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CITX OF RIC~iFTELD
Regular-Meeting
July 14, 1969
The council of Thq.City of Richfield. met in~xegular session is the council
chambers of the City Ha11, 6700 Portland Ave., Monday, July 14, 1969, at 7:00 P, M.
Councilman E. E. .Jacobsen gave the invocation.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor 01son.
Present: Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson.
Absent: Anderson (arrived at 1.0:15 P. M.)
1. Minutes
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Law, that the minu.~es of the regular meeting
of June 23, 1969 be .approved, corrected as follows:
Page 7, 1st Item: Mayor~Olson voted "nay" on kennel license
at 6909 Bloomingtpn Ave.
Page 7, Item 15:
A11 ayes - carried.
2. Reports
V.F.W. is a new license.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by 3acobsen, that the following reports b.e
accepted and filed:
Inspection report June 1969 C-x8061
Relief report Junk 1969
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Nursing report ~ May 1969 C-8063
All ayes -carried.
3. Hearin Continued - City Project No. 611
It being 7:15 P.M. Mayor Olson called for continuation of the hearing on
City Pro3ect No, 611 (Curb & Gutter, both sides of Thomas Ave, from 62nd St. to
64th St,), which hearing had been-deferred from June 23rd.
Glen Swanson 6321 Thomas Ave., spoke in favor, No persgns appee.red in op-
position,
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Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the hearing be closed..
A11 ayes carried.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolution
be adopted; that it b•e spread in-the resolution book, that it be made a part of
these minutes and that radius type construction b.e used:
RESOLUTION N0. 4203
RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND
SPECIE~'ICATIONS FOR CONCRETE 'CURB AND GUTTER AND APPURTENANCES
THERETO ON BOTH SIDES THOMAS AVE. FROM 62ND ST. TO 64TH ST.
CITY PROJECT N'0. 611
Po11 of votes: Ayes -Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nays - none.
Absent m Anderson. Carried.. This resolution appears as resolution ~h4203 in
resolution book ~~26.
4. Hearing - Adjustment & Appeals - 7501 1st Ave. S.
It being 7:15 P. M, Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the application of
Richard F. Rouser, 7501 1st Ave. S., to construct a swimming pool on property
nonconforming to code and read the notice of hearing.
Richard F. Rouser, applicant, appeared. No persons appeared in opposition,
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Law, that the hearing be closed. All ayes o
carriedo
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Law, that the council grant the permit for a
toning variation at 7501 1st Ave. S, to allow the construction of a swimming .pool
S feet from 75th St. property line instead of 10 ft. as required by the Ordinance
Code. A11 ayes - carried, C-8064
5. Hearing - Adjustment & Appeals - 6605 1st Ave. S,
It being 7:15 P.M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the application of
Bru~;e Tito®d, 6605 lst Ave. S., for a zoning variation at 6605 1st Ave. S. and read
the notice of hearing.
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Bruce Wood, applicant, appeared.
Stan Frazer, 6627 1st Ave. S. asked questions.
Mrs. Hamel, 6613 1st Ave. was opposed.
Herb Olson, 6638 1st Ave. was opposed to truck traffic.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the .hearing be closed.
All ayes - carried.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the council grant- the
zoning variation to Bruce Wood, 6605 1st Ave., to construct an annex to the
existing dwelling 3 ft. 8 in, instead of 5 ft. as required by the Ordinance
Gotde•~,with the following stipulations:
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Outside construction deadline of 90 days and completed building
within next year's building season,
No outside storage.
Two trucks parked inside only.
Dead tree removed.
No lighting to shine on adjacent property.
A11 ayes - carried. C-8065
6. Off-Street Parking Contract - 6533 Vincent Ave.
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Jack Ranger appeared representing Barbecue Inns. Gary MacKenzie, architect,
also appeared.
Lee Nelson, 6635 Oliver Ave., appeared to ask questions.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Law, that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of
these minutes with the following stipulations:
That no offensive odor be allowed to permeate the neighborhood.
No .operation between 12 midnight and 6:00 A.M.
Landscaping subject to approval of the administration.
RESOLUTION N0. 4204
RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OFF-STREET PARKING
IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION N0. 69-11, CONTRACT N0. 2029,
6533 Vincent Ave. C-8066
Po11 of votes: Ages - Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nays -Wane.
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Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution ~~4202 in
resolution book ~~26.
7. Stop Sfgns at 73rd St. & Knou.Ave.
The following persons appeared:
C. Falink, 7244 ®x Awe.
Francis Kerby, 7300 Knox Ave.
Joyce Falink, 7244 Knox Ave.
Motion by Olson, seconded by Law, that the following resolution be
adapted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part
of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 4205
RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL .SIGNS
11STOP" SIGNS ON 73RD STREET AT KNOX AVENUE, MAKING
INTERSECTION A FOUR-WAY STOP
Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, haw and Olson. Nays - Luettinger. Absent -
Anderson. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution ~~4205 in resolution
book ~k26.
8. Discussion of Issuance of Five On-Sale Licenses
Don Perry represented the Chamber of Commerce.
Motion by Olson, seconded by Luettinger, that the council appoint a study
committee to advise the council on the wording of an ordinance enabling the
issuance of five on-sale private liquor licenses; the wording of .the question
to be submitted to the voters; this committee to consist of the fo7,lowing;
1. City Manager as chairman.
2. City attorney.
3. Representative from the council.
4. President of the Chamber of Commerce or his designee.
5. Chairman~.of the Planning Commission.
6. Two members at large.
(the appointments to the above committee to be made at the meeting of July 28th).
All ayes - carried.
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9. Gommendat.ion of Civil Defense Volunteers
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Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following .resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in~the resolution book and that it be made a part
o.f these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 4206
RESOLUTION COMMENDING RICHFIELD CIVIL DEFENSE VOLUNTEERS
Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nays - none.
Absent - Anderson. Carried. Thais resolution appears as resolution ~~4206 in
resolution book ~h26.
Councilman Anderson joined the meeting.
10. Authorize Call for Bids on $eal Coating
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that-the council authorize-the
clerk to advertise for bids on-seal coating; bids to be opened August 4, 1969.
All ayes -carried.
11. Bids -Sidewalk Construction
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Law, that the minutes of the bid opening,
July 9, 1969, on sidewalk construction (City Project No. 587) be approved. All
ayes - carried. C-8067
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, 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. 4207
~.tESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR SIDEWALK
CONSTRUCTION, CITY' PROJECTS NOS. 587A, 587B, 587D, 587E,
587E and 587G C-8068
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger Law and Olson. .Nays -
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none. Absent m-none, Carried. This resolution appears as resolution ~~4207
in resolution book ~~26.
12. Bids m City Proj. No. 612 (Curb &.Gutter)
Motion :by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the minutes of the bid
opening, July 9, 1969, on curb :and gutter, City Project No. 612, be approved.
All ayes carried, C-8069
Moti®n~by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council reject all
bids on City Project No. 612, A11 ayes _ carried.
l3. Receiving Report & Calling .Hearing, C.P. 591A
Mottion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be anade a
part of theme minutesa
RESOLUTION N0. 4208
RESOLUTION RECETVIlVG REPORT AND CALLING I1EAR,TNG ON JULY 2.8, 1969,
ON CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER AND APPURTENANCES THERE`T0, BOTH SIDES
OLIVER AVE. FROM 76TH TO 77TH ST., CITY PROJECT N0. 591A C-8070
Po11 of voteso Ayes m Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and 01son. Nays -
none. l~ybsent - none. Carrie d. This res~olu.tion appears as :resolution ~~4208
in resolution book ~k26.
14. Authorising Ea~ecut-ion of Agreement
~ition by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolution
be adopted9 that it be spread in the resolution book and that i.t be made a-part
of these r~inuteso
RESOLUTION N0. 4209
RESOLUTION AU`I'HORI~ING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT W'TTH ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE CEN`~R POR ECOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE AT THE WOOD
ILAEE NATURE INTERPRETIVE CENTER C~8071
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Po11 of votes: Ayes -,Anderson., Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and 01son. Nays -
none. Absent -none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution ~t~209
in xesolution book ~~26.
15.. Authorizing Agreement with Architect
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Law, that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it b:e made apart
of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 4210
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH ARCHITECT FOR THE DESIGN FOR
THE WOOD LAKE NATURE INTERPRETIVE CENTER STRUCTURE PICNIC SHELTER
AND PERMANENT-BLIND G-8072
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luett.inger, Law and Olson. Nays -
none. Absent --none. Carried. This resolution appears~as resolution ~F~210
in -resolution book ~~26.
16. Authorizing Acquisition of~Easement
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 apart of
these minutes:
RESOOLUTION N0. .4211
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF EASEMENT OF 4 FEET .ON THE
WEST END OF LOT 23, BLOCK 4, LYNDAI,E SHORES ON WOOD LAKE ADDITION
FOR LYNDALE AVE. .SIDEWALK PROJECT. C-8073
Po11 of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution ~f~+211
in resolution book ~k26.
17. A~E,roval of Amendment to Midwest Planning Services
Motion by Law, seconded by Lue.ttinger, that the council approve the amend-
ment to the Letter of Agreement with Midwest Planning and Kesearch on Compre-
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pensive Planning Services as outlined in the city manager's council letter
~~115 dated July 14, 1969. All ayes -carried. C-8074
18. Proposed Amendments to By-Laws of National League of Cities
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that-the council approve tt~e
proposed amendments to the by-laws of the National League of Cities with the
exception of Amendment No. 4:
1. Ratifying that adoption and implementation of national municipal policy is
an objective of the National League of Cities.
2. Broadening eligibility for membership.
3. Establishing associate memberships without voting privileges.
4. (Not approved) (Authority of Executive Committee to make interim policy changes.)
5. Change title of Executive Director to Executive Vice President.
A11 ayes - carried.
19. Proposed Voyageurs National Park
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Law, 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. 4212
RESOLUTION REGARDING VOYAGEURS NATIONAL ~.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luet.tinger, Law and Olson. Nays -
none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution ~~212 in
resolution book ~k26.
20. Proposed Position of Parks & Recreation Director
Motion by Law, seconded by Anderson, that the council authorize the posi-
tion of Parks and Recreation Director subject to approval of agreement with
Board of Education on-use of school facilities for recreational purposes. A11
ayes - carried.
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21. Licenses --Fee Waived
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Law, that the following license be granted
and that the fee be waived:
New Youth Commission
Dances at Swimming Pool, July 29th,
Aug. 12th and Aug. 26th
A~11 ayes .. carried.
22. Licenses r Regular
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following licenses be
granted
Renew. Te1ke Signs, Inc.,. 3940 Minnehaha Ave. Sign Erecting
Renew. .National Advertising Co., 6850 S. Harlen, Bedford, I11. Sign Erecting
Renew. Seven Up Bottling Co., 3612 E. 44th St. Sign Erecting
Renew. LeRoy Signs, Tnc., 3101 N. 2nd S.t. Sign Erecting
Renew. Gold Medal Beverage Co., 553 N. Fairview Ave. St. Paul Sign Erecting
Renew. Naegele Outdoor Adv. Co., 1700 W. 78th St, Sign Erecting
Renew. Brede, Inc., 2211 Broadway N.E. Sign Erecting
nev. Laurence Signs, Inc., 945 Pierce Butler Rte., St. Paul Sign Erecting
new. Nordquist Sign Co., Inc., 312 W. Lake St. Sign Erecting
new. Commander Board Minn., Inc., 56 1st St. S.E. New Briglitong Sign Erecting
West End Air Conditioning Co., 6408 Cambridge St. Heating
New Southtown Equipment Inc., 2901 Wayzata Blvd. Heating
New King Kat.ers, 6300 Penn Ave. 3 Food Vehicles
New Richard Pettersen, Woodlake 66, 744 W. 66th St. Ci,g., Soft Drk., 1 Candy Vend. Mach.
New Norman V. Carlson, 7500 Lyndale Ave. S. Cigarette
New Rod C. Carlson, 4531 Minnehaha Ave. Taxicab Driver
New Richard J. Heilig, 5501 Glengarry Taxicab Driver
New Roger Lee Heimer, 6345 Pillsbury Ave. Taxicab Driver
New Roger E. Johnson, 516 University Ave. S.E. Taxicab Driver
New Douglas R. Menke, 5240 Michaels Lane, Minnetonka Taxicab Driver
New John C. Meyer, 6132 Ewing Ave. S. Taxicab Driver
New James V. Meyers, Rt. 1, Bx. 326, Excelsior Taxicab Driver
New Arnis Solov~ovs, 1419 E. 42nd St. Taxicab Driver
New Bruce R. Anderson, 8539 13th Ave. S. Taxicab Driver
New Richard D. Anderson, 281 CtyP Rd. 42, Rosemount Taxicab Driver
New Peter L. Bock, _2508 14th Ave. S. Taxicab Driver
New John M. Dover, 6301 York Ave. S. Taxicab Driver
New George 0. Hagerberg, 3225 Random Roard Taxicab Driver
New Robert M. Kile, 6805 Point Drive Taxicab Driver
New Floyd B. Larson, 15130 Ridge Road Taxicab Driver
New Dennis M. Reivert, 5843 Sheridan Ave. S. Taxicab Driver
w Donald E. Anderson, 4300 Elliot Ave. Taxicab Driver
Clarence L. Bertram, 3449 Colfax Ave. S. Taxicab Driver
(Licenses cont.)
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Robert P. Ranch, 8636 W. Bush Lake Road
New Michael S. Kelsey, 3449 Colfax Ave. S.
New Paul R, Ridgeway, 7415 E11iot Ave.
Neva Daniel J. Shand, 5047 44th Ave. S.
Renew. Donald L. Pederson, Rt. ~k3, Bx. 272 -A, Excelsior
A11 ayes o carried.
23. Estimates
July 14, 1969
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Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the fallowing est3.mat:e be
allowed:
Conrad Mfg. Co., City Project ~~584, Contract ~~2005, Mechanical Insta11at3.on
for new computer room, 90% completed. $7,874.10
A11 ayes ~ Carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following.estimat:e be
alloweda
Mayer Electric Co., City Froject No. 584, Contract ~~2006, Electrical installa-
t-ion .for new computer room, 100% complete. $485.00
A11 ayes v carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, t~iat the following.estimat:e be
allowed:
Sig®,und Tenold, City Proj. ~~569A & 569 C, Sidewalk construction, Contract
~~1087, 100% complete $819.39
A11 ayes m carried..
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following estimate be
a11®wedo
brio 1"rasson, City Project ~~5b9B, Contract ~~1095, sidewalk construction,
90% complete. $2,923.15
A11 ayes ~ carried.
M®tion by Anderson, .seconded by Jacobsen, that the following .estimate be
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Arcon Construction Co., City Project ~~568, Contract ~k2017, Storm Sewer
Construction, 83% complete $~i1,311.89
A11 ayes m carried.
24. Claims & .Payroll
Motion by Law, sec®nded by Luetting,er, that the f®1~.®wing claims and
payroll be allowed:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
Cks. 1735/1906
SUMMIT STATE BANK
Cks. 4268/4314 (Regular)
Cks. 4317/4563 (Payroll)
A11 ayes - carried.
25. Locks on Council Drawers
14, 341.18
69,755.93
Motion by Law, seconded by Luettinger, that locks be installed on the five
drawers assigned to councilmen in~the council chamhers, the remaining four
drawners to be left unlocked. A11 ayes - carried.
26. Adjournment
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the meeting adjourn.
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A11 ayes- carried.
APPROVED° July 28, 1969
Mayor
Manager
$1,257,251..08
Tom Moran, City Clerk