10-10-94 agendaCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1994
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) REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
SEPTEMBER 26, 1994; AND (2) CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION OF OCTOBER
3, 1994
PRESENTATIONS
1. OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ITEMS NOT
LISTED ON THE AGENDA
• 2. RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEES, WILLIAM SUECH AND MELANIE AULT, WHO
HAVE COMPLETED CITY OF RICHFIELD'S MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
PROGRAM
COUNCIL LETTER NO. 276
3. RECEIPT OF AWARD OF MERIT FOR ACCIDENT REDUCTION FROM
NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL
COUNCIL LETTER NO. 277
AGENDA APPROVAL
4. 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.
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5A. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR
POLLING PLACES AND DESIGNATING ELECTION JUDGES FOR NOVEMBER
8, 1994 STATE GENERAL ELECTION C.L. 278
B. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
SUBMITTAL OF MUNICIPAL GRANT APPLICATION FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY
RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING FUNDING POLICY C.L. 279
C. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SETTING OCTOBER 24, 1994 AS
PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR RENEWAL OF CURRENCY EXCHANGE LICENSE
FOR SUPER CASH LTD, 6417 LYNDALE AVENUE C.L. 280
D. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000
FROM TOWNE CARPETS FOR REMOVAL, PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF
FLOOR COVERING AT PENN AVENUE LIQUOR STORE IN AMOUNT OF
$7,358.37 C.L. 281
E. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000
FROM UNIQUE SOFTWARE OF EAGAN FOR FIVE PERSONAL COMPUTERS TO
BE INSTALLED IN COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICES AT CITY HALL IN
AMOUNT OF $10, 367.16 C.L. 282
F. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000
FROM MINNESOTA PIPE & EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS REQUIRED TO
COMPLETE MINOR STORM WATER IMPROVEMENTS IN AMOUNT OF $12,530
C.L. 283
G. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDERS #1 & #2 FROM
ALPHA VIDEO FOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUDIO VISUAL RENOVATION IN
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $459 C.L. 284
H. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR NEW COMMERCIAL
KENNEL LICENSE FOR ACC DOG & CAT GROOMING, 6521 CEDAR AVENUE
C.L. 285
I. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL
KENNEL LICENSE; 6917 UPTON AVENUE; 3 DOGS C.L. 286
J. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF
RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE; 7001 PENN AVENUE; 5 CATS C.L.
287
K. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF
PIGEON LICENSE; 6837 RUSSELL AVENUE
L. ESTIMATE #3 PAYMENT FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT OF WASHINGTON PARK
CP897; SUNRAM CONSTRUCTION INC.; $24,225.00
PUBLIC HEARING
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6. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AMENDING
URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY YEARS XIX AND XX COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
COUNCIL LETTER NO. 288
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS _& OTHER BUSINESS
7. CONSIDERATION OF MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONER
COUNCIL LETTER NO. 289
0 AIRPORT BUSINESS
8. AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
77TH STREET PROJECT BUSINESS
9. 77TH STREET PROJECT STATUS REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE
10. LEGISLATIVE REPORT
COUNCIL CHOICE
11. COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
12. 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. 289
Agenda October 10, 1994
Issue Statement:
Council confirmation of Mayor's appointment of Housing and
Redevelopment Authority Commissioner.
Background:
The term of HRA Commissioner Russ Susag will expire in October
1994. Commissioner Susag was appointed to the HRA in 1993 to
fill the remaining one year of a five year term.
Under state law, the Mayor appoints HRA Commissioners subject to
confirmation of the City Council. The Mayor has indicated he
will make an appointment to the HRA for a five year term at the
October 10, 1994 Council meeting.
Recommended Motion:
Confirm the Mayor's appointment
and Redevelopment Authority for
expire in October 1999.
of a Commissioner to the Housing
a five year term which will
Basis of Recommendation:
1. An appointment needs to be made for a term which expires in
October 1994.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. Continue the appointment to a future Council meeting.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
This item has been scheduled for the October 10, 1994 Council
meeting so the appointment can be made to ensure a full
complement of members on the Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
Respectfully submitted,
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James D r sser
City Man
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• CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 288
Agenda October 10, 1994
Issue Statement:
Public hearing and consideration of resolution amending the Urban
Hennepin County Years XIX and XX Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds.
Background:
The City Council has previously conducted public hearings and
approved the use of Richfield's 1993 and 1994 Years Urban
allocations as follows:
1993 1994
Year XIX Year XX
Activity
G.M.D.C.A.-
Child Day Care $ 9,377 $ 10,320
H.O.M.E. $ 19,350 $ 21,300
Skills 2000 $ 7,740 $ 8,510
CASH $ 0 $ 0
City Hall Improvements $ 0 $ 12,000
Housing Rehab $ 86,424 $136,603
Scattered Site-Housing $118,455 $ 78,800
TOTAL $241,346 $267,533
• SKILLS 2000, a Richfield based adult education service program
for low income individuals, has been funded for the last two
years. Due to lack of funding, SKILLS 2000 has discontinued
their operation effective June 30, 1994. Currently, there is an
unexpended balance of $2,060.00 in Year XIX and $8,510.00 in Year
XX.
Since spring, 25 households continue to be on the waiting list to
be served by rehabilitation deferred loans. Some residents are
deterred from being placed on the waiting list since the wait can
be up to a year. Additionally, the impending heating season can
bring three or four emergency requests for furnace replacements.
Since there are unexpended funds which must be reallocated,
Hennepin County requires the amendment process, including this
public hearing, to be held.
Recommended Motion:
Approve the attached resolution which reallocates the unexpended
Year XIX and XX CDBG funds from SKILLS 2000 to Housing
Rehabilitation as follows:
YEAR XIX YEAR XX
OLD NEW OLD NEW
1. Housing Improv.:
a. Housing Rehab. $ 86,424 $ 88,484 $ 78,800 $87,310
b. Scattered Site
Housing $118,455 Same $136,603 Same
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E 2. Public Facilities and
Improvements
a. City Hall Improv. $ 0 Same
$ 12,000 Same
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3. Public Service:
a. H.O.M.E.
b. Child Day Care
c. SKILLS 2000
Total
$ 19,350 Same
$ 9,377 Same
$ 7,740 $ 0
$241,346 Same
$ 21,300 Same
$ 10,320 Same
$ 8,510 0
$267,533 Same
Basis of Recommendation:
1. SKILLS 2000 has ceased operation and have left unexpended
funds in both program years XIX and XX.
2. Housing rehabilitation continues to be needed throughout the
City as evidenced by a continued waiting list.
3. Public service accounts serviced by the County have increased
beyond the percent of total level of funding allowed by
Federal guidelines. This will allow the County to stay
within the 15 percent guideline for commitment to public
service funding. No further allocations should be made to
public service accounts by Richfield for years XIX and XX.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. Amend allocations to other eligible projects within the same
program years.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
A public hearing on this matter has been scheduled for October
10, 1994. Year XIX funds must be expended by December 31, 1994
and Year XX funds by December 31, 1995.
Respectf ly submitted,
James Prosser
City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AMENDING PROGRAM FOR YEARS XIX AND XX
URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield, Minnesota through execution
of a Joint Cooperation Agreement with Hennepin County, is a
cooperating unit in the Urban Hennepin County Community
Development Block Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield and Hennepin County have
approved the use of Urban Hennepin County CDBG funds made
available from the Year XIX and Year XX Urban Hennepin County
Community Development Block Grant; and
WHEREAS, the SKILLS 2000 program services have terminated as
of June 30, 1994 due to lack of funding; and
WHEREAS, an unexpended balance remains for the SKILLS 2000
account in Year XIX CDBG Program year in the amount of $2,060.00,
and funding programmed for SKILLS 2000 in Year XX in the amount
of $8,510.00; and
WHEREAS, Year XIX CDBG funding must be expended by December
31, 1994, and Year XX by December 31, 1995; and
WHEREAS, CDBG funding may be reprogrammed to another
eligible activity within the same CDBG program year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Richfield, Minnesota have approved the reprogramming of
the $2,060.00 unexpended balance of SKILLS 2000 Year XIX funds to
the Year XIX CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program; and the
$8,510.00 SKILLS 2000 Year XX funds to the Year XX CDBG Housing
Rehabilitation Program; and authorized submittal to this change
to Hennepin County.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota
this 10th day of October, 1994.
Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 287
• Agenda October 10, 1994
Issue Statement:
Consideration of an application for renewal of a residential kennel
license for Joanne Ecklund, 7001 Penn Avenue.
Background:
On August 19, 1994, Joanne Ecklund submitted an application for a
residential kennel license. She owns five cats.(four are Domestic
Short Hairs and one is a Domestic Long Hair). Ms. Ecklund's
application had all contiguous property owners' signatures on it.
On September 2, 1994, an inspection of the property was conducted
by a Community Service Officer. There were no apparent problems
found at that time.
The City has adopted a policy that staff notify neighbors
surrounding the area of the residential kennel license. Staff
received no calls or complaints from any of the neighbors.
Last year, there were several issues that were brought before the
Council in a public hearing. Ms. Ecklund has continued to satisfy
these issues with no concerns reported from any of her neighbors.
Although this application is for five cats, it does not exceed the
• maximum number of six animals that was approved by the Council as
policy on July 22, 1991.
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 cats does not have an adverse effect on the
neighborhood. Ms. Ecklund has been able to do this.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. The Council could decide to deny Ms. Ecklund's residential
kennel license. This would mean that she would have to reduce
the number of animals on her property from five to two.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
Recommendation to approve a residential kennel license for Joanne
Ecklund, 7001 Penn Avenue, is presented for Council consideration
at this time.
Respe ly submitted,
James 7. Prosser
City Manager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 286
Agenda October 10, 1994
Issue Statement:
Consideration of an application for a new residential kennel
license for Kristin Backstrom, 6917 Upton Avenue.
Background
On September 2, 1994, Kristin Backstrom submitted an application
for a residential kennel license. She owns three dogs. Ms.
Backstrom's application had all contiguous property owners'
signatures on it.
On September 7, 1994, an inspection of the property was conducted
by a Community Service Officer. There were no apparent problems
found at that time.
The City has adopted a policy that staff notify neighbors
surrounding the area of the residential kennel license. Staff
received one call from a neighbor that was opposed to any type of
kennel license. He has had problems in the past with a different
neighbor, and feels the noise is as bad as that from airplanes.
Staff received no other calls or complaints from any of the other
neighbors.
Although this application is for three dogs, it does not exceed the
maximum number of six animals that was approved by the Council as
policy on July 22, 1991.
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. Ms. Backstrom has been able to do this.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. The Council could decide to deny Ms. Backstrom's residential
kennel license. This would mean that she would have to reduce
the number of animals on her property from three to two.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
Recommendation to approve a residential kennel license for Kristin
Backstrom, 6917 Upton Avenue, is presented for Council
consideration at this time.
Resp lly submitted,
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Jame' Prosser
City Manager
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• Council Letter No. 285
Agenda October 10, 1994
Issue Statement:
Consideration of an application for a new commercial kennel
license for ACC Dog & Cat Grooming, 6521 Cedar Avenue.
Background:
On September 21, 1994, ACC Dog & Cat Grooming submitted an
application for a new commercial kennel license.
On September 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. ,
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.
DiscussionfDecision Mode:
Recommendation to approve the application for a new commercial
kennel license for ACC Dog & Cat Grooming, 6521 Cedar Avenue, is
presented for Council consideration at this time.
Resp ly submitted,
Jam D. Prosser
City Manager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 284
Agenda October 10, 1994
Issue Statement:
Authorization of Change Orders #1 and #2 in the total amount of
$459 for City Council Chambers audio visual renovation.
Background:
At the August 8, 1994 City Council meeting, the City Council
authorized the expenditure of $36,925.67 for the audio visual
renovations from Alpha Video. Since the beginning of the
installation process, two small change orders are necessary to
exchange a 13-inch monitor with a 9-inch monitor and for an
alternate switcher. The total cost of these two changes is $469.
However since this amount is in excess of the original authorized
amount, Council authorization is required.
Recommended Motion:
1. Approval of Change Orders #1 and #2 in the total amount of
$469 for the City Council audio visual renovation project.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. In proceeding with the approved bid, two small modifications
thus far have been necessary in the audio visual equipment.
• 2. Change Orders #1 and #2 in the amount of $469 would complete
those two changes.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. Council could reject the changes, however, that would make it
difficult to complete the audio visual renovation with the
kind of equipment and configuration that is now planned.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
This item has been scheduled for the October 10, 1994, City
Council meeting to allow the contractor to immediately process
the change orders and finish the project.
Respe ly submitted,
Jame Prosser
City nager
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• CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 283
Agenda October 10, 1994
Issue Statement:
Purchase in excess of $5,000 for the materials required to
complete minor storm water improvements.
Background:
The City Council has directed staff to use City crews to make
improvements to the storm water system at the following
locations:
? 6601 Stevens: A 150' storm sewer pipe can placed under the
sidewalk on 66th Street extending West of Second Avenue.
? 7632 Logan: A manhole can be placed on the storm sewer, a
storm sewer stubbed to the property line and the street.
? 6645 Queen: The alley apron can be raised in this area.
? 6700 block of 14th Avenue: Several catch basins can be
installed to provide significant protection to the block.
The. City Council policy resolution on purchasing provides that
when the purchase of merchandise, materials, equipment or
. construction exceeds the amount of $5,000, authority to purchase
shall be submitted to the City Council for consideration.
Quotations for the storm improvement materials were received from
three vendors with the following results:
Minnesota Pipe & Equipment
North Star Concrete
Elk River Concrete
$12,530
$13,852
$14,505
Recommended Motion:
Approve a purchase order to Minnesota Pipe & Equipment for the
materials in the amount of $12,530.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. The Council rejected the bids for minor storm water
improvements at the September 26, 1994 Council meeting.
2. Concern has been expressed about the level of storm water
protection in the community.
3. City utility crews and a street repair contractor are
available for considerably less money than originally quoted
by several contractors.
• 4. City Council and affected residents have expressed the
desire to get the work completed this year.
• 5. Minnesota Pipe & Equipment submitted the lowest quotation for
the materials.
Alternative Recommendation:
Do not do the improvements this year; however, the locations
identified above would not have increased protection for the
spring rains.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
Staff requests approval at the October 10, 1994 Council meeting.
y submitted,
James
City
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 282
Agenda October 10, 1994
Issue Statement:
Approve a purchase in excess of $5,000 for personal computers.
Background:
The City is converting its computer system to a personal computer
(PC) network. The process began almost two years ago in the
Public Safety Department. Since that time, Community
Development, Central Services and portions of Community Services
have also been converted.
Conversion plans currently include the completion of three more
areas and expansion of another yet this year. The first of these
areas is the Community Services offices at City Hall and staff is
requesting approval to purchase five 486/66MHz PCs for this
installation. Authorization for the remaining purchases needed
to complete this year's plan will be requested later this year.
Staff requested and received written quotes from three sources.
Following are the total bids, including an extended warranty and
sales tax, from these vendors for the five PCs.
PC Express, Richfield $12,213.42
• Portico Computers, Bloomington $11,301.78
Unique Software, Eagan $10,367.16
Staff recommends that the purchase be made from the lowest
bidder, Unique Software. This is a new vendor for the City.
PC Express and Portico Computers have been the main sources of
PCs during the past couple of years.
The quoted price includes only operating system software (DOS).
If the Council authorizes this equipment purchase, staff will
purchase the remaining software needed based on competitive
quotes. This will include Windows, word processing and
spreadsheet packages for about $1,800 total of the five
computers.
These purchases will be made from the Central Services Fund from
monies budgeted for the replacement of out-of-date equipment and
upgrading of the City's computer capabilities.
Recommended Motion:
Authorize the City Manager to purchase five personal computers in
the amount of $10,367.16 from Unique Software of Eagan,
Minnesota.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. Unique Software quoted the lowest prices.
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• 2. The quotes were very competitive and the City is benefiting by
getting the equipment at very low prices.
3. Staff examined the.proposed equipment at the vendor's showroom
and found it to be well-constructed.
4. The vendor has been in business for seven years, has several
large customers in the education and government market, and
appears able to meet the City's service requirements.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. The Council could direct staff to seek quotes from additional
vendors and report back at a later date.
2. The Council could withhold approval of the purchase.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
Council action to authorize this purchase is requested at the
October 10 meeting. If action is delayed, staff will need to
seek new price quotes.
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Respectf ly submitted,
Jame Prosser
City anager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 281
Agenda October 10, 1994
Issue Statement:
Consideration of purchase of excess of $5,000 for removal,
purchase and installation of floor covering for Penn Avenue
liquor store.
Background:
The carpeting for the sales floor area and office/breakroom at
the Penn Avenue liquor store is badly worn and stained in some
spots and is in need of replacement. The last time the carpet
was replaced was approximately seven years ago.
Quotations for removal, purchase and installation of a new floor
covering were requested. Three contractors submitted quotations.
Towne Carpets $7,358.37
Bloomington Linoleum & Carpet $7,458.00
Midwest Flooring Covering, Inc. $8,787.00
Recommended Motion:
Approval of Towne Carpets' quotation for removal of existing
floor covering, purchase and installation of new floor covering
at the Penn Avenue liquor store for total amount of $7,358.37.
• Basis of Recommendation:
1. The existing floor covering is in need of replacement.
2. Towne Carpets can adequately perform the service.
3. Council previously approved the 1994 capital outlay for the
replacement.
4. The amount is within the budgeted estimate.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. Council could instruct
quotations.
staff to receive additional
2. Replacement of the floor covering could be postponed.
Discussion/Decision Mode:.
This is a good time of year to perform the work at the liquor
store because it will cause-minimal inconvenience to customers.
Therefore, staff is requesting approval at the October 10 City
Council meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
James rosser
City Ma• ger
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 280
Agenda October 10, 1994
Issue Statement:
Setting date of public hearing for the renewal of a currency
exchange license for Super Cash, 6417 Lyndale Avenue.
Background:
An application for a renewal of a currency exchange license for
Super Cash LTD has been received by the City. A license for this
type of business is not required in the City. However, effective
on April 24, 1992, Minnesota Statute 53A.04 requires that the
Department of Commerce submit any application for licensure as a
currency exchange to the governing body of the municipality in
which the business proposes to conduct business.
Recommended Motion:
Set a public hearing for renewal of currency exchange license at
6417 Lyndale Avenue for October 24, 1994.
Basis of Recommendation:
The hearing must be scheduled and held before a renewal of a
currency exchange license issued by the State of Minnesota may be
considered for Super Cash, 6417 Lyndale Avenue.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. Schedule the hearing for another date. However, this may
delay the process.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
Scheduling the public hearing on October 10, 1994 will provide
sufficient time for legal publication of the hearing.
Res submitted,
James Prosser
City nager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 279
Agenda October 10, 1994
Issue Statement:
Resolution authorizing execution of a contract with Hennepin
County for reimbursement of recycling expenses.
Background:
Hennepin County has provided annual recycling funding to
municipalities for curbside collection of residential recyclables
for the last several years. Richfield has used the money to pay
residents a quarterly recycling credit on their utility bill.
In July 1994, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approved
a Residential Recycling Funding Policy for a five year period
January 1, 1995 through December 31, 1999. It provides for the
distribution of SCORE funds, which the County receives from the
State, to municipalities.
SCORE funds are based on revenue received by the State from a
sales tax on garbage collection and disposal fees. SCORE funds
are subject to change based on revenue received and allocated by
the Legislature. Funds available for grants to municipalities
will be based on SCORE funds received by the County in the
State's fiscal year which corresponds to that calendar year.
• Municipalities that do not contract for curbside recycling
services will receive grant funds provided that at least 90% of
the grant funds are credited back to residents and the city meets
all minimum program requirements. The additional 10% may be used
for municipal administrative and promotional expenses.
Recommended Motion:
Adopt the attached resolution authorizing execution of a contrast
with Hennepin County for reimbursement of recycling expenses.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. The funding contract for recycling contains those costs
budgeted by the City for recycling in 1995 through 1999.
2. The contract would provide residents with a recycling credit
that is based on SCORE funds provided by the State to the
County.
3. The City has consistently met and exceeded the residential
recycling goal.
4. Hennepin County is the only known outside funding source for
reimbursement of recycling program expenses.
Alternative Recommendation:
Council could choose not to enter into a Hennepin County contract
for reimbursement of recycling expenses; however, the City would
then be responsible for paying 1000 of recycling program costs.
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Discussion/Decision Mode:
Approval at this time will allow the City to issue a recycling
credit to residents on their quarterly utility bill. Staff is
requesting approval at the October 10, 1994 Council meeting.
Respec submitted,
James Prosser
City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO.
0 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF MUNICIPAL GRANT APPLICATION
FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING FUNDING POLICY
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 115A.551, whereby each
county in the metropolitan area has as a goal to recycle a minimum of
35 percent (35%) by weight of total solid waste generation, and each
county must develop and implement or require political'subdivisions
within the county to develop and implement programs, practices, or
methods designed to meet its recycling goal; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 115A.551 each
metropolitan county has as a supplementary goal, by December 31,
1996, to recycle 45 percent (45%) by weight of total solid waste
generation; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 115A.552, counties shall
ensure that residents have an opportunity to recycle; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County Ordinance 13 requires each city to
implement a recycling program to enable the County to meet its
recycling goals; and
WHEREAS, in July 1994, the Hennepin County Board of
Commissioners approved a Residential Recycling Funding Policy for a
• five year period January 1, 1995 through December 31, 1999, to
distribute 100% of SCORE funds received by the County from the State
of Minnesota to cities for residential collection of recyclables; and
WHEREAS, to be eligible to receive these County funds, cities
must meet the conditions set forth in the "Funding Policy," and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield desires to receive these County
funds;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Richfield City Council
authorizes the submittal of the 1995 through 1999 Municipal Recycling
Grant Application, Hennepin County Residential Recycling Program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City will use such County funds
only for the limited purpose of implementing the City's waste
reduction and recycling program
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota
this 10th day of October, 1994.
Martin J. Kirsch Mayor
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Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk
• CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 278
Agenda October 10, 1994
Issue Statement:
Resolution providing for polling places and designating election
judges for the November 8, 1994 State General Election.
Background:
Minnesota Statute 204B.21, Subd. 2 provides that election judges
for precincts in a municipality shall be appointed by the
governing body of the municipality and that the appointments be
made at least 25 days before the election at which the election
judges will serve. The State General Election will be conducted
on Tuesday, November 8, 1994. Therefore, the City Council must
appoint election judges to serve at this election.
Recommended Motion:
Adopt the attached resolution designating polling places and
appointing election judges for the State General Election to be
held on Tuesday, November 8, 1994.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. Compliance with Minnesota Statute 204B.21, Subd. 2,
2. The proposed resolution contains names of those who have
indicated a willingness and ability to serve as an election
judge for the November 8, 1994 State General Election. The
names come from a list of people who have indicated their
interest in serving as an election judge to the County
Auditor pursuant to the provisions of M.S. 204B.21 subd.l and
those who have previously served or indicated interest in
serving.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. The City Council could chose to appoint others who are not
named in the resolution.
2. If the City Council does not appoint election judges, the
conduct of the election would not be valid.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
The City Council is required by State Statute to make election
judge appointments at least 25 days prior to the election.
Therefore, it is recommended the City Council approve the
attached resolution at the October 10 meeting.
Resp lly submitted,
Jame Prosser
City nager
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR POLLING PLACES
AND DESIGNATING JUDGES FOR
THE STATE GENERAL ELECTION
OF NOVEMBER 8, 1994
WHEREAS, a State General Election will be held on Tuesday,
November 8, 1994.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Richfield, that said election shall be held at the polling
places as herein appear specified:
Precinct No. 1 Mt. Calvary Education Building
Ward 3 6541 16th Avenue
Precinct No. 2 St. Peter's Catholic Church
Ward 2 6730 Nicollet Avenue
Precinct No. 3 Sheridan Hills School
Ward 1 6400 Sheridan Avenue
Precinct No. 4 St. Richard's Catholic Church
Ward 1 7540 Penn Avenue
Precinct No. 5 Richfield Junior High School
Ward 1 7461 Oliver Avenue
Precinct No. 6 Central School Building
Ward 2 7145 Harriet Avenue
Precinct No. 7 Hope Presbyterian Education Facility
Ward 2 7201 4th Avenue
Precinct No. 8 Richfield Intermediate School
Ward 3 7020 12th Avenue
Precinct No. 9 Centennial School
Ward 3 7315 Bloomington Avenue
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and, that the following are hereby appointed as judges for
said election:
Mark Amberson (IR)
Janice Andersen (IR)
Angela Aylward (DFL)
Mark Benefiel (IR)
Muriel Bernstein (DFL)
Adree Lucile Bey (IR)
Marilyn Beyel (DFL)
Roy Blankenship (IR)
Linda Bloomgren (DFL)
Elizabeth Bowman (IR)
Linda Boyd (IR)
Gert Broker (IR)
Ann C. Burkhardt (DFL)
Mr. Ted Chao (IR)
Barb Cook (DFL)
Geraldine R. Cooper (IR)
Corrine Cosgrove (DFL)
Clara Darsow (DFL)
Emily Day (DFL)
Maurice Devitt (DFL)
Alice Dickinson (IR)
Celestine Dumas (IR)
Liz Ekholm (DFL)
Rose Erlander (DFL)
Donna Fischer (DFL)
Jette Floberg (IR)
Jack Foeller (DFL)
Beatrice Frankus (DFL)
Eloise Friend (IR)
Sue Fritz (DFL)
Betty Funk (IR)
Nancy Garwick (DFL)
Elayne Gilhousen (IR)
Shirley Gisselquist (DFL)
Jerry Guritz (DFL).
Betty Halloran (IR)
James Harkness (DFL)
Iva L. Harper (DFL)
Gladys Hayden (DFL)
Diane Mary Healey (IR)
Joan Helmer (DFL)
Gertrude Herll (DFL)
Mae Hermansen (IR)
Helen Hillstrom (DFL)
Millie Hines (DFL)
Juanita Hoey (IR)
Ilene Holen (IR)
JoAnn Holt (IR)
Rose Hoppenrath (IR)
Marion Horning (DFL)
Jill Horowitz (DFL)
Marie Howe (DFL)
Raymond Howe (DFL)
Adele Irrthum (DFL)
Mary Lou Janco (DFL)
Bernice Johnson (DFL)
Ray Johnson (DFL)
Danette Kamrath (IR)
Lois Karnas (IR)
Olga Kelash (DFL)
June King (IR)
Emil Sherwood Koebnick
Shirley Elaine Koebnick
Rosemary Koelln (IR)
Earl Kommerstad (IR)
Lois Kovach (DFL)
Elinor Kuhl (DFL)
Michaelene Kvaale (IR)
Bernadette Lais (IR)
Kathleen Leckner (DFL)
Susan Lewis (IR)
Nancy Lindberg (DFL)
Patricia Lindberg (DFL)
Jeanne Lindstrom (IR)
Jeanette Lofstrom (DFL)
Doris Long (IR)
Ruth Lundquist (DFL)
Darold Luze (DFL)
Robert Mack (DFL)
Lorraine Maki (DFL)
Clifford Martinson (IR)
LuAnn May (IR)
Connie McDonald (DFL)
Patricia Medley (DFL)
Donna Mercer (DFL)
Alvina Mjelve (IR)
Carolyn Moe (DFL)
Federick Moore (DFL)
Richard Morey (DFL)
Helen Moritz (DFL)
Howard Mortensen (IR)
Philip Mortenson (IR)
Abner Morvig (DFL)
Ann Monica Mullerleile
Renee Nelson (IR)
Marilyn Nienkerk (DFL)
Edyth Nye (IR)
Fern Oreck (DFL)
Ruth Pafko (DFL)
Dorothy A. Peabody (IR)
Joan Pelfrey (DFL)
Barbara Peterson (DFL)
(DFL)
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Jessica Hahn
Dorothy Schostag (DFL) Dave Bloomgren
. Joann Schuldt (IR) Diane Sokolski
Judy Schultz (IR) Susan Boothby
Marvis Jean Spencer (DFL) Amy Rodquist
Hazel Splittstoeser (IR) Thomas Tapero
William Stixrud (DFL) John Scaglia
Geraldine Stoffel (IR) Cali Gaibor
Fay Sullivan (DFL) Katie Peterson
Eleanore Swanson (IR) Jennifer Neville
Arline Thomas (IR) Debbie Murphy
Marion Thompson (IR) Aaron Masterson
Gayle C. Ticen (DFL) Mariesa Bumgarner
Claire Todd (DFL) Kindra Witthans
Pat Toney (IR) Cristen Hinz
Gertrude Ulrich (DFL) Ben Stockwell
Thelma Urang (IR) Stephanie Ersfeld
Bernice Utter (DFL) Jeff Baker
Kathryn Voigt-Johnson (DFL) Matt Biermaier
Helen Volz (DFL) Joel Wolf
Marilyn Wagner (IR) Mike Parten
Audrey Winslow (IR) Dan Goodlund
Jack Winslow (IR) Dave Fors
Mildred Wolfe (DFL) Charlie Schaaf
Mary Wood (IR) Charles Stamper
Floyd Young (IR) Lois Oliveira
Della Shuck Zilka (DFL) Ryan Herbert
Nan R. Znidar (DFL) Jackie Spriggs
• Mike Eckerman
Meghan Elliott
Student Trainee Judges: Larry Hedlund
Sarah Swanson
Angie Murray Michelle Garvey
Kari McGuire Chad Mayer
Marc Estall
Anne Sween
Justin Baker
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PASSED by the City Council of Richfield, Minnesota this 10th
day of October 1994.
Martin J. Kirsch Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 2.77
Agenda October 10, 1994
Issue Statement:
Receipt of the Award of Merit for accident reduction from the
National Safety Council.
Background:
Each year the City, through its Personnel Manager, collects and
submits accident data from the City of Richfield to the National
Safety Council. The National Safety Council compiles similar
accident data for communities throughout the United States. In
addition, the National Safety Council establishes standards for
excellence in safety.
Based on the data submitted for Richfield for the year 1993, the
City of Richfield has been awarded the Award of Merit. The award
to Richfield was based upon a 64.62% decrease in unit incidence
rates from the past three years, and as compared to similar
employers, an 81.34% decrease in lost days away from work for the
same comparison period.
The Personnel Manager, Melanie Ault,
for the City. Both Ms. Ault and the
Committee play key roles in ensuring
environment is as safe as possible.
• many safety conscious employees, desi
this award.
is also the Safety Coordinator
City's Employee Safety
that the City's work
They, along with the City's
Brve credit for attainment of
Recommended Motion:
Present the Award of Merit for accident reduction to Melanie Ault,
Personnel Manager and John Heddle, Chair of the Safety Committee,
on behalf of the City.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. The City has been notified by the National Safety Council that
the Award of Merit has been attained and presented to the
City.
2. In the past, the City Council has wished to take such
opportunities to recognize achievement of City staff,
especially at a public forum such as the Council meeting.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. The City could accept the award and make no mention of it at
the meeting.
2. The award could be scheduled for a future meeting.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
Action on this item is suggested for October 10, 1994.
Resp y submitted,
Jam s Prosser
Cit nager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD
Council Letter No. 276
Agenda October 10, 1994
Issue Statement:
Recognition of employees who have completed the City of
Richfield's Management Certificate program.
Background:
The Management Certificate Program was designed by City staff in
cooperation with Normandale Community College. The program was
designed for current management or supervisory employees, giving
them skills to perform the duties of their positions more
effectively.
City employees were surveyed for potential course topics. Based
on interest and need, a curriculum of seven required core courses
was developed: Progressive Discipline, Lawful Interviewing and
Selection, Performance Appraisal, Interpersonal Communications,
Delegating and Empowering Others, Effective Time Management and
Cultural Diversity in the Work Place. To be awarded a Management
Certificate, employees must complete all core courses and an
additional five elective courses. At the completion of each
course, participants earn continuing education units (CEU), a
nationally recognized unit of achievement.
. The Personnel Manager works with Normandale Community College's
Center for Continuing Education and Outreach to develop each
course. The Personnel Manager oversees the course content,
presentation styles, and instructor selection to ensure high
course quality and consistency with City procedures and policies.
The first graduates of the program are employees William A.
Suech, Police Lieutenant, and Melanie B. Ault, Personnel Manager.
Lieutenant Suech and Ms. Ault received their Certificates of
Completion at the October 7, 1994 General Management Meeting.
Recommended Motion:
Congratulate and formally recognize William A. Suech and Melanie
B. Ault as having successfully met the requirements of the City
of Richfield and Normandale Community College Management
Certificate Program.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. These two employees have successfully completed the seven
required core courses and five elective courses in the
Management Certificate Program.
2. In the past the City Council has wished to take opportunities
to recognize achievement's of City staff, especially at a
public forum such as the Council Meeting.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. The recognition could be scheduled for a future meeting.
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2. If the Council wishes it could make no mention of these
achievements at the meeting.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
Action on this item is suggested for October 10, 1994.
Resp ct lly submitted,
Ja D. Prosser
Ci Manager
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