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05-27-1968CITY OF RICHFIias'LD Regular Meeting May 27, 1968 The council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council chambers of the City Hall, 6700 Portland Ave., Monday, May 27, 1968, at 7:00 P.M. Rev. iernon K. Lund, Bethany Covenant Church, gave the invocationo A flag presentation ceremony was conducted by the Fred Babcock Post 5555 and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Commander William Shaw presented the city with two new flags of the United States and one flag of the State of Minnesota for the city °s used The meeting was called to order by Mayor Olson. Present: Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Absent: Anderson (joined meeting later) to Minutes Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the minutes of May 27, 1968 be approved, corrected as follows: cl Page 4, Item � -3rd line, correct address to 6344 Penn Ave. Page 7, Item 17- -add: "license issued for one year on a trial basis ", All ayes, carried. 2. Interview of Applicants for Civil Rights Commission The following persons spoke briefly on their backgrounds and what they hoped to accomplish should they be appointed to the Commission. Donald B. Michels Lillian A. Ei.ser Sally Bishop Dean Co Baurle Michael P. Horowitz Jack M. Linn Allan Clarke 1 6444 17th Ave. S. 2812 W. 74th St. 7421 Lyndale Ave 7628• Logan Ave. 6238 Humboldt Ave. 7039 James Ave. 6617 Portland Ave. I -2- May 27., 1968 3. Reports Motion by Randall . seconded by Jacobsen., that the report on animal con- trol for the first quarter of 1968 be accepted and filed., All ayes - carried. C-7850 4. Bill No. 1968 -5 (Personnel Ordinance)✓ Bill No. 1968 -5 entitleds RAMEUDMENT TO CHAPTER II, SECTION 2042., SUBDIVISION 1 AND SECTION 2.47, SUBDIVISION 2 OF THE ORDINANCE COW OF TIO CITY OF RICHFIELD9 MINN.* was read by the city attorney., the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. C -7835 Motion by Randalla seconded by Jacobsen, that this constitute the second reading of Bill No. 1968 -5. Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen., Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Nays - None. Absent - Anderson. Carried. Motion by Randall., seconded by Jacobsen., that the council adopt Bill No. 1968 -5-9 that it be spread in the ordinance- b -ook; that it be published in the official, news- paper and that it be made a part of these minuteso Poll of votes: Aps - Jacobsen, Luettinger., Randall and Olsono Nays - None. Absent - Anderson. Carried. 5. Bill No. 1968 -6 (Rezoning of 1100 FI. 78th St.) Bill No. 1968 -6 entitled: "AMENDMENT TO APPMDIX "CBe., SFJCTION (3)9 PARAGRAPH (56) AND SSICPION (4) OF THE° ORDINANCE COIN OF THFJ CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINN. 44 was read by the city attorney, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. C-7837 Motion by Randall., seconded by Luettinger, that this constitute the second reading of Bill No.. 1968 -6.✓ Poll of votes: Ages - Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Nays - None. Absent - Anderson. Carried. -4- May 279. 1968 city attorney,, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. C-7851 Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that this constitute the first reading of Bill No. 1968 ®8, and that it be published in the official newspaper in accordance with the city charter Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Luettinger, Randall and Olson. Days - none. Absent - Ander: on.Carried. 8. Hearing - Rezoning - Vicinity Dupont Ave. South of 63rd St. It being 7i15 P.M- Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the application of ORO Corp., 4744 Grand Ave., for the rezoning of property at Dupont Ave.. south of 63rd St® and read the notice of hearing& Dan Rognrud appeared representing ORO Corp.,, applicants. The following persons appeared with comments and asking questioned Mr. McMorrow 1008 Mildred Drive George Holter 6424 ENierson Ave. Mr. Reynolds 63rd & Dupont Ave. Mr. Rubidor 6236 Dupont Ave. FArl DuFresne 1000 Mildred Drive Mr. Stiles 61al2 Emerson Ave. Carroll Waller of the Planning Commission Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Randall, that the hearing be closed. All ayes - carried. Bill. No. 1968 -9 entitleda "AMENDMENT TO APPENDIX "C "., SECTION (4)9 OF THE' OR- DINANCEI CODES OF TW CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA!" was read by the city attorney, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. C -7852 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Randall, that the hearing be closed. AU- ayes W carried6 Motion by Randall, seconded by Jacobsen, that this constitute the first reading of Bill No. 1968-9 and that it be published in the official newspapers in accordance with the city charter. ER May 27, 1968 Mr. Schendel appeared; Mr. Stinskey, Skyline Builders, also appeared. No one appeared in opposition. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the hearing be closed. All ayes - carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council grant the apart- ment use permit to Arthur J. Piper, 7608 Pillsbury Ave. (deceased) and Virgil JD. Farmer, Sr. 7614 Pillsbury Ave., to construct one 12 unit apartment build- ing at 221 W. 76th St. All ayes - carried. C -7855 14. Hearing - Apartment Use Permit 1100 Le 78th St. It being 7s15 P.M@ Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the application of Cedar Properties, Inc., 4744 Grand Ave., for an apartment use permit at 1100 D. 78th St. and read the notice of hearingo Dan Rognrud appeared representing Cedar Propertieso No one appeared in opposition. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the hearing be closed, All ayes - carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council grant the apart- ment use permit to Cedar. Properties, 4744 Grand Ave., to construct one 45-unit apartment building at 1100 Flo 78th St.; water runoff to be determined by the administration; screen fence extending along north building line to west pro- perty line as per off- street parking sketch, also 6 ft. brick wall. All ayes carried. C-7856 15. Hearing Land Division - 6344 Penn Ave. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the application of Frederick 0. Watson, 4514 Wooddale Ave., for a land division at 6344 Fenn Ave,, which hear- ing had been deferred from the meeting of May 13 tho ✓,.�i Y'4 M. k �' a a:r s :y. m9� Moy 27, 1968 M Vatoon appeared. as . appl3 pram d No ohe appe�'ed: in opposition. Motion by Lue tinger, seconded by Jacobsen that the hearing be, closed..'. All ayes cared. Motion by Jacobsen; seconded by Luettingerjp that the council grant the ap plicat on of Frederick O. Watson9 1514 Wboddale Ave o, for a land . divisi on to divide Pariel 115$'; Parcel 1156, Plat 4029 (634 Penn Ave.) A11 ayes m carried. 0-7857 11",W Hamm ing Land 3�v sion .� . 61 .6 Oliver Ave. Tt.being 7� 5 P.M� Mayor Olson galled for a hearing on the 4pplication of Al:,bert Xslj,er, 260 Missis ippi .:Blvdo'9 for: a land d3.viSi.on at 6416 Oliver:` Av ®. and, read • -the notice o0.hedring6 Motion `l y'�Jac obs�ri� .seconded by 4pottinger, that the hearing: be closed. All Mot�.on b�r:.Jacobsen, seconded _by Luettinger, that the council grant the land '. iv3son p ®snit to-- Aioert Hellar; 260 Miss3ssppi xBlvd.s� to divide .'arcels 153p, jx 3o,,►l:d 7x5, li88, (61av o,rer.Yee r 0-7858 :- F: Vo1T.. o votes Jag bsen, Luettinger, .Randall. and Olson.. Nays Arid�r Any °;Absent m none Carried° . b t iv3:sion ® 710 Stew ..r ®. Mayo Olson called for 'the hearin on the a li�at on it beish- ?t�. pd . y' g p Oil (e4rge R. K rit, 7109 Stevens Ave.,q f'or;a divibion of land and read the no tt�i or hearing: 5 George K rit appeared as applicant. No one appeared n,opposition. Motion . y Aind 'rson seconded` by 'I,uettinger9 that the heating be closedo p �T .All' ayes< „� cara�ed� F { t otion by Lue. anger, se,dooded .by Anderson, that :the council grant they land y Ss: 1 1 -10- May 27, 1968 division permit to George R. Kent, 7109 Stevens Ave., to divide Lots 21 and 22, Block 2, Wooddal.e 2nd Addition (7109 Stevens Ave.) All ages ®carried. C -7859 18. Appointments to Human Rights Commission Motion by Olson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the fol"-,c.,ai --ng persons be ap- pointed to the Richfield Human Rights Commission,. 3 year term: 2 year terms 1 year term: lst Alternate: All ayes - carried, Irving Burline Mrs. Harold Carter Mrs. James Waterman Fred Amram Mrs. C.C. DeSantis William Warner James Kinney, Sr. Donald Michels Edward Thom, Jr. Mrs. Jerome Ulrich 19. Relating to Traffic Control Signs 7008 newton Ave S. 6435 Xerxes Ave. S. 7021 13th Ave. S. 7337 Aldrich Ave. S. 6508 Newton Ave. S. 503 W. 74th St. 7021 Upton Ave. S. 6444 17th Ave. S. 6838 18th Ave. S. 7601 Aldrich Ave. S. A. discussion took place on 1eNo Parkingtt signs on both sides of Portland Ave. from 66th St. to 62nd St. Crosstown Hwy. The following persons appeared and expressed their views: Agreed on peak hour no parking,. Ken Swanson 6308 Portland Ave. William Nagle 6312 Portland Ave. Bill Berge 6315 Portland Ave. Mrs. Ralph Gerads 6301 Portland Ave. Against peak hour no parking: Mr. & Mrs. Parent Mr. Rodwell Against all *No Parking`® signs: Wes Borgeson 6333 Portland Ave. 6329 Portland Ave. 64th & 5th Ave. Against parking signs: Mrs. Ozmun 6324 Portland Ave.