08-19-1974 SpecialCITY OF RICHFIELD
SPECIAL MEETING
August 19, 1974
The Council of the City of Richfield met in special session in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall on Monday, August 19, 1974, at 7000 p.m.
Invocation was led by Mayor Law and those present joined him in the Lord's
Prayer.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Law.
Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law
Absento Kenealey (Absence due to illness.)
1. Hearing on Proposed Permanent Street Construction and Ornamental Street Lighting
Scheduled for 1975.
The City Manager reviewed the proposed 1975 Permanent Street and Light Improvement
project. The Public Works Director and staff presented a slide presentation covering
the Permanent Street Improvement program. The following petsons appearedo
Harvey Chapman, 7101 Oliver, asked about the City of Bloomington's deposit
for street purposes on Oliver and Logan avenues.
John Simacek, 7538 Logan, requested that the council decide their policy on
the use of the Bloomington deposits.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the Bloomington escrow deposits
for street surfaces on Oliver Avenue be credited to each property owner's assessment
at a $1,67 per front foot and that the deposit for Logan Avenue be credited to
abutting property at $2.84 per front foot.
Poll of voteso Ayes -_Jacobsen, Luettinger, and Law. Naves _ None. Absent m
Kenealey, Abstaining _ Anderson, Motion carried.
Councilman Andersbn-abstained.from voting because he lives on Logan Avenue.
Mrs. F. J, Hoy, 732$ Oliver Avenue, asked about Bloomington's responsibility for
maintaining their water lines.
Mrs. Catherine Erickson, 7126 Oliver, asked about the city's investment phl~c~r.
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R, P. Olson, 7240 W. Pleasant9 asked about the proposed width of west Pleasant
Avenue.
Dick Lundquist, 7228 Pleasant9 asked about permanent alleys,
Rut. Glover9 7111 Harriet9 indicated that if the city wasn't going to construct
permanent alleys, she would like to see her alley patched.
Paul Thompson, 6945 Harriet9 asked about the width of 70th street.
Jane Myre9 7033 0liver9 appeared,
Norbert Lees, 6932 0liver9 asked for clarification to the effect that the
Bloomington deposits credited to abutting properties was in addition to the subsidy
from state aid funds.
Steve Meyer9 7128 Lyndale9 asked about the width of Lyndale Avenue.
Don Williams, 6944 Grand9 expressed concern about the possibility of rechanging the
width of 70th street from Lyndale to Harriet.
Herbert Berzelius, 7532 Logan, asked about his concrete driveway.
Earl Grau, 2009 W. Forrest Drive9 asked about the policy of charging 8% interest.
Don Hollinger, 68th Street9 asked about lights on side streets.
Z`he father who recently purchased a house for his daughter near 74th and Aldrich
talked about the energy crisis.
L. L. Lunas, 7508 Bryant9 spoke in opposition to the project.
Pat Ritter9 6901 Harriet9 asked if the council would give consideration to in-
chiding her area in the 1975 construction.
Oscar Englund, 7138 Harriet9 spoke in favor of the project.
W. T. Johnson9 7504 Aldrich9 asked questions about the type of light stand~.rds.
Norbert A. Adelmann9 6645 Third Avenue, inquired about who pays the cost of
driveways.
Catherine Erickson, 7116 Oliver9 asked if any special consideration on special
assessments was being made for senior citizens.
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Paul Ayotte9 7221 Humboldt asked questionse
Hans Wilhemsen, 1514 Fern,~Drivea reported that his street had been done in 1973
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and that they were very happy with the work in their area and generally spok~:in favor
of this programe
Motion by Jacobsen9 seconded by Luettinger9 to close the hearingo
Motion by Luettinger seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolution be
adopted;
RESOLUTION Noo 5224
RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTS
CITY PROJECT NOo 667
Districts 7, 8 and 9
Po11 of votes; Ayes m Anderson9 Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law, Nayes Nonee
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Absent - Kenealey, Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution Noo 5224 in
Resolution Book Noe 35e
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen9 that the following resolution be
adopted;
RESOLUTION Noe 5225
RESOLUTION ORDERING Il~ROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PERMANENT PAVING9 CONCRETE
CURB AND GUTTER AND APPURTENANCES THERETOe
UITY PROJECT NOa 667 -
Districts 7, 8 and 9
Poll, of votes; Ayes _ Anderson Jacobsena Luettinger and Law, Nayes m Noneo
Absent - Kenealey, Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution Noa 5225 in
Resolution Book Noo 350
20 Petition for Additional 1975 Street Improvementso
The City Manager presented a request from property owners in the area south of
68th Street between east Portland Avenue and Lyndale9 requesting that permanent street
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paving and street lighting be constructed in 1975 in the area bounded by 68th Street,
east Portland Avenue, 70th Street and Lyndale Avenue. Special petition was signed by
63 of 120 property owners effected by the proposal.
Motion by Jacobsen9 seconded by Andersons that the council authorize the engi-
veering consultant to prepare a preliminary report for permanent street paving and
street lighting on the petitioned area.
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Kenealey.
Pat Ritter, 6901 Harriet, asked about changes in signs and parking in this
area.
Councilman Luettinge:°reported that he had received a call from Mrs. Brouelette,
who lives in the area, and was in favor of this project but was unable to be present
at the meeting to voice this opinion.
3. Hearing Regard Revocation of Soft Touch Sauna License.
Mr. Burggraaff reported on his suspension of the license for Soft Touch Saunas
Inc., 6521 Cedar Avenue South9 on July 17, 1974.
Doug Thompson, attorney for the applicant, responded to the various charges
presented by the city manager.
Clayton LeFevere, city attorney, pointed out that the applicant, Rebecca Rand,
was not present but that the police officials involved in the case were present far
whatever testimony might be required.
John Dean, assistant city attorney, reported on the city's policy regarding the
posting requirements of masseuses licenses. He also handed out conviction records
of Rebecca Randa Cynthia Doyle and Wayno String. (C®9537).
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council revoke the 1974
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sauna license for So°ft Touch Sauna,. .Inc,
Poll of votes: Ayes m Anderson,. Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law. Hayes ~ None.
Absent ~ Kenealey. Carried.
4e Adjournment.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the meeting be adjourned,
Time: .10000 p,m.
Date Approvede August 26, 1974
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Mayor
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Thomas J. Mo, n City Clerk
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Wayne S. Burggraaff Ma ger