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09-28-1970 Budget HearingCITY OF RICHFIELD REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 28, 1970 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council chambers of the City Hall, 6700 Portland Avenue, Monday, September 28, 1970, at. 7:00 P.M. Pastor Aaron Markuson, Bethany Covenant Church, gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Olson. Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law, Olson. Absent: None. 1, Minutes. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Law, that the minutes of the regular meeting of September 14, 1970, be approved with the following corrections: Page 2, Item 5, should include the following wording after line 3: "to correction of sidewalk and sod defect". Page 4, Item 8, should state: Poll of votes _ Nayes "Olson". 2. Bi11 No. 1970-26 (Adoption of Fire Zones). Bi11 No. 1970-26 entitled: "AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3.10, SUBDIVISION 2 OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD", was read by the City Attorney, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. C®8263. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that this constitute the second reading of Bi11 No. 1970m26. Po11 of votes: Ayes m Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law, Olson. Nayes ~ rione. Absent v none. Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the council adopt Bi11 No. 197 026; 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 o Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law, Olson. Nays m none. Absent m none. Carried. Council Minutes m 2 m September 28, 1970 3, Bi11 Noe 1970~27v (Incinerator Locations), Bill Noo 197027 -entitled: "AMENDMEN`T TO SECTION 6x06 OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD", was read by the City Attorney, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk, Cm8264e Motion by Law, seconded by Luettinger, that this constitute the second reading of Bill Noo 1970m27o Po11 of votes: Ayes a Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law, Olson, Nayes _ noneo Absent noneo Carried, Motion by Law, seconded by Luettinger, that the council adopt Bi11 No, 1970m27; that it be spread in the ordinance book9 that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made a part of these minutes, 1'011 of votes: Ayes Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law, Olson, Nayes m noneo Absent m none, Carried, 4e Adjustment and Appeals m Variation of Zoning Ordinance e 1.317 West 66th St, It being 7:15 p.m, Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the zoning variation requested by John Tollefson, 1317 West 66th Street, Mr, Tollefson, applicant, appeared in behalf of his request, Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue, also spokes Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the Hearing be closed, All ayes A carried, Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Law, that the variation of the Zoning Ordinance request of John Tollefson, 1317 West 66th Street, be approved subject to approval of the police and engineering departments, and that permission be granted to construct a 6' fence to serve as a buffer and privacy barrier at the north front lot line along 66th Street between Girard Avenue and 66th Sheet 35W access road South, and a 4' fence on West end, as shown on plan. A11 ayes m carried, Council Minutes S~a .i 6700 ecial Use 'ermit and A~ustment and A v 3 _ September 28, 1970 :als a Variation of Zoning Ordinance m It being 7:15 p.m. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the Special Use Permit and zoning variation requested by Daniel Sarles, 3038 Snelling Avenue. Daniel Sar1e$y applicant, appeared in behalf of his request for a zoning vari- ation, and submitted a petition from abutting property owners, who concurred with his request, Dick Norm, owner of Foreign Motor Corporation, 3040 Snelling Ave, So., Minneapolis, also spoke. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the hearing be closed, A11 ayes m carried, Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the variance be granted with the stipulation of no outside storage, including autos, and that properly approved lighting be required, A11 ayes A carried, 6, S ecial Use Permit m 817 West 77 1/2 Street. It being 7:15 p.m. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the Special Use Permit requested by F, W. Smith, 813 Welcome Court, Burnsville. John Ke11y, Attorney, 3401 Kentwood Ct., Burnsville, appeared in behalf of applim cant and requested that a special use permit be granted for 817 West 77 1/2 Street. Fo W. Smith, applicant, also appeared. Motion by Anderson9 seconded by Luettinger, that the request for a coin operated car wash at 817 West 77 1/2 Street be tabled for 90 days or until the city has adopted a comprehensive plan for development, A11 ayes m carried. 7. Adjustment and A peals Zoning Variation e 5300 Cedar Ave. So. It being 7e15 p.m. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the zoning variation Council Minutes A 4 m September 28, 1970 equested by Norman G. Jensen, 324 Fourth Ave. So. Norman G. Jensen, applicant, appeared in behalf of his request for a ~®ning variation at 6300 Cedar Avenue So. Mrs. R. J. Carter, 7008 Oakland Avenue, also spoke. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the variance be granted subject to approval by management that the building exterior meets city code requirements and that a letter of approval be received from the neighbor directly behind this property. `This variance to also include those rec®mmendati®ns contained in manager's council letter No, 229. A11 ayes - Carried. 8. Special Use Permit - 7644 Columbus Avenue. It being 7:15 p.m. Mayor 01son called for the hearing. on the Special Use Permit equested by Stanley M, Johnson, 7644 Columbus Avenue, Stanley M. Johnson, applicant, appeared and submitted a petition by adjoining property owners, who concurred with his request, It was decided that a special use permit was not required as the proposal fits the category of a "home-occupation", and no action was taken, 9. Heidelberg Restaurant, 66th Street and Lyndale Avenue, Jim hush of the Heidelberg Restaurant, 66th and Lynd~le Av®,, reported to council on items discussed in an earlier hearing as listed in September 28, 1970 Council Letter No. 244. He a1s® submitted a letter of agreement from the Naegele Sign Company, Cm8269. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that the report be received and accepted. A11 ayes s carried, 10. Heidelberg Restaurant o Liquor licat Motion by Luettinger, sec®nded by Jac®bsen, that liquor employee license applim cats®ns be approved for James Rush ~ manager; and Cecilia Schachtschneider, and Audrey Lilledahl, waitresses. the council als® requested that ,the Heidelberg manager sh®w Council Minutes 5 September 289 1970 evidence of a c®mpany policy whereby employees are informed regarding state and 1®cal liquor laws ®n the dispensing and serving of liqu©r, M®tion by Anderson9 sec®nded by Luettinger9 that licenses fc~r Muriel Eastle9 Elizabeth Kent9 and Janet Trembley be deferred t® the council meeting of Oct®ber l39 1970 until the police department has had an opportunity t~ check their references and f®raaer employers, A..ll ayes ~ carried, llo Licenses ~ C®in ®perated Machines m f'amil~ Cue, 7128 (~.icago Ave, Norman Finks 2729 Drew Avenue Soo9 applicant9 appeared in behalf ®f his request for three coin ®perated maehines9 food and soft drink licenses for Family G`ue9 7128 C;nicag® Ave, Motion by Luettinger9 seconded by Jacobsen9 that the administrative staff draw minimum up an ordinance amendment limiting /age to 16 ®n pin ball machines ®r any ®ther rewards free games0 All ayes carried. pinball Moti®n by Luettinger9 sec®nded by Law9 to defer acti®n ®n /a®a~a-.c~per~c•~t-ed machines until ordinance amendment is active and an administrative report on the progress of the business is made, All ayes m carried, ~ ' Robert Fors9 4.18 W, 64th Street, and Dc~n Houlding9 7145 13th Ave,9 als® spoke, Motion by Jac®bsen, seconded by Luettinger9 that the soft dri~.k and f®®d licenses fc~r Family due be approved, All ayes m carried, 12, office Remodeling ~ Final Flans and Specifications, Motion 'by Law9 seconded by Jacobsen9 that final plans be approved and that c®until authorize the call for bic~s.on city ha11 office rem®delingo .P 11 ayes w carried® Council Minutes - 6 - .September 28, 1970 NOT ON AGENDA 13. "Biff+' Holstein -Boxing Program. Arthur J. "Bl~f" Holstein, 7445 13th Ave,, requested permission to speak. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that the council consider discussion of this request, not included on the September_28, 1970 agenda. All ayes - carried. "Bl~f" ktolstein, affiliated with the Richfield Boxing Club, explained current problems with the boxing program facilities, Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the administration be directed to make arrangements with the school for use of boxing facilities and that, if necessary, the city would provide for minimum improvements to make the facilities useable, A11 ayes - carried. 14. Weed Destruction. 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 minutest RESOLUTION No. 4448 RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR WEED DESTRtI'CTION Po11 of votes: Ayes _ Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law, and 01son. Nayes- none, Absent m none. Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No, 4448 in Resolution Book ~~28. 15. Sewer Service Charges. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by I;aw, that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutest RESOLU'T'ION No. 4449 RESOLUTION CERTTT'YING UNPAID SE~1ER SERVICE CHARGES TO T~ COUNTY AUDITOR TO BE COLLECTED WITH O`T~TER 7.'AXES ON SAID PROPERTIES Council Minutes - 7 - September 28, 1970 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law, and 01son. Noyes - none, Absent - none, Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4449 in Resolution Book ~~28, 16, Water Service Charges, 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 o~ these minuteso RESOLUTION No. 4450 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER SERVICE CHARGES TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO BE GgLLECT~D WITH OTHER TAXES ON SAID PROPERTIES Po11 of votest Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes - none, Absent - none. Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4450 in resolution book ~~28, 17, Nuisance Abatement. Motion by Luettinger, 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 No. 4451 RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law, and 01son. Nayes - none. Absent none, Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4451 in Resolution Book ~~28, 18, Purchase in Excess of $1,000, Motion by Law, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council authorize the purchase of storm sewer pipe and appurtenances for an estimated cost of $1,298. Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law, ~ts~l.-41.s~ra~, Nayes o ~~n Carried, Council Minutes e 8 - September 28, 1970 19, Change Order. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following change order be approved: To Buchman Plumbing Company, Inc,, 3035 Lyndale Ave. Contract No. 2056, City Project No. 549. (Wood Lake) For installation of a workshop sink and gas utilities for a stove. Increase contract in the amount of $1,550. A11 ayes - Carried, Z0. Estimate. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following estimate be allowed: To Monette Construction Co., C, P. No, 549, Contract No. 2053, Timber Construction for Wood Lake. Estimate No. 2. $11,475, A11 ayes - Carried, 21, Motion by Law, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following licenses be approved: Fee Waived• New Richfield Bank Community Room, 66th & Lyndale Bingo (Fund Raising - Kenny Park Athletic Council, 5520 Irving So.) (Nov, 21, 1970, 7:30 p,m. to 11:30 p,m.) New Woman's Auxiliary for Richfield Football League, Soft Drink, 6312 15th Ave. -Football Games Food Renewal Church of St, Peter, 6720 Nicoll.et Ave. (October 18, 1970, On-Sale Beer, 12 noon to-6:00 p.m.) Soft Drink, Food, Bingo A11 ayes - Carried, Regular° Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following licenses be approved: Renowal Dahlen Sign Company, 7947 Lyndale Ave, So, Sign Installation Renewal G & H Sanitation, Inc,, Gypsy Lane, Savage, Minn, 1 Truck, Garbage Hauling (Replace) Renewal Jerrold E. Olson, 2818 W. Old Shakopee Road Taxicab Driver Renewal John Paul Gillquist, 4348 15th Ave. Ste, Taxicab Driver Council Minutes - 9 - September 28, 1970 Licenses (continued) New Joseph Best, 1920 E. 86th Street Taxicab Driver New Duane Clausen, 900 12th Ave. So. Taxicab Driver New Richard Ar1yn Grinstead, 8070 - 12th Ave. S, Taxicab Driver New E. D. McLaughlin, Jr., 221 W, Rustic Lodge, Mpls, Taxicab Driver New Robert Patzke, 201 Edgewood Lane, Rosemount Taxicab Driver A11 ayes - Carried, 22. Claims and Payrolls. Motion by Law, seconded by Anderson, that the following claims and payrolls be allowed: RICHFIELD~BANK & TRUST COMPANY Checks ~~3439/3649 $583,538.63 SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks ~~13893/1b074 general $ 97,191,79 Checks ~k15643/16072 payroll 71,712.16 A11 ayes - Carried, ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA 23, Release of Cash Deposit - Morrow Auto Shop m 6445 Cedar Ave, Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the council consider the release of a $700 cash deposit wade previously by Morrow Auto Shop, 6445 Cedar Avenue, and that he be allowed tb furnish a surity bond in lieu of the cash deposit, A11 ayes m carried, Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following resolution be adopted9 that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION No. 4452 RESOLUTION RELATING TO RELEASE OF CASH DEPOSIT AND ACCEPTING SURTTY BOND Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law, and 01son. Nayes - none, Council Minutes - 10._ September 28, 1970 Absent _ none. Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No, 4452 in Resolution Book No. 28. 24, General Election Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council consider the adoption of a resolution regarding the November 3, 1970 general election. A11 ayes, Carried. Motion by Luettinger, 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 No. 4453 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR POLLING PLACES AND DESIGNATING JUDGES FOR GENERAL ELECTION Po11 of votes Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes - none, Absent _ none. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution ~~4453 in Resolution Book ~~28, 25._ October Council Meetings, Motion by Law, seconded by Luettinger, that the October council meeting dates be changed to Tuesday, October 13, 1970, and to Tuesday, October 27, 1970. A11 ayes _ Carried, 26. Adjournment Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the meeting be adjourned, All ayes, Carried. APPROVED; October 13, 1970 (Date) - ~ W ` Mayor Tom Moran -~ City Clerk .... .................. Manager