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04-28-80 agenda� �, 7 . CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 156 Agenda April 28, 1980 w -1 �t-4-1) s -o The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Council Members: Subject: Ordinance Amendment Relating to Issuance of Certain City Licenses During previous city council discussion of the council agenda format and items which might be included on a consent agenda list- ing, the council has discussed the city's present practice of issuing licenses. Much of that discussion focused on some seem- ing inconsistencies in city ordinance providing for certain licenses to be approved for issuance by city staff, and certain other licen- ses to be issued only upon council approval. Subsequent to that discussion, the city staff and city attorney's office have review- ed the city's licensing procedures, and developed some recommended changes to the ordinances authorizing licensing responsibilities. Essentially, the proposed ordinance amendment provides that all licenses which are issued by the staff be issued by the city manager or his /her designee, rather than having a variety of different staff personnel named in the ordinance as licensing authorities. The proposed amendments would also provide that certain infrequently issued, or non - controversial type of licenses which now require specific council authority for issuance, be issued upon approval of the city manager. Where the ordinance refers to staff personnel other than the city manager, position titles have been changed to correspond to position titles existing under the city's administra- tive reorganization. Finally, the ordinance amendments provide that any applicant whose application for any license is denied be provided an opportunity for a hearing before the city council. Presently, some types of license denials are granted an appeal be- fore the city council, and others are not. Attached to this council letter is a proposed ordinance amend- ment which would accomplish these changes. Also attached is a list- ing of all licenses now provided for in the city ordinance, the current issuing authority, and the issuing authority which would exist under the proposed ordinance changes. You will notice that the major business types of licenses (such as beer, liquor, etc.) and other licenses which may impact on the public safety and welfare remain in the council's authority. Council Letter No. 156 -2- April 28, 1980 This item is placed on the April 28,1980 city council agenda for discussion purposes, although the proposed ordinance is in proper form so that the council could give first reading approval to the ordinance amendment at this time if they so desire. Respectfully submitted, Karl Nollenberger City Manager KN /eja cc: City Attorney Acting City Clerk AMENDMENT TO CHAPTERS V, VI AND X OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN: A. Chapter V, Part ,Il of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield dealing with the regulation of certain amusement and recreation activities is hereby amended by amending the following sections thereof: 1. Section 5.21 regulating and licensing public dances is hereby amended by amending subdivision 4 (1) thereof to read as follows: "Subd. 4(1) Permits shall [be applied for and shall] be issued [at or before the last regular meeting of the council in the month proceding the month in which the dance is held] by the city manager or his /her designate." 2. Section 5.21 regulating and licensing public dances is hereby amended by amending subdivision 6 thereof to read as follows: "Subd. 6. Approval and Issuance. The [council] city manager or his /her designate shall review and act on each application, the clerk shall issue a permit authorizing the applicant to hold public dances in the city, at the place and on the days specified in such permit." 3. Section 5.22 regulating and licensing general amusements is amended by amending subdivision 4 thereof to read as follows: "Subd. 4. Approval. The application shall be presented to the [council at its first meeting thereafter and the council shall review such application. No license shall be issued unless approved by the council] city manager .or his /her designate who shall review the matter and either approve or deny the license. 4. Section 5.22 regulating and licensing general amusements is amended by amending subdivision 5 thereof to read as follows: "Subd. 5. License Fees. Upon the payment of the license fees provided in Appendix D of this Code the clerk shall issue a license to the applicant whose application has been approved by the [council] city manager or his /her designate." B. Chapter V, Part III, Section 5.30 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield dealing with the licensing and regulation of fortune tellers and related trades is hereby amended by amend- ing subdivision 5 thereof to read as follows: "Subd. 5. Issuance - Review by Police Department. The applica- tion shall be submitted to the [chief of police] Director of Public Safety for investigation and recommendation. The clerk shall then submit the application to the [council] city manager or his /her desi nate [which] who shal- determine whether such application shall be granted." C. Chapter V, Part IV, Section 5.35 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield dealing with the regulation and licensing of aircraft is hereby amended by amending subdivision 4 thereof to read as follows: r "Subd. 4. Approval, Issuance and Revocation. The application shall be presented to the [council] city manager or his /her designate [which] who may either grant or deny the same. If the [council] city manager or his '/her designate grants a license, [it] he /she may impose conditions or limitations upon the granting thereof. Any such license may be revoked for failure to comply with this section or with any limitations or conditions so imposed." D. Chapter VI of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield deal- ing with the licensing of certain businesses and trades is hereby amended by amending the following sections thereof: 1. Section 6.05 regulating and licensing scavengers is amended by amending subdivisions 7 and 12 thereof to read as follows: "Subd. 7. Application for License. Application for a scavenger's license shall be made to the city clerk, shall be signed by the applicant and shall contain the name and address of the proposed license and of the owner and license numbers of the vehicle or vehicles to be used and equipment to be used. Such application shall be filed with the clerk who shall forthwith transmit the same to theCdirector of public works]End] the [chief of police] Dire for of Public Saf t or approval. Each vehicle so used shall have -a separate license. Upon approval by the [chief of police] Director of Public S afe� " . nd the director of public worx_ tliC application snail be submitted to the [council] city manager or his /her designate for consideration." "Subd. 12. Bond Requirements. No license shall be issued until and unless the person, firm, association, partnership or corporation applying for such license first files with the city ^lerk a corporate surety bond in the principal amount of $2,000, conditioned upon the faithful performance by the applicant or his /her agents of all things required by this Code and is further con- ditioned so as to guarantee that said applicant restores all streets, alleys, or other public grounds, or sewers, manholes or appurtenances thereto to their former good condition, to the satisfaction of the [council] city manager, if any such public property is damaged by applicant or his /her agents in the course of operating as a scavenger." 2. Section 6.13 regulating and licensing soft drink vendors is amended by amending subdivision 2 thereof to read as follows: "Subd. 2. License Required. No person shall sell, nor offer for sale by means of vending machines or otherwise, any soft drinks within the city without first obtaining a license from the city manager or his /her designate." 3. Section 6.15 regulating and licensing transient merchants is amended by amending subdivision 6 thereof to read as follows: "Subd. 6. Duration of License. Upon approval of any license application, the [council] city manager or his /her designate shall specify the period for which the license is valid. Such period shall not exceed the period remain- ing in the calendar year in which the license is issued." 4. Section 6.16 regulating and licensing wagon peddlers is hereby amended by amending subdivision 5 thereof to read as follows: Subd. 5. Review and Approval. The application shall be presented to the [council] city manager or his /her designate for review and approval or denial." 5. Section 6.18 regulating and licensing Christmas tree sales is amended by amending subdivision 2 thereof to read as follows: "Subd. 2. License ReQuired. No person Ewithin shall [give away, trade, barter or] sell at Christmas tree without first having secured a The license required by this section shall be e city manager or his /her designa the c ity] retail any license. issued by 6. Section 6.21 regulating and licensing taxicab drivers is amended by amending subdivision 8 thereof to read as follows: "Subd. 8. Investigation and Issuance. Each application shall be referred to the [chief of police] Director of Public Safety who shall investigate the applicant and make a report to the [council based on his findings] _ ep rson issuing such licenses. The [council] city manager or his /her designate shall act on the application." E. Chapter X, Part II of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield requiring licenses for the keeping of certain animals is hereby amended by 'amending the following sections thereof: 1. Section 10.05 regulating and licensing the keeping of pigeons is amended by amending paragraph (2) of sub- division 5 thereof to read as follows: "12) 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 investi- gated.by the administrative staff of the city to determine compliance with the ordinances of the city and shall be referred to the city Ccouncil] manager or his /her designate [which] who may grant or deny the license. Licenses shall be issued on an annual basis." 2. Section 10.06 regulating and licensing keeping of non - domestic animals is amended by amending subdivision 4 thereof to read as follows: Subd. 4. Temporary Permits. The city [council] manager or his /her designate may grant temporary permits, for a period not to exceed 60 days, for the keeping of any non - domestic animals for use in connection with an exhibition or seasonal display thereof, provided that [ the council] he/she finds that such animals are not likely to be dangerous; that they will be kept in safe and sanitary surroundings; that they will not be maintained in an inhumane manner or be subjected to inhumane treatment; and that their presence on the premises will not be a source of nuisance or annoyance to the occupants of adjacent property. In granting such permit the [council] city manager or his /her designate may impose limitations upon the permit to insure that such animals will be kept under such conditions. It shall be unlawful for any person having such a permit to keep such animals without maintaining such conditions or without abiding by the limitations imposed [by the city council] . Any such permit shall be subject to immediate suspension by the city manager if he /she determines that such animals constitute a safety or sanitary hazard, are being subjected to inhumane treatment or conditions, or a source of nuisance, and such suspension shall remain in effect until the subsequent meeting of the city council. At such meeting the city council may revoke such permit or may reinstate the same subject to such limitation as the council shall deem necessary. The permit fee for any such permit shall be as provided in Appendix D of this Code." F. Chapter V, Part I, Section 5.11 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield dealing with the disapproval of licenses is hereby amended to read as follows: W "5.11. Disapproval of License. [The clerk may provisionally disapprove any license application when disapproval is necessary to the fair administration of this chapter, Chapter VI, or any other provisions of this Code. The council has authority to give final disapproval.] In all cases under this code where the city clerk, the city manager or his /her designate has been given the authority to issue licenses, any applicant aggrieved by action that person denying such license may apply to the city council for a hearing to determine whether the license should be issued." Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this day of , 1980. ATTEST: Sylvia K. Bergh, City Clerk Donald J. Priebe Mayor TYPE OF LICENSE Arcade Bingo & Gambling Itinerant Places of Amusement Theater Roller Rink Sauna & Massage Masseuse Sound Truck Taxicab Company Rental of Utility Trailer & Trucks Car Wash Motel On -Sale 3.2 beer Tavern Wholesale 3.2 beer Club -intox Set - ups -intox On -sale liquor Sunday liquor Wine Licenses Building Moving Sign installer Parking areas Well driller Off - street parking Amusement Device Kennel Off -sale 3.2 beer CURRENT LICENSING PROPOSED LICENSING AUTHORITY AUTHORITY City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council Clerk or City Council Clerk or Council (depending on licensee's (same) City record) City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council City Council M TYPE OF LICENSE General Amusement Garbage & Refuse Motor vehicle dealer Motor bicycle sales Public dance Fortune teller Pigeons Non - domestic animals (temporary) Aircraft landing Taxi drivers Scavenger Vending machines Incinerator Transient merchant _t Wagon peddler Christmas tree sales Motel residency permit Dog -cat Bicycles Firearms dealers Tobacco Sale Employee -set up estab. Employee -on -sale Food vehicles Itinerant Food Retail candy shop Food Establishment Outdoor Merchandising Building permits Swimming Pool erection CURRENT LICENSING AUTHORITY PROPOSED LICENSING AUTHORITY City Council City Manager City Manager City Manager City Manager City Manager City Manager City Manager City Council City Manager City Council City Manager City Council City Manager City Council City Manager City Council City Manager City Council City Manager City Council City Manager Health Inspector City Manager City Manager City Manager City Council City Manager City Council City Manager Non - designated City Manager City Council City Manager Clerk Clerk Clerk Clerk Clerk Clerk Clerk Clerk Clerk Clerk Clerk Clerk Health Inspector Health Inspector Health Inspector Health Inspector Health Inspector Health Inspector Health Inspector Health Inspector Inspector Inspector Inspector Inspector Inspectors Inspectors CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA ? Office of City Manager The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richf ield Council Members: _4 Council Letter No. 155 Agenda April 28, 1980 k_. _f '_Z v e .c1 S- O Subject: Request for Approval of Plans and Specifications for Installation of Signal Interconnect System on CSAH 52 (Nicollet Avenue) and CSAH 35 (Portland Avenue) The Hennepin County Public Works Department has requested that the city council adopt resolutions approving installation of traf- fic signal interconnect systems on CSAH 52 (Nicollet Avenue and on CSAH 35 (Portland Avenue). The Nicollet Avenue interconnect cable will be buried within the Nicollet Avenue right -of -way, and will extend along the entire length of Nicollet Avenue in Richfield, and into Bloomington. This interconnect system hooks all semaphores together, and will enable synchronization of the traffic signal system on the entire length of Nicollet Avenue through Richfield. The capital costs of this work will be paid for by Hennepin County. However, it is necessary that a resolution approving plans and specifications be passed by the city council prior to calling for bids. The Portland Avenue interconnect cable will be buried within the Portland Avenue right -of -way, and will extend along the entire length of Portland Avenue in Richfield, and into Bloomington. This interconnect system hooks all semaphores together, and will enable synchronization of the traffic signal system on the entire length of Portland Avenue through Richfield. The capital costs of this work will be paid for by Hennepin County. However, because this is a Federal Aid project, it is nec- essary that a resolution approving plans and specifications be passed by the city council prior to submittal of these plans to the state. It is recommended that the city council adopt the attached reso- lutions approving the plans and specifications for these projects. Respectfully submitted, Karl Nollenberger City Manager KN /jf cc: Community Development Director c RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS HENNEPIN COUNTY PROJECT NO. 7687 FOR CSAH 52 (NICOLLET) FROM CSAH 62 to 90th STREET CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, plans for Hennepin County Project No. 7687 showing the proposed traffic control signal interconnect on County State Aid Highway No. 52 (Nicollet) from CSAH 62 to 90th Street, together with the Specifications and Special Provisions for the construction thereof as a County State Aid project have been prepared and presented to the City, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said plans, specifications and special provisions be in all things approved. Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota, this day of ,1980. ATTEST: Sylvia Bergh, Acting City Clerk Donald Priebe, Mayor M RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS HENNEPIN COUNTY PROJECT NO. 7686 FOR CSAH 35 (PORTLAND) FROM CSAH 62 to 90th STREET CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, plans for Hennepin County Project No. 7686 showing the proposed traffic control signal interconnect on County State Aid Highway No. 35 (Portland) from CSAH 62 to 90th Street, together with the Specifications and Special Provisions for the construction thereof as a County State Aid project have been prepared and presented to the City, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said plans, specifications and special provisions be in all things approved. Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota, this day of , 1980. ATTEST: Sylvia Bergh, Acting City Clerk Donald Priebe, Mayor I CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 154 Agenda April 28, 1980 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Council Members: Subject: Program Amendments to the Community Development Block Grant Program Several program amendments to the Community Development Block Grant program have become necessary because of scheduling problems with the LHN Public Improvement Project approved for funding in years VI (8/1/80 - 7/31/81) and VII (8/1/81 - 7/31/82). These amend- ments do not affect the amount of funds originally budgeted in total but only affect the staging of the improvements. The LHN Public Improvement Project money is to be spent on the planned street and pedestrian improvements on Lyndale Avenue between 64th Street and Lake Shore Drive (CP 705 -2) and on 66th Street between Lyndale Avenue and 35W (CP 705 -3). Bid letting and construction were originally scheduled to begin prior to when the CDBG Funds would be available for these projects. To alleviate this problem staff would recommend that the following program changes be made: 1. Create a new project in year V (8/1/79 - 7/31/80) to construct public improvements in the LHN area. This project is the same as the project proposed in Year VI (8/1/80 - 7/31/81) and Year VII (8/1/81 - 7/31/82). 2. Transfer $80,000 from the $100,000 allocated to the Adams Hill project in Year IV to the LHN project. 3. Transfer $87,000 of the $250,000 allocated to the Adams Hill Park project in Year V to the LHN project. 4. Transfer $125,000 of the $125,000 allocated to the LHN project in Year VI to the Adams Hill Park project. 5. Transfer $80,000 of the $80,000 allocated to the Community Center in Year VI to the LHN project. 6. Transfer $122,000 of $245,000 allocated to the LHN pro- ject in year VII to the Community Center project. These actions will result in no change in the amount of funds allocated to the LHN project. The Adams Hill Park project will have $42,000 less than its original allocation and the Community Center would have $42,000 more than its original allocation. If the bids come in at the engineer's estimate, the Adams Hill Park Project is over budgeted, due to recurring grants from two sources. $ Council Letter No. 154 -2- April 28, 1980 r The city council should conduct the public hearing since we published the legal notice a few weeks ago. Due to the uncertainty currently imposed on the Lyndale Project and the Adams Hill project it is recommended that action be delayed until a later date. It is hoped that final resolution of the problem can be made at the May 12 meeting. Respectfully submitted, Karl Nollenberger City Manager KN /jf cc: Community Development Director Community Services Director CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 153 Agenda April 28, 1980 "k_.O ., e_A , S - o The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Council Members: Subject: Amendments to Purchase of Service Agreement with City of Richfield and HRA At its April 21, 1980 meeting, the Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved several amendments to the purchases of services agreement between the HRA and the City of Richfield. The purpose of this city council agenda item is to provide an opportunity for the council to review both amend- ments, and to recommend council approval of these amendments to that purchases of services agreement. A copy of the purchase of services agreement, including the amendments approved by the HRA, is attached. The HRA made the following amendments to this agreement: 1. Changed the titles of various city staff personnel to reflect current organizational titles in the city administration; 2. Approved an increase in rent paid by the HRA to the city, from $300 per month, to $375 per month, with the proposed rent increase to be effective January 1, 1981; 3. Eliminated the 15� per mile reimbursement to HRA employees who use their own vehicles for HRA business, and established that the mileage reimburse- ment paid those employees shall be equal to the prevailing mileage reimbursement rate provided by the City of Richfield. It is recommended that the city council approve these amendments to the purchase of services agreements between the City of Richfield and the HRA. Res ectfully submitted, it Q� J 10 nje-'�n Karl Nollenberger City Manager KN /eja cc: City Attorney Community Development Director PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, entered into as of this day of , 1980, by and between the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Richfield, Minnesota, • body public and corporate, (hereinafter called "H.R.A. "), and City of Richfield, • municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota (hereinafter called "Richfield "), WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the H.R.A. desires to engage Richfield to render certain technical advice and assistance in connection with the activities and projects of the H.R.A., NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and agree- ments herein set forth, the H.R.A. and Richfield do hereby agree as follows: 1. Scope of Services to be Supplied by Richfield: Richfield shall furnish to the H.R.A. all necessary services required by the Authority and as called for by the Authority, including, but not limited to, furnishing the services of an Executive Director, a Director, Administrative Services Director, Engineering Staff, Planning Staff, Attorney, and Secretary (all hereinafter called "Services "), and related equipment as below described and referred to (all hereinafter called "Equipment "). a. The Executive Director shall be the Manager of Richfield. He shall have responsibility for the general supervision of the projects of the H.R.A. and supervision of the personnel of Richfield who are to furnish services to the H.R.A. pursuant to this agreement. He shall perform, or have performed, such activities as the H.R.A. shall from time to time reasonably request. He shall act as treasurer of the H.R.A. and he shall be responsible for the care and custody of all funds of the H.R.A. and for the deposit thereof in the name of the H.R.A. in such bank or banks as the H.R.A. from time to time shall designate; for the keeping of regular books of accounts showing receipts and expenditures; for rendering to the H.R.A., at each regular meeting of the H.R.A., of an account of the income and expenses of the H.R.A. for the then prior month; for rendering of such additional financial and other reports as the H.R.A. from time to time shall request. b. The Director shall be the Community Development Director of Richfield. He shall perform all duties required by the Executive Director, including, but not limited to, the following: coordinating and supervising all aspects of the planning and development of projects of the H.R.A., including work of and between consultants, contractors, and other employees of Richfield who are to provide services to the H.R.A. pursuant to this agreement; supervising and coordinating with, answering and acting on requests of, and meeting with representatives of, other units of government; meeting with and counseling local community groups and residents, and all other duties properly and reasonably requested by the Executive Director. c. The Administrative Services Director shall be the Administrative Services Director of Richfield, and shall perform all duties required by the Executive Director, including, but not limited to, the following: preparation and maintenance of all financial books and records, and supervision of the disbursement of funds; preparation of at least monthly reports reflecting income and expenditures; preparation of recommendations for a budget and budget revisions, internal audits, and other checks and revisions of the financial status of projects; maintenance of all payroll, related accounts, including documentation of amounts to be billed under the terms of this contract; and all other duties necessary to the financial administration of the Authority and its projects. He /She shall act as assistant to the Secretary of the H.R.A., including keeping of the records of the H.R.A., acting as secretary at meetings of the H.R.A., recording all votes, and keeping the seal of the H.R.A. d. The Engineering and Inspection Staff shall consist of the Community Development Director of Richfield and his staff, and the Director of Public Safety and his staff, and shall perform all duties required by the Executive Director, including but not limited to, the following: all engineering and inspection work necessary -2- to the timely and successful completion of all work needed in connection with Authority projects and not contracted for by the Authority with other engineering consultants or contractors; coordination of all engineering work; public works recommendations; review of plans and specifications for project improvements prepared or submitted by consultants or contractors; preparation of plans and specifications for all public improvements in projects; and review and recommendation on all plans as they may relate to the streets, highways, sidewalks, alleys, utility services, and construction techniques. e. The Planning Staff shall consist of the Community Development Director and Community Development staff of Richfield, and it shall perform all duties required by the Executive Director, including, but not limited to, the following: All planning and administrative work necessary to the timely and successful completion of all Authority projects; coordination of all planning work; and review and recommendation on all plans as they relate to land use, land controls, and other general planning activities. f. The Attorney shall be the Attorney of Richfield, and his assistants, and shall perform all duties required by the Executivd Director, including, but not limited to, the following: all legal work necessary to the timely and successful completion of the projects of the Authority; drafting and reviewing contracts; rendering legal advise and opinion on matters relating to the projects, when required by the H.R.A.; attending meetings of the H.R.A.; and assuring that its activities in relation to the projects' activities are in conformance with local, state, and federal.law. g. Equipment shall include office space, supplying of normal daily business postage and office supplies, use of telephone and telegraph and reproduction equipment, car expense, travel expense, and such other items as from time to time may reasonably and properly needed by the Authority and as Richfield may then agree to provide. -3- 2. Time of Performance; Duration of Agreement: This agreement shall commence as of May 12, 1975, and shall continue until January 1, 1976, and shall continue thereafter on a year -to -year basis unless and until terminated by either party hereto by notice given to the other on or before June 1 of any year, and this agreement shall then terminate at the end of the calendar year in which such notice is given. 3. Compensation to Richfield a. Payment. H.R.A. shall pay Richfield for all Services and Equipment furnished to the H.R.A. Such payments shall be made monthly for all Services and Equipment furnished by Richfield during the previous month, and shall be made within thirty (30) days after receipt by the H.R.A. of a statement from Richfield for the month for which payment is to be made. b. For Services. The amount to be paid by the H.R.A. to Richfield for services shall be the total hours of Services actually rendered each month to the H.R.A. by each employee of Richfield times the Hourly Rate for each such employee, said Hourly Rate to be determined as follows: (i) The Hourly Rate shall be the Total Annual Compensation of that employee divided by the Base Hours for that employee; (ii) The Base Hours shall be the minimum number of hours to be worked by each Richfield employee as established from time to time by Richfield, less the hours included for paid vacations and holidays; (iii) Total Annual Compensation shall be the annual compensation for such employees as established by Richfield from time to time, plus Richfield's contribution for health, life, and disability insurance, and Richfield's contribution for retirement and other benefits; (iv) No charges, over and above the Hourly Rate, shall be made to or payable by the H.R.A. for overtime work of Richfield employees except such overtime as is approved in advance by -4- the Director. Such overtime as is so approved shall be charged.to and paid by the H.R.A. at one and one -half (1 -1/2) times the Hourly Rate for that employee; (v) In no instance shall the total amount paid by the H.R.A. to Richfield during any month for any employee exceed the actual cost to Richfield of that employee for that month, it being agreed that, for purposes of this subparagraph (v), "cost" shall include Total Annual Compensation and the cost to Richfield of vacations and holidays for that employee. C. For Equipment (i) Three- Hundred and Seventy -Five Dollars ($375) per month for office space, including use of typewriters, telegraph and telephones, reproduction equipment, lavatories, and lunch room, and supplying of normal daily business postage and office supplies. This rent will be payable beginning January 1, 1981. (ii) A sum per month equal to the prevailing mileage rate for the City of Richfield, times the number of miles the Richfield employee's private motor vehicle is driven in connection with H.R.A. activities. (iii) A sum per month equal to rate charged by the Central Garage for Richfield motor vehicles driven in connection with H.R.A. activities. (iv) For items other than those set out at (i) and (ii) of this paragraph (iv.c.), the amount per month to be paid shall be agreed upon in writing by Richfield and the H.R.A. before Richfield shall be obligated to furnish or supply such items and before the H.R.A. shall be obligated to obtain them from Richfield. -5- (v) In the event this Agreement begins or ends on a day other than the first day of a month, the payments for office space for that month shall be prorated and be paid only for that portion of the month during which this Agreement is in force. d. Attorney. The fees of the Attorney will be based upon the then prevailing hourly fees charged to Richfield times the number of hours services have been rendered to the H.R.A. e. Travel. No travel expenses outside of the Minneapolis- St.Paul Metropolitan area shall be charged to or paid by the H.R.A. unless the Executive Director has consented thereto in writing in advance of the expenses being incurred. If so consented to, only actual out -of- pocket expenses for travel, food, and lodging shall be reimbursed by the H.R.A. 4. All notices or demands required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be given when delivered personally to any office of the party to which notice is being given, or when deposited in the United States mail in a sealed envelope with registered or certified mail postage prepaid thereon addressed to the parties at the following addresses: To Authority: 6700 Portland Avenue South Richfield, Minnesota 55423 To Richfield: 6700 Portland Avenue South Richfield, Minnesota 55423 Such addresses may be changed by either party upon notice to the other party given as herein provided. 5. Affirmative Action Clause a. H.R.A. agrees to submit a signed statement signifying that the H.R.A. fully intends to comply with the standards of equal employment and anti - discrimination as cited in the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended in 1972 by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, said statement to be submitted on a form provided by the City. b. The H.R.A. agrees to submit a completed Equal Employment Opportunity Report as required by the City's affirmative action program. C. In accordance with the City's affirmative action policy, no person shall, on the ground of race, creed, color, sex, age, disability,or national origin be excluded from full employment rights in, participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program, service, or activity for which the parties received, or will receive financial assistance under the provision of any and all applicable federal and state laws against discrimination. The H.R.A. will furnish all information and reports required by the City or Executive Order number 11246, and Revised Order number 4, and by the rules and regulations and, orders of the Secretary of Labor or the State of Minnesota for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations, and orders. d. 1969 Minnesota Statutes 181.59 is made a part of this Contract with the same force and effect as if it were here set forth verbatim. -7- IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and Richfield have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written. HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY by Its Chairman (SEAL) and Its Executive Director CITY OF RICHFIELD by Its Mayor (SEAL) by Its Manager : 4"9 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 152 Agenda April 28, 1980 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Council Members: Subject: Purchases in Excess of $1,000 Chapter Six, Section 6.05 of the city charter stipulates that the purchase of construction materials, supplies, and other items in excess of $1,000 must be approved by the city council. On the April 28, 1980 city council agenda there are five such items. Greens Soil On an annual basis, the golf course will require greens soil although the amount needed is anticipated to decrease as the course matures. The greens soil is a mixture of sandy loam, sand and peat. The purchase price includes having the vendor obtain the materials included in the mixture, doing the mixing and performing a screening process. There is only one vendor in Minnesota who has submitted a quotation. Any other quotation would need to be obtained from out of Minnesota, and the cost would be substantially increased due to trucking or shipping. The estimated quantity of greens soil needed in 1980 is 240 yards. Our quotation provides this amount at $16.00 per yard. It is recommended the "city council authorize the purchase of 240 yards of greens mix at $16.00 per yard from Leitner, Inc. for • total purchase price of $3,840.00. This purchase price includes • quantity discount. Bleachers As part of the golf course project, it was necessary to relocate four girls softball diamonds used by the east Richfield youth ath- letic organizations. These fields are scheduled to be ready for play during the 1980 season. The city has established a project in the capital improvement program for the purpose of providing minor im- provements and furniture for park and recreation facilities. The four new softball diamonds are in need of bleachers. Three quotations for these bleachers have been received. It is recommended that the city council authorize the purchase of eight sets of five row all aluminum bleachers from Haldeman -Homme, Inc. at a delivered cost of $5,612 or $701.50 per set. Council Letter No. 152 -2- April 28, 1980 Pole and Luminaire Two pole and luminaire assemblies in the LHN project area were recently damaged in vehicle accidents. There is only one vendor or representative for the particular style pole and luminaire used in the LHN development. The quotation would provide two poles at a cost of $865.00 each and two luminaires at a cost of $383.00 each. It is recommended that the city council authorize the purchase of two complete pole and luminaire assemblies, Sterner M88085, from Jerry Carnes Associates, in the amount of $2,496.00 Window Blinds The clubhouse at the golf course is nearing completion. For several reasons, including aesthetics, control of light, ease in maintenance, and energy conservation, the staff has determined that window blinds are the best treatment for the windows in the golf course clubhouse. The recommended treatment would provide 1" mini - blinds by Levelor with a basic color and an accent stripe. The nine windows to receive this treatment would provide visibility to the course while still controlling light, much like a venetian blind would operate. The aluminum construction provides ease of maintenance. In the summer, the reflective side would be to the exterior and in the winter the blinds would have an insulation factor, all of which contribute to energy conservation. Of the four quotations received, it is recommended the city council approve the purchase of the required number of Levelor blinds for the nine windows in the amount of $1,046.00, plus installation cost of $130.00. The purchase price would also have to include freight of approximately $1.50 per blind. The total estimated purchase price, as quoted by Stewart Interiors, would be $1,192.50. Approval of this purchase at this time will take advantage of a sale price ending April 30, 1980. Capacitors The water division of the community services department has been gathering data bout the power factor penalties imposed by Northern States Power Company. The power factor penalties are imposed be- cause of peak energy demands by consumers. The power companies find it very difficult to meet the peak energy demands and offer the penalty as an incentive to the customer to find alternatives to reduce the peak hour demands. The water plant has had modifications made to reduce the peak hour demand as much as possible. The well pumps on 1 and 2 wells have power factor penalties now. According to last year's electric power consumed and projecting it into next year, the power factor penalties for Well No. 1 will be $338 and Well No. 2 will be $154. To eliminate these penalties will require the addition to the pump circuits as follows: 6 Council Letter No. 152 -3- April 28, 1980 i Well No. 1 will need a capacitor of 26 KVAR costing $ 690.20 Well No. 2 will need a capacitor of 11 KVAR costing 353.60 Total cost $1,043.80 Labor to install both sets will be about 895.00 Total installed cost $1,938.80 The capacitors are designed to reduce the electrical flow in order to reduce our peak hour demands. The savings of $492 per year will amortize this cost in less than four years. It is recommended that the city council authorize the purchase of these capacitors at a total cost of $1,043.80 and we can look for less costly installation methods and perhaps reduce still further the pay -back time. Under the terms of a developers agreement with Duraps, Inc. of Winnipeg, Canada, the City of Richfield is responsible for the construction of some public improvements surrounding the Coach Homes of Richfield site. The water and sanitary sewer lines are part of the overall public improvements. The city's responsibility is to extend the utility lines from their existing location to the property line. The city engineer has received written quotations from three firms. Under state law, contracts from $5,000 to $10,000 may be made from written quotations after negotiating with the construction firms but at least two written quotes are required. The three quotations are as follows: Erickson Construction $7,536.00 Brown & Cris, Inc. 8,009.40 Q. R. S. Construction 9,492.00 Erickson Construction is currently doing work on the project site for Duraps and apparently can do the work for the lowest price for that reason. The project is part of CP 705 and will be financed from that account. It is recommended that the city council aware the low quotation to Erickson Construction in the amount of $7,536.00. Respectfully submitted, Karl Nollenberger City Manager KN /jf cc: Community Services Director Community Development Director City Engineer _ CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Council Members: Subject: Ordinance Amendment Agenda and Rules of Second Reading. Council Letter No. 151 Agenda April 28, 1980 Relating to Order of Business, Order of City Council Meetings, At the April 14, 1980 city council meeting, the city council gave first reading approval to an ordinance amendment which would amend Sections 2.03, 2.05 and 2.07 of the ordinance code of the City of Richfield. These three sections of the ordinance code re- late to the order of business, council agenda and rules of order for the city council meeting. Section 2.03 of the ordinance code is amended so that the order of Business of the city council may be determined from time to time by resolution of the city council. Section 2.05 of the ordinance code amendment relates to the council agenda in allowing the city council to establish a period of time during council meetings when members of the general public may appear and make comment to the city council. It also allows the city council to make conditions upon the appearance by these citizens. Finally, this section estab- lishes a consent calendar, whereby the city manager may place items of a non - controversial nature on the consent calendar. This will eliminate the necessity for the city council to consider these items individually. Section 2.07 relates to rules of order and provides that special rules may be adopted by ordinance or resolution as the council from time to time deems necessary. A copy of the ordinance amendment is attached to this council letter. Also attached to this council letter is a resolution establish- ing the order of business, as provided for by the ordinance amendment. It is recommended that the city council give second reading approval to this ordinance amendment, and adopt the resolution establishing the order of council business. Respectfully submitted, Karl Nollenberger City Manager KN /jf cc: City Attorney LEGAL NOTICE Bill 1980 -9 AMENDMENT TO SECTIONS 2.03, 2.05 AND 2.07 OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN: Sections 2.03, 2.05 and 2.07 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield relating to order of business, agenda and rules of order of city council meetings are hereby amended to provide as follows: "2.03. ORDER OF BUSINESS. At the hour appointed for the meeting, the members shall be called to order by the Mayor, and in his /her absence, by the acting Mayor. The Clerk shall call the roll and note the absentees. If a quorum is present, the Council shall then proceed with its business [in the following order]. Such business shall include the following: -- (1) Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting (2) Administrative Reports (3) Public Hearings, including Ordinance Hearings (4) Other Public Appearances (5) Proposed Ordinances (6) Resolutions (7) Other Business. The order of business shall be determined, from time to time, by resolution of the City Council. "2.05. COUNCIL AGENDA. Subdivision 1. Contents. The manager shall prepare an agenda for each regular meeting. The agenda shall include the items set forth [in the order of business as specified] in Section 2.03 of this chapter. Subd. 2. Completion of Agenda - Deadline. The agenda for any regular meeting shall be compiled and completed by 4:30 PM on the Wednesday preceding a meeting. Matters of an emergency nature not on the agenda may be considered by the Council only upon a unanimous vote of those [Councilmen] Council Members present. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, the Council may by resolution provide for a period of time during each Council meeting when members of the general public may appear and make comment to the Council The con- ditions for and limitations upon such comment may also be determined by Council resolution. Matters commented upon during any such period need not be regarded as action items at the meetings at which they are introduced. Subd. 3. Consent Calendar. In the prep aration of the agenda for a meeting, the City Manager may place certain items of business on a- -1- 'consent calendar'. Any member of the Council wishing to remove any item from the consent calendar may do so at the time that the consent calendar is reached on the general Council agenda. Any item removed from the consent calendar shall become one of the regular agenda items of the meeting and shall be taken up immedi- ately after the consent calendar. All items not so removed from the consent calendar may be passed by a single, non - debatable motion. Matters proposed by the City Manager for the consent agenda shall be those which he deems to be of a routine, non- controversial nature. "2.07. RULES OF ORDER. Subdivision 1. Presiding Officer. The Mayor, or in his /her absence the President Pro Tempore, shall preside at Council meetings, pre- serve order and decorum, and decide questions of order. The Mayor's duties under this subdivision shall be in addition to his /her duties, rights and privileges as a [Councilman] Council Member. Subd. 2. Special Rules. The following special rules shall be applied: (1) A member may be excused from voting on a matter duly before the Council only with the unanimous consent of the other members present. (2) A motion before the Council shall be reduced to writing by the Clerk at the request of any Council Member. (3) Such other special rules may be adopted [and included in this subdivision] by ordinance or resolution as the Council from time to time deems necessary. Subd. 3. General Rules. In all other matters of parliamentary pro- cedure, the Council shall be governed by the latest printed edition of 'Robert's Rules of Order'. Subd. 4. Suspension of Rules. The operation and effect of any rule established or followed pursuant to this section may be suspended upon the unanimous vote of the Council." Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this day of ATTEST: 1980. Donald Priebe, Mayor Sylvia K. Bergh, Acting City Clerk -2- RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION REGARDING COUNCIL AGENDA FORMAT WHEREAS, Section 2.03, 2.05 and 2.07 of the Richfield City Code establish the type of business and the general means by which such business shall be conducted, of the city council., and WHEREAS, Section 2.03 provides that the order of business shall be determined by resolution of the city council, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of Richfield that the following order of business shall be determined for conduct of city council meetings: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting Presentations Public Appearances Public Hearings, Including Proposed Ordinances Public Improvements Resolutions Administrative Reports and Consent Calendar Ordinance Hearings Other Business BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following conditions shall be established for the business item related to public appearances: a J- C -.a, s.,L S A. The period from the time at whicY� the meeting is called to .order, and up to he first 3e minutes of the meeting schedule shall be reserved for members of the general public wishing to appear and make comment before the council. If no such individuals appear during that period, or if all individuals wishing to make such appearances have completed their comments before the n- minute period is concluded, the council may move on to '(the next item of business. IS B. Persons wishing to appear befo state their na,e, address, and succinctly, and no individual, representing a single concern, speak before the council for a minutes unless given exemption re the city council shall business clearly and or group of individuals interest, or issue, shall period to exceed f±5te � e by the council. C. The city council recognizes that any such items introduced during such a public appearance period shall be of an informational nature, and need not be regarded as items needing action at the meeting at which they are introduced. Each appearance making inquiry into matters of city practice may be answered immediately or at a subsequent council meeting after study and reivew by the city staff and council. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the procedure hereinafter set forth shall be applicable to the adjournment of the regular meetings of the City Council: 1. It is the policy of the city council to adjourn such meetings of the city council at 11:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as adjournment may be appropriate in the circumstances; 2. At any such meeting of the city council, any member of the council may, on or after 10:30 p.m., give notice that in one -half hour, the hour of 11:00 p.m., will be reached or shall have passed, as the case may be, and that he /she is invoking the provisions of this resolution and is calling for adjournment of the meeting at the expiration of such half hour period. When such notice has been given, the presiding: officer shall forthwith adjourn the meeting when the half hour period has expired unless, before that time, all of the other council members present vote to continue with the meeting. 3. A motion to continue in session or a motion to adjourn until a fixed date and time shall take precedence over action to adjourn. 4 The provisions of this resolution shall not affect the validity of any action taken by the council at any meeting extending past the hour of 11:00 o'clock p.m. BE IT FURTHER RECOGNIZED that this resolution "shall incorporate and /or void all previous city council resolutions relating to the conduct of official business, the order of such business and the rules governing such business. Done at the City of Richfield this 28th day of April, 1980. Donald J. Priebe Mayor ATTEST: Sylvia K. Bergh Acting City Clerk CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 150 Agenda April 28, 1980 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richf ield Council Members: Subject: Authorization to Submit Grant Application The city recently received notice from the Office of Local and Urban Affairs, a section of the State Planning Agency, that prelim- inary applications are now being accepted for park and outdoor rec- reation grants, fiscal year 1981. The city staff is now preparing preliminary grant applications related to park redevelopment at Rich Acres Park and the Fairwood/ Monroe Park complex. Due to the variety of formulas used in approv- ing and funding these grants, it is difficult at this time to deter- mine what financial commitment might be necessary on the part of the city. However, should the applications be approved, the grant funding would probably provide 50 -750 of the total project cost, with the remainder of funding the responsibility of the city. Match- ing funds for these projects could be derived from the long -range capital improvement program. The deadline for submission of the preliminary grant application is May 2, 1980. It is, therefore, recommended that the city council authorize submission of the preliminary park and outdoor recreation grant applications as outlined above. Respectfully submitted, Karl Nollenberger City Manager KN /jf cc: Community Services Director -�?4 Z,� CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 149 Agenda April 28, 1980 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Council Members: Subject: Request for Varience 66th Street and Harriet Avenue, Richfield State Agency Richfield State Agency has requested a variance to the side street sideyard setback to allow them to construct a 12 foot by 24 foot structure to be used as a remote transaction facility. The facility will be located at 66th Street and Harriet Avenue in the northwest corner of the existing parking lot on the site. This facility would include an after -hour depository and a 24 hour automatic teller ma- chine. Exterior materials of the structure will include glass and brick on the walls and metal fascia panels around the roof. The structure will be located 18 feet from the north property line and 10 feet from the west property line of the site. Entrance to the structure will be from the north and a sidewalk will be constructed from the entrance to the public sidewalk on 66th Street. The site is zoned C- 2,General Commercial. A variance is necessary to reduce the streetside setback from the required 32 feet to 10 feet. 1. Section 3.33, Subdivision 6 and Section 3.32, Subdivision 4 of the zoning ordinance requires that a 40 foot setback be maintained along all streets except as provided in Section 3.39 of the ordinance. 2. Section 3.39, Subdivision 2, Paragraph 2 of the ordinance allows a smaller setback along streets where the average setback is different than 40 feet. 3. Section 3.40, Subdivision 6 lists conditions which must be met for variances to be issued. Staff Findings 1. A special condition exists on the site. Harriet Avenue would be vacated as part of the proposed Richfield State Agency. If Harriet Avenue is vacated the requested variance would no longer be necessary. If the proposed PUD and street vacation doesn't proceed, then a special condition would not exist on the site, however. Council Letter No. 149 -2- April 28, 1980 2. The variance is not necessary to protect substantial property rights. The planning staff feels that the denial of the variance would not prevent the applicant from using the site as it presently exists or from loca- ting the proposed structure elsewhere on the site where a variance would not be required. In my judgment, the city council could find that the condition for a variance is met due to the necessity to provide good services to the customers of the bank from convenient locations. 3. The proposal would not be detrimental to the public wel- fare. The structure will not obstruct visibility at the corner. The use of brick on the exterior will present a good aesthetic appearance. The facility should not increase traffic on surrounding streets, but will better serve existing customers. The facility should relieve some of the traffic and congestion around the existing drive -up bank facilities by providing another option to bank customers. Five parking spaces would be lost in the existing parking lot. Staff Recommendation It is the recommendation of the Community Development Director, that because the three conditions on the site have not been met, that the variance be denied. In my judgment, the three conditions are met and the variance should be approved. Planning Commission Recommendation The planning commission at their meeting of April 22, 1980, recommended that the variance be granted. 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T 8. .i✓ ✓ Al Al" b) A; 1 7A IT i r ILI ,, i al 4s1 It .i✓ ✓ Al Al" b) A; LU ui ui m z LU OEI D 0 w 0 El E:l F-I 00 aNVW 1:161 Ej [j -El [LELr En 0 ----------- ----- LU E.BAV IMW"N LL, E3 E48 I w I _j m w < w 0 0 0 w z 0 —1 LU cc w LU z cc cc ZU53 w W z w 0 7W. w - � \1 w t7 cn 2 w m z w a F- w cc a 66TH STREET 67TH STREET SURROUNDING w z w a 0 z a SCALE 1" = 60' LAND USE CHARACTERISTICS CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 148 Agenda April 28, 1980 0..fy /p.�v ems. � S - D The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Council Members: Subject: Review of the Bloomington Comprehensive Plan The City of Richfield received the Bloomington Comprehensive Plan (preliminary draft) in November, 1979. According to Section 473.858 Subdivision 2 of the Metropolitan Land Planning Act, the city is required to review this plan within six months. The Comprehensive Plan has been reviewed by the staff, and was reviewed by the Planning Commission at its meeting on March 25, 1980. This review found the plan to contain no policies, goals, or plans which conflict with Richfield programs and plans. The Public Safety Department, after reviewing the land use and transportation elements, found "nothing that would have a direct impact on us, at least from a public safety standpoint." Housing and Redevelopment Authority staff commented that, although Bloomington, with its un- developed land, has a greater potential for providing a variety of housing alternatives and can, therefore attract some families that would otherwise locate in Richfield, Bloomington's housing programs are not expected to significantly impact Richfield because of the high demand for housing in Richfield. The Bloomington Plan is comprised of eight elements, highlights of which are outlined and discussed below. The outline below is for the council's interest; only the Transportation Element ( #5) appears to have implications significantly affecting Richfield. 1. Land Use - Emphasis on encouraging land use compatibility and utilizing buffering techniques. - Locational considerations, such as transportation systems and land use constraints are factors for determining develop- ment intensity for different areas. - Because of encouragement of higher density residential devel- opment, Metropolitan Council is requested to revise their housing and population forecasts. Richfield staff feels that such development supports the Metropolitan Council goals of maximizing the existing infrastructure and restricting urban sprawl. Council Letter No. 148 -2- April 28, 1980 - The area east of Cedar Avenue is expected to undergo the greatest change with the development of large tracts of vacant land and redevelopment of the Metropolitan Stadium site. While development will increase traffic generated from this zone, forecasts by Bloomington and the Metropolitan Council indicate that proposed development will not adversely impact regional transportation systems (including I -494 and Cedar Avenue). Traffic flow modeling on I -494 is, therefore, not considered necessary. - The area west of Normandale Boulevard will continue to be developed, with vacant land to be used half as industrial and half for residential purposes, of mostly high and medium den- sity. - Most of the rest of Bloomington is developed. Some infill development and some subdivision of larger lots can be ex- pected. Housing conservation and rehabilitation strategies will be emphasized. Continued development along I -494 is not expected to generate significant traffic increases. 2. Environmental Protection - Emphasis on protection and preservation of natural environ- ment areas and other special areas, including wetlands, lakes, bluffs, valley bottoms and sides, floodplains, wildlife habi- tat areas, and representative stands of plant communities. - Require planting of trees with development. - Protect and develop wildlife corridors. - Promote energy conservation, development of solar energy use, and protection of solar access. Bloomington encourages the state to increase their insulation standards. Site plans will be reviewed to ensure that north -west exposures are protected. - Urban design element includes protection of the river bluff line, development of overlooks and vistas, and development of signage standards. - Noise reduction strategy to include setback emphasis, continued enforcement of motor vehicle noise regulations, and encour- agement of tree planting, for buffering. - Plan includes element for preservation of cultural and his- torical resources. 3. Housing - Two primary goals of this element are: a) Expand housing opportunities for low and moderate income persons. b) Preserve and improve existing residential neighborhoods by encouraging housing maintenance and rehabilitation. - Greater emphasis on higher density, multi - family development. - Development of 1,000 new assisted housing units with an equal allocation for single bedroom and multi- bedroom units. De- velopment will be mostly scattered site or mixed in with market rate housing in PUD's. Council Letter No. 148 -3- April 28, 1980 - Development of 1,100 new modest cost housing units. - Monitor condominium conversion to prevent adverse impact on apartment vacancy rates. - Encourage design that promotes security, energy conservation, and clustering. - Establish concentrated improvement programs for targeted areas including removal of dilapidated structures, scattered site replacement with assisted housing, investment in community facilities, and enforced compliance of housing codes with sen- sitivity to financial constraints on occupants. 4. Airport - Promote reduction of noise impacts by: a) regulating land use compatibility with Leg70* noise con- tour. b) noise insulation program for retrofitting structures with- in L 70 noise contour. eq c) requiring noise insulation for new construction with,Leg65 noise contour d) supporting operational improvements of air traffic to reduce noise impacts. e) establishment of permanent noise monitoring program. - Support of Joint Zoning Board and the encouragement of dele- gation of zoning regulations back to municipalities. 5. Transportation - Approves of classification system and standards for develop- ment of transportation system. Proposed system is in agree- ment with Richfield plans, except for Nicollet Avenue, which our staff feels has a high traffic volume level characteris- tic of a minor arterial. - Land use development and transportation system will be coor- dinated. - Presents strategies for reducing traffic volume growth and peak hour traffic congestion, include preferential lanes for multi - passenger vehicles, improved transit systems, and encouraging flexible work scheduling, and car and van pooling. - Imprementation of permanent street paving program to replace temporary surface on 50 percent of local streets. - Promote construction of a bridge across the Minnesota River for County Highway 18. Richfield supports improvements that will reduce traffic volumes on I -494 and I -35W, especially within Richfield. - Upgrade the transit system, including establishment of a tran- sit terminal on I -35W and improvement of transit service with- in the transit planning region and especially along I -494. This need for improvement has also been noted by Richfield. * Leg70 is a measure of sound equal to an average sound level of 70 decibles 9dBA). Council Letter No. 148 -4- April 28, 1980 - Calls for major redesign of transportation corridor along I -494, including establishment of a ring route on 79th /80th Streets with bridges over I -35W, State Highway 77, and Normandale Boulevard and the development of a freeway collector- distri- butor system. These are major regional transportation needs that will significantly reduce congestion and improve access and safety along I -494, and reduce traffic on 76th Street. These proposals have been developed by a coordinated effort between Richfield and Bloomington. 6. Community Facilities - Acquisition phase of park and open space development programs is essentially complete. Future emphasis will be on developing recreational areas. - Proposal that fire station #1 be reconstructed and that a new library be built in west Bloomington. 7. Utilities - Continued development and improvement of essentially completed system. - Elimination of on -site sewerage treatment systems where hook- ups are available or feasible. 8. Implementation - Includes discussions on zoning and subdivision ordinances and amendments, capital improvements program, community develop- ment block grant program, housing implementation, and evalua- tion and monitoring. The Planning Commission has recommended that the city council notify the City of Bloomington and the Metropolitan Council that this Comprehensive Plan is compatible with City of Richfield goals, poli- cies and programs. The staff recommends that comments be forwarded to the City of Bloomington indicating that Richfield supports contin- ued development of Bloomington, but is also concerned that traffic levels through Richfield do not increase significantly and negatively impact residential areas as a result of such development, and that the City of Richfield desires to continue to be informed of major development proposals and if these proposals potentially might impact Richfield the city desires to be involved in their review. Copies of the Bloomington Comprehensive Plan have not been dis- tributed because of the size. A copy is available for review in the Community Development Department office. Respectfully submitted, l Karl Nollenberger City Manager KN /jf cc: Community Development Director CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 147 Agenda April 28, 1980 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Council Members: Subject: Police and Fire Pension Legislation At the last city council meeting I attempted to give a brief description of the Omnibus Tax Bill which was approved by the State Legislature in the session recently adjourned in St. Paul. I felt that it would be appropriate at the April 28, 1980 city council meeting to give you a more detailed dis- cussion of the police and fire pension legislation so that you would be aware of all aspects of the bill since other items will be coming to your attention in the near future. A bill approved early in the legislative session increased the contribution made by police officers and firefighters to the police and fire relief associations from 6 percent to 8 per- cent of a first class patrol officer or firefighter's salary. This provision was to go into effect on January 1, 1981. Add- itionally, there was a proviso added to the bill which stated that "to avoid undue increase in the amount of employee contrib- utions in any one year, any increase in the amount of-contrib- utions required by this section may be spread over several years, but the increase in rate of contribution in each year commencing in 1981 shall not be less than 1 percent until the appropriate levels of required employee contributions have been reached." This effectively allows the governing body of the municipality to increase the employee contributions from 6 percent to 7 percent on January 1, 1981 and from 7 percent to 8 percent on January 1, 1982. Without action by the city council in any form the contribution will automatically go to 8 percent on January 1, 1981. It is anticipated that the fire and police relief associations will request a phased contribution rather than an immediate increase of 2 percent. The new pension legislation included in the Omnibus Tax Bill reemphasizes the fact that the association must procure actuarial surveys showing the condition of the funds effective December 31, 1978, and every two years thereafter. For this reason, early in 1981 the association will be required to put together actuarial reports to be transmitted to the city Council Letter No. 147 -2- April 28, 1980 council for contributions to be made in 1982. As a concession to police and fire officers in the state of Minnesota,-the PERA Public Pension Plan included an increase in benefit levels for spouses. The new provision states that the maximum monthly benefit for any one family shall not exceed an amount equal to 50 percent of the member's specified monthly average salary, where previously that section-indicated that maximum contribution would be $450. This proviso was added to offset the concerns expressed by many individuals that the spouse benefit in the PERA Public Safety Plan was not as equit- able as the current relief association plans. As has been relayed to the city council previously, the new legislation requires that all new police officers and fire fighters hired after August 1, 1980 would be required to become members of the PERA Public Safety Pension Fund. City Councils have the right through August 15, 1980 to pass a resolution re- questing the state to leave their new police and firefighter hirees in the local relief associations. Without council action the matter would have become automatically one whereby new officers and firefighters went into the statewide plan. In add- ition, the Richfield amendment was added to the bill stating that any actions by the City of Richfield providing by ordinance for membership for newly employed police officers or police officer trainees, or firefighter or firefighter trainees, in the police and fire fund which occurred prior to final enactment of this act, are ratified and confirmed. This clarifies any situation for new police officers and firefighters hired by the City of -Richfield subsequent to April 1, 1980 and before August 1, 1980. This provision effectively freezes the membership of the relief associations at the existing firefighters and police officers with the effect of eventually phasing them out of existence. When all active members of the relief associations retire, or terminate from active duty., the local relief association shall cease to exist as a legal entity. The assets of the fund are transferred to a trust fund governed by five beneficiaries of the fund. As soon as there are less than five beneficiaries of the fund, the assets are controlled by the respective municipal- ities. Any fund left over upon termination of the plan would become the property of the municipality. Effective in 1982, the state will make additional contrib- utions to police officer relief associations and firefighter relief associations which begin to phase out of existence in accordance with the new law. The state contribution will amount to approximately $62,000 in the case of the City of Richfield. This calculation is made by taking the difference between the normal cost plus amoritization of unfunded liability through the year 2010 and the normal cost and interest on the unfunded liability. You may recall that the city currently is funding at the level of normal cost plus the interest on the unfunded liability. However, our special legislation requires Council Letter No. 147 -3- April 28, 1980 us to fund at a level of normal cost plus amoritization of the unfunded liability. The tax increase which the City of Rich- field is looking at in 1981 in order to increase its funding, will now be offset by state funds. Since the state will not be initiating their state aid program until 1982, it is suggested that the city not begin funding its unfunded liability until 1982. This will eliminate the necessity of a tax increase in 1981 with a subsequent decrease in 1982 for this purpose. The,-police and fire bill included a provision for a benefit increase for relief association members. It indicates that police and fire relief association members shall be entitled to receive, after the effective date of the modification of pension coverage for newly employed personnel, a retirement annuity in addition to the the service pension to which the member may be eligible upon retiring. The additional retirement annuity shall be payable for the life of the retired member. The addditional annuity shall be equal to one -half of one percent of the salary upon which the service pension is.calculated payable on the date of termination of active service per-year of service credit acquired in excess of 25 years of service credit. The time of the annuity under this subdivision shall not be subject to any post retirement increases granted pursuant to increases in the salary payable to certain employees and categories. This provision effectively states that 35 year employees can retire with their normal 50 percent of salary provision with an additional 5 percent (10 x .5 percent) of salary which is not escalated. Elsewhere in the legislation it indicates that the governing body of a participating muncipality is authorized by resolution approved by a majority of the members of the governing body following consideration of an actuarial analysis of the effect of any change, to increase the service pension or retirement benefits provided by, or modify any provision of the benefit plans of either a police relief association or salaried firefighters relief association. The total cost of any increase or modifica- tion including the amoritization by the applicable date to amoritize specified benefits and any prior applicable special legislation shall not exceed 1.26 percent of covered payroll. The provision allows the city to allow any other benefits other than the 1/2 percent a year beyond the 25 years of service provided earlier in the legislation. The firefighters and police officers in Richfield are looking at the possibility of two alternate benefits. The first is an increase in benefit to the retirees, so that they can utilize the amount of money as additional payment for health insurance costs of the retiree. The other benefit would be to increase the percentage of benefit a spousereceives upon death of a police officer. At the present time a spouse receives approximately 25% of a first class patrol officer's salary, while a firefighter's spouse receives approx- imately 40% of a first class firefighter's salary. We are doing an analysis of these benefits in terms of actuarial costs i. Council Letter No. 147 -4- April 28, 1980 and should be reporting to the city council in the near future concerning the potential of implementing these in lieu of the first named benefits. On April 23, 1980, the Governor signed the Omnibus Tax Bill. The city can now proceed with the hiring of three new firefighters. I will attempt to give you an up -to -date report on this matter at the council meeting on Monday night. Respectfully submitted, i Karl Nollenberger City Manager KN /ej a cc: Director of Public Safety Director Administrative Services CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 146 Agenda April 28, 1980 [,)—f _( "' �v ems. I S -C The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Council Members: Subject: Amendment to Fire Mutual Aid Agreement For a number of years, the City of Richfield has been a participant in the Southwest Fire Mutual Aid Association. This is an organization established under a Joint Powers Agreement to provide for the exchange of firefighting resources to deal with emergency situations in any member community. In addition to the City of Richfield, the following jurisdictions are current- ly members of this organization: Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park and the Metropolitan Airport Commission. The terms of the current agreement provide only for the ex- change of personnel during emergency situations. For sometime, as a practical matter, there has also been a sharing of personnel to assist with fire - related investigations. Primarily, such investigative activity deals with arson situations, in determining the source of origin and the incinderary catalyst creating a fire. A concern has recently developed within the joint powers organization regarding the liability coverage for personnel assisting in fire investigative functions, since the agreement only addresses the issue of liability coverage during actual emer- gency situations. Therefore, the Southwest Fire Mutual Aid Association has determined that it would be desirable to amend the joint powers agreement to more specifically provide for the sharing of personnel to provide fire investigative assistance. It is the recommendation of the Public Safety Director, in which I concur, that the city council authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute this amendment to the Joint Powers Agree- ment in the Fire Mutual Aid Organization. Respectfully submitted, Karl Nollenberger City Manager KN /eja cc: Public Safety Director 5a. When in the opinion of the local Fire Chief, Fire Marshal or Fire Investigator, there is a fire incident in their community that needs additional trained investigative assistance, they shall be able to call on the participating departments to this agree- ment to get assistance of their trained investigator. This mutual aid service is designed to supplement, not replace the services of the State Fire Marshal's Office or the Arson Investigation Unit of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department or any like agency. CITY OF BLOOMINGTON MPLS /ST. PAUL METROPOLITAN AIRPORT COMM. ,By. By By By CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE CITY OF MINNETONKA By BY By BY CITY OF EDINA CITY OF RICHFIELD By By By By CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK By BY By BY CITY OF HOPKINS By By /6 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 145 Agenda April 28, 1980 rayft_0ve_-A 0 S -O The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Council Members: Subject: Agreement with Richfield Swim Club for Use of Municipal Swimming Pool Facilities Each year for the past several years, the city has entered into an agreement with the Richfield Swim Club providing for the club's use of the city's outdoor swimming pool facility for a two - day swim meet. The Richfield Swim Club has again requested such an agreement with the city for 1980. The proposed agreement would provide for the Richfield Swim Club to host an AAU sanctioned class swim meet for two days at the outdoor Richfield municipal swimming pool. The proposed dates of the 1980 swim meet are Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, 1980. This agreement with the Richfield Swim Club provides that the city would close the pool to open swimming on the two days of the club's sponsored meet. The Richfield Park and Recreation Advisory Commission reviewed this requested agreement at their April 8, 1980 meeting. It is the recommendation of the advisory commission and the Community Services Director, in which I concur, that the city council author- ize an agreement with the Richfield Swim Club providing for closing of the municipal pool on July 12 and July 13, 1980 to enable the Richfield Swim Club to host a competitive swimming meet at the city pool on those dates. Respectfully submitted, Karl Nollenberger City Manager KN /eja cc: Community Services Director /a CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 144 Agenda April ?8, 1980 `>, f�°A -o , - - O The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Council Members: Subject: Agreement for Engineering Services, Lift Station #3 The adopted 1980 operating budget and adopted 1980/85 Capital Improvement Program includes a project for renovation of Sewer Lift Station #3. There are 4 lift stations in the City of Richfield. The proposed project is part of a plan to renovate one lift sta- tion each year. Lift Station #4, in the vicinity of 74th Street and 14th Avenue, was renovated in 1979. Lift Station #3, in the vicinity of 77th Street and Knox Avenue is scheduled for renovation in 1980. The city's lift stations are nearing full depreciation and major components should be replaced or renovated. Above grade lift pumps and controls will be replaced with more advanced and efficient submersible systems. Hundreds of homes could be poten- tially subject to damage should any of these sanitary sewer lift station facilities fail to operate properly. The proposed agreement between the City of Richfield and Orr - Schelen- Mayeron and Associates, Inc. calls for performance of pro- fessional engineering services in connection with improvements to Lift Station No. 3. The services would include 1) a preliminary plan and report including a construction cost estimate, 2) atten- dance at public hearings, 3) preparation of final working drawings, plans and specifications, including attendance at bid openings; preparation of contract forms; and recommendations as to the ac- ceptance of bids, 4) general supervision of the work under construc- tion and periodic inspection, at least once a week, at the site of the work, 5) the provision of "as- built" plans upon completion of any construction work. For the services outlined above, the city would agree to pay a sum equal to thirteen percent (130) of the construction cost of the work for which the consultant has provided engineering services, not to exceed $6,200, whichever is less. It is recommended the city council approve an agreement with Orr - Schelen - Mayeron and Associates, Inc. for engineering services related to Lift Station #3, in an amount not to exceed $6,200. Respectfully submitted, 1 Karl Nollenberger City Manager KN /jf cc: Community Services Director i CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager � , /3 Council Letter No. 143 Agenda April 28, 1980 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Council Members: Subject: Authorization to Advertise for Proposals, 7301 Xerxes Avenue South The house at 7301 Xerxes was acquired by the city for expansion of Adams Hill Park in 1973. Since that time, the house has been managed by the HRA as a rental property. Because of the park development program, the moved from its present site during June 1980. The taken responsibility for selling the structure and eral alternatives. There are four options, listed order, which appear to be feasible within the time moving of the house: house must be re- HRA staff has has reviewed Sev- in preferential available for 1. The house could be sold to a private developer, for moving to a lot within Richfield, and sold under the FHA 235 pro- gram. This alternative would help the city achieve its housing goals under the Housing Assistance Plan. The 235 program provides mortgages with reduced interest rates to qualified low -to- moderate income families. 2. The house could be sold for relocation and rehabilitation within the city without regard for our housing program. 3. The house could be sold for relocation and rehabilitation outside the city. 4. The house could be demolished. The HRA does not own a suitable parcel of land to relocate this house. Thus, it will be necessary to dispose of the house in a man- ner such as is described in these alternatives. It is recommended that the city council authorize advertising for proposals for these options by adopting the attached resolution. The staff will review proposals and make a recommendation to the city council at the May 27, 1980 city council meeting. Respectfully submitted, 1 Karl Nollenberger City Manager KN /jf cc: Community Development Director HRA Commissioners t I RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION OF THE HOUSE LOCATED AT 7301 XERXES AVENUE SOUTH WHEREAS, the City of Richfield is the owner of certain property located at 7301 Xerxes Avenue South, said property being legally described as follows: Lot 20, Block 1, Penn Lake Terrace Second Addition County of Hennepin WHEREAS, there is a single family structure on said property; and WHEREAS, the City_ desires to remove said structure from the parcel; and WHEREAS, the City desires that the structure, after being removed, be placed on a lot in the City of Richfield and rehabilitated under th.e provisions of the Federal Housing Administration 235 program; and WHEREAS, if it is not practicable to rehabilitate the home under that program, the City would desire that the home be moved to a lot in the City of Richfield and rehabilitated by some other means.; and WHEREAS, if neither of the above options is practicable the City would desire that the home be. removed to a site Located outside the City of Richfield; and WHEREAS, if none of the above options were possible, the City would desire that the house be demolished and the lot cleared. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD: 1. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to advertise for _proposals for removal or demolition of the house located at 7301 Xerxes Avenue South. 2. That the proposed bidders be informed that the order in which the 'above options are listed indicates the order of preference of the City. 3. That the deadline for submitting the pro- posals be May 14, 1980 and the City Council shall consider the proposals at its meeting of May 27, 1980. CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 142 Agenda April 28, 1980 A-" &_0 v e-A The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Council Members: Subject: Request for Zoning District Change, Special Use Permit and Variances, 7645 Nicollet Avenue - Superamerica Stations, Inc. Mr. Michael D. Holt, representing Superamerica Stations, Inc. has requested a zoning district change from C -1 neighborhood bus- iness to C -2 general commercial, to allow demolition of the existing Superamerica service station, and construction of a new Superamerica service station store at 7645 Nicollet Avenue.. The proposed station is to be a full line convenience service station store. Contingent upon rezoning of the property from C -1, neighborhood business, to C -2, general commercial, the applicant has also request- ed a special use permit, which is necessary to allow gasoline service stations in C -2 general commercial districts. Contingent upon the rezoning are requests for variances to allow construction of a free standing canopy; to reduce the required rear yard setback of 25 feet to 4 feet; to reduce the required sideyard setback of 15 feet to 6.75 feet; to reduce the setback of the parking area adjacent to an "R" district from the required 15 feet to 6.75 feet on the north property line and to 13.66 feet on the east property line. The zoning district change, special use permit, and variances will allow Superamerica, Inc. to demolish the existing building and construct a new service station store on the site. This property was originally zoned for single family uses. In 1954 the zoning was changed to C -1 neighborhood commercial. Shortly thereafter a dairy store was built on the site. In 1964, the dairy store was replaced by a Mobile service station. In 1968 the Rich- field zoning ordinance was changed to prohibit service stations in the C -1 zoning districts entirely, and require that service stations be allowed in C -2 general commerical zones only if a special use permit is obtained. In July, 1977, Superamerica applied for a zoning district change from C -1, neighborhood business, to C -2, general commercial, to allow the operation of a service station store. The planning commission recommended denial of the rezoning request, and the city council denied the requested rezoning at a public hearing. Therefore, a gasoline service station at this location is classified as a non - conforming use. As a non - conforming f use the station cannot be structurally altered or structurally ex- panded, unless the zoning is changed from C -1 neighborhood business to C -2 general commercial. It is the opinion of the staff that the request for the zoning district change should be considered first. The special use permit and variances are contingent upon granting of a zoning district change. Section 3.42 of the zoning ordinance establishes the pro- cedure for amendments to the zoning ordinance, including rezonings. The adjacent lots to the north, east and west are zoned "R ", single family residence, and the adjacent lot to the south is zoned "I ", industrial. The existing C -1 neighborhood business zone can be considered spot zoning, since the surrounding lots are primarily zoned "R" single family residence. Because the zoning district to the south is zoned "I ", industrial, the applicant's property does not provide continuity for zoning district transition to the north, east, and west of the property. This can have an indirect deteri- orating effect on the neighborhood resulting from increased traffic at the site, can establish a conflict between the operating hours of the service station and residential life styles, and can create noise and litter pollution and commercial encroachment into residen- tial neighborhoods. Seventy- seventh Street serves as a physical and psychological barrier between the commercial uses to the south of 77th Street and residential uses to the north. Rezoning the property to C -2 general commercial would perpetuate spot zoning because C -2 general commercial is a higher intensity use than C -1 neighborhood business. There is no market force or lack of appropriate commercial sites in Richfield or the Southwest Metropolitan area that would necessitate rezoning of this particular property. Although traffic volumes on Nicollet Avenue would probably not increase as a result of the rezoning, on -site traffic would probably increase due to the merchandising character proposed at the site. The existing traffic volume on Nicollet Avenue is 13,846 ADT. The applicant conducted a traffic study for a similar store at the cor- ner of 66th Street and Washburn Avenue during November, 1978 which indicated that added traffic on the surrounding street system gener- ated by the proposed service station will not cause a noticeable change in traffic flow conditions. The study indicates the development will add 2 -3 percent to existing traffic. It is the staff opinion that a similar situation will occur at the Nicollet and 77th Street loca- tion, and that the increase in traffic on the surrounding street system would not be significant. Also, a study conducted by the Illinois Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers indi- cates that 54 -58 percent of the users of service stations are already in the area on their way to another destination. Although the pro- posal will not significantly generate new traffic to the area, it probably will generate more traffic on the site because the proposal calls for expanded retail sales. Council Letter No. 142 -3- April 28, 1980 The proposed service station store at this site is contrary to the City of Richfield's Comprehensive development Plan, which indicates the site for low density single family use. It is the opinion of the staff that because the proposal is not in compliance with the Comprehensive Development Plan, and because of the possible negative effect on the neighborhood by allowing commer- cial uses on the site, the request for a zoning district change from C -1 neighborhood business to C -2 general commercial should be denied. In the event the ordinance requesting rezoning is approved by the city council, the special use permit and variance will need to be considered after second reading of the ordinance. An ordinance on rezoning requires four - fifths vote of the city council. At their December 18, 1979 meeting, the planning commission voted 8 -0 to deny this request. Respectfully submitted, Karl Nollenberger City Manager KN /jf cc: Community Development Director PA SUPERAMERBCA® DIVISION OF ASHLAND OIL, INC. City Council City of Richfield, Minnesota 1240 W. 98TH STREET BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA 55431 612-887 -6100 December 3, 1979 Honorabfe Mayor and Council Members: We are requesting that the zoning for our property at 7645 Nicollet Avenue in Richfield be changed from its existing C -1 to C -2 General Commercial. We want to change the island location and provide a canopy for self service customer protection and construct a full line convienience store on the premise. With the existing zoning we are limited to items we can sell on the premises. We feel the area needs a convienience store of our type and the area will be well served by such an operation. Enclosed please find the required documentation, maps, site plan, and signatures as well as a rendering indicating the type of structures that are planned. We hope you look with favor on this request. / 4GWX � 0/9v- Michael D. Holt Architectural Engineer 4113 D KI 99 1/1/66 REQUEST FOR REZONING FROM C-1 TO C-2 FOR THE FOLLOI�JING PURPOSE of remoderi—ng the existi—n—g—TAobil station into a Superamerica station store LEGAL DESCR IPT ION: Lots 9, 10, Block 4, A. G. Bogen Co.'s Nicollet Avenue Addition It WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, BEING OWNERS OF LAND WITHIN 300 FEET OF THE LAND ABOVE DESCRIBED, DO HEREBY CONCUR IN THIS REZONING REQUEST, SIGNATURE OF OMERS ADDRESS LEGAL DESCR IPT ION - 2, 4.1 V& VI 4:4 L4 17 -4 bT I 6 zl� S 0 A6/ st-,f /1P kit COL O-T,' ctl ` \A (4. -Yz) Z1, Lof- -7 4 radd, A, L 3 S• Qom^ O C1 IL cal PS f7 ON 99 1/1/66 REQUEST FOR REZONING FROM C -1 TO C+ -2 FOR THE FOLLO�JING PURPOSE of remo e ing tFie exis ing Cbil station into a Superamerica station store LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 9, 10, Block 4, A. G. Bogen Co.'s Nicollet Avenue Addition WEB THE UNDERSIGNED, BEING OWNERS OF LAND WITHIN 300 FEET OF THE LAND ABOVE DESCRIBED, DO HEREBY CONCUR IN THIS REZONING REQUEST, ADDRESS LEGAL DESCRIPTION s ;! 1 FIJ ,� c c.( Li: $' .`J t5 LC% C.1� -L , 'l.. L j C' t ✓1 5. 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' — �-- � »•. .v[ oc x;. .v[. ic�irf `r.n F,�!4MC*r rrf,4 nfS 7fr M��+EEntir[ rr c4c'F�z�'tf Y�/_JL :L :z.. .rc °n Ffffi�r� i z� Fxfr Fs�s' �+ xfiF� I ;fizrr`�4am cs� 2,rzc�:� j, a s.�� c .;�k�, X• r. r., �s n z F__�,aa�-.hK cc :r Y t - �z�,?h�''C'�'*.��. '• "'ar•.a�">w..�'t�.�- �:Y,.,Si•v. i :`wa��+�.f1 / ry /l '(� (� �,f e . i � .... ..._ .— � / /fir � •� '� /L� zC 2,- r GS�'�I i`t�t ✓c NOy- ,�.,7rti- _ tF3 ` { . ' -. ..';r Y3t • �,,•c1 t' S i�°' ,s'.k.'...�„ A�.w :•i�+".aY- '�`j`i • '�' G A ` h . z; V CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office or City Manager Council Letter No. 141 Agenda April 28, 1980 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Council Members: Subject: Senior Center Week Proclamation The month of May has been proclaimed as Older Americans Month on a nationwide basis. The National Institute of Senior Centers is encouraging state and local governments to proclaim May 11 -17, 1980 as Senior Center Week. The City of Richfield has long been active in providing opportunities for older Americans. Since its opening in 1976, the Richfield Community Center has been a focal point for senior citizen activities in the City of Richfield. It would seem fitting that the Community Center activities receive special recognition during Senior Center Month. A member of the Senior /Handicapped Citizens Commission will be present at the April 28, 1980 city council meeting to accept the proclamation declaring May 11 -17, 1980 as Senior Center Week. KN /eja cc: Community Services Director Respectfully submitted, Karl Nollenberger City Manager y ,I CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 140 Agenda April 28, 1980 46 Lf, The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Council Members: Subject: Proclamation for Richfield Handicap Awareness Week For the last several years the City of Richfield has been active in promoting Handicap Awareness Week. Last year several events were held during the week, including a training workshop for city employees and other members of the community, and a play. This year again, a number of activities are planned, including an in- service workshop by the American Foundation for the Blind from New York. The in- service is a pilot program being implemented in only six states. A basketball game with the Rolling Gophers will be held which will have participants from the city including staff and council members. May 18 -24, 1980 has been designated as Minnesota State Handi- cap Awareness Week. The attached proclamation would also proclaim May 18 -24, 1980, as Richfield Handicap Awareness Week. A member of the Senior /Handicapped Citizens Commission will be present at the April 28, 1980 city council meeting to acknowledge signing of the proclamation. KN /eja cc: Community Services Director Respectfully submitted, Karl Nollenberger City Manager JUFi'J! gyre iiby'� ? Yr�^1 ���'1HU']YU�P�bV + MINNESOTA HANDICAP AWARENESS WEEK WHEREAS, May 18 -24, 1980 has been dezignated az Minnesota State Handicap Awanenezz Week by Govennox A.2bent H. Qu.ie, the Minnesota State Council {oh the Handicapped, and the St. Cloud AAea Council ion the Handicapped, and WHEREAS, the punpoze oU Awanene4z (veek iz to zhane the eoncennz o{y handicapped penzonz with a2.2 the c it izenz o Ay Minnez ota, and WHEREAS, by d.ixeet .invo.2vement o{y community teadexz, zchootz and bu�sinezzmen, the genexat pubt is can be zenz.itized to the pnobtemz, potentiatz, and ,sotutions oAy d.i66icuttie�s con{ynonting .ind.iv-iduatz who ane handicapped. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that it iz a time to pna.ize oun community Uon the pnognezz it haz made in making new buitdingz aeeezzibte and {yon exeat.ing zervicez {yon thin zegment o{y the R.ich{y-ie.bd poputation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 1, Donatd J. PAiebe, Mayon o{y the City oU Rich6ietd, do heneby pnocta.im May 18 -24, 1980 ass R.ich6ietd'z Handicap Awanenezz Week. Done at the City oAy R,ieh6 ietd th.iz 28th day oAy ApAit, 1980. Donatd J. PAie e Mayon GI� . �. I�li �I�n• A�� 1SIa�, 4W' 1�1� , 1�7�' / 4�1..1.�3 j 1v�bvySti6tiv�barvbv.. �v�d J6v�+8v6b.;5 H < <r .I'- A -? a r• V. *3 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager i Council Letter No. 139 Agenda April 28, 1980 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Council Members: Subject: Recommendation for Denial of Taxicap Drivers License, Anthony Dell McLennan The background investigation conducted by the Public Safety Department regarding a license application filed by Mr. Anthony Dell McLennan reveals that the applicant has an extensive history of traffic violation convictions. As a result of these convic- tions, the applicant's drivers license was suspended in November, 1979 and just reinstated on January 4, 1980. The Public Safety Department policy used as a standard in rec- ommending approval of applications for taxicab drivers licenses requires a minimum of one year driving experience which is free from traffic violation convictions. Since the applicant's license was suspended in late 1979 and just returned to him in January of this year, the applicant does not meet our uniform standard for licensure. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the Public Safety Director, in which I concur, that Mr. McLennan's request for a Richfield taxicab drivers license be denied. KN /jf cc: Public Safety Director Acting City Clerk Respectfully submitted, Karl Nollenberger City Manager EU CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 138 Agenda April 28, 1980 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Council Members: Subject: Authorization to Hire Consultant, Public Safety Space Utilization Study For several weeks, the Public Safety Director and his staff have been reviewing proposals from architectural firms, to work with the Public Safety Department on a space utilization study. This study is the first phase of a public safety facility improvement project. The study will form the basis from which formal plans may be developed for upgrading our public safety facilities, as well as provide cost estimates which can be used for capital improvement planning purposes, to implement this project. We received nine proposals from firms interested in conducting this study, and interviewed three firms. As a result of this pro- cess, we are of the opinion that the proposal submitted by the firm of Architectural Alliance best meets our needs in this project. Mr. Herbert Ketcham, a Richfield resident and a member of our Plan- ning Commission, is a principal in this firm. Therefore, he has provided the proper Letter of Disclosure, as required by the city charter, which outlines his involvement in the firm and his antici- pated involvement in this particular project. A copy of that Letter of Disclosure has previously been provided to council members. Architectural Alliance has internal expertise in fire station design and detention facility design. They are planning on retain- ing out -of -state consultant to aid them as a specialist in law enforcement architectural design. This will round out their over- all expertise when coupled with their proven record in space util- ization studies. The space utilization study is to include a thorough analysis of the city hall space now used for public safety purposes, the Penn Avenue Fire Station and related parking requirements. The study itself will generally address the following issues: troy 1. An inventory of existing public safety facilities. 2. A study of present space utilization of existing facilities. 3. Development of space requirements for the present and future operations of the Public Safety Department. 4. An analysis of space location considerations. 5. Space design recommendation with related descriptive graphics. 6. Project cost estimates. Council Letter No. 138 -2- April 28, 1980 The final product of this study will be a document which will essentially serve as a master facility plan for resolving the space problems currently being experienced by the Public Safety Department. In addition to resolving our current problems, this plan will address our public safety facility needs for the next fifteen years. In- cluded in the plan will be a consideration of the potential consoli- dation of our two fire station facilities into a centralized fire station, with an analysis of cost considerations associated with this option. The space utilization study will be a joint effort between the consultant, working with a task force of about a dozen public safety employees. Together, the consultant and our employee task force will analyze our existing needs and develop a plan to appropriately resolve existing space problems. It is anticipated that this pro- ject will take from twelve to fifteen weeks following implementation. The proposal submitted by Architectural Alliance provides for a sys- tem of billing based upon actual consultant involvement in this pro- cess, with a maximum fee not to exceed $10,000. It is the recommendation of the Public Safety Director, in which I concur, that the city council concur with the city manager in entering into a contract with Architectural Alliance to conduct this space utilization study, under the terms described. Representatives of the consulting firm will be in attendance at the April 28, 1980 coun- cil meeting to make a brief presentation on their proposal, and to answer any questions that the council may have regarding this matter. KN /jf cc: Public Safety Director Respectfully submitted, Karl Nollenberger City Manager J i CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 137 Agenda April 28, 1980 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Council Members: Subject: Snowplowing Problems For the past year, the city staff has been looking into problems surrounding the snowplowing service we provide within our community. While the winter of 1979/80 was not as severe a winter from the snowplowing perspective as the previous one, we did experience some problems with the snowbirds (parked cars) which are left on city streets during the time that the snow- plowing is taking place. The city receives numerous complaints during the winter season about the snowplowing problems which result because of cars parked on the streets. In addition, various council members have indicated a desire to address the problem in some manner. If the city wishes to pursue the matter in a regulatory method, it appears that four alternatives are available: 1. Ban all winter parking on streets and avenues in Richfield; 2. Provide parking on odd -even days on alternate sides of the roadway; 3. Prohibit parking after snowfall accumulations of three inches (when the city normally begins plowing); 4. Prohibit winter parking on the avenues in the city (north -south roadways) while allowing parking on the streets (east -west roadways). Our present ordinance allows the city staff to move vehicles that are in the way of snowplowing. In addition, vehicles cannot be parked on city roadways for more than 48 hours. In the past, the city has made some effort through its various publications to acquaint its residents of the problems created by cars parked on the streets during the snowplowing season. The city is currently able to plow the entire city within 12 hours of be- ginning the snowplowing. It would appear that each of the alter- natives described above could hamper our ability to maintain this /5 Council Letter No. 137 -2- April 14, 1980 level of service. For instance, a total ban on parking during winter months would be impractical for those individuals who have more vehicles than parking space around their dwelling. The odd -even parking ban would not help totally in the problem, due to the fact that we are already able to plow all streets within the city in 12 hours. Implementation of any of the alternatives include a problem in that due notification to vehicles ticketed would be difficult unless the regulations were posted on all streets of the city, with signs. Year- around signage would be unsightly to our residential areas as well as being expensive. Some cities utilize temporary signs as a means of educating where snowplowing will take place and when. But this also is time consuming and would have to be measured against the amount of time which it now takes the city snowplows to return for clean -up oper- ations necessitated by cars parked on the street. By implementing any of the above alternatives, we could easily be substituting one set of parties now complaining about snowplowing services in the city for another set of complaining parties. In the past, the City of Richfield has provided excellent snowplowing services to its citizens. The snowplowing could be increased in quality even beyond its current level, if snowbirds could be removed from the street during the snowplowing operation. In addition, the snowplowing operation could be done at a reduced cost to the citizens if this problem could be resolved. Rather than pursuing the regulatory method of resolving the problem, another attempt would be a program aimed at public relations with our citizens. An intensive public relations program could include articles in our quarterly publications, the water bill insert pub- lication, feature stories in the community section of the Minnea- polis Star and Richfield Sun, take -home brochures for distribution through schools, as well as service clubs, and other such community - oriented efforts. We could also mobilize city employees so that, immediately following snowstorms, notices could be put on parked cars which are causing problems for snowplowing. We could keep track of license numbers of those vehicles which are still parked on the streets and follow -up with letters requesting voluntary compliance. The best answer to the snowplowing problem in a commun- ity such as Richfield is probably voluntary compliance with the public relations program aimed at a theme of "help us to help you" and "keep tax costs to a minimum at the same time" effort. If the city council would like to see an intensive effort of the nature described above, we would begin planning for that at this time to implement the effort in the fall of 1980. Discussion by the city council would be appropriate at the April 28, 1980 city council meeting. Respectfully submitted, Karl Nollenberger City Manager KN /eja cc: Program Directors CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 136 Agenda April 28 , 1980 13 5 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Council Members: Subject: Energy Awareness Committee On March 13, 1978, the city council approved a resolution creating an Energy Awareness Committee for the City of Richfield. As a general rule, the city has appointed committees on an ad hoc basis. That is, the members serve an indefinite term with the committee and the terms of office to expire when the assigned task is completed. A commission, on the other hand, is an on -going advisory group with members serving designated terms, generally three years, and a portion of the membership having terms expire each year, to maintain continuity of the group. The first Energy Awareness Committee meeting was held in De- cember, 1979 with the meeting called by the Community Services De- partment staff. At that time, the committee membership included Sharon Erding, Herb Doty, Dennis Louis and John Moon. The council has also appointed the city building maintenance superintendent, John Heddle, and the city engineer, a position vacant at the time, to serve as liaison to the committee. The December and January meetings of the committee determined that a short term goal would be the appointment of additional committee members. The city council appointed Verne Lace, Leon Lunas and John Olinger to this committee on February 11, 1980. At the February 25, 1980 meeting, the committee held a detailed discussion related to their objectives and tasks, as defined in the resolution establishing the committee. The group felt the status of "committee" defined its purpose more appropriately than the "commission" designation and that their emphasis would be on "aware- ness". However, council members have requested that an item be placed on the April 28, 1980 city council agenda providing for a review of the Energy Awareness Committee's structure and mission. A copy of the original resolution establishing this body is attached for your reference. KN/ e j a Respectfully submitted, Karl Nollenberger City Manager r- RESOLUTION NO. 5881 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A CITIZENS ENERGY AWARENESS COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that all citizens should take an active role in promoting and encouraging the wisest and most efficient use of our natural energy resources; and WHEREAS, the State Energy Agency has established a program entitled the Minnesota Energy Agency Outreach Program for the purpose of conserving and preserving these energy resources; and WHEREAS, the. establishment of an Energy Awareness Committee to act as a forum for public and private employed individuals concerned with promoting, preserving, and fostering the efficient use of these resources is an integral component of this program; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to cooperate with the intent and purpose of this program; BE IT RESOLVED, THEREFORE, by this City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota, as follows: A. There shall hereby be created a Citizens Energy Awareness Committee for the City of Richfield, Minnesota. B. The Committee shall serve in an advisory capacity to the city council. C. The Committee shall be comprised of no more than fifteen members who shall reside or own property in the City. Members will be selected, appointed , and removed with or without cause by majority vote of the City Council members. D. In selecting candidates for appointment to the Committee, the City Council shall give due consideration to individuals employed in capacities listed below or as spokespersons for the following industries, institutions, or professions: 1. Finance, banking, or lending institutions; 2. Heavy industry, manufacturing, or commerce enterprise; 3. Residential homemaking, home economics, or household services; t11 - 2 - \, 4. Agriculture, farming, or land conservation; 5. Scientists, physists , engineers, architects, or computer systems; 6. Building code administrators, construction contractors, builders, or land developers; 7. Educators, primary or secondary teachers, professors or college instructors; 8. Promotion, advertising, communications, broadcasting, or public relations executives; 9. Labor officials, building trade or manufacturing union representatives; 10. Environmentalists, special interests representatives, conservationists, or naturalists; 11. Low and moderate income representatives or senior citizens; 12. Energy supplier, utility official or petroleum product distributor; 13. City staff member or energy coordinator; 14. Transportation representative; bus, air, or railroad official, land planner, regional transportation coordinator; 15. City council member and /or Mayor. E. Members from the above categories shall be appointed to serve staggered terms of one, two, or three years or as determined by city council. F. Committee members shall be called to order by the city council member and /or Mayor for their initial meeting. Subsequent meetings shall be scheduled and conducted by the chairman, who shall be elected from the members of the committee. All actions shall be in resolution form and must receive majority vote approval of the members present. - G. The purpose of the Committee is to advise the city council on all matters relating to conserving and preserving natural energy resources. Specific goals would include: .0 If -3- 1 . To assist in helping the public become more aware of the reasons and needs to extend and optimize energy. 2. To aid in the establishment of a comprehensive citywide energy reduction program. 3. To promote, stimulate, and motivate energy conservation efforts. 4. To act as liason between the State Energy Agency and the city council. 5. . To help inform and educate the public on energy issues. 6. To collect information on energy consumption levels, to quantify energy conservation efforts, and to appraise energy reduction results. 7. To carry out other energy conservation studies on efforts requested by the city council. H. Staff support, materials, and facilities shall be provided by the city at the direction of the city manager. Requests for reports, statistics, studies, etc. , requiring excessive or lengthy amounts of time and effort by staff personnel shall be made in writing to the city manager. I. Any of the following shall cause the office of a regular member to become vacated: 1 . Death. 2. Disability or failure to serve, shown by failure to attend three consecutive regular meetings of the commission. 3. Removal of legal residence or property ownership from the city. 4. Resignation in writing. 5. Removal by the council. 6. Election or appointment to a public office. Passed by the city council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota, this 13th day of March 1978 ATTEST: Loren L. Law Mayor