11-05-1969 Budget HearingCITY OF RICHFIELD
Budget Hearing
November 5, 1969
In accordance with action taken at the meeting of September 30, 1969, the
council of the City of Richfield met in special session in the council chambers
of the City Ha11, 6700 Portland Ave., Wednesday, November 5, 1969 at 7:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Olson,
Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson.
Absent: None.
George Evans, 6921 Columbus Ave., requested a delay on the discussion of an
ice arena until those attending a football banquet could appear at this meeting.
The city manager explained a proposed six year plan on street improvements.
One man from 7608 Sheridan Ave. asked questions on traffic control and the
possibility of having a traffic signal at 76th St. and Sheridan Ave.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the Nicollet Ave. Highway No.
494 Frontage Road signal be included in the capital budget for 1970. A11 ayes v
carried.
Discussion on Ice Arena
The council entered into a discussion on the proposed ice arena, The city
manager presented three alternate proposals that had been requested at the last
budget hearing on how to include the construction of an ice arena in 1970; to
include the airport golf course project; improvement to the swimming pool or a
community building, and their means of financing.
Twenty letters requesting an ice arena were presented by the mayor from the
following interested persons: 08109
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N. W. McCallum
Leonard Nielsen
James J. French
Robert B. Gunderson
Ingvald M. Iverson
George Brisbin
Harry E. Bettman
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Ryan
Cornell D. Groth
B. A. Mittelsteadt
Garry Granquist
Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Grampre
Bryce & Sue MacDonald
Joyce Hedrix
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Edward A. Sieber
C. E. Laudenslager
Ralph Fix
Robert M. Somers
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Myre
Councilman Anderson wished to go on record as favoring a revenue bond issue
for the golf course as soon as MAC lease is in the hands of the city.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that the city proceed with the
necessary steps which will lead to initiating construction of an ice arena in 1970.x'
The following persons appeared in interest and asked questions:
R. C. Reddick, 7444 Oak Grove Blvd.
Ron Lillegard, 6613 Thomas Ave.
David Bowen, 6807 Morgan Ave. suggested citizen involvement in
planning the ice arena concept.
Larry Hendrickson, 2015 W. Forest Drive, in favor.
Robert Lambert, 315 E. 65th St., in favor.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the council approve the agree-
ment for preparation of a preliminary Legion Lake plan with Brauer & Associates, .-
subject to the city attorney's approval of the contract, All ayes - carried.
Motion by Law, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council approve the expenditure
of $20,000 for 1970 remodeling of the City Hall, and the expenditure of $3,500.00
for the construction of a storage building for salt at the city garage. A11 ayes -
carried.
Motion by Law, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council approve the expenditure
of $15,000 in 1970 for office furniture for the city hall. A11 ayes - carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following traffic control
improvements be approved:
Signal at Nicollet Ave. & Hwy. ~~494 (50% County; 50% State)
Signal at Lyndale Ave. & Hwy. ~~494 (50% State; 25% Bloomington and
25% Richfield--$14,475)
A11 ayes - carried.
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Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that other traffic control im-
provements as proposed in Items 9 and 10 of the Capital Improvements Budget be
approved. A11 ayes - carried.
Motion by Jacobsen; seconded by Luettinger, that the council request a
traffic study by Hennepin County on Lyndale Ave. and 62nd St.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nays - Anderson.
Absent - none. Carried.
Mayor Olson presented a proposal whereby the availability of the Naval
Station recreation building might be considered on a short term Lease by the city.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the council request the
administration to study the feasibility of the city's use of recreational facil-
ities at the Naval Station. A11 ayes - carried.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part
of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 4283
RESOLUTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR A SHORT TERM LEASE FOR THE RECREA-
TIONAL FACILITIES AT THE TWIN CITY NAVEL AIR STATION
Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nays - none.
Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as resolution ~~4283 in resolution
book ~~27.
One citizen appeared in interest of more development for Donaldson Park.
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Motion by Law, seconded by Luettinger, that the administration work with the
baseball group in determining their objectives on Donaldson Park and have the
request for council consideration at the neact budget hearing. A11 ayes - carried.
Motion by Law, seconded by Luettinger, that the administration work with
the football group in determining their objectives on Donaldson Park and have
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the request for council consideration at the neat budget hearing-mMonday,
Nov. 17, 1969 at 7:00 P.M. All ayes - carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the meeting be adjourned,
All ayes - carried.
APPROVED< November 10, 1969
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Stanley W. Olson, Mayor
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Wa a S. Burggraa Mana
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Tom Moran, City Clerk
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