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10-10-83 agendaTELD MINNESOTA CITY OF RICHF , Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 334 Agenda October 10, 1983 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Council Members: Subject: Amended Final Development Plan, Special Use Permit and Off-Street Parking Permit - Hausers/Snyder/Hub Area On Marcr~ 14, 19$3 the city council approved a final develop- ment plan, special use permit, and off-street parking permit for the Hausers/Snyder building within the Hub Superblock Planned Unit Development area. The following-stipulations were part of the approval: 1. That trees be provided as PUD plan; • 2. That the crosswalk across Pleasant Avenue remain in driveway is to be widened accommodate semi°trucks. cuts is to be submitted f~ indicated on the approved 65th Street adjacent to East its existing location. The to the west and redesigned to The final design of the curb ~r city staff approval; 3. That a schedule of light replacement for parking lot lights be submitted for staff approval to bring these light standards in conformance with the L/H/N guide- lines; 4. That a pedestrian sidewalk be constructed from the Ken- tucky Fried Chicken facility. north property line to the sidewalk system on the Hub/Snyder/Hauser property, sub- ject to city staff approval; 5. That the Fotomat building be repainted in colors conform- irg with the 7~/H/N design guidelines or that the structure be removed at the earliest possible time. In June, 1983, the city council approved an amended plan re- ducing the amount of space in the proposed new addition from 12,350 square feet to 9,950 square feet. The depth of the proposed addi- tion was to be 80 feet instead of the previously approved 100 feet. This reduction was to be accomplished by constructing the addition even with the front of the existing building, instead Of jogging eastward 20 feet as was indicated in the previously approved Council Letter No. 334 -2- October 10, 1933 proposal. Exterior building materials were to remain the same as previously approved. The following stipulations were part of that approval:' 1. That a continuous sidewalk be provided along the total frontage of the Hauser Supermarket building; 2. That trees be provided as indicated on the approved PUD plan; 3. That a schedule of light replacements for parking. lot lights be submitted for staff approval, to bring these light standards in conformance with L/H/N guidelines. The property owner has now submitted another amended final development plan for city appro~Tal. .This revised plan differs from the plan approved in June as follows: 1. The addition would have ore story instead of two; 2. The totalfl.oor area of the addition would be increased from 9,950 square feet to 24,760 square feet; 3. The "footprint" of the building and the parking layout -would be the same as was shown on the plan approved by the council on March 14, 1983; 4. The space would be occupied by two tenants instead of four.. Approximately 2,000 square feet on the first level would be occupied by "Great Clips Inc", a discount haircutting firm. The remaining space on the first level and the entire second level would be occupied by the "Nautilus Swim and Fitness Club." The Nautilus Swim and Fitness Club is an exercise facility. The first floor of. the proposed facility would contain a.lobby, reception desk, offices, nursery., mens' and womens' locker rooms, two whirlpool baths, a sauna, and four lane swimming pool for .lap swimming. The .second floor would be an open area which would con- tain Nautilus exercise machines, a running track and an area for aerobic exercise classes. The facility is open 24-hours a day. There are trained instructors to set up individual exercise pro- grams for members and to train members individually on the proper use of equipment. Aerobic exercise classes are also conducted throughout the day. The staff has reviewed the proposed amendment and finds the following: 1. The proposed increase in floor area is a 59.8% change. The city PUD ordinance requires that the development of the PUD district sYiall be insubstantial compliance with the approved PUD plan, final development plan, and any conditions imposed by the city council. Compliance shall not be considered substantial if there is more Council Letter No. 333 -3- October 10, 1983 than 10% change in the floor area of the structure, or if there is any change in the. ratio of off-street park- ing to floor area. Therefore,-the proposed change would not be in substantial compliance because there has been more than a 10~ change in the floor area of .the building and off-street parking ratio has been reduced. It is the opinion of the staff, however,, that the. .change in floor area would. not be detrimental to the general. welfare or to the development within this PUD district. 2. There should be sufficient parking available on-the site.. The city's parking guidelines do not specify how many parking .spaces should be provided by this type of use. The applicant has indicated that the maximum number of people at similar facilities which they operate in Color- ado and Bloomington during their peak .usage is 90-100 people. Using the worst case where each of these'indiv- iduals drives separately, 100 spaces would be required for this use. ,Allowing 100 spaces .for this use, the total parking available in the total PUD -(Hub Shopping Center, Summit Bank and the Hauser/Snyder sites) would still have five spaces more than required by city guide- lines. 3. The applicant has also indicated that their experience • indicates that the fact that .they are open 24-hours a day spreads the usage out and reduces the parking needed at any .one time. They also have found that the usage of their facilities drops during Christmas shopping periods when the usage of the other uses in the Hub PUD would increase. This would .reduce the impact of the facility on the parking in the area. 4. As indicated earlier, the proposed addition would be two stories in height rather than one as previously proposed. It is staff's opinion that this change would not be detrimental. L7hile the addition would be higher than the existing building, the exterior of the addition. would be brick to match the existing structure. This .would visu- ally tie the two structures together. The varying heights would. be consistent with other commercial centers in the area and.the community as a whole. 5. At the March 14, 1983 city council meeting there was con- siderable discussion concerning pedestrian access from 66th Street to 65th Street, across Kentucky Fried Chicken property and the Hauser/Snyder property. The council stipulated that a pedestrian sidewalk be constructed from the north property line of the Kentucky Fried Chicken par- cel to the sidewalk system on the Snyder/Hauser property. The proposed plan indicates that a new five-foot wide sidewalk would be constructed along the south edge of Council Letter No. 333 -4- October 10, 1983. the property which would connect to the sidewalk to be constructed along. the east side of the Kentucky .Fried Chicken parcel. A continuous sidewalk would also be provided across the front of the Hauser Supermarket. 6. At the March 14, 1983 city council meeting the council stipulated that the crosswalk across 65th Street adjacent to Pleasant Avenue remain at its existing location and that the curb cut on the northwest corner of the site be widened to .the west rather than to the east. The current .plan does not indicate that this stipulation will be carried out. 7. V~hen the council approved the final development plan in March, the council stipulated that trees be provided as indicated in the approved PUD plan. The trees in question were not shown on the end. island on the proposed site plan on the southeast portion of the parking area, and the current plan also does not indicate that these trees will be provided. 8. Staff has not received a schedule of light replacement as previously stipulated by the council. It is the opinion of the staff that the proposed change would not be detrimental to the general public, nor to the. development in the area. However, because it is a substantial change as defined by the ordinance, the staff recommends that the council refer this matter to the planning commission. The applicant has indicated that they need to begin construction. by November 1, 1983 .because of weather and other constraints and that if they cannot meet that deadline then they cannot proceed with this proposal. 3ecause of this,. they have requested -hat the-city council approve this amendment at the October 10, 1983 city council meeting. At the time of preparing this report, staff does not know if the date of November 1 is the last possible date that the project could be undertaken during 1983. Perhaps it could be November 15? A November 1 or November 15 date for council .action can be met in- cluding the referral of this matter to the Planning Commission as follows• November 1 Deadline November 15 Deadline Council refer to planning commission 10/10 10/10 Planning Commission mtg.: 10/25* 10/25* (includes public hearing) Special City Council mtq. 10/34 Regular City Council mtg. 11/14 Staff not only recommends referral of this .matter to the . .planning commission, but that a public hearing be included for the October 25 meeting. .The zoning ordinance does not specifically require a public hearing for a PUD modification, but past practice Council Letter No. 333 -5- October 10, 1983 has been for the city council to refer major PUD modifications. to the planning commission for a public hearing and recommends- tion. There is no clear. policy regarding referral of this type of action to the planning commission. (In the case of variances, the ordinance requires that one public hearing be held. The normal practice has been for. the. planning commission to hold a public hearing subsequent to all property owners within 350. feet of the subject Property being:. given notice of the hearing. A legal notice is not published in the newspaper for the planning commission meeting. The city council also holds a public hearing after legal notice in the official newspaper. The city council does not notify property owners within 350 feet of the proposed variance of the hearing. It should also be noted that written notification goes to prop- erty owners, not tenants.) One of the mast important reasons for conducting a public hearing and giving notice to concerned porperty owners- is to ensure input on the proposed modifications. -The two-story .construction. proposal may or may not meet with approval or objection. The pub- lic hearing before the planning commission will provide the oppor- tunity for input on this question as well as other features of the proposal. The council does have the option to approve the proposal at • the October 10th meeting. The staff would recommend that the follow- ing stipulations be included in that approval at the time the matter is ready for a final vote: 1. That the trees be provided as indicated on the approved PUD .plan; 2. That the crosswalk across 65th Street adjacent to East Pleasant Avenue remain at its existing Icoation. The .driveway should be widened to the west and redesigned to accomodate semi-trucks. The final design of the curb -cut should be submitted for city staff approval; and 3. That a schedule of light replacements for. parking lot lights be submitted for staff approval, to bring these light standards in conformance with L/H/N guidelines. Respectfully submitted, V . Joh G. Cartwright Cit Manager JGC/ej a d'i~i~HJl~I ~~~ :~-sa ~~~$ ~~s'3~~ . ~=o~ ~ . :~ ~ ~~s _ doaa ~ ~~ ~ a 14 vsa! ' J "~ _ s z ll_.i ~_)_L1l ~ I - - . _.___,______. T_.1 mow.- 1..1.11.1..1. 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The second. section presents a comprehensive energy con- servation program for city council consideration. The third section provides supporting data so that the city council may consider making the appropriate findings. Past Activities Related to Program Development On June 27, 1983, the city council authorized the expenditure of $28,000 for the development of a comprehensive energy conser- vation program and passed a resolution approving the implementation of Minnesota Laws 1983, Chapter 197. .This legislation allows. the City of Richfield and the City of Bloomington to implement and finance a residential energy conservation program. (The City of Bloomington has not approved this legislation due to current. staff commitments; however, the Bloomington HRA is supportive of a pro- gram for a future date). The city council has previously received program information, including the program goal, program design guidelines, grid program elements. The goal of the Comprehensive Energy Conservation Program is to improve the energy efficiency of single family housing and reduce the expenditure of energy dollars in Richfield homes. The program has been developed using the following guidelines: to be self-supporting; to involve as many citizens as possible; to be simple and easy to use; and to address the major .elements of educa- tion, lifesytle change, low cost/no cost improvements, major weather- ization, and furnace appliance efficiency. As part of the develop- ment process, the marketing firm of Anderson & Berdie Associates, Inc. initiated a survey of 273 Richfield residents during August, 1983. The results of this survey are discussed in the second and third sections of this letter. Proposed Comprehensive Energy Conservation Program The proposed program has five elements: a mechanism for finan- cing major weatherization measures; a home energy audit to determine t CITY OF .RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Council Members: Subject: Chronology of Events Related to the Rede- velopment of the "Godfather Block" and Request for Authorization to Initiate Eminent Domain • This letter contains a chronology of redevelopment activities on the "Godfather the Citg Council will be presented with a adopted, would authorize the initiation of ceedings against all property owned by Mr. Wendy's restaurant parcel. Council Letter No. 333 Agenda October 10, 1983 events related to Block". On October 10, resolution which, if eminent domain pro- Strom except the 11/75 HRA and City Council adopted the LHN Redevelopmen- •Plan which identified subject block for redevelop- ment by the private sector as an entertainment ceater. 197.7+ Big Mi.'se's restaurant, corner of 65th Street•& Lyndale Ave., ceased operations. 11/15/77 Letter to Mr. Brier, Development Director, from Mr. Cook confirming results of meetings on 11/10 and Il/14 regarding design features of Wendy's restaurant which was proposed for construction on the site of Big Mike's. 11/15/77 Letter to Mayor and City Council from Mr. Cook containing•general statement of the nature cf the Wendy's operation.. in Minnesota. 11/22/77 Planning Con~unission meeting to act on Special Use • Permit (SUP) request for Wendy's. Staff recom- mended that a SUP not be issued until a satis- factory redevelopment plan for the adjacent property owned Icy Mr. Strcta is approved by the City Council. 1/24/78 Planning Commission was requested to review proposed city ordinance amendment which would require that - ..: Council ;Letter No. 333 -2- October 1.0, 1983 " . within a redevelopment project, development must comply with.a~ll adopted plans, regulations and guidelines. Planning. Commission recommended approval by City Council. ` 2/13/78 City Council. adopted.•the ordinance. 3/28/78 :.; _ .,.. Pl.anninq Commission.-letter reports that RING and CfiC reviewed and commented on Wendy's proposal.. They requested concept plan for all of Strom's "`groperty which. would indicate. how Wendy's would '"relate: to that. concept plan. Letter also indicates 3/20/78 meeting with Wendy's.representatives at• "`which they ,were. requested and agreed to prepare a ~'-~ ' `new site plan and a concept plan for the Strom l`property as.a whole. Letter notes that the SUP: ~` request was.'continued until 4/25/78:. 4/24/78 RING and City Council. meet to review concept plan. 4/25"f78 ~~ fetter to.Mr.. Rrier from Mr. Strom transmitting `~ ~' ':requested concept plan .for- his. property (see __ ;°attachment~.'Entertainment. Development .Guide).. '4/25/78 Plannsng`Commission letter -Staff finds Wendy's " ~' ~ ,"proposal to be in compliance with the LHN Redevelopment_Plan and Comprehensive Plan and .meets conditions for the SUP. . 5/I/78. Letter to Mr.. Krieg from Larkin, Hoffman, Daly, & ^_. ~ Lnd~ren.objeetinq to process for amendments to ~, the Comprehensive Plan and. Redevelopment Plan ~- - 'because they-are unnecessary. Cites staff Planning '-`Ecmmisson report.-dated' 4/25/78 indicating that - 'Wendy's conforms- to both the existing Comprehensive Plan and existing. ,Redevelopment Plan... =`5/9%78 P•Ianninq Commission letter indicates SUP request abled at '4/25/78 meeting because of a need to amend - ~ `:the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the concept ` plan from Mr. Strom.. SUP approved at this 5/9/78 - meeting.. - .5/9/78 :-. Flannng~Commission Resolution X19 incorporates ~ ~ - ' '~ Mr., Strom's concept plan into Comprehensive Plan by amendment. " 5/1Z/78 Publication date. for 5/22.'City Council hearing on amending Comprehensive Plan and SUP.• Publication date for HRA hearing to, amend Redevelop- meat Plan, Council Letter No. 333 -3- October. 10, 1.983 5/22/78 Public hearing before City Council regarding SUP to construct and operate a restaurant at 6500 Lyndale Ave. ' . City Council grants SUP for Wendy'~s. _ City Council amends. Comprehensive Plan to reflect Mr. Strom's concept. plan. 8RA amends..the LHN Redevelopment Plan to include Mr. Strom's concept. plan. 5/24/78 Application from Mr. Cook for off-street. parking - ..: contract agreement received.. 6/2.6/78. City Council approves off-street parking agreement. Fai978 _, Staff initiates re-evaluation of ISSN redevelopment plan. 'Il/9/78 Memo". to City Council announcing discussion session - >:=elated to proposed LHN plan changes. 11/16/78 Special HRA meeting"at Woodlake Nature Center to ;discussstaff.proposalfor plan. changes. ,.,., Two:alternatve>developments were studies fore the.. "Godfather Block":- - .:~'1) 170 units of~rental housing and 57,000 s"q.ft. , 'of office. space, with the BRA acquiring the.- _ 'entire block. ... `(:2) 100,QOD sq..ft. of commercial space with the HRA.buyingonlyproperty not. owned by Mr~«"Strom and Mr. Heilicher.to minimize. . SRA-costs and make. less .intensive development feasible. All.,the existing structures would. be removed from all parcels. 1/23/?9 Planning Coaunission sets dates of .February 13- and February Z7, 1979 to consider LHN plan modifications. Z/2?/79 Planning Commission approves resolution related to LHN Plan-modifications which, among other things, called for the acquisition and redevelopment of the "Godfather Block". 3/27/?.9~ City Council adopts resolutions. amending redevelop- went including that which called for acquisition and redevelopment of the-"Godfather Block". 3/26/79 HRA authorizes implementation of LSN amendments. .10/20/80 HRA requests City Council to impose aone-year moratorium on requests for rezoning, special use permit, variance, platting, building permit and sign permits on "Godfather Block". Council. Letter No. 333 -4- October 10, 198.3 ~._ 11/24/80 City Council adopts resolution imposing a moratorium. 12/21/81 HRA requests City Council to continue moratoritxra as additional year. _ 12/21/81 Letter to Mr. Strom from Executive Director inviting - him. to. submit. adevelopment proposal for "Godfather Block". A preliminary concept proposal .was requested by 2/1/8.2.•. 12/28/81 .City Council extends moratorium for an additional ;..year. _ 1/25/$2. City Council_.adopts resolution establishing a public hearing date.for consideration of preliminary reso- -4lution for tax exempt financing for New-Age. Developers: tc construct a. mixed: use development.- ~~.~~` 2/16/82 ~ HRA and City Council meet. concurrently to hear ;`proposal from New Age., Developers. City Council approves preliminary resolution for financing and HRA.authorizes negotiations with. developer. 11/15/82 HRA:authorizes negotiations with Mr. Strom for the purchase of his Property. • 1/10/83 Moratorium expires. 2/83 .. Gonnor Schmid, representing Wendy's, contacted staff regarding: plans. for displacement of;Wendy's and .: red"evelopment.. , ; . 5/16/83 .. :_: Wendy's representatives-make presentation to HRA regarding~~feasibility of maintaining their facility - with redevelopment proceeding on adjoining groperty. 6/20/83 HRA adopts resolution authorizing the acquisition by eminent domain proceedings. The series of events identified in. the chronology indicate that there has been considerable public discussion regarding the future of the "Godfather Block". In pursuit of the redevel- opment goals, Mr ..-Strom was given. two opportunities to privately redevelop his property. The first came in 1978 when he sub- mitted aconcept plan for development of his property. The second opportunity was in 1982 when he was invited to submit a proposal.. Council Letter No. 333 -~- October 10, 1983 Derrick Land Company has indicated. it would like to in- itiate construction of its development in the spring of 1984. Negotiations with Mr. Strom were authorized in November, 1982. Several meetings and telephone conversations have failed to achieve agreement on an acceptable level of compensation for his property. Thus, it would be appropriate and timely for the city council to adopt the attached resolution authorizing the initiation of eminent domain proceedings against his property with one exception. It is proposed that the parcel occupied by Wendy's be ex- cluded from the authorization at this time. This would be proper because of the .desire expressed by Wendy's representatives to remain in operation, and .the preliminary status of Derrick's site plan. Staff would work with the developer and explore the design and cost implications of proceeding with redevelopment which would include the parcel occupied by Wendy's and proceeding with development without the parcel. At such time as these alterna- tives have been more closely evaluated and Derrick has provided firm assurances that they will proceed with development, staff will report back to the city council.. Property already owned by the HRA is to be included in the proceedings because of title problems (Exhibit A, which contains the legal description for the property.) Even though the HRA adopted a resolution authorizing the initiation of eminent domain proceedings against this property • on June 20, 1983, Minnesota .Statutes requires action by the city council when. the proposed reuse of the subject property includes housing. Therefore, city council action is requested at this time. It is recommended that the city council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the initiation of eminent domain proceedings against the property owned by Mr. Strom, excluding .the Wendy's parcel. respect ul ~y~ ~bmitted, n n John G.~Car~wright City Manager JGC/eja RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS WHEREAS, on October 15, 1975, the City Council in and for the City of Richfield adopted, and has subsequently amended, the Lyndale-Hub-Nicollet Commercial Improvement Program, and has .determined that propertes~within the project area were deteriorated and deteriorating .within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes 1982, Section 462.42.1,. Subdivision 11; and -WHEREAS.,. the Lyndale-Hub-Nicollet Commercial Improvement Program has been determined to be necessary to eliminate and to prevent the spread of such deterioration; and WHEREAS, the property described i.n Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof as thoughfuily set out at this point, is within the project area and has been designated for acquisition; and WHEREAS, the Citg Council in and for the. City of Richfield finds it necessary, proper and expedient, and in the interest of the public health, safety, convenience and ,general welfare of the citizens of the City of Richfield to ..acquire, for the public purposes of redevelopment, said property at the earliest possible date; and WHEREAS, the acquisition of the subject property is con- sistent with and necessary to the implementation of the Lyndale- Hub-Nicollet Commercial Improvement Program and to the elimina- tion of, or prevention of, the spread of deterioration with the project area; and WHEREAS, efforts to obtain the property through negotiation have. been unsuccessful; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest that title to and possession of such property be acquired before the filing of an award by the court-appointed commissioners; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council in and for the City of Richfield as follows: 1. .The commencement of eminent domain proceedings for the. purpose. of acquiring fee simple absolute title to the property described in Exhibit A is hereby ~ authorized.- Such acquisition shall be for the purpose of redevelopment. 2. Authorization is hereby given to obtain the trans- fer of title and possession of the subject prop- perty prior to the making of the award by the court-appointed condemnation commissioners and as soon as may be allowed by law. 3. The. City Manager and Mayor are authorized to take _ whatever action they shall deem necessary and con- sstent with this Resolution for the purpose of acquiring title to the property described in Exhibit A. Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield this 10th day of October., 1983. ATTEST: EXHIBIT A <_-~ 1. That part of Government Lot One (I), Section Twenty-seven (27), Township Twenty-eight (28), Range Twenty-four (24), described as follows: Commencing Two Hundred Twenty-nine and 6/10 (229.6) feet North and Two Hundred Fifty-six and 6/10 (256.6) feet East from the Southwest corner of Lot One (1), thence North One Hundred Three (103) feet, thence South Eighty-two (82) degrees Fifty-six (56) minutes East One Hundred Forty One and 7/10 (141.7) feet; thence North Eighty-two (82) degrees, Thirty-four (34) minutes East to center line of Lyndale Avenue, t.~ence Southerly along t.~ie center line of Lyndale Avenue One Hundred Fifteen (I15) feet, thence West Three Hundred Six and 5/10 (306.5) feet to beginning, and 2.. Tracts B and C, Registered Land Survey No. 1318, except that part of Tract B, Registered Land Survey No. 1318, described as lying easterly and northerly of the following described lines: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Tract A Registered Land Survey No. 1318; thence southerly along the southerly extension of the westerly line of Tract A, a distance of 8.62 feet; thence easterly deflecting to the left 82 degrees 13 minutes 28 seconds, to the easterly Iine of said Tract 3 and there terminating: 3. That past of Government Lot 1, Section 27, Township~28, Range 24, described as beginning at a point in the South line of said. Government Lot 1, distant 256.6 feet East of the Southwest corner of said Government Lot I; thence Northerly ,parallel with the West line of said Government Lot 1, a distance of 229.60 feet to the. point of beginning; thence at a right angle Westerly 2.20 feet; thence Northerly deflecting to the right 89 degrees 38 minutes, a distance of 10.4.7 feet to the Southerly line of Registered Land Survey No. 1318, Files of the Registrar of Titles, County of Hennepin; thence Easterly along said Southerly line of Registered Land Survey No. 1318, Files of the Registrar of Titles, County of Hennepin, to its intersection with a line drawn Northerly from the point of beginning and parallel with the West Iine of said Gover:unent Lot 1, thence Southerly along said Last parallel line to the point of beginning, according to the Government Survey thereof. The West Iine of said tract has been judicially determined ,and marked by Judicial Landmarks set pursuant to Torrens Case No. 17641, and situate in Hennepin County, ?Kinnesota. RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS WHEREAS, On October 15, 1975, the City Council in and for the City of Richfield, adopted and has subsequently amended, the Lyndale-Hub-Nicollet Commercial Improvement Program, and has determined that properties within the project area were deteriorated and deteriorating within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes 1982, Section 462.421, subdivision 11, and WHEREAS, the Lyndale-Hub-Nicollet Commercial Improvement Program has been determined to be necessary to eliminate and to prevent the spread of such deterioration and to alleviate the shortage of decent, safe and sanitary housing for persons of low or moderate income, and WHEREAS,-the property described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof as though fully. set out at this. point, is within the project area and has been designated for acquisition; and WHEREAS, the City Council in and for the City of Richfield finds it necessary, proper and expedient., and in the interest of the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare • of the citizens of the City of Richfield. to acquire, for the public purposes of redevelopment, said property at the earliest possible date; and WHEREAS, the acquisition of the subject property is consistent with and necessary to the implementation of the Lyndale-Hub- Nicollet Commercial Improvement Program and to the elimination of, or prevention of, the ,spread of deterioration within the project area;and WHEREAS, efforts to obtain the property through negotiation have been unsuccessful; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest that title to and possession of such property be acquired before the filing of an award by the court-appointed commissioners, and WHEREAS, the Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority on June 20, 1983 by Resolution No. 224, did authorize the acquis- ition of such property by eminent domain. NOj~7, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City .Council of the City of Richfield as follows: 1. The commencement of eminent domain proceedings for the purpose of acquiring fee simple absolute title to the .property described in Exhibit A by the HRA is hereby approved. Such acquisition shall be for the purpose of redevelopment. i Passed by the City Council of this ~Oth day of October, 1983. ATTEST: Sylvia K. Bergh City Clerk I i ~~ the City of Richfield, Minnesota john Hamilton Mayor Council Letter Nv. 332 -2- October 10, 1983 cost-effective home energy measures; education to provide informa- tion on home energy conservation; marketing to encourage homeowner participation; and ongoing administration in a manner suitable to the council. Finance Element: The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) developed a "Home Energy Loan Program" in'Sept•ember, 1'983, which provides financing for major weatherization work. This program makes loans available up to $5,000 at 8 1/2% interest with a five-year .repayment period. Loans are available through participating local lenders to home- owners regardless of income, although households with. incomes less than $2.4,000 are eligible for a reduced interest of 7%. Three local lenders in Richfield will participate in the MHFA program by providing a total of $650,000 in MHFA energy loan funds, or approximately 217 loans at $3,000-each. If the lender's request for $650,000 is reduced by MHFA due to a high overall state demand, it is proposed that the city request MHFA energy loan program funds which could be originated by these same lenders (authorization to apply is contained in the resolution attached to this council letter) Audit Element: Mir~negasco and Northern States Power Company (NSP) are required by law to provide a home energy audit upon request by their resi- dential customers. The Minnesota Energy Conservation Service, "MECS" Audit, is performed by persons trained and certified by the Minnesota Department of Energy and Economic Development (DEED). The audit cost ~s $100-$125. However, the utility is required to cover a majority of this expense so that individual customers pay only $10 for the home energy evaluation. The utilities send out two personalized audit offers to residential customers as required publicity for the audit. Minnegasco is scheduled to mail its second audit offer to Richfield customers in later October, 1983. Education Element: It is proposed that a combination of methods be used to provide home .energy conservation information to Richfield homeowners. The Minnegasco, NSP and DEED energy information. phone centers will be publicized in Richfield. Energy information displays will be es- tablished in buildings accessib~e to citizens to provide written brochures on technical information related to home energy conser- vation and information on the audit and the home energy loan. Brochures will be obtained at a low cost (or free) from Hennepin County Extension, the utility companies, DEED, and MHFA. Press releases on-home energy conservation will be issued to local media services. Two or three "workshops" on home energy conservation will be provided if community group sponsorship is obtained. ..Marketing Element: MHFA will advertise the home energy loan in: local newspapers and energy loan brochures will be distributed by participating Council Letter No. 332 -3- October 10, 1983 local lenders. Minnegasco and NSP will mail out personalized MECS audit offers to Richfield residents. City staff .will coor- dinate the advertisement of the loan, audit and education .through the established energy information centers, energy information phone centers, billboards, bank signs, newspaper ads, notices in bulletins/newsletters, the city`s water bill mailing, and perhaps an "energy week" promotional effort. Ongoing Administration Element: It is proposed that the Energy Aide coordinate the audit, loan, education and marketing activities during the fall of 1983 and an energy aide by hired for six weeks in the fall of 198.4 and 1985 to coordinate these same activities to .reach additional home- owners. Existing staff will hire and supervise the Energy Aide. The total program budget is $28,000; including $8,500. for the mar- ketsng survey, $12,000 for the Energy Aide position, additional professional services $900, and $6,500 for professional financial services. It is proposed that the $6,500 be reallocated so that $3,2.50 is used for an Energy Aide and marketing materials in 1984, and $3,250 for an Energy Aide and marketing materials in 1985. With a special contribution from MHFA, staff was able to obtain a more reliable marketing survey. MHFA will pay $2,330 toward the .survey which costs a total of $10,830. The city is eligible to apply for a $367 .DEED grant to pay for MECS audit marketing materials in 1983 (authorization to apply is contained in the resolution attached to this council letter). • Summary The proposes'. residential energy conservation program is based on the .results of program development considered different alter- natives using the following information: 1) the program goal, guidelines and elements; 2) analysis of the marketing survey re- sults; 3) analysis of the Minneapolis and St. Paul energy programs; 4) assessment of the availabiity anal timing of state energy pro- grams; the MHFA-financingpr-ogram, audit programs, and a special community energy project of the Governor; 5) comments provided by the Energy Awareness Commission; and 6) the possibility of coordin- ating a program with Bloomington. As stated previously, the goal of the proposed program is to improve the energy efficiency of single family homes in Richfield. The. method of achieving this ggal is to promote the MHFA home energy loan and utility MECS audit. in-the City of Richfield. Both the audit and loan programs ..are low cost to homeowners and to the city since they are administered by others. Staff will pro- mote the. loan and-audit by providing the elements of education, marketing and ongoing administration in the fall of 1983, 1984 and 1985. Staff believes that the goal of improving home energy effic- iency will be achieved only if the city promotes use of the loan and audit through a local effort of education, marketing and ad- • mir~istrative coordination. Furthermore, staff should emphasize in promotional activities the importance of getting an energy audit before an energy_:a oan. The city is not creating another Council Letter No. 332 -4- October 10, 1983 program; rather, the city is ensuring that existing programs are more widely utilized in Richfield. An example illustrates this concept. The utility MECS audit (available since 1981) is utilized by less than 2% of eligible homeowners in Richfield. Richfield demand is substantially less than the 9°s audit demand in St. Paul and Minneapolis. In each of these cities, local education, marketing and coordination stress the importance of home energy audits to homeowners. A Richfield reGident is more likely to utilize a state program such as the audit or loan if it is extensively and repeatedly advertised and coordin- ated at the local .level, rattier than minimally advertised at the state level. The marketing survey results support the proposed methods of education and marketing. The education activities, primarily energy information .centers and energy hotlines, are intended to be easy to use and accessible to Richfield homeowmers. The survey results indicate that these methods are preferred by Richfield homeowners over home energy workshops or meetings. Marketing the loan, audit and education primarily through utility bills .(including the city's water bill), lenders, newspapers, and the community services bulletin, is based on the survey results indicating how Richfield residents obtain .information. Ongoing administration ensures that the program elements occur in a coordinated and timely fashion in 1983, 1984 and 1'985. The marketing survey results indicate a demand for home energy conservation assistance which cannot reasonably be met in 1983 alone. In addition,; it is widely accepted that marketing energy conserva- tion is most successful in the fall at the start of the heating season. Therefore, a coordinated marketing and education effort is planned for a period in the fall of 1983, 1984 and 1985. As previously mentioned, it is proposed that approximately $6,500 originally intended to be spent on professional financial services in 1.983 be reallocated to a six-week energy program planned for the fall o.f 1984 and. 19.85. Professional financial services are _ not necessary given the recent availability of the MHFA Home Energy Loan Program. The proposed residential energy conservation program is en- dorsed by the Energy Awareness Commission (Attachment No. 1). The proposed program is also supported by a current community energy project of the Governor. The Governor has identified Richfield as one of 16 communities in the state to receive special DEED and Governor's staff assistance to provide this type of residential energy conservation program. Staff believes that the Governor's project Mill bene_f it_ Richfield' s program. P awl ~^Iel lstone of the Governor's staff has tentatively agreed to make a presentation to the city council and Energy Awareness Commission at the October 17, 1983 joint meeting. Supporting Data for Findings Minnesota Laws 1983, Cahpter 197, require the city council to make the following three findings relating to the development Council Letter No. 332 -5- October 10, 1983 and implementation of a comprehensive energy conservation program: 1. Whether- home repairs and improvements result in a re- duired cost-effective reduction in energy use; 2. That there is a need to reduce energy consumption in Richfield homes; and 3. That if tax exempt financing is utilized, financing is not readily available from private market sources at similar rates. Supporting date related to each of these three findings is provided below:: -~ - A. Richfield. marketing survey results indicate that 91%, Or 9,191 of the 10,100 owner-occupied, single family house- holds in Richfield believe making energy improvements to homes is justified by savings on electric and gas bills. (The sample survey results are representative of all single family owner-occupied households in Richfield due to the size of the random sample and high survey response rate). B. The Richfield building official comments that certain home energy improvement in •.a cost-effective reduction in home energy use. These .comments are provided in Attachment No. 2). C. An evaluation of the Minneapolis program, which includes Neighborhood Energy Workshops and Energy Bank Loans, will be completed by Minneapolis and Minnegasco in the Spring of 1984. However, some preliminary. estimates of annual energy savings are available. Households which take out a Minneapolis energy bank loan to finance at least one energy improvement realize from 10-25o reduction ire their use of fuel for home heating. If an average 1982 gas bill of _$730 is assumed for a Richfield home, this translates to an annual savings of $73 to $182. ' D. An evaluation of the St. Paul and DISP Energy Resource Center which provides low interest energy loans to house- holds will be completed by NSP this year. Preliminary results indicate that households taking out a loan for major weatherization work used approximately 200 less fuel for heating than in the previous year. On the average, this translates to an annual savings of $146 to a Richfield homeowner. E. A report Security dwelling • programs of 14.5 age, thi prepared for the Minnesota Department of Economic in January, 1983, indicates that the average weatherized through low income weatherization in Minnesota in 1981 showed an average savings in fuel use over the previous year. On the aver- s translates. to an annual savings of $105. Council Letter No. 332 -6- October 10, 198.3 F. The Energy Division of the Minnesota Department of Energy and Economic Development (DEED) provides estimates of cost-effective energy conservation measures. This list is provided in Attachment No. 3. G. Minnegasco and NSP provide estimates of annual fuel bill savings for particular energy conservation measures. These estimates are presented in Attachment No. 4. Finding No. 2 indicates that there is a need to reduce energy consumption in Richfield homes as follows: A. Richfield marketing survey results indicate that 470, or 4,74? of the 10,100 owner-occupied single family house- holds in Richfield believe that something could be done to make their homes more energy efficient. B. The Richfield building official's comments .indicate that the average Richfield home needs a number of energy conservation improvements (Attachment No. 1) C. The DEED states that the average Minnesota homeowner paid $730. for natural gas in 1982. In 1983, this bill is ex- pected to jump to $822 and by 1990 a homeowner could be paying $1:,265. Current natural gas price projections are provided in Attachment No. 5. D. The DEED estimates that 65-80% of every dollar spent on natural gas and electricity benefits the economy of places other. than Richfield or the State of Minnesota. In other words, the majority of money spent on energy is "drained" .from the local and state economy. The-DEED states that energy conservation reverses this drain. Finding No. 3 indicates that if tax exempt financing, is util- ized, financing is not readily available from private market sources at similar rates. A. MHFA sells revenue bonds to provide statewide loan funds for the new Energy Loan Program. The sale of these tax exempt bonds allows local participating lenders to offer MHFA energy loans at 8 1/2% interest to customers re= gardless of income for home energy work. Local lenders are willing to participate in this program. Current market rate loans for home energy improvement work are available at a 12-14o interest rate. The staff recommends that the city. council adopt the attached resolution which makes the findings required by Minnesota Laws 1983, Chapter 197, and approves implementation of the proposed residential energy conservation program, including a reallocation of $6,500 and, if necessary, a city request for MHFA Energy Loan Program Funds.. ~. Council Letter No. 332 -7- October 10, 1983 City Manager .Recommendation The city .manager further recommends that the 1984 and 1985 programs be approved tentatively at this time subject to an eval- uation of how well the program meets the management objectives set forth below. The city manager proposes that the Energy Conservation Pro- gram be evaluated during the summer, 1984, to evaluate program re- sponse during. the period October 11, 1983 - July 31, 1984. The program will be evaluated using the following objectives: 1. An audit request rate greater than the present response rate of less than 2% of eligible Richfield households. Response in the range of 2 to 9% is projected. The utilities will be requested to provide information that will confirm program results.. 2. Loan commitments by local lenders in the range of 173 to 260 loans, depending on the size of the loan (esti- mated to be $2,000 to $3,000 per..loan). Optimal per- formance would be to ensure that all MHFA loan funds secured by local lenders were committed as loans. The. local lenders will be requested to provide information that will confirm program results. Appropriate decisions by homeowners responding to the market- . ing of the program, to be measured by the number of loan commitments and audit response should result in an estimated 20% reduction in annual fuel consumption. If the annual consumption costs $730 (as it did on the average in 1982), the reduction in consumption trans- lates into a savings of approximately $146. For most residents,. this is a savings equivalent to two-thirds of the city share of- their. property tax bill. Assuming this 20% estimated annual savings and utilizing 1982 fuel costs as a baseline, the $21,500 initial program investment by the city can result in an energy dollar savings over a 10-year period from $252,580 to $379,600. And this savings is based only on a first-year program response. Additional program .promotion, as proposed for 1984 and 1985 will improve the effectiveness of the original investment. The-city will be provided information in the summer 1984, reporting the results of the program. Appropriations for 1984 and 1985 can be given further consideration, if necessary, as the program results are reviewed. i JGC/eja RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION MAKING THE FINDINGS REQUIRED BY LAWS OF MINNESOTA 1983, CHAPTER 197, AND AUTHORIZING'THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM WHEREAS,. the City Council of the City of Richfield has approved Laws of Minnesota 1983.,. Chapter 197 (the Act)_, which permits the city to develop and implement an energy conservation-program (the Program); and WHEREAS,. available data, including results of an information survey, supports the findings which must be considered by the City Council as required by the Act; and WHEREAS, the City Council has authorized expenditure of $28,000 for the development of a Program; and WHEREAS, .the-.results of program development indicate that the city should. provide a program. of education, marketing and admin- istration to coordinate and promote loan and audit programs to im- prove the energy efficiency of Richfield homes; and WHEREAS, the Energy Awareness. Commission of the city has en- dorsed the implementation of the Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota as follows.: 1. It is found and determined that: -there is a continued need to reduce consumption of energy from nonrenewable petroleum based resources; -there are housing units within the jurisdiction of the city which are in need of energy improvements and energy rehabilitation; -private sources of financing are not reasonably avail- able to .provide the needed loans for energy improve- ments and energy rehabilitation; -the types of energy improvements and energy rehabilitation will reduce-the consumption of energy from nonrenewable petroleum based resources or from nuclear sources. 2. It is_further found and determined that: -home repairs and improvements result in a cost effective reduction in energy use; -there is a need to reduce energy consumption in Rich- field homes; -financing is not readily available from private market sources at rates similar to loans provided through. tax exempt financing. 3.. The program as proposed. by city staff, and as referred to in Council Letter No. ,'and as authorized by the Act, is established in the city. 4. The authorized expenditure of $28,.000 be modified so that $3,250 be expended in 1984 and $3,250 be expended in 1985 as part of the program proposed by city staff, and as referred to in Council Letter No.. , and as authorized by the Act. 5. The city does not intend to administer energy .improve- ment or energy"rehabilitation loans at this time., but intends tm~make such loans a part of the Program in the event MHFA funds are insufficient for the present purpose of local lenders. In the event that the request of local lenders for MHFA funds is reduced, the city manager is authorized and directed to apply to MHFA for additional program funds to be originated by local~`.3.enders. Modi- fica.tions;to this resolution will be made in accordance with -the Act to authorize the city to administer its own loan program,. should it be determined appropriate at some future. time. 6. The city manager is authorized and directed to apply. to the Minnesota Energy and Economic Development Author- ity for a grant of $367 to promote the Minnesota Energy Conservation Service Audit. • Passed by the city council of the city of Richfield this 10th day of October, 1983. John Hamilton- MAYOR. ATTEST: Sylvia K. Bergh City Clerk U Attachment #1 RESOLUTION NO. 14 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT :OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Energy Awareness Commission has as one of its objectives to promote energy conservation; and WHEREAS, the Energy Awareness Commission endorsed funding for the development of a comprehensive residential energy conservation program; and WHEREAS, it has been determined within a verbally proposed program,. that education, marketing and ongoing administration should be provided in conjunction with an energy loan and utility-audit program to improve the energy efficiency of Richfield homes. BE TT RESOLVED, THEREFORE, by this Energy Awareness Commission of Richfield, Minnesota, as follows.: - That the Energy Awareness Commission supports the implementation of the proposed residential energy conservation program, as previously funded by Council action.. Passed by the Energy Awareness Commission of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 3rd day of October, 1983. Bruce Stone, Chairman Gordon. McKinnon, Secretary • Attachment #.2 Based on my experience of 17 years in home building in the southern metropolitan area and 18 years in code administration, which includes development of the Minnesota Building.. Code provisions for energy conservation in new buildings and the-'Minnesota Department of Administration Rules entitled Energy Conservation for Existing Residences, I offer the following considered opinions. Certain home improvements are cost-effective in reducing-energy consumption. In order of cost-effectiveness, they would be caulking, weatherstripping, insulating of areas that ire accessible without removing permanent wall or ceiling finish material, installation of storm windows and .doors where none exist, replace- ment of deteriorated windows and doors, replacement of inefficient heating systems with high efficiency units, insulating exterior walls prior to re-siding, and other improvements. The average Richfield dwelling (leg story) built in the late 40's, 50's and early 1960 era are minimally insulated with no more than l~" insulation in the walls and in the sloped ceiling attic areas. ..Many of these-could be improved with insulation and. provide a ready payback on fuel. Rambler style homes of this era usually have no more than b" of insulation in the ceilings and additional insulation in those attics is xeadily accomplished and provides a quick return on the investment. Caulking, and .weatherstripping of doors and windows was not universally done, and normal deterioration in 20, 30 or 40 years often renders them ineffective, though the energy efficient measures were installed. Many.Richfield residences have two or three courses of exposed concrete block foundation walls .above ground level which can be insulated in a cost-effective manner. Normal life expectancy of forced air furnaces is 20-25 years and several Richfield homes have old gravity .type furnaces which are not efficient. Replacement of such units usually results in a ready pay-back of investment. In conclusion, I believe that many Richfield residences can be improved in a cost-effective manner, and conserve much of our depletable energy resources. S1vert Hendrickson Minn. Certified Building Official #0001 U ~~ ~ C N ~ N '~~_:. ~C .1. AWE Cam. ^., .t.~ r:l: i f: G ~ i ^ v ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Z O ~ ~ ? 7 ~ Z~ ~ = = 3y _ "~c ~c C. _~ ? p c iac ~ _ ,; ~ - ~ - n 7 _, _ _ ,,. C -. 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The city purchased this property, which has a history of season- al flooding, when it was determined that purchase of the property.and making minimum floodproofing improvements was the most cost effective alternative for reducing flooding potential. The floodproofing improvements have not been made and the prop- erty has been placed on the market for sale. At the September 26, 1983 city council meeting, the city council approved the following methods for sale of this property: -Attempt to secure an NIHFA mortgage at a cost of 3'1/2 points or less. It may be necessary to make additional improvements relating to site grading and energy efficiency if .required by the lender. These improvements would cost. approximately $1,000. -Modify the sales price to a range starting with the 1983 assessor's estimated market value of $68,600. Once a buyer has been identified, the city council will be re- quested to approve the sale of this property. A copy of. the proposed transitory ordinance is attached to this council letter, and it is recommended that the city council hold the public hearing and give second reading approval to this transitory ordinance at the October 10, 19$3 city council meeting. Respectfu y ubmitted, f ohn G. Ca twrig City M nage JGC/eja TRANSITORY ORDINANCE NO. A TRANSITORY ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OF THE CITY LOCATED AT 73.00 - 1ST AVENUE SOUTH The City of Richfield Does Ordain: Section 1. The following property of the-City is hereby authorized to be sold and disposed of: North 105 feet of East 150:48 feet of West 1/4 of North 10 .acres of South 20 acres of Southwest 1/4 of Northeast l/4 of Section 34, Township 28, Range 24, except road. Section 2. This property may be sold by the.City pursuantto and in accordance with a resolution adopted by the City Council. Proposed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, . Minnesota this 26th day of September, 1983. All persons for or against this proposed ordinance are notified to be present October 10, 1983 ,and they will be heard. By Order of the Council September"26th, 1983 Sylvia K. Bergh, City Clerk ~~i CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 330 Agenda October 10, 1983 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richf field Council Members: Subject: Acquisition of 920 West 66th Street to be Utilized for 1983/84Vo-Tech Rehabilitation Project On September 19, 1983 the Richfield HRA authorized the acquis- ition of 920 West 66th Street. This property and the existing dwell- ing are to be utilized for the 1983/84 Vo-Tech Rehabilitation Project. The property is presently owned by Hennepin County,. and was acquired by the county during the right-of-way acquisition process for CP 705. Since the 66th Street improvements have been completed, the balance of the lot (approximately 9,975 square feet) and the dwelling are considered excess property which the county wishes to dispose of. The cost of acquiring this property is $52,400 based on previously .incurred acquisition and maintenance expense. According to the CP 705 agreements between the county and the city, the county acquired. the property and billed the city for half of the cost of acquisition. The HRA can acquire the property for $52,400. Of this amount, the city will receive $26,200 and the county $26,200, as reimbursement for expenses attributed to the acquisition. The council has an opportunity to consider this trans- action at the October 10, 1933 city council .meeting. The County. Board will consider the sale of 920 W. 66th Street on October 11, 1983. The planning commission has already determined that the acquis- ition of ..this property for duplex housing is in conformance with the comprehensive plan. It is recommended that the city council adopt the attached resolution accepting $26,200 as reimbursement for the city's snare of acquisition expenses related to the excess property located at 920 West 66th Street. The $26,200 would be returned to CP 705. Respectf 1 ubmitted, i John G. Cartwrig City Manager JGC/eja r RESOLUTION NO. REIMBURSEMENT FDR CP 705 ACQUISITION EXPENSES RELATING TO SALE OF COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY TO THE RICHFIELD HRA WHEREAS, the City of'Richfield and Hennepin County have entered into agreements authorizing Hennepin County to purchase necessary rights-of-way within the 66th Street improvement project (City. Project. '705) ; and WHEREAS, under-these agreements the City of Richfield and Hennepin County share-the project costs; and WHEREAS, Hennepin.County has determined there is excess right-of-way.,. which it holds title to, located at 920 West 66th Street and .legally described as: Lot 8, Rae Addition, Hennepin County; and WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield (HRA) desires to acquire this property for housing purposes; and WHEREAS, the HRA authorized purchase of the subject property .for-$52,200, .with said payment to be divided evenly between Hennepin County and the City of Richfield. NOW, THEREFORE,_BE IT RESOLVED. by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota: - that $26,200 is accepted from the HRA for the City's portion of the cost to the County of acquiring the property. at 920 West .66th Street; - that $2b ,200 is to be paid to the County by the HRA to reimburse the County for its interest in the property_at 920 West 66th Street; and - that the $26,20.0 received by the City is to be returned to CP 705; and - that the City Manager is authorized to effectuate this resolution. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield this 10th day of October, 1983. John Hamilton, Mayor ATTEST:. Sylvia Bergh, City Clerk • i CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA ~ C~ Office of City Manager ~J Council Letter No. 329 Agenda October 10, 1983 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City City of Richfield Council Members: Subject Proposal Council Request for Variance to the Street sideyard Setback Requirements to Construct Addition, 7144 First Avenue Craig and Mary Harrington have recently purchased the home at 7144 First Avenue, contingent upon the city's approval of a variance to the city's streetside sideyard setback requirements. The Harringtons wish to add a 6 1/2 foot wide addition onto the south side of .the existing house. The proposed addition would have a streetside sideyard of 5' 7" instead of the required 15'. The existing house also does not meet the ordinance. requirements in that its streetside sideyard setback is only 12' 1". The Harringtons have applied .for a variance to allow the proposed addition. Zoning Ordinance Requirements Section 3.30, subdivision 5 requires that a 15' streetside sideyard setback be maintained. (Corner lot); and Section 3.40, subdivision E lists three conditions which must be present for a variance to be granted. Staff Review The staff has reviewed the proposal against the three con° ditions which must be met and found the following: 1. That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting this land not common to other properties or similar districts. It is the staff's opinion that no special circumstances are present on this particular lot not present on .other lots in the. area. This lot is of similar size and shape as other corner lots in the neighborhood and community as a whole. Council Letter No. 3.29 -2- October 10, 1983 2-:: That .the granting of .the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights. It is-the staff's opinion that denial of the variance would not preclude reasonable use of the property. .The property owner can continue the existing single family residential use on the lot. 3. That the granting of the application .will not materially and adstersely affect the .health or safety of persons re- siding or working in the neighborhood and will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to improvements in the neighborhood. It is the staff's opinion that the proposed addition would. be detrimental to the public welfare... Building inspection records indicate that the streetside sideyard setbacks of other homes in the area vary from 1.3 feet to 30 feet with the average being 13.34 feet. While the proposed setback would be within the range of other setbacks in the area, it would be below the average setback and, therefore, would not be in cr~aracter with the typical corner lots in the area. Staff .Recommendation Because the variance does. not meet the three conditions for granting variances, the staff must recommend denial of this variance .request. Planning Commission Recommendation The planning commission-.unanimously recommends that .the vari- ance be denied because the three conditions for granting variances have not been met. spect 1 bmitted, John G. Car rig ~'ity Manager JGC/ej a Sept. 12, 1983 To Whom it may concern, RE: Variance for 7144 - 1st Ave. So. Richfield, Minnesota We, the undersigned, have made an agreement to purchase the above noted residence. This sale is contingent upon obtaining a 6~ foot variance to add onto the tiny kitchen. The kitchen measures 8~'x9~'. There is NO eating space in the house. This rambler has only 732 sq. ft. of space. We wish to improve the property and make it more functional. ___._.- - Obviously, it would be more logical to make the addition larger to provide a better floor plan. But, we realize that it would get too close to the street. We need at least 6~' to justify adding on the addition. Anything smaller would not provide enough space for a 4 people to eat. (NOR would it be economically prudent to put on less). This addition would also add a.cioset, which is much needed in the house. We have talked to the neighbors that are 300' around the property. WE showed them the attached .plans and asked if they had any objections. WE have a signed petition stating that the neighbors do NOT have any objections to this. After this addition is put on there would be 17'and 7" between the house and the curb. We measured the buildings behind and in front. The house behind measures 18.8'(metric tape) from the curb. The house across measures 20.3'(metric tape) from the curb. We also noted the 6' high fortress fence (which in some ways is no different from a building) is on the property line of the house to the south. '~ ~ • ~ _ - ~~ -~ - • ~•-- ~ ~ '-~ " ~ • ~ =~= It is highly UNlikely that E. 72nd street would be widened, as it is not a a feeder street to a traffic artery. The inside lots are allowed to be 5' from the next lot (either side). We would like to be 5'7" from the next "lot" wbi~h just happens to belong to the city. From what we understand, there is not much likelihood that the city will be placing any surface or above ground improvements on their 12' lot. Thank you for your consideration, ~ /r .,1, ; .~ ~Y `, ~. ~ ~> ~, ,. ---~ ,~ m. ~ , ~St fi..~ure ~ .~. sx ~ ~ ~` ,.. • ~~ `11 ~ - `3+ ~~ ~ • So • 4 i~ ~i~ • y .- t" ; G .~ ; . _ ~ ~; { '• 2 a„• .. .. W • r AREA STREETSIDE SIDEYARD SETBACKS Address First Avenue 7000 7001 7044 7045 7100 71.01 7145 7200 7201 7244 7245. 7300 7301 Stevens 70700. 7001 7044 7045 7101 7144 7145 7200 72.01 7244 7245 7300 7301 Average Streetside Sidevard 30 8 30 23 .5 8 16 7.6 10.97 6 17.95 15.95 20 1.3 8 8 20 18.7 6 13.9 7.9 13.9 13 13 .9 9.9 5 .85 15.0 13 .34 • <.//~e / o // LG/ L ,cam ~ „~i,N„F~ ~',~~:~ ~ ^~"~` ~~~,7~j ~/Je ~~ `~-.4 • ~y CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Off ice of City Manager Council Letter No. 328 Agenda October 10, 1983 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Council Members: Subject: Request for Special Use Permit to Operate a Van Rental Facility at 6405 Cedar Avenue • Proposal Adventure Van Rental Systems, Inc. has requested a special use permit to allow them to operate a-van rental facility at 6405 Cedar Avenue. This rental operation would be operated in conjunction with a van accessory sales, showroom, and. installation facility also on the site. A special use permit is only necessary for the van rental portion of the operation. The site was formerly occupied by Yellow Cab Company. The applicant is proposing to enclosea 54' x 65' portion of the existing blacktop area north of the existing building with an eight foot high chain link fence. There would be storage for approx- imately 11 vehicles in this. storage area. Access to the stcrage area would be from 64th Street via a 16' wide gate. Parking for eight customers and/or employees would be maintained north and west of the existing building. Zoning Ordinance Requirements Section 3.34, subdivision 1, paragraph 1 and Section 3.3.3, subdivision 2 require that a van rental operation would require a special use permit. Section 3.41, subdivision 5 indicates that a special use permit should be issued only if the proposed use would not be detrimental to the public welfare. Staff Review The staff has reviewed the proposal ar~d found the following: 1. The site is zoned general industrial. Surrounding properties are also zoned general industrial. 2. The area around the site is a mixed use area. The site is isolated from single family residential areas and Counc~l Letter No. 328 -2- October 10, 1983 located between an intermediate arterial (Highway 77) and a collector s`reet (.Cedar. .Avenue) which handle relatively high volumes of traffic. 3. There would be sufficient parking available on the site for customers and employees. 4. The proposed use will not create undue traffic hazards or congestion on adjacent streets. 5. The proposed .use would be consistent with the city's comprehensive .plan. The comprehensive plan. indicates the site should. be used. for medium to high density mixed land use including retail, wholesale, office, and light industrial uses. It is the staff's opinion that a van rental use would be in the same general character as these uses, especially when operated in conjunction with a rental/wholesale van accessory sales operation. Staff Recommendation It is the staff's opinion that the proposed van rental use would be an appropriate use of the site which would not be detrimental to the public welfare., Therefore, it is recommended that the special use permit be granted. Planning Commission Recommendation The planning commission on a 8-1 vote recommended that the special use permit be approved. Respectf y ubmitted, ohn G Ca wrig City P~anager JGC/eja r . ~ y ~ >w ~ 9 i.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ .9 ~ `t ~ 'tl~i.. ~' ~ ~ O ' M~ N~ ~ tr. V V ~ ~ ~ ~ ` n ci O / ..aa . E v' ~" • . i)et go t ~ • ~ ~ M ry Sub jest Pro ert p Y ~ Z~ ~ 'J IS ~ ~ ~~y j8 `^ ` C ~ rTj s . - _ } i q ` Q13 : ,. -c ~ : A: #~~ s .a ~ \ ='~5ai I W . l55~ I ~ t ~r ~ ,tl ...... ftR! T ~5~~ t0 :i1i~3^ . 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'' .. 1 .. 1 ~..--- _~ ~ ~_.__._ _. ~ i ~ , .... a\ z ~ ~ D L c :` a 2 ~ r # l .. ~~. ~~~ ~ CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA .Off ice of City Manager Council-Letter No. 327 Agenda October 10, 1983 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Council Members: Subjects Request for Special Use Permit to Operate a Daycare Center, and Request for Variance for Sign, Elliot School,. 7001 Elliot Avenue Proposal The Southdale YMCA has requested a special:.use_permit to allow them. to operate a daycare center for up to 16 children be- tween the ages of six weeks and 16 months within the former Elliot Elementary School facility located at 7001 Elliot Avenue. .They have also requested a variance to allow them to construct a sign which is greater than 10 square feet in area which-would be located 20 feet from the curb lines of 70th Street and Elliot Avenue. (See City Manager recommendation to postpone consideration on the re- quest for a sign variance; page 3). Zoning Ordinance Requirement Section 3.30' subdivision 3 requires that day care centers for more than 10 obtain a special use permit. Section 3.36, sub- division 1 indicates that only nonilluminated-signs under 10 square feet in area are permitted in "R" single family residential dis- tricts. .Section 3.40 subdivision 6 lists three conditions which must be present for a variance to be granted, and Section 3.41., sub- division 5 outlines conditions for granting special use permits. Staff Review.-..Special Use Permit The staff has reviewed the special use permit-Nand fo_un~ t-he following: 1. There is a need for infant daycare facilities in Rich- - field. Daycare facilities are typically the most diffi- cult facilities to find for working parents. There currently. are no daycare centers in Richfield which offer daycare for infants (0-16 mo.). .Infant daycare in Rich- field can only be .obtained in daycare homes. There are currently 52 licensed daycare homes in Richfield.. State license regulations limit the number of infants which a licensed daycare provider can care for in their home to two. This would mean that the maximum number of infants which can be.cared for is 104. However, the actual number r • Council Letter No. 327 -2- October 10, 1983 ~, of infants which can be served is considerably less because many day care providers choose to take orsly cne infant or no infants at all. According to the Greater Minneapolis Daycare Association, they received 12 requests for infant care in Richfield in the month of September and there were only 6 vacancies in daycare homes. Some of the 6 vacancies may also have not been available for in- fants because of the preference of the daycare provider to not take infants. 2. The proposed daycare center. should not be detrimental to the neighborhood. .The center will generate considerably less traffic than the elementary school which existed at the site previously. Adequate parking and drop off space exists on the site to handle the expected use. 3. There are some fire code violations present in the build- ing. 4. The proposed sign would be located inside the 50-foot corner visibility triangle and could somewhat restrict the visibility at the corner. The size of the sign is smaller than other similar signs approved for other.. uses in residential districts. Staff Review of Variance Request, Staff has reviewed the request fora variance against the three conditions for granting variances and found the following: 1. That there are s ecial circumstances or conditions affecting this land not common to other properties or similar disa.ricts. 2. It is staff's opinion that no special conditions exist on the site. This lot is not significantly different than any other lot in a similarly zoned district. That-the gran the preservat rights. Denial of this variance request will not preclude reasonable use. of the property. A sign conforming to the ordinance can be installed requiring no variances. 3. That the granting of the application will not materially and adversely affect the health or safety of persons re- siding or working in the neighborhood and will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to improvements in-the neighborhood. ing of the application is necessar for on and enjoyment o su s an is pro erL • The sign~at its proposed location .would be within the 50 foot corner visibility triangle. If the sign was relocated Council Letter No. 327 -3- October 10, 198'3 outside of the corner visibility triangle, it would not be detrimental to the public welfare. It is smaller in size than similar signs located at churches in residential zoning districts and the sign would not be illuminated. City Manager Recommendations: The city manager recommends that the. city council postpone consideration of the Southdale YMCA request for a sign variance and that the city council only act upon the Southdale YMCA request for a special use permit. The Richfield School Board at its October 3, 1983 meeting, con- sidered the Southdale YMCA sign request. The school board did not take an action to recommend the request to the city council. The school board referred the matter back to the school administration to develop a signing policy after consulting with city staff. The reasons for the school board action include: 1. There are several schools which have clients renting space and there will be further requests for signs and the school system does need a policy to deal with signs; 2. Central School may have as many. as ten clients utilizing. space and the ten signs of the size being sought by the Southdale YD'!CA would be excessive, and 3. The school board would like to have a policy on signs which would not be in conflict with the city ordinance. A meeting will be arranged between school and city staff to consider the sign matter further. A follow-up report will be made to the city council at a later date. Staff Recommendations It is recommended that the variance be postponed as recommend- ed by the city manager. Planning Commission Recommendation The planning commission unanimously recommends that the special use permit be approved with the staff recommended stipula- tions.and that the variance be denied .because the three conditions for granting variances have not been met. Respectf ubmitted, John G. Cartwri t City Manager «, Sf^.•!a LAYOUT PROPOSAL 4Y: ~.: ;':`.CTA SIGN, INC. G4;~7 PENN AVENdE SOUTH !r{ItVNEAPOLIS. MINN. 55423 • i,~ I .cI ~. ~i ~ ~~ .~ '~ • ~~ -~ ~..~ i ~~ d ~. - s _ . .~. -- • . ~. .. i ~.. T ~ ~ ~ ~~. ~ ~ • • ~ ~ ~~ • ~ ~ ~~ s r iiy ~ -~ i i ;: ~ :. E ;, ,~. .. ` ; , .. I _ , $,~T,p,' ~ ~ YOUT PRC?CSA4 d ~: ~ ~ 'r~~~b`~~ad +~i'` ~Pt ~4PS IY~IN•W+iY.~ 55--. s ~¢'' ~ X17 ~~~ ~ c-aiiG: brt C' _ - . $~t7~- ~~ --- t . _a ., TO APPLICANT LOCATION OF PROPE~iTY PURPOSa= TIME OF HEARING PLACE CF HEARING ' HORN TO PAATIC3PA' •~ ANY QUEST IONS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF AtCNFiELD .. ;.. PLANNING COMMISSION ~- . Property owners within 350 feet of the Richfield Community Education Center (Formerly Elliot ~,- 7001 $lliot Avenue South Southdale YMCA 'That part of the north 5 acres of the northeast quarter of the .northwest quarter of section 35 township 28 range 24 Lying east of the west 355.3. meet thereof. (7001 Elliot Avenue, Richfield Community Education Center) To hear a request for a special use permit by Southdale YMCA to operate a Daycare Center for u to 16 infants in the former Elliot Elementary School Building. 7:30 P.M. Tuesday, September 27, 1983 Council Chambers, City Hall, 6700 Portland ave.S. 1. attend the hearing and give testimony for or against the proposal. 2. Submit a letter to the Planning Commission expressing your views in writing. Rick Jopke . City Planner City of Richfield 6700 Portland Avenue South Richf field , ~!V 55423 869-7521, Ext. 511 MAILING DATE Szpt . 15 , 1983 ^~tsc r.~ ~:i,~~~+~_y~ ~~ + ° ..o.~.~ps± _.i r. _ ~.'c!;1?I ';.,~~ ~F?~"':~. ~0 ;~'?°2"?.... ? ,., ~~ P " ~';+ .. ar ~~~. „er ~v - , CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager s Council Letter No. 326 Agenda October 10, 1983 The Honorable Mayor ar~d Members of the City Council City of Richfield Council Members: Subject: Appointment of Housing and Redevelopment Authority Commissioner The term of HRA Commissioner Donald Hassenstab will expire on October 27, 1983. Commissioner Hassenstab was appointed to the HRA on January 4, 1982 to fill an unexpired five-year term. Under state law, the Mayor appoints HRA commissioners subject to confirmation by the city council. Mayor Hamilton has indica- ted that he will reappoint Commissioner Hassenstab to a full five year term at the October 10, 1983 city council meeting. Although it has been the past practice of the city council to set the terms for commissioners to coincide with their council terms, this would not be required now, since Council Member Hassenstab's council term will expire December 31, 1983. The city attorney's office has in- dicated that this action would be appropriate and in .accordance with Minnesota State Statutes 462.425, subd. 6 as follows: "Any member of the governing body of a municipality may be appointed and may serve as a commissioner of the author- ity in and for .the municipality. The council of any muni- cipality which appoints members of the city council as commissioners may set the terms of office for the commission- er to coincide with his term of office as a council member." The appointment to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority has been placed on the October 10, 1983 city council agenda. Respectf ubmitted, i John G. Car Wright City Manager JGC/eja ~i~~ . CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Off ice of City Manager Council Letter No. 325 Agenda October 10, 1983 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Council Members: Subject: Award of Contract, Liquid Carbon Dioxide Each .year the City of Richfield and other municipalities and agencies jointly request bids for liquid carbon dioxide, a chemi- cal used for ,water treatment. Two bids were received: Airco In- dustrial Gases quoted $77 per ton, while Cardox quoted $59 .per ton. The.-City will be using an estimated 200 tons of liquor car- bon dioxide during the period November 1, 1983 through October 31, .1983. The chemicals were also purchased from Cardox last year, at a Brice of $54 per ton. • It is recommended that the city council authorize a master purchase of an estimated 200 tons of liquid carbon dioxide at $59 per ton from Chemtron Corporation, Cardox Division, for an estimated total. purchase price of $11,800. Respectf" 1 bmitted, ohn G. Cart right City Manager JGC/eja ~J ~13~ CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA - Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 324 Agenda October 10, 1983 ThE Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield .Council Members: Subject: Ratification of Labor Contract Agreement with Local 49 There is an item on the October 10,..1983 city council agenda pr®viding for council ratification of "local issues" that have begin negotiated between the City of Richfield. and Local 49 of tho International Union of Operating Engineers bargaining group. Local 49 represents most of the city's maintenance employees. Wage and insurance issues for Local 49-represented employees are determined annually through a master contract agreement be- tween the P~Zetropolitan Area Management Association (MAMA), repre- senting approximately 23 suburban communities, and Local 49. Otrier i~s~su:es, such as vacation and sick leave provisions, coffee breaks and uniform allowances are not included in the master agreement and are left for each separate community to negotiate with Local 49. These latter issues comprise the "local issues". The local agreement which has been negotiated will cover the second half of 1983 and continues in effect until the end of 1984. The changes included in the local .agreement include: 1. Uniforms to be provided for the water plant mechanic, water maintenance workers aand water plant operators. (Uniforms had been provided to most of these individ- uals previously, although there was no contractual obligation to do so). 2. The three water plant operators are allowed to switch one day per year with supervisor's approval. This does not result in any additional cost to the-city or any additional time off for water plant operators. This contract provision should help the employee obtain a day off for a special occasion (i.e. family birthday, anniversary). The employee will work some C Council Zetter No. 324 -2- October 1Q, 1983 other non-scheduled day to offset the time off. . Where~zer possible, supervisory personnel will cover for the employee who receives the day off. There were no other changes in the agreement and the additional cost to the city o~°er the previous year for the above two items are negligible. It is recommended that the city council approve execution of this contract agreement with Local 49, and authorize the City manager to implement the provisions of this contract. Respectf ubrnitted, ohn G. Car righ City Manager JC~eja RESOLLJTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND THE. INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL. 49 BAR- GAINING UNIT FOR THE-YEARS 1983 AND 1984 y~iEREAS, the City Manager, and the International Union of Operating .Engineers Local 49 Bargaining Unit have reached a complete understanding concerning-local contract issues for the years 1983 and 1984, and WHEREAS, the Personnel Ordinance requires that contracts between the City and the. exclusive representative of employees in an appropriate bargaining unit shall be implemented by council resolution. .NOW, THEREFORE, BE``TT RESQI,VED that the City Council does hereby approve the Labor Agreement between the .City of Richfield and the International tJnion of Operating Engineers Local 49 Bargaining Unit for the years 1983 and 1984 and orders the pro- visions of the labor agreement to be implemented effective July 1 , 1983. • Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield this 10th day of October, 198.3. John Hamilton Mayor Sylvia K. Bergh City Clerk .7 ~y8 CITY OF RICHFIELD, N[INNESOTA Office of City Manager X138 Council Letter No. 323 Agenda October 10, 1983 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richf field Council Members: Subject: Resolution Providing for Polling Places .and Designating Judges for Statewide General Election, November 8,1983 • There is a resolution on .the council agenda for October 10, 1983, designating polling places for the General Election on Tuesday, November 8, 1983. This resolution also provides for election judges at this election. It is recommended that the city council adopt the resol- ution attached to this agenda, providing-..for polling places and designating judges for the Statewide General Election on November 8,..1983. Respectf bmitted, John Ca twri ht City Manager JC/eja RESOLUTION N0. RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR POLLING PLACES AND DESIGNATING JUDGES FOR STATE WIDE GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 8, 1983 BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield, as follows: 1. That there will be a General Election on Tuesday, November 8, 1983... 2. That said election shall be held at the polling places as herein appear specified, and that the following are hereby appointed as judges for said election: PRECINCT N0. 1 Chairperson: Election Judges: PRECINCT N0. 2 Chairperson: Election Judges: PRECINCT N0. 3 Chairperson: Election Judges: PRECINCT N0. 4 Chairperson: Election Judges Mt. Calvary~Educational Bldg. 6541 - 16th Avenue South Shirley Gisselquist - D Ralph Roberts - R Louise Carlson - R Helen Connelly - D St. Peter's Church 67th and Nicollet Ave. So. Elayne Gilhousen - R Mary Jane Suess - D Ellen Brandon - R Jan Bray - D Sheridan Hills School 64th & Sheridan Avenue South Jan Anderson - R Lois Awes - D Rose Hoppenrath - R Linda Bloomgren - D St. Richard's School 7540 Penn Avenue South Dave Arnold - R Mathew Kasinkas - R Carolyn Walker - D Catherine Alfano - D • Chairperson: Election Judges: PRECINCT N0. 5 Richfield Junior High School 75th & Oliver Avenue South Chairperson: Phyllis Reinmuth - R Election Judges: Beverly Stelman - D Barb Vinge - D Maxine Evans - R PRECINCT N0. 6 Central .School Bldg. 7145 Harriet Ave. South Chairperson: Eunice Aulwes - R Election Judges: Pat Brenner - D Muriel Bernstein - D Betty Halloran - R PRECINCT N0. 7 Portland School 72nd and 4th ivenue South Chairperson: Donna Vidas - R Election Judges: Pauline Huber - R Fabiola Sullivan - D James Gilhousen - D PRECINCT N0. 8 Richfield Intermediate School 7000 12th Avenue South PRECINCT N0. 9 Chairperson: Election Judges: Democrat R. Jean Rand Millie Hines Ione Waller Marion Horning Gertie Herll - D Audrey Winslow - R Ann Mullerleile - R Pat Bunting - D Centennial School 7 3rd Street & Bloomington Avenue South Corrine Cosgrove - D Barb Cook.- D Joan Schaefer - R Susan Lewis - R Republica n Donna Peterson Ethel Hommes Alice-Strom Lil Pearson Joyce Rodeberg ~ 73~ CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Off ice of City Manager Council Letter No. 322 Agenda October 10, 1983 The Honorable Mayor an d Members of the City Council City of Richf field Council Members: Subject: Transitory Ordinance Providing for Certain Capital Improvements. First Reading. In April, 1982, the city council approved public improve- ments for 1982, consisting of: city hall parking"lot improve- ments and certain energy improvements for city hall, the nature center, and the city garage. These projects were authorized by loaning money from the Permanent. Improvement Revolving Fund to the Special Revenue Fund to be repaid in 1983 from normal reven- ues of the Special Revenue Fund. Resolution No. 6594 approved April 12, 1982, authorized the transfer of $48,000 from the PIR Fund to the Capital Improve- . merit budget of_ the city for purposes of financing costs related to the city hall parking lot and city facility energy improvements. The 1983 revised budget for the Special Revenue Fund pro- vides for $48,000 to be appropriated to the Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund. It is, therefore, recommended that the city council give first reading consideration to the attached transitory ordin- ance, appropriating monies from the Special Revenue Fund to the PIR Fund as described above. Second reading of :the proposed ordinance, and the public hearing, may then be scheduled for the October 24, 1983 city council meeting. Respectful ,glpbmitted, John Cartwr ght City Manager JC/eja r TRANSITORY ORDINANCE N0. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXPE~7DITURE -0F MONEY FROM THE SPECIAL REVENL7E FUND FOR CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROVIDED BY TEMPORARY FUNDING FROM THE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT REVOLVING FUND City of Richfield does ordain: Section 1: It is found and determined to be necessary and expedient for the City to expend money from the Special Revenue Fund for the making of Capital .Improvements listed in Section 2 hereof,. for which the city would be authorized to issue General Obligation .Bonds.. Section 2: The capital improvements and amounts of expendi- tures for such improvements which are authorized to be paid from the Special Revenue Fund under Section 7.12, subd. 2 of the City Charter, are as follows:- Energy Improvements $35,000 Parking Lot Improvements 13,000 (city hall) TOTAL $48,000 Section 3: The expenditures herein authorized shall be made .pursuant to such contracts as are authorized from time to time by council action. Passed by the City Council of the City of Richf field this 24th day of October, 1983. john Hamilton Mayor ATTEST: Sylvia K. Bergh City Clerk r