08-23-1971CITY OF RICHFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
August 23,. 1971
The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council
ehambers:of the City Ha11, 6700 Portland Avenue, August 23, 1971, at 7:00 p.m.
Pastor Hara1_d Grindal, Oak Grove Lutheran Church, gave the -invocation.
Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson.
Absent: None.
1. Minutes.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson,. that the minutes of the August 9, 1971
regular meeting be accepted as presented.
All ayes - Carried.
2. Ordinance Amendment - Establishing-Composition_of the Human Rights Commission.
Bi11 No. 1971-14 - "Amendment to Section 12.23, Subdivision 4 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-9337).
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that this constitute a first reading
o•f Bi11 No. 1971-14, and that it be published in the•official newspaper.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes - None.
Carried.
3~, Hearing .on Zoning Variation - 6345 Thomas Avenue So.
It being 7:15 p.m. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the variance of the
zoning ordinance requirement, requested by Donald R. Browning, for the purpose of adding
a garage to their home located at 6345 Thomas Avenue So. with a five foot variance to
allow Mr. Browning to-place the breezeway portion of the addition to within 6 feet :of
his property line at-64th Street, and that the door of the proposed garage addition be
located 11 feet from the existing :property line, which faces 64th~Street, and which is
nine feet short of the required twenty foot set back required by the ordinance-code.
Mr. Ralph Percetta.of Home Guild, Inc., 5000 Normandale Road, appeared and
represented the applicant. Mr. and Mrs. Browning were also present.
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Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the hearing be closed.
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the council grant both variances
as listed on page 1.
All ayes - Carried,
on Rezoning - From Multi
t 66th Street.
:sidence to Limited N
iness -
Tt being 7:15 p.m. Mayor Olson called for the hearing.on the rezoning from
Multiple Residence to Limited Neighborhood Business requested by Hyre-Flesher &
Company, 2409 West 66th Street.
The following persons appeared in interest:
Gary McDowell, attorney for applicant.
Jerry and Paul Flesher, applicants, 2409 West 66th Street
Richard Strom, building contractor, from Axkay~~trom C+~nstruction,
6912 Hyer Drive, Minneapolis
Duane Edb-erg, planning commission member, 6401 2nd .Avenue
Mr. & Mrs. Charles J. Wagner, 6613 Russell Avenue So.
Mr. & Mrs. A, M. DeNeiu, 6617 Russell Avenue So.
Dale Crawford, 2501 W. 66th Street
Wm. Riley, 6625 Russell Ave. So.
James Fleming, 6616 Russell Avenue
Mike Keogh, 6637 Russell Avenue
(Councilman Law inquired about two vacant rooms used
by the previous owner and it was indicated .that-.the
CPA firm of Hyre-Flesher & Company, would utilized
these rooms themselves).
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the hearing be closed.
All ayes - Carried,
Motion by Luettinger that this matter be referred back to the planning com-
mission for a comprehensive review. Motion lost for lack of a second.
Bi11 lVo. 1971-13 - "Amendment to Appendix C, Section 2, 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-9338). (2409 West 66th Street}.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that this constitute a first reading
of Bill No. 1971m13, and that it be published in the official-newspaper, and that the
council approve the zoning request for a period of 90 days after 2nd reading.
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Po11 of votes: Ayes Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes - none,
Carried.
(Councilman Luettinger seconded the motion on the bas is. that he wanted to
accomplish the review he moved earlier).
5. Hearing. on Proposed Improvements - Taft Park.
It being 7:15 p.m. Mayor Olson called for the hearing on the proposed improve-
went at Taft Park, including consideration of design agreement with Brauer and Associates.
The following persons appeared in interest:
David Shafer, from Brauer and Associates, reviewed the preliminary plan.
Don Brauer, from Brauer. and Associates
Curtis Spencer, 7615 14th Avenue
_~G~ay~~n Holt, 6321 12th Avenue
James A, Bosch, 6203 Bloomington Ave.
Robert Speck, 7101 17th Avenue
George Carnas, 2921 Washburn Circle
James Swanson, 6827 5th Ave. So.
W. E, Baird, 6317 Aldrich Ave.
Warren A. Jentink, 6921 18th Avenue
Robert Turner, 7132 10th Avenue
Charles Adams, 6314 Aldrich Avenue
L, Sveum, 6745 Portland Avenue
Lawrence R. Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue
Harvey Danielson, 6501 Longfellow Ave.
Del D. Meyer, 6508 Stevens
P. J. Matuschek, 6308 James Avenue
Motion by Law, seconded by Luettinger, to'continue the hearing to the September
13th council meeting and to request the administration to meet again with organized
recreation groups, neighborhood representatives, and the Metropolitan Airports Com-
mission, regarding their plans.
A11 ayes - Carried.
6. Parking restructions - 69th Street between Harriet and Grand Avenues and a section
of Dupont Avenue.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, 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. 4625
RESOL*JTyON RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS "NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS"
BOTH SIDES ®F DRIVEWAY LOCATED AT 6315 DUPONT AVENUE S0.
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Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes - none.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4625 in Resolution Book No. 30.
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. 4626
RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS "NO
PARKING 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. SCHOOL DAYS" ON
BOTH SIDES OF 69TH STREET FROM HARRIET AVENUE TO
GRAND AVENUE
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes - none.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4626 in Resolution Book ~~30.
7. Release of Bond on Off-Street Parking - 7001 Nicollet Avenue So.
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
minutes:
RESOLUTION No. 4627
RESOLUTION RELATING TO RELEASE ,OF BOND ON OFF=
" S'TREET': PARK~:•N a. J. J. Elasky
5609 Clinton Ave. So.
Location: 7001 Nicollet Ave.
Use: Dental Office
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes -._ none,
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4627 in Resolution Book ~k30.
8. Release of Bond on Off-Street Parking - Richfield Bank & Trust Company.
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. 4628
RESOLUTION RELATING TO RELEASE OF•BOND ON OFF-STREET
PARKING, Richfield Bank and Trust Company
Location: 6625 Lyndale Avenue So.
Use: South Parking Lot for Richfield
Bank & Trust Co. (Phase I)
Po11 of votes: Ayes m Anderson and. Jacobsen, Nayes - Luettinger, Law and Olson.
Motion lost,
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9. Off-Street Parking Contract for P.D.Q. Store - 6533 Vincent Ave. So.
Chuck West, P.D.Q. Food Stores, appeared as applicant.
Motion by Olson, seconded by~Luettinger, that this item be deferred to the
September 13th city council meeting, and that administration obtain more information
regarding landscaping, lighting and fencing before construction can begin on this
retail grocery store to be located at 6533 Vincent Ave. So.
A11 ayes v Carried.
10. Issuance of Temporary Improvement Bonds.
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 minutes:
RESOLUTION No. 4622
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF TEMPORARY IMPROVE-
MENT BONDS,_SERIES 28, TO THE IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1954, SERIES B,
SINKING FUND::AND Il~Il'ROVEMENT BONDS OF 1959 TN ACCORDANCE WITH
~..MINNE$~TA STATUTE-CHAPTER 429
Poll .of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Hayes - none,
Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4622 in Resolution Book #30.
11. City Pro,~ect No. 614 m 1970 Oiling Improvement Fro3ect.
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. 4623.
RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPAR-
ATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CITY PROJECT No. 614.
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law-and Olson. Hayes - none.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4623 in Resolution Book ~~30.
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:
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RESOLUTION No, 4624
RESOLUTION CALLING HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 27, 1971 ON PROPOSED
'.ASSESSMENT FOR 1970 STREET 'OILING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
CITY PROJECT No. 614.
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law axed Olson. Naves - none„
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4624 in Resolution Book ~k30,
12. Proposed Signalization.
Richard A. Elasky, District Traffic Engineer from-the State of Minnesota
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Department of Highways,. appeared and reviewed the State Highway Department's pro-
posal for signalization at 494 and Portland Avenue and at 494 and 12th Avenue and
the designation of the-north frontage road as a one-way westbound street between ~:
Portland Avenue and 12th Avenue. Mr. Clayton P. Holt, 6321 12th Avenue So., also
appeared in interest,
Motion by Jacobsen, 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. 4629
RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAN5 FOR THE Il+g'ROVEMENT
OF A PART OF TRUNK HIGHWAY NUMBER 393, RENUMBERED AS TRUNK
HIGHWAY NUMBER 494, WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY
OF RICHFIELD, FROM PORTLAND AVENUE T0.12TH AVENUE.
Po11 of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Naves - none,
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4629 in Resolution Book ~~30.
13. City Primary Election,
Motion by Law, seconded by Jacobsen, 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, 4630
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RESOLUTION-PROVIDING FOR POLLING PLACES AND DESIGNATING
JUDGES FOR CITY PRIMARY ELECTION, (October 5., 1971)
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson,. Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and"Olson. Naves - none.
Carried, '_r~.iis resolution appears as Resolution No. 463U.in resolution Book ~~30.
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14. Appointment of Public Safety Director.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that the approval of the city
manager's appointment of a Public Safety Director be deferred to the council meeting
of September 13, 1971.
A11 ayes - Carried.
15. Purchase in Excess of $19000,
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the council approve the purchase
of a cash register for the municipal ice arena in the amount of $1,410.75, and the
low quotations of $1,666 for carpeting material and $2,344 for the rubber matting
material to be used at the ice arena as recommended in the City Manager's Council
Letter No. 218.
A11 ayes - Carried,
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, also appeared in. interest.
16, Discussion o Traffic Accident at 70th and Lyndale Ave.
Councilman Luettinger presented a report on a recent fatal accid8nt along Lyndale
Avenue-near 70th Street, and suggested that reflectors be installed along the road
at this location,
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the administration be instructed
to have reflector lights installed along Lyndale Avenue curve near 70th Street.
All ayes m Carried,
17. Consideration~of Animal Control Ordinance.
The subject of the animal control ordinance was brought up for discussion by
councilman Luettinger,
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Law, that this matter.be deferred to the council
meeting:of September 13, 1971,
A11 ayes - Carried.
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18. Change-Order.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following change-order be
allowed:
To Orvedahl Construction Company - Ice Arena
Increase total contract by $300.00. C..P. 623
A11 ayes - Carried,
,19. City Hall Ramp Construction,
The City Manager requested that the~city council approve a revision in the plans,
whereby a pedestrian ramp would be placed only on the north side of the council chambers.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, to approve this change.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes - Anderson.
Carried.
20. Payments and Estimates:
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following esti'el'~be
approved:
To Drake Construction Company - Ice Arena Refrigeratic~~;
City Project No. 623, Contract No. 2069.
Amount Payable - $12,420,00.
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. .Abstained - Anderson.
Carried.
21. Licenses:
Motion by Jacobsen,.seconded by Luettinger, that the following licensee be
approved:
Fee Waived•
New Richfield Football League, 6411 Humboldt Ave. Food
Renewal Richfield Fooi~ball League, 6411 Humboldt Ave. Soft Drink
Regular•
Renewal Mrs. Ge®rge H. Amundson, 7325 Emerson Ave. Kennel
New Commander Board Minnesota, Inc., New Brighton Sign Erection
(continued)
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Licenses (continued)
August 23, 1971
Taxicab Drivers:
Renewal Richard William Bentz, 9306 12th Avenue
New Joseph Opie, 2515 W. 52nd Street
-New-- Francis Mahoney, 613 Oak St. S.E.
A11 ayes - Carried. (Mayor Olson voted "No" on the Kennel license).
22. Claims and Payrolls.
Taxicab .Driver
Taxicab Driver
Taxicab Driver
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following .claims and payrolls
he allowed:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST COMPANY
Checks 3741/5838 $597,.245.55
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.SUMMIT STATE BANK
Checks 24407/24792 general $303s8o85.9'6
24796/25124 payroll 93,226.75
A11 ayes - Carried.
23. Adjournment.
Motion by Law, seconded by Jacobsen,. that the meeting be adjourned.
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A11 ayes - Carried.
Date Approved:
September 13, 1971
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Thomas J. Mor City Clerk
l'`) • +~~'11-~-~-a'~ Mayor
G~ ~ • ~ . 13 Manager