2-8-93 agendaCITY OF RICHFIELD
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1993
JOINT MEETING BETWEEN THE RICHFIELD CITY COUNCIL
AND THE RICHFIELD SCHOOL BOARD
5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
RICHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
7001 HARRIET AVENUE
BOARD ROOM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
I. DISCUSSION OF SCHOOL BOND ISSUE (SCHOOL)
II. DISCUSSION OF MAINTAINING CONFIDENCE IN RICHFIELD
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III. DISCUSSION OF IMPACT OF GOVERNOR'S TAX PROPOSAL (CITY)
IV. DISCUSSION OF LEGISLATION REGARDING LOST PROPERTY TAXES
(CITY)
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
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1993
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
INTRODUCTORY PROCEEDINGS
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF (1) REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
JANUARY 25, 1993; (2) SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 29,
1993; AND (3) CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION OF FEBRUARY 1, 1993
PRESENTATIONS
1. OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ITEMS NOT
LISTED ON THE AGENDA
• 2. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO J. ALBERT
OSTER WHO HAS SERVED THREE CONSECUTIVE TERMS ON THE SISTER
CITY COMMISSION
COUNCIL LETTER NO. 34
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 RESOLUTIONS AMENDING
INDENTURES RELATING TO BONDS FOR MARKET PLAZA AND MARKET
TOWERS C.L. 35
B. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS INITIATING
RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING CREDIT IN PLACE OF RECYCLING CONTRACT
AND LICENSE FEE C.L. 36
C. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AWARD OF BIDS FOR SALE AND
REMOVAL OF HOUSE AT 7638 DUPONT AVENUE; 77TH STREET PROJECT
C.L. 37
D. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN CENTURION/SCHOOLS
INSURANCE FUND FOR LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS
C.L. 38
E. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND
AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO PURCHASE AGREEMENTS
WITH PORTICO COMPUTERS, WAGERS, PONY INTERNATIONAL AND CEDAR
COMPUTER FOR PURCHASE OF PERSONAL COMPUTERS AND PERIPHERALS
C.L. 39
F. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PURCHASE THROUGH HENNEPIN
COUNTY CONTRACT-FOR 1993 CHEVROLET LUMINA TO BE USED BY
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT FOR AMOUNT OF $11,437.00 C.L.
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G. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF BID MINUTES/TABULATION AND
AWARD OF TWO YEAR CONTRACT TO WESTERN LIME & CEMENT COMPANY
FOR APPROXIMATELY 2,800 TON OF QUICK LIME FOR WATER
TREATMENT IN AMOUNT OF $64 PER TON, FOR TOTAL OF $179,200
FOR 1993 AND 1994 C.L. 41
H. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF BID MINUTES/TABULATION AND
AWARD OF CONTRACT TO C.M. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR
MAINTENANCE GARAGE MODIFICATIONS AT MUNICIPAL GARAGE IN
AMOUNT OF $65,699 C.L. 42
I. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000
• FROM ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS TO TUB GRIND WOOD
DEBRIS FOR $225/HOUR FOR MACHINE AND OPERATOR FOR TOTAL COST
NOT TO EXCEED $10,000 C.L. 43
J. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000
FROM SPALDING FOR RANGE BALLS FOR RICH ACRES DRIVING RANGE
IN AMOUNT OF $12,920 C.L. 44
RESOLUTIONS
5. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION
AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 7645 ELLIOT AVENUE; 77TH STREET
PROJECT
COUNCIL LETTER NO. 45
6. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PARKING ON BOTH
SIDES OF 77TH STREET FROM I-35W TO CEDAR AVENUE AT ALL TIMES
COUNCIL LETTER NO. 46
7. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NUMBER OF TERMS FOR
MEMBERS OF ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (DEFERRED FROM
JANUARY 25, 1993)
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS & OTHER BUSINESS
• 8. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS OF PERSONS TO VARIOUS ADVISORY
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
COUNCIL LETTER NO. 48
AIRPORT BUSINESS
9. AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE
10. LEGISLATIVE REPORT
COUNCIL CHOICE
11. COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
12. CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
ADJOURNMENT
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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. 48
Agenda February 8, 1993
Issue Statement:
Appointments of persons to various Advisory Boards and
Commissions.
Background:
Several terms of City Board and Commission Members expired on
January 31, 1993. In addition, some Commissions have vacancies
resulting from resignations. Vacancies were advertised in the
Richfield Sun Current.
Applicants were interviewed on January 13 and 29, 1993.
Recommended Motion:
Appoint persons to fill the terms on the various Boards and
Commission.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. Terms of Board and Commission members expired on January 31.
In order to assure quorums for future meetings, appointments
should be made at this time.
Alternative Recommendation:
• 1. Defer appointments to a later Council meeting.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
This item is placed on the February 3, 1993 Council agenda for
Council consideration. Appointments will begin immediately.
Respectfully submitted,
osser
James Inager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 47
Agenda February 8, 1993
Issue Statement:
Consideration of a resolution establishing the number of terms
for members of Advisory Boards and Commissions. (Deferred from
January 25, 1993).
Background:
The City Council has previously approved Resolution No. 7548.
This resolution provides for a limit on the terms for Advisory
Board and Commission Members to three consecutive terms, except
in cases where there is a conflict with State Statutes or City
Ordinances.
The limitation was established because there are usually more
volunteers to serve on Advisory Boards and Commissions than there
are openings. The policy provides for broader inclusion of
residents volunteering to serve on Advisory Boards and
Commissions. At the same time, there are occasions when there
are not sufficient volunteers to serve on certain boards and
commissions. As a result of the screening of applicants for the
1993 appointments, the Council determined that it would be
appropriate to consider revision in the policy.
is Recommended Motion:
Consider a resolution changing the maximum number of consecutive
terms from three to two for Advisory Boards and Commissions.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. The reduction in the number of terms encourages broader
participation on Boards and Commission.
2. There are, in many cases, more volunteers willing to serve on
Boards and Commissions than there are vacancies.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. The Council may decide not to make this change.
2. The Council may decide to provide different limitations than
those included in the attached resolution.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
This matter will be presented for action at the Council meeting
of February 3, 1993. The resolution applies for appointments
made beginning calendar year 1994.
Respect u ly submitted,
James D. Prosser
City nager
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• RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE NUMBER OF
TERMS FOR MEMBERS OF ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
WHEREAS, the City Council has established from time to
time Boards and Commissions to serve in an advisory capacity to
the City Council; and
WHEREAS, annually there are usually more volunteers to
serve on Advisory Boards and Commissions than there are
openings to fill; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City Council to seek and
involve citizens as a way of adding citizen input in the policy
process; and
WHEREAS, Advisory Boards and commissions are established
with a portion of the membership terms to expire each year to
afford an opportunity for citizens who have not previously
served or may have some break in the continuity of service to
be considered for appointment; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to have some change in the
membership from time to time to encourage volunteerism and to
facilitate broad community representation including geographic
considerations, ethnic minorities, women, youth, and
professional, business and technical people.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the
City of Richfield as follows:
1. That this Resolution supersedes Resolution No. 7548.
2. That it shall be the policy of the City Council except
as otherwise provided by State Statutes and City
Ordinances to limit the term of any Advisory Board or
Commission Member to three consecutive terms on the
same Advisory Board or Commission. Where there are
more applicants than openings, preferences will be for
reappointments to second terms over new applicants and
for new applicants over reappointments to third terms.
For the purposes of this resolution, appointment to
serve on a Board or Commission for a period of time
greater than one-half of a complete term shall be
counted as a full term. If the City Council appoints
a citizen who has had a break in continuous service on
the same Advisory Board or Commission, it shall be
treated as a first term appointment
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• 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect for
terms expiring January 31, 1994. Passed by the City
Council of the City of Richfield this 8th day of
February, 1993.
Martin J. Kirsch Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 46
Agenda February 8, 1993
Issue Statement:
Approval of a no parking resolution for 77th Street for the
segment from I-35W to Cedar Avenue.
Background:
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has asked for a
resolution to restrict parking on 77th Street as part of its
review of the project's construction plans for Phase I from I-35W
to Portland Avenue.
As part of the City's plan to create a major east-west arterial
on 77th Street, it has been the City's intention to restrict
parking on both sides of the new 77th Street. The proposed
designed allows for four through lanes and one turning lane.
There is no additional room to permit parking on either side of
the roadway without acquiring additional residential or
commercial property.
Recommended Motion:
Approve the attached resolution restricting parking on both sides
of 77th Street from I-35W to Cedar Avenue at all times.
1. The new roadway is designed as a minor arterial to carry high
volumes of east-west traffic through Richfield.
2. The addition of parking on either side of the new 77th Street
would require additional acquisition of commercial or
residential right of way.
Alternative Recommendation:
None.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
A decision is needed soon
spring 1993 construction
to keep the project on schedule for a
start.
Respect ly submitted,
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Prosser
James Bager
City JDP:ds
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RESOLUTION NO.
• RELATING TO PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON
S.P. 157-108-10 FROM INTERSTATE 35W TO PORTLAND AVENUE
AND S.P. 157-108-15 FROM PORTLAND AVENUE TO CEDAR AVENUE
ON 77TH STREET IN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA.
THIS RESOLUTION passed this 8th day of February, 1993 by
the City of Richfield in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The
municipal corporation shall hereinafter be called the "City",
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the "City" has planned the improvement of MSAS 108
(77th Street) from Interstate 35W to Cedar Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the "City", will be expending Municipal Street Aid
Funds on the improvement of this Street; and
WHEREAS, this improvement does not provide adequate width
for parking on both sides of the street; and approval of the
proposed construction as a Municipal State Aid Street project
must therefore be conditioned upon certain parking restrictions.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS THEREBY RESOLVED that the "City",
shall ban the parking of motor vehicles on both the north and
south sides of MSAS 108 (77th Street) from Interstate 35W to
Cedar Avenue at all times.
Dated this 8th day of February, 1993.
Martin J. Kirsch Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 45
Agenda February 8, 1993
Issue Statement:
Adoption of resolution establishing just compensation and
authorizing the purchase of 7645 Elliot Avenue; 77th Street
project.
Background:
The owner of 7645 Elliot Avenue in Phase II of the 77th Street
(east of Portland Avenue) is in a situation where purchase of the
property now would be beneficial.
Recommended Motion:
Adopt the attached resolution which does the following:
1. Sets just compensation at $71,000 and authorizes staff to
negotiate and purchase the property; and
2. Authorizes the City Manger and Mayor to execute a purchase
agreement in the amount of just compensation.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. MnDOT and FHWA appraisal procedures were followed.
2. Project funds are available from MnDOT and FHWA.
Alternative Recommendation:
Do not set the purchase price and authorize purchase.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
Approval at this time would be beneficial to the owner.
Respectfully submitted,
Jam s . Prosser
Cit annger
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• RESOLUTION NO.
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION,
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY
77th STREET PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield, Minnesota desires to
purchase certain real property pursuant to and in furtherance
of the 77th Street Project (Project) heretofore adopted by the
City of Richfield (City) said real property being described as:
Lot 9, Block 3 South Murray Lane 2nd Addition, aka 7645
Elliot Avenue South.
WHEREAS, the City has adopted an official map for
improvements to 77th Street; and
WHEREAS, the improvements to 77th Street necessitate the
purchase of real property; and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized by Minnesota Statutes to
acquire real property within its jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) are funding this project;
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WHEREAS, the City has caused appraisals of the subject
property to be made by qualified independent professional real
estate appraisers to determine fair market value; and
WHEREAS, a qualified review appraiser has certified the
appraisal report as to conformity with appraisal standards and
has certified same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Richfield, Minnesota as follows:
1. That just compensation is determined to be $71,000.
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
a purchase agreement for the amount of just compensation
set forth in this resolution.
4. That the City Manager is hereby directed to notify, in
writing, the owners of subject property as soon as
possible that the City intends to acquire his/her property
and establish eligibility for relocation benefits.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield,
Minnesota this 8th day of February, 1993.
Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No.44
Agenda February 8, 1993
Issue Statement:
Purchase in excess of $5,000 for range balls for the Rich Acres
driving range.
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.
Rich Acres purchases approximately 2,000 dozen driving range
balls each season. Quotations were obtained from four vendors:
Spalding Wilson Titleist Maxfli
Retail Cost per Dozen $6.80 $6.75 $7.50 $6.50
Freight/Delivery Cost Free 250/doz. 10G/doz. Extra ;
est. 350/doz.
Other Considerations 100 doz. None Logo Set up &
free balls price logo extra _
included
Net Price Per Dozen $6.46 $7.00 $7.60 $6.85
It is the opinion of the Rich Acres staff that the Spalding Tour
Edition range ball is the highest quality range ball available in
the market today. Rich Acres has received two free upgrades from
Spalding the last two years. Spalding quality and service are
the best in the business.
The two most important aspects of a successful driving range are
quality of turf and quality of range balls. The cost of the
Spalding range ball is competitive with other brands. Wilson,
Titleist and Maxfli range balls are all more costly for a lower
grade ball. The Rich Acres patrons have appreciated the
availability of the Rich Acres custom Spalding range balls.
Recommended Motion:
Approve the 1993 purchase of Rich Acres Golf Course range balls
from Spalding in the amount of $12,920.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. Cost is competitive (free upgrade).
2. Quality and service is superior.
0 3. Terms are good (free shipping and discounting).
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4. There are sufficient funds in the golf course enterprise fund
to cover this purchase.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. The Council could choose not to purchase range balls for the
1993 season.
2. The Council could select another supplier, though they are
more costly and of a lower quality.
3. The Council could direct staff to look for alternatives,
although staff feels this is the best choice.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
This item is scheduled for the February 8, 1993 regular City
Council meeting. Staff is asking for approval at this time so
that a timely purchase can be made.
ly submitted,
Jame
City
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 43
Agenda February 8, 1993
Issue Statement:
Purchase in excess of $5,000 to grind wood debris.
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.
In an average year, Richfield's street crews trim 1,000 boulevard
trees and remove between 200-300 diseased and/or dead boulevard
trees. Each year, these forestry activities generate 6,000-8,000
cubic yards of wood debris. Some of these trees are sold or
given away as saw logs, depending on the market. Some are
chipped up into landscape quality chips and sold or given away,
again depending on the market.
Disposal of unusable logs, bark, stumps and brush chips has
become the high expense item in the forestry budget over the last
few years. New restrictions on landfills and burning sites have
severely limited our options for disposal of this debris.
Richfield is not unique in this predicament; the problem has
resulted in new equipment called tub grinders being developed,
which can turn this waste material into a usable mulch product
which could be given away, or possibly sold.
The cost of renting this equipment appears to compare favorably
to trucking and tipping fees associated with other means of
disposing of this material.
Recommended Motion:
Contract with Advanced Environmental Products to tub grind wood
debris for $225/hour for the machine and operator with the total
cost not to exceed $10,000.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. Environmental concerns dictate that the City explore methods
of converting this waste into a usable product.
2. This contract will provide an accurate comparison on tub
grinding costs versus hauling and dumping costs when it is
determined what kind of volume the machine will handle in an
hour.
3. There is potential that grinding would provide a marketable
product, and possibly be a revenue source in years to come.
Alternative Recommendation:
Continue to haul wood debris to compost sites and waste wood
disposal sites as funds permit, keeping in mind that the tipping
rates at these facilities are rapidly increasing.
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Discussion/Decision Mode:
Staff is asking for approval at the February 8, 1993 City Council
meeting.
Respectfti}lly submitted,
Jam s 1n. Prosser
Cit natter
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter NO-42
Agenda February 8, 1993
Issue Statement:
Award of contract for maintenance garage modifications at the
municipal garage.
Background:
When the 77th Street improvement funding on the federal level
became available late last year, the plans for construction
included extending 77th Street through a portion of the Richfield
municipal garage which lies in the proposed right-of-way of 77th
Street. This will require demolition of approximately 150 feet
of the garage building. The two ends of the building that remain
will be capped off with new walls, and remodeling will be
performed to bring the building to minimum code for use by the
garage staff.
Engineers' estimates for this work were $250,000. In order to
keep costs to a minimum, City staff will act as the general
contractor. City staff will bid out or obtain quotations on
various aspects of the project. The primary concern is to save
money, salvage as much as possible and do as much of the work as
possible "in house" so staff can temporarily get by with what is
left of the facility until an alternate site for a new City
• garage can be located.
Since demolition, concrete and block work, and oil tank removal
were a major part of the cost estimate, and beyond the scope of
staff to perform, these parts of the project were formally bid.
The engineer's estimate was approximately $70,000 for this
portion of the work. Funding for the work is through severance
damages to be paid to the City by the Federal Department of
Transportation.
Plans and specifications for this modification project were
requested by 25 various contractors. Fourteen general
contractors submitted bids at a bid opening that was held on
Friday, January 29, 1993:
1. C.M. Construction Co., Inc. $65,699
2. W.H. Cates Construction Co. 69,000
3. Merrimac Construction Co. 69,152
4. Gladstone Construction 71,055
5. Mikkelson-Wulff 73,977
6. Jurrens Construction 75,444
7. C.O. Field Company 76,475
8. Parkos Construction 76,900
9. K.M. Building Company 77,410
10. Morcon Construction 78,650
11. Meisinger Construction 80,900
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12. Fendler Construction 85,000
13. Tancor 88,800
14. Loeffel-Engstrand Company 116,900
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Recommended Motion:
Accept the bid minutes/tabulation and award a contract to C.M.
Construction Company,. Inc., in the amount of $65,699.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. C.M. Construction Co., Inc. submitted the low bid.
2. Staff calls to several of C.M. Construction Co., Inc.'s past
clients indicate this is a responsible, reliable contractor.
3. It is important that this work begin as soon as possible in
order to be completed by the April 15, 1993 deadline.
Alternative Recommendation:
Reject all of the bids and instruct staff to re-bid the project.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
This item is scheduled for the February 8, 1993 Council meeting.
Action is requested at this time in order to satisfy construction
deadlines.
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Attachment
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RespeInager
James Prosser
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTAC
Bid Opening
January 29, 1993
11:00 A.M.
• Maintenance Garage Modifications - 7700 Pillsbury Avenue South
Project. No. 886, Bid No. 93-1
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 maintenance garage modifications - 7700 Pillsbury
Avenue South, Project No. 886, Bid No. 93-1, as.advertised in the
official newspaper on January 13, 1993.
Present: Thomas Ferber, City Clerk
Donald Fondrick, Community Services Director
Cheryl Krumholz, City Manager Representative
Randy Hughes, Operations Coordinator
The following bids were submitted and read aloud:
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SECURITY ;
CM Construction Co.Inc. Lakeville; 5% Bid Bond $ 65,699.00 ;
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Loeffel-Engstrand Co. Hopkins; 5% Bid Bond ; $116,900.00 ;
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Merrimac Construction Co. Anoka; 5% Bid Bond ; $ 69,152.00 ;
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W.H. Cates Construction Inc.Hamel; 5% Bid Bond ; $ 69,000.00
Gladstone Constrution Co. St.Paul; 5% Bid Bond 71,055.00 ;
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Morcon Construction Co. ; 5% Bid Bond ; $ 78,650.00 ;
Golden Valley; ;
Tancor Construction Inc.Richfield;Cashier's Check;$ 88,800.00 ;
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Jurrens Construction Co.Richfield; 5% Bid Bond 75,444.00 ;
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C.O.Field Co. Minneapolis; 5% Bid Bond ; $ 76,475.00 ;
KM Building Co., Inc. Minneapolis; 5% Bid Bond $ 77,410.00 ;
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Parkos Construction Co. W.St.Paul', 5% Bid Bond ', $ 76,900.00 1,
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Mikkelson-Wulff Construction,Inc.; 5% Bid Bond ; $ 73,977.00 ;
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Fendler Construction Savage ; 5% Bid Bond ; $ 85,000.00 ;
The City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and
considered at the February 8, 1993 City Council Meeting.
Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk
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CITY OF RICHFIELD
Council Letter No. 41 61
Agenda February 8, 1993
Issue Statement:
Award of contract for 2,800 tons of quick lime for water treatment.
Background:
The chemical, quick lime, is used in the water treatment process to
lower water hardness and to produce soft water. Approximately 1,400
tons of quick lime are required per year for treatment..
Bids were opened in a formal bidding process on January 27, 1993 for
the purchase of 2,800 tons of quick lime for a two-year period. The
results of the bids are as follows:
Vendor
Unit Price Estimated Cost
(Two-Year Period)
Western Lime & Cement Company
Cutler-Magner Company
Mississippi Lime Company
$64.00/ton $179,200
64.45/ton 180,460
92.90/ton 260,120
The 1992 contract was awarded to Cutler-Magner at a unit price of
$64.45 per ton, for approximately $90,230 per year. Western Lime &
Cement Company submitted a 1993/1994 bid for $64/ton, ($89,600
yearly) for a two year contract of approximately $179,200.
. Recommended Motion:
Approve the bid minutes/tabulation and award a two year contract for
the purchase of approximately 2,800 ton of quick lime to Western Lime
& Cement Company in the amount of $64 per ton, for a total of
$179,200 for 1993 and 1994.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. Quick lime is a necessary chemical required to reduce water
hardness.
2. Western Lime & Cement Company was the lowest bidder and meets
all requirements.
3. There are funds available for the chemical purchase.
Alternative Recommendation:
Council may reject all bids and direct staff to readvertise; however,
staff does not believe a better price can be obtained.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
Council may choose to delay.a decision on this item; however, City
staff is requesting approval to prevent interruption of delivery.
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Bid Opening
January 28, 1993
11:00 A.M.
Purchase of Water Treatment Chemicals - 2800 Ton Quick Lime
Bid No. 92-16
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 purchase of water treatment
chemicals - 2800 ton quick lime, bid no. 92-16, as advertised in
the official newspaper on January 6, 1993.
Present: Thomas Ferber, City Clerk
Donald Fondrick, Community Services Director
Doris Swanson, City Manager Representative
John Thom, Utility Superintendent
The following bids were submitted and read aloud:
VENDOR
Mississippi Lime Co.
Alton, IL
Western Lime & Cement
West Bend, WI
Cutler-Magner Co.
Duluth, MN
BID
SECURITY
5% Bid Bond
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unit $ 92.90/ton
base $260,120.00
Money Order ; unit $ 64.00/ton
5% ; base $179,200.00
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5% Bid Bond ; One year with option:
unit $ 64.45/dump
base $128,900.00
;pneumatic 67.50
$135,000.00
The City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and
considered at the February 8, 1993 City Council Meeting.
Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA qF
Council Letter No-40
Agenda February 8, 1993
Issue Statement:
Purchase of a 1993 Chevrolet. Lumina for use by the Special
Investigations Unit.
Background:
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is staffed by two officers.
The Unit is used primarily for the investigation of crimes and
activity related to narcotics in the City. The officers assigned
to the Unit work in an undercover capacity. A large portion of
their work involves setting up "buys" and conducting
surveillances in Richfield. The Chevrolet Lumina will replace
one of the vehicles currently used by the Unit that is five years
old. The current vehicle runs poorly and, although it has been
repainted a different color, it is well known by most of the
residents in the City that are targeted by the Unit. Once a
vehicle becomes well known by the criminal element in the City,
it is no longer suitable for use in an undercover capacity. This
vehicle would be sold at the Hennepin County auction and the
proceeds will be placed in the Forfeiture Fund to offset the cost
of the new vehicle. The new vehicle will be purchased with
forfeiture funds through Hennepin County Contract number 2429C3-
232, titled "Fleet Replacement Cars".
• Recommended Motion:
Approve the purchase of the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina at a cost of
$11,437.00 through the Hennepin County contract.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. The vehicle currently used by the Special Investigations Unit
is five years old, runs poorly, and is well known by the
criminal element in the City.
2. Use of a vehicle that is well known to be an undercover
police vehicle poses a risk to officers using the vehicle.
3. The purchase will be through the County contract. The County
solicits bids for items it anticipates purchasing and selects
those vendors whose products best suits its needs and are
available at the best prices. Local governments are able to
purchase these items at the prices quoted for the County.
The County bid process typically obtains the lowest prices
available.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. The Council may choose to deny the purchase of the vehicle
and recommend to continue driving the current vehicle.
However, as stated earlier, this renders undercover efforts
• ineffective, and poses a risk to officers.
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2. The Council may recommend trading in the old vehicle and
purchasing a used vehicle. However, in checking with used
car dealers, suitable used vehicles and trade-in offerings on
our vehicle does not offer significant savings over the
contract price of the new vehicle.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
The cutoff date for purchases on the contract was December 1,
1992. The dealer has made an exception for the cutoff date for
the purchase of this vehicle. However, additional delays will
mean that the City will not be able to purchase from the
contract.
Respectfully submitted,
Jame Prosser
City nager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 39
Agenda February 8, 1993
Issue Statement:
Accept bids and approve the purchase of personal computers and
peripherals.
Background:
The 1993 budget includes funds for the upgrade and replacement of
computer euipment. On January 20, 1993, the City requested bids for 17
personal computers (PCs), 5 laser printers, 20 network adapters, 2
additional monitors, and an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Except
for the DOS operating system used with the PCs, software was not
requested as a part of the specifications. Staff intends to purchase
the necessary networking and office software from existing Hennepin
County and State of Minnesota contracts. Bids from seven vendors were
opened on February 1. The minutes from the bid opening are attached.
The City's specifications divided the equipment into 13 groups of
identical items. Vendors were permitted to submit bids for any or all
of the different groups. Staff has reviewed the bids and recommends
that four vendors be awarded portions of the purchase. All of the.
equipment bid is newly manufactured and current technology. The PCs
are DOS based 486DX computers and the laser printers are Hewlett-
Packard LaserJets. Each of the recommended vendors submitted the
lowest bid meeting specifications for the equipment group.
Staff's recommendation is as follows:
Equipment Group/ Total
Low Bidder Department/Purpose Qty Bid Each Amount
PC Configuration A Public
Portico Computers Police
buildi
office
PC Configuration B Public
Portico Computers Police
office
PC Configuration C
Portico Computers
PC Configuration D
Wagers Business
Systems
PC Configuration E
Portico Computers
Safety 5 $1,675.00 $8,375.00
& fire records,
ag permits,
automation
Safety 4 $2,209.00 $8,836.00
& fire records,
automation
Public Safety 2 $2,149.00 $4,298.00
Administration,
office automation
Water Treatment Plant 2
Control systems interface
for the water plant
Sewer Maintenance 1
Inspections record
keeping, office automation
$2,118.00
$3,029.00
$4,236.00
$3,029.00
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PC Configuration G Public Safety 1 $2,109.00 $2,109.00
Portico Computers Network server to link
department PCs
PC Configuration H Public Safety 1 $1,775.00 $1,775.00
Portico Computers Fire records,
office automation
Laser Printer A Public Safety 4 $1,053.99 $4,215.96
Cedar Computer Police & fire records,
office automation
Laser Printer B Public Safety 1 $1,855.97 $1,855.97
Cedar Computer Building permits,
office automation
Network Adapter Various 20 $ 109.88 $2,197.60
Cedar Computer Link PCs in the public
safety offices and at
the Lambert building
Uninterruptable Public Safety 1 $ 365.00 $ 365.00
Power Supply Short-term power outage
Portico Computers coverage and lead time to
allow orderly shutdown of
network server
Additional Monitors Water Treatment Plant 2 $ 807.00 $1,614.00
Pony International Control systems interface
for the water plant
TOTAL $42,906.53
All of the PCs bid by Portico Computers include an on-site five year
parts and labor warranty. The PCs bid by Wagers and the laser printers
bid by Cedar Computer include an on-site one year parts and labor
warranty with a low cost annual renewal option. The network adapters,
UPS and additional monitors carry the manufacturer's two year parts and
labor warranty.
The purchases for Public Safety will be made from the Data Processing
Fund. The purchases for the Water Plant will be made from the Water
Fund and for the Sewer Maintenance division from the Sewer Fund. All
are budgeted items and a part of the planned replacement of out-of-date
equipment and upgrading of the City's computer capabilities. Further,
the equipment being replaced has been fully depreciated.
Recommended Motion:
Adopt the attached resolution accepting bids and authorizing the City
Manager to enter into purchase agreements with Portico Computers,
Wagers, Pony International and Cedar Computer.
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Basis for Recommendation:
1. It is necessary to replace and upgrade a portion of our computer
systems.
2. The recommended vendors submitted the lowest bids that met
specifications. In the case of PC Configuration E, Pony
International submitted a lower bid than the recommended vendor.
However, the equipment proposed by Pony clearly did not meet the
City's minimum specifications.
3. All of the vendors have been in business for at least five years
and their references contacted by staff were positive.
4. The bidding was very competitive and the City is benefiting by
getting the equipment for very low prices.
5. The warranties offered by these vendors provide good coverage for
the City and protect our investment in the equipment.
6. The scheduled computer replacements are provided for in the 1993
budget.
Alternative Recommendation:
The Council could reject all bids and direct staff to rebid with
different specifications or at another time.
• Discussion/Decision Mode:
Council action to accept the bids and authorize the purchase is
requested at the February 8 meeting. The bid prices are valid until
May 2, however, so the Council could delay action until another
meeting.
Resp t lly submitted,
Jame Prosser
City anager
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
PERSONAL COMPUTERS
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for Personal
Computers, bids were received, opened and tabulated according to
law; and
WHEREAS, it appears that Portico Computers II of
Bloomington, Minnesota is the lowest responsible bidder for the
products specified as PC Configurations A, B, C, E, G, and H, and
the Uninterruptible Power Supply in the City's request for
proposals dated January 20, 1993; and
WHEREAS, it appears that Wagers Business Systems of St.
Paul, Minnesota is the lowest responsible bidder for the products
specified as PC Configuration D in the City's request for
proposals dated January 20, 1993; and
WHEREAS, it appears that Cedar Computer Center of
Bloomington, Minnesota is the lowest responsible bidder for the
products specified as Laser Configuration A and B, and Network
Interface Card in the City's request for proposals dated January
20, 1993; and
• WHEREAS, it appears that Pony International, Inc., of Edina,
Minnesota is the lowest responsible bidder for the products
specified as 17" Non-Interlaced Color VGA Monitor in the City's
request for proposals dated January 20, 1993.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council,of the
City of Richfield, Minnesota:
1. That the proposal dated January 29, 1993, of Portico
Computers II is hereby accepted for the products specified as PC
Configurations A, B, C, E, G, and H, and the Uninterruptible
Power Supply in the City's request for proposals dated January
20, 1993;
2. That the proposal dated January 25, 1993, of Wagers
Business Systems is hereby accepted for the products specified as
PC Configuration D in the City's request for proposals dated
January 20, 1993;
3. That the proposal dated January 28, 1993, of Cedar
Computer Center is hereby accepted for the products specified as
Laser Configuration A and B, and Network Interface Card in the
City's request for proposals dated January 20, 1993;
4. That the proposal dated January 29, 1993, of Pony
International, Inc. is hereby accepted for the products specified
as 17" Non-Interlaced Color VGA Monitor in the City's request for
proposals dated January 20, 1993;
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5. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to
enter into purchase agreements, in the name of the City of
Richfield, for the above mentioned products with Portico Computers
II for an amount not to exceed $28,787.00; with Wagers Business
Systems for an amount not to exceed $4,236.00; with Cedar Computer
Center for an amount not to exceed $8,269.53; and with Pony
International, Inc. for an amount not to'exceed $1,614.00;
6. That the City declines to purchase the products specified
as PC Configuration F in the City's request for proposals dated.
January 20, 1993;
7. That the bid received from Pony International, Inc. of
Edina, Minnesota for the products specified as PC Configuration E
in the request for proposals is rejected as nonconforming; and
8. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
return forthwith to all bidders the deposits made with their bids,
except that the deposits of the successful bidders shall be
retained until purchase agreements have been signed.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota
this 8th day of February, 1993.
• Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Bid Opening
February 1, 1993
10:00 A.M.
PERSONAL COMPUTERS
CITY OF RICHFIELD
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 personal computers, as advertised
in the official newspaper on February 1, 1993.
Present: Thomas Ferber, City Clerk
Steve Devich, Administrative Services Director
Cheryl Krumholz, City Manager Representative
Sally Morton, Data Processing Manager
The following bids were submitted and read aloud:
VENDOR ; BID ; TOTAL ;
SECURITY ; BID AMOUNT ;
P.C. Express Richfield ; Cashier's ; $ 53,190.00 ;
Check
Cedar Computer Center Bloomington; Cashier's ; $ 8,649.50 ;
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Pony Computer's Edina ; Cashier's ; $ 43,160.00 ;
Gateway 2000 ; Certified 60,431.00 ;
N.Sioux City, South Dakota ; Check
Wagers St. Paul ; Certified ; $ 48,731.00 ;
Portico Computers II, Inc. ; Cashier's ; $ 48,482.00 ;
Bloomington Check
AmeriData St. Paul Bid Bond ; $ 61,399.00 ;
The City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and
considered at the February 8, 1993 City Council Meeting.
is Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk
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Council Letter No. 38
• Agenda February 8, 1993
Issue Statement:
Selection of a long-term disability insurance carrier to continue
the benefit the City offers to certain full-time employees.
Background:
The City currently offers a long-term disability (LTD) insurance
benefit to all Management, General Services, Local 49 Labor and
Trades and Local 162 Police Supervisors groups. American
Centurion/Schools Insurance Fund has been the City's carrier since
1982 and the premium rate has continuously been $.55 per $100 of
covered payroll.
Minnesota Statutes now provides that group insurance contracts for
LTD must be let out for bid at least every five years. Therefore,
the City requested long-term disability insurance proposals to be
submitted by October 28, 1992. Four agents responded, submitting a
total of 11 proposals. However, most of the proposals did not meet
the City's entire specification. The City subsequently reissued
the RFP and asked each agent to submit one proposal. Only one of
the four proposals received, American Centurion/Schools Insurance
Fund, met all of the City's criteria including a five year rate
guarantee.
0 Bid Analysis
Benefit Level/Plan Design
The benefit level in the City's specification is a plan design that
is structured into the City of Richfield's unique Personal
Leave/Short-term Disability/LTD benefit.
Some bidders provided alternative benefits levels in their initial
proposals such as different definitions of disability, greater
minimum and maximum benefits, modified qualifying period, and a
conversion privilege. Most of these benefit differences were
eliminated in the secondary round of proposals in order to arrive
at a proposal that was readily comparable to the level of benefits
the City currently provides. The minor variations in benefit
levels and plan design that were retained in some proposals in the
secondary proposals were found to be relatively insignificant or
not desirable to the City even if proposed as enhancements to the
plan at no additional cost to the City.
Thus, the plan design/benefit structure in each of the four
proposals was determined to meet the City's.specification
requirement and were all relatively equal.
Premium Rate
In the City's specifications, it was requested that a five year
rate structure guarantee be provided with the proposal. This was
• requested to ensure the stability of future benefit cost and to
prevent any firm from quoting an artificially low rate for the
first year or two of the plan, then subsequently raise rates
substantially.
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The initial round of proposals provided no firm that was willing
to provide a five year rate guarantee. The secondary round of
proposals provided one firm, the City's current carrier, that was
willing to provide a five year rate structure guarantee.
American Centurion/Schools Insurance Fund has proposed an initial
rate of $.36 per $100 of covered payroll, guaranteed for the
first two years. For the next three years, they guaranteed a
rate not to exceed $.41 per $100 of covered payroll. However,
the rate would only increase after the initial two-year guarantee
if claims experienced warranted.
The other three proposals, provided by the Fortis and Guarantee
Mutual Life companies reflected quoted rates of $.34 per $100 of
salary. However, the rate guarantees were 24, 27 and 36 months
respectively. It is estimated that the annual cost difference
between 5.34 and $.36 per $100 of salary, as proposed by American
Centurion/Schools Insurance Fund, is roughly $1,000 for the City.
Any rate selected represents a substantial savings from the
current $.55 per $100 of salary currently being paid by the City
and the average rate of $.64 per $100 of salary paid by
comparable cities surveyed. Attachment A reflects rates paid by
other municipalities in the metro area.
Service
Another consideration is the service provided to the City. The
• City's experience with Schools Insurance has been an excellent
one. A survey of other metro cities revealed a mixed level of
satisfaction with service with the other providers or agents
which submitted proposals.
Other Considerations
The Richfield employee groups are familiar with the plan document
and company. If the City selects a new carrier, there will be a
need to issue new plan booklets and re-orient employees on the
new program.
Recommended Motion:
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with American
Centurion/Schools Insurance Fund for long-term disability
insurance for the five year period ending December 31, 1997.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. American Centurion/Schools Insurance Fund has provided long-
term disability insurance coverage to City employees for
over ten years; and during that time the City has enjoyed a
constant rate, excellent service and a good working
relationship with the firm.
2. American Centurion/Schools Insurance Fund was the only
proposal to offer a five-year rate structure. Thus,
decreasing the time and expense of requesting proposals on a
• more frequent basis. The trade-off of slightly higher rates
for the first two years for the guarantee of a long-term
stable and competitive rate is desirable.
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3. The proposed rate of $.36 per $100 of covered payroll
represents an annual savings of approximately $9,000-$9,500
over the current rate of $.55 per $100 of covered payroll,
and substantial savings over a five year period.
4. The City's comparison and analysis has been reviewed and
verified by Deloitte and Touche, the City's auditing firm.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. The City Council could authorize the City Manager to request
additional proposals from other insurance carriers.
2. The City Council could award the bid to another provider that
submitted a proposal to the City. If the City Council
elects to take such action, staff would recommend Fortis
which was presented by Agent Richard Keefe.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
It is suggested that action on this item be taken at the February
8, 1993 City Council meeting so that the new insurance rates may
be implemented as soon as possible.
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RESOLUTION NO.
• RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
AMERICAN CENTURION/SCHOOLS INSURANCE FUND FOR
LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS
WHEREAS, the City is required by Minnesota Statutes to
request proposals for group insurance coverage at least once
every five years; and
WHEREAS, twice the City requested proposals for long-term
disability insurance coverage for benefit years beginning in
1993; and
WHEREAS, the City made benefit and cost comparisons
evaluating all the proposals, using written criteria; and
WHEREAS, only one carrier, American Centurion/Schools
Insurance Fund, met all of the City's criteria; and
WHEREAS, the proposed premium rate will be a substantial
annual savings for the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Manager has
authorized to execute an agreement with American
• Centurion/Schools Insurance FuAd for long-term disability
insurance benefits for the five year period ending December 31,
1997.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield,
Minnesota this 8th day of February, 1993
Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT A
Bloomington Fortis .48/$100
Brooklyn Park Fortis .52/$100
Burnsville Fortis .67/$100
Edina Fortis .65/$100
Maplewood Schools .59/$100
New Hope Guarantee Mutual .66/$100
St. Louis Park Fortis .96/$100
St. Paul Schools .51/$100
Savage Schools .68/$100
Two Harbors Schools .69/$100
AVERAGE .64-$100
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 37
Agenda February 8, 1993
Issue Statement:
Award of bids for sale and removal of a house at 7638 Dupont Avenue
South; 77th Street Project.
Background:
Thirteen houses, ten garages and a four-plex building were offered
for sale and removal in the third round of bid solicitation for
Phase I. Advertisements were placed in the Sun-Current, the Star
Tribune, and the Construction Bulletin. Letters informing people
of the sale were sent to all individuals who had expressed
interest, as well as to all state-licensed building movers. An
open house was held January 5, 1993. Bids were due and opened on
January 19, 1993. Five of the 13 houses, six of the ten garages,
and the four-plex had qualifying bidders who were approved by the
City Council on January 25, 1993. As noted in the bid minutes, one
house bid required extra time to process. The award letter will be
mailed to the successful bidder subject to City Council approval.
The building removal deadline for this one building is March 19,
1993.
Recommended Motion:
Award a contract for purchase and removal to the highest successful
bidder, Semple Building Movers, as indicated on the attached bid
minutes.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. The recommended successful bidder for the building at 7638
Dupont Avenue submitted the highest complete bid, as required.
2. All appropriate guidelines were followed.
3. Revenue in the amount of $10,290.00 will be generated as a
result of the sale and a significant savings will be realized
in demolition costs.
Alternative Recommendation:
The City Council may choose to reject the bid.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
The building removal deadline is March 19, 1993. A delay in
awarding purchases could delay the removal of buildings and the
start of construction on 77th Street in the spring.
A total of 33 residential structures were offered for sale.
seven have not been sold. Project revenue will approximate
$123,000. Right of way clearance cost estimates have been
by almost $300,000.
Resp c ully submitted,
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Bid Opening
January 19, 1993
• 12:00 Noon
77TH STREET PROJECT - PHASE I
Bid No. 19-1-93
Pursuant to requirements of Resolution No. 1015, a meeting of the
Administrative Staff was called by Steven L. Devich, Acting City
Clerk, who announced that the purpose of the meeting was to receive,
open and read aloud, bids for the sale and removal of 13 houses and 10
garages which are part of the.77th Street Project - Phase I, bid no.
19-1-93. The sale was advertised in the official newspaper on
December 30, 1992, the Star Tribune on January 3, 1993, Construction
Bulletin on January 1, 1993, and made known to state licensed house
movers and interested others via letter.
Present: Steve Devich, Acting City Clerk
Byron Wallace, Community Development Director
Cheryl Krumholz, City Manager Representative
The following bids were submitted and read aloud:
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!PARCEL ADDRESS ; BIDDER ; BID ; BID ;
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15 7638 Dupont *! ! !
(house) lotting House movers ! Money order ! 6,000.00
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City Council !Semple Building Movers! Cashier's ! 10,290.00
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Council Letter No. 36 (_IJ
Agenda February 8, 1993
• Issue Statement:
Initiating a quarterly residential recycling credit in place of
the recycling contract and license fee.
Background:
Hennepin County has provided annual recycling grants to cities
for the past several years. Richfield has used the money to
contract with garbage haulers for recycling services. The
haulers were paid $1.60 to $1.85 per household collected per
month. The County has changed this funding from a grant to an
entitlement. This allows increased flexibility in its use.
The City will now receive $1.75 per month per residence.
Promotion and administration costs approximately 220 per
household per month. That means residences are entitled to a
credit of $1.53 per month. Staff recommends that the entitlement
funds be returned to residents as a credit on the quarterly
utility bill ($1.53/month in 1993) for the following reasons:
1. By ordinance, waste haulers are required to provide recycling
services to their garbage customers. Therefore, a contract
with the haulers is not necessary to continue the needed
service.
2. The entitlement is available to all households that recycle.
The present program of contracting with haulers excludes
funding for households that recycle but do not have
garbage/recycling service from haulers. Some residents
recycle on their own without the use of haulers. In fact,
residents are required to source-separate (recycle) by City
ordinance.
3. There is a perception that the money from the existing grant
is pocketed as a windfall by the haulers; i.e. the benefit is
not reflected in reduced garbage rates. It is difficult to
trace this benefit. Staff has tried to compare Richfield's
garbage rates with cities with different grant payments to
contractors. The City cannot see a dollar reduction in rates
for a dollar of grant money to the haulers. Variation in
haul distance and slight differences in service, will cancel
out the charge due to the grant payment. So, the windfall
may or may not be real. If it is real, the entitlement
eliminates this problem.
4. The quarterly credit is easier to administer than hauler
contracts. Under the present system, staff must rely on a
customer count obtained from haulers. Verification of the
count can be difficult and time consuming.
5. The garbage/recycling haulers have met with staff and concur
with staff recommendation as long as a city letter can be
used by them to explain the change. (draft attached)
6. The Community Services Commission recommended the change at
their October 13, 1992, meeting.
A possible disadvantage to the change is that garbage rates will
possibly increase because haulers will no longer receive money
for recycling services. However, the utility credit should
theoretically offset any rate increase which may result due to a
change from a recycling grant to a recycling entitlement.
Whether the contract with the haulers continues or changes to a
credit, the hauler recycling license fee can be eliminated. The
license fee was needed to provide the 20% match to the County
grant.
Recommended Motion:
1. Adopt the attached resolution to eliminate the recycling
portion of the garbage haulers license fee.
2. Adopt the attached resolution directing staff to submit an
entitlement application. This entitlement initiates a
quarterly recycling credit to be paid to single family (up to
eight-plex) residence. The amount of the credit will be the
entitlement received from the County less recycling
promotional and administrative costs.
3. Approve the attached draft letter to the haulers explaining
the change. The letter would be used by the haulers to
explain the change to their customers.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. Hennepin County funding for local recycling efforts has
changed from a grant to an entitlement. The entitlement
provides greater flexibility.
2. The current system of licensing haulers and then using the
grant money to contract with haulers to providing recycling
services has been confusing to the public and involved a
great deal of City staff time and paper work.
3. Recycling credit to residences will be easier to administer.
4. The haulers concur with the proposed changes.
5. The Community Services Commission recommends approval of the
proposed change.
Alternative Recommendation:
Eliminate the license fee but continue the recycling contract
with the haulers at an amount equal to the entitlement less
recycling programs and administrative costs. Staff believes this
alternative excludes some Richfield residents and is more costly
to administer.
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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 February 8, 1993 Council meeting.
Respect lly submitted,
Jame Prosser
City anager
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RESOLUTION NO.
• RESOLUTION AMENDING ESTABLISHED 1993 LICENSE,
PERMIT AND MISCELLANEOUS FEES
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF APPENDIX D
OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield,
Minnesota, as follows:
1. License, permit and miscellaneous fees required under the
ordinances of the City of Richfield shall be stated in Appendix D
of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield.
2. The following shall be deleted from Section 7. Vehicle and
Transportation License and Permit Fees:
Type of Permit Section
Or License Requiring FEE
(4b) Residential 601.01-601.33 Recycling Collection Fee - per
Waste Haulers household per month 49C
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota,
this 8th day of February, 1993.
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Martin J. Kirsch Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO.
• RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF MUNICIPAL GRANT APPLICATION
FOR 1993 HENNEPIN COUNTY RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Hennepin County provides for the making of grants
related to residential recycling programs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield desires to participate in the
residential recycling grant program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Richfield, Minnesota:
1. That a municipal grant application be made for
participation in the 1993 Hennepin County Residential
Recycling Program.
2. That the City Manager of the City of Richfield is hereby
authorized and directed to execute and to file such
application with the Hennepin County Department of
Environmental Management.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota
this 8th day of February, 1993.
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Martin J. Kirsch Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk
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February 2, 1993
Name
Address
City, State Zip
DRAFT
Dear Richfield Garbage/Recycling Contractor:
As of January 1, 1993, the City
contracting with you to provide
which was formerly paid to you
returned directly to residents
their utility bill.
of Richfield no longer is
recycling services. The money
as a service provider will be
as a quarterly recycling credit on
By ordinance you will continue to be required to provide
recycling service to your customers. Also, by ordinance all
• Richfield residents are required to separate recyclables from the
other waste.
Thank you for the continued cooperation of Richfield haulers
through this time of change in the recycling subsidy. If your
customers have any questions have them call the Recycling
Coordinator, Judy Fyten, at 861-9795.
Sincerely,
Michael J. Eastling, City Engineer
Community Services Department
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 35
Agenda February 8, 1993
Issue Statement:
Amendment of Indenture relating to bonds for Market Plaza/Market
Towers.
Background:
The limited partnerships that own Market Plaza and Market Towers
are in the process of restructuring the financing in order to
facilitate refinancing, remodeling, repositioning and upgrade.
The initial bond financing was through Midwest Federal which was
taken over and the bonds now held by the Resolution Trust
Corporation (RTC). The purchase of the bonds from RTC can be
accomplished on favorable terms but the transfer of bonds
requires certain changes by the City in the Indenture. Counsel
has informed the City that the changes will not jeopardize the
City's position and, in the long run, the improvements
contemplated may be advantageous to the tax base of the City.
Any physical changes proposed or new replacement financing will
have to be specifically reviewed by the HRA and City. The
approval requested does not require that any subsequent requests
for change be approved.
Recommended Motion:
• Approve the resolutions amending the Indentures relating to the
bonds for Market Plaza and Market Towers.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. The City and the trustees owning Market Plaza and Market
Towers entered into Indentures as part of the original
financing.
2. The Resolution Trust Corporation has acquired the bonds
through Midwest Federal Savings.
3. To, permit the transfer of these bonds with a tax preference,
it is necessary for the Indenture to be amended as follows:
A. Change the rate on the bonds to a fixed rate of 4% per
annum.
B. Provide that the trustee will not take action to enforce
the remedies available without the written direction of
the bondholder.
C. Removal of the requirement for any reserves and
authorizing the release, within the opinion of bond
counsel, of those reserves to the Borrower.
. D. Removal of the requirement for the Letter of Credit.
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E. Removal of the requirement for collateral security
for the Letter of Credit obligation.
4. Legal counsel for the City is of the opinion that approval of
the changes by the City is necessary to retain the tax
.exemption of the bonds and.will not be detrimental to the
City.
5. Any changes to the layout or operation of Market Plaza/Market
Towers or refinancing will have to be reviewed by the City
and HRA when presented.
Alternative Recommendation:
Deny approval of the resolution, which action will prevent
transfer of the bonds.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
Petitioner states that action is necessary at the February 8,
1993 City Council meeting in order to comply with an RTC time
deadline.
Respe y submitted,
rosser
Jame rager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EMCUTION OF A
SUPPTEONTAL INDENTURE OF TRUST IN CONNECTION
WITH VARIABLE RATE DEMAND PURCHASE COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1984 (Iii MKET
PLAZA COWMCIAL JOINT VENTURE PROJECT).
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Minnesota Municipal Industrial Development Act,
the City, of Richfield, Minnesota (the "City") has issued its $5,900, 000 Variable Rath
Demand Purchase Commercial Development Revenue Bonds, Series 1984 (Market PlazoL.
Commercial Joint Venture Project) (the "Series 1984: Bonds") for the purpose of
financing the acquisition, construction and equipping of a retail shopping facility
and related improvements in the City (the "Project") ; and
WHEREAS, the Series 1984 Bonds were issued under an Indenture of Trust,
dated as of December 1, 1984, as amended on August 5, 1985 (the "
Indenture"), between the City and First Trust Company of Saint Paul, as trsst•
and
WHEREAS, the Series 1984 Bonds are secure4 by a letter of credit (the "Letter
of Credit") issued by Midwest Federal Savings and.Loan Association of Minneapolis
and
WHEREAS, First Trust National Association (the "Trustee") is the successo*
of First Trust Company of Saint Paul and Midwest Savings Association ("Midwest"
is the successor of Midwest Federal Savings and Loan Association, and Resolution
Trust Corporation ("RTC") is the receiver for Midwest; and
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WHEREAS, RTC is or will, become the owner of the Series 1984 Bonds i}
accordance with the terms of the Series 1984 Bonds; as a result of certain defaults
connection with the reimbursement agreement relating to the Letter of Credit; anal
WHEREAS, RTC has agreed to sell the Series 1984 Bonds after cancellation o
the Letter of Credit, and upon modification of certain terms of the Series 1984
Bonds;and
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WHEREAS, the. Series 1984 Bonds will remain payable solely from the revenue
pledged therefor and the Series 1984 Bonds shall not constitute a debt of the City
within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation nor give rise to a
pecuniary liability of the City or a charge against its general credit or assets and
shall not constitute a charge, lien, or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon anT
property of the City; and
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WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the ;City a farm of a Supplement No
1 to Indenture of Trust to be made and entered into between the City and thO
Trustee (the "Supplemental Indenture") ;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITE
OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA:
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1. The Supplemental Indenture in substantially the form submitted to the
City at this meeting, Is hereby approved. The Supplemental Indenture is hereby
authorized and directed to be executed and delivered In the name and on behalf of
the City by Its Mayor and City Manager; provided that delivery of the Supplementa4
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Indenture shall be conditioned upon receipt of the written consent of the holders Qi
the Series 1984 Bonds. Copies of all the documents necessary forth* eonsummatian
of the transactions described herein and in the Supplemental Indenture shall $e
delivered, filed and recorded as provided herein and in the Supplemental Indentur:.
2. The form and terms of the Supplemental Indenture may be varied prigr
to execution and delivery by the parties thereto, provided that any such Varian
shall not be, in the opinion of the City's legal counsel and the Mayor, material
adverse to the interests of the City. The execution and delivery of the Supplemental
Indenture as provided above shall be conclusive evidence of the determination thst
any such variance was not materially adverse to the interests of the City.
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3. The Mayor and City Manager are further authorized to execute ar?'d
deliver new Series 1984 Bonds in, exchange for the outstanding Series 1984 Bonds
which new Series 1984 Bonds shall contain such terms as are authorized by the
Supplemental Indentcara.
4. No covenant, stipulation, obligation or agreement herein contained qr
contained in the Supplemental Indenture shall be deemed to be a covenant,
j stipulation, obligation or agreement of any member of the City, or any officer, agent
or employee of the City in that person's individual capacity, and neither the Members
of the City Council nor any officer or employee executing the Series 1984 Bonds 9'r
the Supplemental Indenture shall be liable personally on the Series 1984 Bonds or tl e
Supplemental Indenture or be subject to any personal liability or accountability by
i reason of the issuance thereof.
5. No provision, covenant or agreement contained in the Supplementt??I I
Indenture, the Series 1984 Bonds or in any other document related to the Series 194
Bonds, and no obligation therein or herein imposed upon the City or the bread
thereof, shall constitute or give rise to any pecuniary liability of the City or an
charge upon its general credit or taxing powers. In making the agreements,
provisions, covenants and representations set forth in such documents, the City ha;s
not obligated itself to pay or remit any funds or revenues, other than funds ano
revenues derived from the Project or the proceeds of the Series 1984 Bonds which
are to be applied to the payment of the Series 1984 Bonds, as provided therein an4
in the Indenture.
8. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
Adopted this day of February 1993.
Attest :
City Clerk
Mayor
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE OF TRUST IN CONNECTION
WITH MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVEWE BONDS, SERIES
1985 (MARKET PLAZA HOUSING PROJECT).
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the Minnesota Municipal Housing Act, Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 462C, the City of Richfield, Minnesota (the "City") has issued 2"
$82250,000 Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 1985 (Market Plaza Housing
Project) (the "Series 1985 Bonds") for the purpose of financing the acquisition,
construction and equipping of a 188-unit multifamily residential rental facility (tite
"Project") ; and i
t WHEREAS, the Series 1985 Bonds were issued under an Indenture of Trust,
dated as of September 1, 1985 (the "Original Indenture"), between the City an4
I First Trust Company, Inc. , as trustee; and
j WHEREAS, the Series 1985 Bonds are secured by a letter of credit (the ''Lett
of Credit") Issued by Midwest Federal Savings and Loan Association of Minneapolis„
and
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WHEREAS, First Trust National Association :(the "Trustee") is the success#
of First Trust Company, Inc. and Midwest Sevin81 Association ("Midwest") is the
successor of Midwest Federal Savings and Loan Association, and Resolution Trust
Corporation ("RTC") is the receiver for Midwest; and
WHEREAS, RTC is or will become the owner of the Series 1985 Bonds
` accordance with the terms of the Series 1985 Bonds as a result of certain defaults
connection with the reimbursement agreement relating to the Letter of Credit; an¢
WHEREAS, RTC has agreed to sell the Series 1985 Bonds after cancellation of
the Letter of Credit, and upon modification of certain terms of the Series 1985
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Bonds; and
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i WHEREAS, the Series 1985 Bonds will remain payable solely from the revenuft
pledged therefor and the Series 1985 Bonds shall not constitute a debt of the City
within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory ]imitation nor give rise to a
pecuniary liability of the City or a charge against its general credit or assets anal
shall not constitute a charge, lien, or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any
property of the City; and
WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the .City a form of a Supplement No
1 to Indenture of Trust to be made and entered' into between the City and the
Trustee (the "Supplemental Indenture");
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI
OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA.:
j 1. The Supplemental Indenture in substantially the form submitted to th
City at this meeting, is hereby approved. The Supplemental Indenture is herebg
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authorized and directed to be executed and delivered in the name and on behalf of
the City by Its Mayor and City Manager; provided that delivery of the Supplements;
Indenture shall be conditioned upon receipt of the written consent of the holders o?
the Series 1985 Bonds. Copies of all the documents necessary for the consummatio4
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of the transactions described herein and in the Supplemental Indenture shall 1?e
delivered, filed and recorded as provided herein and in the Supplemental Indenture .
2. The form and terms of the Supplemental Indenture may be varied prigr
to execution and delivery by the parties thereto, provided that any such variance
. shall not be, in the opinion of the City's legal counsel and the Mayor, materially
adverse to the interests of the City. The execution and delivery of the Supplement
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Indenture as provided above shall be conclusive evidence of the determination thaal
any such variance was not materially adverse to the interests of the City.
$. The Mayor and City Manager are further authorized to execute and
! deliver new Series 1985 Bonds in exchange for the outstanding Series 1985 Bonds
which new Series 1986 Bonds shall contain such terms as are authorized by the
Supplemental Indenture.
4. No, covenant, stipulation, obligation or agreement herein contained Qr
i contained in the Supplemental Indenture shall be deemed to be a covenant,
stipulation, obligation or agreement of any member of the' City, or any officer, age#t
or employee of the City in that person's individual capacity, and neither the Members
of the City Council nor any officer or employee executing the Series 1985 Bonds r
the Supplemental Indenture shall be liable personally on the Series 1985 Bonds or t?e
Supplemental Indenture or be subject to any personal liability or accountability ?y
reason of the. issuance thereof.
5. No provision covenant or agreement contained in the Supplemental
Indenture, the Series 1985 Bonds or in any other document related to.the Series 19$5
Bonds, and no obligation therein or herein imposed upon the City or the breach
thereof, shall constitute or give rise to any pecuniary liability of the City or any
charge upon its general credit or taxing powers. In making the agreemento,
provisions, covenants and representations set forth in such documents, the City h*s
not obligated itself to pay or remit any funds or revenues, other than funds aid
revenues derived from the Project or the proceeds of the Series 1985 Bonds which
are to be applied to the. payment of the Series 1985 Bonds, as provided therein a*d
in the Indenture.
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S. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
Adopted this day of February 1993.
Mayor
Attest:
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City Clerk
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Attorney at Law
Direct Dial (612) 337-9212
February 3, 1993
_M_r: :Tames, D. Presser
City Manager
City of Richfield
6700 Portland Avenue
Richfield, MN 55423
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CHARTERED
470 Pillsbury Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
Telephone (612) 337-9300
Facsimile (612) 337-9310
RE: Supplemental Indentures for Bonds relating to Market Plaza/Market Towers
Dear Mr. Prosser:
The City of Richfield (the "City") has been requested to adopt resolutions approving
supplemental indentures relating to the bonds for Market'Plaza and Market Towers.
. The supplemental indentures change certain terms of the bonds in order to allow the
transfer of the bonds from Resolution Trust Corporation to a new bondholder.
Resolution Trust Corporation is or will shortly be the holder of the bonds as a result
of its position as receiver for Midwest Federal Savings, which had issued a letter of
credit securing the bonds. Because certain events of default have occurred under
the reimbursement agreements between the partnerships owning the projects and the
issuer of the letter of credit, RTC is authorized under the original bond documents
to require the existing bondholders to tender their bonds for purchase by the RTC.
RTC has agreed to sell the bonds to the new bondholder on terms which vary from
the original terms of the bonds. Therefore, the City needs to approve the changes
to the terms of the bonds.
The particular changes which are requested are:
1. Change the rate on the bonds to a fixed rate of 4% per annum.
2. Provide that the trustee will not take action to enforce the remedies
without the written direction of the bondholder.
3 Remove the requirement for any reserves and permit the release of
reserves to the borrower, provided that the trustee receives an opinion
...of bond counsel that such release will not adversely affect the tax
exemption of interest on the bonds.
4. Remove the requirement for a letter of credit.
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Mr. James D. Prosser
• February 3, 1993
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5. Remove the requirement for collateral security for the letter of credit
obligation.
You have asked us to advise you as to whether approval by the City of such changes
will have any adverse impact on the City.
Because the bonds were originally issued as revenue bonds as to which the City has
no liability, except with respect to the specific revenues pledged to the bonds,
removing the letter of credit and other security ,will not adversely affect the City in
the situation where the bondholder has consented to such actions. Similarly, a
change in the rate of interest on the bonds is of significance to the company and the
bondholder, but not to the City since the obligation is simply a pass-through
obligation. To the extent that the changes requested will increase the viability of
the projects by reducing debt service costs, the changes could actually be favorable
to the City in its position as secondary lienholder with respect to the projects.
None of the changes requested at this point affect the agreements between the City
and the partnerships, i.e., tax deficiency agreements, etc. Although it is not a
part of the approval requested at this time, the partnerships have indicated that
they believe the changes occurring at this point will enable certain improvements to
• the projects and subsequent refinancing, which they anticipate will occur within 18
months. They have represented that such improvements and future refinancing
would in fact be beneficial to the City. They would clearly have to seek City
approval at such time as they undertake such additional financing, and any
improvements, etc. would need to go through the City's usual permitting process.
It is understood by the partnerships that approval of the supplemental indentures
at this time does not in any way indicate that the City would take any particular
action with regard to such subsequent requests.
In summary, it is our opinion that approving the requested changes with respect to
the bond issue will not adversely affect the City's position with respect to the Market
Plaza and Market Towers projects. Please do not hesitate to call if I can be of any
further assistance.
Sincerely,
j+ Stefanie N. Galey
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cc: Byron Wallace
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 34
Agenda February 8, 1993
Issue Statement:
Presentation to Commission volunteer who served three consecutive
terms.
Background:
Many members of the community volunteer to serve on the City's
various Boards and Commissions. The City Council has requested
that volunteers who serve three consecutive terms be specifically
recognized.
The Commission volunteer to be honored is Mr. J. Albert Oster who
has served on the Sister City Commission.
Recommended Motion:
Present the Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. J. Albert Oster.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. The Council has requested that Commission Members who serve
three consecutive terms be specifically recognized.
Alternative Recommendation:
None.
• Discussion/Decision Mode:
This item has been scheduled under the Presentation Section of
the February 8, 1993 City Council agenda.
Respectfully submitted,
Jame DV! Prosser
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