08-10-1970CITY OF RICHFIELD
Regular Meeting
August 10, 1970
The council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council
chambers of the City Hall, 6700 Portland Avenue, Monday, August 10, 1970 at
7:00 p.m.
Councilman E, E, Jacobsen gave the invocation.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Olson.
Present: Anderson, Luettinger, Jacobsen and Mayor Olson.
Absent; Law
1. Minutes
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of -July 27, 1970, be approved. All ayes -carried.
2. Reports
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following reports be
accepted and filed:
Inspection Report, July 1970 C-8253
Hennepin County Suburban Relief Report, July 1970 C-8254
Nursing Report, June 1970 C-8255
All ayes -carried .
3, Bill No. 1970-25 (Departmental Organization -Public Safety Department)
Bill No, 1970-25 entitled: "AMENDMENT. TO PART II, CHAPTER II OF THE
ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD" was read by the city attorney,
the same being on file in the office of the city clerk, C-8256
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that this constitute the second
reading of Bill No. 1970-25.
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Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson,-Luettinger, Jacobsen and Olson. Nays -none.
Absent -Law. Carried.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the council adopt Bill No.
1970-25; 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 -Anderson, Luettinger, Jacobsen and Olson. Nays --none.
Absent -Law. Carried.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following resolution be
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adopted; that it be spread in the resolution -book and that it be made. a part of these
minutes:
.RESOLUTION NO. 4425
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1970 SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN
Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson;. Luettinger, Jacobsen and Olson. Nays. -none.
Absent -Law. Carried. This=resolution appears as Resolution ~4!i25 -in resolu-
tion book #27.
4, Hearing -Variance of Off-Street _Parkinc~ - 7528 Lvndale Avenue South
It being 7:15 p.m. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on a request for variance
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of off-street parking by John A. Oberg, 1105 London Drive,Burnsville; Rl B. Heinen,
8617 Poplar Bridge Road, and DonaldF O. Smith, 7506 Clinton Avenue. S. , at the
location of 7528 Lyndale Avenue South. Mr. James Dougherty, 6721 Oakland
Terrance, represented the applicants.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger that this item bedeferred to the
August 24, 1970 city council meeting'or a later date to permit the applicant to
prepare his request. All ayes -carried,
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5. Hearincr - Request for Variance - 6628 Girard Avenue South
It being 7:15 p.m. Mayor Olsan oalled for the hearing on a request by Harold
Albeck, 6628 Girard Avenue So. for a front yard variance from 30 feet as permitted
by ordinanceoto 25 feet to allow for building a roof over front entrance and stoop.
The applicant0 Harold Albeck, appeared before the council and submitted the
consent of his neighbors on the proposed canopy.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen that the hearing be .closed, All
ayes -carried,
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council approve the
zoning variation requested by Harold' Albeck® 6628 Girard Avenue S. , to construct
a canopy onto the front of his dwelling to extend 2 1/2 to 5 feet into the 30-foot
setback requirement of the residential zoning district. All ayes -.carried. C-8257
6 , Hearinct -Application for On-Sale Liquor License -Heidelberg Dining Lounge
It being 7:15 p.m. Mayor Olson called- for the hearing on the application of the
Heidelberg Dining Lounge for a:n On-Sale Liquor License.
Mr. Jim Rush, 4512 Cedar Avenue S. appeared as the applicant along with the
Vice President of the Heidelberg, Mr, Mike Lazorak , 6540 Emerson Avenue S.
Motion by JacobsenB seconded by Luettinger that the hearing be closed. All
ayes - carried o -
Motion by AndersonB seconded by Luettinger that the council authorize the
granting of an on~sale liquor license to the Heidelberg Dining Lounge, with the
stipulation that no license will be issued until all requirements have been met.
All ayes -carried .
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7 Stop Sian Installation - 65th Street and Second Avenue_
August 10, 1970
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that the request for the stop sign
installation at 65th Street and Second Avenue be denied because the intersection
does :not meet any of the minimum warrants as established in the Uniform Traffic
Control Devices Manual for stop sign installation. All ayes -carried.
8, Release of Bonds on Off-Street Parkincr Contracts
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen to defer the resolution relating
to release of bond on off-street parking for Embers Restaurant, 1664 University
Avenue, St, Paul, until correction is made to the safety of the electrical con-
nections and lighting of the restaurant. All ayes -carried.
9. Release of Bonds on Off-Street Parkincr Contracts
to release of bond on off-street parking for Mr. I. Ridker, 3028 Ewing Avenue S.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen to defer the resolution relating
at the location of 6227 Pleasant Avenue South, until question on landscaping is
resolved . All ayes -carried .
10 Police Civil Service Commission Appointment
Mr. Bob Stevens, President of the Police Federation, appeared in interest of
this appointment. It was decided to defer action on this item until later in the
meeting . -
lI . Youth Commission Resicrnation and Appointment
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to accept the resignation of
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Mrs . Jo Hanto from the Advisory Youth Commission . All ayes -carried ,
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to nominate Mrs. Mixiam
Schlegel, 7544 Clinton Avenue, to the Advisory Youth Commission for a term of
one year.
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Motion by LuettingerB seconded by Jacobsen to close the nominations and
cast a unanimous ballot. A?1 ayes -carried,
12 Providing for Polling Places and Desianatincr Judges for State Primary Election
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 a part of these
minutes :
RESOLUTION NO. 4426
RESOLUTION PROVIDTNG FOR POLLING PLACES AND DESIGNATING
JUDGES FOR STATE PRIMARY ELECTION
Poll of votes: Ayes -Anders ono Luettingero Jacobsen and Olson. Nays -none.
Absent -Law. Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution #4426 in resolution
book #27.
13 , Policy to Regulate the Use. of the Community Center in the Library
Motion by AndersonQ seconded by Jacobsen 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 NO. 4427
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY TO REGULATE THE
USE OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITIES LOCATED
TN THE BASEMENT OF THE RICHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Poll of votes: Ayes - Andersone Luettinger, Jacobsen and Olson. Nays -none
Absent - Law. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution #4427. in resolution
book #27.
Mr. James Mach, 7316 Grand Avenue S. , requested that a copy of this resolution
be mailed to him.,
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14 Installation of Undercrround Feeder Line by Northern States Power ComAany
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettingere 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 NO. 4428
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH NORTHERN STATES POWER
COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC FEEDER LINE
Clerk's File No. 8258
Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Luettinger, Jacgbsen and Olson. Nays -none
Absent -Law. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution #4428 in resolution
book #27.
15 Purchases or Construction Work in Excess of $1_, 090
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, to authorize an expenditure
of $1,100 for repair work on a. well motor. All ayes - carried.
16. Estimates
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following estimates be
approved for payment:
Sigmund Tenold , City Project No , 5 87
Contract No, 2030, 1969 Sidewalk Construction $3.8074,6.0
All ayes ®carried ,
Motion by Luettingere seconded by Jacobsen, that the following estimate be
approved for payment:
Austin P. Keller Construction Co. ,City Project No. 592
Contract No. 2045, Storm Sewer $72,478.84
A11 ayes carried.
Motion by Luettingere seconded by Jacobsen that-the following estimate be
approved for payment;
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Monette Construction Company, City Project No, 549
Contract No. 2053, Timber Construction $9,630.00
All ayes -carried .
17. Chancre Orders
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following change order
be approved:
Orvedahl Construction, Inc. , 7711 Country Club Drive
Site Improvements -Wood Lake. Decrease contract in
amount of $21,185 , 00
All ayes -carried .
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, .that the following change order
be approved:
Orvedahl Construction, Inc. ® 7711 Country Club Drive
Site Improvements -Wood Lake. Increase contract in
the amount of $2,159.00
All ayes -carried .
1Vlotion by ]'acobs~n, secondod by Lut~tting~r, that the ~foYlowing ohango order
be approved:
Monette Con~tructiorl Co. , Inc. , 2050 White Bear Avenue, St. Paul
Timber construction -Wood Lake. Increase contract in the amount
of $9,180.00
All ayes - ~~rried .
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by hu~ttinger, that the following change order
be approved:
Buchman Plumbing Co. (Change Ord•~r No: M-2)
tricrease in the amount of $670.34
All ayes -carried .
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18. Licenses -Fee Waived
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the following license,be
granted for the applicant Vinton Knechtges II, 6308 Vernon Avenue, Edina:
New The Family Cue, 7128 Chicago Avenue 5 Ballard-Pool Tables
All ayes -carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the following license be
denied:
New John Washburn, 412~.I - 116th Lane N. W. Food
All ayes -carried .
19. Licenses -Regular ~ -
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen that the following regular
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licenses be granted:
Renewal Signcrafters, Inc. , 13-7.7th Way N. E. Mills. 55432
Renewal Gold Medal Beverage Co. , 553 N. Fa3xview, St. Paul
Renewal Kaufman Outdoor Adv~rtfsing Co. , 315 Washington Ave...
Renewal Modern Heating & Air` Conditioning, 2318 First St. N.E.
New Kraska's Shell, 6600 Cedar Avenue
New John Ardoyno°, 14374 Gannon Way, Rosemount
New Dale Basharri`, -14087 Garrett Avenue
New Edward Mecher, 7115 Upper 139th, Rosemount
New Terry Ekegren, 204 Walnut Lane, Rosemount
Renewal William P. Johnson, Rt. 1, Shakopee, Box 689
Renewal Wallace Waite, 8069 I4th:Avenue So.
New Thomas Giefer, 13225 Taylor Place, B~,rnsville
New John Walker, 13717 E. Wellington CirFle, Burnsville
New Joel Ward, 6315 Lyndale Avenue So. #210
All ayes -carried .
20. Claims and Pavroll
Sign Erection
Sign Erection
Sign Erection
Hearing
Soft Drink
Taxicab .Driver
Taxicab Driver
Taxicab Driver
Taxicab Driver
Taxicab Driver
Taxicab Driver
Taxicab Driver
Taxicab Driver
Taxicab Driver
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following claims and
payroll be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK. AND TRUST COMPANY
General Account
Cks, #3167/32.85 $135,451.35
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SUMMIT STATE BANK
General Account
Payroll Account
All ayes m carried.
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Cks. #13.8.3.9/13.870
Gks. #14602/14940
21 . Joint Meeting with Bloomington
August 10, 1970
$290978.95
$90P076.92
Councilman Jacobsen reported that Councilman Ray Pleasant of Bloomington
would like the Richfield City Council's reaction to a joint meeting of councils
to discuss mutual problems .
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded- by Anderson, that we consider discussion of
a joint meeting with Bloomington. All ayes -carried
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to extend an invitation to
Bloomington and Edina councils to meet at Richfield at their convenience some-
time in October. All ayes - carried.
22. Penalty Signs for Littering
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen to request a report on signs
stating penalties for littering °'Unlawful to Litter, $100 Fine'° be installed. through-
out the city , where needed < All. ayes -carried .
~; , Plannin Meetings _ 701 Plan
Anderson asked questions referring to a planning meeting held on August 6
concerning the 701 Plan as to whether if was an official city meeting... It was
stated. that this was a meeting sponsored by the Planning Commission. Mr. Don
Houlding a 7145 , 13th Avenue South, appeared in interest of these meetings and
suggested that a joint meeting for•all three groups be considered.
24 At~•~ointment to the Police Civil Service Commission (deferred from Ttem 10)
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to appoint ~Mr. Robert Gordon,
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697 Nicollet Avenue S. to the Police Civil Service Commission.
Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen... Nays -Luettinger and Olson. Absent -
Law. Motion failed.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to defer to the next meeting an
appointment to the Police Civil Service Commission. All ayes -carried.
~ 5 . Add ournment
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the meeting be adjourned.
All ayes -carried .
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Tom Moran, City Clerk
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