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03-09-1970l 1 CITY OF RICHFIELD Regular Meeting March 9, 1970 The council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council chambers of the City Hall, 6700 Portland Ave.,. Monday, March 9, 1970 at 7:00 P.M. Student Pastor, Tom Robison, of House of Prayer Lutheran Church, gave th~_in- vocation. `~he~meeting.was called to order by 'Mayor Olson. Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and~0lson. Absent: None. 1. Minutes Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 23, 1970 be~approved, corrected as follows: Item 6 e Motion was seconded by Anderson.. Item 9 o On the vote for the ordinance amendment, Luettinger vofied "nsy", on the sprinkling system. Item 14~ Misspelled word "weed". All ayes,carried. 2. Reports Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Law, that khe following reports be-aceepted €and -filed: Inspection report, February 1970 08157 Relief Report, February 1970 C-8158 Nursing Report, December, 1970 08159 All ayes e carried. i 3. Bi11 No. 19707 (Correction of Erroneous Ref. in Zoning Ord.) Ei11 N®, 1~970~-7 entitled: "AMENDMENT 'TO SECTION 3.37, Subd. 2, Paragraph (2) of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield" (Correction of Erroneous Reference ~n Zoning Ord.) was read by the city attorney, the same being on~file~in tT~e~.~ff~~c~e of the~city clerk. 08152 m2° Mare 9,.1970 M,~tion by Anderson, scscranded by :~a~ettinger, •that this .constitute the second read~.~g of Bi],1 No. 1970°7. P©11 of votes : Ayes v A.~dersorL, J€~cobsen, luettinger, Ira and 01son. Nays o n®ne. Absent e none. Carriea~. Motion by Anderson, seco~.ded by T,uettinger, that the council adopt Bi11 No. 197 079 that it be spread in the ordinaasce book9 that it be published in the®ffim e~iel neRaspaper and that it be made a part of these minutes: Pc~11 of votes: Ayes ° Anderson,, Jacobsen, Luettia~.ger, I~aw and 01son. Nays m noaze. Absent -none. Carried. 4, Bi11 No. 19'108 (Depa~•tmental Organisations) 8:11 No. 19708 .entitled: ".AME~I~MEN`f 'f0 PAR'S' lI, . CZ3AP'~'ER TI, of the Ordinance Cede ®f the City of Richfield" (Departmental Organizations) was read by the city ~!•~•eerney, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. 08153 M®tion by Anderson, sec©nded by Jacobsen, that this constitute the sec®nd reading of Bill No. 1970m8. pc~11 of votes : Ayes ° Ander@c~n, J,~c®bsen, luettix~,ger, Daw and 01son. Nays ° none. Absent ° none. Carrie. Motion by Anderson, sec©nd~ed by Jacobsen, that the council adopt Bi11 Nc~. 197089 that it be spread in the ®rdinance book9 that it be published in the of® fficial neurspaper9.and that it be made a part of these minutes, Po11 of votes: Ayes ~ l~~.d~~san, Jacobsen, Duettinger, T.~aw and 01son. Nays ° n®n~:. Absent ° none. Carried. 5. Bi11 Noo 1970®9 (C~aauge ..i~~ 3~ngevity ~•r~visic~n for Police Dept.) Bi11 No. 19709entitled: "AME't~~D~lE;~V'1' ~~J SEC`fION 2.33, Subd. 16, of Ordinance Cede ®f the-City of Richfield" was read by the city attorney, the s€~ime being_on file in the office ~of the city clerk. 08154 1 A3- Mar. 9, 1970 Motion by Jacobsen,.seconded by Law, that this•cox~stitute the second read- ing of Bi11 No. 1970-9. Pm11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nays - n®ne. Absent -'none. Carried. Motion by Jacobsen,.seconded by Law, that the council adopt Bi11 No. 1970Q9; that it be spread in the ordinance book; that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made a part of these minutes: Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and 01son. .Nays -none, Absent ~ none, Carried. 6, Bi11 No. 196914. (Rezoning .at 7005 Portland Ave.) T- Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Law, that the second reading of Bill No. 1969-14 be deferred to March 23rd and that the notice of hearing on the amendment be•published. All ayes - carried. 7. Bi11 No. 1970-5 (Beer Licensing) Rich Lupu, Shakey°s-Pizza Parlor, appeared in favor of the•proposed ordinance. B'~ill No. 1969-14 .entitled: "AMENDMENT T'0 SEC~TON 11.02, Subdivision 9, Paragraph (4) of the -0rdinance Code~ of the City of Richfield" (Beer Licensing) was read by the city attorney, the same being_on file in the office of the city clerk. .08145 1~tion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that this constitute the s~eeond r~:ading_mf Bill No. 1970-5. Pc~11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and 01son. Nays - none. AbWexa•t - none. Carried. I~tion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen,. that the council adopt Bill N®. 197045; that it be spread in the ordinance book; that it be published in they®f- fici~zl new~p~per and that it be~made a part of these minutes. 1'011 of votes: Ayes - Andersen, Jacdhsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nays none. ~.~sen.t ~ •none. Carried. m[~o Mar, 9, 1970 8. Pi11 No. 1970®l0 (Amdmt. t® C;m~ Zoning Ord.) ' Rill No. 1970-10 entitled> "AMENDMENT TO C~2 ZONING ORDINANCE of the City of Richfield" was read by the-city attorney, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk, C-8160 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that this constitute the first reading of Bill No. 1970-10, and that it be published in the official newapm~per in accordance with the city charter, Po1.1 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson, Nays u none. Absent - none. Carried. 9. Resolution Relating to Processing Applications for Special Use Permits The city attorney explained the proposed resolution relating to procedures for the processing applications for special use permits for cafes and restaurants intending to serve liquor, Councilman Anderson requested that the record show that the intent of the resolution is that each business provide its own parking spaces. The city planner reviewed a flow chart on the planning process, Motion by Law, seconded by Anderson, that action on the resolution be dem ferred until the time of the second reading of the ordinance amendment, A11 ayes - carried, loo Hearing m Rezoning - 7500 Cedar Ave, It being 7:15 P. M. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the application of Mark Z. Jones II, 5290 Villa Way, Minneapolis, for rezoning and read the noti~:e o:E hearing. The city planner reviewed the Planning Commission's consideration of the zoning request, 1i11 Dolsen, consulting .engineer for Mark Z, Jones TI, appeared in behalf of t?~e applicant. No persons appeared in opposition. ®5m Maro 9, 1970 Bill Noo 1970m11 entitledo "/~i~~MENT TO APPEN~7X 'C°, SECTIONS 3 and 4 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield" was read by the city attorney, the samme being on file in the office of •the city clerk, 08161 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Law, that this constitute the first reading of Bill Noo 19`70®11 and that it be published in the official newspaper in ac~ cordance with the city charter, Po11 of voteso Ayes m Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olsono Nays w ncsne, Absent o noneo Carried, 11a Hearing m Zoning Variation ~ 6824 Penn Ave, It being 7015 Porto Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the application ®f Elmer Sorensen, 6832 Penn Avee, for a coning variation at 6824 Penn Ave, and read •cb.e notice of hearing, lion Balmer, Waldon Builders, appeared representing Mr. Sorensen, No persons appeared in opposition, Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the hearing be closedo A11 ayes ~ carriedo Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council grant the coning variation to Elmer Sorensen, 6832 Penn Ave,, to construct a 20'x40' commercial addition to the rear of the building, leaving a 12' rear yard instead of a 25° rear yard as required by the ordinance code, with the stipulation that no o•;~•t~ s$•:~e storage be permittedo All ayes m carried. C-8162 12o Hearing on Full 'Time Parking Restrictions on County Roads Sam Fisher, Hennepin County Traffic Engineer, reviewed the county's rem quest fc~r "No Parking" signs. Mrsa Engelking, 6915 Nicollet Aveo, opposed "no parking" full time, Maynard Frost, 8308 Bryant Ave,, B~.oomington, spoke in behalf of churc?~ parking on Sundayso m6- Mar. 9, 1970 John Mathews, 303 W. 74th St., appeared, Motion by_Law, seconded by Jacobsen, that the hearing be closed. A11 ages carried, Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that action on this matter be dceferred until the ne~ct meeting, March 23rd. A11 ayes -carried, 13. Petition e East Elementary School Don Bruske, chairman of the Safety Committee, East Elementary School, appeared, A petition from the East Elementary School P.T.A. was submitted re® questing a protective guard fence on each side of the pedestrian bridge located e•t E. 66th St. and Highway 26e Cm8163 Harvey Danielson, b509 Longfellow Ave., chairman of the New Ford Town or® g:anization, submitted a letter endorsing the petition. C=8164 Motion by Olson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: P~SOLUTION N0. 4331 RESOLUTION DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO REQUEST THE STATE HIGHWAY-DEPT, TO INSTALL SAFETY RAILINGS Poll of votes: Ayes m Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson, Nays nonce Absent none. Carricsd. This resolution appears as resolution ~~4331 in res®lution book ~~27. - Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Law, that the administration be instructed •to to©k into all overpasses in the city and report back to the council with re= c®mmenda•tions. A11 ayes m carried, l4. Authorize Ca11 for Bids ~ Tree Spraying Motion by Jacobsen, sec®nded by Law, that the council authorize the clerk to a.dver•tise for bids on tree spraying9 bids to be opened April 6, 1970. A11 eyes o carriedd a.7 - Mar, 9, 1970 15, Seasonal Load Restrictions Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of ~c'hese minutes : RESOLU`T'ION N0. 4332 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SEASONAL LOAD RESTRICTIONS ON CITY STREETS Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and 01son. Nays - none. Absent - none. Carried, This resolution appears as resolution ~~4332 in resolution book ~k27. 16. Authorizing Quit Claim Deed - Mildred Drive & W. Dupont Ave, Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, 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. 4333 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING QUIT CLAIM DEED Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, and Lai'. Nays • Olsop.. Absent - none, Carried, This resolution appears as resolution ~k4333 in resolution book ~~27. 17, Release of Bond on OffmStreet Parking - 76th & Penn Ave. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, 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 N'0. 4334 RESOLUTION RELAT:~.:~TG TO RELEASE O1' BOND ON OFF~STREET PARILING 76th & Penn Ave, S. m8- Mar, 9, 1970 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson, Nays e none. Absent - none. Carricsd, `phis resolution appears as resolution ~i~4334 in r~:solution book ~k27. 18. Appointment to Fire Civil Service Commission Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that Kermit B. Randall, 6814 O~.iver Ave., be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Fire Civil Service Com~ mission left by the resignation of Ralph Gilbertsen. All ayes - carried, ' Bill Reischel asked questions, 19. Re Intent on 1970 Compensation Agreement for Local 49 Employees Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, 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. 4335 RESOLUTION OF IN`T`ENT REGARDING 1970 COMPENSATION AGREEMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 49 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson, Nays m none, Absent s none. Carried, This resolution appears as resolution ~~4335 in resolution book ~~27. 20. Establishing 1970 Public Works Bi-Weekly Pay Plan .Motion by Law, 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. 4336 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 1970 PUBLIC WORKS BI WEEKLY PAY PLAN' Poll of votes: Ayes ~ Anderson, Jac®bsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson, Nays - n®ne. Absent - ndne. Carried, This resolution appears as resolution ~~4:~36 in resolution book ~~27. og m Mar, 9, 1970 21e Establishing Pay Plan for Temporary & Part-T~.e Classifications Motion by Law, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolution be adoPted9 that it be sgaread in the resolution book and that it be made a dart of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0, 4337 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PAY PLAN FOR TEMPORARY AND PART- TIME POSITION CLASSIFICATIONS Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olsono Nays - nonee Absent - noneo Carried, This resolution a}spears as resolution ~~'4337 in resolution-book ~~27e 22. Authorising City__P~rticipat:Lon in Coa~nty Insurance Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a g~art of these minutess RESOLUTION N0,.4338 RESOLUTION AUT?30RIZING CITY PARTICIPATION IN 1TENNEPIN COU~7'TY TERM LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olsona Nays none, Absent - nonee Carrieda This resolution a~apears as resolution ~~4338 in resolution book ~~27 a 23. Approving Transfer from Contingency Fund for 1970 Salary Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolution be ado~sted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minuteso RESOLUT:TON NOB 4339 RESOLUTION AU`_~ORIZING TRANSFER OF APPROPRIA.TTONS FROM 1970 G'ONT'LNGENC;Y ACCOUNT TO VARIOUS ACTIVITIES ~10~ Mar, 9, 1970 Po11 of votese Ayes m Andersen, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Lain and 01son, 1~'ays x?onee Absent ~ nonce Carried, 't'his resolution appears as resolution ~k4339 in resolution book ~~27e 240 .Auditor°s Report fur 1968 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Lain, that the council accept the audi•tor's report for 1968 and that it be placed on file, A11 ayes carriedo 08165 25e Report on Park Planning and Improvement A report was presented indicating the need for comprehensive park planning and improvement of a comprehensive park development program, Motion ley Jacobsen, seconded by Law, that the council endorse the manager"s r~:commendation contained in council letter Noo 57 and .authorize the city staff to proceed with-the citizen involvement meetings with all dispatcho A11 ayes m carried. 2He Automobile Registrations A report was made on the issuance of autdinabile registrations by the city, Motion by Luettinger, eeconded by Jacobsen, that the council accept the manager's recommendation to designate the finance direci~r-city c1er~C as deputy ,,, registrar '~a~°,issue automobile registrations at the city office9 and to further-advise the Hennepin County Auditor of the council's decision, A11 ayes _ carried, 27a Licenses Motion by Anderson, seconded by Lain, that the folloraing licenses be gx'aa?•t~ed e :B?eia Blue F1.ame Contractor Inc,, 5309 E~1ina End Blvd, Heating Rene•~al Del=Air Conditioning Inc,, 9240 Crand Ave, Heating New ff's Fun Foods, 616 Eo 78th Sto Cigarette Reneuial M•is•ter Pizza, 6700 Penn Aveo soft Drink, Cig,,Food, Music Bed Reneiaal Richfield Car Wash, 6438 Lyndale .A~,Te~, S o Car Wash (cunt inued ~ ~11~ Licenses c©nt. Ne•a David Annis, 6411 Nicmllet Ave. New Robert Brander, 424 E. 73rd St. New Bruce Victor, 14133 Wi-aiter®c~e Rmad New Sherman E11is, 3403 18th Ave, S. Neva Thomas Gager, 5508 Cumberland Rd. New `T'homas Hanna, 9448 5th Ave. S. New Richard Harrell, 8236 3rd Ave. S. New Hugh Hudson, 7720 Penn Ave, S. New Gregory Johnson, 1601 E. 80th St. New Robert Kearney, 6820 Blaisdell Ave. New Earl Leidner, 8136 18th Ave. S. New Steve McLouden, 8001 School Road, Eden Prairie New Gerald Norton, 4124 Hiway 101 S. New Richard Olson, 10933 Normandale Blvd, Rene~a~.1 Ronald Roeenbach, 4011 Abbo~t~t Ave, S, New Frame Werner, Jr. 540.5 Mt. Normandale Curve All ayes m carried. 28. Claims & Payroll Mar, 9, 1970 'T'axi cab Driver Taxicab Driver Taxicab Driver Taxicab Driver Taxicab Driver Taxicab: Driver Taxicab Driver Taxicab Driver Taxicab Driver Taxicab Driver Taxicab Driver Taxicab Driver Taxicab Driver Taxicab Driver Taxicab Driver Taxicab Driver Motion by Jacobsen, sec®nded by Luettin.ger, that the following claims anal payroll be allowed: RTCHFTELD BANK & TRD'ST C'J. Cks. ~~2605/2723 e General acct. $421,308.88 S iTMMIT STA'L'E BANK Cks. ~~10560/10797 e Payroll acct. 72,712.08 A11 ayes o carried. 29. Item Not on Agenda Authorisation for Expenditure Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Law, that the council authorise the expenditure of $1250.00 for soil testing at the life of the ice arena. A11 ayes d carried. 30. Adjournment Motion by Anderson, seconded by Law, that the meeting be adjourned. All ayes m carried, A"PPRtJVEDa March 23, 1970 W•~~-~~`r~Ma or 3' _ager .~/, 0~l ~.-~ Tom Moran, City Clerk