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8-9-93 agendaCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 1993 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA INTRODUCTORY PROCEEDINGS CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE (1) REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 26, 1993 AND (2) CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION OF AUGUST 2, 1993 PRESENTATIONS 1. OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA 2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING BRICE BERTRAND • HONORARY CITIZEN OF RICHFIELD 3. PRESENTATION OF RESIDENTIAL DESIGN EXCELLENCE GRANTS COUNCIL LETTER NO. 224 AGENDA APPROVAL 4. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA CONSENT CALENDAR NOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR CONTAINS SEVERAL SEPARATE ITEMS WHICH ARE ACTED UPON BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN ONE MOTION. ONCE THE CONSENT CALENDAR HAS BEEN APPROVED, THE INDIVIDUAL ITEMS AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS HAVE ALSO BEEN APPROVED. NO FURTHER COUNCIL ACTION IS NECESSARY. HOWEVER, ANY COUNCIL MEMBER MAY REQUEST THAT AN ITEM BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND PLACED ON THE REGULAR AGENDA FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND ACTION. ALL ITEMS LISTED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR ARE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL. 5A. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR ELECTRICAL WORK DONE IN CONJUNCTION WITH CENTRAL GARAGE DEMOLITION PROJECT FROM LINDEN ELECTRIC IN AMOUNT OF • $14,988,43 C.L. 225 B. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW LIGHT FIXTURES OVER ICE AT ICE ARENA FROM EAGAN-MCKAY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. IN AMOUNT OF $14,973 C.L. 226 C. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL KENNEL LICENSE FOR AIRPORT PET HOSPITAL, 6301 CEDAR AVENUE C.L. 227 D. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL KENNEL LICENSE FOR ANIMAL CARE CLINIC, 6521 CEDAR AVENUE C.L. 228 E. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL KENNEL LICENSE FOR ELAINE'S GROOMING, 7429 HUMBOLDT AVENUE C.L. 229 F. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL KENNEL LICENSE FOR WOODLAKE VETERINARY HOSPITAL, 6436 LYNDALE AVENUE C.L. 230 G. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE; 7209 12TH AVENUE; FOUR DOGS C.L. 231 H. ESTIMATE #1 PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION AT RICHFIELD WATER TREATMENT PLANT MODIFICATION; BOR-SON CONSTRUCTION, INC.; $53,798.00 I. ESTIMATE #1 PAYMENT FOR FURNISHING THREE GENERATOR SETS FOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT MODIFICATION; FLAHERTY EQUIPMENT CORPORATION; $92,656.40 J. ESTIMATE #1 PAYMENT FOR FURNISHING DEHUMIDIFIER FOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT MODIFICATION; BRY-AIR, INC.; $13,044.40 K. ESTIMATE #2 PAYMENT FOR NICOLLET PARK SITE IMPROVEMENT; HOFFMAN & MCNAMARA, CO.; $59,489.09 L. ESTIMATE #1 PAYMENT FOR SUPPLYING TWO UNITS OF LIME SOFTENING REACTOR/CLARIFIER EQUIPMENT AT WATER TREATMENT PLANT; INFILCO- DEGREMONT, INC.; $292,866.00 M. ESTIMATE #6 PAYMENT FOR PARK BUILDING AT JEFFERSON PARK; C.O. FIELD COMPANY; $3,767.70. • N. ESTIMATE #1 PAYMENT FOR TWO LIME SLAKERS FOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT MODIFICATION; CHEMCO; $46,200.00 PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING APPLICATION FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE; 7001 PENN AVENUE; SIX CATS COUNCIL LETTER NO. 232 7. PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO REZONE CERTAIN PARCELS EAST OF XERXES AVENUE BETWEEN 62ND STREET AND 64TH STREET FROM MULTIPLE RESIDENCE TO TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL OR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL COUNCIL LETTER NO. 233 RESOLUTIONS 8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION EXTENDING CURRENT TWO YEAR CONTRACT FOR TOWING, IMPOUNDING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES WITH CHIEF'S TOWING FOR PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 1993 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1995 0 COUNCIL LETTER NO. 234 9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING STATUTORY INCREASE IN PERA POLICE/FIRE FUND BENEFIT FORMULA • COUNCIL LETTER NO. 235 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS & OTHER BUSINESS 10. CONSIDERATION OF SETTING SPECIAL MEETINGS FOR 1993 REVISED/1994 PROPOSED BUDGET AND SETTING PRELIMINARY TAX LEVY COUNCIL LETTER NO. 236 AIRPORT BUSINESS 11. AIRPORT STATUS REPORT CORRESPONDENCE 12. LEGISLATIVE REPORT COUNCIL CHOICE 13. COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS • 14. CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS ADJOURNMENT Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in advance to the Administrative Services Director at 861-9702. 40 CD CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 236 Agenda August 9, 19;93 Issue Statement: Setting special meetings for 1993 Revised/1994 Proposed budget and setting preliminary tax levy. Background: , City staff •is now in the process of preparing the draft 1993 Revised/1994 Proposed budget. Included in that draft document is the proposed preliminary property tax levy for the City of Richfield. The Truth in Taxation statute requires that a preliminary levy be adopted by the local units of government and certified to the County Auditor on or before September 15 of each year. In order to review the draft budget document with the City Council prior to the September 15 deadline, it is necessary to establish at least one special City Council meeting. For the current year, staff is proposing that such special meetings be set for the following dates: 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 1, 1993 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 1993 (if.necessary) • The above suggested meetings should provide adequate time to review the budget document and proposed tax levy. The adoption of the preliminary levy and dates for the Truth in Taxation public hearings could either be adopted at one of the special meetings listed above or at the September 13, 1993 regular City Council meeting. Recommended Motion: Set the dates of September 1 and September 8, 1993 (if necessary) as Special City Council meetings to review and discuss the 1993 Revised/1994 Proposed budget and 1994 preliminary tax levy prior to certification to the County on September 15, 1993. Basis for Recommendation: 1. It is necessary to review and discuss the 1993 Revised/1994 Proposed budget and 1994 preliminary tax levy prior to certification to the County on September 15, 1993. 2. Draft budget documents will be available to City Council Members on August 16. This will allow some time for Council Members to review the draft budget before the scheduled meetings. Alternative Recommendation: 1. The City Council could schedule meetings on a different • date(s) than those suggested. 1?-I 2. The City Council could schedule additional sessions than those suggested. 3. The City Council could decide not to schedule any budget meetings and proceed with the preliminary levy at a regular City Council meeting between August 9 and September 15, 1993. Discussion/Decision Mode: Because of the strict timeframe associated with the Truth in Taxation process, this issue should be considered at the August 9, 1993 meeting so dates for special meetings may be established if the City Council wishes to use that process. Respec fully submitted, 'nt Ja s D. Prosser Ci Manager JDP:ds C? 0 • CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 235 Agenda August 9, 1993 Issue Statement: Adoption of a resolution approving a statutory increase in the PERA Police/Fire Fund benefit formula. Background: In the most recent legislative session, the Legislature approved Chapter 352 which increases the multiplier rate for employees who are part of the PERA Police and Fire Fund. The change increases the multiplier rate from 2.5% to 2.65% per year of service. The multiplier is then applied to the average salary of the highest five years of salary earnings. In addition to changing the multiplier rate, the legislation also reduced the employer contribution for PERA Police and Fire employees from 12% to 11.4%. While the statute became effective on July 1, 1993 for most PERA Police and Fire Fund members, the law provides a provision that individual cities must approve the benefit increase where a consolidated local pension plan is involved. Richfield consolidated its Police Relief Association with PERA Police and Fire on December 31, 1991. Thus, Richfield must act on this • increase before it may be applied to Richfield Police personnel who were part of the consolidated Relief Association Plan. City staff requested an actuarial report of the cost implications of approving the benefit increase and found that while it would decelerate the progress toward full funding of the consolidated account by 2010, the increase would not require additional cash payments by the City to PERA based on current projections. In fact, the net effect of the benefit increase according to the actuarial report is a decrease in annual cash contributions by the City because of the statutory change in the employer contribution rate. Recommended Motion: Adopt the attached resolution approving the benefit increase of the PERA Police and Fire Fund. Basis of Recommendation: 1. The City has received an actuarial report on the impact of the benefit increase in the PERA Police and Fire Fund and found it to be negligible. 2. The majority of the Police Officers on the Richfield staff who are part of the PERA Police and Fire Fund will automatically receive this benefit increase because they • were not part of the consolidated fund. In order to maintain equity among the employees, the benefit increase must also be approved for the members of the consolidated fund. Q'I • 3. A number of the members of the consolidated fund have approached the City and asked that the benefit increase be approved. It is their position that they voted to consolidate on the belief that their benefit level would be the same as other PERA Police and Fire Fund employees. 4. This may be the last benefit enhancement that the PERA Police and Fire Fund experiences for a significant period of time inasmuch as the "overfunding" of that fund will now be reduced to a level of 105%. The reduction in the employer contribution will likely keep the fund from growing in the funding level. 5. The net cash effect of this benefit increase is actually a small cash savings to the City because of the reduced employer contribution rate coupled with the actuarial report that.no additional annual funding is needed to attain full funding by 2010 because of this change. Alternative Recommendation: 1. The City Council could decide not to approve this benefit increase. Discussion/Decision Mode: Action on this matter is requested at the August 9, 1993 City • Council meeting so that the affected employees will be aware of the City's position on this matter as close to the effective date of the legislation as possible. Respectf y submitted, osser Jame fnager City, nJDP:ds 0 • RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING BENEFIT INCREASE TO PERA POLICE AND FIRE FUND WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature has approved a bill to increase the benefit level of PERA Police and Fire Fund employees by increasing the multiplier from 2.5% to 2.65% per year of service of the average of the high five salary years; and WHEREAS, the legislation providing for the benefit increase requires local approval of all cities which have a consolidated local pension plan with PERA Police.and Fire Fund; and WHEREAS, the Richfield Police Relief Association consolidated their pension plan with the PERA Police and Fire Fund as of December 31, 1991; and WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has obtained an actuarial report of the impact of the benefit increase to the City which projects no additional annual cash contribution by the City; and WHEREAS, employees of the consolidated fund have requested that the City approve the benefit increase; and WHEREAS, the benefit increase approval would place all PERA • Police employees of the City of Richfield at the same benefit formula. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield that the benefit increase from 2.5% TO 2.65% in the multiplier for members of the PERA Police and Fire Fund be approved for members of the consolidated Richfield fund. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 9th day of August, 1993. Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor ATTEST: Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk 9-3 ESTIMATED IMPACT OF POLICE AND FIRE BENEFIT AND CONTRIBUTION CHANGES ON LOCAL RELIEF ASSOCIATION CONSOLIDATION ACCOUNTS FOR RICHFIELD POLICE Based on July 1, 1992 Data As if for December 31, 1992 Contribution (1) Not including possible supplementary requirements for transfers to MPRIF. This account is presently at very low risk for possible supplementary contributions and adoption of the new provisions will not change that situation. C7 S CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 234 Agenda August 9, 1993 Issue Statement: Council approval to extend the current two year contract with Chief's Towing for a two year period. Background: In 1989, a bidding process was conducted to award a contract for the towing, impounding and storage of vehicles. This service is requested most often by the Public Safety Department and is used to tow and impound vehicles during certain arrests, criminal investigations, hazardous parking or abandoned vehicle situations. Chief's Towing, Bloomington, Minnesota, was awarded the contract for the period October 1, 1989 through September 30, 1991. The detailed specifications of the contract provide that the contract may be extended on a bi-yearly basis upon mutual agreement between both parties. Application for extension must be initiated by the performing contractor and must be submitted in writing at least 60 days prior to the date of contract expiration. On August 12, 1991, the Council extended the contract through September 30, 1993. Chief's has again submitted an application for renewal more than 60 • days prior to September 30, 1993, as required, and has again agreed to the same prices and specifications. Recommended Motion: Approve a resolution to extend the existing towing contract with Chief's for the period October 1, 1993 through September 30, 1995. Basis for Recommendation: Staff is satisfied with the performance of Chief's Towing during the past two year contract and extension and recommends extension. Since all terms and prices of the previous contracts remain the same, there should be no need to begin a lengthy bidding process. Alternative Recommendation: Begin a new bidding process with a new contract and price. Discussion/Decision Mode: Since the existing contract extension expires September 30, 1993, the resolution by the Council should be done as soon as possible. Resp fplly submitted, James D. Prosser 40 City Manager JDP:ds 8-l • RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT WITH CHIEF'S TOWING, INC. FOR TOWING, IMPOUNDING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES WHEREAS, Chief's Towing, Inc., was awarded a contract to provide towing, impounding and storage of vehicles for the City for the period of October 1, 1989 through September 30, 1991; and WHEREAS, the contract provides that the contract may be extended on a bi-yearly basis-upon mutual agreement between both parties; and WHEREAS, an extension of that contract was approved for the period October 1, 1991 through September 30, 1993 by Resolution No. 7781 on August 12, 1991; and WHEREAS, Chief's Towing, Inc., has made application for extension in writing at least 60 days prior to the date of contract expiration as required. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota as follows: • That the extension of the contract with Chief's Towing, Inc., for the towing, impounding and storage of vehicles is hereby approved for the period October 1, 1993 through September 30, 1995. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield this 9th day of August, 1993. Martin J. Kirsch Mayor ATTEST: Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk 0 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 233 Agenda August 9, 1993 Issue Statement: Public hearing and second reading of an ordinance amendment to rezone certain parcels east of Xerxes Avenue between 62nd Street and 64th Street from MR (multiple residence) to MR-1 (two family residential) or R (single family residential). Background: Staff has the zoning ordinance under review for revision and update. Initial analysis indicates that the MR district is not effective because its provisions are incomplete, outdated and ambiguous. The MR district has no density limitation and incorporates the single family uses of the R district as well as the two family, multi-family and group housing developments. The MR district was the original and only multi-family district when Richfield's growth occurred. Later, the MR-1 (two family), MR-2 (multi-family), and MR-3 (high density multi-family) districts were created to provide more precise controls for the expanding variety of multi-family housing. When the MR-1, MR-2 and MR-3 districts were added, most MR zoned land was rezoned to fit into that classification system. The intention was for all MR zoned land to be rezoned but approximately 90 parcels of land • in about 25 areas of the City are still zoned MR. These parcels are being evaluated and presented for reclassification to the most appropriate land use zone. The proposed zoning designations for the subject parcels are consistent with existing land use and, therefore, will remain conforming uses. Recommended Motion: Adopt the attached ordinance amendment approving the rezoning of certain parcels on the east side of Xerxes Avenue between 62nd Street and 64th Street from MR to MR-1 or R. Basis of Recommendation: 1. This rezoning will help to bring the zoning map up to date with current land use practices and the comprehensive plan. None of the uses will become nonconforming as a result of the rezoning. 2. An MR zone is no longer an appropriate zoning district in the City and an update to a more appropriate district is called for whether or not the text of the zoning ordinance is changed. 3. If the text of the zoning ordinance is updated later this • year eliminating the MR district, then it would be apropos to have eliminated such designated areas before the text change. ? - i . 4. The proposed MR-1 zoning is most appropriate for the existing duplex uses in this area, and would ensure that higher density development (as allowed under the MR provisions) does not occur. 5. The proposed R zoning is most appropriate for the existing church use on the south end of this area, while offering proper regulatory control for future land uses. 6. On June 22, 1993, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the rezoning. Alternative Recommendation: The City Council could deny this rezoning with a finding that such rezoning would have an adverse impact on the subject parcels, adjacent properties or the City as a whole. Discussion/Decision Mode: A public hearing and second reading is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 9, 1993. The hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers of Richfield City Hall, 6700 Portland Avenue. Notice of hearing was published in the Sun-Current and mailed to property owners within 350 feet of the subject property. • JDP:ds lly submitted, Jame P. Prosser City M nager '7-3 . Bill No. 1993- AMENDMENT TO APPENDIX 1 OF THE CITY ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD The City of Richfield does ordain: Appendix 1 which describes the boundaries of the various zoning districts of the City is hereby amended in the following respect: Section 5, Paragraph (1) is amended to read as follows: (1) Lets =°-through 34, except lots 23, 24, and the seut?, c-... va czz 10.16 feet of lot 25, Bleek 2, Leins's-Richfield Seeend Additieri. [Repealed]. Section 11, Paragraph (1) is amended to read as follows: (1) Lots 23-2-434 a=te-the-south 10=16 feet of Lot 25, Block 2, Lein's Richfield Second Addition. This amendment constitutes a rezoning of Lots 25-34, Block 2, Lein's Richfield Second Addition from MR (multiple residence) • to MR-1 (two family residential) and a rezoning of Lots 19-22, Block 2, Lein's Richfield Second Addition from MR (multiple residence) to R (single family residence). Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 9th day of August, 1993. Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor ATTEST: Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk LJ .r-CROSSTOWN HWY. (62)•-•- r I I I I I ¦ Q W Z Q W Q Z L N c W O X co } W to ~ X Q U ? I 64TH ST. Existing Land Use SINGLE FAMILY DUPLEX PLM ING ?RICHFIELD N N ZONING M CHURCH ¦¦?? ftnumu kr Mv"* M D""mnt 1-? a z 25 W U. O U EXISTING ZONING rCROSSTOWN HWY. (62)•-•- I I I w a MR MR-1 R N g? PROPOSED ZONING rCROSSTOWN HWY. I I I I i I I 1 I w a N W x m w x I I I I I I I I (62)--•- ui a z m D m S 3 J Ftw?ensr?aw, PLANNING ZONING z m N a z 0 W U. O r v Rezoning Plan 64TH ST. CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No.232 Agenda August 9, 1993 Issue Statement: Public hearing for consideration of an application for a new residential kennel license for Joanne Ecklund, 7001 Penn Avenue. Background: On June 2,.1993, Joanne Ecklund submitted an application for a residential kennel license. She owns six cats (four are Domestic Short Hairs and two are Domestic Medium Hairs). Ms. Ecklund's application had all contiguous property owners' signatures on it. On June 12, 1993, an inspection of the property was conducted by a Community Service Officer. There were no apparent problems found at that time. The City has adopted a policy that staff notify neighbors surrounding the area of the residential kennel license. Staff has received letters from three of these neighbors and telephone calls from five others. Some of the concerns mentioned involve a garden being used as a litter box, cats urinating in and on their garage, two neighbors complained that the cats roam around and kill birds. Several of the neighbors feel the cats should not be allowed to run free. One neighbor mentioned that she would not dispute the kennel license if the cats were kept inside and not allowed to run free. Although this application is for six cats it does not exceed the maximum number of six animals that was approved by the Council as policy on July 22, 1991. Recommended Motion: Staff recommends that the application for a residential kennel license be denied. Basis for Recommendation: 1. It is up to the animal owner to prove that the keeping of more than two cats does not have an adverse effect on the neighborhood. The City has been contacted by neighbors who have concerns that staff believes have caused an adverse effect on the neighborhood. Alternative Recommendation: 1. The Council could decide to approve Ms. Ecklund's residential kennel license. This would mean that she would be able to keep her six cats. ?-I • Discussion/Decision Mode: Recommendation to deny the application for a residential kennel license for Joanne Ecklund, 7001 Penn Avenue, is presented for Council consideration at this time. ly submitted, Jame4 W Prosser City M nager JDP:ds u T 0 k 1 - - - -Y - 4._8---=--- of ta - Zr,. , AOL MMFMN 554 ?1 LL B t? R ,_?? O(/ -- ? y x p t=A-, iY ?O T N,- r ? i? D UFO /YD -r /?-! ?,?,•Z/ t1YTQGOc?C??'(p. ?ONttyUA[_ AC?;Yfp?? ,rY A /? ?? /?-cUt LOS fY1.v T ? iQ /? LA-? FYI rl' (a -T Fr T .. -r'o ?-f P - A-4-- AT =-700=1: -ro 06 ?? ? ?,?-,tee ? D? A- ,? ? ? ?N?? •Y. ?? ??.?, ? ????-? . E 0 0 June 16, 1993 YOUR NEIGHBOR AT 7001 PENN AVENUE SOUTH , HAS APPLIED FOR A NEW RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE. A RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE IS A PLACE WHERE MORE THAN 2 DOGS OR 2 CATS ARE KEPT. THEY HAVE no DOGS six CATS. WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS OR PROBLEMS WITH THIS LICENSE. YOU MAY CALL OUR OFFICE AT 861- 9870, OR PUT YOUR CONCERNS IN WRITING. IF WE DO NOT HEAR FROM YOU WITHIN THE NEXT FIVE DAYS, WE WILL CONSIDER THAT AN APPROVAL FROM YOU FOR THE LICENSE. THANK YOU. RICHFIELD LICENSING DEPARTMENT f n f r J l? .vt /L LT ..F c•-L a/ /' ?/?- ?? _.r.e?c%?.y+ia?c? r Telephone Number General City Matters: (612) 861-9700 Public Safety Non-emergency, (24 hr.) (612) 861-9800 POLICE/FIRE/EMERGENCY: DIAL 911 Harriet Wrolstad 7008 S. Penn' .Minneapolis, MN 55423 v o /,3 klo g491 -r4 G? ? sr?? r2/?% 5,-7°4e9lJ 01- Us ?f71 4C-c4 a5 Lc74 Pat 54e& srq.v, u 0r L/C) 6e4 ('y SC- 'x-,- b?f bb Oc'fjo W46A3 r(Dc) wvj/ 7? 07 ti's ?,c0?i t ?? o7°,'?'? c45 '7 a)r O?-7o0vv o?v D'? &-)f7 C) s753. S& • • CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 231 Agenda August 9, 1993 Issue Statement: Consideration of an application for a renewal of a residential kennel license for Ronald and Margaret Glaub, 7209-12th Avenue. Background: On May 13, 1993 Ronald Glaub submitted an application for a residential kennel license. He owns four dogs. Mr. Glaub's application had all contiguous property owners' signatures on it. On July 12, 1993, an inspection of the property was conducted by a Community Service Officer. There were no apparent problems found at that time. The City has adopted a policy that staff notify neighbors surrounding the area of the residential kennel license. Staff received no calls or complaints from any of the neighbors. Although this application is for four dogs, it does not exceed the maximum number of six animals that was approved by the Council as policy on July 22, 1991. Recommended Motion: Staff recommends that the application for a residential kennel license be approved. Basis for Recommendation: 1. It is up to the animal owner to prove that the keeping of more than two dogs does not have an adverse effect on the neighborhood. Mr. Glaub has been able to do this. Alternative Recommendation: 1. The Council could decide to deny Mr. Glaub's residential kennel license. This would mean that he would have to reduce the number of dogs he has from four to two. Discussion/Decision Mode: Recommendation to approve the application for a residential kennel license for Ronald and Margaret Glaub, 7209 12th Avenue, is presented for Council consideration at this time. ly submitted, Respjdager Jamerosser City E JDP:ds 5F CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA . Council Letter No.230 Agenda August 9, 1993 Issue Statement: Consideration of an application for a commercial kennel license for Woodlake Veterinary Hospital, 6436 Lyndale Avenue. Background: On June 3, 1993, Woodlake Veterinary Hospital submitted an application for the renewal of their commercial kennel license. On July 19, 1993, an inspection of the property was conducted by a Community Service Officer. There were no apparent problems found at that time. Recommended Motion: Staff recommends that the application for a commercial kennel license be approved. Basis for Recommendation: 1. The applicant has complied with the City codes pertaining to a commercial kennel license. 2. The City has previously issued a kennel license to Woodlake Veterinary Hospital. Alternative Recommendation: 1. The Council could decide to deny the request for a commercial kennel license. However, the Public Safety Department has not found any basis for a denial. Discussion/Decision Mode: Recommendation to approve the application for a commercial kennel license for Woodlake Veterinary Hospital, 6436 Lyndale Avenue, is presented for Council consideration at this time. Re lly submitted, Jam s Prosser Cit anager JDP/djg 51? CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 229 Agenda August 9, 1993 Issue Statement: Consideration of an application for a renewal of a commercial kennel license for Elaine's Grooming, 7429 Humboldt Avenue. Background: On May 24, 1993, Ms. Elaine Bergquist submitted an application for the renewal of her commercial kennel license. On July 24, 1993, an inspection of the property was conducted by a Community Service Officer. The Community Service Officer did not find any problems. Everything was clean and in order. Recommended Motion: Staff recommends that the application for a commercial kennel license be approved. Basis for Recommendation: 1. The applicant has complied with the City codes pertaining to a commercial kennel license. 2. The City has previously issued a kennel license to Elaine's Grooming. • Alternative Recommendation: 1. The Council could decide to deny the request for a commercial kennel license. However, the Public Safety Department has not found any basis for a denial. Discussion/Decision Mode : Recommendation to approve the application for a commercial kennel license for Elaine's Grooming, 7429 Humboldt Avenue is presented for Council consideration at this time. JDP:ds Re pe f 'ly submitted, Ja Prosser Cit anager C? CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA • Council Letter No. 228 Agenda August 9, 1993 Issue Statement: Consideration of an application for a commercial kennel license for Animal Care Clinic, 6521 Cedar Avenue. Background: On May 20, 1993, Animal Care Clinic submitted an application for the renewal of their commercial kennel license. On July 19, 1993, an inspection of the property was conducted by a Community Service Officer. There were no apparent problems found at that time. Recommended Motion: Staff recommends that the application for a commercial kennel license be approved. Basis for Recommendation: 1. The applicant has complied with the City codes pertaining to a commercial kennel license. 2. The City has previously issued a kennel license to Animal Care Clinic. • Alternative Recommendation: 1. The Council could decide to deny the request for a commercial kennel license. However, the Public Safety Department has not found any basis for a denial. Discussion/Decision Mode: Recommendation to approve the application for a commercial kennel license for Animal Care Clinic, 6521 Cedar Avenue, is presented for Council consideration at this time. Respect lly submitted, Ja a D. Prosser Ci Manager JDP:ds 0 5-c CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA • Council Letter No. 2.27 Agenda August 9, 1993 Issue Statement: Consideration of an application for a commercial kennel license for Airport Pet Hospital, 6301 Cedar Avenue. Background: On May 20,•1993, Airport Pet Hospital submitted an application for the renewal of their commercial kennel license. On July 19, 1993, an inspection of the property was conducted by a Community Service Officer. There were no apparent problems found at that time. Recommended Motion: Staff recommends that the application for a commercial kennel license be approved. Basis for Recommendation: 1. The applicant has complied with the City codes pertaining to a commercial kennel license. 2. The City has previously issued a kennel license to Airport • Pet Hospital. Alternative Recommendation: 1. The Council could decide to deny the request for a commercial kennel license. However, the Public Safety Department has not found any basis for a denial. Discussion/Decision Mode: Recommendation to approve the application for a commercial kennel license for Airport Pet Hospital, 6301 Cedar Avenue, is presented for Council consideration at this time. Respectfully submitted, James. Prosser City anager JDP:ds CITY OF RICHFIELD • Council Letter No.226 Agenda August 9, 1993 Issue Statement: Purchase in excess of $5,000 for installation of new light fixtures over the ice at the Ice Arena. 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. The fluorescent lighting fixtures at the Ice Arena are original. They are deteriorated and have less reflective capability than when new. The lamps are very high output, expensive to operate and require regular changing. New bi-level metal halide fixtures were ordered in June and have been delivered. The cost to operate the new fixtures will be about 40% less than the existing system and require less maintenance. The installation will include the removal of the existing fixtures, re-wiring of the ceiling fans and retrofitting of the . new fixtures and controls. The installation of the new lights and control panel needs to be completed by August 23, 1993 in order to remove the ice and install a new sheet of ice by September 10. The project was advertised in the Construction Bulletin and notices were sent to five specific contractors. Three contractors visited the Arena for the pre-quotation meeting and requested specifications for the project. 'Two quotes were submitted. The third contractor indicated afterwards that he would not be able to complete the job in the time scheduled. The cost for the installation of the fixtures would be financed by Northern States Power Company (NSP). The City will make a monthly payment of approximately the current monthly electric charges. The difference in actual usage and the amount paid would pay off NSP. There is no capital cost outlay to the Arena. There are two quotes for the installation required: 1. Eagan-McKay Electrical Contractors, Inc. $ 14,973 7100 Medicine Lake Road Minneapolis, MN 55427 2. Master Electric Company, Inc. •$ 24,500 • 12467 Boone Avenue South Savage, MN 55378 56-1 Recommended Motion: Approve a purchase order in the amount of $14,973 to Eagan-McKay Electrical Contractors, Inc. Basis of Recommendation: 1. Eagan-McKay submitted the lowest quotation. 2. Reasonable if not extensive effort was made to make vendors aware of the project. Despite limited response, the price quoted is approximately as expected; i.e., under $15,000. 3. The new lighting.fixtures will improve the lighting in the Arena, be less expensive to operate and require less maintenance. 4. Financing is available through NSP. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Authorize the purchase from the second vendor submitting a quotation. However, that quotation is much higher. 2. Direct staff to seek additional quotations. However, if the quote is not accepted, then the installation cannot be completed this year. The City would then become responsible for the payment of over $13,000 for the new fixtures already delivered. • Discussion/Decision Mode: This item is schedule on the consent calendar for the Council meeting of August 9. Action is requested at this time to be assured of installation during the Arena maintenance shutdown. Respectfu)4y submitted, James Prosser City 4ager , JDP:ds 0 ?? CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 225 Agenda August 9, 1993 Issue Statement: Purchase in excess of $5,000 for electrical work done in conjunction with the Central Garage demolition project. 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. 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 required demolition of approximately 150 feet of the garage building. The two ends of the building that remain were capped off with new walls. New utility services were provided to each building and extensive work was performed to reconnect electrical systems, heating systems and plumbing systems. The electrical work on this project was performed by Linden • Electric, the City's contractor, on a time and materials basis. City staff assisted in the work wherever possible. Total cost to accomplish this changeover, including City labor, directly purchased materials, and contracted labor and materials, has been about $22,000. Some of these costs, an estimated $4,000, will be eligible for reimbursement to the City by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Engineer's preliminary cost estimates for this work were $31,700. By using the approach outlined above, the work was completed for less than the engineer's estimate. Linden Electric's present invoice for labor and equipment is $14,988.43. Recommended Motion: Authorize payment of $14,988.43 to Linden Electric for electrical work, labor and materials, in conjunction with the Central Garage demolition project. Basis of Recommendation: 1. The work was required as part of the demolition project. 2. The work was completed in an economical manner. 3. The new services to the disrupted buildings are functioning properly. • Alternative Recommendation: None. 5P - I Discussion/Decision Mode: . This item is on the consent calendar of the August 9, 1993 City Council agenda. Action is requested at this time so payment may be made for work completed. Respect u ly submitted, rosser Jame Yanaaer City JDP:ds • 0 3 • CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No.224 Agenda August 9, 1993 Issue Statement: Presentation of Residential Design Excellence Grants. Background: A sub-committee of the Marketing Committee of Visions 2004 has selected the three recipients for Design Excellence Grants. Funds in the amount of $10,000 were made available by a Richfield couple to encourage design excellence. A program was established to provide up to $3,000 toward architects fees for three households. To be eligible, the recipients must plan to implement a project on their home which would increase the amount of living space, modify the appearance of the home's exterior in an attractive manner and have an estimated value of $10,000 or more. The funds will be paid on an incremental basis as work proceeds. The initial presentation is a certificate valued at $500 to be paid when the recipient's architect has completed preliminary design work. The recipients and their projects are as follows: 0 CLAUDIA LAWRENCE__ 7100 GARFIELD AVENUE Lift roof and fill out second floor, expand first floor into back yard and provide a combination kitchen, eating area and family room, construct new garage and connect the garage to the house. KENNY AND LORI HORNS 6314 THOMAS AVENUE Addition which would result in a master bedroom, expanded kitchen, mudroom and additional bath. BARB AND DAVID PALMER 6721 LAKEVIEW AVENUE Addition to provide for dining room with a large window and terrace doors to patio with landscaping. Sub-Committee members include Sue Sandahl, Chair; Bill Snyder, Pat Rickert, Kathy Anderson, Bill Schatzlein and Bruce Palmborg. Recommended Motion: Present the three certificates at the City Council meeting on August 9, 1993. 3-l Basis of Recommendation: The purpose of the grants is to encourage design excellence through the use of architects. Public recognition will foster that attitude. Alternative Recommendation: None. Discussion/Decision Mode: The presentation is scheduled for the August 9, 1993 City Council meeting. Respectfully submitted, Jam a. Prosser Cit anager JDP:ds • 40