03-08-1965CITY OF RICHFIELD
Regular Meeting
March 8, 1965
The council o,f the City of Richf laid met in regular session0 UOednes-
day, March 80 19650 in the council chambers of the City Ha110 6?00 Portland
Abe.'at-?:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Olson.
Present: Anderson' 7acobsen0 Luettinger0 Randall and Olson.
Absent: Non~~
Rev. Ray T, Johnson, Richfield Evangelical Free Church' gave the invo-
cation•
1. Minutes
Motion by Luettinger, sea~nded by Jacobsen, that the minutes of the
regular meeting of February 23, 1965 and the special meeting of February 180
1965 be approved, Ali ayes - carried,
2. Reports
Motion by Rand silo seco~led by Anderson0 that the following reports be
accepted and filed:
Inspection Report0 Feb. 1965 Cm?508
Henn, County Relief Report0 Febo 19~i5 C~?S09
A11 ayes .~ carried,
3o Bi11.No. 1965®3 (Zoning Amendment - 2$14 W. ?2nd St,)
Bi11 No. 1965-3 entitled: 09AN AMENDMENT Td SECTION 50 SUBSECTION 4,
OP THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD E~PrITLED: °AN ORDINAI~E FOR
THE P11RFQ~E OF PROMOTING HBALTH, SAFETY, ORDERS CONVENIENCE, PROSPERITY AN1D
GENERAL VdELFARE BY REGUTA TING THE USE OF IAND, THE TACATION AND USE OF BUILID~.
INGS~, THE ARRANGEMENT OF BUILDINGS' ON LOTS AND THE DENSITY OF POPULATION IN
THE VILL9GE OF RICHFIELD, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOT.~B9' PASSED THB 25TH DAY OF
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OCTOBER, 1954, AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMSNUEDQ°' was read by the city attorney, the
same being on file in the office of the city clerko C-7489
Charles Zimmerman, 6845 Blaisdell, one of the applicants, appeared
and presented a letter signed by owner agreeing that the multiple zoning will
revert to residential zoning after the proposed double dwelling is constructed.
C-?511
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Randaii, that this constitute the
second reading of Biil No. 1965-3; that the council adopt Bill No. 1965-3;
that it be spread in the ordinance book, that it be published in the official
newspaper and that it be made a part of these minute=
Poll of votesa Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randaii and Olson.
Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried.
4a Biii No. 1964-15 (Zoning Amendment - Block 6. New Pord Town's
John Vt~right, 6312 19th Ave. S., appeared.
Bill No. 1964-15 entitled: °"AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 5, SUBSECTION 4
OP THB ZONING ORDINANCE OP THE CITY OP RICHFIELD ENTITLED °AN ORDINANCE POR
THE PURPOSE OF PRO~TING HBALTH, SAFETY, ORDER, CONVENIENCE,. PROS~'ERITY AND
GENERAL WELFARE BY REGUTA TING THE USE OP $AND, THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILD
I11~GS, THE ARRAI~EMEIVP OP BUILDINGS ON IATS AND THE DBNSITY OF POPUL4TION IN
THE VILLAGB OP RICHFIELD, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA° PASSED THB 25TH DAY OP
OCTOBER, 1954, AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDBD°°' was read by the city attorney, the
same being on file in the office of the city clerk. C-7451
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the proposed zoning
amendment be changed by deleting Lots 1, Z, 3, 4, 21, 22 and 23, Block 6,
New I?ord Town .
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Poll of votese Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson.
Nays - none. A~ - none. Carried,.
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The actor ney gave the opinion that the provisions of the rezoning regardm
ing restriction to construction of four-piexes would apply to the estate of the
applicant, Raymond Ross, recently deceased.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that this constitute the
second reading of Bill No. 1964-15 as amended--(Lots 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
and Z0, Block 6, New Ford Town be included); that the council adopt Bill No.
1964-iS as amended; that it be spread in the ordinance book; that it be published
in the official newspaper and that it be made a part of these minutes,
Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and t3lson. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried.
5. Set Date of Hearin -Special Use permit - 7609 Lyndale Ave. S.
Motion by Randall, seconded by Luettinger, that the council authorize the
clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of Joseph P. Nolan, 3516 Arbor
Lane, Hopkins, for a special use ~rmit to locate an automobile and Honda ser~
vice and sales for new and used motor rehicles at 7609 Lyndale Ave. S.; hearing
to be March ZZ, 1965. All ayes -~ carried,
6. Authorize Caii for Bids - Tree Spraying
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the council authorize
the clerk to advertise for bids on tree spraying; bids to be opened April 7,
1965, All ayes - carried.
7. Authorize Call for Bids ., Chemicals for Swimming Pool
Motion by Randall, seconded by Anderson, that the council authorize
the clerk to advertise for bids on chemicals for the swimming pool; bids to
be opened April 7, 1965. All ayes - carried.
S, Authorize Cail for Bids - W~.ik-In Cooler, New Liquor Stork
Motion by Lue ttinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council authorize
the clerk to advertise for bids on walk-in cooler for the new Lyndai~ liquor
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store; bids to be opened April 7, 1965. All ayes - carried.
9. Authorize Cail for Bids - Fixtures & Shelving - New Liquor Store
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council authorize the
clerk to advertise for bids on fixtures and shelving for the new Lyndale liquor
store; bids to be opened April 7, 1965, All ayes - carried.
10. Load Limits
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council approve load
limits as outlined by the city engineer in a memorandum dated March 4, 1965,
All ayes -Carried. C-752
11. Moving of Building Within City
Roy ~Iickstrom appeared as applicant explaining that he had contacted the
following neighbors regarding the proposed moving of building from 811 B, 66th
rt, to 6615 Chicago Ave. with no oppositions
V0. L. Kelly, 6621 Chicago Ave.
H. W. Isker,, 6627 Chicago Ave.
L, P, Overby, 6620 Blliot Ave.
Mr, tNickstrom said he intends to demolish existing garage and that the present
evergreens along the rear of the lot are to remain.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the council grant the
application of Roy Wickstrom, 811 B. 66th St,, to move the building from 811
B, 66th St, to 6615 Chicago Ave „ subject to written acquiescence from the
above nas~d owners; that a chain link or six foot redwood fence be constructed
along the south of the lot; and that existing garage be demolished or moved out.
Ali ayes -carried,
12, Authorize Cali for Bids - Floor Covering, New Liquor Store
Ralph Shinier, architect, and Bmmet Galagan, Liquor Store manager, up~
peered explaining the proposal of bids on carpeting for the new Lyndale liquor
store as opposed to tile.
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Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council authorise
the clerk to advertise for bids on floor covering for the new Lyndale liquor
store; bids to be opened April 7, 1965. Ail ayes - carried.
13. Report on Interstate Hwy. 494 and Penn Ave. Intersection
Councilman Anderson reported on progress to date on the intersection of
Hwy. 494 and Penn Ave. S. Since the Bureau of Roads was reluctant for further
median cuts, the matter would need further s tudly by the Shell Oil Co, and the
Planning Commission.
Jo 5trub, 7.614 Oliver Ave. S., appeared for information and requested
he be notified when further action is taken.
l~Ir. Braurn representing the Minnesota State Hwy. Dept., appearede
14. Ambulance Service Discussion
Jack Provo, county commissioner and Omen VJ. 5tubben, administrator for
Gene rai Hospital, appeared. Mr. Stubben explained ambulance service was avail-
able from tine Gene rai Hospital, stating that in several instances they have
answered a call and then been asked to canc~ei it. From the county administrate
tive standpoint he thought this was improper. Methodist and North Memorial
Hospitals are tvuo that receive emergency cases from the General Hospital amm
bulance~ if the patient's doctor is there to meet him.
Chi>~~~' Johnson appeared with explanation on certain points.
Harry Smith, president of Smith Ambulance Service, appeared.
The council was of the opinion that their policy would be to support
a private service,
Mrs. Palm, 7427 Chicago Ave., raised questions.
~'Yie council asked the police department for a report on cancelled calls.
15. Hearing - Apartment tJse Permit m 6511m13 21st Ave. 5.
It being 7:15 P.M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the applica-
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tion of Clyde Melton, 6501 18th Ave.. S,, for an efficiency apartment use
permit at 6511-13 21st Ave. 5, and read the notice of hearing.
Clyde Melton, applicant, appeared. No persons appeared in opposition.
A discussion was held on violations of the apartment code.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the hearing be closed.
Ali ayes - carried.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the council deny the
request of Clyde Melton for an efficiency apartment use permit at 6511-13 21st
Ave. S. All ayes - carried.
16. Hearing - I+and Division - 6600 Irving Ave. S,
It being 7:iS P,M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the applica=
tiorn of George Cenadon, 6600 Irving Ave. S. for a land division and read the
notice of hearing.
George Cenadon, applicant, appeared. No one appeared in opposition.
Mr. Miller, real estate agent for the transaction, appeared,
7.'he anayor read the report of the Flanning Commission, Lot size varim
ante was discussed for double b~xngalows.
Motion by Randall, seconded by Jacobsen, that the hearing be closed.
Ail ayes m carried.
Motion by Randall, seconded by Anderson, that the coaancil approve the
application of George Cenadon, 6600 Irving Ave, S., to divide Parcel 1010,
Flat 4828 (6600 Irving Ave. So) All ayes - carrieda C®751
17. Hearing m Rezoning - 6600 Irving Ave. S.
It being `x:15 P.M. Mayor Olson tailed for the hearing on the applicaW
tion of George Cenadon, 6600 Irving Ave. S,, to rezone property at 6600 Irving
Ave. S, and read the notice of hearing,
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George Cenadon, applicant, appeared. No one appeared in opposition.
A discussion was held on doub le garages under double bungalow facing
b6th St., acces.x from Irving Ave., compliance with codes on all counts but
the lot size variance.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the hearing be closed.
Ail ayes - carried.
Bill No. 1965-4 entitled: "'AN AMEI~MBNT 'lU S~TION 5, SUBSECTION 4, 0~+ THS
ZONING ORDINANCE OP THB CITY OF RICHFIELD ENTITLED: •AN ORDINANCE FOR THE
PURPOSB OF PROMOTING HBALTH, SAFBTY,. ORDER, CONVENIENCE, PROSPBRITY AND
GENERAL WELFARE BY RBGUlA TINE THE USE OP IAND, THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILD-
INGS, THE ARRANGEMBNT OF BUILDINGS ON LOTS AND THH DENSITY OF POPULAZION IN
THE VILLAGB OP RICHFIELD, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA' PASSED THE 25TH DAY OP
OCTOBER, 1954, AS SUBSEQUBNTLY AMH~TDBDfO was read by the city attorney, the
same being on file in the office of the city clerk. C-7514
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Randaii, that this constitute the first
reading of Biii No. 1965-4.
Poii of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen' Randall and Olson. Nays - Luettinger.
Absent - none. Carried.
Motion by Randall' seconded by Anderson, th at the council authorize the
clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of George Cenadon, 6600 Irving
Ave. S., fur an adjustment & appea~.s at 6600 truing Ave, S.; hearing to be
March 22, 1965, Ali ayes - carried.
A8. .Hearing Street Improvement & Oiling Program, City Proj. X520
Tt being 7:15 P,M, Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the annual
:street improvement and oiling program, City Project No. 520, and read the
notice of hearing.
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No persons appeared in opposition.
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. 33!$1.
RESOWTION ORDBRING IMPROVBNIDNP AND PREPARATION OF PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1965 ANNUAL STREET IMPROVEI+~ffiNfi AND
OILIII~G PROGRAM. City Project #520
Poii of votest: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #33~in
resolution book #21.
]~9L Commercial Building Permit - 1430 B. 66th St.
Kenneth Youngberg, 6741 Sheridan Ave., appeared as applicant. Parking,
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type of addition aril snow storage was discussed.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the commercial building
permit be granted to Kenneth Youngberg, 6741 Sheridan Ave., to build an addi-
lion to the axis ting building at 1430 B. 66th St, with redwood veneer io be
~.nstalled around entire building, and that the north and east corners of the
parking lot be raised so as to drain onto 15th Ave. Ail ayes - carried. C-7515
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the off-street parking
layout at 1430 B. 66th St. be granted tentative approval. Ail ayes - carried.
20. Authorizing Comreyance of TaxA#~orfeited Land
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the following resolum
tion be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made
a part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 33?8
RESOLUTION AUZ130RIZIN3 APPLICATION BY CITY FOR
CONVEYANCE OF TAX-FORFEITBD LAND
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Poll of votesa Ages =Anderson~,.Tacobsen~ Luettingers Randall and OlsonO
Nays ~ none® Absent m none® Carried, This resolution appears as re solu~
tion #3378 in resolution book #21m
210 Approving Classification of Tax Delinquent Land
Motion by I,uettinger, seconded by Randall, th at the following resolute
tion be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made
a part of these mia~utes S
RESOLUTION N0, 3379
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLASSIFICATION OF TA7C DELINQUENT
LAND AS NON®CONSERVATION LAND
foil of vote~o Ayes ~ Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettingere Randall and Oisona
Nays m nonea Absent none® Carrieda This resolution appears as resolu~
tion #3379 in resolution book #210
220 Urgixt~ Approval of Legislation on PERAc Bi11
Motion by Randalla seconded by J acobsen9 that the following resolution
be adoptedfl that it be spread in the resolu tion Boole and that it ~ made a
part of these minuteso
RESOLUTION NOo 3380
RESOLUTION URGING APPROVAL OF LEGISLATION ALTBRIAIG PUffi.,IC BMPLOYEE
RETIREMENT ASSQN'SYSTEM BNABLING BMPIAYEES TO HAVE THE OPTION COVER
AGB UNDER THE PUffi.IC BMPLOYEES RBTIRFIV[BNfi ASSgN OR OLD AGE SURVIVOR°S
AND DISABILITY INSURANCE PROVISIONS OF THB FEDERAL SOCIAL SECURITY ACT
Poll of votesa Ayes ~ Anderso~us Jacobseng I:uettinger9 Randall and OlsonO
Nays ~ none® Absent ~ non~0 Carried0 This resolution appears as resolum
tion #3380 in resolution book #210
The council requested information on the provisions of the bill on rem
tirementa
23, Storms of Civil: Defense Trucle~
Carlyle 1~erricle appeared to answer questions on Civil Defenseo
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Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Randall, that Civil Defense trucks
be stored in the new fire station. Second withdrawn. Motion withdrawn.
Motion by Anderson that trucks be stored in garage until later. No
second.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Randall, that the matter of additional
cpnstruction for Civil Defense trucks be deleted from any further consideration,
{Council requested insertion in the minutes that they intend
All ayes -carried. to discuss- the storage of C.D. trucks when the fire chief
is able to be present. )
24. Lic ens es
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the following iicense~
be grantedt
Renew, Lake Street Plumbing Co., 4732 Nicoliet Ave. Plumbing
Modern Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., 100? Main St. Heating
°' McArdle Sheet Metal Co., 3384 Brownlow Ave. Heating & Ventilation
New• Daniel*s Biectric Co., 5601 Logan Ave.. Electrical
Renew. Richmond & Sons, Blec., 2810 Ma3or Ave. N, Electrical
New- Bruce B1ec. 725 W, 94th St., Electrical
New The Colonial House...Eat-a-Bite, ?632 Lyndale Ave.
(formerly Roy•s Cafeteria)
" Kennq's Superior °'400" Oil Co., 6401 Lyndale Ave.
(1 Coffeea.Choc., 1 sot drink, 1 candy)
°B Kins-Mor Drug, 6544 Penn Ave. S.
90• Richfield Pure Oil, ?301 Penn Ave.
Renew. Superamerica Station, 826 W. 66th St.
°° (1 Tce, 1 candy)
New Johnny's Pure Speed Wash, 7301 Penn Ave,
"' Superior '°400°' 031 Co., 6401 Lyndale Ave.
Renew, Sveden House, 6620 Lyndale Ave. S.
New William Bennetts, 4235 Sand Stone Dr. Mpls.
Renew. John P. Coryell, 424 $. 73rd St.
4° Clement Deschene, 13900 149th Place
90 James Gilbertson, 5421 VJoodlawn Blvd. Mpis.
New Peter Karnstedt, 2308 Wellswood Curb
0° Robert Qualley, 2079 Garnet Lane, St. Paul.
°9 Jahn Richard, 9533 Columbus Ave.
Ali ayes - carried.
Food, Cig., Soft Drank
(3) Vending Machine
Food
(1) Vending Mach. {candy)
Food
(2) 'Vending Machines;
Soft Drihk, Cig.
Food (Milk & lce Cr. fhatr~ade Cab. )
Food {Milka3ce Crete.)
Food
Taxicab Driver
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Motion by Jacobean, seconded by Anderson, that the following claims
and payroll be allowedt
RI~CHFIEI.~D BANK ~ TRUST CA.
General /Acct. Cks. #2192/2296 $208,843.38
Payroll Acct. Cks. #`4224/4406 45,919.33
dill ayes - carried.
26= Teenage Smoking
Councilman Luattinger raised the question of chiidrer~ * smoking at
less than 1ega1 age in-the Blua Cua Si113ard Lounge.
27. Ad3ournment
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Motion by Jacobean, seconded by Anderson, that- the mee Ling be ad3ourned.
Ali ayes - carried.
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Edward J. Molin , lark-Treas.
APPROVBDs~„~ar• ~~~ 1965,
_ 4 a' _ , ~o ~,0~-yS~Mayor
Manager