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03-13-1972CITY OF RICHFIELD REGULAR MEETING March 13, 1972 - The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 6700 Portland Avenue, March 13, 1972, at 7:00 p,m. Father George J. Kovalik, St. Peter°s Catholic Church, gave the invocation. Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Absent; None. Mayor Law called the meeting to order, 1. Minutes• Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that the minutes of the February 2S, 1972 regular meeting, and the February 29, 1972 minutes of Area No. 3 Hearing on the Comprehensive Development Plan, be approved as presented. A11 ayes - Carried. 2. Ordinance-Amendment - Bi11 No. 1972-6. Service Station Canopy Construction. Bi11 No. 1972-6, "Amendment to Chapter II, Part TV, Section 3.33, Subdivision 6 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield, Minnesota", was read, the same being on file in the office of the City Clerk. (C-9376). Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, that this constitute a second reading of Bi11 No. 1972-6, 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, Po11 of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger, and Law. Nayes - None.. Carried. 3. Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Request Bids on Storm Sewer Projects. 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: - 2 - March 13~, 1972 RESOLUTION No. 4744 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ON APRIL 14, 1972 FOR STORM SE6TER CONSTRUCTION AND APPURTENANCES THERETO City Project Nos. 629, 630, 631, 632, 633, 634, 637, 639 and 645. (Clerk`s File No. C-9378) Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Kenealey, and Law. Naves - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4744 in Resolution Book ~~31. 4. Parkin Prohibitions - Both sides of Grand Ave, between 68th and 69th Streets. 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. 4745 RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS "NO PARKING 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. SCHOOL DAYS" ON BOTH SIDES OF GRAND AVENUE FROM 68th STREET TO 69th STREET. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Naves - none. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4745 in Resolution Book ~~31. 5. Seasonal Load Restrictions on City Streets. 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. 4746 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SEASONAL LOAD RESTRICTIONS ON CITY STREETS Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Naves - none. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4746 in Resolution Book No. 31. 0 3 0 March 13, 1972 6. Approval of Agreement with Richfield Swim Club for use of Swimming Pool Facilities. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the council approve the agree® meet with the Richfield Swim Club for use of swimming pool facilities during 1972, and that the mayor and manager be authorized to execute this agreement on behalf of the city. A11 ayes - Carried. 7. Resolution Concerning Continued Operation of Metropolitan Aircraft Sound Abate® meat Gouncil. 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. 4747 RESOLUTION CONCERNING CONTINUED OPERATION OF METROPOLITAN AIRCRAFT SOUND ABATEMENT COUNCIL Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - none. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution. No. 4747 in Resolution Book ~~31. 8. Discussion of the Need for Tax Relief for Senior Citizens, Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to direct the administrative staff to prepare and submit a report to the city council indicating the types of subsidized senior citizen housing that is available, the federal funds available to finance senior citizen housing, and the conditions under which these housing facilities can be made available and-a~survey of senior citizens that fall Taitliin this group thhat ve n ter own owes. A11 ayes m Carried. Motion by Kenealey, seconded by Luettinger, to direct the city manager to advise the League of Minnesota Municipal Tax Committee that the Richfield city council would like to have them give consideration to relieve property taxes for those 65 and over by eliminating the school district°s property taxes for property owners in this age wh.o are in need of such relief. catagory` Consideration should also be given to determine whether there should be criteria developed for substantiating the need for property tax relief for those 65 - 4 - years of age or over. A11 ayes - Carried. March 13, 1972 Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, appeared in interest and .cautioned the council that he saw dangers in becoming a "relief station" for senior citizens, and suggested that the council proceed with caution, Sandra Carter, 7008 Oakland Avenue, questioned whether renters should be con- sidered because they don't pay taxes, Request for Ch. uor_on Premises, in Ordinance Regulating Sale of Set-ups for Consumption of V.F.W. Post ~~5555). Don Lawrence, 7327 Wentworth Avenue, Past Commander of V.F.W. Post ~~5555, appeared before the council requesting that the city give consideration to a change in the municipal code which would result in permitting the V.F.W. Post 5555 to operate as a bottle club on Sundays. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that an ordinance amendment be prepared by the city attorney; that it be placed on file in the office of the city clerk; that it be published in the official newspaper; and that this constitute a first reading of Bi11 No. 1972-5 " "Amendment to Section 11.03, Subdivisions 3 and 14 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield, Minnesota". Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law. Councilman Kenealey abstained from voting because he is the attorney for V.F.W. Post ~~5555. Carried, 10. Est3.mates. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following estimates be approved: a. Electric Service Company -site improvements (electric] - Ice Arena. City Project No..623, Contract No. 2074, Estimate No. 5. 99% complete. Amount payable - $990.00. b. Electric Service Company - exterior lighting - Tce Arena. City Project No. 623, Contract No. 2101, Estimate No. 3, 99% complete. Amount gayable - $1,104.18. A11 ayes - Carried. e 5 March. 13, 1972 11. Licenses. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Kenealey, that the following license be approved: Taxicab Driyer° Renewal Lowell Colby, 501 W. 83rd St., Bloomington Taxicab Driver All ayes ~ Carried. 120 Claims and Payrolls: Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following claims and payrolls be allowed: RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST COMPANY Checks SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks A11 ayes m Carried, 130 Adjournment, 6567/7462 $180,922.37 28172/29812 General $180,341.03 29816/30102 Payroll 88,158.19 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Kenealey, that the meeting be adjourned. A11 ayes Carried. Date Approved: Thomas J. Mor ' City Clerk 5 ,. 2a. or ///~~ o/ . ~ Mana er Y G~/ g M~rn'h 77 1 A7'J