10-26-19641
VILL!LG~ OP RICHP IBLD
Regular Meeting
October 26, 1964
The council of the Village of Richf field met in regular session, Monday,
t~ctober 26, 1964, in the council chambers of the Village Hali, 6700 Portland
Ave., at 7:00 P,M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Olson.
Present: Anderson, huettinger, Randall,and Olson.
Absent: Jacobsen bout of town on business)
Rev. Vern Lake, Baptist Church of our Saviour, gave the invocation,
1, Minutes;
Mayor Olson suggested corrections in the minutes in the following items
for Oct. 13, 1964: Item 17, 24, 26, 42,
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that the minuted of the budget
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hearing of Oct, 8, 1964 be approved, and the minutes of the regular meeting of
Octs 13, 1964 be approved as corrected. Also, that petitions presented to the
council at meetings be accepted by reference and automatically ordered filed,
All ayes - carried.
2. Reports
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randaii, that the following report be ac®
cepted and filed:
Liquor Store Report, August 1964
Ali ayes -carried,
C-732
3, Set Date of Hearing - Spec, Use Permit m ?744 Harriet Ave.
Don Balmer represented Salupak, Inc,, 5727 W, 36th St,, applicant,
Motion by Randall, seconded by Anderson, that the council authorize the
clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of SaTupak, Inc,, 5727 W,
3bth Sto, for a special use permit at 7744 Harriet Ave,, hearing to be Novo 9,
19640 A11 ayes - carried.
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4. Set Date of Hearing - Spec.. Use Permit - b31b Cedar Ave..
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Euettinger, that the council authorize the
cierlc to advertise a hearing on the application of Vacation Land Trailers, 2020
8. 66th St. for a~ special use permit at 631b Cedar Ave. hearing to be Nov. 9,
1964. Ali ayes -carried.
S. Application for Outdoor Advertising Signs
Mr. Taaffe represented Meyers Outdoor Advertising rnc.
Development of a density factor for advertising signs was discussed. Mr.
Taaffe questioned any action of the council denying their re¢~ues~t since they meet
the present code requirement.
Jim Bodger offered information relative to Naegele Outdoor Adv. Co,
Motion by Anderson; seconded by Luettinger, that action on the application
for biliboa~rd signs at 805 W. ?7~ St.; ?05 W. 7?~ St., 6315 Cedar AVCe and ?609
Lyndale Ave. S. be deferred until the Planning Commission has made a study regardm
ing the density on billboard type outdoor advertising signs.
Po11 of vote: Ayes -Anderson, Luettinger, Olson. Nays - Randall, Absent
Jacobsen. Carried.
The attorney representing Meyers Outdoor Advertising Co. questioned the
council°s legal right to defer action on the request for the above signs and
inferred theq w®uld brim .the matter to court.
b. A~~ointment of New Planning Commission Members
Motion by Anderson® seconded by Randall, that Vern De Wee~s, ?32? 2nd Ave, S „
be appointed a member of the Planning Commission to fill an unexpired term. Ail
ayes - carried.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that Wesley ~orgeson, 6401
5th Ave, 5., be appointed a member of the Planning Commission to fill an unexm
Aired term. Ali ayes m carried.
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7. Hearing m Apartment Use. Permit ..
Commercial Huiidin permit a 7608 tParu ?644 Pleasant Ave
It beir~ 7115 P,Mo Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the application of
Ernest Johnson, 211 Wo 76th St., for an apartment use permit a t 7608 thru 7644
'Pleasant Ave. and read the notice of hearing.
Ernest Johnson appeared as applicanto A discussion was held on the plans
which showed stucco on the back side of buildings, No persans appeared in opposi~
tiono
Motion by Randaii, seconded by Lue ttinger, that the hearing be closed, Ail
ayes m carried,
Motion by Randalia that the council approve brick on the last building toward
76th St® Motion withdrawn. Stipule tions incidental to the approval of the permit
were discussed,
Motion by Randaii, seconded by Y.uettinger, that the apartment use permit for
Ernest Johnson, 211 Wo 76th Sto, be approved with the following stipulationso
Buildir~ to meet apartment code, and specifically, on materiaise to increase from
34 to 50 plantings with landscape details to be worked out with the administram
Lion; that the commercial building permit be approved and tent~.tive approval to
the off street parking layout including landscaping. Ali ayes ~ carried® C®?3~3s CW`~3~4
8. Hearin m A artment Use Permit m 6401 Portland Aveo
It being 7015 poM, Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the application of
Skyline Builders., Into, 2317 Central Ave, N,Bo for an apartment use: permit-and
read the notice of hearingo
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that o~nsideration of this appiim
cation be deferred to Novo 23, 1964 in accordance with the applicant°s re~yuesto
A11` ayes ~ carriedo
Councilman Randall was eaecusedo
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29. Hearing ~- Special Usk PPermit s 336 Ifa 78th St, and 7720-30 4th Ave,
Tt being ?:15 P,M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the application of
Clarence A. Lowe,• 1580 B. Constance Drive, for a special use permit a t 336~E.
78th St, and 7720-30 4th Ave, and read the notice of hearing.
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Clarence Lowe, applicant, appeared and stated he had been misinformed by the
checklist, which was in error, and was the reason for the permit applying for 51
units ins teed of 48 units as required by ordinance,
Ralph ~.alosky, 7236 Girard Ave®, appeared with question of buffer for the
church. No one appeared in oppositione
The attorney reminded that changing number of buildings would require a news
appiica~b3.on, but reducing the number of units vbould not. '1'lze council requested
a copy of the check list„
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Lue ttinger, that the hearing be ciosedo
Ail ayes a carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that action on this matter be
deferred to Nov. 9, 1964, Ali ayes m carried.
loo Hearing m Special Use Permit m 7040 Cedar Aveo and 7108 Cedar Avea
It being 7:15 PoM. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the application of
Cedar Properties, Inc., 224 Wo 66th Ste, for a special use permit a t 7040 Cedar
Avem and 7108 Cedar Ave, and read the notice of hearing.
Dan Rognrud represented Cedar Properties, Inco
Mr, Knock, ?111-18th Ave, appeared with questions
Mr, Mayer raised the question a~f what type of fence was being constructed®
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the hearing be cipsed on
7040 and 7108 Cedar Aveo Ali ayes m carried,. .
the building inspector is to check into having safety glass for sliding
doors in apartments using such type of doors.
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Octet 26, 1964
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the council grant the
special use permit to Cedar Properties, Inc,, 224 Wa 66th St., to construct
8 unit apartment buildings (3 2~BR and 5 1-BR) at 7040 Cedar Ave,,-and 8 unit
apartmen~~ buildings at 7108 Cedar Ave, (3 2~-BR and S 1mBR), sub,~ect to code
requirements and screening wa11 to meet desires of the residents. A11 ayes m
carried. C-73l~5, C-736
10. Hearing p Special Use Permit a 901 y+i. ??~ Stv
It being 7;15 P.M, Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the application of
Business Development Sales, Inc., ?705 Morgan Ave., for a special use permit at
901 tN® 77x Sto and read the notice of hearing,
Thomas H. Bouiay appeared as applicant, asking for variation from the ordi~
nance regarding employee parking since there are no full time employeeso This
business is a 24 hour operation,
~+0esley James, 6237 Russell Ave,, raised the question of traffic flow af~
fecting ea~isting businesses®
Donald Bisen, 7704 Columbus Ave,, inquired about parking area®
Nancy Brose, resident of Burnsville, spoke in favora
The probability of loitering and vandalism from a 24 hour operation was
raised by the council.
Councilman Luettinger e~epressed interest in having police report from other
areas on this operation, anti also of feelings of businessmen in the area®
Bob Cook spoke in favor as a supplier to the proposed businessm
Charles Bros e, 6325 Lyndale Avep, appeared,
Motion by buettinger, seconded by Olson, that the hearing be closed® A,11
ayes ~ carried,
The attorney stated that this operation has a nuisance potential and therew
fore could be considered for iicense®
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Oct. 269 1964
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that this matter be deferred
to Nov. 9th awaiting a report from the police department on similar operations
in other municipalities (Austin, Mankato, Rochester and Winona), and that a
proposed license ordinance is to be drafted by the attorney. Ail ayes -
carried.
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11._ Hearing - Adjustment & Apgeais - 7520 a~idrich Ave.
It being 7:15 P.M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the application of
Bari H. Peterson,. 7700~Morgan Ave., for a zoning variation at 7520 Aldrich Ave.
and read the notice of hearing.
Bari Peterson, applicant, appeared, stating that the existing garage would
be repaired, but the dwelling would be torn down. No persons appeared fn opposi=
Lion.
The petition signed by four property owners concurring in the zoning varia-
tion is filed. C=?3~7 --
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that the council approve the.
zoning variation for Eari H. Peter~n, 7?00 1+'brgan Ave,, to construct two storf
dwelling 5 feet from the lot line instead of 10 ft. as required by Ordinance No.
2,03 (with axis tang dwelling to be removed within a year). Ail ayes m carried. Om73~8
12. Hearing - Platting of Land
It being 7:15 P.M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the application of
Leonard R. Babinski, 2581 17th Ave. N.W. to plat land and read the notice of
hearing.
Leonard Babinski, 2581 17th Ave. N:Wo (New Brighton) appeared as applicant$
as did Gerald Irwin, 5605 Humboldt Ave. 5.,
The intended purpose of this plat ting is for the cons traction of 14 double
bungalows and one single family resident.
Mr. James appeared seeking information, No one appeared in oppositionQ
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Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the hearing be closed,
All ayes - carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the council approve the pro®
posed plat of property bounded as follows: Northerly boundary m south r/w line
62nd St.; Southerly boundary - north r/w line 64th St.; Westerly boundary:-~
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1/2 block west of Queen Ave,.; Basteriy boundary - East r/w line Queen Ave.,
with provision that Lots 1 through. 14 be restricted to double bungalows and
Lot 15 to a single family dwelling. Ali ayes - carried.
The council recessed for five minutes and reconvened with Councilmen A~aderson,
Luettinger and Mayor Qison present.
13. Commercial Buildir~ Permit - 2901 W, 66th St.
B. B. L. Bckberg, applicant, and Mr. Rrank, architect, appeared. Mr. Rrank
stated that the operation is to be a coin operated laundry and dry cleaning witty
pick-up area; an attendant at ail times, and to close at 10:00 P.M. The buiid®
ing is to be of concrete block on two sides; one side facing reside'~ces and spot®
lighting with no landscaping.
A discussion followed.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that the council approve the
commercial building permit for BQ B. L. Bckberg, 2915 Nicollet Aveo., to constaruct
a building at 2901 W. 66th St. for a Laundromat and branch dry cleaner with. the
foila~ving ~tipulationss Brick on north, east and south walls;.low type mushroom
liter for parking area; 23 parking stalls, green ash boulevard trees9 alley
closed off from parking area; ingress from 66th St; only; ingress and egress on
Vincent Ave.; business to close at 10>OO:PoM. All ayes - e_arried, C-'T3~9
14. commercial Bulain~~ Permit 7108 Chicago Ave „ ?104 Chicago Ave.
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IDr, Lindblom appeared as applicant. Bob Wickestrom appeared as builder and
represented Dr.. Bussen.
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Motion by Luettinger, seconded bq 01son, that the commercial building permit
be approved to construct a d~ for°s and dentist°s building at ?108 and ?104
Chicago Ave. with retaining wa11 and fence to the west; brick on front and two
sides; low mushroom tape lights if parking area is lighted and adequate 1and~
scaping, C073~
Poll of votes: Ages ~ Luettinger and Olson. Nags W Anderson. Absent m Randa110
Jacobsen. Carried.
l5, .Commercial Building Permit a 6430 Nicollet Aveo
Harlow Nelson appeared as applicant; the setmback was discussed as~well as
type- of addition.
Motion bq Anderson, seconded bq Luettinger, that the council grant thc~ com~
martial building permit to Nelson°s Drive-In Restaur~.nt, Inc,, 6430 Nicollet Aver,
with variance on setback approved as part of this motiono A11 ages ~ carried® C®731
16e_ Ap~e~~tion to Move Buildings into Richfield
Mr, Olson represented Home Studq 3choolm The assisting garage is to be torn
down and the house is to be moved off or torn down within a gear°s time®
Nlro Amos appeared in interest for the set back to correspond to his or with=
in reason to his.
Motion bq Olson, seconded bq Luettinger, that the council grant the applica~
tion for the moving of the house and garage from 6153 Clin ion Ave, S o to 6308
and 6304 Oliver Ave® Sm° buildings to have a set back of 39 f t® with the 1and~
scaping completed and assisting buildings removed within a gears A11 eves
carried.
17o Aication to Move Build~n~ into Richf field
Motion bq Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the council grant the
permit to move ~. house from 5741 44th Ave, Sa to 6333 21st Ave, So; post a $3®0a
performance bond and fu1fi11 recommendations of building inspector relative to
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100 ampere service and repainting. Ali ayes - carried.
18. Establishing a Street to be Known as '°Bmerson Lane"
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be ~.de a part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 3315
RESOLUTION BS7ABLISHING ANA LOCATII~ A 5TREET TO BB KNOV9N
AS O'BMBRSON LANBt° TN THB VILIAGB OP
RICHFIBLD
Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Luettinger and Olson, Nays - none. Absent
Randall and Jacobsen. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3315 in
resolution book #21.
19. Off-Street Parkir~ Contract - 6600 Penn Ave.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, 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 NOo 3316
RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OFF-STRBET PARKING
IN ACCORDANCE WID-i APPLICATION # 64®219 CONTRACT NO. 887
6600 Penn Ave, 5„ C-7342
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Luettinger and Olson. Nays - none. Absent m
Randal]: and Jacobsen. Carriedo This resolutio n appears as resolution #3316 in
resolution book #21.
20. Relating to Release of Savings Account Book - 500 E. 78th 5ta
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Motion bq Luettinger, 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:
RESOLUTION N0. 3317
,• RESOLUTION RELATING -1i0 RELEASE OP SAVINGS- ACCOUNT BOOK ACm
CEPTED IN LIBU OF BOND ON OFF-STREBT PARICIIIYs m 500 E. 78th Sta
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21. Approving Compromise & Settlement of Claim
Motion bq Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the fol~.owing resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolutio n book and that it be made a part
of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 3318
RESOLUTION APPROVING COMPROMISE AND SE TTLEMBNT OF 'DISPUTED
CLAIM V, E. Barker, 6600 Penn Ave. S,
Poii of votes": Ayes -Anderson, Luettinger and Olson. Nays - none. Absent
Randall and Jacobsen. Carried. This re solu Lion appears as resolution X3318 in
resolution book #21.
22. Rewuestin Hearing on 1965 Hennepin County Hospital Budget
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The attorney explained that this is to preserve the claim rights for 1965 if
the suit on the 1964 budget was ruled in favor of the county, and thus require an
appeal to the supreme court'.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a ps.rt
of these minutes
RESOLUTION NO. 3319
RESOLUTION REQUESTIIaG HEARING BY COUNTY BOARD ON 1965
HENNEPIN COUNTY GENBRAL HOSPITAL BUDGET
Poll of votes Ayes -Anderson, Luettinger and Olson. Nays - Saone. Absent m
Randall' and Jacobsen. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution X3319 in
rasa luti on book #'21.
23. Relating to 'Vdater Pollution Control Commission Hearing
The attorney explained the proposal for which a hearing was being held on
November 4th,
Motion by Luettinger, 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 minute.~t
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RESOLUTION N0. 3320
RESOLUTION RELATING ZO WAZBR POLLUTION CONTROL COA9MISSION
T~ffiARING
Poll of votes~t Ayes -Anderson, Luettinger, Olson. Nays - none. Absent -
Jacobsen and Randaii. 'Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3320
in resolution book #21.
24. Letter from Int'i Union o~ Operating Bng.-Local #49
A letter was read from the International Union of Operating Bngineers, Local
No. 49, requesting that an adjustment panel be established to resolve grievances.
Motion by anderso~n., seconded by Olson, that the village manager be appointed
to represent the village on this panel. Ail ayes - carried.
2S. Licenses -Fee Waived
Luettinger
Motion by Anderson, seconded by ., that the following licenses be
granted and that the fee be waived;
Renew.Richfieid Y's Mens Ciub, Hub Shopping Center, 65th & Pillsbury
Renew. St. Peters Church, 6700 Nicollet (Nov. 1, 1964)
Ail ayes - .carried.
Christmas Trees
Food
Licenses - Regular
Motion by, Olson, seconded by ~ , that the application for an auto
livery of Larry Williams, 695 B, 79th S t., be deferred to Nov. 9, 1964 as re®
quested by attorney Jerome Blatz. All ayes - carried,
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the council deny the re-
quest of 00Rich" Enterprises, 7713 Morgan Ave., for license for a teenage dance
for certain days in November, and that no other requests for such license will
be accepted before January, 1965. Ali ayes - carried.
Relative to~the request for an On-Sale Beer license from Longtino's, 6519
Nicollet Ave., Mrs. Shutz appeared, Marshall Pearson, manager of Longtino°s,
residing at 901 B. 66th St., appeared as applicant.
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The attorney stated that the applicant for an On-sale license must by the
ordinance be proprietor and a resident of the Village of Richfi eido A discussion
was held on this point.
Motion by Olson,"seconded by Anderson, that this matter be deferred to Novo,
9th as per Mrs. Schutz' request. Ali ayes - carried.
The license application of the Beit Line Bar was discussed separately. Motion by
,4nde~son, seconded by Olson, that the application for a dance license by the Beit
Line Bar be denied. Ail ayes - carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson, that the council deny the license re-
quest of Atlantic Mills for vending machines. Ali ayes - carried.
Motion by Olson, seconded by Anderson, that the council deny the request of
Lowell Ryan, 6315 Lyndale AvP,, for licenses for Father's Trophy Room, 6608 Lyndale Av,
r:lotion by O~,son, seconded by Lue ttinger, that the council approve the Carri
refunding bf'license fees for~trie'licenses denied. Ail ayes - carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the following licenses be
granteda
Renew, Commercial Air Conditioning, 811 Park Ave., Mp1so Heating
New Pro3ect Fiumbing, Inc., 9749: Humboldt Aveo So Heating
New' Airport Fet Hospital, 6301 Cedar. Ave o. Soft Drink
New Finne~•s Grocery, 6644 Penn Aye, So Cgum) ly' Vending Macho
New waiter Bo Bail, Jabal Inc., 6425 Nicolle~t Aveo Soft Drink
Never Renney's, 14 wo 66th Sto Soft Drink
New Nelson's Drugs, 6553.Lgndaie Aveo So (gum) C3) 1~ Vending Macho
New Country Club Mkt., 6528 Penn Aveo (gum} (3) 1~ Vending Macho
New Morrow Auto Spec., 6445 Cedar Aveo . Cigarette
New Dairy Queen, 3001 w. 66th St. Chris tmas Trees
New Qik & Bzsy Corporation, 7034 Cedar Ave. Off-Sale Beer
26o Req oast far "No Farking" signs on Blection Day
Duane Edberg, 6401 2nd Aveo So, represented Woodiake PoT.Ao requesting
"No Parking°@ signs on Emerson Aveo on election day o_
Motion by Olson, seconded by Luettinger, that the council approve "No
ParkingP4 signs on Lmerson Ave. north of 66th St. on election day. All ayes -
carriedo
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27. Cost of P.A. System
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The manager wa,s requested to write to Ken Forsland furnishing him with
the cost of the library P.A, system for purposes of donation 'to the village,
28. Estimate
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the following estimate be
allowed:
Adams Construction Co., 2837 Girard Ave. s., V.P~ #502, Contract #671,
1~ctiwi ty Bidg., Donaldson Park, Estimate #2, 69.3% complete, $11,647.00
All ayes - cart-led.
29. Claims & Payroll
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Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that the following claims. and
payroll be allowedt
RICFiEIffi,D BANK & TRUST CO.
Ck, #1087/1216 $211,263.43
Ck. #2476/2666 41,626.04
Ali ayes -carried.
30, Campai Signs
A discussion was held on the destruction of campaign signs. Motion by
Olson, seconded by Anderson, that the police and attorney are instructed to pro
secute any violators.. All ayes -carried.
Motion by Olson, seconded by Anderson, that data regarding the alleged zoning
violation at 2409 W. 66th St. be referred to the attorney, Ail ayes .~ carried.
31~ Meeting with Planner
The manager requested a date be set for a meeting of the council and
Planning Commission with the Planning Consultant on lake areas study report.
32, Civil Defense Officer
Motion bq Olson, seconded by Luettinger, that Robert Cook be authorized to
represent the village in search for a reserve officer to serve as Civil Defense
deputy director for Richfield as discussed at the budget hearings. All ayes m carried,
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Motion by Anderson, seconded by Oison, that Rober t Cook make a study of
the civil defense situation in Richfield.
33. Ad3ournment
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the meeting be adjourned.
Ali ayes -carried.
APPROVED: Nov. 23, _ 1964
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Stanley 1N. Olson, Mayor
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O. R an reve en, Manager
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Edward J. M line, Cierk-Treas.
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