04-13-1964VILLAGB OF RICHFIBLD
Regular Meeting
April 13, 1964
The council of the Village of Richf ieid~met in regular session, Mon-
day~_ April 13, 1964, in the council chambers of the Village Hali, 6700
Portland Ave. at 7s00 P,M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Olson.
Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson,
Absents None.
Rev. John Henning, ~oodlake Lutheran Church, gave the invocation,
Representatives from League of Women Voterse wives of the council
members and other visitors were welcomed„
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1. Minutes
Councilman Rand ail requested a cgrrection in the minutes of March Z3,
1963, namely, Page 2, Item 4, the motion to read P°new paint on building°9 in~
stead of `ppaint news building°4,
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the minutes of the regu~
tar meeting. of March 23, 1964 be approved as corrected, Ali ayes m carried,
2. , Re or ts.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the fo Bowing reports
be accepted and filed:
Inspection report, March 1964 C®7184
Henn. County Relief report, March 1964 C~7185
Ail ayes e carried.
3. Set Date of Hearing ®5pecial Use Permit m 7645 Nicollet-Ave,
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the council authorize
the clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of A, G, Bogen Co. for a
special use permit a t °7645 Nicollet Ave,g hearing to be April 27, 1964. Ali
ayes - carried.
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A discussion was he id on the rezoning study as a prelude to issuing
apartment permits,
4. Set Date of Hearing -Spec. Use Permit 6320 Lyndale Aveo S.
Motion bq Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council defer setting
date for hearing on the application of A,B.Co Motor S~a1es, Inc., 4621 E, 52nd
St. for a special use permit at 6320 Lyndale Ave« S. until July 13th, 1964, to
give the council time to study updated land use map as possibility of certain
rezoning. Ali ayes - carried.
5, Milner Pond
Harry J. Todd, 6332 4th Ave, S., who requested another appearance at
the council meeting was not present.
Motion by Randall, seconded by Jacobsen, that hereafter, Mr, Todd is to
put in writing any legal question he has prior to being put on agenda, and that
Mr. Todd be notified of this action in writing. All ayes - carried.
6, Bire Department Annual Report
Lee Pouiter, fire chief, appeared to eacplain various phases of the re-
port including standard categories, mutual aid, and interchange of service with
Minneapolis, A discussion was held on staff personnel and adequacy of the force.
A report is to be made May 1st, 1964 on the fireman now on issue without pay.
Dan Gumphrey, ?309 Aldrich Ave., asked if any school program is used to
educate on fire prevention,
7. Hearing m Rezoning - 6511 21st Ave. S.
It being 7:15 P.M, Mayor Olson tailed for the hearing on the application
of Clyde Melton, for rezoning of 6511 21st Ave, S, and read .the notice of hear-
ing,
Clyde Melton, applicant, appeared explaining that the proposed building
for this site was a one story twin bungalow. He also offered to dig a sewer
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and lay pipe if the village would supply a catch basin to drain the area.
No persons appeared in opposition.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the hearing be closed.
All ayes - carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council. agree to
the drainage arrangement and grant the request of Clyde Melton, 6501 18th $ve. S.,
to rezone 6511 1st Ave. S. from residential to multiple residence, providing a
letter be furnished by the applicant that double bungalows only will be con-
structed on the property, otherwise it will revert to its original zoning. All
ayes - carried.
Bill No. 1964-3 entitled: °4AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TI3PlT CERTAIN ORDINANCB
N0. 2.03 OF TH6 VILLAGB OF RICHFIELD, MYNN., BNTITLBD 'AN ORDINANCB FOR THB
PURPOSE OF PROMOTING HEAL~i, SAFBTX, ORDER, CONVENIENCE, PROSPERITY AND GENERAL
WELFARB BY REGULATING TIIB USB OF LAND, THB LOCATION AND USB OF BUILDINGS, THB AR-
RANGBMENT OF BUILDINGS QN LOTS. AND THB.DBNSIIY OF POPULATION IN THB VILLAGE OF
.. RICHFIELD, HENNBPTN COUNTY, MINNBSOT~° PASSED T1IE 25TH DAY OF OCTbBER, 1954 A5
SUBSBQUENTLY AMENDED/° was read by the vii].a.ge attorney, the same being on file
in the office of the village clerk, C-7186
v Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that this constitute the
first reading of Biii No. 1964-3.
} Poil of votes`: dyes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Lue ttinger, Randall and Olson. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried.
8, .Hearing -Vacating Cedar Ave. (Diagonal Blvd. to 72nd St.
It being ?:15 P.M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the petition
to vacate Cedar Ave. from Diagonal Bivd. to 72nd St. and read the notice of
hearing.
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Motion by Olson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the petition signed by
five property owners requesting that the west side of Cedar Ave.. (i7 feet)
between Diagonal Bivd. and 72nd St. be vacated be accepted and filed. Ali.
ayes •• carried. C-7187
Clarence Christian, 1100 B. 66th St., spolee in behalf of the petitioners.
Mayor Olson read a letter from the Minneapolis Gas Co. objecting to
the vacation unless an easement for utility purposes. can be obtained by the
GasCo.~ No persons appeared in oppositions
Motion by Anderson, seconded bq Luettinger, that the hearing be closed.
All ayes carried.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Randall, that the following resoYu-
tion be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution boo&, that it be made a
part of these minutes, and that certif led copies of this resolution be with-
held until such time as easements for ail public utilities are obtained:
RB9~9 LU TSON N0. 3189
RBSOLUTION RELATIVB 'PO VACATING THE WEST 17 FBBT OP CBDAR
AVB. LYING BBIT+VBBN THE SOU~I LINB OP DIAGONAL- BLVD.
BXTBNDBD AND THE NORTH LSNB OP 72ND ST.
BXTBNDBD
Poll of voters Ayes -Anderson, Luettinger, Jacobsen, Randall and Olson.
Nays - none.. Absent - none, Carried. This resolution appears .as resolution
#3189 in resolution l~o2t #20.
9. Hearing - Ornamental Lights on Lyndaie Aveo (V.Pa No. 508'
It being ?:iS P.M, Mayor Olson cali~ed for the hearing on Village Pro-
Sect No. 508- ~(Ornamentai Lights on Y;yndale Ave. and read the notice of
hearing,
Auer some discussion the council agreed that the project be extended
from 64th St. to 62~ St. with some provisions.
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H. Lunow, 6233 Lyndale Ave., appeared res~uesting information regarding
the Crosstown Hwy. approach to Lyndale Ave.
Dr. Lieferman appeared representing the property owner at 6224 Lyndale
Ave. ob3ecting to the lighting.
A.1 McDonald, 6238 Lyndale Ave., appeared in favor. representing Hobby-~
craft. The fo liowing property owners° names appeared on original petition:
H. Lunc~v 6233 Lyndale Ave.
Gust Failden 6345®6453 Lyndale Ave.
R. A. Gerde 6308 Lyndale Ave.
Burt Rutman 64(x® Lyndale Ave,
C, B. Adams 6336 Lyndale Ave.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the hearing be closed.
Ali ayes - carried.
Motion by Luettinger, 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:
RBSOLUTION NOs 3190
RESOLUTION ORDBRING YMPROWEMBNT AND PREPARATION 4F PLANS
AND SPBCYFICATIONS ON ORNAMBNTAL STREET LIGHTING AND APPUR-
TBNANCES THERETO ON LYNDALE AWE.. FROM 62~ ST., TO 64TH ST.
Poir~of voters 'Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson.
Nays - none. Absent none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution
#'3190 in resolution book X20.
10. Hearing m Land Division 6718 15th Ave. S.
It being 7>].5 P.M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the appiica-
tion..of Loyal Thompson for a land division and read the notice of hearing.
Loyal Thompson, applicant, appeared. No persons appeared in opposition.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randall, that the hearing be closed.
Ali ayes - carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council grant the
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land division to Loyal 3hompson, 7408 Oakland Ave. and Fred E. 5hemanek, 5r.,
6715 14 th Ave. S. to divide Parcel 4240, Plat 46190 and Parcel 730, Plat 44826,
C6718 15th Ave. 5.) All ayes -carried. C-73.88
1,1. ~ Hearing - T.and Division - 7309 Aldrich Ave, ~S.
It being ?:15 P.M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the applica-
tion of Daniel H. Gumphrey, 7309 Aldrich Ave. S. for a di~rision of land and
read the notice of hearing.
Dan Gumphrey, applicant, appeared.
James Strom, 10027 Pillsbury Ave., appeared representing Strom Co.
stating that he would build on Lot 22 only. No persons appeared in opposition,
Motion by Randaii, seconded by Jacobsen, that the hearing be closed.
All ayes -. carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council grant the
land division to Daniel H. Gumphrey, 7309 Aldrich Ave., to divide Lots 23,
22,.21 and W. 105 ft. of Lot 20, Block 1, Irwin Shores Addition. (7309 Aldrich
Ave.) C=7189
Polt of votes~a Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Randall. Nays -
Olson. Absent - none. Carried.
7.`he council re ceased for 5 minutes = then re convened with air members
present.
12. Application to Move Building into Village
Gilbert Boese appeared as applicant.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the remonstrance peti-
tion signed by 4 neighbors in the area be accepted and f iced. Ali ayes -
carried. C-7190
Lou 5uilivan, salesman for Boese Realty Co., appeared.
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Motion by Jacobsen, seco~ied by Randaii, that the application of Boese
Realty Co. to move building into village be granted, moving Yaouse from 7408
Lyndale Ave. to 6944 14th Ave. S. with the stipulation that the house be
painted; that the foundation be lowered to two blocks above grade; that the
lot be landscapted and a $300.00 performance bond be furnished as well as the
remo~ai of the existing bufidings at 6944 14th Ave.
Polii of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Randall, 6~.son. Nays -Anderson & Luettinger.
Absent - none. Carried.
13. Bids -Chemicals for Swimmin~P®oi
Tom Gallagher of Lyon Chemical, Inc, appeared questioning the discount
as part of the bid.
Les Burton of Thompson Hayward Chemical appeared.
Geo. Bellaire of Hawkins Chemical, Inc., appeared.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the minutes of the bid-
opening on chemicals for the swimming pool, April 9, 1964, be approved. Ali.
ayes - carried. C-7191
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the low bid of Hawkins
Chemical Co. be accepted for $2231.34 which includes a 2~. discount for 30 daps
payment.
14, Bids -Liquor Le ag 1 Liability and Products Ins,
John Howard and `Louis Gutt appeared representing the bidders.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the minutes of~the
bid -opening on I:iquor Legal Liability and Products Insurance, April 9, 1964,
be approved. Ali ayes - carried. C-7192
Motion by Anderson that the award be made to Emmet L. Moore Insurance
Co. Motion lost for the want of a second.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the bid of Mutual
General Ins, Co, be accepted as low bidder for $3038.00. Ail ayes carried.
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15. Planning Commission Appointment
Motion by Olson seconded by Randall, that the letters of resignation
be accepted from Pierce Smith and Russell Kennedy and merit awards be sent
them. All ayes - carried. C-7193
Motion by Randall, seconded by Anderson, that Robert L. Tait be nomi-
nated as a member of the Planning Commission. Ail ayes - carried.
Further nominations will be made at a later date.
Harry Rumpel and Harvey Chapman, members of the Planning Commission,
were present.
16. Cancelring Assessments for Grading Costs
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resorrx-
tion be adopted, that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made
a part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 3191
RBSOLUTION CANCffi.LING ASSESSMENTS FOR GRADING COSTS AGAINST
CERTAIN PROPERTIES. AND ASSUMING SUCH COSTS AS i-ILLAGB SHARE
OF YMPROVBMBNTS FOR GRADING
Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson.
Nags - none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution
#3191 in resolution book ~~D.
17. Relating to Design of Hwy. 35W and County Hwy. #b2
Considerable discussion held on the proposals of the Planning Com-
mission.
Motion by Jacobsen, 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 NO. 319
RESOLUTION RELATYNG TO DESIGN OF HIGHVITAY 3S'~d' AND
COUNTY HIGHWAY N0. 62
Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Lue ttinger, Randall and Olson.
Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution
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#3192 in resolution book #20.
18! Licenses - Teen Town
Representatives from Teen Town appeared in interest of their license.
Chief Johnson and Captain LaMettry appeared, reporting on Mason City, Ia. ahd
Clinton, Ia. operations. Mr. Schultz, franchise dealer, appeared in explana-
tion of questions.
Motion by Lue~ttinger, seconded by Jacobsen that the council approve
the licenses for Teen Town: l Music Bow and 6 coin operated machines. A1S
ayes -carried.
Motion by Olson, seconded bq~Jacobsen, that the petition signed by
456 teenagers pledging cooperation with management for Teen Town and Blue Cue
Billiards be accepted and filed. Ail ages - carried. C-7194
19. Licenses - Pin Ball Machines
A discussion was held on pin ball machines.
Motion by Randall, seconded by Luettinger, that the council deny
licenses for pin ball machines for Biue Cue Billiard Lounge, b445-4? Lyndale
Ave, and grant licenses for Music Box. Ali ayes - carried.
20. Regular Licenses
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following licenses
be granted:
Renew.Ace Heating Co., 8000 Clinton Ave.
'" McAlpine We11 Co., 1333 Kentucky Ave. S.
New Oiaf Bakke Pinmbing Co., 3749 Cedar Ave.
Renew.Corrigan Electric Co., Rosemount, Minn.
New Bomar Electric Co., 7026 13th Ave. 5.
New Baker Boy Bakery, 7128 Chicago Ave.
Renew Latham*s Drive In, ?639 Lyndale Ave. S.
New Dan G. Roberts She11 Station, ?745 Penn Ave. S.
Renew Shear Magic Hair Styles, 2920 W. 66th St.
~` Tait`s Super Valu, 2900 W. 66th St.
New Smothers Southdale Sinclair, 3020 W. 66th St..
Heating
'Weil Drilling
Plumbing
Blectrical
Biectrical
Food
Soft Drink, Food
2 Vending Mach.-Food
Soft Drink
Soft Drink
2 Mech. An. Rides 1~
Candy Vend. Mach.(1)
Cig., Soft Drink
1
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Regular Licenses cont.
Renew~.Tom Tom Drive In, 6244 Cedar Ave.
New William M. Bowler, 8917 Elliot Ave. S,
°B George Bozich, 8933 Bryant Ave. S.
°' Richard Butler, 5917 Grassiake Terrace
Renew Kenneth Cochrane, 5224 W. 110 St.
New Robert Groeneweg, 3104 Monterey Ave.
" Jos. ~IoLne, 8133 4th Ave. S.
'° '~Pilliam Jacobson, 7501 18th Ave. S.
t° Eugene .E. Martin, 3723 E. Minnehaha Pkwy.
'°' Thomas Moore, 3820 Nicoilet Ave.
6° James Mosher, 8747 Wentworth Ave.
" Edwin Shulfer, 4700 W. 82nd St.
Leonard S3ogren, 7601 18th Ave. S.
°° Rodger N. Swain, 3111 39th Ave. S.
" James Swanson, 1316 43rd Ave. 1VE
~' Peter Von Bergen, 797 Lininrood Ave. , St, Paul
°t' Eimer Jay '~tard, 9000 15th Ave. S,
Apr. 13, 1964
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Ali ayes -carried.
21. Licenses -Fee Waived
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Randall, that the following licenses be
granted and the fees be waived:
Renews Assumption Curch, 77th St• & 3rd Aveo-
" Richfield American Little League (hest'
Ali ayes .. carried.
22. Request for Portion of Bid Security
On-Sale, Off®Saie, Food, aof t Drk.
Soft Drink, Food
The Construction engineer representing Watson Construction Co. appeared
rea~uesting payment on the estimate submitted on the water treatment plant,
23. Off'-Street Parkin. Contrs,ct - 7300®20 Cedar Ave,
Motion by Randall,. .seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolution
be adopted, that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a
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part of these minutes:
RE~LUTYON N0. 3193
RESOLUTION APPROVIIWG LA'YOZIT AMID CONTRACT FOR OFF-S31tEET
PARK'tNG IN ACCORDANCE WITIi APPLICATION N0. 64-7, CONTRACT
N0. 845. 7300w20 Cedar Ave. C-7195
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Poll of ~otess Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson, Nays -
none. Absent none, Carrie d. This resolution appears as resolution #3193
in resolution book #20.
24.~Off-Street Par~Cin~ Contract 2314 W, 65th St.
Motion by Luettinger, 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-:
RBSOLUTION N0, 3194
RESfK.iTTION APPROVIIG LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OFi~-S1ItBBT
PARKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION NOe 64-6, CONTRACT
NO. 840 2314 W. 65th St. C®7196
Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Nays -
none. Absent - none,. Carried„ This resolution appears as resolution #3194
in resolution book #20.
25. Off-Street Parking-Contract m 901 B. 77th St.
Motion by Randall, seconded by Luettinger, 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:
RBSOLUTION N0, 3195
RBSt}LUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT IFOR OFF~TRBBT
PARKING IN ACC(}RDANCB WIZH APPLICATION NO. 63•-31, CONTRACT
N0. 831. 901 E. 77th St. C-7197
Poll. of trotesa Ayes ,~ Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Nays ..
none. Absent m none, Carrie de This resolutio n appears.as resolution #3195
in resolution book #20.
26. Release of Bond m 825 W. 65th St.
Motion by Randall, seconded by Anderson, that the following resolum
tion be adopted; that $t be spread in the resolution book and that it be made
a part of these minute:
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ABSOLUTION NO. 3196
ABSOLUTION RELATING 10 RELEASE OF BOND ON OFF®STREST PARKING
825 6A. 65th S t.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson.
Nays.- none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolu-
tion #3196 in resolution book #20.
27. Release of Bond - 300 W. 78th St.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, 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:
ABSOLUTION NO. 3197
ABSOLUTION RBLATII~ 70 RELEASE OF BOND ON OFFt•STRBBT
PARKING 300 W. 78th St.
Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson.
Nays - none. Absent 4 none. Carried.. This resolution appears asresolution
#319? in resolution book #20.
28. Traffic Control.. Signs - Portland Ave. near 71st
Motions by Anderson, seconded by Randall, that the following resolution
be adopted; iChat it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a
part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 3198
/ RB~3LUTTON RELATING 1t9 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS'
'"D~o Parking Between SignseB on East side of Portland Ave. ad-
3acent to 7133 Portland Ave..
Poll of votes: Ayes -~ Andersoh, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson.
ATays - none. Absent - none.. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution
#3198 in ~resolutian book #20.
29. Special Mid-Census Count
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council approve
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a proposed special mid-census count and authorized the administrative staff
to proceed with arrangements. Ail ayes -carried.
30. Public Improvement Program for 1964
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Randall, that the council au thorize
the deletion of sidewalk on the west side of Penn Ave. All ayes - carried.
Motion by Olson, seconded by Luettinger, that the council delete plans
for a l~" mat and authorize the temporary surfacing of Oliver. Ave. for 1964.
Ali ayes -carried.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the proposed storm
sewer at Legion Lake be held for further consideration in the 1964 Public
Works Program. All ayes - carried.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council authorize
the planting of boulevard trees as outlined in the 1964 Public Works Program.
Ail ayes - carried.
Councilman Luettinger reported on his findings on the P.A. system for
the library.
31. Proposed Forester Service
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that consideration of
servrices of a forester for the Village of Richfield be deferred to April 27th.
Ali ayes - carried..
32. Estimate
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Randall, that the following estimate
be allowed:
Fournier Tree Ser~rice, V. P. #505, Contract #839, Trimming Oak
Trees in Augsburg Park, Report #~1 and final., 100% complete.
.. $5596.75
,Ali ayes - carried.
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33. Claims & Payroir
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following claims
and payroll be allowedz
RICHFIELD S7AT8 BANK
Disbursements
Cks. #21593/21786 $259.027.17
Payrolls
Cks. #35240/t35420 41,644.15
Ali ayes - carried.
34. Richfie id Clean-up Day
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that representatiees from
the niilage on the proposed °°Spartan Sparkle Days°° be appointed, Ail ayes -
carried. The mayor appointed Councilman Luettinger and Clayton Egsgaard.
35~. Ad3ournment .
Motion by Randall, seconded by Anderson, that the meeting be adjourned.
Ali ayes - carried.
APPROVEDz-,~,_A~rii 27,,~ 1964
Stanley ''~. Olson; Mayor
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0. R V Kreve en, Manager
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Bdward J. Molin , Clerk-fifreas.