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08-24-1970CITY OF RICHFIELD Regular Meeting August 24, 1974 The council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council chambers of the .City Hall, 6700 Portland Avenue, Monday, August 24, 1970, at 7:0.0 p.m. Assistant Pastor® David Kastelein, Wooddale Baptist Church, gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Olson Present: Anderson, Luettinger, Law and Mayor Olson Absent: Jacobsen 1. Minutes Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Law that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 24, 1970, be approved with the following corrections: Item 13, Page 5 should state: Mr, "Ray" Mach instead of "James". Item 18, Page 8 should state: "Licenses" with "fee waived" deleted. 2 Hearing _ Proposed Assessment for Storm Sewer Construction, City Project No. 568 It being 7:15 p.m. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the proposed storm sewer assessment, City Project N'o. 568 and read the notice of nearing. The following persons appeared: Irene Peterson Richard Peterson Edwin Doty David Copham W. J. Thompson George Kenealey Morris Swanson M . Kelly Frank Tersteeg F . A. Kaluche Harold Marsh Authur Hushagen Thomas Legden Donald Lasecke L . Sveum M, Mansfield 704_. First Avenue South 7019 1~T'icollet Avenue South 7601 Nicollet Avenue South 7531 Nicollet Avenue South 7532^itii~ellet Avenue South 7609 Third Avenue South 7G09 Second Avenue South 7601 Third Avenue South 7126 Clinton Avenue South 7600 Fourth Avenue South 7545 Fourth Avenue South 7215 Third Avenue South 7608 Fifth Avenue South 7438 Stevens Avenue South 6754 Portland Avenue South 7526 Third Avenue South City Council Minutes ~ -2- August 24, 1970 James Silvernail Richard Rouser 7521 Second Avenue South 7501 First Avenue South Motion by Law, seconded by Anderson that the hearing be closed. All ayes -carried. Motion by Luettingerg seconded by Law that a decision on certifying the assessment roll be deferred to September l4, 1970, when the consulting engineer could be present to answer questions . All ayes -carried. 3. Hearing -Proposed Assessment, City Project No, 586 It being 7:15 p.m. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the proposed assessment of City Project No. 586 (Curb-and Gutter and concrete street surfacing construction) and read the notice of hearing. The following persons appeared Harold Marsh .7645 Fourth Avenue Frank A. Kaluche 7600 Fourth Avenue Edwin Doty 7601 Nicollet Avenue Vincent Murphy 7 6 O 1 Russell Don Houlding 7645 - 13 Avenue Mr. Marsh complained that the city built a larger driveway apron then he had requested and that the additional cost for the wider apron was $22.94. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that the city pay half of this additional cost; thereby reducing Mr, Marsh's total assessment by $11.47. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the hearing be closed. " All ayes -carried, Motion by Luettinger, 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 these minutes: City Council Minutes -3- August 24, 1970 RESOLUTION NO o 4429 RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR CITY PROJECT NO o 586 Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Luettinger, Law and Olsone Nays -nonee Absent - jacobseno Carriedo `T'his resolution appears as Resolution #4429 in resolution book #270 4o Hearin - Prooosed Assessment, Citv Projects Nos, 587A, 587B, 587E, 587F, and 587G It being 7:15 p e m o Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the proposed sidewalk construction, City Projects Nos o 587A, 587B, 587E, 587F, and 587G and read the notice of hearing o No persons appeared o Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Law that the hearing be closed o All ayes -carried a 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 part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO, 4430 RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR CITY PROJECTS NOS a 587A, 587B, 587E, 587F, and 587G Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Luettinger, Law and Olsone Nays -nonee Absent - jacobseno Carriedo This resolution appears as Resolution #4430 in resolution book #270 5 Hearincr - Prooosed Assessment, City Project Noe 585, It being 7:15 p o m a Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the proposed oiling program, City Project Noo 585 and read the notice of hearinge No persons appeared in interest o Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the hearing be closedo All ayes - carried o Motion by Anderson, seconded by Law that the following resolution be adopted; that 9t be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: City Council Minutes - 4 - August 24a 1970 RESOLUTTON NO 4431 RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR CITY PROJECT NO- 585 Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Luettingera Law grid Olson. Nayes -none Absent -Jacobsen. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution #4431 in resolution book #27. 6. Hearing -Variation of zoning ordinance requirements It being 7:15 p . m . Mayor Olson called for the hearing on a variation of zoning ordinance requirements requested by David McFarlane® 6404 - 11th Avenue South. Mr. McFarlane requested permission to parka 26 foot trailer on the front yard of his property. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the hearing be closed. All aye s -carried . Motion by Luetti.ngerB seconded by Anderson to grant Mr. McFarlane asix-week variance. on the zoning ordinance . .: , A11 ayes -carried . 7. Minutes, Tabulation, and recommendation of award on Ice Arena Constxuction~ Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger to defer action on this item to the September 14th council meeting . All ayes -carried . 8. Appointment of a Police Civil Service Commissioner to fill unexpired term -John Labo Motion by Anderson a seconded by .Law to defer until the September 14th city council meeting the appointment of a Police Civil Service Commissioner to fill the unexpired term of Mr. john F . Labo . A11 ayes -carried . 9. Polling Places and Designating Judges for City Primary Election Motion by Anderson, seconded by Lawa that the following resolution be adoptede that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be Snade a part of these minutes: 1 City Council Minutes RESOLUTION NO, 4432 -5- September 14, 1970 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR POLLING PLACES AND DESIGNATING JUDGES FOR CITY PRIMARY ELECTION Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Luettinger, Law and Olson, Nays -noneo Absent - Jac®bseno Carriedo This resolution appears as Resolution #4432 in resolution book #270 10 Authorizing Agreement with Northern States Power Comt~any to Bu Concrete Cable Motion by Luettingere seconded by Law that the following resolution be adoptedo that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO o 4433 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY TO BURY CONCRETE CABLE Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Luettingere Law and Olsono Nays -noneo Absent -Jacobsen, Carriedo This resolution appears as Resolution #4433 in resolution book #270 13. Release of Bond on Off-Street Parking - oseoh P, Nolana920 W, 78th Street Motion by Andersona seconded by Law 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 NO, 4434 RESOLUTION REZATING TO RELEASE OF BOND ON OFF-STREET PARKING Joseph P~ Nolan Location : 9 2 0 W, 7 8th Street Use: Sales and Service Improted Autos and Honda Motor B~.lces l Po11 of votes: Andes-son, Luettinger, Law and Olsona Nays -noneo Absent - Jaco~sen, Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution #4434 in resolution book #27, City Council Minutes ®6® August 24g 1970 I ~ Traffic Control Sians '°No Parkincr 8 A. M . to 10 Ao M . School Da s °° Motion by Luettinger, 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 these minutes RESOLUTION NO. 4435 RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS +' NO PARKING 8: 0 0 A o M . to 10:00A.M. SCHOOL DAYS'° ON BOTH SIDES OF GRAND AVENUE FROM 72nd STREET TO 73RD STREET Poll of votes: Ayes ®Anderson, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nays ~ Hones Absent m Jacobsen. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution #4435 in resolution book #27. C-8259. 13. Request to Speak on Ordinance on the Maintenance of Fowl and Birds Discussion was. held in regard to the ordinance on the rra. intenance of fowl and birds . Mr. Richard Okeson, Minnesota State Pigeon Association and Mro Jake Rink, District Representative of the National Pigeon Association appeared to urge adoption of amore liberal ordinances Mr. Mike Gorman, 7320 Portland Avenue, Mr. G. D. Swanson, 6309 Bryand Avenue and Mr. John Gorman 7320 Portland Avenue appeaeec'. to speak in regard to the ordinance as owners of pigeons. Mro Ri.char~~ Okeson submitted a copy of the Minneapolis ordinance for the study by the city. A decision was made to have the administration submit a report on the desi~•ability of amending the existing ordinance at the September 14th city council meetings C®8260 14. Request to Speak ®n Comprehensive Plan Mr. Darrell Wo Bearson appeared to speak on the dissemination of information on the comprehensive plan. He encouraged wide dissemination of informations Don Houlding, Ed Doty and Vincent- Murphy also appeared in interest of encouraging similar activity. City Council Minutes -7- August 24, 1970 15 o Revision of the Building Plans for the Heidelberg Restaurant Mro Jim Rush, 4512 Cedar Avenue South appeared as the applicant, Mro Ging®ld, Architect, presented proposals for changes in the building plans for the Heidelberg Restaurants Motion by ®lson, seconded by~Anderson to approve the following changes: (1) The installation of a door and vestibule on the southeast corner of the building subject to the agreement that the management of the Heidelberg •vvould be willing to seal the door upon the city administration`s request, if the southeast entrance created a traffic problem o (2) The construction of an office within the space provided by the vaulted roof over the rnain front entranceway on 66th. Streeto A discussion was held on Items 3 and 4 but no action was taken at this time o 16 o Penalty for Late Dog and Cat License Aptalications Mro Lester Bullock, 6412 - 15th Avenue and Mro jim Swanson, 6877 Fifth Avenue South appeared in interest of the late fee for dog and cat license applications o Motion by Law, seconded by Luettinger, that the city administration make a study on policies of other communities in regard to late penalty fees for dog and cat license applications, 17 o Licenses -Fee Waived Mra Laa°ry Rolf and Mro Jack Johnson appeared as applicants for this licensed Motion by Law, seconded by Luettinger that the following license be granted and that the fee be waived with the stipulation that restroom facilities be provided, a $100 bond be posted, and the area be cleaned up afterwards o Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Law and ®lsono Nays - Luettingero Absent •~ Jacobseno Carz~i.eda City Council Minutes -8- August Z4, 1970 18. Residential Kennel License Mrs. George H. Amundson, 7325 Emerson Avenue appeared as the applicant for this license e Motion by Law, seconded by Anderson that a kennel license be granted to the applicant, Mrs , George ~I. Amundson, 7325 Emerson Avenue . Po11 of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Luettinger and Law. Nays -Olson, Absent - Jacobsen. Carried. 19. Licenses - Rectular Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger that the following licenses be granted: New Citywide Disposal, 9432 -Third Avenue South Garbage Hauling Renewal j . Victor Jaeger, 461 N. Maryland Aven. , St. Paul Taxicab Driver Renewal Lentz Sign Company, 133 East 26th Street Sign Eri coon New Far East Cafe, 6620 Lyndale Avenue On-Sale Beer New John Das calos , 5 3 0 0 South Penn Taxicab Driver New Richard Foline, 6440 - 20th Avenue South Taxicab Driver New Joel Vignere, 11141 Queen Avenue South Taxicab D?~iver Renewal Suburban Yellow Cab Co. , 6405 Cedar Avenue S. Replacement of 21 cabs with new ones Motion by Anderson, seconded by Law that the liquor dispensing license requested by Gordon Stevens, 7216 First Avenue South, be denied. Poll of votes:. Ayes -Anderson, Luettinger, and Law. Nays -Olson. Absent Jacobsen. Carried. 20. Estimates Motion by Anderson, seconded by Law, that the following estimates be approved for payment: Orvedahl Construction, Inc. , City Project No. 549 Contract No. 2052, Wood Lake Improvements $23,590026 Arkay Construction Company, City Project No. 549 Constract No. 2055, Wood Lake -General Construction $18,979.20 Kvalsten Electric Co. , Inc. , City Project No~ X49 Contract No. 2057, Wood Lake -Electrical Work $1,642.50 City Council Minutes -9'- August 24, 19T0 All ayes - carried , 21. Claims and Payroll , 1Vlotion by Anderson, seconded by Law that the following claims and payroll be approved: RICI-TFIELD BANK AND_ TRTJST COMPANY G- eneral Account cks. #.3289/3438 $286,354.40 S'tTMNiTT STATE BANK -~-- -- General.Account Payroll Account cks. #13828/13892 cks. #14954/152..74 $124,8'S3.6~i $ 86,072.15 All ayes -carried. 22. Snowmobile Report , A snowmobile report was given by ,Councilman A. P, Anderson . 23. Buda,et Beview Dates. Discussion was held as to when budget review dates. should be set. It was agreed upon that publication be set for September 3rd and a meeting date of Thursday, -- September 17th at 7:00 p.m, be set. ~ Alternate dates were set for Wednesday; September 30th -and Monday, October 5th. 2 4 . Ad~~ournment Motion by Anderson, seconded- by Luettinger, that the meeting be adjourned. All aye s, m carried . . APPRO`TED:. 1970 ~~D~-- ~~~~iti' Tom Moran, City Cler]c