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09-14-92 agendaCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1992 0 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA INTRODUCTORY PROCEEDINGS CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF (1) REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 24, 1992 AND (2) SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1992 PRESENTATIONS u 1. INTRODUCTION OF RICHFIELD SISTER CITY DELEGATION FROM HEREDIA, COSTA RICA 2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 1992 LITERACY AWARENESS MONTH IN RICHFIELD COUNCIL LETTER NO. 208 3. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 20-26, 1992 WOMEN OF TODAY WEEK IN RICHFIELD 4. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 17-23, 1992 CONSTITUTION WEEK IN RICHFIELD 5. OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA AGENDA APPROVAL 6. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA CONSENT CALENDAR NOTE: 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. 7A. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT C.L. 209 • B. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR WEED DESTRUCTION C.L. 210 C. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION CERTIFYING DELINQUENT SEWER AND WATER UTILITY ACCOUNTS TO COUNTY AUDITOR C.L. 211 D. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDED BYLAWS OF RICHFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT RELIEF ASSOCIATION C.L. 212 E. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR ONE YEAR EXTENSION TO SETBACK VARIANCE FOR KING OSCAR'S RESTAURANT, 1120 EAST 66TH STREET C.L. 213 F. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF BID MINUTES/TABULATION AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR 1992 JOINT CLEANING AND RESEALING PROJECT TO PROGRESSIVE CONTRACTORS, INC. IN THE SUM OF $41,542 C.L. 214 G. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY CELEBRATION EVENT LICENSE WITH REQUEST FOR FEE WAIVER FOR RICHFIELD CATTAIL DAYS TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 19 AND 20, 1992 C.L. 215 H. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE, 6401 22ND AVENUE, 3 DOGS C.L. 216 I. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF NEW COMMERCIAL GARBAGE COLLECTION LICENSE, GALLAGHER'S SERVICE J. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RENEWAL OF PIGEON LICENSE, 6837 RUSSELL AVENUE K. FINAL PAYMENT FOR VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK BUILDING; R.P. VOGEL, & COMPANY; $4,213.00 PUBLIC HEARING 8. PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING ON REZONING PROPERTY AT 521 WEST 64TH STREET FROM R-RESIDENTIAL TO C-2 AND CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED OFF-STREET PARKING PERMIT TO ALLOW EXPANDED PARKING FOR WOODLAKE PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER COUNCIL LETTER NO. 217 RESOLUTION 9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF RICHFIELD AND MR. ED BERGQUIST, TRUSTEE FOR LAMPERT LUMBER, FOR PROPERTY AT 300 WEST 78TH STREET COUNCIL LETTER NO. 218 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS & OTHER BUSINESS 10. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SOUTH HENNEPIN REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY 1992-1993 WORK PLAN COUNCIL LETTER NO. 219 11. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF BID MINUTES/TABULATION, ADD BID ALTERNATES #1 THROUGH #5, AND AWARD OF CONTRACT INCLUDING BASE BID AND SELECTED ALTERNATES FOR CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF MINIATURE GOLF COURSE AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK OF RICHFIELD TO OLYMPIC POOLS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $243,300 COUNCIL LETTER NO. 220 12. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH ORR-SCHELEN- MAYERON & ASSOCIATES, INC. AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $240,000. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO EXPANSION OF WATER TREATMENT PLANT COUNCIL LETTER NO. 221 13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PROPOSED BUDGET AND PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR THE YEAR 1993 AND SETTING TRUTH-IN- TAXATION HEARING DATES COUNCIL LETTER NO. 222 AIRPORT BUSINESS 14. AIRPORT STATUS REPORT 15. LEGISLATIVE REPORT COUNCIL CHOICE • 16. COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS 17. CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS 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. ? 0 /3 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 222 Agenda September 14, 1992 Issue Statement: Resolution adopting the proposed budget and property tax levy for the year 1993 and setting Truth-in-Taxation hearing dates. Background: As required by the Truth-in-Taxation legislation (M.S. 275.065) each "taxing authority" must certify its proposed property tax levy for payable year 1993 to the County Auditor on or before September 15, 1992. "Taxing authority" includes all counties, all school districts, all cities regardless of population, all towns and all special taxing districts. No local units of government are exempted from this requirement. In addition, each "taxing authority" must certify to their County Auditor the date that has been selected for the Truth-in-Taxation hearing by September 15, 1992. The date for this hearing must not conflict with the hearing dates of the County or of the school district in which the "taxing authority" is located. This Truth-in-Taxation public hearing must be held between November 30 and December 21, 1992. .Pursuant to City Charter a 1992 Revised/1993 Proposed Budget and • tax levy was presented to the City Council at the September 1, 1992 Special City Council meeting. A presentation of the budget and discussion occurred at that meeting. In addition to the 1992 Revised/1993 Proposed Budget and preliminary property tax levy, City staff is also recommending dates for this year's Truth-in-Taxation public hearing. It is recommended that this year's hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 9, 1992 with a continuation date of 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 16, 1992, if necessary. As Council Members are aware, at that public hearing, the tax levy may be reduced from the preliminary tax levy, but not increased. Recommended Motion: Adopt the attached resolution certifying a proposed property tax levy and budget for 1993 and setting a public hearing for 7:00 p.m., December 9, 1992 with a continuation date of 7:00 p.m., December 16, 1992, if necessary. Basis for Recommendation: 1. Truth-in-Taxation timelines establish the process that must be followed to adopt a preliminary property tax levy. September 15 is the deadline for cities to submit a 1992 proposed property tax levy, Proposed 1993 Budget and Truth- in-Taxation hearing dates to the County Auditor. 2. The recommended dates are available according to the Hennepin County Auditor. /3 • 3. The budget and tax levy are ready for consideration. 4. A discussion regarding the budget and tax levy was held on September 1, 1992. Alternative Recommendation: 1. The City Council could adopt either a greater or lesser 1993 preliminary property tax levy, 1992 Revised/1993 Proposed Budget or select other allowable Truth-in-Taxation hearing dates. Discussion/Decision Mode: The September 14, 1992 City Council meeting date is critical in this process. The Proposed 1993 Levy and Truth-in-Taxation must be presented to the County Auditors office-on September 15, 1992. Failure to do so would place the City out of compliance with the Truth-in-Taxation Statute and would, at minimum, forfeit the City's tax levy increase over the previous year's levy. ly submitted, Jame City M D? Prosser ager • JDP:ds 0 i-?-?L RESOLUTION NO. • RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PROPOSED BUDGET AND TAX LEVY FOR THE YEAR 1993 WHEREAS, the Minnesota Truth-in-Taxation law provides for a proposed tax levy to be certified to the County Auditor by September 15, 1992, and then recertified before December 28, 1992. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield as follows: 1. The proposed budget for the City of Richfield for the year 1993 is hereby approved and adopted with appropriations for each of the departments to be as follows: GENERAL FUND Legislative 176,250 Executive 400,650 Administrative Services 851,570 Community Development 241,760 Public Safety 6,297,880 Community Services 3,916,190 TOTAL GENERAL FUND 11,884,300 • 2. The estimated gross revenue of the City of Richfield from all sources, including general ad valorem tax levies as hereinafter set forth for the year 1993, which are more fully detailed in the City Manager's official copy of the budget, are hereby found and determined to be as follows: TOTAL GENERAL FUND $11,884,300 3. There is hereby levied upon all taxable property in the City of Richfield a direct ad valorem tax in the year 1992, payable in 1993 for the following purposes and in the following amounts: PURPOSE GENERAL FUND* AMOUNT $7,122,366 *Provision has been made in the General Fund for the payment of the City's contributory share to Public Employees' Retirement Association and Fire Relief Association. Provision has also been made in the General Fund revenues for a general levy that includes a debt service levying in the amount of $350,067 for Bonds of 1972, 1977, 1978, 1983, and 1985. See separate resolutions on other bond issues. 0 4. The budget for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of • Richfield for the year 1993 is hereby ratified and approved. There is hereby levied upon all taxable property in the City of Richfield a direct ad valorem tax in the year 1992, payable in 1993 for the following purposes: PURPOSE AMOUNT Housing and Redevelopment Authority $150,987 Relocation Information, Services and Assistance $ 14,983 5. A certified copy of this resolution shall be transmitted to the County Auditor. 6. The Truth-in-Taxation public hearing shall be set for 7:00 p.m. December 9, 1992 with a continuation date of 7:00 p.m. December 16, 1992, if necessary. Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota, this 14th day of September, 1992. is Martin J. Kirsch Mayor ATTEST: Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk 0 fp?, CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 221 • Agenda September 14, 1992 Issue Statement: Authorization to proceed with hiring consultant to prepare plans and specifications for a Water Plant expansion per the revised 1992 Capital Budget. Background: The City Council has received the executive summary of a design concept study and feasibility report for expansion of the Water Plant; i.e., reconstruction of the accelator(s). The revised 1992 Capital Budget includes $125,000 to begin the design process and the proposed 1993 Capital Budget covers the remaining $115,000 design cost. Funding comes from the water utility fund. The engineering firm of Orr-Schelen-Mayeron & Associates, Inc. (OSM) has been involved with the design and construction of the City's water system, including the treatment plant, since the beginning of the utility. OSM is currently under general agreement with the City. The proposed agreement with OSM for the water treatment, plant expansion, under terms of the general agreement, would provide engineering services for the design report, equipment procurement and detailed design stages of the project at a cost not to exceed $240,000. This is a very typical and reasonable cost for such services on the project of this type and magnitude. For the construction stage of the project, OSM • would furnish services on an hourly basis. Recommended Motion: Authorize a contract, at a cost not to exceed.$240,000, with Orr- Schelen-Mayeron & Associates, Inc. for engineering services related to expansion of the water treatment plant, such services to include, among other things, design report, prequalification of clarifier' vendors, equipment.procurement and detailed design. Basis of Recommendation: 1. The next major piece of the water utility system to be considered for renovation is the accelator. The accelator is .the large tank which performs the softening process. 2. The Community Services Commission recommends renovating the Water Plant. 3. In recent years the long range capital improvement program has included an item to expand the Water Plant. The project is included in the revised 1992 Capital Budget and the proposed 1993 Capital Budget which are being considered as part of the current budget process. 4. The Water Plant expansion study estimates a cost of $3 million to construct two "side by side" softening units, is using the existing space, to provide 20 million gallons of water per day. The proposed contract for engineering services is reasonable based on a project of this size. /a-/ 5. Beginning the design of the project now will allow bids to be received the summer of 1993 with construction completed in 1994. 6. There is sufficient funding for the engineering agreement. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Do not expand the Water Plant. However, the City's water system includes only one accelator. The accelator pumps about four to five million gallons of water per day (mgd) during the winter.. The peak pumping in the summer has been 15 mgd. Richfield has been fortunate that the only time the accelator has been out of operation in the 30 years of existence was for a six week period when it was painted. 2. Expand the Water Plant in a different configuration; i.e., convert the existing accelator space to hold two units and build a new unit in an expansion of the building for a pumping capacity of 20 million gallons per day. The advantage of this alternative is that the plant could supply soft water throughout construction. The recommended alternative requires that hard water be pumped for 60-90 days during construction. However, this method of expansion would cost an estimated $5.46 million and the engineering and other related costs would be higher than for the method proposed. . Discussion/Decision Mode: The Council may delay action but such a delay should be for only a short time if the project is to be completed with the least inconvenience to the residents. In order to begin work in a timely manner, Council approval is requested at the September 14 Council meeting. Respe fully submitted, Ax? Jame D. Prosser City anager JDP:sdr 40 /I 0 11 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 220 Agenda September 14, 1992 Issue Statement: Award of contract for construction and installation of a miniature golf course at Veterans Memorial Park of Richfield. Background: The Capital Budget includes a miniature golf course at Veterans Memorial Park of Richfield. On September 2, 1992, bids were received for the miniature golf course at Veterans Memorial Park of Richfield. Proposals included a base bid and six add alternates. The plans were modified from the previous bid request to eliminate sidewalks around greens, reduce some of the water features, eliminate the bridges, and use pre-formed holes which are made with insulating foam and clad with concrete. This significantly reduces job time in fine grading,_.forming and pouring concrete. The holes are factory made and set into place on the site. Seven set's of plans and specifications were requested from various contractors. ? The base bid was for the simplified course as outlined above. ? Alternate #1 moves hole #6 and adds a ? Alternate #2 adds a waterfall at hole ? Alternate #3 adds a stream, rockwork, main waterfall at hole #14 northerly stream. pond around it. #6. and bridge from the to the remaining ? Alternate #4 replaces a wood retaining wall with rockwork at hole #17. ? Alternate #5 replaces a wood retaining wall with rockwork at hole #3. ? Alternate #6 adds 4 foot high fencing around the perimeter of the course. 40 Three bids were received. A copy of the bid minutes/tabulation is attached. Two contractors submitted identical low base bids. Staff has checked references of both bidders, and both have received favorable recommendations. However, references have recommended that the bidder with the most water feature experience-is more important as that tends to be the most difficult portion of the project. Olympic Pools, Inc. has had years of experience with installation of pools and fountains, including installing the rockwork pools, and water features at the miniature golf course at Valleyfair. Council should understand that there is always the chance that the award may be challenged. Staff is recommending accepting the first five alternates at this time. All the recommended alternates add to the ambiance and experience of the water and landscaping theme of the course. Alternate #1 can only be included at the time of construction since it involves realigning hole #6 to allow for the additional ponding and waterfall. Alternate #2 could be added later only if Alternate #1 is completed with the original project. Alternates #3, #4, and #5 could all be added at a later date, although at a considerably higher expense. Alternate #6 can be added by City crews at a later date for less money than bid. The total of these alternates will increase the total project cost from $325,000 to $350,000. Staff believes this would provide for the best course for the City and public, and would not significantly increase the repayment of the construction loan. Should Council choose to award fewer add alternates, staff would next recommend Alternates #1 and #2. These two have the most impact on the course and would be the most difficult to add at a later date. This also would clarify the low bidder and reduce cause for challenge by other bidders. Adding any alternate would clarify the low bidder. Recommended Motion: Accept the bid minutes/tab #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 and and selected alternates to • $243,300. The contract is loans by the PIR and Cable ulation; accept the add bid alternates award a contract including base bid Olympic Pools, Inc. in the amount of to be paid from market rate interest Funds ($121,650 each). Basis of Recommendation: 1. Olympic Pools, Inc. submitted the lowest responsible bid. 2. The recommended alternates will provide for the best course for the City and the public. 3. The increased loan costs can be repaid by course revenues. 4. On September 8, 1992, the Community Services Advisory Commission uanimously recommended accepting the base bid and Alternates #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 for a total contract award of $243,300 and a total project cost of $350,000. 5. The PIR and Cable Funds have sufficient capital to support this loan. The loan will be repaid at market interest rates. Alternative Recommendation: . 1. Do not award any contract for the construction and installation of a miniature golf course. 2. Award the contract to Olympic Pools, Inc. in the amount of $231,900 for the base bid and Alternates #1 and #2, which . would add the realignment of hole #6, the additional pond and the waterfall. This would allow for additional changes as the course begins to make money. It would also clarify the low bidder. /-CZ 3. Award the contract with the question of the most It would also allow the $325,000 cost estimate. the base bid only. This would raise qualified of the two low bidders. course to be completed within the Discussion/Decision Mode: This item is scheduled for the September 14 Council meeting. Action is requested at this time to satisfy construction deadlines which would allow use of the miniature golf course beginning in the spring of 1993. Respectfully submitted, James,. Prosser City Manager JDP:ds Attachment • 0 4 E O w N H 0) H ? O A O ei a a O E4 H U 0 w N a O U w a 00 W a D Ea H z H W E O ? 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N co N co N b b ' Fi i-+ S •r1 w ? •1 r$ r -I W ? t /? ? t3 O N ON m ri 4 r-1 a?. .A 0 4J a a? w c0 'd a) a) b 0 U ro 44 co ri .A w a? A V ri O 3 w b .O a) 0 0 -H c -P xE 14 0 ri U 0 • U U >r .C •? E4 U 11-3 x N 0 r•i U -P a) w a O 4 E /0 • CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 219 Agenda September 14, 1992 Issue Statement: Consideration to approve South Hennepin Regional Planning Agency 1992-1993 work plan. Background: Attached is the South Hennepin Regional Planning Agency (SHeRPA) 1992-1993 work plan. This is the first work plan developed by the newly formed SHeRPA. The goal of the work plan is to provide four cities with baseline information with which decision makers can determine human service priorities and future research and planning needs. This goal was established by the City Managers, who are the Board of Directors for SHeRPA, and the SHeRPA Advisory Commission in January. To meet this goal, two primary research projects were identified. The first project is impact of demographic, social and economic trends on human service needs. The second is a study of trends in provision of human services in the South Hennepin region. Other significant issues to be addressed by. SHeRPA include increase awareness and accessibility to available services, • identify issues of diversity and programs to respond to diversity, develop prevention programs, promote community support system and a sense of community responsibility, and implement programs for low income families and individuals. These issues will be carried forward and priorities for next year's work plan. The work plan also proposes the establishment of a child care research group to review trend data as it relates to child care needs in the South Hennepin region and to make recommendations for further research and planning. Other ongoing SHeRPA activities include: ? Community service priorities report to Hennepin County. ? The annual planning process which determines research and planning priorities for SHeRPA. ? The South Hennepin Mental Advisory Committee. ? The coordination of Hennepin County Emergency Services Program in South Hennepin. In order to make sure that this work plan meets the needs of the City, it is appropriate for the City Council to review the work • plan. to-I Recommended Motion: IS Approve the South Hennepin Regional Planning Agency work plan proposal for 1992-1993. Basis for Recommendation: 1. The work plan reflects the direction provided by the City's Human Service Planning Council. 2. The City's Human Service Planning Council has met with the City Council to receive input for the work plan. Alternative Recommendation: 1. The Council may make other recommendations regarding priorities which they would like to see considered in the work plan. Discussion/Decision Mode: This matter will be presented at the City Council meeting of September 14, 1992. Respectfully submitted, Jam D. Prosser City nager • JDP:ds 0 SOUTH HENNEPIN Submitted To: REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY Date: FOR RUAMN SERVICES I• Board of Directors Mark Bernhardson, Bloomington, Chair Carl Jullie, Eden Prairie James Prosser, Richfield Ken Rosland, Edina Regional Citizens Advisory Commission Bloomington Charles Schuler Jeanette Larson DeEttaSue Marconett Eden Prairie Martin Jessen Bette Anderson, Chair William Jackson Edina Glenn Smith Nancy Atchison Betsy Flaten Richfield Ivan Ludeman John Boyle Camillo DeSantis 1 • /o-3 PROPOSAL CONTENTS 0 0 I. Introduction 1 II. Summary Diagram of 1992-1993 Work Plan 3 III. Outline of Research Projects 4 IV. Child Care Study Group 8 V. Description of Citizen Participation Process 9 VI. Description of the Emergency Services Program 11 VII. Proposed Time Frame 12 lo-q 0 INTRODUCTION The South Hennepin Regional Planning Agency for Human Services (SHeRPA) is a joint powers organization serving the communities of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina and Richfield. Our mission is to assist these communities in identifying and meeting their human service needs through research, planning and coordination. The South Hennepin Regional Planning Agency is the new name of the former, South Hennepin Human Services Council, which was reorganized in 1991. The purpose of the reorganization was to strengthen the agency's functions of research, planning and coordination and move away from providing direct services. The present proposal is the first work plan of the newly formed SHeRPA. Its goal is to provide the four cities with baseline information with which decision-makers can determine human service priorities and future research and planning needs. This goal was determined by the City Managers (board of directors) and SHeRPA's Advisory Commission in January of this year at an annual planning meeting. To meet this goal, two primary research projects were identified as planning priorities for 1992. The first is a study of the impact of demographic, social and economic trends on human service needs in the region. The second is a study of trends in the provision of human services in the South Hennepin region. The City Managers and members of the Advisory Commission also identified a number of other significant issues to be addressed by SHeRPA. In order of importance, additional priorities included the following: 1) increase awareness of and accessibility to available services; 2) identify issues of diversity and programs to respond to diversity; 3) develop prevention programs; 4) promote community support systems and a sense of community responsibility; and 5) implement programs for low income individuals and families. These issues will be carried forward for consideration as priorities in next year's work plan. The work plan also proposes the establishment of a Child Care Research Group to review the trend data as they relate to child care needs in the South Hennepin region, and to make recommendations for further research and planning. In addition to the project-based priorities identified above; SHeRPA has ongoing activities. These include the Community Services Priorities (CSSA) report for Hennepin County, the annual planning process which determines the research and planning priorities of SHeRPA, the South Hennepin Mental Health Advisory Committee, and the coordination of the Hennepin County Emergency Services program in South Hennepin. The present proposal is submitted as a 1992 and 1993 work plan. It outlines activities for the first half of 1993 and thus will need to be amended in 1993 as new priorities are recommended. • SHeRPA may also contract with any of the four cities for additional research and planning projects. These projects may arise at anytime throughout the year and would be financed with supplemental funds by the city (or cities) contracting for the service. 2 /vlv The present proposal has the following components: • Summary diagram of the 1992-1993 work plan (Diagram 1) • Descriptive outlines of the two primary research projects Proposal for the establishment of a Child Care Study Group • Description of the citizen participation program and process • ; Description of the South Hennepin County Emergency Services program • Proposed time frame for the implementation of the work plan activities 0 0 3 W V Cl) Q T? i O v z w a Z. Z a CL, a O 5 LLJ z a U.1 z O cn M u r-S iii{rr ?yv?,•ti;::.;. }j. `?+J y ? .o w W •? O L ,. O RS OWN c ?a Vw Q 41 E V L V r.l I? a? o ° C Lr .? N s .? U N 00 b ? 0 o o 'y U N ? N .wi a? V1 O Cent ?x 4 V SON ,1..1 ?f O a? x a Diagram 1 4 /0--7 OUTLINE OF RESEARCH PROJECTS Research And Planning Goal For 1992 & 1993: To obtain baseline information which will help city decision-makers determine human service priorities and future research and planning needs. Research Project I Study Of Demographic, Economic And Social Trends Completion date: May, 1993 Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify the impact of demographic, economic and social trends on human service needs in South Hennepin. The study will serve as a comprehensive reference document for information users, as a tool to develop human service policy goals, and as a means to determine where to focus future planning efforts. Data and Methodology: • The information collected for this study will include demographic, housing, economic, health, education, crime, and social service program data. The U.S. Bureau of Census will provide the base data for the study. Additional information will be gathered from secondary sources including governmental and planning organizations, school districts, research reports and social service providers. The methodology of analysis will consist of two steps. The first step will be to document demographic, economic and social trends in the region. The following trend areas will be analyzed: • population • age composition • racial and ethnic composition • employment • immigration • income and poverty • housing mix and affordability • household and family size, structure and composition • education levels • commuting patterns • persons with disabilities • public assistance • domestic violence . • public safety issues • teenage pregnancy • mental and chemical health 5 /C)-R • These trends will be analyzed statistically and geographically. The statistical analysis will provide a numerical description of the data and employ simple measurements of frequency, mean and median, percentage change, and cross tabulation. The analysis will identify changes in the above list of variables over time, the relationships among the variables and the changes in these relationships over time. What these trends might look like over the next 10 to 20 years will also be assessed. Once the trends are identified statistically, their spatial distribution will be displayed and analyzed with the aid of mapping software. Various maps will be constructed and overlaid to assess different trends occurring simultaneously. The second step will be to estimate the human service needs impacted by these trends. This section will evolve around three questions: 1) What need areas are impacted by changes in the demographic, economic and social makeup in the region? 2) What changes will occur in the level and nature of the impacted needs? 3) What shifts in the demand for services and programs will occur as a result of these changes? The need areas that will be assessed include education and training, employment, transportation, economic assistance for basic needs, physical disabilities, services for seniors, services and programs for youth and families, low- and moderate-income housing; early childhood care and education, school-aged child care, public safety, and mental and chemical health services. Geographic Unit Of Analysis: The geographic unit of analysis will be the municipality. Depending on their availability, data will be assessed at the block, census tract or city level for each municipality. Research Product: The findings of the study will be specific to each city in South Hennepin. Five reports will be prepared, one of each city and a summary of the region. 6 /a-17 • c' Research Project II Study Of Trends In The Delivery & Provision Of Human Services Completion date: May, 1993 Purpose: The purpose of this study is twofold: firstly, to assess the resources available to meet human service-needs in the South Hennepin region; and secondly, to identify trends in the use of and demand for human services. More specifically, this study will attempt to identify and assess the following: • the existing agencies that provide human services to the residents of South Hennepin; • the level and nature of services available in the region; • the availability of services with respect to affordability, physical accessibility and hours of service; is • changes in the use of and demand for the various human services over time; • changes in client profiles (age, race, income, sex, etc.); • changes in programming in response to changes in demand for new services; • changes in funding sources and levels among providing organizations as a means to gain an understanding of stability of services and how their provision is being determined; • where general service gaps exist (this can be done when combining the results of the survey with the need areas identified in project I); • the working relationships among the various providing organizations as a means to better understand how and among whom cooperative and collaborative efforts can be coordinated; • public policies that have significantly influenced the delivery and provision of human services in the past 10 years. Data and Methodology: The primary method used to collect the above information will be a survey among human service providers. The survey will be complemented with secondary sources of information, including service directories, United Way, policy documents, and related research. The survey will be administered to the majority of providers in the South Hennepin region and a random 7 /0 _ /0 selection of providers in the surrounding communities. The survey instrument and approach will be customized for the different types of providers. For the purposes of this study, a provider is any organization that delivers a service or contracts for a service to be delivered. Therefore the list of potential organizations to be surveyed includes non- and for-profit human service agencies, religious institutions, schools, municipalities and other governmental organizations (i.e., Hennepin County). Computer statistics, graphics and mapping programs will be used to analyze the data. Matched with data resulting from the study of demographic and economic trends, the relationship between the location of services and where people live who need those services can be assessed. Geographic Unit Of Analysis: The geographic unit of analysis will be the South Hennepin region. Service resources located outside of the South Hennepin region, but offering services to its residents, will also be identified and assessed Research Product: This study will result in one report for the region and include a map of the distribution of services in the area. Summary of Research Projects The two proposed studies will identify the important demographic, economic and social trends in • the region; the human service needs impacted by these trends, and the resources available to meet human service needs. The studies will provide a statistical and geographical profile of these trends and resources, which will serve as a reference document for a diverse set of information users in the region. The studies will also help public policymakers to identify where monetary resources should be targeted and policy efforts focused for human services in South Hennepin: 0 8 /0--// PROPOSAL FOR A CHILD CARE STUDY GROUP The issue of child care in South Hennepin has been evolving for a number of years, particularly early childhood care and education. Studies by the Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association and qualitative data demonstrate that there is a gap in the availability of affordable and quality child care, especially for low-income families. In 1991, through a series of nine focus groups exploring issues of work and poverty, participants indicated that the cost of child care was one of the most serious barriers to finding and maintaining an adequately paying job or job training. High costs make quality. child care inaccessible for low- and moderate-income families. On average, full-day child care costs $4000 per child per year. For low- and moderate-income families the cost of child care is prohibitive. For this reason, affordable child care is a primary concern for single-parent families, who represented 18% of all households with children in South Hennepin in 1990. Despite the apparent need for affordable child care services, much is not known about the "specifics". We do know that most parents prefer to leave their child with a relative when they return to work, but only about half of working parents are able to utilize this arrangement. We do not know how many families need what type of care, for what age groups of children, during what hours, etc. For this reason, the adequate establishment of • policy alternatives and the resulting development of child care programs are difficult. The proposed demographic and economic trends study can provide a baseline of information on child care needs. More specific needs, however, can only be assessed though a survey of families in need of child care. The priorities for the 1992-1993 work plan proposal are to provide baseline information from which future research and planning efforts can be formulated. Specific research on a targeted need, such as child care, will not be conducted. A Child Care Study Group: Throughout the transitional period of 1990-1991, the South Hennepin Regional Planning Agency was a participant in the Suburban Hennepin Head Start Access Task Force and local efforts which explored collaborative partnerships to meet early childhood education and care needs. The purpose of a child care study group will be to maintain a research focus of the issue of child care. It will have the following responsibilities: review and respond to studies produced by SHeRPA as they relate to child care; determine the types of future studies that need to be undertaken to better identify the specific child care needs in South Hennepin; and explore strategies to address child care needs once information is available to act on. Composition and staffing: The study group would consist of approximately 12 people, • selected from the Citizen Advisory Commission, the schools, business, consumers, providers, and the religious community. The study group would be chaired by a representative from the Advisory Commission. SHeRPA staff would be responsible for attending meetings and presenting information as it becomes available through the proposed research. 9 l D -l a... 9 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PROGRAM COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES ACT (CSSA) Citizen participation is an important contribution to the work of South Hennepin Regional Planning Agency. Through forums, focus groups, round table discussions and other means, the Agency seeks to gain input on human service issues. Citizens also play a direct participatory role in planning and coordinating human services. The Regional Citizens'. Advisory Commission of SHeRPA serves as a representative body of citizens in the South Hennepin region. This group acts as a key link to people with human service needs in the region. Each year, through the efforts of the Advisory Commission, the South Hennepin Regional Planning Agency gains input from users, providers and other concerned citizens, on needs ranging from mental and chemical health to domestic abuse. Diagram 2 illustrates the citizen participation process used to determine citizens' priorities with respect to community service needs in South Hennepin. The Advisory Commission synthesizes the various input • gathered through the focus groups, forums, surveys and other forms, and prepares a set of priority community service needs in the region. Based on this information, a report titled "Community Service Priorities" is prepared and presented to Hennepin County Community Services Division staff in March and, when appropriate, to Hennepin County Commissioners in October. Hennepin County policy makers and staff use the information to prioritize the appropriation of community service dollars. The following citizen participation process is proposed for 1992 and 1993: I. Designate liaisons from the Advisory Commission to act as links to the human service target populations as defined by Hennepin County. II. Establish a citizen participation review committee from the Advisory Commission. III. Plan, coordinate and conduct citizen input activities. IV. Synthesize and prioritize the citizens' input. This is undertaken by the citizen participation review committee. V. Prepare 1994 Community Services Priorities report based on citizen's input. 0 VI. Present report to Hennepin County Community Services staff in March, 1993. U 10, U O a 0 U o a 04? zzo? ? QI Q ?U?U w U u " d d ?v O 03 v .o W oR Uacx v v w m m p+ L ? p O a Diagram 2 11 • 10-1 SOUTH HENNEPIN EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM Hennepin County Community Services contracts with the South Hennepin Regional Planning Agency to coordinate an emergency services program in the region. Hennepin County funds the administration of the program and provides the direct service dollars. SHeRPA serves as the fiscal agent and overall coordinator of the program. We provide over $57,000 in direct service dollars to four emergency services providers in the region. These providers are Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People (VEAP) and Cornerstone Advocacy Services (CAS) in Bloomington; People Reaching Out to People (PROP) in Eden Prairie; and Colonial Church in Edina. The police departments of the four cities provide service in the case of an emergency after 5:00 p.m. and on the weekends. SHeRPA is responsible for the following activities: • administer funds and paper work; • coordinate in-service meetings; • maintain records and client data; and • prepare quarterly and annual reports. The program assists approximately 1000 individuals and families a year. There is, however, always a greater demand for financial assistance than there is money and many people are turned away from the program. The program is a very effective means to monitor the basic needs of people in the South Hennepin Region. 1a-?S /,, 111 u r? lu 13 UH I ti ! w I I I N T . I ? 64 I I 1 ! , I I i ? Q I ? ?- ? I I I I I I I I ' I I ?? - l I I I I I ? I I i I j ? j i I ! I ? i I i I I i . I I I i j I I I <€ i I ? I I ! i ! I I I I I I I I ! ? l I j i 1 i I ! ! I ti i ? i ' I I I I ? ? I I I ) w I I I I I ? I 1 1 'D I I ! I I 9 j i( I I ' i II ? ? I! ' A o j ? o? o f T I ? a a . x w ? a e a I 8 co t a I? a .4 `° 1v ? c , io ,« ?a':3 v,iy l? b c ? ? ? d a a o 3 I E u ?i E « « u A ff l C ?`3 ? 0 o(oi l F3? o I .l of c o o .c o m !?i 8 v c . ' b ° ' cg ?a l?a ` a i B o 4 (? cti 1.6 I ti ! ti 1 p • td .c u ! 'O I ai I Wa k .C ... ZS tC .G ti I ti cd A j ci 'o j F 9 Diagram 2 9 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA • Council Letter No. 218 Agenda September 14, 1992 Issue Statement: Adoption of a resolution which approves a purchase agreement between the City of Richfield and Mr. Ed Bergquist, Trustee for Lampert Lumber, for the property at 300 West 78th Street and authorizes purchase. Background: In December 1989, the Lampert Lumber property was listed for sale. The Lampert Lumber Company was reorganizing and closing some of its operations. The site in Richfield was closed. With the approval of the 77th Street project, it was desirable to examine the potential need of the City for this property. While a site is not yet available to which the entire City garage operation can be relocated, an interim site is needed for some of the garage operations displaced by 77th Street (the 77th Street project will bisect the site). The operations which may be relocated include equipment and materials storage. A second function for a portion of the site may be as a staging area for the 77th Street construction contractor. As a long term use, this would not be appropriate under the C-3 zoning; however, it is appropriate on an interim basis in order to build the • infrastructure necessary to redevelop the ILN and, at the same time, hold the property for redevelopment. The proposed purchase price for this 2.9 acre site is $450,000 or $3.51 per square foot. The initial asking price in 1989 was $1.1 million or $8.85 per square foot. An appraisal undertaken by the City in May indicated the property was worth $755,000 or $5.90 per square foot. The assessor has valued the property for 1992 taxes at approximately $700,000. Recently, Lampert Lumber filed bankruptcy. The trustee set an asking price of $450,000 or $3.51 per square foot. Initially the City offered $385,000 or $3.00 per square foot. That offer was rejected. An offer of $450,000 was then tendered. The Trustee has accepted the offer subject to the approval of the bankruptcy court. The approval is expected by September 15. The City Council must also approve the agreement. Recommended Motion: Adopt the attached resolution to be effective following a finding by the Planning Commission as to the conformance of the proposed purchase with the Comprehensive Plan which: 1. Approves the purchase agreement, and 2. Authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to execute documents related to purchase should the terms of the agreement be met following a finding by the Planning Commission as to the conformance of the purchase with the Comprehensive Plan. q'i • • 3. Authorize payment from the City's Capital Projects Fund. Basis of Recommendation: 1. The site is available at a very reasonable cost. 2. It would provide a needed nearby interim site for some City garage functions. 3. Both the State and Federal Government rejected purchasing the entire property with 77th Street project funds. 4. Funds are available in the City's Capital Projects Fund (current balance $2.5 million). 5. The HRA obligations in the ILN can continue to be met with the purchase of this property and resulting tax exempt status. 6. The agreement provides the City with an opportunity to determine whether or not hazardous substances exist on the site prior to purchase. The seller bears the cost to correct any problems or may rescind the proposed sale if costs are too high. 7. To help maintain compliance with the zoning ordinance, the City will utilize the existing buildings to house the interim garage operations to the extent practicable. While there may be some expenses to utilize the buildings, they would be off- set by revenue from the 77th Street project. The project will purchase a strip of land from the site for widening the street. 8. The City will be able to sell the site for redevelopment in the future. 9. The Planning Commission will meet on September 22, 1992. The request of the Council for a finding will be on the agenda. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Delay action. 2. Reject the proposal. Discussion/Decision Mode: A decision would permit this purchase to proceed and planning for City garage operation relocation. ly submitted, • Jam s a? Prosser Cit a aaer JDP:ds 9-9- RESOLUTION NO. THE CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION.APPROVING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY 300 WEST 78TH STREET WHEREAS, the City of Richfield, Minnesota (City) has established the 77th Street Project (Project); and, WHEREAS, in furtherance of that Project, it is necessary to relocate a portion of the operations of the City garage; and WHEREAS, the City is authorized by Minnesota Statutes to acquire real property within its jurisdiction; and, WHEREAS, the purchase of property at 300 West 78th Street known as Lampert Lumber which is described in Exhibit A, attached hereto,.would provide aninterim location from which to operate City garage functions displaced by the Project; and, WHEREAS, the City has caused an appraisal of the subject property to be made by a qualified independent professional real estate appraiser to determine market value; and, • WHEREAS, funding for the purchase of this property is available in the City's Capital Projects Fund; and WHEREAS, a purchase agreement sets forth the conditions of purchase; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes require the opinion of the Planning Commission as to the conformance of the-proposed purchase with the Comprehensive Plan prior to purchase. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota as follows: 1. That just compensation for this property is determined to be $450,000. 2. The purchase agreement is approved. 3. The funds for the purchase are to be provided by the City's Capital Projects Fund. 4. The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute documents related to the purchase should the conditions of the purchase agreement be met, and following a finding by the Planning Commission as to the conformance of the proposed • purchase with the Comprehensive Plan. R-3 5. The City Manager is directed to request the opinion of the • Planning Commission with regards to the conformance of the purchase with the Comprehensive Plan and that the opinion be provided at the earliest convenience of the Planning Commission. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 14th day of September., 1992. Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor ATTEST: Thomas E. Ferber, City Clerk is 9-q 0 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION The property is legally described as follows: Parcel One: West 239 feet of the East 330 feet of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34, Township 28, Range 24, according to the government survey thereof on file in the office of the County Recorder for Hennepin County, Minnesota. Parcel Two: That part of Lot 8, Block 2, Sunset Terrace, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 8; thence South along the East or rear line thereof to the Southeast corner of said Lot 8; thence West along the South line a distance of 28 feet; thence in a straight line to point of beginning according to the plat thereof on file or of record in the office of the • Registrar of Titles in and for Hennepin County, Minnesota. 01 41 O CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No.217' Agenda September 14, 1992 Issue Statement: Public hearing and second reading on the rezoning of property at 521 West 64th Street from R-Residential to C-2; and consideration of an amended off-street parking permit to allow expanded parking for Woodlake Plaza Shopping Center. Background: Investors Savings Bank, owner of Woodlake Plaza Shopping Center, is requesting the rezoning of property at 521 West 64th Street from R to C-2. The existing home would be demolished and a parking lot would be constructed on the site. The proposal would increase Woodlake Plaza's parking capacity from 78 to 103. Woodlake Plaza does not currently meet City parking standards, which dictate that 99 spaces should be provided based on the gross floor area of the Center. The application states that the rezoning and off-street parking amendment will improve the viability and vitality of Woodlake Plaza by attracting a more compatible tenant mix. The rezoning would also improve site appearance and overall presentation of Woodlake Plaza to the neighborhood and the City. The proposal does not include any alterations to the existing shopping center. • The new parking area would be screened and buffered from the. adjacent residences and 64th Street through a combination of fencing and plant materials. In addition, the proposal includes new fencing and landscaping of the existing parking lot along 64th Street. Some adjacent property owners attended the Planning Commission's review of the rezoning to voice concerns about traffic volume and speeding on 64th Street. These residents stated they are planning to submit a proposal in the future which would close off 64th Street east of Lyndale Avenue. Recommended Motion: Adopt the attached ordinance amendment approving a rezoning of 521 West 64th Street; and approve the amended off-street parking permit and site plan for Woodlake Plaza with the following stipulations: 1. That a cash escrow agreement be submitted for all required landscape improvements. 2. That the property owner be responsible for the maintenance of the fence and landscaping. 3. That when the new parking area is paved, it be contoured to • conduct flow to catch basin "B". 3,1 Basis of Recommendation : . 1. The expanded parking would bring Woodlake Plaza into conformity with City parking standards. 2. The expanded parking would alleviate some of the traffic circulation problems now present in this area of the City. 3. The proposed site improvements would comply with City engineering and landscape requirements. 4. The proposed buffering and screening would minimize the impact of the Center on adjacent properties, while improving the overall appearance of the neighborhood. 5. Approval of the request would not constitute a spot zone because contiguous parcels are presently zoned C-2. 6. On July 28, 1992, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposal with a stipulation that lighting issues be resolved. On August 12, 1992, the lighting issues were resolved through mediation. A copy of the mediation agreement is attached for review. 7. The alley which runs behind Woodlake Plaza was vacated in .1982. • 8. The Fire Marshal has reviewed and approved the fire lane plan. The revised layout improves access. Alternative Recommendation: The City Council could deny the rezoning and off-street parking permit with a finding of fact that the proposal would have an adverse impact on adjacent properties or the City as a whole. Discussion/Decision Mode: A public hearing and second reading is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 1992. The hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers of Richfield City Hall, 6700 Portland Avenue. Notice of hearing was published in the Sun-Current and mailed to property owners within 350 feet of the subject property. Re ly submitted, Ja 'e D. Prosser Ci Manager JDP:ds 0 8 - a- M BILL NO. 1992- AMENDMENT TO APPENDIX I OF THE CITY ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD The City of Richfield does ordain: Appendix I which describes the boundaries of the various zoning districts of the City is hereby amended in the following respect: Section 3, Paragraph (26) is amended to read as follows: (26) All of Lots 3 through 5 and 1-2 11 through 20, Block 6, Lyndale Oaks Addition; and Lot 2, Block 2, J.N. Hauser's Second Addition. This amendment constitutes a rezoning of Lot 11, Block 6, Lyndale Oaks Addition (521 West 64th Street) from R-residential to C-2, general commercial. Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 14th day of September, 1992. • Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor ATTEST: Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk V z 9-3 Z %Nor t?? li??= I f e t Z 0 i isil?itsiufill?i p l?i;!e N • . rr rr¦ .0 d r .v r• +.i ? a wm sup Ti J d R PE e ag 4a ?dya Q 8 OWS ?o ' o M z POO • r - J .Y ' PC A • O '4 s . a ? 0 w t PM-1 a g po w x ?.1 5 -? a? i NJ ' j7v e M. w • w. t `t ?` , C7j ? 14 P8- 1.0 ZZ O ?J 'v j J? ?O St x m a 3 P5 0 d J 4 q^1 d 3- CITY OF RICHFIELD';%': Department Of Public q#fFty ?? Memorandum Atty Comm CM Sv: ------ liR D,, Clerk Date: August 26, 1992 -- Pub. Safety To: Director John Erskine From: Lt. Bill Suech Subject: Traffic Enforcement Special Assignment - 64th St, Lyndale to Pleasant At your direction, acting on complaints received by Acting Manager Steve Devich from residents, a special assignment was initiated on 8/11/92. It was reported that traffic was speeding on W. 64th Street, between Lyndale and Pleasant Avenues. A total of 504 minutes were spent by various officers working both A and B shifts monitoring speeds along W. 64th Street. The following are the results of the assignment: No citations were issued, and only one written warning was issued during the assignment. The following comments were logged by officers working this • assignment- • There was almost no traffic coming through this area at all. • Two cars in 15 minutes, both well under limit. • No traffic. • Only one vehicle seen. • No vehicles seen. • Nine cars seen, fastest speed was 38 m.p.h. • Five vehicles, 3 eastbound, 2 westbound. • Two cars observed, both within speed limit. • Eleven vehicles, max. speed 31, all but two vehicles going to or from garage sales in the 6300 block of Harriet. • Six vehicles, max. speed 29 m.p.h. • Two cars, two bikes. • No cars over 29 m.p.h. It appears that either there is no significant speeding problem in this area, or that the enhanced presence of police has slowed down traffic in that area. The records of this assignment are available from my office. r? 5-4 0 CITY OF RICHFIELD DATE: September 8, 1992 To: Byron Wallace, Community Development F1tom: -?,',)"Shawn Drill, Zoning Administrator SMECT: Traffic counts along 64th Street east of Lyndale Avenue On September 1-3, 1992, traffic counts were taken along 64th Street between Lyndale and Grand Avenues. The results of the counts are as follows: LOCATION 64th between Lyndale & Harriet 64th between Harriet & Grand TRAFFIC COUNT (24 hour average) 477 311 These traffic counts are within the range of normal traffic for residential non-collector streets. 40 WEST SUBURBAN !MEDIATION Gr vOTER MEDIATION AGREEMENT X (sign ure) ((?? CASE ON"iC 10jqc?-- the following parties: (date) Initiating Party(s):P(l Second Party(s): MeW-1- Other interested parties--'6?arru 'v, G I teew gQ,(1?'Ze.l?l M1 lC ? VI 5 , +? lip?lU participated in the mediatio session which took place at: "r,>tOL" rlnn---? 4A R Ick-oe, tai PHONE: 933-0005 3-7 agreement were reached: ( d by !(signature of All parties a (Afate) (si /n?a??tur(e??iJ oe? ------- --fie--- ----- --??i .!`,. -- ator) (date) (signature of Mediator) that all proceedings will be held in strict confidence. ..White Copy/Office (date) (date) 9/87 LIP t o 0 T orkUAqoL 06X- '"'D Mediators for the session were: dX.1' ( 1 w_ 6i The na-ture of the comulaint was: ? /4 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No.216 Agenda September 14, 1992 Issue Statement: Consideration of an application for a renewal of a residential kennel license for Tony Neubauer, 6401 22nd Avenue. Background: On August 28, 1992, Tony Neubauer submitted an application for a residential kennel license. He owns three dogs. Mr. Neubauer's application had all contiguous property owners' signatures on it. On August 30, 1992, an inspection of the property was conducted by a Community Service Officer. There were no apparent problems found at that time. Recommended Motion: Staff recommends that the application for a residential kennel license be approved. Basis for Recommendation: 1. It is up to the animal owner to prove that the keeping of more than two dogs does not have an adverse effect on the neighborhood. Mr. Neubauer has been able to do this. • Alternative Recommendation: 1. The Council could decide to deny Mr. Neubauer's residential kennel license. This would mean that he would have to reduce the number of dogs he has from three to two. Discussion/Decision Mode: Recommendation to approve the application for a residential kennel license for Tony Neubauer, 6401 22nd Avenue, is presented for Council consideration at this time. Respectfully submitted, Jam d . Prosser Cit anaaer JDP:ds 0 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 215 Agenda September 14, 1992 Issue Statement: Application for a community celebration event license with a request for a fee waiver for events scheduled to take place on September 19 and 20, 1992. Background: This year Visions 2004 has applied for a celebration event license and requests that the fee be waived for the activities that take place in Veterans Memorial Park on September 19 and 20, 1992. The committee has contacted food sanitarians from the City of Bloomington to ensure that proper food handling practices are followed. They will work with Bloomington sanitarians and follow their recommendations for safe and wholesome food handling. Recommended Motion: Staff recommends the approval of a community celebration event license for the Richfield Cattail Days to be held on September 19 and 20, 1992. Basis for Recommendation: • 1. The applicant has complied with all of the provisions of the City application process and meets requirements for the fee to be waived. Alternative Recommendation: 1. The Council could decide not to grant the license. This would result in the applicant not being able to conduct activities, especially those concerning food preparation, on September 19 and 20, 1992. Discussion/Decision Mode: Consideration of the request for the issuance and fee waiver of a community celebration event license for September 19 and 20, 1992 for the Richfield Cattail Days is presented at this time. Respectfully submitted, Ja Ci JDP:ds Prosser ?F CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No.214 Agenda September 14, 1992 Issue Statement: . Award of contract for joint cleaning and resealing. Background: Cleaning debris from joints in concrete streets and alleys removes inflexible material that can cause the joint to erupt during times of expansion. After cleaning, the joints are resealed with material that expands and contracts with the pavement surface. This also will reduce water intrusion into the pavement base, which weakens the street surface. 76th Street between 10th and 12th Avenues and nine allleys are scheduled for work. Bids were opened August 28, 1992 from three contractors for the 1992 joint cleaning and resealing project with the following results: Progressive Contractors, Inc. $41,542.00 Division 7 Corporation 54,697.45* Arcon Construction 66,971.00 *Corrected amount; original $56,197.45 calculation was in error The Street Maintenance budget contains $46,100 for concrete joint cleaning and resealing. This 'includes both the contractor and City labor costs. In addition, $10,000 is the estimate for alley joint cleaning and resealing in 1992. The contracts are based upon estimated quantities. Payments will be made on actual work performed. Council would be authorizing contracts at the stated amounts, with the stipulation that the contract documents allow variances. In 1990, $54,389.43 was spent on this type of work. In 1991, $51,562.35 was spent. Recommended Motion: Accept the bid minutes/tabulation and award a contract for the 1992 joint cleaning and resealing project to Progressive Contractors, Inc. in the sum of $41,542. Basis of Recommendation: 1. The bid from Progressive Contractors, Inc. is the lowest responsible bid. 2. Progressive Contractors, Inc. is a well-known and reputable company that has previously worked for the City. 3. The work is included in the 1992 budget. '7F- I • Alternative Recommendation: The City Council may choose to reject all the bids and direct staff to obtain new quotations. However, the bids obtained are reasonable, and staff does not believe a better price from a reputable contractor could be obtained. Discussion/Decision Mode : Council may choose to delay award of this contract. However, the contract documents allow the bidders to withdraw their bids after 60 days of the bid opening and an extended delay could result in the loss of construction season. Therefore, staff is asking for approval at the September 14, 1992 Council meeting. Respec ly submitted, James Prosser City, nager JDP:sdr Attachment ?F? • CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Bid Opening August 28, 1992 11:00 A.M. Concrete Joint Cleaning and Resealing Bid No. 92-11 Pursuant to requirements of Resolution No. 1015, a meeting of the Administrative Staff was called by Steven L. Devich, Acting City Clerk, who announced that the purpose of the meeting was to receive, open and read aloud, bids for concrete joint cleaning and resealing, bid no. 92-11, as advertised in the official newspaper on August 19, 1992. Present: Steve Devich, Acting City Clerk Don Fondrick, Community Services Director Cheryl Krumholz, City Manager Representative Ray Wroblewski, Central Garage C? The following bids were submitted and read aloud: VENDOR ; BID ; TOTAL ; SECURITY ; 1 Division 7 Corporation Fridley; 5% Bid Bond ; $54,697.45 ; ? J j t 1 1 1 I Progressive Contractors,Inc. ; 5$ Bid Bond ; $41,542.00 Osseo; 1 Arcon Construction Co.,Inc. Mora; 5% Bid Bond I I $66,971.00 ; The Acting City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and considered at the September 14, 1992 City Council Meeting. Steven L. Devich Acting City Clerk CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No.213 Agenda September 14, 1992 Issue Statement: Request for a one year extension to the setback variance for King Oscar's Restaurant, 1120 East 66th Street. Background: On September 23, 1991, the Richfield Hearing Examiner granted a variance to King Oscar's to allow construction of an eight foot by 44 foot addition on the east side of the restaurant. The addition would house a refrigeration unit and garbage enclosure. The variance permitted a 27.4 foot setback from the east property line where 40 feet is the requirement.. The improvements will bring the restaurant into compliance with City health code requirements. The addition would be of similar materials and design to that of the existing restaurant. Recommended Motion: Approve the request for a one year extension of the setback variance for King Oscar's restaurant, 1120 East 66th Street. Basis of Recommendation: 1. There are no changes in the proposed plans from that • originally approved by the Hearing Examiner. 2. Extensions have been routinely granted to petitioners when there are no changes in the proposal. 3. If extended, the variance would expire on September 23, 1993, unless the addition is completed by that time. Alternative Recommendation: Deny the variance extension if the circumstances of the variance have changed. Discussion/Decision Mode: Consideration of this item is scheduled on the consent calendar of the September 14, 1992 City Council meeting. Respectf44y submitted, Jam?lV Prosser Cit aaer JDP:ds 0 '7 E-7- / • ng Oscars W. Shawn Drill Zoning Administrator Planning & Zoning Division City of Richfield August 4, 1992 Dear Mr. Drill, . Due to the delay in our start date for the construction of our addition to house a refrigeration unit and a garbage enclosure, I am requesting a one year extension of our variance which was granted by the City of Richfield on September 17,1991. We are scheduled to begin this construction during the month of October and should be completed by late December, 1992. Your cooperation with regard to this change has been greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Curtis C. Carr, owner King Oscars Restaurant 0 1120 East 66th Street • Minneapolis, Minnesota 55423 9 869-2481 /?c;?_ • Variance Request CASE NO. 91-V-7 APPLICANT: King Oscar's Restaurant, Curtis Carr PROPERTY LOCATION : 1120 East 66th Street HEARING EXAMINER: Vern Luettinger HEARING DATE: September 17, 1991 APPEARANCES: Curtis Carr, Earl Kinley, and Janet Holman Based upon the evidence presented at the hearing, the undersigned makes the following findings of fact, conclusions, and decisions. A. FINDINGS OF FACT: 1. Notice of public hearing was proper. Notice was published in the Sun-Current and mailed to property owners within 350 feet of the site as required by City Ordinance. The ten day notice requirement was also met. 2. The street address and legal description of the property in question are as follows: 1120 East 66th Street Block 2, Lot 8, Eliason Fourth Addition. 3. The zoning of the site in question is C-2 general commercial. 4. The variance requested is to allow a 27.4 foot setback from the street, where the minimum required setback is 40 feet. 5. The reason for the request is to allow the construction of an eight foot by 44 foot addition to house a refrigeration unit and a garbage enclosure. B. DETERMINATIONS: Minnesota Statutes Section 462.357, subdivision 6, provides for the granting of variance to the literal provisions of the zoning regulations in instances where their strict enforcement would cause undue hardship to the owners of the property under consideration. In determining whether to grant or deny the requested variance, I specifically make the following conclusions: IC-3 1. Would strict enforcement of the ordinance cause undue hardship, not be reasonably used under the controls? literal provisions of the because the property could conditions of the official I conclude: There is an undue hardship. The Health Department has issued orders to correct code deficiencies. With the approval of this variance, King Oscar's Restaurant will be in compliance of our safety code. 2. Are there unique circumstances or unusual conditions affecting the property or building which are not created by the land owner? I conclude: Yes. The lot size and configuration along with the location of the kitchen within the building makes the proposed site the only suitable location for the addition. is 3. Will the granting of the variance alter the essential character of the neighborhood or locality? I conclude: There would be no change to the character of the neighborhood or locality. It would be an improvement. 4. Are there any stipulations which must be attached to the granting of the variance to ensure compliance and to protect adjacent properties? (If yes, specify stipulations under Item C "DECISION" on the next page). I conclude: Yes. 0 -7 C -q 9 C. DECISION Based upon the foregoing, the undersigned determines that the request be approved Stipulations: 1. The proposed addition must be compatible with the existing building. D. APPEALS Any party not in agreement with the decision of the Hearing Examiner may appeal the decision by delivering to the Community Development Director a notice of appeal within ten days of the date the decision is filed. The appeal shall be to the board of adjustments and appeals. Byron Wallace Community Development Director City of Richfield 6700 Portland Avenue South Richfield, MN 55423 (612) 861-9760 DATED: September 23, 1991 Heraring Examiner City of Richfield [PC/Zoning]Form-HE-Decision 40 720 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 212 Agenda September 14, 1992 Issue Statement: Resolution approving bylaws of the Richfield Fire Department Relief Association. Background: The purpose of the bylaws of the Richfield Fire Department Relief Association is to provide for rules governing service and disability pensions for its.members and their survivors. Periodically, these rules are reviewed, amended and submitted for approval by a vote at the annual general membership meeting which is held each April. Bylaw changes which result in increased cost of funding the Pension Fund must be approved by the City Council prior to their becoming effective. Presently, there are seven active members in the Richfield Fire Department Relief Association. In addition, thirty-one retirees and survivors are currently receiving benefits. The Fund is closed and must be fully funded by the year 2010 according to State law. The assets of the Fund currently total over $6.6 million with unfunded actuarial accrued liabilities of about $3.6 million for a 64.7% funding ration. is Existing bylaws contain some dated language which has been modified by recent State legislation. One such change involves the distribution of marital property upon marriage dissolution and the other is the payment of pensions of widows who subsequently remarry. Prior to these most recent State statute changes, assignment of pension payments such as garnishment was not allowed and only one benefit check could be issued each month. Under the new law in divorce settlements, it is now possible for the ex-spouses each to receive checks for a portion of the benefit, if so ordered by the court. Similarly under past law, if a widow remarried she forfeited survivor benefits. In essence, the Fund saved money because the actuarial calculations to the Fund were based upon the assumption that no widow ever remarried and forfeited pension benefits. The new State law changes this prohibition and removes the restrictions on the private lives of individuals. Articles XIII, XVII and XIX of the Richfield Fire Department Relief Association Bylaws were appropriately amended. They are attached for review. None of these amendments increase any cost to the Fund. All changes are for clarification and are needed for the Relief Association bylaws to coincide with State statutes governing pensions. ,7D -- / Recommended Motion: . 1. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the amended bylaws of the Richfield Fire Department Relief Association. Alternative Recommendation: 1. The City Council could fail to approve the bylaw amendments. However, the bylaws have been voted upon and approved by a majority of the membership and failure to pass these amendments would place the Association's bylaws in violation of the new Minnesota statutes on pensions. Discussion/Decision Mode: It is recommended that the amendments-at the September allow the bylaws to become City Council approve the bylaw 14, 1992 City Council meeting to effective as soon as possible. JDP:ff James D.,?Prosser City Mf ?pager Respectful? submitted, 0 '? 40 _c?!- • RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING BYLAWS OF RICHFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT RELIEF ASSOCIATION WHEREAS, the 1992 Minnesota State Legislature passed certain pension benefit changes applicable to the Richfield Fire Department Relief Association; and WHEREAS, the Richfield Fire Department Relief Association Bylaws are now in contradiction to the State Statute; and WHEREAS, the State Statute now provides that a remarried widow does not forfeit pension benefits; and WHEREAS, the State Statute now provides that the Richfield Fire Department Relief Association may generate apportioned checks pursuant to a valid court order; and WHEREAS, it would be desirable to have a completely updated set of Richfield Fire Department Relief Association bylaws which incorporate the new State Statute modifications. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota that the bylaws of the Richfield Fire Department Relief Association are hereby amended to include modifications to Sections XIII, XVII and XIX incorporating these statutory changes. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 14th day of September, 1992. Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor ATTEST: Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk BY-LAW AMENDMENTS 0 ARTICLE XIII add: (d) For payment as a court may decree. 0 to pay any sum on account thereof, and any attempt to transfer ARTICLE XVII proposed 4/92 APPROVED APPROVED '76-3 Section 1. (a) To such widow a pension equal...... during the period of the pension payment, which will run for the balance of her natural life_, previded, that if she-remarry, such pen-1- shall - cc'rsa-&F3d terminate as of the-date -ef her marriage-. ARTICLE XIX APPROVED . All payments made or to be made by the Richfield Fire Department Relief Association under these By-Laws shall be totally exec from subject to state laws addressing garnishment, execution, or other legal processes and no person entitled to such payments shall have the right to assign the name, nor shall the Association have the authority to recognize any assignment or any such right or claim or any part thereof shall be void.- unless done according to court order or due process of law. CERTIFICATION OF ADOPTION OF AMENDED BY-LAWS The foregoing By-laws were adopted effective April 21, 1992 at the Annual Meeting of the members of the Richfield Fire Department Relief Association held in the City of Richfield on April 21, 1992 and the same were spread upon the Minutes of said meeting. Attest: President 0 Secretary GABRIEL, ROEDER, SMITH & COMPANY AcUmies & Consultants 1000 Town Center* Suite 1000,6 Southfield, Michigan 48075.313-799-9000 September 2, 1992 Mr. Steven Sutter, Secretary Richfield Fire Department Relief Association 6700 Portland Avenue South Richfield, Minnesota 55423 Re: Remarriage of Surviving Spouse Dear Mr. Sutter: As requested, we have reviewed the financial impact on your relief association of allowing surviving spouses to remarry and continue receiving benefits. The effect of paying future benefits to present remarried surviving spouses, if any, would, be to increase the actuarial accrued liabilities and amortization payment. As future surviving spouses become eligible, it is presently, assumed that they will be eligible to receive benefits for life (without regard to remarriage). Accordingly, the computed contribution amounts for present active and retired members would not be affected by the elimination of the remarriage provision. However, there could possibly be some reduction in future actuarial gains that would occur as the result of a future remarriage under the present provisions. Sincerely, J. Daniel Petersen Gary W Findla JDP:kds 9 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No.211 Agenda September 14, 1992 Issue Statement: Resolution certifying delinquent sewer and water utility accounts to the County Auditor. Background: Chapter VII of the Richfield Ordinance Code provides that unpaid water and sewer charges my be certified to the County Auditor to be included in a property owner's annual property tax bill. The Ordinance Code also authorizes a $20.00 certification fee to be charged against each delinquent account. By certifying the delinquent charges to the property taxes for the delinquent properties, the City is assured of ultimately collecting the delinquent charges. In 1992, the water certificates were in total. In 1991, the City Council delinquent charges for 409 propertie per account. The 1992 certification consideration totals $172,134.64 for average of $360.00 per account. significantly increased certified $155,707.14 of s, an average of $381.00 currently under 477 properties, an • Property owners owing water and sewer charges are notified on their summer quarter water bill that failure to pay the amount owed will result in certification to the property owners's taxes, on said properties. Recommended Motion: Adopt the resolution certifying unpaid sewer and water service charges to the County Auditor to be collected with other taxes on said properties. Basis for Recommendation: 1. State Statute and City Ordinance provide that delinquent utility charges may be collected in this manner. 2. The delinquent accounts must be certified to the County Auditor in order for the City to collect the charges through the property tax process. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Do not approve the resolution. However, the certification process is the only process the City has to collect these delinquent charges. Discussion/Decision Mode: This matter has been placed on the September 14, 1992 City Council agenda to allow sufficient time for the charges to be certified to the County Auditor. Respect ly submitted, rosser Jame Tanager City JDP:ds '7c-c2-- RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION CERTIFYING UNPAID SEWER AND WATER SERVICE CHARGES TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO BE COLLECTED WITH OTHER TAXES ON SAID PROPERTIES WHEREAS, Ordinance Code 715 establishes rules, rates and charges for water service in the City of Richfield; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 44.075, subd. 3, provides that all delinquent water service charges not paid may be certified to the County Auditor and shall be collected with other taxes on such property; and WHEREAS, Ordinance Code 705 established rules, rates and charges for sanitary sewer service in the City of Richfield; and WHEREAS, 705.19 thereof provides that all sewer services charges not paid within fifteen (15) days after the quarterly due date may be certified to the County Auditor with taxes against such property, and shall be collected with other taxes on such property; and WHEREAS, an assessment roll has been prepared specifying the amount which shall be certified against each particular property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the • City of Richfield, Minnesota that: 1. There is hereby determined to be a total uncollected amount for water and sanitary sewer service of $172,134.64. 2. That a $20.00 certification charge shall be levied against each delinquent account; such charges totalling $9,540.00. 3. That such amount be hereby certified to the County Auditor for collection with other taxes on said properties. 4. That a copy of the resolution shall be sent to the Hennepin County Auditor. Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 14th day of September, 1992. ATTEST: Martin Kirsch Mayor Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk /, CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 210 Agenda September 14, 1992 Issue Statement: Resolution levying a special assessment for weed destruction. Background: Each year the City of Richfield hires contractors to cut weeds on certain properties in the City not properly maintained by the owners. If the owner fails to cut the weeds in a timely manner after notification by the City, the City undertakes the weed destruction and bills the property owner for the service. If the cost of the weed destruction is not paid by the property owner, it may be assessed against the property for a one year period. The attached resolution provides for this assessment against eight properties in the total amount of $1,121.89. In addition, the resolution provides for an 8% penalty. Recommended Motion: Adopt the.attached resolution levying a special assessment for weed destruction against the listed property owners in the total amount of $1,121.89. Basis for Recommendation: 1. The properties were not maintained by the owners and the City • incurred costs to abate the weed nuisance. 2. Minnesota State Statutes provide that the City may levy a special one year assessment for these costs. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Do not approve the resolution and have the costs absorbed by the City. Discussion/Decision Mode: This item has been placed on the September 14, 1992 agenda so that this assessment may be filed with Hennepin County along with the other special assessments. Resp ly submitted, Jame . Prosser City anager JDP:ds 0 qle-l • RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR WEED DESTRUCTION BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota as follows: 1. The following described properties are hereby specially assessed in the following amounts for expense incurred by the City in connection with abatement of a nuisance health hazard pursuant to'provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 145.23, to wit: PROPERTY ID ADDITION ADDRESS AMOUNT 29-028-24-41-0162 46790 6636 Sheridan $ 174.04 28-028-24-22-0038 45340 6344 Newton 295.53 35-028-24-44-0029 46790 1600 E 77th St 111.83 26-028-24-14-0081 45942 6428 16th Ave 55.91 33-028-24-41-0108 45605 7512 Bryant 37.28 35-028-24-14-0075 45293 7200 Cedar 74.55 34-028-24-33-0015 46710 66th Pleasant- 186.37 27-028-24-21-0001 44827 78th Pleasant 186.38 • Total $1,121.89 2. The above listed assessment be spread over a period of one year at the rate of 8% interest per annum. 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this resolution to the County Auditor of Hennepin County, Minnesota. Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota, this 14th day of September, 1992. Martin J. Kirsch Mayor ATTEST: Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk 0 .17/f CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA • Council Letter No. 209 Agenda September 14, 1992 Issue Statement: Resolution levying a special assessment for nuisance abatement. Background:. There is a•resolution on the September 14, 1992, City Council agenda certifying a special assessment for nuisance abatement to Hennepin County. This assessment is for costs incurred by the City in connection with abatement for nuisances on certain properties in the City which are not properly maintained by their owners. In each case, the owner of the subject property was notified by the City to.correct the nuisance and failed to do so within a timely limit. Property owners were notified that if the nuisance was not abated within the proper time limit, the City would take the corrective action necessary and bill the property owner. When the cost of the nuisance abatement provided by the City is not paid by the property owner, it can be assessed against the property tax for a one year period. The attached resolution provides for this assessment against five properties in the total amount of $1,012.89. One property incurred costs of $825.39 for the removal of a shed on the property, after the owner failed to respond to several City requests to comply. • Recommended Motion: Adopt the attached resolution levying a special assessment for nuisance abatement against the listed property owners in the total amount of $1,012.89. Basis for Recommendation: 1. The properties were not maintained by the owners and the City incurred costs to abate the nuisance. 2. Minnesota State Statutes provide that the City may levy a special one year assessment for these costs. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Do not approve the resolution and have the costs absorbed by the City. Discussion/Decision Mode: This item has been placed on the September 14, 1992 agenda so that this assessment may be filed with Hennepin County along with the other special assessments. Respectfully submitted, • J D. Prosser Ci Manager JDP:ds -'7A -/ • RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota as follows: 1. The following described properties are hereby specially assessed in the following amounts for expense incurred by the City in connection with abatement of a nuisance health hazard pursuant to.provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 145.23, to wit: LJ PROPERTY ID ADDITION ADDRESS AMOUNT 29-028-24-41-0162 46790 6636 Shredding $ 148.00 25-028-24-24-0100 45880 6417 Standish 825.39 34-028-24-33-0064 46710 7601 Garfield 8.52 27-028-24-42-0090 45506 6644 2nd Ave 15.98 33-028-24-21-0004 45410 7020 Lakeshore Dr 15.00 Total $1,012.89 2. The above special assessments are to be spread over one year at no interest. 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to .certify a copy of this resolution to the County Auditor of Hennepin County, Minnesota. Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 14th day of September, 1992. Martin J. Kirsch Mayor ATTEST: Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk cXL CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA • Council Letter No. 208 Agenda September 14, 1992 Issue Statement: Presentation of?a proclamation designating September 1992 Literacy Awareness Month in Richfield. Background: The Richfield Literacy Council is joining the State of Minnesota and other national groups in the celebration of Literacy Month during September. At the September 14 City Council meeting, Mayor Kirsch will sign a proclamation declaring September as Literacy Awareness Month in Richfield. In order to emphasize the importance of literacy awareness, a group of literacy players will perform a short skit at the Council meeting that will bring attention to the problems arising from illiteracy. The Richfield Literacy Council consists of 12 active Richfield residents dedicated to fighting the ills of illiteracy. Recommended Motion: Present the proclamation to the Richfield Literacy Council. • Basis of Recommendation: 1. The Richfield Literacy Council has requested the City Council to proclaim September 1992 as Literacy Awareness Month in Richfield. Alternative Recommendation: None. Discussion/Decision Mode: The proclamation will be presented at the September 14 City Council meeting. 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