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11-9-98 agendaCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA • MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1998 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA :..INTRODUCTORY PROCEEDINGS CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF (1) REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 26,1998; (2) SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION OF NOVEMBER 2,1998; (3) REGULAR CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION OF NOVEMBER 2,1998; AND (4) SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5, 1998 Is PRESENTATIONS 1. RECOGNITION OF 12 ART CONTEST WINNERS FOR DESIGN OF HOME PAGE FOR INFOQUEST 2. PRESENTATION FROM MULTI - PURPOSE RECREATIONAL FACILITY TASK FORCE INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ARE REQUESTED TO PRINT THEIR NAME AND ADDRESS ON THE SPEAKER'S REGISTER FOR THE RECORD. 3. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA AGENDA APPROVAL 4. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA CONSENT CALENDAR • 5. CONSENT CALENDAR CONTAINS SEVERAL SEPARATE ITEMS WHICH ARE ACTED UPON BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN ONE MOTION. ONCE THE CONSENT CALENDAR HAS BEEN APPROVED, THE INDIVIDUAL ITEMS AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS HAVE ALSO BEEN APPROVED. NO FURTHER COUNCIL ACTION IS NECESSARY. HOWEVER, ANY COUNCIL MEMBER MAY REQUEST THAT AN ITEM BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND PLACED ON THE REGULAR AGENDA FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND ACTION. ALL ITEMS LISTED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR ARE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL. A. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY'S CONTRIBUTION TOWARD HEALTH, TERM LIFE AND DENTAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR GENERAL. SERVICES .AND...MANAGEMENT..EMPLOYEES C.L. 278 B. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF REQUEST BY RICHFIELD CHURCH OF CHRIST, 7314 HUMBOLDT AVENUE, TO ERECT GROUND SIGN THAT DOES NOT MEET SETBACK REQUIREMENTS C.L. 279 C. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF ITINERANT PLACE OF AMUSEMENT AND ITINERANT FOOD LICENSE WITH FEES WAIVED FOR CHURCH OF ST. RICHARD'S 1998 FALL FESTIVAL ON NOVEMBER 21 AND 22, 1998 C.L. 280 PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE SECTION 930 REGARDING NOISE RELATED ISSUES COUNCIL LETTER NO. 281 7. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AT 6600 OAKLAND AVENUE TO ALLOW CONVERSION FROM EXISTING COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL USE TO RESIDENTIAL ONLY COUNCIL LETTER NO. 282 8. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING PROPOSED APPROVAL OF MODIFICATION TO RICHFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND INTERSTATE-LYNDALE- NICOLLET TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN COUNCIL LETTER NO. 283 9. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR 7615 NICOLLET AVENUE . COUNCIL LETTER NO. 284 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS AND OTHER BUSINESS 0 AIRPORT BUSINESS 10. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR BALL FIELD REPLACEMENT PROJECT, PHASE ONE • INGRAM EXCAVATING, INC. FOR ROOSEVELT PARK IN AMOUNT OF $825,561 • INGRAM EXCAVATING, INC. FOR DONALDSON /RICHFIELD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE IN AMOUNT OF $753,356 __• ..KA WITT CONSTRUCTION_ FOR. INTERMEDIATE.. S.C.HOOL.SITE.- IN :.AMOUNT. OF $187,839 COUNCIL LETTER NO. 285 11. CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF RICHFIELD AND CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS PARK AND RECREATION BOARD FOR JOINT DEVELOPMENT OF ATHLETIC FIELDS IN FORT SNELLING AREA COUNCIL LETTER NO. 286 12. AIRPORT STATUS REPORT 0 CORRESPONDENCE 13. LEGISLATIVE REPORT COUNCIL CHOICE 14. COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS 15. CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS 16. ADJOURNMENT Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in advance to the Administrative Services Director at 861 -9702. • CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 286 Agenda November 9, 1998 Issue Statement: Consideration of entering into a joint powers agreement between the City of Richfield and the City of Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board for the joint development of athletic fields in the Fort Snelling area. Background: The City of Richfield and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board have been working on a concept to develop athletic fields in the Fort Snelling area. The athletic fields would consist of a golf course and learning facility to be operated by Richfield; and ball fields and tennis courts to be operated by Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. In order to implement this concept, the City of Richfield and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board would be required to cooperate in property acquisition including leasing of property and a variety of development issues. The joint powers agreement is a format to permit this cooperative effort. Recommended Motion: Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a joint powers agreement between the City of Richfield and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. Basis of Recommendation: The agreement would allow the development and operation of recreation facilities to replace facilities lost due to airport development. Alternative Recommendation: 1. The Council may decide not to proceed with the joint powers agreement at this time. 2. The Council may decide to revise the joint powers agreement. Discussion /Decision Mode: This matter will be presented for consideration at the November 9 Council meeting. Respectfully submitted, I Jan. D. Prosser City Manager JDP:ds • //_1 DRAFT JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT THIS JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT entered into this _day of , 1998 by and between the City of Minneapolis, acting by and through its Park and Recreation Board, a body corporate and politic under the laws of Minnesota ('Park Board ") and the City of Richfield, a municipal corporation under the laws of Minnesota ('Richfield ") is entered into pursuant to the Minnesota Join Powers Act Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.59 (the "Act ") (The Park Board and Richfield arc jointly referred to as the 'Parties ") 1. Findings. A. Richfield and the Park Board are empowered under Minnesota Statutes Section 471 to expend funds for the capital costs, operation; and maintenance of facilities for athletic fields and related facilities both within and without their corporate limits; is B. The Park Board is authorized to enter into agreements for the operation, management and maintenance of park lands for recreation and other purposes pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 412.91, et seq., 448.56 and 471.59; C. The Parties have determined that the Park Board and Richfield need to provide recreational facilities for the residents of Minneapolis and Richfield in the area of the current Fort Snelling State Park and adjacent lands, all of which is approximately located on attached Exhibit A (the "Site "): D. The several parcels which comprise the Site are in separate ownership, and are subject to separate restrictions regarding their use. The separate parcels are shown on Exhibit A. The parties believe that it is vital to the function and utility of the envisioned recreational facilities that all of the parcels be under the control of the parties, either individually of jointly. E. The Parties have authority pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 471 and their respective powers as set forth in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 412 and 448 to enter into a joint powers agreement for the purposes set forth herein. 2. Statement of Purpose • The purpose of this Agreement is to enable the Parties, through joint and cooperative action. to expand and provide recreational facilities of the highest quality and lowest cost to the residents of Minneapolis and Richfield, and to provide a means for the construction JBD- 151991 RC145 -343 I /-;L, maintenance, and supervision of such facilities. In particular, the Parties foresee the expansion of the current nine hole golf course into an eighteen hole project, the use of some of the historic buildings located in the Site as a conference center and expansion of the current ball fields (collectively herein, the "Project "). This Agreement is entered into for the purposes of providing a framework for reaching agreement on and providing for financing and managing the Project and to facilitate the exercise of powers of the Parties pursuant to the Act. This Agreement is further entered into to create a joint entity, which shall have the power to operate the Project as well as to negotiate for any leases or other agreements involving the Site or parcels thereof necessary to create and operate the Project. 3. Term. The term of the agreement shall be one year commencing on the date set forth above (which is the date the Parties have received required approval and signature of this Agreement). The Parties agree that they shall amend this agreement to provide for a term not less than the term of any lease or agreement entered into with the State for the operation of the portion of the Project located on the Fort Snelling State Park parcel.. 4. Joint Powers Board. The parties agree that in order to administer this Joint Powers Agreements the Parties, through action of their governing bodies, shall create a "Fort Snelling Park Joint Powers Board" which shall be composed of two members from the City Council of the City of Richfield and two members from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board ( "Joint Powers Board ",). The Joint Powers Board shall have the authority to disburse public funds of the Parties (to the extent that the governing boards of the Parties in their discretion, make such funds available) to carry out purposes of this agreement However, the method of disbursement shall, as far as practicable, be consistent with the method provided by law for the disbursement of funds by the Parties. Pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 471.59. Subdivision 11, it is understood that the Joint powers Board may not pledge the full faith and credit or taxing power of the Park Board or Richfield, but rather the obligations or other forms of indebtedness shall be obligations of the Joint Powers Board issued on behalf of Richfield and the Park Board. The Joint Powers Board shall have the authority to enter into an agreement, acceptable to both Parties, which sets forth the procedures by which the Joint Powers Board shall operate. The Joint Powers Board shall comply with all requirements of Minnesota Statute Section 471557. 5. Richfield Duties: Richfield agrees to do the following (unless the Parties subsequently agree otherwise): A. Richfield shall at its cost, prepare a plan for the expansion of the current nine hole golf course into an eighteen hole golf course In addition, at its sole cost, Richfield shall prepare plans for use one or more of the historic buildings as conference center(s) In Addition Richfield shall be responsible, at its cost for entering into an agreement with the appropriate entities for the use of the V.A. parcel and its incorporation into the plan for the Project. (all such activities are collectively the "Richfield Project "). The plans shall include all necessary appurtenances, JBD- 151991 2 RC 145 -343 11-3 including all groundwork and necessary planting of grass, construction of necessary structures such as lighting and sprinkler system, and the time schedule for commencement and completion of construction ( "Richfield Project Site Plan "). The Park Board shall review the Richfield Project Site Plan and indicate its approval before the Joint Powers Board advertises the Richfield Project Site Plan for bid. B. Richfield shall, at its cost, be responsible for overseeing the bidding and construction of the Richfield Project and to assure that construction of the Richfield Project in conformance with the Richfield Project Site Plan. C. Richfield shall, at its cost, be responsible for the ongoing operation and management of the Richfield Project and shall coordinate and oversee all programs held at the Richfield Project Site. D. Richfield shall, at its Cost, maintain the lands of and all improvements located on the Richfield Project, including. but not limited to fertilization, watering, maintenance of any irrigation system, and mowing. E. Richfield shall maintain open communication with the Park Board to make efficient operation of the Project pursuant to this Joint Powers Agreement. F. Richfield shall pay for all utilities provided to the Richfield Project. 6. Park Board Duties: The Park Board agrees to do the following (unless the Parties subsequently agree otherwise): A. The Park Board shall, at its cost, prepare a plan for expansion of current and creation of new athletic fields. Additionally, the Park Board shall be responsible, at its cost for securing agreements with appropriate entities for the use of the and parcels and their incorporation into the plan for the Project ('Park Board Project "). The plans shall include all necessary appurtenances, including all groundwork and necessary planting of grass, constriction of necessary structures such as lighting and sprinkler system, and the dates for commencement and completion of construction ( "Park Board Project Site Plan "). Richfield shall review the Park Board Site Plan and indicate its approval before the Joint Powers Board advertises the Park Board Site Plan for bid. B. The Park Board shall, at its cost, be responsible for overseeing the bidding and construction of the Park Board Project and to assure that construction of the Park 40 Board Product is in conformance with the Park Board Project Site Plan. JBD- 151991 3 RC 145 -343 is /i -4 C The Park Board shall, at its cost, be responsible for the ongoing operation and management of the Park Board Project and shall coordinate and oversee all programs held at the Park Board Project Site. D. The Park Board shall, at its cost, maintain the lands of and all improvements located on the Park Board Project' including, but not limited to fertilization, watering, maintenance of any irrigation system and mowing. E. The Park Board shall maintain open communication with Richfield to maximize efficient operation of the Project pursuant to this Joint Powers Agreement. F. The Park Board shall pay for all utilities provided to the Park Board Project. 7. Duties of Both Parties Both Parties agree to do the following: A. Act cooperatively in negotiating for leases and agreements necessary to improve and operate the Project as well as to cooperate with each other in obtaining the written consent of any necessary entities to any improvements or alterations ore the Project. B. Provide each other and others with reasonable access to the Project for the purpose of construction, operation and use. C. Refrain from materially altering the Project in any fashion unless the Parties and other entitled entities have previously agreed in writing to such alteration. D. Grant to each other, and cooperate in obtaining from owners of the separate parcels any easements for utilities reasonably deemed necessary by the Parties to provide utility service to the Project. E. If agreed to by both Parties, jointly bid work for the Project as a Joint Power Entity and to otherwise cooperate with each other in bidding out the necessary work for the Project. Richfield shall provide the funds (or be responsible for the repayment of funds necessary for the improvements under the Richfield Project Site Plan and the Park Board shall provide the funds (or be responsible for the repayment of funds) necessary for the improvements under the Park Board Project Site Plan. F. Cooperate with each other in the design of their respective Project Site Plans 8. Use of the Project JBD- 151991 4 RC145 -343 1/-5- The Parties agree that residents of the cities of Minneapolis and Richfield shall have the right to use the facilities located in the Project, subject to rules and regulations agreed to by the Parties. 9. Ownership and Tax - Status of the Proiect Several, if not all of the parcels which comprise the Site are currently tax exempt and is expected to remain tax exempt. In the event a portion of the Site should become taxable, each party shall be responsible for the taxes associated with that portion of the Project designed and maintained by the party under the terms of this agreement. 10. Work Commencement The parties agree that work on the Project shall not begin until all necessary consent has been received from the Parties and all other entities from whom consent is required 11. Termination This agreement shall not terminate sooner than term of any lease or agreement entered into for any portion of the Site. In the event no such agreement or lease is in place, or in the event that such lease or agreement has been terminated, this agreement may be terminated upon 30 days written notice by either party delivered to the other party. Each • party shall have 30 days, weather permitting, from the termination date to remove any improvements it paid for under the agreement above so long as the Project site is restored to the same condition it was in prior to the date of this agreement, unless any lease or agreement prohibits such removal. The Parties agree that improvements associated with the Project site not removed within the 30 -day period shall be subject to treatment and disposition as provided for in the lease or agreement covering the parcel upon which the improvement is located. 12. Supervision/Insurance/Indemnity The Parties agree that each shall be responsible for reasonable supervision of persons on, and shall be responsible for any claims for damages or injuries growing out of any accident or occurrence during use of its Project (as defined in Sections 5 and 6). The Parties agree to carry policies of liability insurance in at least the amounts specified as the extent of such liability under Minnesota Statutes, or shall provide reasonable proof of self - insurance. In addition, the Parties agree to provide other entities, having the right to know, with proof of necessary insurance. Nothing herein shall be deemed to waive any statutory limits of liability granted to the Parties. 13. Memorandum of this Agreement Either Party shall have the right to require the other Party to this agreement to execute a memorandum of this agreement which in recordable form and such Party shall have the JBD- 151991 5 RC 145 -343 right to file such memorandum, at its own expense, in the appropriate Hennepin County land recorder's office. 14. Amendments This agreement may be amended in writing at any time by mutual consent of the Parties and shall be executed by the same parties who executed this agreement of their duly authorized successors in office. 15. Subletting/Assignment Both Parties agree not to assign, sublet or otherwise use of the Projects as allowed in this agreement, without the consent of both Parties and the State. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Richfield and the City of Minneapolis. acting by and through its Park and Recreation Board have caused their names to be signed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized' as at the date and year first written above. THE CITY OF RICHFIELD THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS, ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS PARK AND RECREATION BOARD By. By: Its: By: Its: JBD- 151991 6 RC 145 -343 Its: LN Its: • CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 285 Agenda November 9, 1998 Issue Statement: Award of contracts for the Ball Field Replacement Project. Background: The City of Richfield currently leases recreational property from the Metropolitan Airports Commission. The lease covers property used for 13 youth ball fields. The ball fields are essentially sub - leased at no charge to various athletic groups. The City established a task force, including representatives of the various youth athletic groups and schools, within the City to explore replacing these fields within the community. Recommendations were made to reconfigure existing fields: Richfield Junior High /Donaldson Park, Washington Park, Roosevelt Park and Richfield Intermediate School. Bid packages for this project (broken down into the three separate proposals) were provided to five qualified bidders for each proposal. Bids for the Ball Field Replacement Project were opened according to legal requirements on October 27, 1998. A copy of the bid minutes /tabulation is attached for Council review. goRecommended Motion: Accept the bid minutes /tabulation and award contracts to Ingram Excavating, Inc. for Proposal #1 - Roosevelt Park in the base bid amount of $825,561; and Proposal #2 - Donaldson /Richfield Jr. High School Site, base bid plus alternates #1 and #2 in the amount of $753,356; and KA Witt Construction for Proposal #3 - Intermediate School Site, base bid plus alternate #1 in the amount of $187,839. All three proposals and awards form City Project No. 421 -40 -754, Phase One of the Ball Field Replacement Project. This recommendation maintains a 5% construction contingency. Also, $150,000 is being kept in reserve for the completion of future recreation improvements on Academy of Holy Angels property. Sodding of the Roosevelt Park site was not included in this recommendation, although the Council may choose to do so, in lieu of seeding. The cost of this alternate is $31,200. The staff recommends that the City reconsider this option in the spring, using contingency monies if still available. Basis of Recommendation: 1. The bids were opened according to legal requirements on October 27, 1998. The • consultant has verified bid amounts, checked references, and has recommended award to the three bidders listed above. /(D -1 2. The City Council approved the execution of agreement for the $2,000,000 grant from the State of Minnesota for the Ball Field Replacement Project at the October 12 Council meeting. The City received the grant to develop and improve ball fields at the aforementioned parks to replace ball fields currently in use on Metropolitan Airports Commission property. The grant is half of the estimated cost of the total plan, which was developed by the Ball Field Task Force and recommended for implementation by the Community Services Commission. 3. The concept plan was reviewed at the March 16 joint meeting of the Richfield Board of Education and the City Council. Discussion has been held with the appropriate cooperating jurisdictions. 4. Neighborhood meetings have been held with neighbors of these sites on July 21 -23 to discuss proposed plans, design and funding for the project. Alternate, interim plans are available to accommodate the user groups as necessary until the replacement ball fields are ready for use. City staff will maintain and schedule the new facilities. 5. The City Council approved the plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for the construction of the Ball Field Replacement Project at the September 28 Council meeting. • Alternative Recommendation: 1. Council may reject the bids and direct staff to re- advertise. However, staff does not believe a better price can be obtained from a reputable vendor. 2. Council may elect to award a contract to another bidder. 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USE PLANNING AND DESIGN -Y 10 -q 51� Page l of 2 November 2,199S Jim Prosser, City, Manager City' of Richfield ' 6700 Portland Avenue Richfield;`Minnesota 55423 -2599 Re:. Phase One - Ballfield Replacement'Pr9ject: including Improvements to Roosevelt Park,, Donaldson / Richfield Junior High School Site, Washington Park, and Richfield Intermediate School Site. .Mr. Prosser, The bids opened on October 27, 1998 for this project have, been reviewed and checked for errors: No significant errors were found in any of the proposals that were submitted. All. bidders acknowledged receipt of the two addenda and submitted bid bonds as,required. l ;have attached a, copy of the bid tabulation, for your review. - In all there were three proposals for the work included in the first phase of the ballfield replacement project. All three proposals received five bids each from responsible contractors. The low base bid for each of the three proposals is as follows: Base Bid Amounts and Contractors Recommended for Acceptance Proposal Company Base Bid Amount Proposal #1 Roosevelt Park Ingram Excavating,. Inc. $825,561.00 Proposal #2 Donaldson / Jr. High School, Site Ingram Excavating, Inc. $671,589.00 Proposal #3 Intermediate School Site K.A. Witt Construction $141,839.00 Total Base Bids $1;638,989.00 Having worked with both of these contractors in the past 12 months on similar projects,, I am satisfied with the competency of both to preform the tasks involved in completing these projects: . The city received a total grant in the amount of two million dollars for this work. If the three low base bids are accepted for this work, some money will remain for acceptance of alternates. Monies Available for Construction State Grant Amount $2,000,000.00 Base Bid # 1 Roosevelt Park ($825;561.00) Base Bid #2 Donaldson /7r. High School Site ($671,589.00) Base Bid #3 Intermediate School Site ($141,839.00). Construction Contingency of 5 % ($81,949.45) Subtotal $279,06155 Amount of Reserve for AHA Development ($150,000.00) Total Funds Remaining $129,061.55 7301 Ohms Lane, Suite 500 Minneapolis, MN 55439 Tel (612) 832-9475 -Pax (612) 832'9,542, CITY OF RICHFIELD MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 284 Agenda November 9, 1998 Issue Statement: Public hearing on a preliminary and final plat for 7615 Nicollet Avenue. Background: On February 9, 1998, the City Council approved a conditional use permit to allow construction of three townhome units at 7615 Nicollet Avenue. A condition of the approval was that the property be replatted to reflect the three units. The property is currently one lot. Recommended Motion: Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the preliminary and final plat of Ferch Addition, 7615 Nicollet Avenue. Basis of Recommendation: 1. The conditional use permit approved by the City Council on February 9, 1998 requires that the property be replatted. 2. The three units cannot be conveyed separately unless the land is divided into three lots. 3. The proposed plat satisfies the requirements of the City's subdivision ordinance. 0 4. Because the proposed plat abuts a County it was sent to Hennepin County for review. 5. Approval of the plat will facilitate construction which is planned to start in November. 6. Notice of the public hearing was published in the Sun - Current. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Approve the preliminary and final plats for Ferch Addition with revisions. 2. Do not approve the preliminary and final plats. Discussion /Decision Mode: A public hearing is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 1998. The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers, Richfield City Hall, 6700 Portland Avenue. Respectfully submitted, Jame . Prosser City M nager 0 JDP:ds • 9 -I RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL APPROVAL OF A SUBDIVISION, FERCH ADDITION WHEREAS, Mahoney Construction has requested preliminary and final approval to split a tract of land located at 7615 Nicollet Avenue in the City of Richfield; and WHEREAS, the proposed subdivision is to be known as FERCH ADDITION; and WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed plat of FERCH ADDITION was held on November 9, 1998 at which all interested persons were given the opportunity to be heard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield, as follows: The proposed plat of FERCH ADDITION satisfies the requirements of the City's subdivision ordinances. 2. Preliminary and final approval is granted to Mahoney Construction for the plat of FERCH ADDITION, subject to the terms of this resolution. 3. This resolution shall be null and void unless within the time limit required by Subsection 500.29, subdivision 3 of the Richfield City Code, the Applicant files the final plat with the Hennepin County Recorder or Registrar of Titles, as may be appropriate. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield this 9th day of November, 1998. Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor ATTEST: 0 Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk ti CL W. W (r Ll- CL 81 xxx !2 rz T H4 9 Ul -1 Z9 aN OV08 00 ) 'OS '3A'V 1311001N NcicVl 'I,' A 1 _, , ) -11 I Iv f yjl 99 �s go ov O arm J. n q3 -64w. 9 Ul -1 Z9 aN OV08 00 ) 'OS '3A'V 1311001N NcicVl 'I,' A 1 _, , ) -11 I Iv f yjl 99 �s go ov O n q3 -64w. 9 Ul -1 Z9 aN OV08 00 ) 'OS '3A'V 1311001N NcicVl 'I,' A 1 _, , ) -11 I Iv f yjl 99 �s go ov 92 -64w. C\j J TF 9 Ul -1 Z9 aN OV08 00 ) 'OS '3A'V 1311001N NcicVl 'I,' A 1 _, , ) -11 I Iv f yjl • • CJ 1 i3 0 b ^� P cr- s� a yt yy i£ y u4yq 3 g s m I 050 jus (V W � rT � Fri — I I -- 00'OSL 3 4L 00.00 N- .__. S' I L: p e al H co " $ IM 0 o z m 0 3 .,00,00.00 S--' o a'.4 'O.ti �i` ie {'JiH ai `i,LY.Lti n�4i ?C ) cY aT F OS 3nN3Ab -- 1311001N -------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- $ - eil l�J.i Do L, N N ~ N � L r F,14 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 283 Agenda November 9, 1998 Issue Statement: Public hearing and consideration of a resolution regarding proposed approval of the Modification to the Richfield Redevelopment Project Area Redevelopment Plan (Redevelopment Plan) and Interstate - Lyndale - Nicollet Tax Increment Financing Plan (ILN TIF Plan). Background: In accordance with the 1985 ILN Tax Increment Financing Plan, the City of Richfield issued and sold $18,675,000 in General Obligation Temporary Redevelopment Bonds, Series 1988, to finance certain redevelopment project costs in the ILN redevelopment project area. As some of the anticipated projects did not proceed forward, a portion of the bonds were redeemed and paid in 1988. The City then issued $1,900,000 General Obligation Redevelopment Bonds, Series 1988A, to permanently fund the then anticipated costs in the ILN area. At that time, the costs were related to public improvements, land acquisition and issuance costs. Currently, approximately $1,000,000 of bond proceeds remain in the fund. This figure includes estimated interest earnings. Due to the regulations for tax exempt bonds and the tax increment nature of the bond issue, the proceeds may only be expended on public improvements which are identified in a tax increment financing plan. Since the ILN project area and TIF district were established prior to 1990, these proceeds may also be expended outside of the ILN TIF District. The proposed modification to the Redevelopment Plan and ILN TIF Plan contemplates a budget modification to authorize the expenditure of the remaining bond proceeds for eligible public improvements anywhere within the Richfield Redevelopment project area. Currently, it is proposed that a portion of the proceeds be used for the City's portion of the 66th Street and 1 -35W bridge design expenses. The budget is also being updated for expenditure activity associated with the Shops at Lyndale, Meridian Crossings, and Candlewood Hotel project (although no expenditure activity is expected for Candlewood). Please note that the proposed plan modification neither changes the boundary of the redevelopment project area nor the tax increment district. The plan only identifies tax increment budget expenditure activity. The ILN tax increment district will still expire in the year 2011. The proposed plans, as modified are attached for review. The modifications are short and concise and do not include many pages. Immediately following the resolution is a summary of the modification. S'J Recommended Motion: Adopt the attached resolution which approves a modification to Redevelopment Plan and ILN Tax Increment Financing Plan Basis of Recommendation: 1. Both the City Council and HRA (May 11 and June 15, 1998 respectively) approved Design Alternate A for the bridge with the expectation that the HRA could provide funding up to $250,000. In its action, the HRA set aside $250,000 from the bonds of 1988 and directed staff to prepare the appropriate modificants to the ILN Plans to permit the funds to be accessed for the bridge. 2. The balance of the funds, approximately $750,000, could only be used for other public improvements. Public improvements within the ILN or LHN areas would be eligible for example. 3. In 1988, the City issued $1,900,000 General Obligation Redevelopment Bonds, Series 1988A, to permanently fund anticipated project costs in the ILN. 4. Currently, approximately $1,000,000 of the bond proceeds and estimated interest earnings remain unspent. 5. As the bond proceeds are tax exempt and considered tax increment revenue, they must be expended on qualified costs related to public improvements. 6. Public improvement uses for the bond proceeds have been identified; sources and uses of other ILN tax increment from existing redevelopment projects have been clarified. 7. Legal counsel has provided the HRA with its opinion on the use of the bonds proceeds and has reviewed the modified plans. 8. The proposed modification to the Redevelopment Plan and Tax Increment Plan meet the requirements of state law and established procedures within Richfield. 9. The Hennepin County Board Commissioner representing the affected area of the project was notified of the proposed plan modification and public hearing by letter, as required by law. 10. Hennepin County and the Richfield School District were notified of the impacts to taxing jurisdictions and the public hearing by letter, as required by law. 11. The Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield approved the modification to the Redevelopment Plan and ILN TIF Plan. • 12. The Planning Commission found that the modification to the Redevelopment Plan and ILN TIF Plan is consistent with the general plans for the development and redevelopment of the City of Richfield on October 27, 1998. 13. Legal notice of the public hearing was published in the Sun - Current newspaper on October 28, 1998. 14. The approval of the plan documents will make it possible to access the unspent bond proceeds for planned public improvements within the boundaries of the Richfield Redevelopment project area. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Do not approve the Modification to the Redevelopment Plan and ILN TIF Plan. 2. Delay approval of the Modification to the Redevelopment Plan and ILN TIF Plan. 3. Seek alternatives to the proposed use of tax exempt bond proceeds. Discussion /Decision Mode: It is anticipated that in February 1999, the tax exempt bonds proceeds be released to the Minnesota Department of Transportation for the bridge design work at 66th Street and 1 -35W. 10 Respectfully submitted, James Prosser City Manager JDP:ds 0 3-3 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE MODIFICATION TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE RICHFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA; AND ADOPTING THE MODIFICATION TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR THE ILN TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT RELATED THERETO BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the "Council ") of the City of Richfield, Minnesota (the "City "), as follows: Section 1. Recitals. 1.01. The City has heretofore established the Richfield Redevelopment Project Area and adopted the Redevelopment Plan related thereto. It has been proposed that the City adopt the Modification to the Redevelopment Plan for the Richfield Redevelopment Project Area and adopt the Modification to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the ILN Tax Increment Financing District (collectively, the "Modifications "); all pursuant to and in conformity with applicable law, including Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 through 469.047 and 469.174 through 469.179, all inclusive, as amended, all as reflected in the Modifications, and presented for the Council's consideration. Generally, the substantive changes to the current Modification include the authority to spend tax increments generated from the ILN Tax Increment Financing District in the Richfield Redevelopment Project Area on eligible development costs. 1.02. The Council has investigated the facts relating to the Modifications. 1.03. The City has performed all actions required by law to be performed prior to the adoption and approval of the proposed Modifications, including, but not limited to, notification of Hennepin County and School District No. 280 having taxing jurisdiction over the property to be included in Modifications, notice of the proposed modification of an existing redevelopment district to the local county commissioner, a review of and written comment on the Modifications by the City Planning Commission, and the holding of a public hearing upon published notice as required by law. Section 2. Findings for the Approval of the Modifications 2.01. The Council hereby finds that the Modifications are intended and, in the judgment of this Council, the effect of such actions will be to provide such other facilities and improvements as shall further the objectives in the Plan and Minnesota Statutes Sections 469.001 through 469.047. 40 2.02. The Council hereby reaffirms the original findings for the ILN Tax Increment Financing District as modified herein, namely: that Modifications is in the �- q public interest and is a "redevelopment district" under Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.174, subd. 10 (a)(1) and that the proposed development would not occur solely through private investment within the reasonably foreseeable future, that the increased market value on the site that could reasonably be expected to occur without the use of tax increment financing would be less than the increase in the market value estimated to result from the proposed development after subtracting the present value of the projected tax increments for the maximum duration of Modifications permitted by the Tax Increment Financing Plan; that the Modifications conforms to the general plan for the development or redevelopment of the City as a whole; and that the Modifications will afford maximum opportunity consistent with the sound needs of the City as a whole, for the development of Modifications by private enterprise. Section 2. Findings for the Modifications. 2.01. The Council hereby finds that the Modifications, are intended and, in the judgment of this Council, the effect of such actions will be, to provide an impetus for development in the public purpose and accomplish certain objectives as specified in the Modifications, which are hereby incorporated herein. Section 3. Approval of the Modifications; Filing. 3.01. The Modification to the Redevelopment Plan for the Richfield Redevelopment Project Area and the Modification to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the ILN Tax Increment Financing District are hereby approved, and shall be placed on file in the office of the HRA Director. Approval of the Modifications does not constitute approval of any project or a Development Agreement with any developer. 3.02. The staff of the City are authorized to file the Modifications with the State Department of Revenue and the Hennepin County Auditor. 3.03. The staff of the City, the City's advisors and legal counsel are authorized and directed to proceed with the implementation of the Modifications and for this purpose to negotiate, draft, prepare and present to this Council for its consideration all further plans, resolutions, documents and contracts necessary for this purpose. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 9th day of November, 1998. Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor ATTEST: fe Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk • C� J is 85 Ehlers and Associates Tax Increment Financing District Overview ' CITY OF RICHFIELD - The Modification to the ILN TIF District The following summary contains an overview of the basic elements of the proposed Modification to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the ILN Tax Increment Financing District. More detailed information on each of these topics can be found in the complete Modification to the TIF Plan. Proposed action: Approval of the Modification to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the ILN Tax Increment Financing District to authorize the HRA to expend tax increment from the ILN Tax Increment Financing District for qualified activities identified in the budget of the Modification to the ILN Tax Increment Financing Plan. Redevelopment Plan: Modification of the Redevelopment Plan for the Richfield Redevelopment Project Area includes the authority to spend tax increments generated from the ILN Tax Increment Financing District in the Richfield Redevelopment Project Area on eligible development costs. Boundaries: The boundaries of the Richfield Redevelopment Project Area and the ILN Tax Increment Financing District are not being modified. Type of TIF District: Redevelopment District Proposed uses: See budget on attached page Form of financing: Existing Pay -as- you -go Notes for Shoppes at Lyndale and Meridian Crossings Estimate Project Costs is This modification authorizes the HRA to expend tax increment from the ILN Tax Increment Financing District for qualified activities identified in the budget of any of the Tax Increment Financing Districts and the Richfield Redevelopment Project Area. The Shops at Lyndale and Meridian Crossing budgets listed below represent an update to the budget for project activities completed since the original budget was adopted. These budgets also reflect the maximum qualified costs as certified or to be certified by the developers and which may be paid through tax increment. Additional information is provided in the Contracts for Private Development by and between the developers and the HRA. The Candlewood Hotel Project budget reflects an increase in the budget to authorize additional project expenditures. The Public Improvements budget are dollars that are being reallocated for public improvements within the ILN Tax Increment Financing District and Richfield Redevelopment Project Area. isPage 2 Meridian Candlewood Hotel Sources of Funds Shops at Lyndale Crossings Project Public Improvements Tax increment revenue $30,000,000 $52,000,000 $1,300,000 $0 Bond proceeds $0 $0 $1,000,000 Total Sources of Funds $30,000,000 $52,000,000 $1,300,000 $1,000,000 Uses of Funds Land /building acquisition $15,000,000 $26,000,000 $1,105,000 $0 Site imp. /prep. costs $0 $65,000 $0 Streets and sidewalks $0 $0 $900,000 Loan /note int. payments $12,000,000 $20,800,000 $0 $0 Administrative costs $3,000,000 $5,200,000 $130,000 $100,000 Bond deposit $0 $0 $0 Total Uses of Funds $30,000,000 $52,000,000 $1,300,000 $1,000,000 isPage 2 S� BOUNDARY MAP OF RICHFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND THE ILN TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT El 0 Page 3 uj Q a Z l W LL. V U Z 3 oa NZ 0� ME mix 0�� I Not DOQQ71 �O Not RW Hot RIC, � .1 Ruts KW►� ,am�corim. awbw swawu:3 �3 ', 3 wasm Ast . 3wl3TIMN AWWWM cow MM" agwwo Nxim_ IWAM XV.Aw immm OAW Qvm "P, kvakm� PAMLNM� vvm, WMEld N3M� SM�OiLL J i JI PGl,n MtsMe 1 0 �Z of — • MODIFICATION TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR THE ILN TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield City of Richfield, Minnesota Hennepin County, Minnesota J Public Hearing: November 9, 1998 Adoption: Prepared by: EHLERS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. 3060 Centre Pointe Drive Roseville, MN 55113 40 11 Phone: (651) 697 -8500 Fax: (651) 697 -8555 $ --to TABLE OF CONTENTS (provided for references purposes only) MODIFICATION TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE RICHFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA ......................... Page 1 Introduction ............................... ............................... Pagel Statement of Public Purpose .................. ............................... Page I Statutory Authority ......................... ............................... Page 1 Statement of Goals and Objectives ............. ............................... Page 1 Estimated Public Costs ...................... ............................... Page 1 Boundary of the Richfield Project Area, Parcels in Acquisition, and Legal Description .. Page 1 MODIFICATION NO.6 TO TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR ILN TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTINCT .............................. Page 2 Introduction............................... ............................... Page 2 Estimated Project Costs ..................... ............................... Page 3 BOUNDARY MAP OF RICHFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND THE ILN TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTINCT . ............................... A -1 • • • Modification to the Redevelopment Plan for ` J Q / the Richfield Redevelopment Project Area U November 9, 1998 Introduction The following text represents a modification to the Redevelopment Plan for the Richfield Redevelopment Project Area. The Modified Redevelopment Plan represents a continuation of the goals and objectives set forth in the original Plan. Generally, the substantive changes to the current include the authority to spend tax increments generated from the ILN Tax Increment Financing District in the RichfieldRedevelopment Project Area. For further information, a review of the Redevelopment Plan for Richfield Redevelopment Project Area dated June 14, 1993 or the most recent Modification to the Redevelopment Plan for the Richfield Redevelopment Project Area dated June 22, 1998 is recommended. Statement of Public Purpose See also the Statement of Public Purpose found in Section B of the Redevelopment Plan for Richfield Redevelopment Project Area, dated June 14, 1993. Statutory Authority See also the Statutory Authority found in Section C of the Redevelopment Plan for the Richfield Redevelopment Project Area, dated June 14, 1993. Statement of Goals and Objectives Additional goals and objectives can be found in Section D of the Redevelopment Plan for Richfield Redevelopment Project Area, dated June 14, 1993. Estimated Public Costs This modification authorizes the HRA to expend tax increment from the ILN Tax Increment Financing District for qualified activities identified in the budget of the Modification to the ILN Tax Increment Financing Plan. Boundary of the Richfield Project Area Parcels in Acquisition and Legal Description The boundary for Richfield Redevelopment Project Area is not being modified. City of Richfield Modification to the Plan for the ILN Tax Increment Financing District Page 1 Modification No. 6 to Tax Increment Financing Plan • for ILN Tax Increment Financing District November 9, 1998 • Introduction The following text represents a modificationto the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the ILN Tax Increment Financing District. The Modifications to the ILN Tax Increment Financing Plan represent a continuation of the goals and objectives set forth in the original Tax Increment Financing Plan. Generally, the substantive changes to the current Modification include the authority to spend tax increments generated from the ILN Tax Increment Financing District in the Richfield Redevelopment Project Area on eligible development costs. For further information, a review ofthe Redevelopment Plan for RichfieldRedevelopmentProject Area dated June 14, 1993 and the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the ILN Tax Increment Financing District adopted October 21, 1985 and modified on November 25, 1985, January 12, 1987, September 18, 1989, May 17, 1993, March 24, 1994 and October 21, 1996 is recommended. Boundaries of the ILN Tax Increment Financing District The boundary for ILN Tax Increment Financing District is not being modified. City of Richfield Modification to the Plan for the ILN Tax Increment Financing District Page 2 0 • Estimated Project Costs This modification authorizes the HRA to expend tax increment from the ILN Tax Increment Financing District for qualified activities identified in the budget of any of the Tax Increment Financing Districts and the Richfield Redevelopment Project Area. The Shops at Lyndale and Meridian Crossing budgets listed below represent an update to the budget for project activities completed since the original budget was adopted. These budgets also reflect the maximum qualified costs as certified or to be certified by the developers and which may be paid through tax increment. Additional information is provided in the Contracts for Private Development by and between the developers and the HRA. The Candlewood Hotel Project budget reflects an increase in the budget to authorize additional project expenditures. The Public Improvements budget are dollars that are being reallocated for public improvements within the ILN Tax Increment Financing District and Richfield Redevelopment Project Area. Sources of Funds Shops at Lyndale Tax increment revenue $30,000,000 Bond proceeds Crossings Total Sources of Funds $30,000,000 Uses of Funds $1,300,000 Land /building acquisition $15,000,000 Site imp. /prep. costs $1,000,000 Streets and sidewalks ; $1,300,000 Loan /note int. payments $12,000,000 Administrative costs $3,000,000 Bond deposit $65,000 Total Uses of Funds $30,000,000 Meridian Candlewood Hotel Crossings Project Public Improvements $52,000,000 $1,300,000 $0 $0 $0 $1,000,000 $52,000,000 ; $1,300,000 $1,000,000 $26,000,000 $1,105,000 $0 $0 $65,000 $0 $0 $0 $900,000 $20,800,000 $0 $0 $5,200,000 $130,000 $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $52,000,000 $1,300,000 $1,000,000 City of Richfield Modification to the Plan for the ILN Tax Increment Financing District Page 3 0 • APPENDIX A BOUNDARY MAP OF RICHFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND THE ILN TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT City of Richfield Modification to the Plan for the ILN Tax Increment Financing District A -1 K,9 Rut NMI met � DOD DO HLJI M" car-*o w ° of ° )w o� a V at 00 DI 7 00 OI 0 ° o DDi o i w" AMVWM ❑O 0 � C) CFNW °nn Maw ° z �► 9 - � w ~ NOMEM o0 warm savw Xom Noulum V��— NCIMM Urm E�ooDad� j BBE m3l.n` ��O EBE „MW, �!—! 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MMM OBBE� a '°W" XV '� °�0° ao°O immxw amm �oM �U m NOINM vwm �� DO r3wwd3d $ 0 i HEM mooksa NDun MMM O n(�a° NWMW CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 282 Agenda November 9, 1998 Issue Statement: Public hearing regarding a request for a conditional use permit at 6600 Oakland Avenue to allow conversion from the existing commercial and residential use to residential only. Background: The HRA purchased 6600 Oakland Avenue, the former Hat Trick Hockey location, in order to remove the existing commercial space and convert the structure back to a residential use. The property is zoned C -2 (general commercial). Residential uses are conditional uses in the C -2 district, so a conditional use permit is required to make changes to the use and structure. The HRA would sell the property to Cornerstone to use as transitional housing. Cornerstone provides crisis intervention services to victims of domestic violence in south Hennepin County, including Richfield. Cornerstone's transitional housing program provides supportive housing to clients for up to two years. Transitional housing, coupled with supportive services, allows these families to work towards self - sufficiency, permanent housing, and stability in order to remain in the community. One family would live in the three bedroom home at 6600 Oakland Avenue. Cornerstone finds that most clients stay in transitional housing between 18 and 24 months. This summer, the HRA and Cornerstone received federal HOME funds from Hennepin County to purchase a home in Richfield. The State provided additional funds to pay for rehabilitation costs. Rehabilitation will include removing the retail space and its basement, painting the siding, roof replacement, landscaping, possibly a family room addition, and a variety of interior improvements as well as renovation of the garage. The Executive Director of Cornerstone, Susan Neis, will be in attendance at the Council meeting. Recommended Motion: Approve the conditional use permit to allow use of 6600 Oakland Avenue as single family residential housing with the following stipulations: That the commercial space be removed. 2. That the curb cut and the pavement along 66th Street be removed as well as the curb cut on Oakland Avenue at 66th Street. 3. That a resolution be recorded with the County, pursuant to Minnesota statutes section 462.36, subdivision 1. Basis of Recommendation: 1. The proposed expansion and remodeling will improve the property. The structure could continue to be used as a non - conforming residential use if no improvements were made to the property. 2. The existing commercial space and related parking is obsolete; it is appropriate to remove the commercial function from the property. 4 3. The Comprehensive Plan designates this parcel as Community Commercial. A community commercial development on this property would only be appropriate if coordinated with redevelopment of adjacent commercial parcels. Such redevelopment is unlikely at this time. 4. In May 1997, the Planning Commission determined that the purchase and sale of the property by the HRA was consistent with the 1982 Comprehensive Plan. 5. Cornerstone provides a valuable service to Richfield residents. 6. Bloomington homes are being used to meet Richfield needs. In April 1998, Cornerstone lost one of their single family dwelling units in Bloomington which was leased as part of their transitional housing program. 7. Homes owned and managed by Cornerstone in Richfield and Bloomington have been well cared for and are assets in their neighborhoods. Also, ownership by Cornerstone provides more reliability than leasing. Cornerstone employs a property manager who maintains all of Cornerstone's properties. 8. On November 2, 1998, Cornerstone hosted an informational meeting for the neighborhood to give them an opportunity to learn about Cornerstone's programs. Neighbors who have contacted staff have been supportive of Cornerstone's 10 programs. They have also been curious about how transitional housing operates. 9. Notice of the hearing was published in the Sun - Current and mailed to property owners and occupants within 350 feet of the subject property. 10. On October 27, 1998, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the conditional use permit. Alternative Recommendation: Deny the request with a finding that the proposal would have an adverse impact on adjacent properties or the City as a whole. Discussion /Decision Mode: A public hearing is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 1998. The hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers of Richfield City Hall, 6700 Portland Avenue. Respectfully submitted, JaVs. Prosser Citger JDP:ds • • • RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION FOR APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 6600 OAKLAND AVENUE WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the City of Richfield which requests approval of a conditional use permit for a single family residence on land generally located at 6600 Oakland Avenue South, legally described as: Lot 18, Block 1, Auditor's Subdivision Number 340 WHEREAS, the City has fully considered the request for approval of the conditional use permit. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota, as follows: 1. A conditional use permit is issued for a single family residence, as described in City Council Letter No. , on the Subject Property legally described above. 2. The conditional use permit is subject to completing the following conditions for the conditional use permit to be valid: • That the commercial space be removed. • That the curb cut and the pavement along 66th Street be removed including the curb cut at the northeast corner of the property. • That this resolution be recorded with the County, pursuant to Minnesota statutes section 462.36, subdivision 1. 3. The conditional use permit shall remain in effect for so long as conditions regulating it are observed, and the conditional use permit shall expire if normal operation of the use has been discontinued for 12 or more months, as required by the Zoning Ordinance, Section 546.05, Subd. 9 Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 9th day of November, 1998. ATTEST: Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor 66TH STREET WALK REMOVE ASPHALT 70.00' AND CURB CUT ep I 40.5' 28.7' I -------- - --� -m I � Itl DEMOLISH RETAIL SPACE N it I I 0 O N In r IV i ,v i ■a® CITY OF RICHFIELD RENOVATE GARAGE NORTH F_ aes r r SCALE: 1" = 20' DATE: 10 -17 -98 6600 OAKLAND AVENUE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1-3 W Z W ai Z a J Y Q O SITE PLAN I I W Z J } H W a O 2 .I la NN i I IH O IV i ,v i ■a® CITY OF RICHFIELD RENOVATE GARAGE NORTH F_ aes r r SCALE: 1" = 20' DATE: 10 -17 -98 6600 OAKLAND AVENUE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1-3 W Z W ai Z a J Y Q O SITE PLAN u CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 281 Agenda November 9, 1998 Issue Statement: Public hearing and second reading of an ordinance amendment to City Code Section 930 regarding noise related issues. Background: Public Safety and Planning staff have completed a review of the City's current noise ordinance in an effort to identify where there may be some gaps that may cause staff to be unsuccessful in enforcing noise related problems that can create a disruption to the residents of the City. It has been determined that updates are needed in the following areas of the current ordinance: unlawful idling of a motor vehicle, motor vehicle audio systems, refuse hauling, radios, phonographs, stereo and electronic equipment, paging systems, and participation in noisy gatherings. Staff from health, inspections, fire, police and planning divisions have reviewed the ordinance and provided their input to these changes. It is anticipated that these 10 changes will result in staff being better able to deal with noise violations. This should also result in an improved ability to undertake enforcement action when necessary. Copies of the amended ordinance have been sent to all licensed refuse haulers for their review, along with a letter making them aware of staff s intent to recommend to the City Council that the current ordinance be amended. First reading of the ordinance amendment occurred on October 12, 1998. At that meeting, there was a question regarding how police would enforce loud car stereo violations. The City Council directed staff to schedule a public hearing and second reading of the ordinance for November 9, 1998. Recommended Motion: Conduct a public hearing and second reading of an ordinance amendment to City Code Section 930 regarding noise related issues. Basis of Recommendation: 1. The proposed changes in the ordinance should provide Public Safety staff with the ability to better handle and enforce noise violations than in the past. 2. Staff from health, inspection, fire, police and planning divisions are in agreement that these areas need to be amended to provide the community with a noise ordinance that is fair to those individuals /businesses generating noises yet protective of the community's need for peace and quiet. 69 1 3. First reading of the ordinance occurred on October 12, 1998. Alternative Recommendation: 1. The Council could decide not to adopt the amendments and allow the current ordinance to remain as it is. This would result in noise issues being unresolved or unenforceable in the City. Discussion /Decision Mode: City Council approval of an ordinance amendment to City Code Section 930 regarding noise related issues is requested at this time. Respectfully submitted, Jam Prosser City gager JDP:ds • rI 0 BILL NO. (V AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 930 OF THE UPDATING THE NOISE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD IN ORDER TO CLEARLY DEFINE AND ENFORCE NOISE VIOLATIONS THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN: Section 930 of the ordinance code of the City of Richfield entitled "Noise Control" is hereby amended: Section 930 - Noise control 930.01. Subdivision 1. Definitions. For purposes of this section the terms defined in this subdivision have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. "L 10 Level" means the noise level, expressed in dBA, which is exceeded by ten percent of the time for a one hour survey as measured by test procedures formulated by the City's Department of Public Safety. Subd. 3. "Motor Vehicle" means (i) any self - propelled vehicle not operated exclusively upon railroad tracks, (ii) any vehicle propelled or drawn by any self - propelled vehicle, dQpq ne steered by skis, rskids or r, Memo. Subd. 54. "Daytime" means that part of each calendar day between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Subd—.65. "Nighttime" means that part of each calendar day between the hours of midnight and 7:00 a.m. and between 10:00 p.m. and midnight. 930.03. Adoption of Regulations by Reference. The following state agency regulations are adopted by reference: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Noise Pollution Control Section, 6 MCAR SS4.2004 and NPC 1. 930.05. Receiving Land Use Standards. Subdivision 1. Maximum Noise Levels by Receiving Land Use District. No person shall operate or cause to be operated or permit any source of noise in such a manner as to create a noise level exceeding the limits set in Table I for the receiving land use category specified therein when measured at the property line of the receiving use which is closest to the source. Table l L 10 Noise Limits by Receiving Zoning Districts Zoning Districts Daytime Nighttime Industrial (1) 70 dBA 70 dBA General Commercial (C -2) 65 dBA 65 dBA Neighborhood Commercial (C -2) 60 dBA 60 dBA Residential (R, MR) 60 dBA 50 dBA Subd. 2. Exceptions. The noise limits prescribed in subdivision 1 shall not apply to the following: {#} LM construction activities described in subsection 930.09. {c} U situations in which public health and safety require that immediate work be done on any property the performance of which exceeds the sound levels permitted for that time of day or for that day. {d4 Lcj situations in which the purpose of the sound is to alert persons to an emergency or for the purpose of testing any alarm system. 930.07. Outdoor Implements. No person may operate any outdoor power implement, including but not limited to lawn mowers, hedge clippers, chain saws or other implements designed primarily for outdoor use, at any time other than between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on public holidays, Saturdays and Sundays, except that snowblowers shall not be operated at any time other than between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. any day of the week. All implemeRts shall be efferatively muffled so as te pFevent the emission of loud ai;d explosive noises eF noise evneedinn the limits spenifed in T•4hle I 930.09. Construction activities. Construction activity involving the use of power equipment which does not generate a sound level in excess of 85 dBA, measured 69 feet bey at the property line of the source, may be operated in all zones between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. daily. All other construction activity may be carried out only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Saturdays. 930.11. Air circulation devices. No person may permanently install or place any sound emitting air circulation device or other mechanical equipment, except a window air conditioning unit, in any outdoor location without first obtaining a permit for the installation. The sound level produced by any window unit and by any existing air circulating or mechanical device shall be attenuated reduced in the manner required by (® Y the director of public safety. Such requirements may include, but are not limited to, relocation of the device if the noise results or contributes to sound levels in excess of those specified in Table I. 930.13. Motor Vehicles. Subdivision 1. General restrictions. No person may operate a motor vehicle or combination of vehicles in such a manner as to exceed the noise limits contained in Pollution Control Agency Rules, 6 MCAR 4.2004. Subd. 2. Idling of motor vehicles. No person may operate or permit the operation of any motor vehicle or any auxiliary equipment attached to such vehicle; fer -hP-:-hAfP-P-R the IIGUFS Of 10;00 P.M. of one day and 8:00 a.m. of the following d in a manner that constitutes unlawful idling, in violation of this subdivision. As used in this subdivision, a vehicle is engaged in unlawful idling if: a the vehicle is stationary, for reasons other than congested traffic, for a period of more than 10 minutes in any hour between the hours of 10:00 p.m. of one day and 8:00 a.m. of the following day; and the vehicle is located on public or private property within 150 feet of a residential zone. Subd. 3. Motor vehicle in disrepair. No person may operate any motor vehicle in such a condition of disrepair as to create loud or unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling or other noise. Subd. 4. Loading of vehicles. No person may create any loud and excessive noise in connection with the loading, unloading or unpacking of any vehicle. Subd. 5. Muffler required. No person may permit the discharge into the open air of emissions from an internal combustion engine except through a muffler or other device which will effectively prevent loud or explosive noises issuing therefrom. Subd. 6. Audio Equipment. No person may operate a motor vehicle audio system in a manner so that the sounds emitted by the system are audible at a distance of 50 or more feet from the motor vehicle. 930.15. Keeping of Animals. The keeping of a dog, cat or other animal which by reason of noise caused by it or by its presence, annoys other persons who are in the neighborhood is a public nuisance and is unlawful. Upon the receipt of a written complaint of such annoyance by the occupants of two or more neighboring properties, the city shall notify the owner of the animal that the nuisance must be abated within 48 hours. Failure to obey the notice is a violation of this subsection. l �5 930.17. Refuse Hauling and Snow Plowing. The operation of vehicles used for the hauling of refuse on private property shall be limited in- residdamial- distROts, and within to the period between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on weeks any day of the week. The operation of vehicles for snow plowing on private property shall be limited in residential districts and within 50 feet of such districts to the period from 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. any day of the week. 930.19. Horns and Signaling Devices. The following uses of horns or other signaling devices are unlawful: (a) the sounding of any horn or signaling device on any automobile, motorcycle or other vehicle and upon any locomotive, except as a danger warning; (b) the creation by means of any signaling device of any unreasonably loud or harsh sound; and (c) the sounding of any device for an unnecessary and unreasonable period of time. 930.21. Radios. Phonoaraohs. Stereo and Electronic eauioment. Paaina Svstems: Except Advertising. No person may use or operate or permit the use or operation of any radio receiver, musical instrument, phonograph, stereo and electronic equipment, paging system, machine or other device for the production or reproduction of loud sounds so as to unreasonably disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of any person nearby. The following shall constitute such a disturbance: (a) Operation of any set, instFument, phenegFap h, Fnarshfno nr ether such device at aRy time from within an enclosed structure between the hours of 10:00 p.m. of any day and 7:00 a.m. of the next day in a manner distinctly audible at the property line of the structure or building in which it is located; or in the hallway or apartment unit adjacent if located in an apartment unit, Operation of any such device outside of an enclosed structure at any time, in a manner distinctly audible at a distance of 50 feet from the device. The regulations contained in this subsection are not applicable to licensed sound trucks and other similar advertising activities. 930.23. Radios, Phonographs Stereo and Electronic equipment, Paging Systems: Commercial Advertising. No person may use or operate or permit the use or operation of any radio receiver, musical instrument, phonograph stereo and electronic equipment, 10 paging system or other device for the production or reproduction of sound on any street or other public place, or audible at any location, for the purpose of commercial advertising or attracting the attention of the public to any commercial establishment or vehicle unless a license is first obtained pursuant to chapter XI. 930.25. Noise Near Schools Churches and Health Care Institutions. No person may willfully create any excessive noise on any street, alley, sidewalk or public grounds adjacent to any educational, religious or health care institution when the noise unreasonably interferes with the conduct of the activities of the institution or disturbs or unduly annoys its occupants or residents. 930.27. HawkORQ aP4 Peddling. No hawkeF, peddler or vendor may make any noise on a public street, whether by yelling, shouting or otherwise, which disturbs the peace and quiet of the residents of the neighborhood. 930.29. Participation in Noisy Gatherings. a. At any time between the hour of 10:00 p.m. of any day and 7:00 a.m. of the following day no person may congregate because- efr-at, or participate in, any party or gathering of people from which noise emanates of sufficient volume to unreasonably disturb the peace, quiet or repose of other persons b. A police officer may order all persons present at such party or gathering other than the owners, residents or tenants to immediately disperse. Any person who refuses to leave after being ordered to do so by a police officer is guilty of a violation of this subsection. C., Any owner, tenant, or resident of the building or place who has legal authority to control the activities at such building or place and who knows or has reason to know of the disturbance and fails to immediately take reasonable steps to abate such disturbance is guilty of a violation of this subsection. d_ Any owner of a building or place who knows or has been notified of a pattern of disturbances and fails to immediately take reasonable steps to abate such disturbances is guilty of a violation of this subsection. For purposes of this subsection, a disturbance is defined as an incident which results in oral or written communication with the public safety department; pattern is defined as more than one (1) disturbance in a 30 -day period or six (6) or more disturbances in a twelve (12) month period. 930.31. Additional Restrictions. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no person may make, continue or cause to be made or continued, any loud, unnecessary or unusual noise or mother noise which unreasonably disturbs, injures or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace or safety of others within the limits of the city. 930.33. Administration and Enforcement. Subdivision 1. Responsible official. The manager, acting personally or through his designee, shall administer and enforce the noise control regulations contained in this section. Subd. 2. Testing Procedures. The manager shall adopt guidelines establishing the test procedures and instrumentation to be used in enforcing the provisions of this section. 930.35. Noise Variances. Subdivision 1. Authorily. The council and manager may, consistent with this subsection, grant variances from the requirements of any provision of this section. Subd. 2. Application. A person seeking a variance shall file an application with the manager on forms prescribed by the manager. The application shall state the dates during which the variance is proposed, the location of the noise source, the time of operation of the noise source, the nature of the noise source, the reasons why the variance is sought, the steps which will be taken to minimize the noise level and such 0 other information as is required by the manager. Subd. 3. Action on Application: 15 days or less. If the requested variance is to last for a period of 15 days or less, the manager may either grant or deny the request. Before granting or denying the request, the manager may require the applicant to notify property owners within 500 feet of the noise source that the application has been made. A person claiming to be adversely affected by the granting of the variance may be given an opportunity to file a statement in opposition to the granting of the variance stating the reasons for such opposition. The manager may conduct an informal hearing at which the applicant and persons filing statements in opposition to the variance are given an opportunity to be heard. The manager shall thereafter either grant or deny the variance request. Subd. 4. 15 days or more. If the requested variance would last for a period of more than 15 days, it shall be granted or denied by the council after hearing. Upon receipt of an application for such a variance, the manager shall give mailed notice of the council hearing to property owners within 500 feet of the noise source. At the hearing applicant and all persons claiming to be affected by the variance request may be heard. Subd. 5. Hardship: conditions. A variance may not be granted by either the council or the manager unless it is found that full compliance with this section would constitute an unreasonable hardship on the applicant, which hardship outweighs any (°O serious adverse impact upon the health, safety or welfare of the public. In granting a variance, the council or the manager, as the case may be, may attach conditions including sound levels, duration, hours, design and termination of the variance. Subd. 6. Temporary variances. The manager may grant temporary variances pending action by the council on an application for a variance. 930.37. Appeals. A person, whose interests are affected by the granting or denial of a variance, or any condition imposed thereon, may appeal the manager's decision to the council. An appeal may be initiated by filing a notice of appeal with the clerk within 20 days of the date of the manager's decision. The appeal shall be heard by the council as soon thereafter as practicable. In considering the appeal, the council shall hear evidence bearing upon the granting or denial of the variance or any conditions to be imposed. The council shall have 30 days following the close of the hearing on a variance to either grant or deny the variance. The variance may be granted subject to conditions which the council may in its discretion impose. 930.39. Sound level and bid awards: evaluation of city bids. The city may consider the sound levels of equipment which bidders propose to supply to the city in evaluating which equipment represents the lowest responsible bid. Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 9th day of November, 1998. ATTEST: Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk • Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor 5C, CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 280 Agenda November 9, 1998 Issue Statement: Request by the Church of St. Richard for an itinerant place of amusement and itinerant food license for the 1998 Fall Festival to be held November 21 and 22, 1998. Background: On October 8, 1998, the Church of St. Richard submitted a request for an itinerant place of amusement and itinerant food license for November 21 and 22, 1998. They are requesting that the fees be waived. Recommended Motion: Approve the license, fee waived, for November 21 and 22 for St. Richard's 1998 Fall Festival. Basis of Recommendation: 1. The applicant has complied with the City codes pertaining to this license. 2. The City has previously issued this license in conjunction with the St. Richard Fall Festival. • Alternative Recommendation: 1. The Council could decide to deny the request. The Public Safety Department has not found any basis for a denial. In addition, the Council has previously granted this license in conjunction with the St. Richard Fall Festival. Discussion /Decision Mode: The request by the Church of St. Richard for an itinerant place of amusement and itinerant food license for the 1998 Fall Festival to be held November 21 and 22, 1998 is presented for Council consideration at this time. Respectfully submitted, Jam . Prosser City Manager JDP:cak r W6 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA . Council Letter No. 279 Agenda November 9, 1998 Issue Statement: Consideration of a request by the Richfield Church of Christ, 7314 Humboldt Avenue, to erect a ground sign that does not meet setback requirements. Background: Richfield Church of Christ is seeking permission to place.a new ground sign in the City boulevard. The City Code requires institutional signs to be set back ten feet from the property line. The Public Works Director can give permission to place items in the boulevard, but in the case of signs that do not meet the City's sign code provisions, the City Council must also grant permission. The boulevard in front of the Church of Christ along Humboldt Avenue is approximately 48 feet deep. The normal boulevard size for a City street is 12 -14 feet. There are utilities located in the boulevard area; however, the Church of Christ has obtained a permit from the Public Works Department that requires the church to remove the sign in the event that the City needs to conduct work in the area. The four by eight foot sign would be seven feet tall and located 20 feet from the street curb. Recommended Motion: Approve the request by the Richfield Church of Christ, 7314 Humboldt Avenue, to place a sign in the boulevard and not comply with the required ten foot property line setback. Basis of Recommendation: 1. The sign code requires institutional uses to set ground signs ten feet back from the property line. The City Council can grant approval for a sign of unusual height or location. 2. The church has an extraordinary amount of right -of -way in front of their property. This amount of right -of -way provides more than enough room to accommodate the sign and provide an appropriate setback from the street without affecting the Public Works Department's ability to provide street and utility services. 3. The church received a boulevard permit from the Public Works Department to allow them to put the sign in the boulevard. The boulevard permit makes it the church's responsibility to move the sign if the City ever needs to do work in the boulevard. 4. The sign will be set back 20 feet from the street and should not interfere with traffic visibility. 6e)'I . Alternative Recommendation: Deny the request to place a sign in an unusual location. Discussion /Decision Mode: This item is scheduled for the City Council agenda on November 9, 1998. Respectfully submitted, Ja 4e. Prosser Citger RIBA' P is I- L-1 73RD ST N. b,- 5b 01 11 10 :16 * 11 loo ICI lot Iby bf j-- G'1 4 0 oi 48' .3-y loop tic PROPERTY LINE 20- SIGN TION nI 74 0 ST l!-k'- 124.0L.-M-Ifn : y son m rn 48' .3-y loop tic PROPERTY LINE 20- SIGN TION C Richfield Church of Christ 56-�- Land Use Context 100 0 100200 Feet 9 a) a) 0 E 3: LO M ........... .. ...... ....... �T -L, Land Use = Residential School Church Park October 30, 1998 • CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA 5/q Council Letter No. 278 Agenda November 9, 1998 Issue Statement: Resolution designating City's contribution toward health, term life and dental insurance premiums for General Services and Management employees. Background: At the present time, the City contributes to the cost of premiums for four kinds of insurance coverages available to City employees. Full -time Management and General Services employee contributions are discussed within this letter as well contributions toward health insurance for part-time regular General Services employees. Other employees are covered under terms of labor agreements. LIFE A $25,000 term life insurance policy is currently provided for all full -time Management and General Services employees. The City pays the full premium for this insurance, which is $4.25 per month per employee. The rate is unchanged for 1999. DENTAL The second type of insurance provided to full -time Management and General Services. employees is a self - funded group dental insurance. In 1998, the City contributed $24 per month per employee for the total cost of employee (not dependent) coverage. Employees who desire dependent coverage must pay the full cost of such additional premium, which for 1998 was $31. Inasmuch as dental insurance is self - funded, the City establishes the dental rates from year to year internally, based upon administrative and benefit pay -out cost data. No change is recommended for 1999. While the City does not contribute to dependent coverage for dental insurance, for informational purposes, the rate the employee will pay will remain at $31 per month. HEALTH INSURANCE FOR FULL -TIME EMPLOYEES The third type of insurance coverage available to full -time Management and General Services employees is group health coverage. Currently, employees may select from three plans available through the LOGIS Health Insurance Program. Beginning January 1, 1999 the LOGIS group will be offering the Medica Health Plan only to its member cities. The Medica plan has a high option plan and a low option plan for employees to choose from. The City will continue to pay the full individual employee premium and provide an additional contribution toward dependent coverage up to a specified maximum insurance premium. Beginning January 1, 1999, full -time employees will be able to waive health insurance coverage through the City of Richfield. Employees will, however, need to prove they have coverage elsewhere. Employees electing to waive coverage will receive an additional $50 per month on their pay check. This $50 will be taxed as regular income. The 1998 and 1999 monthly premium costs of the health plans are: Medica Hiah Oation Individual Family Medica Low Option 1998 Rate $202.25 544.00 Individual NA Family NA 1999 Rate $195.16 524.92 $178.56 480.31 % Change -3.5% -3.5% �m - l In 1999, the City's monthly contribution for Management and General Services employees will be increased by $20 to $415. The City's contribution for Management and General Services employees as a percent of premium over the past ten years is shown in Attachment 1. HEALTH INSURANCE FOR PART -TIME REGULAR EMPLOYEES The City will contribute 75% of the single health care premium for part -time Regular employees and $207.50 per month towards dependent coverage (which includes single coverage.) Part-time employees may opt out of health insurance altogether. The 1999 rates and City contribution are as follows: 1999 Rate City Contribution Medica High Option Individual $195.16 $146.38 Family 524.92 207.50 Medica Low Option Individual $178.56 $133.92 Family 480.31 207.50 LONG -TERM DISABILITY (LTD) The fourth type of insurance provided to all employee groups, except Firefighters, is long -term disability insurance (LTD). LTD is provided through a group policy secured by the City. Currently, the City pays a premium rate of 40 cents per $100 of salaries for covered employees. No rate increase is anticipated at this time. In Spring 1998, as required by state law, the City re -bid its long -term disability coverage. That re -bid resulted in a decrease of the City's LTD rate. Previously the premium rate was 40 cents per $100 of salary for covered employees. The new rate is 24 cents per $100 - a 40% decrease in the premium rate. • Recommended Motion: It is recommended that the following actions be taken with respect to the City's insurance contributions for Management and General Services employees: A. Life Insurance That the term life insurance remain at $25,000 with the same premium charge of $4.25 per month per employee. B. Dental Insurance That the per employee per month contribution remain at $24. As in the past, employees who desire dependent coverage would pay the full cost of such additional premium. C. Long -Term Disability Insurance That the long -term disability insurance coordination of the benefit remain the same. D. Group Health Insurance That the City contribution for full -time employees be increased from a maximum of $395 per month to $415 per month per employee for dependent coverage; and that the City's rate of contribution for part-time regular employees remain at 75% of the premium cost for single coverage and 50% of the City's contribution toward dependent coverage for a full -time employee. Basis of Recommendation: 40 1. To provide adequate insurance protection for the Management and General Services employee groups, which are comparable to other City employee groups, as well as employees performing similar jobs in comparable communities. '0 I-C;L- 2. Greater benefit equality is achieved between female classes found in General Services and Management groups and male classes found in the contracted labor units. • 3. The 1999 Budget includes the funding necessary to provide for the premium contributions as recommended. Alternative Recommendation: 1. The Council may take no action to increase the insurance premiums beyond the current 1998 funding level. Discussion /Decision Mode: The City should implement the premium increases for coverages by December 1, 1998. Payroll deductions for January insurance payments, the beginning of the new insurance period, are calculated in December. Respectf Illy submitted, Jame . Prosser City M ager JDP:cak • 40 ,-A-3 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY'S CONTRIBUTION TOWARD HEALTH, TERM LIFE AND DENTAL INSURANCE PREMIUM FOR MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL SERVICES EMPLOYEES WHEREAS, the hospital - medical /surgical'group health insurance plan is available from the LOGIS Health Insurance Program for City employees and their families; and WHEREAS, a term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance plan is available from the Local Government Information Systems Association (LOGIS) for City employees; and WHEREAS, a self - funded group dental insurance plan is available to City Management and General Services employees and their families; and WHEREAS, a group short-term and long -term disability program is available to City Management and General Services employees; and WHEREAS, the City Council is required to determine by resolution the City's contribution toward the premium for employee group insurance coverages. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City shall contribute a maximum of $415 per month for family health insurance, and in any event, said contributions shall not exceed the cost of single coverage for employees selecting that option. The City shall give to full -time employees not participating in the City's health plan, a sum of $50 per month which will be taxed as regular income. The City shall also pay the $24.00 monthly • premium for the employee dental insurance plan, and the $4.25 monthly premium for the term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance plan for Management and General Services employees, for a total possible maximum 1999 insurance premium contribution of $443.25 per month. Such contributions shall be for coverage effective January 1, 1999. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City shall contribute the full cost of long -term disability insurance for the Management and General Services employees' coverage. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council shall determine the City's contribution toward insurance premiums for all organized employee groups by the adoption of the appropriate resolutions concerning labor contracts with the respective organized employee groups. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 9th day of November, 1998. Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor ATTEST: Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk ) Attachment 1 The City's Contribution Toward Dependent Health Insurance as a Percent of Total Premium Cost YEAR HEALTH DEPENDENT CITY CONTRIBUTION CITY CONTRIBUTION PLAN PREMIUM MGMT. /GEN. SVCS AVERAGE % OF COST PREMIUM 1989 PHP $266.00 $170.00 MCHP $291.25 $170.00 63% GHI $254.70 $170.00 1990 PHP $299.50 $210.00 MCHP $326.20 $210.00 68% GHI $290.67 $210.00 1991 PHP $340.00 $240.00 MCHP $357.20 $240.00 70% GHI $321.46 $240.00 1992 MEDICA $399.00 $255.00 MCHP $389.35 $255.00 66% GHI $356.76 $255.00 1993 MEDICA $430.92 $285.00 MCHP $437.25 $285.00 68% GHI $397.48 $285.00 01994 MEDICA $449.05 $315.00 MCHP $478.35 $315.00 69.5% GHI $431.44 $315.00 1995 MEDICA $449.05 $335.00 MCHP $478.35 $335.00 72% GHI $465.86 $335.00 1996 MEDICA $449.03 $345.00 MCHP $464.63 $345.00 76% GHI $443.32 $345.00 1997 MEDICA $490.85 $365.00 MCHP $451.86 $365.00 81% GHI $417.43 $365.00 1998 MEDICA $544.00 $395.00 MCHP $484.67 $395.00 79% GHI $466.74 $395.00 1999 MEDICA High Option $524.92 $415.00 79% Low Option $480.31 $415.00 86%