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10-13-1970CITY OF RICHFIELD REGULAR MEETING October 13, 1970 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council chambers of the City Hall, 6700 Portland Avenue, Tuesday, October 13, 1970, at 7:00 p,m, Pastor John M. Chell, House of Prayer Lutheran Church, gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Olson. Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Absent: None. 7 TR3 ..__t.. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that the minutes of the budget hearings of September 30, October 5, and October 6, 1970 be approved as read, and that the minutes• of the regular meeting of September 28, 1970, be approved with the following corrections: Page 5, Item 11, second paragraph, should read as follows,.,."limiting minimum age to 16 on pin ball machines or any other machine that rewards free games," Third paragraph in Item 11 should be changed to read ..,"to defer action `on pinball machine licenses" - instead of "coin operated" machine licenses. Page 2, Item 4•. The following wording should be added to the end of the, fourth paragraph,>>, "and a 4' fence on West end, as shown on plan". Page 4, Item 7. Po11 of votes - "All ayes - Carried". .Page 7, Item 18, Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, and Law. Nayes - Olson. Carried, 2, Reports° Motion by Law,. seconded by Anderson, that the following reports be accepted and filed: Inspection - September 1970 C-8271 Suburban Hennepin County Relief -September 1970 C-8272 All ayes - Carried, c Council Minutes (continued) - 2 - October 1.3, 1970 Hearing - Adjustment and Appeals - Zoning Variation - 6509 3; Lyndale Ave. So. ,~ It being 7115 p.m. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the Zoning Variation requested by Auto Repair Clinic, 6509 Lyndale Avenue So. Motion by Law, seconded by Anderson, that the hearing be deferred to the October 27, 1970 city council meeting on request of Auto Repair Clinic, owner, who wanted to contact his architect regarding preparation of more complete plans. All ayes - carried. 4. Hearing - Special Use Permit - W. Myrick and R. Haeg - 7226 Cedar Ave. So. It being 7:15 p.m. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the Special Use Permit requested by W. Myrick and Raymond E. Haeg, owners, for use of a car rental business in a C-2 district, at 7226 Cedar Avenue So, R. Haeg, 9524 Elliot Avenue, appeared in behalf of owners. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the hearing be adjourned to the October 27, 1970 council meeting in order to enable Mr. Myrick to be present also. A11 ayes - Carried. NOT ON AGENDA Motion by Law, seconded by Jacobsen, that the administration make an inspection and enforce the off-street parking contract for the camper rental business in the 7200 block of Cedar Avenue. A11 ayes - Carried, 5. Primary Election - October 6, 1970. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the following resolution be adopted9 that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutest RESOLUTION No. 4468 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING RESULTS OF CITY PRIMARY ELECTION HELD OCT. 6, 1970 Council Minutes (continued) - 3 - October 13, 1970 Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson,. Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes - none. Absent - none. Carried, 6. Off-Street Parking Contract - 7001 Nicollet Avenue So. Dr. J. J. Elasky, a practicing dentist at 5161 Bloomington Ave. So., appeared in his own behalf and requested that the council give approval to his off-street parking contract for a new proposed location at 7001 Nicollet Avenue So. 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. 4469 RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OFF-STREET PARKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION N0. 7011, CONTRACT N0. 2065, DR. J, ELASKY, 5609 CLINTON AVE. S0. LOCATION: 7001 NICOLLET AVE. USE: DENTAL OFFICE. C-8273. Poll of votest Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes - ripne. Absent - none. Carried, 7. Off-Street Parking Contract - 6500 Pillsbury Avenue So. Ronald Blake appeared in behalf of the United National Corporation of New York City, the operator of the Hub Shopping Center, requesting approval of an off- street parking contract for a Goodyear Service Center which is proposed for con- struction in the area immediately ad3acent and to the north of the Penny-Snyder parking lot on Pillsbury Avenue, Earl DeGray, District Manager for Goodyear, appeared in interest, Jack Langer,. owner of Korner Plaza, appeared and stated that more parking is needed for Hub merchants but if the back of the lot was open for public parking it would be acceptable to the present Hub merchants, On the basis of legal advise from the city attorney it was determined that the use required a special use permit as well as an off-street parking contract, and that the matter should again be presented Council Minutes (continued) - 4 - October 13, 1970 to the council at a later date after application has been made for a special use Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, to defer this item until a permit, Special Use Permit application has been received. A11 ayes - Carried. 8. Release of Off-Street Parking Bond - 717-715 West 66th Street. Motion by Jacobsen,. 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. 4470 RESOLUTION RELATING TO RELEASE OF BOND ON OFF-STREET PARKING Alfie''s Fish & Ghips, Inc., 413 IMC Building, 2400 W. Loop So., Houston, Texas. Location: 711-715 W. 66th Street. Use: Fish and Chips House and Pie House Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes - none, Absen - none, Carried. 9. Release of Off-Street Parking Bond - 7107 Chicago, 7106 Elliot, 801 and 817 East 71st Street, 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. 4471 RESOLUTION RELATING TO RELEASE OF BOND ON OFF-STREET PARKING Cedar Properties, Inc., 4744 Grand Avenue So., Minneapolis Location: 7107 Chicago, 7106 Elliot, 801 and 817 East 71st St. Use: Two duplexes and two fourplexes. P©11 ®f votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes - none. Absent - none, Carried, 10. Release of Bond on Off-Street Parking. Mr. I. Ridker - 6227 Pleasant Ave, So. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the Release of Bond on Off-Street Parking,' requested by I. Ridker, 3028 Ewing Ave. So., for one 18 unit apartment building at 6227 Pleasant Avenue be deferred to a future council meeting. A11 ayes - Carried. Council Minutes - 5 - October 13, 1970 11, Traffic Control Signs. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Law, that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made apart of these minutes: RESOLUTION No. 4472 RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS "NO PARKING ANY TIME" ON BOTH SIDES 12TH AVENUE FROM 77TH STREET TO 78TH STREET Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes -none. Absent - none. Carried. 12, Policy for Vectoring Plane Departures from Wold-Chamberlain Field, Mayor Olson discussed a policy for vectoring plane departures £rom Wold-Chamberlain Field to the south over lightly populated areas. Motion by Jacobsen; seconded by Luettinger, t$at the administration prepare a resolution directed to the FAA and other parties favoring policy of vectoring plane departures to the south. A11 ayes - Carried, 13. Discussion - Ice Arena Refrigeration System. Mr. Richard B. Holmsten requested that the council reconsider the type of refrigeration system to be installed at the new ice arena, and that the city council change from the brine system to the Rinkmaster system through a change order with the Drake Construction Company. Melvin Evans, 7321 Newton Avenue, also appeared in interest, Motion by Law, seconded by Jacobsen that the ice arena architect and mechanical engineer give full consideration to Mr. Holmsten's proposal and prepare a complete analysis and recommendation which could be considered by the council at the ne~ct council meeting on October 27th. A11 ayes - Carried, Council Minutes (continued) - 6 - October 13, 1970 14. Request to appear - Darrell Bearson - Comprehensive 701 Plan. Darrell Bearson, 6826 Portland Avenue, appeared before the council and spoke regarding the proposed comprehensive plan. Other persons who spoke on this plan, included the following: Representative James Swanson, 6827 5th Avenue Ed Donahue, 6708 Vincent Avenue Kerro.it Randall, 6814 Oliver Avenue Elaine Gilhausen, 6738 15th Avenue (Representing the Planning Commission) Donald Perry, 7441 Dupont Avenue Roy Peterson, 6324 Russell Avenue Fred Amram, 7337 Aldrich Avenue Camillo DeSantis, 6508 Newton Ave. So. Betty Carr, 6633 Lynwood Blvd. Donald Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue Robert Reddick, 7074 Oak Grove Blvd. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the Planning Commission be directed to proceed with the planning commission hearings on the proposed Midwest plan and that after the planning commission submits its recommendation to the council that the council not make its decision on the comprehensive plan for a period of six months during which hearings could b.e held and that copies of the planning commission proposal be distributed to Richfield citizens. All ayes - Carried. 15. Licenses. Vincent Knechtges, owner of the Family Cue, 7128 Chicago Avenue, spoke regarding the operation of his establishment. Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue, also appeared in interest. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the licenses for the three game machines for Family Cue be approved, All ayes - Carried, Council Minutes - 7 - October 13, 1970 CHANGE ORDERS. 16. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following change order be approved; To Buchman Plumbing Company, Inc., 3035 Lyndale Avenue, Richfield For installation of a deepwell stainless steel sink with counter. Wood Lake Nature Center. The amount of contract shall be increased $300.00. All ayes - Carried. 17. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following change order be approved: To Orvedahl Construction, Inc., 7711 Country Club Drive, Mp1s. For installation of sewer pipe and manhole structure in area near natural spring. Amount of contract sha11 be increased $1,759.00. (For Wood Lake Nature Center). A11 ayes - Carried. EST~MATES 18. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following estimate be approved: To Buchman Plumbing. City Project No. 549, Contract No. 2056. Mechanical Construction - Wood Lake Nature Center. Estimate No. 2 - $4,086.00. All ayes - Carried, 19. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following estimate be approved: To F. D. Chapman Construction Co., City Project No. 616 and 617. Contract No. 2062. Storm Sewer Construction. Estimate No. 2. $23,125.81. All ayes - Carried, 20, Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following estimate be approved; Council Minutes - 8 - October 13, 1970 To Kvalsten Electric Co., Inc., City Project No. 549, Contract No. 2057. Electrical Work, Wood bake Nature Center. Estimate No. 4. $1,375.11. A11 ayes - Carried. 21, Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following estimate be approved: To Arkay Construction Co. City Project No. 549, Contract No. 2055. General Construction, Wood Lake Nature Center. Estimate No. 4. $41,422.50. All ayes - Carried, LICENSES (continued) 22. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following license be approved: Fee Waived. New Richfield Rotary' P. 0. Box 41123, Richfield (~ao day apple sale). Food All ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that the following licenses be approved: Regular Licenses. Renewal Lentz Sign Company, 133 East 26th Street, Mpls. Renewal Economy Gas Installation, Inc., 3623 Lyndale Ave. New Atlas Disposal Service, Inc,, 228 Master St., Savage, Minn. New Canteen Co. of Minn., 6300 Penn Ave. New Gopher Disposal, Inc., 3561 W. 44th, Mpls. Renewal Ed's Six-Six, Inc. (Mr. Steak)., 6345 Pez~.n Ave. So. (Change in corporate name, formerly Golden West Steaks). A11 ayes - Carried, Sign Permit Heating Garbage & Refuse Hauling Food, 6 Vending Machs., Soft Drink Garbage & Refuse Hauling Food, Soft Drink Council Mintes - g - Qctober 13, 1970 Regular Licenses (continued) Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following .license be approved: Renewal Walgreen Company, 12 W. 66th Street Off-Sale Beer, Cigarette, Food, Soft Drink. A11 ayes - Carried. 'Ihe Heidelberg Dining Lounge Liquor Dispensing Employees Licenses were discussed. Donald Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue, appeared in interest. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Law, that the following licenses be approved: New Muriel Eastlee, 8219 Blaisdell Avenue Cocktail Waitress New Elizabeth Kent, 6839 16th Avenue Cocktail Waitress New Janet Trembley, 4129 19th Ave. So. Cocktail Waitress New Mary Stevens, 6727 17th Ave. So. Cocktail Waitress New Bladys Babitzke, 14909 Deerwood Dr., Burnsville Cocktail Waitress New Elaine Kruegel, 4512 17th Ave. So. Cocktail Waitress New Harold A. Nordquist, 4161 Minnehaha Ave. Bartender New William Densinger, 4833 Aldrich Ave. Bartender Poll of votes: Ayes- Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson, Nayes - Anderson, Absent - none. Carried. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Law, that the following licenses be approved: New Paul M. Anderson, 3920 E. 55th Street Taxicab Driver New Alan Austin Ashburn, 900 E. 78t$t St. Taxicab Driver Renewal Michael Benidt, 6517 Stauder Circle, Edina Taxicab Driver New Jon Bjork, 6937 Thomas Ave. So. Taxicab Driver New Charles Leonard Butler, 7609 Garfield Ave. So. Taxicab Driver New John Cannell, 1930 Oakdale Ave., W. St. Paul Taxicab Driver New Toro Louis Chrisoph, 2615 Stevens Ave. So. Taxicab Driver New Robert Warren Cummings, 1497 Garland Ave.,Rosemount Taxicab Driver New Bi11 Current, 1101 E. 80th Street, Bloomington Taxicab Driver New Anthony Louis LiCalsi, 9041 Morgan Ave. So. Taxicab Driver New John Milkes, 206 W. 62nd Street Taxicab Driver New Craig Jeffrey Miriea, 10200 N. Lexington Ave., Blaine Taxicab Driver New Richard Thorbe Ness, 1119 W. 32nd Street Taxicab Driver New Edward Verome Phalen, 2910 East Franklin Ave. Taxicab Driver New Kenneth Arvid We1in, 3452 Aldrich Ave. So. Taxicab Driver A11 ayes - Carried. I~ ~ Council Minutes (continued) - 10 - 23. Claims and Payrolls. October 13, 1970 _, Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following .claims and payrolls be allowedt RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST COMPANY Checks ~~3649/3929 SUMMTT STATE BANK Checks ~~16074/16078 general Checks ~~16072/16427 payroll All ayes - Carried, $190,917.24 $125,343.55 71,515.44 24. Adjournment, Motion by Anderson, seconded by Law, that the ~trg be adjourned. A11 ayes - Carried. APPROVEDa ~"~ W ' ~1'e'~'~'~ Mayor ~'~ ~ (' , Thomas J. n City Clerk Manager