10-12-1971CITY OF RICHFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
October 12, 1971
The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council
chambers of the City Hall, 6700 Portland Avenue, October 12, 1971, at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Olson gave the invocation.
Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson,
Absent: None.
1. Minutes.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the minutes of the September
27th, 1971 regular meeting, and the October 4th and October 6th budget hearing
minutes be accepted as presented.
A11 ayes - Carried.
2. Ordinance Amendment
Part of the Business",
Bi11 No, 1971-18 -
ance Code of the City o
- On-Sale Liquor License - Deletin definition of "Princi
(Bill No. 1971-18).
"Amendment to Section 11,06, Subdivision 1, of the Ordin-
fRichfield, Minnesota", was read, the same being on file
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in the office of the city clerk. (C-9347).
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that this constitute a second
reading of Bill No. 1971-18, 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 Olson. Naves - none.
Carried.
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3. Hearing on Special Use Permit and Zoning Variance - Thomas W. $~1'a.°rms, D.V.M. -
Location: 600 West 66th Street.
It being 7:15 p.m. Mayor.Olson called for the hearing on the Special Use
Permit and Variance from the established front yard setback area for an animal
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hospital to be. located at 600 West 66th Street, as requested by Thomas ~nTe,
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, 2019 E.. 78th Street.
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The following persons appeared in interest:
Thomas Wanus,. D. V. M., 2019 E. 78th Street, applicant
Robert Nelson, Architect for Veterinary Clinic
Robert Worthington, Planning Director, who reviewed Planning Commission
findings. '
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the hearing be closed.
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by 3acobsen, that the Special Use Permit and
Zoning Variance be approved subject to the stipulations contained in city manager's
council letter No. 269.
A11 ayes - Carried.
4. Off-Street Parking Contract - Thomas W. Wanus, D.V.M. - 600 West 66th Street.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolution be
adopted with the stipulation that the landscaping .s lighting, and fencing plans
be approved by the Planning .Director; that it be spread in the resolution book and
that it be made a part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION No. 4670
RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OFF-STREET PARKING
IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION No. 71-13, Contract No. 2098.
Thomas Wanus, D.V. M, 2019 E. 78th Street
Location: 600 West 66th Street
Use: Animal Hospital
(Clerk°s File No, C-9351)
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution. No. 4670 in Resolution Book ~~30.
5. Report on Oiling Assessment - 7200 Harriet Ave. So.
The city manager reported on the alley oiling assessment for 7200 Harriet
Avenue, as contained in council letter No. 272.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Anderson, that the council approve the alley
oiling assessment at 7200 Harriet Avenue So.
A11 ayes - Carried..
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6. TOPICS Program.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the council authorize and
approve an agreement with Hennepin County for Traffic and Street Inventory and
Report Required for TOPICS Program (Traffic Opera~%ions Program to Increase Capacity
and Safety).
A11 ayes - Carried.
7. Purchase in Excess of $1,000.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the council approve the
purchase of 48 used lockers for the ice arena in the amount of $1,488.
All ayes -Carried.
8. Discussion - Appointment to the Human Rights Commission.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Law, to set date for appointment to the
Human Rights Commission to the October 26, 1971 regular council meeting.
A11 ayes - Carried.
9. Discussion - Resolution proposed by Hennepin County League of Municipalities.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolution
be adopted; as amended; that it be spread in the resolution book .and that it be
made a part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION No. 4671
A PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF STATE ASSUMPTION OF THE MAJOR
SHARE OF EDUCATION AND WELFARE COSTS AS A MEANS OF AFFORDING LASTING
PROPERTY TAX RELIEF AND RETAINING THE PROPERTY TAX AS A MEANS OF
SUPPORTING LOCAL SERVICES
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4671.in Resolution Book ~~30.
The following persons appeared in interest:
Mrs. Sandra Carter, 7008 Oakland Avenue
Don,Haulding, 7145 13.th Avenue
This resolution was passed, as amended, with instructions that it be referred
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to the School Board for review ar_d comment. Council indicated a wish to review
the resolution further in the event the School Board had any additional suggestions.
'!'hie council was requested that a report be given at the October 26th regular council
meeting on the school`s position on this resolution.
10. Change Order.
Motion by Luett~'nger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following change order
be allowed:
To H. S. Horwitz, Sheehy Construction, and Mayer
Electric to Increase Project~Costs by a net $677.
A11 ayes - Carried.
11. Estimates.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following estimates be
approved:
a. To Austin P. Keller Construction Co., 1971 Storm Sewers
Contract No, 2088, Estimate No. 5 - 99% complete.
Amount Payable - $19,451.14.
b. To Drake Construction Co., Refrigeration - Ice Arena
Contract No. 2069, Estimate No. 6, 98% complete.
Amount Payable - $3,405.00.
c. To H. S. Horwitz, Inc., Mechanical Construction - Ice Arena
Contract No, 271, Estimate No. 6, 98% complete.
Amount Paya'nle - $3,674.70.
d. Mayer Electric Company, Electrical Construction - Ice Arena
Contract No. 2068, Estimate No, 10, 95°/. complete.
Amount Payable - $7,146.00.
A11 ayes - Carried.
12. Licenses•
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Law, that the following taxicab drivers
licenses be approved:
New Robert Bellanger, 2523 17th Avenue 50. Taxicab Driver
New Ph:.llip Robinson, 7309 James Avenue So. Taxicab Driver
A11 ayes - Carried.
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13. Claims and Payrolls.
Motion by Law, seconded by Luettinger, that the following claims and payrolls
be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST COMPANY
SUMMIT STATE BANK
All ayes - Carried.
Checks 3774/6276 $195,516.24
Checks 25647/26846 general $ 10,029.06
25660/25891 payroll 78,480.89
l4. Resolution - Canvas of Election.
Motion by Law, 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. 4672
RESOLUTION DETERMINING RESULTS OF PRIMARY ELECTION OF THE
CITY OF RICHFIELD HELD TUESDAY, October 5, 1971.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes - none.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution ~~4672 in Resolution Book ~k30.
15. Purchase in Excess of $1,000.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Law, that approval be given for the ice
arena drive paving, which item is in excess of $1,000.
All ayes - Carried.
16. Discussion of Attendance at more than one out-of-state meeting per year.
The city manager advised that the personnel director had been invited to be a
participant in an ICMA task force for young professionals in local government. He
reported that attendance at all task force meetings (2 or 3) would probably exceed
the council policy of attendance at only one out-of-state meeting per year and that
council approval was requested for attendance at all task force meetings.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Law,.-that the council not approve an
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exception to the general policy but that the personnel director should be en-
couraged to participate through correspondence at those meetings he could not
attend,
Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue, spoke regarding-this matter.
Poi1 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - Jacobsen and Olson.
Carried. Jacobsen qualified his vote by saying he voted "no°t because he was of
the opinion that the council's policy was to be effective starting with the 1972
budget year.
17. Ad3ournment.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Law, that theameeting be adjourned..
All ayes - Carried.
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Date Approved:
October 26, 1971 `> 2~t',t/,L ~ ~ U
Thomas J. 1~ an City Clerk
~ . Mayor . ~• _ _ Man~g~r