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03-25-1968CITY OF RICHFIELD Regular Meeting March 258 1968 The counc~.l of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council chambers of the City Hall, 6700 Portland Ave., Monday, March 118 19688 at 7s00 P.M. The Rev. James F. Riley, St, Nicholas Episcopal Churchs gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Olson. Presents Anderson, Jacobsen, Randall and Olson. Absents Luettinger (on business trip) 1, lt~inutes Motion by Jacobsen., seconded by Anderson, that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 11, 1968 be approved. All ayes carried. 2. Bill, No. 168-4 ~Zonin~ Amdmt. 631 E. 77th St.) Bill No. 196a-4 entitleds "AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 5, SUBSECTION 4 OF THE BONING ORDINANCE OF THE PITY OF RICHFIELD ENTITLED BAN ORRDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRO® NOTING HEALTH, SAFETY, ORDER, CONVENIENCE, PROSPERITYe AND GENERAL FJELFARE BY REGULATING THE USE OF LAND, THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGSe.THE ARRANGE'~ZENT OF BUILDINGS ON ~,OTS AND THE DENSITY OF POPULATION IN THE VILLAGE OF RICHF'IELDe HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTAB PASSED THE 25TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 19548 AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED" was read by the city attorneys the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. C-7793 Motion by Rands,ll~ seconded by Jacobsens that this constitute the second reading of Bill No. 1964®40 Poll of voters Ayes - Andersons Jacobsene Randall and Olson. Nays none, Absent Luettinger. Carried. Motion by Randalls seconded by Jacobsens that the council adopt Bi11 No. 1968m4 be adopted; that it be spread in the ordinance books that it be published in the official newspapers and that it be made a part of these minuteso 1 -2- March 25, 1868 Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Randall and Olson. Nays none. Absent - Luettinger. Carried, Authorize Call for B~.ds Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Randall, that the council authorize the clerk to advertise for bids on liquor legal liability insurance; bids to be opened April 17, 1968. ®11 ayes p car~°iedo Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Randall, that the council authorize the clerk to advertise for bide on two baseball dugouts; bids to be opened April 17, 1968. All ayes - carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Randa~.l, that the council authorize the 1 clerk to advertise for bids on a street sweeper; bids to be opened April 17, 1968. -All ayes - Carrlede 4. Request for Temp' oxar~y Pennants A letter from Southtown Mobile Romese I~acoy 770? Pew Ave., dated March 25, 1968, was read withdrawing their request for a permit at 7701 Penn Ave. C-7798 ~, Hearing - "ORDINANCE CODE"--Bill No. 1968-1 Mayor Olson called for the hearing on Bill No. 1968-1 entitleda 11ORDI® NANCE CODE". C -7776 The following people appeared a.n interest of certain sections of the coded Clayton $oltz Robert F®rs~vtheQ~ atty. William D~ Fred Amram Wes Borgeson Mrs. Jerome Ortz Mr. Ford Ben Brion Wm. Reischel Tech Shave Norman Cruse 6221 12th Ave, S. 300 Roanoke Bldg. 7, 60]. Penn Ave, 7337 ®ldrich Ave, S. 6401 5th Ave. s, 7201 Aldrich. Ave, S. Culligan Water Service 7233 Emerson Ave. S. Fire~Department 7504 Girard Aveo S. Minnesota Petroleum Council Each individual indicated that portion of the ordinance in which he was interestedo ®3~ Maro 259 1868 The first section of the ordinance on which a discussion was held was on Chapter XII, Part III, Human Rights Commission, ~[otion by Randalls seconded by Jaoobsen9 that the wording on the Human Rights 0ommission ordinances Section 12,239~Subdo 3 be amended to read as follows S~.bda 3v Purpose of Commissions The purpose of the commission is to sc~cur® for all citizen equal oppo~°tuuity i~ empl®yment9 housings public accommodationsa publ=c servise~ and education and full partici® pation in the affairs ©~s~ t~~~~ ~ommuty and to take appropriate action oonsiffitent w~.th th® esota State Aot Against Discriminationo The commission sha~.~, also advise the city counoil on long range programs to improve human relations in the citya Poll of votesa Ayes - Anderson9 Jaoobsen9 Randall and Olsono Nays m none, Absent - Luettingera Carriedo ~Qotion by Anderson9 seoonded by Randa119 that Section 12,239 Subda 4 be amended to read as follows Subd. 4e Composition of the Commissi®n3 The ~~;~~~ ~ ~sic~ shall o ~~n~- ~-;- of 9 members to be appointed by the c®uncilA ~embe~rs o~ the commission shall be appointed f®r terms of-three (3~ yeaxs, except that any person appointed. to fill a vacancy ooourring prs.or to the ®~piration of the term for-which his predecessor was appointed only for the remainder of such terms tTpon~the eupiration of his term of office a member shall continue to serve until his successor is appointed and shall have qual® ifaed. The first commissi®n shall consist of three members appointed for a term of three years9 three members appointed for a term of two yearly arad three members for a term of one yearn The members of the co~unission shall sere without compensation and may be removed from office at any tame by the council9 after d public hearing if a hearing is xequested by the member whose removal is being considered, ~?,~?l of voters Ayes - Anderson9 Jaoobsen9 Randall and Olson, Nays - none, ~±bsent m Luettinger~ Ca~xiedv ~D~otion by Randa119 seco~..~,e~, by Jaoobsen9 that Seotion 120239 Subdo 59 pa~°°aph (7~ be s~ended to read as follows (7) Develop-such programs of formal and informal education ~,s will assist in the implemeaatation of the I~finnesota State Aot Against Discrimination and foster the commissian.ses assumption of leadership in recognizing and resolving potential problem areas in the communityo Poll of voteas Ayes -And®r®on9 Jaoobsen9 Randall and Oleono Nays m none, Ab®ent - Luettinger. Carriede ®4® March 25s 1968 Additional discussions were held on Sections 3005, 3.04fl 3o21q Subdo 29 Section 2.06, with no actions taken by the council at this meetings Motion by Anderson, seconded. by Jacobsen, that the council-defer the second reading of this ordinance to the April 8th, 1968 regular council meetingo Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Randall and Olsono Nays none, Absent - Luettinger. Carried. 6. Hearing - Apartment Use Permit 631 E. 77th St. It being.7s15 P.M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the application of Cedar Properties, Inc., for an apartment use permit at 631 Eo 77th Sto and read the notice of hearing. Dan Rognrud appeared representing the applicant. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the hearing be clos~~~. rill ayes - carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randall, that the council grant the apart® went use permit to Cedar Properties, Inc., 4744 Grand Avea, to construct one 21 unit apartment building (18 1-bedroom and 3 2®bedroom) at 631 Eo 77th Stofl subjeot to the following stipulations: That all water drains to 77th St.s landscaping be accomplished according to engi.neeras recommendations and that building be built as per plans presented. All ayes m carried, C®7799 7. Hearix~ - Ad,iustment & Appeals _ 6225 L,mdale Aveo It being 7:15 P.M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the application of Daniel J. Mertes; 6225 Lyndale Ave,, for a zoning variation at 6225 Lyndale Aveo and read the notice of hearing. Dan Mertes appeared as applicant. VParren Ortenblad appeared in interesto No one appeared in opposition. Lotion by Randall eeoonded by Andersong that the hearing be closed, All ayes - 4arried.. ®5® IViaroh 25 ~ 1968 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jaoobsen9 that the council grant the zoning variation at 6225 Lyndale Ave, for Daniel J. Mertes 6225 Lyndale Avea to allow a variation in rear yard set back area to permit an addition to the building, with the understanding that the owner will construct a decorative screen wall extending along the entire length of the .rear yard areao All ayes a carried. C-7800 So Hearing - Special IIse Permit - 7501 2nd Ave, It being 7x15 P.M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the application of John Alters, 7501 2nd Ave,, for a special-use permit at 7501 2nd Ave, and read the notice of hearing, Mre Alleys appeared as applicanto Pao one appeared in oppositiono Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen9 that the hearing be cl~~~~~•~.~ A11 ayes - aarried.. Motion by Jaoobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the council grant the special use permit to John. Alleys, 7501 2nd Ave, S,, for a special use permit granting permission to park mobile home on owner°s property for 60 days beginning April 1st. A11 ayes - carriede C®7801. A statement of aequiescense signed by 6 neighbors dated Marx 25fl 1868 is hereby f~.led. C-7802 ~o Hearing - 7015-19-21 Penn Aveo It being 7x15 P.M, Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the application of L. C. Stein, 8355 Fremont Aveo, for a land division a~ 7'015-19-21°Penn Ave. and read the notice of hearings Mr. ?~. C. Stein, applicant, appeared, The following persons appeared in oppositions Robert Cronvall 7026 Oliver Ave, Diok Johnston ~ 7011 Penn Aveo Mrs. t~ronvall 7026 Oliv®r A~°e o Motion by Andersona seoonded by Jaoobsen9 that the hearing be olosedo All ay®s ~ oarried. ®6® March 259 1968 Motion by Randall, seconded by Jacobsen9 that the council deny the permit fora land division at 7015-19®21 Penn Aveo So9 applied for by Lo C, Stein9 8355 Fremont Ave. A11 ayes - carried. C®7803 A remonstrance petition signed by 29 persons in the area and dated March 1968 is hereby .filed, C-7804 10. Hearing - Land Division - 760814 Pillsbury Ave, Tt being 7x15 P.M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the application of Arthur J. Piper, 7608 Pillsbury Ave,9 and ~Tirgil Eo Farmer Sro9 7614 Pills® bury Ave. for a land division and read the notice of hearingo Oe K. Nelson, realtor and Mrs. Farmer9 applicant9 appearedo No one ap= geared in opposition. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Randall9 that the hearing be closedo All ayes - carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson9 that the council grant the land division appl~.cation of Arthur J. Piper and Firgil Eo Farmer Sra to divide Lot 2 and the N2 of T,ot 3, Block 4, R, C. Soenas Addition (Parcels 4910 and 48009 Plat 56430) known as 7608 and 7615 Pillsbury Aveo All ayes m carriedo C®7805 11. Bids - City Froi. No. 565 Motion by Anderson.9 seconded by Jacobsen9 that the minutes of the bid opening on City Project #5658 Paving of 76th Sto from Portland Aveo to Cedar Aveo9 be approved. All ayes carriedo C®7806 A tabulation of bids was presented together with a recommendation by the manager. Motion by Randall, seconded by Jacobsen9 that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutegs -7® Marx 25g 1968 RESOLUTION NO® 3948 - RESO~,tJTION ACCEPTING BID AND AVPARDING CONTRACT TO VYOODRICH CONSTRUCTION COo Cm7807 City Projo #565 Poll of votes: Ayes Anderson9 Jacobeans Randall and Olsono Nays none. Absent - T~uettir~ger. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3948 in resolution book#24• 12, Order3n~ Preparation. of Reports City Proa. #568 (storm Sewer) Motion by Jacobseng seconded by Andersons 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 N0. 3949 RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON STORM S CONSTRUCTION, CITY PROJECT NOm 568 Poll of votesa Ayes - Anderson9 Jacobaens Randall and 01son. Nays ~ noneo Absent - Luettinger, Carried. This resolution appears as resolution #3949 in resolution book #24. 1~ I,ett„~er from ~Pestland Plating Co. re dater Re~c Tweed of 99estland Plating Co. appearedo A letter from the 9~estland Plating Co,e dated Marx 49 1968s was pram stinted wherein they request the installation of a larger water pipes C®7808 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Andersone that the council defer action on this matter until the meeting of April 8tho All ayes carrieda 1~ Re atin~ to RelQase of Bond on Off®Sto Parking m Lund~s Market lotion by Anderson seconded by Jacobeans that the resolution on re® lease of bond on off-street parking for 6228 Penn Ave, be deferred indefinite® ly until such tame as the city is oontacted by Lundas Marketo A11 ayes o • 6 oarx;®d• ®8® March 25~ 1968 15o Defining Councilmen under Workman°s Comp, Motion by Jacobsens seconded by Andersons that the following resolution be adopted; that ~.t be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes RESOLUTION NOo 3950 RESOLUTION DEFINING COUNCILMEN AS EMPLOYEES UNDER WORI~AN°S COMPENSATION Poll of voters Ayes - Andersona Jacobsen and Olsono Nays ® Randallo Absent o Luettinger, Carriedo This resolution appears as resolution #3950 in resolution book #24e 16, Off-Ste Parking Contract - &501 Cedar Ave, Motion by Randallg seconded by Jacobsens that the resolution on the off® street parking contract at 6501 Cedar Ave, be deferred to April 8th for consider atione All ayes - carrieda ~, Relating to Release of Bond on Off®St, Parking 1620 Eo 78th Sto Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsens 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 NOo 3951 RESOLUTION RELATING TO RELEASE OF BOND ON OFF®STREET PARKINGo 1620 Eo 78th Sta Po11 of voters Ayes - Andersons Jacobsens Randall and Olsono Nays o noheo Absent - Luettingero Carried, This resolution appears as resolution #3951 in resolution book #24, 18, Relating to Traffic Control Sir Motion by Andersona seconded by Jacobsens that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book. and that it be made a part ®f these minutese ~9~ Mara 25~ 1968 RESOLUTION NOo 3952 RESOLUTION RELATING TO ThAF~'IC CONTROL SIGNS "No Parking 8x00 A,M. to 1s00 Ponta Sundays'B on V6est side of Lyndale Aveofl 70th Sto to 71st Sto Poll of votes= Ayes m Anderson9 Jacobsens Randall and Olsono Nays G noneo Absent ~ Luettinger. Carriedo This resolution appears as resolution #3952 in resolution book #24. i9o Report on„ Doi Control Motion by Jacobsen9 seconded by Andersona that the repor°~ on dog con°~rol dated Mar. 219 1968 be accepted anal that a Dopy of the report be sent to the Ad® visory Board. C-7809 20. Report on Golf Course Motion by Jacobsens seconded by Randa119 that the council .request -~,~., city attorney to prepare the necessary documents forthwith engaging an architect to drag .preliminary plans and specifications on a golf course on Pr'1AC proper-~y con tingent upon Bloomingtonas concurrenceo All ayes o carriedo 21. Designation of Delegate to Natal Cities Conference -Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen9 that the council designate Councilman Randall as delegate to the National League of Cities Legislative Conference in ~Gashingtong D,Caa ~pri1 7th through 9tho All ayes o ca~°ried-o 22o Estimate Motion by Jacobsen9 seconded by Anderson that the .f ollowi~ng estiine,~,e ~»e be allowedo G. & L. Contracting Coo9 Bid Noo 67m28fl Contraot Noo 1061 Lime Sludge Removal. Report #2 and finals 100°fo complea,e~ ~1a~15o86 All ayes - carried. 1 ®lo Marx 259 ig68 ~o Licenses Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Andersons that the f®llow°~ng ~.icensss be granted and that the fee be waiveds Re~.ew,Hope Presbyterian Church Soft Drink9 ~°ood Sto Nicholas Episcopal Church Food ~a,' a~+•cs m carriede 24, Licenses - Regular Motion by Anderson, secondro. ~y Jacobsen9 that the following licenses be granteda Ren, Sign Crafters, Inca, .836 q.Oth Ave, NoEo New Louder Plumbing de Htgo.Coos 29®~ ~iicollet Aveo Reno Comfort Htge & Air Condtionings 2531 Marshall Sto New Suburban Yellow Cab Coo,-6405 Cedar Ave, R do ~' Car ~9'ash, 7700 Portland Ave o Georgees Skelly, 1115 Ee 66th St, A & ~ Drive~2n, 2208 9~® 66th St, Hansen~s Direct Service, 6420 Penn Aveo Roman Enterprises, Incas 805 VPB 772 St, Michael Wo Clarke, Box 275, Excelsior Lester To Clifford, 5505 Dupont Aveo Thomas Ba Fulin, 7233 2nd Aveo S, Vernon D, Habecks 7020 Garfield Ave, John Lo Johnson, 3020 12th Avea So 9Palter L, Merrill, 2052 Yorkshire Laurence G, Palmer, 4121 Sheridan Ave, Sa Thomas E, Sands 7527 3rd Aveo So All ayes m carried, 25, Claims de Payroll Advertising Signs Heating Feating Cigarette Car ale sh Candy ~Tendin; ° :~~ _~°ao Food9 Soft Ds~i _., C~,go 1 Candy & 1 snack Vendo iveachine Car V~ash Taxicab dx°iver Taxicab driver Taxicab driver Taxicab Driver Taxicab Driver Taxicab Driver Taxicsb ~Dri~er Taxicab Driver Motion by Andersons seconded by Randalls that the followi~zg clams and payroll be alloweds RICHFIELD BANK & TRIIST COo cko ~io239/10352 ~i6s9977o2~ SUNIlVIIT STATE BALL Cko #6001/6200 55~335a34 All ayes ~ oarriede ®llm Marx 25~ 1968 26o Acknowledgement of Yan Rrevelen~s Reco~°d Councilman Jacobeans in behalf of the entire councils acknowledged the record of 0. R. Tan Sxevelena retiring city managers on his ser€~ice to the city during the l3 years of his term, 2 °~ ~. ~.~ i ~u~ment Motion by Anderson, seconded by Randa118 that the ~.eeting be adjourned, All ayes - carried, APPROPED: April 8, 198 d~ tom Moranfl City Cleric W> S anley W. Olson, Mayor