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Council .Letter No. 4
Agenda .January 14, 1991
Issue Statement•
Discussion of procedure to follow relating to appointment of
persons to city commissions.
Back_around
Terms on city commission expire in staggered .three-year
increments January 31 of each year. Several applications have
been received, and several commission members are seeking
reappointment.
Interviews for commission applicants have been scheduled for the
evening of Tuesday, February 5, and Wednesday-Thursday, February
6-7, if necessary.
Recommended Motion:
Discuss. the procedure to follow in this appointment process.
Basis for Recommendation.:
1. It is necessary to have a procedure in place so that
applicants can be properly advised.
Alternative, Recommendation:
1. None
Discussion/Decision Mode:
This item has been scheduled for a special city council meeting
at 6:4.5 p.m. on Monday, January 14, 1991.
Respectfu ly submitted,
James Prosser
City Manager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 5
Agenda January 14, 1991
Issue Statement:
Human Rights presentation of certificates to Ethnic Celebration
Poster Winners Lisa Lindgren, Ben Nelson and Shannon Johnson
Background•
As part of.its second annual Ethnic Celebration,. the Human Rights
Commission sponsored"a poster contest. The winners of the
contest, all of them Sheridan Hills students, have been invited
to attend the January 14, 1991 city council meeting to receive
certificates. Jean Fox will make the presentations.
Recommendation•
Have the Human~Rights Commission present the certificates with
congratulations from the City Council.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. The students have been invited to attend this council
meeting..
2. The Ethnic Celebration is a worthy effort.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. None
Discussion/Decision Mode:
This item has been placed on the Presentation section of the
January 14, 1991 city council agenda.
fyiC~ly submitted,
Jame Dr. Prosser
City nager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 6
Agenda January 14, 1990
Issue Statement•
Extension of Invitation by Human Rights Commission to Council
Members and the public to attend the Ethnic Celebration,
Saturday, January 19.
Background•
The Richfield Human Rights Commission is sponsoring its second
annual All Richfield Ethnic Celebration in honor of Martin Luther
King Jr. The event will occur on Saturday, January 19, 1991 and
will be held at the Richfield High School, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
The Human Rights Commission has requested the opportunity to make
a presentation regarding this celebration at the January 14, 1991
city council meeting.
Recommendation•
Have a representative from the Human Rights Commission appear at
the January 14 city council meeting to publicize this event.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. The celebration is one that should be recognized and
publicized.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
This item has been placed on the Presentation section of the
January 14, 1991 city council meeting agenda.
Respect ly submitted,
Jame Prosser
City anager
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City of Richfield • 6700 Portland Avenue • Minnesota 55423-2599
City Manager Mayor
James D. Prosser Sieve Quam
January 2, 1991
Mr. Steve Devich
Administrative Services Director
3009 Foxpoint Rd.
Burnsville, MN 55337
Dear Mr. Devich,
Council
Edwina Garcia Ivan Ludeman
Martin Kirsch Michael Sandahl
The Richfield Human Rights Commission is sponsoring it's second annual All Richfield
Ethnic Celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. The event will occur on
Saturday, January 19, 1991 at Richfield Senior High School, 7001 Harriet Avenue
South. The program will begin at 1 pm and will feature Josie Johnson from The Hubert
H. Humphrey Institute as our main speaker and Lou Harvin from Channel s News as our
Master of Ceremonies. The program will also include a variety of ethnic entertainment
and group participation, followed by ethnic exhibits and foods representative of
Richfield's diverse heritage.
You are cordially invited to join us as we celebrate our oneness and recognize our
diversity. We plan to recognize our honored guests at the beginning of the program.
Enclosed is a sample program from last year for your information.
So that we may prepare the welcome and recognition, please RSVP by calling Cheryl
Krumholz at 861-9704 by January 15th. We look forward to sharing the day with you.
Sincerely,
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Fox
Chair
Richfield Human Rights Commission
Telephone 861-9700 (612)
Fax 861-9749
An Equal Opportunity Employer
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 7
Agenda January 14, 1991
Issue Statement:
Consideration of a resolution approving the Social Service Agency
Committee report and recommendations, and authorizing the city manager
to execute agreements for service with those agencies funded by the
city.
Background•
In 1986, the city established a social service agency committee to
review requests of various agencies seeking funding assistance. The
committee is comprised of members of the Richfield Foundation
distribution committee (Camillo DeSantis, John Hamilton, Merv Becker,
Robert Hall and Tollie Flippin) and members of city volunteer
committees, Bob Jensen, Nancy Kilpeck and Jeanne Guendel, South
Hennepin Human Services Council Planner.
Grant applications totalling $23,440 were received. The amount of
funding available in the 1991 budget for these agencies is $9,810.
The committee interviewed the applicants on December 18, 1990 and
formulated their recommendations. Their report is attached.
Recommended Motion:
Approve the resolution providing funding of certain social services
agencies in the following amounts:
VEAP $3,000
Cornerstone Advocacy 3,000
Senior Community Services 2,810
Mn. Lutheran Social
Services (Share a Home) 1,000
Total $9,810
Basis for Recommendation:
1. The committee carefully considered the individual requests of each
agency and has addressed the community needs and merit of each
request. The committee is sensitive to community concerns and
their recommendations should be followed.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. Reject the recommendation of the committee. The city council
would then make their own determinations.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
This item has been placed on the Presentation Section of the January
14, 1991 city council agenda. Camillo DeSantis and other members of
the committee will be present to present their recommendations and
report to the council.
Respect ly submitted,
Jam Prosser
City Manager
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1991 AMOUNT 1991 AMOUNT 1990 FUNDS
AGENCY RECOMMENDED REQUESTED RECEIVED
VEAP $ 3,000 $10,000 $ 2,915
CORNERSTONE 3,000 4,500 1,300
SENIOR OUTREACH 2,810 6,940 2,415
SHARE A HOME 1,000 2,000 750
UNITED BATTERED FAMILIES * 1,000
$ 9,810 $23,440 $ 8,380
* United Battered Families. did not submit an application.
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RESOLUTION N0.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REVISION OF THE 1991
BUDGET FOR OTHER AGENCIES DIVISION
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the 1991 budget. document
on November 28, 1990, appropriating funds for personal services
and other expenses and capital outlays for each department of the
city for the year 1991, and
WHEREAS, the city manager has requested revision of the 1991
budget appropriation in accordance with charter provisions for
determining the specific allocation of $9,810 of unallocated
funds for the Legislative Division - Other Agencies Division of
the General Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Richfield as follows:
VEAP Shared Transportation $ 3,000
Cornerstone Advocacy 3,000
Senior Community Services 2,810
Share-A-Home (Lutheran Social 1,000
Service of MN)
Total $9.810
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the city manager be authorized
to execute contractual agreements with the above named agencies
summarizing services to be provided to Richfield residents.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Richfield this
14th day of January, 1991.
Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk
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City of Richfield, Minnesota
Council Letter No. 8
Agenda, January 14, 1991
Issue Statement•
Presentation of•awards to the winners of the Richfield Entrance
Sign Contest.
Background•
Naegle Outdoor Advertising
sponsored an entrance sign
The contest was initiated
Committee. The purpose of
design from the public for
the city.
and the Richfie
contest for the
by the Richfield
the contest was
possible use as
Ld Tourism Board
City of Richfield.
Visions 2004 Marketing
to solicit a graphic
entrance signs into
The contest was publicized in the local newspapers the first week
of October 1990.. At the same time, a flyer was mailed to all the
colleges in the Twin Cities, the two high schools in Richfield
(public and private) and a couple architectural associations.
Attached is a copy of the flyer for further information.
The city received 99 contest .entries. On Saturday, January 5,
the entries were displayed for the public to view at Augsburg
Public Library during the Richfield Winter Family Fun Day.
Residents were asked to provide comments on the entries. These
comments were reviewed by the contest judging committee.
A five-member judging committee selected the award-winning
entries on January 8, 1991. The judging committee included:
• Al Appel, Naegle Outdoor Advertising
• Mayor Martin Kirsch
• Mark Morrison, staff,-City of Richfield
• Steve Quam, Richfield Visions 2004 Marketing Committee
• Pat Rickert, Richfield resident, Richfield Visions 2004
Marketing Committee, Naegle Outdoor Advertising
• Susan Ubbelohde, architect, University of Minnesota
Recommended Motion:
Present the awards to the entrance sign contest winners. Mayor
Martin Kirsch and representatives from Naegle Outdoor Advertising
and the Richfield Tourism Board will present the prizes and
certificates. The winners are:
First Place:
$1,000
Second Place:
$250
Harold C. Olsen
Bob Boldt
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Third Place: Lisa Wittnebel
$100
Honorable Suzanne Kienietz
Mention: .(for wording)
Certificate
and $25
Honorable Lauren Michelle Capistrant
Mention: .(for graphic design)
Certificate
and $25
Basis of Recommendation:
This is an important and meaningful project for the City of
Richfield. Funds for the awards were donated by Naegle Outdoor
Advertising and the Richfield Tourism Board.
Alternative Recommendation:
None
Discussion/Decision Mode:
This item has been scheduled under the Presentation Section of
the January 14, 1991 council agenda.
Respectfully submitted,
Jam D. Prosser
Cit Manager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD s-a
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The Ciry of Richfield invites you to enter a graphic design contest for entrance signs into the community.
Prizes will be awarded to entries that reflect the major attributes of the city. Richfield is a first-ring suburban city
with a population of 37,000 in seven square miles. It is conveniently located in the Twin Cities with
accessibility to all the major freeways. The attributes of the city include:
r. a family centered community
^ urban community with a small town heart
• a city with a proud past and a promising future
^ nationally recognized schools
• accessible to the airport, shopping centers, restaurants
^ good parks and recreational facilities
^ Wood Lake Nature Center
• active citizenry
^ accessible and responsible city government
• diverse and involved churches
The design will be placed on either 24" x 36"
or 24" x 48" metal signs, mounted on poles seven to eight
feet offthe ground at approximately 25 locations throughout
the city.
Judging and Notlticatlon Process:
A Judging committee will select the award winning entries
the first week of January 1991. Winners will be notified on
January 14, 1991.
Submission Informatton:
1. The contest is open to everyone.
2. More than one entry is allowed per person.
3. Graphic designs are to be submitted on either a 6" x 9" or
6" x 12"form (!4 scale of actual size sign). F~trants are free
to use colors in theirgraphic designs. The signs should
not exceed 7- l l words.
4. The city currently has a logo. However, entrants are
encouraged to design a new logo to be used for the
entrance sign.
S. On a separate sheet of paper, please Include your
name, address, work and home phone numbers.
Attach tills form to the graptilc design.
NOTE Provisions have been made to ensure all entrants
will remain anonymous throughout the judging
process.
6. All entries shall become property of the city of Richfield.
The city reserves the right to alter andior adapt entries
received. No guarantee is provided that the winning entry
will be used as the official entrance sign.
7. Submit graphic design entries to:
City of Richfield
c/o Entrance Sign Contest Committee
6700 Portland Avenue
(Richfield. MN 55423
8. SCiBMISSION DEADLINE: December 21, 1990.
For further information regarding the contest, please call the Richfield Ciry Hall at 861-9716.
PRIZES AWARDED:
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PLACE PLACE PLACE
X1000 ~ X250 ~' 100
Sponsored By:
Nape ele Richfield
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No.9
Agenda January 14, 1991
Issue Statement:
Purchase in excess of $5,000 for removal, replacement and
installation of Deep Well Pump #5 at 636 East 66th Street.
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 existing pump in Well #5 was installed in 1982. Under the
current preventive maintenance program, the inner workings of the
pump are in need of replacement. The existing pump is
inefficient, and refurbishing the pump would allow for better
pumping capacity.
Four contractors were contacted and proposals were received for
the replacement of pump #5, the results are as follow:
Vendor Amount
E. H. Renner and Sons $10,532
Keys Well Drilling $12,375
Bergerson-Caswell Incorporated $12,423
McCarthy Well Company $14,429
Recommended Motion:
Approve a 1991 Purchase Order to E. H. Renner and Sons for
removal, replacing and installing the deep well pump #5 at 636
East 66th Street for an estimated total price of $10,532.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. The current pump is in need of refurbishing to allow
for more efficent pumping capacity.
2. E. H. Renner and Sons submitted the lowest quotation.
3. There is $15,000 in the approved 1991 Water Maintenance
budget for replacement of deep well pump #5.
Alternative Recommendation:
Council may choose not to accept any of the quotations and
instruct staff to obtain new quotes. However, staff does not
believe better prices can be obtained at this time. E. H. Renner
and Sons have performed work for the City in the past, and is a
reputable company.
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Discussion/Decision Mode:
Staff is requesting approval at the January 14, 1991 Council
meeting.
Respect lly submitted,
Jam s Prosser
City Manager
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Council Letter No. 10
Agenda January 14, 1991
Issue Statement:
Purchase in Excess of $5,000 for Public Safety Administrative Vehicle.
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.
Unit #8500, a 1985 Pontiac 6000, which is
administrative vehicle used by the Police
depreciated and scheduled for replacement
new vehicle has been coordinated with the
The approved 1991 Central Garage budget c~
purchase of this vehicle.
a Public Safety
Division, is fully
in 1991. Purchase of this
Hennepin County bid process.
~ntains funds for the
Recommended Motion:
Approve a purchase order to Grossman Chevrolet Company, Inc. in the
sum of 511,747 for the purchase of this vehicle.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. Unit #8500, currently in the motor pool, is fully depreciated
/'~~ and due to be replaced in 1991.
t 2. Purchasing vehicles through County contracts assures the
lowest possible price for the type of vehicle required.
3. There is $14,000 in the approved 1991 Central Garage capital
outlay budget for this purchase.
Alternative Reconucaendation:
Council could choose to deny approval, and direct staff to obtain new
bids for this vehicle; however, staff does not believe we can obtain a
lower price from a reputable dealer than through the Hennepin County
contract.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
The cutoff date for ordering this car was December 14, 1990; however,
the paperwork did not arrive in time to make the December 10 Council
meeting. Grossman Chevrolet agreed to hold the contract price until
mid-January, so staff is requesting approval at the January 14, 1991
Council meeting.
Resp ly submitted,
Jam Prosser
Cit anager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 11
Agenda January 14, 1991
Issue Statement:
Purchase of Pickup Truck in Excess of $5,000.
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.
Unit #298, a half-ton pickup truck currently being used by the
Utility Division, is fully depreciated and scheduled to be
replaced in 1991. Purchase of this vehicle has been coordinated
with the Hennepin County bid process. The approved 1991 Central
Garage budget contains funds for the purchase of this vehicle.
Recommended Motion:
Approve a purchase order to Thomas Pontiac GMC, Inc. in the sum
of $9,454 for the purchase of this vehicle.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. Unit.#298, currently in the motor pool, is fully depreciated
and due to be replaced in 1991.
2. Purchasing vehicles through County contracts assures the
lowest possible price for the type of vehicle required.
3. There is $13,000 in the approved 1991 Central Garage capital
outlay budget for this purchase.
Alternative Recommendation:
Council could choose to deny approval, and direct staff to obtain
new. bids for this vehicle; however, staff does not believe we can
obtain a lower price from a reputable dealer than through the
Hennepin County contract.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
The cut off date for ordering this pickup truck is January 11,
1991; however, the paperwork did not arrive from the County in
time to make the December 10 Council meeting. Thomas Pontiac
agreed to hold the contract price until January 15, so staff is
requesting approval at the January 14, 1991 Council meeting.
Res c lly submitted,
Ja s D. Prosser
City Manager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 12
Agenda January 14, 1991
Issue Statement:
Purchase of 160 Trees for 1991 Boulevard Tree Planting.
Background•
Each year the City of Richfield requests quotations for 2" diameter
trees to be used as replacements for boulevard and park trees lost to
dutch elm disease, storm damage, and other causes. After the
nurseries return their quotes, our tree inspector inspects the stock
and selects the lowest priced trees which meet our standards of size,
form, and species. This year it is necessary to purchase from three
vendors to get the number of quality trees needed.
Minnesota Valley Wholesale, Hoffman & McNamara and Bachman's Nursery
Wholesale Center each submitted quotations for reasonably priced,
healthy stock. Staff intends to purchase eight American Linden trees
at $93 each and 42 Norway Maples at $100 each from. Minnesota Valley
Wholesale for a total of 54,944. We also intend to purchase ten Sugar
Maple trees from Bachman's at $96 each for a total of 5960.
Staff is requesting approval of a purchase order to Hoffman & McNamara
for 100 Summit Ash trees at $72 each for a total of 57,200.
Recommended Motion:
Approve a purchase order to Hoffman & McNamara in the sum of 57,200.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. Of the seven nurseries who submitted quotations, these are the best
trees for the price.
2. All of these nurseries are reliable and have supplied us with
quality stock in previous years.
Alternative Recommendation:
Council could reject this purchase and direct staff to look for other
sources of trees; however, staff does not believe we will find good
quality trees for a more reasonable price.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
This item is on the January 14, 1991 council agenda. Staff is
requesting approval at this time.
Respectfully submitted,
Jae D. Prosser
Ci Manager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 13
Agenda January 14, 1991
Issue Statement:
Purchase in excess of $5,000 for an air blower required in
connection with the Filter Underdrain Rehabilitation 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.
Purchase of a 1500 CFM (cubic feet per minute) air blower is
needed for the Filter Rehabilitation Project. The new filter
system requires air to be introduced as an aid in the backwash
cycle.
Proposals were received from two vendors with the following
results:
Vendor Amount
Waldor Pump and Equipment $12,680
General Repair Service 11,600
The proposed 1991 Water Maintenance Budget contains $160,000 for
the Filter Underdrain Project, which includes the purchase of an
air blower.
Recommended Motion:
Approve a purchase order to General Repair Service for the
purchase of one 1500 CFM air blower in the amount of $11,600.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. General Repair Service submitted the .low bid and met all
specifications for the blower.
2. The CFM air blower is necessary for the Filter Underdrain
Rehabilitation Project.
3. The 1991 Water Maintenance Budget reflects the cost for the
air blower purchase.
Alternative Recommendation:
Council may choose not to accept any of the quotations and
instruct staff to obtain new quotes. However, staff does not
believe better prices can be obtained at this time.
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Discussion/Decision Mode:
Staff is requesting approval at the January 14, 1991 Council
meeting in order to allow a timely start date for the project in
early 1991.
Respectfu ly submitted,
Jame Prosser
City nager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 14
Agenda January 14, 1991
Issue Statement:
Award of Contract for Filter Underdrain Rehabilitation Project.
Background:
The 1991 proposed Water Maintenance Budget contains $160,000 for
materials for the Filter underdrain project at the water plant.
The rehabilitation involves replacing the underdrain system with
a more efficient air wash blower system, and with false floor
water distribution. This underdrain system is under the sand
filters. The filters provide the final cleansing of the water
prior to entering the system. The existing underdrain cover has
corroded, and leaks sand into the storage well.
A formal bid opening was held on Friday, November 16, 1990 with
the following results:
Graver Incorporated $197,950
Johnson Filter Corporation 195,000
General Filter Corporation 150,713
Tonka Equipment Incorporated 145,800
The specifications prepared by consultant, Orr-Schelen-Mayeron
(OSM), engineers provided for two approved types of underdrains
or an approved equal. Tonka Equipment .obtained approval for
their system and was low bidder. The underdrains will be
installed by city staff. Costs of installing the various systems
were also compared. Tonka system installation costs were similar
to the General Filter system. The Johnson filter and Graver,
Inc. systems are approximately $10,000 cheaper to install than
the Tonka system, but this less expensive installation does not
make up for the $50,000 difference in bid price.
Recommended Motion:
Approve the bid minutes/tabulation and award a contract to Tonka
Equipment Incorporated in the amount of $145,800 for the Filter
Underdrain Rehabilitation project.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. Tonka Equipment, Inc. submitted the low bid and met all
specifications for the work. The Tonka Equipment bid was
low even when installation costs were considered.
2. There is $160,000 allocated in the proposed 1991 Water
Maintenance budget for the cost of refurbishing the filters.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. Council may choose to reject the bids and instruct staff to
re-bid'. However, staff believes the bid submitted by Tonka
Equipment, Inc. is an excellent price and feels it would be
difficult to obtain a lower bid for this work.
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2. Council may choose to award a contract to another vendor;
however, Tonka Equipment, Inc. did submit the low bid and met
all specifications for the work.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
Staff requests approval at the January 14, 1991 Council meeting
to allow the filter rehabilitation project to begin in early
1991.
Respectf lly submitted,
Jam s Prosser
Cit anager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Bid Opening
November 16, 1990
11:00 A.M.
Filter Underdrain Rehabilitation
Project 1590
Bid No. 90-16
Pursuant to requirements of Resolution No. 1015, a meeting of the
Administrative Staff was called by Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk,
who announced that the purpose of the meeting was to receive,
open and read aloud, bids for filter underdrain rehabilitation
project 1590, bid no. 90-16, as advertised in the official
newspaper on October 31, 1990.
Present: Thomas Ferber, City Clerk
Steve Devich, Administrative Services Director
Doris Swanson, City Manager Representative
The following bids were submitted and read aloud:
VENDOR BID TOTAL
SECURITY
Graverwater 5$ Bid Bond #1 No Bid
Union, New Jersey #2 $197,950.00
Tonka Equipment 5$ Bid Bond #1 No Bid
-Maple Plain, MN #2 $145,800.00.
Johnson Filtration 5$ Bid Bond #1 $195,000.00 with notes
Systems (201,000.00)
St. Paul, MN #2 No Bid
General Filter Co. Cashiers #1 No Bid
Ames, Iowa Check #2 $150,713.00 with notes
The City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and
considered at the December 10, 1990 City Council Meeting.
Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 15
Agenda January 14, 1991
Issue Statement:
Purchase nexcess of $5,000 for Emergency Operations Center
equipment, Emergency Services Division, Public Safety Department.
Background:
The revised 1990 budget (4150--1560) provides for $16,000 to
purchase various equipment to complete the Emergency Operations
Center in the basement of Public Safety. Due to the immediate
need for this Emergency Operations Center, portions of the siren
improvement program were delayed to help get the E.O.C.
operational.
The E.O.C. still needs various communications equipment including
radios, encoder, transcrypt, telephones and miscellaneous
hardware, along with labor costs to set this equipment up.
Charges for this labor and equipment total $9,118.00.
Recommended Motion:
Approve the purchase of the needed equipment from Communications
Center in Richfield in the sum of $9,118.00 for this needed
equipment and labor.
Basis of Recommendation:
The funds have been approved for this equipment in the revised
1990 budget, and the purchase is necessary to help complete the
E.O.C. project.
Alternative Recommendation:
None.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
Staff is requesting authorization at this time.
Respect lly submitted,
Jam s D. Prosser
Cit anager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 16
Agenda January 14, 1991
Issue Statement:
Public hearing and second reading of an ordinance providing for
the licensing and regulation of pawnshops and secondhand goods
dealers.
Background•
Suburban communities are experiencing an increase in pawnshop
activity due, in part, to strict regulations governing pawnshop
operations in Minneapolis- and St. Paul, and an unwillingness by
the City of Minneapolis to issue any additional pawnshop
licenses.
Richfield has two businesses that pawn merchandise: Plaza Pawn
Shop at 6417 Lyndale Avenue and the Gun Shop at 408 West 65th
Street. Currently, The Gun Shop only pawns firearms, but is
planning to expand its operation to include other goods.
Minnesota Statute 471.927 permits municipalities to regulate
pawnbrokers and secondhand goods dealers. The proposed Richfield
ordinance was compiled after reviewing similar ordinances from
Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington (proposed), and Robbinsdale.
The most significant features include:
-- Pawnshops and. secondhand goods dealers will be licensed
(secondhand goods dealers who only deal in used
furniture and clothing are exempt).
-- Persons with a criminal record will be ineligible for a
license.
-- Police officers or agents will be able to inspect the
licensed premises for stolen property.
-- Licensees will be required to keep detailed records of
pawned merchandise.
-- Licensees will not be able to receive goods from persons
who do not have a valid driver's license or state
picture ID.
-- A person who pawns an item-shall have at least 60 days
to redeem the item before it is sold.
-- A person under the age of 21 years may not sell or
consign,. or attempt to sell or consign goods with a
secondhand goods dealer or pawnbroker. A secondhand
goods dealer or pawnbroker may not purchase or receive
goods from a person under 21 years of age.
-- Licensees will be required to submit daily reports of
merchandise received to the Department of Public Safety.
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The proposed license fee is $1,.200.00 for a pawnbroker. and
$300.00 for a secondhand goods dealer. A pawnbroker that also
deals in secondhand goods will. have to pay both fees. These fees
are justifiable because of the staff time required to process
daily reports and conduct periodic inspections of licensed
establishments, and are consistent with other communities (see
attached).
In addition to the license fee, the applicant will be required to
pay a non-refundable investigation fee to cover the cost of
conducting the required background checks. The investigation fee
will be determined by staff time and other costs associated with
the investigation. It is proposed that the applicant be required
to deposit $1,200.00 with the City Clerk before the investigation
is undertaken.
If the license is granted, the applicant will be required to pay
the balance of the investigation fee. If the license is denied,
the application fee will be refunded, but the investigation fee
will not.
Recommended Motion:
Hold the public hearing and approve the ordinance providing for
licensing and regulation of pawnshops and secondhand goods
dealers.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. Pawnshop activity seems to be increasing in the suburbs.
2. Strict regulation of pawnshops and secondhand goods
dealers is necessary to prevent such establishments from
becoming a focus of criminal activity.
3. Strict regulations may discourage new establishments
from moving into the city.
Alternative Recommendations:
1. Do nothing.
2. Recommend changes in the proposed ordinance.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
First. reading was held December 10, 1990 and the public hearing
and second reading scheduled for January 14, 1991. If approved
by the council on January 14, the ordinance will become effective
30 days after publication in the official newspaper.
Respec~~lly submitted,
Jam s Prosser
Cit anaoer
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Section 1186.00 - Pawnbrokers and secondhand roods dealers.
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1186.01. Definitions. For purposes of this section the terms defined in
this subsection have the meanings given them.
1. "Pawnbroker" means a person who loans money on deposit or
pledge of personal property, or other valuable thing, or who deals in
the purchasing of personal property or other .valuable .thing on
condition of selling the same back again at a stipulated price, or
who loans money secured by chattel mortgage on personal property,
taking possession of the property or any part thereof so mortgaged.
2. "Secondhand goods dealer" means a person engaged in the
business of selling or receiving tangible personal property
(excluding motor vehicles) previously used, rented, owned or leased.
1186.03. Exembtions. Subdivision 1. This section does not apply to or
include the following:
(a) the Bale of secondhand goods where all of the following conditions
are present:
(1) the sale is held on property principally occupied as a dwelling
by the seller, or owned, rented or leased by a charitable or political
organization;
(2) the items offered for sale are owned by the occupant;
(3) the .sale is not held for more than 4 days in any 7 day period;
(4) not more than three sales are held either by the same person or
on the same property in any twelve month period; and
(5) none of the items offered for sale have been purchased for resale
or received on consignment for the purchase of resale.
(b) sales of motor vehicles by a person licensed under Section 1155 as an
auto dealer;
(c) Secondhand goods dealers that do not receive or sell any of the
following:
(1) items with a serial number, "operation identification" symbol or
number, or .other identification number;
(2) cameras;
(3) electronic equipment, including but not limited to audio
equipment, video equipment, computers and computer related equipment;
(4) precious jewelry or gems, and precious metals, including coins
containing precious metals;
(5) artist-signed or artist-attributed works of art;
(6) guns;
(d) the sale of goods at an auction held by a licensed auctioneer;
(e) the business of buying or selling only those secondhand goods taken
as part or full payment for new goods, and where such business is incidental
to and not the primary business;
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(f) a bulk sale of property from a merchant, manufacturer or wholesaler
having an established place of business or of goods sold at open sale from
bankrupt stock;
(g) sales made by public officials in discharge of their official duties;
or
(h) sales made by assignees or receivers appointed in this state to make
sales for the benefit of creditors.
1186.05. License Required. Subdivision 1. Secondhand Goods Dealer. No
person may engage in the business of secondhand goods dealer without first
obtaining a secondhand goods dealer license.
Subd. 2. Pawnbroker. No person may conduct, operate or engage in the
business of pawnbroker without having first obtained a license.
Subd. 3. Sevarate Licenses Required. A pawnbroker may not conduct,
operate or engage in the business of secondhand goods .dealer without having
obtained a secondhand goods dealer license in addition to a pawnbroker
license. A secondhand goods dealer may not conduct, operate or engage in the
business of pawnbroker without having obtained a pawnbroker license in
addition to a secondhand goods dealer license.
1186.07. License Fee. Subdivision 1. Secondhand goods. The annual
license fee for a secondhand goods dealer is set by appendix D.
Subd. 2. Pawnbroker. The annual license fee for pawnbroker is set by
appendix D.
1186.09. Bond. A pawnbroker or secondhand goods dealer license will not be
issued unless the applicant files, with the City Clerk, a bond with corporate
surety. The surety bond shall be approved by the. city attorney as to form and
execution and deposited with the city clerk. The bond shall be kept in full
force and effect throughout the license period and shall be conditioned as
follows:
(a) the licensee shall obey the laws relating to the licensed business;
(b) the licensee shall pay to the city, when, due all taxes, license
fees, penalties and other charges provided by law; and
(c) in the event of violation of any law relating to the business for
which the license has been granted, the bond shall be forfeited to the city.
1186.11. Investigations. Subdivision 1. Prior to the granting of an
initial or renewed pawnbroker or secondhand .goods dealer license the
Department of Public Safety must conduct a background and financial
investigation of the applicant. Any person having a beneficial interest in
the license must be investigated. The investigation shall be conducted by the
Department of Public Safety and the results reported to the City Council.
Subd. 2. Investigation Fee. The fee charged by the City Clerk to an
applicant for the coats of investigation is set by appendix D.
1186.13. Public Hearing. A pawnbroker or secondhand goods dealer license
will not be issued or renewed without a public hearing. Any person having an
interest in or who will be affected by the proposed license will be permitted
to testify at the hearing. The public hearing must be preceded by at least
ten days' published notice specifying the location of the proposed licensed
business premises.
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1186.15. Granting of License. After review of the license application,
investigation report and public hearing, the City Council may grant or refuse,
for one or more of the reasons set forth in Section 1186.19 , the application
for a new or renewed pawnbroker or secondhand goods dealer license. A license
will not be effective unless the application fee and bond have been filed with
the City Clerk.
1186.17. Persons Ineligible for License. Subdivision 1. A pawnbroker or
secondhand goods dealer license will not be issued to:
(a) a person not a citizen of the United States or a resident alien;
(b) a person under 18 years of age;
(c) a person who has been convicted of any state or federal law relating
to receiving stolen property, sale of stolen property or controlled substance,
burglary, robbery, theft, damage or trespass to property, operation of a
business, or any law or ordinance regulating the business of pawnbroker or
secondhand goods dealer;
(d) a person who within five years of the license application date had a
pawnbroker or secondhand goods dealer license revoked;
(e) a person whom the City Council determines not to be of sufficient
good moral character and repute.
Subd. 2. A pawnbroker or secondhand goods dealer license will not be
issued to any partnership or corporation if such applicant has a partner,
managing partner, manager, proprietor, or agent who do not meet the standards
set forth in Subd. 1. (a)-(e) of this section.
1186.19. License Denial, Suspension or Revocation. A license under this
Section may be denied, suspended or revoked by the Council, after an
investigation and public hearing where the licensee is granted the opportunity
to be heard, for one or more of the following reasons:
(a) the operating of the business is in conflict with any provision of
this Code.;
(b) the operation of the business is in conflict with any health, fire,
building, building maintenance, zoning, or any other applicable. Codes or laws;
(c) the applicant, licensee or the business premises fails to conform
with the standards for license application contained in this section;
(d) the applicant or licensee has failed to comply with one or more
provisions of this Section or any statute, rule or ordinance pertaining to the
businesses of .pawnbroker or secondhand goods dealer;
(e) fraud, misrepresentation or bribery in securing a license;
(f) fraud, misrepresentation or false statements made in the course of
the applicant's business;
(g) the applicant or licensee has been convicted of any state or federal
law relating to receiving stolen property, sale of stolen property or
controlled substance, burglary, robbery, theft, damage or trespass to
property, operation of a business, or any law or ordinance regulating the
business of pawnbroker or secondhand goods dealer.
(h) issuance or renewal of the license would adversely affect public
health, safety or welfare.
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1186.21. License Limitations. A license will be issued to the applicant
only and only for the business premises as described in the application. The
license is effective only for the premises specified in the .approved license
application.
1186.23. Records. Subdivision 1. A licensed secondhand goods dealer and
pawnbroker, at the time of receipt of an item, must immediately record the
following information:
(a) an accurate description of the item including, but not limited to,
any trademark, identification number, serial number, model number, brand name,
or other identifying mark. on such item;
(b) the purchase price;
(c) date, time and place of receipt;
(d) name, address, phone number and date of birth of the person from whom
the item was received;
(e) the identification number from any of the following forms of
identification of the seller:
(1) valid. picture driver's license;
(2) official state picture identification.
Subd. 2. The books as well as the goods received must be open for.
inspection by the police department at reasonable times. Records required by
this subsection must be stored and maintained by the licensee for a period of
at least three years.
1186.25. Daily Revorts. Subdivision 1. For the following items,
regardless of resale price., a secondhand goods dealer or pawnbroker must
complete report forms and send the forms daily to the Department of Public
Safety:
(a) items with a serial number, "operation identification" symbol or
number, or other identification number;
(b) cameras;
(c) electronic equipment, including but not limited to audio equipment,
video equipment, computers and computer related equipment;
(d) precious jewelry or gems, and precious metals, including coins
containing precious metals;
(e) artist-signed or artist-attributed works of art;
(f) guns; and
(g) items not included in the above, except furniture and kitchen or
laundry appliances, which the secondhand goods dealer intends to sell for more
than $200.
Subd. 2 The daily report form design must be approved by the Department
of Public Safety and must contain the all of the information required in
section 1186.23. subd. 1.(a)-(e).
1186.27. Stolen Goods. A licensed pawnbroker or secondhand goods dealer
must report to the police any article pledged or received, or sought to be
pledged or received, if the licensee has reason to believe that the article
was stolen or lost.
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1186.29. Holdino. An item received by a secondhand goods dealer or
pawnbroker, for which a report to the police is required, may not be sold or
otherwise transferred or, in the case of jewelry and precious metals, melted
down or dismantled for a period of 12 days after the date of such report to
the police. However, an individual may redeem an item pawned 72 hours after
the item was received on deposit, excluding Sundays and legal holidays.
1186.31. Receipt. Subdivision 1. A licensed secondhand goods dealer or
pawnbroker must provide a receipt to the seller or consignor of any items
which includes:
(a) the address .and phone number of the licensee's business;
(b) the date;
(c) a description of the item purchased; and
(d) the purchaser's signature.
1186.33. Redemption Period. A person who pawns an item shall have at least
60 days to redeem the item before it is sold.
1186.35.. Police Orders. If a police officer notifies a dealer not to sell
an item, the item may not be sold, redeemed, or removed from the licensed
premises until authorized to be released by the Richfield Department of Public
Safety.
1186.37. Prohibited Acts. Subdivision 1. Minimum Aoe. A person under
the age of 21 years may not sell or consign, or attempt to sell or consign,
goods with a secondhand goods dealer or pawnbroker. A secondhand goods dealer
or pawnbroker may not purchase or receive goods from a person under 21 years
of age.
Subd. 2. Others. A secondhand goods dealer or pawnbroker may not
receive any goods from a person of unsound mind or an intoxicated person.
Subd. 3. Identification. A secondhand goods dealer or pawnbroker may
not receive goods, unless the seller presents identification in the form of a
valid picture driver's license or official state photo identification.
1186.39. Inspections. Any person licensed under the provisions of this
chapter shall, at all times during the term of said license, allow the
inspector or officers of the Richfield Department of Public Safety to enter
the premises where said licensee is carrying on such business, for the purpose
of inspecting such premises and inspecting the goods, wares and merchandise
therein for the purpose of locating goods suspected or alleged to have been
stolen or otherwise improperly disposed of.
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 17
Agenda January 14, 1991
Issue Statement:
Public Hearing on a request for an amendment to the conditional
use permit for Hope for Kids Latchkey program sponsored by Hope
Presbyterian Church.
Background•
Hope Presbyterian Church has requested issuance of an amendment
to the conditional use permit to .allow an increase in program
enrollment from 50 children to 65 children. The Hope for Kids
program is currently located in two classrooms of the old
.Portland Elementary School. No additional .space will be needed.
The Hope for Kids program is adequately staffed and no additional
staff is anticipated. This increase in enrollment will serve the
needs of additional families in the community. Hope Presbyterian
Church has recently built an addition that connected the church
with the school, and made considerable site improvements,
including widening curb cuts on Portland Avenue and Fourth
Avenue.
Recommended Motion:
Approve an amendment to the conditional use permit increasing
allowed enrollment from 50 to 65 children in the Hope for Kids
Latchkey program at Hope Presbyterian Church subject to the
landscaping agreement.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of
the amendment to the conditional use permit.
2'. The existing fences are currently in disrepair and
not adequately landscaped to screen the adjoining residential
properties. Petitioner has agreed to the following:
a. That the slats on the fence in the northwest corner be
repaired and that more Engleman ivy be planted to comply
with the landscape plan.
b. That the fence at the east entry, adjacent to the
residential property, be repaired.
c. That ivy or another vine be planted along the fence
between the play field and east residential property.
3. This program is currently licensed with the state.
4. This amendment would not alter the character of
the neighborhood.
5. The 270 parking spaces on the site are adequate for current
needs.
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Alternative Recommendation:
The City Council may deny the request for an amendment to the
conditional use permit based on sufficient evidence that the
request would have a negative impact on the adjacent properties.
Decision Mode:
A public hearing is scheduled for 7:00 P.M., Monday, January 14,
1991. The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of
Richfield City Hall, 6700 Portland Avenue South.
Notice of hearing was published in the Sun-Current and mailed to
property owners within 350 feet of the property.
Respect ully submitted,
Jame -D. Prosser
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Council Letter No. 18
Agenda January 14, 1991
Issue Statement•
Revised 1990 Capital Improvement Budget (CIB), Proposed 1991
Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) and 1992/96 Capital Improvement
Program (CIP).
Background•
Although discussed at study sessions and at the Budget Hearings,
a Revised 1990 CIB, a 1991 CIB and a 1992/96 CIP have not yet
been adopted by the Council. The Council discussed the 1991 CIB
during the January 7, 1991 Council Study Session. The majority
of discussion at the Study Session focused on Recreation and Open
Space Development and those specific projects proposed to be
funded by Special Revenues and User Fees.
Several funding sources support any CIB or CIP. Funding sources
for the proposed 1991 CIB include Donations, Municipal State Aid,
State Grants, Tax Increment Financing, User Fees, and Special
Revenues. •User Fees relate to the City's enterprise. funds. For
example, improvements at the Water Plant are funded through the
water utility fees paid. Special Revenues are profits from the
City's liquor stores. Park improvements are typically funded
through Special Revenues.
At the regular meeting of the Community Services Commission on
January 8 ,1991, the proposed 1991 CIB was again discussed. It
is the understanding of the Commission, and the city staff, that
there will be $300,000 available through Special Revenues for
improvements in 1991. It is recommended this $300,000 be
allocated as follows:
Veterans Memorial Park of Richfield
Wood Lake Nature Center
Jefferson, Roosevelt, Washington Parks
Taft Park
TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE ALLOCATION
$230,000
14,000
34,000
_ 22, 000
$300,000
The Community Services Commission took unanimous action on
January 8,.1991 to emphasize the importance of a multipurpose
building at Veterans Memorial Park of Richfield (VMPR). It was
also unanimously recommended the $30,000 originally proposed for
a small play feature at VMPR but not discussed at the January 7,
1991 Council Study Session be included in the funding available
for a multipurpose building at VMPR. As a result of this
recommendation, the entire $230,000 would be dedicated to the
VMPR multipurpose building. Additional information about the
proposed multipurpose building is attached to this letter.
Other items included in the recommendation for the Special
Revenue allocation are carpet for Wood Lake Nature Center; tennis
court improvements at Jefferson Park, Roosevelt Park and
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Taft Park.
The other proposed project most discussed at the January 7, 1991
Council Study Session was the waterslides to be installed at the
existing Swimming Pool site in VMPR. This construction project
would be funded by a loan from an enterprise fund.. The fees
charged for use of the new amenity would afford operating costs
as well as repayment of the loan. Additional information about
the proposed waterslide amenity is attached to this letter.
A summary of the revised 1990 Capital Improvement Budget and the
proposed 1991 Capital Improvement Budget, which includes projects
in addition to those discussed above, is attached for Council
review. The Council needs to adopt a 1991 CIB before work may
begin on the projects included in that CIB. Authorization for
purchases in excess of $5,000 or award of contracts in excess of
$15,000 still need Council approval as the projects reach that
point. The proposed 1992/96 CIP was included in the 1991 budget
document. The Council should also take action on this proposal.
Recommended Motion:
Approve a Revised 1990 Capital Improvement Budget, a 1991 Capital
Improvement Budget and a 1992/96 Capital Improvement Program.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. It is necessary to approve a Revised 1990 Capital Improvement
Budget to complete the City's financial accounting for 1990.
2. The Community Services Advisory Commission has recommended a
1991 Capital Improvement Budget and a 1992/96 Capital
Improvement Program.
3. The Planning Commission has recommended a 1992/96 Capital
Improvement Program.
4. The City Council has reviewed and discussed the proposed 1991
Capital Improvement Budget and proposed 1992/96 Capital
Improvement Program.
5. It is necessary that a 1991 Capital Improvement Budget be
adopted so work may proceed on the projects included in that
Capital Budget.
6. Funding of the 1991 projects is available,. pending Council
approval of the Capital Budget and the Transitory Ordinance
for those projects funded through Special Revenue. The
Transitory Ordinance is a separate action by the City
Council.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. Approve only a 1990 Revised Capital Improvement Budget. Do
not approve any 1991 Capital Improvement Budget.
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2. Approve a 1990 Revised Capital Improvement Budget. Approve a
1991 Capital Improvement Budget to include only projects to
be funded by other than the Special Revenue fund.
3. Approve a 1990 Revised Capital Improvement Budget. Approve
only a portion of the 1991 Capital Improvement Budget at this
time and approve final portions of the 1991 Capital
Improvement Budget at a later date.
4. Approve a 1990 Revised Capital Improvement Budget. Approve a
modification of the proposed 1991 Capital Improvement Budget.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
This item is scheduled for the January 14, 1991 Council meeting.
The Council make take action at any time; however, to proceed
with the majority of projects in a timely manner, it is
recommended action be taken at this time.
Respectf ly submitted,
Jam s Prosser
Cit anager
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BUDGET PROJECTIONS FOR VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK OF RICHFIELD
MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING
Special Revenue Funds proposed to be available $230,000
Projected 1991 costs for multipurpose building $230,000
Base construction $195,000
3,000 s.f. @ $65
Restrooms
Multi-Purpose area
Concessions
Note: "Typical" park
shelter building
is 1,000 s.f.
Architect, Engineers,.... $ 20,000
Lift Station $ 12,000
Contingency $ 3,000
Note: .Due to the current recession, bids for construction have
been very favorable. It is anticipated specifications could be
prepared to have construction costs stay within budget. However,
soil conditions and location of the building will have an impact
on construction costs.
January 14, 1991
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BUDGET PROJECTIONS FOR RICHFIELD LEISURE POOL (IMPACT OF WATERSLIDES)
Projected attendance of 80,000
REVENUES
1990 budget revenue
Additional revenues
Season passes
Daily admissions
Waterslide
.Concessions
$101,000
125,000
$10,000
51,000
50,000
14,000
$226,000
EXPENSES
1990 budget expense
Additional expenses
Staff
Utilities
Supplies
NET PROFIT
1990 ACTUAL BUDGET
Revenues
Expenses
Net loss to general fund
Attendance in 1990: 45,000
*Available to pay off debt.
$128,000
38,000
$27,000
3,000
8,000
$166,000
$ 60,000*
$101,000
$128,000
($ 27,000) Net profit to GF $ 87,000
Estimated 4 year +/- payoff.
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CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA
Because it is the only water slide in
suburb, we have included the revenues
(1989) and "after slide" (1990) years.
a Hennepin or Ramsey County inner
and expenses for their "before slide"
1989
REVENUES $52,560
EXPENSES $68,945
Profit/(loss) ($16,385)
Net to general fund
*Does not include bond/loan payments.
Attendance 30,689
1990
$126,653
$103,614*
$23,039
$39,424
51,000
+66%
Construction costs $185,000 405' double slide
$453/foot (to build separately, single slide quoted at $138,000 - second
slide later at $57,000)
Other communities which have added waterslides to their pools have
experienced increased attendance levels which translate to increased
revenues, not only for pool fees but also for concession stands connected
to those facilities. We have based .our increased revenue projections on a
moderate 77% increase in attendance (45,000 in 1990 to a potential 80,000
with a slide feature). Listed below are attendance records from several
communities which have added waterslides in the past eight years or less.
The percentages listed are based on the differences from the base year
(before slide addition).
Attendance % increase
MONTEVIDEO, MINNESOTA
1989 (old pool) 13,000
1990 (new pool/1 slide) 37,000 +185%
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
1982 (pool only) 23,496
1983 (+ double slide.) 80,457 +242%
1984 (nothing new) 187,537 +698%
1985 (nothing new) 128,768 +448%
1986 (nothing new) 103,378 +340%
1987 (nothing new) 112,081 +377%
1988 (nothing new) 133,096 +466%
ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA
1987 (pool only) 38,473
1988 (+ double slide) 98,959 +157%
TEMPE, ARIZONA
1985 (pool only) 19,184
1986 (+ single slide) 30,217 +58$
SPRINGFIELD, OREGON
1985 (pool only) 40,305
1986 (+ single slide) 57,307 +42%
hot season
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November 27, 1990
Mr. Donald Fondrick
Director of Community Services
City of Richfield
6700 Portland Avenue South
Richfield, Minnesota 55423
Dear Mr. Fondrick,
I have had the opportunity to review certain documents your department pro-
vided me on water slide development. Having reviswed this data, I believe
this type of development can be very beneficial to the City of Richfield.
It appears that water slides are significant revenue generators relative to
the level of investment required. This is particularly true for municipal
operations where land acquisition costs are minimal or non-existent.
Water slides also appear to increase the net use of pools above the level of
use for the slide itself. In other words, the popularity of the slide brings
additional people to the pool as well. Water slides also increase the sales
of food and drinks, so there would be additional income derived from conces-
sions too. The more. elaborate the slide (double slides or many turns) also
increases the excitement level and multiple use of the slide.
Something else you may want to consider is the addition of other activities in
the future. From reviewing operating data for other communities, usage of a
new activity plateaus after a few years, and to keep attendance increasing new
activities .must be introduced. This is no different than an amusement park
that adds new features or rides each year to encourage return visits and keep
the entertainment value fresh.
If you want detailed analysis or water park development, or require further
comments on the materials I have reviewed, please call at your convenience.
Sincerely,
MAXFIELD RESEARCH GROUP, INC.
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CAPITAL INIPR(7VII~N'!' FUI~IDS
APPROPRIATION
1990 1990 1991
REGRFrATION AMID OPEN SPACE DEVELOPMENT _ aet ~'i~ Bu_ dget
Park Land Acquisition $ 30
000 R
Veterans Memorial Park of Richfield ,
245,000 R $ 275,000 R
$ 230
000 R
Wood Lake Nature Center Carpet 33,000 D 33,000 D ,
33,000 D
Tennis Courts (Jefferson, Roosevelt, Washington) 14,000 R
Playfeatur~ (Taft) 34,000 R
Swimming Pool Waterslides 22,000 R
*Golf Course 1~egulatioaz #6 G~1
* 17
500 U 250,000 U
Golf Course Picnic/Rain Shelters ,
*Golf Course Canputer Irrigation 10.000 U 10,000 U
Total Recs~eationa7..
335 500
~ 308,000
$ 593,000
RIGHT-OF-VJAY IMpROVII~VI'S
F~nergency Vehicle Preemption
Portland/66th Intersectian $ 40,000 M $ 10,000 M
750,000 C
I/L/N ImPr~nents 250,000 M
600,000 M 600,000 M $ 600,000 M
300,000 S
2,000,000 T
L/H/N - Graham Avenue 300,000 U
100.000 T
Total Right-of-Way 1 640 000 $ 610,000
$3,300,000
PUBLIC FACILITIES
City Hall Sprinkler System
City Hall Space Utilization Study $ 15,000 R
10 $ 15,000 R
*Water Plant Air Filter Wash 000 R
' 10,000 R
160.000 U
Total Public Facilities $ 25,000 ~ ~ 25 000
S 160,000
TOTAL PR0.7EGTS 2.000.500 $ 943.000
$4.053 000
ESTIMATED REVIIVt7ES BY ~
Hexu-~epin County ( C) 750
000
Donations (D)
Municipal State Aid (M)~ ,
890,0 0
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33,000
Special Revenue (R)
300
000 610,000 600,000
State Grant (S) , 300,000 300,000
Tax I.nt Finarycing (T) 300,000
User Fees (U) 27
500 2,100,000
, --.-- 720,000
Total Estimated Revenues
and ~~tures 2 000 500 943 000 $4,053 000
~~~ ProJ~s supported by User Fees (U) are also part of the individual Enterprise Fund
capital outlay.
January 14, 1991
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 19
Agenda January 14, 1991
Issue Statement:
First reading of transitory ordinance providing funding for
certain capital improvements from the Special Revenue Fund.
Background•
At the January 14, 1991 City Council meeting, the 1991 Capital
Improvement Budget (CIB) will be considered. The proposed CIB
contains recommendations for expenditure for all types of funds
outlined in the budget document including county funds,
donations, municipal state aid, user fees, state grants, tax
increment financing and special revenue.
While the total proposed 1991 CIB includes total budgeted
expenditures of $4,013,000, the portion of the CIB concerning
proposed funding from the Special Revenue Fund is $300,000. The
specific projects which are funded by Special Revenue are
outlined below:
Veterans Memorial Park --
Park Shelter Building $230,000
Wood Lake Nature Center Carpet 14,000
Tennis Court Improvements 34,000
Jefferson Park
Roosevelt Park
Washington Park
Taft Park Play Features .22,000
$300,000
A transitory ordinance is necessary to finalize these
appropriations pursuant to City Charter. Charter Section 7.12,
Subdivision 2 allows expenditures for capital improvements from
the Special Revenue Fund only by ordinance.
Recommended Motion:
Approve first reading of the attached transitory ordinance
providing for the expenditure of funds from the Special Revenue
Fund for certain capital improvements and schedule second reading
and public hearing for February 11, 1991.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. On January 14, 1991, the City Council considered the 1991
CIB.
2. Under Section 3.09 of the City Charter, a transitory
ordinance becomes effective 30 days after publication of the
second hearing notice. The hearing process must be
completed in 1991 so that capital projects can be completed
as approved and the funds expended.
3. In order for the timely start of a number of projects under
consideration in the CIB, it is suggested that the second
reading and public hearing be completed at the February 11,
1991 City Council meeting.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. The City Council could postpone first reading of the
transitory ordinance to a future City Council meeting. It
will be necessary to postpone action on this first reading
if the CIB is not approved on January 14, .1991.
2. The City Council could decide to authorize none or only a
portion of the expenditures identified from special revenues
in the .CIB.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
In order to proceed with improvements approved on a timely
basis, first reading approval of this transitory ordinance would
be desirable on January 14, 1991 so that second reading and the
public hearing could take place on February 11, 1991.
Res a fully submitted,
Jame Prosser
City Manager
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BILL N0.
TRANSITORY ORDINANCE N0.
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY FROM
THE SPECIAL REVENUE FOR
CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
City of Richfield Does Ordain:
Section 1: It is found and determined to be necessary and
expedient for the City to expend money from the Special Revenue
Fund for the making of capital improvements listed in Section 2
hereof, for which the City would be authorized to issue general
obligation bonds.
Section 2: The capital improvements and amounts of expenditures
for such improvements which are authorized to be paid from the
Special Revenue Fund under Section 7.12, Subdivision 2 of the
City Charter, are as follows:
Veterans Memorial Park -
Park Shelter Building $230,000
Wood Lake Nature Center Carpet 14,000
Tennis Court Improvements 34,000
Jefferson Park
Roosevelt Park
Washington Park
Taft Park Play Features _22,000
$300,000
Section 3: The expenditures herein authorized shall be made
pursuant to such contracts as are authorized from time to time by
Council action.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield this
day of February, 1991.
Martin J. Kirsch Mayor
ATTEST.:
Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 20
Agenda January 14, 1991
Issue Statement:
Release of $5,000 earnest money held as stipulation for plat
approval for Market Plaza.
Background:
In late 1989, the owners of Market Plaza were asked for a
guarantee to be held against Market Plaza`s commitment to make
modifications to their driveway on 66th Street.. Market Plaza, A
Limited Commercial Partnership, deposited $5,000 in an escrow
account with the City of Richfield until such time as the work
was completed and approved. Curb and signage were added at the
66th Street entrance to discourage left turns for exiting
traffic. The design and signage are sufficient to justify
ticketing violators of the left turn ban.
Recommended Motion:
Release the $5,000 earnest money to Market Plaza, A Limited
Commercial Partnership.
Basis of Recommendation:
The work has been completed as requested.
Alternative Recommendation:
None.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
Staff is requesting approval to release these funds at the
January 14, 1991 Council meeting.
Res c lly submitted,
Ja es D. Prosser
Ci Manager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 21
Agenda, January 14, 1991
Issue Statement:
Approval of the continuation of the agreement with the .City of
Bloomington for the provision of public health services for the
City of Richfield for the year 1991.
Background:
In 1977, the State of Minnesota enacted the Community Health
Services Act, which transferred the responsibility for the
administration of public health programs to local jurisdictions.
The state also provided funds for the programs, and encouraged
local jurisdictions to increase the efficiency of the programs by
grouping together. Richfield and Edina entered into a joint
powers agreement with Bloomington, and the program has been
administered under. that agreement since that time.
Bloomington Public Health provides community health services to
Richfield residents, including, but not limited to home health
services, well adult clinics, well child clinics, health
education, school health services, health promotion services,
prevention and control, and program administration.
The proposed contract for 1991 reflects an increase of just
slightly less than 3$ over the contract amount for 1990. The
amount of the 1990 contact was $145,716, and the amount of the
1991 contract being proposed is $149,540.
Recommended Motion:
It is recommended that the city council renew the joint powers
agreement for 1991.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. The City of Bloomington has sufficient resources to
provide a professional level of public health services
to Richfield residents. Annual evaluations of their
services has shown that they are providing effective
services in a very cost-efficient manner.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. The council could decide to have Richfield provide its
own public health services. The cost of hiring the
nursing staff necessary to provide the same level of
services and administrative support would be more than
our current expenditures, and would require a budget
increase.
2. The council could decide to compensate the City of
Bloomington at a lower rate which would require
designated reduction in services or programs.
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Discussion/Decision Mode:
The renewal of the point powers agreement between the City of
Richfield and the City of Bloomington for 1991 for the provision
of public health services is being presented for council
approval.
Resp lly submitted,
Jame Prosser
City anager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council .Letter No. 22
Agenda January 14, 1991
Issue Statement•
Approval of the continuation of the agreement with the City of
Bloomington for the provision of inspectional services for
Richfield for the year 1991.
Background•
The City of Bloomington has provided inspectional and enforcement
services in the areas of plumbing, heating and"air conditioning,
food service, forestry and plan check for food services for
several years.
The proposed contract for 1991 is $91,610 compared to the 1990
contract amount Of $101,000. The difference in the contract
amounts is due to the fact that the 1990 contract covered a 14
month period while the 1991 contract is only for 12 months.
Recommended Motion:
It is recommended that the city council approve the agreement
with the City of Bloomington for the provision of 'inspectional
and enforcement services for the year 1991.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. The City of Bloomington has sufficient resources to provide a
professional level of inspectional services to Richfield
residents. Annual evaluations of their services has shown
that they are providing effective services in a very cost-
effective manner.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. The council could decide to have Richfield provide its own
plumbing, heating and air conditioning, food inspection and
forestry services. The cost of hiring the staff necessary to
provide the same level of services and administrative support
would be more than our current expenditures, and would
require a budget increase.
2. The council could decide to compensate the City of
Bloomington at a lower rate which would require designated
reduction in services or programs.
Discussion/Decision Mode
The renewal of the agreement between Richfield and the City of
Bloomington for the provision of inspectional services is being
presented for council approval.
Resp t lly submitted,
Jams Prosser
Cit anager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 23
Agenda January 14, 1991
Issue Statement:
Consideration of a resolution declaring a vacancy to exist on the
city council.
Background•
Third Ward•Council Member Martin Kirsch has been elected to the
office of Mayor. Therefore, it is necessary for Martin Kirsch to
resign his position as the council representative for Ward One.
City Charter section 2.05 provides a procedure for filling
vacancies on the city council. That procedure states that the
council shall by resolution declare a vacancy to exist upon
receipt of a resignation from a council member. Mr. Kirsch has
submitted such a resignation.
Recommended Motion:
Approve the resolution declaring a vacancy to exist on the city
council.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. Martin Kirsch has resigned as Ward One Council Member
Alternative Recommendation:
1. The council may choose to approve this resolution at a later
date.
Discussion/Decision Mode•
This matter has been presented for council action at the January
14, 1991 city council meeting so that the vacancy may be filled.
Respect lly submitted,
James Prosser
City Manager
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RESOLUTION N0.
RESOLUTION DECLARING A VACANCY ON THE CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, Section 2.05 of the City Charter establishes a
procedure for filling vacancies on the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Council Member Martin Kirsch has been elected as
Mayor of the City of Richfield; and
WHEREAS, Council Member Martin Kirsch has resigned as
Council Member Ward One, in order that he may fulfill the
responsibilities as Mayor; and
WHEREAS, the City Charter requires that the Council, by
resolution declare a vacancy to exist in cases of resignation
from the City Council.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows: Section 1. That
the City Council accepts the resignation of Council Member
Kirsch. Section 2. That the Council declare the vacancy to
exist on the City Council. Section 3. In accordance with the
provision of Section 2.05 of the Richfield City Charter, an
eligible person shall be appointed to fill the vacancy as
provided by the City Charter.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield,
Minnesota this 14th day of January, 1991.
Martin J. Kirsch
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk
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Richfield City Hall
City Council Members
6700 Portland Ave. So.
Richfield, MN 55423
Dear Colleagues,
This is to inform you of my resignation from the ward 1 council seat
on the Richfield City Council as of January 2, 1991.
It has been both an honor and pleasure to have served as a council
member for 8 years. I'm looking forward to my continued service to
the residence of Richfield as their Mayor, and you - as together, we
work at the many challenges facing the City of Richfield.
Sincerely,
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Martin J. Kirsch
Ward 1 Council Member
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 24
Agenda January 14, 1991
Issue Statement•
Discussion regarding process to be followed for appointment of
Council Member for Council Ward One.
Background•
The Council Member representing Ward One has been elected as
Mayor of Richfield, thus creating a council vacancy in Ward One.
Recommended Motion:
Discuss the procedure to be followed in selecting a person for
Council Member in Ward One.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. A set of procedures should be established so that the best
representative is selected to fill this vacancy.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. The council could choose to do this at a special meeting.
Discussion/Decision Mode
This item has been placed on the January 14, 1991 city council
agenda for council consideration.
Respectful submitted,
James Prosser
City Manager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 25
Agenda January 14, 1991
Issue Statement•
Council confirmation of the Mayor's appointment to the HRA.
Background•
Council Member Edwina Garcia, was appointed to the HRA in 1988
for a term to expire in October, 1993. Council Member Garcia was
elected to the state legislature in November. HRA bylaws provide
that the terms of Council Members appointed to the HRA coincide
with the term of office as a Council Member. Therefore, a
vacancy now exists on the HRA.
Under state law, the Mayor .appoints HRA Commissioners subject to
confirmation by the City Council.
Recommended Motion•
Confirm the Mayor's appointment of an HRA Commissioner to an
unexpired five-year term which will expire in October, 1993.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. A vacancy presently exists on the HRA.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. Delay the appointment.
Discussion/Decision Mode•
This item has been placed on the January 14, 1991 city council
agenda.
Respectful submitted,
James Prosser
City Manager
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