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06-24-1963VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD Regular Meeting . June 24, 1963 The council of the Village of Richf ieid met in regular session, Monday, June 24, 1983, in the council chambers of the Village Hail, 6700 Portland Ave. at 7:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Olson, Present: Anderson, Randall and Olsono Absent: Reese and Jacobsen. Rev. J. H. Long ley, Emerson Ave, Congregational Church, gave the invo~ cation. 1. Minutes: Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randall, that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 10, 1963 be approved. Ail ayes m carried, n Junior College The following members of the school board were present: Robert B. Gunderson Richard Bverson Albert J. Mayer Lorin Gasteriand as well as Lowe 11 Walkers chairman of the Junior College Committee Mr. Walker spoke, outlining the purpose of the committee, Mr. Gunderson, Mr. Gasterland and Mr, Bverson each spoke on the proposed junior college, the purpose of their ap pearance at the council meeting being to have members of the school board and the village council to join hands in an effort to have Richfield selected as the site for the future junior colleges The following persons were recommended as members of the committee. Councilman Anderson suggested Don Lynch, 6617 S, Lakeshore Drive, Councilman Randall suggested John Luettinger, 7045 14th Aveo S, Mayor Olson suggested Dr, Melvin O1son,~7809 Portland Ave, The two other appointments will be made ].stet as the councilmen mere absent, 3. Set Date of Hearing o Rezoning m 64th ~ Nicoilet Ave,_ Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randall, that the council authorize the -2m June 24, 1963 clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of WalmDon Builders, rnc., 6711 Oakland Ave., to rezone 6417-19 Nicollet Ave. and 6425m27 Nicoilet Ave. from ~itipie residence to general commercial; hearing to be July 8, 1963, All ayes -carried. 4. Set Date of Hearing -Special Use Permit - 653? 14th Ave. S. M©tion by Randall, seconded by Anderson, that the council authorize the clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of Rayburn T@ Coawette, 6524 16th Ave. 5., for a special use permit to locate a building for a repair shop at 6537 14th Ave. S.; hearing to be July 8,_1963, Ail ayes - carried. 5. Set Date of Hearing - Special Use Permit - 6720 Cedar Ave, Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randall, that the council authorize the clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of Lyman L, Phelps, 5909 Dupont Ave. 5., for a special use permit to locate two li®unit apartment buiid® ings at 6720 and 6730 Cedar Ave,; hearing to be July 8, 1963. All ayes m carried. 6. Set Date of Hearing -Special Use Permit m 6744 Cedar Ave. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randall, that the council authorize the clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of Carl T, Hoicpmbe, 8620 Stevens Ave. for a special use permit to locate one ilmunit apartment building, at 6744 Cedar Ave.; hearing to be July 8, 1963. All ayes m carried. 7. Set Date of Hearing -Adjustment & Appeals - 6500 Humboldt Ave. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randaii, that the council-authorize the clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of Bruce Wood, 6500 Humboldt Ave, 5., for a zoning variation at 6500 Humboldt Ave,; hearing to b e July8, 1963. All ayes - carried. 8. Set Date of Hearing m 7245 Thomas Ave. 5. ®Ad~. & Appeals Motion by Randall, seconded by Anderson, that the council authorize the m3- June 24, 1963 clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of John Chouinard, ?245 Thomas Ave, for a zoning variation at 7245 Thomas. Ave.; hearing to be July 8, 1963. A11 ayes -carried. 9. Set Hate of Hearing - Vacation of Street Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randall, that the council authorize the clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of the Presbytery of Minneapolis, Inc., for the vacation of 5th Ave. between 71st and 72nd Streets; hearing to be July 22, 1963. Ail ayes -carried. 100 mater Basements Motion by Randall, seconded by Anderson, that the following easements for water be accepted with thanks. by the village (at no cost to the viilage,~ 1. George S. Nelson and Florence Nelson, husband & Wife C®?258 2. Kermit J, Berggren and B11en R, Berggren, husband & Wife C®?259 3. Thomas T. Vail and Margie Fo Vail, husband and Wife, Cm7260 (Permanent 5' water main easements located on west side of Pleasant Ave, - west side of tracks from 66th St, to 313,67' south, Ail ayes - carried. ii. ~futhorfze Call for Bids V, P, #482 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randaii, that the council authorize the call for bids on two basketball courts, V. P, #482 (Donaldson Park and Taft Parkj; bids to be opened July 11, 1963, All ayes m carried, 12, Moving of Building in Village Mrs. Bruce Hoyt, applicant, appeared, Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randall, that the council grant the permit to Mrs.~Bruce Hoyt, 6205 Clinton Ave,, to move a house from 6205 Clinton Ave, to 6939 Blaisdell Ave, All ayes ~ carrieda 13. Hearing m Ad3ustment & A~~eais 6745 12th Ave, It being 7:15 P.M. Mayor ©ison called for the hearing on an ad3ustment ®4- June 24, 1963 and appeals for Robert Hackett, 6745 12th Ave, 5, at 6743 12th Ave. S. and read the notice of hearing, Robert Hackett, applicant, appeared, No persons appeared in opposim tion. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randaii, that the hearing be closed, Ali ayes - carried. ,Motion by Randall, seconded by Anderson, that the zoning variation be granted to Robert Hackett, 6745 12th Ave, S,, for permission to extend a cornice to exceed the 2.6°• maximum permitted by Ordina~e No, 2.03. Ali ayes -carried. C-7261 14. Hearing -Village Project No, 485 (Sidewalk Construction) Mayor Olson called for a hearing on Village Project No. 485E Cutest side Harriet Ave., 66th St, to ?0th 5t.) which matter had been deferred from the meeting of June 10th . A report was read dated June 18, 1963 from the project engineer on the numbe~° of trees to be taken in the event of sidewalk construction on either the east or west sides of Harriet Ave, from 66th 5t, to 70th Streets. Motion by Olson, seconded by Randall, that the report on trees dated June 18, 1963, be accepted and filed, Ail ayes - carried, Cm7262 Motion by Olson, seconded by Randall, that.the remonstrance petition relative to the west side of Harriet Ave, signed by S property owners, be ac- cepted and filed. All ayes -carried, Cm7263 Motion by Olson, seconded by Randaii, that the petition favoring side- walk on the west side of Harriet Ave. signed by 13 property owners be ac- carted and filed. Ali ayes -carried, C®7264 Motion by Olson, seconded by Randaii, that the petition for sidewalk on the east~s~ide of Harriet Ave, signed by 13 property owners be accepted and filed. Ali ayes -. carried, C07265 -5-~ June 24, 1963 The f oilowing persons appeared and spoke on sidewalks: Mrs. R. 5. Pearce, 6932 Harriet Ave.. Mrs. Bdw. W. Culhane, 673? Harriet Ave, Mrs. Jim Carr, 6840 Harriet Ave. offered a compromise to construct . sidewalk from 68th to 70th streets only. W. S. Frantzich, 6740 Harriet Ave,. B. W. Cuinane, 6737 Harriet Aveo Mrs. Frantzich, 6740 Harriet Ave, Chas. H. Swanson, 6717 Harriet Ave, opposed to sidewalk on either side. Mrs. R. P. Meloney, 6730 Harriet Ave., opposed to sidewalks• R. W. Meloney, 6730 Harriet Aveo, was in favor of the compromise, Motion by Olson, seconded by Randall, that the hearing be closed. Ali ayes v carried. The village attorney reminded the council that f inai action on any sidewalk construction would have to be deferred until a meeting when 4~ of the council was present. Motion by Olson, seconded by Randall, that the decision on sidewalk for Village Project No. 485G (sidewalk on Harriet Ave, from 66th to 70th Streets) be deferred until July 8, 1963 meeting. Ail ayes o carried, Mayor Olson called for the hearing on Village Project No. 485K, West side of Bloomington Ave., 66th 5t, to 70th Ste, which matter had been deferred from the meetir~ of June 10th. The following persons appeared; Calvin Nimie, 6708 Bloomington Avee opposed John Bla,sko, 6720 Bloomington Ave. 0° Gilbert Lange, 6714 Bloomington Ave. °B Nick C. Boosalis, 6620 Bloomington Ave. °° Mrs. Robert~Gange, 6626 Bloomington Ave. 0° Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson, that the hearing be closed, Ali ayes carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randall, that the council delete Village Project #485K (West side of Bloomington Ave. from 66th to 70th) from sidewalk construction program. Aii ayes carried, -6- June 24, 1963 After a discussion a motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Olson, that proceedings be initiated to include the east side of Bloomington from 66th St. to 70th Sta in the sidewalk program for 1963. Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Olson. Nays - Randall. Absent - Jacobsen and Reese, Carried. It was agreed to initiate proceedings for sidewalk on Portland Ave. from ?6th St. to 78th St. Motion by Olson, seconded bq Randall, 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. 3035 RESOLUTION ORDBRING PRBPARATION OP RBPORT ON SIDEWAI:K CONSTRUCTION ZO BE KNOWN AS VILLAGE PROJECT NO, 485-0 AND 485-P Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Randall, Olson. Nays - none. Absent - Jacobsen and Reese. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3035 in resolution book #l9. Motion by Olson, 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~s RESOLUTION NO. 3036 RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING HBARING ON JULY 8, 1963, ON SIDEWALK CONSZRUC TION, KNOWN AS VILLAGE PRO- JECT N0. 4850 and 485~P C=?266 Poll of votes: Ayes m Anderson, Randall, Olson. Nays - none. Absent Jacobsen and Reese. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3036 in resolution book #19. 15. Land Division - 7521 Morgan Ave_, Mel Johnson, 7508 Morgan Ave., contractor, appeared representing the applicant. No persons appeared in opposition, ®~.~ June 24, 1963 Mr. Johnson agreed to furnish a letter from abutting property owners stating that they have no objection to the division of land, Motion by Randaii, seconded by Anderson, that the hearing be closed. All ayes -carried. Motion by Rand ail, seconded by Olson, that the land division applicam tion at ?521 Morgan Ave. be deferred to the meeting of July 8th in order to obtain the necessary letter of approval. A11 ages -carried. 16. sand Division - 6400 Vincent Ave, S. John R. Ziemer, applicant, appeared, explaining the proposed develop® meat of the two lots. Mr. Prouse~ 6408 Vincent Ave,, appeared stating he had no objection to the land division. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randall, that the hearing be closed. Ali . ayes -carried. Motion by Ar~erson, seconded by Randall, that the council grant the iaaxi division to John R. Ziemer, 6400 Vincent Ave, S., to divide Parcel 2000, Plat 46250 (6400 Vincent Ave. S.~ Aii ayes m carried, Cm7267 17. Commercial Building Permit - 315 E, 77th St. Irv Jacobsen, contractor, appeared explaining the proposed construc- tion for an activities building at Assumption Church, Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson, that the council grant the build- ing permit to Assumption Churchp 315 B, 77th 5t., for an activities building at 315 B. 77th St, Ali ayes -carried. Cm7268 18. Outdoor Advertising Sign Paul M®wregr of the Twin Sign Co, appeared as applicant for a reapplica- tion for a sign, explaining that the nevi sign would be 27 ft. highs instead of 35 ft. high as originally applied for, The application yeas made ~~r SYceigy m8~ June 24, 1963 Oil Co. at 7701 Lyndale Ave. Motion by Randaii, seconded by Olson, that the council accept the letter from George Seiis, offering no ob3ections to the sign. Aii ayes carried. C~?269. I Motion by Arulerson; seconded by Olson, that the council grant the sign permit to Twin Sign Co., 6215 Penn Ave, S., for an outdoor advertising sign for 5ke11q 031 Co. at 7701 Lyndale Ave, 5. All ayes m carried, 19. Longfellow Ave., b8th to 69th St. Traffic Motion by Olson, seconded by Anderson, that the letter from the State Highway Dept. dated June 10, 1963, relative to a requst for '°StopB9 signs in the area of Longf~liow Ave, and 68th St. be accepted and filed, All ayes carried. 0.7270 The following persons appeared: Mrs. Ray 90. Hoover, 6829 Longfellow Ave, Ray W. Hoover, 6829 Longfellow Ave. John H. Buettner, 6839 Longfellow Ave. Mrs. Buettner, 6839 Longfellow Ave. Dennis Flavin, 6817 Longfellow Ave. It was agreed that a meeting be arranged by the village manager with the Commissioner of Highways, several councilmen and Mr. Buettner representing the neighborhood, at this meeting. 20« Bids m Police Car Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randaii, that the minutes of the bid® opening of June 18, 1963 on a police car be approved« Ail ayes carried.. Cm7271 A tabulation of 'bids was presented together with a redmmmendation for award, Motion by Randall, seconded by Anderson, that the low bid of Hopkins Motor Sales Co. of $1761.80 plus the alternate of $75,00 for a single bucket seat. Ail ayes -carried. 21. Bids m Street & Ailey Grading V. P. #481A.~B / Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randall, that the minutes of the bid -9- June 24, 1963 opening of June 24, 1963 on Village Pro3ect No. 481A and 481B, Street & alley grading, be approved. Ali ayes - carried. C®7272 A tabulation of bids was presented together with a recommendation for award. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randall, that the following resolution be adapted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: RBSOLU TION NO. 3037 RE~LUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT 1l~ M. E. .KRAFT EXCAVATING AND GRADING CO., INC., POR STREET AND ALLEY GRADING, VILLAGE PROJECT NO5. 481A and 481B C-7273 Poii of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Randall, Olson. Nays - none. Absent Jacobsen, Reese. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3037 in resolution book #19. 22. Releasing Coila.teral & Accepting Substitution Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randall, that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolu tion book and that it be ode a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 3038 RESOLUTION RELEASING COLLATERAL OF RICHFIELD-BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AND ACCEPTING SUBSTITUTION THEREPOR Poii of notes: Ayes -Anderson, Randall, Olson. Nays - none. Absent -~ Jacobsen, Reese.. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3038 in resolution book #19. 23. Off®Street Parkin Contract - 6408=10 Nicoilet Ave, Motion by Randall, seconded by Anderson, that the following resolum Lion be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: ~10-~ June 24, 1963 RESOLUTION N0. 3039 RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT POR OFPmSTRBET PARKING IN ACCORDANCB WITH APPLICATION NO. b2®24, CONTRACT N0. 72. 6408m10 Nicollet Aveo Cm7274 'Foil of votes: Ayes e Anderson, Randall, Olson, Nays m None. Absent m Reese, Jacobsen, Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3039 3n resolution book #19. 24: OffmStreet Parking Contract 6301m15®25®35 Lyndale Ave, 50 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson, that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes~z RESOLUTION N0. 3040 ;m RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OFF~STRE$T PARKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION N0. 63®?, CONTRACT N0. 789, 6301®15®2535 Lyndale Ave, S, Cm7275 .Poll of votesa ayes m Anderson, Randall, Olson, Nays m none. Absent m Jacobsen and Reese. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3040 in resolution book #19. 25. Release of Bond on Off -S t. Parking m 201525 We 77th St, Motion by Randall, seconded by Anderson, that the following resolution be adopt; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes RESOLUTION NO o 3049; RBSOLUTION RELATING TD RELEASE OF BOND ON OFF~.STREET PARKING 2013 and 2025 W. 7?th St. Poii of votes: Ayes m Anderson, Randaii, Olson, Nays none. Absent m Jacobsen and Reese. Carried. This resolution appears as re®oiution #3041 in resolution book #19. 26. Release of Bond on OffmSt. Parking m 50012 E, 73rd St, Motion by Randall, seconded by Anderson, that the following resolution ®lim June 24, 1963 be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be oracle a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0, 3048 RESOLUTION RELATING ZO RELBASB OP BOND ON OFFmSZREET PARKING 500®512 E. 73rd St, Poll of voters Ayes -Anderson, Randall, Olson. Nays none, Absent m Jacobsen & Reese, Carried, This resolution appears as resolution #3042 in resolution book #19. 27. Approving Plans and Specs, part of T, Hwy, #65 & 35W Motion by Olson, seconded by Randall, that the resolution relative to approving plans and specifications on part of Trunk Hwy. #65eand 35~t be deferred for further study, Ait ayes - carried, ' 28, ApprovinK Preliminary Plans of Ramps at 76th & Hwy, 35W Motion by Olson, seconded by Randall, that the resolu tion relative to the approving of preliminary plans of ramps at 76th 5t, & Hwye 35W be deferred for further study. Ail ayes m carrieda 29. Purchase of Easement Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randall, that the f ®liowing resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes RESOLUTION NO, 3043 RESOLUTION AU ~iORIZING PURCHASE OP OPTION AND EASBMBNT 64th and OAKLAND Poll of votes; Ayes m Anderson, Randall, Olsono Nays none, Absent Jacobsen & Reese. Carriedo This resolu tion appears as resolution #3043 in resolution book #19. 30. Consideration of Storm Sewer Pro3, #491 _ Disto #1 A discussion was held on the storm sewer pro3ect #491m=Dirt, 1, No m12m action was taken. 31. Estimates June 24, 1963 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randall, that the following estimate be allowed: Tri~-State Drilling and Bqu ipment Co., V, P. #468A, Contract #757, Well #5, Report #3 and final. 100% complete $1,513.70 Ali ayes - carried. Motion by Randall, seconded by Anderson, that the following estimate be allowed: Tri-State Drilling and Bquipment Co., V. P~ #4688, Contract #757, Well #6, Report #3 and final. 100% complete $1,503.05 Ail ayes - carried, o- aj Motion by Randall, seconded by Anderson, that the following estimate he allowed: Fischer Construction Co., Inc., V. P. #487, Contract #780, Gravel Crushing, Report #1 and final - 100% co:ripiete. ~ $3,430.00 Ali ayes - carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson, that the following estimate be allowed: General Structures, V. P. #444 ~ through 444m0 m Sidewalk Construc- tion, Report #5, 95% complete ~ $25,741.08 Ail ayes m carried. 32. Licenses - Fee Waived Motion bey Randall, seconded by Anderson, that the following license be granted and that the fee be waived: Renew. Assumption Church, 7700 - 3rd Ave. (Church Party, July 3, 1963) OnWSale Beer off~ale Beer Poii of votes: Ayes -Anderson and Randaii. Nays - Olson. Soft Drk., Food Absent - Jacobsen and Reese. Carried. -13- June 24, 1963 33. Li tenses - Regular Motion b Randall seconded b Anderson that the followin licenses y , y , g be granted: texcepting Treatman Music Center - Dance on Park Lot and Don's Trastee Preez Mobil Unit - Wagon Peddler) Renew. Seawall Heating Gp., 9845 Lyndaie Ave. S. Heating New Modern Heating ~t Air Conditioning, 1007 Main St. N.E. Heating New John Caryeii, 424 E. 73rd St, Taxicab Driver #90 New Gerald Goldhusch, 125? W. Minnehaha Pkwy. Taxicab Driver #94 New Edward Kalai, Prior La1~e, Minn. Taxicab Driver #93 New Jerald. Martin, 6904 Thomas Ave. S. Taxicab Driver #91 New James Skalicky, 5701 2nd Ave. S. Taxicab Driver #92 A11 ayes - carried. 34. Claims & Pagroii Motion bq Randall, seconded by Anderson, that the following claims and payroll be allowed: RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO. General Acct. Cks. #19344/19444 $148,208.26 Payroll Acct. Cks. #31029/31302 51,808.64 All ayes - carried. 35._ Crosstown Highway Discussion Joe Maley, 6211 Newton Ave, S., appeared relative to the 0rosstown Highway as it is' constructed at Newton Ave., questioning if property owners could recover damages for depreciation of property due to highway construc- tion at grade level- instead of depressed. 36. Ad,~ournment Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randall, that the meeting be ad- 3ourned. All ayes - carried. _~ APPROVED: July 8, 1963 ~j~ ~~nw.t_.c ~J ~~/(mss ~ ~" ~ ~ F. M. Paulson, Secretary- yor Manager ~-