7-8-91 agenda~~
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 176
Agenda July 8, 1991
Issue Statement•
Adoption of a resolution authorizing $5,505,000 advance refunding
bond sale.
Background•
In conjunction with the City's financial consultant, Evenson-
Dodge, Inc., the City examined its outstanding bond issues to
determine if it would be advantageous to proceed with advance
refunding of any issues.
Refunding is advantageous under the following conditions:
• The interest on outstanding bonds is greater than the current
interest rate which can be obtained for refunding issues.
s The net cost of issuance is less than potential savings on
interest earnings. The cost of issuance includes bond
consultant's fees, legal expenses, printing, escrow charges and
similar expenses.
The review of outstanding bond issues identified two suitable for
advance refunding:
$6,265,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds of 1985
51,940,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds of 1985
The two issues provide approximate annual savings of:
Total Savings: $185,015
Present Value Savings $158,777
The refunding issue will be structured
present value savings will be realized
1992 and 1993. The immediate savings
available for the LHN project area for
allow a small reduction in the special
improvement bonds.
so that most of the actual
in the first two years
sill provide more cash
the next two years and
levy necessary for the
The cost of issuance would be approximately $50,000 and the
underwriter's discount $55,050. These costs were considered
before calculating total savings.
State law has recently been amended to permit municipalities to
authorize their financial consultant to conduct a negotiated bond
sales for refunding issues. The purpose of this amendment is to
permit cities to take advantage of advantageous interest rates on
a timely basis.
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Recommended Motion:
Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the City's financial
consultant, Evenson-Dodge, to obtain proposals for the sale of
$5,505,000 advance refunding bonds.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. The analysis of outstanding bond issues projects an annual
savings if advance refunding of certain of these outstanding
issues takes place now.
2. Any net savings will reduce the City's .future special levy
for retirement of bonded debt. Ultimately, this favors the
taxpayer in the form of reduced or stabilized property taxes
and more cash available in the LHN tax increment district.
3. While the savings are small, roughly 4.9$ as a present value
savings, as a percent of refunded interest, even a small
savings is worth pursuing as bond interest rates remain at a
low point before they are expected to rise again and
eliminate any potential advantage of refunding.
4. The City Council reviewed these issues at the July 1 Study
Session and indicated that staff should proceed with steps to
authorize refunding bond sale.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. Disregard current advance refunding options and continue to
retire the bonded debt as currently structured.
2. Authorize an advanced refunding issue for either a lesser or
greater issue amount based on refunding a different number of
current bond issues.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
A resolution authorizing advance refunding bond sale is to be
considered at the July 8 Council meeting with sale date to be
determined based on market conditions.
ly submitted,
Ja e~f Prosser
Ci v anager
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cc: Steve Devich, Administrative Services Director
Jean Mitchell, Finance Manager
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
NEGOTIATION OF THE SALE OF
GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield,
Minnesota, as follows:
1. The City Council has determined that it is in the best
financial interests of the City to refund in advance of their
maturity certain general obligation bonds of the City by the
issuance of refunding bonds.
2. The City has been advised by its financial adviser,
Evenson-Dodge, Inc., that the condition of the market for
municipal bonds is expected to improve soon so that the proposed
refunding issue will be financially feasible.
3. The City is authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Section
475.60 to negotiate the sale of the refunding bonds without
public bidding if in its judgment the City will be best served
thereby. The Council so finds.
4. Evenson-Dodge, Inc. is authorized to obtain proposals
for the purchase of the refunding bonds and to recommend a
purchaser to the City Council.
5. The City Council will meet in special or regular session
to consider proposals for the purchase of the refunding bonds on
a date recommended by the City Manager.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield this 8th of
July, 1991.
Martin J. Kirsch Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. ~~~
Agenda July 8, 1991
Issue Statement•
Request for an amendment to the off-street parking permit at
Richfield Mitsubishi, 920 West 78th Street.
Background:
Richfield Mitsubishi's 1989 off-street parking permit included
both a short term plan and a permanent plan because of the then
pending redevelopment proposal by the Larsen Partnership. The
details of both parking plans are outlined below:
1. The short term plan was to be implemented immediately upon
approval of the off-street permit in 1989. This plan
required Mitsubishi to make only minimal site improvements
until the fate of the Larsen proposal was determined. The
short term plan included alteration of the on-site traffic
pattern, directional signage, and minor landscaping. These
improvements remain substantially uncompleted.
2. The permanent plan was to be implemented if and when the
Larsen redevelopment proposal was withdrawn. This parking
plan consisted of site improvements to bring the Mitsubishi
site into conformance with the City's minimum standards
required of similar auto dealerships. This included
widening and relocation of the curb cuts, more extensive
landscaping, on-site drainage, and a redesigned parking
layout. The improvements were to be made on the Mitsubishi
site regardless of whether or not the adjacent car wash site
was approved for Mitsubishi's use. The Larsen proposal was
withdrawn in 1990; however, the permanent plan was never
implemented.
Richfield Mitsubishi is now requesting an amendment to the 1989
off-street parking permit because they neither comply with, nor
do they wish to implement the approved permanent plan. When
Mitsubishi designed the permanent plan, they did so with the
assumption that both the Mitsubishi site and the adjacent car
wash site would be incorporated into.one overall site. This
application now requests approval of an off-street amendment for
the Mitsubishi site, without regard to the former car wash site.
Mitsubishi may pursue a transitional activity permit some time in
the future in order to utilize the former car wash site. Such a
proposal would require Council approval because of the C-3
zoning.
Recommended Motion:
Approve the amendment to the off-street parking permit and site
plan for Richfield Mitsubishi with the following stipulation:
1. A cash escrow for all required site improvements be submitted
prior to issuance of this permit.
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Basis of Recommendation:
1. The proposed off-street plan better serves the Mitsubishi
property because the former car wash site is not considered.
2. The proposed off-street plan is a variation of the plan
approved in 1989. The number of customer, service and
employee parking spaces remains the same. On-site drainage
will be accommodated by a catch basin and perimeter curbing.
The major difference between the 1989 permanent plan and the
proposed plan lies in the landscaping plan and curb cut
widths.
3. The curb cut widths are adequate for one way traffic.
4. Mitsubishi cannot renew their 1991 automobile dealer license
until they either comply with the 1989 off-street permit, or
are issued an amended off-street permit.
5. All automobile dealerships in Richfield are required to have
an off-street parking permit. The .permit process ensures
that all dealerships meet the minimum standards for such
items as parking, landscaping, drainage, and signage.
6. Staff has been working with Mitsubishi since December of 1990
to resolve this issue. In recent weeks, Mitsubishi has
indicated a willingness to bring the property up to City
standards.
Alternative Recommendation:
The City Council may deny the amendment to the off-street parking
permit with a finding that the request would have a negative
impact on the adjacent properties.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
Consideration of this item is scheduled on the consent calendar
of the July 8, 1991 City Council meeting.
Res c ully submitted,
Jam D. Prosser
Cit anager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 178
Agenda July 8, 1991
Issue Statement:
Adoption of a resolution to establish a onetime early
retirement/health insurance program for certain City of Richfield
employees.
Background•
The 1991 Minnesota Legislature adopted an early retirement
incentive provision for public employees (House File 1631,
Article 1, Section 112). That provision is very restrictive.
Accordingly, the City may provide employer paid medical benefits
to an employee who:
1. currently is eligible for employer paid health insurance;
2. has at least 25 years of continuous service with the City;
3. is immediately eligible for a retirement annuity from either
PERA, PERA Police and Fire Fund or a Police or Fire Relief
Association Retirement Program; and
4, is at least 55 and not yet 65 years of age and retires on or
after July 1, 1991 and before October 1, 1991.
Under these very restrictive guidelines, five City employees
would meet the early retirement criteria. However, another
issue which must be considered is the ability for the City of
Richfield to provide health insurance benefits to early retirees
even if it chooses to do so.
The City of Richfield belongs to the Local Government
Information Systems (LOGIS) health care group. This group of
metro area cities obtains health insurance coverage options
which member cities may offer to their eligible employees.
Effective January 1, 1990 LOGIS informed member cities that the
health insurance carriers would no longer accept any early
retirees where the employer does not pay at least 100% of the
cost of single coverage. While one or two cities in the LOGIS
group may have provided such benefits to employees in the past,
the City of Richfield has not offered health insurance coverage
to early retirees. The City of Richfield has contacted LOGIS
with respect to their reaction to the 1991 legislation.
LOGIS has responded to the City by saying that a review board of
LOGIS would only consider for approval a formal early retirement
plan which would be adopted by resolution of a respective city
council. Upon adoption of such a resolution, the LOGIS group
would allow participation for an early retiree and their family,
if applicable, on the insurance program. However, it is
critical to emphasize that the continuation of the employer paid
health insurance benefit is specific to this legislative window
period only.
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The legislation allows for retirement of certain employees
without penalty and encourages such retirement as a solution to
some of the budgetary restraints felt by municipalities
currently. It is only in that context that the City is
examining this option. The savings from the early retirements
would be used to pay for the health insurance contributions.
City-wide, the early retirements of this limited nature should
render a net cost savings to the City. Though, individually
that may not be the case for each early retirement case.
Recommended Motion:
Adopt the attached resolution for employer paid health insurance
for early retirees limited to the legislative open-window period
as prescribed by law.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. The 1991 Minnesota Legislature specifically provided an early
retirement incentive to save cities money.
2. LOGIS is willing to review a City adopted formal retirement
plan to cover this open-window period.
3. It is in the best interest of certain retirees to have a
qualified health insurance plan to facilitate an early
retirement.
4. There is an opportunity for budget savings overall by using
this early retirement incentive window.
Alternative Recommendation:
The City Council may choose not to approve the resolution
establishing a formal early retirement health insurance program
window.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
If the City Council wishes to utilize this open-window period, it
would be necessary for the Council to take action fairly quickly
on this item so information may be given to appropriate
individuals and a timely decision on retirement may be made
within the open-window period prescribed by law which ends on
October 1, 1991.
ly submitted,
James Prosser
City ager
JDP:cak
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A FORMAL
EARLY RETIREMENT HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the 1991 Minnesota Legislature has adopted an early
retirement incentive for public employees who meet certain
criteria (House File 1631, Article I, Section 112); and
WHEREAS, the Local Government Information Systems (LOGIS)
Health Care Group has agreed to review a formal early retirement
program for inclusion in the health care plans LOGIS offers; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest for certain eligible
retirees to have a quality health insurance plan; and
WHEREAS, there is an opportunity for the City to experience
budget savings by offering this early retirement incentive.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Richfield
adopts a formal early retirement health insurance program with
the following provisions pursuant to House File 1631, Article I,
Section 112:
1. Qualified employees shall have the option of retiring and be
eligible for single or dependent health insurance coverage
under the same plan and same employer contribution to which
the employee was entitled immediately before retirement,
subject to any changes in coverage and contributions for
employees in positions equivalent to the position from which
the employee retired.
2. Health insurance eligibility ceases when the retired
employee attains age 65, or when the employee chooses not to
receive retirement benefits for which the employee has
applied, or when the employee is eligible for employer paid
health insurance from a new employer.
3. Coverages must be coordinated with relevant health insurance
benefits provided through Medicare.
4. To qualify under this program, an employee:
a) must be eligible for employer-paid health insurance
under a collective bargaining agreement or personnel
plan in effect the day before the effective date of
the employee's retirement;
b) must have at least 25 years of continuous service with
the City of Richfield;
c) upon retirement, must immediately be eligible for a
PERA, PERA Police and Fire Fund or Police or Fire
Relief Association Retirement Program retirement
annuity without reduction of benefits because of age;
d) is at least 55 and not yet 65 years of age; and
- e) retires on or after July 1, 1991, and before October 1,
1991.
5. The City may not exclude any eligible employees.
6. For purposes of this resolution, a person retires when the
person terminates active employment and applies for
retirement benefits.
7. Employees participate in this program on a voluntary basis.
8. The City is authorized to administer the Early Retirement
Health Insurance Program and to fund this program for the
General Fund.
9. The eligibility provisions of this resolution shall expire on
October 1, 1991.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield this 8th day
of July, 1991.
Martin J. Kirsch Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. ~~g
Agenda July 8, 1991
CONFIDENTIAL
Issue Statement•
Consideration of authorization for City Manager to execute
stipulation settling the Marsh and McLennan lawsuit.
Background•
In 1986, the City of Richfield was sued in a matter relating to
the enforcement of the City's electrical code by West Electric.
The City lost that case and a judgement was entered in the amount
of 5119,790.58. It was the City's position that Marsh and
McLennan, insurance agents for the City at that time, were
negligent in not advising the City that the public official
liability insurance carrier had withdrawn insurance coverage
which would have covered this claim. The City has initiated
legal action against Marsh and McLennan to recover the damage
award.
After significant negotiations with the City, Marsh and McLennan
has agreed to a settlement offer of 585,000.00. The City would
recover 70$ of their damage award if this settlement is accepted
by the City.
Recommended Motion:
Approve the settlement and authorize the City Manager to execute
the settlement agreement.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. The cost of litigating this claim could approximate 510,000
to $20,000 due to the requirement to involve expert.
witnesses.
2. There is the possibility the City might lose the lawsuit.
3. The settlement proposal substantially recovers the cost of
the damage award.
4. The City Attorney recommends acceptance of the offer.
Alternative Recommendation:
The City could decline to accept the settlement and litigate this
matter. However, it is possible that the City may lose in court.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
This matter will be placed on the consent agenda. If Council
Members desire to discuss this matter, they should request that
the matter be presented for discussion under Executive Session.
Res c ly submitted,
Jame Prosser
City nager
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BY MESSEPGER
James J. ThOmsbn, Esq.
H4LMES & GRAVEN
4?0 Pi??sbury Center
200 South S~.ath Street
Minneapolis, MN 5502
Re; City of Richfield vs.
Marsh & McLennan, Incorporated
~c~ur~ Fi~,e No. MC 88-i988
Dear Jim:
I am writing to advise you that NlBrsh & McLennan accepts
the C~.ty of Richfield's most recent settlement demand of
$85,000.00, zn full and complete settlement of all
controversies between the parties. I understand that this
agreement is subject to approva3 by the City Ccsunci3., but will
be recommended for approval by the City Manager at the earliest
opportunity.
we will-draft a general release and a stipulation cf
dismissal with prejudice, for y r approval.
Ve ~ truly pours,
H. Bennin
THB/d1r:94720
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. ~ '7g
Agenda July 8, 1991
Issue Statement•
Consideration of authorization for City Manager to execute
stipulation settling the Marsh and McLennan lawsuit.
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 180
Agenda July 8, 1991
Issue Statement•
Purchase in excess of $5,000 for meals served at Friends of Wood
Lake (FOWL) "kick off" dinner May 4, 1991.
Background•
The May 4,•1991 "kick off" dinner for the Friends of Wood Lake
was held at the Richfield VFW Fred Babcock Post 5555. The VFW
provided 285 dinners for the event and will be donating an amount
equal to that of the dinners.
Recommended Motion:
Approve payment of $6,720.75 from the FOWL donation account to
Fred Babcock VFW #5555 for 285 meals at the May 4, 1991 "kick
off" dinner for the Friends of Wood Lake.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. The event has been held.
2. The VFW will make a donation to FOWL in amount equal to that
of the 285 meals. This contribution will be placed in FOWL
donation account.
Alternative Recommendation:
None.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
This item is on the July 8 Council meeting consent calendar.
submitted,
Jame Prosser
City nager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 181
Agenda July 8, 1991
Issue Statement•
Award of contract for the rehabilitation and repair of Well #7.
Background•
Well #7 is•located immediately in
Portland Avenue. The bottom 100'
filled in with sand. The well is
be repaired. The well is also pug
blockage. Bids for repair of the
bid process on June 19, 1991 with
Keys Well Drilling Company
Layne Minnesota Company
E. H. Renner & Sons Company
Bergerson Caswell, Inc.
Thein Well Company
front of the Water Plant on
of the 1,060 feet deep well has
now pumping sand and needs to
nping below capacity due to the
well were opened in a formal
the following results:
Recommended Motion:
Approve the bid minutes/tabulation and
rehabilitation and repair of Well #7 to
Company in the amount of $28,790.
$28,790
33,171
33,930
49,550
55,700
award a contract for the
Keys Well Drilling
Basis of Recommendation:
1. Keys Well Drilling Company was the low bidder, and is a well-
respected company for this type of work.
2. This company has done work for the City in the past, and has
proven to be a reliable contractor.
3. There is $45,000 available in the revised 1991 Water
Maintenance budget for the contractor's work on this project.
Keys Well Drilling Company came in far below this estimate.
Alternative Recommendation:
Council could choose to reject all of the bids and order to staff
to obtain new bids; however, staff does not believe we can .obtain
a better price for this work from a reputable contractor.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
Staff is requesting approval of
Council meeting. Regaining the
a dry spell is essential.
this item at the July 8, 1991
use of this well in the event of
submitted,
James ~/ Prosser
City a ager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Bid Opening
June 19, 1991
11:00 A.M.
Rehabilitation of Well #7
Bid No. 91-14
Pursuant to requirements of Resolution No. 1015, a meeting of the
Administrative Staff was called by Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk,
who announced that the purpose of the meeting was to receive,
open and read aloud, bids for rehabilitation of well #7, bid no.
91-14, as advertised in the official newspaper on June 5, 1991.
Present: Thomas Ferber, City Clerk
Donald Fondrick, Community Services Director
Doris Swanson, City Manager Representative
John Thom, Utility Superintendent
Roxi Braa, Administrative Aide
The following bids were submitted and read aloud:
VENDOR BID
SECURITY TOTAL
Keys Well Drilling Co. St. Paul 5$ Bid Bond $ 28,790.00
Thein Well Company Rochester 5$ Bid Bond $ 55,700.00
E.H. Renner & Sons Elk River 5$ Bid Bond S 33,930.00
Bergerson-Caswell, Inc.
Maple Plain 5$ Bid Bond $ 49,550.00
Layne Minnesota Co. Minneapolis 5$ Bid Bond $ 33,171.00
The City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and
considered at the July 8, 1991 City Council Meeting.
Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 182
Agenda July 8, 1991
Issue Statement•
Award of contract for the 69/Xerxes Storm Sewer Construction
Project.
Background•
On April 8, 1991, the Council approved construction of storm
sewer improvements in the area of 69th Street and Xerxes Avenue.
A formal bid opening was held June 21, 1991 with the following
results:
S.M. Hentges & Sons $481,870.00
Richard Knutson, Inc. 536,739.75
G.L. Contracting, Inc. 537,131.52
Barbarossa & Sons 578,092.00
Brown & Cris, Inc. 579,206.25
Northdale Construction Co., Inc. 583,277.70
Recommended Motion:
Approve the bid minutes/tabulation and award a contract to S.M.
Hentges & Sons in the amount of $481,870 for the construction of
a storm sewer improvement at 69th Street and Xerxes Avenue.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. S.M. Hentges & Sons was the low bidder, and is a reputable
contractor who has previously done work in the City.
2. The low bid is $90,000 less than the engineer's estimate for
this project.
Alternative Recommendation:
Council could choose to reject .the bids and instruct staff to re-
bid; however, staff does not believe we can obtain a better price
for this work.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
Staff is requesting approval at
in order to begin construction
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the July 8, 1991 Council meeting
on schedule.
Respectfully submitted,
Jame Prosser
City M ager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Bid Opening
June 21, 1991
11:00 A.M.
Storm Sewer Installation at 69th & Xerxes
Bid No. 91-13
Pursuant to requirements of Resolution No. 1015, a meeting of the
Administrative Staff was called by Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk,
who announced that the purpose of the meeting was to receive,
open and read aloud, bids for storm sewer installation at 69th &
Xerxes, bid no. 91-13, as advertised in the official newspaper on
May 29, 1991.
Present: Thomas Ferber, City Clerk
Donald Fondrick, Community Services Director
Cheryl Krumholz, City Manager Representative
Roxi Braa, Administrative Aide
The following bids were submitted and read aloud:
VENDOR BID
SECURITY TOTAL
G.L.Contracting,Inc. Minnetonka 5$ Bid Bond $537,131.52
Barbarossa, Inc. Osseo 5$ Bid Bond $578,092.00
Richard Knutson, Inc. Savage 5$ Bid Bond $536,739.75
Brown & Cris, Inc. Lakeville 5$ Bid Bond $579,206.25
Northdale Construction Co., Inc.
Rogers 5$ Bid Bond $583,277.70
S.M.Hentges & Sons,Inc. Shakopee 5$ Bid Bond $481,870.00
The City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and
considered at the July 8, 1991 City Council Meeting.
Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No.183
Agenda July 8, 1991
Issue Statement:
Public hearing and second reading of an ordinance regulating the
parking of trucks with trailers attached on public streets.
Background•
At a recent Study Session, the City Council instructed staff to
prepare an ordinance limiting the time a commercial truck with a
trailer attached may legally park on City streets in a
residential neighborhood. This idea was fostered during the
recent enactment of an ordinance limiting the time unattached
utility trailers may park on the streets (2 hours). Staff has
received some complaints on this issue.
The parking of vehicles on City streets is always a difficult
issue to address, especially in Richfield where many residents
have two cars and a single car garage.
Currently, City ordinances regulate parking in a number of ways:
s No vehicle may park for more than 48 hours;
s Trucks over 10,000 Gross Vehicle Weight are limited to two
(2) hours;
• Unattached utility trailers -- two (2) hours;
• Recreational vehicles - 48 hours;
• Other ordinances regulating how and where vehicles can park,
(i.e., on sidewalks, in front of driveways, within 20' of a
fire hydrant, within 20' of a crosswalk at an intersection,
etc.)
The ordinance as drafted restricts "commercial vehicles with
trailers". It should be recognized that this definition is
somewhat vague and may cause enforcement difficulties in some
circumstances.
Recommended Motion:
Hold the public hearing and approve second reading of the
attached ordinance which regulates the parking of trailers
attached to a towing vehicle which is used for commercial
purposes.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. Staff .has received some complaints on this problem. It is
also consistent with the philosophy that City streets are not
meant for the storage of vehicles and that it patterns the
recently enacted ordinance on unattached utility vehicles.
Staff has also received comments in opposition to this
ordinance.
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2. On June 10, 1991, the City Council held first reading and
scheduled the second reading and public hearing for July 8,
1991.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. Restrict the parking of trailers attached to tow vehicles
entirely. This would be almost impossible from an
enforcement standpoint. Contractors, delivery companies,
etc., would be unduly penalized with this restriction.
2. Do nothing. Do not enact this ordinance and allow these few
vehicles to continue as they have (i.e., parked up to 48
hours).
Discussion/Decision Mode:
The public hearing and second reading are scheduled for the July
8, 1991 City Council meeting.
submitted,
James ~ Prosser
City nager
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BILL N0. 1991-
AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER XIII
SECTION 1305.27 OF THE ORDINANCE
CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN.
Section 1305.27 of Section 1300 of the City of Richfield
Ordinance Code is hereby amended by adding the following new
Subdivision 7.
Subd. 7. Trailers. No Derson may park or let stand for
more than two hours on an ublic street or hi hwa adjacent to
any residential district a trailer when such trailer is attached
to a towina vehicle which towing vehicle is used, to any extent
for commercial purposes. The limitation contained in this
subdivision does not aoply to oarking of such attached trailer
when actively enaaaed in commercial activity at an adjacent site
but only to the extent that such commercial activity necessitates
the use of the trailer and onl for eriods Burin which the
commercial activity is actually occurring For the purpose of
this subdivision trailer means an motorless vehicle exce t
recreational vehicles as defined in Subsection 1325.03 of this
Code used for Carr in ro ert on its own structure while bein
drawn by a motor vehicle.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield this 8th
day of July, 1991.
Martin Kirsch, Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas Ferber, City Clerk
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 184
Agenda July 8 , 1991
Issue Statement:
First reading of an ordinance amendment to the City Personnel
Code eliminating longevity pay for Management and General
Services employees hired after October 1, 1991.
Background:
The City's Ordinance Code currently provides longevity pay for
permanent full-time employees who have at least five continuous
years of service. Eligible employees receive a longevity payment
of one percent of base pay after five years of service and two
percent after ten years of continuous full-time service. Some
labor contracts in the City also provide for longevity payments.
However, only the Firefighter contract provides that new
employees are eligible for a longevity payment of up to four
percent of base salary. Other contracts grandfather certain
employees and cap off the benefit for new employees.
Based on the direction in labor contracts and the fiscal
difficulties continually faced by the City, it is recommended
that the longevity benefit also be capped off for General
Services and Management employees who are hired on October 1,
1991 or thereafter. Thus, no current employee would have a
previously provided benefit taken away from them
Recommended Motion:
Approve first reading
eliminating longevity
employees hired after
and public hearing fo:
of an ordinance amendment to the City Code
pay for Management and General Services
October 1, 1991 and schedule second reading
r August 12, 1991.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. City budget constraints require a prospective review of
methods of lowering operating costs. The longevity benefit
is one such cost item.
2. Capping off longevity is in keeping with most labor
agreements in the City.
3. No current City employee would be affected by the benefit
decrease.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. Leave the longevity benefit as it is.
2. Cap the longevity benefit as of a different future date.
3. Increase the longevity benefit to match the Firefighter
contract longevity provision.
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Discussion/Decision Mode:
If the City Council decides to pursue this item in time for the
October 1 cutoff, action would be necessary on the July 8 meeting
to allow for adequate timing of publications.
Respectful y submitted,
~-°
Jame Prosser
City anager
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AMENDMENT TO SECTION 310
OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
City of Richfield Does Ordain:
Section 310 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield
is hereby amended by amending Subdivision 16 of Subsection 310.19
to read as follows:
310.19 Compensation plan. Subd. 16. Lonaevity pay. (a)
Permanent full-time employees hired before October 1, 1991 who
have performed satisfactory continuous service for the required
number of years shall be eligible to begin accruing longevity pay
at the beginning of the payroll period in which the required
number of years has been completed. Eligible employees shall
receive a longevity payment of 1$ based on current biweekly base
salary upon completion of five years of full-time service and 2$
based on current biweekly base salary upon completion of ten
years of full-time service. Longevity increments shall be paid
in addition to regular compensation and may be incorporated with
regular pay checks.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield this
day of July, 1991.
Martin J. Kirsch Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Council Letter No. 185
Agenda, July 8, 199 1
Issue Statement:
Consideration of a Council resolution calling for the inclusion
of aircraft noise abatement measures as part of the State
Financial Assistance Package to Northwest Airlines.
Background:
The Mendota Heights City Council recently adopted a resolution
asking for inclusion of aircraft noise abatement measures be
incorporated as an integral part of the State's financial
assistance package to Northwest Airlines. The city adopted this
resolution to continue its campaign to minimize the aircraft
noise problem in the metropolitan area. The City of Mendota
Heights sent copies of the resolution to the City of Richfield
and all other communities affected by the airport noise problem
and is encouraging these communities to adopt similar
resolutions.
The State of Minnesota recently enacted legislation that provided
for a substantial, long-term financial investment to Northwest
Airlines for construction of two aircraft maintenance facilities
in Minnesota and direct lending to the airline in exchange for
mortgages on company properties. The specific details of the
financial package will be negotiated in the next few months with
Northwest Airlines by various State commissions and agencies.
The City of Richfield is negatively impacted by aircraft noise
from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
Northwest Airlines is the major contributor to aircraft noise
affecting the communities surrounding MSP because of the volume
and the nature of aircraft operations at the airport. The
negotiation of the financial assistance package between the State
of Minnesota and Northwest Airlines represents an opportunity to
positively impact the air noise problem.
Recommended Motion:
Approve a resolution calling for the inclusion of aircraft noise
abatement measures as part of the State Financial Assistance
Package to Northwest Airlines.
Basis for Recommendation:
1. The City of Richfield is immediately adjacent to MSP and is
impacted by the intrusion of intolerable aircraft noise from
the airport.
2. Northwest Airlines is a prime air carrier at MSP and is
a major contributor of aircraft noise affecting Richfield
and other communities surrounding the airport because of
the airline's large number of noisy, Stage II aircraft.
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3. Inclusion of provisions requiring the airline to meet an
accelerated fleet conversion schedule to quieter, Stage III
aircraft in the negotiated agreement between the State of
Minnesota and Northwest Airlines will ensure noise relief
to residents in Richfield and other metropolitan communities
severely impacted by airport noise.
4. The negotiations of the financial assistance package will
provide an opportunity for the State to effectively address
the impacts of the air noise problem on the communities
near MSP.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. The Council may decide to take additional time to examine
the options.
2. The Council may decide to take no action on this matter.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
This matter will be presented for action at the Council meeting
on July 8, 1991.
Jame
City
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Prosser
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RESOLUTION N0.
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE INCLUSION OF AIRCRAFT
NOISE ABATEMENT MEASURES AS PART OF THE STATE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PACKAGE TO NORTHWEST AIRLINES
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield is located immediately
adjacent to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
and is heavily impacted by the intrusion of aircraft noise; and
WHEREAS, it is an accepted fact that aircraft noise
intensity over Richfield has become seriously detrimental to
human health within the past four years; and
WHEREAS, by the sheer volume and nature of the aircraft
operations at MSP, Northwest Airlines is the prime contributor of
aircraft noise affecting Richfield and other communities
surrounding MSP; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Congress recently enacted a Law which
requires all United States airlines to meet fleet conversion
goals to quieter aircraft by the year 1999; and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota recently authorized a
financial assistance package to Northwest Airlines in conjunction
with the siting of two additional maintenance facilities within
the State; and
WHEREAS, the provisions of the financial assistance package
are subject to a number of details being negotiated with
Northwest Airlines by various State commissions and agencies; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield believes that aircraft noise
reduction is a valid and legitimate issue for consideration in
.negotiating the details of the financial assistance package.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Richfield,
Hennepin County, Minnesota, that efforts be made by the involved
State commissions and agencies to include provisions in the final
financial assistance package which positively and aggressively
address the aircraft noise concerns of the metropolitan area; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said provisions should at a
minimum require Northwest Airlines to meet an accelerated fleet
conversion schedule to Stage III Aircraft; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be transmitted
to the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, the Governor, the
State Executive Council, the Legislative Commission on Planning
and Fiscal Policy, the Inter-Agency Task Force charged with
analyzing the Northwest Airlines financial package, the
Metropolitan Airports Commission and other various committees and
agencies involved in the negotiation of the 'Northwest Financial
Assistance Package.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Richfield,
Minnesota this 8th day of July, 1991.
Martin J. Kirsch Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk