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06-14-1965CITY OP RICHFIELD Regular Meeting June 14, 1965 The council of the City of Richf field met in regular session, Monday, June 14, 1965, in the council.chambers of the City Ha11, 6700 Portland Ave., at 7:00 P,M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Olson. Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Randall and Olson. Absent: Luettinger {on vacation) Rev, Lowell A. Reinking, Church of Peace, gave the invocation. 1. Minutes Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that minutes of the regular meeting of May 24, 1965 be approved. Ail ayes - carried, 2. Reports Motion by Randall, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following reports be accepted and filed: Inspection Report, May 1965 C-7587 Henn. Relief Report, May 1965 C-?588 Henn. Co. Nursing Report, Apr., May, 1965 C-7589 C-?590 Annual Pinanciai Report, Fiscal Xear 1964 C-7591 Liquor Store Reports, Mar. & Apr, 1965 C-7592 C-7593 Ali ayes - carried. 3. Bi11 No. 1965-6 (Amdmt. to Ord. 3.38 -Set-ups) Bill No. 1965-6 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE RELA TING ZD SALE OF SET-UPS POR CONSUMPTION OF LIQUOR ON PREMISES" was read by the city attorney, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. C-?580 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randall, that this constitute the second reading of Biii No. 1965-6; that it be adopted by the council; 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: -2- June 14, 1965 Poll of votes: Ayes. - Anderson, Jacobsen, Randall and Olson. Nays - none. Ab~e~nt - Luettinger. Carried. 4, Set Date of Hearing -Adj. •& Appeals - 6525 Longfellow Ave. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council authorize the clerk to advertise for a hearing on the application of Richfield Evan- gelical Free Church for a zoning variation at 6525 Longfellow Ave.; hearing to be June. 28, 1965. Ali ayes - carried. 5. Set Date of Hearing - Adj, & A p~ sale - 6805 Harriet Ave. Motion by Randall, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council authorize the clerk to advertise for a hearing on the application of Kopp Bros. Con- struction Co. for a zoning variation at 6805 Harriet Ave.; hearing to be June 28, 1965. A 11 ayes - carried. 6. Set Date of Rehearing -City Project No. 533 (Storm Sewer) Donald Fashant, 7341 5th Ave. S., represented some of the petitioners and stated that the reason for being against the proposed storm sewer was the high cast of the assessment, J. C. Wachter, 7313 Clinton Ave., appeared and spoke in favor of the sewer. Motion by Randall, 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 ---- RESOLUTION RECEIVIIeG REPORT AND CALLING REHBARINv ON JUNE 28, 1965 ON SZDRM SEWER CONSTRtJOTION IN ALLEY BETWEEN CLINTON AVE. & 4TH AVE. , 73RD ST.. TO 74ZH ST. , CITY PROJ. #533 Poll of votes: Ayes - Randall and Olson. Nays -Anderson and Jacobsen. Absent - Luettinger. Motion lost because of a tie. -3- June 14, 1965 7. Quit Claim Deed - Presbytery of Minneapolis Willis Street represented the Hope Presbyterian church. Motion by Anderson, 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 NO. 3436 RESOLUTION RELATING TO EASEMENT IN VICINITY OF HOPE PRBSBYTBRIAN CHURCH Poii of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Randall and Olson. Nays - none. Absent - Luettinger. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3436 in resolution book #22. 8. Hearing -Special Use Permit - 6520 Lyndale Ave. S. It being 7:15 P.M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the applica- tion of Kenneth Brown, 820 W. 65th St., for a special use permit at 6520 Lyndale Ave. S. and read the notice of hearing. Lyman Brown, ?329 Bryant Ave. S., represented the applicant. Dave Swenson, 6029 Chicago Ave., partner, appeared. The f ollowing stipulations were requested by the council: 1. No demonstrations of bikes. 2. No outside bike storage overnight or outside storage of parts at any time. 3. No rental of bikes. Mr. Brown stated there would be no Sunday sales. Chuck Larson, 5988 Grass Lake Terrace, owner of a Suzuki shop in South St. Paul, stating he rented bikes and there were no objections. A petition in favor signed by 23 property owners is hereby filed. C-7603 Steve Meyer, 7332 Lyndale Ave. Sa, of South Lyndale Home Association, presented a remonstrance petition CC-76041 and requested deferral until after the Jaycee's study of the Honda Sales question is reported. -4- June 14, 1965 Einar Jorgenson, ?336 Lynda le Ave. S., appeared in opposition. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the hearing be closed. Aii ayes -carried.. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Olson, that the council grant the special use permit to Kenneth Brown, 820 Nt, 65th St., to conduct a sales, service and repair business of motor-scooters, go-carts and motorcycles, subject to above three stipulations agreed on by the council. C-7594 Foll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Randall and Olson. Nays - none. Absent - Luettinger. Carried. 9. Hearing - Land Division - 1301 W. ?3rd St. It being 7:15 P.M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the applica- tion of R. G. Kinsey, 7320 Fremont Ave. S., for a land division and read the notice of hearing. R. Kinsey, applicant, appeared. Mr. Kinney appeared as the real estate representative. No persons ap- geared in opposition. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randall; that the hearing be closed. Ali ayes - carried. Motion by Randall, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council approve the land division for R, G. Kinsey, 7320 Fremont Ave., to divide Lots 2, 3, 4, Block 7, Irwin Shores Addition, All ayes - carried. C-7595 l0. Hearing -.Land Division - 7601 Sheridan Ave. S. It being ?:15 P.M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the applica- tion of Laura C. Kramer, 7648 Penn Ave.. S. for a land division, and read the notice of hearing. Clarence Johnson, attorney, represented the applicants. -5- June 14, 1965 James Resop of the Towle Co. confirmed option on sale. No persons ap- peared in opposition. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the hearing be closed. Ali ayes - carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randall, that the council approve the land division for Laura C. Kramer, 7648 Penn Ave. 5., to divide Parcel 1024, Plat 44832. All ayes - carried. C-7596 il. Commercial Bldg. Permit - 7527 Lyndale Ave. S. S. A. Warren appeared as applicant, explaining the franchise operation with 7:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. as hours of operation, 7 days a week. Protec- tion to residences was discussed. • Steve Meyer appeared with questions. Motion by Olson, seconded by Jacobsen, that this matter be deferred to June 28th for opportunity of applicant to meet with area residents and busi- nessmen. All ayes - carried, 12. Commercial k idg. Permit - b420 Lyndale Ave. S. Burt Rutman appeared as applicant. He explained the proposed building for storage. The attorney suggested a commitment in writing as to its up- keep, with reviewai in three years for passible extension of two years; and being razed or replaced at end of five year period. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, th at the council grant the commercial building permit to Burton Rutman, 6400 Lyndale Ave. 5., under a three year temporary permit with renewal for two years if kept in good re- pair, but being replaced after that time. Ail ayes - carried. C-?597 13. Traffic Control Signs - (Load Limits) John Kiopp, 7839 Xerxes Ave, S., appeared in interest. Mrs. Loveless, 7601 Xerxes Ave. S., appeared. -6- June 14, 1965 Motion by Rand all, 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 NO. 3437 RESOLUTION RELATING '1~D TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS "Trucks Over 4 tons per axle gross weight Prohibited" on Xerxes Ave, from 74th 5t. to Hwy. 494 Frontage Rd. Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Randall and Olson. Nays - none. Absent - Luettinger. Carried, This resolution appears as resolution #3437 in resolution book #22. The Edina council is to receive a copy of this resolution with the request that they take similar council action on this matter. 14. Authorize Agreement with Henn. County, Hwy. 62,--4th Ave. to 17th Ave. . Mr« McRay, Asst. County engineer, appeared in explanation of plans; storm sewer cost discussed; no interchange at 12th Ave.; Richfield's offer to serve the 30 residents in Minneapolis also discussed. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that a letter be sent to the Hennepin County Board and the City of Minneapolis be contacted by phone re- questing reconsideration of Richf field°s offer to annex or serve the Minnea- polis residents in order to avoid necessity of putting a bridge on Blooming- ton Ave. Ali ayes - carried,. Clayton Holt, 6321 12th Ave, S. appeared. V. H. Pabik, 6227 12th Ave. S. appeared. Jerry Chapman, 6221 12th Ave. S, appeared. Motion by Anderson, 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: Motion withdrawn. Motion by Randall, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council defer action on this matter until June 28th in order to contact City of Minneapolis on -7- June 14, 1965 points stated above for purpose of attempting to save the cost of the pro- posed Bloomington Ave. bridge on the 62nd St. Crosstown. All ayes - carried. 15. Agreement Btwn. County and Richfield on Traffic Control Signals Motion by Olson, seconded by R.andail, that the matter of an agreement between the County of Hennepin and City of Richfield relating to traffic control signals be deferred until Mr. Fischer can explain to the council the ramif ications of the agreement. Mr. Fischer is to meet with the Planning Commission and Safety Council first. All ayes - carried. 16. Relatin~to Check on Off-Street Prkg.--415 E. 77th St. 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 NO. 3441 RESOLUTION RELATING TO RELEASE OF CHECK ACCEPTED IN LIEU OP SURETY BOIW ON OFF-STREET PARKING, CONTRACT N0. 900. 415 E. 77th St. Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Randall and Olson. Nays - none. Absent - Luettinger. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3441 in resolution book #22. 17, Off-Street Prkg. Contract - 45 thru 99 W. 77th St, Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following resolution be adopteda that it b e spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutest RESOLUTION N0. 3438 RESOLUTION APPROVII~ LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OPP~TREET PARKING IN ACCORDANCE 6VITH APPLICATION #65 m1, CONTRACT 936 45 thru 99 W. 77th St. C®7599 Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Randall and Olson. Nays - none. Absent - Luettinger.. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3438 in resolution book #22. -8- June 14, 1965 18. Re Termination of A reement on Water Planning Advance The attorney explained the conditions leading to the release of this obligation of $101,900. Motion by Jacobsen, 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 NO. 3439 RESOLUTION REQUESTING DETERMINATION OP HOUSING AND HOMB PINANCE DIRECTOR THAT AGREEMENT OP JUNE 19, 1950 ON WATER PLANNING ADVANCE BE TERMINATED Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Randall and Olson. Nays - none. Absent - Luettinger. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3439 in resolution book #22. 19. Receiving Report & Caking Hearing. City Pro3ect #529 Motion by Anderson, 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. 3440 RESOLUTION RBCEIVING REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON JULY 12, 1965, ON STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION ON 65TH ST. FROM PENN AVE. TO .QUEEN AVE. C-?600 Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Randall and Olson. Nays - none. Absent - Luettinger. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3440 in resolution book #22. 20. Water Meter Bids Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the minutes of the bid- opening on water meters, June 9, 1965, be approved. All ayes - carried. C-7601 The manager presented a tabulation of bids together with his recommenda- tion for award, -9- June 14, 1965 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randall, that the council accept the low bid of American Meter Controls, Inc, for $43,450.00 as recommended by the manager, Ail ayes - carried. The council requested an amendment to the water ordinance to clarify the section on security deposits on meters. 21. Board of Review Appoizrtment Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Randall, that the council concur in the manager's appointment for one year of the following persons to serve on the Board of Review as required by Section 7.04 of the City Charters 0. J. Janski and Glen Do (Dan) Rognrud. All ayes - carried. 22. Extension of Purchase Agreement Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that-the council make a f final extension to January 1, 1966 on the purchase agreement of the gravel pit pro- perty as requested in a letter from Mr. Wolfenson on May 25th. All ayes - carried, 23, Estimates= Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following estimate be allowede North Star Electric Co., City Project. No. 521, Contract No. 921, Electrical Work - New City Hall, Estimate #3, 28.17% complete. $ 4,756050 Ail ayes - carried, Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following estimate be allowed> Harry S. Horwitz & Co., Inc., City Project #521, Contract No. 920, Mechanical Work - New City Hall, Estimate #2, 13.3% complete, $10,638,90 All ayes - carried. 1 -10- June 14, 1965 Motion by Randall, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following estimate be ailoweds Adolfson & Peterson, Inc., City Pro3ect #521, Contract No. 919, General Construction - New City Hall, Estimate #3, 33%. complete. $35,064.95 All ayes - carried. 24. Licenses - Fee Waived Motion by Randall, seconded by Anderson, that the following license be granted and that the fee be waived: Ren. Bethany Covenant Church, 7121 Bloomington Ave. Food Ali ayes - carried. 25. Licenses Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Randall, that the council deny the 1 license for Hub Pet Supply, 8 W. 66th St., for a dog kennel license. Ali ayes - carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randall, that the application of Mrs. Schutz for an on-sale, off-sale beer license for Longtino's restaurant be deferred to June 28th when Councilman Luettinger can vote. poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Randall and Olson. Nays - Jacobsen. Absent - Luettinger. Carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following licenses be granteds 1 Renew. Bi1S Richmond Electric Co., 916 11th Ave. N. °° Cutler's Small Animal Clinic, 7738 Colfax Ave. S. °° Mr. & Mrs. A. Naebers,_ 6909 Bloomington Ave. P° Adam's Doggie Shop, 6336 Lyndale Ave. S. 1~"ew Lang's Baker Boy Bakery, ?125 Chicago Ave. 4° Condon Drug, 1208 E. 66th St. P4 7 Corners Meat, 176 W. 7th St. Renew. Tom's Rubbish, 7300 Bloomington (1 truck) New Elmquist Shoe Store, 6615 Lyndale Ave. (2) New Apco Service Station, 817 E. 66th St. (1) B9 Donald Marks, 7529 Coif ax Ave. S. °° Dennis Poley, 514? 36th Ave. S. °0 Roger's Chow Mein, 6511 Cedar Ave. All ayes -carried. Electrical Dag Kennel Residential Kennel 11ug Kennel Gum Machine Gum Machine Food Vehicle Garbage Hauling Gum Machines Peanut Machine Taxicab Driver Taxicab Driver Pood -11- June 14, 1965 26. Claims & Payroll Motion by Randall, seconded by Anderson, that the following claims and payroll be allowed: RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST CO. General Acct. Ck. Nos. 2955/3110 $254,595.26 Payroll Acct. Ck. Nos. 5351/5546 48,692.3? All ayes -carried. 27. Designation of Delegates to Natl League of Cities Conference Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randall, that the council designate Mayor Olson as voting delegate to the Detroit National League of Cities Confer- ence, and that Councilman Jacobsen be designated as alternate. All ayes - carried. 28. Resolution on Apportionment Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the council ratify the resolution to the National League of Cities submitted on apportionment of state legislatures. All ayes - carried. C-?602 29. Various Subjects Mayor Olson gave an oral report on the U. S. Conference of Mayors he recently attended in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Jacobsen brought up the storm drainage question of Melvin Olson, 6428 Irving Ave. S. Mayor Olson read a letter from Naegele Advertising Sign Co. Motion by Olson, seconded by Anderson, that this matter be placed on the agenda far June 28th. A11 ayes -carried. A letter was read from Emanuel A. Serstock dated June 10, 1965 concern- ing the business relationship between Mr. Abendschein and Dr. Blaine, which letter was placed on~.file. C-7605 -12- June 14, 1965 Various Subjects contd. The City of Richfield is to cut weeds on its own property and then request M.A.C. to do the same. 30. Adjournment Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the meeting be ad- journed. Ail ayes - carried.- APPROVER: -Tune. 2$a..... 1965 I~r 1 L__J ~~ ~ anley W. Olson, Mayor C~. R Krevelen, Manager '. Edward J, A4o1 e, Clerk-Treas. 1