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09-26-94 agendaCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1994 0 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 MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 7, 1994; (2) SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF,SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 AND (3) REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 PRESENTATIONS 1. OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA 2. PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 25-OCTOBER 2, 1994 AS MINNESOTA CITIES WEEK IN RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA COUNCIL LETTER NO. 268 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 RESOLUTION SETTING JUST COMPENSATION AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE ON VOLUNTARY BASIS OF PROPERTY IN 6901 BLOCK OF PENN AVENUE C.L. 269 B. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF BID MINUTES/TABULATION AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES FOR NEW MOBILE OPERATIONS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT IN AMOUNT OF $71,881 C.L. 270 C. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FROM NORTH AMERICAN SALT COMPANY FOR ESTIMATED 1,200 TON ROCK SALT FOR 1994/95 WINTER SEASON IN ESTIMATED PURCHASE PRICE OF $32,952.00 C.L. 271 D. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF COMMERCIAL KENNEL LICENSE FOR ELAINE'S GROOMING, 7429 HUMBOLDT AVENUE C.L. 272 E. ESTIMATE #3 PAYMENT FOR SITE REDEVELOPMENT OF MADISON PARK CP899; BARBER CONSTRUCTION CO. INC.; $38,242.15 PUBLIC HEARING 5. PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION OF CHECK EXPRESS MINNESOTA TO CONDUCT CURRENCY EXCHANGE BUSINESS AT 6525 NICOLLET AVENUE (REQUIRED BY MINNESOTA STATUTES) COUNCIL LETTER NO. 273 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS & OTHER BUSINESS 6. CONSIDERATION OF BID MINUTES/TABULATION AND REJECTION OF ALL BIDS FOR STORM SEWER WORK AND DIRECT STAFF TO PERFORM WORK USING CITY CREWS AND CONTRACTORS ALREADY UNDER CONTRACT COUNCIL LETTER NO. 274 7. CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON STATUS OF WATER TASTE AND ODOR PROBLEMS COUNCIL LETTER NO. 275 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. 0 • CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 275 Agenda September 26, 1994 Issue Statement: Report on status of water taste and odor problems. Background: The installation of new water softening treatment process at the Water Plant was completed in February of this year. Residents were advised to expect a return to prior water quality a few weeks after completion of the improvements. However, water taste and odor problems persist. Recommended Motion: Receive a report regarding efforts toward resolving water taste and odor problems. Basis of Recommendation: 1. Water quality is an important issue within the community. 2. The City continues to receive valid water taste and odor complaints from residents. 3. It is important to provide continuing reports on efforts to address this matter. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Do not discuss the matter at this time. Discussion/Decision Mode: Attached is a report regarding efforts to eliminate water taste and odor problems for Council review. In addition, this matter is scheduled for discussion at the October 3 Study Session. Respectfully submitted, Ja FsD. Prosser City Manager JDP:cak 0 N 0 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager September 23, 1994 Council Memorandum No. 94 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Subject: Water Taste and Odor Council Members: Installation of a new water softening process was completed in February of this year. Residents were advised that water taste, odor and softness would return to its same characteristics in a few week after the completion of that conversion. Clearly that has not happened. The City continues to receive many valid complaints regarding water taste and odor. Approximately one month ago, the City retained the services of Gerry Allen, an expert in water quality processes, to assist the City in resolving these continuing problems. One by one the causes of the persistent water taste and odor problems are being addressed. The following chronology provides a history of the Water Plant renovation, associated taste and odor problems, and actions taken to reduce the taste and odor complaints. Be assured that at no time has the City water been unsafe. ? October 1993. Water softening unit is taken off line to allow renovation to begin. Residents register concern mostly about hardness, but also changes in taste and odor. Flyers, press releases and public contact address hardness issues. ? February 15, 1994. First of two softening units are up and running. All controls are manual. The new unit produces soft water immediately. However, inconsistent operation due to manual controls bring inconsistent taste , odor and color. The inconsistency can be tracked with turbidity i.e. clarity of the water. New unit does an immediate good job of softening. Shakedown of new operation begins. ? February 1994. Infilco, the supplier of the softening unit, provides 10 days of start-up services required by the contract. ? March 1994. City begins program of using water observers. Combination of 330 random and volunteer observers begin providing information on water taste, odor and color. ? May 1994. Second new softening unit brought on line. Start-up of second unit not nearly as inconsistent as first. But, turbidity continues to occasionally run higher than desirable. • ? May-July 1994. Fine tuning of operation leads to more consistent water treatment of turbidity reading at the plant. Flushing of two million gallon clear well stabilizes chlorine levels leaving plant. Staff asks for and Infilco provides their top senior chemist to assist in this fine tuning. ? August 1994. City contracts with Gerry Allen, SERCO Laboratories, the premier water laboratory and treatment expert in the State to reduce remaining complaints. But staff continues to receive sporadic complaints. ? September 8, 1994. After studying locations of lingering complaints and performing tests on the 120 mile water system, Mr. Allen and City staff agree that distribution pipe residue from last winter's hard water and lime precipitate from the shakedown continue to introduce odor and taste to the otherwise consistent water from the plant. This residue is causing a drop in the chlorine as the water travels to the far corners of the system. The decision is made to increase the chlorine from 1.5 ppm parts per million (ppm) to 2.0 ppm. This .5 ppm increase result in a higher than anticipated increase in chlorine. This is good news because it signals that the chlorine demand in the troublesome residue has been satisfied. However, the bad news is that this extra chlorine is noticeable to taste. Starting September 11, the chlorine level is • gradually reduced by .5 ppm over the next week. The following chart shows the chlorine feed rates and resulting system with chlorine residuals. These changes were made to bring the system to previously acceptable levels. Gerry Allen from SERCO will be at the October 3 City Council Study Session. He will be prepared to deliver a detailed report of his study at that time. Additionally, we will be preparing information to the public providing a summary of efforts to resolve the water taste and odor problems. The public has been amazingly patient with the continuing issues. It is important that we provide adequate information regarding progress on this important matter. Resp,era ?tlly submitted, Jams/D. Prosser City Manager JDP:cak Copy: Community Services Director .3 • Date Chlorine *Change in Average Feeder Levels in SYstem Settings Two Days Later September 7 1.5 .2 September 8 2.0 1.3 September 11 1.8 1.2 September 13 1.7 1.0 September 15 1.5 .8 September 18 1.3 .7 September 20 1.1 .6 September 21 1.1 .3 * Historically, we have found that chlorine levels in the .3 to .7 range are acceptable to most residents' taste. 0 4 . 2 • CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 274 Agenda September 26, 1994 Issue Statement: Review and rejection of bids for storm water improvements. Background: At the June 27, 1994 City Council meeting, the City Council directed staff 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 theistorm sewer, a storm sewer stubbed to the property line and the street. ? 6645 Queen. The alley apron can be raised in this area. Since the June 27, 1994 Council meeting, the staff has identified an additional minor improvement to the storm water system in the same category as those listed above. Several homes in the 6700 block of 14th Avenue sustained flood damage to the basement during the July 1, 1993 storm. A review of the catch basin capacity in this block revealed that the addition of several . catch basins would provide significant additional protection to the block. Therefore, staff has added these catch basins to the work. All of the bids listed below exceed the engineer's estimate of $70,000 by over 30%. The engineer's estimate had taken into account the adverse late season bidding climate. The consultant engineer from OSM also recommends that the bid be rejected. S. M. Hentges & Sons. Inc. $ 93,495 Thomas & Sons Construction Inc. $ 98,151 Progressive Contractors, Inc. $ 99,590 Penn Construction Inc. $102,200 However, the work can still be accomplished this year by having the City utility crew install the pipe and having the curb and gutter repair contractor perform the street repair work. The total cost of this work will be less than the engineer's estimate. It should be noted that using this approach to do the work will mean some of the sewer division goals; i.e., televising 120,000 feet of sewer and stenciling 1,000 catch basins, may not be totally met in 1994. Recommended Motion: Accept the bid minutes/tabulation and reject all bids for the • storm sewer work and direct staff to perform the work using City crews and contractors already under contract. • Basis of Recommendation: 1. The Council approved the storm water plan at the June 27, 1994 Council meeting. 2. Concern has been expressed about the level of storm water protection in the community. 3. Bids exceed the engineer's estimate by an unreasonable amount. 4. City utility crews and a street repair contractor are available. 5. City Council and affected residents have expressed the desire to get the work done this year. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Accept the low bid. Staff finds these bids to be excessively high. 2. Reject all bids and rebid the work in the spring. The identified location would not have increased protection for the spring rains. Discussion/Decision Mode: • This item is scheduled for the September 26, 1994 Council meeting. Action is requested at this time to meet construction deadlines which would help alleviate the problem in the spring. Respectf,glly submitted, Jam Prosser City ager JDP:cak U l ";L CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Bid Opening September 19, 1994 10:00 A.M. Miscellaneous Storm Sewer Improvements and Appurtenant Work City Project NO. 708-1583 Pursuant to requirements of Resolution No. 1015, a meeting of the Administrative Staff was called by Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk, who announced that the purpose of the meeting was to receive, open and read aloud, bids for miscellaneous storm sewer improvements and appurtenant work, as advertised in the official newspaper on September 7, 1994. Present: Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk Donald Fondrick, Community Services Director Cheryl Krumholz, City Manager Representative Michael Eastling, City Engineer • The following bids were submitted and read aloud: 1 ' VENDOR I 1 I BID ; TOTAL SECURITY ; 1 ? 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I 1 11 11 S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc Jordan; 5% Bid Bond ; $93,495.00 Penn Contracting Inc.Centerville ; 5% Bid Bond 1$102,200.00 I 1 I , I 1 1 I I 1 1 Thomas & Sons Rogers; 5% Bid Bond ; $98,151.00 ; I 1 1 1 1 I Progressive Contractors,Inc.Osseo; 5% Bid Bond ; $99,590.00 ; The City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and considered at the September 26, 1994 City Council Meeting. Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk i • CITY OF RICHFIELD Council Letter No. 273 Agenda September 26, 1994 Issue Statement: Public hearing for Check Express Minnesota, 6525 Nicollet Avenue, as required by Minnesota Statutes. Background: Cary D. Weller, President of SGS Express, d/b/a Check Express Minnesota, has applied with the Minnesota Department of Commerce for a "currency exchange license" at 6525 Nicollet Avenue (in Richfield Shoppes Shopping Center). While the City does not regulate this type of business, Minnesota Statutes (MNSA 53A.04, para a & b) require the local governing body to conduct a public hearing and either indicate concurrence with the issuance or recommend denial. It appears that the applicant (Check Express Minnesota) meets the statutory requirements. However, the Council, after a public hearing, could recommend to the State that the license be denied, provided they have sufficient reason. Within the past year, the Council, while enacting a zoning ordinance on pawn shops, did.consider including check cashing • businesses. However, it was not included in the final ordinance. This hearing was originally scheduled for September 12, 1994, but the Richfield Sun Current misplaced the public hearing notice and therefore, it was not published. In addition, because of the unpublished notice the 60 day comment period will be missed by about four days. Staff has requested that the Department of Commerce grant an extension to September 26, 1994. At the writing of this letter, staff has not received a reply. Mr. Weller and his attorney are aware of this situation and, while not agreeing to the extension, will be present at the hearing. It may be that the 60 day comment period will have lapsed and the State will issue the license in spite of the Council's action. However, staff believes the Council should still comment on this application. Recommended Motion: Conduct a public hearing as required by Minnesota Statutes on the application by Check Express Minnesota, 6525 Nicollet Avenue. Basis of Recommendation: 1. State law requires that the City conduct a public hearing on this matter. Alternative Recommmendation: 1. The Council could refer the matter to the Planning Commission or a hearing officer. However, final action by the City Council is required by September 26, 1994. Discussion/Decision Mode: Conduct a public hearing on the application of Check Express Minnesota and recommend approval or denial to the Minnesota. Department of Commerce. Respectf y submitted, osser JamYaq Citr JDP •cak 0 5= • September 12, 1994 James Ulland - Commissioner Department of Commerce 133 East 7th Street St. Paul, MN. 55101 RE: Check Express Minnesota - 6525 Nicollet Ave. S. Dear Commissioner Ulland: I am writing regarding documents we have received indicating that Check Express Minnesota has applied for a currency exchange license to operate at the above address. • Unfortunately, your letter dated July 23, 1994 was misdirected for about a month. We had originally planned to conduct a public hearing on September 12, 1994 however, the Richfield Sun Current (the City official newspaper) failed to publish the hearing notice. As a result, the governing body (City Council) will miss the 60 day deadline. We are therefore, requesting that we be granted an extension on the 60 day provision so that we may bring it before our City Council on Monday, September 26, 1994. We have contacted the applicant and while they are not in total concurrence, they will be present at the public hearing. Sincerely, Betsy Christensen Support Services Manager Richfield Public Safety Department bac:ttf cc: Tim Welch - Attorney for applicant • Mary Lippert, Commerce Department . CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 272 Agenda September 26, 1994 Issue Statement: Consideration of an application for renewal of a commercial kennel license for Elaine's Grooming, 7429 Humboldt Avenue. Background: On June 29, 1994, Elaine Bergquist submitted an application for the renewal of her commercial kennel license. Ms. Bergquist's application had all contiguous property owners' signatures on it. On July 16, 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 commercial kennel license when it is located in a residential neighborhood. Staff received no complaints from any of the other neighbors. 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 Elaine's Grooming. 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 Elaine's Grooming, 7429 Humboldt Avenue, is presented for Council consideration at this time. Respec ully submitted, James Prosser City am ager 0 JDP:cak CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 271 Agenda September 26, 1994 Issue Statement: Master purchase order for salt to be used in ice control during the 1994/95 winter season. Background: 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. Each year, the City purchases rock salt, which is usually mixed with sand, to control ice on road surfaces during the winter season. A recent history of prices for this product is: Year Unit Price Delivery Total 83/84 16.69/ton 2.00/ton 18.69/ton 84/85 21.41/ton 3.15/ton 24.56/ton 85/86 23.47/ton Included 23.47/ton 86/87 20.05/ton 1.95/ton 22.00/ton 87/88 18.96/ton 1.80/ton 20.76/ton 88/89 24.96/ton 1.43/ton 26.39/ton 89/90 26.48/ton 1.85/ton 28.33/ton 90/91 26.27/ton 1.50/ton 27.77/ton 91/92 26.27/ton 1.50/ton 27.77/ton 92/93 25.66/ton Included 25.66/ton (500 ton) 92/93 36.92/ton Included 36.92/ton (500 ton) 93/94 25.66/ton Included 25.66/ton Funding for this purchase is included in the 1994 and 1995 operating budgets for street maintenance. Recommended Motion: Approve the purchase of an estimated 1,200 ton rock salt for the 1994/95 winter season from North American Salt Company, Overland Park, Kansas, at a unit price of $27.46/ton/delivered for a total estimated purchase price of $32,952.00. Basis of Recommendation: 1. The City participates in a joint purchasing agreement with Hennepin County. 2. Hennepin County solicited bids for all the participants in the joint purchase agreement. 3. Under this particular joint purchase agreement, the City of Richfield has an obligation to purchase from the low bidder. 0 4. North American Salt Company was the lowest responsible bidder for rock salt. 0 E Alternative Recommendation: None. Discussion/Decision Mode: Staff is asking approval at the meeting in order to facilitate early snowstorms. JDP:cak September 26, 1994 Council timely delivery in the event of James Prosser City Manager Respectf ly submitted, 0 ?qg CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 270 Agenda September 26, 1994 Issue Statement: Award of contract for new Mobile Operations Center for the Public Safety Department. Background: The Public •Safety mobile communications unit is 17 years old and is no longer adequate to serve the needs of the department. Replacement funds are available, and have been budgeted for 1994. The mobile communications unit serves the department in a variety of ways. Although it was originally constructed for the support of field communications, the role of the communications unit has grown over the years. The vehicle serves as a command and control center for emergency field operations, and a headquarters/base of operations for community events. The unit has proven its usefulness in a variety of events and situations, such as major crime scenes, emergency response team call-outs, major fires, July 4th celebration, National Night Out, Cattail Days, DWI checkpoints, etc. The replacement vehicle, to be called the Public Safety Mobile Operations Center, will serve an even broader role in department field operations and public education, such as: command/control center for emergency field operations; support of emergency or event field communications; headquarters/office/first aid station for community events; mobile field office for neighborhood Community Oriented Public Safety efforts; backup 911 Dispatch Center if building is damaged or must be evacuated; and a platform from which neighborhood education programs can be offered. The vehicle's large profile will be useful in attracting attention and crowds when taking Public Safety education programs into the neighborhoods, parks, apartment communities and business areas. The unit will carry chairs, video equipment and other educational materials necessary for field presentations. As a mobile office, the Mobile Operations Center will enable officers to open the equivalent of a storefront police station in a neighborhood for a few hours or for several days. A temporary field office would be useful in areas where there is a perceived crime problem or where there has been a major incident and residents want information, may express concerns and ask questions. Staff prepared specifications asking for a base bid and five alternates. Total estimated cost for this vehicle was $72,000. Bids were opened on Friday, September 16 for a new Mobile Operations Center. Two bids were received as follows: q6'1 A Road Rescue, Inc. Winnebago Industries Base Bid No Bid $65,746 Alternates "A" $2,850 "B" 1,550 "C" 2,335 "D" 600 "E" 950 Recommended Motion: Accept the bid minutes/tabulation and award the contract for a new Mobile Operations Center to Winnebago Industries, Forest City, Iowa, for $65,746, plus Alternates A (rear entrance), C (hydraulic jacks) and E (TV/VCR unit with inverter) for a total purchase price of $71,881. Basis for Recommendation: 1. The current communications unit is no longer able to meet the needs of the Public Safety Department. 2. Winnebago Industries is a reliable, well-known manufacturer. 3. The bid submitted was well within the estimated cost for the unit. Alternative Recommendation: Council could instruct staff to re-bid; however, six vendors held specifications for this project, and only one submitted a bid. Staff doubts a better price could be obtained for the vehicle than the one submitted. 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F N x -P U a) w a N ro 0 A E 1-114 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 269 Agenda September 26, 1994 Issue Statement: Consideration of a resolution setting just compensation and authorizing the purchase on a voluntary basis of a property in the 6901 block of Penn Avenue. Background: There are seven single family residences on the east side of Penn Avenue between 69th and 70th Streets. At the July 25 City Council meeting, there was discussion of a Storm Water Capital Improvement Program. An outgrowth of that discussion was to offer the owners of the seven residences an opportunity to sell their homes voluntarily to the City. Five of the owners responded favorably to the opportunity. At the September 12, 1994 meeting, the City Council set just compensation on three of the five properties. The appraisal of the fourth property has now been completed. Recommended Motion: Approve the attached resolution which sets just compensation and authorizes the purchase of the following property at the value indicated; 6925 Penn Avenue $73,000 Basis of Recommendation: 1. Funds are available from the Storm Water Utility Fund. 2. The owners have been advised that the purchases would be voluntary without payment of relocation benefits. 3. The appraisal reports were completed by a professional real estate appraiser and reviewed by a review appraiser. 4. These properties are impacted by storm water. 5. The purchase would be funded from the Storm Water Utility Fund, with a loan from the Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Delay action. 2. Reject the concept of purchasing the properties. Discussion/Decision Mode: The owner is anxious to receive offers, make a decision and possibly move before winter. Resp u ly submitted, Jame Prosser City` ager JDP:cak RESOLUTION NO. THE CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION IN THE 69TH STREET AND PENN AVENUE AREA WHEREAS, the City of Richfield, Minnesota desires to purchase certain real property impacted by storm water said real property being described as follows: 6925 Penn Avenue South Lot 17, Block 10, Tingdale Bros', Lincoln Hills Addition WHEREAS, said acquisition is contingent upon the voluntary sale of the property by the owner who would waive any and all potential relocation benefits; and WHEREAS, the City is authorized by Minnesota Statutes to acquire real property within its jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the City's storm water utility fund with a loan from the Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund is the revenue source for the acquisition of the project parcel; 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 fair market value. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota as follows: 1. That just compensation is determined as follows: 6925 Penn Avenue South $73,000 2. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to commence negotiations for the purchase of said real property. 3. That the City Manager and Mayor are authorized to execute appropriate agreements. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 26th day of September, 1994. Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor ATTEST: Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 268 September 26, 1994 Issue Statement: Proclamation designating September 25-October 2, 1994, as Minnesota Cities Week in Richfield, Minnesota. Background: The League ?of Minnesota Cities is sponsoring Cities Week throughout the State of Minnesota. The theme of Cities Week is "Cities: Where you come home." The objective of Cities Week is to enhance citizen understanding of local government's role in their daily lives. Creating good citizens begins during the school year, so the City of Richfield is promoting an essay and poster contest for students of all schools in Richfield. The best posters and essays will be recognized at a future City Council meeting. The proclamation recognizes the importance of city government and active public participation. Recommended Motion: Accept the proclamation supporting Cities Week. Basis of Recommendation: The City of Richfield actively supports the League of Minnesota • Cities and often participates in League sponsored activities to heighten awareness of city government. Alternative Recommendation: Do not accept the proclamation or participate in Cities Week. Discussion/Decision Mode: This proclamation is an agenda item for the regular City Council meeting scheduled for September 26, 1994. Res lly submitted, Jame . 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