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04-26-1971CITY OP RICHFIEL3- REGULAR. MEETING April 26, 1971 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council chambers of the City Hall, 6700 Portland Avenue, April 26, 1971, at 7000 p.m. Pastor Lowell Reinking, Church of Peace, gave the invocation. `the meeting was called to order by May©r Olson, Presents Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Absent _ none, 1, Minutes° Motion by Olson that the following correction be made to the April 12th minutes: Page 4, Item 5, to read as follows "It is anticipated that..oarena will be open to the public bar (instead of "about"~ September 1, 1971. Motion failed for lack of a second, Mayor Olson requested that other corrections be made as followso Page 2, Item 3 m be reworded as follows: ",,,that the residents in the 6700 blocks of Harriet and Garfield Avenues reject the staff recommendations and engineer ing report providing for a turn around at 67th and Harriet and Garfield Avenues, and that the Council direct the construction of dead-end streets, as requested in the petition", Page 6, Item 10. Add the words m "A11 ayes e Carried" to the first motion, Page 6, Item 11, Add the word "entire" in the following sentences ",,,with the additional provision that wooden slats be inserted in the cyclone fence on the entire west property line." Luettinger wished to go on record explaining his "no" vote for Item 11, page 6. He felt this was a minimum project from the beginning and that this pr®posed im= provement further supports his contention, Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the minutes of the April 12, 1971 council minutes be approved as corrected. A11 ayes m Carried. ® 2 April 26, 1971 Motion by Law, seconded by Luettinger, that the administration be directed to present, in chart form, the administrative and mechanical complements that other ice arenas have in their operation as far as full time personnel is concerned, Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Luettinger, Law, Olson, Nayes m Jacobsen, Absent - none. Carried, 2, Ordinance Amendment (Regulation of Saunas) Bi11 No. 1971-8, "Amendment to Chapter V, Part II, of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield, Minnesota", was presented by the City Attorney, the same being. on file in the office of the city clerk (C-9316). Mr, Dave Benson, part. owner of Sauna City, 812 W. 77 1/2 Street, appeared in interest and requested postponement of this ordinance for further study by sauna owners. Mr, Stuart Perry, 2975 Cascal Point, Wayzata, also requested postponement, Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Law, to include operation hours to close at 1:00 A,M, Po11 of votes: Ayes - Luettinger, Law and Olson, Nayes Anderson and Jacobsen, Absent - none. Carried, Mr, Perry opposed the closing hours, Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Law, to open saunas at 8:00 A,M, each day. Poll of votes: Ayes - Luettinger, Law and Olson, Nayes - Anderson and Jacobsen. Absent v none.- Carried, Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Law, to adjourn the second reading of this ordinance to May 10, 1971, A11 ayes - Carried, 3. Ordinance Amendment - ($epision of Roof Sign), Bi11 No, 1971-9, "Amendment to Chapter III, Part V, Section 3,49, Subdivision 14 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield, Minnesota" was read by the City Attorney, the same being. on file in the office of the City Clerk, (C-9321). e 3 - April 26, 1971 Motion by Luettinger to instruct administration not to grant roof sign requests until proposed sign ordinance revision is completed. Motion lost for lack of a second. Mr, Bob Naegele, 1700 W. 78th Street, appeared in interest. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to establish a thirty day moratorium on the issuing of roof signs except for applications presently on file, A11 ayes - Carried. No action taken by the Council regarding the first reading. of this ordinance amendment, 4. Designation of Area for riding of Mini Bikes and Go-Carts, Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to direct administration to investi- gate Legion Lake area near 62nd Street, or any other area that may be available, for Mini Bike and Go-Cart operations, and to report back to the council at the May 10, 1971 meeting. A11 ayes -Carried, Mr, Blake Thorson, 7104 15th Avenue, appeared in interest, 5. A proving Agreement o Installation of Traffic Signals at 62nd Crosstown and Penn, Mr. Sam Fisher, Hennepin County Traffic Superintendent, presented request of the county to install traffic signals at 62nd Crosstown and Penn Avenue So, Mr. 0. W. Rusch, 7009 12th Avenue, County Signal Engineer, described the phasing of lights, Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to have the administration contact affected property owners and bring this item back to the council meeting. of May 10th, 6, Release of Bond on Off-Street Parking, Locations 6901 Penn Ave, So. 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 a part of these minutese - 4 April 26, 1871 RESOLUTION No. 4558 RESOLUTION RELATING TO RELEASE OF BOND ON OFF-STREET PARKING Kingco, Inc, 6750 France Avenue So. Location: 6901 Penn Avenue So. Use: One 8 Unit Apartment Building Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes m none, Absent m none, Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4558 in Resolution Book ~~29. 7. Tabulation of Bids - Asphalt paving - 67th St. from Lyndale to Harriet Ave, Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that minutes and tabulation of the bid opening. on April 26, 1971, at 11:30 A.M., on asphalt paving. of 67th Street from Lyndale to Harriet Avenue, City Project No. 640, be approved as presented. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Law, that the following res®lution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION No. 4559 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO BURY & CARLSON INC., 6008 WAYZATA BLVD., MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, FOR BITUMIlVOUS SURFACING, CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER AND APPURTENANCES THERETO ON 67TH STREET FROM LYNDALE AVENUE. TO HARRIET AVENUE, CITY PROJECT N0. 640. ( C-9 3~,2 ~ Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes none. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution Nc~. 4559 in Resolution Book ~~29: 8. Purchases in Excess of $1,000. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded b}~ Anderson, that the council approve the purchase of a new validating machine for remittance control and receipting, the purchase of tines (used for pulverizing and mixing temporary street surfacing) which are used in the annual street maintenance project; and to auth®rize negotiation of liquor liability insurance coverage, A11 of these items have been budgeted for and adequate funds are currently available for these purchases and services which are in excess of $1,000,00, A11 ayes - Carried® - 5 - April 26, 1971 9. Advertising Sign v Heidelberg Restaurant, Mr. Bob Naegele, of Naegele Advertising Co., appeared, representing the Heidelberg Restaurant, on their application for a business sign at their place of business, Mr. Jim Rush, applicant, also appeared regarding this sign application, Motion:by-•Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to approve the sign as proposed with final determination by administration and that construction meet city code re- quirements, Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, JaQObsen, Law and Olson. Nayes - Luettinger. Absent - none. Carried. 10. Temporary Banners. Mr. Richard Borak, applicant for the Quarterback Restaurant, 6613 Penn Ave, So., appeared. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the temporary banners for the Quarterback Restaurant be approved for a three week period ending May 12, 1971. A11 ayes - Carried. 11, Estimatda Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following estimate be allowed: 'Thomas Air Conditioning Co., for mechanical construction City Ha11 Completion - City Project No, 624, Contract ~~2080, Estimate ~~1. Amount Payable - $3,420.00. All ayes - Carried. 12. Change Order - Ice Arena. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that the following change ord~:r be allowed: To Mayer Electric - Electrical construction - Ice Arena Contract ~k2068, City Project No. 623. Decrease the total contract amount by $540.00. A11 ayes - Carried, - 6 - April 26, 1971 13. Change Orders.- City Ha11 Completion - To E1 View Constructir~n C©mpany. (See manager's council letter No. 115). Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that contract be decreased by $365.00. (Item ~~1). A11 ayes - Carried.. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson that contract be increased by $1,004.00. {Item ~~2). A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Law, that doors be maintained but glass windows installed if desired, (Item ~~3 to tie"de~le.fed). Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Luettinger, and Law. Nayes: Jacobsen and Olson. Absent - none, Carried. Motion by Jacobsen that Item ~~4 be approved, Motion lost fir 1ac1c of a second, Motion by Olson, seconded by Luettinger, to allow additional painting where walls have been repaired. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Law, to paint the west stairwell. All ayes - Carried, Motion by Olson, seconded by Luettinger, to delete the rest of the items from Items ~~4 for painting. Po11 of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes - Jacobsen. Carried. 14. Change Order ~ City Ha11 Completion. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following change order be allowed: To Electric Repair & Construction Co „ Inc. - City Ha11 Completion. City Project No. 624, Contract No. 2079, Electrical construction. Increase total contract in the amount of $480.00. A11 ayes - Carried. - 7 ITEM NOT ON AGENDA. 15. Change Order - City Ha11. April 26, 1971 Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, to install two outd©or ramps at the City Ha11 for handicapped persons. To E1 View Construction - Contract No. 2078, C.P. No. 624. To increase contract by $1,114.00. A11 ayes - Carried. 16. Licenses. Motion by Olson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following fee waived licenses be approved: Renewal .Berea Lutheran Church, 7538 Emerson Ave. So. Food Renewal St.~Ticholas Episcopal Church, 7227 Penn Ave. Food Renewal West Babe Ruth Baseball League (Stand at West Food, Soft Drink Babe Ruth Field) A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Olson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following regular licenses be approved: New Sassco, Inc., 475 8th Ave. N.W., New Brighton Heating Renewal Broadway Pizza, 7514 South Lyndale Cig. New Chuck's Conoco Station, 6544 Portland Ave. 1 Vend. Machine Renewal Clark Super 100, 140 E. 78th Street Cig., Soft Drink, Ice Machine Renewal Cutler Sma11 Animal Hospital, 7738 Colfax Ave. So. Soft Drink New Esquire Office Bldg., 7400 Lyndale Ave. Cig., 1 Vend. Mach© Renewal Finney's Superette, 6644 Penn Ave. So. Add°1. Food (Meat) New Freeway Texaco, 78th end Portland Ave. Food (Canned) Renewal Hub Dairy Queen, 16 E. 66th St. Food New J. C. Penney, 36 W. 66th St. 1 Vend. Machine Renewal Jerry°s Mobile Service Center, 7645 Nicollet Ave. 1 Vend. Machine, Cig. New Jiggle Corn Inc., 7625 Lyndale Ave. So. Food New John A. O'Keeffe, 13 West 29th Street Garbage Hauling (1-) New Richfield Annex, 6625 Lyndale Ave. 1 Vend.. Machine Renewal Richfield Spur, 7645 Lyndale Ave® 2 Vend. Machines, Cig. Renewal Ron's Royal Standard, 1825 E. 66th St. 1 Vend. Machine, Cig. Soft Drink enewal St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, 7227 Penn Ave. Soft Drink enewal Tobin Arp, 6400 Penn Ave. So. Cig., 2 Vend. Machs. A11 ayes - Carried. o g o April 26, 1979. 17. Claims and Payrolls. Motion by Anderson, seconded by I:~v~, that the following claims and payrolls be allowed: RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST COMPANY Checks 3721/4899 SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 20612/21757 general 21760/22004 payroll All ayes - Carried. $330,874.66 27,386.58 78,822.24 ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA 18. Discussion on Family Cue Operation Donald Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue, requested the council to consider rescinding the license for Family Cue, 7128 Chicago Avenue, due to problems in the area that occur after closing hours. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the administratimn be directed to investigate this complaint and to report back to the council at the May 10th meeting. A11 eyes - Carried. 19. Discussion. on Municipal Sales Tax Legislation. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following resolution be admpted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION No. 4560 IN SUPPORT OF A BILL IMPOSING A METROPOLITAN SALES TAX Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olsmne Nayes'- none, Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as Resoluti®n No. 4560 in Res©lution Book ~i~29. - 9 - April 26, 1971 :200 ..1~i~cussion - National League of Cities Conference. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to authorize the expenditure of $400.00 total toward expenses of Mayor Olson to attend the National League of Cities Conference in Hawaii. A11 ayes - Carried. 21. Adjournment. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the meeting be adjourned. A11 ayes - Carried, DATE APPROVED: ~' ~~~~ Mayor C y Clerk S . Manager f]