309 Bryand Ave. S. appeared in favor of the grading.
Earl Du Fresne, 5601 13th Ave. S., appeared regarding the assessment.
Mrs. Bergstrom, 6320 Bryant Ave., spoke in favor.
T~alter Hanson, 6311 Bryant Ave,, spoke against the improvement.
C, H, Cates, 6308 Bryant Ave., spoke as being against the project, fear®
ful of an apartment building being built,
Elmer A, Salo, 6315 Bryant Ave. S. appeared.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Anderson, that the hearing be closed.
All ayes d carried.
Motion by Shields, 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 N0. 2759
RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR STREET GRADTNG, VILLAGE
PROJECT N0. 445D
Poll of vote: Ayes ® Anderson, Schultz, Shields and Olson. Nays m none.
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Absent - noneo Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #2759 in
resolution book #18.
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Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz, that a one-year assessment be
made on Village Project No. 445D with the two village lots being included
and two on Bryant Ave. {Lot 10, Block 2 and Lot 4, Block 3, Ray's Lynnhurst
2nd Add.) being deleted. All ayes - carried.~~
11. Request to Instigate Rezoning - Portland to 5th Ave. & 76th to 77th St.
MeT Olson, 7609 Portland Ave., appeared opposing any rezoning.
Melvin Rutherford, 7608 Oakland Ave. appeared in opposition.
Don Alger, 7615 Portland Aveo, opposed any zoning.
No action was taken by the council on the request of A. Gm Bogen Co.,
1006 Soo Line Bldg., to rezoning property bounded by Portland Ave., 5th
Ave. S., 76th and 77th Streets.
The meeting recessed for 10 minutes.
The meeting reconvened with all members present.
12. Relating to Traffic Control Signs _
James Rust, 6804 Humboldt Ave, S., appeared.
Ted Farrington, 6839 Humboldt Ave, S., spoke.
Motion by Olson, seconded by Shields, that the petition signed by 15
property owners in the vicinity of Humboldt Ave. and 68th St. requesting
traffic signs be accepted and filed. All ayes - carried. C-6862
Motion by Shields, 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~a
RESOLUTION NOv 2760
RB~aOLUTION RELATII~ TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS
"Stop" Sign on 69th St. at Humboldt Ave, {Tniest Side) Stopping Traffic
on 69th St, at Humboldt Ave. and "Stop" signs on Humboldt Aveo S.
at 68th St. stopping north and south bound traffic,
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Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Schultz, Shields and Olson. Nays -
none. Absent m none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution
#2760 in resolution book #18.
13. Authorizing Reconveyance of Property to State of Minn.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Schultz, that the following resolu-
ton be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made apart of these minutesa
RESOLUTION N0. 2761
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RECONVEYANCB OF LOTS 14, 15
- and 16, Block 5, RAY°S LYNNHURST SECOND A]~DITION
Poll of votes: Ayes e Anderson, Schultz, Shields and Olson. Nays m
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution
#2761 in resolution book #18.
14. Authorizing F.~cecution of Purchase Agreements - 64th & Penn
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:
RBSOLUTION N0. 2762 ,~':',
RE'90LUTION AU71i0RIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE AGREEMENTS
FOR PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT 64TH STREET BEZWEEN PENN
AVENUE AND OLIVER AVENUE~~'C-6863
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Schultz, Shiel~;s and Olson. Nays -
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none, Absent - none. Carried. This resolution}~~:ppears as resolution
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#2762 in resolution book #18. `'~
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15. Authorizing Agreement for Community Planner ~~`~'~
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson, that~t,'the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made
a part of these minutesa
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RESOLUTION NO. 2763
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR PLANNII~ SERVICES`
C~6864
Poll of votes~a Ayes a Anderson, Schultz, Shields and Olson. Nays a
none. Absent e none: Carried. Tla.is resolution appears as resolution
#2763 in resolution book #18.
16. Declaring Costs & Ordering Proposed Assessment V®Po #414
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 minute: '~
RESOLUTION N0. 2764
~RESOI;UTION DECLARING COSTS TO B E A~aSESSED AND ORDERING
PREPARATION OP PROPQSED ASSESSMENT FOR V. P. N0. 414
Pall of votes: Ayes 0 Anderson, Schultz, Shields and Olson. Nays m
none. Absent a none. Carrieds This resolution appears as resolution
,#2764 in resolution book #18s
17, Calling Hearing on Froposed.Qlssessment V. P. #414
Motion by Shields, 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 minutesa
RESOLUTION N0. 2765
RE~aOLUTION CALI:ING HEARING ON JULY 23, 1962 ON PROPOSED
ASSESSMENT FOR 1961, ANNUAL STREET T~'1ZOVEMENT AND
~OI2.TNG PROGRAM, VILLAGE PROJECT #414
Poll of votesa Ayes m Anderson, Schultz, Shields and Olson. Nays o
none. Absent none. Carrieds This resolution appears as resolution
#2765 in resolution book #18.
18. Relating to Traffic Control Signs
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderso n, that the following resolu®
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Lion be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made a part of these minutes;o
RESOLUTION NO. 2766
R}35C1LUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROi: SIGNS
"Stop" Signs on 65th St. a t Sheridan Ave. CStopping Eastbound
and U~testbound Traffic on 65th St. at Sheridan Ave.).
Poll of votes: Ayes e Anderson, Schultz, Shields and Olson. Nays -~ none.
Absent -» none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #2766 in
resolution book #18.
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Arrlerson, that letters from Mr; Rumple
and the Sheridan School P.T.A.. requesting traffic signs on 65th and Sheri-
dan Ave. be accepted and filed. All ayes m carried.- C~6865
19. Relating to Release of Bond on Off-St. s 420 H. 73rd St.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Anderson, that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be ma. de
a part of these minutes~z
RESOLUTION N0. 2767
RESOLUTION RELATING 'PO RELEASE OF BOND ON OFF~STRBET
PARKING 420 E. 73rd St,
Poll of votes Ayes ~ Anderson, Schultz, Shields and Olson. Nays none.
Absent ~ none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #2766 in.,
resolution book #18.
20e Relating to Release of Bond on Off-Street Parking 424 H. 73rd 5t.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Anderson, that the following resolu-
tion be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made apart of these minute~x
RESOLUTION N0. 2768
RESOLUTION RELATING 1U RELEASE OF BOND ON OFF~TREET
- PARRI11rG 424 H, 73rd S$.
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Poll of votes: Ayes v Anderson, Schultz, Shields and Olson. Nays o none.
Absent v none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #2768 in
resolution book #18.
21. Relating to Release of Bond on Off-S t. Parking a 6321m29-37 Pleasant Ave.
Motion by Shields, 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:
RBSOLUTION NO. 2769
RESOLUTION REIA TING TO RBLEASE OF BOND ON OFF~STREBT
PARKING 632 129-37 Pleasant Ave.
Poll of votes: Ayes o Anderson, Schultz, Shields- and Olson. Nays none.
Absent v none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #2769 in
resolution book #18.
22. Relating to Release of Bond on Off mStreet Parking 6612 12th Ave.
Motion by Shields, 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. 2770
RESOLUTION RELATING TO RELEASE OF BOND ON OFF=STREET
PARKING 6612 12th Ave. 5.
Poll of votes: Ayes a Anderson, Schultz, Shields and Olson. Nays o none.
Absent m none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #2770 in
resolution book #18.
23. Adjustment Panel Reportm-Fire & Police Departments
Mr. Monson represented the Police & Fire Federations requesting that
a statement be added setting a policy on overtime for police.
The question of offmduty employment was raisedp Chief Lee Poulter, Tom
Snow and Sam Terry spoke on this.
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Bill No. 1962-6 entitled 9PAN ORDINANCE RELAa NG ZQ THE FIRE DEPARTMENT,
FIRE PREVBNTION AND RELATED MATTERS, AND RELEALING ORDINANCE NO. 7.01'Q
was read by the village attorney, the same being on file in the off ice of
the village clerk. C-6866
Motion by Schultz, seconded byShields, that this constitute the first
reading of Bill No. 1962-6.
Poll. of voteso Ayes -Anderson, Schultz, Shields and Olson. Nays -
none. Absent - Jacobsen. Carried.
The Adjustment Pane]: Report was deferred until the meeting of July
9, 1962.
24. Change Orders
Motion by Shields, seconded by Anderson, that the following change
order be alloweda
Change Order #1 to V. P. #441, Water Laterals; Orfei & Sons, Inc.,
Contract #708, Change Pipe Size, Deduct $10,967.27 C-686?
All ayes - carried.
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson, that the following change
order be allowed:
Change Order No. 1~ to V. P, #459, Sanitary Sewer, Lametti & Sons,
Inc., Contract #728, to serve proposed Post Office Building; ,Add
to Contract, $784.00. $784.00 C-6868
All ayes - carried.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz, that the following change
order be alloweda
Change Order #2 to V. P. #432, Swimming Pool, Adolf son & Peterson,
Additional wiring in concession room and alarm system. Add to
Contract $293.70. C-6869
.~11 ayes - carried.
25. Estimates
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the following estimate
be allowedo
®llm June 2~ 1962
O. Drevdahl & Son Co. v V.P. #420A through 420R, Contract #667,
1961 Sidewalk Construction. Report #2 and final m 100% complete
Payable $549.98
All ayes m carriedo
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson, that the following estimate
be allowed;
Solberg Construction Co., Inc., V. P. #446, Contract #705, 1962
Gravel Crushing, Report #1 and finar.® 100% complete, Payable $2312.00.
All ayes carried.
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson, that the following estimate
be allowed:
Northern Contracting Co., V. P. #439, Contract #686, Sanitary Sewer,
Aldrich Ave. Report #2 and final 100% complete, Payable $319.52,
All ayes a carried,
Motion. by Schultz, seconded by Shields, that the following estimate be
allowed:
Northwest Bituminous Co., V. P. #4220, Contract #724, Bituminous Sur-
facing Service Road, Knox to Newton. Report #1 and final ~ 100% de~p.beteo
Amount payable m $1016.10,
All ayes m carried.
Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz, that the following estirra to be
allowed:
Cyclone Fence Dept., V. P. #432A, Contract #669, Fence, Swimming
Pool, Report #1 m 99% complete, Amount Payable $2898.00
All ayes carried.
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson, that the following estimate be
allowed:
Lehn electric Co., Contract #713, Civil Defense Sirens, Report
#2, 100% complete. amount Payable $3188.90.
All ayes m carried.
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26. Licenses
June 2~ 1962
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Shields, that the following licenses
be granted:
New Gopher Electric Co,, Coon Rapids, Minn.
New Stevens Elec. Co. Inc., 310 Johnson N.E,
Renewal Ti~ilson Electric Co,, 220 Washington Ave. N.
Nevi. Baber Electric Co., 708 N. Snelling .eve. Stop.
New' Anderson Sheet Metal Works Inc., 1909 E. Lake St,
Newo Lindahl Oldsmobile Co., 1900 19. 78th St.
Neon Foodtown Super Mkt., 6515 Nicollet Ave.
New Jack R. Fitzgerald, 9145 W. Bush Lake Rd,
New Gerald Godwin, RR #1, Lakeville
New Albert H. Horny, 9707 Oakland Ave.
New Vernon McGanagle, 1222 Gibbs, St. Pau1+
New Thomas Nyman, 6613 Second~Ave. S.
New Saturio Segarra, Hq. Btry,3d. Fort Snelling
Ail ayes - carried.
Electrical.
Electrical
Electrical
Electrical
Heating
Cigarette
Off-Sale Beer
Taxicab Driver #81
Taxicab Driver #79
Taxicab Driver #83
Taxicab Driver #84
Taxicab Driver #85
Taxi cab Driver #82
27. Claims & Payroll.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Schultz, that the following claims
and payroll be allowed:
Payroll -Cks. 25,903 thru 26,153 $44,355.87
General m Cks. 16,443 thru 16,518 163,349.19
All ayes carried.
28. Sidewalk Construction Deletion V.P.444M
° Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson, that the council authorize
the deletion of that part of V. P. #444M on the west side of Portland
Ave. between 63rd St. and 66th St. Alr.ayes - carried.
29. Water Lateral Assessment for Churchesg Schools
The councir agreed that churches, schools, apartments, commercial..,
multiple dwelling and industrial should be ass~~ess7ed for an 8-inch
lateral for water.
30. Adjustment of Salary - Street Superintendent
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Shields, that the salary for the
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street superintendent be adjusted to $750.00 per month for July, August
and September, 1962. All ayes - carried.
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31. Price Adjustment for Swimming Pool Tickets•
After some discussion on the swimming pool admission price, Schultz
moved, seconded by Anderson, that the standard fee for swimming pool ad-
missions is 75~ for all--no exceptions beginning June 28, 1962. All ayes -
Carried.
Motion by Schultz, seconded by Anderson, that the closing hour of the
pool be set at 9:00 P,M. beginning June 28, 1962. All ayes - carried.
32. Adjournment
Motion by Shields, seconded by Schultz, that the meeting be adjourned.
All ayes - carried.
APPROVED: .Tu1Y 9, 1962
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Edward J. line, Clerk-Treas,
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