10-26-1971CITY OF RICHFIELD
REGZ7LAR MEETING
October 26th, 1971
The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council
Chambers of the City Ha11, 6700 Portland Avenue, October 26, 1971, at 7:00 p.m,
Rev. James Riley, St, Nicholas Episcopal Church, gave the invocation,
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Olson.
Present: Anderson, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Absent: Jacobsen.
1. Minutes•
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that the minutes of the October
12, 1971 regular meeting, and the October 8th and October 11th, 1971 budget hearing
minutes be accepted as presented with the following corrections:
That the name of Thomas W. Wanus, D.V.M,, be corrected to read Thomas W.
Wanous, on pages 1 and 2 of the October 12th minutes.
That the following poll of votes be corrected, as follows, in the minutes
of the budget hearings:
October 8, 1971 - Page 2, Item "Ice Arena Division" - Po11 of votes:
Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law, and Olson. Nayes - none,
October 11, 1971 - Item 3, Page 2. Approval of Fire Department Budget -
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Luettinger, and Law. Nayes - Olson and
Anderson,
Item 4, Page 3 "Assessor's Division" budget - Mayor Olson returned and took
over the meeting at 9:35 p.m. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen,
Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes - none, Carried.
A11 ayes - Carried,
2, Hearing on Renewal of On-Sale Liquor License for Heidelberg Dining Lounge.
It being 7:15 p.m. Mayor Olson called for the .Hearing on the renewal of On-Sale
Liquor License for the Heidelberg Dining Lounge, 708 West 66th .Street.
James Rush, appeared representing the Heidelberg Dining Lounge.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the hearing be closed,
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Law, seconded by Luettinger, that the renewal of the Oia~Sale Liquor
License foY the Heidelberg Dining. Lounge be approved,
All ayes - Carried.
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3~, Hearing~on I35W Urban Corridor Demonstration Project.
It being 7:15 p. m, Mayor Olson called for the Hearing on the I35W Urban Corridor
Demonstration Project.
Ronald Hoffman, Project Director of I35W Urban Corridor Demonstration Project,
and Gene Avery, Transportation Planning Director of the Metropolitan Council, pro
vided the council with information regarding this project.
The following persons also appeared in interest:
Gordon McKenna, 7308 Upton Avenue
Mrs. Carol Buckman, 6738 Humboldt Ave., representing
League of Women Voters
Robert Gordon, 6937 Nicollet Avenue
Ray Macht, 7316 Grand Ave, So.
J, G. Harrington, 6314 5th Avenue
Mrs. Sandra Carter, 7008 Oakland Avenue
Vern I. Lace, 7445 11th Ave. So.
Tim Olson, 6420 Vincent Avenue
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the hearing be closed,
A11 ayes - Carried,
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that the Richfield City Council not
approve the project at this time because there are too many unknowns and because other
alternatives should be considered first,
A11 ayes - Carried,
4. Discussion - Resolution proposed by Hennepin County League of Municipalities,
Motion by Olson, seconded by Law, that the following resolution be adopted as
amended; that it supersede Resolution No. 4671 adopted October 12, 1971; that it be
spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION No._4671
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF STATE ASSUMPTION OF THE MAJOR SHARE
OF WELFARE COSTS AS A MEANS OF AFFORDING LASTING PROPERTY
TAX RELIEF AND RETAINING THE PROPERTY TAX AS A MEANS OF SUPPORT-
ING LOCAL SERVICES
Po11 of votes: Ayes _ Anderson, fir, Luettinger, Law and Olson, Nayes - none.
Absent - Jacobsen. Carried,
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5 Request by Richfield Gavel Association - Public use of Council Chambers for
Meetings.
Mrs. C. G. DeSantis, 6508 Newton Avenue, appeared in interest.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Law, that the council chambers be made
available for community use for Richfield and that the manager propose a suggested
policy on its use at the November 22, 1971 cou~.cil meeting.
A11 ayes - Carried.
6. Appointment to the Human Rights Commission,
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Law, that Vicki Root, 7445 17th Avenue So,,
be appointed to the Human Rights Commission for a two year term,
All ayes - Carried,
7. Release of Bond on~Off-Street Parking - Fish & Chips Restaurant, 7545 Lyndale Ave.
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, 4673
RESOLUTION RELATING TO RELEASE OF BOND ON OFF-STREET PARKING
Finnemann Enterprises, Inc.
2954 N. Rice Street, St. Paul
Location: 7545 Lyndale Ave. So.
Use: Fish & Chips Restaurant
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Luettinger, Law and 01son, Nayes - none.
Absent - Jacobsen. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4673 in
Resolution Book ~~30.
8. Release of Bond on Off-Street Parking -Win Stephens Classic Cars, 920 W. 78th St,
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. 4674
RESOLUTION RELATTNG TO RELEASE OF BOND ON OFF-STREET PARKING
Win Stephens Classic Cars, Inc.
2230 South Highway ~r100
Location: 920 West 78th Street
Use: New and Used Motor Vehicles
Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Luettinger, Law and Olson, Nayes - none.
Absent - Jacobsen, Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4674 in
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Resolution Book ~~30.
9. Release of Bond on Off-Street Parking - Pizza Parlor, 7512 Lyndale~Ave~.
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. 4675
RESOLUTION RELATING TO RELEASE OF BOND ON OFF-STREET PARKING
Mr. Harry Rovner
2832 Xenwood Avenue South
Location: 7512 Lyndale Avenue South
Use: Restaurant (Pizza Parlor)
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes - none.
Absent - Jacobsen. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4675 in
Resolution Book ~~30.
10. Release of Bond on Off-Street Parking - Summit Develo went Co., 12 West 65th St.
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. 4676
RESOLUTION RELATING TO RELEASE OF BOND ON OFF-STREET PARKING
Summit Development Company
6500 Nicollet Avenue South
Location: 12 West 65th Street
Use: Parking lot for Drive-In Bank Facilities
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes - none.
Absent - Jacobsen. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4676 in
Resolution Book ~~30.
esolutions on Storm S
r November 22
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the following resolutions be
adopted; that they be spread in the resolution book and that they be made a part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION No. 4677
RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND GALLING HEARING ON NOVEMBER
22nd, 1971, ON STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION
City Project No. 631
Clerk's File No. 9351
5 ~ October 26, 1971
RESOLUTION No. 4678
RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON NOVEMBER 22,
1971, ON STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION
CITY PROJECT No. 636
Clerk's File No. 9352
RESOLUTION No. 4679
RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON NOVEMBER 22,
1971, ON STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION
CITY PROJECT No. 637
Clerk's File No. 9353
RESOLUTION No. 4680
RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING ~iEARING ON NOVEMBER 22,
1971, ON STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION
City Project No. 638
Clerk's File No. 9354
RESOLUTION No. 4681
RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON NOVEMBER 22,
- 1971, ON STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION
City Project No. 639
Clerk's File No. 9355
RESOLUTION No, 4682
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON STORM SEWER CON
STRUCTION (DISTRICT ~~17) CITY PROJECT No. 645
East 67th Street, Oakland to Park Avenue
East 68th Street, Park to Columbus Avenue
RESOLUTION No. 4683
RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON NOVEMBER 22,
1971, ON STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION
City Project No, 645
Clerk's File No. 9356
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes a none.
Absent- Jacobsen. Carried, These resolutions appear as Resolutions Nos, 4677,
4678, 4679, 4680, 4681, 4682, and 4683 in Resolution Book ~~30.
utions on Storm Sewer Construction Projects 4 Hearings Set for December 1
1971.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the following resolutions be
adopted; that they be spread in the resolution book and that they be made a part`-of
these minutes:
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October 26, 1971
RESOLUTION No, 4684
RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON DECEMBER '~.3,
1971, ON STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION
City Project No, 629
Clerk°s File No. 9357
RESOLUTION No. 4685
RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING HEA.RING ON DECEMBER 13,
1971, ON STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION
City Project No, 630
Clerk's File No, 9358
RESOLUTION No. 4686
RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON DECEMBER 13,
1971, ON STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION
City Project No, 632
Clerk's File No. 9359
- RESOLUTION No, 4687
RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON DECEMBER 13,
1971, ON STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION
City Project No. 633
Clerk's File No, 9360
RESOLUTION No, 4688
RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON DECEMBER 13,
1971, ON STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION
City Project No. 634
Clerk°s File No, 9361
RESOLUTION No. 4689
RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON DECEMBER 13,
1971, ON STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION
City Project No. 635
Clerk's File No, 9362
Po11 of votes: Ayes a Anderson, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes - none,
Absent - Jacobsen. Carried, These resolutions appear as Resolutions Nos. 4684,
4685, 466,.4687, 4688, and 4689 in Resolution Book ~~30,
13, Auth®rization to Ca11 for Bids o Comprehensive Business Package Insurance,
Motioy by Anderson, sec®nded by Law, that the council authorize the calling
for bids on December 2, 1971, on the city°s comprehensive business package in-
surance fo'r a 3 year period.
A11 ayes - Carried.
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14. Minutes and Tabulation of Bids - Outside Light Fixtures at~Ice Areue,
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Law, that the minutes and Cabulation of the bid
opening on October 18, 1971, at 11:30 a,m., for outside light fixtures at the Ice
Arena, be approved and the contract awarded to the Electric Service Company in the
amount of $7,890,35, and in the manner specified in Council Letter No. 281,
A11 ayes - Carried.
15. Establishment of Sewer Service Area Advisory Board,
Motion by Law, seconded by Luettinger, that the city manager be appointed to
serve on the Sewer Service Area Number 1 Advisory Board.
A11 ayes - Carried.
16. Proclamation in regard to Halloween and Halloween Safety,
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Law, that-the City of Richfield establish Sunday,
October 31, 1971, from 4:00 p.m, until 8:00 p.m., as Halloween, in conjunction with
a proclamation issued by Governor Wendell L. Anderson.
All ayes -Carried.
17. Change Orders.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the following change orders
be allowed:
To Electric Repair and Construction Company -
City Hall Completion Project.
Increase total contract by $914.60.
To Meyer Electric Company d Ice Arena
Increase total contract by $110.00
To Sheehy Construction Company m. Ice Arena
Decrease total contract by $400.00
All ayes - Carried,
18. Estimate.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Law, that the following estimate be approved:
To Sheehy Construction Co, - General construction - Ice Arena
Estimate No. 12, Contract No, 2067, 98% complete.
Amount payable - $21,226.50,
A11 ayes - Carried,
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19. Licenses:
Utility Trailers:
Mr. Jack Mancini, 7526 Grand Avenue, appeared representing Marshall Brand,
the applicant, for trailer rental license at the Woodlake 66 Car Wash, 744 W. 66th
Street. Mr. Dennis Safe, Franchise ot~mer, from Rochester, Minnesota, also appeared,
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that the trailer rental license be
approved for 2 trucks and four trailers, with a maximum of four vehicles allowed,
All ayes - Carried.
Taxicab Drivers:
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Law, that the following licenses be approved;
New Richard Nelson, 1509 King Midas Lane, Hastings Taxicab Driver
New Ira Shprintzen, 429 Kennedy, River Falls, Wis. Taxicab Driver
A11 ayes - Carried.
Regular•
,,th-`~~ ~ hG ze~low~n~regu~a-r~icenses be
approved;
New Citywide Disposal, 9432 - 3rd Ave, So. Garbage Hauling (1 Trk.)
New Solid Waste Service, P.O. Box 7235, Mills. Garbage Hauling (1 Trk.)
A11 ayes Carried.
20. Claims and Payrolls_._
Motion by Law, seconded by Luettinger, that the following claims and payrolls
be approved;
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST COMPANY
Checks
SUMMIT STATE BANK
A11 ayes - Carried,
Checks
3795/4971
26144/26868 general
25895/26140 payroll
$ 98,947.59
$240,836.98
79,162.53
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21, "701 Comprehensive Plan".
October 26, 1971
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. 4690
RESOLUTION REGARDING "70I COMPREHENSIVE PLAN"
Po11 of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Luettinger, Law and Olson. Nayes - none.
Absent - Jacobsen. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution ~~4690 in Reso-
lution Book ~~30.
-Mrs. Gertrude Ulrich, 7601 Aldrich Avenue, appeared in interest,
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November 17, 1971, at 7:30 p.m., was discussed as the next hearing date on the
Comprehensive Plan providing the High School Auditorium was available on that date.
22. Bloomington's Request for Haring - Community Mental Health Services, etc.
Motion by Law, seconded by Luettinger, that Councilman Anderson be appointed
to serve, along with two other Richfield citizens~to be designated by him, on the
Community Mental Health Services and Detoxification Facilities Committee, which
meeting the City of Bloomington has requested for.'November 10,.1971.
All ayes - Carried.
23. Youth Service Bureau,
Motion by Law, seconded by Luettinger, that the council hold a hearing on the
Youth Service Bureau at their November 22, 1971 regular council meeting,
A11 ayes - Carried.
24. Adjournment.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Law, that the meeting be adjourned,
All ayes - Carried.
Date Approved:
November 8, 1971
~ ' Mayor
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Thomas J. ran City Clerk
,~. ~ Manager