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02-28-77 agendaLJ S-? Council Letter No. 78 Agenda February 28, 1977 E The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Gentlemen: CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Subject: Amendment to Moritorium on Filling of Full Time Vacancies During the 1977 budget hearings the city council estahlished a moritorium on the filling of full time vacancies. The purpose of this letter is to request that this moritorium be amended to permit the filling of the following three vacancies in the Public Works Department. 1 . Equipment Operator - Street Division - operates construction and maintenance equipment in the maintenance and repair of streets . 2. Sewer Maintenance Man - Street Division - performs installation, maintenance and repair work. 3. Automotive Mechanic - Street Division - performs skilled maintenance, repair and overhaul of all city owned motorized equipment and vehicles. The above positions are fully funded in the 1977 budget. It is recommended that the moritorium be amended as proposed herein. Res ectfully submi ed, Wayne S. Burggraaff City Manager WSB/jkl I* cc: Personnel Director I T CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager 0 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Gentlemen: Subject: Park and Recreation Fee Schedule Council Letter No. 77 Agenda February 28, 1977 The purpose of this council letter is to submit for city council consideration certain adjustments in park and recreation program fee schedules for 1977. At the January 24, 1977 city council meeting the city council asked the city manager and Park and Recreation Advisory Commission to develop recommend- ations for user fees which would be adequate to provide public recreational swimming on a self sustaining basis at West Junior High pool this summer. The is request came as a result of the substantial losses which the city incurred in this program last year. In addition to reviewing fees for summer use of West Junior . High Pool, we have reviewed fees for the city swimming pool, for the ice arena, and for the community center. This letter contains recommendations on all of these programs. Swimming Pool Fees and Charges Prior to 1976, the City of Richfield owned and operated an outdoor municipal swimming pool which offered a variety of instructional programs as well as general open swimming on a season ticket basis. In 1976, the Richfield School District indoor swimming pools at East Junior High and West Junior High were available to the public for the first time. The city sponsored swim program in the summer of 1976 included instruction time at all three pool facilities. One half of the lessons were offered at the out- door pool, one fourth of the lessons at East Junior High and one fourth at West Junior High. Open swimming was offered at the outdoor municipal swimming pool seven days a week between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. General open swimming was offered at the West Junior High School pool between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. seven days a week. Evening hours of 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. were also offered at West Junior High School pool with general swim on Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, adult night on Mondays, family night on Tuesdays, and teen night on Fridays. Information regarding average use Council Letter No. 77 -2- February 28, 1977 of the indoor pool during open swim times in the summer of 1976 is attached • for your information and review. Open swimming at both the outdoor pool and the indoor pool was included in a season ticket which cost $20/21 for Richfield families and $15/$16 for Richfield individuals. Without a season ticket, admission to the outdoor pool was $1.00 for eight hours of general open swim and $1.00 for each three hour session at West Junior High pool. The following figures for 1975 and 1976, compare revenues and expenditures: Pool Expenditures: 1976 1975 Personal Services $33,638 $26,972 Other Services and Charges 13,999 10,153 School Pool Rental 13,325 - Supplies 9,951 6,939 Capital Outlay 1 , 085 403 $71,998 $44,467 Pool Revenues: Family season ticket $24,446 $23,212 • Single season ticket 4,333 4,9S1 Non-resident family ticket 962 404 Non-resident single ticket 115 38 Daily admissions 10,680 6,221 Concession income 6,015 5 , 213 Guest ticket 12 82 Water babies 998 789 Diving 219 396 Lifesaving 559 830 Swim instruction - adult 268 314 Swim instruction - youth Red Cross 4,231 4,074 Handicap swim 40 - Outdoor pool rental 659 - $53,537 $46,524 Differences of Expenditure/Revenue ($18,461) $ 2,057 It is very difficult to review the 1976 figures and distinguish which expend- itures and revenues are attributable to the outdoor pool and which to the indoor pool operations. However, staff review would indicate approximately $13, 000 of the deficit realized in 1976 can be attributed to the school pool operation. The 1977 operating budget, which the city council approved on October 8, 1977, does not include any allocation for an outdoor swim program or for bus Council Letter No. 77 -3- February 28, 1977 transportation for youth Red Cross swim instruction. The city council has • indicated a desire, however, to provide a summer indoor swimming program. The direction to city staff and the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission was to meet the 1977 budget for the outdoor pool as outlined in the budget document and to provide an indoor swim program on a financially self-sustaining basis. On Tuesday, February 8, 1977, the Park and Recreation Advisory Comm- ission developed the following recommendations: 1 . The outdoor pool operation or any other park and recreation activity or program should not subsidize the indoor pool operation. This may be accomplished in the following manner: Outdoor Pool: Resident season tickets for families or individuals would be available at the same rate as in 1976 (Richfield family season ticket: $20/$21, Richfield single season ticket: $15/$16). This would allow the municipal pool to operate as per the adopted 1977 budget allocations and projections. Indoor Pool: An hourly charge would be made without the benefit of season ticket. This allows for clear separation of the two facilities • and proper analysis of the indoor pool operation. The hourly rate for West junior High swim facilities should be reasonable while attempting to provide a self-sustaining budget. The fee structure would be: A. General admission to open swim: $.50 hour or $1.00-3 hours B. Wading Pool/Patio Area Only: $.25 hour or $ .50-3 hours C. Parents or others in street clothes supervising children in wading pool area: No Charge 2. A non-resident season ticket to the outdoor pool should be provided at the same rate as in 1976 (non-resident family season ticket: $30, non-resident single season ticket: $20). 3. As there is no budget allocation for busing to swim instruction and as indications from the 1976 season indicate small demand for such service, the 1977 swim season should not provide busing for swim instruction. 4. The city staff should have authority to make any necessary adjustments in indoor pool hours to keep the program on a self-sustaining basis. The tentative 1977 summer swim schedule at the West junior High indoor swimming pool and at the municipal outdoor swimming pool is briefly out lined in an attachment. • Council Letter No. 77 -4- February 28, 1977 Winter Indoor Swimming Program • The winter indoor swimming program has been analyzed for the first two months of 1977. A statistical summary indicating the experience with this program is attached for your information. At the present time it is running on a self-sustaining basis and it is recommended that the program be continued through the month of May. Community Center Fees and Charges The following is the staff recommended fee structure for rental of the Community Center. This recommendation was approved by the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission at the February 8, 1977 meeting. Groups using the center on a regular basis during regular center hours: Youth groups Adult clubs and organizations using the center outside regular center hours: 0-20 members attending • 20-50 members attending 50-100 members attending 100+ members attending No charge for room rental No charge for room rental (Room rental only) $ 2.50 $ 5.00 $ 7. 50 $10.00 In addition to room rental rates, the following rates would be charged related to food service which would be provided by the club or organization: Snack and/or beverage $ 2.50 Lunch or dinner using center coffee pot $ 5.00 only Lunch or dinner using full kitchen facil. $10.00 It is further recommended that the center be made available for private ceremonies such as receptions while continuing the city policy prohibiting alco- holic beverages. In this instance there would be a minimum charge of $40.00 for up to three hours. A $10.00 charge would be made for each additional hour. Ice Arena Fees and Charges Inasmuch as the city council approved a new rate structure for rental of ice time in August of 1976 and the full impact of this increase will not be realized until after February of 1977 when all rental contracts some under the new rates, is it is staff's recommendation to propose no change at this time. Staff would propose to study the effect of the new rate structure and maintain the option to recommend changes during 1977 to become effective January 1, 1978. At the February 8, 1977 Park and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting it was the Council Letter No. 77 -5- February 28, 1977 unanimous vote of the commissioners present to accept the staff recommendation outlined above. • Summary In summary it is recommended that the city council take the following action: 1. Continue to use the 1976 rates for pool season tickets in 1977 with the provision that such season tickets may only be used at the city outdoor pool. 2. Establish hourly charges as recommended in this council letter for summer use of the West junior High School. 3. Continue the existing indoor swimming program through the month of May, 1977. 4, Raaffirm the action taken during the 1977 budget hearings whereby busing will not be provided for Youth Red Cross swim instructions. 5. Authorize the city manager to make any necessary adjustments in scheduling the use of the West junior High pool for the summer swimming program so as to maintain this program on a self-sustaining basis. • 6. Adopt a resolution amending the Community Center fee schedule by establishing the schedule recommended in this council letter. In addition to these recommendations the staff will give full consideration to ice arena fees and charges and will make the necessary recommendations for further adjustments later in the year. Respectfully submi ed, Paz Wayne S. Burggraaff City Manager WSB/eja cc: Park and Recreation Director Finance Director 0 • • • CD D m D ? 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Office of City Manager 1] The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Gentlemen: Council Letter No. 76 Agenda February 28, 1977 Subject: Minutes, Tabulation of Bids and Award of Contracts for Fremont Park On Tuesday, February 22, 1977, bids for timber work and asphalt work in the redevelopment of Fremont Park were opened by the acting city manager in accordance with previous city council authorization. The public works director, the park and recreation director, the planning director and the city clerk were also present at the bid openings. The bid minutes and tabulations are attached for city council review. 0 Timber Work Six bid proposals were received for the construction and installation of timber work including retaining walls, steps and edgers. All American Recreation and Sales, Inc. , with a bid of $3, 100 is the lowest responsible bidder for this portion of the project. Asphalt Work / SIWZ"L ILI VV% ??t\n ?01 Three bid proposals were rece' d for asphalt work to include pathways and hard court surface. Bituminous oadways, Inc. , has reported an error in their proposal and has withdrawn eir bid. Bituminous Roadways, Inc. has agreed to forfeit to the city the 5% d as liquidated damages in connection with the withdrawal of their bid. As a result, Bury and Carlson, Inc. , with a bid of $2,665.00, is the lowest responsible bidder for this portion of the project. Summary The appropriation for the project is derived from the Community Development Block Grant and the general revenue sharing fund. It is proposed that these contracts be assigned to the Community Development Block Grant. The appropriate officers of the Community Development Block Grant program have been contacted to and the recommended bidders have been confirmed as eligible. It is the recomm- Council Letter No. 76 -2- February 28, 1977 • endation of the park and recreation director and the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, in which I concur, that the city council approve the bid minutes, the tabulations of bids, and the attached resolutions approving the bid of All American Recreation and Sales, Inc. , in the amount of $3, 100 and the bid of Bury and Carlson, Inc. in the amount of $2, 665. Respectfully sup m tted, yjgow E - n AX Wayne S. Burggraaff City Manager WSB/eja cc: Park and Recreation Director Finance Director City Attorney 0 0 CITY OF RICHFIELD Bid Opening February 22, 1977 Timber Work - Fremont Park City Project No. 665 Pursuant to requirements of Resolution No. 1015, a meeting of the Administrative staff was called by Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, who announced that the purpose of the meeting was to receive, open and read aloud, sealed bids on Timber Work for Fremont Park as advertised in the official newspaper on the 9th and 16th of February, 1977. Present: Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager Peter Eberz, Public Works Director Don Fondrick, Parks & Recreation Director Richard Krier, Planning Director Kathy Wilson, Asst. Parks & Recreation Director Sandra Rosenow, Administrative Assistant Thomas J. Moran, City Clerk The following bids were submitted and read aloud: BIDDER BID SECURITY TOTAL BID • Bituminous Roadways, Inc. 5% Bid Bond $3, 375 Bury & Carlson, Inc. 5% Bid Bond $4, 797 All American Recreation & Sales 5% Bid Bond $3, 100 Socon, Inc. _Certified Check $200 $3, 969 Arteka, Inc. 5% Bid Bond $3, 197 Jay Bros., Inc. 5% Bid Bond $3, 870 The Acting City Manager announced that the bids would be tabulated and con- sidered at the regular council meeting of February 28, 1977. Thomas J. Moran City Clerk 0 CITY OF RICHFIELD Bid Opening February 22, 1977 Asphalt Work - Fremont Park City Project No. 665 Pursuant to requirements of Resolution No. 1015, a meeting of the Administrative staff was called by Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, who announced that the purpose of the meeting was to receive, open and read aloud, sealed bids on Asphalt Work for Fremont Park as advertised in the official newspaper on February 9 and February 16, 1977. Present: Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager Peter Eberz, Public Works Director Don Fondrick, Parks & Recreation Director Richard Krier, Planning Director Kathy Wilson, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Sandra Rosenow, Administrative Assistant Tom Moran, City Clerk The following bids were submitted and read aloud: • BIDDER BID SECURITY TOTAL BID Hardrives, Inc. 5% Bid Bond $4,208 Bury & Carlson, Inc. 5% Bid Bond $2,665 Bituminous Roadways, Inc. 5°/ Bid Bond $1,195 The Acting City Manager announced that the bids would be tabulated and considered at the regular council meeting of February 28, 1977. Thomas J. Moran City Clerk 0 • 0 0 N n 0 3 ((D ri J. O \ v cn ?? ?? C ?? O O O _ ;7 (D CU V J C O t _ ' J J n ..O ? ? ? N SL H CD C (D (D '-' :z n V (D C- . C-i- J. J. n _s n v 0. b? n "Y n rJ -' J. U (D u? cn cn W Ul UI O n J o\° o ?? O ,,-. (D O 0. p7 L) fi: bT b r Cl) h N w w w c^' ? ? m C? CD Q0 W O Q0 `U J V C7C71 ? O V O J U U :J U U U O C7 r (D l7 fD c n CD 0 i n -s r -s (? rD J J Z5 Z3 j O• O O 0 p J^ O ? J J J >< >< >< y >. >< >< x - ? n 0 3 -a -C PT ("T C z t z -r c c o- A n1C7 6n C`< C" (., (D C Q (D 'S C) c-t d h 0 r• • • ? ('} 1, (D O C J ? • H o c' -n o n) cry fD U t+ ? Q' L•1 C iv ^s T ?G 'Tl lD N 0- 03 -1 N k V V rJ tV to V V RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO ALL AMERICAN RECREATION • AND SALES, INC. FOR COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF TIMBER WORK AT FREMONT PARK CITY PROJECT NO. 665 Clerk's File No. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota, as follows: 1. That it is hereby determined that the bid of All American Recreation and Sales, Inc. is the lowest bid by a responsible bidder for the complete construction and installation of timber work at Fremont Park, City Project No. 665. 2. That the bid of All American Recreation and Sales, Inc. for the above referenced project, at the price contained in their proposal of February 22, 1977, with a construction cost of $3,100.00 is hereby accepted. 3. That the proposed contract between All American Recreation and Sales, Inc. and the City of Richfield be given clerk's file no. and be placed on file. 4. That said proposed contract for the above referenced project is • hereby approved and adopted and the Mayor and City Manager are hereby directed and authorized to execute said contract for or on behalf of the City of Richfield and the Clerk is authorized and directed to affix the city seal thereto. 5. That payments to be made under the terms of said contract shall be charged against the Project Fund. 6. That the corporate surety bond in the sum of the contract price which accompanies said contract is hereby accepted and approved. 7. That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to return the security documents to the unsuccessful bidders upon the execution of said proposed contract. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield this 28th day of February, 1977. Loren L. Law Mayor • ATTEST: Thomas J. Moran City Clerk 0 • U N W Lo n N ..7 (7 O O G. ?r J. O J o J. C -s z J. J. =+ < C- ) O G N O N C-) Z 7 W Q J Q1 N O N ? C) n • H J1 o ?° ? 07 i O Z C) W L4 L'1 ? m • ? Gl J W W ?-` C) J U G ZD O (D fj O CD 10 W` `J W' _O 7 r: (il C-i- M c: fD r J z; O G ? a- n {« (? 5 CJ CJ J J C-D C- rr C-f O O O ? J J O z C,) CD . „ i r . r c G Z 2 R x C C' C • r n r? c a n x c a c 0 .. N J. c la- -0 c+?? N =r r r -J.p? --o ct "1 fD O n rDD O CD ct C1 'S n ..?. .. 7C' ft n 0 \ r -J "S O C, • fJ O ? U'l CT Ci• CT. Ri 'S S ?G '*1 T CD N 0- 00 • C N ?u V N N V V V • , RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO BURY AND CARLSON, INC. FOR ASPHALT WORK AT FREMONT PARK CITY PROJECT NO. 665 Clerk's File No. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota as follows: 1. That it is hereby determined that the bid of Bury and Carlson, Inc. is the lowest bid by a responsible bidder for asphalt work at Fremont Park, City Project No. 665. 2. That the bid of Bury and Carlson, Inc. for the above referenced project, at the price contained in their proposal of February 22, 1977, with a construction cost of $2,665.00, is hereby accepted. 3. That the proposed contract between Bury and Carlson, Inc. and the City of Richfield be given clerk's file no. and be placed on file. 4. That said proposed contract for the above referenced project is hereby approved and adopted and the Mayor and City Manager are hereby directed and authorized to execute said contract for or on behalf of the City of Richfield and the Clerk is authorized • and directed 'Co affix the city seal thereto. 5. That payments to be made under the terms of said contract shall be charged against the Project Fund. 6. That the corporate surety bond in the sum of the contract price which accompanies said contract is hereby accepted and approved. 7. That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to return the security documents to the unsuccessful bidders upon the execution of said execution of said proposed contract. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield this 28th day of February, 1977. Loren L. Law Mayor ATTEST: Thomas J. Moran City Clerk CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 75 Agenda February 28, 1977 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Gentlemen: Subject: Request for Special Use Permit for A Car Sales Lot At 616 East 78th Street. Mr. Steven J. Anderson of Dollar Rent-A-Car Systems, 616 E. 78th Street is requesting the issuance of a special use permit to establish a used car sales lot in a general commercial zone. The following items are attached to this report and will be referred to throughout: • Exhibit A shows current zoning Exhibit B - shows current land use Exhibit C - shows the existing site plan Exhibit D - regulations relating to car sales lots. Background The applicant is requesting this permit so that he may sell rental vehicles as they are retired from rental service. On February 8, 1971 a special use permit was approval by the city council for a car rental agency at this location. On October 28, 1974 the city council modified the special use permit to allow parking for up to five truck and van rental units so that the applicant could rent these vehicles as well as automobiles. The applicant has been selling rental vehicles at this location in violation of the city ordinance. The zoning ordinance Section 3.33, subd. 3, requires a special use permit for the establishment of a car sales lot. The rental cars and passenger vans will be sold throughout the year. All of their rental cars are for sale at arty time. However, usually five to twenty-five specific vehicles between six and eighteen months old are advertised for sale. Vehicles from the company's St. Paul location and proposed airport location could be sold from this location as all of their vehicles are continually rotating and are not assigned to a specific location. Council Letter No. 75 -2- February 28, 1977 On site advertising of sale vehicles at this time is a sign reading "For • Sale" which is mounted on the dashboard.. These vehicles will occupy the stalls nearest to 78th Street. No changes to the existing building, lot design, signing, landscaping or business emphasis is proposed. Staff Review Staff has reviewed this application for conformance to the regulations governing car sales lots and finds: 1. The use will not abut a lot in an "R" residential district. The property on three sides is zoned C.-2, general commercial. 2. The use will not create undue traffic hazards or traffic congestion. 78th Street between 12th Avenue and Portland Avenue is a one-way, west. 3. This property is not located on a corner lot, therefore, no driveways will be closer than 40 feet to the nearest inter- section. 4. Only one permanent detached sign, pedestal type is allowed 18 on the street frontage. No additional signs are proposed. Staff Recommendations It is the opinion of the planning staff that the issuance of a special use permit for a car sales lot will not be detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience or welfare of persons residing or working in the neigh- borhood of such use or to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood. It is the recommendation of the staff that the special use permit be issued with the following stipulations: 1. Car sales lot be allowed only as an accessory use to a rental vehicle operation. This stipulation is suggested as a means of tying this particular type of car sales business to the car rental business. If the property were no longer used as a car rental business, this special use permit would no longer be in effect. 2. Method of on-site advertising of sale vehicles be limited to signs affixed to the interior of the vehicles for sale. These stipulations have been discussed with the applicant and are acceptable to him. The enforcement of the second stipulation could be a potential problem. • Council Letter No. 75 -3- February 28, 1977 However, under the conditions of the ordinance, violation of a stipulation imposed on a special use permit would be cause for revocation of the special use permit. Planning Commission Recommendation • The application for a special use permit was considered by the planning commission at their February 22, 1977 meeting. The planning commission in their review of the application favored the staff recommended stipulation for limited car sales signage, but questioned the long-term enfor- cibility of the stipulation. The planning commission voted to recommend approval of the special use permit for a car sales lot with the stipulations recommended by staff with a vote of 3 ayes, 1 abstained and 1 no. WSB/eja cc; Planning Director Respectfully submitted, Pz , ` Wayne S. Burggraaff City Manager 0 Z4 L-LLL i 1 } y _ /* 11r ?zz F) C 1 ))((t f ( )` 6 W ? ? M! r pp 6LAF NENTTA CA n i _ w ..? x k .-. .sc a.xs.. t.... _. .? .-. .xJ ._m .,..?.?creJ.. r; A R i L®CKI«G NORTHEAST E. 78 th ST. ER-9 iA W+r.L.Nar: a,u..a -,. ._...? t?d? Y'f. "*?' "fn's ?'?• ?...d?ev...td _<...... . _-. ?.,: ... ., ,. _ ..... a?,......?d..i.a.'ewd?.. w.fi? °a'... .x ? _. i.w . .oF.-.... LOOKING NORTHWEST FROM E. 78 th ST. k 7"""77 LOOKING SOUTHWEST FROM J Z Y mil, ?C ® rda -? J tS, c'y w , c Cl) Z Q v G Z Q U 0 N O ? U .i w 3 V 6 • Subd. 3. Regulation- R?latinp? to Gasoline Service Stations, Public Gara-es and Car Sales Lots.. special use permit ,tor a gasoline service station, public garage or a car sales lot shall not be granted unless the council finds that the proposed use ui.11 be in substantial compliance with the following standards: .(a) The use site will not abut a lot which is in an "R" district. For the purposes of this paragraph, a lot which merely adjoins the use site at one corner will not be deemed to abut the site. (b) The use will not create undue traffic hazards or traffic congestion by reason of the turning movements which vehicles would make in entering or leaving the site. (c) No driveway, at the point it crosses the property line of the site will be taithin 40 feet of an intersection. An "intersection" as used in this paragraph means the point of intersection of the extended curb lines if the curbs on the near side of the site, and measurement shall be along such extended curb lines. (d) The station or garage will not display any banners, noisy ribbons or similar attention-distracting or visibility-obscuring devices in the area in front of building setback lines. (e) The minimum frontage on any street will be 120 feet and the m1nimum area of the site will be 12,000 square feet for a station with four pumps or less; and stations with more pumps will have sufficient additional frontage area to provide equivalent and sufficient space for servicing vehicles, for off-street parking, for safe vehicular approaches into the station, and for good visibility for pedestrians and drivers. (f) No driveway will be flared outward on the boulevard in such a v-ay es to encroach upon the boulevard of adjacent property. • (g) The station or garage will comply with the off-street parking, sign construction and other regulations of the city. (h) Any required buffer or screening area will be so constructed as to obstruct headlight beams of automobiles on the station property from beaming onto adjacent residential property. (i) Pump islands will not be so close to street or adjacent property lines as to create the likelihood of encroachment by vehicles upon street right-of-way, sidewalk areas or adjacent property. (j) Only one permanent detached ground display sign, pddestal type may be erected on the street frontage at or near the prcperty li:;e adjacent to the street, e:cept that if the frontage of the stxeet.is in.e:?cess-of 150 feet, two such signs may be allowed by the council on such frontage, subject to any other applicable sign regulation. Q<), All exterior lighting will be so designed, placed and operated as not to be a nuisance to adjacent properties. (1) If the station or garage is to be located in a shopping center or other integrated development, it will be in architectural harmony with the rest of the center or development. (m) The station or garage will not provide for the outdoor operation . of lubrication equipment, hydraulic lifts or service pits, or the outdoor display of merchandise; but the outside underground storage of gasoline and other petroleum products between pumps, or the temporary display of merchandise within 4 feet of the station building is permitted. (n) If the station or garage is not to be located on a county road or state highv7ay, it shall not be operated between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. of the following day. (o) If the site is at an intersection, provision will be made for an unobstructed area on the site, adjacent to and within SO feet of the inter- section, free of vehicles, signs (other than a pedestal sign), displays or other materials which tend to obstruct intersection visibility. 0 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 74 Agenda February 28, 1977 The Honorable Mayor aid Members of the City Council City of Richfield Gentlemen: Subject: Proposed Funding of CETA Positions in 1977 At the February 14, 1.977 city council meeting the city council approved execution of an agreement providing the city with $67, 645 for CETA funded positions in 1977. It is anticipated that additional funds will be received in the next several months. At the February 14, 1977 meeting I advised council members that a full • report on proposed ,'--ETA funding would be submitted for city council review at the February 28, 1977 city council meeting. A report prepared by the Personnel Director on this subject is attached. In summary, it is recommended that the city council take the following actions: 1. Authorize the transfer of a Clerk Typist II position to the liquor store operating budget and an Administrative Aide position to be funded equally by the central garage, water utility and sewer utility budgets. 2. Authorize the funding of a health environmentalist by Community Health Act funds. 3. Authorize a reduction in staff of one street maintenarice man in the street division budget activity. 4. Authorize the use of 1977 CETA funds for the financing of the following 15 positions: 0 Council Letter No. 74 -2- February 28, 1977 1 Community Center Programmer 1 Clerk Typist II 1 Naturalist 3 Janitors 4 Street Maintenance Workers 5 Park Maintenance Workers Respectfully submitted, Wayne S. Burggraaff City Manager WSB/eja cc: Personnel Director Finance Director Public Works Director Park and Recreation Director 0 9 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Inter-Office M morandum DATE February 16, 1977 To Wayne S. Burggraaff, City Manager FROM James V. Lacina, Personnel Director SUBJECT Report on Application of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act to the City of Richfield This memorandum has been prepared in response to your request for historical information on the CETA Program and for a proposal for continued use of anticipated CETA funding in 1977. Background Information The Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) enacted by Congress in 1973 replaced several previous federal employment and training programs. Prior to 1973 there were such programs as the Emergency Employment Act, Work • Incentive Program, and others. The CETA Act of 1973 coordinated all of these programs under one section of law with various titles pertaining to different employment and training programs. Richfield particpated to the extent possible in the available employment programs prior to 1973. In every instance it was necessary for the city to participate in WIN or EEA through Hennepin County inasmuch as our population was below the 50 , 000 population figure required for these programs. CETA funding under Title VI (Public Service Employment) of the 1973 act was first made available to suburban municipalities in Hennepin County with populations under 50, 000 in January of 1975. The 50, 000 population requirement meant that in Hennepin County only the County, the City of Bloomington and the City of. Minneapolis could be prime sponsors and receive funds directly from the federal government. It was necessary for all other participating municipalities to receive funds through Hennepin County with the county 'serving as the prime sponsor and the municipalities acting in the capacity of sub-grantees. CETA Em lp oyrnent Regulations There were and still are a number of significant regulations which a prime sponsor or a sub-grantee must follow in mai,.ing use of CETA funds. The federal government insures that these regulations are followed by conducting periodic audits. The City of Richfield has been audited once during the past two years by the federal government 'to insure our compliance with the regulations. 2 • The basic regulations which apply to the City of Richfield and which were implemented in accordance with the 1973 act are as follows: 1 . All CETA employees must be residents of Hennepin County, excluding Bloomington and Minneapolis. No other more restrictive or more liberal resident requirements are permitted. 2. In order to be eligible for employment under the public service employment section of the CETA Act, an individual must either be unemployed for 30 days or under employed for the same period of time. 3. The maximum monthly salary eligible for reimbursement under the CETA Act is $833 per month. In addition, all fringe benefits paid on monthly salaries up to $833 per month are eligible for reimburse- ment. In those instances when an employee in a CETA position is paid at a higher rate than $833 per month, the recipient agency must fund the difference. 4. Unemployment compensation paid to any individual who has been in a CETA funded position is an eligible reimbursement. • 5. In the employment of individuals for a CETA funded position, the city is bound by federal affirmative action and equal opportunity regulations as well as the CETA maintenance of effort agreement. The maintenance of effort agreement prevents the city from using CETA funds for existing or previously budgeted positions. The preceding list of regulations are those basic criteria which the city has had to follow in this program. The city does not have the responsibility of insuring that an individual has been unemployed for 30 days or under employed for the same period of time. This responsibility has been assumed by the State Depart- ment of Manpower Services which does the necessary screening and provides an eligible individual with a special certificate of eligibility which must be submitted to any agency employing persons in CETA funded positions. Extensions of CETA Funding The CETA program has been a difficult one for recipient local governments to administer because of the temporary nature of the program. In addition to pro- viding employment and training according to the provisions of the act, local governments had to do this in such a way so that they could be prepared to layoff those CETA funded employees in positions where funding could not be provided by the local government at the end of the program. The matter has been further complicated by numerous extensions of the program. In most instances these extensions tended to be last minute actions occurring just before funding for the program was due to run out. 3 • As indicated previously, CETA was enacted in 1973. The City of Richfield first started receiving CETA funds on January 1, 1975. Initially the program was due to terminate June 30, 1975. In was subsequently extended to June 30, 1976. Still additional actions extended the program to September 30, 1976; then to November 30, 1976 and then to March 31, 1977. Current pro- jections are that the program will be extended to September 30, 1977 and perhaps beyond. These extensions have made it difficult to effectively plan for the use of CETA funds. Nevertheless, it would appear that current circumstances would strongly support our efforts to anticipate CETA funding for practically all of 1977 and to plan for CETA funded positions for that period of time. Funds Received and CETA Positions Filled In 1975 the city received a total of $68,564 for CETA funded positions. Initially there were nine positions in 1975, but through additional funding the number of positions grew to fourteen by the end of the year. In 1976 the city received a total of $159, 077 for the CETA program and filled a total of 15 positions. When the 1977 budget was being prepared it was necessary to assume, on the basis of information available at that time, that there would be no CETA funding • in 1977. Therefore, the 1977 budget does not include any CETA revenue. Moreover, provisions were made to fund six positions with other revenues. These were positions which were necessary for the city to retain and which previously had been funded with CETA money. During the latter part of 1976 and the first part of 1977, the CETA funded positions have been continued on a month-to-month basis because of the uncertainty in the program and the several funding extensions. However, at the end of January, the city received a CETA grant in the amount of $67,645 for 1977 and we have been assured that we will receive additional grants for the balance of the year which will make it possible to extend our CETA program at least through September 30, 1977. Proposal for Use of CETA Funds in 1977 At your request I have met with department directors to discuss the best possible use of CETA funds during 1977. In considering this matter and developing staff recommendations, you should know that we took into consideration the following: 1 . We were aware of the purpose of the federal legislation and the recent change in employment requirements and endeavored to develop a proposal which would be in accordance with. these provisions. 4 2. We realized that those positions funded by CETA money would not, in most instances, be retained due to the lack of other available funds. Therefore, we could only anticipate up to one year of employment in most cases. 3. We attempted to propose positions which would provide manpower where most needed and where the elimination of this manpower after a one year period of time would be least affected. 4. We also took into consideration the need to arrange CETA funding in such a way so as to achieve maximum savings in the general fund budget which could be carried forward for 1978 revenue purposes. Attached to this memorandum you will find an exhibit which indicates the positions which have been funded with CETA money in 1975 and 1976. The exhibit also illustrates the proposed allocation of these funds for 1977. The 1977 proposal consists of the following: 1. The positions of community center programmer, clerk typist II (com- unity center) and two janitors at city hall were originally supported by other revenues in the 1977 budget. We are proposing to continue • funding these positions by CETA funds thereby creating an estimated savings in the general fund budget of $45,000, assuming that CETA money will be available for the entire year. 2. The former CETA funded position of health environmentalist is proposed to be funded by the Community Health Act money which the city will be receiving from the state in 1977. Most of this money will be used for the improved personal health nursing service, but it is necessary that a small portion also be utilized for environmental health activities. The net effect of this change will be to continue funding this position with other than normal general fund revenues and also free up CETA funding so that an additional CETA position in the maintenance area can be created in 1977. 3. The positions of clerk typist II (liquor) and administrative aide (Public Works) would be moved out of the general fund- budget. The clerk typist II works exclusively on liquor store records and is therefore properly funded in the liquor store operating budget. The administrative aide does considerable work in the areas of the water and sewer utilities and the central garage and is, therefore, properly financed by these three funds. The net effect of these actions would be to make it possible to use the CETA funds previously allocated to these two positions for additional maintenance positions . 5 4. Two additional CETA maintenance positions would be added in the street division of the public works department to reflect the antici- pated need for additional personnel in this division to work in the area of Dutch Elm disease control. Three additional maintenance positions would be allocated to the park maintenance budget in acknowledgment of the need for additional manpower in this area and also in recognition of the fact that substantial cuts were made in the 1977 budget for seasonal park maintenance activities. 5. Two street maintenance positions, two park maintenance positions, a naturalist and a janitor at the ice arena would be continued from 1976 to 1977. In summary, the use of CETA funds anticipated to be received in 1977 is recommended to be allocated as shown on the attached exhibit for 1977. Assuming that there will be CETA funding for the entire year, adequate to cover the 15 proposed positions, it is anticipated that the city will receive an estimated $180,000 for this purpose. It will be necessary for the city to contribute $26,500 over the course of the year to make up the difference between the allowed $833 per month maximum payment and actual wages provided for by resolution or labor contract. The $26,500 can be derived from savings created by the continuation of CETA funding for positions already funded by the 1977 • budget. In addition, in order to implement the. recommendation, it will be necessary for the city council to authorize a reduction of one permanent street maintenance man in the public works department. This position is one of those positions not funded in the 1977 budget, but this action should be taken by the city council so as to avoid any complication with CETA regulations. JVL/jkI • r w 41 CETA FUNDED POSITIONS Exhibit A Position 1975 1976 Proposed 1977 Community Center Programmer x x x Clerk Typist II (Community Center) x x x Naturalist x x x Clerk Typist II (Liquor) x x Health Environmentalist x x Administrative Aide (Finance) x x janitor Ice Arena x x x janitor (City Hall) x x x janitor (City Hall) x x x Administrative Aide (Public Works) x Street Maintenance Lt-2 x x x Street Maintenance Lt-2 x x x Street Maintenance Lt-2 x Street Maintenance Lt-2 x Park Maintenance Lt-2 x x x Park Maintenance Lt-2 x x x Park Maintenance Lt-2 x Park Maintenance Lt-2 x Park Maintenance Lt-2 x Sewer Maintenance Lt-2 x x CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 73 Agenda February 28, 1977 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Gentlemen: Subject: Ordinance Amendment Relating to Prohibiting Nudity in Certain Public Places At the February 14, 1977 city council the city council discussed a prop- osed ordinance amendment to prohibit nudity in licensed liquor establish- ments. Council members asked that the ordinance amendment be placed on the February 28, 1977 city council agenda for first reading consideration. • A copy is attached. Respectfully submitted, Wayne S. Burgd ff City Manager WSB/eja AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER X, PART III OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN: Chapter X, Part III of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield dealing with misdemeanor offenses is amended by adding Section 10.23 to read as follows: "10.23 MISDEMEANORS - SPECIFIC PROVISIONS: PROHIBITION OF NUDITY IN CERTAIN ESTABLIS1=NTS. Subdivision 1. Definitions. The following terms have the meanings ascri e_ o =em in this section: (1) 'Nudity' means the showing of the post- pubertal human male or female genitals, pubic area or buttocks with less than a fully opaque covering, or the showina of a post-pubertal female breast with less than a fully opaque • covering of any portion thereof below the top_ of the nipple of the showing of covered male genitals in a discernibly turgid state. (2) 'Sadomasochistic abuse' means scenes involving a person or persons, any of whom are nude, clad in undergarments or in sex- ually revealing costumes, and who are en- gaged in activities involving the flagel- lation, torture, fetterina, binding or other physical restraint of any such persons. (3) 'Sexual conduct' means acts of mastur- bation, homosexuality, sexual intercourse, or physical contact with a person's uncloth genitals, pubic area, buttocks or, if such person is a female, her breast. (4) 'Sexual excitement' means the condition of the human male or female genitals or the breasts of the female when in a state of sexual stimulation or the sensual experi- ence of humans engaging in or witnessing sexual conduct or nudity. 0 4f Subd. 2. Prohibition. It shall be unlawful: (1) For the licensee, owner or manager of any est_ab isl hment licensed pursuant to Chapter XI of this Code to permit or allow in such estab- lishment any nudity, sadomasochistic abuse, sexual conduct or sexual excitement as defined in this section. (2) For any person to participate or engage in any such conduct." Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this day of , 1977. Loren Law - Mayor • ATTEST: City Clerk 0 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 72 Agenda February 28, 1977 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Gentlemen: Subject: Joint Bloomington-Richfield Sludge Disposal Study On February 14, 1977 the city council deferred action on the joint Bloomington- Richfield sludge disposal study until the February 28, 1977 city council meeting. As was pointed out at the city council meeting of February 14, 1977, it is the opinion of the staff in which T concur, that a study of this nature is desirable at this point in time. Since 1970 the cost of emptying one sludge pit per year has risen from $11i,000 to $/10,000. 1t is anticipated, that this cost. will rise to over $50, 000 per year by 1980 and $70, 000 per year by 1985. In addition, pollution control regula tions may radically affect our ability to find land sites that will accept sludge of this nature for disposal. By initiating the study at this time the City of. Richfield will be in a position to evaluate long term sludge disposal possibilities and program necessary capital expenditures over a number of years. Attached to this council letter is a copy of Council Letter No. 49 dated February 14, 1977 giving the background and other detailed information regard- ing this study. It should be noted that tine study was approved by the Blooming- ton City Council on February 14, 1977 with the condition that the City of Rich- field would also be a party to the agreement. It is'the recommendation of the public works director in-which I concur, that the city council approve the following: 1. Authorize the proposed joint sludge disposal study in the amount of $55, 000 with cost to be equally shared between the cities of Bloomington arid Richfield. 2. Request the city attorney to prepare an agreement for implementing this study with the City of Blcomin ;ton and Metcalf and Eddy, Inc. The cost for this study would be paid for through water utility revenues. Respectfully submitted, I., rte " t r? cY CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 49 Agenda February 14, 1977 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Gentlemen: Subject: Joint Bloomington-Richfield Sludge Disposal Study On December 3, 1976 I forwarded to the city council a memo indicating that the staff was investigating the possibilities of a joint sludge disposal study with the City of Bloomington. At that time I indicated that we would be submitting specific recommendations to the city council after definite proposals were received and reviewed. Background The operation of Richfield's municipal wafer treatment plant produces c lime residue that is stored in two large sludge pits behind the water plant. This sludge must be disposed of by private contractors in private landfills on a yearly basis. Landfilling and trucking costs have risen substantially over the past ten years, and the high water content of the lime sludge has caused the Pollution Control Agency to put additional restrictions on the disposal of the sludge. Since 1970, the city has spent nearly $190,000 to remove and dispose of the lime residue generated by the treatment plant process and each year, the annual costs have tended to increase. For instance, the 1970 removal contract cost $14,186 compared to the recently completed contract which cost $36,708. The 1976 cost was 160% higher than the 1970 removal costs. The fact that these costs have increased so greatly, together with the continuing increases that we can expect in the future, supports the desirability of exploring alternative sludge disposal methods. Proposed Lime Sludge Study The City of Bloomington operates a water treatment plant that is very similar to Richfield's in terms of types and volume of sludge produced, and they are facing the same types of problems in disposing of sludge as Richfield is experiencing. Because of the similarity between the operation of the Bloomington and Richfield water treatment plants, the staff has been exploring with the City of Bloomington the possibility of engaging a consultant to analyze the current sludge disposal methods and suggest alternative methods for intermediate and long term sludge disposal. Council Letter No. 49 -2- February 14, 1977 Proposals have been submitted by Metcalf and Eddy, nc. and Pfeifer is and Shultz/HDR, Inc. for such a study. It is the opinion of the water superintendent, public works director and the Bloomington staff that the contract submitted by Metcalf and Eddy, Inc. is the best proposal received for this study. A copy of the proposal received from Metcalf and Eddy, Inc. is attached for council review. In general the contract provides for: A. Evaluation of Existing Facilities, Processes and Waste Characteristics to determine kind and amount of sludge produced and review current treatment processes for possible modifications that would reduce the volume of sludge produced. B. Define Standards and Design Criteria. Confer with appropriate federal, state and local agencies as to standards and requirements relating to water treatment plant wastes, treatment and disposal of solids. C. Investigate Alternative Sludge Treatment and Disposal or Recovery Processes. Conduct a preliminary screening of these alternatives, including: 1. Controlled discharge of sludges to the sanitary sewage system for treatment and ultimate disposal with the sewage sludge. 2. Spray application of thickened sludge to cropland and/or land reclamation areas for soil conditioning. 3. Various dewatering methods for solids separation and concentration in preparation for ultimate disposal or recovery of the solids. 4. Alternative methods for recovery or ultimate disposal of dewatered sludge. 5. Ultimate disposal methods. 6. Other methods of treatment and recovery or disposal. D. Conduct Detailed Investigation of Sludge Treatment and Disposal or Recovery Processes. After the initial screening procedure the most viable treatment and recovery or disposal processes will be selected for detailed investigation. These processes will be evaluated taking into consideration the impact of economy of scale if sludge from the Eden Prairie Water Treatment Plant is to be treated. is Council Letter No. 49 -3- February 14, 1977 E. Recommend A Sludge Treatment and Sludge Disposal or Recovery System which will be made based on the results of evaluating alternative treat- ments, recovery and disposal systems, their associated general environ- mental considerations, economic studies and (if performed) pilot testing studies. Recommendation It is the recommendation of the public works director, in which I concur, that the city council approve the following: 1. Authorize the proposed joint sludge disposal study in the amount of $55, 000 with the cost to be equally shared between the cities of Bloomington and Richfield 2. Request the city attorney to prepare an agreement for implementing this study with the City of Bloomington and Metcalf and Eddy, Inc. This study will be paid for through water division revenues. Respectfully submitted, 01? Wayne S. Burggraa f City Manager WSB/eja cc: City Attorney Public Works Director 0 AGREEMENT `.? BETWEEN CITY OF BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA AND METCALF & EDDY, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT, made the day of 1977, by and between the City of Bloomington, Minnesota, here- inafter called. the City, and Metcalf & Eddy, Inc. with offices at 50 Staniford Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, herein- after called the Engineer. WITNESSETH for the consideration hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows: ARTICLE 1 - ENGAGEMENT OF THE ENGINEER The City hereby engages the Engineer and the Engineer hereby accepts the engagement to perform certain engineering services in connection with preparing a feasibility study for disposal of sludge from the water treatment plants of the cities • of Bloomington and Richfield, Minnesota. The feasibility study shall include the following and shall hereinafter be called the • Project: Study and report on the sources and characteristics of sludge produced at the Bloomington and Richfield Water Treatment Plants and evaluate various treatment and disposal methods which lead to the ultimate disposal of the sludge. I . F 4 2 ARTICLE 2 SERVICES OF THE ENGINEER 2.1 General 2.1.1 The,Engineer will perform professional services in 'connection with the Project as hereinafter stated. 2.1.2 Thet Engineer will serve as the City's professional ..engineering representative in those phases of the Pro;ject,to which this Agreement applies, and will eorsult and advise the City and the City of Rich- field during the performance of these services. 2.1.3 The, Engineer will provide the following profes- I . signal services to comprehensively evaluate various treatment and disposal methods for treating sludge k!. producedllat the two water plants. 2.2 Evaluation of Existing Facilities, Processes and Waste Characteristics 2.2.1 Review current water treatment processes and opera- ting methods to determine if appropriate modifica- tions could reduce the volume of sludge produced without 'impair.ing the finished water quality. 2.2.2 If!required, supplement existing data on the charac- teristics of the sludges produced'by the various water plants. Required sampling and analyses pro- grams would be developed by Metcalf & Eddy and car- ried out by personnel of the City and/or the City of!Richfield at laboratory facilities of the City and/or the City of Richfield. Laboratory tests which cannot be conducted by personnel of the cities will be conducted by either a local labora- tory or by the Engineer. 2.2.3 Prepare a solids inventory and.mass balance throughout the treatment plants to'determne the relationships between the parameters of plant flow, raw water and finished water quality and chemical dosages; prepare an estimate of the solids removed by the treatment processes. 2.2.4 Determine quantities of sludges to be disposed of for both the existing and future water treatment facilities. • 2.3 Standards and Design Criteria 2.3.1 Confer with appropriate Federal, State and local agencies as to standards and requirements relating to water treatment plant wastes, treatment and -disposal of solids. 2.4 Alternative S1ud!;e Treat-ent and Disposal or Recovery Processes Investigate alternative processes for treatment of water plant sludges, including possible modification of existing water treatment processes such as an evalua- tion of the Spiractor Softening System for reducing the sludge volume and modifying the sludge characteristics. Conduct a preliminary screening of possible waste i . tio al f i , n unc ng treatment and OisPosal methods includ economic and general environmental considerations'for . each of the alternative sludge disposal or recovery processes. This screening will eliminate from consi- deration those systems that prove infeasible. The environmental considerations in selecting the sludge processing, handling and disposal alterna- tives will be limited to direct effects as determined from readily available information and as related to specific site development and utilization and those will be determined based on engineering judgement. Specifically, consideration will be given to wetlands, floodplains,compatibility with surroundings, air quality and groundwater quality. It is not intended that these considerations fulfill the requirements of the.Minne- sota Environmental Policy Act for an Environmental Assessment report. Maximum utilization will be made of previous information developed by the cities of Bloomington and Richfield and by others during the screening process. Particular emphasis will be placed on determining what effects the individual water plants will have on the various systems evaluated, including the feasibility of combining the sludges from both plants into a centrally located recovery or disposal facility. t • h . 1 0 Those methods of sludge treatment and recovery or ultimate disposal that would be considered during the preliminary screening will include: 2.4.1 Controlled discharge of sludges to the sanitary sewerage system for treatment and ultimate dis- 5 posal with the sewage sludge.. This will include an evaluation of the impacts on the sanitary sewerage system and wastewater treatment plant considering hydraulic and solids loading and the economics of ultimate sludge disposal. If approp- riate, a determination will be made of the econo- mies and operating procedure for a separate force main to convey sludge to the wastewater plant for treatment. and'ultimate disposal. 2.4.2 Spray application of thickened sludge to cropland and/or land reclamation areas for soil condition- ing. The environmental and other aspects of this -procedure will be considered to determine the long range effects of this procedure, in particular, the possibility of heavy metals accumulation in the soil. If land application by spraying is deter- mined to be a viable alternative, various options will be evaluated for transporting the thickened sludge to the point.of application including; private contract haulers. t? 1 r i 411 r t .' c.Land application o - for soil.conditioner including alterna tive methods of transporting the sludge a.Long-term Lagoons b.Landfill f dewatered sludge t. i ` . 2.4.3 Various dewatering methods for solids separation and concentration in preparation for ultimate disposal or recovery of the solids including: a.! 'Freezing b. Zentrifuge e. Filter Press d. Belt Filter Press wl' e.',Vacuum Filter f. DDrying Beds g.Short-term Lagoons h.•Spiractor Softening System for recovery or ultimate 2.4.E Alternative methods disposal of dewatered sludge including: 2.4,.4,1 Recalcination for reuse of lime in the reatment process and/or marketing pur- poses. The following recalcining pro- cesses will be evaluated: a.Rotary kiln b.Flash Calciner i Ic.Fluidized Bed ?d.Multiple Hearth 2.14.4.2 'Ultimate disposal methods such as: 7 d. Combining dewatering water plant sludge with dewatered sewage sludge for land application as a soil conditioner/ fertilizer e. The possible use of lime sludge as a stabilization agent for sewage sludge which would depend upon the lime con- tent of the dewatered sludge 2.A.5 Other methods of treatment and recovery or dis- posal not listed above, which are found to be po- tentially feasible during the course of the En- gineer's investigations. 2.5 Detailed Investi-ation of Sludge Treatment and Disposal or Recovery Processes After the initial screening procedure the most viable treatment and recovery or disposal processes will be selected for detailed investigation. These processes will be evaluated taking into consideration the impact of economy of scale if sludge from the Eden Prairie Water Treatment Plant is to be treated. 2..6 Pilot Testing Every attempt will be made to make a final det-er- mination of the recommended treatment and recovery or disposal method without conducting; pilot tests. However, should it become evident that pilot testing one or more proce.sses is essential for proper evaluation of that process, the Engineer will make recommendatibnsto the •.V ? k 8 r City that!pilot testing be performed. In his recom- mendation the?Engineer will include details of the.scope of the test program and an estimate of the cost of equipment rental and the additional engineering services required, NO pilot testing will be performed unless authorized by the City. Ifa pilot testing program is recommended by the'Engin'eer and authorized by the City, the Engineer will develop the program and arrange to have the tests k> performed by equipment manufacturers either at the water treatment` plan) sites or at the manufacturers' factories. In orderkto minnimize-the cost of the program, every attempt t{ill be made to make maximum use of personnel from the?,City and the City of Richfield. Pr,,.ocesses and equipment for which pilot testing w may be recommended would include: I 1.? Centr'ifuge 2..1 Filt r Press 3! Vacuum Filter ?I. Belt Filter Press 5. Spir4ctor Softening System. If pilot testing is recommended by the Engineer, but not authorized by the City, the Engineer shall, F non,ethele,ss, proceed with the performance of the ser- vices specified' in this Agreement utilizing the best availabl q information. *Y t . 9' •. 20*7 Recommended Sludge Treatment and Sludge_DJ.s osal or. Recovery System A ,final recommendation of the best treatment and recovery or disposal process will be made based on the results of evaluating alternative treatment, recovery and disposal systems, their associated general environ- mental considerations, economic studies, and, if per formed, the pilot testing studies. If pilot test studies.are recommended by the En- gineer, but not authorized by the City, the Engineer's recommendation will be based on the best available data. Design criteria will be developed for the recom- mended treatment and disposal or recovery process, and an estimate will be prepared of construction and opera- tion costs for the proposed facilities. The Engineer will indicate the areas of environ- mental concern which should be addressed prior to im- plementation of the recommended sludge management system. Following the completion of this.study and the selection of a proposed action by the City and/or the City of Richfield, the responsibility for preparing the required Environmental Studies would be assigned by the cities at a later,date and the full requirements under the Environ- mental Policy Act would be met at that time prior to design and construction of any necessary facilities. 2.8 Presentation of Results • The Engineer will make presentations to the City 2.9 i •? r 1 . 10 ? P and the City of Richfield at the 50 percent and 90 percent phases.h The Engineer will prepare a draft report pre renting his findings and submit four (4) copies to the City and the City of Richfield for review and comments'. .After receiving comments from the cities, modi ficationsf'will'be made to the draft report'as neces- sary to prepare' the final report. Final Report Printing TheM!Engineer will provide 100 copies of the final report. ;Additional copies of the final report will be printed and delivered, if requested by the City. • .,', n ARTICLE 3 - RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY The City, without cost to the Engineer, will: 3.1 Place at the disposal of the Engineer all available information pertinent to the project upon which the Engineer can rely, including previous reports, tests, and other data relative to the design and operation of the existing water facilities. 3.2 Provide access to and make provisions for the Engineer to enter upon public and private lands as required for the Engineer to perform his work under this Agreement. 3.3 Designate in writing a person to act a-s the City's representative for the respective work to be performed . under this Agreement, such person to have complete authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret and define the City's policies and decisions with respect to the work covered by this Agreement. 3.4 Provide laboratories at existing plants as well as the services of operators to perform tests as required by the project. 3...5 Provide' personnel to assist with tasks in collecting field data. 3.6 Provide personnel to assist in conducting the pilot test- ing program, should the program be recommended by the Engineer and authorized by the City. 3.7 Provide connections to existing piping for a continuous flow of sludge to conduct the pilot tests, if they are 12 required.. If the Spiractor process is pilot tested, the Cityshall provide the required flow of water to the test unit. -3.8 Sample and analyze the groundwater supply and treated water for organic and inorganic chemicals as required by the National Interim Primary Drinking Water Regu- lations. These analyses shall.be conducted as soon as possible_so that the,data will be available at the beginning stages of the study. The City shall also be responsible for the routine sampling and analyzing various Crater and sludge samples as required by the Engineer to perform his work under this Agreement. 3.9 Arrange for the City of Richfield to provide the ser- vices described in.-paragraphs 3.1 through 3.8, as neces- sary for the Engineer to perform the services required under this Agreement. r r je 13 ARTICLE 4 - PERIOD OF SERVICE 4.1 The Engineer shall proceed with the services under this Agreement promptly after receiving authorization to proceed and will diligently and faithfully prosecute the work to completion in accordance with applicable engineering standards. 4.2 The Engineer shall not be responsible for any delays in the performance of his services hereunder caused by strikes, action,of the elements, acts of any govern- ment, civil disturbances or any other cause beyond his reasonable control or for the expenses or consequences arising.from such delays. • 4.3 The draft report is estimated to be submitted within eight (8) months following authorization for the En- gineer to proceed. 4.4 The final report is estimated to be delivered within 30 days of receipt of comments on the draft report. 3 5.1 5.2 5.3 14 ARTICLE 5h- PAYMENTS TO THE ENGINEER For services performed under Items 2..2, 2.3, 2.4,2.5, 2.7, and the City will pay*the Engineer the lump ,sum ',fee o' $55,,x000. Progress payments will be made monthly in proportion to the services performed. F For the services performed under Item 2.9 - Final Report Printing c" and '.for the services, if any, performed under Item 2.6 Pilot Testing - the City will pay the En- gineer =,a time-charge plus expense basis monthly as charges accrue, the sum of the following: 5.1.1 Salary cost times a multiplier of 2.25. 4J 5.1.2 A laboratory surcharge of $.4.00 for each manhour of l?l.aborztory time chargeable to the project. Gii 5.1.3 Non;salary expenses times a multiplier of 1.15. Salary cdst is defined as salary and wages paid to perscn- nel for time chargeable to the project plus a percentage eoveringr.; allowances for sick leave, vacation and holi- day pay;?taxes.and insurance premiums based upon payroll;. and medical and retirement benefits. Nonsalary expenses include such typical expenses as cost k. ..of: transportation and subsistence; long-distance tele- phone and telegraph; printing and reproduction; computer .and programming costs; identifiable supplies; outside eonsultants'chiarges; subcontracts for services such as rental c?`st of pilot plant equipment and testing by com- mercial laboratories; and charges by reviewing authorities. >x F t 'R i 15 / • " 5.5 It is estimated that the charges to the City for ser- vices performed under Item 2.9 - Final Report Printing- will not exceed $1,000. 5.•6 No services will be performed and no charges will accrue under Item 2.6 - Pilot Testing - unless pilot testing of certain processes is recommended by the "Engineer and authorized by the City. If pilot testing is recommended, the Engineer will provide the City with details of the scope of the proposed test program and an estimate of the cost of equipment rental and the additional engineering services required. 5.7 The fee in section 5.1 is based on the Engineer being • authorized to proceed before May 1, 1977; should there be a longer delay, the fee or scope of services shall be subject to renegotiation. 6.1 6.2 L 4 16 ARTICLE 6 - GENERAL PROVISIONS Litigation and Additional Work In 'the event the Engineer is to prepare for or appear in any litigation on behalf of the City or is to make investigations or reports on matters not covered by this Agreement, or is to perform other services not included herein, additional compensation shall be paid the Engineer as is mutually agreed upon. Termination 6.2.1 This Agreement may be terminated by either. party by seven (7) days written notice. 6.2.2 If this Agreement is terminated during the course of the work, the Engineer shall be paid for services performed on the basis of his reasonable estimate of the portion of the work completed prior to termination. In the event of any termination, the Engineer shall be paid all terminal expenses resulting there- from plus payment for any additional services then due. , 0) CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 71 Agenda February 28, 1977 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Gentlemen: Subject: Application for Waiver of Platting Procedures Mr. Lundeen Bengston, 1707 East 89th Street, Bloomington has requested that the city council waive the platting procedures for subdivision of land in accordance with Section 3. 54, Subd. 5 of the city code. The applicant wishes to subdivide a 110 foot by 133.8 foot lot at 6732 West Pleasant Avenue into two substandard lots. Both new lots would be 55 feet by 133.8 feet. Section 3.54 of the city code provides fore waiver of the platting procedures for subdivisions when the subdivision will not interfere with the purpose of the platting regulations. Exemption from the procedures must be granted by the city council. Staff Review The staff finds the waiver of platting procedures in this instance justified by the fact that a lot of record is proposed to be subdivided into two lots, and no additional easements or public right-of-way will be needed. The city council may waive compliance with platting procedures by adoption of a motion to that effect. Planning Commission Recommendation At their February 22, 1977 meeting, the planning commission recommended waiving the preliminary platting procedures for this simple land division. Respectfully submitted, Wayne S. Burggraaff City Manager WSB/eja cc: Public: Works Director Planning Director rIr)73r t-P T ,,r-? , CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 70 Agenda February 28, 1977 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Gentlemen: Subject: Variance to Residential Lot Size Request at 6732 West Pleasant Avenue Mr. Bengston, 1707 E. 89th Street, is requesting a variance to the zoning ordinance requirement Section 3. 57, subd. 1, which establishes the minimum area of lots in plats or subdivision at 8, 000 square feet and the standard width of said lots at 75 feet. A request for a variance must be judged in accordance with the conditions set forth in Section 3.40, subd. 6, of the city code. Mr. Bengston would like to divide the lot at 6732 West Pleasant into two lots. The dimension of the lot is presently 110 x 133.8 feet. The applicant proposes to divide this lot into two 55 x 133.8 foot lots. Each would have a lot area of 7, 360 square feet. This division would create two substandard lots. There is presently a substandard house at the back of the lot. This house would be torn down. Staff RA ViPV,7 The application has been reviewed in accordance with the following conditions: (1) That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the particular land, building or use referred to in the application, not common to other properties in this or similcir district. It is the opinion of the staff that a special. circumstance does exist on this property which is not common to other properties in this or similar districts. The special condition is the size of the lot in question. This lot has over twice the area and width of the median lot size on West Pleasant Avenue between 66th Street and 69th Street. (2) That the granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights. Council Letter No. 70 -2- February 28, 1977 It is the opinion of the staff that the granting of this variance is necessary for the preservation of substantial property rights. Tf the variance were not granted and the lot was not divided, the applicant would not be financially able to remove the substandard non-conforming house and construct only one new home. (3) That the granting of the application will not materially and adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the property of the applicant and will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood. Of the 23 parcels fronting on West Pleasant Avenue between 66th Street and 69th Street, the median width and area of these lots is 50 feet and 6, 500 square feet. Because of the prevailing lot sizes the granting of the application will not materially and adversely affect the health, safety and public welfare of persons residing in the neighborhood. It is the recommendation of the staff that the variance be granted as all three conditions were met. P1-Inning Commission Recommendation The request for a variance was considered by the planning commission at their February 22, 1977 meeting. The planning commission reviewed the request for the three conditions which must be present. The planning commission voted to recommend granting of the variance to allow development of two substandard lots 55' x 133.8'. Respectfully submitted, Wayne S. Burg raaff City Manager WSB/eja cc: Public Works Director Planning Director 0 Ii 0 Present descript., of Propert 6732 • Gar. 6724 0 LO N to N 132.9' 0 0 cv 10 to Gar. to 6738 0 Proposed Division 6728 W Proposed Division 6734 F- Q 07 Q W J 1 V Scale: I"= 40' APPLICATION FOR DIVISION OF LAND OWNER AND ADDRESS: Ludeen L. Bengston, 1707 East 89th Street, Bloorungton, Minnesota LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The South half of Lot 8, Lot 9 and all of Lot 10 except the South 15 feet of said Lot 10, Block 7, Lyndale Shores on Wood Lake, according to the recorded plat thereof, County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota 6732 Pleasant Avenue South WISHES TO: Separate the above described property into two 55' lots. PLANNING COMMISSION: February 22, 1977 0O UNCIL ACTION: POSED LOT AREAS: February 28, 1977 7,309.5 Square Feet. E. S. 4 312 l ?>'ll IL I,'S 4 LC 1 23 I? ? O O O L __,_G 12 C 2 2; IF3--? F] Cj N L7 A7 18- ?? 1G, 9 r ?A 15 to U w ? ? 14 111 ? c ? 13 12 ? 68th L O ffL..? ? O ? N i,e.. t 7?7 4 r? 1Gi '3 15? CJ i i 5 t?--? f. M u 12 I7 ?: (1 ? o ;? I 1 10 G [J )fi 5 2 a m ? U- t ? t r.. r T j-- S A CIYY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of. City Manager Council Letter No. 69 Agenda February 28, 1977 The Honorable Mayor an d Members of the City Council City of Richfield Gentlemen: Subject: Review and Consideration of Significant State and Federal Legislative Issues The purpose of this council letter is to provide information on state and federal legislative issues which are significant and have an effect on the City of Richfield. Some of these items are included solely for information purposes. In other instances, the council may wish to adopt a specific policy position to communicate to our legislators. Tree Removal Licensing Attached to this letter is a model ordinance prepared by the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, providing for regulation and licensing of tree removal and treatment. Because of the growing incidence of tree diseases, and the state 1<iw providing that diseased trees must be removed within 20 days of disease -.Ictection, numerous tree removal and treatment services have recently gone into business. Some legislators have suggested a mandatory license process, but it is the position of the AMM that such regulation is a local prerogative. The' model ordinance is submitted for council review and discussion. Taxation of. Iaorne Improvements A bill has recently been proposed in the state legislature that would put a -moratorium on the taxing of all home improvements. The only stipulation on N7" the bill is that the homesteaded structure must be five years old or older, and e the improvement must not increase the square footage of the structure itself. S? A ropy of the proposed bill is attached. Senator Benedict has asked that the city council consider this proposed legislation and advise him of any reaction or support which the city council might wish to provide. 911 Financing 01 Council members received sorne information regarding the 911 financing proposal at the February 14, 1977 meeting. As you will recall, the financing Council Leiter No. 69 -2- February 28, 1977 recommendation prepared provides for the basic 911 operating service cost to be paid for by state collected tax funds. This proposed financing proposal received approval and support from the LMC Board of Directors at our meeting earlier this week. It is also being considered by other municipalities and generally receiving favorable consideration. It is recommended that the city council adopt a policy statement supporting this method of funding basic 911 operating services. Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Board Vacancies There are two vacancies on the Board of Directors of the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. Both vacancies are for unexpired terms with one term expiring May 31, 1977 and the other expiring May 31, 1978. The Board of Directors will be filling these vacancies at their March 3 meeting in accordance with the Association by-laws. The board is soliciting recommendations from member municipalities which can be. considered in making these appointments. A very important function of the AMM Board relates to reviewing, recommending and adopting policy positions with respect to legislation affecting local governments in the Twin City area. The Association also works to maintain significant. relationships between local government and the Metropolitan Council. Inasmuch as the City of Richfield does not presently have a representative on the board, this matter is being presented for council consideration with the thought that the city council may wish to suggest the name of a council member for appoint- ment consideration to one of the two unexpired terms. Vacancy on Technical Advisory Committee There is a technical advisory committee which consists of professional staff members (city engineers, planners and public works directors) which provides technical assistance and makes recommendations to the transportation advisory board. One of the most important functions of the transportation advisory board and, consequently, the technical advisory committee, is to determine priorities for funding federal aids to urban highway projects in the seven county metropol- itan area. The Association of Metropolitan Municipalities appoints six members to the technical advisory committee. At the present time there is a vacancy and inasmuch as Richfield is not represented, it is suggested that we place the name of Dick Krier, Planning Director, in nomination for the appointment. It is anticipated that the AMM Board will make this appointment at their March 3 board meeting. Respectfully sub tted, Wayne S. Burggraa f VVSB/eja City Maneger ORDINANCE NO. XXX An ordinance regulating and licensing the removal and treatment of trees and providing penalty for violation thereof. The city council of ordains: Sec. 1. License Required. It shall be unlawful for any individual, partnership or corporation to conduct as a business the cutting, trimming, pruning, removal, spraying or otherwise treating of trees, shrubs or vines in the city with- out first having secured a license from the city to conduct such business. Sec. 2. License' Recuirenents. (a) Aeplication. Application for a license under this ordinance shall be made at the office of the City Clerk of the city. (b); Application For:. The application for a license shall be made on a form approved by the city which shows, among other things, the name and address of the applicant, the number and names of the employees of the applicant, the number of vehicles of,applicant, together with a description and license number of each, and the type of equipment proposed to be used. (c) Liability Insurance. No license or renewal shall be granted, nor shall the same be effective, until the applicant shall file with the City Clerk proof of a public liability in- surance policy covering all operations of such applicant under -1- . i j f t this ordinance for the'sum of at least fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) against liability for bodily injuries or death for each person, for'the sum of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) against liability for bodily injuries or death to more I" than one person from one accident and for at least ten thousand dollars ($10,000) against liability for damage or destruction of property. Th'e city shall be named and the insurance provided shall include the policy shall pros except after ten such insurance is place the same w. of this ordinance until` such insur, city as an additional party insured. Said ride that it may not be cancelled by the insurer. (10) days' written notice to the city, and if so cancelled and the licensee shall fail to re- th another policy conforming to the pz-ovision_= said license shall be automatically suspended Circe shall have been replaced. Comment: The liability insurance coverages used on the above',paragraph are only a suggestion baEed on inspection of various existing ordinances and in amounts which seem reasonable to adequately cover an accident. The range of insurance requirements in other ordinances vary from $25,000/$50,000/.$5,000 to $100,000/$300,0001$50,000. I-lost reputable con- tractors and businesses normally carry liability insu,ance'in excess of the lower limit. It is suggested-,that where cities require liability in- suraNce in other license ordinances the same limits might be used for consistency. Comment Additional protection may be desirsd by the 'city in the form of a surety bond to ensure agail:nst faulty workmanship and liens and provide -2- i S • t another remedy in addition to license revocation. If a city.desires this additional protection the bond amount should be nominal, otherwise the cost to the applicant might be prohibitive. Suggested language follows: Bond. Before being allowed to engage in business, the applicant shall give a twenty five hundred dollar ($2,,500) bond to the city which shall be approved in form and as to security by the city. 0 • (d) Workmen's Compensation Insurance'. Each license applicant shall file with the City Clerk a Certificate of Insur- ance of Workers' Compensation when such insurance is required by State Statute. (e) Chemical Treatment Requirements. Applicants who propose to use chemical substances in any activity related to treatment or disease control of trees, shrubs or vines shall file with the City.Clerk proof that the applicant or an employee of the applicant administering such treatment has been certified. by the Agronomy Division of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture as a "commercial pesticide applicator". Such certification shall include knowledge of tree disease chemical treatment. Comment: Certification by the Agronomy Division is mandatory by the state for commercial pesticide applicators. To be so certified, a commercial applicator probably has some knowledge of forestry and completed course work sponsored by the state on shade tree disease treatment but not necessarily. -3- .Therefore, the last sentence requires this knowl- edge. Currently state regulations do not require the individual applying chemicals to be certified, but someone in the firm who need not be on site. Clause (e) as written requires the actual applica- tor to be certified. When not specifically denied, cities usually may enforce requirements more strict than`the state, as is suggested in this clause. It is possible that a commercial firm could challenge thisauthority. The courts decide these types of issues on their judgment of legislative intent to preempt the field. On examination of the legisla- tion,-it does not appear to suggest such an intent and, therefore, the city would probably win. (f). Fees. The annual license fee shall be the sum of dollars ($ ) with the license year being from January 1 to December 31 of each year. >°t?^::•?•a!•;a'i•)!':':F?Fi-?'r:Fa':i'R•i.•fi?•?':'.._•': i.•kxt?•?(- Comment: The most common fee encounu'ered :.7as $25.00; however, this should be consistent r;ith other such fees charged by the city. 7E' 7?• 7k fF ?f 7E' 1C 7?' 7F Jf 7?' 7{' 7R' ?' Y. ? L. * 7R' 7F n' T' 7C 7E 7F 5C 1. 7E• ](' 7I' 7F' 7F 7F Sec. 3. Pena 14-y. ? ny person violating any provisi n of this ordiance shall, upon conviction, be fined not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00). Comment: If the penalty includes a possible jail confinement, the violator has an option to request a jury trial. By providing only a fine penalty, a jury trial is normally precluded. f 0 -4- 61 Senate State of Minnesota February 7, 1977 City Council City of Richfield 6700 Portland Avenue South Richfield MN 55423 Dear City Council Members: I am enclosing for your review and comment a copy of a bill that would put a moratorium on the taxing of all home improvements. This bill is coauthored and supported by the Chairman of the Tax Committee, Chairman of the Housing Committee, and Chairman of the Energy Committee. The only stipulation on the bill is that the homesteaded structure must be five years old or older, and the improvement must not increase the square footage of the structure itself. As a state we must stop discouraging the upgrading of residential property, including desperately needed energy saving improvements. The first Senate hearing will be taking place this month, and if you have any comment, I would very much like to include your input into the hearing record. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, G ? l1G' Robert M. Benedict Senator District 38 RMB: kf Enclosures FES -10 1°77 r?tr f f,? cp! R9; R3 e? 1 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the state of Minnesota is currently involved in a severe energy shortage; and WHEREAS, a critical need for moderate income housing is projected for at least the next two decades; and WHEREAS, it is far less costly to encourage citizens to upgrade existing housing than it is to government to attempt to rennovate neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, it is essential that the State stop discouraging people from improving their own property . THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of does hereby support the concept of Senate File 103 that would put a moratorium on the taxing of home improvements as long as the square footage living area was not increased and the property is five or more years old. Mayor : Attest: I• • 1 A bill for an act 2 relating to taxation; providing that improvements 3 to real property used for a homestead not be added 4 to increased valuation of property; amending 5 Minnesota Statutes 1976, Section 273.11, 6 Subdivision It and by adding a subdivision. 7 . 8 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 9 Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 1976, Section 273,11, 10 Subdivision It is amended to read: 11 273.11 IVALUATION OF PROPERTY.] Subdivision 1. Exceot 12 as Provided in subdivision 2 or subdivision 6 or section 13 273.17, subdivision 1, all property shall be valued at its 14_ market value, In estimating and determining such value, the 15 assessor shall not adopt'a lower or different standard of 16 value because the same is to serve .as a basis of taxation, 17 nor shall he adopt as a criterion of value the price for 18 which such property would sell at auction or_,at a forced 19 sale, or in',the aggregate with all the property in the town 20 or district:; but he shall value each article or description 21 of property'by itself, and at such sum or Price as he 22 believes-th,e same to be fairly worth in money. In assessing 23 any tract or lot of real property, the value of the land, 1 C1126 ,1 exclusive of structures and improvements, shall be 2 determined, and also the value of.all structures and 3 improvements thereon, and the aggregate value of the 4 property, including all structures and improvements? 5 excluding the value of crops growing upon cultivated land. 6 In valuing real property upon which there is a mine or 7 auarry, it shall be valued at such price as such property, 8 including the mine or ouarry, would sell for a fair. 9 voluntary sale, for cash. In valuing real property which is 10 vacant, the fact that such property is platted shall not be 11 taken into account. An individual lot of such platted 12 Property shall not be assessed in excess of the assessment 13 of the land as if it were unplatted until the lot is 14 improved with a permanent improvement all or a portion of 15 which is located upon the lot, or for a period of three 16 years after final approval of said plat whichever is 17 shorter. When a lot is sold or construction begun, the 18 assessed value of that lot or any single contiguous lot 19 fronting on the same street shall be eligible for 20 reassessment. All property, or the use thereof, which is 21 taxable under sections 272.01, subdivision 21 or 273.19, 22 shall be valued at the market value of such property and not 23 -at the value of a leasehold estate in such property, or at 24 some lesser value than its market value. 25 Sec, 2, Minne-sota Statutes 19761 Section 273.11, is 26 amended by adding a subdivision to read: 27 Subd. 6. No increase in the market value of a 28 residential structure over five years old which is 29 classifired as homestead property pursuant to section 273.13, 30 subdivision 6 or 7, which increase is due to improvements in - - ------ - - -------- - 31 the residential structure which do not increase its square 32 footage of living area, shall be added to the assessed L I IAA 3 n 1 valuation of that property. 2 Sec. 3. (EFFECTIVE DATE.] This act is effective for 3 inorovements of real orooerty begun after June 30, 1977. . • ai lieo t ; INTER-COUNTY AD HOC COMMITTEE ON 911 FINANCING Anoka County: Mr. Ralph McGinley, Executive Secretary to Anoka County Board; Member, Anoka County 911 Planning Committee Chief Don Johnson, Columbia Heights Fire Department; Member, Anoka County 911 Planning Committee Carver County: Commissioner Wally Ess, Carver County Board; Chairman, Carver County 911 Planning Committee Mr. Greg Mangold, Carver County Administrative Assistant; Member, Carver County 911 Planning Committee Dakota County_• Chief Daryl Plath, Hastings Police Department; Chair- man, Dakota County 911 Planning Committee Mr. Gene McDonald, Dakota County Administrative Assistant; Liaison to Dakota County 911 Planning Committee Hennepin County: Chief James Brekken, Bloomington Police Department; Chairman, Hennepin County Criminal Justice Council Com- munications Steering Committee Ramsey County: Mr. Dale Folstad, Director, Management Services, Hennepin County Chief Robert Buresh, Edina Fire Department; Member, Hennepin County Criminal Justice Council Communications Steering Committee Other HCCJC Communications Steering Committee Members Commissioner Donald Salverda, Ramsey County Board; Chairman, Ramsey County 911 Planning Committee Mr. James VanHoudt, Ramsey County Budget Director Captain Fred Spencer, Ramsey County Sheriff's Department; Member, Ramsey County 911 Planning Committee Mr. Gary Dickson, Shoreview City Manager; Member, Ramsey 'County 911 Planning Comittee ro _2_ Scott County l' Administrator; Member, : Mr. Joseph Ries, Scott County A Sqiiott County 911 Planning Committee Washington County: Mr. Forbes Martinson, Cottage Grove Police Department; Mimber, Washington County 911 Planning Committee Mr. Davio C. Champion,'Washington County Coordinator Ali . !i 0 0 is -- DATE:' February 10th, 1977 T0: All City Managers Wennen i n County) FROM. wheri f f Lion Omodt, HECO President 4eNNePIN CUSUBJECT: '-Financing of 911 Emergency Telephone System At its most-recent meetinq on February 9th, 1977, , the Hennepin Emergency Communication Or!7anization (IICO) unanimously adopted the enclosed "Statement of Policy: 911 Telephone System Financina" - a nronosal recommending statewide financing of 911. Honefullv, this no rnosal will receive the support of all municipalities in the county. I• Because time is a critical factor in gettin.q this matter introduced durina the current lenislative session, it -is essential that those municinalities which endorse this proposal indicate their support by passinq a resolution similar to the sample enclosed herein as soon as possible. The resolution enclosed is intended to be a sample document. You r.av want to adopt the sample resolution in its entirety or may wish to'make certain chances to conform to the particular needs and desires of your governing body. In order that this matter is handled in the most expedient manner nossible, I urge that you include the.final paragraph of the sample document in the resolution adopted by your particular council. This will enable the proner individuals to keen informed as to the current status of support from municipalities in the county.. Thank you for giving this matter your prompt attention. C0 : c,j a Enclosure FEB 1-1 ;977 Richfield City Manager 0 • 0 RESOLUTION Relating to the Endorsement of State Financing for Certain Features of 911 Emergency Telephone Systems. WHEREAS, the 911 emergency telephone system has been under study in the State of Minnesota for several years; and WHEREAS, planning of a 911 emergency telephone system for the entire seven-county metropolitan area has, recently been accomplished; and WHEREAS, a Metropolitan Inter-County Ad Hoc Committee on 911 financing has prepared a proposal for the financing of 911 telephone systems on a State-wide basis; and WHEREAS, the Hennepin Emergency Communication O rganization (HECO), which has been developed to coordinate emergency communication planning, has demonstrated support for this plan by unanimously adopting it and encouraging all units of government in Hennepin County to endorse these same recommendations; and WHEREAS, legislation mandating the adoption of 911 on a State-wide basis has been introduced into the last tvo sessions of the Minnesota Legislature; and WHEREAS, it is anticipated that this issue will again be under consider- ation in the present session of the Minnesota Legislature; and WHEREAS, it is anticipated that capital costs for the equipment necessary to implement the 911 system will be financed with federal and/or state grants; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE endorses the "Statement of Policy: 911 Telephone System Financing" recommendation which encourages the Minnesota State Legislature to look on the telephone company gross earnings tax as a source of revenue for the recurring costs of a basic 911 system. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE supports the other recommendations in the report; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the legislative representatives of the in the Minnesota State Legislature, to the 911 Coordinator of the Metropolitan Council, and to Sheriff Donald Omodt, President of the Hennepin Emergency Communication Organization. • 0 STATEMENT OF POLICY: 911 TELEPHONE SYSTEM FINANCING Adopted by: Hennepin County Criminal Justice Council Communications Steering Committee January 27, 1977 ¦3 . III I ?I li iHENNEPIN COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL • ; (COMMUNICATIONS STEERING COMMITTEE Jams M. Brekken, Chairman Chief, Bloomington Police Department Rob''ert Buresh Chief, Edina Fire Department Donald Davis Pub'ic Safety Director, South Lake Minnetonka John DuBois Hennepin County Communications Division hi G._jPatrick Lilja/John Luce Hennepin County Emergency Medical Services Don4ald Poss City Manager, Brooklyn Center Dick Richardson Minneapolis Public Works Donald Vodegel Hennepin County Sheriff's Radio Division This statement of policy+recorrmending a method for financing the recurring costs of the teleplhone network and equipment necessary for 911 emergency telephone service was unanimously adopted on January 27, 1977, by the Hen- nepin County Criminal Justice Council Communications Steering Committee. 9 0 IF STATEMENT OF POLICY: 911 TELEPHONE SYSTEM FINANCING INTRODUCTION The 911 telephone system is an is possible for a person to dial 911 safety answering center which serves and which has the ability to either lic safety service, extend the call appropriate responding agency. emergency response system whereby it and be connected directly to a public the area from which he is calling directly dispatch the appropriate pub- or directly relay the request to the The 911 telephone system for the metropolitan seven-county area;has been developed through a planning process that included a 911 planning group from each county. These groups individually developed, with the assistance of a consultant, an operational plan for each county. These county oper- ational plans were translated into technical specifications for a 911 tele- phone system for the seven-county area by the consultant. The consultant combined the seven separate county plans in such a way as to reach an optimum design for the entire area which should provide the greatest service at the lowest cost. This position paper is the result of a joint effort of representatives from each of the-seven counties working as an ad hoc task force (see at tachment). It is intended that this.paper serve as a common understanding that will be reported to the appropriate county and local officials. It is also intended that this position paper serve as the basis of seeking legislative authority to fund the 911 telephone system. ASSUMPTIONS 1. A 911 telephone system will be mandated for the state. 2. Eventually, 911 will be used throughout the state as the number to call to obtain emergency assistance. 3. Capital costs for the equipment necessary to implement the 911 system will be paid for with state and/or federal assistance. 4. Although county and municipal governments may be willing and able to finance certain local recurring costs associated with this service, the financing capability of local government is extremely limited and state financial assistance will be sought to support certain telephone system network costs. t i, -2- f i 5. It is likely that local units of government and telephone sub- scriber will experience some increased costs for telephone servicejwith the implementation of 911. FACTS BEARING ON THE ISSUE 1. The geographical boundaries of the various political subdivi sions ini the metropolitan area do not correspond with the tele- phone e?change:,boundaries. 2. A greatlnumber'of these political entities have their own public safety agencies which require immediate notification of requests for service. 3. Because #ese communities are contiguous, it is possible that a person needing emergency assistance may not know which com- munity he is in or which public safety agency should be called to obtaijn service. 4. It'is necessary to provide a telephone system whereby a call to request service will automatically be routed to the proper public safety answering point that can either provide the ser- vice requested'or, as in the case of ambulance service in Hen- • nepin County, extend the call to the appropriate agency without requiring a caller to re-dial 5. Telephone companies operating in the state of Minnesota do not pay a local property tax. Instead, they pay a gross earnings .tax to the state of Minnesota. DISCUSSION The 911 configuration that has been recommended is an optimum design for the metropolitan area. It is recommended because through the sharing of common elements;the overall cost is lower and the system will serve the,,needs of the entire metropolitan area equally. The complexities of this areawide system make it virtually impossible to allocate a fair share of the costs to each public safety answering point. For example', it is not possible to equitably determine who bene- fits from a particy',l?ar trunking arrangement, or a trunking arrangement may be recommended which dictates additional telephone lines being routed to a particular public c-safety answering point, which in turn, however, produces a greater eduction in the overall trunking costs for the entire metropolitan area. II', 0 i y 3 CONCLUSIONS 1 'A definition of the basic 911 service to be provided statewide i should be adopted.. Such a definition should be expressed in operational terms rather than technical specifications. 2. The basic level of service for the metropolitan area is by-defi- nition the same as the basic level of service for the rest of the state. However, the complexity of the system trunking and the sophistication of the telephone equipment in the metropolitan area are likely to be greater than out state. 3. It is anticipated that as the units of government increase in population and density, the telephone trunking and equipment needed to deliver basic 911 service will increase. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That "Basic 911 Service" for the state of Minnesota is defined as: An emergency response system whereby it is possible for a person anywhere in the state of Minnesota to dial 911 and be connected directly to a public safety answering center which serves the area from which he is calling and which has the ability to either directly dispatch the appropriate public safety ser- vice, extend the call or directly relay the request to the ap- propriate responding agency. (If individual counties and/or municipalities elect to dispatch some of their emergency services from a location or locations other than a public safety answering center, the telephone trunking and equ,ipment necessary to extend the calls are not considered part of the basic service.) 2. That the recurring costs of the telephone network and equipment that are necessary, to provide this "basic service" be paid for by state-collected tax funds. 3. That the telephone termination equipment at the public safety answeringpoint will be paid for by the governmental unit oper- ating the public safety answering point. 4. That a governmental unit desiring a level of service greater than the basic service, as herein defined, is expected to pay all costs of such additional service. 5. That the state should look to the tax on telephone company gross earnings as a source of revenue for the recurring 911 basic sys- tem costs. (It is understood that the.gross earnings tax pro- duces approximately 34 million dollars of revenue annually and k f I .that the anticipated natural growth of this tax revenue each year will,,more than cover the projected annual cost of basic 911 service for the state.) 6. That any legislation which mandates 911 throughout the state include a'provision describing the method the state.will use to pay the recurring costs of the basic 911 system. 7. That legislation be adopted which exempts from the provisions of the ldvy.limltation act local costs of implementing 911 which exceed existing costs of emergency telephone service. 1. ?PPPP^ j I., • Ili. • • 7 f ? Y CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 68 Agenda February 28, 1977 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Gentlemen: Subject: Bicentennial Committee Civic Space Marker Project Last summer, the Bicentennial Commission received a $1,000 grant from the Minnesota American Revolution Bicentennial Committee. This grant was for the purpose of designing a marker for a Richfield Civic Space, to be tentatively located in the L/H/N redevelopment area. These grant monies require a $1 , 000 match of city funds. The $2 , 000 has been set aside in a project account from the Bicentennial Committee's 1976 city general fund appropriation. i The Bicentennial Committee has received a proposal for the preparation of the design and working drawings of the civic space marker. Represent- atives of the committee have reviewed the proposal and support proceeding with this project. The designer has also met on a preliminary basis with the planning director and the L/H/N project consultant to discuss the re- lationship between the civic space concept and the overall redevelopment project. When the design is completed, it will be possible to schedule construction and installation of the marker in accordance with the L/H/N project. An agreement for the purchase of design services for the civic space marker has been prepared. It is recommended that the city council authorize the mayor and city manager to execute this agreement. Respectfully subm' ted,' ' 0*,gt 3. 144q6 Wayne S. Burggraa ff City Manager WSB/eja cc: Administrative Assistant Planning Director 11 0 AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this day of 1977, by and between the City of Richfield, Minnesota (herein called City), and Thumbnails, Inc. , located at 505 East Grant Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota (herein called Contractor), WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the City, on behalf of the Richfield Bicentennial Commission, desires to have the Contractor develop the design of a sculptural graphic element for a to-be-designated Civic Space, within the Lynda le/Hub/Nicollet Redevelop- ment Project Area. WHEREAS, the Contractor is experienced in such design, • NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual agreements and covenants as hereinafter set forth, the City and the Contractor agree as follows: 1. The City engages the Contractor to perform and the Contractor agrees to perform the services hereinafter described, subject to and in accordance with the provisions of this agreement: Scope of Services A. Analysis and Planning Phase 1) Review the overall architectural/landscaping concept for the project with the Planning Director and the design consultant for the redevelop- ment project, Bather, Ringrose, Wolsfeld. 2) Determine requirements of the Bicentennial Commission and adopted redevelopment plan. -2- 3) Obtain necessary information concerning City of Richfield code • requirements. B. Design Phase 1) Design of the element, including selection of letter forms, colors, and materials. The element will be designed within the following guidelines: a) It will be considered a work of art. b) It will have movement in the form of water. c) It will be designed to be easily maintained. d) It will be easily identified by both pedestrians in the plaza area and by automobile drivers on 66th Street and Lyndale Avenue. e) The element shall be designed to provide a focal point in and • around the plaza as well as within the Lyndale/Hub/Nicollet redevelopment area . f) The element will provide for a donation name plate and a dedication plaque. g) The element design will be within the scope of the urban design concept of the redevelopment plan. 2) Review of the preliminary design with the Planning Director the Bicentennial Commission.QW& A C. Working Drawings Phase 1) Prepare working drawings of the element, including specifications on graphics, colors, materials, location, and structure as specified by code and other design elements of the redevelopment plan. -3- 2) Present working drawings to the Bicentennial Commission and the Planning Director for approval, with final design to be submitted for City Council approval. Estimated Working Time Approximately four weeks after initial meetings with Richfield Planning Director and L/H/N project consultant. 2. In preparation of the design of the sculptural graphic element for the L/H/N area civic space, the following procedure shall be used: A. Immediately following execution of this agreement, the Contractor shall commence work in accordance with the preceding scope of services, and furnish the City with delivery of the finished design and working drawings of the sculptural graphic element. . B. Upon final City approval of the design, the City shall pay the Contractor the sum of $35 . 00 per hour, in an amount not to exceed $2 , 000. Dated: CITY OF RICHFIELD By Its Mavor By Its City Manager Dated: THUMBNAILS, INC. • Eric Madsen i i CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 67 Agenda February 28, 1977 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Gentlemen: Subject: Appointments Certain appointments remain to be made by the city council. Following is a list of those appointments with terms of office indicated: Human Rights Commission Two appointments are necessary to fill a three year term which expires May 27, 1977 and a three year term which will expire May 27, 1979. Advisory Youth Commission Two three-year adult terms which expire June 1, 1979 still remain to be filled. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission One three-year term which will expire February 1 , 1980 remains to be filled. Attached is an application from Frank Johnson who has expressed an interest in being appointed to this commission. Respectfully subm' d, NA10;_ Y. Wayne S. Burggraaff City Manager WSB/eja i is CITY OF RICHFIELD APPLICATION FORM FOR INDIVIDUALS DESIRING TO S1 IV "77 MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COMMISSIONS OR COMMITT?? ^1`' ?1. Committee or commission for which application is being made SENIOR CITIZENS 2. Name Frank Johnson 3. Residence address 6344 Wentworth Avenue Richfield Of-/a7 No. Street City Phone 4. Business address Name of ernp° ying agency Address Position Held 5. Date of birth , ,1 ° I -t- a a Month Da to Year 6. Local organizational memberships and affiliations: a. •. Briefly discuss aspects of your experience which you believe qualify you for this Municipal Committee and why you are interested in serving. 8. hree persons who are thoroughly acquainted with your qualifications 1 .643? 6-6 2, • 3. 9. Signature of applicant Name Occupation Address Phone CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 66 I Agenda February 28, 1977 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Gentlemen: Subject: Suburban Rate Authority Contribution Attached to this council letter is a letter from the Suburban Rate Authority, notifying us that the City of Richfield is being asked to contribute $750 for the SRA in 1977. As the letter states, the contribution is being requested in accordance with a resolution adopted by the rate authority in July of 1976. • This contribution requirement is being implemented because of two basic changes in the operation of the Suburban Rate Authority, the expansion of the service area, and the elimination of contributions from the gas company. Councilman Luettinger is Richfield's representative to the Suburban Rate Authority and can provide further explanation at our meeting. Respectfully submitted, Wayne S. Burggraaff City Manager WSB/eja 0 0 SUBURBA14 RATE AUTHORITY 3601 Park Center Boulevard St. Louis Park, Minn. 55416 (612) 922-8055 February 11, 1977 Mr. Thomas Moran City Clerk City of Richfield 6700 Portland Avenue South Richfield, Minnesota 55423 Dear Mr. Moran: Pursuant to Article Y., Section 311 of the SRA Joint Agreement and action taken at the July 28, 1976, adjourned meeting of the SRA board, you are notified that the City's contribution to SRA for the year 1977, is $ 750.00 The contribution requirement was adopted at the July 28 meeting in • the following resolution; "1. The SRA Board of Directors hereby determines pursuant to Article X of the Joint Agreement, that anticipated expenses for administrative purposes for the calendar year 1977 require contributions from members. 2. Each member of SRA shall contribute to the SRA a sum equal to the product of $75 times the number of votes to which the member is entitled under the Joint Agreement, payable in the year 1977. 3. The Secretary--Treasurer is authorized and directed to compute the amount due from each member and to promptly notify each member of the required contribution. Checks should be made payable to the SUBURBAN RATE' AUTHCRI':'Y and mailed directly to the undersigned. Yours very truly, / zv v • II_/) . 6, ???J J.N. Dalen Secretary-Treasurer Suburban Rate Authority 4801 W. 50th Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 y CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager 0 Council Letter No. 65 Agenda February 28, 1977 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Gentlemen: Subject: Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Request Bids on City Project No. 686 On the February 28, 1977 city council agenda there is a resolution which will provide for city council approval of plans and specifications, and author- ization to take bids for City Project No. 686, the 1977 permanent street improve- ment project. The council is being requested to adopt the resolution approving the plans and specifications for street paving, ornamental street lighting and sod restoration and tree planting for Districts 12 and 14A. The resolution would also authorize the city manager to call for bids on these three components of the project. Background Information The 1977 permanent street project covers Districts 12 and 14A. District 12 includes that area bounded on the north by the 62nd Street Crosstown, east by west Pleasant Avenue north of 66th Street and south of 66th Street by Lyndale Avenue, on the south by 66th Street from West Pleasant Avenue to Lyndale Avenue and on the west by I-35W. District No. 14A (Rich Acres) includes that area bounded on the north by East 68th Street, on the east by 21st Avenue, on the south by East 69th Street and on the west by State Highway No. 36. This area also includes the East Service Road, State Highway No. 36 from East 68th Street to East 66th Street. As was indicated in Council Memorandum No. 33, dated February 18, 1977, it will be necessary to delay District No. 15, the paving of Lyndale Avenue from Lake Shore Drive to 74th Street, until completion of the north portion of Lyndale Avenue. This delay is necessary in order to obtain FAU grant funds for the improvement work on Lyndale Avenue between 67th Street and 62nd Street Crosstown. On June 14, 1976 the city council ordered preparation of engineering reports for the street paving program in Districts 12, 14A and 15. On July 26, 1976 the council. received those engineering reports and confirmed the date of hearing on the 1977 permanent street improvements and the consulting engineers were authorized Council Leiter No. 65 -2- February 28, 1977 and directed to proceed with the final survey work and preparation of plans and specifications. On September 22, 1976, the public works director and his staff met with residents in the project districts to discuss and review the plans. On September 27, 1976 the city council held a public hearing and adopted a resol- ution authorizing the 1977 permanent street improvement project except for District No. 14A. Authorization for this district, known as "Rich Acres", was deferred until representatives of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency could be present to discuss the implication of PCA noise standards on this residential area. On December 13, 1976, the hearing on the project for District 14A was concluded, and a resolution was adopted authorizing the improvement. The final plans and specifications for City Project No. 686 have been com- pleted and reviewed by the public works director. The total estimated construction costs for permanent paving, ornamental street lighting, turf establishment and plant installation and appurtenances thereto for District No. 12 is $723,600, and for District No. 14A it is $176, 600. These estimates include indirect costs such as plan preparation and construction supervision, as well as actual construction costs. The attached resolution would authorize the staff to call for separate bids on permanent street construction, ornamental street lighting and sod restoration, including tree replacement. Recommendation It is recommended that the council approve the plans and specifications for is the permanent street paving, ornamental street lighting, and sod restoration and tree replacement for City Project No. 686. It is further recommended that the city council authorize the city manager to call for bids for the permanent street paving, ornamental street lighting, and sod restoration and tree replacement. April 1 , 1977 has been tentatively scheduled as the day on which these bids would be received. Respectfully submitted, uial?ta ?? 6 Wayne S. Burggraa ff City Manager WSB/eja cc: Public Works Director Finance Director 1 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TO BE RECEIVED ON APRIL 1, 1977 FOR 40 (1) PERMANENT STREET SURFACING (2) ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING (3) TURF ESTABLISHMENT AND PLANT INSTALLATION CITY PROJECT N0. 686 Districts 12 and 14A Clerk's File No. WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 5554 passed by the City Council on the 14th day of June, 1976, preliminary reports for permanent street surfacing, ornamental street lighting and appurtenances thereto for City Project No. 686, Districts Nos. 12 and 14A, by Orr-Schelen-Mayeron & Associates, Inc. (Consulting Engineers) was so ordered, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 5563, passed by the City Council on the 26th day of July, 1976, the preliminary reports so ordered were received and the date of hearing for September 27, 1976 was confirmed. Orr-Schelen-Mayeron & Associates were authorized and directed to proceed with the final survey work and preparation of plans and specifications, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 5586, passed by the City Council on the 27th day of September, 1976 the improvement for District No. 12 was so ordered, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 5650, passed by the City Council on the 13th day of December, 1976 the improvement for District No. 14A was so ordered, and • WHEREAS, Orr-Schelen-Mayeron & Associates, Inc., Consulting Engineers, has presented such plans and specifications to the council for approval. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rcihfield, Minn- esota, as follows: 1. That such plans and specifications are hereby approved, Clerk's File No. 2. That sealed bids will be publicly opened by the City Manager on April 1, 1977 at 11:00 a.m. in the council chambers of the city hall for: (1) Permanent Street Surfacing. (2) Ornamental Street Lighting. (3) Turf Establishment and Plant Installation Such bids will be tabulated and presented to the City Council for award on April 11, 1977. 3. That all bids shall be filed with the City Clerk not later than 11:00 a.m. on the lot day of April, 1977 and that said bids will be opened and read aloud at that time. 0 2 - 4. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to advertise for bids on said improvements as required by law. Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield this 28th day of February, 1977. Loren L. Law Mayor ATTEST: Thomas J. Moran City Clerk 0 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager /,k Council Letter No. 64 Agenda February 28, 1977 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Gentlemen: Subject: Chamber of Commerce Promotional Booklet Mayor Law has asked that there be a discussion item on the February 28 city council agenda for the purpose of discussing the Richfield promo- tional booklet which is currently being prepared by the Richfield Chamber of Commerce. Respectfully su itted, VvW ?. 4b Wayne S. Burggraaff City Manager WSB/eja la CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 63 Agenda February 28, 1977 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Gentlemen: Subject: Authorization to Call for Bids On the February 28, 1977 city council agenda there is an item requesting authorization to call for bids for the procurement of a vacuum street sweeper and a hydraulic sewer cleaner. Vacuum Street Sweeper The purchase of the vacuum street sweeper is a scheduled replacement • of a fully depreciated sweeper currently owned by the city. Recent advance- ments in sweeper technology have made it possible to combine vacuum and brush cleaning action to provide faster and more efficient street sweeping. The purchase of this unit will allow the city to conduct one-man continuous sweeping operations throughout the city. The sweepers currently owned by the city require two men crews for sweeping operations, one man to drive the sweeper and another man to follow in a truck, collecting the rubbish swept from the streets. One man sweeping operations are especially import- ant in light of position reductions scheduled in the street division in 1977, due to budget limitations. ltg4 000, Hydraulic Sewer Cleaner The hydraulic sewer cleaner utilizes a high pressure water jet to remove debris from sewer lines. The major advantages of the hydraulic sewer cleaner are its speed and adaptability. Because the hydraulic rodder is faster than the mechanical models, it will strengthen Richfield's sewer maintenance program. Furthermore, because the machine uses water as its principle cleaning agent, damage to sewer lines is reduced. The hydraulic sewer cleaner may also be used for cleaning hydrants, sign posts, and other metal surfaces. $ Zo'coo e_eQA- Is ?° Council Letter No. 63 -2- February 28, 1977 0 Recommendation Funds for both of these purchases are included in the 1977 central garage and sewer utility budgets. It is therefore the recommendation of the Public Works Director, in which I concur, that the city council authorize the call for bids for purchase of one vacuum street sweeper and one hydraulic sewer cleaner. Respectfully submit ed, Wayne S. Burggraaff City Manager WSB/eja cc: Public Works Director Administrative Assistant Finance Director s F-7 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Office of City Manager Council Letter No. 62 r1-2 Agenda February 28, 1977 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Richfield Gentlemen: Subject: Purchase of Service Agreement With the Storefront There is an item on the February 28, 1977 city council agenda providing for council approval of a purchase of service agreement with the Storefront, Inc. As council members will recall, the adopted 1977 general fund budget appropriates $15,000 for the Storefront. The city's contribution to the • Storefront includes support for rent, phone, utilities and printing services, as well as the consulting services detailed in the agreement. The proposed 1977 purchase of services agreement is similar to the agreements between the Storefront and the city in previous years. It is recommended that the city council approve the proposed agreement for counseling services with the Storefront, Inc. and.authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute said agreement. Respectfully submitted, Wayne S. Burggraaff City Manager WSB/eja cc: Finance Director City Attorney 0 10 i AGREEMENT FOR COUNSELING SERVICES I• THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into as of the day of , 1977, for the period from January 1, 1977 through December 31, 1977, by and between CITY OF RICHFIELD a Minnesota municipal corporation, ("city"), and THE STOREFRONT, INC., a Minnesota nonprofit corporation, ("contractor"), WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the city, in fulfulling its governmental role, has an interest in avoiding antisocial conduct, avoiding or ameliorating social problems, avoiding infractions of the law, diverting youth from the criminal justice system, assisting young people in finding solutions to their individual problems, assisting the police department, school officials and others -within the community in the handling of the problems of youthful residents of the city, and WHEREAS, such interests of the city can be served by having available t.o the youthful residents of the city a diversion program which provides youth counseling and referral services, and WHEREAS, contractor is in existence for the purpose of providing such youth counseling and referral services and is willing to provide such services for the city. NOW, THEREFORE, it, is agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows: 1. City herewith engages contractor to perform services, and _• contractor agrees to provide services to the city, consisting of the following: A. -2- Counseling and `referral services to juvenile residents of the city who are referred to contractor by members of the city policy department, representatives of the school district, the Hennepin County Municipal Court, the Hennepin County District Court, social welfare agencies of Hennepin County and parents, custodians, guardians or other persons having respons- ibility for such youthful residents of the city. A goal of contractor for the time in which this; agreement is in effect shall be to work with 150 cases from city of which 80% shall be youth diverted from the criminal justice system as defined', in goal "A" of the HAYDP FY 76 grant application to the Governor's Commission on Crime Prevention and Control. B. In cases where persons referred to contractor have problems which cannot be fully or adequately dealt with through services by contractor, appropriate referrals will be made by contractor to other persons or organ- izations. C. Primary, emphasis in counseling will be on an individual diagnosis of the person referred to determine his or her basic needs, but such diagnosis shall not include psychological or vocational testing. D. In appropriate cases such counseling shall include, as an adjunct to the counseling of a juvenile, diagnostic counseling of other family members or other persons in the household where he or she resides. E. A follow-up on referrals will be made by contractor, on all referrals from police, court services, and juvenile court, in order to determine the extent to which an individual client's problem or problems have been resolved through the efforts of contractor or through the efforts of others to whom the contractor has referred the client. 'A, 0 0 0- F. Contractor will consult with law enforcement officers of the city, J services. G. Contractor shall use its best efforts to coordinate the programs of various youth service organizations and agencies within and outside of the city which provide services to youthful residents of the city, with the object of improving upon the coordination and performance of such organ- izations and agencies in meeting the total needs of the client youth in- volved. H. Contractor will hold itself available for consultation with juvenile authorities of the city so that such authorities are kept advised of the status of those situations which fall within their areas of responsibility. I. Contractor will undertake to identify any new or different kinds of services which should be made available to youthful residents of the city in order to meet their unmet needs in personal development and social adjustment. J. Contractor will provide the equivalent of at least one full time youth worker to serve residents of the city referred for. services. The entire staff of contractor will be available to work with said residents as needed. Said youth workers will have access to services of secretary provided by contractor. K. City will receive all services provided by the Hennepin Area Youth AS budget, the maintenance of fiscal records, and the coordination of local -3- officials of the school district and other appropriate persons to keep them advised of the nature of the services being provided under this agreement and to work out procedures which will facilitate the providing of contractor's Diversion Program central staff. These include the monitoring of agency } -4- units by providing; assistance and direction in data collection, fiscal management, staff development and training, program monitoring and evaluation. City will also receive support of the board of directors of the HAYD P. L. Youth workers providing services to resicients of city will receive supervision and it service staff training from contractor and professional support and growth through contact with other staff members of contractor. M. Residents of city will be eligible to participate in all programs offered by contractor. These currently include a chemical dependency j„ orientation program for families groups focussing on drug use for adolescents, and a concerned persons group for parents concerned about drug use of ii . a child 2. To assure proper coordination between the city and contractor, under this agreement, 'the contractor agrees to take the following measures: A. It will, at all times while this contract is in effect, keep a person to be desiggnated ;by the city, on its board of directors. B. It will permit a member of the city's governing body, to be designated by the';: city, to attend, as an observer, all meetings of the board of directors. of contractor, and to participate in the discussions and deliber- ations of such board, without the right to vote. f. C. It will send copies of all meetings of its board of directors to those persons designated by the city promptly after each board of directors • meeting. D. It will fend to all members of the city council a quarterly statistical report summarzing the nature of the activities of contractor in providing the services described in this agreement. r E. It will provide services to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, irarital status, status with regard to public assistance or disability. F. It will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Richfield, its employees and agents, from any and all claims, causes of action, lawsuits, damages, losses or expenses on account of bodily injury, sickness, disease, death or property damage as a result, directly or indirectly, of any actions or omissions on the part of the contractor's personnel in connection with the provision of services in accordance with the terms of this Contract. G. It will perform the conseling and referral services in a competent, professional manner and in compliance with all applicanle laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and policies which are now in effect or which may hereafter be adopted. 3. For the performance of the services described in section #1 above, the city agrees to pay and the contractor agrees to accept payments on the following basis: A. The amount of direct city funds which the city shall be obligated to pay for such services shall be the sum of $15, 000, which will be paid in 12 equal payments upon receipt of a monthly statement from contractor. 4. This Agreement will be terminated on the expiration date specified above. Thereafter the Agreement may be renewed annually. The Agreement may be terminated upon the giving of thirty (30) days written notice by the City of Richfield to The Storefront, Inc. for reasons of non-performance or documented unsatisfactory performance. The Agreement may be terminated by either party upon the giving of sixty (60) days written notice. ti -6- IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have made and executed II this Agreement as,, of the day and year first above written. In the presence of: CITY OF RICHFIELD Mayor li City Manager THE STOREFRONT, INC. l Its Its