08-09-1965CITY OF RIC{iFIBLO
Regular Meeting
Aug. 9, 1965.
The council of the City of Richfield met in regular session, Monday,
August 9' 1965, in the council chambers of the City Hall, 6700 Portland Ave.
at 7:00 P.M~
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Olson.
Presents Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randaii and Olson.
Absent: Anderson (death. in family)
Mayor Olson gave the invocation.
1. Minutes
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger,, that the minutes of t2:e regu-
lar meeting of August 2, 1965 be approved. Aii ayes - carried.
2. Reports
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following reports be
accepted and filed:
Hepn. County Relief Report, July 1965 C-7644
Inspection Report, July 1965 C-7645
• Henn. County Nursing Report, July 1965 C-?646
Liquor Stores report, June 1965 C-764?
All ayes - carried.
3. Set Date of Hearing - Rezoning
Mr. Resop,of Towle Realty Co., appeared in interest as an alleged developer
of the Kramer property.
The attorney explained the need for an amendment to the zoning ordinance.
The following persons appeared in interest:
Ken Runke, 7732 Thomas Ave. S.
A. Schneck, 2800 W. 78th St.
J. A. Meleski, 7233 Upton Ave.
R. B. Abrams, 7627 Sheridan Ave.
Motion by Ranctaii, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council authorize the
clerk to advertise for a hearing on an amendme nt to the zoning ordinance per®itting
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multiple residence units in a general commercial. area under certain circum-
stances; hearing to be August 23, 1965. Ail ayes - carried.
4. Set Date of Hearing - Rezoning Kramer Property)
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that the council authorize
the clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of Towle Realty Co. for
rezoning of property in the vicinity of 76th, 77th St., Penn to Sheridan Ave.;
hearing to be August 23, 1965. All ayes - carried.
5. Author ize Caii for Bids - Traffic Signals
Motion by Olson, seconded by Randall, that the council authorize the clerk
to call for bids on the installation of traffic signals at 65th and Lyndale Ave,;
bids to be opened Sept. 3, 1965. Ail ayes -carried.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council authorize the
clerk to advertise for bids on the moving of signals from 67th and Lyndale Ave.
to Lake Shore Drive and Lyndale Ave.; bids to be opened Sept. 3, 1965.
Po1T of votes: Ayes -Jacobsen, Luettinger and Randall. Nays - Olson.
Absent -Anderson. Carried.
6. Application for Outdoor Advertising Sign
Bill Gleason appeared representing Naegele Outdoor Adv. Co. for off-site
advertising roof sign at 400 W, 78th St.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council defer action
on the application of Naegele Outdoor Adv. Co. to Sept. 13, 1965 for an adver-
tiling sign at 400 W, 78th St., permitting Planning Commission member to be
present to discuss the report and also to relocate the sign. Ali ayes.- carried.
?. Hearing -Special Use Permit - 6344 Penn Ave.
It being 7115 P.M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the application
of Robert Sather and William J. Olsen to locate a gasoline service station at
6344 Penn Ave, and read the notice of hearing.
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William Olsen appeared as applicant.
Aug. 9, 1965
Letters of approval were presented
Proms Tobin-Arp Corp., C-7655; Lariet Lanes, C-?6S6 and Mr. Barret, C-7657.
Mr. Lundberg appeared representing the Murphy Qil Co.
Gordon Lundberg, 6345 Sheridan Ave., appeared in opposition and voiced his
reasons. The question of other service stations on general commercial and in-
dustrial Zoning was discus~$d~ as well as the general area of the proposed lo-
cation.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the hearing be closed.
Ail ayes - carried.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council deny the speci-
al use permit application of Robert Sather, 611? Ashcroft Ave. and William J.
Olsen, 4229 Valley View Road, to locate a filling station at 6344 Penn Ave.
Ali ayes. - carried.
8, Hearing -Supplemental Assessment on Water Lateral #441
It being 7siS P.M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the proposed
supplemental assessment for water main construction, C. P. #441, and read the
notice of hearing.
No one appeared in opposition.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the hearing be closed.
All ayes - carried.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Randall, that the f oliowing resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part
of these minutes
RESOLUTION N0. 34?0
RESOLUTION AU~IORI ZING ASSBS'SMSNr 1b CORRECT
OMISSIONS ON ASSESSMENT FCdt WATER LATERAL, CI'PY FROJECT N0. 441
Poii of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Nays - none.
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Absent -Anderson. Carxied, This resolution appears as resolution !!3470 in
resolution book #22.
9~ Hearing -Supplemental Assessment, City Proj. No. 465
It being 7:15 P,M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the proposed
supplemental ass:ESSment on City Project No. 465 and read the notice of hearing,
Mr. Henning, 4215 Knollwood Drive {property at 6428 23rd Ave. S.) objected
to being assessed for water_when he could not build for reason of no sewer
service. No one else appeared.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the hearing be closed.
All ayes -carried.
Motion bq Rand ail, 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 minutest
RESOLUTION NO. 3471
RESOLUTION AU~IORIZING ASSESSMENT TO CORRECT OMISSIONS
ON ASSESSMENT FOR WATER LATERAL
NO. 4 65
Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Nays - none.
Absent -Anderson. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3471 in
resolution book #22.
10. Hearing -Sup lemental Assessment -City Proj. No. 308
It being 7115 P.M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the proposed
supplemental assessment on City Project No. 308 and read the notice of hearing.
No one appeared in opposition.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the hearing be closed.
All ayes -carried.
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:
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RESOLUTION NO, 3472
RESOLUTION AU1H~tIZING ASSESSMENT TO CORRECT OMISSION5. ON
ASSESSMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER LATERAL, CITY PROD. N0. 308
Poii of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Nays - none.
Absent -Anderson. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #34?2 in
resolution book #22.
11. Hearing - Proposed Assessment, City Pro,j. No. 504 (Oiling Program
It being 7:15 P.M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the proposed
ass~ssmerrt for City Pro3ect No. 504 (Oiling Programs and read the notice of
hearing.
No persons appeared in opposition.
Mr. Bdmundson questioned the oiling from 71~ St. and Xerxes~Ave. north
to 67th St.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the hearing be closed.
Ail ayes - carried.
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:
RESOLUTION N0. 3473
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON CITX PROJECT NO. 504
Poii of votes: Ayes - Jacobson, Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Nays - none.
Absent - Anderson. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3473 in
reso lotion book #22.
12. Commercial Building Permit - 901 & 1001 B. 77th St.
Gary Lyons appeared representing the applicant, Miles Fiterman. Stucco
exterior was suggested for the two buildings of 15 stall garages for apart-
ment houses.
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Motion by Randall, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council approve the
building permit of Miles Fiterman, 4500 Lyndale Ave. N., to construct two
15 stall garages for apartment houses at 901 and 1001 B. 7?th St., garages
to be built with brick exterior. Aii ayes -carried. C-7648
13. Commercial Building Permit - 7605 Lyndale Ave.
Ronald Rrank, architect, represented the applicant, Pilgrim Cleaners.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council grant the
building permit to Pilgrim Cleaners, 2750 Nicoilet Ave., to permit the con-
struction of a partition in the existing building at 7605 Lyndale Ave., to
create two stores (Pilgrim Cleaners and grocery storej, also a decorative
front and new entry to Pilgrim Cleaners. All ayes - carried. C-7649
The sign at this address was discussed.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the council grant per-
mission to install an outdoor advertising sign at 7605 Lgndale Ave. with a
maximum of 150 watts for the incandescent lights. Ail ayes - carried.
14. Agreement with Henn. County on Hwy. 62
Several residents appeared in interest from Minneapolis. Councilman
Luettinger presented a petition from 176 residents requesting the council to
deny approval of the crosstown bridge. C-7650 A letter was read from pro-
perty owners requesting stop signs. C-7651
C. P; Holt, 6321 12th Ave., appeared in interest.
Al Vaimer, resident of Minneapolis, spoke.
'Dan LeMaq, 6334 16th Ave..,, appeared with questions.
Mrs. John Larson, 6312 Bloomington Ave., appeared with questions.
K. O, Berg, 6140 15th Ave., requested information on afoot bridge.
Henry Thernell, 6701 Bloomington Ave.,, appeared.
Mr. Guibrandson, 6132 Bloomington Ave., presented the view of Minneapolis
residents on the bridge.
L~ A. Hoof, 7539 Chicago Ave., questioned truck traffic.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the adninistration ar-
range for a meeting of the council with Minneapolis and Hennepin County off i-
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ciais on this question.
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Luettinger, Olson.. Nays -Randall. Absent -
Anderson. Carried.
Mr. Guibrandson, 6132 Bloomington Ave.; Mr. Larson, 6312 Bloomington Ave. and
Clayton Hoit, 6321 12th Aver are ail to be notified of the meeting.
15._ Commercial B1 .Permit - 7614 Lyndale Ave.
Mr. Mason appeared as applicant for Minneapolis Star & Tribune Co. He
explained the proposed newspaper building to have block foundation in the front.
Other locations of similar buildings aces 65th & Queen; 75 th & Lyndale and 65th
& Lgndale as well as 7614 Lyndale Ave.
Motion by Olson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council giant the building
permit to locate a newspaper distribution station at 7614 Lyndale Ave., permit
to be effective for one year, building to be blocked to ground and that the area
(22 ft. strip to alley) be neatly maintained. C-7652
Poll of votes: Ayes -Jacobsen, Randall and Olson. Nays - Luettinger. Absent -
Anderson. Carried.
16. Burger-ding Discussion (Deferred)
Mr. Peterson, manager, stated that the insurance company had approved the
recommended chaining of the entrance to Burger King of ter business hours.
The police department state that the surveillance study was done by -plain
car.
Capt. Roman discussed certain sections of the proposed ordinance on motor
bikes as being Jiff icult to enforce, namely: Sub. 2--two abreast on the streets=
Sub. 9-..operating recklessly and wearing helmets.
17.,Approvin~ Plans ~ Specs. City Pro3. #527, 529. 531 & 534
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the f oilowing resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part
of these minutes:
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RESOLUTION NO. 3474
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISE-
- MENT POA B IIxS ON SEPT. 3 , 1965 , FOR S~RM SEWER CONSTRUCTION ~1ND APPUR-
TBNANCES TEiEREZIp. CITY PROJECT- NOS. 527, 529, 531 & 524 C•,7653
Poii of votes: Ayes .• Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Nays - none.
Absent -Anderson. Carded. This resolution appears as resolution-#3474 in
resolution book #22.
18, Off-Street Parking Contract - 501 W. 77th St.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolu-
tion be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution bopk and that ~.t be made
a part of these minutes:
RE~LUTION NO. 3475
RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OFF-SZRBET
FARRTNG IN ACCORDANCE WIZH APPLICATION NO. 64-18, CON±,~RACT
NO. 876, 50T W. 77th St. C-7654
Poll of votes: Ayes -Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Nays --none.
Absent -Anderson. Carried, This resolution appears as resolution #3475 in
resolution book #22,
19. Off -Street Parking Contract - 901 Nt. 77~ St.
The question of transfer of ownership was discussed.
Motion by Randall, that this matter be deferred to August 23rd. Motion
cost for the want of a second.
Motion by Randall, seconded by Jacobsen, that contract be approved, opera-
for Truman E. Anderson is to be notified of need for license, and be instructed
that he meet with councils
Poll of votes: Ayes -Jacobsen, Randall. Nays - Luettinger, Olson;, Absent -
Anderson. Tie Vote.
-- M^*~^n by -9lson-,seconded by Luettinger, that this matter be deferred to
August 23rd in order to have Mr. Anderson meet with the council, and that
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hereafter when an applicant withdraws, the application should be brought be-
fore the council for permission to any taking over of the arrangemeat•
Poll of votes: Ayes - Luettinger and Olson. Nays -Jacobsen and Randall.
Absent -Anderson. Tie Vote.
20• Release of Bond - (Logan Ave., 76th to 77th
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, than the following resolu•
tion be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made
a part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 3476
RE90LUTION RELATING TO RELEASE OF BOND ON A. N. TACR~3
1ST ADDITION
Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Nays ~ne•
Absent -Anderson. Carried. This resolution appears as sesolution #3496 in
resolution book #22.
21. Directing Issuance of Temporary Bonds
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. 34?7
RB80LUTION DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF TEMPOR~CRY
IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIBS 23, 1U THE IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF
1954 SINKING PUND IN ACCORDANCE WI1Ii MINNESOTA STATUTES:
1961, CHAPZER 429 '
Poll of votest Ayes - Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson, IV~tys - none.
Absent -Anderson. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution A~3477 in
resolution book #22.
22'. Declaring Costs -City Pro3ect No. 480 {Curb & Gutter)
Motion by Randall, 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 minutest
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RESOLUTION NO. 3478
Aug. 9, 1965
RESOLUTION DECLARING CCSTS TO BB ASSESSED AND ORDERING PR8-
FARATION OF PROPO&ED ASSESSMENT FOR CURB AND GUTTER, CITY
PROJECT N0. 480
Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Nays - none.
Absent - Anderson. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3478 in
resolution book #22.
2.3. Calling Hearing - City Pro3ect No. 480
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the f ollowir:g resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a p&rt
of these minutes t
RESOLUTION NO. 3479
RESOLUTION C~,LLING HEARING ON SEPT. 27, 1965 ON CURB
AND GUTTER, CITY PROJECT N0. 480
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Poii of votes.: Ayes - Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Nays - none.
Absent -Anderson. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3479 in
resolution book #22. 4
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24. Declaring Costs - City Pro No. 508 (Street Lighting
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Motion by Randall, 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 minutest
RESOLUTION NO. 3480
RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING
PRBPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR STREET LIG1iTING
L'YNDALE AVE. (City Pro3ect Nos. 508-508A~
Po11 of= votes: Ayes - JacF~bsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Nays - none.
Absent -Anderson. Carrie d. This resolution appears as resolution #3480 in
resoicition book #22.
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25. Calling Hearing on Proposed Assmt.-City Prod. No, 508-508A
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following resolution
~e-a.-dop~ed;--that-it~e-spread-in-the-resoiuti-on-book and that it be made apart
of these minutes
RESOLUTION NO. 34$1
RESOLUTION CALLING HEARING ON SEPT. 27, 1965, ON PRO-
POSED ASSBSSMBNPr Pmt STREET LIGHTING CONSZRUCTTON,
CITY.. PROJECT N0. 508, 508A
Poir of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randair and Olson. Nays - none.
Absent -Anderson. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3481 in
resolution book #22.
26. Approving Police Relief Association Law
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Captain Roman appeared in interest anyl stated on behalf of the associa-
" tio~t that they were satisf led with the bill passed by the legislature. He also
thanked the council for their interest in the matter.
'~ Motion by Jacobsen, 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
the.~~ minutes
RESOLUTION NO. 348
• RESOLUTION APPROVING LAWS OF 1965 ,; CHAPTBRS 4., 5, and 8, AN
ACT RELATING TO THE POLICEMEN*S RELIEF ASSOCIATION AND TH8
POLICEMBN'S PENSION FUND OP THE CITY OF RIC{iFffiLD
~.Q,11 ~' votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Randall and Olson. Nays - Luettinger, Absent -
~~(~'ti~o1~&w Carried.. This resolution appears as resolution #3482 in resolution
@k #~~
~7~._~i~rizing Transfer of Property to County
Motion by Olson, seconded by Luettinger, that the resolution authorizing
the transfer of property to the County of Hennepin be deferred until after the
meeting with the off iciais from Hennepin County and Minneapolis on the 62nd St.
ag~ceement.
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Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Luettinger and Olson. Nays - Ra~all,
Absent - Anderson. Carried.
28~Bstimates
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following esti-
mates be allowed:
North Star Biectric Co., Blectrical Work on New City Hall.,
Contract #921, C. P. #521, Estimate #4 - 54.9% complete. $6,363.00
All ayes -carried.
Motion by Randair, seconded. by Jacobsen, that the following esti-
mate be allowed;
Harry Horwitz & Co., Mechanical Work, Contract #920, C. P. #
521, Bstimate #4 - 50.7% complete. $28,199.70
All ayes -carried.
Motion by Rand all, seconded by Luettinger, that~the following esti-
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mate be allowed:
Adolf son & Peterson, Inc., General Construction, Contract #919,
C,P, #521, Estimate #5 - 49.5% complete. $16,980.35
All ayes -carried.
29. Licenses - Pee Waived
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following licenses
be granted and that the fee be waived;
New Baden's Women's Soft-ball team, Roosevelt Park
All ayes - carried.
30. Licenses - Regular
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Pood, 5of t Drink
Gerald Godwin appeared in interest of his application for firearm license.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the council grant the
firearms license to Gerald Godwin, 7426 12th Ave. 5, All ayes - carried.
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Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Randall, that the. following licenses
be approved:
Ren, Atlas Disposal Service, 6501 Humboldt Ave. Garbage Hauling (1)
New Goodyear Service Store, 3015 W. 66th 5t. Cigarette
New G3orvad•s, 609 E, 66th St. (New owner) Soft Drink, Food, Meat, Cigarette
New. waiter H. Richter, 22'30 W. 89th 5t. Taxicab Driver
Nees William Rumpei, 6900 Park Ave. Taxicab Driver
All ayes -carried.
31,~Service on Oak Wilt
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Randall, that the council concur in
the efforts of the Richf ieid Bank and Trust Co, and that they be commended
far #~eir circulation to residents of a letter on oak wilt. Ali ayes - carried.
Councilman Jacobsen raised question of weeds in Ncollet Park and around
they water plant.
32,, Claims & Payroii
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Randall, that the following claims arnl
payroll be allowed:
RICHPIBLD BANK & TRUST CO.
Gene rai Acct. - Ckso #3369/3548 $307,.675.48
Payroll Acct. - Cks. #270/503 56,832.95
Ail ayes -carried..
33._ Pprther Consideration of Off -S t., Pk~~ Contract - 901 W,_ 7_?~ St.
Motion by Randall, seconded by Olson,. that the off -street parking con-
tract at 901 W. 77~ St. be deferred to the meeting of August 23rd. All ayes -
carried.
34._,Council Policy on Transfer of Permits
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luetxinger, that whenever there is a
transfer of special use permit, it will require coumcil approval. All
ayes - carried.
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35. Ad~urnment
Aug. 9, 1965
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Olson, that the meeting be ad3ourned.
Aii ayes -carried,
APPROVED; Aug. 23, 1965
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