02-14-77 agendaY
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
• Office of City Manager
Council Letter No. 61
Agenda February 14, 1977
The Honorable Mayor
and
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. In some cases the item is listed merely for the purpose of
providing information and status reports. Tn other instances the members of
the city council may wish to adopt a specific policy position to be commun-
icated to our representatives.
Stadium Issue
A number of proposals have been suggested concerning the resolution of
the stadium issue in the metropolitan area. It is suggested that council members
may want to consider this matter and adopt a policy position in support of the
Minnesota Sports Area Committee proposal.
The proposal provides for an undomed 65, 000 seat facility to be built
between the metropolitan stadium and the Metropolitan Sports Canter complex
as shown on the attached architect's rendering.
The new complex would cost an estimated $27.5 million dollars assuming
that construction begins this summer. It is estimated that the addition of a
dome would add $10.5 million dollars to the cost.
Dutch Elm Disease Financing Proposal
At least 13 bills designed to provide state assistance in the control of
Dutch Elm disease have been introducted in the state legislature this year.
Council Letter No. 61 -2- February 14, 1977
The Minnesota State Shade Tree Advisory Committee recommended that
the state appropriate 46 million dollars this season for programs related to
controlling Dutch Elm disease and reforestration. The Governor's budget
includes a recommendation for only 26 million for this purpose.
The city council is already on record supporting this kind of legislation
and this material is being submitted as a status report on this item.
Tax Increment Financing
A bill has been introduced to rescind tax increment financing. The bill
which has been introduced is similar to ones which have been introduced in
previous sessions.
In anticipation of this kind of legislation being introduced again the
League of Minnesota Cities has been working with the Minnesota Chapter of the
National Association of Housing Redevelopment Officials to develop considerable
information and support for not only the current tax increment financing program,
but other means by which cities can effectively engage in redevelopment activ-
ities. A special slide presentation is currently being prepared in support of tax
increment financing and will be available very shortly for use not only with
legislative committees, but other organizations throughout the state. Mr. Krier
has been a participant in the LMC/NAHRO Task Force working on this matter.
While the city is certainly co:rimitted to tax increment financing, perhaps it
would be desirable for the city officially to go on record in support of the con-
cept in view of the bill which has been recently been introducted to abandon
tax increment financing.
Deadline for Local Bills
The Hennepin County delegation has officially adopted the deadline date
of midnight March 14, 1977 for consideration of local bills from Hennepin
County. Any special legislation should be presented to the delegation prior
to that time.
At the present time we do not contemplate the need for any special legisla-
tion for the City of Richfield for the year 1977.
911 Financing
The City of Richfield is a participant in the Hennepin County Emergency
Communications Organization which is a joint powers effort to improve emergency
communications within the county including the implementation of a 911 telephone
system.
Council Letter No. 61 -3- February 14, 1977
In addition to this Hennepin County effort, the other six counties in
• the metropolitan area have also been working through a variety of planning
processes to not only develop 911 telephone services for their counties, but
coordinate these services throughout the metropolitan area.
It is assumed that capital costs for the equipment necessary to implement
the 911 system will be paid for with state and federal assistance. However,
the complexity of a metropolitan area wide system make it virtually impossible
to allocate a fair share to each of the public safety answering points. For
example, it is not possible to equitably determine who benefits from a particular
trunking arrangement. . More specifically, a trunking
arrangement may be recommended which designates additional telephone lines
being routed to a particular public safety answering point which, in turn, however
produces a greater reduction in the overall trunk cost for the entire metropolitan
area.
Therefore, a recommendation is in the process of being developed which
would provide for the basic 911 operating service cost to be paid for by state
collected tax funds. It is anticipated that proposals will be transmitted to par-
tici.'pating municipalities in the near future which will suggest that the telephone
company gross earnings tax be used as a source of revenue for the recurring 911
basic system costs.
No action is required on this matter at this time, but it is anticipated that a
specific proposal will be available for consideration within the next few weeks.
Renewal of Important Federal Programs
A number of important federal programs affecting local government will be
up for consideration and renewal in Congress this year. Three programs which
are of concern to the City of Richfield include the First 5 titles of the CETA
programs which expire in September along with the community development block
grant program. In addition, virtually every major federal housing program is due
to expire this year and must be considered for extension by Congress.
No immediate action is required by the city council at this time, but it
will be desirable to maintain very close contact on these and other important
federal legislation issues.
Proposed Increase in MTC Bus Fair Schedule
Attached to this letter you will find a communication from Bruce Nawrocki,
Mayor of Columbia Heights and a commissioner on the Metropolitan Transit
Commission. Mayor Nawrocki is suggesting that the zone charges which are
proposed to be eliminated in zone one be eliminated entirely throughout the transit
taxing district. It is suggested that the city council may wish to go on record
in regard to the proposed changes being considered by the Metropolitan Transit
Commission.
Council Letter No. 61 -4- February 14, 1977
LMC Legislative Conference
As you know, the League of Minnesota Cities has scheduled its annual
conference for 1:30 p.m. in St. Paul on February 22, 1977. Council members
who are free to do so may wish to plan to attend this meeting. In this regard
I have attached a recent status report of the League's 1977/78 legislative
program which I received this week.
Respectfully submitted,
Wayne S. Burggraaff
City Manager
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CITY'OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
590 40TH AVENUE N. E.
?2OLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINN. 55421
(612) 788-9221
BRUCE G. NAWROCKI, MAYOR
E. "SERE" HEINTZ. COUNCILMAN
WALTER LOGACZ, COUNCILMAN
GAYLE R. NORBERG, COUNCILMAN
KENNETH E. HENTGES, COUNCILMAN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER OUR NATION'S "SERVICE IS OUR BUSINESS"
BICENTENNIAL
February 3, 1977
T0: MAYID"S At ;J OF C0'r11UNTTiES Ill 7011E 2 3 i:,77
W: THE i^1El"ROPM TT?j1J TRA+JSIT TAU"" G NSTRICT
(See Enclosed 1^11ap) R?C111iLU Cis i'.i%';1age`
FROM: BP.UCE G. tINvIROCKI , MAYOR
CCIXMISSIU,'ER, 1,1E T ROPOLITAN TRANSIT CG'1rTSSiOi^1
As you perhaps know, the M.T.C. will hold hearings this
and Tuesday ( eb:-uary 7 and 8) on proposed increases in
N.T.C. bus-fare schedule. (See enclosed notice for tir-a _ .a
location of hearings in Minneapolis and St. Paul.)
L(?y
. The proposal would increase the Lase face fro-i to
keel i!?':rerse %',hich 1s jusLi 1 ied by the rate of inflation since
the last fare increase six cr seven years ago). The proposal
would maintain the additional 10< zone cha•?e for zone 2, but
would el irni hate the present 10t zone charge between "J nneu;: of i s
and St. Paul. The prop^s.al t,,ould call for the Legis.Ia ur; .o
E'1lCilii l.2 ' ?1F S v:.tutory 1 im i to Lion i,r d r',f?>;lmllf; of i o'' a
fare (excq^'_ f "express" charges) so that th Cc.rr;ission could
keep the addi ti enal 10(-' zone Charge ;nor Z-oi,le 3.
Approximately one third of operating cost o,? the M.T.C. bus
system cokes from the fare box. Tire re?.,.(;iinq tr;o thirds of
operating cw;t comes from a prop p- t 1 _x 1`vy in the Trans t
Taxing District, and f:r^m grants cnm the State of 1.linnesota
and the Federal Go ernrlei?t.
Income and sales taxes that are the principle source of
revenwe for ±h° State and federal Governmcnts, as t^,'c?11 as the
local property tax, are levied at uniform rates rn all people
and property in the Transit Taxing District.
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As we all know, the level of bus service is not uniform in the
Transit Taxing District. Service diminishes considerably as we
get further out in the suburbs. Because of this, it seems to me
that the zone charges are highly inequitable and should be
abolished. (One flat base fare for everybody, particularly since
it is proposed that the zone charge between Minneapolis and
St. Paul will be eliminated for the benefit of those riders.)
If you agree on this, I would strongly urge you to attend either
of the two hearings and say so. (If you disagree, attend and say
that I am wrong.)
Remember, the hearings are this flonday and Tuesday (February 7
and 2.)
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;O All Interested Parties
RO.. Metropolitan Transit Commission
i,yTE January 26, 1977
SUBJECT Notice of Public Hearings - Fare Increase
The energy conservaL-ion siLuation has necessitated -elocatir_ one
o the public hearings for the .,ITC's proposed fare ir...rease.
ahe nearing scheduled fer 7 1977 at the Minncanol.is
Public Library, 300 .Iicollct ;:all, :dinneapolis, !_:, will now be held
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NSP Building
Cafeteria, Lower Level
414 Nicollet t•Ia1.I
!Minneapolis, MN 55402
on
Monday, February 7, 1977
5:30 PM
(Use Mall entrance to caf.Lteria, lower level)
The hearing on Tuesday, February P 1977, at 5:30 P: will be as plan-
ned at;
Metropolitan Council Chambers
300 Metro Square Building
St. Paul , !.IN 55101
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February 1, 1977
league of minnesote cities
TO: LMC Board of Directors
Members of all IMC Legislative Committees
LMC Staff
FROM Mentor C. "Duke" Addicks, Jr.
League Legislative Counsel
SUBJ: STATUS OF LMC POLICIES AND LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS
The attached chart is part of a continuing effort to keep the IMC Board of Directors,
the members of I11C Legislative Committees and other interested persons advised as to
the status of the League's Legislative Program.
• The chart will be revised and updated on a monthly basis ,.Lntil the end of the 1917
portion of the Legislative Session. Each revised chary will be sent to members of
the League's Board of Directors and Legislative Committees,
You may also wish to follow the progress of League supported bills in the "League
Program" portion of the Local Government Legislative Bulletin.
Please feel free to contact the League staff if you have any questions.
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Office of City Manager
Council Letter No. 60
Agenda February 14, 1977
The Honorable Mayor
and
Members of the City Council
City of Richfield
Gentlemen:
Subject: Discussion of Pool Car Usage
Councilman Ludeman has requested that there be a discussion item on
the February 14, 1977 city council agenda dealing with usage and number
of city pool cars available for use by city staff personnel.
Respectfully submitted,
Wayne S. Burggraaff
City Manager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Office of City Manager
Council Letter No. 59
Agenda February 14, 1977
The Honorable Mayor
and
Members of the City Council
City of Richfield
Gentlemen:
Subject: Amendment to Moritorium on Filling of Full Time Vacancies
During the 1977 budget hearings the city council established 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 two
vacancies.
1 . Public Works Director - Administration, Public Works Department
2. Secretary I - Administrative Services, Public Safety Department
The public works director is the management position in the public works
department responsible for administrative, managerial and supervisory work
in directing all functions of the public works department. The secretary I
position in the public safety department is the secretary to the director of
public safety. Both positions are fully funded in the 1977 budget.
It is recommended that the moritorium be amended as proposed herein.
Respectfully sub ted,
sew ,.
Wayne S. Burggraaff
City Manager
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cc: Personnel Director
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Office of City Manager
Council Letter No. 58
Agenda February 14, 1977
The Honorable Mayor
and
Members of the City Council
City of Richfield
Gentlemen:
Subject: Classification and Pay Plan Study
Last spring the city council was presented with information regarding a request
for a classification and pay plan study for employees covered by the General Services
and Management Pay Plans. At the June 28, 1976 meeting, the council voted to
reject the proposal for this study. The subject was again brought up when the council
discussed and took action on the pay plans for 1977. At that time it was requested
• by the council that the proposal for a classification and pay plan study be presented
again at the February 14, 1977 council meeting.
The purpose of this council letter is to again provide you with the background
information and recommendation that the city manager be authorized to select an
experienced personnel consultant, prepare a tentative agreement and submit such
an agreement to the city council for consideration.
History
The most recent comprehensive study of position classification and pay plans
for the City of Richfield municipal service was conducted nearly seven years ago
in 1970 by the Jacobs Company. The recommendations of that firm were considered
by the city council and implemented in January, 1971. Although there have been a
few changes, the pay plan structures, internal percentage relationships , and job
descriptions have remained essentially the same. In general, the changes relate
to reconsideration of individual situations, the removal of some management positions
from the General Services Pay Plan and other pay plan changes necessitated by the
State Labor Relations Act.
However, conditions do change with respect to salaries and nature of work
performed over a period of years. In the six years that the Jacobs plan has been
in effect, there have been changes in state legislation, considerable inflation
is and the evolution of new methods and thinking concerning procedures and
administration of pay plans . Therefore, it would appear advisable to conduct
Council Letter No. 58 - 2 - February 14, 1977
• a comprehensive study of not only the General Services Pay Plan, but the
Management Pay Plan as well.
During the recent year an extensive campaign was conducted to organize the
clerical and technical employees of St. Louis Park by AFSCME. That campaign
resulted in an election with the union losing certification for St. Louis Park.
However, both Maplewood and Minnetonka are organized for clerical and technical
employees. Undoubtedly there will be increased pressure for organization of
these employees in the future. 'therefore, I feel it is important to insure that our
system reflects accurate position relationships both internally and externally.
Purpose of Study
Material relating to the purpose of such a study has been attached to this letter.
However, the ultimate goal of such a study and the adoption of an up-to-date
classification and pay plan should be to provide for the following:
1 . An accurate description of work performed which can be used as a
basis for measuring performance of an individual in a specific
position.
• 2. A wage and salary structure which provides for internal equity in an
organization and competitive salaries in the market area for a given
position.
3. A procedure for insuring continued internal equity as well as obtaining
realistic outside comparisons for the wage and salary structure.
4. An accepted procedure for establishing wage and salary rates for new
or changed positions. It should also clearly define management positions.
5. A means to reduce and resolve complaints over wage and salary rates.
6. A system which provides incentive value to employees.
7. Information on job relationships for use in recruiting, selection,
. training, transfers and promotions.
8. An objective basis for personnel administration decisions to fulfill
state and federal requirements on equal employment opportunity
guidelines concerning discrimination in employment.
9. A tool to determine pay comparisons with other communities to make sure
we are paying competitive but not too much.
• Alternative Approaches of Conducting Study
Theoretically, it is possible to conduct a classification and pay plan study
through the use of city staff or in the alternative, through the use of a professional
Council Letter No. 58 - 3 - February 14, 1977
personnel consultant. In most instances , it is advisable for smaller organizations
such as ours, without a large personnel administrative staff, to arrange to have
such work performed by a consultant. However, I have attempted to list the
advantages and disadvantages of both approaches in the following paragraphs.
Consideration of Staff Conducted Study
The primary advantage of conducting such a study by a city staff member would
be that the cost could be expected to be less than if such services were purchased
from a private consultant.
The disadvantages associated with conducting such a study by a member of
the city staff include the following:
1. Neither I nor any other member of my staff has ever conducted such a
study.
2. Such a study is extremely time consuming especially in the area of
assessing and confirming job duty responsibilities. In my opinion,
it would not be possible for a staff member to perform this work without
adversely affecting other areas of job responsibility.
3. Unless an organization is quite large in size, it does not normally
maintain the number of persons necessary in the area of personnel
administration to conduct such a study.
4. Any study of this kind conducted by a member of the city staff would
be subject to questions of credibility and the kinds of criticism related
to objectivity due to that individual's role in the organization.
Consideration of Personnel Consultant Conducted Study
The primary disadvantage of employing an outside professional personnel
consultant would be that the study is more expensive and that once completed,
the consultant is not normally retained to assist in continued administration.
On the other hand, there are considerable advantages to employing an
outside consultant. These include:
1. Expertise in the subject area due to the fact that the consultant does
this type of work on a continuing basis and is, therefore, able to do
it quickly and well while at the same time being knowledgeable about
most recent thinking and activity in the field.
2. A professional consultant who does this kind of work for a living would
be in a better position to perform a more comprehensive and thorough
study. In short, the consultant has proven ability.
Council Letter No. 58 - 4 - February 14, 1977
• 3. An outside consultant who has had the opportunity to examine
numerous organizations (both public and private) is in a better
position to objectively evaluate our classification and pay plan
and provide recommendations for improvements.
4. Good access to comparative information and situations.
5. Such a study almost inevitably results in recommendations and
ultimate implementation which is not viewed in the same favorable
light by all employees. Such a study may indicate that some salaries
are too low, but that others are too high. An objective outside
consultant can bring more credibility to this process than can the
in-house alternative.
6. Once a study has been completed and implemented, it must be
administered by the in-house staff and it is easier for this to occur
if any adverse feelings created by the study are related to an out-
side consultant rather than in-house staff members.
Scope and Process
As you recall during the pay plan approval process several council members
• expressed a dissatisfaction with the current pay plan and its structure based on
increases connected to time and grade. A pay plan study would address this
question as well as the performance appraisal system connected to a pay plan
by which increases would be based on performance.
Also discussed during the pay plan discussion meetings were the numerous
requests for individual position reclassifications. I believe I have demonstrated
that if this task were undertaken on a piecemeal basis, we may in fact not resolve
any of our problems but create further ones based on compounded inequities . Examples
of some of those that we presently have are where working foremen earn more than
division heads as well as the compression that presently exists between the heavy
equipment. operator position and the working foremen classification. The salary
survey information that we discussed showed numerous cases where our compensation
line was erratic between the minimum and maximum. Another purpose of the pay
plan and classification study would be to adopt a compensation policy for all of the
positions in each of the respective pay plans.
Again in summarizing this information and considering the best approach to
conducting a classification and pay plan study, I have relied riot only on my own
personal experience, but on contacts which I have made with other municipalities
in our area . The cities of St. Louis Park , Bloomington and Fridley recently conducted
classification and pay plan studies . Brooklyn Center is in the process now of
selecting a consultant. Both Bloomington and St. Louis Park have full time personnel
Council Letter No. 58 - 5 - February 14, 1977
46 directors and in the case of at least one city, more than one person in the area of
personnel administration. However, both have expressed to me the belief that it
would be virtually impossible to not only provide the time required for such a
study, but that the conduct of such a study on an in-house basis would not
provide the kind of outside objectivity brought to the process by an experienced
consultant.
Inasmuch as a large percentage of our operating budget is devoted to
personal service costs, it would seem advisable that we make use of the best
possible methods to not only control these costs, but provide for the best possible
methods to obtain the greatest return from these expenditures. Any study should
define job tasks in such a way so as to provide for a clear definition of not only
job accountability, but a criteria for performance review. Primary requirements
must be carefully analyzed both from the standpoint of internal relationships
within the organization and external relationships in the job market. The study
should also recommend the most desirable plan for administration of the classification
and pay plan since the way in which these matters are administered is perhaps as
important as the component parts of the plan.
The procedure I recommend would involve both the city council, myself, the
personnel director, a consultant and a committee of employees . The initial
process would be for the council to authorize myself to seek professional services
• for a classification and pay plan study followed by an interview process and
recommendations to the council on prospective consultants . I would then suggest
that the council interview the recommended consultant before a final selection is made.
Following that the council would meet with the consultant selected to provide input
prior to conducting the study.
Throughout the study there would be both input from the personnel director as well
as an employee committee to review and provide feedback to the consultant in the
job evaluation process .
It could be anticipated that such a study conducted by a consultant would cost
anywhere between $7,500 to $15,000 for the General Services Pay Plan and the
Management Pay Plan and take from three to six months. In view of the overall
expenditure for personal services covered by these two pay plans, such a survey
would represent a good investment in future personnel administration practices.
Summary of Recommendations
Therefore, it is my recommendation to the city council that they:
I . Authorize the city manager to solicit proposals to conduct a classification
and pay study for the General Services and Management employees.
Council Letter No. 58 - 6 - February 14, 1977
. 2. Establish the procedure described in this letter for maximum staff and
council involvement in such a study.
Respectfully submitted,
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Wayne S. Burggraaf
City Manager
WSB/jkl
cc: Personnel Director
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COMPENSATION PLAN CHARACTERISTICS
Pay Program Development:
1. Pay programs are based upon the following principles:
a. The wage/salary range midpoint represents the competitive
dollar amount for work performed at "job standard" .
b. The labor market's average wages or salaries represent the
current "going rates" for various types of work based upon
overall work force characteristics/productivity.
c. In a merit program, the difference between the pay range's
minimum and maximum dollar amounts is designed to
permit differing pay rates based upon individual performance
variations .
2. Basic steps in developing a pay program are:
a . Identify the pay program's objectives with emphasis on
• operating problems or opportuniti: s that a pay, program
can be designed to help.
b. Collecting and analyzing accurate labor market data:
1. Insure all appropriate employers are included.
2. Insure our jobs are accurately matched with market jobs.
3. Calculate present relationships with the labor market and
identify market trends.
c. Measuring the effectiveness of the current pay program.
d. Comparing program objectives with our present and anticipated
position, and then determining necessary actions. (This
includes pay ranges and increase guidelines.)
e. Estimating the proposed program's cost.
f. Presenting and obtaining necessary management approvals.
g. Effectively communicating the new pay program to supervisors
and affected employees.
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• Job Evaluation:
1. Job evaluation is the "keystone" of any compensation system.
It's primary purpose is assignment of a job to a pay range
that has a competitive relationship with the labor market, and
which will be perceived as fair by our employees.
2. Specific advantages of formally describing and evaluating a job are:
a. Improved organization design and control.
b. More effective delegation of work.
c. Increased employee morale by helping them understand
their job while "proving" that this is an "organized"
place to work,
d. Better pay relationships with the labor market and other jobs.
3. Job evaluation steps are:
a. Manager determines best work flow and writes the job
10 description and provides necessary job evaluation data.
b. "Personnel representative" reviews description and collects
necessary evaluation information.
c. Final job description and data approved by necessary level
of requesting management.
d. "Evaluation Committee" applies the formal jdb evaluation
plan, reviews individual findings , and assigns to the
appropriate pay range.
e. Pay range assignment (slotting) communicated to concerned
management. If they disagree, Evaluation Committee should
be informed about the reasons why and another evaluation
analysis can be conducted.
4. A good job description is a management tool that can be used for:
a. Providing a concise outline for briefing an applicant on the
job's duties, especially by underlining key phrases.
b. Organizing on-the-job training. A new job incumbent can
be given a job description with written priority on the job
duties he should learn first., next, etc.
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c. Providing a performance appraisal checklist to insure
evaluation on all major job duties .
d. Providing basic data for the recruiting and selection
process.
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Office of City Manager
Council Letter No. 57
Agenda February 14, 1977
The Honorable Mayor
and
Members of the City Council
City of Richfield
Gentlemen:
Subject: Extension of CETA Funding
Approximately a week ago the City of Richfield received a contractural
sub-grant agreement from Hennepin County providing the city with $ 67, 645
for the CETA program in 1977. We have been advised that additional con-
tractural sub-grant agreements will be submitted to the city at a subsequent
time for additional funding for 1977.
• We are in the process of planning the expenditure of CETA funds through-
out 1977 and will be submitting a complete plan to the city council at the Feb-
ruary 28, 1977 city council meeting. However, in the interim it is recommended
that the city council approve acceptance of the current $67,645 grant and auth-
orize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the city.
Respectfully submitted,
Wayne S. Burggraaff
City Manager
WSB/eja
cc: Personnel Director
Finance Director
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Office of City Manager
Council Letter No. 56
Agenda February 14, 1977
The Honorable Mayor
and
Members of the City Council
City of Richfield
Gentlemen:
Subject: Proposed Agreement With Richfield Swim Club
For Use of Swimming Pool Facilities
Each year for the last several years the city has entered into an agreement
with the Richfield Swim Club covering the use of swimming pool facilities. The
Swim Club has requested such an agreement again for 1977 and met with the
Richfield Park and Recreation Advisory Commission on January 11, 1977 to review
• this request.
As in past years the agreement would provide for the Richfield Swim Club to
host a swim meet which would require the closing of the city pool for a two day
period. The swim meet would be an AAU sanctioned A-B class swim meet on
Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10, 1977.
It is the recommendation of the park and recreation director and the Richfield
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission that the request of the swim club be
approved. Therefore, it is recommended that the city council approve a 1977 agree-
ment with the Richfield Swim Club similar in nature to agreements of previous years
and providing for the closing of the pool for a swim meet on the two days indicated
in the previous paragraph.
Respectfully subm' ed,
wow
Wayne S. Burggraaff
City Manager
WSB/eja
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Office of City Manager
Council Letter No. 55
Agenda February 14, 1977
The Honorable Mayor
and
Members of the City Council
City of Richfield
Gentlemen:
Subject: Setting Date of Hearing for New Liquor License
Butterfield Overland Express
The city has received formal application for a new liquor license from
Butterfield Overland Express. This application is presently being investi-
gated by our police department and their investigation has not yet been
completed. However, because of the applicant's desire to proceed with
their building construction, they are seeking determination from the council
as to whether they will be allowed a liquor license. All commitments on
the project are tied into granting of the liquor license.
City Ordinance code Section 11.06, subdivision 9 requires that the
council set a date of hearing for or against the granting of a liquor license
and that the city clerk publish a notice ten days in advance of such hearing.
Although the police investigative report is not complete at this time,
it is estimated that the report will be completed in time for council deliber-
ation and a public hearing the first council meeting in March. Therefore,
it is requested that the council set a hearing on the liquor license of the
Butterfield Overland Express for March 14, 1977 and that the city clerk be
directed to publish notice of this hearing.
Respectfully subm' ed,
Wayne S. Burggraaff
City Manager
WSB/eja
cc: City Clerk
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Office of City Manager
Council Letter No. 54
Agenda February 14, 1977
The Honorable Mayor
and
Members of the City Council
City of Richfield
Gentlemen:
Subject: Date of Hearing for Capital Improvement Program
The planning commission is currently in the process of developing a
recommendation for the 1977/81 Capital Improvement Program. This should
be completed early in March and we will plan to submit the recommended
program to the city council by the middle of March.
It is recommended that the city council establish the date of Thursday,
March 31 for a special meeting at which time there can be a formal hearing
• on the Capital Improvement proposal.
Respectfully submitted,
Wayne S. Burggraaff
City Manager
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• CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Office of City Manager
Council Letter No. 53
Agenda February 14, 1977
•
The Honorable Mayor
and
Members of the City Council
City of Richfield
Gentlemen:
Subject: Discussion of Proposed Ordinance Prohibiting
Nudity in Certain Public Establishments
Councilman Ludeman has requested that there be a discussion item on the
February 14, 1977 city council agenda concerning a proposed ordinance amend-
ment prohibiting nudity in establishments licensed to sell liquor and beer in the
city. A copy of the proposed ordinance amendment is attached.
Respectfully subm' ed,
A"')
Wayne S. Burggraaff
City Manager
WSB/eja
cc: Public Safety Director
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• 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 MISDEiEANORS - SPECIFIC PROVISIONS: PROHIBITION
OF NUDITY IN C RTAI- ESTADLIS -MENTS .
Subdivision 1. Definitions. The following terms have
the meanings ascrioea to :em in this section:
(1) 'Nudity' means the showing of the post-
pubertal hu: an male or female genitals, _jubic
area or buttocks with less than a fully (),,Dame
covering, or the shc;,;i na of a x)ost-pubertal
female breast with less than a fully c Dacue
• covering of anv portion t..ereof belo,?r n1.e to-10
of the nipple c)? the shOT,?7ing or 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 underuarments or in sex-
ually revealing costumes, and ,%7ho are en-
gaged in activities involving the-flagel-
lation, torture, tettering, 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 el:citement' means the condition
of the human male or female Genitals or the
breasts of the female vlaen in a state of
sexual stimu ation or the sensual ex?Deri-
ence of humans engauing lin or witnessing
sexual conduct or nudity.
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Subd. 2. Prohibition. It shall be unlawful:
(1) For the licensee, owner or manager of any
establishment 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
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Office of City Manager
Council Letter No. 52
Agenda February 14, 1977
The Honorable Mayor
and
Members of the City Council
City of Richfield
Gentlemen:
Subject: Council/Staff Training Session
•
The purpose of this item is to further discuss some possibilities for
dates on which a council/staff training session could be scheduled.
Respectfully submitted,
PLC
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Wayne S. Burggraaff
City Manager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
• Office of City Manager
Council Letter No. 51
Agenda February 14, 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:
South Hennepin Human Services Council
One appointment to fill an unexpired term which will end in February,
1978.
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.
Respectfully submitted,
Wayne S. Burggxc-off
City Manager
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• CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Office of City Manager
Council Letter No. 50
Agenda February 14, 1977
The Honorable Mayor
and
Members of the City Council
City of Richfield
Gentlemen:
Subject: Initiation of Zoning Amendment Wood Lake
School Property
The Architectural Alliance, 400 Clifton Avenue South, Minneapolis, is
requesting the city council to consider initiation of rezoning procedures to
permit consideration of a proposed multi-residential planned unit develop-
ment project at the site of the former Wood Lake School. The rezoning re-
quested is for a zone change from single family residential to planned multi-
family residential (PlvlR). A concept statement describing the general character
of the project and its development schedule is attached and marked Exhibit A.
Section 3.42, subdivision 5 of the Richfield zoning ordinance provides
the city council with the authority to initiate a zoning amendment. Initiation
of a zoning amendment by the city council does not obligate the city to
approve the PUD plan, final plan or any part thereof, nor does such action
commit the city to rezone the property to a planned unit development district.
Initiation of the rezoning procedures simply directs the staff to consider and
begin review of the PUD proposal against the requirements and conditions
contained in the adopted PUD ordinance. The PUD ordinance requires a
public hearing on the zoning amendment request before the planning commission
and the city council. If the rezoning is granted by the city council, a second
public hearing for consideration of a special use permit for the project will be
held at a later date before the city council.
It is recommended that the city council initiate the rezoning procedures
by referring this request from the applicant to the planning commission for
their consideration. A resolution initiating this procedure is attached.
Respectfully submitted,
Wayne S. Burggraaff
City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE INITIATION OF ZONING
• AMENDMENT PROCEDURES TO ALLOW FOR A REZONING
REQUEST OF THE LAND KNOWN AS THE
WOOD LAKE SCHOOL PROPERTY 1108 WEST 66th STREET
WHEREAS, on February 14, 1977 the property owner known as
Architectural Alliance, 400 Clifton Avenue South, Minneapolis,
requested the City Council to initiate rezoning procedures on
property, and
the
said
WHEREAS, Section 3.42, Subd. 5, of the Zoning ordinance gives
the City Council authority to initiate such a zoning amendment, and
WHEREAS, all interested persons will have the opportunity to
comment on the proposal through the public hearing process before
the Planning Commission and City Council at a later date, and
WHEREAS, the developer has submitted a concept statement and
made application for a multi-residential planned unit development
project, and
WHEREAS, this property lies within the Lyndale/Hub/Nicollet
project boundaries, and
WHEREAS, this proposal conforms in use to both the adopted
• Comprehensive Plan and Lyndale/Hub/Nicollet Redevelopment Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the
City of Richfield, Minnesota that the rezoning process be initiated
and that the rezoning request be forwarded to the Planning Commission
for their consideration.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield this day
of February, 1977.
Loren L. Law Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas J. Moran City Clerk
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CONCEPT STATEMENT
STATEMENT OF PLANNING OBJECTIVES
The intent of this development is to design, construct, manage
and potentially own a high quality, moderate to high income market
• rate housing complex.
The project is being designed and will be developed within the
following criteria:
A. Dwelling Unit Type Range
l bedroom units at 800-900 S.F. 50 - 70
2 bedroom units at 1,000 - 1,200 S.F. 25 - 50
3 bedroom units at 1,200 - 1,400 S.F. 15 - 40
120 -135*
*Total number of dwelling units not to exceed.
B. Parking: A minimum of 180 spaces will be provided
of which 90 will be enclosed.
C. Market: The project will be designed and developed for
moderate to high income individuals and/or families.
The project will be rented on a market rate basis. The
project will be rented up and managed by Hagen/Mason who
are proven property managers.
D. Amenities: The site offers the natural amenity of adjacent
• Richfield Lake and nearby ;loodlak.e. The location also pro-
vides within walking distance all required convenience
shopping. Within the complex will be provided large areas
of landscaped green spaces, smaller play areas for children,
and potentially an outdoor swimming pool/sun deck area and
tennis courts. The site will be planned to provide maximum
security in outdoor spaces and within the buildings.
E. Aesthetics: Every attempt will be made to keep the project
scale an aesthetic within the established fabric and context
of the surrounding residential area. The highest portion
of the project will be well below the existing tree level.
A large portion of the project will be two story construction.
Materials will be used which reinforce the residential nature
of the project. High quality greenspace and its continuous
relationship to Richfield Lake is considered a significant
asset of the site.
F. Site Relationships: As proposed, a large greenway will
connect all units directly to Richfield Lake. Automobile
access to two-thirds of the dwelling units will be from the
southeast corner of the site adjacent to the intersection
.of Lynwood Boulevard and 66th Street. The remaining one-
third of the dwelling units will have access from Emerson
Avenue immediately west of the project. The three and four
• story buildings of approximately 60 units will be located
a distance from 66th Street and the east and west property
lines so as to create landscaped open spaces adjacent to
single family homes. The reminaing units will be in scale
with adjacent properties and relate well to the neighborhood
while providing an optimum living environment.
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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 water treatment plant produces a
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
• 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.
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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.
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Respectfully submitted,
Wayne S. Burggraaff
City Manager
cc: City Attorney
Public Works Director
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. 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:
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ARTICLE 1 - ENGAGEMENT OF SHE ENGINEER
ER
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:
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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.
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General
2.1.1 TYe Engineer will perform professional services
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in connection with the Project as,hereinafter
stated.
2.1.2 The Engineer will serve as the City's professional
engineering representative in those phases of the
Project Ito which this Agreement applies, and will
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eol sult ;,and advise the City and the City of Rich-
fileld during the performance of these services.
2.1.3 Thee Engineer will provide the following profes-
sional services to comprehensively evaluate various
treatment and disposal methods for treating sludge
produced at the two water plants.
Evaluatn of 'Existing Facilities, Processes and Waste
Characte`istic'Is
2.2.1 Rewi.ew clurrent water treatment processes and opera
ti g methods to determine if appropriate modifica-
t ins could reduce the volume of sludge produced
without "'mpair.ing the finished water quality.
2.2-.2 If required, supplement existing data on the charac-
te;istics of the sludges produced by the various
water plants. Required sampling and analyses pro-
grains would be developed by Metcalf & Eddy and car-
ried outiby personnel of the City and/or the City
of Richfield at laboratory facilities of the City
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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 determine 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.
2.3.1 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 Sludge Treatment 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
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treatment and disposal methods including functional,
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economic and general environmental considerations
each of the alternative sludge disposal,or recovery.
processe's'. This screening will eliminate from consi-
deratio those systems that prove infeasible.
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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 sitel.development and utilization and those
will be determined based on.engineering 'judgement.
Specifically, consideratio: will be given to wetlands,
floodplains,cdmpatibility with surroundings, air quality i
and groundwater quality. It is not intended that these
consider':tions fulfill the requirements of the.Minne-.
rota Environmental Policy Act for an Environmental
AssessmeInt report.
11aximut utilization will be made of previous
information developed by the cities of Bloomington and
.Richfield and by others during the scree ning,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 theisludges from both plants into a centrally
located ?ecovery or disposal facility.
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Those methods of sludge treatment and recovery ?
ultimate disposal that would be considered during
or
the preliminary screening will include:
2.4.1 Controlled discharge of sludges to the sanitary
sewerage system for treatment and ultimate dis-
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-
mics and operating procedure for a separate force
main to convey sludge to the wastewater punt 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.
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2.4.3 Var bus dewatering methods for solids separation }
and concentration in preparation nor UA.V.Ljla .. v.. #
disposa 'or recovery of the solids including:
a.j Freezing
Centrifuge
?e. Filter Press
fd i Belt Filter Press
Jae; Vacuum Filter
ff Drying Beds
?g Short-term Lagoons
Ih Sp ractor Softening System
4.4`Alternative methods for recovery or ultimate
i of dewatered sludge including:
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,,4. Recalcination for reuse of 11
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treatment process and/or marketing pur-
poses. The following recalcining pro-
cesses will be evaluated:
'a.Rotary kiln
I b.Flash Calciner
1 c.Fluidized Bed
d.Multiple Hearth
2.A.4 2 Ultimate disposal methods such-as:
I: a.Long-term Lagoons
tib.Landfill
?. 'e-.Land application of dewatered sludge
f for soil conditioner including alterna-
tive methods of transporting the sludge
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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
2.4.5 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 Investigation of Sludge Treatment and Disposal
or RecoveryProcesses
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 deter-
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
processes is essential for proper evaluation of that
process, the Engineer will make recornmendationsto the
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mendatibn t'e,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
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authorized by,the City.
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the Engineer and authorized by the City, the Engineer
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will devIelop the program and arrange to have the tests
perform, by equipment manufacturers either at the water
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treatment plant sites or at the manufacturers' factories.
In order to minimize the cost of the program, every
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attempt ;will{ be made to make maximum use of personnel
from they! City'and the City of Richfield.'
Plrocelsses and equipment for which, pilot testing
may be recommended would include:
1. Centrifuge
2i Fiilt,er tress
311; Vacuum Filter
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5I?1 Sp+iractor Softening System
If piot testing is recommended by the Engineer,
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but not authorized by the City, the Engineer shall,
nonetheless,1proceed with the performance of the ser-
vices specified in this Agreement utilizing the best
available' information,
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2.7 Recommended S}ud,e Treatment and Sludge Disposal 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-
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mental Policy Act would be met at that time prior to
design and construction of any necessary facilities.
2.€3 Presentation of Results
The Engineer will make presentations to the City
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percent phases.
The Engineer will prepare a draft report pre-
senting his findings and submit four (4) copies to the
City and' thei' CJity of Richfield for review and comments.
AI-'terlreceiving comments from the cities, modi
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ficationl?t wifll bemade to the draft report as neces-
sary to prepare the final report.
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Final Reports Printing
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The Engineer will provide 100 copies of the final
report. (,Additional copies of the final report will be
printed jandidelivered, if requested by the City.
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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
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Engineer can rely, including previous reports, tests,
and other data relative to the design and operation
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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 as 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 connection to existing piping for a continuous
.flow of sludge to conduct the pilot tests, if they are
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required..I'If the Spiractor process is pilot tested,
the City s''all provide the required flow of water to
the te?'t unit.
3.8 Sample.iandlanalyze the groundwater supply and treated
water for organic and inorganic chemicals as required
by the ,Nat oval Interim Primary Drinking Water Regu-
lations,. These analyses shall be conducted as soon as
possiblle sol; 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
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various water and sludge samples as required by'the
Engineer tolp?erform his work under this Agreement.
3.9 Arrange forlthe 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.
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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.
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R,TTT ICL? 5 - PAYMENTS,TO.THE ENGINEER
For services performed under.. ,Items 2.2, 2.3, 2.4,2.5,
2.7., and 2.8, the City will pay the Engineer the lump
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sum fee of $55,OGO.,, Progress,,.payments will be made
monthly,in proportion to the_.services performed.
,For thelser ices performed under Item 2.9 - Final Report
Printing - and for the services, if any, performed under
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Item 2.$ - ?ilot Testing - the City will pay the En-
gineer on a?time-charge plus expense basis monthly as
charges,acc,-ue, the sum of the following:
5.1.1 Salary cost. times a multiplier of 2.25.
5.1.2 A lablraory surcharge of $14.00 for each manhour
o 14orratorry time chargeable to the project.
5.1.3 Nonsalary expenses times a multiplier of 1.15.
Salary costiis defined as salary and wages paid to person-
nel forltime chargeable to the project plus a percentage
covering,: allowances for sick leave, vacation and holi-
day pay; taxes and insurance.,premiums based upon payroll;
and medical"'and retirement benefits.
Nonsalazy e penses include such typical expenses as cost
of: trar'spo tation and subsistence; long-distance tele-
phone and telegraph; printing and reproduction; computer
.and programming costs; identifiable supplies; outside
eonsultants'charges; subcontracts for services such as
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rental costl'of pilot plant equipment and, testing by com-
mercial:laboratories; and charges by reviewing authorities.,
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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.
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Liti ation and Additional Work
Ih th.Ie?event the Engineer is to prepare for or
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appear-in an litigation on behalf of the City or is
to make nve t1gations or reports on matters not
covered by this Agreement, or is to perform other
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services not included herein, additional;compensat-ion
shall be.paidi'the Engineer as is mutually agreed upon.
Termination
6.2.1 This jAgreement may be terminated by either
p rt? by seven (7) days written notice.
6.2.2 If thLis,Agreement is.terminated during the
course,of the work, the Engineer shall be paid
for services performed on the basis of his
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reas9.nable estimate of the portion of the
work completed prior to termination. In the
event of any termination, the Engineer shall
bie paid all terminal expenses resulting there -
fromlplus payment for any additional services
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Office of City Manager
Council Letter No. 48
Agenda February 14, 1977
The Honorable Mayor
and
Members of the City Council
City of Richfield
Gentlemen:
Subject: Request for Approval to Apply for Additional
Community Development Block Grant Funds
In August of 1976, the Metropolitan Council was awarded supplemental
Community Development Block Grant funds by the Department of Housing and
Urban Development. These funds were awarded as a result of the council's
development and utilization of an areawide housing assistance allocation plan.
The City of Richfield is eligible to receive some of these funds as a result
• of our participation in the Metropolitan HRA Program for Section 8 leased existing
units (Housing Assistance Program), and as a recipient of the Community Devel-
opment Block Grant funds. As council members are aware, Richfield receives
Community Development funds by participating in the Urban Hennepin County
grant application.
The purpose of this letter is to request the city council to authorize the
staff to prepare and submit an application for an additional $50,000 in Community
Development funds. This grant, if received, would be in addition to the $206,000
we already received for the Year H Community Development Program and the
$333, 600 in Community Development grant funds which we are anticipating for
Program Year III.
The additional $50,000 Community Development funds would be used to
supplement the existing funding in the New Home Program. This housing-related
Community Development program enables the city to purchase vacant, sub-
standard homes and lots, remove the old structure and re-sell the land to a
developer for construction of new housing. The program is established in such
a way as to create a revolving fund. However, additional funds are necessary
in order for the program to be even modestly effective in eliminating blighting
conditions and providing new housing in Richfield. The response to the New
Homes Program has exceeded the anticipated demand, and the cost of property
acquisition is more than the staff had initially anticipated. At present, there
are five properties which ?A7oald be eligible for the program. One substandard
home has already been purchased and the acquisition of a second home has
begun.
Council Letter No. -2- February 14, 1977
40 The New Home Program is currently funded by $50,000 of Community
Development Block Grant funds. If this grant application is funded, the
program will then have $100,000 available in community development funding.
It is recommended that the city council authorize the staff to prepare and
submit an application for this additional Community Development funding. Our
application must be received by the Metropolitan Council no later than February
18, 1977.
Respectfully sub itted,
Wayne S. Burggraaff
City Manager
WSB/bll
cc: Planning Director
Finance Director
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Office of City Manager
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Council Letter No. 47
Agenda February 14, 1977
The Honorable Mayor
and
Members of the City Council
City of Richfield
Gentlemen:
Subject: Revised Entitlement Amount to Urban County
Block Grant Participants
Hennepin County has recently received notification from the U. S. Depart-
ment of Housing and Urban Development that the county will receive a revised
entitlement amount for the current program year. Richfield's portion of the en-
titlement has been increased to $333,558 from the $236,500 we had originally
anticipated to receive.
• Tc reflect this c:.ange, it is necessary for us to revise the Program Year
III application. It is the recommendation of the planning director, in which I
concur, that we absorb this increase in funding through our presently programmed
activities. Initiation of any new projects would require two public hearings,
before the reapplication cut off date of February 22, 1977. This action of dele-
gating the increased funding to current programs does not prevent the council
from amending the Program Year III application at a later date, when there is
adequate time to comply with the required revision procedures.
Therefore, it is recommended that the $97, 558 increase be divided between
the two existing Program Year III activities as shown:
Previous Additional Total
Project Funding Funding Funding
Housing Rehabilitation $ 37,500 $46,058 $ 83,558
Parks Development 199 , 000 51 , 000 250 , 000
$236,500 $97,058 $333,558
Although the large increase in funding over the amount first recommended by
HUD for program development was unexpected, it will contribute significantly to
Richfield's community development efforts.
Respectfully submi ed,
Wayne S. Burggraaff
City Manager
cc: Planning Director
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CITY OF RICHF'ELD, MINNESOTA
Office of City Manager
Council Letter No. 46
Agenda February 14, 1977
The Honorable Mayor
and
Members of the City Council
City of Richfield
Gentlemen:
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Subject: Grass Mowing Policy
On several occasions in recent years the city staff and city council have
raised questions regarding the city's policy for weed control and cutting and
grass mowing. Most weed control and grass cutting activities have been the
responsibility of the park maintenance division. However, state imposed
levy limitations have forced a reduction in the park maintenance budget and
this reduction has affected the city's ability to consistently maintain in
• proper condition all of the areas which we have come to be responsible for
over the past few years.
These areas include numerous properties which are not owned by the
city at all, but are rather owned by private groups or individuals and, in
some cases, by other governmental jurisdictions.
Because of the budgetary constraints affecting the city' s maintenance cap-
abilities, and the corresponding difficulty in maintaining all of the areas, the
staff has reviewed our present mowing policy and developed a written policy
statement concerning weed control and grass maintenance.
This policy provides that the city cease all maintenance activities on
property owned by other units of government as well as on property that is
privately owned. Any other governmental jurisdiction that is unable to maintain
its property will be assessed the total cost of any maintenance work which the
city of Richfield does on its property. Maintenance of private property will be
the responsibility of the property owner. If the owner does not maintain the
property in accordance with city ordinance, the city health department will hire
a private contractor to perform the maintenance and the full cost will be assessed
against the property owner.
It is the recommendation of the park and recreation director, in which I
concur, that the city council adopt the proposed resolution establishing a city
policy relating to weed cutting and grass mowing.
specfull'y submited,,; ,-
eyne S. BurggraaYf?
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY RELATING TO
WEED CUTTING AND GRASS MOWING
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota,
as follows:
The following constitute the official city policy relating to weed cutting
and grass mowing:
1. All other governmental jurisdictions will be requested to maintain
their property which is located in Richfield. If such maintenance
is impossible, these governmental bodies will be assessed the
total cost of such maintenance as performed by the City of Richfield.
2. All private properties, homes and businesses, including boulevards
and other areas adjacent to such properties, shall be maintained
by the property owner. If such maintenance is impossible, the city
health department wi-11 hire private contractors to perform such
maintenance, and the property owner shall be assessed the full
cost of the maintenance performed.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota, this
14th day of February, 1977.
Loren L. Law Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas J. Moran City Clerk
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Office of City Manager
• Council Letter No. 44
Agenda February 14, 1977
The Honorable Mayor
and
Members of the City Council
City of Richfield
Gentlemen:
Subject: Purchases in Excess of $1,000
Chapter 6, Section 6.05 of the city charter requires council approval for
all purchases of materials, merchandise, equipment or construction when the
amount exceeds $1 , 000. This council letter contains three such purchases.
Sweeper Brooms
Each year the Hennepin County Cooperative Purchasing Organization
• takes bids for the procurement of street sweeper brooms. Through this cooperative
purchasing, Richfield is able to obtain the most advantageous unit price for these
supplies. Formal bids have been solicited by the county and the contract for
1977 has been awarded. It is recommended that the city council approve a pur-
chase in excess of $1 , 000 in the amount of $2,805. 62 for the purchase of street
sweeper gutter and sectional brooms to be used for the 1977 street sweeping
program. Funds for this purchase are included in the 1977 public works operating
budget.
1977 Truck Purchases
Hennepin County has also received bids for the purchase of vans and pickup
trucks. The 1977 operating budget provides for the purchase of three such
vehicles: a step van, a pickup truck and a cargo van. The Emergency Service
Division of the public safety department will utilize the step van to replace a
fully depreciated emergency communications vehicle. The pickup truck will be
used for water main repairs and installations, and will replace a fully depreciated
vehicle in the water division. The third vehicle to be purchased is a meter repair
van for the water division. This vehicle will enable the water division to increase
on-site meter repairs, thereby reducing costs and time delays to residents for
meter repair and replacement. Funds for each of these purchases are included
in the 1977 central garage and water division budgets. It is recommended that
the city council approve this purchase in excess of $1 , 000 in the amount of
$14,678.20 for the purchase of these vehicles.
Council Letter No. 44 -2- February 14, 1977
Fertilizer
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The Hennepin County Cooperative Purchasing Organization has also
received bids for fertilizer. The park and recreation department purchases
fertilizer for use in maintaining park areas and especially ballfields. It is
recommended that the city council approve this purchase in excess of $1 , 000
in the amount of $1,365 for the purchase of fertilizer to be used in the park
maintenance program. Funds are included in the 1977 budget for this purchase.
Respectfully submitted,
ayne S. Burggr aff
City Manager
WSB/eja
cc: Finance Director
Public Works Director
Park and Recreation Director
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Office of City Manager
Council Letter No. 43
Agenda February 14, 1977
The Honorable Mayor
and
Members of the City Council
City of Richfield
Gentlemen:
Subject: Transitory Ordinance Appropriating Funds for Outdoor
Recreational Facilities at West Junior High School
Two years ago the city council agreed to participate in the cost of con-
structing an outdoor recreational facility adjacent to the swimming pool being
constructed at West Junior High School. The amount that the city agreed to
contribute as its share of the cost was $70,300.
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The attached transitory ordinance was given first reading consideration
at the January 24, 1977 city council meeting. Second reading of the ordinance
is scheduled for the February 14, 1977 city council meeting and it is recomm-
ended that the ordinance be adopted.
Also attached is an agreement between the city and the school district
providing for the city's participation in this project. The agreement has been
prepared by the city attorney and is necessary to adequately provide for the
transfer of funds. It is recommended that the Mayor and City Manager be
authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the city at the time the
funds appropriated by the transitory ordinance become available to be spent.
Respectfully submitted,
Wayne S. Bur aaff
City Manager
cc: City Attorney
Park and Recreation Director
• Finance Director
WSB/eja
Transitory Ordinance No. 16.39
• AN ORDINANCE PROVIDI?ZG FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF
MONEY FROM THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND FOR CERTAIN
CAPITAL IPIPROVEMENTS
The City of Richfield Does Ordain:
Section 1. It is found and de-terini.ned
expedient for the City to expend money from
Fund for t: making of capital improvements
hereof., tahich the City would be authorized
. gati_on bonds.
to be necessary and
the Special Rev,rlue
listed in Section 2
_o issue general obli•-
Section 2. The capital improvements and t3:e amount of
expenciituw:e fog such improvements, which are hereby au;:Iiv-i red to
be paid from the Special revenue Fund under Section 7.12, Sl-_b-
divi.sion 2, of the City Charter are as fol.lo%.17S:
Part: Development (City's Share of 1,.'est Junior High
Pool) y0;3G0
SErf-inn 3, The { :l) 1dJ_tU;'f hereiP shall be id2
• ° pursuant to such time as hereafter authorized by council resolution.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield this
day of 1977.
Loren L. Law Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas J. P-loran City Clerk
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. MEMOP.FIIDUM AGREEMENT
RELATING TO PARTICIPATION
BY CITY OF RICHFIELD IN
COST OF PATIO AREA AND
WADING POOL AT WEST
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this day
of , 1977, by and between CITY OF RICHFIELD ("City"),
a Minnesota municipal corporation, and INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
NO. 280 ("District"), a political subdivision of the State of
Minnesota, WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the District has constructed an enclosed swimming
pool and appurtenant facilities designed as an indoor-outdoor
facility for year-round use at its West Junior High School (";vest"),
and
WHEREAS, in consultation with the City, the District included
in such project certain outdoor recreational facilities consisting
of a patio area and a wading pool, it being contemplated by the City
and the District that the Citv would participate in the cost of
providing such facilities and would have access to them for use in
its recreation program, and
• WHEREAS, the parties now desire, by this memorandum agreement,
to provide for the City's contribution to the cost of such facilities
and for the right of the City to use such facilities in its
recreation program.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by and between the City and the
District as follows:
1. Upon the execution of this agreement the City will pay
to the District the sum of $70,300.00 as its contribution towards
the costs of construction of the outdoor recreational facilities
constructed by the District adjacent to its swimming pool improve-
ment at West.
2. In recognition of such contribution, the District agrees to
make such recreational facilities available to the City for use in
its recreation program, without charge other than for operation and
routine maintenance expenses, when such facilities are not required
for use by the District in its instructional programs. Such area
shall be available to the City during the period from the end of
the regular school year in June of each year until the commencement
of the regular school year in September of each year from the date
hereof through and including the summer of 1990. (This provision
shall not be construed as requiring the District to terminate such
use by the City upon the expiration of s:ach period but is intended
as a minimum period granted to the City.)
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. 3. The use of such recreational facilities by the City shall
be subject to reasonable rules, regulations and requirements imposed
by the District from time to time.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands
as of the date hereof.
In Presence Of: CITY OF RICHFIELD
By
Its Mayor
By
Its Manager
(SEAL)
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 280
By
Its Board Chairman
By
Its Clerk
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA.
Office of City Manager
Council Letter No. 42
Agenda February 14, 1977
The Honorable Mayor
and
Members of the City Council
City of Richfield
Gentlemen:
Subject: Second Reading of an Ordinance Relating to Rates
and Charges for Sanitary Sewer Services
At the January 10, 1977 city council meeting the city council gave first
reading approval to an ordinance amendment establishing a service strength
charge formula.
Council members will recall that the strength charge formula has been
proposed by the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission. Council Letter No.
12, a copy of which is attached, explains the nature and function of the
strength charge system. In summary, the strength charge formula and system
are being implemented by the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission in order
to comply with requirements of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972.
The strength charge system is a method whereby the Waste Control Commission
will charge industrial sewer users based upon the volume and strength of the
effluence introduced into the sanitary sewer system. The strength charge system
only affects industrial firms using Metropolitan Sewer lines. The system provides
that sanitary sewer users pay for sewer use in direct proportion to their use and,
therefore, help pay for the treatment necessary to neutralize effluents.
Passage of the attached ordinance amendment will place full responsibility
for the administration of the industrial strength charge system with the Metro-
politan Waste Control Commission. Of the various alternatives available for
administration of the strength charge, this plan system appears to be most
beneficial to the City of Richfield because it entails no additional costs and
because Richfield does not appear to have any industrial firms which would
fall into the strength charge system.
It is recommended that the city council give second reading consideration
to this ordinance at the February 14, 1977 city council meeting. This amend-
ment provides for the establishment of the strength charge system, the adoption
J0 of the commission's strength charge formula, and approval of billing remittance
criteria for the payment of strength charges to the Waste Control Commission
Council Letter No. 42 -2- February 14, 1977
by industrial firms. This ordinance will become effective 30 days after the
date of passage. At that time, it will be necessary for the council to adopt
• a resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Manager to execute a joint
powers agreement with the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission to im-
plement the strength charge system. This resolution will be presented to
the council at the March 28, 1977 city council meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Wayne S. Burggr a 1
City Manager
WSB/eja
cc: Public Works Director
City Attorney
City Clerk
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Office of City Manager
Council Letter No. 12
Agenda January 10, 1977
The 11onorable Mayor
and
Members of the City Council
City of Richfield
Gen -lericn:
Subject: First Reading of an Ordinance Relating to Rates and
Charges for Sanitary Sewer Services
As council members are aware, the City of Richfield is served by the
Me:.ropol.itan Waste Control Co!-Llirission fcr treatricnt and disposal of sanitary
sei cr `,:'as*F S, For these s rv--ices the City collects s;ewer charges from 1'.ichfield
resic?ntial and commercial consumers :rased upon the approximate nur;.ber of
gallons of _efuse these us ers introduce into the sewer system. The city then
remits the appropriate fees to the art aste Control Commission.
• The Metropolitan Waste Control Commission recently informed the city that
it is necessary for them to establish a strength charge formula and administer
a strength charge system in order to receive and retain feder=.1 grants and to come
into compliance with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972. The
strength charge formula and s (stem represents an effort by the Metropolitan
Waste Control Con':mission to insure that all sewer users pay for sewer services
based upon the proportion of services they have received. More specifically,
the strength charge system establishes a formula by which industrial wastes
entered into the sanitary sewer system are measured not only on the basis of
volume (as h^s b,°en done in the p st) but also based 1_:pon strength of the
industrial %,7astes inireduced into the sanitary sewer system. The strength
charge system only affects ii dustrial firms using metropolitan sewer lines.
The Metropolitan Waste Control Commission has held numerous meetings
with industrial representatives from throughout the metropolitan area who would
be affected by the strength charge system. Through these meetings, the
commission has secured the support of these industrial firms. In addition,
the Waste Control. Commission has contacted metropolitan municipalities to
obtain input regarding the best method for implementation and administration
of the strength charge system,
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The city has several options for administration of the strength charge
system. For example, Richfield could administer this program on a local
basis. This option would require the city to develop a monitoring and
inspection program and collect the industrial strength charges . The city
would also have to develop detailed reports for submission to the Metropolitan
Waste Control Commission. A second option would provide that the Waste
Control Commission bill the city on a monthly basis for all strength charges due
from industrial users within the municipality. Richfield would then collect the
str(:i)gth chargcs !nc:ustrial users in the city and remit these revenues to
the comrnissi?,n. This plan would, in effect, require the city to jointly administer
the prccram with the commission and would result in additional administrative
costs to the city. The thi-c! alternEiti-ve, and the one recommended by the
Metropolitan 1111,1aste Control Commission, requires that the cornmisslon LcIminister
the industi ia). strength cll_ rge system ?,^7ith the consent of the city. Because
this p)..=:n ei:toils nc additi^-ia1 costs to Richfield and since Richfield apps-_irs to
i charge have no irc•,I),:ry within *.he city %?Thic:i r. ould u fall into the StrE.L,;ti system,
this: flan ar., to orescrit the best al tcrnativa .
To implement this plan, it is recommended that the city council adept the
aI:1C;?;"... ",1..,1t. .'Thi`: Lmend:nent orcvia3s fcr the establishment
' ed O"'d?.ri?:I,?=". •
at?ach
of a s cvcte^,l , :1 ? the -' orp tion of the com Pi`7sicn' S strength :'na'ge
trei?yth c arge 1 ? ? ..
formula, grid approval of billing a:,d remittance criteria for the payment of st:enc-
charges by indUS ,-4aI firms . Once this ordinance has been given second. reading
by the city council it will also be necessary for the council to pass a r?-Sclution
authorizing the mayor and city manager to execute a joint powers agreement
with the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission. The joint powers agreement
will enable the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission to assume all administra-
tive responsibilities for the strength charge systern.
Because the strength charge system has received the approval of affected
inaus.trial users within t:e rnetropoi"_an area and because the recd:nmend:?
method of adi'.iinistratioil does not ent:?il aCided expenses. to the city, it is
recommended that the city council give first reading approval to the. attached
ordinance amendment establishing the strength charge system and formula.
Respectfully submitted,
YJ F f,f
Wayne S. Burggraaff
City Manager
WSB/bll
cc: public Alorks Director
City Attcrncy
City Clerk
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AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER VIII,
PART II, OF THE ORDINANCE
CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
Chapter VIII, Part II, of the Ordinance Code of the City
of Richfield relating to rates and charges for sanitary sewer
service is hereby amended by adding, at the end thereof, the
following additional section:
"Section 8.12 b. Industrial User Extra Strength Charges.
Subdivision 1. Recitals. The Metropolitan Waste Control
rgani zed and existing
Com-nisszon, a n e ropOli.tan co. mission organized'
under the laws of the State of r,Lynnesota (the "Commission") , in
order to receive and retain grants in compliance with the Federal
Plater Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 and regulations
thereunder (the "Act"), has determined to impose an industrial
• user sewer strength charge upon users of the IIetropolitan
Dlsposa L System (as defined Lil illnne;SOta Statutes, SectiO.,
473.121, subdivision 24) to recover operation and maintenance costs
of treatment .corks attributable to the strength of the d.ischar:L of
industrial iaste such sever strength charge being in addition to
In order for the
the charm hasp-d anon the volume of dischar(7
City to pay such costs b.I? nnon _s±renc?tr o` industrial di -, an ?
anc3 a1 1 ??'? i?do it es?c y?? by the commission, it is hereby
found,- determined and declared to be necess:pv t? establish serer
,7_tre 1aTth charges and a T ormu a for the computation thereof for all
industrial users -receiving ...;aste t eEtme t services within or
o r, P i
erved 4444,Q75,-SiLb?7islon 3, empowers ' n + - c
the property served
Subd. 2. Establishment of Strength Charges. For the purpose
of paying t e costs allocated to the City each year by the
Cori-mission that are based upon the strength of discharge of all
,industrial users receivina waste treatment services within or
served by the City, there is hereby approved, adopted and established,
n aC271tion to the sewer charge based upon the volume of discharge, a
sewer charge upon each company or coro_oration receiving waste
treatment services within or served by the City, based upon strength
of industrial waste discharged into the sewer system of the City
(the 'Strength Charge').
•
Subd. 3. Establishment of Strength Charge Formula.
For the purpose of computation of the Strength Charge established
by Subd. 2 hereof, there is herebv established, aporoved and
adopted in compliance with the Act the same strength charge formula
designated in Resolution No. 76-172 adopted by the governing body
of the Commission on June 15, 1976, which resolution is hereby
adopted by specific reference, such formula being based upon
pollution qualities and difficulty of disposal of the sewage-
produced through an evaluation of pollution qualities and
quantities in excess of an annual average base and the propor-
tionate costs of operation and maintenance of waste treatment
services provided by the Commission.
Subd. 4. Strength Charge Payment. It is hereby approved,
adopted and established that the Strength Charge established by
u hereof seal rye paid by each fnc,ustriaf user receiving
waste treatment services and subject thereto beore the twentieth
20th day next succeeding the date of billing thereof to such
user y or on behalf of the City, and such payment thereof shall
be deemed to be delinquent i= not spa to the billin: entity
before such date. Furthermore, it is hereby established, aporoved
and adopted that if such payment is not paid before such date an
Ind' u'strial user shall pav interest comoOUndea monthly at the rate
• of two-thirds o one percent oer month on the unpaid
balance due.
Subd. 5. Establishment of Tax Lien. As provided by Minnesota
•
Statutes, Section 444.073, Subdivision 3, it is hereby approved,
adopted and established that if oayment of the Strength Charge
established by Subd. 2 hereof is not paid before the sixtieth (60th
day next succeeding the date of billing thereof to the industrial
user by or on behalf or" the Cite; said eli.ncruent sewer strength
charge, plus accrued interest established pursuant -`_o Su a. 4
hereof, shall be deemed to be a charge against the owner, lessee
and occupant of the property served, and the City or its agent
shall certify sucn unpaia de incruent balance to the county auaitor
with taxes against the property serve or -collection as or-' 2r
taxes are collected; provided, however, that such certification
shall not preclude the City or its agent from recovery o such
delinquent sewer strength charge and interest thereon under any
other available remedy.
Subd. 6. Severabilitv. In the event any provision of this
Section 8.12b shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court
of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate or
r e n er unen orcea.o e any other provision ereof.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota
this
day of
, 197
ATTEST:
Loren Law, Mayor
Thomas Moran, City Clerk
ti
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Office of City Manager
Council Letter No. 41
Agenda February 14, 1977
The Honorable Mayor
and
Members of the City Council
City of Richfield
Gentlemen:
Subject: 1977 Contingency Appropriation Transfers
lid
The purpose of this council letter is to provide for a transfer of appropriations
from the unallocated contingency account to various operating departments. These
transfers are necessary to reflect changes in the 1977 departmental appropriations
which have resulted from council action establishing the management pay plan and
approval of the contract establishing the pay plan for city employees represented
• by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49.
It is recommended that the city council adopt the attached resolution
authorizing the transfer of appropriations from the 1977 contingency account to
various departments.
Respectfully submitted,
Wayne S. Burggraaff
City Manager
WSB/eja
cc: Finance Director
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS
FROM THE 1977 CONTINGENCY TO VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
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WHEREAS, Resolution No. 5590 appropriated funds for personal services,
other expenses and capital outlay for each department of the City for the
year 1977, and
WHEREAS, a contingency appropriation was made in the General Fund for
various purposes, including the 1977 salary adjustments and the related
fringe benefit contributions, and
WHEREAS, Resolutions Numbers 5674, 5675 and 5677 established pay plans
for the City Manager and certain management positions and it is hereby de-
termined necessary to transfer $29,261 from the 1977 Contingency to reflect
adjustments, and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 5679 approved the labor contract between the
City of Richfield and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local
49 AFL/CIO providing for a pay plan and certain supplemental wage benefits
for 1977/1978 and it is hereby determined necessary to transfer $11,285
from the 1977 Contingency to reflect adjustments.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Richfield, as follows:
Section 1. That the 1977 appropriation for the various departments
of the General Fund be revised as follows:
GENERAL FUND
Executive $ 6,657 Increase
Legal 21767 Increase
Finance 3,128 Increase
Planning 1,747 Increase
Public Safety 5,178 Increase
Public Works 9,778 Increase
Health 1,178 Increase
Park and Recreation 10,113 Increase
Unallocated Contingency 40,546 Decrease
Total General Fund $ 0
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Section 2. That the City Manager and the Finance Director bring into
effect the provisions of this resolution.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota, this
14th day of February, 1977.
ATTEST:
Loren L. Law Mayor
Thomas J. Moran City Clerk
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Office of City Manager
Council Letter No. 40
Agenda February 14, 1977
The Honorable Mayor
and
Members of the City Council
City of Richfield
Gentlemen:
Subject: Second Reading of Ordinance Amendment Establishing
Compensation for Mayor and Council Members
At the January 10, 1977 city council meeting, the council gave first
reading approval to an ordinance amendment establishing compensation for the
mayor and council members. This amendment provides for a five percent in-
crease in salary, which would increase the mayor's salary from $5400 to $5670
per year and the council members salary from $4020 to $4221 per year.
Second reading consideration of this ordinance amendment is scheduled
for the February 14, 1977 city council meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Wayne S. Burggraaff
City Manager
WSB/eja
Is
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE CODE SECTION
. 12.02 SUBDIVISION 1, ENTITLED "COMPENSATION
OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS"
CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
Ordinance Code 12.02, Subdivision 1, entitled, "Compensation of
Mayor and Council Members" is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Subdivision 1. Annual Salary. The annual salary of the
mayor is [$5,400] $5,670 and the annual salary for each
member of the council is [$4,020] J4,221 to be effective
30 days after its publication. Salaries of such officers
shall be reviewed by December of each year."
• Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield this
of 1977.
Loren L. Law Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas J. Moran City Clerk
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Office of City Manager
Council Letter No. 39
Agenda February 14, 1977
The Honorable Mayor
and
Members of the City Council
City of Richfield
Gentlemen:
Subject: Second Reading, Taxicab Ordinance Amendment
At the January 10, 1977 city council meeting the council gave first reading
approval to an amendment to the taxicab driver ordinance provision requiring
physical examinations.
The city ordinance requires an applicant for a taxicab license to furnish a
• certificate from a licensed physician showing thathe is in good physical con-
dition. This ordinance provision also applies to an applicant wishing to renew
a taxicab license.
In response to a query from the Yellow Cab Company, the city staff has de-
termined that the initial physical examination is adequate and that it would not
adversely affect the regulation of taxicab drivers if the requirement for a phys-
ical examination for license renewal were deleted. A copy of an ordinance
amendment reflecting this change in license renewal procedure is attached.
It is recommended that the council give second reading consideration to
this amendment at their February 14, 1977 city council meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Wayne S. Burggraaff
City Manager
WSB/eja
cc: City Attorney
Public Safety Director
City Clerk
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AIIENDMENT TO
SECTION 6.21, SUBDIVISION 10
OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE
CITY OF RICHFIELD
CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
Section 6.21, Subdivision 10 of the ordinance Code of
the City of Richfield, regulating and licensing taxicab drivers,
is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Subd. 10. Renewal of License. Applications for
renewal shall be made on forms provided by the
manager. The renewal application form may be
substantially the same as the original application
form, except that the renewal applicant need not
provide the physician's certificate required as
part of the original application. kenewal
applications shall then be processed in the same
manner as original applications."
• Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota
this 14 day of ' February , 1977.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
03
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Office of City Manager
Council Letter No. 38
Agenda February 14, 1977
The Honorable Mayor
and
Members of the City Council
City of Richfield
Gentlemen:
Subject: Lease of City Property
In August, 1965 the Richfield City Council passed a resolution authorizing
the lease of city owned land to the Red Top Mobile Home Court, 7421 Lyndale
Avenue. The land leased to the mobile home court was the north ten feet of
Lincoln Field for a total of 4, 745 square feet.
The original lease expired in August of 1975. The mobile home property
• was sold by the original lessor during the term of the first lease, but the new
owner continued payments in accordance with the lease. The present property
owner, Mr. Thomas Price, has indicated a desire to renew the lease arrange-
ment. Accordingly, the city attorney has drafted a new lease which Mr. Price
has signed.
The park and recreation director has reviewed this agreement and indicated
that the city has no plans for the use of Lincoln Field which would affect the
proposed five-year lease.
It is recommended that the city council adopt the attached resolution
authorizing the Mayor and the City Manager to execute this lease with Mr. Price.
Respectfully submitted,
Wayne S. Burggraaff
City Manager
WSB/eja
cc: Finance Director
City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY TO
THOMAS E. PRICE
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield, as
follows:
1. A proposed lease of the north 10 feet of the following described
tract of land, to-wit:
The west 468.68 feet of the east 493.68 feet of that part
of the south 20 acres of the north 30 acres of the northwest
quarter of the southwest quarter lying south of the north
4 feet thereof of Section 34, Township 28, Range 24
to Thomas E. Price is herby given Clerk's File No. and
ordered to be placed on file.
2. It is hereby determined that the premises described in said lease
are not presently needed for municipal purposes and that such
• premises will not be needed for a term of five (5) years.
3. It is hereby determined to be necessary and expedient for the city
to lease such premises to Thomas E. Price for use in connection
with a mobile home park and such proposed lease is hereby approved.
The mayor and manager are hereby authorized and directed to execute
such lease for and on behalf of the city.
4. All rental sums received under the provisions of such lease shall
be paid into the General Fund.
. Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota, this
14th day of February, 1977.
Loren L. Law Mayor
ATTEST:
0
Thomas J. Moran City Clerk
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Office of City Manager
Council Letter No. 37
Agenda February 14, 1977
The Honorable Mayor
and
Members of the City Council
City of Richfield
Gentlemen:
Subject: Continuation of Public Hearing on Amendment to
Special Use Permit for Butterfield Overland Express
Restaurant
At the January 10, 1977 city council meeting the city council heard a
request to extend an existing special use permit for the Butterfield Overland
Express for one year. In addition the city council heard a request to amend
the special use permit to permit an exit from the restaurant driveway onto
76th Street (the previously issued special use permit allowed only for an-
entrance from 76th Street).
At the January 10 meeting the city council extended the existing special
use permit for a one year period. The city council heard testimony presented
by the applicant and others concerning the requested amendment to the special
use permit. However, the hearing on the requested amendment was continued
to the February 14, 1977 city council meeting to permit the applicant to develop
additional traffic information which was requested by the city council.
The firm of Bather- Ringrose-WolsfeId, Inc. which was retained by the
applicant to prepare traffic information has developed additional traffic analysis
which is attached to this council letter. The additional material includes in-
formation on site distance analysis, traffic analysis showing the affect on the
nearby neighborhood and 76th Street and peak hour and 24-hour forecasted trips.
It is our understanding that a decision by the applicant to proceed with
this project is contingent on a decision on the amendment to the special use
permit. However, a decision by the applicant to proceed must also be contingent
by the city council concerning an issuance of an on-sale liquor license. The
applicant has made application for an on-sale liquor license on which a hearing
would be held at the March 14, 1977 city council meeting.
0 Therefore it is suggested that the city council close the hearing on the
Council Letter No, 37 -2- February 14, 1977
amendment to the special use permit, but defer a final decision until the
March 14 city council meeting at which time a decision could also be made
for an on-sale liquor license.
Respectfully submitted,
Wayne S. Burggraaff
City Manager
WSB/eja
cc: Planning Director
is
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SIGHT DISTANCE AT ENTRANCE
I-35W
NORTH
CPA B
7& 5
T
CAR C 305'
CAR P.,
51(TNT )9lSTANG9 =1025
CoNTRou.ED aY STREET'k-RpFlLC,4,
Gl-?T ?ISTAt.1C
CONTROLLED VR1 `RAI _ RG -- -- }
1
I SITE
4
*Height of drivers eye, Car A = 3.75'
Height of object (Car B) '
= 4.00
Required Sight Distance, d = 1.47 V (J + ta)
Where: V = Driving speed on 76th Street, MP H
J = Perception-reaction-acceleration time for driver of stopped vehicle,
Use 2 seconds.
ta = Time to cross path of oncoming v ehicle, seconds (distance = 24 + 10 + 20 = 54 ft.;
Driving Sneed Req uired Sight Distance for Safely
on 76th Street Crossing Path of Car B
30 mph 320 ft.
35 mph 370 ft.
40 mph 420 ft.
45 mph 470 ft.
50 mph 530 ft.
0
TO ,
F- Z
Z O
O u?
2
w w
Ir 2
LL w
6 76TH ST.
24-HOUR TRAFFIC COUNTS
FEB, 1-4, 1977
MOTEL
ENTRANCE
I
751
3104-> 77TH ST.
3794FRONTAGE RC.
11
0
8675
i
500
Forecasted Trips?j 5,00
i
I 24-Hour Volume
I
617
(4:30-5:30 p.m.)
• 1044
(415-5:15 p.m.)
80 i
Peak Hour Volumes
Forecasted Trips, 6 50 (Movements Not
1 i Simultaneous)
I r
148
15 I
i I Critical 15-Minute
Forecasted Trips I 1 0 i V o l u me s
5:00 - 5:15 p.m.
_w-q 6065
0
RAMP ENTRANCE ALT. 1
C-4,4-4-- T l -,.,A +- D--,;-
0
n
PROBLEMS:
o Some improper driving around end
of island.
e Westbound traffic from restaurant
would be forced into residential
streets. See next figure.
RAMP ENTRANCE ALT. 2
FREMONT
0
Ti
•
LWestbound and northbound traffic forced to turn
-around in residential neighborhood.
., 1, *-
w
T
O
9000
t8675)
f- F-
?- z
z o
o Q
::> w
Cc 2
LL w
6380
(6056) 76TH ST.
A
LEGEND:
1480 PRESENT TRAFFIC PLUS
FORECAST RESTAURANT TRAFFIC
(751) PRESENT TRAFFIC
1000
(360)?P 77TH ST.
(300)x+ FRONTAGE RD.
MOTEL ENTRANCE
AND
RESTAURANT ENTRANCE
DAILY TRAFFIC FORE-CAST
RESTAURANT ENTRANCE
FROM FRONTAGE ROAD ONLY
0?
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Office of City Manager
Council Letter No. 36
Agenda February 14, 1977
The Honorable Mayor
and
Members of the City Council
City of Richfield
Gentlemen:
Subject: Presentation of Special Commendation Awards
The public safety department and the planning department have scheduled
the presentation of several commendation awards for the February 14, 1977
city council meeting.
The citizens commendation award from the public safety department has
been designated for Mr. David L. Madsen, age 15, who resides at 6326 Knox
• Avenue, Early in the morning of December 12, 19 76 , a fire erupted in the
basement of the Madsen home. At the time, David's sister was asleep in a
basement bedroom. Upon awaking, David took a home fire extinguisher and
rushed to the basement to arouse his sister and help her to escape from the
house. Mr. Madsen's quick action and personal courage directly enabled
his sister to escape safely from what might have been a potential disaster.
Because of the courage and valor displayed by David Madsen in rescuing his
sister, the public safety department has named him as recipient of a citizen
commendation award.
The first public safety employee commendation award will be presented
to Police Officer Jerome Leaon, for his involvement in a lifesaving incident
on May 21 , 1976. This incident occurred when Officer Leaon was off-duty
and dining at a restaurant in Bloomington, where another customer in the restaurant
collapsed, suffering a cardiac arrest. Officer Leaon immediately took charge of
the situation and applied cardio-pulmonary resuscitation until the Bloomington
Rescue Squad arrived on the scene. Officer Leaon has been credited by the
Emergency Medical Room physicians at Fairview-Southdale Hospital with being
instrumental in saving the life of the cardiac arrest victim. Because of Officer
Leaon's professional competence and dedication to duty, the public safety
department has named him as a recipient of their semi-annual commendation
award.
The final two awards to public safety employees will be given to Fire Captain
Marvin Iverson and Firefighter Arthur Steinke. On October 28, 1976, Captain
Council Letter No. 36 -2- February 14, 1977
Iverson and Firefighter Steinke were on routine evening fire patrol when they
observed a suspicious party who matched the description of a suspect in an
armed robbery incident. Captain Iverson and Firefighter Steinke relayed this
information to the communications center and kept the suspect under surveill-
ance until patrol units were able to arrive on the scene. In this particular
incident, it happened that the party had not actually been involved in the
armed robbery. However, the attention to duty displayed by the two members
of the fire division, and their willingness to become involved in a serious
crime problem, greatly assisted the police officers involved in attempting to
deal with this matter. Because of the dedication to duty displayed by these
two members of the fire division, the department of public safety has named
them as recipients of their semi-annual commendation award.
•
In addition to these awards, the planning department has prepared comm-
endation awards for the HRA to present to the Richfield Housing Fund. These
commendation awards will be presented to the Richfield Bank & Trust Company,
the Summit State Bank of Richfield and First Federal Savings and Loan of
Richfield. These institutions were allocated $250,000 in 1976 to administer
through the Richfield Housing Fund, and were able to disburse nearly 93% of
this allocation.
Respectfully submitted,
Wayne S. Burggraaff
City Manager
WSB/eja
cc: Planning Director
Public Safety Director
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Office of City Manager
Council Letter No. 35
Agenda February 14, 1977
The Honorable Mayor
and
Members of the City Council
City of Richfield
Gentlemen:
Subject: Ordinance Amendment Regarding PIR
On several occasions we have discussed the desirability of the city providing
short term financing for various aspects of the L/H/N redevelopment project. In
this regard the city attorney has prepared the attached ordinance amendment which
amends the PIR fund ordinance so that the city council may make temporary use
of these funds for projects of the HRA as well as the public improvement projects.
• The purpose of the ordinance is to expand the way in which PIR funds may be
used by the city and the HRA to accomplish interest payment savings in both
public improvement and redevelopment projects.
It is recommended that the city council give first reading consideration to this
proposed ordinance amendment.
Respectfully submit d,
Wayne S. Burggraaff
City Manager
WSB/eja
cc: City Attorney
Finance Director
AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER XII,
PART II, SECTION 12.13,
OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
Chapter XII, Part II, Section 12.18, of the Ordinance Code
of the City of Richfield, relating.to the permanent improvement
revolving fund, is hereby amended in the following respect:
Subdivisions 3 and 4 thereof are amended to read as follows:
"Subd. 3. Disposition of Funds. The monies in said fund
shall be used only as directed by resolution of the city, and [solely]
for the purposes of (1) advancing to local improvement funds the cost
of improvements for which assessments are to be levied[.] and (2)
providing interim financing of capital expenditures for projects of
the city's housing and red.evelC-ornent autnori t:v . All such monies so
furnished shall be restored when and as su fficient monies are received
in said improvement funds, or permanent project financinq has been
obtained, as the case may be, with interest at a rate of not less than
five percent per annum during the time for which such monies have been
so furnished.
"Subd. 4. Investment When Permitted. Whenever there shall be
monies in said fund not immediately needed for [local improvements]
the purposes set forth in subdivision 3 of this section, such monies
may be invested under the direction of the council in any securities
authorized for investment of municipal sinking funds by applicable law."
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota
this
day of
1977.
Loren Law, Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas Moran, City Clerk
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Office of City Manager
Council Letter No. 34
Agenda February 14, 1977
The Honorable Mayor
and
Members of the City Council
City of Richfield
Gentlemen:
Subject: Recommendation of Denial of Taxicab Driver Licenses
On the February 14, 1977 city council agenda Edward Erickson, 4663
Cedar Avenue, Scott Swanson, 7334 Cedar Avenue, and Ronald E. Conaway,
6991 W. 133rd Street, are listed as applicants for new taxicab driver licenses.
On the basis of background investigation by the public safety department, we
are recommending denial of these license applications.
• Mr. Erickson has recently been convicted for burglary and is presently
on probation. It is the opinion of the public safety department in which I
concur, that this offense relates directly to the type of license being sought
by the applicant. Therefore, it is recommended that the city council deny this
application with the recommendation it be reconsidered in a year if Mr. Erickson
wishes to reapply at that time.
Mr. Swanson has a record of recent traffic violations as well as several
arrests during the past year in Richfield on drug related offenses. It is the
opinion of the public safety department that this behavior pattern relates directly
to the license for which he has app lied and it is recommended that this license
application be denied.
Mr. Conaway has a very extensive driving violation record and a conviction
for a felony/larceny charge in April of 1976. Based on the combination of his
driving violation record and his recent felony conviction, it is recommended
that his license application be denied.
Respectfully sub 'tted,
W? /"_-
Wayne S. Burggraaff
City Manager
WSB/e ja
cc: City Attorney
`J CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Office of City Manager
Council Letter No. 33
72-
Agenda February 14, 1977
The Honorable Mayor
and
Members of the City Council
City of Richfield
Gentlemen:
Subject: Plans and Specifications and Authorization to
Advertise for Bids for Maintenance Repairs at
Richfield Municipal Pool
•
On October 8, 1976 the city council adopted the proposed 1977 operating
budget for the City of Richfield. Included in that budget was a capital outlay
item estimated in the amount of $10,000, for repair and replacement of mech-
anical valves at the outdoor municipal swimming pool. It is the recommenda-
tion of the city staff that major maintenance work should be completed before
the start of the 1977 summer swimming season in June.
Therefore, it is recommended that the city council approve the plans and
specifications and authorize the advertisement for bids for this repair work
at the municipal swimming pool.
Respectfully submit ed,
S. 1 ?OX5
Wayne S. Burggraa ff
City Manager
WSB/eja
cc: Park and Recreation Director