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10-27-86 agendaV • CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 420 October 27, 1986 Issue Statement: Ratification of a Resolution of the Southwest Suburban Cable Commission determining as a matter of policy to permit Rogers Cablesystems to change channel lineup. Background: The Southwest Suburban Cable Commission ( SWSCC) is the joint powers commission created by agreement between member communities including Edina, Eden Prairie, Hopkins, Minnetonka and Richfield. The general responsibility of SWSCC is coordination, administration and enforcement of the individual franchise agreements for cable TV. Rogers Cablesystem has recently requested permission to change the channel lineup. The change in lineup is a business decision which they believe will increase viewership. A similar change in channel lineup in Minneapolis has provided a significant increase in subscribers. Rogers contends that the Cable Communications Act of 1974 permits such a modification without approval. • However, they have nevertheless presented this issue for consideration by the cable commission. A change in the channel lineup has two basic impacts upon system subscribers. First, the community access channels which are currently on the low band (channels 1 -13); will be shifted to the high band (channels 32 -49). Access users, notably the education access users, are opposed to this change not only because they prefer the low band position, but also because of channel identification. A second impact is the fact that the change in alignment will preclude offering free universal, i.e. channel 1- 12 service. After extensive discussions with Rogers, a compromise position has been developed which could provide the following: 1. SWSCC agrees to accept the change in lineup for a period of one year, subject to review after that time. 2. Rogers will retain the universal service tier providing for viewing of the educational, community, government, lease and regional access to subscribers without charge. 3. Within 30 days Rogers shall submit a written plan and include a description as to how it intends to inform subscribers of the change in channel lineup, incorporate the retention of the universal (free) service, and develop an inventory or survey of costs and expenses to be reimbursed by Rogers for expenses incurred by access users relating to the change in channel lineup. • Recommendation: Ratify the decision of the SWSCC. Basis for Recommendation: 1. There is some uncertainty regarding whether the cities have the right to regulate cable companies. Changes in the federal law regulating cable company's relationship with municipalities significantly limit our ability to control operations. 2. Given the change in federal legislation regulating cable companies, it appears appropriate to permit the companies to "make it or break it" on their own without regulating their method of operation. 3. Under the agreement, the city reserves the right to review the legal basis for Rogers to terminate municipal control over channel allocation at a later date. 4. If indeed the change in channel lineup improves the profitability of Rogers, there will be additional money available for local ,government activities. 5. A plan will be provided to assist local access users with 40 the transition to the new channel. 6. The resolution was endorsed by the Southwest Suburban Cable Commission. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Not ratify the resolution of SWSCC. This option would in all likelihood force the city to institute legal action against Rogers to stop Rogers from changing the channel allocation, a position which does not appear to be on firm legal foundation at this point in time. Discussion /Decision Mode: This matter will be presented as a consent agenda item on the agenda for the October 27, 1986 city council meeting. Unless a majority of SWSCC members disagree with the Resolution by November 12, 1986, Rogers will proceed with the channel changes. Respectfully submitted, Jam D. Prosser Cit Manager • JDP /eja r • RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN CABLE COMMISSION DETERMINING AS A MATTER OF POLICY TO PERMIT ROGERS CABLESYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA TO CHANGE THE CHANNEL LINE -UP CONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Southwest Suburban Cable Commission (hereinafter "SWSCC ") is a joint powers commission created by agreement bet- ween its Member Cities including Edina, Eden Prairie, Hopkins, Minnetonka and Richfield; and WHEREAS, under the Joint and Cooperative Agreement the SWSCC is: "The Commission is established for the pur- -poses of coordinating administration and enforcement of the individual Franchises of the Parties and providing uniformity in that administration and enforcement to ensure that the System of the Grantee is constructed, operated, maintained and upgraded in a manner • that will, to the extent possible, to be the maximum benefit of each party. "; and WHEREAS, the SWSCC in the administration of the Cable Communications System Franchises of its Member Cities, has received a request from Rogers Cablesystems of Minnesota (hereinafter "Grantee ") to change the line -up of the channels based on the Grantee's interpretation that the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, which permits modifications of services and prohibits the regulation of rates by franchising authorities after the end of 1986, constitutes authority for Grantee to make such modifications and changes in the channel line -up for the cable communications system serving the Member Cities of the SWSCC; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Cable Communications System Franchises of the Member Cities it provides an Article XII, Section 6: "Applicable laws and court decisions: Severability A. Grantee and City shall, at all times, comply with all laws, ordinances and regula- tions of federal, state and city government . relating to the System and this Franchise. -1- • B. Any law, ordinance or regulation shall require or permit Grantee to perform any ser- vice or shall prohibit Grantee from performing any service which may be in conflict with the terms of this Franchise, then as soon as possible following knowledge thereof, Grantee shall notify City of the point of conflict believed to exist between such law, ordinance or regulation. "; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the above cited Article XII, Section 6, SWSCC has reviewed the request of Grantee and advised Grantee that it has questions relative to the application of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 to the requested channel line- up change; and WHEREAS, in response to the questions of the SWSCC, Grantee has proposed a one (1) year temporary channel line -up change, attached hereto as Exhibit A, which includes a letter dated October 2,1986 to Adrian Herbst, Administrator of the SWSCC and an attached Proposed Rogers Cablesystems of Minnesota Southwest Channel Line -up. Exhibit A is a request that the SWSCC act on the proposal without regard to the interpretation of the applica- tion of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 based on the need of Grantee to implement the channel line -up change to • improve its revenue and to increase the subscriber penetration; and WHEREAS, in response to the proposed modifications based upon the terms and conditions set forth in Exhibit A, the SWSCC has undertaken an evaluation of the proposed changes in conjunction with the allegations of Grantee that such change will improve its revenue and permit the System to increase the amount of subscri- bers and in this regard has heard testimony from Grantee as well as others including representatives of the schools serving the Member Cities of the SWSCC; and WHEREAS, the SWSCC finds that the request of Grantee is reasonable and may improve the financial condition of the System and increase the subscribership of the System and based upon this has concluded that as a matter of policy the requested modifica- tion and change of the channel line -up should be permitted for a one (1) year time subject to the exceptions set forth in this Resolution and also subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Resolution; and WHEREAS, under the Joint and Cooperative Agreement entered into by the Member Cities of the SWSCC the SWSCC is authorized to make policy decisions and recommendations to the Member Cities and under this authority the SWSCC intends to implement a policy decision based upon the following provision of the Joint and • -2- 0 • Cooperative Agreement. Article VII, Section 3, Paragraph A,1 provides: "Policy Decisions and Recommendations. The Commission shall make policy decisions and recommendations to parties on the following: 1. Enforcement of Laws. Enforcement of laws, regulations and ordinances, related to cable communications, against Grantee and others." NOW THEREFORE, the SWSCC in a regular meeting resolves as follows: 1. To accept a proposed one (1) year temporary change to the channel line -up as a matter of policy, based on the represen- tations of Grantee that it will increase its revenues and improve subscriber penetration, incorporating herein all of the terms and conditions set forth in Exhibit A which is incor- porated into this Resolution and made part of it, subject to the following exceptions and conditions: A. The Community Access Channels currently using Chan- nel 3 Educational Access, Channel 7 Community Access, Channel • 8 Educational Access, Channel 12 Government Access will be realigned to higher channel numbers but will.be grouped together. B. Channel 6 will be reserved as the Regional Channel as provided for in the Franchises of the Member Cities and the applicable laws of the State of Minnesota. Further that during the one (1) year temporary change in channel line -up programming of Channel 6 may be at the discretion of Grantee; but subject to the obligation of Grantee to imple- ment regional channel programming at such time as the now existing entity created to start programming for such regional purposes implements and commences the use of Channel 6 for Regional Programming. C. The Grantee shall retain the Universal Service Tier. The services including community programming of all access channels including educational access, community access, government access, lease access and regional.channel 6 will be made available to all subscribers without charge. 2. Conditions applicable to the implementation of the changes. A. This Resolution shall become effective two (2) weeks-after its passage by the SWSCC subject to: -3- 1. Within thirty (30) days after the effective date, Grantee will furnish to SWSCC a written plan that includes a description as to how it intends to inform its subscribers of the channel line -up change, incor- porate the retention of the Universal Service, and will reflect an inventory or survey of costs and expenses to be reimbursed by Grantee for such expenses as may have been incurred by access users in reliance upon the chan- nel designations now existing. Also, to further under- take to contact the access users with regard to these changes and obtain all such information as necessary to adequately demonstrate to the SWSCC that the costs for changing the channel line -up has been fully evaluated and further that the transition of the channel line -up change will proceed in an orderly and efficient manner, in the sole judgment of the SWSCC. Upon approval of the written plan, Grantee will then be permitted to implement the change in the channel line -up. B. At the end of the one (1) year term, which will begin on the date Grantee is permitted to commence the chan- nel line -up change, Grantee will furnish to the SWSCC evi- dence to show the impact of the channel line -up changes on its revenues and subscriber penetration and further, Grantee will demonstrate the legal, technical, financial or other • reasons why, and in conformance with Article XII, Section 6 of the Franchises of the Member Cities the SWSCC should recommend to its Member Cities a permanent modification as requested by the Grantee. C. The Grantee shall indemnify and hold harmless SWSCC and its Member Cities from all cost, expense, claims or charges of any nature incurred or brought by reason of the modifications authorized by this policy decision of the SWSCC. Dated this day of 1986. By Chairman Wayne Courtney • -4- s • • • WAYNE G. POPHAM ROGER W.SCHNOSRICH DENVER KAUFMAN DAVID S. DOTY ROBERT A.MINISH ROLFE A.WORDEN G. MARC WHITEHEAD BRUCE D.WILLIS FREDERICK S. RICHARDS G. ROBERT JOHNSON GARY R.MACOMBER ROBERT S. BURK HUGH V. PLUNKETT.= FREDERICK C. BROWN THOMAS K. BERG JAMES R.STEILEN JAMES B. LOCKHART ALLEN W.HINDERAKER CLIFFORD M.GREENE EXHIBIT A POPHAM, HAIK,SCHNOBRICH, KAUFMAN & DOTY,LTD, 4344 IDS CENTER MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402 TELEPHONE 612- 333 -4800 PI O.WILLIAM KAUFMAN MICHAEL O. FREEMAN HOWARD SAM MYERS.n1 THOMAS C.D'AOUILA LARRY D. ESPEL JANIE S. MAYERON THOMAS J. BARRETT JAMES A. PAYNE DAVID A.JONES LEE E.SHEEHY ALAIN FRECON PATRICIA A. JENSEN LESLIE GILLETTE MICHAEL T. NILAN ROBERT H. LYNN THOMAS M. SIPKINS ROBERT C. MOILANEN THOMAS F.NELSON THOMAS J. RADIO TELECO ER DAVID L.HASHMALL 612 -344 -0603 KATHLEEN M MARTIN 1240 AMHOIST TOWER 3AS ST. PETER STREET SAINT PAU L, MIN NESOTA 55102 TELEPHONE 612- 333 -4878 SUITE 2400 1200 SEVENTEENTH STREET DENVER.COLORADO 80202 TELEPHONE 303- 893 -1200 TELECOPIER 303 -893 -2194 SUITE 300 SOUTH 1800 M STREET,N.W. WASHINGTON, D. C. 20036 TELEPHONE 202 -828 -5300 TELECOPIER 202 -828 -5318 DIRECT DIAL NUMBER 344 -0669 JOHN C.CHILOS DOUGLAS P.SEATON THOMAS E.SANNER BRUCE B.McPHEETERS GARY D. BLACKFORD SCOTT E. RICHTER GREGORY L.WILMES PAUL J. LINSTROTH SCOTT A. SMITH ELIZABETH A.THOMPSON KEITH J.HALLELANO MARK S. PETERSON D. RANDALL BOY£R BRIAN N.JOHNSON TIMOTHY W. KUCK JULIE A. SWEITZER THOMAS C.MIELENHAUSEN October 2, 1986 Mr. Adrian Herbst Herbst & Thue 2030 Northwestern Financial Center 7900 Xerxes Avenue South Bloomington, Minnesota 55431 KATHLEEN A. BLATZ MICHAEL D.CHRISTENSON J. MICHAEL SCHWARTZ LARAYE M.OSBORNE LOUIS P. SMITH FRANCIS J. CONNOLLY BRUCE H. LITTLE MARK F. PALMA RUSSELL S.PONESSA BRYAN L.CRAWFORD DAVID K.RYOEN OWEN E.HERRNSTAOT MATTHEW E. DAMON OF COUNSEL FRED L.MORRISON Re: Realignment of Channels, Rogers' Southwest Suburban System Dear Adrian: Thank you for meeting with Cliff Williams, Liz Anderson and me Monday morning to discuss the legal implications of the proposed channel realignment. At that time we discussed the addition of three new services, the realignment of certain existing services (including access channels) in order to accommodate these new services, the possible elimination of certain tiers of service and certain rate increases which might be implemented on or after January 1, 1987. Before discussing the merits of the legal issues, some background information may be helpful. Rogers and the Southwest Suburban Commission have enjoyed an unusually good working relationship. Over the years the Company and Commission have been able to resolve a number of tough issues ranging from rate increases to renegotiating the line extension policy. 19 r Mr. Adrian Herbst • October 2, 1986 Page 2 Perhaps the best example of cooperation between the two parties is the "Relief Agreement" which we concluded in 1985. This Agreement identified the financial problems facing the system, provided substantial initial cost savings and gave the company incentives for additional cost savings while substantially preserving the system's local programming effort. As a result of the Relief Agreement, the system has saved considerable amounts due to reduced franchise fee and programming commitments and through substantial cost cutting efforts employed by Rogers. The system has recently been refinanced on more favorable terms and conditions in an effort to further reduce costs and assist with cash flow management. The final component of the strategy underlying the Relief Agreement is to increase revenues. The proposal which Rogers made to the Operating Committee at its September 26; 1986 meeting is designed to address this last critical component. When the relationship between the Commission and the Company has broken down it has usually been due to one of two reasons. Either Rogers has aggressively pursued its rights in light of the changing legal and regulatory environment governing the cable industry or the Commission has been unable to respond to Rogers' request for operational changes in a time frame consistent with Rogers' business schedule. I am concerned that we are facing an issue that raises both of these elements and am writing to request your help in fashioning a solution that will avoid needless acrimony. As we discussed Monday, the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 ( "Cable Act "), provides substantial new rights to cable operators in the areas of packaging and pricing their services. In addition, recent court decisions have reaffirmed the First Amendment rights of cable operators -- particularly in the area of control over programming. Rogers firmly believes that it will have the right to make all the proposed changes as of January 1, 1987. Rogers also realizes that certain provisions of the Cable Act may have been subject to more*than, one interpretation. In situations where the relationship between cable operators and their regulators has deteriorated, we expect litigation to ensue as the parties attempt to clarify their respective rights under the Cable Act. I think we can agree that it is in the mutual interest of Rogers and the Commission to allow other parties to experience the acrimony and substantial cost associated with such litigation. At the same time, for the business reasons that Cliff discussed with the Operating Committee, Rogers needs to get on with reorganizing its channel line -up so that it can more • effectively market new subscribers and increase the satisfaction of existing subscribers. dU W Mr. Adrian Herbst • October 2, 1986 Page 3 In light of this background, Rogers makes the following proposal to the Commission: 1. Rogers and the Commission enter into a one year agreement under which the Commission would allow Rogers to implement its new channel line -up and tiering structure as of November 1. Under this Agreement, the Commission would take no position as to whether the new line -up and re- tiering is permissible, but would agree not to challenge the new line -up and re- tiering or to find Rogers in violation of its franchise ordinance, the Relief Agreement or any contract entered into or made a part thereof. At the end of one year, the Agreement would be reviewed in light of subscriber satisfaction with *the changes and in light of the legal and regulatory decisions during the intervening period. Both Rogers and the Commission would enter into this agreement without prejudice to their legal rights or positions. 2. Rogers would add three new services. The Cable Value Network, a home shopping service produced by COMB; KTMA • (Channel 23), a UHF independent station new to the Twin Cities; and a third Rogers pay - per -view channel. 3. Rogers has explored ways in which it could effect the new channel line -up while continuing to provide service Tiers 1 and 2. Unfortunately it is not technically possible. In order to ease the financial transition for those subscribing to the lower priced tiers Rogers would make the following accommodation: All Tier 1 and 2 subscribers would begin receiving Tier 3 service as of November 1. As of January 1, 1987 these subscribers would be billed $6.95 for Tier 3 service. As of January 1, 1988 this rate would increase to $9.95. These subscribers would be charged the rate then in effect for Tier 3 service as of January 1, 1989 and would continue to be charged at the full-rate thereafter. 4. Rogers understands that area schools have expressed concern about the proposed realignment since it will shift educational access channels from channels 3 and 8 to channels 33 and 34. As we discussed, all metropolitan area cable operators are attempting to realign their channels so that a common identity will emerge on all channels, including access channels. This should prove to be a long term benefit to the educational community. In the short run, Rogers agrees to undertake a program 0 U R Mr. Adrian Herbst October 2, 1986 Page 4 designed to raise the awareness of our subscribers concerning educational access generally and to familiarize subscribers with the new location of educational access channels on the channel line -up. This program will include: (a) A printed notice of the line -up change affecting the educational access channels to be included in subscriber bills for a period of at least three months; (b) announcements concerning the realignment of educational access channels to appear on the system's alpha numeric channels; (c) inclusion of programming information for the educational access channels on Rogers' digital program guide (channel 19); and (d) Rogers will work in good faith with members of the educational community to implement other suggestions to assist in creating subscriber awareness of the newly positioned access channels. In addition, Rogers renews its offer to the educational community to provide complementary educational programming to help fill these channels. It is understood that such an offer, if accepted, would serve to fill channel capacity only during times when the schools are not using the educational channels. Also, Rogers commits to interconnect the educational channels of its Southwest system and Minneapolis system so that the Southwest schools and Minneapolis schools would have the opportunity to "trade" programming between the systems. We feel that this proposal can accomplish the objectives of all parties concerned. It allows Rogers-the flexibility to. accomplish its business objectives -- objectives which are consistent with the underlying intent of the Relief Agreement. It allows the Commission to reserve its rights as the legal and regulatory climate involving cable television becomes clearer. It provides for a financial transition for those subscribing to Tiers 1 and 2. It provides the educational community with substantial assistance in raising subscriber awareness of educational programming generally and to the channel realignment. specifically. Please feel free to contact me after you have had an opportunity to review this proposal. DAJ /lkp /4096B cc Vernon Achber Cliff Williams Liz Anderson Very truly yours, David A. Jones A PROPOSED ROGERS CABLESYSTE?1S OF MINNESOTA SOU MEST CHANNEL LINE -UP Ch Proposed 26 NICKELODEON Current 2 KTCA (2) NICKELODEON 3 CNN KTCA 4 WCCO (4) EDUCATIONAL ACCESS 5 KSTP (5) WCCO 6 SHOWCASE KSTP 7 ESPN L.O.* /SHOWCASE 8 C8N PUBLIC ACCESS 9 KHSP (9) EDUCATIONAL ACCESS 10 WTBS K4SP (9) 11 KARE (11) C -SPAN II 12 USA KARE (11) 13 WGN GOVERNMENT ACCESS 14 HBO (Trapped) KXLI 15 CNN -HN HBO (Trapped) 16 ARTS b ENTERTAINMENT KTMA (23) 17 KTC1 (17) /LEARNING CHANNEL SIN 18 DISNEY (Trapped) KTCI (17) 19 PROGRAM GUIDE DISNEY (Trapped) 20 LIFETIME PROGRAM GUIDE 21 NASHVILLE WCCO II 22 DISCOVERY C -SPAN 23 KTMA (23) WCCO WEATHER 24 FNN /SCORE DISCOVERY 49 HOME THEATRE NETWORK RPT PREVIEW 25 TEMPO (SPH) 26 NICKELODEON TEMPO (SPH) 27 SET NICKELODEON 28 CABLE VALUE NETWORK * ** REUTERS NEWS 29 KITN (29) CBN 30 C-SPAN I KITH (29) 31 C -SPAN II FNN /SCORE 32 EDUCATIONAL ACCESS WTBS 33 PUBLIC ACCESS NASHVILLE 34 GOVERNMENT ACCESS NGN 35 EDUCATIONAL ACCESS CNN 36 REUTERS ARTS b ENTERTAINMENT 37 L.O. /NJT /SILENT NETWORK /BULLETIN BOARD REU CNNTNNS 38 VH -I 39 WCCO II VN -1 40 MTV ESPH 41 KXLI (41) MTV 42 WCCO WEATHER BET 43 PREVIEW CHANNEL USA CMTV /TLC 44 RPT I (ppy) 45 RPT II (PPV) *' RPT (PPV) 46 SHOWTIME HBO (Zenith) 47 THE MOVIE CHANNEL SHOWTIME THE MOVIE CHANNEL 48 CINEMAX 49 HOME THEATRE NETWORK CINEMAX DISNEY Comments /Changes -Ch 3 Educ. Access, now ch 32 -Ch 6 L.O. moved to ch 37 -Ch 7 was Public Access, now ch 33 -Ch 8 was Educ. Access, now ch 35 -Ch 10 was C -SPAY II, now on ch 31 -Ch 12 was Gov't Access, now ch 34 -Ch 13 was KXLI, now on ch 41 -Ch 15 was KTMA, now on ch 23 -Ch 16 was SIN, now on ch 53 -XTC1 broadcasts partial day -Ch 20 was MCCO II, now on ch 39 -Ch 21 was C -SPAN, now on ch 30 -Ch 22 was weather, now on ch 42 -Ch 23 new. Discovery on ch 22. -Ch 24 was RPT Preview, now on ch 43 -Ch 27 Reuters, now on ch 36 -Ch 28 was C9N, now ch a -Ch 30 was FNN, nosy on ch 24 -Ch 31 was WTBS, now on ch 10 -Ch 32 was Nashville, now on ch 21 -Ch 33 was I(GN, now ch 13 -Ch 34 was CNN, now ch 3 -Ch 35 was A & E, now ch 16 -Ch 37 was CNN -HR. now on ch 15 -Ch 39 was ESPN, now on ch 7 -Ch 41 was BET, now on ch 27 -Ch 42 was USA, now ch 12 -Ch 43 C4TV/TLC, now C.9TY dropped and TLC on ch 17 -Ch 44 HBO now on 14 only -Ch 49 duplication of Disney dropped Ct� I -0j 50 RPT III (PPY) RAT (PPY) 51 BRAVO BRAVO 52 AMC AMC 53 SIN HONE THEATRE NETWORK —Ch 53 was MTN, now ch 49 0160198 PTL 1/61199 TBN —TBN now full -time NOTES; * L.O. Includes NJT, Silent Network, Bulletin Board and system produced programs New RPT channel brings total PPY channels to 3 * ** New Seryice C • CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 419 Agenda October 27, 1986 Issue Statement: Request for Pigeon License - Gerald E. Vernon, 6837 Russell Avenue. Background: Mr. Vernon, who is both the property owner and the resident of the above noted property, has applied for a license to maintain pigeons pursuant to the Richfield City Ordinance Code 10.05. As a hobby, the applicant has maintained the loft at his home for racing pigeons for some period of time. The applicant has been unaware of the city licensing requirement related to pigeons, and was informed of the licensing requirement by the Public Safety Department following a complaint. Mr. Vernon has now applied for licensure and the Public Safety Department has both reviewed the license application and inspected the property involved. The pigeon loft is well maintained and complies with all provisions of ordinance code requirements. There is one deficiency in the application which council should consider. Sub - division 3 of ordinance code 10.05 requires: • "the application for license shall be accompanied by the written approval of such application by the occupants of all privately -owned real estate abutting the premises for which the license is sought" Four of the occupants of abutting properties have signed the license application, but the occupant of the property directly south of the applicant (6841 - Russell Avenue South), has not signed the application. The applicant, however, has gained written permission from other neighbors to support his application. Attached for council review of this matter is the application and accompaning signatures, the license inspection report from the Public Safety Department and a copy of the ordinance code related to this matter. Also included are copies of letters from the Public Safety Director to the applicant and to the occupant of 6841 Russell Avenue South informing them of council consideration of this matter. Recommendation: It is the recommendation of staff that this license application be denied. Basis of Recommendation: • 1. The ordinance code provision related to this matter requires that occupants of all privately -owned real estate abutting the premises must approve such application. One of the occupants of abutting properties has not indicated approval. .. • Alternative Recommendation: 1. The council could find the that all occupants of abutting application. 0 • application simply deficient in properties have not signed the 2. The council could recognize the number of other neigthboring residents who have approved of licensure by signing the application. 3. The Public Safety Department has notified the occupant at 6841 Russell Avenue South of the time and place of council consideration of this matter, and of the occupants right to be heard in relation to council consideration of this applicant. 4. If no opposition is offered during council consideration of this matter, and based on the foregoing comments, the council could grant the license as requested. Decision: The applicant is currently housing pigeons in violation of city ordinance code requirements, but enforcement action has been withheld pending the outcome of the license application process. It is therefore recommended that this matter be handled in a timely fashion by city council. JDP /eja Respectfully submitted, Jame D. Prosser Cit Manager 0 • PGL 137 CITY OF RICHFIELD 6700 PORTLAND AVE SO. .vi AUG 2 91986 RICHFIELD, MIN. DEPUTY 56 55423 RECEIPT NO. LICENSE NO. NEW RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR A PIGEON LICENSE Ordinance No. 10.05 Date: 46 FEE: $30.00 For w .. ............................... ................ ............................... 1 Applicant ����7 E/��%Olif Address �J�~ �t- l.sj�,E"� f71/' S'• Phone Number S (o % 417 Are you familiar with the provisions of Ordinance No. .10.05, Subdivision 5, paragraphs 1 through 11, concerned with licensing of pigeons; construction and maintenance of the loft and sanitation of the premises? YES NO I (we) hereby apply for a pi on license for the term of one year from April 1st to March 31st of the succee#ng year to keep more than three pigeons but not to exceed twenty -five (25) in tuber at.apy-r)no time. Authorized Signature Signatures of contiguous property owners must accompany the application. I hereby approve of pi geons on the premises of: E. V /�-7tW o '% I Address 46 1. 2. �s Se , 3. .. ... . . . . .. . .. • . ... . -.. . .... . . .. . .. ... . .. . . . .. . . .. .. . . . .. . .. . .. . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . • The remaining contiguous non - resident property owner has not signed this.a licati The person who is presently renting the property has indicated verbally "no concern" with the existence of the loft. AA See accompanying letter. �"'�� 0 City of Richfield 6700 Portland Ave South Richfield, MN 554238 To: City of Richfield In addition to the signatures of the three (3) contiguous property owners, I have also gained the written affirmation of all property owners within 100 feet of the location of the loft. These individuals affirm that the loft is maintained in accordance with Richfield city regulations, and they support my hobby of racing homing pigeons. I feel it is important to point out that racing pigeons are kept in the loft, under sanitary conditions, released twice daily for short exercise periods, 'and., therefore, do not cause any problems to anyone's environment. . I am soliciting your approval of the application for license. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at: William A. Johnson Agency 2311 Wayzata Blvd Minneapolis, MN 55405 377 -4470 or at home 861 -4759. Sincer , 2LY Gerald Vernon Name Address if IF • C� NOTICE Pursuant to Laws of Minnesota, 1984, . Chapter 502, Article 8, Section 2 (270.72) (Tax Clearance; Issuance. of Licenses), the licensing authority is required to provide to the Minnesota Commissioner of Revenue your Minnesota business tax identification num- ber and the social security number of each license applicant. Under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and the Federal Privacy Act of 1974, we are required to advise you of the following regarding the use of this infor- mation: 1. This information may be used to deny the issuance or renewal of your , license in the event you owe Minnesota sales, employer's withholding or motor vehicle excise taxes; 2. Upon receiving this information, the licensing authority will supply it only to the Minnesota Department of Revenue. However, under the Federal Exchange of Information Agreement the Department of Revenue may supply this information to the Internal Revenue Service; 3. FAILURE TO SUPPLY THIS INFORMATION MAY JEOPARDIZE OR DELAY THE PROCESSING OF YOUR LICENSE ISSUANCE OR RENEWAL APPLICATION. Please supply the following information and return along with your application to the licensing authority. pplicant's L t Name Z r1aA/ First Name Middle Initial pplicantu's�Ajddress i, �/ �i/�` Cit Stmt , Zip Ce Applicant's Social Secur -ty No. —'s 2`j Position (Officer, Partner, etc. Business Name Business Address City, State, Zip Code Minnesota Tax Identification Number -,7 �(a - in 4ta Signdlifre Date 0 • KENNEL LICENSE APPLICATION INSPECTION Name � /4C� �, yEVA)" . Address 6 7 Y li ;, C C. L Number of Animals: dogs ..eats Breed: re' ACIA 4 P16 tzA — �, 4 Are animals currently licensed? es no Number of residents occupying dwelling Is yard enclosed with a fence in good repair? Yes No Will fence keep animals on owner's property? Yes No Is yard kept clean and free of animal droppings, etc.? Yes � No Is garbage stored in covered metal container? Yes No Are pets kept for breeding purposes? Yes No How are pets exercised? (Where - areawise ) A 0/w/A/6 Aph 4116AT 6UJM9C S &E lk w,4 Y9 t ee 17//7`HC P rSf­6A) Are there unpleasant odors present? Yes No have 311 abutting property owners signed a petition of approval for a kennel license for this number of animals ?. Yes�_LNo not, why not? :additional Comments: f lbaa US AQf W L LL KEPT ,9-t,)jD Inspected By AI/�►y'�G1 �' .�b� ��b Date L CHAPTER X PART II. NUISANCES - SPECIFIC PROHIBITED CONDITIONS 10.05 MAINTENANCE OF FOWL AND BIRDS Subdivision 1. Prohibition. No person owning or keeping chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons or other fowl or birds shall permit the same to run at large or enter upon the premises of another without permission, nor shall any such-fowl or birds be kept, raised or permitted to go on any street, park, lake or public ponding area. Subd. 2. Limitation on Number. No more than three such fowl or birds shall be kept or raised on'any residential property in the city. This limitation shall not apply to the keeping of pigeons pursuant to a license under the.provisions of this section. (Bill 1970 -30) 11/23/70 Subd. 3. _Injury or Annoyance to Others. No such fowl or birds shall be kept or raised in such manner as to cause injury or annoyance to persons on other property in the vicinity by reason of noise, odor or filth. Subd. 4. Impounding of Fowl or Birds. Any such fowl or bird at large in vio- lation of Subdivision 1 may be impounded by the city, and, after being so impounded for three days or more without being reclaimed by the owner, may be destroyed or sold. Any person reclaiming any such impounded fowl shall pay the cost of impounding and keeping the same. Subd. 5. License Required for Keeping of Pigeons. No person shall keep more than three pigeons on any premises in the city without first obtaining a license as provided in this'•subdivision and no person shall keep or harbor pigeons ex- cept in compliance with this subdivision. (1) As used in this subdivision the term 'pigeon' includes any and all varieties of pigeons. The term 'loft' includes any and all quarters in which pigeons are housed. (2) Application for a license to keep pigeons shall be made to the city clerk and shall be accompanied by the specified license fee. The application shall be investigated by the administrative staff of the city to determine 11/23/70 ORDINANCE CODE 256 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESO to t, compliance with the ordinances -of the city and shall then be referred to the city council which may grant or deny the license. Licenses shall be issued on an annual basis. , (3) The application for license shall be accompanied by the written approval of such application by the occupants of all privately -owned real estate abutting the premises-for which the license is sought. The license application shall include a plan showing the construction of the ,proposed or existing loft and its location on the property. The loft shall be regarded as an accessory building and shall conform to the building and zoning. regulations of the city. The loft shall conform in design with the principal building on the premises. (4) The annual license fee is as provided in Appendix D of this Code. The license'year shall be from April 1 to March 31 of the succeeding year. (Bill 1977 -16) 8/8/77 (5) Not more than twenty -five pigeons shall be kept at any one time on any licensed premises. At the time of issuing the license, however, the council may issue a license for a lesser number. It is a violation of this ordinance to keep more pigeons on licensed premises than the number authorized in the license. (6) All premises on which pigeons are kept and maintained shall be kept reasonably clean from filth, garbage and any substances which attract rodents, at all times. The loft and its surroundings must be cleaned daily. (7) The loft must be constructed and maintained so as to be fly -free and rodent - proof. (8) All pigeons shall be fed within ;he confines of the loft on the premises on which the pigeons are housed. The pigeons shall be confined to the loft ex- cept for short periods of exercise during which they may be permitted to fly outside the loft. (9) All grains and food stored for the use of pigeons on any licensed premises shall be kept in rodent -free containers. , (10) The loft shall be elevated a minimum of six inches and a maximum of twelve inches above grade to insure freeway beneath the loft. The loft shall rest upon concrete footings and piers, cement blocks or other suitable foundation material. The loft shall have a maximum height of nine .feet. (11) Pigeons shall not be kept in such a manner as to constitute a.nuisance to the occupants of adjacent property. (Bill 1970 -30) 11/23/70 8/8/77 ORDINANCE CODE 256.1 CITY OF RICHFIELD, BAINNESO rA CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 418 October 27, 1986 Issue Statement: Request for an amended offstreet parking permit for the Richfield Shoppes South development at 66th Street and Nicollet Avenue. Background: Lincoln Companies, the owner of the Richfield Shoppes South development at 66th Street and Nicollet Avenue, has requested an amended offstreet parking permit to allow expanding on site parking spaces 117 to 129. This would be accomplished by removing the landscape strip along the west side of the building and installing additional angled parking stalls adjacent to the west side of the building. The parking row adjacent to Nicollet Avenue would be restriped to have 90 degree compact car parking stalls. The driving aisle parallel to Nicollet Avenue west of the building would be designated a one way going south. Based on the previous use (Old Country Buffet, Gentleman's Warehouse, and the Hammond Organ store) the site was 16 parking spaces short of the city's offstreet parking guidelines. This expansion of parking would reduce that shortage to four. The usage of the building is changing. Currently the building is occupied by Old Country Buffet and the Adventures in Video store. Additional space is proposed to be occupied by a Marty Irvings Golf Supply store and a Leeann Chin's restaurant. The developer has applied for a special use permit for the Leeann Chin's restaurant. The special use permit for the Leeann Chin's restaurant is scheduled to be considered by the Planning Commission on October 28th and the City Council in November. Based on the new usage, 130 parking stalls would be required for the total development which is one more than the 129 spaces provided. The applicant has already removed the landscaped area adjacent to the building. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the request for an amended offstreet parking permit be denied and that the landscaped area adjacent to the building be restored. Basis of Recommendation: 1. The 17 foot wide driving aisle west of the building would be too narrow. It would be difficult for the cars parked in the 90 degree stalls adjacent to Nicollet Avenue to get out of the parking stalls. City offstreet parking guidelines for 90 degree parking recommend a two way driving aisle and a minimum driving aisle width of 22 feet. If the parking on both sides of the driving lane were angled parking, then the 17 foot driving aisle would be sufficient. However, if this was accomplished, there would be a net loss of total parking • spaces on the site negating the reason for the requested change. • 2. The proposal would result in the loss of the landscaped strip along the building which is important to soften the appearance of all the asphalt on the site. 3. Notwithstanding the city's parking requirements, the current and proposed uses of this center generate the need or significantly more parking than can be accommodated on site even if the spaces requested were permitted. There is a need to look at a more long range, permanent and safe solution to this problem. Alternative Recommendation: The alternative recommendation would be an amended offstreet parking permit as suffers from the lack of parking spaces the Old Country Buffet restaurant. The additional parking stalls would provide site which is needed during peak times. to grant the request for requested. The site now because of the success of installation of the 12 additional parking on the Decision Mode: This matter has been scheduled for City Council consideration on October 27, 1986. City ordinance does not require that this action be taken at a public hearing; therefore, no mailed notice or legal notices have been published. Respectf ly submitted, James . Prosser City anager JDP /eja I— z a a I— W W V) �" i) x O CO -co IL O n it cr Cf a _c -w Y i0 N f0 N ♦+ a L � 3 CL W sU .0 � o c ). co 3Se3 3aa��S Q 0 z a 0 0 r° n CO C C v Q Z ma . Cr 4399 4-• .i V 0 r� 0 Z Z QI I, C i Q a � Oi .i N N 4 L LL. ,r I— z a a I— W W V) �" i) x O CO -co IL O n it cr Cf a _c -w Y i0 N f0 N ♦+ a L � 3 CL W sU .0 � o c ). co 3Se3 3aa��S Q 0 z a 0 0 r° n CO C C v Q Z ma . Cr 4399 4-• .i V 0 r� 0 I• RICHFIELD SHOPPES SOUTH PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLAN LH I I I I I HILL] Nicollet N .� w 40� �b • CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 417 October 27, 1986 Issue Statement: Request for Permit to Erect An Illuminated Pedestal Sign in the Shape of An Anchor at Skippers Restaurant, 6613 Penn Avenue Background: City ordinance provides that the city council must approve all permit applications for illuminated signs. Skippers Restaurant, has applied for a permit to erect a 6' 1" x 14' 6" pedestal sign resembling an anchor in front of their restaurant. The total height of the sign would be 30 feet. Recommendation: It is recommended that the city council deny the request. Basis for Recommendation: 1. City Ordinance allows a maximum height of 27 feet. The proposed sign will be 30 feet in height. is 2. City Ordinance 3.47, Subd. 1 (12) requires all sign faces to be 7 feet above street level. The "spade" on the proposed sign will be 5' 10" above street level and does not conform to the clear site pattern set by the city. 3. The City Planner has recommended to Skipper's representa- tives that they erect an alternative sign. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Approve the sign permit. However, the sign does not conform to city ordinances relating to total height and clear site patterns set by the city. Discussion /Decision Mode: This item has been placed on the October 27 city council agenda for council consideration. Respect ully submitted, Jam D. Prosser • Cit Manager JDP /eja ' i :ianage_ • Date APPROVE Li 1) ENYa : • r1 LJ Planning Department Date APPROVE ❑ DENY Inspector Date City Council Date Route to above for special approval per code General Signs APPLICATION FOR' ADVERTISING PERMIT City of Richfield,• Minnesota Date Zoning Sign Erected - Yes No X Fee Address of Sign 660 t 3 Penn Ave. S. Proprietor Name 31::� ( fie, DBA Sllniz Sign Erector C CC n( Address �T�� Tyne of Sign D Weather Cover Li htin If .Illuminated Electrical Contractor No Watts ess 317 Lk). (Qkp 2, Phone Property Owner or .his Agent Signatsre �(� Phoneme -� T Est_:ated Cost Sign Width ` ight" Total Square Feet_ Position of the` advertisement structure in relationship to the adiacent buildings, sidew curbs, roadways, overhead utilit•r lines, vehicle movement lines, or public facilities on drawing with significant dimensions and attached hereto of major signs. w.inor signs as defined on page 2. Two blueprints of the sign, billboard, or outdoor advertising structure construction plans: including specif icat ions, list of materials, and e:? licit anchoring or fastening details and a copy of the stress sheets, calculations, color of sign structure. Does the sign copy relate solely to the business, institution, or activity conducted on the vremises? e_ the _sign, structure, or billboard restrict any sight distance under, around, or over I n f afe �g:�s^by �erso�f 4- stined for or passing the subject premises? '10 t•s _"L r Title wi GG Da Phone Number Lkt 1985 PLEASE SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR SIGN LOCATION SKETCH Sivert Hendrickson /Building Official - 866 -5061 Wall Projecting Ground Roof Pedestal Changeable Temporary Trailer Single Face Double Face Multi -Faced Aerial /Blimp Searchlight Banner /Pennants Portable Frame: T 7 A7 Post 7 Clear Le --con Constant Frosted Le--con Flashing Plastic Covered Revolving Shaded Traveling Neon Zip Lite Other Other(Expla Sign Colors B UQ c I If .Illuminated Electrical Contractor No Watts ess 317 Lk). (Qkp 2, Phone Property Owner or .his Agent Signatsre �(� Phoneme -� T Est_:ated Cost Sign Width ` ight" Total Square Feet_ Position of the` advertisement structure in relationship to the adiacent buildings, sidew curbs, roadways, overhead utilit•r lines, vehicle movement lines, or public facilities on drawing with significant dimensions and attached hereto of major signs. w.inor signs as defined on page 2. 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I I-- { September 12, 1986 Mr. Ross Yeschek Skippers, Inc. 8810 Jasmine Lane Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Dear Mr. Yeschek, As I'm sure you're aware the City Council recently approved your special use permit request to renovate the vacant structure at 6613 Penn Avenue into a Skippers restaurant. The approval was subject to the following stipulations: 1. That the wooden fence located to the east of the property be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of city staff. 2. That proper vents be installed to meet all applicable city codes to prevent food odors from going into abutting residential properties. The next step is for you to apply for the building and sign permits. My sense on the freestanding sign is that the anchor sign would not be approved. I would encourage you to use your alternative freestanding sign design. If you have any questions, feel free to give me a call. Sincerely, �� J�� Rick Jopke Richfield City Planner RJ /dh telephone: 869 -7521 (612) an equal opportunity employer O N O tl•� LO ■� C d) CU t0 i { September 12, 1986 Mr. Ross Yeschek Skippers, Inc. 8810 Jasmine Lane Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Dear Mr. Yeschek, As I'm sure you're aware the City Council recently approved your special use permit request to renovate the vacant structure at 6613 Penn Avenue into a Skippers restaurant. The approval was subject to the following stipulations: 1. That the wooden fence located to the east of the property be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of city staff. 2. That proper vents be installed to meet all applicable city codes to prevent food odors from going into abutting residential properties. The next step is for you to apply for the building and sign permits. My sense on the freestanding sign is that the anchor sign would not be approved. I would encourage you to use your alternative freestanding sign design. If you have any questions, feel free to give me a call. Sincerely, �� J�� Rick Jopke Richfield City Planner RJ /dh telephone: 869 -7521 (612) an equal opportunity employer O E ■ O 4 CL ■� C d) CU t0 i { September 12, 1986 Mr. Ross Yeschek Skippers, Inc. 8810 Jasmine Lane Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Dear Mr. Yeschek, As I'm sure you're aware the City Council recently approved your special use permit request to renovate the vacant structure at 6613 Penn Avenue into a Skippers restaurant. The approval was subject to the following stipulations: 1. That the wooden fence located to the east of the property be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of city staff. 2. That proper vents be installed to meet all applicable city codes to prevent food odors from going into abutting residential properties. The next step is for you to apply for the building and sign permits. My sense on the freestanding sign is that the anchor sign would not be approved. I would encourage you to use your alternative freestanding sign design. If you have any questions, feel free to give me a call. Sincerely, �� J�� Rick Jopke Richfield City Planner RJ /dh telephone: 869 -7521 (612) an equal opportunity employer L O 4 CL ■� O O t0 { September 12, 1986 Mr. Ross Yeschek Skippers, Inc. 8810 Jasmine Lane Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Dear Mr. Yeschek, As I'm sure you're aware the City Council recently approved your special use permit request to renovate the vacant structure at 6613 Penn Avenue into a Skippers restaurant. The approval was subject to the following stipulations: 1. That the wooden fence located to the east of the property be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of city staff. 2. That proper vents be installed to meet all applicable city codes to prevent food odors from going into abutting residential properties. The next step is for you to apply for the building and sign permits. My sense on the freestanding sign is that the anchor sign would not be approved. I would encourage you to use your alternative freestanding sign design. If you have any questions, feel free to give me a call. Sincerely, �� J�� Rick Jopke Richfield City Planner RJ /dh telephone: 869 -7521 (612) an equal opportunity employer I , 1, — CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 416 October 27, 1986 Issue Statement: Request For Special Height Permit For Arbys Pylon Sign At 5th Avenue And 78th Street Background: Franchise Associates, Inc. has requested that the City Council approve a special height permit to allow them to construct a 34 foot high freestanding pylon sign at their new restaurant location at 5th Avenue and 78th Street. The city's sign ordinance indicates that the maximum height for freestanding signs is 27 feet. The sign ordinance also allows the council to grant special height permits for signs exceeding 27 feet in height if a number of conditions have been met. Copies of the plans for the proposed signs are attached for your review and consideration. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the special height permit for a 34 foot high sign as shown on the attached plans be granted. Basis of Recommendation: Staff's recommendation is based on the following review of the • proposal against the conditions contained in the sign ordinance: 1. The sign is adjacent to a federal freeway and will not exceed 35 feet in height. 2. The property is located in an industrial zoning district. 3. The site is within 300 feet of a single family residence property. However, the single family residence property is on property zoned industrial and a beauty shop is also operated out of this structure. The nearest single family residence on single family residentially zoned property is approximately 1,000 feet away. 4. The sign will not unduly obstruct visibility from neighboring properties. 5. The height will not exceed the elevation of 204, Richfield Datum (the sign would have to be 76 feet tall to exceed elevation 204). 6. The sign will not adversely affect the value of any adjacent property. 7. The extra height is necessary for the sign to be visible to traffic on the freeway coming from the west. Visibility of a 27 foot sign would be blocked from the west by the adjacent Blaylock Plumbing building and the Naegele billboard. Alternative Recommendation: The alternative recommendation would be to deny the special height permit and require the sign not to exceed 27 feet in height. Decision Mode: This matter has been scheduled for council consideration on October 27, 1986. The sign ordinance does not require a public hearing. Neither mailed notice or legal notice were required and none have been published in the Richfield Sun Current Newspaper. Respectfully submitted, James . Prosser ExecLWive Director 9 - 0 -4-- -t, CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 415 October 27, 1986 Issue Statement: Council Consideration of a Resolution to Establish a Social Services Agency Funding Advisory Committee and Appoint Members to the Committee Background: Richfield, like many other communities is faced with an increasing number of applications from social service agencies requesting funding assistance for their organizations. These organizations provide many valuable services to the community and to the residents, and withdrawal of federal and state program funding have created a crisis for many of these organizations, causing them to look for other funding sources, such as the City of Richfield. The city council allocated $55,000 for social services agencies for 1987. However, funding requests in excess of $83,000 have been received. During the budget hearings on the proposed 1987 budget, and the • revised 1986 budgets, the city council recognized the need to examine these funding requests in a non - political, non - partisan manner through the establishment of a Social Services Agency Funding Advisory Committee. The purpose of the committee will be to examine the funding requests of the various agencies and allocate a set amount of money available from the city to the agencies. A resolution to formally establish this committee is attached to this council letter. The resolution provides that the membership of the committee shall be comprised of a representative from the Advisory Board of Health, the Community Services Commission, the Human Rights Commission, the Human Services Commission and the Planning Commission. It further provides that terms shall be for three years and shall be staggered initially for one, two or three years. The committee will review funding requests on an annual basis, and shall meet as often as necessary in order to review the funding requests. The city council shall determine the total amount of funding each year. For 1987, this amount will be $55,000. The resolution further provides that that amount shall be fixed, and no additional funds shall be available. The resolution provides that the criteria to receive funding • shall include, but not be limited to: community benefit and need; demonstration of collateral support, and alternative financial support. • Recommendation: It is recommended that the city council approve the resolution establishing the Social Services Agency Funding Advisory Committee and make the following appointments to the committee: Mary Brekke, Advisory Board of Health; Betsy Asher, Community Services Commission; Darold Luze, Human Rights Commission; Dale Rusk, Human Services Commission; and Maggi McDermott - Linstrand, Planning Commission. Basis for Recommendation: 1. The city council has determined that f social services agencies be determined 2. The members proposed for the committee community needs in determining funding 3. The proposed members represent a broad the community. Alternative Recommendation: unding levels for by a committee. are sensitive to allocations. cross section of 1. Not establish a committee. However, this would leave the task of allocating funds to social services agencies to the city council. Discussion /Decision Mode: Establishment of a committee at this time will provide an adequate timeframe for the committee to meet with the agencies requesting funding prior to January, 1987 so that those agencies may also determine their financial status for the year 1987. In future'years, it is recommended that all funding requests be received by the committee by August 1, so that the committee may make their recommendations to the city council before the.budget is adopted in October. JDP /eja • Respec ully submitted, Ja D. Prosser Ci Manager r • RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY FUNDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the City of Richfield, like many other communities, is faced with an increasing number of applications from social service agencies for funding of their organizations, and WHEREAS, these organizations provide many valuable services to the community and to the residents, and WHEREAS, withdrawal of federal and state program funding has caused a crisis for many of these organizations, causing them to look for other funding sources, such as municipalities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Richfield recognizing the need to examine these funding requests in a non - political, non- partisan manner, has established the Social Service Funding Advisory Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to examine the funding requests of the various agencies and allocate a set amount of money available from the city to the agencies. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that decisions made by the Committee will indeed be difficult, but they must be made by persons that are sensitive to the community needs in an environment which will • allow for calm deliberation of these issues. While the council recognizes that this puts a great deal of responsibility on individuals, it also recognizes the critical importance of this task. 1. Membership Membership on this committee shall be comprised of a representative from the Advisory Board of Health, Community Services Commission, Human Rights Commission, Human Services Commission and the Planning Commission. 2. Terms Terms of office shall be three years and shall be staggered initially for one, two or three years. Initial terms shall be determined by drawing lots at the initial meeting of the committee. 3. Duties and Responsibilities On an annual basis, the city shall forward to the committee all requests for contributions from the city to social service agencies. These requests shall be forwarded to the committee not later than August 1 of each year. Any organization requesting funding after that date will be advised to reapply in subsequent years. • 4. Meetings The committee shall meet as necessary in order to review the funding requests. They may accept written and /or oral presentations relating to the funding request. 5. Amount of Allocation On an annual basis, the city shall determine the total amount of funds to be allocated to social service agencies. The initial year funding shall be $55,000. The amount indicated by the city shall be fixed. No additional funds shall be available. It will, therefore, be the responsibil- ity of the committee to determine how the fixed amount shall be allocated to the social service agencies requesting funding. The committee shall make recommendations relating to funding of each organization, providing some or no portion of the total amount available to a requesting social service agency. For example, an agency may request funding of $5,000 for a particular purpose. The committee may determine to give _ the organization the full $5,000; a portion of the $5,000 or no funds at all. 6. Recommended Criteria The committee shall develop criteria for determination of recommended funding levels. The criteria shall include, but not be limited to, the following: A. Community benefit and need. Has the applicant adequately demonstrated that the proposed use of • funds will benefit the City of Richfield and meet a need for a portion of its residents. B. Demonstrate a collateral support. Has the agency demonstrated community support for its efforts, including funding from other local agencies. C. Alternative financial support. Has the organization made valid attempts to locate funding from other agencies, both locally, regionally, and nationally if applicable. The City Council recognizes that the development of more refined criteria and applications of that criteria will indeed be subjective. However, the Council also trusts the judgment of the individuals appointed to the Committee. While it will be very likely that the Committee will appreciate and support the need for additional funding for all the agencies that have requested funds, the limited amount of funding availability must be distributed wisely. • 7. Completion Date The Committee's recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council no later than October 1 of each year. Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield this 27th day of October, 1986. ATTEST: Thomas Ferber City Clerk 0 John Hamilton Mayor • CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 414 October 27, 1986 Issue Statement: Resolution terminating the city's lease purchase agreements with Motorola Computer Systems (formerly Four Phase) for computer equipment and software as of the end of this year. Background: During the summer of 1985, the council authorized staff to request bids for a new computer system, and that the existing lease purchase agreement for the Four Phase computer should be terminated at the end of the 1986. This was determined to be the most cost effective method of meeting the city's growing computer needs. The original lease purchase agreement with Four Phase was signed in January of 1978 and was renewed from time to time during the past several years. The current cost of the agreement is approximately $90,000.00 annually. Each major addition of equipment to the original agreement caused it to be extended for a period of five years from the date of the expansion. Consequently, the current term expires in 1989. Minnesota Statutes governing such lease purchase agreements give the city the authority to terminate the agreement at the end of any fiscal year. Recommendation: It is recommended that the city council adopt a resolution directing the city manager to: 1. Notify Motorola Computer Systems that the leasing of all their computer equipment and software is being terminated at the end of 1986; and 2. Request that Motorola Computer Systems reclaim and remove their property promptly after December 31, 1986. Basis for Recommendation: 1. The Four Phase computer will no longer be used after the end of this year. The equipment is outdated and does not meet the city's needs. 2. Terminating the lease purchase agreement at this time will save the city approximately $90,000.00 annually. 3. Funding for the Four Phase system is not provided for in the adopted 1987 city budget. 4. Although Four Phase may believe they have legal recourse against the termination, ourt attorney advises that the city's action is authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Section 465.71. Alternative Recommendation: 1. The council could choose to continue the lease purchase • agreement for one or more years. However, funding for the continuation of this agreement is not included in the 1987 budget and the computer would not be used. 2. A second option the council has is to purchase the Four Phase system. This alternative was considered and rejected by the council last year for two reasons. First, Four Phase was not willing to negotiate on the purchase price of the system or to offer the city an installment payment plan. Second, the purchase option was more costly than the termination of the lease purchase agreement. The purchase price of the system was quoted at $232,195.00 in June, 1985. Staff estimates that the current purchase price is between $200,000.00 and $225,000.00. Again, funding for this purchase is not provided for in the adopted 1987 budget. Discussion /Decision Mode: Council action on this resolution is requested at the October 27 meeting. This will provide Four Phase with approximately sixty days notice of our intentions. JDP /eja 0 I* Respectfully submitted, �z Jaq6q D. Prosser Ci y Manager Y 0 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION TERMINATING LEASE WITH MOTOROLA COMPUTER SYSTEMS FOR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE WHEREAS, funds for the continued leasing of computer equipment and software from Motorola Computer Systems, Inc., have not been authorized in the adopted 1987 city budget; and WHEREAS, other computer equipment and software has been purchased and arranged for which will provide the city with better service at less cost; and WHEREAS, there is a need for the city to economize to perform efficiently; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota: 1. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to notify Motorola Computer Systems, Inc., that the leasing of all equipment is being terminated at the end of calendar year 1986, which is also the end of the city's fiscal year; and • 2. That the City Manager is further directed to request that Motorola Computer Systems, Inc., reclaim and remove their property promptly after December 31, 1986. Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 27th day of October, 1986. ATTEST: Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk John Hamilton, Mayor CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 413 October 27, 1986 Issue Statement: Adoption of a Resolution Relating to $900,000 Commercial Development Revenue Bonds (Corporate Travel Project); Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a First Supplemental Indenture of Trust. Background: On November 22, 1982, the City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of $900,000 Commercial Development Revenue Bonds for Dacotah Properties (Corporate Travel) for the development of a 5- story, 61,660 square foot commercial office building at a site located adjacent to 76th Street and I35W. The resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of the Commercial Development Revenue Bonds also provided that a Letter of Credit from the First National Bank of St. Paul, securing the bonds, be made part of the bond proceedings. On May 5, 1986, Dacotah Properties contacted the City Attorney's office, requesting that the Letter of Credit provided for in the • $900,000 Bond Issue from the First National Bank of St. Paul be removed and substituted with an equal Letter of Credit by the Marquette Bank Minneapolis. The Letter of Credit issuer is the entity which stands behind the payment of principal and interest on the bonds. That request was reviewed by the City Attorney and was found to be in proper order, leaving the City unaffected. The City Council subsequently adopted a resolution on May 12, 1986, which gave consent to the substitution of the Letter of Credit by Marquette Bank Minneapolis, N.A., holding the City harmless from any costs or expenses incurred due to that substitution. Since May 12, 1986, Dacotah Properties and the owners of the bonds have consented to this change and have prepared the First Supplemental Indenture of Trust which amends the original Indenture to provide for the substitution. This Supplemental Indenture of Trust has been reviewed by the City Attorney's Office and was found to be in proper form. The City Attorney has also found that the rights, duties and obligations of the City under the Indenture are not affected by the change. Recommendation: It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a 10 First Supplemental Indenture of Trust relating to $900,000 Commercial Development Revenue Bonds (Corporate Travel Building Project). • Basis for Recommendation: 1. The City Council, on May 12, 1986, authorized the Letter of Credit substitution now under consideration in the form of a Supplemental Indenture of Trust. 2. Staff of the City Attorney's office have reviewed the Supplemental Indenture of Trust and find it to be in proper order and that it will not affect the rights, duties and obligations of the City. Alternative Recommendation: 1. As a party to this Indenture Agreement, the City could refuse to approve the Letter of Credit substitution. In that case, the original provider of the Letter of Credit would remain. However, such a refusal may not be in the best interests of the City. City legal staff has carefully reviewed the pro- posed changes and finds that the City would not be adversely affected by the substitution of Marquette Bank Minneapolis as the issuer of the Letter of Credit. Discussion /Decision Mode: It is recommended that the City take immediate action to adopt this resolution so that the Letter of Credit substitution may be consummated. • Respec ully submitted, James . Prosser City Manager JDP:sb . RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION RELATING TO $900,000 COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (CORPORATE TRAVEL BUILDING PROJECT); APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE OF TRUST BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota (the City), as follows: Section 1. Recitals. 1.01. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 474, as amended, and an Indenture of Trust, dated as of December 1, 1982 (the Indenture), between the City and First Trust Company, Inc., of St. Paul, Minnesota (the Trustee), the City issued its Commercial Development Revenue Bonds (Corporate Travel Building Project), Series B, in the aggregate principal amount of $900,000 (the Bonds), to finance the costs of a Project, consisting of the construction and furnishing of a 61,660 square foot commercial office facility on certain land within the City. The proceeds of the Bonds were loaned by the City to Dacotah Properties Partnership, a Minnesota general partnership (the Partnership), pursuant to a Loan Agreement, dated as of December 1, 1982, between the City and the Partnership. 1.02. Representatives of the Partnership have requested • that the City agree to an amendment of the provisions of the Indenture to substitute for the irrevocable letter of credit issued by The First National Bank of St. Paul, an irrevocable letter of credit issued by Marquette Bank Minneapolis, N.A., in the same amount and with the same terms. Article Ten of the Indenture permits amendment of the Indenture upon certain terms and conditions. The City has requested the Trustee to enter into a supplemental indenture for this purpose and the Trustee has given notice of such amendment to the owners of all outstanding Bonds. The Trustee, a majority in aggregate principal amount of the owners of all outstanding Bonds and the Partnership have informed this Council that they consent to the proposed amendment of the Indenture. 1.03. A form of First Supplemental Indenture of Trust, dated as of May 1, 1986, proposed to be entered into between the City and the Trustee (the First Supplemental Indenture), has been submitted to this Council and is now on file in the office of the City Clerk. Section 2. Approval of First Supplemental Indenture. The form of First Supplemental Indenture referred to in Section 1.03 is hereby approved. The First Supplemental Indenture, with such variations, insertions and additions as the • Mayor and the City Attorney may hereafter deem appropriate, is directed to be executed in the name and on behalf of the City by the Mayor and the City Manager or, in the event of their absence • or disability, the acting Mayor or acting City Manager, respectively. Execution of the First Supplemental Indenture by appropriate officers of the City shall be conclusive evidence of approval thereof in accordance with the terms of this resolution. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and without publication. Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 27th day of October, 1986. ATTEST: Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk n LJ John Hamilton Mayor E FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE OF TRUST between CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA and FIRST TRUST COMPANY, INC. • Dated as of October 1, 1986 $900,000 COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (CORPORATE TRAVEL BUILDING PROJECT) SERIES B • TABLE OF CONTENTS (Not a part of this First Supplemental Indenture) Page PARTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 RECITALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SECTION 1. Definitions . . . . . . . . ... • • 2 SECTION 2. Representations of Municipality . . . . . . 2 SECTION 3. Amendment of Section 1 -1 of the Original Indenture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SECTION 4. Amendment of Section 2 -10 of the Original Indenture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SECTION 5. Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SECTION 6. Counterparts . . . . . . . • • • • • 3 SECTION 7. Effect of First Supplemental Indenture 3 SECTION 8. Limitation of Municipality's Liability 4 SIGNATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 • r1 U • FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE OF TRUST THIS FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE OF TRUST (the "First Supplemental Indenture "), dated as of October 1, 1986, by and between the City of Richfield, Minnesota, a municipal corporation of the State of Minnesota (the "Municipality "), and First Trust Company, Inc., a trust company duly established, existing and authorized to accept and execute trusts of the character herein set out by virtue of the laws of the State of Minnesota, with its principal corporate trust office at St. Paul, Minnesota (the "Trustee "); WITNESSETH WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 474, as amended (as the same may from time to time be amended or supplemented, the "Act "), the Municipality has heretofore issued its Commercial Development Revenue Bonds (Corporate Travel Building Project), Series B (the "Bonds "), in the aggregate principal amount of $900,000, pursuant to an Indenture of Trust, dated as of December 1, 1982 (hereinafter referred to as the "Original Indenture "), between the Municipality and the Trustee; and • WHEREAS, the Municipality has made the necessary arrangements with Dacotah Properties Partnership, a Minnesota partnership (the "Partnership "), for the construction and installation by the Partnership of a 61,660 square foot commercial office facility (as defined in the Original Indenture, the "Project "), which will be of the character and accomplish the purposes provided by the Act, and the Municipality has entered into a Loan Agreement, dated as of December 1, 1982 with the Partnership (the "Loan Agreement "), which provides for the Municipality to finance a portion of the costs of the Project by making a loan to the Partnership to be funded from the proceeds of the Bonds; and WHEREAS, Article Ten of the Original Indenture permits amendment of the provisions of the Original Indenture upon certain terms and conditions; and WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary by the parties hereto to amend the provisions of the Original Indenture by changing the definition of the Bank and the Letter of Credit (as defined therein); and WHEREAS, the Partnership and the Owners of a majority in aggregate principal amount of all Outstanding Bonds have consented to this amendment of the Original Indenture. • • NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual convenants hereinafter contained, the parties hereto DO HEREBY AGREE as follows: Section 1. Definitions. In this First Supplemental Indenture, the terms defined in the Original Indenture shall have the same meaning when used herein, unless the context hereof clearly requires otherwise or except as modified in Section 3 hereof. In addition, the following terms shall have the following respective meanings for purposes of this instrument and the Original Indenture: First Supplemental Indenture shall mean this First Supplemental Indenture of Trust. Original Indenture shall mean the Indenture of Trust, dated as of December 1, 1982, between the Municipality and the Trustee, relating to the Bonds. Section 2. Representations of Municipality_. The Municipality makes the following representations: (1) The execution and delivery of this First Supplemental Indenture by the Municipality have been duly authorized by the governing body of the Municipality and will not conflict with, or constitute on the part of the Municipality a breach of, or a default under, any existing (i) law, or (ii) provisions of any legislative act, constitution or other proceeding establishing or relating to the establishment of the Municipality or its affairs or its resolutions, or (iii) agreement, indenture, mortgage, lease or other instrument to which the Municipality is subject or is a party or by which it is bound. (2) As of the date hereof and to the best knowledge of the officers of the Municipality executing this instrument, the Municipality is not in default in any of its obligations under the Original Indenture. Section 3. Amendment of Section 1 -1 of the Original Indenture. The following definitions in Section 1 -1 of the Original Indenture are hereby amended to read as follows: "Bank: Marquette Bank Minneapolis, N.A., a national banking association and its successors and assigns, in its capacity as issuer of the Letter,of Credit and, if an Alternate Credit has been issued and delivered "Bank" shall mean the issuer of such Alternate Credit, its successors and assigns; "Indenture: the Original Indenture, as amended and • supplemented by this First Supplemental Indenture; -2- "Letter of Credit: the irrevocable Letter of Credit No. I dated as of October , 1986, issued by the Bank for the account of the Partnership in favor of the Trustee in the amount of $985,000 to pay principal and up to eleven months' interest on the Bonds; "Letter of Credit Agreement: the Standby Letter of Credit Reimbursement and Collateral Agreement, dated as of October , 1986, between the Bank and the Partnership." Section 4. Amendment of Section 2 -10 of the Original Indenture. The first sentence of Section 2 -10 is hereby amended to read as follows: The Bonds are subject to mandatory redemption in whole, but not in part, in the event that a default has occurred pursuant to Section 7 of the Letter of Credit Agreement and (i) Bank requests in writing to the Trustee that the Bonds be redeemed and (ii) Bank deposits funds with the Trustee in an amount, with other Protected Funds, equal to the principal amount of all Bonds then Outstanding plus accrued interest to the date of redemption." Section 5. Severability. If any provision of this • First Supplemental Indenture shall be held or deemed to be or shall, in fact, be inoperative or unenforceable as applied in any particular case in any jurisdiction or jurisdictions or in all jurisdictions or in all cases because it conflicts with any provisions of any constitution or statute or rule of public policy, or for any other reason, such circumstances shall not have the effect of rendering the provision in question inoperative or unenforceable in any other case or circumstance, or of rendering any other provision or provisions herein contained invalid, inoperative, or unenforceable to any extent whatever. 0 The invalidity of any one or more phrases, sentences, clauses or paragraphs in this First Supplemental Indenture contained shall not affect the remaining portions of this First Supplemental Indenture or part thereof. Section 6. Counterparts. This First Supplemental Indenture may be simultaneously executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Section 7. Effect of First Supplemental Indenture. This First Supplemental Indenture supplements and amends the Original Indenture and shall be a part and subject to all of -3- • the terms thereof. Except as supplemented and amended hereby, the Original Indenture shall continue in full force and effect. Section 8. Limitation of Municipality's Liability. No provision, covenant or agreement contained in this First Supplemental Indenture, the Loan Agreement or the Bonds, or any obligation herein or therein imposed upon the Municipality, or the breach thereof, shall constitute or give rise to or impose upon the Municipality or any of its officers, employees or agents a pecuniary liability or a charge upon the general credit or taxing powers of the Municipality. In making the agreements, provisions and covenants set forth in this First Supplemental Indenture, the Municipality has not obligated itself except with respect to the Project and the application of the revenues therefrom as hereinabove and in the Original Indenture provided. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Richfield, Minnesota has caused these presents to be signed in its name and behalf by its Mayor and City Manager, and First Trust Company, Inc., of St. Paul, Minnesota has caused these presents to be signed in its name and behalf by its duly authorized attested by its and its J. official seal to be hereunto affixed, all as of the date first above written. CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA By Mayor (SEAL) And City Manager FIRST TRUST COMPANY, INC. BY Its (SEAL) Attest: Its _ -4- ItsCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 412 October 27, 1986 Issue Statement: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City of Richfield to Enter Into a Contract with Hennepin County for Computerized Assessing Information Services. Background: On June 8,•1978, the City of Richfield and Hennepin County commenced an agreement which provided for City use of a computer terminal linked to current property files at the Hennepin County Assessor's Office. Under this agreement, the City had access to property tax related information, including current taxes, legal descriptions, current and pending special assessments, current payments and the previous year's Market Value for each property in the City. The hardware installed at City Hall to provide this information was a computer keyboard with a printer. The current charge for this equipment and information is $315.00 per month (with a maximum of 2,500 base inquiries) and $.10 per inquiry over base. The City, however, has never exceeded the base. The equipment and service provided through this contract is still being used by the City and has been an extremely valuable part of the City's overall assessing operation. This tool has especially been critical the past few years while the City has functioned with only one City Assessing employee (Assessment Clerk). The Assessment Clerk makes daily use of the Hennepin County linked computer to answer a variety of questions posed by citizens and customers or to collect and disseminate assessing - related data. However, while this has been an extremely valuable program, the equipment is rapidly becoming outdated. For example, the current terminal does not provide a visual screen for projecting information. Instead, all inquiries must be printed out. Further, the County is now in the process of replacing all outdated equipment countywide with a series of IBM Property Information System (PINS) Personal Computers. The new PINS equipment features a personal computer with memory and a printer. Additionally, all of the information available under the current system would be retained, with the addition of prior year's taxes, current year's Market Value, appraisals, and any other information subsequently added to the system. The most valuable new feature is the use of a screen. This would allow a much quicker retrieval of information than the current printer method. It would also allow two people to get information at the same time, one via the screen and the other through the printer. The cost of the new data terminal equipment and service is $297.54 per month, plus $.0316 per inquiry. Richfield uses • approximately 1,200 inquiries per month, thus the total monthly cost would be roughly $336.00. That cost is only $20.00 per month greater than the cost the City currently pays for the outdated system. In addition, a one -time cost of $606.00 will also be required to hook up the new system. All costs of the new system have already been anticipated and are provided for in the 1986 Revised /1987 Proposed Assessing Budget. The proposed agreement for the updated computer terminal and information services replaces Contract #80383, which has been in effect for the current system since 1978. The proposed agreement would expire December 31, 1986 and may be renewed annually thereafter. Either party to that Agreement may cancel upon giving 60 days written notice to the other party. Rates charged under the proposed agreement may be changed by the County upon three months written notice. The City Attorney has reviewed the proposed agreement and can find no legal objection to the City's entering into the agreement. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the City of Richfield to enter into an agreement with Hennepin County for Computerized Assessing Information Services. Basis for Recommendation: • 1. Access to up -to -date County property tax data is essential to providing a complete assessing service to Richfield citizenry. 2. The Hennepin County Agreement is the only viable option currently available to the City for securing property tax information. 3. The City Attorney has found the proposed agreement in proper legal form. 4. The price charged through the proposed agreement appears to be a fair and reasonable charge for the hardware and information furnished to the City. Alternative Recommendation: 1. The City Council could decide not to upgrade to the new County hardware and information package. However, if the City does not agree to enter into this Agreement, the City's contract would expire and City staff would no longer have effective access to needed County property tax information. 2. The City could explore using its new computer system to try • and integrate into the County property tax information. However, the County would not be anxious to support a hardware system which is not their own. In addition, with the heavy computer conversion process now facing City staff, there is no time to properly pursue such an option. Since the contract can be cancelled with relative ease, such an option could be explored at a future date to see if it merited serious consideration. Discussion /Decision Mode: Hennepin County is anxious to complete the proposed agreements with participating municipalities as soon as possible so that they may proceed with their conversion to the new system. Richfield would also benefit from prompt action in this matter. The proposed agreement would give Richfield staff a considerably more powerful tool to service the public. JDP :sb • • Resp fully submitted, Jam s D. Prosser Cit anager RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR A DATA TERMINAL AND COMPUTERIZED ASSESSING DATA SERVICES WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has had an Agreement with Hennepin County since June, 1978, wherein said County agrees to furnish to the City certain real estate and personal property tax information by means of the County's computer system; and WHEREAS, Hennepin County believes that the existing computer equipment providing said real estate and personal property tax information is outdated and should be replaced with an improved IBM Property Information System (PINS) Computer network countywide; and WHEREAS, the current data services and computer equipment provided to the City by Hennepin County will no longer be available; and WHEREAS, the City of Richfield believes it is essential to continue to provide readily accessible assessing data to Richfield citizenry and assessing customers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Hennepin County on behalf of the City of Richfield for an IBM PINS computer terminal and associated assessing data services as listed in Contract #60520. Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 27th day of October, 1986. ATTEST: Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk John Hamilton Mayor • • 0 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 411 October 27, 1986 Issue Statement: Consideration of Ordinance Amendment Related to the Sale of Automobiles. Second Reading. Background: Richfield's ordinance code presently prohibits the sale of automobiles on Sundays and legal holidays. The code is based an old provision in the state statutes. Several years ago the state statute was amended to prohibit motor vehicle sales only Sunday, and to allow sales on legal holidays. An ordinance amendment has been prepared that would allow the sale of automobiles on legal holidays in the City of Richfield. on on The city council gave first reading consideration to this matter at the October 13, 1986 city council meeting and scheduled the public and second reading for October 27, 1986. Recommendation: It is recommended that the city and pass the attached ordinance sale of automobiles in the city council hold the public hearing amendment which would permit the on legal holidays. Basis for Recommendation: 1. Amending the ordinance will bring it into conformance with state law. 2. Surrounding communities have followed state law and permit automobile sales on legal holidays. 3. Richfield motor vehicle dealers are presently at a competitive disadvantage if the ordinance code prohibiting sales on legal holidays is enforced. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Not adopt the ordinance amendment. However, this would put Richfield motor vehicle dealers at a competitive disadvantage with dealers in surrounding communities. 2. If the ordinance is not adopted, enforcement of the ordinance may result in litigation, since the present ordinance does not conform to state law. • Discussion /Decision Mode: %- I A public hearing has been published for October 27, 1986. If the council approves the ordinance amendment, the ordinance will become effective 30 days after publication. JDP /eja 0 • Respectfully submitted, --Cp ZZT Jam�97 D. Prosser Ci V Manager AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER VI, SECTION 6.07 OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN: Chapter VI, Section 6.07 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield relating to Motor Vehicle Dealer licensing and regulation is hereby amended by amending 6.07, Subdivision 7, Paragraph (1), thereof as follows: Subd. 7. Conditions Governing Issuance. The following conditions are imposed upon all licensees: (1) Business Hours. The premises shall be closed and there shall be no transactions relating to motor vehicles on or adjacent to such premises on any Sunday, legal holiday or on any other day between 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. • ATTEST: Thomas P. Ferber is John Hamilton, Mayor CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 410 Agenda October 27, 1986 Issue Statement: Request that the Public Hearing for An Amendment to the Final Development Plan and a Special Height Permit for Signs for the Hampton Inn Development at 78th Street and Lyndale Avenue be Continued to November 10, 1986 Background: The developer of the proposed Hampton Inn at 78th Street and Lyndale Avenue has submitted designs for proposed signs at this site. One of the signs exceeds the maximum height of 27 feet permitted by the city sign ordinance. Therefore, the developer requested an amendment to the final development plan to include the signs. On Friday, October 24, the developer requested that this item be removed from the October 27, 1986 city council agenda and considered at a later date. The hearing could not be removed from the city council meeting agenda, because a legal notice of a public hearing on October 27, 1986 to amend the final development plan for the Hampton Inn was published in the official newspaper. Recommendation: It is recommended that the city council open the public hearing and continue it to the November 10, 1986 city council meeting. Basis for Recommendation: 1. A legal notice has been published, therefore the public hearing must be acknowledged at the October 27, 1986 city council meeting. 2. The developer has requested that the hearing be continued. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Hold the public hearing. However, the developer is not prepared to attend the council meeting, and a staff report and recommendation has not been provided to the city council. Discussion /Decision Mode: Since a legal notice of a public hearing on October 27, 1986 was published in the official city newspaper, this hearing has been scheduled for the October 27, 1986 city council meeting. Res p c f lly submitted, Ja m D� Prosser Cit Manager JDP /eja I - r E4 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 409 October 21, 1986 • Issue Statement: Approve the Watershed Management Plan for Richfield - Bloomington Watershed Management Organization and Recommend Submittal of Plan to Affected Jurisdictions and Agencies. Background: In 1982, the Minnesota State Legislature passed the Metropolitan Surface Water Management Act. The Act directed the establishment of Watershed Districts to manage storm water control. Rather than join an existing watershed district, Richfield and Bloomington decided it would be more beneficial to form their own Water Management Organization (WMO). Each city would maintain control over the WMO with council members as WMO members. The boundaries of the WMO were approved by the Water Resources Board, and staff was directed to prepare a plan consistent with the requirements of state legislation. The plan is now complete and ready for review. The attached plan is being submitted to Richfield for review as a member city. A brief overview is attached. Recommendation: Approve the Watershed Management Plan for Richfield - Bloomington Watershed Management Organization and Recommend Submittal of Plan to Affected Jurisdictions and Agencies Basis for Recommendation: 1. The plan provides a good analysis of the drainage to the area. 2. The Metropolitan Storm Water Management Act requires review and comment by cities within a WMO. Alternative Recommendation: If more information is needed regarding any element of the Richfield - Bloomington Watershed Management Plan, the city council may direct staff to investigate and review the matter again at the November 24, 1986 city council meeting. Discussion /Decision Mode: By law, Richfield has 60 days for review and comment. The plan was submitted for review on October 6, 1986. Respectf lly submitted, Jam D. Prosser Cit Manager • JDP /eja � w Introduction - APPENDIX A • The WMO was formed to satisfy the Metropolitan Storm Water Management Act. Members of the city councils of Richfield and Bloomington make up the Board of Commissioners, and staff from both cities are also assigned to the WMO. Many maps are included in the report to help describe pertinent information. Physical Environment and Land Use - A description of the drainage patterns is given and the ponds listed. The computer program used by each city to model the flow are described. The modeling of the Richfield drainage system was done by Orr - Schelen - Mayeron and Associates, Inc. in 1984. A map of the groundwater contours is also included. Objectives and Policies - The following objectives and policies are enumerated in the plan. 1. Objective - reduce public expenditures necessary to control runoffs Policy - develop storage sites in accordance with the management plan 2. Objective - prevent or reduce flooding due to severe storms. Policies: (a)- improve storage sites and construct additional storm sewers in accordance.with the management plan (b) • restrict new development below the 100 -year flood elevation in those locations where one is established (c) encourage floodproofing of structures existing below the 100 -year flood elevations. 3. Objective - reduce eroded sediment from leaving construction sites. Policy - require installation of construction erosion control measures, and the inspection and maintenance of them. 4. Objective - promote ground water recharge Policy - maintain or improve existing ponds. The Management Plan - Wilson Pond is listed as a flooding problem. The work done this year connecting Christian Park pond to Legion Lake allows 100 - year flood protection of Wilson Pond. The board may wish to remove the Christian Pond Watershed from the district now that this area drains to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Miscellaneous - A local plan for all of Richfield must be prepared for the entire city. The local plan may include an erosion control ordinance. No projects using the WMO's funding is contemplated. Any future major projects which may require funding through the • WMO authority to levy property taxes in both cities will require a 2/3 vote. This means at least one Richfield Council Member must be in favor of this project. n u CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 408 October 27, 1986 Item Under Consideration: Emergency Repair of Fire Vehicle. Background The City Council policy resolution on purchasing provides that when the purchase of merchandise, materials, equipment or construction exceeds the amount of $5,000, authority to purchase shall be submitted to the City Council for consideration. Just over a week ago, the diesel motor on a 1979 fire truck, unit no. 3782, "froze ". When examined by the city's mechanics, it became apparent that the emergency repair of the vehicle would need to be done by an outside vendor. Quotations were received from Interstate Detroit Diesel Allison, Inc. and from Fleet Maintenance Inc. Due to the critical nature of the vehicle, the repairs were ordered immediately. Recommendation: It is recommended the city council authorize payment to Fleet Maintenance Inc. in the estimated amount of $6,519 for the emergency repair of fire truck unit number 3782. Basis of Recommendation: 1. The quotation of Fleet Maintenance Inc. was the lowest estimate received. 2. The fire truck needed to be put back into service as soon as possible. Alternative Recommendation: Due to the emergency situation, no alternative recommendation is /was available. Discussion /Decision Mode: Inasmuch as the work has been ordered and is in process, authorization for payment should be made as soon as possible. Respect ully submitted, (W Jam D. Prosser Cit Manager • JDP /eja n LJ �. AV CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 407 October 27, 1986 Issue Statement: Approval of Minutes and Award of Contract for Purchase of Closed Circuit Television System (CCTV) Background: The 1986 Public Safety Department budget (Administration Division 101 -4100, Capital Outlay 1560) provides $20,000 for the replacement of the existing closed circuit television surveillance and alarm system. The system presently covers all Public Safety areas utilized in the detention of prisoners, the rear parking lot area, entry points to the Public Safety area, and surveillance alarm systems in both licensing and at the city hall reception desk. Component parts of the system are over 10 years old and with rapid changes in electronic technology are simply outdated. Many component parts of the system are not solid state and have exhausted their useful life. In accordance with legal requirements, bids were opened on October 6, 1986. Two bids were received: • Videotronix, Inc., Burnsville, MN $17,376 ADT Security Systems, Minneapolis, MN $21,578 Recommendation: It is recommended that the city council approve the bid minutes and award a contract in the amount of $17,376 to Videotronix, Inc. of Burnsville. Basis of Recommendation: 1. The low bid complied in all respects to the specifications established for the system. 2. Existing system is in need of replacement. 3. The replacement program has been established in the 1986 appropriated Public Safety budget. 4. Surveillance and video recording of prisoner area is a major concern for Officer protection and for potential defense and liability claims. 5. Surveillance of Public Safety parking area is important for vehicle security. • 6. Video alarm monitoring of the city hall and licensing area is a significant protection against property loss. • Alternative Recommendation: The council could simply choose to not award the bid. However, this would mean that the factors outlined as the basis of recommendation would not be addressed. Decision Mode: Parts of the existing system are currently not operational and in some cases replacement parts are no longer available. Therefore, it is the staff recommendation that the bid be awarded by council action on October 27, 1986. JDP /eja n U 0 RespeAtfully submitted, IJa D. P rosser anager • I] CITY OF RICHFIELD BID OPENING October 6, 1986 Department of Public Safety CCTV Bid Project #86 -11 Pursuant to requirements of Resolution No. 1015, a meeting of the Administrative Staff was called by Thomas Ferber, City Clerk, who announced that the purpose of the meeting was to receive, open and read aloud, bids for Department of Public Safety - CCTV Bid Project #86 -11, as advertised in the official newspaper on September 24, 1986. Present: Thomas Ferber, City Clerk Eileen Anderson, City Manager Representative Thomas Morgan, Public Safety Director Reynold Freeman, Communications Supervisor The following bids were submitted and read aloud: The City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and considered at the October 13, 1986 City Council Meeting. Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk STATEMENT OF BID BOND, BIDDER AFFIDAVIT OF INTENT TO CERTIFIED CHECK, TOTAL BID NON- COLLUSION COMPLY EEO CASHIER'S CHECK? PRICE $$ ADT SECURITY SYSTEMS X X 5% 21,578 Mpls VIDEO MIDWEST X X Cashier's Burnsville Check 17,376 The City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and considered at the October 13, 1986 City Council Meeting. Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 406 October 27, 1986 • Issue Statement: Request for Illuminated Signs at Skippers, 6613 Penn Avenue; St. Patrick's Guild, Market Plaza Complex; Richfield Bank & Trust, 6625 Lyndale Avenue; Richfield Evangelical Free Church, 1515 E. 66th Street; and B & D Bait and Tackle, 1308 E. 66th Street Background: City ordinance provides that the city council must approve all permits for illuminated signs. Skippers- Permits have been applied for to erect two illuminated wall signs. The signs will be blue and white, with one measuring 8' x 216" and the other will be 14' 6" x 4' 511. St. Patrick's Guild- Permits have been requested to erect an illuminated blue and white wall sign. The sign will have a size of 1' 6" x 181. Richfield Bank & Trust want to install a 26' x 2110" illuminated wall sign for the 24 hour "Quantum" fast bank. The Evangelical Free Church wishes to install a double faced ground sign with constant illumination. The sign would measure 4' x 6'. B & D Bait and Tackle wish to erect a 6' x 4' doublefaced, pedestal sign with constant illumination. Recommendation: It is recommended that the city council approve the permits for these illuminated signs. Basis for Recommendation: 1. The inspection division and the planning division have approved the signs. 2. The signs conform to all applicable city ordinances. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Not approve the permits. However, the city has no alternative design criteria to suggest for substitutes for these signs. Discussion /Decision Mode: This item has been placed on the consent calendar portion of the October 27 council agenda for consideration. The businesses are requesting action to complete their sign placement of these new business establishments. Respectf lly submitted, • Jame D. Prosser City Manager cv �. Customer ET. PAT I? I C.�'—�5 Gq U i lL> Address City Scale Drawn By Salesperson Date i Revisions Customer Approval Date State J .L This drawing is the property of NI SIG4N 1:111 \1; 312 West Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 8 6 �23.729�1 cz F Customer STr RA-M— IC V—'115 cov I L > AMm!ss City ��oN tom, 0 s r c . Scale Revisions Drawn By CAntorm Approval Date Wte 40 This drawing is the property of SIGN 1:111 N1; 312 West Lak&reet Minneapolis. M 55408 61Z-823-7291 `.�v�e��` Cs�a Date ?lar.Zin3 Depart annc City Council Dace t F; i. Dace Rcu_e to above for special appr -val per code Ga ^eral Signs : P�ICATIOV FO P °Z`� .5�. 'Agne IC r. Cit•,T of Richfield, , w.innesoca Date ; ld Zoning Sign Erected - Yes No Fee j,�•� � . T 7.12 /f,le� Address of Sign 75° /J�� r !, /, r Proprietor Name,; _7� �. r !r; DBA Sign Erector _ %= .,�,�i�,,; �7 'Sir it! Address 2 (,L)r' 1- T,roe of Sign Design Weather Cover Li,htin$ Wall Single Face Clear Lexcn, Constant ?r0jaC n8 Double Face Frosted Leson Flashing IGround I Multi -:aced .Plastic Covered Revolving Roof I Aerial /Bli=p Shaded Traveling ?edestal Saar_..Iigat Neon Zip Liza Changeable 13a =er / ?_nnants I Other �I 0thar(E:CIa= Temporar;- Ci ?� , a �r ^� .r_a e: Sign Colors I ! Trai' =r I I_ i j Post F7 _f 1_l umi.natad `✓ NO Watts .?ect =ical Cont =act--r 7 �j Address mp ?!:one Owner or his�ltzen: Si - at:.=e ?':one ��t_r.aaC CvSt �fJ(� :JCi ±r. :Viit �.,Vr 1, - . ;,t ita� Square °eC 7 ..�. 7. .�C�.S, = oadNaTS, CVer:° ve....4ala = c•Temen 1 �? 1 __.._2 t S, Cr pLDl�C _sC_ S On .�:.e.ns5 z =s and attac he'". :er2co of =a'Cr SiZ=S . :'�. =:C= Sid ^_S as de-'4 :ed on page 2. :vo blsepri:.ts of t o s.;.., ��__oeard, or outdoor ad -mrtis g, s;.= -ccvura cocst- .:c__on plans: .C_._d - -;-g Szeciz_Cat_CIIs, _:st of =atartal s, and e_ ^iici.. a=c.-.or-_4=g or :ascani g daca4_3 and a ccpy of C e St_3SS s:•.eecs, ca_CL'3tiOAS, C3-1--r of S •:ra. c ^" _a�a -2 30_a-_ 7 C.^, t :a AL'S-: 255, sc-: zu=_Cm, Cr ac --:T�_ St_.C_..ze , Cr r2St = iCC S:�ht d�SC:C_ u--der, a�Ct:d, Or Over I Samoa aCCeSS by per50C5 dent_-; =ad .or or passi_3 the Subjec_ .r2:ises? %� �✓ F �3,�� b )', zH�2 Appiicanc's Signature and Title car -•,.,, Fig ?hcae ;tu=ber J7 ;Z-27 Data - 7.Z 9 / , 198 P *.. . Sc R.Vi_iSZ SIDE FOR SIGN LOCAITOY S�'C3 1985 , Sivert Llendrickson /Building Of:icial - 366 -5061 � uana•ge: t—.� Inspzctor. Date Date APPROVE DENY �L l` )C ' APPROVE 1:1 DENY ❑ Planning De artment City Council Date fcli� -/Rh Date Route to above for special approval per code �! General Signs APPLICATION FOR-ADVERTISING PERMIT City of Richfield,, Minnesota Date Zoning Sign Erected - Yes No k Fee 2, AW Address of Sign �pb�3r%i) Apt.5. Proprietor Name c, DBA Ste. Sign Erector C ^ C-01 I y1( Address - Tyne of Sign D n Weather Cover Lighting If Illuminated Yes No Watts Electrical Contractor (' `n I ff Ad ess �1z �. ��(�� �L Phone - r Property Owner or his Agent Signature �, Phone Esti.:ated Cost �,L?�fl Sign Width r ight '' _Total Square Feet ?osition of the" advertisement structure in relationship to the ad4acent buildings, sidewalk- curbs, roadways, overhead utility lines, vehicle movement lines, or public facilities on drawing with significant dimensions and attached hereto of major signs. Minor signs as defined on page 2. Two blueprints of the sign, billboard, or outdoor advertising structure construction plans: including specifications, list of materials, and explicit anchoring or fastening details and a copy of the stress sheets, calculations, color of sign structure. Does the sign copy relate solely to the business, institution, or activity conducted on the oremises? u2S "Tl the sign, structure, or billboard restrict any sight distance under, around, or over to afe s by erso s estined for or passing the subject premises? '1 0 c ht's ig to a and Title with Firm GG Date Phone :lumber SLkt 1985 PLFUSE SUE REVERSE SIDE FOR SIGN LOCATION SUTCH Sivert Hendrickson /Building Official - 866 -5061 Wall Projecting Ground Roof Pedestal Changeable Temporary Trailer X Single Face Double Face Multi -Faced aerial /Blimp Searchlight Banner /Pennants Portable Frame: i T❑ A M Post ❑ Clear Lexon Constant Frosted Lea-con Flashing Plastic Covered Revolving Shaded Traveling Neon Zip Lite Other Other(Expla Sign Colors ve c 1 If Illuminated Yes No Watts Electrical Contractor (' `n I ff Ad ess �1z �. ��(�� �L Phone - r Property Owner or his Agent Signature �, Phone Esti.:ated Cost �,L?�fl Sign Width r ight '' _Total Square Feet ?osition of the" advertisement structure in relationship to the ad4acent buildings, sidewalk- curbs, roadways, overhead utility lines, vehicle movement lines, or public facilities on drawing with significant dimensions and attached hereto of major signs. Minor signs as defined on page 2. Two blueprints of the sign, billboard, or outdoor advertising structure construction plans: including specifications, list of materials, and explicit anchoring or fastening details and a copy of the stress sheets, calculations, color of sign structure. Does the sign copy relate solely to the business, institution, or activity conducted on the oremises? u2S "Tl the sign, structure, or billboard restrict any sight distance under, around, or over to afe s by erso s estined for or passing the subject premises? '1 0 c ht's ig to a and Title with Firm GG Date Phone :lumber SLkt 1985 PLFUSE SUE REVERSE SIDE FOR SIGN LOCATION SUTCH Sivert Hendrickson /Building Official - 866 -5061 CiL-7 Manager Date APPROVE a DENY❑ Planning, De artment i Date ll��ll Inspec..o� Date APPROVE DENYF] : City Council Date r► Routh to above for special approval per code General Signs APPLICATION FOR'ADVERTISING PERMIT City of Richfield,, Minnesota h✓ Date �)�� ���,(� Zoning Sign Erected - Yes No X Fee Address of Sign 3 &An ANe. S , Proprietor Name DBA Sign Erector , Address Tv--e of Sign D s, 9 Weather Cover Lighting X Wall Projecting Ground Roof Changeable Temporary Trailer %o Single Face Double Face 'Multi -Faced Aerial /Blimp .,Searchlight Banner /Pennants Portable Frame: T n (7 Post Clear Lexon Constant Frosted Lexon Flashing Plastic Covered Revolving Shaded Traveling Neon Zip Lite Other r I Other(Explain) Sig Colors UE c ,� i'j� IPedestal �f Illuminated Yes No Watts Electrical Contractor �e(, 1`� S! ' �Ad ess�?j? �,�. ��� _Phone � -726 'roperty Owner or his Agent Signature'! . t� �',.i, - Phone Lst:.ated Cost Ito", Sig Width ght ! Total Square Feet ?osi =ion of the advertise=ent structure in relationship to the adjacent buildings, sidewalks, curbs, roadways, overhead utiii--, lines, vehicle movement lines, or public facilities on drawing with significant dimensions and attadhed hereto of major signs. Minor signs as defined on page 2. Two blueprints of the sign, billboard, or outdoor advertising structure construction plans: including specifications, list of materials, and explicit anchoring or fastening details and a copy of the stress sheets, calculations, color of sign structure. ,Does t he 1 :ha sign copy relate solely to the bus4ness, institution, or activity conducted on premises? e. the sign, structure, "safe cc f:4m, by ersot or billboard restrict any sight distance under, around, or over Pstined for or passing the subject premises? '1.0 i� .apiicant's Sigmature and Title with Firm l \� Date r ?hone Number Z -7�� ti Lit kt PL 3SE SE REVERSE SIDE FOR SIGN LOCATION SKZTCH Sivert Hendricrson /Building Official - 866 -5061 r A2 ? RO V D E: rc P'_arniz3 De�arc�ent D ' Data ��noOVE I I �E:�'ra �--= City Council • ac_ I O Z l �p Date Rcut_ to above for spacial apo,cval per code 1z »eral Signs :iP ?L7CATTON FOR' :iDVB3TLSUIG ?ER _': Clty of Richfield, . wUnnesoca Date 1011-710 Zoning Sign Erected - Yes Yo Fee . Address of Sign ?-oorj a *or Yamepwlh" 7145 DBa Sig^ T:T-,e PLO d +s� i (o - reefer � inc. Address 31a W. (.aka. of S13S1 nPa4 r+ L> t t,;all S Single Face C Clear Laxon X X C Constant ( + }j P o Watts L Elecc__ca1 Cont=act--r IA5T 7v�ky1 �Qt Ii�(. .dd=ass �IL �JI/- (0 -ly-S7 ?''one 02, -372q C�:.er or his Est_. tad Czst Z,OOG _cs_ =icr. of _:e_d•:er__:cce::_ cures , --cad-ways, ::__ : s_;r_= __.r._ .._ne »s_, »s and de_ined on page 2. NU�1ti ? her e _a r a_ac_.. »s :_7 ... _ :� adf acen:. mil:____ _S, S --da Ja_:. ve^ic_a -c•7emenC lines, a public _aci__tias on actac ad :eretc of Waz0= signs. 'Ai: cr s_� ^.S as ocar or ouCdcor adrer =_s_ sc= :ct'cra tense= _c__ar. Pia s .C.:d_.g SpeC___C3tioIIS _ er_a• e•^ _ _ , iS� C' =aC _s, 3: .Licit a�C:C= �� Or _sSt3 »i»g daC3i_S a:.. a cczy cf C e sz=ass S..e_tS, cal__.- at_ons, ccl_.r C� S "- sZ7UCt..=e. - =.. +r. t :e s:.g=, St= .:C:_ =3, 7___zcar_ =_s:r_..= a »•I Si3.^t d_S =a =ce -, -.der, a=zu'» d, or over a' a6 Ss by .ersc ^s deSt_:ed for or ?aSSi:g - e suoJect ;rZ-'sas? hO WJ iap:ica :L s ignattlr� a^.c Title Jit a'i� ?h ^e 923" 7Lq/ Dat= c.. vine= Lkt 1985 SEE R_7V -ISE SIDE FOR S:G:i LCCAT:ON METC2 Save_ t Hendrickson /Build—:g Of-ficial 366 -3061 C 24 Hour. Lim LBanking �%A � m wie t ® i 14mr Aff V i . E J DENY u : City Manager Date ROVE DENY : r - r_1 ' Ty Planning De artment Date ute to above for'special approval per code APPLICATION FOR'ADVERTISING PERMIT . City of Richfield, , Minnesota APPROVE APPROVEF-1 Inspector Date DENYD City Council ..Date al S Date 10-8-86 Zoning Sign Erected - Yes XX . 8 No Fee 18.0 0 Address of Sign 1308 E. 66th St. Proprietor Name Pat Bachman .DRAB & D Bait & ac e Sign Erector Attracta Sign, Inc. Address . 6417 Penn Ave. So. Richfield, MN e of Des Wall Projecting Ground Roof Pedestal Changeable Temporary X Constant Single Face Double Face Multi -Faced Aerial /Blimp Searchlight Banner /Pennants Portable Frame: XX Plastic Covered Revolving Shaded Traveling Neon Trailer L_J T [] A[] Post E] If Illuminated - Yes X No Watts ectrical Contractor Property Owner Estimated Cost Weather Cover Clear Lexon X Constant Frosted Lexon Flashing Plastic Covered Revolving Shaded Traveling Neon Zip Lite Other Other(Explain) Sign Colors Black Yellow & Re Address Phone or his Agent Signature Phone 1500.00 Sign Width 61 Height 41 Total Square Feet 24 Position of the advertisement structure in relationship to the adjacent buildings, sidewalks, curbs, roadways, overhead utility lines, vehicle movement lines, or public facilities on drawing with significant dimensions and attached hereto of major signs. Minor signs as defined on page 2. Two blueprints of the sign, billboard, or outdoor advertising structure construction plans: including specifications, list of materials, and explicit anchoring or fastening details and a copy of the stress sheets, calculations, color of sign structure. Does the sign copy relate solely to the business, institution, or activity conducted on the premises? Yes Will the sign, structure, or billboard restrict any for safe access by persons destined for or passing 1 Applicant's Signature and Title with Firm Phone Number 866 -3047 sight distance under, around, or over the subject premises? No Date October 8, 1986 145 PLEASE SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR SIGN LOCATION SKETCH Sivert Hendrickson /Building Official - 866 -5061 j f 5� • M!S sea•++ i jI ..i :x >::•i �` f A r L E /Z, • evL• U DENY" : City Manager Date 'APPROVE DENY❑ APPROVE DENYu Inspector Date �� %' /,r i APPROVE ❑ DENY❑ : Planning-peBar ment City Council Z�,:t- �' a�u�v sie-� Date ry ?�` /fib .Date Route to above for'special approval per code General Signs Date 10 -9 -86 APPLICATION FOR'ADVERTISING PERMIT City of Richfield, , Minnesota Zoning Sign Erected - Yes X No Fee 18.00 Address of Sign 1515 E. 66th St. Proprietor Name Bob Peterson DBA Evangelical kree ullurcli er Sign Erector Attracta Sign, Inc. Address 6417 Penn Ave. So. Richfield Type of Sign Design Weather Cover Li htin 46Illuminated - Yes X No Watts ectrical Contractor Address Phone Property Owner or his Agent Signature Estimated Cost 2,000.00 Sign Width 4' Height Phone 6' Total Square Feet 24 Position of the advertisement structure in relationship to the adjacent buildings, sidewalks, curbs, roadways, overhead utility lines, vehicle movement lines, or public facilities on drawing with significant dimensions and attached hereto of major signs. Minor signs as defined on page 2. T,vo blueprints of the sign, billboard, or outdoor advertising structure construction plans: including specifications, list of materials, and explicit anchoring or fastening details and a copy of the stress sheets, calculations, color of sign structure. Does the sign copy relate solely to the business, institution, or activity conducted on the premises? Yes Will the sign, structure, or billboard restrict any sight distance under, around, or over for sa €e access by persons destined for or passing the subject premises? No We remove Beacon Book Store sign New sign will be located in same place. Applicant's Signature and Title with Firm Phone Number 866 -3047 fk t 1985 Date 10 -9 -86 PLEASE SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR SIGN LOCATION SKETCH Sivert Hendrickson /Building Official - 866 -5061 Wall Projecting Ground Roof Pedestal Changeable Temporary Trailer Single Face Double Face Multi -Faced Aerial /Blimp Searchlight_ Banner /Pennants Portable Frame: T [] A M Post ❑ Clear Lexon X Constant Frosted Lexon Flashing Plastic Covered Revolving Shaded Traveling Neon Zip Lite Other Other(Explain) Sign Colors Burgundy, Grey & White 46Illuminated - Yes X No Watts ectrical Contractor Address Phone Property Owner or his Agent Signature Estimated Cost 2,000.00 Sign Width 4' Height Phone 6' Total Square Feet 24 Position of the advertisement structure in relationship to the adjacent buildings, sidewalks, curbs, roadways, overhead utility lines, vehicle movement lines, or public facilities on drawing with significant dimensions and attached hereto of major signs. Minor signs as defined on page 2. T,vo blueprints of the sign, billboard, or outdoor advertising structure construction plans: including specifications, list of materials, and explicit anchoring or fastening details and a copy of the stress sheets, calculations, color of sign structure. Does the sign copy relate solely to the business, institution, or activity conducted on the premises? Yes Will the sign, structure, or billboard restrict any sight distance under, around, or over for sa €e access by persons destined for or passing the subject premises? No We remove Beacon Book Store sign New sign will be located in same place. Applicant's Signature and Title with Firm Phone Number 866 -3047 fk t 1985 Date 10 -9 -86 PLEASE SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR SIGN LOCATION SKETCH Sivert Hendrickson /Building Official - 866 -5061 -3 22 I hii CA I IN El Opel -,or. NO M; —T BE CON,,," MOM ff�M .3 (o I CE: ,4 � 0 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 405 October 27, 1986 Issue Statement: Setting Date of Hearing for Renewal of On -Sale Liquor Licenses Background: The on -sale liquor licenses for restaurant establishments in our community will be expiring the first of January, 1987. City ordinance provides that the city council conduct a public hearing to consider all liquor license renewals. Recommendation: It is recommended that the city council schedule December 8, 1986 as the date to hold public hearings on the renewal of the following liquor licenses: Chi Chi's, Ground Round, American Legion Post 435, and the VFW Post 5555. Basis for Recommendation: 1. Hearings must be scheduled and held before a renewal license may be considered. 2. The restaurants have applied for renewal of their licenses. 3. Scheduling the public hearings in December will provide for ample time to complete the licensing process before January 1, 1987. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Schedule the hearings for another date. Discussion /Decision Mode: The public hearings must be scheduled far enough in advance to provide for legal publication regulations. Council consideration of this item at the October 27, 1986 city council meeting will provide the time needed to complete the licensing process prior to January 1, 1987. • JDP /eja Respectfully submitted, Jame . Prosser City anager • CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 404 October 27, 1986 Issue Statement: Setting Date of Hearing for Renewal of Wine Licenses Background: The on -sale wine licenses.for restaurant establishments in our community will be expiring the first of January, 1987. City ordinance provides that the city council conduct a public hearing on all wine license renewals. Recommendation: It is recommended that the city council schedule November 10, 1986 as the date to hold public hearings on the renewal of the following wine licenses: The Inn, Millers Fireside Pizza, Shakey's Pizza, Divanni's, and Frogi's Family Restaurant. Basis for Recommendation: • 1. Hearings must be scheduled and held before a renewal license may be considered. 2. The restaurants have applied for renewal of their licenses. 3. Scheduling the public hearings in November will provide for ample time to complete the licensing process before January 1, 1987. Alternative Recommendation: 1. Schedule the hearings for another date. Discussion /Decision Mode: The public hearings must be scheduled far enough in advance to provide for legal publication regulations. Council consideration of this item at the October 27, 1986 city council meeting will provide the time needed to complete the licensing process prior to January 1, 1987. Respectfully submitted, Jam D. Prosser • Cit Manager JDP /eja CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Council Letter No. 403 October 27, 1986 Issue Statement: Request from Fourth of July Chairman to Appear Before the City Council Background Mr. Richard Swedean, Chairman of the Richfield Fourth of July Committee, has requested to appear before the city council at the October 27, 1986 meeting to make a brief presentation. Recommendation: It is recommended that Mr. Swedean appear before the council on October 27. Basis for Recommendation: 1. Mr. Swedean has requested the opportunity to appear before the council. • Alternative Recommendation: 1. The council could schedule this presentation to another council meeting. However, Mr. Swedean has made arrangements to be present at the October 27 city council meeting. Discussion /Decision Mode: Mr. Swedean has indicated that his presentation should take no more than ten minutes. JDP /eja �.J Respec fully submitted, Jame D. Prosser City anager