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06-08-1964VILLAGE OF RICHPIB LD Regular Meeting June 8, 1964 The council of the Village of Richfield met in regular session, Monday, June 8, 1964, in the council chambers of the Village Hall, 6700 Portland Ave., at 7:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Olson. Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Absent: None. Rev. Lowell A. Reinking, Church of Peace, gave the invocation. 1.. Minutes Motion by Randall, seconded by Luettinger, that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 25, 1964, be approved corrected as follows: Page 4, Item 10, to include "except at 0,Keefe properly°° concerning sidewalk motion to adopt Resolum Lion #3214, All ayes carried. 2. Reports Councilman Jacobsen reported on certain relief cases. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that a letter of commendation be sent to Selma Ingram, Sub, Henn. County Relief director, on her extra attention to matters. All ayes carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following reports be accepted and filed: Inspection report, May 1964 C~7233 Henn, Co, Relief Report, May 1964 C~7234 Ail ayes carried. 3. U. S. Mayor°s Conference Councilman Jacobsen gave an oral report on the United States Conference of Mayors he attended in New York. -2- June 8, 1964 4. Set Date of Hearing - Special Use Permit - 6320 Lyndale Ave. S. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council authorize the clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of ABC Motor Sales, Inc,,, for a special use permit at 6320 Lyndale Ave. S.; hearing to be June 22, 1964. Aii ayes -carried. 5. Set Date of Hearing - Rezoning _ 6524 Standish Ave. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that the council authorize the clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of Raymond J. Rosy toyrezone property at 6524 Standish Ave.; hearing to be July 13, 1964, and this matter be referred to the Planning Commission. All ayes - carried. 6. Authorize Call for Bids Patrol Coach Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Randall, that the council authorize the clerk to advertise for bids on a patrol coach; bids to be opened July 8, 1964. All ayes - carried.. 7. Authorize Call for Bids Park Shelter Bldg, Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the council authorize the clerk to advertise for bids on a park shelter building; bids to be opened July 9, 1964. Ali ayes - carried. 8. Outdoor Advertising Sign m 820 W. 66th St. Herb Rosenwald, operator of Bradley Associa tes, appeared. Y. B. Strong appeared representing Super America station, applicants for a sign to be erected next to the framework of the existing sign. Present use of two sig ns under one permit was discussed. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that action on the applica- ti on for a sign at 820 W. 66th St. be deferred to June 22nd for reworking. A11 ayes - carried. ;,. n: ®3W June 8, 1964 9. Bids Construction of Parking Lot at Pire Station #2 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the minutes of the bidet opening, May 28, 1964, on the construction of a parking lot at fire station #2 be approved. Ail ayes m carried. C-°7235 The manager presented a tabulation of bids together with his recommenda- tion for award, Motion by Randall, seconded by Luettinger, that the council accept the low bid of Bituminous Roadways, Inc. for $2,171.36 as recommended by the mana- ger. All ayes ~ carried, 10, Hearing m Rezoning v 76th & Pleasant Ave. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the application of Ernest M, Johnson, 211 W, 76th St., for a rezoning, which hearing had been deferred from the meetm ing of May 25th. Ernest Johnson, applicant, appeared. Mayor Olson read the report of the Planning Commission followed by a discussion by the council. Motion by Olson, seconded by .Jacobsen, that the report from the Planning Commission be accepted and filed. All ayes m carried. C®7236 Mr. Johnson stated that the cost of the land was too high for construcw tion of double bungalows and would require apartmentso Dean Lundquist, 7645 Grand Aveo, appeared in favors Dennis Neunfelt, salesman for Eo Ma Johnson Co,, appeared, No persons appeared in opposition. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Randall, that the hearing be closed. A11 ayes m carriedo Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council deny the appli~ cation to rezone 5 lots south of 76th St, adjacent to Pleasant Ave. on west side of tracks from residential to multiple residence, ®4m June $, 19b4 Poll of votese Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Nays - none.. Absent - none. Carried. 11. Hearing. - Special Use Permit - 7214 Cedar Ave. Yt being 7o1S P.M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the application of Mrs. J. D, Behrendt, Jr.. and Jos,. C. Haeg, for a special use permit and read the notice of hearing. Mr. & Mrs. Behrendt appeared, explaining that they intended to construct a 30 x 30 bu aiding for sales use in rental of 18 or 19 trailers they now own and presently located at 90th and Cedar Ave. Motion by Olson, seconded by Luettinger, that the report of the Planning Commission on this application be accepted and filed, Ail ayes - carried. C-7237 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the hearing be closed, All ayes - carried. Councilman Jacobsen stated that if fenced properly and a proper plan sub- matted, this would be a suitable business, Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger9 that the council defer action on this application to June 22, 1964, All ayes w carried. 12. Hearing -Special Use Permit m 6601 Penn Ave, It being 7e1S P.M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the application of Shell Oii Co., ?78 Otto Ave., St. Paul, fora special use permit to demolish old station and construct a new one at 6601 Penn Ave, S. and read the notice of hearingp Jerry Kelley, district engineer for Shell Oil Co,, appeared. Concrete versus bituminous surfacing for station area was discussed! Bill Cook, 6745 Newton Ave., appeared in favor of bituminous area. John Kolb, real es t, represo Shell Oil Co., spoke. No persons appeared in apposition. -5® June 8, 1964 Motion by Randall, seconded by Jacobsen, that the hearing be closed. Ail ayes - carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Randall, that the council approve the application of Shell Oil Co., 778 Otto Ave., St. Paul, for a special use per- mit at 6601 Penn Ave. S., to demolish old station and build a new service station. C-7238 Poll of votes< Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, ~uettinger, Randall and Olson. ATays - none. Absent - none. Carried. 13. Hearing m Adjustment and Appeals o 1317 W. 66th St. It being 7015 P.M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the application of Dean ~s Watson, 1317 W'. 66th 5t. for a zoning variation and read the notice of hearings Dean Watson, applicant, appeared. No persons appeared in opposition. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the hearing be closed. All ayes - carried, Motion by Randall, seconded by Anderson, that the council grant the rem quest of Dean Y,. Watson, 1317 Ws 66th Sts for a zoning variation at 1317 Wp 66th Sts. to construct a 6° ac 22° addition to garage with front yard set back of 31• instead of established set back of 37e in that area on Girard Ave. Ali ayes - carried. C-7239 Motion by Olson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the petition signed by three property owners concurring in the zoning variation request at 1317. W. b6th St, be accepted and filed. Ali ayes -carried, C®?240 14. Hearing ~ Village Project No. 509B (Sidewalk Construction) It being 7s15 P,M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on Village Pro® ject Nos 509B (Sidewalk on 62nd St. from Penn to Russel]: Ave. S, and on 62nd 5t. from Washburn to Xer~ces Aves) and read the notice of hearingm ~b- June 8, 1964 Palmer Lee, 6304 Washburn Ave,, appeared in favor. Gene Parker, b210 Washburn Ave., asked that a fence be constructed along his property and objected to the entire project, Fred Sanders, 6215 Upton Ave., appeared in favor. Motion by Anderson' seconded by Rand all: that the hearing be closed, Ali ayes carried. Motion by Randall, 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, and that the council recommend a one year assessment: RESOLUTION NO. 3220 RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMBNT AND PREPARATION OF PLAN5 AND SPECIPICATI@NS FOR CONCRBTB SIDBWALR CONSTRUCTION. S. Side 62nd St. ~ Penn Ave. to Russell Ave, S. S. Side 62nd St, ~ Washburn Ave. to %rxes Ave. S. Village Proj. No. 509B Poll of votes: Ayes a Anderson, yacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Nays m none. Absent ~ none. Carried. This resolu tion appears as resolution #3220 in resolution book #21. The council recESSed for 5 minutes and reconvened with all members present. 15. Commercial Building Permit 7034 Cedar Ave, Motion by Olson, seconded by Luettinger, that the Planning Commission report on the application of Earr Rosengren for a commercial building permit be accepted and filed. A11 ayes m carried, Cm7241 Earl Rosengren appeared. Clarence Christian also appeared. Proposed concrete block building with brick on north and east walls and shadowblock on west and sou th sides vase discussed, Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that the council grant the application of Earl Rosengren, 220 Lawn Terrace, Minneapolis, for a commercial building permit at ?034 Cedar Ave. to construct a building for a dairy store, ;. ®7~ June 8' 1964 building to be of shadow block construction on west and south side and bride en north and east sides, with a sire foot basketweave fence on west property line. Ali ayes s carried. 07242 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Randall, that the council grant tentative approval to the off street parking layout at 7034 Cedar Ave. A11 ayes carried. 16. Commercia9: Buildir~ Permit ~• 6601 Penn Ave, Jerry Kelley and John Coleman appeared as applicants. Motion by Olsons seconded by Luettingers that the council grant the com® mercial building permit to She11 Oil Co.s 778 Otto Ave, St.Pau1, to construct a new service station at 6601 Penn Ave. (and demolish old one). Ali ayes __-_ carriec~,_ _C-7243 Motion by Olson9 seconded by Luettingers that the council grant tenta- tive approval to the off street parking layout at 6601 Penn Ave. All ayes m carried.. 17. Retluest f'or aidewalk ®Church at 62nd & Oliver Ave.. Motion by Olsons seconded by Luettingers that the petition signed by C. Vernon Lakes pastor of Church of Our Saviours Oliver Ave. & 62nd Stss rem questing a sidewalk between 62nd and 63rd streets on Oliver Ave, be accepted and filed, All ayes ~ carried, C®72Q~~ Rev. Lake appeared in behalf of the church. Motio n by Andersons seconded by Randalls that the council grant the re~ quest of Church of Our Saviours for a four foot sidewalk according to other specifications of the village. All ayes ~ carried. Cm724S 18. Fetition for Extension of ~3us 5erv ®n Xesr~ees Ave,,. Palmer Lee, 6304 Vdashburn Ave.s appeared in„interest. Motion by Rand al as seconded by Anderson, that the petition be referred -8- June 88 1964 to the Railroad & Warehouse Commission with a copy to Twin City Transit Co. Ali ayes -carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the petition requesting an extension of the bus line on Xerxes Ave, from 59th St.. to 64th St. be accepted and filed. Ail ayes - carried. C-?246 19. Receiving Report & Calling Hearing a V. P, No. 511A (Storm Sewer) Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolution be adoptedg that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes RESOLUTION NO, 3221 RESOLUTION RECEI VIN3 REPORT AND CALLING HEARII~ ON JUNG 22, 1964 ON S 7~DRM SEWER CONS TRtIr TION IN ALLEX BET~TEEN KNOX AVB, AND LOGAN AVE. PROM SOU ~I BND OP ALLEI' 1~D 63RD 5 T. Village Proj. No, 511fA C-?24? PoIY of votes Ayes o Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randal]: and Olson. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3221 in re so lotion book X21, 20. A~provin~ Plans & S~Secs. p V, P, No. 4$0 (Paving of Lyndale 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 part of these minutes RESOLUTION N0, 3222 ° RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND- ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ON JULX 9a 1964, FOR GRADING, CONCRETB CURB AND GUTTER AND APPURTENANCES THERETO ON LYNDALB AVE, FROM 62ND S T. ZO LAKE SHORE DRIVE, V, P, NO, 4$0 C~7248 Po11 of votes Ayes ~ Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Nays a none. Absent m none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution A~3222 in resolution book ~t21o m9® June 8, 1964 Medians for left turns were discussed, Harvey Chapman spoke on bottle neck created by inadequate left turn provisions.. 21. A~~roving Plans and Specs, V, P, No, 508~508A (Light3.ng on Lyndale) Motion by Luettinger, seconded by 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 N0. 3223 RB~LUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT POR BI:t~S ON JULY 99 1964, FOR ORNAMENTAL LIGHTING AND APPURTENANCES THERETO ON I.YNDALE AVE. FROM 62~ STREET ZO LAKE SHORE DRIVE, VILLAGE PROJECT NO. 508 & 508A ' Cm7249 Poll of votesa Ayes m Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Nays - none. Absent o noneo Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3223 in resolution book #21. 22, Relating to Traffic Control Signs v 67th & Knox Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following resoluti n be adopted, that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes RESOLUTION Nmo 3224 RESOLUTION REIA TING TO TRAFPIC CONTROL SIGNS BBNO PARRII~~' B07gi SIDES OP 67TH ST, PROM EAST LINE KNOB AVEa 'PO 135• EAST Poll of votesa Ayes ~ Anderson, Jacobsen Luettinger, Randall and Olson, Nays s none. Absent none„ Carriedm This resolution appears as resolution #3224 in resolution book #21. 23. Off«nStrtet Parking Contract w 710 Lake Shore Drive ~, No one representing Veterans of Poreign Wars was present„ Motion by Olson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the letter from Don Lynch, 6617 Lake Shore Drive, regarding parking of VFW patrons be accepted and fiiedo Ail ayes - serried, Cm7250 '~~ -10- June 8~ 196q~ Mr. Davis, 6617 Lake Shore Drive, stated the VFW had shown them no plans. Mr. Blank and Mr. Casperson also appeared. The following s tipulations were discussed and agreed upon: Barrier curb~to prohibit getting into alley. Barrier curb around parking lot. Concrete ornamental fence to be installed 2 ft, in along alley and northwest property line and set up to but not beyond property line. Fence to be similar to one of American Legion. 6 feet high made of 3 f t. of solid concrete block and upper 3 ft. decorative block. Parking in village park to be prohibited--the attorney to insert such a para- graph in the contract. "No parking°° signs to be erected on both sides of the street from Lyndale Ave. 100 ft, beyond the VFW property line, Lighting in parking lot to be mushroom (low type), Lighting of garage. Other stipulations; Chain type door on the garage to be re commended. Landscaping to be such as to be satisfactory to the village 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 part of these minute: RESOLUTION N0. 3225 RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OFF-STREBT PARKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION N0. 63-10, CONTRACT Nib, 799, VPW, Fred Babcock Post No, 5555 710 ~.ke Shore Dr. C®7251 Poll of votes o Ayes ® Anderson, Jacobsen, I.ue tt$nger, Randal]: and Olso n. Nays none. Absent none, Carried, This resolution appears as resolution #3225 in resolution book #21. 24. Relating to Release of Bond on Off-Street Parking ~ 7721 _Pilisbury 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: mil- June 8, 1964 RESOLUTION N0. 3226 RESOLUTION RBIATING Zt~ RELEASE OP BONS ON OFFmSTREBT PARKING 7721 Pillsbury Ave. Poll of voters Ayes ~- Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall: and a-ison. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. This resole tion appears as resolution #3226 in resolution book #21, 25. Relating _to Release of Bond on OffmStreet Pkg. 6417-19 & 6425-27 Nicollet Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, 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 ABSOLUTION N0. 3227 ABSOLUTION ABLATING TO RBLBASB OP BOND ON OFF®STREET PARKING 64 17-19 and 6425®27 Nicollet Ave. Poll of voters Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olsone Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3227 in resolution book #21. 26. Request to Plant Trees at 66th ~ 5th Ave. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobeans that the request of Harlan Carlson, 6544 5th Aveoe to plant Bolleana Poplar trees on boulevard along 66th Sto at 6544 5th Ave, be tabled, All ayes m Carrie d. 07252 27. Agreement for Swim Meet Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Andersons that council approve the agreement between the Richf fie ld Junior Chamber of Commerce and the village of Richf field relating to use of Richf field Municipar Swimming Pool for A.A.U. Swim Meet on July 18s 19, 1964, All ayes m carried. C®7253 28. Board of Review Date Set Motion by Jacobeans seconded by Luettinger, th at the council set the time for the meeting of the Board of Review at 7x00 P.M., Ju~.y 14, 1964. Ail ayes m carried. -12 - June 8, 1964 29. Ratification of House Moving to 6340 Lyndale Ave. 5, Notion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the council ratify the temporary moving of a dwelling to 6340 Lyndale Ave. for storage for a per iod not to exceed 30 d~.ys, contract to expire July 8, 1964, All ayes - carried. C-7254 30, Permission to Park Vehicles on Easement Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council approve the letter of request from Bor-Son Bldg, Corp. dated .Tune 3, 1964 for permission to park vehicles over the sewer easement of the Naegele building property. All ayes -carried. 0.7255 31~ provement of Proberty at 68th & Oliver Aveo Dr. Wagner, 2034 '~9. Forest Drive, read a summary of neighborhood feelings on .proposed tot lot improvement at 68th & Oliver Ave, So A petition was presented favoring a tot lot a t 68th and Oliver Aveo Motto n by Olson, seconded by Luettinger, that the petitions favoring and opposing a tot lot be accepted and filed, All ayes - carried. C-7256 Charles Lute spoke as an adjoining neighbor and thought they should be given prime consideration. G. E. Ascher, 6800 Newton Aveo, spoke in favor of not having a tot lot and raised other ques Lions. Councilman Randall suggested black dirt and sod, Pain: Dyste, 6732 Oliver Aveo, spoke against a tot lot. Harvey Chapman of the Planning Commission gave the opinion that tot lots -- should be located nearer parking area. Roger Gjerde, 6810 Oliver Ave,, spoke in favor of having a tot lot at Fairwood Parke Councilman Anderson moved that $1100 be used for a tot lot for Fairwood Park adjacent to tennis court and in fall, sod and seed 68th.& Oliver Aveo in 1965. Motion lost for want of a secondo -13- June 8, 1964 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Olson' that improvement of the 68th and Oliver Ave. property be deferred to 1965 Public 'Works program, and that it be referred to the Planning Commission for study. Ali ayes - carried. 32. Legion Lake Development Motion by Olson, seconded by Jacobsen, tha t a discussion of the Legion Lake development be deferred to June 22, 1964, All ayes - carried. 33. Estimate Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following estimate be alloweds Watson Construction Co., V, PQ #488, Contract #795, Pump Houses #3, #4, #5, and #6. Estimate #8 and final m lOLO% complete. $13,208.94 Ail ayes - carried. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following estimate be allowed: Carlson-Lavine, Inc., V, P. #SOlA, Contract #813, Tennis Courts, Sheridan Park, Estimate #2 and final, 100% complete, $2,312.55 All ayes - carried, 34. Licenses - Pee Waived Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following licenses be granted and that the fee be waivedv ~tenew. Richfield Nat°1 Little League m 66th & 24th Ave, Soft Drink, Pood A11 ayes - carried. 35. Licenses Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following licenses be grantedo Renew, Vent & Canopy Co., 100 N. 1st 5t, Ventilating *' Ace Electric, Inc,, 3018 27th Ave, Se Electrical " Richmond & Bons Elec, Coo, 2810 Maaor Aveo Golden Valley Electrical Licenses cont. ml4m .Tune 8, 1964 New Ashmore Sinclair, 6500 Cedar Ave, Soft Drink (2) Vending Pop Machines New Chicken Delight, 6529 Nicoilet Ave, Pood Renew.Roy A, Wikstrom, Richfield.Nursery, 811 E, 66th 5t. Soft 'Drink 9f Marjorie V9estman 6617 Graham Avea (6/1/64 m 5/31/65) Dog Kennel , Dr. W. D. Blames 6301 Cedar Ave, /° ~B° Dog Renner New Public Meat Co., 500 2nd Ave. N, ~ Food Vehicle Renew.Cutler Animal Hos pital, 7738 Colf ax Ave. So Dog Kennel New William Brogdon, 5710 Bossen Terrace Taxicab Driver #71 tf Clement Deschene, 13901 140th Place °° '° #79 Ail ayes- carried. 36. Claims & Payroll Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following claims and payroll be ailoweds RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO, Disbursements -Cks. # 41124 $215,529o2S Payroll m Cks, # 390/578 $44,737e45 All ayes carried, 37, Adjournment Motion by Luettinger, seconded try Anderson, that the meeting be adjourned. Ali ayes - carriedo APPROVEDe June 22, 1964 ~ /~%r`~L~G~ Edward J,.Moli ,. Clerk-Treas.