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06-28-1971 CITY OF RICHFIELD REGULAR MEETING June 28, 1971 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council chambers of the City Hall, 6700 Portland Avenue, June 28, 1971, at 7:00 P.M. Seminary student Ronald Schornhorst gave the invocation for Rev. Shroeder of Berea Lutheran Church. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Olson. Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Absent - none, 7 _ Mim~fiea~ Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Law, that the minutes of the June 14, 1971 1 regular meeting be accepted as presented with one correction: Page 7, Item 10. Po1,1 of votes should read - Nayes: Anderson, Luettinger and Law. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by' Law, that the minutes of the June 17, 1971 Capital Improvement meeting be accepted as presented. All ayes - Carried. 2, Hearing on Rezoning - Wal-Don Builders, 6421 Nicollet Ave„ So. The Mayor called for the Hearing on Rezoning from Multiple Residence to Neighbor- hood Business District to permit construction of an office building at 6401-03 and 6409-11 Nicollet Avenue So., as requested by Wa1-Don Builders, 6421 Nicollet Ave. Don Balmer, representing Wa1-Don Builders, appeared. Bi11 No. 1971-10, "Amendment to Appendix C, 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-9326). Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that this constitute the second reading of Bi~.l No. 1971-10, and that the council adopt Bi11 No. 1971-10; 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„ m 2 - June 28, 1971 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson, Nayes - none, Carried, 3. Hearing on Rezoning and Variance - Richfield Investment Company, The Mayor called for the Hearing on Rezoning the property at 6615, 6621 Harriet Avenue So., from Residential to "C-2" and for variance on this property, as requested by Richfield Investment Company, Richard Franzmeier, representing the Richfi~:ld Investment Company, appeared. Bill No, 1971-9, "Amendment to Appendix C, Section 3 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-9325). Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that this constitute the second reading of Bill No, 1971-9, and that the council adopt Bill No, 1971-9; 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. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and 01son, Nayes - none, Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resoluti®n book and that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION No. 4586 RESOLUTION GRANTING VARIANCES FOR A PARKING LCT AT 6615 and 521 HARRIET' t~VENb~ SOUTH Po11 of votes: Ayes - Andersonz, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and 01son, Nayes - none. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No, 4586 in Reso1•a•tion Book ~k29, 4, Hearing on Variance and Special Use permit - Baldwin Realty Co. The Mayor stated that the hearing can the Variance and the Special Use Permit requested for 6237-41-54 Lyndale Avenge South, by the Baldwin Realty Company, 4175 West Broadway, Minneapolis, for a gasoline service station, had been held and ' - 3 - closed at the June 14th city council meeting but this meeting, Thomas Sweeney, St. Paul attorney, appeared Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, adopted; that it be spread in the resolution boo these minutes: June 28, 1971 that action had been deferred to for the Baldwin Realty Company> that the following resolution be k and that it be made a part of RESOLUTION No. 4587 RESOLUTION DENYING VARIANCE FOR A GASOLINE SERVICE STATION AT 6237, 6241 and 6245 LYNDALE AVENUE S0, Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No, 4587 in Resolution Book ~k29. 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. 4588 RESOLUTION DENYING APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE LOCATION OF A GASOLINE SERVICE STATION AT 6237, 6241, and 6245 LYNDALE AVENUE SOb Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and 01"son. Nayes - none. Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No, 4588 in Resolution Book ~~29. 5. Hearing on Storm Sewer Construction m City Project No. 643. Mayor Olson called for the Hearing on Storm. Sewer Construction _ West 68th Street from Penn Avenue to Russell Avenue and Russell Avenue from West 68th Street to West 67th Street. City Project No, 643. The following persons appeared in interest: William Hopkins, 6732 Queen Avenue Gordon ~,~, McKinnon, 7308 Upton Avenue Wayne Long, from OrrmSchelen-Mayeron and Associates, gave the presentation for the City. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to close the hearing. A11 ayes - Carried. - 4 - June 28, 1971 Motion by Luettinger, 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. 4589 RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION, City Project No. 643. Poll of votes: Ayes: Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes - none, Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4589 in Resolution Book ~~29. 6. Presentation on Bus-Metered Corridor Transportation Project. Ron Hoffman, Project Director from the Minnesota Highway Department, and Glen Carlson,. of the Minnesota Highway Department, made the presentation on Bus-Metered Corridor Transportation Project. The following persons also appeared in interest: Donald Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue Gordon ~3ayne~McKinnon, 7308 Upton Avenue Kim Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue Robert Reddick, 7074 Oak Grove Blvd. The city council thanked Mr. Hoffman and Mr. Carlson for their presentation and extended their appreciation for appearing at this meeting. 7. Appointments - Richfield Human Rights Commission. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Olson, that Pat Aylward, 7139 Morgan Avenue, be nominated as a member of the Richfield Human Rights Commission. Po11 of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen and Olson. Nayes - Anderson, Luettinger and Law. Motion lost. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that W. H. Siemers, 2904 W. 71st Street be nominated as a member of the Richfield Human Rights Commission for a three year term. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Law, seconded by Jacobsen, that Terry Tompkins, 7600 Penn Avenue, be nominated as a member of the Richfield Human Rights Commission for a three - 5 m year term. All ayes - Carried, June 28, 1971 Motion by Olson, seconded by Law, that Mari Haddox, 6637 Xerxes Avenue, be nominated to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Carolyn Engelking, 6915 Nicollet Ave,, who resigned from the Human Rights Commission. A11 ayes - Carried. The following persons also appeared in interest: 1 Mrs. J. F. Bolger, 6638 Morgan Avenue Jean Patrick, 6739 Irving Avenue Rev. Roger Heimer, 6345 Pillsbury Robert Reddick, 7074 Oak Grove Blvd. Ray Milbauer, 7737 Harriet Avenue Donald Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue Edward Donahue, 6708 Vincent Avenue Carroll Norling, 6228 Pleasant Avenue John Melesky, 2920 W. 71st Street Mrs. Robert Younggren, 7101 Oakland Avenue Gary Bleichner, 6321 21st Avenue Kim Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue David Schaeffer, 6827 3rd Avenue Pat Aylward, 7139 Morgan Avenue No motion by council. Absence of motion - vacancy open. 8. Appointments`- Richfield Youth Advisory Commission. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following persons be nominated to the Richfield Youth Advisory Commission: Eugene Zillgitt, 6700 Sheridan Ave. So. Rick Anderson, 7204 Harriet Avenue James Gardner, 7317 5th Avenue Peter Jensen, 6511 Oliver Avenue Peter Bachman, 6800 Emerson Lane Pam Juengling, 7024 Harriet Ave. Mrs. Miriam Schlegel, 7544 Clinton Ave. Tom Niemackl, 6839 Blaisdell Ave. 1 All ayes - Carried. 9. Appointments 4 Board of Equalization. - 2 year term. - 1 year term. - 1 year term. - 1 year term. - 1 year term. - ~, year term. - 2 year term. - 1 year term. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that 0. J. Janski, 6500 2nd Ave, So., and Donald Sundt, 7417 Emerson Avenue So., be appointed to the Board of Equalization; as per city manager°s recommendation, All ayes - Carried, - 6 - June 28, 1971 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 No. 4594 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING CITY MANAGER'S APPOINTMENT OF TWO RESIDENT MEMBERS TO BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes - none. Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4594 in Resolution Book ~k29. 10. 710 Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, appeared in interest. and Contract for Off-Str~ - Fred t 5555. VFW e Drive. ___ _________ .The-followingp-ers_onsappearedin_interest: _ Attorney George Kenealey, 7609 3rd Avenue Donald P. Lawrence, 7327 Wentworth (former Commander of VFW) Ed Anderson, Architect for VFW J. J. Davis, 6639 Lake Shore Drive (property owner) E. J. Casperson, 6633 Lake Shore Drive (Property owner) Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the off-street parking contract be approved with stipulations: (1) That overhead lights do not shine on abutting property and that fence block all lights from cars, and (2) that a concrete wall be constructed when garage is built, All ayes - Carried. 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 No, 4590 RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OF.~'~STREET PARKIlVG IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION No. 705 Fred Babcock Post 5555 Veterans of Foreign Wars 710 Lakesh®re Drive, Richfield Use: To provide additional parking facilities for Fred Babc®ck Post 5555 (Clerk°s File ~~9330) - 7 - June 28, 1971 Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and 01son. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4590 in Resolution Book ~k29. 11. Layout and Contract for Off-Street Parking - Bud Teien, 6244 Cedar Ave. So. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Law, that the off-street parking contract for Bud Teien, 6244 Cedar Avenue So., be granted with the following stipulations: Earth mounding and contouring along Cedar Avenue, especially at the corner of 63rd and Cedar, to accentuate plant materials scheduled for location along Cedar: a sidewalk to be extended in front of the building to connect north and south parking lot areas; and all electrical services into the site to be installed underground. Approval is also contingent on the applicant transferring to the city without charge that portion of his property that he has agreed by letter dated May 21, 1971. A11 ayes - Carried. Bud Teien, applicant for Northwestern Be11 Telephone Co., appeared. 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 minutes: RESOLUTION No. 4591 RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OFF-STREET PARKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION No. 71-7. Bud Teien, 814 Fulton Street, S.E. Location: 6244 Cedar Ave. So. Use: Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. Test Center and Office Building. C1erk's File No. 9331. Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes - none. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4591 in Resolution Book ~k29. 12. Annual Street Tm. rovement and Oiling Program for streets deferred from June 14, 1971 city council meeting. 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: ' - 8 - June 28, 191 RESOLUTION No. 4592 RESOLUTION ORDERING IN~ROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1971 ANNUAL STREET IMPROVEMENT AND OILING PROGRAM, CITY PROJECT N0. 626. (Streets deferred from Council Meeting of June 14, 1971), City Project No. 626. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - Olson. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4592 in Resolution Book ~~29. 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. 4593 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ON ANNUAL STREET IMPROVEMENT AND OILING PROGRAM AND ORDERING WORK DONE BY DAY LABOR. (For streets deferred from Council Meeting of June 14, 1971. City Project No. 626. (Clerk's File No. C-9331) Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes - none. Carried, 13. Purchases in Excess of $1,000. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the council approve the mainten- ance painting of the city owned library building. This item has been budgeted for and adequate funds are currently available for this purchase which is in excess of $1,000.00. A11 ayes - Carried, 14. Staff Proposal for the Regulation and Control of Roof Signs. James Rush, representing the Chamber of Commerce Sign Committee, and Duane Edberg, 6401 - 2nd Ave., appeared in interest. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Law, to direct the administrative staff to continue not accepting new applications for roof signs until September 1, 1971, in.order to give the Chamber of Commerce time to work with the Planning Commission to formulate recommendations to be presented to the council at that time. 9 - June 28, 1971 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Law and Olson. Nayes -Luettinger. Carried, Councilman Luettinger voted "no" because it does not include all types of signs. 15. Discussion - Pro used disposition of certain federal land formerly used by U. S. Naval Air Station, Reference was made by the council to Congressman Wm. Frenzel°s letter of June 10, 1971 regarding the proposed disposition of certain federal land formerly used by the U. S, Naval Air Station. Councilman Anderson requested that more information be obtained and that the City of Richfield register an interest in the property. 16. Discussion - Swimming Pool Operations. Discussion among council members included the testing of life guards, the Red Cross certification requirement and whether or not uniforms should be furnished street-crossing guards. No council action taken. on this item. l7. Billboard Signs (Deferred). Motion by Anderson, seconded by Olson, that three billboard signs at 7730 Portland Avenue be granted-with the stipulation that they meet code requirements for ground signs. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Law and Olson. Nayes - Luettinger. Carried. Luettinger voted "no" as he wished~to wait for Planning Commission re- commendation. Robert Naegele, Jr., of Naegele Advertising Company, appeared, 18. Change Orders for~City Ha11 Completion Project. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the two change orders for City Ha11 Completion be approved - an increase of $360.,00 for this project, 'Thomas Air Conditioning Co. - Increase of $975.00 E1 View Construction Co. - Decrease of 615.00 $360.00 - Increase A11 ayes - Carried, - 10 - June 28, 1971 19. Change Order - Ice Arena. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the change order to Horwitz Plumbing Company ice arena contract be increased in the amount of $3,500.°00. A11 ayes - Carried. 20. Payments and Estimates: Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following payments and estimates be approved: a. E1 View Construction, Inc., General Construction, City Ha11 Completion. City Project No. 624. Contract No. 2078, Estimate ~~4. Amount payable - $10,525.47. b. Electric Repair and Construction Co., Inc. -Electrical Construction, City Ha11 completion, City Project No. 624, Contract No, 2079. Estimate No. 4. Amount payable - $1,174.50. All ayes - Carried, Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the following payments and estimates be approved: c0 Monette Construction Company, Timber Work -Wood Lake Nature Center. City Project No. 549, Contract No. 2053, Estimate No. 8, Amount Payable - $3,547.00. d. Dundee Nursery and Landscaping Co., Site Improvements -Wood Lake Nature Center. City Project No. 549, Contract No. 2054, Estimate ~~3, Amount payable - $3,427.64. e. Arkay Construction Company, Contract No. 2055. Final Amount payable - $3,.500.000 f0 Kvalsten Electric Co., Inc. Wood Lake Nature Center. Estimate No0 100 Contract No. 20570 Final amount payable m $1,7140400 A11 ayes - Carried0 21a Licenses: Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Law, that the following licenses be approved: Regular° Renewal Larson-Mac Co., 7811 Golden Valley Road Heating Renewal Lawrence Signs, Inc., 945 Pierce Butler Rt., St.Paul Sign Erecting Renewal Leroy Signs, InC., 3101 North Second Sto, Mpls. Sign Erecting Renewal Seven Up Bottling C®o, 3612 E. 44th St0 Sign Erecting - 11 - 1 Licenses (continued) Taxicab Drivers° Renewal Donald Corbett, 1291 E. Maynard Dr., Apt. 389, St. Paul Taxicab Driver New Harry Knoblock, 2000 E. 121st St., Burnsville Taxicab Driver New John C. Prosser, 6929 Vincent Ave., Richfield Taxicab Driver New Richard L. Thomas, 6313 Pleasant Ave, So., Richfield Taxicab Driver A11 ayes - Carried. 22. Claims and Payrolls. June 28, 1971 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Law, that the following claims and payrolls be 1 allowed: RICHFTELD BANK & TRUST COMPANY. Checks 3723/5390 SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 20779122777 General 22912/23150 Payroll All ayes - Carried. 23. Acceptance of Resignation. $374,744.03 $ 21,728.01 79,877.05 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to accept the resignation of Mrs. Carolyn Engelking, 6915.Nicollet Avenue, from the Human Rights Commission. A11 ayes - Carried. 24. Adjournment. Motion by Law, seconded by Olson, that the meeting be adjourned. ~~ __J All ayes - Carried. Date Approved: J July 12, 1971 '~v Thomas J. oran City Clerk ~' ~' ` Ma or 1~/ v' V • ~ n er y Ma ag