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10-24-1966CITY OP RICHFIELD Regular Meeting =- October 24,,1966 1 The council of the City of Richf ie id met in regular session in -the council chambers of the Citq Ha11,.6700 Portland Ave., Mondaq, October 24, 1966 at 7200 ~P.M. The meeting was called to order bq Magor Olson. The invocation was given bq Asst. Pastor Glenn Sampson of-House of Prager Lutheran Church. Present: :Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Absent: None. Mrs. Miller's 9th Grade Civic c~las~ from Bast Jr. High was present. 1• Minutes Motion-bq Jacobsen, seconded bq~Luettinger, that the minutes of the f regular meeting of Oct. 10, 1966 and the special meeting of Oct. 7~ 1966 be approved, corrected as follows; Oct. 7th; On Pg. 4 (before discussion on capital improvements) Magor Olson excused himself from the meeting while Pro Tem Luettinger presided. Oct. 10th: No tion bq Randall (Pg. r. re excuse for Jacobsen•s absence). Ali ages - carried. 2., Reports Mot~.on bq Anderson, seconded bq Jacobsen, that the following reports be accepted and filed: Henn. Countq Nursing report, Sept. 1966 C-7425 Animal Control .Report, 3rd quaxter C-?426 Ail ages -carried. 3. Bill No. 1966-26~(Animal~Controi--Ord. 3.0?) Bill No. 19b6-26 entitled: "AN AMBNDMRNT T4 SECTIONS 1 ANfl 3 OF THAT CffitTAIN ORbINANC~~NO. 3.07 OF THE CITY OP RICHFIELD, ENTITLED: •AN ORDINANCB CONCBRN- S -2- Oct. 24, 19b6 ING ANIMAL CONTI~L IN Tf~ VILLAGE OF RICHFIELD AND P]~JVIDING FOR LICENSING OF CERTAIN- ANIMALS' PASSED THS 267Ii DAY OF AUGUST, 1963~"r Was read by the city at- torney, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. G-7413 A discussion followed on what constituted a public nuisance. Ttte attorney for cats stated that the nuisance aspect was more difficult to determine/`~ham for dbgs. Cornelius. McCoy appeared with questions regarding penalty. The fo].low- ing persona appeareds Mrs; J. A. Cheilsen Mrs. C. D. Herzog R..T.. Gallagher Mrs• Learn r 6844 18th Ave. in favor _ 6845 18th Ave. in favor b827 18th Ave. in favor b827 Columbus Ave. in favor i~~was the opinion of the council. that the administration prepare a written report on petition of Mrs.. Learn and recommendations of a solution to her°pro- b1em, and that a copy of the report be sent to Mrs. Learn. The following persons appeared; Mr. & .Mrs. Lofstrom Mrs. P. A. Nystrom. Mrs. Hemmings Mrs. Tom Kilbride S, R, Thornley Philip Carney Mrs. George Brisbin Miss- Branch Cornelius McCoy opposed leashing. ?325 5th Ave. in favor. 7539 17th Ave.. in favor 691.5 4th Ave. in favor 6504 Oliver Ave. was opposed 7014 James. Ave. appeared in opposition 6616.Columbus Ave. was opposed 7344 Grand Ave. was opposed 7301 Oakland Ave, was opposed as were several others from Jr. Iii Civics Class. Mrs. Eearn spoke against effect of ,neutering or spaying as stopping roaming. The attorney stated an animal could be retained on propertq with compla~.nt filed, as an aid to control, which is legal although may not be wise from a Civic standpoint. The possibility of leaving to a referendum was expiained.tQ tha people. _ Five letters regarding cat leashing were placed on file: Richard . Peterson family; Mrs. Peter G. Paf lolls; Mr. R Mrs. ism. McGi113,vray; Ina McG; gfTalter H. Brinkman, respectively: C-7427, C-7428,07429, C-7430, C-7431. 1 1 1 -3- Oct. 24, 1966 'Mo#ion by Randall, seconded bq Jacobsen, that the hearing be closed. A11 ayes -carried. Motion by Randall, seconded bq Luettinger, that this constitute the second reading of.Biil No. 1966-26 and that the council adopt Bill No. 1966+»26, Po11 of votes: Ayes - Luettinger, Randall. Nays •• Anderson, Jacobsen and Oisori. Absent -none. Motion lost. ~. The animal control committee together with. the administration is to~ look into finding a solution in instances where there i:s a nuisance problem. 4. B312 No. 1966-27 ..(Driving While, Under Infiu~~)~-_rOFrd.~~ Bi11 No. 1966-2T entitled: "AN ORDINANt~ AMENDING SECTION 90F THpiT CERTAIN ORDINANCE N0. 6.p], OF THE CITY OF~RICFIFIELD ENTITLEDt •Ai ORDINANCE 3O PRO- M018 AND.CDNBERVE PUBLIC.SAPETY, H8ltLZH, PEACE, CONVENIENC, ,AND WELFARE BY 1 RBCUTA TTNG THB OPERATION OF VEHICLES AND 1f1E USB OF TH$ S'1~~tBETS OF THB VILLAGE, PRESCRIBING PBNALTIES POR TFR~ pI0LA1TON THBRBt~!, PASSED 1H; 27TH DAY OF . MARCH 1944, AS SUBSBQUBNZLY AMBNDBD" way read bq the city attorney, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. C-7414 I The attorney stated that this brings the or di,r~anne- in ifne with the sate stata~e. Motion by Arxierson, seconded bq Luettinger, that this c onstitute the second reading of Bi11 No. 1966-•27. Poll of votes: Ayes - A4nderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall. and ~01son. Nays -none, Absent -none. Carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luett~nger, triat the council adopt Bi~.l No. 1966-27, that it be spread in the ordinance book, that it~b, pu~iished in the official newspaper and that it be made a part.of these minute s. ®1l of votes: Ayes - ~ndersgr~, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall ;land Olson. Nays -none. Absent -none. Carried. ~--- m4- Octo. 24, 1966 S, Bi11 No,'1966®~$ (Impounding Vehiclesm~Ord~e #6.0~.~ Sill Nei. 1966-28 entitlede °sAN ORDINANCE A1~NDING SECTION 9 OP ~T CERTAIN ORDINANCE NO. 6.191 OF TI3E CITY .~~ RIC~iFIELD ENTITLEI}s 'AN ORDINANCH 7C? PROa N107H AND CONSE1tYB PUBY~IC SAFETY, HEAiolgls PBACE, a?NiIENIBNCE AN33 WELFARE BY RHGCTYA TII~ THB OPERATION OF YHgYICY.H~ AND TIDE USE OP ~IIB SZRF,BTS OF 'THE VII,TAGE; PY{ES~CRIBING PENALTIES FOR TIES VIOIATIOriT TI~R~F a PASSED TFYfl B°7TH DRY E~ MARCH 194', A~ SUBSHQUHNTLY AMEN~lED40 was read by the city attorneys the saw being on file in the office of the city cleric. C~74~~ Councilman Jacobsen indicated that the Advisory Boatel, street departo affi~nt and police members were in favor ®f the proposed ordinance. Motion by Anders®~u, seconded ivy Luettinger, that this constitute the first reading of Bill. N®, 19~i~sm~S, and that it be published in the, paper §.n ae;cordance wi#h the ¢;ity c~hartero X011 of ~ot~sa .Ayes ~w.A~adetsos~, Jacobsen, Luettinget, Randall and Olson,. Nays ~ none. Absent ®noa~e. Carried, 6p Set Ds.te of Hearing ®.St~ecial Use Pet~ait m 6544 Penn Aire. Fred 'Watson appeared as applicant, stating that the car wash v~uld be rasa and operated by.him as o~ne~, The attorney stated- 4.he.t. this would l9e coaametcial. u~eo Motion bar FtandaYl, seconded by Anderson, that the coe~nci.l authorize the cler9c to advertise a heari on the applic~.tioaa of Watson & Campbell, 'Inc., ~~~ ~'. Plana Bldg., for a spacial use permit at 644. Penn Ave, S,; hearing to be N®~d 149 1966. P®1g of votesa . Ayes ~ Aa~dets®~a, Jarobseaa and R~nda~l. Nags Luettinger and Olsonp Absent axone. Carried. Couair~3::lms.n Y,uettinger and Mayor Olson indicated they preferred this t® g® to t&ae 'Flaming Co~iss i®aa® -5• Oct. 24, 19b6 1 `~+ear~.ng - ~ Rezoni~sg, - 6512 Oliyer_ Ave, It being 7=15 P,M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the appliGa- ition of Landep•s Camping Center, 6512 Oliver Ave,, to rezone property at 6512 Oliver Ave. and read the notice of hearing. Vern Landey, 6501 Fenn Ave,, appeared as applicant. A petition was presented sig~d by ten property owners in the area s~ m~ 1 dated Oct. 22', 1966, changing their opinion from a previously signed petition on Sept, 21, 1966. C-7433 Lloyd Jensen,. 65.1 Oliver Ave, , was opposed. ~- <- ,,,., ~ ~ ~ :,~~~; -_ - A, , S. 5chroede~., X6521: Oliver Ave. was opposed },o ~jr rezon~,ng. Ronalel Lien, 6S~ Oliver Ave., favored trailer use but no rezoning. Elwood Sorenson, 6506 Qliver Ave., asked if this could be rezoned every five years. The attorney explained the proposal and stated that lack of-use by the applicant for six months or longer would result in his losing use of the property for present uae. Permanent surfacing (black topping) to be ac- compiished.. felt a six ft, fence and improved surface would be acceptable. Lloyd Jensen opposed the-use if it was zo~ied commercial. Mrs. Jensen Mrs. Tom Riibride, 6504 Oliver Ave.,. asked about provision for rezoning. Motion by' Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the hearing be closed. Ali ages -carried. Bill No. 1966-29 entitiedt "AN AMgNHMBNT 70 SECTION 5, SUBSECTIONS 3 AND 4 Of' Tfffi ZONING ORDINANCB OP TIB~ CI~t OF RICHFIELD ENTITLED 'AN ORDINANCE FOR TF~ PURPOSE OF PROMOTII'~ HBALD~I, SAFETY, ORDBR,.~CONVErTIENCE, PROSPERITY AND GENERAL WELFARE BY R~t1L!#TING THB USB OF. LAN1D, SIB L~AT1C?N AND USB OF BUILD- INGS, THB ARRANGEMENT OF.BUILDINGS ON LOTg AND ~ DSNSI7.Y.~ POPULATION.IN T1iE tTILLAGE ~ RICHFffiLD, HENNEPIN fJOUNTY, MINNESOD~'~ PASS$D THB 25Ti DAY OF OCHER, 1954, AS St~SEQUBN3LY AMBNDED~" was read by the city attorney, the -b- Oct..24, 19b6 same being on file in the office of the citq clerk. C-?434 1 Motion by Randaii, seconded bq Jacobsen, that this consti~te the first reading of Bi1r.No. 1966-29, that the rezoning of this property to general commercial be granted provided, Mr. La.ndeq submits a letter that he will ap- prove rezoning of proper tq back to multiple residence when the improvements are finished (bq June 1, 196?); a six ft. fence on three sides wigs barrier curb on 013.ver Ave. side; sodding of boulevard; permanent surfacing; anal ghat this motion include a variance on set-back line for the 6 ft. fence, owner also cut off access from the west side to the storage lot. Po1S of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Randall. and Qison. Naq~ - ~uettinger. Absent -none. Carried. Councilman I,uettinger ob3ected to rezoning on grounds it cor}stituted 1 v,~eak rezoning, The council recessed for five minutes and then reconvened with all members present. Filling station. signs were discussed. It was suggested by the attorneq; that the petroleum council be reminded of the fact that theq were,Soing to help in the enforcement. 8. Commercial Bidg. Permit - 7?Ol 5th Ave. Mr. Robert Ringrose appeared as applicant. Motion bq Anderson, seconded bq•Luettinger, that the council; grant ,,the buiidixig pexmit to Minneapolis Star .Tribune, 425 Portland Ave., for a news- ,,` paper distributing center at 7701 5th Ave. S.` Ali ages - carried.• C~?435 9.,ie8xtensi4n, of Time oh Bldg, Permit - 6445 Cedar Avg; No one appeared. 1 Motion bq .Tacobsen, seconded bq Anderson, than the council grant an~ ex•• tension of :one gear to Donald Morrow, 644S Cedar;Av~., on his commercial build- ing hermit issued September 21, 1965 for an add~.tion to the build- -7- Oct. 24, 1966 ing to be used For body repair. Ali ayes - carried.. C~-?435.. Cieaniiness~ of the area is to be checked. 10. ~ OWtdoor Adv.. Sign - 7444 Lyndale ~ive~ RayJones ap~ared~ representing the. Superior Oil Co., applicants. Motion bq Rand a11, seconded by Luettinger, that the council approve the sign permit for Superior "4OO" Oil Co., 9500 Lyndale Ave. ~. for an advertising sign at ?444_ Lyndale Ave., with no flashing unit.. Ali ,ayes - carried. 11. Advert3siris Sign - 220 W. 66th $t.. Jack Lawrence represented`Sigucraf tars, one of the applicants. Motion by Andersoc-, seconded by Jacobsen, that the. council approve the permit for an advertising sign. at 220 W. 66th St. (Clark Oil Co.) with stipu- lation that the existing and non-conforming signs be removed. All ayes - carried. 1Z, Advertising Sign - 1217 B,'66t$ St. ' Motion bq Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen,. that the council approve. the outdoor advertising sign permit for 5~& H Green Stamps and Sig~neraf tars for a sign at 1217 B. 66th 5't. (Citgo), if sign is staggered and provides no inter- ference to other signs. Ali ayes ~- carried. 13. ~tdvertisins Sign - 744 'W. 66th St. Motion bq Randall, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council approve the., permit for an outdoor advertising sign at 744 W. 66th 5t. for S & H Greett ' ~~ Stamps and Signcraf tars, I:nc. (Phillips Petroleum). Aii ayes -carried. 14. Advertising S_gn_ 0_ 6620_ _Lgndale Ave. Motion by Luettinger, seconded bq Ran dell, that the council approve the _` ` 7 sign permit for Sveden House, 6620 Lyndale Ave. and Signcraf tars for an~^ vertising sign at 6620 Lyndale Ave. with white traveling lights, Polk of votes: dyes - Jacobsen,., Luetting.er, Ra~idall. Nays - Anderson and Olson. Absent - none .,...;.Carried. =r -8- Oct. 24, 1966 1 15, Temporary Ground Sign - 6600 Portland Ave. Neil Dennis appeared. The question of what signs he would be permitted ~ use was discussed. Motion bq Jacobsen, seconded by Randall, that the council grant the' permit for a temporary ground sign For sixty days (giving the applicant time to check for permar~errt sign and. changeable copy). (Sinclair Oil) A11 ayes - Carried. 1bs Temporary Ground Sign:- 1620 B. 78th St. Carl Kaufman appeared as applicant. Motion by Randaii, seconded by Anderson, that the council grant a permit for a temporary ground sign at 1620 B. 78th St. {3M Business Products Sales? -Ali' apes -carried. I 1?. Advertising Signs - 6444 Penn A~ i James Johnson appeared. Adequate water for the stati~pn was discussed. Motion by Randall, seconded bq Jacobsen, that the coux~cii grant a permit for two temporary signs at 6444 Penn Ave.,(Runz Oii) within property line with administration's approval. All ayes -carried. 18,. Bids -Rock Salt Motion by, Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the minui~es of the bid.. opening on rock salt, Oct. 19, 1966, be approved. A11 ayes - car led. 07437 The tabulation of bids together with a recommendation for aWrard was pre- serrted. ', Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council accept the low bid of Car i11 Inc for $13.80 ~ 8 + ., per ton or a total of $2,©70.1 Ail ayes - carried.. _._' 19. Bids -Storm Sewer •• City Pro ~, No~, 546 ,~` r r~~y ~iy r ~ I. Motion by Anderson, seconded bq Jacobsen. that the minutes of ttnp r;~- -9- Oct. 24, 1966 opening on storm sewer, Citp Prod. No. 546, Qct. 21, 1966, be approved. All ayes ~ carried. C-7438 The tabulation of bids was piresented with a recommendation for award. Motion bq :Randall, seconded try- Jacobsen, that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread iM the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes;: RB80LLITION N0. 3728 RESOLUTION ACCSPTI I~G BID AN!? AWARDING CANTRACT TO WALBON BXCAVATTNG CO., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.. PQR SZ~ORM 38VPER CON-- S~'RUCTION, CITY.PROJ. NO. 546 C-7439 Poit of votes'.: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall. seal Qison. :- Nays - none« Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution l~3728 in resolution book ~l23, 20. Post A'~uditin~Contract Motion try Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council au thorize the 1 contract for a post audit of the 1966 business with Drotzmann, Olson Co. Ali ayes - carried. C-7440 21.. #,etter of Resignation - Planning Commission t~tion by Jacobsen, seconded bq Luettinger, th at the council accept the letter of resignation from Vernon 'AeWees from the Planning Commission with appropriate thanks from the council; replacement suggested to be one who has visited and was familiar with the workings of the commission. Ali ayes - carried. G-7441 22:z Report on Hirin Pianning~ Cgrrsuitant Additional information regarding references needed from the administration try November14th on~hiring a~planning consultant on the choices recommended bq the Planning Commission was discussed. 1 •~10- Oct. 24, 1966 Motion by. Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that action be def~~°red. un- til Nov.~~l4th~to enable the administration to get additional information on first and second choices of the Planning Commission and make recommendations. -The attorney is to give a report on the legal procedures: to be followed. .,.. 23. Release of Bond on Off-St. Pkg.m-77th; Bryant, Colfax 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 ~. part. of these minutes:: RBSOI:UTION. N0. 3729 RBSO~UTION RBYATING Zn RBLBAS~ OP BOND ON OPF-STRBET ' .PARKII~i (Viciniig- `77th, 7?~ St., Bryant, Colfax) Poii of votes;: Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen,,~Luettinger, Randall and~Olson. Nays - none. Absent -none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution /3729 in resolution book X23. ... 240. Release of Bond: on Off-Bt. Pkg._ a 6501 Portland Ave: Motion by, Jacobsen, 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 minut e~: RB50LUTYON N0. 3°730 RBSOLUTION.RBLATING ZO.RBLBASB OP BOND ON OFFwr~REBfi, .; . __ PARKING 6501 Portland Ave. Poll of vote: Ayes - 7nderson, JacobsenP Luettinger, RandalY and Olson. Nays - none. .Absent -none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution#3730 in resolution book X23. 25, Park 5heiter at Donaldson Park After some discussion a motio~- was made by Jacobsen, seconded try Luettinger, that the administration is to study and make a written report. by l~ovember 14th 1 mlim ~Qcto 24e~ 1966 op what can be doti~ -regarding the problem points on the park shelters at Donaldson Parke All ayes m~carriede °26s Stop Sign On Fortiand Ayee at 64th Ste A report from the city engineer and police chief dated Oct. lie .1966 regarding a request for stop signs at 64th and Fortiand was read. C®744 Motion by Jacobsen seconded by Randa119 that the corxncil accept the report recommending aon~concurrancc~ on the request for stop signs at 64th & Fortiand Ave., and that a copy of the rep®rt be sent to all petitioners. Ali ayes o carried. 27e .Report on Traffic Signals 66th & Nicollet A report from the city engineer dated Oct. 18s 1966 was read relative to proposed traffic designing at 66th & Nicoilet Avee~ Cm7443 ._. Motio.~x by Randaii, seconded by Luettingers that the co~xncil accept the ,.. --report of the city engineer and approve the closiesg of the left hand turn on 66th St. into the Aub, shopping center9 aed that the Hub sh®pping center be notified. All ages carried, 28. Licenses.(Pee Waived Ak9tion bar Anderson seconded b'~ Jacobsen that the following license be granted and .the fee be warred s Rene~reMte Calvary Lathe F.TeLe 66th & 16th Aveo (N.R gore- Christmas Trees AYi ayes m carried. 29~ Licenses Motion bq Randailg seconded by lacobsenp that the following licenses be granted . Renew. Dairy Queens 300S.~8e 66th Ste Christmas Tree Kenwood Landscape & Nursery Services 695.5 Penn A~vee Christmas .Tree °~ Lyndale Fruit & y'ege Mkt. 641 Lyndale Ave, Christmas 'I~ee aQ Richfie ld Nurserys 811 $, 66th St. Christmas Tree ~' , Warner 8quipmea~at Co, ~ 75®® Lyndale Ave, Christmas Tree '" Northern Pine Tree Farmss 1"nc®s 22(D8 We .66th St, .Christmas Thee and `201 Fenn Ave. (Shell Stye) (contiriued~ -12- Oct, 24, 1966 Licenses cont., _.. New New. Ne~c News New New New Penn Ave. K.0„ 6444 Penn Ave, Matthews Conoco, 6944 Nicollet Ave. Hutch., 9611 Lyndale Ave. (Robert Abel) Robert Boehnhardt, 5600 Grand Ave. Kenneth Bushaxd, 2704 Louisiana Ct,, St.L, Park Norman Lagerquist,. 1001? Goodrich Rd,,-Mills. Harris ~C, Musick,. Rt. 1, Rosemount . Food (Milk) Food (Milk) Tavern Taxicab Driver Taxicab Driver Taxicab Driver Z}a.xicab Driver All ayes -carried. 30. Ciaims~ & Pa,~ro 11 motion bq Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the following claims and payroll be alioweds RICHFIELD BANK . & TRUST COQ. Genera], Acct. Cks. 6579/6661 $219,415.95 Payroll Acct. Cks. 6129/6321 48,943.19 Ail ayes - carried. 31. Progress on Youth Commission appointment was discussed. 32. Ad ournment ~._, ~ ... Motion by _ Randall, seconded by Anderson, that die meeting be adjourned, All ayes ~ carried. APPROVBD: Nov. 14 , 1966 ~~~~ ~~ Edward J. 13ne, Clerk-Treas.