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04-11-1966CITY OF RICHFIELD Regular Meeting April 11 1966 The council of the City of Richf field met in regular session, Monday, April li, 1966, in the council chambers of the City Hall, 6700 Portland Ave., at 7:®® P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayvr Olson. Presents Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger,. Randall and Olson. Absents None. The Rev. James F. Riley, St. Nicholas Episcopal Church,. gave the invoca- ti on . 1. Minute Motion by Randaii, seconded by Jacobsen, that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 28, 1966 be approved with the following correction: Page 12, Item 25-- "Motion by Jacobsen, seconded try Randall, that an amendment be made to the above motion to include 'an increase of $50.•00•. Poii of votes should show Anderson - nay," All ayes - carrued, 2. Reports Motion by Anderson, secanded by Jacobsen, that the following reports be accepted and f ileds Henn. County Relief Report, Mar. 1966 C-7243 Inspection Report, Mar. 1966 C-7244 Ali-ayes m carried. 3. Bill No. 1966-10 (Salaries of Council Members) __,. Fill No, 1966-10 entitleds "AN 0RI3INANCE RBIA TING 10. SALARIES OF THE MAYOR AND C(?CP.VCIL MEMBERS" was read by Mayor Olson, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. C~7245 R. C. Reddick, 7421 Lyndale Ave., spoke in favor of increase to $300 for mayor and to $200 for councilmen. a2- April 11, 1966 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Randall, that this constitute the first reading of Bill No, 1966®10, that it be published in the official newspaper and that the second reading be set for May 9th. Poll of votes Ayes - Jacobsen, Randall and Olson. Nays - Anderson and Y:uettinger. Absent none. Carried. (Luettinger qualif led his votee No vote obyection to advisory ~, with thought of changing vote if no ob3ection received from voters). ~., Set Date of Hearing - Rezoning - 711 W. 76th $t. Motion by Andersonq seconded by Luettinger, that the council authorize the clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of Jerome C, Ulrich, 7601 Aldrich Ave., to rezoning 711 W. 76th St, from residential to limited business, hearing to be May 23, 1966. All ayes - carried. 5. Set Date of Hearing Rezoning - 6926 Cedar Ave. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council authorize the clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of Lowell W. Anderson, Rt. ~l, Savage, Minn., to rezone 6926 Cedar Ave. from general commercial to multiple residence; hearing to be May 23, 1966. All ayes - carried. 6. Set Date of Hearing Special Use Permit - 6300 Lyndaie Ave. Herman Lundberg, real estate agent, and Mr. Applebaum appeared as ap® piicants. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council authorize the clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of Murphy Oil Corp,, Adolph M. Garde, Robert A. Garde' for a special use permit at 6300 Lyndaie Ave.D hearing to be May 23, 1966. Aii ayes - carried. 7. het bate of Hearing -Special Use Permit - 6529 Penn Ave. Ray Tharp, applicant, appeared in request for a new hearing. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council authorize -3- Apr. 11, 1966 the clerk to advertise a hearing on the application of Ray M. Tharp' 1589 Hwy. 7, Hopkins, for a special use permit at 6529 Penn Ave« S.; hearing to be April 25, 1966. Ali ayes -carried. 8. Presentation of Award Mayor Olson presented Certificate of Award (posthumous - T,eRoy Johnson to Mrso Johnson in recognition of his work in Civil Defense. 9s Hearing. ® Rezoning 1615 and 1621 l~r. 66th St. It being 7015 P.M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the application of David H, Wachter, 1615 W, 66th St., to rezone property and read the notice of hearing. Mrs, Wachter appeared as applicant, offering 30 f t. to be deeded for streets No one appealed in opposition. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the hearing be closed. All ayes A carried. Bill No. 1966-11 entitled: "'AN AMENDMENT Zi© SEC. 5, SUBSECTION 4 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF TOTE CITY OF RICHFIELD ENTITLED 'AN ORDINANCB FOR THE PUR~ POSE OF• PROMOTING 1-IEALTII, SAFETY, ORDER, CONVBNIENCE, PROSPERITY AND GENI3RAL WELFARE BI' REGULA TINE THE USE OP LAND, THB LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, THE ARRANGEMENT OF BUiLT~INGS ON LOTS AND THE DBNSITY OF POPULATION IN 'LNE XILLAGF OF RICHFIELD,- HLNNEPiN COUNTY, MINNESO'Il~, • PASSED THE 25TH DAX OF OC'it~BERs 1954, AS SL~BSFQUENTLX AMENDED" was read by the city attorney, the same being on file in the office of the city c Jerk. C-724 6 Motion by Randall, seconded by Anderson, that this constitute the first reading of Bili No. 1966m12', that it be published in the official newspaper; that the rezoning include the stipulation that 30 f is be deeded to the city fc~r streets that a letter be presented agreeing to rezone bade to original z~aning if double bungalow is not built on this property; that a turn-around -4.~ April 11, 1966 drive be constructed, and that the structure be one story, Po~il of totes: Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Nays m no:~e. Absent - none. Carried.. 10~o Hearing ~. Special LTse Permit •- 6324 Queen Ave. It bei~ 7:15 I'.1+4. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the application of The inthitbeck 7Frazer School, Inc. for a special use permit at 6324 Queen Ave. and read the notice of hearing. A petition of acquiescence was presented signed by ?7°Io of the property owr€ers ia~ the area. C-7247 The f oiiowing persons appeared as representing the applicants Rev. Rasmussen, President; Directors: Don Hardesty, Gale Lair, Bruce Solomonson, Robert Gunderson; Roger Johnson, architect, also appeared. Robert Gunderson gave an explanation on the background of the school, that ages 4 to 18 were generally included with a proposed attendance of 1®0. Don Hardesty explained that application for federal funds had been made, and that the present site was up for sale, F.oger Johnson, architect, presented the preliminary plans of the building. ayane J®seph, attorney for Mr. Lund, gave preliminary proposals for the pra~perty to the north in respect to use of Queen Ave. No one appeared in opposition. George Elder, 6233 Russell Ave., asked about Queen Ave, and fenced Jerry Sartor, 6335 Russelr Ave., preferred school to an apartment building. M®tion by Anderson, seconded bq Jacobsen, that the hearing be closed. All ayes - carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council grant the special use permit to The Whitbeck Prazer School, Inc. (formerly `The Home Study -5 ~. April 11, 1966 Schoal) to locate a school for the mentally retarded at 632 Queen Avem with the stipulation that the Queen Ave. right-of-way be deeded if necessary, and a proper fence, if needed, be taken up with the neighbors.. A1~. ayes - carriedm C-7248 il® Hearing - Parkin--Lyndale Ave., 76th to ?7th It being ?:15 P,M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the parking bumper curb on Lyndale Ave, from 76th to 77th, City Pro3ect Nom S~F3, and real the notice of hearirr~m Aon Erickson, 763Q Lyndale Ave., suggested the city pay for this pro- Sect cost and suggested a uniform one hour parking, Bob Reddick asked about specifications on bumper blocksm The question of one hour parking signs on I:amp posts for street side was discussed and off-street parkingA Motion by Randall, seconded by Jacobsen, that the hearing be closed, !'_14 ayes ~ carriedm Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolution be a.doptedg that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a pare of these minuteso RESOLIJ TION N0. 3S9 6 RESf.?LITTTi'~N nI? DERING IMI'ROVEMF,NT ANT} PREI°ARA TION OF PLANS h°~'D rIJECIFIChi'IQNu ON AUMPF..R CURB WEST SIDE OF LXNi}ALE At k:, ?~ET!•EEl~' 76TH AAIIl 77Tf-I S'11tEET ADJACEA1T ZC} SIDEWALK IN AREA BET."EE's) °.aJI;°~T ET~E nF CLTRI3 AND ]~L?TLnTNG LINES, CI TX PI'.bJF.CT *1G. 5~3 Pcll of vnteso Ayes Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall. and t9lsonm Nays - none Absent ~ none. Carried,, This resolution appears as resol~.ttion #3~~6 in resolution book #23m r -6- April il, 1966 Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, 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. 359? T?ESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ON BUMPER CURB WEST SIDE OF LYNDALB AVE. BETWEEN 76TH AND 77TH STREET ADJACENT Zl~ SIDEWALK IN AREA BETihTEEN WEST EDGE OF CURB ANA BUILDING LINES, AND ORDERIAG WORK DONE BY DAX LABOR,.City Project No. 543 Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3597 in resolution book #23. The council meeting recessed for five minutes and. then reconvened with all members present. 12. Commercial Bidg . Permit - 715 G'. 65th 5t. Sidney Farr, 7400 Dupont Ave., appeared. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council grant the com- mercial building permit to Minneapolis Star & Tribune, 425 Portland Ave., to relocate on same property C715 W. 65th St.) a 12•x16' newspaper distribution building due to construction of 99Pranksviile°' building. All ayes - carried. C-7249 13. Commercial Bidg. Permit - 7701 Portland Ave. Ron Kronk, architect, appeared. Sam Warren, applicant, appeared, request- ing change to single building with brick on Portland and 77th St. and des~.gn block on other two sides. Adequate parking was discussed. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the eounc~.l grant the commercial building permit to Li'1 General Stores, 4522 Excelsior Blvd., to change plans from original permit issued 8/23/65 for a grocery store at 7701 Portland Ave., building to have brick on west and north sides-with decorative -7- Apr. 11, 1966 blocks on remainder; that the council grant tentative approval to the off- street parking layout at ?15 W. 65th St. Aii ayes - carried. C-7250 14. Bids - Cold Water Meters Motion by Jacobsen,. seconded by Anderson, that the minutes of the bid- opening, Apr. 6, 1966, on 1" Cold Water D4eters be approved. Ali ayes - carried. Cm7251 The manager presented a tabula tion of bids together with his recommends-• tion of awards. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council accept the low bid of Power Process at $2,145,00 as recommended by the marna.ger. Ali ayes - carried. 25. Fire Relief Assn Investments Motion by Randalr, seconded by Anderson, that the council grant approv- al to the investme nt of $10,000 of funds of the Fire Relief Association in Federal Agency Securities. All ayes -carried. 16.E Outdoor Advertising Sign Cancellation Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council accept the request of Mrs. Ray J, Miibaurer, 7737 Harriet Ave., to cancel the application for an outdoor advertising sign permit by the Dahlen Sign Co. at 420 W, 78th fit. all ayes - carried, 17. Appointment to Board of Hqualization Motion by Randall, seconded by Luettinger, that the council confirm the following appointments to the Board of Equalization for 1966: 0. J. Janski and Glenn Dennis (Dan) Rognrud Ali ayes - carried. 18. Receiving Repott & Calling Hearing, C.P. #544 & C. P. 545--Sidewalks Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the matter of receiving report and calling hearing on City Projects #544 and 545 be deferred to May 23, 1966. All ayes - carried. ®g® April il, 196.6 19. Approving Plans & Specifications, City Proj. #539 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes RESOLUTION N0. 359$ RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDBR][NG ADVBR- TISEMENT POR BIDS ON MAY 4, 1966, FOR GRADII~Ys, CONCRETE PAVING, COI~RETB CURB AND GUTTER AND APPURTENANCES ZHERETO ON ?6TH ST. FROM PENN AVE, Z~0 GARFIELD AVE. CITY PROJ. #539, C-7252 Po11 of votesa Ryes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Nays .® none, Absent - none, Carried, This resolution appears as resolution #3598 in resolution book #23, 20, Release of Bond - `Jungell & Johnson°s 1st Add, Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolu- ti on be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes RESOLUTION N0. 3599 RESOLUTION RELATING 1~0 RELBASE OP BOND ON JUI~ELL & JOHNSONpS LST ADDITION Poll of voteso A-yes =Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson, Nays ~ none. Absent none, Carried, This resolution appears as resolution #3599 in resolution book #23: 21. Off®Street Parking Contract m 7601=7611m7621 Knox Ave. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that th,e following resolu~. Lion be adopteds that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes~o RESOLUTION N0. 3600 RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOU'T' AND CONTRACT FOR OFF-STREET P~iRKING IN ACCORDANCE WI1H APPLICATION N0. 65-24, CONTRACT #979. 7601-7611-7621 Knox Ave. C-?253 1 m 9 April 11, 1966 Poll of votesa Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Nays - none. Absent m none, Carried, This resolution appears as resolution #3600 in resolution book #23. 22„ Authorizing Transfer o-f Appropriation to Health Acct. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and than it be made a part of these minutes RESOLUTION NO. 3601 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF APPROPRIA TION FROM CONTINGENCY 1D THE HEALZI-I ACCOUNT 1 Poll of votesa Ayes m Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Nays- none, Absent none, Carried, This resolution appears as resolution #3601 in resolution book #23, 23~ Uestruction of Certain Public Records Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolution be adopteda that it be spread in the resolution book and be made a part of these minutesa RESOLUTION NO. 3602 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 'THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUT3LIC RECORDS. Po12 of votesa Ayes m Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Nays - none4 Absent m noneo Carriedo This resolution appears as resolution #3602 in resolution book #23, 24_a__ Minnea~.oiis Gross-Earnings Tax for Non-residents A discussion was held on the proposed Minneapolis gross-earnings tax far C non-residents being inequitable as follows Opposed to subsidizing Minneapolis taxation without representat~.on. Action by Minneapolis would be unilateral action and we want area- wide actions Violates principal of tax equalization and this is discrimination. Mill levy limitation exists in Minneapolis producing discrimination. t ®lOd Apr. 11, 1966 Motion by Jacobsen9 seconded by Luettinger, that the following resolution be adoptedg that it be spread in the resolution book and be made a part of these minuteso RESOLiJ TION NO 0 3 603 RESOLUTION 1?ELATTNG 1L) PROPOSES GROSS EARNINGS TAX IN CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS Poll of voteso Ayes Anderson9 Jacobsen9 Luettinger9 Randall and Olson. Nays none. Absent m noneo Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3603 in resolution book #23. 25. Estimate Motion by Anderson9 seconded by Ja.cobsen9 that the following estimate be allowedo Woodrich Construction Co.s City Prod. #519 and 5269 Contract #949' Concrete Paving. P.st. #5 m 95% compiete9 $79019.99 (10% withheld) Poll of voteso Ayes m Anderson9 Jacobsen9 Luettinger9 Randall. Nays .~ Olsond Absent none. Carried® 26. Bingo m Licenses Motion by Randa119 seconded by Anderso n9 that the following bingo permits be approvedo Renew. American Legion Post #4359 6501 Portland Ave. Bingo New. Minnesota Dahlia Society ~ at Richfield State Bank Apr. 129 1966 Bingo Aii ayes carried. The city attorney was requested to give an opinion as to who should be eligible for bingo permits. [~ 27. Y,icense ~ Pee Waived . Motion by Anderson9 seconded by Jacobsen9 that the following license be granted and that the fee be waiveda Renews Fast Richfield Little League9 66th & 24.th Ave. Pood All ayes m carried. 28. Licenses m Regular Motion by Anderson9 seconded by Jacobsen9 that the f oliowing licenses be granted: ~11~ Licenses contD. Renev~r, Project Plumbing Co., Inc., 9743 Humboldt Ave. B° Olson Sheet Metal Works, Ines 315 Lincoln St. Wilheimss Standard Sta tions 7720 Nicoliet Renews A&E 5kellys 7701 Lyndale Awe. New Clark Oil, 140 E, 78tYA Stp "° Clark Oil, 220 Wa 66th 5t. 89 Jerry ° s Te~eaco , 6800 Penn Ave. Renews K~.nney Shoes, 14 W. 66th S t, New Larryss, 1400 $, 66th S t, °B Marrow Auto, 6445 Cedar Ave, °4 (Gold Eagle Wasi$s 1537 E, 66th St, B0 (Pilgrim Cleanerss 2901 Wo 66th St, °B (Pilgrim Cleaners 2901 W. 66th St. Renew. Richfield Conocos 7710 Lyndale Ave. Eew Dale Gien Smith, 1563 E, 88th 5t. New Dairy Queens 16 B, 661 St. (Ratification) All ayes carried, 29, Claims & Payroll Apr. ils 1966 Heating NpE. Heating (2) 1~ Nut Vending Machines (2) ly Nut Vending Aachines Ice Machine Ice Machine Cig., Food, Soft Drink Soft Drink Vending Machine CPopcorn) Soft Drink Coffee Vending Mach. Coffee Vending Mach. Soft Drink C1) Peanut Vending Mach® C1) 1~ Gum Vending Macho Dig, , Soft Drink, Pood Taxicab Driver Food, Soft Drink Motion by Randalls seconded by Jacobsen, that the following claims and 1 payroll be alloweds RICHFIELD BAN1{ ~ TRUST CO. General Accts Cks. 51285248 $164s595o53 Payroll Acct. Cks. 3410/3588 46,693,.28 A 11 ayes ~ carried. 30® Adjournment Motion by Andersons seconded by Jacobsen, that the meeting. be adjourned. 1 Ail ayes carriedo APPROVBDo April 25, 1966 .~~ ~~~*-ra~}~,~< Edward Jo M i~lerk®Treas, ~o anley W. Olsons Mayor Od n Kr glens Managesr