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04-08-1967CITY Oki RICHF IELU Regular Meeting May 8, 1967 The cn,mcil of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council chambers of the City Hall., 6700 Portland Ave o, Monday, May 8, 1967 at 7>QO P.M. Father Eugene Prendiville, Church of the Assumption, gave the invocation, The meeting was called to order by Mayor Olson. Presente Anderson, Luettinger, Ranc'all and Olson, Absento Jacobsen (attending sales meeting in Chicago) I. Minutes Motion by Randall, seconded by Luettinger, that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 24, 1967 be approvedb All ayes ~ carried, 2, Reports Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randall, that the following reports be accepted and filede Annual Financial Report ending 12/1/66 C-7604 Inspection report, Apra 1967 C~760S Relief report, Apr, 1967 C®7606 Ail ayes carriedo 3, Bill No, 19675 (Amdmt,_ to Ord,. #6,01--Snowmobile-~-Motorbikes) Bili No@ 196 75 CAmdmt, to Ord, #6,41) entitledo °'AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 24, SUBDIVISION 8, OF ORDINANCE NO, 6001 OF THB CITY OP RICHFIELD, °AN ORDINANCB Ta PROMOTE AND CONSERVE PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH, PFACE, (70NVENIENCE AND WELFARE BY REGUTA TING THE OPERATION OF VEHICLES AND THE USE OF THE STREETS OF THE VILLAGB, PRESCRIBING PENALTTES FOR THE VIOIA TION THEREOF°, PASSED THE 27TH DAY OF MARCH, 1944, AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED9° was read by the city attorney, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk, 07595 Motion by Rand ail, seconded by Luettinger, that this constitute the first reading of Bill Noo 1967®5, and that i t be published in the official newspaper in accordance wit'xn the city charter. -2- May 8, 1967 Pnti of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Nays - -N~Sne. ~:. Absent - Jacobsen, Carried. 4, Biil No, 1967m4 - Amdmt. to Ord, #7.03. (Fire. Prevention) Bill No. 1967-4 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A FIRE PREVENTION CODE PRE- SCRIBING REGtJLATI0N5 GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE OR ERPLOSION, AND ESTABLISHII~ A BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION AND FROVIDTNG t~FICERS THEREFOR AND DEFINING THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES" was read by the city attorney, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk.. C-7594 A discussion was held on the possible three permits at one establishment. Lee Poulter, fire chief, explained provisions of the code. Bob Franstrom inquired about application to industrial establishments. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Randall, that this constitute the second reading of BiII No. 1967-4, Poll of votest Ayes - Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Nays. - Anderson. Absent -~ Jacobsen. Carried, Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Randall, that the council, adopt Bi11 No. 1967-4; 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 Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Nays -Anderson. Absent - Jacobsen. Carried, 5. Set Date of Hearing m Vacation of Portion of Alley Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the council authorize the clerk to advertise a hearing on the vacation of a portion of the alley at nth Ave., Portland Ave „ from 73rd to 74th; hearing to be June 12, 1967. A11 ayes - carried. 1 -3- May s, 1967 6. Cali for Bids o Mast Arms at 65th & Lyndale Ave. Motion by Randall, seconded by Anderson, that the council authorize a call for bids on mast arm signals at 65th & Lyndale Ave.y bids to be opened June 1, 1967. All ayes m carried, 7. Hearing - Spec, Use Permit e 7600 Lyndale Ave. It being 7;15 F.M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the application of Champion Auto Stores and Clyde Melton for a special use permit at 7600 Lyndale Ave. and read the notice of hearing. Robert Rose appeared as appiicant for Champion Auto Stores, 6611 i:yndal,e Ave. The permit under consideration is for the garage portion of the building. Jerry Ulrich, 7601 Aldrich Ave., asked for assurance on no disturbance or nuisance noise. The attorney stated that this would be handled in the regu- lar course with other complaints. Mrs. Ness, 7638 Aldrich Ave., appeared. Motion by Anderson,.seconded by Randall, that the hearing be closed. All ayes - carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randall, that the council grant the special use permit amended as follows to Clyde Melton, 6539 Cedar Ave. and Champion Auto Stores, 6611 Lyndale Ave., to locate an auto parts and accessories store with repair garage at ?600 Lyndale Ave. Ali ayes =carried. Motion by I;uettinger, seconded by Olson, that the above motion be amended to include 9x00 P.M. as maximum hour for weep-day operation and na operation on Sunday. Motion passed as amended. 8. Commercial Bld Permit m 7744 Penn Ave. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Randall, that consideration of the commer- cial building permit application at 7744 Penn Ave. be deferred until the Murphy -4- 5-8-67 Oii Corp,, 621 N, Lilac Drive, is ready to submit their plans. All ayes - carried, 9, Commercial Bldg. Permit - 6237 Penn Ave, Ralph Rutledge and Mr. Brace appeared explaining that the building addi- tion would be of masonry and steel to match the present structure. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Randall, that the council grant the commercial building permit to Brace, Inca, 6237 Penn Ave. for an addition to the existing building for storage. All ayes -carried. C-7b08 Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Randall, that the council grant tents- tive approval to~ the off-street parking layout at 6237 Penn Ave. All ayes -~ carried.. 10. Hearing ~ Vacation of Street -Aldrich Ave.--77 to Hwy. 494 It being ?015 P.M, Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the vacat~..on of Aldrich Ave. from 77~ St, to Hwy, #494 Service Rd. and read the notice of hearing . Bob Adelmann and Jens Anderson appeared, Mr, Adelmann stated they would stand all expense connected with the vacation of this street. Motion by Randall, seconded by Anderson,.that the hearing be closed. All ayes =carried, Motion by Randall, seconded by Anderson, that the council approve the vacation of Aldrich Ave, from 77~ St. to Hwy, #494 Service Road with the fo1~ lowing stipulationsa An agreement on hydrants be preparedB that easements be furnished to Northern States Power Co, and a copy be furnished to the citye that an easement be ob tained for a water line=-all easements at no expense to '~' the city. All ayes m carried. Motion by Randall, seconded by Anderson, that the following resoluti,oB -5- May 8, 1967 be adoptede that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutesa RBSOLUTION NO. 3797 RBSOLUTION REL9TIVE 1U VACATION OF ALDRICH AVE. FROM ?7~ ST.. TO HIGHUVAX #'494 FRONTAGB RQAD ADJACENT ZD LOT" 5, BLOCK 2, SZRAND°S 2ND ADDITION, AND LOT 1, BLOCK 2, STRAND-BOWEN ADDITION 1n RICHFIELD Poll of votesa Ayes -Anderson, Luettinger, Randall-#~d Olson. Nays - none. Absent m Jacobsen, Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3797 in resolution book #24. 11. Outdoor Adv.. Sign m 6520 Lyndale Aye_. Terry Hy~ghes,~Naegele Outdoor Adv. Co., appeared representing the ap- plicant. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the council grant the sign permit for a sign with constant lighting to Naegele Adv. Co., 1700 W. 78th St. and Kenny's Suzuki, 6520 Lyndale Ave., for a sign at 6520 Lyndale t~ve. All ayes -carried. 12. Outdoor Adv. Sign.- 6500 Nicollet Ave. Motion by Anders an, seconded by Randall, that the council defer act~ign on. the application for a roof sign at 65Q0 Nicollet Ave. to May 22nd as re- quested in the letter from Naegele Adv. Co. in their letter of May 5, 1967. All ayes - carried. 13. Outdoor Adv. Sign ~ 7744 Penn Ave. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the council defer action on the application for a pedestal sign at 7744 Penn Ave, until the applica- tion is included on a later agenda. .A 11 ayes ~ carried. 14, Drainage Problem 65th & Lyndale Ave. _., Mr. Ahlquist appeared. He Mated that he would install the .necessary -6- May 8, 1967 storm sewer at his e~epense if the city would assume its maintenance and obtain the necessary easements, The engineer saw no objection to this, Motion by Randalls seconded by Luettinger, that a~ written statement be furnished by Mr, Ahlquist that he would construct a sewexs and that property owners to the north be notified and easements be obtained. All ayes _ carried.. 15. Traffic Control Signs ~ 70th & Russell Ave./ A report from the city engineer and police chief dated May 8, 1967 was read in which they did not recommend traffic signs at this intersection. John Mattisons 6944 Russell Ave,, spoke in favor of signs. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettingers that three standaxd "Ch~.ldren" signs be installed in this areas All ayes - carried. 16. Request for.Permission to Plant Trees Harlan Carlson, 6544 5th Ave.s appeared, in support of his request. Motion by Randall that the council grant permission to plant trees with type and spacing to be left to the approval of the administrations considering the lake view. No second to the motion. The attorney stated that any trees planted here on the boulevard would be at the disposal of the city. Motion by Randalls seconded by Luettingers that the council giant pexmis- sion for Harlan Carisons 6544 5th Ave,s to plant Russian Olive ;° trees at ten foot intervals on the boulevard of his property along 66th St, Poll of votesa Ayes Luettingers Randall and Olson, Nays - Anderson. Absent Jacobsen. Carried. 17o Authorize Purchase of Park Land m James Ave,. btwn. 66th & 67th Mrs. Carey, owner of the lots appeared and stated that they wanted $1000, fpr the lot. 1 m7® May 8e 1967 Motion by Andersone seconded by Randalie that the following resolution be adonteda that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutesa and that the resolution be amended to make the purchase price $937.50a RESOLUTION N0.3798 RE~LUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF LAND FOR PARK AND OTHER PUBLIC PURPOSES 07609 Poll of voteso Ayes ®Andersone Luettingere Randall and Olson, Nays m none. Absent Jacobsen. Carried, This resolution appears as resolution #3798 in resolution book #24. 18. OffmStreet Parlcing Contract 1309m11 E, 66th Sta Motion by Luettingere seconded by Andersone that the following resolution be adoptede that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minuteso RESOLUTION NO, 3799 RBSOLUTION APPROi~ING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OFF~DtEBT PARKIN IN ACCARDANCE WITH APPLICATION N0. 67®10, CONTRACT N0. 1032, 1309®11 E, 66th fit. C-7610 Poll of voteso Ayes m Andersone Luettingere Randall and Olson, Nays none. Absent Jacobsen. Carrie de. This resolution appears as resolution #3799 in resolution book #24. 19. Bid ®Aerial Ladder Truck Motion by Andersone seconded by Luettingere that the bid®minuteso May 38 19678 on an aerial ladder truck be approved. Ail ayes carried, C®7611 The manager presented a tabulation of bids. The #'ire chief explained the bids and requested approval o~ the x.00 Foot ladder. die stated two add3.tionaJl men would b~ asked for ~.n 196$ but ghat out 1 mgm May 89 1967 force would probably be three or four men for the ladder trucke the ultimate objective is a 36=man forces Wesley Borgeson9 6401 5th Ave,9 appeared with questions, Roger Jackson, 6316 Harriet Ave,9 spoke in favor, Motion by Anderson that all bids be rejected. No second to the motion, Motion by Olson9 seconded by Randa119 that the council accept the bid of Peter Pirsch & Sons for an 85e ladder truck less the accessory equipment -for a total of $47,9219 and $29421,00 additional money to be transferred from the contingency appropriation. Poll of votesa Ayes Luettinger9 Randall and Olson, Nays m Anderson. Absent Jacobsen. Carried. The counci]: recessed for 15 minutes and then reconvened with all members except Jacobsen present, 20, Swimming Poox Review ~~ The administrative assistant explained the proposal for increased family rates and fees to outside residents, Irv Keldsen spoke in opposition to increased rates or of sale of tickets to residents outside Richfield, '6~es Borgeson spoke in opposition to any increase in rates. Motion by Anderson9 seconded by Luettinger9 that the council authorize the same rates as were charged in 1966, All ayes carried, Fred Amram spoke in favor of the same fees, George Molina9 president of Blooming ton Aquatic Club9 stated that the .S t, Louis Park group would riot be asking for use of the pool this yeas and . explained the.Bioomington.Club request. Harold Lee represented the Y.W.C,A. m9® May g, 1967 Mr. Rosenwald, 1313 E, Oid Shakopee Road,, appeared. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that the council approve. the use of the municipal pool for the f oliowing organizations for 1967: Y,W.C.A, ~ $100.00 fee Bloomington Aquatic Club 200.00 14 subject to a similar contract to 1966 being signed. Poll of votese Ayes ~ Anderson, Luettinger, Randall. Nays m Olson. Absent Jacobsen, Carried, Motion by Randall, seconded by Luettin~er, that the council deny the .rem quest of the Pan American Swimming Team to use the Richf field swimming pool in 1967, Ail ayes m carried. 21. Guidelines for Commercial Bldgo & Sign Permits Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randall, that the council approve the suggested guidelines for issuing commercial building and sign permits with final determination in areas of disagreement be presented to and made by the councils Ail ayes carried. Ja Ra Snyder representing the Planning Commission, appeared with questions regarding certif icatio ns on signs. 22. Jaycees in Lake and Park ~1evelo.pmegt Motion by Randall that the report from the city engineer dated May 4, 1967 be accepted and filed, and that a meeting be arranged with the Jaycees. on recommendatio ns for improvement of Legion Lake. No second to the motion. Motion by Randall that this matter be deferred. No second to the motion, Motion by Olson, seconded by Randall, that a meeting be arranged with Jaycees with some interim arrangements made by the adminis tration. All ayes carried.. 1 ~10® May 88 1967 ?..:~. 1stimate Motion by Andersone seconded by Luettinger8 that the. following estimate be ailowede Minnesota Tree, Inc. 6650 Highway 169 Souths Eden Prairie. City Pro3ect No, 554, Contract #10258 Estimate #1 ~ 56% complet.eo $2,13b.36 All ayes carried,. 24,. Fee Waived Licenses Discusseel Jim Smith appeared representing downtown Minneapolis Lions Ciub, A discussion was held on catego rise where regulations are necessary. The council requested an investigation into what other communities are doing on licensinge and also get information from the Dept, of Health. Motion by Luettingere seconded by Randall, that determination a s to policy on fee waived licenses be deferred to May 22nd A11 ayes m carried. 25, Licenses Regular Motion by Randall:9 seconded by Andersons that the following licenses be granted> Renew.•, Plehal Heating Co,elnc,e 3982 Alabama Ave. Heating New Braces Inc,e 6237 Penn Ave, Soft Drink, 1 Candy mach. Renew, Cutler Animal Hospital, 7738 Colfax Ave.. Kennel 9B Dick°s Conocoe 6645 Penn Ave, 3 m 1~ Vend, machines= B° Direct Service Stations 6545 Nicollet Ave, Cigarette °B Gold Eagle Corp, 8 6601 Penn Ave, Fg~ ~~~~ New Lund°s Inc®9 6228 Penn Ave,. Foods Meat (Add°1 Food Fac.) Fleet, Soft Drink, Cig. °s' Mutual Creamery Ins. Co,s 7401 Lyndale Ave, Cigarette Renew, Nelson Drug Co,s 6553 Lyndale Ave, Food Nets Northwest Organs Inc,e 6436 Penn Ave, Soft Drink °s Opportunity Workshops 6315 Penn Ave. Soft Drink °s Red Ocvl Storese Inc,e 6601 Nicollet Ave, 6 Gumbali-Vend. machines Renew. Schmel~ Bros,.e 2100 W0 78th St, 2 candy Vend. mach.., Cig. °B Tobin Arp Mfg. Co,e 6400 Penn Ave, Coffees Hot Choc. Vend. Mach. 1 Miik Vend. Mach, . New Morrow Auto Spec,e 6445 Cedar Ave. Soft Drink °0 Richfield Lyndale Conocoe 7710 Lyndale Ave, Soft Drinl~ Renews Adams Doggie Shop, 6336 tynda].e Ave, Soft Dr~.nk, Kenn~,~: New Conoco Stations 77~ & Lyndale '~ ~- ~. Vend4 Mta.ela~. (continued, New 99 09 ew B9 P9 44 ®il® Hansoms She 13: Stations 6601 Penn Ave, Pool Ha31s 6447 Lyndale Aveo Laundromats 78th & Morgan Richard Ao Hagens 5349 Drew Aveo William Lewis 184 E, 95th St, Steven Po Stevensons 2010 E, 35th St, William Traegers 4300 10th Aveo 5, Ail ayes ~ carriedo 26, Hi~~o May 8, 19b7 Soft Drink 2 «~ 1¢ Vend,. Mach, 2 ~ Venda Mach (1¢~ Taxicab Driver Taxicab Driver. Taxicab Driver Taxicab Dri~ier Motion by Andersons seconded by Randalls that the council grant permission 1 to the Dahlia Society of Richf field to conduct a bingo game at the Community Room of the Richfield Banlce May 9s 1967, _=-. Poil of votesa Ayes m Andersons Randall and 41son, Nays ~ Luettinger. Absent Jacobsen, Carried, 2?, Licenses ~ Fee- Waived Motion by Andersons seconded by Randalls that the following licenses be granted and that the fee be waivedo St, Nicholas Episcopal Churchs 7229 Penn Ave, Food Richfield Evangelical Free Churchs 1856 E, 66fih Sto .Food Po11 of votese Ayes m Anderson and Randall, Nays m Luettinger and Olson, Absent ~ Jacobseno Tie voted Motion by Randal is seconded by Luettingers that the matter of fee waived on these requests be deferred to May 22nd for purpose of study, Ali ayes ~ carriedo 28, Special Items m Fee Waived Motion by Randa119 seconded by Luettingers that all fee waived requests 1 lasted on the current agenda on pages 6 and 7 be deferred for purpose of study, All ayes a carried, 29o Claims & Payroll Motion by Randail8 seconded by Luettinge~, that the follow~.ng clai}~ and pay ro 1 i be allowed s -124 May 8, 1967 1 SUMMIT STATE BANK Ck. #14 78/1663 $51,191.90 1 1 RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO. Ck. #7997/ 8098 All ayes m carried. 2i 7,191.49 30. Adjournment Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Olson, that the meeting. be adjourned. Aii ayes m carried. .APPROVED: May 22, ~- S anl:ey 1~'. Olson, Mayor O, ~ . _an a len, Manager Edward J. M ine, Clerk-Treas.