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07-08-1963i ' VILL~GS OP RICFII~IBLD Regular Meeting July 8, 1963 The council of the Village of Richf field met in regular session., Monday, July 8, 1963, in the council. chambers of the Village Hali, 6700 Portland Ave,, at 7100 P,M. The meeting was cailed.to order by Magor Olson. Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Reese and Olson, Absent: Randall (on vacation) Pastor Robert A. Chalstrom, House of Prayer Luth. Church, gave the invom ~ ~` cation. 1. Minutes Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that minutes of the regular meeting of June 24, 1963 be approved. Ali ayes -~ carried. 2. Reports .Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following reports be accepted and filed: Yinspeetion report, June 1963 Cm7277 Henn. County Relief Report, June 1963 C®7278 Liquor Stores, May 1963 Cm7279 All ayes - carried. ~. 3. Appointment to Junior College Committee J` Councilman Jacobsen offered the name of ,~aclc Caldwell, 7205 Harriet Ave. as a member of the Junior College Committee. ' 4. Set Date of Hearing - Ad3ustment & Appeals - 7344 13th Ave, S. Motion by Reese, seconded by Anderson, that the council authorize the rlerYc to advertise a hearing on the application of Norman Davis, 7344 13th Ave. ~. fora zoning variation at 7344 13th Ave. S.; hearing to be July 22, 1963. All ayes -carried, -2- July 8, 1963 5. Street Basement - Oakland at 64th 1 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Reese, that the following easement and option for street be accepted, and that the payment of $850.00 to Mabel L. Franklin be authorizedx Mabel L. Franklin Ali ayes - carried. 6. Water Main Basement 60* x 90' of Oakland Ave. extended at approximately 64th St. Cm7280 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following water 1 easements be accepted with thanks at no cost other than restoration of grass, etc. to the village: a. Mr. Mr. b. Mr. Mr. Mr. c. Mr. Mr. Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Skau & Mrs. R. A. Robideaux & Mrs. Cornelius Baldwin 8~ Mrs. Henry A. WyszynsY3 & Mrs. Cadeil H. Cooper & Mrs. Burton W. Rounds & Mrs, Geo. D. Parr & Mrs. Ralph J. Oban Ail ayes - carried. 7. Moving Buildings into Village No. side of Service Drive Thomas Ave. to 178• West Cm7281 No.~side of Service Drive Upton to 260' West C-7282 No. side of Service Drive Xerxes Ave. to 271' Bast C-728.3 Clyde Melton, 6501 18th Ave. S., appeared as purchaser of two of the buildings, namely: Prom 5825 - 27th Ave. to 6341 21st Ave. S., and from 5813 - 28th~Ave, to 6528 23rd Ave. S. Prank Garrison also appeared as applicant for the moving. The council ques tioned the applicant on the unsightly condition of property at 2308 W. 70~ St., old garage still standing and that stipulations called for its being torn down. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Reese, that the application to move the building from 5825 - 27th Ave. S. to-6341 - 21st Ave. S. be granted sub- f 'i -3- July 8, 1963 3gct to landscaping being completed. Ali ayes - carried. Motion by Olson, seconded by Jacobsen, that applications for the mov- ing of the other two buildings, namely: 5813 - 28th Ave. S, to 6528 --23rd Ave. S. ar~d 5821 - 28th Ave.. 5, to 6408 8merson Ave. be deferred to the meet- ing of July 22, 1963, pending a• report on the general condition of homes re- cently moved into the village.. Ali ayes -carried. 8. Outdoor Advertising Sign - 1900 W. 78th St. Robert Stahlberg, 2316 w. 70~ St. appeared in interest, Richard W. Grabow, 2308 W. ?0~ St. also ap~ared. B~rt Lindah 1 apps ared representing the applicant. Larr+£ Shubert of Shubert Outdoor Adv. Co. explained the signs Penants were discussed. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the council grant the permit for an outdoor sign at 1900 W. ?8th St. Poll~of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen. Nays -~ Reese and Olson. Absent - Randall. Motion lost. Motion by Olson, seconded by Reese, that action on the application for the-above mentioned sign at 1900 w. 78th St, be deferred until July 22, 1963. All ayes - carried. 9. Outdoor Advertising Sign - 2100 W. ?8th St. Mr. Schmaltz appeared, explaining the advertising sign. which is two sided, changeable on one side. Mr. Schmalz is to present application for use of second side of the sign at the mee tang of July 22nd. 10. Hearing - Rezoning - 641?-19, 6425-2? Nicollet Ave. It being 7:15 P.M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the applica- tion of Wal-Don Builders, Inca, 6?11 Oa~Ciand Ave., for the rezoning of 641?m19 -4- July 8, 1963 Nicoilet Ave. and 6425-27 Nicoilet Ave., from multiple residence to limited business, and read the notice of hearing. Don Ba].meer of Wal-Don Builders, applicants, appeared. No persons appeared in opposition. The council requested the applicant to furnish a letter of intention to the effect that the proper ty would revert to multiple residence zoning (its present zoning) if an off ice building was not constructed on the property. Motion by Anderson, seconded bq Jacobsen, that the hearing be closed, Ali ayes -carried. Bill No. 1963-6 entitled: PBAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCB NO. 2.03 OF 7HE.VILLAGS OF RICHFIELD, MINNE50TA, ENTITLED eOAN ORDINANCE FOR THB PURPO68 OF PROMOTING HEALTH, SAFBTY, ORDBR, CAIWBNIBN1r8, PROSPBRITY AND GBNBRAIZ WELFARB BY RBGUL4 TING THB USE OF LAND, THB LOCATION AND US8 OF BUILDINGS, THB ARRANGBMENP OF BTJII,DINGS ON LOTS AND THB DENSITY OF POPULATION IN .THE VILLACB OF RICHFIELD, HBNNBPIN COUNTY, MINNBSOTA* PASSED THB 25TH DAY OP OCTOBER, 1954, AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDBD" was read by the attorney, the same being on file in the office of the village cleric. Cm728S Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, th at this constitute the first reading of Bill No. 1963-6 sub Sect to obtaining the alcove mentioned letter signed and presented as a part of the application for rezoning. Poll of votes': Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Reese and Olson. Nays none. Ab® gent - Randall. Carried. il. Hearing - Ad3ustment 8z Appeals m 6500 Humboldt Ave. It being 7:15 P.M., Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the applica- tion of Bruce Wood, 6500 Humboldt Ave., for a zoning variation at 6500 Humboldt Ave. No persons appeared. ` -s- July 8, 1963 Motion by Reese, seconded by Jacobsen, that the hearing be closed. Aii ayes - carried. `~ . Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council deny the request of Bruce Wood, 6500 Humboldt Ave., for a zoning variation, changing the side yard set back for a detached garage at 6500 Humlm idt Ave. Ali ayes - carried« 12. Hearing - Adjustment & Appeals v 7245 Thomas Ave. It being 7:15 P.M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the appiica- tion of John Chouinard, 7245 Thomas Ave., for a zoning variation at 7245 Thomas Ave« and read the notice of hearing. John Chouinard, applicant, appeared. No persons appeared in opposition. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Reese, that the hearing be closed, All ayes - carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the council grant the zoning variation to Jahn Chouinard, 7245 Thomas. Ave., to construct a detached garage on a slab 5° from side lot line instead of 15° to line up with house as required by Ord« X2.03. Aii ayes carried. C®°7286 13. Hearing ~ Special Use Permit m 6537 14th Ave. S. It being 7:iS P.M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the appiica~ Lion of Rayburn T. Coawette, 6524 16th Ave.. S. for a special use permit at 6537 14th Ave« S. and read the notice of hearing. Mr. Coawette, applicant, appeared. No per sons appeared in oppositio n. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the hearing be closed. All ayes -carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Reese, that the council grant the special use permit to John Coawette, 6524 16th Ave. S. to construct a dwelling with electronic repair shop in basement, Ali ayes - carried. C-728? -6- July 8, 1963 14• Hearir',~r, - Special Usk Permit - 6720 30 Cedar Ave. It being 7:15 P,M. Mapo~- Olson called for the hearring on the appli® cation of Lyman L. Phelps, 5909 Dupont Ave. S,, for a special use permit at 6720-30 Cedar Ave. and read the n~tice of hea~i~g. • l Mr. Phelps., applicant, appeajred. darn Luettinger asked if th~l~! Ca~uidn't be some variance on aut~r3de design. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Reese, that the hearing be closed, Aii ayes - carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Reese, that the council grs,nt the special use permit at 6720 and 6730 Cedar Ave. to locate two 11-unit apart- went buildings (5 2-bedroom and 6 1-bedroom) with brick exterior or comparm able as contingent to approval. Aii ayes - carried. C-7288 -- iS, Hearing - Spe ciai Use Permit - 6744 Cedar Ave. It being-7:15 P,M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the applica- Lion of .Carl T, Holcombe, 8620 Stevens Ave., for a special use permit at 674,4 Cedar Ave. and read the notice of hearing, '~. Mr, Holcombe, applicant, appeared. No persons appeared in opposition. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Reese, that the hearing be closed. All ayes -carried.. ~!! Motion by Jacobsen, seconded bq Anderson, that the council grztnt the special use permit to Cari T. Holcombe, 8620 Stevens Ave, to locate one 11-unit apartment building (5 2-bedroom and 6 1=bedroom) with brick exterior t or comparable as contingent to approval. All ayes - carried. C=7289 16. Deferred Hearing -Sidewalk Construction, Y, P, 485-G, 485-0, 485-P - .., Mayor Olson called for the hearing on sidewalk construction, V, P. No. 1 -7- July 8, 1963 485-G, 485-~, 485-P, which hearing had been deferred from the mee Ling of June 24, 1963. V.P. 485-+G (West side Harriet Ave., 66th St, to 70th St,) Mrs. Pearce, 6932.Harriet Ave., appeared in favor. Motion by Olson, seconded by Reese, that the hearing be closed and that the copncil approve the construction of ~ idewaik on the west side of Harriet Ave: from 68th to 70th 5t. only. Ali ayes - carriede V.F. 485-0 Bast side Bloomington Ave., 66th to 70th) ~~~~ ~ The ~'oilowing persons appeared ~in favor of the sidewalk construction: Mrs. A. C. Supalo, 6821 Bloomington A. L. Quimby, Jr,, 6645 Bloomington Mrs. F. J. Machovsky, 6839 Bloomington H. F• Winger, 6709 Bloomington Mrs. W. L. Toilefson, 6827 Bloomington The engineer is to report on water drainage question in this area. The f oliowin~g persons appeared in opposition to the sidewalk construcm tion: Henry Thurnau, 6701 Bloomington 81mer Shaefer, 6639 Bloomington Mrs. Lyle Boie, 694$ Bloomington Mrs. Shaefer, 6639°Bloomington Christian Vatsaas, 6801 Bloomington J. A. Christopher, 6727 Bloomington John LaFrance, 6621 Bloomington Mrs.. A, B. Aag, 6627 Bloomington Lyle Boie, 6945 Bloomington Mrs. Supo].a, presented a petition for stop signs at 68th ~ Bloomingtone Motion by Anderson, seconded by Reese, fah at the hearing be closed. All ayes -carried. ° Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that sidewalk on the east ~~ide of Bloomington Ave. from 66th to 70th be included in the sidewalk con- struction program . Poii of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Reese and Olson. Nays = none. Absent - Randall'. Carried. V. P. 485- (Bast side Portland Ave., 76th to 78th St.) No persons appeared. °8° July 8,1963 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the hearing be closed. All ayes - carried.. Motion~by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the east side of Portland Ave. 'betureen,'i?6th and 78th $t; be included in the sidewalk cons traction program. Ail ages - carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the f oilowing resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolutio n book and that it be made a part ~= of the$e minutes: R765OLUTION NO. 3044 R85OLUTION ORDBRING IMPROVEN~NT AND PRBPARATION ~ PLAN5 AND 5PBCIPICATIONS POR CONCRBTB 5IDR4-IALR CONSTRUCTION, ~. P. #485 Foil of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Reese and Olson. Nags m none. Absent - Randall. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3044 in resolution book #20. l7. Latxi Division Hearing - 7521 Morgan Ave. . Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the land division at 7521 Morgan Ave., which hearing had been deferred from the meeting of June 24th. Mei Johnson, ?508 Morgan Ave „ represented the applicant, presenting a statement signed by 18 property owners declaring no ob3ection to the land division. Mr. Arndt, applicant, also appeared. 1ylotion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the hearing be closed. All ayes - carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the council grant the land division to Henry Arndt, 7521. Morgan Ave. 5., to divide Parcel 4210, Plat-44833 (7521 Morgan Ave. Ail ayes - Carrie d. C-7290 18. Land Division - 6801 14th Ave. 5. It being 7:15 P,M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the appiicaw; ~. -9- July 8, 1963 tion of Paul J. Seger, 6801 14th Ave. S., for a land division and read the notice of hearing.-- Faux 5eyer, applicant, appeared. No persons appeared in opposition. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Reese, that the council grant the land division to Paul Seyer, 6801 14th Ave. S., to divide Parcel b500, Piat 46190, (N. 86 ft. of Block 7., Richfield*s Addition) -. 680114th Ave. S. All ayes m carried. C-7291 The council recessed for, 5 minutes, after which the meeting recon- versed with all members present except Randall. l9. Commercial Building Permit - 7639 Lean Av®, John Labo, applicant, appeared. Motion bq Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the council grant the -,--- commercial building permit to J. F. Labo, 6844 Rnox Ave. &., to construct an addition to the exist~.ng building at 7639 Logan Ave., exterior to be brick. Ail ayes - carried. C-7292 20. Bids - Resurfacing Tennis Courts - Augsburg Park 4/ Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that minutes of the bid- opening of Jane 2?, 1963 on resurfacing of tennis courts in Augsburg Park,, lye approved. Ali ayes - carried. Cw7293 The manager presented a tabulation of bids together with his recommen- dation for award. Motion by Reese, seconded by Jacobsen, that the low bid of Northland Constructors, Inc., for $6,780.00 be approved. Ali ayes 4 carried. 1 -iQ- July 8, 1963 21. Bids - Chain Link Fence - Monroe Fie id Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that minutes of the bidet opening of June 27, 1963~~on chain link fence at Monroe Field be approved. A11 apes - carried. C-7294 The manager presented a tabulation of bids together with his recomm mendation for award. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the low .bid of Cyclone Pence Co, of $2,385.25 be accepted as recommended by the manager. (Crowley Fence Company low bid being an obvious error was withdrawn). Ayes ~ Anderson, Jacobsen, Olson. Nays - Reese. Absent - Randaii. Carried. 22, R,R. Warehouse Order Motion by Anderson, seconded by Reese, that the order from the RaLl- road & Warehouse Commission dated'June 24, 1963, be accepted and filed. Aii ayes - c~,rri~d. C-7284 23. Approving Prelia-in~,try Plans for Part of T.H. 35b~ Mr. McFadden aril Mrs McCubrey from the State Highway Department were present.. ` Motion bq Jacobsen., seconded .by Arx~erson, that the following resoiu~ tion be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book~and that it be made a part of these minutest 1 -li- July 8, 1963 ~-' RESOLUTION N0. 3045 --- RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPBCIPICATIONS POR TH8 YMPROVEMENT OF A PART OF TRUNK HIGHWAY NUMBER 50 AND 394, RBNUMBBRBD AS TRUNK HIGHWAY N0. 65 AND 35W WITHIN THB C0R1rORATB LIMITs~ OF THE VILLAGE OF RICHFffiLD (GRADING, CONCRETE PAVEMBNT AND PARTIAL GRADT1tG AND THB CONSTRUCTION OP • BRIDGES NOS. 27930-31-32-33-35 & 36). C®7276 Poii of votess Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Reese and Olson. Nays - none. Absent m ___ _.~ Randall. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3045 in resolution book #20. The following persons appearedz Mr. & Mrs. C. B. Dvorak, 7529 Humboldt Ave. R. B, Johnson, ?517 Humboldt Ave. Thomas G. Hardy, 7532 Girard Ave. S. N~ot.ion by Olson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resoiu Lion book and that it be made a part of these minutest RBSOLUTION N0. 3046 O}f ~.; ~`~ RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLANS POR THB IMPROVBMPNT OF A PART ~~ OF TRUNK HIGHWAY NUMBBR 394, RENUMBERED AS TRUNK HTGHWAY NUMBER 35W' WITHIN THB CORPORATE LIMITS OF TH8 VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD AT THE PRO- POSED INTERCHANGE OF WEST 76~I STREBT AND TRUNK HIGHWAY 35W. C-?296 l~oli of votess Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Reese and Olson, Nays - Hones Absent - Randall. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3046 in resolution book.#20. 24. Deci~.ring Costs to be Assessed & Calling Hearing - Oiling Program Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the f oilowing resolution be adopted ; that it be spread i n the re so iu ti on book and that i t be made a part of these minutes: ~ RESOLUTION N0. 3047 _\ RESOLUTION DBCLARING COSTS T0-.BB~ASSBSSBD AND ORDBRING PRBPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMBNT FOR VILLAGE PROJECT N0. 442 {Oiling Program) -12- Juiy 8, 1963 Poii of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Reese and Olson. Nays none. Absent - Randall. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3047 in resolution book #20. Motion by Reese, seconded by Anderson,-that the f oilowing resolution be adopted;~that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 304$ RESOLUTION CALLING NEARING ON AUGUST ].2, 1963, ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT POR 1962, ANNUAL STREET IMPROVEMENT AND OILING PROGRAM, VILLAGE PROJECT #442 Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Reese and Olson. Nays m none. -~ Absent - Randall;--Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3048 in resolution book #20. 25. Off-Street Parking Contract ~- 7533-39 Lyndale Ave. S. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolu- tion be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and. that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 3049 RS~LUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT POR OPP~ZREET EARRING IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION N0. 63-12, CONTRACT #?97, 7533m39 Lgndale Ave. S. C.~7297 Poii of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Reese and Olson, Nays •~~none. Absent - Randall. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3049 in resolution book #20. 26. Estimates Motion by Jacobsen, seconded bq Anderson, that the following. estimate be allowed: C, W. Borresen Construction Co., V. P. #472, Contract #786. West Side Fire Station, Report #1, 1.95%. complete $1,053.00 All ayes - carried. -13- Juiy 8, 1963 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Reese, that the following estimate be allowed: C. W. Borresen Construction Co., V. P. #475, Contract #786. Garage, Shops and Equipment Bldg., Report #2, 22.8°k complete $26,834.40 Ali ayes - carried. Motion by Reese, seconded by Anderson, that the following estimate be allowed: Chicago Bridge & Iron Co., V. P. #460, Contract #754. Elevated Tank #2, Report 5, 83% complete $16,065.00 Ali ayes - carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Olson, that the following estimate be allowed: Alexander Construction Co., V. P. #478, Contract #784, Street .Surfacing, Report #1, 39% complete. $18,788.00 Ali ayes - carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the f oliowing estimate be allowed:. ~---, McNamara-Vivant Contracting Co., V.P. #494+,~Contract #785. . Surface Parking Areas, Report #1, 54% cosapleteo $8,608.24 Ail ayes - carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Reese, that the following estimate be allowed: Phelps-Drake Co., Inc., V.P. #465, Contract #775, Water Laterals, Report Ala, 72.3% complete. $294,057.47 Aii a~rss - carried.. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Reese, that the following estimate be allowed: Watson Construction Co., V.P. #454, Contract #753. Water Treatment Plant. Report #8, 51% complete. $246,559.34 A11 ayes - carried, 1 -14- Juiy 8, 1963 ~' Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following estim~.te be alioweds ,r Knutson & Seurer, Inc., V. P. #490, Contract #?91. Water Main Tra=nsmission. Repo t #1, 48.8 complete. $42,523,48 Aii ayes - carried. ~ ,,, Motion by Jacobsen, econded by Anderson, that the following, estimate be alioweds Swanson Bxcavating C. , V.P. #483, Contract #794. Storm Sewer, Report #1, 13,8yO comp ete. $13,273.83 Aii ayes ~ carried. 27. Bottle Ciub License Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Reese, that the council grant the ~~ bottle club license to V.F.W. Post #5555, 6520 Lyndale Ave. S. for 1963. -Ali ayes -carried. 1 28, Licenses - Re~ulax r i i ~- Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Reese, that the following licenses be granted: Neau Custom $lectric Co., 1320 B. 90th 5t. Renewe Lehn Biectric Co., 214 $. Main 5t., Anoka, Minn, " McCarthy Veil Co., 670 Bustis St., St. Paul Neat Maw's Inn, 7556 Lyndale Ave. S. " Burger King, 2800 W. 66th St. New Dean Treiche1,.7408 11th Ave. S. " .Burton.-C. Doucette, 5753 33rd Ave. 5. " David Gilbert, 3044 14th Ave. 5, 29.' Claims & Payroll Blectricai Blec tr is a], Weil Drilling Coin Opr, Mach, <1) Cig. Taaeicab Driver #98 9Q 89 #99 .- " " #101 r Motion bq Jacobsen, seconded by Reese, that the foilowring claims awl payroll be alloweds 1 1 1 -15- ~ July 8, 1963 ~,,~. General Acct. '~ Cks. #19445 - 19570 $990,550.89 Payroll Acct. Cks. #31304 - 31556 $60,969.31 A11 ages • carried. 30,E Sundag Closing The question of Sunday closing of businesses in the village was discussed briefly. 31. Ad3ourn~t Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Reese, that the meeting be ad3ourned. 411 ayes • carried. APPRCCA!8Di ul 22 1963 ~ G~~ -'~" ~ Edward line C1e rkmTreas. J , uJ- ~. n en, Manager 1