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02-24-92 agenda CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1992 • REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA INTRODUCTORY PROCEEDINGS CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF (1) JOINT MEETING OF THE RICHFIELD CITY COUNCIL AND THE RICHFIELD SCHOOL BOARD OF FEBRUARY 10, 1992; (2) REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 1992; AND (3) SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION OF FEBRUARY 18, 1992 PRESENTATIONS 1. OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA 2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MARCH 8-14, 1992 • GIRL SCOUT WEEK IN RICHFIELD 3. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MARCH CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH IN RICHFIELD 4. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MARCH 1-8, 1992 VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA WEEK IN RICHFIELD AGENDA APPROVAL 5. 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. 6A. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS SUPPORTING STATE FUNDING OF THE OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT PROGRAM AND INCREASING THE ALLOCATION OF LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND STATE PARK PROJECTS C.L. 45 B. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 7644 14TH AVENUE AND SUBMITTAL OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION LOAN FUND APPLICATION; 77TH STREET PROJECT C.L. 46 C. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AWARD OF.CONTRACT FOR 1992 REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY TO PRECISION LANDSCAPE & TREE, INC. FOR ESTIMATED TOTAL MOUNT OF $102,641 C.L. 47 D. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY ON-SALE NON- INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE AND FEE WAIVER FOR THE CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION FUN FEST KICKOFF DANCE ON FEBRUARY 28, 1992 C.L. 48 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS & OTHER BUSINESS 7. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR JEFFERSON PARK IMPROVEMENTS COUNCIL LETTER NO. 49 PUBLIC HEARING 8. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF PROPOSED DUKATZ WITTENBORG • ADDITION AT 7215 LOGAN AVENUE COUNCIL LETTER NO. 50 9. PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 601 OF THE CITY CODE REQUIRING SEPARATION OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS FROM MIXED SOLID WASTE BY RESIDENTIAL HOUSEHOLDS COUNCIL LETTER NO. 51 10. PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 601 OF THE CITY CODE THAT WOULD REQUIRE RESIDENTIAL HOUSEHOLDS AND BUSINESSES TO CONTRACT FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE OR TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND ALTERNATIVE COUNCIL LETTER NO. 52 11. PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE.AMENDMENT RELATING TO COUNCIL SALARIES COUNCIL LETTER NO. 53 f PROPOSED ORDINANCE 12. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO ADJUST WARD DISTRICT BOUNDARIES TO MEET THE EQUAL POPULATION CRITERIA COUNCIL LETTER NO. 54 AIRPORT BUSINESS 13. AIRPORT STATUS REPORT CORRESPONDENCE 14. LEGISLATIVE REPORT COUNCIL CHOICE 15. COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS 16. CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS ADJOURNMENT • • /C?2 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 54 Agenda February 24, 1992 Issue Statement: First reading of an ordinance to adjust the ward district boundaries to meet the equal population criteria. Background: The City was notified on Friday, January 31, 1992 that the court has adopted a legislative redistricting plan. Therefore, the 60 day timeframe to accomplish local redistricting has now begun. The City's plan must, therefore, be adopted by March 30, 1992. The City is required to take local redistricting action based on the following: Wards must be redistricted within 60 days after the legislative plan has been adopted. (MN Statute 204B.135) The City Council must either confirm that the existing ward boundaries meet the equal population criteria or redraw the ward boundaries.to conform to the equal population criteria. (MN Statute 205.84) • Within two years after each United States Census, the City Council shall by ordinance establish compact and contiguous ward districts to be apportioned by population as nearly equal as practicable. (City Charter 2.03) If the City Council does not either confirm or redraw the ward boundaries within the period specified in section 204B.135, no compensation may be paid to the mayor or members of the Council. (MN Statute 205.84) Richfield's specific task with respect to local redistricting is to equalize the population contained within the City's three wards. While this does not mean that each ward must have exactly the same population, the U.S. Supreme Court in White v. Register indicated that differences larger than 9.9% would clearly suggest a possible equal protection deprivation., Under the present ward configuration, the deviation between the largest and smallest (Wards one and two) is 10.4% (expressed as a percent of the average or ideal district). A minor boundary adjustment could balance the wards well within the 9.9% benchmark. At the February 18,"1992 City Council Study Council reviewed and discussed several ward modifications which would accomplish the nei balance. The consensus of the City Council • preference to the modification occurring in of Ward 2. This modification would add the Session, the City district boundary --essary population indicated a the northwest portion following to Ward 1: Ioq--1 An area bounded by 135W on the west, 66th Street, Rae Drive, and 65th Street on the south, Lyndale Avenue on the east, and Crosstown 62 on the north. (See attached map.) This proposed modification would have the following population impact: WARD 1 ; WARD 2 ; WARD 3 , t DEVIATION ; FROM IDEAL i ;Existing 'Ward ;Population ; 11,366 ; 12,603 ; 11,741 ; 10.4% ; 1(1990 Census); ; ;Proposed ; ; ; 11 ;Redistricting; ; ; 11 11 ;Modification ; 12,112 ; 11,857 ; 11,741 ; 3.1% ; * IDEAL WARD POPULATION IS 11,903 Percent deviation calculated by: dividing the • difference between largest and smallest ward population by the ideal population. A proposed ordinance to accomplish this modification has been prepared.for first reading consideration by the City Council. This does not preclude or limit the City Council from choosing a different modification plan. Recommended Motion: To approve first reading of an ordinance to establish ward district boundaries to meet the equal population criteria and schedule a public hearing and second reading for March 23, 1992. Basis for Recommendation: 1. The City is required by statute to adopt a redistricting plan by March 30, 1992. 2. City Council consideration of first reading of the ordinance to adopt a redistricting plan is scheduled for the February 24, 1992 City Council meeting. The public hearing and second reading of the ordinance is scheduled for the March 23, 1992 City Council meeting. Alternative Recommendation: 1. The City Council may choose a ward district boundary • modification which is different than the proposed modification. a- • 2. The City Council could decide to make no changes and risk that an eligible voter may apply to the district court for a writ of mandamus requiring the redistricting of wards. Discussion/Decision Mode: First reading of an ordinance to adopt a redistricting plan is scheduled for the February 24, 1992 City Council meeting to allow publication of the notice of the public hearing and second reading which is scheduled for the March 23, 1992 City Council meeting. Respectfully submitted, JamsD. Prosser Cit anacfer JDP:ds • 0 BILL NO. 1992- /C'?- 3 TRANSITORY ORDINANCE-NO. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES OF COUNCIL DISTRICTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.03 OF THE CITY CHARTER OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN: Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.03 of the City Charter of the City of Richfield, the boundaries of the three Council Ward Districts of the City are hereby established as follows: Ward District 1. All the City lying west of Interstate 35-W, and also that area of the City located within the following described line: Beginning at the intersection of the centerlines of Interstate Highway 35W and West 66th Street, thence east along West 66th Street to its intersection with Rae Drive, thence north on Rae Drive to its intersection with West 65th Street, thence east on West 65th Street to its intersection with Lyndale Avenue, thence north on Lyndale Avenue to the 62nd Street north boundary of the City, thence West along 62nd Street to its intersection with Interstate Highway 35W, thence along said Interstate to the point of beginning. • Ward District 2. All of the City lying between Interstate 35-W and Portland Avenue except easterly oflnterstate 35-W along 66th Street to northerly along Rae Drive to easterly along 65th Street to northerly along Lyndale Avenue South, except for that area of the City located within the following described line: Beginning at the intersection of the centerlines of Interstate Highway 35W and West 66th Street, thence east along West 66th Street to its intersection with Rae Drive, thence north on Rae Drive to its intersection with West 65th Street, thence east on West 65th Street to its intersection with Lyndale Avenue, thence north on Lyndale Avenue to the 62nd Street north boundary of the City, thence West along 62nd Street to its intersection with Interstate Highway 35W, thence along said Interstate to the point of beginning. 0 Ward District 3. All of the City lying east of Portland Avenue. Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota, this 23rd day of March, 1992. Martin J. 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C I , waatallMf l JI ?(^_?J r116YOR saw10. ? ? ? ?p• ? ACC \ii ? »411a7M 'SAW »113/ ;GCS w?.1 I r3A110 Run* 1 V rr?_ . y 7A. frf/ 111un„ L I I »aan» »11a1111?6 111 [ , - i? 111141ser 4111rora 4110 '? -'1 r.ar?w6 i ND.LdA STOW" ", -M4, 4 4Y1prM 11""1 p ]Iw s]ICr1] I; a is-Y 7-1 I-I Jw T 1¦I z n OP4 9 o? O P4 F O? W 4 fgc? 44 • CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 53 Agenda February 24, 1992 Issue Statement: Public hearing and second reading of an ordinance amendment relating to Council salaries. Background: Chapter II, Section 210 of the City Ordinance establishes the salaries of the City Council and provides that the salaries of the Council Members be reviewed.by December 1 of each year in which an election is held. The City Council adopted Council Policy Statement No. 1 on July 13, 1987. The Policy Statement provides that in years a municipal election is to be held, the Council shall establish a revised pay schedule for Council Members and the Mayor. The Policy also provides that the amount of increase granted to employees in the year subsequent to the previous salary adjustment should be used as a guideline. The salary increase for employees in the General Services and Management pay plans for 1991 was 4% and for 1992 is 2.5%. The last Council salary increase was approved on June 13, 1988x, effective January 1, 1989. • At the January 6, 1992 Study Session, that a proposed ordinance amendment to by 4% be prepared for consideration at Council meeting. the City 'Council requested increase Council salaries the January 13, 1992 City First reading of the ordinance amendment was approved on January 13, 1992 and a notice of public hearing was published on February 12, 1992. The 4% increase would adjust the Mayor's salary to $7573 per year and Council Member salaries to $5878 per year. Recommended Motion: Hold the public hearing and approve second reading of an ordinance amendment to Chapter II, Section 210.01 of the Ordinance Code to increase the salaries of Council Members from $5652 to $5878 per year and the salary of the Mayor from $7282 to $7573 per year. Basis of Recommendation: 1. Chapter II, Section 210 of the City Ordinance establishes salaries of the City Council and provides that salaries of Council Members be reviewed by December 1 of each year in which an election is held. 2. The City Charter stipulates that Council Member salaries may 0 be adjusted only by ordinance. 0 3. On January 13, 1992, first reading of the ordinance amendment was approved. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Continue discussion of this item to another Council meeting. 2. Propose alternative salary adjustments other than the proposed amount. 3. Do not approve second reading of the ordinance and take no further action. Discussion/Decision Mode: This item has been scheduled for second reading at the February 24, 1992 City Council meeting. If the ordinance is approved, salary increases would become effective in 1993. Respectfully submitted, rosser Jamefan?ager City JDP:cak 0 0 ReplQeernen t PQ II --? 0 U Bill No. Amendment to Section 210 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield City of Richfield does Ordain: Section 210 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield is hereby amended by amending Subdivisions 1 and 2 of Subsection 210.01 to read as follows: Subdivision 1. Mayor. The salary of the mayor is $7,282 $7,573 per year. Subd. 2. Council. The salary of a member of the council is $5,652 $5,878 per year. This salary adjustment shall be effective January 1, 1993. Passed this day of 1992 by the Richfield City Council. Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor ATTEST:. Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk 0 ro • CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No.52 Agenda February 24, 1992 Issue Statement: Public hearing and second reading of an ordinance amending Section 601 of the City Code that would require residential households and businesses to contract for solid waste collection service or to provide an environmentally sound alternative. Background: The proposed ordinance requires residents and businesses to have their garbage collected by a licensed collector or have an "environmentally sound" alternative. The Community Services Commission has reviewed this proposal. In its 1991 legislative session, the Minnesota Legislature amended the Waste Management Act to require cities with a population of 5,000 or more to mandate solid waste collection for all residents and businesses. The primary intent of the state law is to address the growing problem of illegal dumping -- a problem that appears to have grown worse as waste collection costs have risen. "Environmentally sound alternatives" can include (but are not • limited to) shared service with a neighbor or other party, or delivery of waste to an approved solid waste disposal facility. It is anticipated that this ordinance would be enforced in the same manner as other Code violations. Cities have until July 1, 1992 to implement the State requirement.. Recommended Motion: Hold the public hearing and approve second reading of the ordinance mandating garbage collection service for Richfield residents and businesses. Basis of Recommendation: 1. State law now requires cities to ensure that every residential household and business have solid waste collection service. 2. Approval of a second reading of the ordinance at this time would enable the City to comply with the state's requirement. Alternative Recommendation: Council could choose to delay a second reading of the ordinance amendment; however, approval at this time would ensure that the City meets the July 1, 1992 deadline for complying with the state • law. /orl Discussion/Decision Mode: Second reading is scheduled for February 24, 1992 Council meeting. y submitted, James 1q. Prosser City "Onager JDP:ds Attachment • 0 /O-oQ- BILL NO. 1992- AMENDMENT TO SECTION 601 OF THE CITY CODE; REQUIRING RICHFIELD RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TO CONTRACT FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION SERVICE THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN: I. Subsection 601.03 of the Richfield City Code is amended to read: 601.03. Disposal of garbage and refuse. The tenant, owner, or occupant of a private dwelling, house, multiple residence, store, restaurant, and other types of property in the city which accumulate garbage and/or refuse on such premises shall dispose of such garbage and refuse as provided in this section. Garbage and refuse must be disposed of at least once each week and as often as once each business day if necessary to protect the public health. The tenant, owner, or occupant of a private dwelling, house, multiple residence, store, restaurant, or commercial property must contract with a licensed refuse hauler to provide garbage collection or must provide an environmentally sound alternative. Examples of environmentally sould alternatives include self-hauling of • garbage to a licensed disposal facility or shared garbage service with a neighbor or other party. No person may accumulate or permit to accumulate any refuse on any property in the city which might constitute a nuisance by reason of appearance, odor, sanitation, littering of the property on which the refuse is accumulated, or an adjacent property, or a fire hazard. Passed this 24th day of February, 1992 by the Richfield City Council. Martin J. Kirsch Mayor ATTEST: Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk LJ • CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 51 Agenda February 24, 1992 Issue Statement: Public hearing and second reading of an ordinance amending Section 601 of the City Code; requiring the separation of recyclable materials from mixed solid waste by residential households. Background: To protect the public safety, health and welfare, the Minnesota State Legislature has adopted a statewide policy pertaining to. the storage, handling, collection and processing of mixed municipal solid waste and recycling of materials. This policy includes requiring each county to recycle by 1993 a minimum of 35% by weight of total solid waste generation (which includes commercial/industrial and residential); by 1996, this percentage increases to 45%, and by the year 2000 to 50%. Hennepin County's 1992 recycling funding policy requires that cities meet an 18% residential recycling goal in order to qualify for 80% funding. Under the current policy, the percentage increases to 20% in 1993. The City of Richfield may not attain the County's goal without increased participation by residents in the curbside program. • Among neighboring cities, Bloomington and Edina both have mandatory recycling ordinances: Both cities appear to be exceeding 20% recycling abatement; in comparison, Richfield is averaging close to 16%. It is anticipated that mandatory recycling will increase Richfield's recycling percentage, thus better ensuring that the County and State recycling goals will be met. According to the ordinance, "'designated recyclables' are properly prepared and packaged metal beverage and food containers, glass bottles and jars, newsprint, corrugated cardboard, and any other materials as may be defined by the city manager or through state, county, or municipal mandates." It is anticipated that this ordinance would be enforced in the same manner as other Code violations. The Community Services Advisory Commission has reviewed this proposal. Finally, recycling is good public policy and should be endorsed by the adoption of this ordinance. Recommended Motion: Hold the public hearing and approve second reading of the ordinance amendment requiring source-separation of recyclables from mixed municipal solid waste. • Basis of Recommendation: 1. A source-separation ordinance could increase participation and total tonnage collected through the City's curbside 9-1 recycling program, providing a means to achieve or exceed the abatement goals set by the County and the State. 2.. Meeting or exceeding the 18% recycling goal in 1992 would qualify Richfield for 80% reimbursement for recycling expenses. Richfield's recycling reimbursement is anticipated to be approximately $240,000 for 1992. 3. Recycling is good public policy. Alternative Recommendation: Council could choose not to implement a source-separation ordinance. However, the City may have a more difficult time meeting future State and County waste abatement goals. Discussion/Decision Mode: Second reading is scheduled for the February 24, 1992 Council meeting. Respectfully submitted, rosser James iager City M • JDP:ds Attachment 40 9-C?- BILL NO'. 1992- AMENDMENT TO SECTION 601 OF THE CITY CODE; REQUIRING RICHFIELD RESIDENTS TO SEPARATE DESIGNATED RECYCLABLES FROM GARBAGE AND REFUSE THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN: I. Subsection 601.09 of the Richfield City Code is hereby amended by adding the following new Subdivision 10. Subd. 10. Preparation of designated recyclables. Residents in single-family through eight unit apartment dwellings must separate designated recyclables from garbage, refuse, and other wastes. Designated recyclables should be prepared for collection according to City specifications, and placed in the recycling bin on garbage collection day. Designated recyclables may also be taken to a drop-off site, sold to a buy-back center, or given to volunteer groups. Passed this 24th day of February, 1992 by the Richfield City • Council. Martin J. Kirsch Mayor ATTEST: Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk 0 R CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA • Council Letter No. 50 Agenda February 24, 1992 Issue Statement: Request for approval of the preliminary and final plat of proposed Dukatz Wittenborg Addition at 7215 Logan Avenue. Background: Isabelle Dukatz is requesting to subdivide the parcel at 7215 Logan Avenue. The proposal consists of platting the parcel and subdividing it into two separate lots. The parcel has 225 feet of frontage on Logan Avenue. Lot 1 would be 75 feet wide and Lot 2 would be 150 feet wide. The applicant resides in the existing home on Lot 2. The existing garage on Lot 2 would have a four foot setback from the property line which separates the two lots. This exceeds the minimum sideyard setback requirement for a detached garage in the rear yard. The proposal exceeds the City's minimum subdivision requirements for lot area and lot width. The net result of the subdivision would be to create one new buildable lot in the City. Lot 1 is zoned R-residential and would be suitable for single family development. • Recommended Motion: .Adopt the attached resolution approving the preliminary and final plat for the Dukatz Wittenborg Addition with the following stipulations: 1. That grading information be submitted with any building plans on Lot 1. 2. That it be demonstrated by the applicant that current taxes due and payable have been fully paid. Basis of Recommendation: 1. On January 28, 1992, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed plat. 2. The proposed plat is in compliance with the City subdivision regulations. 3. The proposed use is in compliance with City zoning requirements and the comprehensive plan. Alternative Recommendation: Deny the preliminary and final plat with a finding of fact that the proposal would not be in compliance with City subdivision 40 regulations. 3-1 • Discussion/Decision Mode: A public hearing is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 24, 1992. The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of Richfield City Hall, 6700 Portland Avenue. Notice of public hearing was published in the Sun-Current and mailed to property owners within 350 feet of the subject property. Respectfully submitted, James Prosser City nager JDP:ds 40 g- C) . RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF LAND (DUKATZ WITTENBORG ADDITION) WHEREAS, an application has been received which request that the following tract of land lying within the corporate limits of the City of Richfield, Hennepin County, be platted: That part of Government Lot 4, lying South of the north.103 feet thereof, and West of Ervdale and North of Block 3, Forest Lawn Fifth Addition, excluding road, Section 33, Township 28, Range 24, Hennepin County. WHEREAS, in accordance with and subject to the provisions of Section 500 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield, and following the giving of a notice of public hearing as provided therein, the Council has considered the application and the report and recommendation to the City staff. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota as follows: 1. The preliminary plat for Dukatz Wittenborg Addition is hereby APPROVED. is 2. The final plat for Dukatz Wittenborg Addition is herby APPROVED. 3. The City Manager and Mayor are hereby authorized to do all things and execute all instruments necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution. Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 24th day of February, 1992. Martin J. Kirsch Mayor ATTEST: Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk U 1 , C ? 0 ,V i ; I ?xlsriYe ( •avsr d w ; M of "o 0010 # . I 11. +" i I 1 it Let 1I . felt r !!! '/ I te rep r M M. rte :.e 10 s -taw + I Lot 1 vacant 9 1 _V to OO A li W 4-p% % ??.• ?'?,,yw N? ; 4' set back I ;.:. ?Q house ::: . t •i 1 ++ausc L VI, ::. s? '?'S t1 I : ?7 1 #4 T , -4 , I. 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I ??1.`.:?y V 7215 Logan Ave. ® PLANNING ZONING • CITY OF RICHFIELD,-MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 49 Agenda February 24, 1992 Issue Statement: Approval of plans and specifications and authorization to advertise for Jefferson Park improvements. Background: The 19,92 Capital Budget includes $300,000 in special revenues and $100,000 from the general fund balance for the funding of park improvements at Jefferson Park. Jefferson Park is one City block located between 67th and 68th Street, Thomas and Upton Avenues. Two neighborhood meetings were held with invitations mailed to approximately 670 addresses. At the first meeting, neighbors provided comments and designs. This information was used by professional site and building architects in preparation of the park plans and specifications. The neighbors at the second meeting were in agreement with the park plans. At the February 11, 1992 regular meeting, the Community Services Commission unanimously recommended City Council approval to implement the park plans. The plan retains the existing tennis courts and sports lighting. North of the tennis courts new play equipment would be designed • into two adjacent play areas, one for younger children ages 2-5 and one for older children ages 6-12, along with an open shelter for observers. A hard court game amenity and a sand volleyball area would be provided in the area of the existing play equipment to the east of the tennis courts. A simple backstop with a small agrilime area would be provided in the northern half of the park. A hockey rink and a general skating area would also be provided. Earth formations and tree plantings would be added. A new building would blend into the site, in a somewhat centralized location, with some earth berming to the south and west. Although there would be a service drive provided to the building for maintenance vehicles, no off-street parking will be provided. The Community Services Director, Don Fondrick, the Leisure Services Coordinator, Gretchen Blank, and the architects, Barry Warner of Barton-Aschman and Associates and Lee Tollefson of Rafferty Rafferty Tollefson, will be in attendance to describe the plans and specifications in detail and to answer questions. Recommended Motion: Order City Project 878, approve authorize the advertisement for redevelopment project. the plans and specifications and bids for the Jefferson Park Basis of Recommendation: • 1. The project is in the adopted 1992 Capital Budget. I? -/ • 2. The neighborhood was invited to participate in the design of the park improvement and those attending the meetings are in agreement with the plan. 3. The Community Services Commission has reviewed the plan and recommended approval. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Do not do any neighborhood park redevelopment at this time. 2. Amend the plans for the Jefferson Park project. Discussion/Decision Mode: This item is scheduled for the February 24, 1992 Council meeting. Action is requested at this time to allow construction to begin this spring so the park may be ready for use during the 1992/1993 winter season. Resp ully submitted, James Prosser City nager • JDP:ds 40 CU • CITY.OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 48 Agenda February 24, 1992 Issue Statement: Request by the Church of the Assumption for a temporary on-sale non-intoxicating malt liquor license for a Fun Fest Kickoff Dance to be held February 28, 1992. Background: On February 5, 1992, the Church of the Assumption submitted a request for a temporary license to serve non-intoxicating malt liquor (3.2 beer) for February 28, 1992. They are requesting that any fee be waived. Recommended Motion: Approve the license and fee waive request for February 28, 1992 for Assumption's Fun Fest Kickoff Dance. Basis for Recommendation: 1. The applicant has complied with the City Codes pertaining to these licenses. 2. The applicant has agreed to supply liquor liability insurance coverage. 3. The City has previously issued these licenses in conjunction with the Assumption Fun Fest. Alternative Recommendation: 1. The Council could decide to deny the request. The Public Safety Department has not found any basis for a denial. In addition, the Council has previously granted these licenses in conjunction with the Assumption Fun Fest. Discussion/Decision Mode: The request for these license has been placed on the consent calendar for February 24, 1992. Respectfully submitted, James . Prosser City pager JDP:ds is &C_? • Issue Statement: Award of contract property. CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 47 Agenda February 24, 1992 for 1992 removal of diseased trees on private Background: In the early 1970's, the City of Richfield-began a shade tree disease program to assist homeowners in the removal of diseased elm and oak trees on private property. When the City's Tree Inspector marks a diseased tree on private property for removal, the homeowner has three options: - Removal of the tree by the homeowner. - Homeowner hires a contractor perform the work. - Homeowner authorizes the City's Contractor to perform the work. If the City Contractor performs the tree removal,-the homeowner has the option to pay the removal costs immediately,, or have the cost assessed to the property taxes over a three-year period. The City's bidding process for removal of diseased trees on private property was revised and streamlined in 1985. A single • contractor is hired to remove the trees rather than bidding out each tree individually. This year, specifications for this work were sent to eight tree removal companies in the metropolitan area. The companies were asked to bid a per-inch cost, based on the actual number and sizes.of trees removed in 1991. Two bids were received and opened on Friday, February 7, 1992 with the following results: Precision Landscape & Tree, Inc. $102,641 Arps Tree Service $109,377 The 1991 cost of trees removed was $57,921.00. Increased disposal costs have contributed to the higher bid in 1992. Recommended Motion: It is recommended that the 1992 contract for removal of diseased trees on private property be awarded to Precision Landscape & Tree, Inc. in the total estimated amount of $102,641. Basis of Recommendation: 1. Precision Landscape & Tree, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder for this work. 2. Precision Landscape & Tree, Inc. has a reputation with other • municipalities as an efficient and reliable contractor. ?C_ I . Alternative Recommendation : Council may choose to reject advertise in an attempt to ri believes the per-tree prices homeowners with a reasonable have the City coordinate the Discussion/Decision Mode: To assure sufficient time to process before the first trees are marked for scheduled for the City Council agenda all bids and direct staff to re- aceive a lower bid. However, staff are low enough to provide Richfield removable cost should they decide to removal of their diseased tree(s). the necessary paperwork removal, this item is of February 24, 1992. lly submitted, Jame City JDP:ds . Prosser (0 C- C2- CITY OF RICHFIgLb, MINNESOTA Bid Opening February 7, 1992 11:00 A.M. Removal and disposal of diseased trees on private property 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 removal and disposal of diseased trees on private property, as advertised in the official newspaper on January 22, 1992. Present: Thomas Ferber, City Clerk Donald Fondrick, Community Services Director Cheryl Krumholz, City Manager Representative Roxi Braa, Administrative Aide Randy Hughes, Operations Coordinator The following bids were submitted and read aloud: i ? VENDOR i i Arps Tree Service Anoka ; i i Precision Landscape & Tree,Inc. Little Canada ; BID SECURITY 5% Bid Bond 5% Bid Bond TOTAL $109,377.00 $102,641.00 The City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and considered at the February 24, 1992 City Council Meeting. Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk 0 (06 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No-46 Agenda February 24, 1992 Issue Statement: Adoption of resolution establishing just compensation and authorizing the purchase of 7644 14th Avenue and the submittal of a Right-of-Way Acquisition Loan Fund (RALF) application; 77th Street Project. Background: on October 14, 1991, the City Council approved the submittal of a preliminary RALF application to the Metropolitan Council. The RALF would provide a no interest loan to the City for the purchase of 7644 14th Avenue. The loan would be repaid when financing for the 77th Street project is provided. RALF is designed to provide funds to cities to purchase homes, when it can be determined that continued ownership would be a hardship for the current owner. Recently, the Metropolitan Council and its System Committee gave preliminary approval for the use of RALF to purchase this property. As part of the final application process, the regulations require MnDOT to review the appraisal report. MnDOT completed its review and approved the report setting value at $82,000. It is • anticipated that relocation benefits may approximate $17,000. The RALF loan may include all costs related to the purchase. In addition to acquisition and relocation expenses, appraisal report and staff time may be included. The total amount of the loan for this property may approximate $115,000. Recommended Motion: Adopt the attached resolution which authorizes the following: 1. Sets just compensation and authorizes staff to negotiate and purchase the property at the value indicated. 2. Directs the City Manager and Mayor to execute a purchase agreement in the amount of just compensation. 3. The preparation and submittal of a final loan application to the Metropolitan Council for the use of RALF. 4. Execution of loan related documents by the City Manager and Mayor. Basis of Recommendation: 1. The City Council previously approved submittal of a preliminary RALF application for this property. • 2. The sale would relieve a hardship which qualifies under the RALF program. (08-1 w 3. The Metropolitan Council has approved the preliminary application for RALF. 4. MnDOT authorized purchase at the amount indicated in the resolution. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Do not authorize purchase and submittal of the loan application. 2. Authorize purchase at a different price. Discussion/Decision Mode: This process is time consuming and for this property began in May, 1991. Approval of this resolution would permit processing to proceed in a timely manner. Respectfully submitted, James Prosser City pager JDP:ds Attachment • 0 & 6-C?- RESOLUTION NO. • THE CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION, AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY AND SUBMITTAL OF LOAN APPLICATION FOR 7644 FOURTEENTH AVENUE 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 follows: Lot 8, Block 3, South Murray Lane Addn. 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 estate; and WHEREAS, the City is authorized by Minnesota Statutes to acquire real property within its jurisdiction; and • WHEREAS, City funds are presently not available for purchase of real estate; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council administers RALF which is made available to cities for the purchase of "hardship properties"; and WHEREAS, preliminary approval has been given by the City Council and Metropolitan Council to utilize RALF; and WHEREAS, continued ownership of the subject property by the current owner constitutes a hardship as defined by the RALF program guidelines; 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; and WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) has reviewed the appraisal report as to conformity with appraisal standards. 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 $82,000. • l 5 -3 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 owner of subject property as soon as possible that the City intends to acquire his/her property and establish eligibility for relocation benefits. 5. That the City Manager and Mayor are directed to execute appropriate documents for submittal of an application to the Metropolitan Council for RALF to effectuate the purchase of the subject property. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 24th day of February, 1992. Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor ATTEST: • Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk by CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 45 Agenda February 24, 1992 Issue Statement: Support for an increase in the allocation of Land and Water Conservation (LAWCON) funds for local government and state park projects and for continued state funding of the Outdoor Recreation Grant Program to help local governments throughout Minnesota provide adequate outdoor recreation opportunities. Background: The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) has requested local units of government to support the attached resolutions requesting expanded federal and state funding for local grants for outdoor recreation projects. In the past 25 years, the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LAWCON) program has provided Minnesota nearly $57 million in grant assistance to over 1,100 local projects throughout the state. The program is supported by revenues from offshore oil leases and sale of surplus federal property. Recently, allocations available to local governments have been drastically reduced. The State Outdoor Recreation Grant Program has offered matching . grants to local governments for over 25 years. During this time, the State has invested over $50 million in local outdoor recreation projects, which has been matched.by over $57 million in local government funds. The City has.participated in this program. The demand for state assistance remains strong; however, in 1991, only $1 million in state funds was available for over $4 million in grant requests. Recommended Motion: Approve/support the attached resolutions supporting state funding of the Outdoor Recreation Grant Program and increasing the allocation of LAWCON funds for local government and state park projects. Basis of Recommendation: 1. Richfield has benefited from these recently at Veterans Memorial Park low funding levels, neighborhood p+ cannot compete for available grant funding could increase our chances grants in the future. programs in the past, most of Richfield. Because of arks, such as Jefferson, dollars. Increased of receiving additional 2. The Community Services Commission voted to recommend approval by the Council of the attached resolutions at their meeting of February 10, 1992 • Alternative Recommendation: None. ?A- Discussion/Decision Mode: Action is requested at the meeting of February 24, 1992, because the Minnesota Recreation Parks Association (MRPA) has requested resolutions be signed and returned to their office by February 28, 1992. Respectf y submitted, Jame Tnnager osser City JDP:ds Attachments • • 6)q-,q- RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD URGING THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO EXPAND THE FUNDING FOR THE STATE OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the State has invested over $50 million in local outdoor recreation projects, which has been matched by over $57 million in local government funds; and WHEREAS, the State program has been significant incentive to local governments to undertake needed park acquisition and development projects; and WHEREAS, the State program has helped accelerate renovation and replacement of facilities that did not meet the handicapped accessible standards; and WHEREAS, parks play an important role in many communities' economic development efforts by improving the desirability of the community as a place to live and work; and WHEREAS, the demand for State assistance through this program remains strong and that in 1991 only $1 million in State funds was available to help meet over $4 million in grant • requests. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Richfield that the City Council urges the State to continue and expand funding for the State's Outdoor Recreation Program to help local governments throughout Minnesota provide adequate outdoor recreation opportunities, acquire and protect open space areas and improve the quality of life for present and future generations. Adopted this 24th Day of February, 1992. Martin J. Kirsch Mayor Attest: Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk C] 6)q-3 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD URGING THE EXPANSION OF THE FEDERAL LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Program LAWCON has provided greatly needed grant assistance for local government and state outdoor recreation and open space projects; and WHEREAS, in Minnesota almost $57 million in (LAWCON) funds have been provided for over 1,100 projects in every county and hundreds of cities and townships throughout the State; and WHEREAS, the program supported by revenues from offshore oil leases and sale of surplus federal property does not cost additional tax dollars and has left an important legacy for future generations; and WHEREAS, in recent years the allocations available to local governments have been drastically reduced while the needs have remained as great as ever. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Richfield that the City Council urges the increase in the allocation of LAWCON funds for local government and state park projects to help provide adequate outdoor recreation opportunities, acquire and protect open space areas and improve the quality of life for present and future generations. Adopted this 24th day of February, 1992. Martin J. Kirsch Mayor Attest: Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk