07-11-94 agenda• CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
MONDAY, JULY 11, 1994
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
I. MEETING WITH RICHFIELD SISTER CITY COMMISSION
COUNCIL LETTER NO. 189
ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
INTRODUCTORY PROCEEDINGS
CALL TO ORDER
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE (1) SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
OF JUNE 27, 1994 AND (2) REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE ,
1994 a!l
PRESENTATION
1. OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ITEMS NOT
LISTED ON THE AGENDA
2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION AND CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
FOR RICHFIELD AND HEREDIA, COSTA RICA SOCCER ASSOCIATIONS
COUNCIL LETTER NO. 190
AGENDA APPROVAL
3. 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.
4A. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR NEW COMMERCIAL
KENNEL LICENSES FOR SUDS 'N SCISSORS, 6324 PILLSBURY AVENUE
C.L. 191
B. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL
KENNEL LICENSE FOR AIRPORT PET HOSPITAL, 6301 CEDAR AVENUE
C.L. 192
C. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL
KENNEL LICENSE FOR ANIMAL CARE CLINIC, 6521 CEDAR AVENUE
C.L. 193
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
INTERMITTENT HOMELESS SHELTER AT HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
7132 PORTLAND AVENUE
COUNCIL LETTER NO. 194
6. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR AMENDED FINAL DEVELOPMENT
PLAN/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW SCREENING OF BALCONIES
AT LAKE SHORE DRIVE CONDOMINIUMS, 6615 LAKE SHORE DRIVE
COUNCIL LETTER NO. 195
• 7. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
DAYCARE CENTER FOR UP TO 120 CHILDREN AT ASSUMPTION CHURCH,
305 EAST 77TH STREET
COUNCIL LETTER NO. 196
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
8. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
815 OF CITY CODE RELATED TO USE OF STREETS, SPECIFICALLY
SEASONAL LOAD LIMIT REGULATIONS
COUNCIL LETTER NO. 197
9. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE VACATING PORTION
OF WEST 77TH STREET
COUNCIL LETTER NO. 198
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS & OTHER BUSINESS
10. CONSIDERATION OF PRIORITY AND FUNDING FOR STORM WATER
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
COUNCIL LETTER NO. 199
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• AIRPORT BUSINESS
11. AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
77TH STREET PROJECT BUSINESS
12. 77TH STREET PROJECT STATUS REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE
13. LEGISLATIVE REPORT
COUNCIL CHOICE
14. COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
15. 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.
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• CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 199
Agenda July 11, 1994
Issue Statement:
Priority and funding for storm water improvement projects.
Background:
At the June 27, 1994 meeting, the City Council directed staff to
proceed with the minor improvements identified at the meeting. In
addition, the Council requested that the major projects be
prioritized and that funding alternatives be presented.
? PRIORITY
The staff recommends the following benefit cost priority for the
major storm water improvements!
1. 77th Street Phase II - estimated cost $340,000 - benefit/cost
ratio is not applicable.
The cost estimates for Phase II of the 77th Street Project are now
complete. The Phase II construction contract will include $240,000
in local funds; i.e., storm water utility funds for storm sewers.
In addition, there is $100,000 in storm sewer work in Washington
Park as part of the 77th Street Project. Therefore, an estimated
• $340,000 is needed.
2. Richfield Lake Outlet - estimated cost $275,000 - benefit/cost
ratio is greater than 2 when compared to temporary pumping.
The homes and businesses adjacent to Richfield Lake have flood
protection which is difficult to determine. Without an outlet to
Richfield Lake these homes are threatened not only be a single heavy
rainfall event but by sustained wet periods. In 1993, City crews
pumped over five feet of water from the surface of Richfield Lake.
If the rainfall that generated the five feet of water had fallen in
a shorter time frame, pumps may not have kept up and homes would
have been threatened. Land locked lakes are not dependable and so
are inappropriate elements of a storm water system. For this
reason, the Richfield Lake outlet is the highest priority project.
However, until the Wood Lake outlet is constructed, problems at
Richfield Lake are transferred to Wood Lake if the Richfield Lake
outlet is constructed.
3. 69th/70th Penn/Russell - estimated cost $750,000 - benefit/cost
ratio is greater than 1 when area-wide benefits are considered.
The proposed plan for a holding pond in the 6900 block of Penn
Avenue provides relief not only for the homes in the 6900 block of
Penn and Russell Avenue, but provides increased protection for the
entire watershed west of Wood Lake between 66th and 70th Streets.
• Staff believes that such widespread benefit makes this project rank
high in priority.
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4. Wood Lake Dredging - estimated cost $250,000 - benefit/cost
0 ratio is not available.
The sedimentation of Wood Lake has been occurring over the 20 plus
years since Wood Lake was dredged. This sedimentation and
eutrification has a cumulative effect which needs to be periodically
arrested by dredging. Although necessary eventually, staff has
scheduled the work for 1996 in the Capital Improvement Program and
place it in a lower priority than 2 and 3 above.
5. 69th and Columbus - estimated cost $330,000 - benefit/cost ratio
is approaching 1 when area-wide benefits to the Norby Pond
drainage area are considered.
Residents from this neighborhood recently contacted City staff and
reported that they were damaged by the July 1, 1993 storm.
According to the 1988 Orr-Schelen-Mayeron and Associates drainage
study, this area is threatened by storms with greater than 2% chance
of occurrence. The construction of a separate storm sewer outlet to
Legion Lake is the recommended improvement.
6. Street Flooding Improvement Projects - estimated cost
$1,700,000 - benefit/cost ratio is difficult to calculate
because of the extent of speculation that must be taken into
account; i.e., number of vehicles on the street at the time of
• the storm, time of day of the storm, and so forth.
As a group, the projects identified to reduce street flooding have a
low (far less than 1) benefit cost ratio so these projects receive a
lower priority. When addressed individually, some of these projects
may have benefits which will make the projects feasible. The
projects can be addressed on a case-by-case basis after the first
five priorities are addressed. Benefit/cost ratios cannot be
determined for the grant program until specific improvements are
identified. However, the engineering consultant and staff agree
that the kind of improvements expected for eligible properties (less
than 1% protection) provide efficient use of stormwater utility
capital funds.
? FUNDING ALTERNATIVES
The attached Storm Water Capital Improvement Funds worksheet has
been revised to include the 77th Street Phase II storm sewer costs.
The following alternatives are available to increase available
revenue or accelerate the schedule:
a. The utility fee can be increased. An additional $1 per quarter
per single family lot will generate an additional $93,000 per year
or $465,000 over five years.
b. The Storm Water Utility could borrow from an internal fund.
Several funds have fund balance available to a level to afford
• making of a loan.
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c. Funding from outside agencies is being pursued. City staff has
been discussing present and future drainage impacts of I-35W on
Richfield (Richfield Lake, Wood Lake and Legion Lake in particular).
One way for the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to
compensate Richfield for dealing with the roadway runoff is for
MnDOT to pay for improvements such as the Richfield Lake outlet and
Wood Lake dredging. It will be another six months or more before
any response can be expected from MnDOT.
Recommended Motion:
1. Increase the storm utility rate by $1 per quarter per single
family lot.
2. Aggressively pursue MnDOT for compensation related to drainage
impacts.
3. Purchase homes in the 69th and Penn area based on a priority
basis of "most vulnerable first."
4. Begin a grant program in 1995 for up to $50,000 per year, to be
adjusted annually, based on criteria established prior to
January 1, 1995.
5. Continue to consider storm water improvements as part of the
Capital Improvement Program process.
• Basis of Recommendation:
1. Concern has been expressed about the level of storm water
protection in the community.
2. A revised Stormwater Capital Policy has been adopted.
3. A plan, based on the policy, should be implemented.
4. The Council has requested a budget and priority listing of
pending proposed projects prior to adopting a Stormwater Capital
Plan.
5. A $1 increase in the storm utility will place Richfield on the
high end of utility fees in the metropolitan area. However,
this is a reflection of the City's decision to aggressively
pursue increased storm water protection for the community.
6. The City is in continuing communication with MnDOT on traffic
and transportation related issues. Storm water and drainage
impacts are part of the communication.
7. The Council annually reviews and adopts a Capital Improvement
Program. This permits opportunity to review a Stormwater
Capital Plan on at least an annual basis.
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Alternative Recommendation:
1. Do not adopt a plan.
2. Adopt a storm utility rate higher or lower than $1 per quarter
per single family lot.
3. Borrow from an internal fund to expedite the program.
4. Begin a grant program at some time other than January 1995 or
begin a grant program at a level higher or lower than $50,000
annually.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
This item is on the July 11,
1994 Council agenda.
Respe 1 y submitted,
James Prosser
City nager
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Revised 7/11/94
STORM WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS
REVENUE
Cash Balance 12/31/93
*Annual revenue available for
capital expenditures
Balance available for capital projects
December 1994
December 1998 (assumes $195,000 per year)
$ 444,000
IS 195,000
$ 639,000
$1,419,000
EXPENSES
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$ 340,000
$ 275,000
$ 750,000
$ 250,000
6601 Stevens $ 22,000
7632 Logan $ 15,000
6645 Queen $ 7,500
** $1,659,500
* Assumes $7.55 quarterly single family fee, no interest revenue,
$700,000 annual revenues, $307,000 in maintenance, $198,000 bond
payment.
** Grant program not included. Street flooding and 6900 block of
Columbus not included.
Note: An additional $1 per quarter per single family lot will
generate an additional $93,000 per year or $465,000 over five years.
77th Street Phase II
Richfield Lake outlet (revised)
1995 CIP
6900 blocks of Penn/Russell
Wood Lake dredging
1996 CIP
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• CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No.198
July 11, 1994
Issue Statement:
First reading consideration of an ordinance vacating a portion of
West 77th Street.
Background:
The relocation of 77th Street to link up with 76th Street has
resulted in the nonuse of a triangular area east of Emerson
Street, north of the Emerson Avenue Congregational Church and
south of the new 77th Street. It is necessary to vacate this
portion of 77th Street in order to put the land to appropriate
use.
Recommended Motion:
Approve first reading of a transitory ordinance to vacate,
subject to easements, a portion of West 77th Street, and set a
second reading and public hearing for July 25, 1994.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. This land is not usable for roadway purposes but is suitable
for open space and landscaping.
2. For this land to be available, it is necessary for the City
Council to initiate the vacation of this portion of the old
• 77th Street.
3. The vacation would be subject to existing utility easements.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. Delay this vacation at first reading.
2. Continue first reading of the vacation.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
First reading consideration of the transitory ordinance is
scheduled for July 11, 1994. No mailed or published notice is
required for first reading. If first reading is approved, a
public hearing and second reading will be held on July 25, 1994.
Respectfull-y submitted,
James rosser
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JUL 07 '94 14:04 HOLMES & GRAVEN
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE VACA'T'ING A PORTION OF 77TH STREET
WEST, NEAR THE RECONSTRUCTED INTERSECTION OF
EMERSON AVENUE NORTH AND 77TH STREET WEST
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
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Section 1. The following described land is subject to an
easement for public street purposes:
Whose parts of:
77th Street West lying between the centerline of
Dupont Avenue South and the west line of Emerson
Avenue South, located in the Southwest Quarter of
the Southeast Quarter of Section 33, Township 28,
Range 24, Hennepin County, Minnesota
and
77th Street West, as dedicated in the plat of
NORTHFELT ADDITION, Hennepin County, Minnesota
• Being described as follows:
Commencing at the southeast corner of the Northeast
Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter
of said Section 33; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 41
seconds West, assumed bearing, along the south line of
said Northeast Quarter of Southwest Quarter of Southeast
Quarter 86.58 feet to the point of beginning of the line
to be described; thence northwesterly 187.04 feet along
a non-tangential curare concave to the northeast having a
radius of 610.33 feet and a central angle of 17 degrees
33 minutes 32 seconds, the chord of said curve bears
North 63 degrees 29 minutes 13 seconds West; thence South
38 degrees 06 minutes 35 seconds West, not tangent to
said curve, 32.47 feet; thence southerly along a tangen-
tial curve concave to the east having a radius of 320.00
feet to the south line of said Northeast Quarter of
Southwest Quarter of Southeast Quarter; thence southerly
30 feet along the easterly right of way line of Emerson
Avenue to the southerly right of way line of 77th Street
west; thence easterly along said southerly right of way
line of 77th Street west to the southerly extension of
the centerline of Dupont Avenue South; thence northwest-
erly to the point of beginning.
Sec. 2. Due to the relocation and reconstruction of 77th
Street West in the vicinity of Emerson Avenue North, there is no
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• longer a public need for a street easement over the above-described
property.
Sec. 3. The street easement in favor of the public over the
above-described property is hereby vacated.
Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Council Letter No. 197
Agenda July 11, 1994
Issue Statement:
First reading of an ordinance amending Section 815 of the City
Code related to use of streets, specifically seasonal load limit
regulations.
Background:
Section 815.01 addresses seasonal load limit regulations. The
proposed ordinance amendment to Subdivision 815.5 is a
housekeeping matter to exempt solid waste collectors and
recyclers. The proposed ordinance amendment to Subdivision 815.6
eliminates the bond now required and requires, instead, a per
load fee. The fee would be established annually during the
Council's budget considerations.
Since the type of damage caused by overweight loads is cumulative
in effect and a change in street condition is seldom visible
after only a few repetitions, bonding for this type of damage is
not effective. A fee will provide 1) funds for maintaining
streets and 2) a financial deterrent to those who wish to use a
permit for "conducting business as usual." It is staff's opinion
that the best way to protect Richfield streets during seasonal
load restrictions is to severely limit or prevent overweight
• loads. A minor fee, proposed to be $20 per load in 1995 if the
Council agrees to the proposed ordinance amendment, will allow
for emergency types of overweight loads but will tend to force
others to wait until seasonal load restrictions are removed after
the streets are more stable. In 1994, about 25 waivers,
involving 50 to 60 loads, were granted.
Recommended Motion:
Approve first reading of the ordinance amendment to 1) exempt
solid waste collectors and recyclers from seasonal load limits
and 2) replace the bond requirement with a per load fee to be
determined during the annual budget process, and set a public
hearing date and second reading for August 8, 1994.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. Amending the ordinance as proposed is in the best interest of
the community.
2. Approval of a first reading of the ordinance at this time
would enable the Council to consider a 1995 fee during coming
budget hearings.
Alternative Recommendation:
Council could choose to delay a first reading of the ordinance
amendment; however, this may mean that any ordinance amendment
• would not be in effect in time for the hearings on the 1995
budget.
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Discussion/Decision Mode:
First reading is scheduled for the July 11, 1994, Council
meeting.
Respec ully submitted,
James Prosser
City M ager
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BILL NO.
AMENDMENT TO SECTION 815
OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE
CITY OF RICHFIELD
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
1. Subsection 815.01 of the ordinance code of the City of
Richfield entitled "Seasonal load regulations" is hereby amended
by adding (or deleting) the following:
815.01. Seasonal load regulations.
Subd. 5. Exceptions. The restrictions contained in
subdivision 4 do not apply to:
(a) emergency vehicles;
(b) vehicles of a public utility used in making repairs to its
plant and equipment; sr
(c) any county or state highway within the city.- ; or
(d) vehicles operated by solid waste collectors and recyclers
being at the time used by the operator for the purpose of
collecting solid waste and recyclable materials.
Subd. 6. Special authorization: bond. If a person
desires to use an alley, street or public highway of the city in
a manner not authorized by reason of the prohibitions or
restrictions imposed by this section, the director may, in his
discretion, grant permission upon such conditions as he may
prescribe, provided that the person shall first furnish to he
e-ity-a?bond ?izi--ai?aii.9u. cc.?y the director with good
and suf f ieient eerper-ate-surety, guaranteeing o Seeure t
amount ?therev?to be aunrAv- i eater. in lieu of a
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direeter. request a seasonal load limit exemption from the
director and pay_a fee in amount established by the city council.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield,
Minnesota this day of , 1994.
Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk
• CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 196
Agenda July 11, 1994
Issue Statement:
Request for a conditional use permit to allow a daycare center
for up to 120 children at 305 East 77th Street.
Background:
New Horizon Child Care is proposing to operate a daycare center
in the school wing of Assumption Church, 305 East 77th Street.
Classrooms would be leased to New Horizon contingent upon City
approval.
New Horizon currently operates out of St. Richard's Church, 7540
Penn Avenue. A consolidation of parish schools will result in
all of Assumption's school operations being moved to St.
Richard's. The need for more space at St. Richard's because of
the consolidation will require New Horizon to move out of St.
Richard's. In turn, New Horizon would move into the space being
vacated at Assumption because of the consolidation.
The request would allow up to 120 children; however, New Horizon
anticipates starting out with about 60 children and gradually
increasing enrollment. Hours of operation would be from 6:30
• a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Assumption's school had
an enrollment of about 160 students during the 1993-1994 school
year.
The Assumption Church site is zoned C-2, where daycare centers
for more than 12 children are permitted with a conditional use
permit.
Recommended Motion:
Approve the conditional use permit to allow a daycare center for
up to 120 children at 305 East 77th Street with the following
stipulations.
1. That the applicable State license be approved.
2. That all building and fire codes be met prior to occupancy.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. Adequate on-site parking is available.
2. Adequate play area would be provided per State licensing
requirements.
3. The site complies with drainage and landscaping requirements.
4. The designated drop-off and pick-up area is located on-site,
close to the entrance door.
• 5. On June 28, 1994, the Planning Commission voted unanimously
to recommend approval of the proposal.
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Alternative Recommendation:
Deny the request with a finding that the proposal would have
adverse impacts on adjacent properties or the City as a whole.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
A public hearing is scheduled at 7:00 p.m, on Monday, July 11,
1994. 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.
Respectf ly submitted,
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• CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 195
Agenda July 11, 1994
Issue Statement:
Request for an amended final development plan/conditional use
permit to allow screening of balconies at Lake Shore Drive
Condominiums, 6615 Lake Shore Drive.
Background:
Lake Shore .Drive condominium owners are seeking approval to
enclose their balconies with a screen. Ten owners are
petitioners and believe screening will make their balconies more
functional and enjoyable. The Homeowners Association Board of
Directors has passed a motion to allow screening contingent on
City approval.
In July 1993, the Council approved a similar request for Woodlake
Point Condominiums, 6500 Woodlake Drive. As a result of the
success of that project, Lake Shore Drive Condominiums are also
requesting blanket approval to give all owners the option to
screen their balconies if they wish, conditioned on meeting
specific design criteria.
Recommended Motion:
Approve the amended final development plan/conditional use permit
• for Lake Shore Drive Condominiums to allow installation of
balcony screening enclosures for those owners who want them, with
the following stipulations:
1. That all screens comply with the specific design and
installation criteria, as outlined in the application.
2. That blinds, drapes, shades, or other similar items not be
hung on the screens.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. The screening enclosures would help to solve pigeon and
insect problems, making balconies more functional and
enjoyable.
2. The screening enclosures are designed to be identical looking
and of high quality materials so they do not compromise the
visual appearance of the building. The screening and frame
would be mounted inside the balcony railing to maintain the
rhythm of the facade.
3. The frame for the screening enclosure would be constructed of
bronze colored anodized aluminum to match the existing window
frames.
04. The frame would be rigidly attached to the balcony floor and
would provide drain holes to dispose of trapped water.
. 5. The screens would not be operable; however, they would be
removable with special tools.
6. The black fiberglass screening material would be tightly knit
to prevent as much snow sift as possible.
7. Blanket approval would allow additional units to be screened
in the future without further PUD review; however, all
individual screening enclosures would require a building
permit from the City prior to installation.
8. On June 28, 1994, the Planning Commission voted unanimously
to recommend approval of the proposal.
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 at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 11,
1994. 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.
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James D Prosser
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 194
Agenda July 11, 1994
Issue Statement:
Request for a conditional use permit to allow an intermittent
homeless shelter at Hope Presbyterian Church, 7132 Portland
Avenue.
Background:
Hope Presbyterian Church is proposing to join the Interfaith
Hospitality Network (IHN). The IHN is a nation-wide organization
which works with churches and synagogues to provide short-term
shelter for families in crisis situations, as opposed to
chronically homeless. The IHN does not serve those actively
abusing drugs or alcohol, those with severe mental illness, or
those fleeing physical abuse. Social service agencies screen the
families before referring them to the IHN. Host churches and
synagogues provide this service four weeks out of each year.
The families would be housed in classrooms of Hope Presbyterian's
school addition. There would be up to 16 people at a time. The
stay would be from Sunday to Sunday. During weekdays, families
would be at the church from about 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. the
following day. Days would be spent either at work, school, the
activity center, or looking for permanent housing. While at the
church, families would have use of the church facilities
including the gym, showers, and courtyard. The church would also
provide meals for the families during their stay. Bus
transportation is provided to the families by the IHN.
Recommended Motion:
Approve the conditional use permit to allow Hope Presbyterian
Church to operate an intermittent homeless shelter (Interfaith
Hospitality Network) with the following stipulations:
1. That the shelter be limited to operate a maximum of four
weeks per year and no more than two weeks per quarter.
2. That no more than 16 persons be served by the shelter at one
time.
3. That the shelter not serve those actively abusing drugs or
alcohol, those with severe mental illness, or those fleeing
physical abuse.
4. That meals for those served by the shelter be prepared on-
site.
5. That all building, fire, and health codes be met prior to
operation.
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Basis of Recommendation:
1. On June 13, 1994, the City Council reviewed the proposed use
and determined that it be classified as a "conditional"
church accessory use.
2. The shelter would provide secure housing on a short term
basis for families in crisis situations.
3. It appears the shelter would not impose adverse impacts on
the neighborhood or the City as a whole. A number of general
complaints against church operations were voiced at the
Planning Commission hearing. The issues included parking
across driveways of neighbors, parking on Portland Avenue on
Sundays, use of the parking lot at all hours, car headlights
impacting neighbors, pedestrian shortcuts and noise. It was
suggested by staff that mediation would be an appropriate
forum for the discussion of those issues.
4. Minor building improvements (e.g., hard wired smoke
detectors) are required prior to operation.
5. On June 28, 1994, 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
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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, July 11,
1994. 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.
Respectfully submitted,
Jam Prosser
City nager
JDP:cak
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• CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No.193
Agenda July 11, 1994
Issue Statement:
Consideration of an application for a commercial kennel license
for Animal Care Clinic, 6521 Cedar Avenue.
Background:
On May 26,.1994, Animal Care Clinic submitted an application for
the renewal of their commercial kennel license.
On June 9, 1994, 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 commercial kennel
license be approved.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. The applicant has complied with the City Codes pertaining to
a commercial kennel license.
2. The City has previously issued a kennel license to Animal
Care Clinic.
• Alternative Recommendation:
1. The Council could decide to deny the request for a commercial
kennel license. However, the Public Safety Department has
not found any basis for a denial.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
Recommendation to approve the application for a commercial kennel
license for Animal Care Clinic, 6521 Cedar Avenue, is presented
for Council consideration at this time.
Resp fully submitted,
Jame D Prosser
City a ger
JDP:cak
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• CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 192
Agenda July 11, 1994
Issue Statement:
Consideration of an application for a commercial kennel license
for Airport Pet Hospital, 6301 Cedar Avenue.
Background:
On May 25, 1994, Airport Pet Hospital submitted an application
for the renewal of their commercial kennel license.
On May 26, 1994, 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 commercial kennel
license be approved.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. The applicant has complied with the City Codes pertaining to
a commercial kennel license.
2. The City has previously issued a kennel license to Airport
Pet Hospital.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. The Council could decide to deny the request for a commercial
kennel license. However, the Public Safety Department has
not found any basis for a denial.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
Recommendation to approve the application for a commercial kennel
license for Airport Pet Hospital, 6301 Cedar Avenue, is presented
for Council consideration at this time.
Respect ly submitted,
rosser
Jam4Mager
City JDP:cak
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• CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 191
Agenda July 11, 1994
Issue Statement:
Consideration of an application for a new commercial kennel
license for Suds 'N Scissors Inc., 6324 Pillsbury Avenue.
Background:
On June 1,.1994, Suds 'N Scissors submitted an application for a
new commercial kennel license.
On June 9, 1994, 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 commercial kennel
license be approved.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. The applicant has complied with the City Codes pertaining to
a commercial kennel license.
Alternative Recommendation:
• 1. The Council could decide to deny the request for a new
commercial kennel license. However, the Public Safety
Department has not found any basis for a denial.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
Recommendation to approve the application for a new commercial
kennel license for Suds IN Scissors Inc., 6324 Pillsbury Avenue,
is presented for Council consideration at this time.
Respe ully submitted,
Jame . Prosser
City nager
JDP:cak
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. CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No.190
Agenda July 11, 1994
Issue Statement:
Proclamation and Certificate of Recognition for the Richfield and
Heredia, Costa Rica soccer associations.
Background:
The Richfield Soccer Association is fielding a team in the U.S.A.
Cup 194 Soccer Tournament at the National Sports Center in
Blaine, Minnesota the week of July 11. Richfield's Sister City
of Heredia, Costa Rica is represented by a team from the Escuela
de Futbol of Llorente de Flores in Heredia.
The Certificate of Recognition for the Richfield Soccer
Association is to credit their efforts in providing homestays for
the Costa Rican team, coaches and chaperones, as well as
recognizing their representation of the City of Richfield in
international competition.
The proclamation bestows honorary citizenship in the City of
Richfield, Minnesota upon the players, coaches and chaperones
representing Sister City Heredia, Costa Rica in the U.S.A. Cup
'94 Soccer Tournament.
• Recommended Motion:
Read the proclamation and present the certificates.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
These proclamations are an agenda item for the Regular City
Council meeting on July 11, 1994.
Respectfully submitted,
James Prosser
City anager
JDP:cak
Copy: Sister City Commission Chair
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No.189
Agenda July 11, 1994
Issue Statement:
Meeting with the Richfield Sister City Commission.
Background:
The Special City Council meeting with the Sister City Commission
is one of a series of meetings between the City's Boards and
Commissions and the City Council. The purpose of this special
meeting is to provide an informal opportunity for Commission
Members to inform the City Council of recent and current
projects. It also provides a forum for an open dialogue between
the City Council and the Commission. Projects to be discussed
include:
1. Companie Folclorica dancers;
2. Chamber of Commerce project;
3. Presentation of books;
4. Soccer project; and,
5. Current situation in Heredia, Costa Rica.
Recommended Motion:
There is no action recommended.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
This special meeting has been scheduled for July 11, 1994 and is
one of a series of meetings.
Respect ly submitted,
ser
James D feors
City Ma JDP
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Copy: Sister City Commission Chair
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