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10-28-91 agendaCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA MONDAY, -0CTOBER 28, 1991 ****~**************~r~k**********it*ititir~r**~kir*************itiE~*****ic~r SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:45 P.M. LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM. CALL TO ORDER 1. INTERVIEW OF STUDENT INTERESTED IN SERVING ON HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ADJOURNMENT ***,t******************************,t****************~t************* REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA INTRODUCTORY PROCEEDINGS CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF (1) CITY COUNCIL CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION OF OCTOBER 14, 1991; AND (2) REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 1991 PRESENTATIONS 1. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DECLARING NOVEMBER 21, 1991 AS DON I. ANDERSON DAY AND RECOGNITION OF DON, I. ANDERSON BEING NAMED RECIPIENT OF MINNESOTA RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION 1991 BOARD/COMMISSION AWARD COUNCIL LETTER N0. 269 2. OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA AGENDA APPROVAL 3. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA CONSENT CALENDAR NOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR CONTAINS SEVERAL SEPARATE ITEMS WHICH ARE ACTED UPON BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN ONE MOTION. ONCE THE CONSENT CALENDAR HAS BEEN APPROVED, THE INDIVIDUAL ITEMS AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS HAVE ALSO BEEN APPROVED. NO FURTHER COUNCIL ACTION IS NECESSARY. HOWEVER, ANY COUNCIL MEMBER MAY REQUEST THAT AN ITEM BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND PLACED ON THE REGULAR AGENDA FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND ACTION. ALL ITEMS LISTED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR ARE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL. 4A. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING ~ ~ DEVELOPMENT OF BRYANT LAKE REGIONAL PARK C.L.-270 B. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR ONE YEAR EXTENSION TO THE LOT WIDTH AND AREA VARIANCES FOR 6321 HUMBOLDT AVENUE AND 6313 MORGAN AVENUE C.L. 271 C. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR ' CABLE TELEVISION BROADCAST EQUIPMENT FROM ALPHA VIDEO AND AUDIO IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,893.00 C.L. 272 D. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SETTING DATE OF HEARING FOR DECEMBER 9, 1991 TO CONSIDER RENEWAL OF WINE LICENSES C.L. 273 E. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SETTING DATE OF HEARING FOR DECEMBER 9,.1991 TO CONSIDER RENEWAL OF ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSES C.L. 274 F. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF ..PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR AUTOMATIC. SPIN GRINDER FOR RLCH ACRES GOLF COURSE FROM MTI DISTRIBUTING CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,100. C.L. 275 G. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR TWO RAIN SHELTERS AT RICH ACRES .GOLF COURSE FROM MACDONALD HOME IMPROVEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,.574 C.L. 276 H. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR.CITY PROJECT 708-1572, 69TH AND XERXES STORM SEWER, FOR CONTRACT NO. 2514 BETWEEN CITY OF RICHFIELD AND S.M. HENTGES & SONS, INC. IN .THE AMOUNT OF $44,792 C.L. 277 I. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF 'APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF RESIDENTIAL: KENNEL LICENSE, 7425 PLEASANT AVENUE, 3 DOGS AND 2 CATS. C.L. .278 J. ESTIMATE #1 PAYMENT FOR STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT AT 69TH AND XERXES AVENUE, S.M. HENTGES, INC., $257,164.72 PUBLIC HEARINGS • . 5. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER'S .APPROVAL OF TWO VARIANCES FOR GARAGE AT 6735 LYNWOOD BOULEVARD COUNCIL LETTER N0. 279 6. PUBLIC HEARING AND CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION GIVING FINAL APPROVAL FOR CONSOLIDATION OF RICHFIELD POLICE RELIEF ASSOCIATION WITH PERA POLICE AND FIRE FUND COUNCIL LETTER N0. 280 PROPOSED ORDINANCES 7. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR USER FEES FOR HOLDUP, BURGLARY AND FIRE ALARM USERS THAT GENERATE .EXCESSIVE NUMBERS OF FALSE ALARMS COUNCIL LETTER NO. 281 8. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ..ORDINANCE .AMENDING SECTION 601 OF THE CITY-CODE REQUIRING COMMERCIAL GARBAGE HAULERS COLLECTING AT APARTMENT BUILDINGS TO PROVIDE TONNAGE REPORTS ON DESIGNATED RECYCLABLES TO THE CITY COUNCIL.:LETTER N0. 282 9. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE REPEALING CITY OF RICHFIELD'S CATV RELIEF ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 1985-13, AND CATV RELIEF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, ORDINANCE N0. 1988-22 PROVIDING FOR CONTINUANCE OF CERTAIN ASPECTS OF THE CATV RELIEF ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, AND RESTRUCTURING MANNER. IN WHICH LOCAL PROGRAMMING IS FUNDED COUNCIL LETTER N0. 283 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Sc OTHER BUSINESS 10. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF A STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION COUNCIL LETTER N0. 284 11. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT-FOR SOUTH HENNEPIN REGIONAL PLANNING OFFICE FOR HUMAN SERVICES AND APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBER TO SERVE ON REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL COUNCIL LETTER NO. 285 12. CONSIDERATION AS TO WHETHER TO HOLD A COUNCIL MEETING ON NOVEMBER 11, 1991 COUNCIL LETTER NO. 286 AIRPORT BUSINESS 13. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND THE METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMMISSION (MAC) FOR JOINT PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORT AND PLAN FOR ACQUISITION OF REDEVELOPMENT OF NEW FORD TOWN AND RICH ACRES NEIGHBORHOODS IN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD COUNCIL LETTER N0. 287 CORRESPONDENCE 14. LEGISLATIVE REPORT COUNCIL CHOICE 15. COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS 16. CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS ADJOURNMENT CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 287 Agenda October 28, 1991 Issue Statement: Consideration of approval of a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Richfield and the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) for the joint preparation of a feasibility report and plan for the acquisition and redevelopment of the New Ford Town and Rich Acres neighborhoods in the City of Richfield. Background• The City of Richfield has determined that the current land uses in the New Ford Town and Rich Acres neighborhoods are not compatible with current airport uses or with any uses. of the airport or other nearby properties which might be developed in the forseeable future. At the request of the City, the MAC has directed its staff to negotiate with the City a Joint Powers of Agreement which would provide for the preparation of a report on the feasibility of acquiring the properties in these neighborhoods and making them available for redevelopment. The overall objective of the exercise is to acquire the land and to facilitate conversion to some land use which is less noise sensitive and more compatible with airport operations. This must be done in a way that, to the extent reasonably possible, provides opportunities to enhance airport operations and minimizes financial, social and environmental impacts on Richfield and surrounding communities. A Joint Powers Agreement between the City and MAC will assign responsiblity for the preparation of a feasiblity report and plan for the acquisition and redevelopment of the New Ford Town and Rich Acres neighborhoods. The feasiblity report will cover at least the following general areas:. general background, legal and regulatory matters; financial matters; land acquisition and management; disposition or redevelopment of properties; and mitigation of impacts on the City of Richfield and the Richfield School District. The Joint Powers Agreement will assign responsibility for the preparation of each of the parts of the feasibility report. City and MAC staff developed a scoping document which includes all the elements of the work plan to complete this project (attached). The joint staffs agreed on all the elements of the scoping document including distribution of costs. The overall management of the program will be done by City staff with input and coordination by MAC staff. The estimated costs of the program is $70,000. On October 8, the MAC Planning and Environment Committee approved a motion to recommend to the full MAC Commission approval of the work plan to evaluate acquisition of New Ford Town/Rich Acres, authority to enter into a Joint .Powers Agreement to complete the work program, and authority to execute necessary documents. The full MAC Commission considered and approved this recommendation on October 21, 1991. ~ 3-i ecommended Motion: Approve the Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Richfield and the MAC for the preparation of a feasibility report and plan for the acquisition and redevelopment of the New Ford Town and Rich Acres neighborhoods of the City of Richfield. Basis for Recommendation: 1. The City has determined that the current land uses in the New. Ford Town and Rich Acres neighborhoods are not compatible with current airport-uses or with any use of the airport or nearby properties which might be developed in the future. 2. The Richfield City Council adopted Resolution No. 163 on June 10, 1991 authorizing the City of Richfield and the MAC to inititate a joint feasibility study of the buyout, relocation and redevelopment of New Ford Town and Rich Acres. 3. On July 2, 1991, the MAC Commission adopted a similar resolution authorizing its staff to work with the City to develop a work program to evaluate the feasibility of acquisition of the two Richfield neighborhoods. 4. .The City and MAC have jointly developed a work plan, including the distribution of costs, to complete this project . 5. The City of Richfield and MAC must enter into a Joint Powers Agreement to complete the work program for this project. 6. The MAC Planning and Environment Committee approved a motion on October 8, 1991 to recommend to the Full MAC Commission the approval of the work program to evaluate acquisition of New Ford Town/Rich Acres, authority to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement to complete the work program, and authority to execute the necessary documents. 7. On October 21, 1991, the Full MAC Commission approved the Planning and Environment Committee's recommendation to approve the the work program, authority to enter a Joint Powers Agreement, and authority to execute the necessary documents. Alternative Recommendations: 1. The Council may decide to take additional time to examine options. 2. The Council may decide to take no action on this matter. Discussion/Decision Mode: This matter will be presented for presentation at the Council meeting on October 28, 1991. Respectfully submitted, James Prosser City nager JDP:cak ~ 3-z DBAPT aF OC'!'Ot3'SR Z1, 1381 30tNT AND COOPERATIVB AG~tE"SMENT Pf?R TISE FRI3PARATION OF A 8t3P~DST ON THB FEASiBiLITY QF ACQUIRING CERTAIN P80PERTY IN TI4iE CITY OF ItiCHFIBLD I! BACKGROUND, PURPOSE AND AUTH,+,~ ORITY 1.0. The City oP Richfield (the City) has determined that the current uses of the l~ew Ford Town and i;ich Acres neighborhoods is tie City are not compatible with current airport uses ar with any other uses of the airport or other nearby properties wrhieh might be ;developed in the foreseeable -future. The residents of these neighborhoods are experiencing substsxttial personal and fireax~cial hardship, Rot only because of the noise generated by the airport, but also because of the uncertainty about the future of the airport and the ~ resulting disinvestment, reduction in property value, blight and deterioration. Therefore, it has became apparent that there is a need Par a cooperative effort between the City of Richfield and the Metropolitan Airport Commission (MAC.) to study and plea for the future of the Reighborhaods to alleviate the hardship being experienced and to make productive a,nd appropriate use of Chase properties in the future. 1.1. This .agreement is entered into pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 47I.59. The purpose of the agreement is to .provide for a jai to joi un~ndertaking for the preparation. of a feasibility study and plan for the acquisition and- redevelopment of the New Ford Tawn and Rich Acres neighborhoods of the City of Richfield. II. SCOPE OP WORK ANb RESPONSIBILITY OF PARTIES 2,0, The scope of work of the project of this agreement shal3 be $s hereinafter set Earth. The City shall prepare a Feasibility Report and Plan for Acquisition and Redevelopment of New Ford Town and Rich Acres {hereinafter referred to as the "Report"} as described in this agreement. 2.1. ,MAC shad cooperate and assist the City in all activities related to the preparation of the Report. MAC. shall make its staff .and consultants arrailable to meet and confer with the City of Richfield staff and its consultants,. cooperate in all respects in the preparation of the Report, assist the city in gathering information about MAC finances, plans, sources of revenue and other financial matters, periodically review and comment pn draft materials Por the Report, and work with City staff and consultants to assist is determining the focus and scope of the Report. The final Report, which shall include all information described in this agreement, shad be submitted to MAC for its approval If the Report concludes that acquisition and redevelopment of the Rich Acres and New Fard Town neighborhood is feasible, it shall also include proposed means oP implementing all reconnmendations set forth in the Report, including proposeed fauns of agreement with other agencies for joint and cooperative action where appropriate. Iti. GENERAL BACKGROUND AND LEGAL AND REGULATORY MATTERS 3.1. The City sha[1 review and describe the Iegal au#hority for any action ..,..proposed and suggest changes in legigiative authority where needed. 13-3 3.2. The City shall determine and describe all approvals required (planning, financing, environmental, eta.) for any nation proposed, including all federal, state, 'regional, and local regulatory requirements. . 3.8. The City shall survey the experiences, programs and financing caethodg used by other airports around the nation. . .. [Y. FINANCIAL MATTERS 4.1. ~ The City shall report on the legal authority of iNIAC fax borrowing, including the statutory and aontraatural limitations on such borrowing and MAC's remaining authority to borrow. The City will suggest changes to legislative authority if needed. 4.2. The City shall determine and evaluate various possible sources of revenue available to MAC including its general revenues, ad valorem taxes, passenger facility •charges, part 1$0 money, tax increment, land sales: and state or federal grants. 4.3. .The City .shall develop fin8acial models showing various program options and reporting on haw such models would respond to changes in such variables as availability of funds, timetable for acquisition, availability of tax increment revenues, and other revenue and expenditure variables. 4.4. The Report shall include a determination and recommendation as to the overall financial fea3sibility of the project. V. ACQUYSI'1'ION AND MANAGEMENT 5.1. The City. shall. prepare at1 estimate of the cost of acquiring and managing property in the New Ford Town and Rich Acres neighborhoods including the cost of acquisition, relocation expenses, legal and consultant costs, and all other related expenses. 5.2. The City shall recommend a plan for acquisition of properties in the New Ford Town and Rich ,Acres neighborhoods which would include: an assignment of priorities for acquisition; a time table for acquisition; a recommendation as to whether acquisition by condemnation should be undertaken, cad, if so, under what airaumstances; an assignment of responsibility for acquiring properties and identification of the entity which is to be given authority to undertake acquisition activities; and a recommended means of payment of all costs of acquisition. 5.3. The City shall recommend a property management plan which will include such matters as responsibility for property management, safety, rental of acquired properties, demolition, and which will provide for the payment of costs of property management and the disposition of revenues, if any. VI. DISPOSITION 4Yi REDEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTIES . 8.1. Given the uncertainties about the future of the airport, it may not be possible to settle upon a definitive plan for the disposition of properties in the New Ford Town Rich Acres neighborhoods. Therefore, the City shall develop a plan or alternative 2 OCT 22 '91 16 25 HOMES & GRAVEN P.4 3-~- plans far the disposition . of such property which provides Por the greatest degree oY flexibility and keeps redevelopment options of the City and the MAC open to the greatest extent possible. VII. IDENTIFICATION Al4D MITIGATII3N CT+ IiVIFACTS ON CITY 7.1. The City shall determine the financial efYects an the City and the School District of the lass let popuiatian and tea base, either temporary ar permanent, of New Pard Town and Rich Acres residential development. The City shall evaluate alternatives and develop proposals for the mitigation of these adverse impacts including recommended changes in legislative authority if needed. V~I. PAYMENT 8.1. The City rrt$y retain such subeontreeetotrs to undertake the work O! this project as it deems apprapria#e. Contracts with such consultants and contractors shall be subject prior approval of MAC, which approval 5ha11 not be unreasonably withheld. All City contracts for consulting services shall provide far cancellation on no more than 5 days notice unless prior approval far a different term has been given by MAC. 8.2. MAC shall reimburse the City for fifty percent {5fl9~6) of a.ll expenses incurred by the Gity in connection with the work o~P the project; provided, however, that such reimbursement shall not exceed Twenty Seven Thousand Five Trluridred Dollars {~27,Sflfl.flO} without the prior written approval of MAC. 8.3. - The City shall provide-to .MAC amonthly-invoice requesting reimbursement for disbursements of the City. Disbursements for consulting services shall ietclude a detailed description of time spent, expenses incurred, and wank dome. Invoices far all other expenses shall be submitted in such detail as may reasonably be requested by MAC. 8.4. MAC shall make available to the City the services of its consultant, Ralph White and Associates, to assist in the preparation and review of the report, provided expenses incurred by MAC in connection therewith shall not exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars {$15,flflfl.fl0}. 'IX. MISCEI.LANEOtJS 9.1.'° 'The City shall use its best efforts to deliver a completed Report to MAC for approval by December 31, 1991. 9.2'. This agreement may be terminated by MAC at any time on 5 days written notice. in the event of termination of this agreement by MAC, MAC shall not be responsible for any costs ar expenses incurred by the City after the effective date of termination. This agreement may be terminated by the City on 6fl days written notice to MAC. In the event of such termination, the City and its consultants shall release to MAC all work product produced .in connection with this agreement. 3 f K ' ~ ~rv 9.3. Notice required to be given under this agreement shalt be effective u n ...personal service. thareof delivared to the office of the person and at the address indieat~ed below: To the City: dames Prosser City Manager Ci#y of Ri~ehfield 8700 Portland Ave. S. Richfield, MN 55423 To the MAC: 9.4. The City shall report its progress on any aspect of preparatioct of the Report on request by- MAC. . 8.5. This agreement shall terminate on the earlier of: 1? termination pursuant to paragraph 9.2; 2) acceptance by MAC of the final Report and payment by MAC to the City of all amounts due under Lhis agreement; or 3) January ~., 1994. i DATED: THE CITY OF RICHFIELD ~.~~RM ~ MY~~ Its .Mayor 8y Its City Manager METROPOLITAN AIRPORT COMMISSION Its By Its RC12S-t?48 4 • OGr G3 " 71 1~ • 7D nV1~~"ILD 8 bKMVGf`I GENERAL BACKGROUND AND LEGAL AND REGULATORY MATTERS Determine legal framework for cooperative effort between MAC and Richfield. .~ -determine legal authority for property acquisition, management and disposition • determine legal authority for alternative property disposition Determine sad report on all govern- . mental approvals required. (plnnnin~, tinancin;, environmental, ete.) for any action proposed, including all federal, state and local regulatory requirements. W_ O~PLAN 8eaponsible Par _ Partscloanta Holmes do MAC legal staff Graven Iiolcaes do Graven Holmes do Graven Holmes dt Graven MAC legal staff Mac legal staff Mac staff Salph White Assoc. ~.z !~- to Time/ Completion D-- at---_~ 1 Week 1 Week 1 Week S Weeks Survey experiences, programs and Publicorp MAC staff S Weels~ financing methods used by other airports Halph Whits Assoc. around the nation. 1 '• SEP 23 '91 15:53 HOLMES 8 GRAVEN 1 - ' p.3 ••.••..•- ~•• .~ ' ~ 3-7 t 1V08g PLAN ~ FINANCIAL MATTERS responsible _~~ psi ants Tlm°~ Completion Dat . Report on legal authority of MAC to Holmes do MAC legal and ` e --' Z Days • borrow, including statutory and contrac- Graven financial haft teal limitations on such borrowing. ;:-.. • Dstermine and report on MAC's current Publlcorp MAC financial 1 Day status of borrowing and remainiag authority to borrow. Identify and evaluate various possible Publieorp Holmes dt Graven 4 Weeks sources of revenue available to MAC ~ MAC le gal and including its geaeral revenues, ad financial staff; valorem taxes, passenger facility ~. Ralph White AsBOC. charges, part 150 money, tax increment , land sales. and atata or federal grants. ~ . • Develop iinaneial models showing Publieorp ~ MAC staff 2 Weeks i various program aptions and reporting City staff on how such models would respond to Holmes do Graven , ohattges in such variables as availabil- ity of funds, timetable for acquisition ~ , . ~ availability of taz increment, and other ~, revenue and ezpenditure variables. Determine relevant legal limitations on Publieorp Holmes ~C Graven ~ Weeks rise of each of the possible sources of Ralph White Assoc. funds. Z ., SEP 23 ' 91 15 53 HOLMES 8 GRAVEN P. 4 i 13-~ 1 i1108H .PLAN ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT ~ ~ Responsible Time/ Completion i -_ Pa~_ Partiefoants _ Date Prepare an estimate of the cost o! City Staff BCL Appraisals 60 .Days . acquiring and managing property in Carl Bolander do NPTBA, including costs of acquisition, S ona ~~~ relocation expenses, legal and Qonsul- Conworth, Inc. tans costs, and all other related Holmes do Graven expenses. g ~ SEP 23 '91 15:54 HOLMES 8 GRAVEN ~ 3_9 p.5 . WORE PLAN • DISPOSITION OR REDEVELOPMENT OP PROFERTIES Responsible -p_ ~ ~ _ Participants Time/ Completion D at • Develop alternative plans for dlsposi- tion of property. The plan should pro- ~ City Staff! ~ MAC Staff Holmes do Graven _,__ e, ongoing . vide for considerable flexibility and Publieporp • keep redevelopment options of the City Land Use . sad MAC open to the greatest extent Consultants possible. 4 SEP 23 '9i i5~5a HOMES & GRAVEN { IDENTIFICATION AND MITIGATJON OF IMPACTS ON CITY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT Determine financial ia~paets on City aad School District of loss in popula- lion; reduction in tax base;. loss of investment in infrastructure; and costs ~:. for abandonment, reIoeation or replacement of infrastructure. Identify alternatives and develop proposals for the investigation of these adverse impacts such as payment in lieu of taxes, impact teen, or the like. Determine legal authority for Proposals to mitigaU impacts. 'P108H PLAN P.6 13-1a Time/ . Responsible Completion - p~ Particit~ants Date Publicorp City Staff S We ~ Holmes ~ City Staff a Weeks C3ravea Publieorp sac stair b ~ . 13-i 1 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE MATTE$3 Coordinate and oversee all aspects of the preparation of the feasibility report. Redline, review, collate, and print feasibility report. Prepare draft joint powers agreemtnt for acquisition, management and retie- ' ~velopment. Determine when existing legal authority .. L not adsquate to accomplish any givtn objtctive. Ideatity and propose possible legislative ehanges. 8C145-011 r. ~ WORE PLAN Responsible Time/ Party _•Particiaants ~ Completion D- a- t-~. City Statt Holmes ~ Graven Holmes ~c MAC legal :tact Graven Holmes do Publicorp Graven MAC staff 2 Days 1 Week ongoing d N O~ 1 l'9 1 ~i A N 1 N rl N __ . ~•1 ~- 1 N 1 N O~ N 1 r1 • H N 1 ~. 1 ~i <;~.i ~ rl rl N 1 N 1 O rl C bi ~ •:0 LI +Oi .MI ~~ Y ~O ~ W bl ~, w° ~+ ~ c~ +oi o. j a v' a ~ R ~; ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~~ o ~, ~,y y ~~ H 0 +~ q W• ,C O q~ p O' ~0y O O i+ >r ~ ~ N) ++ 0 W ~ A a~ ~ d~ ~' a ~a dc'~nu'~iH 1! 1~ ~' QN iii ' F71 ~ •;,' w o q~ ~ 0 M :~ b ~ ~. w . O' M~. a ~. a w ~~ v ~w ~ d w ,~ a. CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 286 Agenda October 28, 1991 Issue Statement• Council consideration as to whether to hold a Council meeting on November 11, 1991. Background• The City Council regularly meets the second and fourth Monday evenings of each month. However, the second Monday in November 1991, is Veterans Day which is a holiday and City offices will be closed. Recommended Motion: Cancel the City Council meeting regularly scheduled for November 11. Basis of Recommendation: 1. November 11 is a holiday and City offices will be closed. 2. The holiday may cause a problem with a quorum for the Council. 3. The business can be carried over to the November 25 regularly scheduled Council meeting. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Reschedule the second Council meeting in November to November 12. Discussion/Decision Mode: This item has been placed on the October 28, 1991 City Council agenda so that proper public notification can be made if the meeting is cancelled. Respectf ly submitted, James Prosser City a alter JDP:cak CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA I / Council Letter No. 285 Agenda October 28, 1991 Issue Statement• Consideration of approval of a joint powers agreement for South Hennepin Regional Planning Office for Human Services and appointment of a Council Member to serve on the regional planning council. Background• The City of Richfield has cooperated with the cities of Bloomington, Eden Prairie and Edina for the past 20 years in an effort to provide human service planning for the south suburban area. Recently, Eden Prairie and Bloomington have requested a restructuring of the human service planning organization. The principle elements included in the restructuring include: • The South Hennepin Human Services Council Board of Directors will be essentially. abolished. In its place are two organizations: The first is the-South Hennepin Advisory Planning Committee. This group will consist of two representatives from each city's human service planning organization and one Council Member. This group will provide input into regional planning issues. The second new group will be the Board of Directors for the planning office. The Board of Directors will consist of the City Managers from each city. The City Managers will be responsible for the administrative functioning, including budget preparation and personnel responsibilities, for the new human ser--vice planning office. s Each city will establish a human service planning council. The purpose of that council-will be to provide local planning direction. By previous City Council action, Richfield Community Human Service necessary for the City Council to First, approve a new joint powers previous joint powers agreement. designated City Council Member to the regional planning council. Richfield has established the Planning Council. It is now take two separate actions. agreement to replace the Secondly, to appoint a serve as representative to Recommended Motion: 1. Approve the joint powers agreement. 2. Appoint a Council Member to serve on the regional planning council. Basis for Recommendation: 1. If a coordinated regional human service planning function is to continue, it appears necessary to restructure this organization. 2. Coordination and planning for human service programs is increasingly important for cities. 11-I 3. The City of Richfield does not have human service planning capacity independent of South Hennepin. 4. This action will not increase the City's cost for human service planning. 5. South Hennepin receives some funds from Hennepin County for planning efforts. The restructuring will allow us to continue to receive those funds. Alternative Recommendation: 1. The Council may decide not to approve the inter-governmental agreement and to .cease providing regional human service planning. 2. The City Council could decide to develop their own human service planning capacity, independent of other cities. 3. The City could attempt to join another regional planning effort. Discussion/Decision Mode: This matter will be presented for Council consideration at the meeting of October 28, 1991. Respect ully submitted, James Prosser City Manager JDP:ds Copy: Jeanne Massey ~3E~E~1/ED OAT 7 4 ~ ~,Z Attorneys at Law tOBERT A. ALSOP ,'AUL D. BAERTSCHI RONALD H. BATTY MARY J. BRENDEN STEPHEN J. BUBUL ROBERT C. CARLSON CHRISTINE M. CHALE JOHN B. DEAN MARY G. DOBBINS JEFFREY ENG STEFANIE N. GALEY DAVID L. GRAVEN CORRINE A. HEINE JAMES S. HOLMES DAVID J. KENNEDY JOHN R. CARSON WELLINGTON H. LAW October 11, 1991 Mr. James Prosser City Manager City of Richfield 6700 Portland Ave. S. Richfield, MN 55423 HOLMES & GRAVEN CHARTERED 470 Pillsbury Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 (612) 337-9300 JULIE A. LAWLER Facsimile (612) 337-9310 CHARLES L. LEFEVERE JOHN M. LEFEVRE, JR. ROBERT J. LINDALL LAURA K. MOLLET DANIEL R. NELSON BARBARAL.PORTWOOD WRITER'S DIRECT DIAL MARY FRANCES SKALA JAMES M. STROMMEN STEVEN M.TALLEN 337-9215 LARRY MTWERTHE-M BONNiE L. WILKiNS OF COUNSEL ROBERT L. DAVIDSON JOHN G. HOESCHLER Re: South Hennepin Human Services Council Joint Powers Agreement Dear Jim: Attached is an amended draft joint powers agreement for the South Hennepin Regional Planning Office for Human Services. The changes from the previous draft were suggested by Jeanne Massey. The only change which I did not incorporate was the suggested deletion of Article VII, Section 12, which authorizes the organization to conduct human services programs. I left it in only because it is permissive rather than mandatory and therefore keeps the option open. However, if the parties do not want the organization to have such powers, it should be deleted. Very truly yours, C~ Charles L. LeFevere CLL:rsr RC160-004 cc: Jeanne Massey DR.QFT 11-3 SOUTH HENNEPIN REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT The parties to this Agreement are governmental units of the State of Minnesota. This Agreement is made pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 471.59 and supersedes all previous agreements between the parties relating to the organization created by this Agreement. Upon execution of this Agreement by all parties, the organization hereby created shall automatically assume all debts, assets and contractual rights and obligations of the South Hennepin Regional Planning Ageney created by ioint powers agreement of the parties finally executed on October 21, 1986, which organization shall thereupon be terminated. Section 1. The general purpose of this Agreement is to provide an organization through which the parties may jointly and cooperatively coordinate the providing of human services, both publicly and privately, in the territory of the respective parties. Section 2. The organization formed by this Agreement, being governmental in nature, shall not be used or operated for the pecuniary gain, directly or indirectly, of any party of any member of its board. The organization shall not participate or intervene in a political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS Section 1. For the purpose of this Agreement, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them. Section 2. "South Hennepin u••._..._ ~__-•:..-.. ^-••--~' Regional Planning Agency," or "mil A enc ," means the organization created pursuant to this Agreement, which is formally known as the "South Hennepin TT••--•~- °---"--~ ^""'" Regional Planning A enc ." Section 3. "Board" means the board of directors of the Eea~eil A enc . Section 4. "City Council" means the governing body of a party. i i -~ Section 5. "Party" means a governmental unit which enters into. this see~ies agreement. Section 6. "Governmental unit" means a city, however organized. Section 7. "Human services" includes but is not limited to services and facilities to deal with and serve human needs. Section 8. "Regional Citizen Advisory Commission" means an advisory Commission which consists of two representatives from a local advisory group for each party, one City Council member from each party, and one human services staff person from each party. Section 9. "Local Advisory Group" means the commissions, committees or other organizations which advise individual parties on issues relating to human services. ARTICLE III. PARTIES Section 1. The initial parties to this Agreement are the following governmental units: City of Bloomington City of Eden Prairie City of Edina City of Richfield ARTICLE IV. GOVERNING BODY Section 1. The governing body of the 6etr~i} A ene is the board of directors. Each party is entitled to fear one directorg:= , who shall be the City Manager or the City Manager's designee, unless otherwise specified by resolution of the City Council. Appointees shall remain in office until such directors' successors are selected and qualified. The City Council may also, at its discretion, rescind such appointment. 2 ~ ~-s Section 2. A quorum of the Board consists of ~e three directors. -~-`,.~-o~ Section 3. A vacancy in the office of directors is filed by the Council of the city appointing the director. In the event the director whose position becomes vacant was also an officer, the Board shall fill the vacancy in that office. ~ ~ > > > > > • > > > > ARTICLE V. REGIONAL CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION Section 1. There is hereby created an advisory body which shall be known as the Regional Citizen Advisory Commission (or "Commission"). The primary purpose of the Commission is to advise the Board of Directors, staff, and local advisory groups on regional planning issues including the development and implementation of a citizen 3 tr-~ participation process. The Commission shall have such other duties as are delegated to it by the Board of Directors. The Commission shall review and comment on the annual work plan and budget submitted to it by the Board of Directors. Throughout the fiscal year, it shall review the progress made relative to the approved work plan. Section 2. The Commission shall consist of the following voting and advisory members: Two re resentatives from each party's Local Advisory Group (appointed by the City Council); one City Council representative from each party (appointed by the City Council); and one human services staff person from each party (advisory only, non- voting)(ap ointed by the City Manager). There is not proxy voting. Each voting Commission member shall have one vote. The City Council of each party shall appoint its three Commission members for terms of two years, who shall remain until such Commission members' successors are selected and qualified. The human services staff person from each city shall serve at the pleasure of the City Manager. No voting Commission member shall serve more than three terms. The City Council may also, at its discretion, rescind such appointment. In January of each year, each City Council shall make two regular appointments of members whose terms shall be for two years, commencing on the following February 1. Section 3. A vacancy in the office of a Commission member is filled by the Council of the city appointing the Commission member. Section 4. In appointing the voting members of the Commission, each City Council will anooint one member from the City Council, and two members from the City's local advisory group(s). (In appointing the representatives from the local advisory group, consideration may be given to health rofessionals, administrative officials, senior citizens, young adults of voting age, persons engaged in law enforcement, members of the clergy, representatives of business and labor and others with special concerns related to I I-7 human service activities so that the Commission may be a representative sampling of the population of all of the arties. The City Councils should endeavor to avoid having more than one-half of the Commission members from any one group, profession or interest.) The Commission shall advise the parties of the names and occupations of each of its members. The City Council of a party, however, shall have complete authority to appoint and to remove, at any time, a member appointed by it. Such appointments may be made by a City Council pursuant to such restrictions and requirements as the City Council may require. If the City Council does impose restrictions or requirements on its Commission members, the member must inform the Commission of those restrictions or requirements. Section 5. At the organizational meeting of the Commission, and in February of each year, the Commission shall elect from its members achair, avice-chair, and a secretary. Section 6. In February of each veer, the Commission members shall formulate by- laws governing its rocedures, including the time, lace and frequency of its regular meetings and the manner of calling special meetings. Such rules and regulations must provide for a minimum of four meetings a veer on a quarterly basis. The by-laws may be amended from time-to-time subiect to the rovisions of this Agreement. The by-laws of the Commission shall be submitted to the arties for approval by their respective City Councils. Section 7. The Commission may create an executive committee and other committees as it may deem necessary ursuant to its by-laws. The executive committee shall include at least one member from each of the parties and the Commission may authorize it to exercise specified powers of the Commission between Commission meetings, subiect to the limitations imposed upon it by the Commission. II- g ARTICLE if: VI. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS -ELECTION OF OFFICERS Section 1. At the organizational meeting of the Board, and in February of each year, the Board shall elect from its members achair, avice-chair, a secretary and a treasurer. More than one office may be held by a director. Section 2. In February of each year, the board of directors shall adopt or amend rules and regulations governing its procedures, including the time, place and frequency of its meetings and the manner of calling special meetings. Such rules and regulations may be amended from time-to-time subject to the provisions of this Agreement. Section 3. The Board may create an executive committee and other committees as it may deem necessary pursuant to its by-laws. The executive committee I~r--o~~~elwer--€ret~-ese~r-e may be authorized to exercise specified powers of the board of directors between Board meetings, subject to the limitations imposed upon it by the Board. ARTICLE i~I: VII. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE EB~NC--fib AGENCY Section 1. The powers and duties of the 6ett~te~i~ A ene acting through the Board include the powers set forth in this section. Section 2. It may employ a person to act as - ••4---- -'--'"`4..._ _r ~~._ r~.__:, senior planner. Section 3. It may make such contracts as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Agreement. Section 4. It may employ such other persons as it deems necessary to accomplish its powers and responsibilities. Persons may be employed on a full-time, part-time or consulting basis, as the Board determines. Section 5. It may conduct research and investigation regarding existing and possible future human services facilities and programs and may develop a proposed plan 6 11-9 for providing and coordinating of human services in any or all of the areas of (a) mental health, (b) mental retardation, (c) drug and alcohol abuse, (d) family. counseling, and (e) other related or similar problems. ' Section 6. It may prepare an inventory of human service facilities, services and agencies, both public and private, available to persons residing in the cities. It may make a cost analysis of any existing or proposed human services programs, may call attention to human service needs and human services programs and may undertake to coordinate human service programs, public and private, within the territory of the cities. Section 7. It may apply for and receive financial support in the form of grants from any organization or agency in order to accomplish- its purposes and may enter into the agreements necessary to obtain the support. Section 8. It may invest and reinvest funds not needed for current operating expenses, if any, in the manner applicable by law to statutory cities. The 6a~rnei} A ene may not incur obligations in excess of funds available to it. Section 9. It may contract for space, material and supplies. Section 10. It must make a financial accounting and report to the parties at least once each year. Its books and records shall be available and open to examination to authorized representatives of the parties at all reasonable times. Section 11. ~ > > > ~ 7 1 ~-IO Section 3. ~ ~ The Board (1) is strictly accountable for all funds received and for all funds expended by it, (2) must have an annual audit of its books, and (3) must make an annual report of all of its receipts and disbursements to each of the parties. Section 4. A proposed annual budget must be formulated by the bird Board of Directors, submitted to the Regional Citizens Advisory Commission for its review and comment, and I3e submitted to the parties on or before August 1 for their approval. The budget shall be deemed approved by a party unless, prior to October 17 of the year involved, the party gives notice in writing to the i} A enc that it does not approve the budget. The budget shall be revised -and resubmitted to the parties until it is approved. Final action adopting an annual budget year shall be taken by the Board on or before November 30. The parties shall be obligated to ay the amount specified as their contribution in the budget unless that party has withdrawn pursuant to Article IX. Section 5. Except as authorized by law, no member of the Board or other public officer of the organization who is authorized to take part in any manner in the making of any sale, lease or contract may voluntarily have a personal financial interest in such transaction or personally benefit financially therefrom. A director may not be emgloyed to perform or be compensated for the performance of services for the iii A enc . Section 6. The fiscal year of the 6ettnei} A enc is the calendar year. ARTICLE ~ I%. DURATION Section 1. The 6~e~rneil A enc shall continue from year to year unless the number of parties is less than three. • A party 9 li-II It shall secure insurance to protect the Fett~nei} Ageney, the Board, the offices and employees of the Eetr~ei~ Ageney and the parties in such form and amount as are agreed by all parties. Section 12. It may conduct human service programs within the territory of the parties, provided that the undertaking of any such program shall first have been approved by the Council of each of the parties, and provided that it transfers control and direction of the program to another entity within two years, unless otherwise authorized by the parties. Any such program may be submitted to the parties in conjunction with the annual budget of the organization, or it may be submitted between budgets at any time. Section 13. It may exercise any other power necessary and convenient to the implementation of its powers and duties under the provisions of this Agreement. Section 14. No director may on the basis of sex, race, creed, national origin, color, religion, age, or disability, be excluded from the participation on all decisions of the Board. Nor may a director be treated differently from the other directors. All directors shall have the same voice on the Board. ARTICLE i~ YIII. FINANCIAL MATTERS Section 1. Eetxteil A ene funds may be expended by the Board in accordance with the procedures established by law for the expenditure of funds by statutory cities. Orders, checks and drafts shall be signed, and other legal instruments shall be executed on behalf of the 6ec.~ei} A enc as provided in the by-laws. Section 2. Contracts shall be let and purchases made in conformance with the legal requirements applicable to contracts and purchases of optional Plan B cities and for such purposes the ~----••`=--- a:......`,._ senior planner, if any, shall be deemed to occupy a position equivalent to that of a city manager. 8 ~~-rz may withdraw from the Ageney effective at the end of December 31 of any year by giving written notice of withdrawal no later than December 15 of such year. A withdrawing member shall be obligated to pay to the Agency, within 5 days after withdrawal, an amount equal to 25% of that arty's annual contribution in the year in which notice of withdrawal is given; provided, however, that a party giving more than one year's notice of withdrawal shall not be obligated to make any contribution to the Agency after the effective date of such withdrawal. The withdrawing party shall continue to be a party to this Agreement until the effective date of such notice of withdrawal. The S u..___ ~____:___ .._.._,.:, Agency may also be terminated by mutual agreement of all of the parties at any time. Section 2. If a party withdraws from the ~etrnei} A enc before the termination of the 6~e~nei} A enc ,the party has no claim to the assets of the Eetrnei~ A enc If the Fl A enc is terminated by mutual agreement of all of the parties to the Agreement, surplus monies of the ~e~ A -enc shall be returned to the parties in proportion to their respective contributions. If there have been no such contributions by such parties, surplus monies of the 6e~ei} A enc shall, upon termination of the 6etr~i~ A enc , be returned. to the parties in equal shares. ARTICLE ~ %. EFFECTIVE DATE Section 1. This Agreement is effective on the date on~which a fully executed copy of this Agreement, together with a certified copy of a City Council resolution of each of the parties authorizing its execution, is filed with the City Clerk of each city. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which may be considered an original copy. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned parties have caused this Agreement to be signed by their duly authorized officers as of the date indicated after their respective executives. 10 / ~-13 DATED: DATED: DATED: DATED: RC160-004 CITY OF BLOOMINGTON By Its Deputy Mayor By Its Manager CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE By Its Mayor By Its Manager CITY OF EDINA By Its Mayor By Its Manager CITY OF RICHFIELD By Its Mayor By Its Manager 11 L~ CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 284 Agenda October 28, 1991 Issue Statement: Appointment of a student representative to the Human Rights Commission. Background• There is a.bylaw provision that two student members are to be included in the membership of the Human Rights Commission. Two appointments were made in February for one year terms. However, since those two appointments, one of the student representatives has not been an active member of the Commission. Thus, the Commission is seeking another student to be appointed to fill the remainder of one term which expires on January 31, 1992. A student has indicated interest and was interviewed on October 28, 1991. Recommended Motion: Appoint a student to fill the unexpired term of a student representative on the Human Rights Commission. Basis for Recommendation: 1. The bylaws provide for two student members to the Human Rights Commission. 2. The Commission now only has one active student member and is seeking a second student. 3. The Human Rights Commission is involved in two very important events during the months of November-January and needs full participation to do a good job of presenting these events, Human Rights Week and the Ethnic Day Celebration. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Defer the appointment to a later date. 2. Seek additional student representatives. Discussion/Decision Mode: This item has been placed on the October 28 agenda in order to secure a member as soon as possible, insofar as only three regular Human Rights Commission meetings remain in the unexpired term. Respec ully submitted, Jam s D. Prosser Cit Manager JDP:ds q CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 283 Agenda October 28, 1991 Issue Statement• First reading of an Ordinance repealing the City of Richfield's CATV Relief Ordinance, Ordinance No. 1985-13, and CATV Relief Ordinance amendment, Ordinance No. 1988-22. Background• In 1985, the Southwest Suburban Cable Commission (SWSCC) and Roger Cablesystems of Southwest, Inc., KBL's predecessor entered into agreement temporarily relieving Rogers from certain obligations under the Franchise Agreement (the "Relief Agreement"), as a result of Roger's financial difficulties. The City of Richfield and other Southwest Cable communities adopted CATV Relief Ordinance No. 1985-13 on June 10, 1985 to provide a means by which the public could continue receiving about the same level of service while affording the Grantee a reasonable opportunity for financial recovery. In early 1989, the SWSCC Member Cities (Richfield, Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins and Minnetonka) agreed to extend and modify the terms of the Relief Agreement (the "Relief Extension Agreement") for KBL. KBL had purchased the cable system from Rogers. Under the terms of the Relief Extension Agreement, KBL reserved the right to request further extension of the Relief Agreement, now set to terminate on March 1, 1992. On August 27, 1990, KBL notified the SWSCC of its desire to continue the Relief Agreement, the negotiations between the parties began. A summary of the key elements of the 1991 CATV Relief Extension Agreement include the following: e Paragon Cable will assume full responsibility for local programming including production of the news show. The news show was previously paid for by all of the cities at a total. cost of about $100,000 annually. s The local programming cost had previously included a payment by the cities of one percent of gross revenues. In the future, this full cost for local programming will be borne by Paragon. The cities will not reimburse Paragon one percent franchise of total revenues. s Retained service levels, equipment repair and replacement as previously defined. s Cooperation and participation between Paragon and Commission to create meaningful reporting requirements. The SWSCC adopted a resolution on October 23, 1991 approving the modifications and extension of certain provisions of the Relief Ordinances and related documents (attached). All of the Member Cities must adopt a similar resolution. ~~ The Member Cities of the SWSCC are also being asked to consider and approve at their council meetings a Restated Performance Agreement and Consent Agreement. These agreements are scheduled to be considered by the Richfield City Council on November 25, 1991. Recommended Motion: Give first reading of an Ordinance, Ordinance No. amendment, Ordinance No. certain aspsects of thth~ restructuring the manner Ordinance repealing the CATV Relief 1985-13, and CATV Relief Ordinance 1988-22 providing for the continuance of CATV Relief Ordinance, as amended, and in which local programming is funded. Basis of Recommendation: 1. The SWSCC has reviewed the necessary documents modifying and extending certain provisions of the Relief Ordinances, as set forth in Local Programming Restructuring Ordinances to be enacted by each Member City, as well as modifying certain provisions of certain agreements entered into pursuant to Relief Ordinances, and finds them to be acceptable and recommends their adoption by Member Cities. 2. The SWSCC, at its regularly scheduled meeting on October 23, 1991, adopted a resolution approving a settlement with KBL -under the Cable Communications Franchise Ordinance regarding revisions and extension of certain provisions of the CATV Relief Ordinance as amended (attached). 3. The Member Cities of the SWSCC must give its approval to the 1991 CATV Relief Extension in order for the Relief Agreement, first entered into in 1985 and extended in 1988 to remain in effect. 4. The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the relief extension documents. Alternative Recommendation: 1. The Council could decide not to adopt this ordinance. Discussion/Decision Mode: The first reading of the ordinance amendment is scheduled for October 28, 1991 Council meeting. A public hearing and second reading will be held November 25, 1991 if the Council approves the first reading of the ordinance amendment. Resp lly submitted, James D. Prosser City ager JDP:ds 5482124 a ~-~. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING ~`~~ TiiE 1991 CATV RELIEF EXTENSION t i The following are frequently asked questions regarding the 1991 CATV relief extension and answers to these questions: 1. As part of the Relief Extension, can we require that the cable operator provide particular programming to subscribers, such as the Midwest Sports Channel? Response: No. The Federal Cable Act prohibits the franchising authority from requiring that the cable operator designate channel capacity for any particular use, except in the case of public, educational or governmental use. 2. .,:Can we ,require.. that the cable operator Freeze its rate increases for some period of time, in connection with the Relief Extension? Response: No. The Federal Cable Act prohibits the franchising _ authority from regulating the rates charged by the cable operator for services, except in certain circumstances which do not apply here. 3. Can the SWSCC and its member cities benefit from the cost savings and ultimate economic return to the cable operator afforded by Relief Extension, by requiring that the cable operator pay a portion of its profit in the event of a sale of its system? 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WHEREAS, the Southwest Suburban Cable Commission ("SWSCC"), is a joint powers commission comprised of the .Cities of Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Richfield ("Member Cities"); and WHEREAS, each of the Member Cities have awarded a cable communications franchise ("Franchise") which is held by KBL Cablesystems of the Southwest, Inc. ("Grantee"); and WHEREAS, the Member Cities have delegated to the SWSCC the day-to-day regulation of Grantee; and WHEREAS, in 1985, at the recommendation of the SWSCC, the Member Cities adopted a CATV Relief Ordinance ("CATV Relief Ordinance"), providing for modification of certain requirements of the Franchise; and WHEREAS, Grantee underwent a change of control in 1989 and in connection thereto requested the SWSCC and the Member Cities to modify and extend the CATV Relief Ordinance; and WHEREAS, at the. recommendation of the SWSCC, each Member City adopted an Ordinance providing modifications to the CAT'V Relief Ordinance in contemplation of a transfer of control of the City's cable communication franchise ("CATV Relief Ordinance Amendment"); and WHEREAS, the CATV Relief Ordinance, as amended by the CATV Relief_Ordinance Amendment .(collectively.'Relief Ordinances"), provided that the .relief would terminate as of March 1 , 1992; and WHEREAS, the Relief Ordinances required Grantee to make any requests for extension of the relief prior to September 1, 1990; and WHEREAS, Grantee on August 27, 1990, notified City and the SWSCC of its desire to continue the provisions of the Relief Ordinances in effect after March 1, 1992; and (DjtAl~'T - 09/05/91) ~~~ (CO!!~Y'1'S - 08/30/91) WHEREAS, the SWSCC reviewed Grantee's request during a series of meetings of the SWSCC's operating committee and ;~reqularly'acheduled-.commission .meetings; and WHEREAS, the SWSCC, at a commission meeting, held_on May 22, 1991, authorized staff to enter into negotiations with Grantee to continue in effect certain provisions of the~Relief Ordinances on a modified basis; and WHEREAS, Grantee and Commission staff reached agreement on terms for the eztension and modification of certain provisions of the Relief Ordinances which were in turn approved by the SWSCC at the regularly scheduled Commission meeting of July 24, 1991, a summary of such terms being attached hereto as Ezhibit l; and WHEREAS, the SWSCC authorized. staff to negotiate with Grantee the necessary. documents to effectuate the terms summarised in Ezhibit 1; and WHEREAS, the Commission has reviewed the necessary documents modifying and eztending certain provisions of the Relief Ordinances, as set forth in ordinances to be enacted by each Member City ("Local Programming Restructuring Ordinance"), as well as modifying certain provisions of certain agreements entered into pursuant to the. Relief .Ordinances, and finds them to be acceptable and recommends their adoption by the Member .Cities; NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the Southwest Suburban,Cable Commission, at its regularly scheduled meeting of October 1991, that: 1) The Chairman and Administrator are directed to forward a copy of this Resolution and copies of the documents listed in Ezhibit 2 to the Member. Cities and further to provide additional assistance as necessary to the Member Cities in their deliberations. 2) The Chairman is hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the SWSCC, all documents necessary to rescind the Relief Ordinances and to effectuate the Local Programming Restructuring Ordinance. Such documents shall include, but shall sot be limited to, those documents listed on Ezhibit 2 (hereto "Documents"). 3) The terms of this Resolution are contingent upon adoption, approval, and/or ezecution of all necessary Documents by the Member Cities of the SWSCC. 4) This Resolution shall be null and void if similar resolutions are not approved by all other Member Cities of the SWSCC within 90 days from the effective data of the first such resolution, as passed by a Member City. -2- 97 ORDINANCE NO. An Ordinance Repealing the CATV Relief Ordinance, Ordinance No. 1985-13, and CATV Relief Ordinance Amendment, Ordinance No..1988-22, Providing for the Continuance of Certain Aspects of the CATV Relief Ordinance, As Amended, and Restructuring the Manner in which Local Programming is Funded The City Council of the City of Richfield ordains as follows: Section 1. Short Title This Ordinance shall be known as the "Local Programming Restructuring Ordinance." Section 2. Background and Purpose In 1984, Grantee requested that the Southwest Suburban Cable Commission ("SWSCC") and Member Cities substantially restructure certain aspects. of the Franchise in response to the serious financial difficulties experienced by the Grantee. The SWSCC and Member Cities enacted the CATV Relief Ordinance and entered into the Performance Agreement in response to Grantee's request. The result was to reduce Grantee's Local programming Obligations and Franchise Fee requirement, provide Grantee with an incentive to refinance its debt obligation and increase the involvement of the SWSCC and Member Cities in funding Local Programming Obligations and monitoring Grantee's performance. The CATV Relief Ordinance Amendment was enacted in 1988 as a part of the transfer of control of Grantee and resulted in the continuance of the CATV Relief Ordinance with some modification. In 1990, Grantee petitioned SWSCC to extend the provisions of the CATV Relief Ordinance and CATV Relief Ordinance Amendment (collectively "Relief Ordinances") through the term of the franchise. The SWSCC and Grantee reviewed the request through a franchise. The SWSCC and Grantee reviewed the request through a series of meetings of the SWSCC operating committee and commission. The parties concur that the implementation of the Relief Ordinances has contributed to the achievement of the original goal of the SWSCC and its Member Cities: stabilizing improving the financial condition of the Grantee. As a result, certain SWSCC oversight responsibilities and reporting requirements imposed by the Relief Ordinances .and Performance Agreement are no longer necessary. The SWSCC and Grantee also concur that certain changes in the usage of channels on the cable system and the provision of access programming, community access programming and local origination programming (collectively "Local Programming") resulted in a channel line-up including more satellite programming services q- S than originally proposed by Grantee, as well as focusing Local Programming channels so as to better serve the Member Cities. The resulting programming line-up provides diversity and appeal to CATV subscribers while maintaining a strong Local Programming component. It was agreed that the mix and level of satellite services and Local Programming should be continued. Finally, it was determined that since Grantee had improved and stabilized its financial condition, it should assume full responsibility for funding Local Programming as was contemplated at the time of the Franchise award. Since the SWSCC will no longer be a direct participant in the funding of Local Programming, it was determined that the role of the SWSCC in the oversight of Local Programming should be restructured. The SWSCC has adopted a resolution approving the modification and extension of certain provisions of the Relief Ordinances and related documents ("SWSCC Resolution"). Each of the Member Cities must also adopt a similar Resolution. This Ordinance will be effective only if the terms of the SWSCC Resolution are satisfied and Grantee agrees to be bound by the terms of this Ordinance through the execution of an Acceptance Agreement. Section 3. Relationship to Cable Communications Ordinance. This ordinance does not permanently amend any provision of the Cable Communications Ordinance (the "Franchise").but provides that certain provisions of that ordinance are modified for a period of time as provided herein. Except as expressly modified in this ordinance and related agreements entered into pursuant to this Ordinance, the provisions of the Franchise remain in full force and effect. In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between the Franchise or offering and any provision of this Ordinance, the Restated Performance Agreement or any other document. entered into pursuant to this ordinance, the provision of this ordinance, the Restated Performance Agreement or said document entered into pursuant to this ordinance"shall be controlling so long as this ordinance remains in effect. Section 4. Definitions Subdivision 1. The definitions in the Franchise also apply to this ordinance. Subdivision 2. In addition, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given them: (1) "Franchise" means the Cable Communications Ordinance as now or hereafter amended. (2) "Local Programming" means access, community access and/or local origination programming as set forth in the Restated Performance Agreement. q-9 (3) "Local Programming Obligations" means Grantee's obligations under the Franchise and the Offering for cablecast access, community access and local origination programming. (4) "News Show" means that show produced by Grantee pursuant to an Agreement with the SWSCC dated January 23, 1991. (5) "Relief Ordinances" means the CATV Relief Ordinance as modified by the CATV Relief Ordinance Amendment. (6) "Restated Performance Agreement" means that contractual agreement between Grantee, City and SWSCC establishing the terms and conditions under which Grantee will be required to fund and otherwise fulfill its Local Programming requirements and establishing reporting standards and criteria for Franchise compliance in other areas. (7) "Restructured Local Programming Obligations" means Grantee's access, community access and local origination programming obligations as set forth in the Local Programming Restructuring Ordinance and the Restated Performance Agreement. Compliance with the Restructured Local Programming Obligations shall supersede and be in complete satisfaction of the Local Programming Obligations. Section 5. Repeal of Relief Ordinances. This Ordinance hereby repeals the CATV Relief Ordinance, Ordinance No. 1985-13 and the CATV Relief Ordinance Amendment, Ordinance No. 1988-22 effective August 1, 1992. Through July 31, 1992, the provisions of the CATV Relief Ordinance as amended shall remain in effect unless specifically superseded by this Ordinance.. Section 6. Financial Terms. While this Ordinance is in effect the obligations of Grantee are modified to the extent provided in this section. Subdivision 1. Franchise Fees - Percentage. The annual franchise fee shall be 5$ of gross revenues payable as follows. An annual franchise fee of 4$ shall be paid to City in equal quarterly payments on or before the first day of each of the months of November, February, May and August next following the end of Grantee's fiscal year. .These payments are consistent with the payment arrangement contained in the Relief Ordinance. In addition and pursuant to the new local programming funding commitments set forth in Subdivision 4 herein, an annual franchise fee of 1$ shall be paid to City in quarterly payments on or before the first day of each of the months of November, R-~o February, May and August on current year revenues beginning August 1, 1992. For purposes of calculating the annual franchise fee, all amounts spent to fund the Restructured Local Programming Obligations shall be deducted from Gross Revenues. Subdivision 2. Letters of Credit. The City Council may by resolution reduce the required amount of the Letter of Credit below $50,000 if in its sole discretion it determines that a lesser amount is reasonable and adequate to protect the public. It may thereafter, by resolution, require the amount of-the Letter of Credit to be increased or fully. restored to the amount of $50,000. Grantee shall comply with this requirement within sixty days after written notice has been given by the City. Subdivision 3. Performance Bond. The Grantee may dispense with the $300,000 performance bond required by the Franchise. The City Council may thereafter by resolution require that such bond, or similar bond in a. lesser amount, be provided by Grantee. Grantee shall comply with this requirement within sixty days after written notice has been given by the City.. Subdivision 4. Restructured Local Programming Obligations. Beginning with the third weekly show of November, 1991, Grantee shall assume responsibility for funding the production of the News Show. The News Show .shall continue to be produced in a. manner which is generally consistent with the terms of the Agreement between Grantee and the SWSCC, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 1. However, the role of the SWSCC and the Member Cities shall be advisory in nature an neither the SWSCC or Member Cities shall be required to provide ongoing direct financial support for the News Show. Grantee shall be obligated to continue to fund and produce the News Show for a period of two (2) years through the second weekly show of November, 1993. Thereafter, Grantee shall be required to expend at least 5100,000 annually of its total funding requirement under the Restructured Local Programming Obligations on local origination programming. Such funding shall be expended by Grantee in consultation with the SWSCC, as set forth in the Restated Performance Agreement. All provisions of the Relief Ordinances and Performance Agreement related to the funding of Local Programming shall remain in effect through July 31, 1992. Beginning August 1,.1992, Grantee shall assume full responsibility for funding the Restructured Local Programming Obligations. From August 1 through December 31, 1992, the .budget for local programming shall be 5/12ths of $347,000;. provided that Grantee shall be required to meet all Restructured Local Programming Obligations, including the production of the News Show, irrespective of the actual cost of meeting such obligations. Thereafter, the annual budget shall be escalated by an amount equal to five percent (5$) as estimated in Exhibit 2 hereto. Throughout the term of this Ordinance, Grantee 9 ~/ shall consult with the SWSCC concerning the provision of the Restructured Local Programming Obligations pursuant to the terms of the Restated Performance Agreement. The expenditures made pursuant to this subdivision shall be in complete satisfaction of Grantee's total Restructured Local Programming Obligations during the period of this ordinance and shall be deemed to satisfy Grantee's Local Programming Obligations as well. The amount of funding for the Restructured Local Programming Obligations shall not include any costs of operation, capital for access equipment replacement or administration not directly related to the provision of Local Programming. Grantee shall be responsible to maintain or replace, as necessary, the equipment listed in the Exhibit to the Contract for Local Programming Facilities, .which. is Exhibit 1 to the Performance Agreement, and shall not offset such expenditures against the funding for the Restructured Local Programming Obligations. Section 7. Automatic Termination of Relief Ordinance Provisions. The provisions of this ordinance, and the reduced financial terms contained herein may, at the option of the City, cease to be effective, upon the .occurrence of the earliest of any of the following events: Subdivision 1. Failure of the Grantee to restore or replace the full required amount of the Letter of Credit as provided in Article VIII, Section 4, paragraph H of the Franchise. Subdivision 2. Failure of the Grantee to restore, replace or increase either a Letter of Credit or bond within sixty days of written notice by the City, as provided in Section 6, Subdivisions 2 and 3 of this ordinance. Subdivision 3. A holding or determination by any court or agency that any term, condition or provision of this Ordinance is invalid or unenforceable, as a result of any action taken by Grantee or anyone acting on Grantee's. behalf seeking such determination. Subdivision 4. Sale or transfer of all or substantially all of the System to a person or entity other than a parent, subsidiary, related corporation, affiliated corporation, partner or joint venturer of Grantee or any parent of Grantee. Subdivision 5. Termination of the Franchise. Section 8. Other Terminations. This ordinance may also be terminated for cause, under the same procedures for termination as are contained in the Franchise, for the following reasons: a--a.. Subdivision 1. All grounds for termination provided in the Franchise and the Local Programming Restructuring Ordinance, except to the extent that Grantee's performance obligations are modified in the Local Programming Restructuring Ordinance. Subdivision 2. Failure of the Grantee to comply with any of the material provisions of the restated Performance Agreement. Section 9. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective upon passage and adoption by City and upon satisfaction of all of the following conditions: (1) Publication of this Ordinance; (2) Passage and adoption by each of the Member Cities of the SWSCC of an Ordinance similar to this Ordinance within 90 days of the adoption of this Ordinance. (3) Execution by Grantee of all documents necessary to repeal the Relief Ordinances and effectuate the Local .Programming Restructuring Ordinance. Such documents shall include, but not be limited to, those documents. listed on Exhibit 3 attached hereto ("Documents"). The executed Documents shall be delivered at a closing to be held at the office of the SWSCC administrator within 90 days of the passage of the Local Programming Restructuring Ordinance by the final Member City ("Closing"). (4) Conformance with the provisions of Article XIV of the Franchise including delivery to the City of the acceptance, opinion of legal counsel, guarantees, and other documents as required by said Article XIV, before or at Closing. Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this day of 1991. Martin J. Kirsch Mayor Action on above ordinance: Date of first reading: Date of second. reading: Motion for Adoption: Seconded by: Voted in favor: Voted against: Abstained• Absent: Ordinance adopted: Date of Publication: a1GREEl~PT FOR PROGRAM SERVICES. Exhibit 1 Referenced in Ordinance Thia AGREEMENT made .and entered into by and between the Southwest Suburban Cable Commission, a Joint Powers Commission organized pursuant to the laws of the State of Minnesota, hereinafter referred. to as the •SWSCC', and Paragon Cable of Minnesota, hereinafter known as 'Contractor'. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the SWSCC wishes to purchase the services of the Contractor to provide videotape programming for a news show to be known as "Southwest. Community News'; and WHEREAS, the Contractor has the capability and personnel to provide the programming .desired by the SWSCC; and WHEREAS, the Contractor understands and the SWSCC likewise understands that- in order to provide the programming ,that is desired by the SWSCC, the cooperation of both the SWSCC and Contractor will be essential; and WHEREAS, the SWSCC has made available funding for the purchase of the services of Contractor; and .NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the .mutual undertakings and agreements hereinafter set forth, the SWSCC and the contractor agree as follows: I. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES A. Contractor Responsibilities: 1. Southwest Community News Show. Contractor will develop and produce .fifty-two (52) weekly news shows covering events and issues both relevant and timely to the five Southwest Cities, members of the SWSCC. Contractor, in providing and developing the news show, will rely heavily on the • cooperation and :assistance of each of the five Southwest Cities. The story ideas and contacts will be provided by each of the. Cities on a .weekly basis.. It is the understanding of the Contractor and the SWSCC that in the event any City does not provide information or assistance in a timely manner, it will result in uneven representation of the Cities and perhaps higher production coats. 2. Southwest. Community News Show _Format. The program will be a 30-minute news show with generally short (1-4 minutes) news items. The Contractor will ezplore with the SWSCC the option of including studio interviews or more indepth reporting of complex L.~ ~l~ and/or controversial issues. Any change in the format brought about by specific requests of the SWSCC may require further costs. However, Contractor understands that any changes will not be .initiated without first receiving the authority of -the SWSCC. 3. Southwest Community News Scheduling. The show will be simulcast on Channel 34 (to the five Member Cities) a minimum of fourteen (14) times over a seven (7) day period with each show being first shown each Friday at 6:30 p.m. The show will also be shown during two (2) time slots each week on Channel 6, the Regional Channel. Additionally, each Member City has the option to request the contractor to schedule up to three (3) narrowcasts (to that City) each week. All such requests for narrowcasting shall be in writing every thirty (30) days and with not less than seven (7) days- advance notice to contractor. All playback of the show will be within the regularly ~chedu-led ciavback hours (as defined by the Access Rules). Contractor will experiment with other time slots in order to identify the most watched time slots;- however, schedules will be .published in advance. and minimal changes will be made. 4. Soy hwest Community News Show Viewe r Feedback. Contractor will have a dedicated phone line providing 24-hour feedback by subscribers to its cable system. The purpose of this will be to provide timely information to contractor, as well as the SWSCC, about the interest of the viewing public in the news show. 5. Promotion & Evaluation: a. The Contractor will cooperate with the Cities in providing information to enable the SWSCC to promote the program. Press releases and schedules will be prepared by the SWSCC on its letterhead. b. Contractor will assist in evaluation, providing information and counsel based on its experience and resources. 6. Cooeeration. Contractor understands that its timely performance of the provisions of its responsibilities included herein are essential to bring about the best possible news show. Further, Contractor understands that it will need to assist and work with appropriate representatives designated by each of the five Southwest Member Cities. Contractor agrees that it will designate specific persons who will have the responsibility to ensure the production of the programming and to coordinate with representatives of the City. (,~ -2- ~-15 H. Responsibilities of SWSCC: 1. Coocera_tion in the Development of .News Shows. Each of the Member Cities to the SWSCC will designate a contact person for the Contractor. It will be the responsibility of each person so designated by the City to coordinate -with and .work with the representatives of the Contractor to ensure the initiation of the story, .ideas, and content of programming to be developed by the Contractor. 2. Facilities. The SWSCC will ensure that. its Member Cities will provide reasonable access to their facilities for the Contractor to ensure that the Contractor is able to provide at the various Cities' facilities news shows in response to the request of the designated individuals of the City. 3. Promotion. The SWSCC will. be responsible for promotion and marketing the show and for costs it incurs for such purposes. However, it is understood that it will have the assistance of Contractor and its ezpertise. Further, it is understood that Contractor will. include a listing. of the show in the Cable Guide. 4. Focus. The SWSCC may, at any time, with the assistance of Contractor, conduct a survey, focus group review, or incorporate other measures to evaluate the impact of the show and the subscriber acceptance of it. Costs for any such evaluation shall be the responsibility of the SWSCC, ezcept the reasonable time and service of Contractor devoted to providing assistance. II. TERM AND TERMINATION A. Term: This Agreement shall be for a 12-month term consisting of fifty-two (52~ weekly shows beginning November 17, 1990. B. Termination: Either party may terminate this Agreement by .giving 30 days written notice to the other. III. COST AND PAYMENT A. Cost: Each show will be produced at a cost not to ezceed X1,962.50. H. Monthly Statements: Contractor will submit monthly billing statements to the SWSCC with payment due within 30 days of the date of the billing statement. i~ -3- ~~"'. IV. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR The Contractor shall select the .means, method, and manner of performing the services herein. Nothing is intended or should be construed in any manner as creating or establishing .the relationship of co-partners between the parties hereto or as constituting the Contractor as the agent, representative, or employee of the SWSCC for any purpose. or in any manner whatsoever. The. Contractor is to be and shall remain an independent Contractor with respect to all services performed under this Agreement. The Contractor represents that it has or will secure at its own ezpense all personnel required in performing services under this Agreement. Any and all personnel of the Contractor or other persons while engaged in the performance of any work or services required by the Contractor under this Agreement shall not have any contractual relationship with the SWSCC or its Member Cities; and shall not. be considered employees of the SWSCC or its Member Cities. Any and all claims that. may or might arise under the Unemployment Compensation Act or the Workers' Compensation .Act of the, State of Minnesota on behalf of said personnel, arising out of employment or alleged employment, including, without limitation, claims of discrimination against Contractor, its officers, agents, contractors, or employees, shall, in no way, be the responsibility of the. SWSCC or its Member Cities. The Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold the SWSCC and its Member Cities and any of their officers, agents, and employees, harmless from any and all such claims irrespective of any determination of any Pertinent, tribunal, agency, board, commission, or court. Such personnel or other persons shall neither require nor be entitled to any compensation, rights, or benefits of any kind whatsoever from the SWSCC or its Member Cities, including, without limitation, tenure rights, medical and. hospital care, sick and vacation leave, workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, disability, severance pay, and PERA. V. INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE A. The Contractor agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold the .SWSCC, its officers, employees, and agents, harmless from ,any liability, claims, damages, costs, judgments, or ezpenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, resulting directly or indirectly from any act or omission (including without limitation professional errors or omissions) of the Contractor, its agents, employees, or assignees in performance of the services provided by this Agreement and against all loss by reason of the. failure of said Contractor to fully perform, in any respect, all obligations under this Agreement. 8. In order to protect itself, as well as the SWSCC, under the indemnity provisions here and above set forth, the Contractor agrees at all times during the term of this Agreement to have and keep in force: l~ -•- ~-~7 1. A single limit or combined limit or access umbrella professional liability insurance policy covering the activities of the Contractor while performing services for the SWSCC, through its Member Cities, in the following amounts: $1-million for personal injuries and/or damages, sad sl-million for total personal .injuries and/or damages arising from one occurrence. 2. A single limit or combined limit or access umbrella commercial general liability insurance policy of an amount of not less than $1-million for property .damage arising from one occurrence, sl-million for total bodily injuries and/or damages arising from one .occurrence, .and ~1-million for total personal injuries and/or damages arising from one occurrence. VI. DATA PRIVACY Contractor agrees to abide by all applicable state and federal .laws and regulations concerning the handling .and disclosure of private and confidential information concerning individuals and/or data including, but not limited to, information made nonpublic by such laws or regulations. VII. OWNERSHIP Contractor understands, and SWSCC agrees, that all programs produced by the Contractor shall be the property of the SWSCC and the SWSCC shall be responsible for the maintenance and storage of each program videotape. Further, the SWSCC shall have the responsibility to ensure that any applicable requirements with respect to the. storage of these program tapes are accomplished by it. Contractor will retain the video tapes during the term of this Agreement. After the term of thin Agreement, SWSCC will be responsible for the location .and storage of the. video tapes. VIII. NON-ASSIGNMENT The .Contractor shall not assign, subcontract, transfer, or pledge this Agreement and/or the services to be performed tender, whether in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the .SWSCC. IX. MERGER AND MODIFICATION A. It is understood and.agreed that the entire Agreement between the parties is contained herein and that this Agreement supersedes all oral agreements and negotiations between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof. All items referred to in this Agreement are incorporated or attached and are deemed to be part of this Agreement. ~~ -5- q-I S H. Any alterations, variations, modifications, or waivers of provisions of this Agreement shall only be valid when they .have been reduced to writing as an amendment to this Agreement signed by the parties hereto. IX. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION. In order to coordinate the services of the Contractor with the activities of the SWSCC and its Member Cities so as to accomplish the purpose of this Agreement, Adrian Herbst, administrator-for the SWSCC, shall manage this Agreement on behalf of the SWSCC and serve as liaison between the SWSCC, its Member Cities, and the Contractor. X. NOTICES Any notice or demand which must be given or made by a party hereto under the terms of this Agreement or any statute or ordinance shall be in writing and-shall be sent registered or certified mail. Notices to the SWSCC shall be sent to the SWSCC administrator at 4800 Norwest Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402. Notices to the Contractor shall be sent to the attention of Debra Cottone, at, 801 Plymouth Ave. No., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411. XI. LAW AND JURISDICTION This Agreement is entered into and may be enforced pursuant to the laws of the State of Minnesota and .courts of applicable jurisdiction in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The foregoing Agreemen~ has been entered into between the parties this ~ day of ~~~ 1991. Each of the parties have read the Aqr ment, erstand it, and agree to be bound by it. PARAGO B~ ~-~s- ~C ~:xw(' V.P.a ~'~~ MGR SWSCC ~~'L` ~7 zl~l9- 262040 1/4/91 -6- ~-~9 . EZHIBIT 2 Referenced in Ordinance BCHEDDLE O! ESTI1~7-TED ~IdIdII11L IIINI~IIIIL LOC71L pROGR71I4~IING EZBENDITQRES ~f.88 ESTIMATED BUDGET 1S000'S1 1992 $ 347* 1993 364 1994 383 1995 402 1996 422 1997 443 1998 465 1999 488. *1992 estimate based on 2~ of gross revenues for 7 months (Jan - July) and 5/12ths of $347,000. 1992 base will be escalated by 5~ annually thereafter. LPEST CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 282 Agenda October 28, 1991 Issue Statement: First reading of an ordinance, amending Section 601 of the City Code, requiring commercial garbage haulers collecting at apartment buildings to provide tonnage reports on designated recyclables to the City. Background• In the spring of 1991, the City of Richfield passed an ordinance requiring apartment owners to offer their tenants an opportunity to recycle materials defined as designated recyclables. In addition, Hennepin County determined that cities could count tonnages of recyclables collected at apartment buildings towards their 16$ waste abatement goal (total amount of waste recycled or removed from the waste stream). Richfield will be unable to reach the 16~ goal without the inclusion of apartment tonnages. The proposed amendment to Section 601 would require that these tonnages be provided as a requisite for obtaining a license to collect garbage and recyclables in the City. Most haulers have already agreed to provide this information. Other cities in Hennepin County are making similar requirements of their haulers. Recommended Motion: Approve first reading of the ordinance amending Section 601 of the City Code to require commercial garbage haulers collecting at apartment buildings to provide tonnage reports, and set a public hearing date and second reading for November 25, 1991. Basis of Recommendation: 1. Information documenting tonnages of recyclables collected at apartment buildings is necessary in order for the City to meet the 1.6$ waste abatement goal established by Hennepin County. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Council. could choose not to have the first reading at this time. However, a delay would jeopardize the City's ability to require-and subsequently obtain this information as part of the 1992 licensing process for haulers. Discussion/Decision Mode: Approval of the first reading of the ordinance amendment is scheduled for the October 28 Council meeting. A public hearing and second reading will be held November 25, 1991 if Council approves first reading of the ordinance amendment. Respe u y submitted, James D Prosser City .alter JDP:ds Attachment $-1 BILL N0. 1991- AMENDMENT TO SECTION 601 OF THE CITY CODE; REQUIRING COMMERCIAL GARBAGE HAULERS COLLECTING AT MULTI-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDINGS TO PROVIDE TONNAGE REPORTS ON DESIGNATED RECYCLABLES THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN: I. Subsection 601.15, subdivision 2 of the Richfield City Code is amended to read: Subd. 2. LICENSE APPLICATION. A person desiring a license must make application to the Department of Public Safety. The application must accurately state: (1) the name of the owner or the licensee; (2) the proposed charges for hauling; (3) a description of the kind of services to be rendered including separate collection of yard wastes; (4) a description of each motor vehicle to be used for hauling including the license number thereof; (5) a listing, name and address, of residential accounts served; (6) verifiable volume or tonnage summaries of yard wastes collected in Richfield during the previous year;. and (7 ) €e~-~~e~+~e-a-reside~~a~ '' ' rte, verifiable tonnage summaries of designated recyclables collected in the city during the previous year. Previously unlicensed haulers will have this requirement waived for their first year of operation in the city but must comply with paragraph 3 of this subdivision.. II. Subsection 601.15, subdivision.3 of the Richfield City Code is amended to read: Subd. 3. REQUEST FOR PROGRESS REPORTS REGARDING DESIGNATED RECYCLABLES AND YARD WASTE COLLECTION. Residential haulers, and commercial haulers collecting at apartment buildings in the City, are required to provide verifiable volume and/or tonnage summaries of separately collected yard wastes and designated recyclables. Such reports will be due to the City on a quarterly basis (April 20 for January, February, March; July 20 for April, May, June; October 20 for July, August, September; and January 20 for October, November, December). $-~. Upon reasonable notice at any time during the license term, the city may request and the hauler must provide verifiable volume and/or tonnage summaries of separately collected yard wastes and designated recyclables. This is necessary in order to track recycling and yard waste collection performance and to comply with Hennepin County reporting requirements. Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota, this day of 1991. Martin J. Kirsch Mayor ATTEST: Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 281 Agenda October 28, 1991 Issue Statement• First reading of an ordinance providing for user fees for holdup, burglary, and fire alarm users that generate excessive numbers of false alarms. Background: From January to August of 1991, Public Safety Police and Fire units responded to 645 false alarm calls. When projected over a 12 month period, this suggests that Public Safety can expect approximately 965 false alarms for all of 1991. This projected figure is 10$ higher than the 873 calls received in 1989 (1989 statistics are used because it is the latest year for which false alarm numbers were studied in detail). By comparison, the number. of legitimate alarm calls per year is very small--approximatelty 50 annually. The number of false alarm calls is expected to continue rising as more businesses and households install increasingly more affordable alarm systems. A study on alarm responses. conducted using 1989 data showed that police and fire responders spend an average of 11.8 minutes on each false alarm response. On the basis of this figure, it is estimated that Public Safety responders will spend approximately 190 hours responding to false alarms in 1991. Excessive numbers of false alarms reduce the amount of time Officers can spend on proactive enforcement and crime prevention activities. Safety and liability risks are also an important consideration. Burglary, robbery, and fire alarms receive a "code 3" response, which means lights, sirens, and higher than normal driving speeds. Each unnecessary false alarm response exposes responders, citizens, and the City to unnecessary .accident and liability risks. This ordinance was developed to reduce false alarms through "user fees" charged to alarm users that produce excessive numbers of false alarms. Other communities have found that such fees are a sufficient incentive for alarm users to correct problems with faulty or poorly operated alarm systems. Alarm ordinances are used in Minneapolis., St. Paul, Bloomington, Edina, Eden Prairie, Golden Valley, Hopkins, and Plymouth. The proposed user fee schedule follows: 0 to 3 false alarms per calendar year. No Charge 4 to 10 false alarms per calendar year $50 per alarm 11 to 20 false alarms per calendar year. $100 per alarm over 20 false alarms per calendar year $200 per alarm These fees are consistent with those of other jurisdictions. A comparison table is attached. ~-I Unlike most alarm ordinances, this one does not impose any licensing or permit requirements or annual fees. It is designed to penalize only problem alarm users and not to create an unnecessary administrative burden on Public Safety staff and responsible alarm users. Public Safety will track false alarm calls on a regular basis. Alarm users that produce false alarms will be given advance warning of the new user fee before their three free false alarms are used up. Recommended Motion: Approve first reading of an ordinance providing for the regulation of false alarms and schedule .the public hearing and second reading for November 25, 1991. Basis for Recommendation: 1. The proposed ordinance is directed at the alarm users who are producing most of the false alarms. Records indicate that 30 alarm users were responsible for 33$ of all false alarms from January to August of 1991. 2. By focusing on the repeat false alarm producers, the total number of false alarm responses can be reduced dramatically without affecting responsible alarm users in the process. 3. Other means of discouraging repeat false alarms have been tried with limited results. 4. Alarm users who do not wish to cooperate with Public Safety staff cannot be forced to do so, yet responders are obligated to continue answering repeated false alarm calls. Alternative Recommendations: 1. Do nothing. 2. Recommend changes in the proposed ordinance. Discussion/Decision Mode: Approval. of the first reading ordinance and setting November and public hearing. of the proposed alarm systems 25, 1991, for the second reading Respectfully submitted, Jam D. Prosser City Manager JDP:ds 7~2 BILL NO. 1991- • AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER IX OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN: Chapter IX of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield entitled "Public Safety" is hereby amended by adding the following new section. Sectioa 915 - Alarm systems 915.01. Purpose. The number of false alarms to which the Richfield Department of Public Safety responds has reached a level that places an unreasonable burden on the resources of the department and creates unnecessary risk and liability for emergency responders and the public. The purpose of this section is to reduce the risk and expense associated with responding to false alarms by reducing the frequency of such alarms. 915.03. Definitions. Subdivision 1. For the purposes of this section the terms defined in this subsection have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. "Alarm system" means a device or system that emits, transmits, or relays a signal intended to summon, or that would reasonably be expected to summon, police or fire services of the city. For the purpose of this section, "alarm system" does not include an alarm installed on a vehicle unless the vehicle is permanently located at a site. Subd. 3. "Alarm user" means the person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, or organization of any kind that uses an alarm system to protect its premises, regardless of whether it owns or leases the system. Subd. 4. "False alarm" means any activation of an alarm system that results in a response by police or fire personnel where an emergency does not exist. "False alarm" includes, but is not limited to, activation of an alarm system through mechanical failure, malfunction, improper installation, or the negligent use or maintenance of the alarm system by the alarm user or the alarm user's employee or agents. "False alarm" does not include alarm activations caused by utility company power outages, by climatic conditions such as unusually strong winds or lightning, or by any other conditions that are clearly beyond the control of the alarm manufacturer, .installer, and user. "False alarm" does not include activation of an alarm system as the result of an effort or order to upgrade, install, test, or maintain the system if the Public Safety Director and, where applicable, the central monitoring agency for the alarm system are each notified before such work on the alarm system. Subd. 5. "Calendar year" means the period from January 1 through December 31 of each year. 915.05. Proper alarm systems operation and maintenance. Subdivision 1. Maintenance. The alarm user shall maintain the alarm system and premises in a manner that will minimize or eliminate false alarms. Subd. 2. Kev Holder response. The alarm user or a designated representative shall appear at the alarm system location within a reasonable period of time when notified by the city to deactivate a malfunctioning alarm system or to provide access to the premises. ?-3 Subd. 3. Intentional false. alarms. No person shall intentionally cause a false alarm. Subd. 4. Exterior alarms. Alarm systems with exterior audible signals shall be set so that the exterior signal will not sound for more than ten (10) minutes after the alarm has been activated. Subd. 5. Automatic dialing devices. Alarm systems employing automatic telephone dialing devices shall not be set or programmed to dial "911" or the Department of Public Safety. 915.07. User fees. Subdivision 1. Any alarm user that produces more than three (3) false alarms in a single calendar year shall be charged a user fee of fifty dollars ($50) per false alarm in excess of three (3) in a calendar year, one hundred dollars ($100) per false alarm in excess of ten (10) in a calendar year, and two hundred dollars ($200) per false alarm in excess of twenty (20) in a calendar year. Subd. 2. Payment of fees. Alarm user fees must be paid to the city clerk within thirty (30) days from the date of written notice by the city to the alarm user. Fees under appeal pursuant to 915.07, Subd. 4 must be paid within five (5) days written notice of denial of appeal or within thirty (30) days of the original written notice, whichever is greater. Fees not paid within the time specified will be subject to a ten (10) percent penalty charge. Subd. 3. Assessment of delinquent fees. All delinquent charges shall be certified to the city clerk who shall prepare an assessment roll providing for assessment of the delinquent amounts against the respective properties. This assessment roll shall be delivered to the council for adoption in the manner provided by law. Such action may be optional or subsequent to taking legal action to collect delinquent accounts. Subd. 4. Appeals. An alarm user charged with an alarm user fee may make a written appeal of the false alarm charge to the director of public safety within 15 days notice of the charge. The director of public safety will make the final determination whether the appeal will be upheld or denied. 915.09. Confidentiality of records. All information and statistics collected and maintained~in the administration of this section shall be deemed nonpublic data and security information exempt from disclosure pursuant to state statute. Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this day of , 1991. Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor ATTEST: Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk ~- ~t COMPARISON OF VARIOUS CITY FALSE ALARM USER FEES (number of false alarms per calendar year) Minneapolis 0 to 4 ......... no charge Sth...........$59 6th........... $89 7th........... $119 S & over ..... $238 St. Paul CURRENT: 1st............ no charge ea. add ....... $10 PROPOSED: 0 to 2 ........no charge 3rd .........$25 4th.......... $50 ...add $25 for each additional false alarm Bloomington 0 to 3 ......... no charge 4th ........... $50 5th ........... $75 6th........... $100 ...add $25 for each additional false alarm Edina 0 to 2 ......... no charge ea. add....... $75 Eden Prairie 0 to 3 ......... no charge 4 to 10 ........ $50 11 to 15 ....... $100 over 15....... $150 Golden Valley 0 to 3 ......... no charge 4 to 8 ......... $50 9 to 13 ........ $100 over 13 ....... $150 Hopkins POLICE: 0 to 4 ... ... no charge over 4 ........ $50 FIRE: 1st........... no charge ea. add....... $150 St. Louis Park 0 to 3 ..... .. no charge 4 to 6 ......... $50 over6........ $100 Plymouth POLICE: 1st ........... $25 permit fee 2nd.......... $50 3rd.......... $75 4th ........... $100 ...add $25 for each additional FIRE: lst........... $100 ea. add....... $200 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 280 Agenda October 28, 1991 Issue Statement- Public hearing and City Council consideration of a resolution giving .final approval for the consolidation of the Richfield Police Relief Association with PERA Police and Fire Fund. Background• For the past year, the Relief Association and proceeding with all of consolidation of the R. Retirement Association Board of Trustees of the Richfield Police representatives of the City have been the preliminary steps necessary for the lief Association with the Public Employee (PERA) Police and Fire benefit plan. Along with the consolidation procedures, a benefit enhancement package has also been formulated to take effect upon. consolidation. The benefit improvements included the following: - College incentive pay to be included in salary calculation for pension computations. - A reduced retirement based upon earned service credit upon age 50. - Elimination of the two unit reduction for deferred pensions. Since the initial City Council action regarding this matter on October 8, 1990, when a resolution of support for consolidation and benefit enhancements was adopted, several other events have occurred: - On May 3, 1991 an election of all eligible members of the Richfield Police Relief Association was conducted and resulted in overwhelming member support for consolidation. - The Legislature passed and the Governor signed a bill authorizing the proposed member benefit improvements upon the approval of .the City Council. - The City Council gave preliminary approval to consolidation of the Richfield Police Relief Association with the PERA Police and Fire Fund at the June 10, 1991 City Council meeting. - All formal notifications were made pursuant to Minnesota statutes. - An actuarial analysis has been completed by the Wyatt Company, reflecting the costs of consolidation including the new proposed benefit enhancements. ~-i - A final letter was received by the State Board of Investments and PERA concluding all preliminary activities. The City now has thirty (30) days in which to give final approval to the consolidation or lose the opportunity to consolidate for a year. In order for the City to take timely action on the matter, it would have to be considered at the October 28, 1991 City Council meeting. Two financial comparisons accompany the Council letter.. The first is a Wyatt Report entitled "Actuarial Calculations Preliminary to Consolidation." The second is a one-page employer cost comparison. The data from-both sources reflects a first year's worst case contribution by the City of $521,364 as compared to a contribution of $314,122 prior to consolidation and benefit enhancements. However, under consolidation, the City would save approximately $75,000 annually in administrative costs. Further, the worst case annual contribution is reduced by each Police Relief Association member who selects benefits under the PERA Police and Fire Fund. If every member selected benefits under the PERA Police and Fire Fund after consolidation, the City's annual contribution would be $110,005. Thus, the unknown factor of what portion of Police Relief Association employees select PERA Police and Fire Fund benefits has a significant impact upon the City's future cost of consolidation. Another financial consideration regarding the proposed consolidation is that the liability for the Police Relief Association would no longer be shown as the City's, but rather would be reflected as a liability of PERA. However, the City would still responsible for full funding of the plan by the year 2010. Annual contributions by the City as identified by PERA would ensure that this goal is attained. Recommended Motion: Hold a public hearing and adopt the resolution giving final approval of the Police Relief Association with PERA Police and Fire Fund. Basis of Recommendation: 1. The merger of the Richfield Police Relief .Association with PERA Police and Fire Fund is advantageous to the City of Richfield. The benefit enhancements provided to the Relief Association make the consolidation attractive to Police Relief Association members, thus a win-win solution is provided. 2. While the immediate effect of the consolidation is higher initial City contributions to the retirement fund, most of the increased cost is attributed to the benefit enhancements. The most costly of the benefit improvements (inclusion of ~~ college incentive into base pay for retirement calculations) may have been ultimately forced upon the City through a lawsuit by the Relief Association if the benefit had not been included as part of the consolidation process. 3. The City will save $75,000 annually in administrative expenses. 4. The number of .active Relief Association members who were willing to serve on the Board was diminishing fairly rapidly. 5. The current trend and preferred course of action ,for most municipalities with local relief associations is their consolidation with PERA. Alternative Recommendation: 1. The City Council could disapprove consolidation at this time, effectively stopping the merger proposal until next year. Discussion/Decision Mode: Action on this matter is necessary on October 28, 1991 if approval of the consolidation is desired. The PERA Board would take formal action on November 14, 1991 and this effective date of consolidation would likely be December 31, 1991. Respectfully submitted, James Prosser City M ager JDP:ff ~-3 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE RICHFIELD POLICE RELIEF ASSOCIATION WITH THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION (PERA) POLICE AND FIRE FUND BENEFIT PLAN WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 353A provides for the voluntary consolidation of local police relief associations with PERA; and WHEREAS, all preliminary procedures to consolidate the Richfield Police Relief Association with PERA have been completed as required by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 353A. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield that final approval of the above consolidation is hereby adopted and approved effective upon approval of the PERA Board. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 28th day of October, 1991. Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor ATTEST: Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk (~- ~ Current Active Police Relief Association Members 10-1-91 ' Captains Fritz Lambert Lieutenants Suech Sergeants Hanson Johnson Merabella Sandell Investigators/AgeT Rollick Lotzer Mead Pilcher Patrol Officers Benedict Burge Dubberke Edwards Fitzhenry Gabrysh Kleist Thill l~ ~--.. 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July 18, 1991 Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement 55 State Office Building St...Paul,;.Minnesota.55155 RE: RICHFIELD POLICE RELIEF ASSOCIATION Commission Members: We have performed actuarial calculations preliminary to consolidation for the Relief Association as of January 1, 1991 based on membership and financial data supplied by the Relief Association. We certify that to the best of our knowledge and belief this actuarial work was performed-in ;accordance with the-requirements of Sections 353A.05 and 356.215, Minnesota Statutes, and the requirements of the Standards for Actuarial Work, adopted by the Commission on September 20, 1989. Respectfully submitted, THE WYATT COMPANY ~~- ~. ~ P Robert E. Perkins, FSA Michael C. Gunvalson, FSA Consulting Actuary Actuary cc: The Honorable Mark Dayton, State Auditor The Honorable Joan Anderson Growe, Secretary of State Howard Bicker, State Board of Investment Laurie Hacking, Public Employees Retirement Association James Noble, Legislative Auditor Peter Hutchinson, Commissioner of Finance Kenneth Pilcher, Richfield Police Relief Association Steven L. Devich, City, of Richfield ~att ~- 8 REPORT PRELIMINARY TO CONSOLIDATION The purpose of this report is to estimate the cost of consolidating the Relief. Association with PERA Police and Fire (P&F) as specified in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 353A prior to potential final municipal approval of the consolidation question. The consolidation process provides the Relief Association members and their -~~:beneficiaries an opportunity to change their retirement benefit plan coverage by electing between Relief Association and P&F benefits. In order to evaluate the financial aspects of consolidation, the costs in Table 1 have been determined under three possible outcomes - all individuals elect Relief Association benefits (column 2), all individuals elect P&F benefits (column 3) and each individual elects the benefit plan which has the greater total benefit plan actuarial value (column 4). Table 1 also compares the consolidation calculations to those found in the actuarial valuation of the Relief Association as of December 31, 1990, prepared by Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company. The Relief Association benefits in columns 1 and 2 are not identical. The benefits in column 2 incorporate the changes „in :.planprovisions found in~the 1991 Bill (Chapter No: 96,'-House File No. 579).. That Bill provides for changes in the definition of salary, benefit eligibility and benefit level.. Another source of the difference in liabilities and costs is the use of different actuarial assumptions as required by statute. and lists .the major assumptions. -1- Table 2 shows the data ~att i ~-q -~ Whenever a retired member or the retired member's surviving spouse elects P&F benefits, the reserve for that benefit must be transferred to the. Minnesota Post Retirement Investment Fund (MPRIF). The amount to be transferred if all benefit recipients who are eligible for MPRIF elect P&F benefits is x3,994,089, which is less than the current market value of assets. This amount includes an estimated increase of 4.009 for those who meet the MPRIF eligibility rules for a January 1, 1992 benefit adjustment. Current benefit recipients who are not eligible for MPRIF will be paid directly by PERA. Their benefits will be escalated by the same percentage that applies to MPRIF annuitants, however no funds are required to be transferred to MPRIF. Although the costs shown in Table l represent an appropriate 'range of estimates available today, the costs are subject to change in future years following the consolidation. The true cost of any pension plan is not completely determined until the last benefit payment has been made to the last benefit recipient. Prior to that date, annual budgets are determined by making assumptions regarding future experience. Each year in the future following consolidation, municipal costs will be redetermined based on the elections made by members and beneficiaries and will consist of the following components: Regular contributions (line 7Z - a variable cost which will depend on the compensation of members still active. -2- ~att ~Q ~' t Additional contributions (line 6Z - a fixed cost which is an annual amount of X410,932, the amount required to .amortize the initial unfunded consolidation actuarial liability shown in column 4 of Table 1 by the year 2010. 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A front yard setback of two feet in the R-1 zoning district, where the required front yard setback is 30 feet. 2. A detached accessory building to be located forward of the front building line.. These variances would allow the owner, Bryan Bruley, to construct a 22 foot by 22 foot detached garage in the front yard area. On September 28, 1991, Mrs. Ruby Lundeen, 6636 Lynwood Boulevard, appealed the variances. Recommended Motion: Sustain the Hearing Examiner's decision to grant the variances at 6735 Lynwood Boulevard. Basis of Recommendation: The three criteria needed to grant a variance have been found to exist. They include the following: 1. There is an undue hardship present because there is a need for a garage and the request is reasonable in this situation. The existing single wide tuck-under garage is difficult to access because it is sunken below grade and is narrow. The access well of•the garage also poses threats to safety. The owner plans to close off the existing garage and fill the access well.. 2. There are unique circumstances related to the property. The home was built in 1922 and at that time a street was planned .south of the home along the northwest edge of Wood Lake. As a result, the-home was built with the front facing toward Wood Lake. The front street was never constructed, and Lynwood Boulevard evolved as the only public access to the property. What is now defined as the front yard was intended to be the rear yard, and vice versa. Though the lot is approximately 15,000 square feet, its irregular shape, elevation, and layout make the proposed location the most reasonable place for locating a new garage on the site. 5-~ 3. There would be no apparent adverse impact on the neighborhood. The lot is located at the end of a cul-du-sac. The west property line is heavily wooded and abuts the rear lot line of the homes to the west, which front on Emerson Avenue. When looking at the site in context to its surroundings, the garage would not encroach on any sight lines, nor would it be obtrusive. Three other garages access the end of the Lynwood cul-du-sac. 4. Mediation by the West Suburban Mediation Center was unsuccessful. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Overrule the Hearing Examiner's decision with a finding of fact that the criteria needed for the granting of these variances has not been met. Discussion/Decision Mode: A public hearing is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 28, 1991. The hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers of Richfield City Hall, 6700 Portland Avenue. Notice of hearing was published in the Sun-Current and mailed to .property owners within 350 feet of the subject property. Respectfully submitted, Jame D. Prosser City anager JDP:ds 5- 2 .~ ~.__ __ o , ' -- -- ---, G ~ m ~ - ~ J G -~ I -~, - - -- ~ ,_,.~. ~ ~ --- J ~ ``\ - -- --~ i / ~ G `\ ui - ~~~ ~' ! FT. FIIOIIT YQ'ET~AiCK - - ~ \ ~ ~ I ~ !~ YQ. •c . Z ' ~ ~*• ~ ~T~ac PROPOSED ~ H - - - - - - ~;r..';. GARAGE ~ ~ :r•. ~ ' W ~ ~ G, . s~~ \ - - - - - ~ NOU'&E ~~ / ~ ~ i ~ ~; ~~ ~ ~ 7 i ' ~ ~ '' r ~ WOODLAKE PARK I_,- G =GARAGE ~~'O~o Oo ~C~Co~ C~~a~ o C~ 6735 Lynwood Blvd. Garage construction in front yard ~- IT If 1FI°~ PLANNING ZONING ~~~ CASE N0. APPLICANT: PROPERTY LOCATION: .HEARING EXAMINER: .. HEARING DATE: APPEARANCES: Variance ReQuest 91-V-6 Bryan Bruley 6735 Lynwood Boulevard Vern Luettinger September 17, 1991 Bryan .Bruley and Mrs. Ruby Lundeen Based upon the evidence presented at the hearing, the undersigned makes the following findings of fact, conclusions, and decisions. A. FINDINGS OF FACT: 1. Notice of public hearing was proper. Notice was published in the Sun-Current and mailed to property owners within 350 feet of the site as required by City Ordinance. The ten day notice requirement was also met. 2. The street address and legal description of the property in question are as follows: 6735 Lynwood Boulevard, Block 1, Lot 24, Lynnwood Hennepin County Addition. 3. The zoning of the site in question is R-1. 4. The variance requested are to allow a detached accessory building forward of the principal building and a two foot front yard setback. 5. The reason for the request is to allow the construction of a 22' x 22' detached garage in the front .yard area. B. DETERMINATIONS: Minnesota Statutes Section 462.357, subdivision 6, provides for the granting of variance to the literal provisions. of the zoning regulations in instances where their strict enforcement would cause undue hardship to the owners of the property under consideration. In determining whether to grant or deny the requested variance, I specifically make the following conclusions: 5-~F 1. Would strict enforcement of the literal provisions of the ordinance cause undue hardship, because the property could not be reasonably used under the conditions of the official controls? I conclude: There is an undue hardship. The garage presently available is difficult to access because it is below grade. It is also narrow in width and not-large enough to suit present day needs. .. 2. Are there unique circumstances or unusual conditions affecting the property or building which are not created by the land owner? I conclude: There are unique circumstances affecting this property not created by the owner. The irregular shaped lot does not allow construction of the garage elsewhere on the site. 3. Will the granting of the variance alter the essential character of the neighborhood or locality? I conclude: No. The garage would be .an overall improvement to the .neighborhood. 4. Are there any stipulations which must be attached to the granting of the variance to ensure compliance and to protect adjacent properties? (If yes, specify stipulations under Item C "DECISION" on the next page). I conclude: Yes.. The following stipulations should be adhered to. I C. DECISION Based upon the foregoing, the undersigned determines that the request be avuroved Stipulations: 1. The north wall of the garage be constructed with no openings, and with .materials which provide a one hour fire rating. 2. The eave over the north wall project no more than one foot outward. 3. Fill associated with this project may not be placed in such a maner as to alter existing elevations or flow characteristics, which results in an adverse impact on adjacent properties. D. APPEALS Any party not in agreement with the decision of the Hearing Examiner may appeal the decision by delivering to the Community Development Director a notice of appeal within ten days of the date. the decision is filed. The appeal shall be to the board of adjustments and appeals. Byron Wallace Community Development Director City of Richfield 6700 Portland Avenue South Richfield, MN 55423 (61.2) 861-9760 DATED: September 23, 1991 Hearing Examiner ~ ~Z-~ City of~Richfield [PC/Zoning)Form-HE-Decision ~'~ Date: September 28, 1991 To: Mr. Byron Wallace Community Development Director City of Richfield From: Mrs. Ruby D. Lundeen 6636 Lynnwood Blvd. Richfield, MN 55423 Re: Case No. 91-V-6 Applicant Bryan Bruley 6735 Lynnwood Blvd. Richfield, MN 554.23 Hearing Date: Sep. 17, 1991 This is to inform you that I am appealing the decision of Vern Luettinger, hearing examiner, to grant the above xequest for variance to allow a detatched acessory building forward of the principal building and a two foot .front yard setback. Below are listed my objections to the determinations made in the case: 1). In regards to the conclusion of undue hardship. Mr. Bruley purchased the house in full awareness of the existing garage and the existing ordinance regulations regarding use of the property. Under the same ordinance my house is situated with all its major rocns end views facing south and directly opposite the proposed garage. This garage,. if built, will adversely affect my enjoyment of my property and the value of my property. 2). Regarding the conclusion that there are unique circumstances affecting the property, notcreated by the owner. I have reason to believe that thereis sufficient property to build a garage within the provision of existing ordinance, but that Mr. Bruley's reluctance to do so is based on his wish t.o preserve certain trees. Accordingly, I request that an official survey of his property be provided to me and to the be+ard of adjustments and appeals. 5-~ 3). In response to the cor~c~usion that granting the variance will not alter the essE~r.t.i~+l character of the neighborhood, but will be "an overall ~mFrovement to the neighborhood", I am at a loss to understar;d the reasoning used in making this statement. The garagE ~:il] create the effect of an inner.-city alley rather than an ' attractive cul-de-sac boulevard. I have retained an attornE~y who will contact your office by October third. Respectfully, Mrs. Ruby D. Lundeen ~~ CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 278 Agenda October 28, 1991 Issue Statement: Consideration of an application for renewal of a residential kennel license for Claire Todd, 7425 Pleasant Avenue, Richfield. Background• On October•16, 1991 Claire Todd submitted an application for a residential kennel license. She owns three dogs and two cats. Ms. Todd's application had all contiguous property owner's signatures on it. On October 19, 1991, an inspection of the property was conducted by a Community Service Officer. There were no apparent problems found at that time. Although this application is for three dogs and two cats, it does not exceed the maximum number of six animals that was approved by the Council as policy on July 22, 1991. Recommended Motion: Staff recommends that the application for a residential kennel license be approved. Basis for Recommendation: ' 1. It is up to the animal owner to prove that the keeping of more than two dogs and two cats does not have an adverse effect on the neighborhood. Ms. Todd has been able to do this. Alternative Recommendation: 1. The Council could decide to deny Ms. Todd's residential kennel license. This would mean that she would have to reduce the number of dogs she has from three to two. Discussion/Decision Mode: Recommendation to approve the application for a residential kennel license for Claire Todd, 7425 Pleasant Avenue, is presented for Council consideration at this time. Respec fully submitted, Jam D. Prosser City Manager JDP:ds 4N CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 277 Agenda October 28, 1991 Issue Statement• Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $44,792, for City Project 708-1572, 69th and Xerxes Storm Sewer. Background• As work on•the 69th and Xerxes storm sewer project has progressed, some unforeseen conditions have been encountered. The following is a breakdown and detail of each increase: 1. Because of soil conditions in the storm sewer trench and rainfall during the project, more fill was required than anticipated. The fill is necessary to bring the trench back to grade. Additional cost is estimated to be $31,500. 2. Approximately 330' of existing watermain, not directly disturbed by the project, required .replacement. Also, a major service feeding the Hennepin Government Center building adjoining the project had to be moved for the project to continue. Additional cost is estimated to be $10,342. 3. Additional quantities of existing honeysuckle shrubs were disturbed by relocating the water service. Additional cost is estimated to be $2,100. 4. Two additional replacement trees were needed. Additional cost is estimated to be $600. 5. Clearing/grubbing for one tree was needed. Additional cost is estimated to be $250. The total additional cost is estimated to be $44,792. As a result of this change order, the adjusted contract price is $526,662. The 60 working days provided for completion of the contract is unchanged. The project should be complete the end of November, 1991. Recommended Motion: Approve Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $44,792, for City Project 708-1572 for Contract No. 2514 between the City of Richfield and S. M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. Basis of Recommendation: 1. The Change Order catalogs additional work which has been necessary for successful execution of the contract. The conditions which brought about the need for the Change Order were discovered upon digging the trench. Although the exact nature of these unforeseen conditions can nver be predicted, it is not uncommon for these kinds of change orders in an underground construction project. Most of the work identified has been completed. yN- i 2. There is sufficient funding available in the storm sewer utility fund for this Change Order. Alternative Recommendation: None. Discussion/Decision Mode: This item is scheduled for the October 28, 1991 City Council meeting. Action should be taken at this time ensure timely completion of the project. Resp t lly submitted, Jam s D. Prosser City Manager JDP:ds ICY CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 276 Agenda October 28, 1991 Issue Statement• Purchase in excess of $5,000 for rain shelters at the Rich Acres Golf Course. 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 proposal includes materials and installation of two rain shelters (lightening protected) on the Rich Acres Golf Course. The rain shelters will be strategically placed on the front and back nine of the regulation course to shelter golfers from rain during, unexpected bad weather. Staff would like to install the shelters this fall while the ground is dry. Waiting until spring could cause construction damage to the course with heavy equipment. In addition, spring start up is always extremely busy for maintenance staff. Fall is less intense and allows staff time to sufficiently supervise the project. Installation can take place any time befor mid- November. The following quotations have been received: Bob Klein & Associates. $7,440 (includes materials only) MacDonald Home Improvement $13,574 (materials and installation) Parsley Builders $15,020 (materials and installation) Recommended Motion: Approve the purchase of the two rain shelters .from MacDonald Home Improvement in the amount of $13,574 for the Rich Acres Golf Course. Basis of Recommendation: 1. Rich Acres needs to offer protection to its golfers from severe weather. This has become a greater concern in light of the deaths at the US Open and PGA Championship. 2. MacDonald Home Improvement had the best price. 3. There are sufficient funds in the Golf Course Enterprise Fund to cover this purchase. ~ ~-i Alternative Recommendation: 1. The Council could choose to continue with the existing conditions. 2. The Council could select another supplier, though they are more expensive. 3. The Council could direct staff to look for alternatives, although staff feels this is the best choice. Discussion/Decision Mode: In order to install the shelters this fall while the soil is dry, this item is scheduled for the October 28, 1991 regular City Council meeting. Respectfully submitted, Jame D. Prosser City anager JDP:ds ~F CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 275 Agenda October 28, 1991 Issue Statement• Purchase in excess of $5,000 for automatic spin grinder for Rich Acres Golf Course. Background• The City Council policy resolution in 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 Golf Course mower fleet consists of 43 reel-type cutting units. The turf is being cut shorter and more frequently. For example, in 1983 the. fairways were cut at 1.25 inches twice a week. Now fairways are cut at .75 inches. and mowed three to four times a week. This means more sharpening of the fairway cutting units during mid-season. Cutting fairways at .75 inches makes a excellent playing surface for golfers but causes some damage to cutting units. Foreign material such as golf shoe spikes and golf cart parts get into the reel and bend or break blades. Next season staff will be going to a sand top dressing program on the greens. This will require even more frequent sharpening of mowers due to the abrasive effect of sand on the cutting units. Currently, a ten year old Foley manual sharpener is being used for sharpening cutting units. This piece of equipment cannot keep pace with the current demand for increased sharpening. Golf Course staff have researched automatic sharpeners (spin grinders) over the years. An automatic sharpener would repair cutting units faster and produce less "down" time for the units, as well as reducing potential for personal injury. The staff requested quotations for a new automatic spin grinder and the following .quotes have been received: MTI Distributing Co. - $10,100 (Neary Unit) Neary Manufacturing - $12,120 (Neary Unit) T. I. International, Inc. - $13,900 (T. I. Unit) Supreme Mowing, Ltd. - $19,500 (Supreme Unit) Recommended Motion: Approve a purchase order to MTI Distributing Co. for a Neary Unit in the amount of $10,100 for an automatic sharpener. 4 ~" ~ Basis of Recommendation: 1. The old sharpening unit is no longer able to keep up with the demands of increased mowing. 2. The Neary unit from M.T.I. will increase productivity as well as reduce potential for personal injury. 3. There are sufficient funds in the Golf Course Enterprise Fund to cover this expense. Alternative Recommendation: 1. The Council could choose to reject the quotations and direct° staff to obtain new quotations. However, staff does not believe we can obtain a better price from a reputable manufacturer or distributor. 2. Council could authorize, a purchase from another vendor submitting a quotation. 3. Council could deny the purchase and ask staff to continue with the existing manual sharpener although this unit does not keep pace with demand and provides a higher risk of personal injury than does an automatic sharpener. Discussion/Decision Mode: This item is scheduled for the October 28, 1991 regular City Council meeting. Respect lly submitted, James Prosser City anager JDP:ds 4~ CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 274 Agenda October 28, 1991 Issue Statement: Setting date of hearing for renewal of on-sale liquor licenses. Background: The on-sale liquor licenses for restaurant establishments will expire on January 1, 1992. City ordinance provides that the City Council conduct a public hearing to consider all liquor license renewals. Recommended Motion: Schedule December 9, 1991 as the_date to hold public hearings on the renewal of liquor licenses for Chi Chi's Mexican Restaurante; The Ground Round; American Legion Post No. 435; VFW .Post No. 5555; and Champps of Richfield. Basis for Recommendation: 1. Hearings must be scheduled and held before a renewal license may be considered. 2. The renewal process has been initiated. 3. Holding the public hearing on December 9, 1991 will provide ample time to complete the licensing process before January 1, 1992. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Schedule the hearings for another date. However, this may delay the licensing process. Discussion/Decision Mode: Action to schedule the public hearings on October 28, 1991-will provide sufficient time for legal publication of the hearings. Respect lly submitted, James Prosser City nager JDP:ds 7~ CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 273 Agenda October 28, 1991 Issue Statement: Setting date of hearing for-the renewal of wine licenses. Background• The wine licenses for restaurant establishments will expire on January 1, 1992. City ordinance provides that the City Council conduct a public hearing to consider all wine license renewals. Recommended Motion: Schedule December 9, 1991 as the date to hold public hearings on the renewal of wine licenses for Miller's Fireside Pizza; and Davanni's Pizza and Hot Hoagies. Basis for Recommendation: 1. Hearings must be scheduled and held before a renewal license may be considered. 2. The renewal process has been initiated. 3. Holding the public hearings on December 9 will provide ample time to complete the licensing process before January 1, 1992. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Schedule the hearings for another date. However, this may delay the licensing process. Discussion/Decision Mode: Action to schedule the public hearings on October 28, 1991 will provide sufficient time for legal publication of the hearings. Respectfully submitted, Jame Prosser City Hager JDP:ds ~C CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 272 Agenda October 28, 1991 Issue Statement: Request for authorization to purchase cable television broadcast equipment. Background• The City Council policy resolution on purchasing. provides that when purchases of merchandise, materials, equipment or construction exceed the amount of $5,000, authority to purchase shall be submitted to City Council for consideration. The subject of this Council letter is a purchase in excess of $5,000. At the October 7, 1991 City Council Study Session, Council Members were informed that the current cable television equipment configuration used to broadcast City Council meetings is in need of upgrading. The current arrangement, which utilizes an older tube camera with two new chip cameras, is an undesirable mixture of different generations of cable television technology. The result has been a steadily deteriorating picture which is incapable of providing true color and color balance. In addition, the tube camera has had significant problems with focus. The solution to the problem is twofold. First, the antiquated three-tube camera must be replaced with a three-chip camera as similar as possible to the City's current three-chip camera. This will provide for matching camera light intensity and color as nearly as possible. Second, a simple vectorscope should be purchased so that broadcast production staff has a piece of equipment capable of color balancing a multi-camera broadcast. Vectorscopes are normally considered standard equipment in a studio cable production setting. Prior to soliciting quotations, it was staff's estimation that the new camera along with a zoom lense and power supply would cost approximately $5,600 and that the vectorscope would cost approximately $1,850. Quotations were received from Alpha Video of Bloomington and Todd Communications of Minneapolis. JVC KY-17U Camera including Zoom Lense and AC Adapter Alpha Video net bid: $5,417 Todd Communications net bid: $5,727.94 Leader Vectorscope 5850C Alpha Video net bid: $1,709 Todd Communications net bid: Did not submit bid In addition, both vendors were asked to provide bids for additional miscellaneous equipment for the camera including a remote focus, remote zoom and view finders. yc-~ The additional equipment would allow the camera to be operated entirely from behind, similar to professional studio cameras. It was anticipated that the additional features would total approximately 51,250. The equipment was bid separately by both Alpha video (51,267.00) and Todd Communications (51,278.43). However, Alpha Video presented an alternate proposal to combine the KY-17U Camera, zoom lens, power supply and the three pieces of miscellaneous equipment for an immediate $500.00 rebate to be applied to the invoice. The result is the following proposal from-Alpha Video: KY-17U Camera, including zoom lens, power supply, remote zoom and focus and 4" studio viewfinder ......................$6,184.00 Vectorscope ....................................1 709.00 Total ....................................57,893.00 The Alpha proposal represents an excellent opportunity to obtain a first rate camera setup for several hundred dollars less than anticipated. Recommended Motion: Authorize the purchase of a JVC KY-17U camera package and vectorscope from Alpha Video and Audio in the amount of 57,893.00 Basis of Recommendation: 1. The new camera and vectorscope are necessary to provide Richfield viewers with an acceptable quality of picture of City Council meetings. 2. The old tube camera has served its purpose and is now an antiquated part of the City's system in need of replacement. 3. A vectorscope is a necessary piece of studio equipment needed to balance video output. 4. The necessary funds are provided for in the City's cable budget. 5. Franchise fees paid by Richfield cable customers are remitted to the City to pay for purchases such as this. Franchise fees are provided so that the City may provide quality public access cable television. Alternative Recommendation: 1. The City Council could decide to withhold approval of the purchase of the camera and vectorscope. 2. The City Council could direct staff to direct the staff to buy either the camera or the vectorscope. ~c-z 3. The City Council could direct staff to purchase the camera and base accessories without the three added features. 4. The City Council could direct staff to seek additional quotations. Discussion/Decision Mode: It is suggested that the purchase be authorized at the October 28, 1991 City Council meeting so the equipment may be ordered and installed as quickly as possible and be on line well before the end of the current year. Respect lly submitted, Jame D. Prosser City anager JDP:ds y~ CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 271 Agenda October 28, 1991 Issue Statement: Request for a one year extension to the lot width and area variances for 6321 Humboldt Avenue and 6313 Morgan Avenue. Background: On November 28, 1990, the Richfield Hearing Examiner granted lot width and area variances to the HRA for 6321 Humboldt Avenue and 6313 Morgan Avenue. The variances allowed these sites to be redeveloped through the Expanded New Home Program. Recommended Motion: Approve the request for a one year extension of the lot width and area variances at 6321 Humboldt Avenue and 6313 Morgan Avenue. Basis of Recommendation: 1. Extensions have been routinely granted to petitioners when there are no.changes in the proposed development. 2. If extended, the variances would expire on November 28, 1992 unless the homes are completed or the variances are further extended. 3. The building permit process has been initiated by Marv Anderson Homes to construct a home at 6313 Morgan Avenue but it will not be completed by the .expiration date this year. 4. There has been interest exhibited in the purchase and development of 6321 Humboldt Avenue but no contract has. been signed. Alternative Recommendation: Deny the extension for the variances if the circumstance of the variances have changed. Discussion/Decision Mode: Consideration of this item is .scheduled on the consent calendar of the October 28, 1991 City Council meeting. Respectfully submitted, Jam D. Prosser Cit Manager JDP:ds ~~ N T _ _ II W Q O W a v r ,~ ~~~~ o~ •~a +~~ s a N ' ~a Z ~° ~ r~ a. i • 1 ~ o, v N ~ i • d ~ _ W ~ . ~I t !~ ~... ~ " E r • H ...~ ~r 0o i ,,' : ~ .~ f, .',.. r. .~+~, rlr .rte-_.~.M ~. /~ ' ~ J ~ ~ ~.' `,. y,.. ~ . ~f r, /s ~ Jam' ''f +~.~ s~~ rZ i `T ~ ~ ~r t _ 4 ~ ,~ o - -' 0 1 • ~ N ..w C •~ 6 a~ ~X 4! =a- s:~~ ~ ~~~ •,s~ ~~ ~~;~ ~ ~~,~, ~ ~ ~r._~~ ---~w~•• 00 •o~t* ~ - t •f. ~. ; 3n v la~o Nrnx~ O N II r J V N yb-I .~ Z ~ Q ..J a ~ W Z E- W ~ J Q .~ a m 0 ~~ a s T N M t0 ,, _ y ~_ ~ «Z .____._. _ _ _ _ u _ _ ____.- o ""'` ~~ ~ ~ y ~ N H s 00'Qb '~ ~ 1~ i ~ • 1J ~_ ~_~ _~ m N +~/ 1 -3iv~y 1 i .:cs`~ 1 ~ f `~ ~~~~N~ ~ .• ,~Z • N '~ 4 V ~, ~~ .~ ~~ i"i;-~'/ ~ ~~%./. ~' '! ~ ~~ , ~ ~~ ,~- .. f ~. ~ . ~ % '~ ~ ,• ~, .'ri ~~. . F . . . . ;,~ , ~ ~ ,~; , ~~ ' Q ~ ~ ~ ~ ,~`~ ~, v ~ ~ ~, . , t~ w~~ N ~ ti N CJ r r` ~ r ~ 11 L.. W Z -~ °` Q a --. ~ J N W H j_ _""' N 1 r ~ i W ~ ~~/~ ~ O .~ ~ a s~-._~ - __, o oc a ° ~- ~~ .. ~~ • I ~ .. ~. • ~ va~n~ •~ ko~ .~L 1 ~ A r ~/~lJl 11~ G O -, ~~"'~ ~~ ., 0 W Z W ~~Q V 0 M T M ~~ CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 270 Agenda October 28, 1991 Issue Statement: Resolution encouraging development of Bryant Lake Regional Park. Background• A system of regional parks has been established. In Hennepin County, there are limited regional park opportunities in the southern area of the County. Bryant Lake Regional Park is in the area of Crosstown 62 and I494. It could serve the residents of Richfield and others in the area. Several .communities are currently considering action in support of development of Bryant Lake Regional Park. Members of the Richfield Community Services Commission recommend adoption of the attached resolution. Recommended Motion: Approve the attached Resolution encouraging development of the Bryant Lake Regional Park. Basis of Recommendation: 1. Regional parks should be available to Richfield residents. 2. There are limited regional park opportunities in southern Hennepin County. 3. The Richfield Community Services Commission and others recommend the development of Bryant Lake Regional Park. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Do not approve the attached resolution. 2. Approve an amended version of the attached resolution. Discussion/Decision Mode: This item is scheduled for the October 28, 1991 Council meeting. Action may betaken at any time. However, any Council action is more likely to be taken into consideration during priority setting for regional park development if Richfield's concerns are made known as soon as possible. Respectfully submitted, James Prosser City M nager JDP:ds Attachment 4A-i RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING DEVELOPMENT OF BRYANT LAKE REGIONAL PARK WHEREAS, the City of Richfield and the Richfield Community Services Commission recognize that Hennepin Regional Parks are an extension of Richfield's open space and recreational opportunities; and WHEREAS, a contiguous regional park offering boating, fishing, and a large picnic area would greatly benefit the residents of Richfield; and WHEREAS, the City of Richfield encourages development of a regional park in the southern part of Hennepin County, and WHEREAS, the City of Richfield urges Hennepin Parks to set the development of Bryant Lake Regional Park as its first priority in 1992. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Richfield City Council and the Richfield Community Services Commission support and encourage the development of the Bryant Lake Regional Park in the City of Eden Prairie. Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota, this 28th day of October, 1991. Martin J. Kirsch Mayor ATTEST: Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 269 Agenda October 28, 1991 Issue Statement: Proclamation declaring November 21, 1991 as Don I. Anderson-Day and recogniton of Don I. Anderson being named recipient of the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) 1991 Board/Commission Award. Background• Don I. Anderson has been selected to receive the 1991 Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) Board/Commission Award. Open to any Board or Commission member in the State of Minnesota, the award is for outstanding service in the recreation, park and leisure service field. The honor singles out Don I. Anderson for his significant contributions to public policies, financing and delivery of high quality recreation and park services that have enriched the people in the community. Mr. Anderson was a member of the Richfield Park and Recreation Commission from 1973 through 1980 serving as Chair in 1978 and 1979. He was appointed to the Richfield Community Services Commission in 1983 and served as Chair in 1985, 1986 and 1987. From 1978 to 1980, Mr. Anderson .was actively involved in the Golf Course Ad Hoc Committee. As a member of this committee, Mr. Anderson worked toward confirmation of site and lease arrangements with the Metropolitan Airports Commission and establishment of design and operation policies. He supported special legislation for funding used in the development of Richfield's Rich Acres Golf Course. He was instrumental in gaining the support and backing of the Richfield Chamber of .Commerce which resulted in sponsorship of all 27 holes by businesses who made donations to fund ball markers, benches, hole and yardage signs. Mr. Anderson made the contact to test research golf course maintenance equipment at Rich Acres Golf Course at no cost to the City. Mr. Anderson has been actively involved in park development. He participated on the committee which recommended a City coordinated park and recreation program be established. This became reality in 1970 and the first Master Park Plan was established. Mr. Anderson attended neighborhood meetings held to plan parks. He made the suggestion, which was used, to have University of Minnesota students prepare preliminary design concepts for Richfield's community park at Veterans Memorial Park of Richfield. He participated in Citywide meeting to update the Master Park Plan. The updated Plan was adopted in 1989. At the present time, Mr. Anderson is a member of the Richfield Ad Hoc 135W/I494 Traffic Committee and serves as Vice-Chair. He has been actively protecting existing parks and working toward enhancing park and recreation opportunities such as expansion of park space and creation of a bike/hike parkway. The list of Don I. Anderson's involvement in the leisure service field continues with such items as the Swim Pool Confidential Assistance Program, forestry program and policies, City support and treatment of special interest groups, the local Chamber of Commerce, and activities with his family. The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association will honor him with the 1991 Board/Commission Award. The award will be presented at the MRPA annual state conference on November 21, 1991. For banquet information, call-861-9790. Recommended Motion: Congratulate Don I. Anderson, recipient of the 1991 Minnesota Recreation and Park Association Board/Commission Award, and adopt the attached proclamation declaring November 21, 1991 as Don I. Anderson Day in the City of Richfield. Basis of Recommendation: 1. Richfield is very proud of Don I. Anderson and pleased that the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association will honor him with the 1991 Board/Commission Award. 2. This is the first time someone from the City of Richfield has received an MRPA award. Alternative Recommendation: None. Discussion/Decision Mode: This item is scheduled for the October 28, 1991 Council meeting. Council members are reminded to make their reservation(s) for the November 21 MRPA awards banquet by calling 861-9790.. Banquet reservations are due no later than November 4, 1991. Respect ully submitted, Jame Prosser City nager JDP:ds Y a c~ U ~ ~ ~ o ~ a d N ~ O ~ a o c ~ c~ ~ '_+' ~ U ~ .;~ U O ~ N 0 to N Y Q- ~ ~ a ~ c~ E 0 0 ~ ~ ~ O o. a~i = Y W W W W ~~ N >. N U ~ ~ U ~ C~ ~ ~ O ~ d a of ~ ~ '~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ 0 U ~ ~ ~ A (~6~ Cam' ~~ c~ v;~ ~~ U '~~ t~ 'UQ ~ • . ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~-~ ~ ~a~ o~ V~ ~~ ~ ~ ~~ o-~ c~ ~-° o~ N ~ O N U ~ 'C N ~ "O LU +rU . +~~ ~ ' .Q m ~Y R '' ~C ~. 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