07-12-1971CITY OF RICHFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
July 12, 1971
The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council
chambers of the City Hall, 6700 Portland Avenue, July 12, 1971, at 7:00 P.M.
Pastor Roger Heimer, First Christian Church, gave the invocation,
The meeting was called to order by Mayor 01son.
Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson.
Absent: None.
1. Minutes•
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the minutes of the June 28,
1971 regular meeting be accepted as presented with the following corrections:
Page 3, Item 5, name should be Gordon McKinnon; Page 4, Item 6, name should be
Gordon McKinnon; and on Page 7, Item 11, the wording should be changed to read
as follows: "Earth mounding and contouring along Cedar Avenue, especially at the
corner of 63rd and Cedar, to accentuate plant materials scheduled for location
along Cedar..,"
A11 ayes - Carried.
2. Sidewalk Construction ~ City Project No. 644.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Law, that the hearing be closed on sidewalk
construction, south side of 70th Street from Lyndale Avenue to Harriet Avenue,
City Project No. 644.
A11 ayes - Carried.
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 N0. 4594
RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION, SOUTH SIDE 70TH STREET
FROM LYNDALE AVENUE TO HARRIET AVENUE. City Project No. 644.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and 01son. Nayes - none.
Carried„
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3. Site and Building Plan Review and Off-Street Parking Contract for Richfield
Bank & Trust Company.
The following persons appeared in interest:
Richard Franzmeier, representing applicant
Basil Silonowich, Architect from Setter, Leech and Lindstrom, Inc,
Chester Eggen, Richfield Bank & Trust Company
Pastor Roger Heimer, 6345 Pillsbury Avenue So.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council approve the site and
building plans for Phase II and the layout and contract subject to stipulations in
Manager's Council Letter No. 182, as follows:
1. That there be an agreement between the bank and the city council to
provide 25 off street parking spaces sufficient for the needs of the
Phase II development.
2. That the landscaping and lighting plans for Phase IT be approved by
the Planning Director.
A11 ayes - Carried.
4. Request for Approval of Membership to the Minnesota League of Human Ri hts
Commission.
Mari Haddox, 6637 Xerxes Avenue, appeared to seek council permission to have
the Richfield Human Rights Commission join the Minnesota League of Human Rights
Commission.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the council vote in favor of
joining the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commission.
All ayes - Carried.
5. Tabulation of Bids.
.Motion by Anderson, seconded by Law, that the minutes and tabulation of the
bid opening on July 6, 1971, at 11:30 A.M., on cash registers, be approved as
presented.
A11 ayes - Carried.
Motion by Law, seconded by Jacobsen, that the manager°s recommendation be
accepted and that the bid of National Cash Register Company, in the amount of
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$17,998..68, be awarded.
All ayes - Carried.
July 12, 1971
Motion by Law, seconded by Jacobsen, that the minutes and tabulation of the
bid opening. on July 6, 1971, at 11:30 A.M., for a cathodic protection system for
the water treatment plant, be approved as presented.
A11 ayes - Carried.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that the manager`s recommendation
bQ accepted and that the bid of Wallace and Tiernan Division of the Pennwalt
Corporation, in the amount of $7,910, be awarded.
A11 ayes - Carried.
6. Proposed Amendments to Part VII_ - Planning Agency Section 3.68 of the City
Ordinance Code.
The following planning commission members appeared in interest:
Mrs. Elaine Gilhousen, 6738 15th Avenge So.
Duane Edberg, 6401 2nd Avenue So.
Mrs. Joan Helmberger, 6914 Park Avenue So.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that an ordinance amendment be
prepared for first reading at the July 26, 1971 council meeting, which will set
forth the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Richfield Planning Commission.
A11 ayes - Carried.
7. Release of Bond. on Off-Street Parking. Location: 6416 Oliver Ave.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Law, that resolution relating to release of
bond on off-street parking for Edina Remodelers, Inc,, 6021 Lyndale Avenue So., -
location: 6416 Oliver Avenue So., for one 14 unit apartment building, be deferred
until the dead trees are replaced.
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All ayes - Carried.
8. Change Order.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following change order be
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allowed e
To Austin P, Keller Construction Company for 1971 Storm
Sewer Construction.
To increase the total contract amount by $24,458,22.
(Resolution No. 4595)
A11 ayes m Carried.
9. Estimates°
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following estimates be
all®weda
a.. Austin P. Keller Construction Co., for storm sewer construction.
City Project Nos. 618, 619, 620, and 621. Contract No. 2088,
Estimate No. 3.
Amount Payable - $77,507.87.
b. Mayer Electric Company, Inc., Electrical Construction - Ice Arena.
City Project No. 623, Contract No. 2068, Estimate No. 7.
Amount Payable - $11,781..00.
c. H. S. Horwitz, Inc., Mechanical Construction - Ice Arena.
City Project No. 623, Contract No. 2071, Estimate No. 8.
Amount Payable - $25,703.10.
d. Drake Construction Co., Refrigeration:- Ice Arena.
City Project No. 623, Contract No. 2069, Estimate No. 3.
Amount Payable - $13,950.00.
e. Sheehy Construction Co., General Construction - Ice Arena.
City Project No. 623, Contract No. 2067, Estimate No, 9.
Amount Payable - $35,283.60.
f. E1 View Construction Company, General Construction - City Hall
City Project No. 624, Contract No. 2078, 97% Complete.
Amount Payable a $7,085.55.
A11 ayes - Carried,
10. Licenses°
M:oti®n by Anderson, seconded by Law, that the following license be approvedo
Fee Waived°
Renewal East Richfield Little League, 66th and Standish Food, Soft Drink
All ayes _ Carried.
Moticsn by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the f®llowing licenses be
approvedo
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Regular
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Renewal Signcrafters Outdoor Display Inc., 13-77th Way N.E.
Fridley, Minnesota
New Lil' General Store, 7529 Lyndale Avenue
A11 ayes - Carried.
Sign Erection
Food, Ice Machine,
Soft Drink, Off-
Sale Beer, Cig.
Nation by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following licenses be
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approved:
Taxicab Drivers:
New James Gilles, 8812 Cedar Ave. So.
New Kevin Gormley, 5612 Abbott Ave, So.
New James Manke, 6900 18th Avenue So.
New Paul Person, Jr., 3006 W. 88th St.
Naw Michael Spillane, 6914 Oakland Ave. So.
New Robert Tillack, 8118 17th Ave. So.
New Thomas Wasbotten, 100 West Emerson, W. St. Paul
A11 ayes - Carried.
11. Proposed Ordinance revision on License Fee for Off-Sale Beer.
Taxicab Driver
Taxicab Driver
Taxicab Driver
Taxicab Driver
Taxicab Driver
Taxicab Driver
Taxicab Driver
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Law, that an amendment to Section 11.02, Subdivision
6 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield, Minnesota, revising the annual license
fee for the sale of non-intoxicating malt liquor, be placed on the July 26, 1971 council
agenda for first reading. '
All ayes -Carried.
12. Claims and Payrolls.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Law, that the following claims and payrolls be
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allowed:
RIC~iFIELD BANK & TRUST COMPANY.
Checks
STiTDMIIT STATE BANK
Checks
3727/5416
20821/23685 General
23154/23467 Payroll
July 12, 1971
$672,652.76
$152,794.53
93,959.73
A11 ayes - Carried,
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13. Resigna~i®n from Youth Commission,
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Law, to accept the resignation of Rick Anderson
from the Richfield Youth Commission.
All ayes - Carried.
140 Request for Information.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the city manager provide the
council with copies of existing environmental health regulations concerning food and
extablishments where food is prepared and sold so that these matters can be considered
at the July 26th city council meeting.
All ayes - Carried.
15. Historical Society Request.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Law, that the Historical Society property main-
tenance needs be discussed by the joint facilities committee.
All ayes - Carried.
16. Joint Meeting.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Law, that the council hold a joint meeting
with affected suburban municipalities on the proposed T35W Transit Corridor Project.
All ayes - Carried.
17o Information request.
Councilman Law requested a report on the City's program for mini-bike riders
in the City of Richfield.
18. Request for Comprehensive Plan Information.
Mr. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, appeared and asked questions in
regard to the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Richfield. The Council directed
that the narrative for the maps be placed on the July 26th council meeting agenda for
review at that time.
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Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the meeting be adjourned.
A11 ayes - Carried.
Date Approved:
July 26, 1971 ~b-'l/~~Q
~homa.s J. Moran City Clerk
~ ~~"-~'"~ Mayor . ~. pager
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