03-27-1972CITY OF RICHFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
Mauch 27, 1972
- The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council Chambers
of the City Hall, 6700 Portland Avenue, March 27, 1972, at 7:00 p.m.
Father Paul Slattery, St. Richard'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 Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the minutes of the March 13, 1972
regular meeting be approved as presented, with the following wording added:
Page 3, Item 8, Paragraph 1: ....and the conditions under which these housing
facilities can be made available, and a survey of senior citizens that fal.7. within `this
group that live in their own homes.
Page 3, Item 8, Paragraph 2....in this age catagory, who are ixi~neecT~of such
relief.
All ayes - Carried.
2. Presentation.
Mayor Law presented a certificate to Patrolman Robert R. Doeden to pay honor and
tribute to him for his heroic action on February 5, 1972, at the scene of afire at
521 West 74th Street, Richfield. The certificate states that his fearless and dew
cisive performance on that occasion was a credit not only to the Police Division of the
Richfield Public Safety Department but also to the entire profession of law enforcement.•
3.. ":Land Division Hearing.
Tt being 7:00 p.m. Mayor Law called for the hearing on a land division requested
by Charles Adams, 6314 Aldrich Avenue South, to separate the East 178.23 feet from
Parcel 600, Plat 44828. (Location 6340 Lyndale Ave. So.~
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Robert E. Zeck, 7100 France Ave. So., attorney for Charles Adams, applicant,
appeared regarding this Land division request.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that this land division hearing be
closed.
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council grant the land
division as requested by the applicant so that Lot A. (as shown on the sketch attached
to Manager's Counoil Letter No. 57) may be used as a parking area for the building
now occupied by a real estate firm, with the stipulation that parcel 600 be combined
with the adjacent lot on the North.
A11 ayes - Carried.
4. Ordinance Amendment to Sec. 11.03, Sub-divisions 3 and 14 of the Ordinance Code.
Sale of Set-ups for consumption of liquor...V.F.W. Post ~~5555.
Bi11 No. 1972-5, "Amendment to Section 11.03, Subdivisions 3 and 4 of the Ordin-
ance Code of the City of Richfield, Minnesota", was read, the same being on file in
the office of the City Clerk. (C-9370).
Donald Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue, inquired as to whether children under age can
be present when set-ups are being sold. The answer was "no".
Gordon McKenna, 7308 Upton Avenue, inquired whether or not the Heidelberg could
serve set®ups on Sunday, if this change were approved. The answer was "no, not under
their liquor license, but that they would be eligible for a setmup license.!'
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, to deny the 2nd reading of Ordinance
Amendment to Section 11.03, Subdivisions 3 and 14 of the Ordinance Code of the City of
Richfield", Bill No. 1972-5.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Luettinger, and Law. Nayes - Jacobsen.
Councilman Kenealey abstained from voting because he is the attorney for V.F.W. ~~5555,
the petitioner requesting ordinance change.
Carried.
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5~. Submission of Report from Library Project Review Committee.
Charles J. Kauth, Chairman of the Library Project Review Committee, gave an oral
presentation regarding the report of the Library Project Review Committee. It was
their recommendation to the council to improve the Richfield library facilities by
construction of a new building on the southeast corner of Augsburg Park, or as a lesser
alternative to remodel and expand the existing facility at 70th and Harriet Ave,
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the council receive this report
from the Committee and extend to them their appreciation for their time and effort in
compiling this information,
A11 ayes - Carried.
6. Submission of Report from Committee Studying Teen Center Needs,
Leo Poehling, 7445 14th Avenue, Youth Commission Chairman, appeared before the
council concerning the need for a Teen Center in Richfield, and presented a report, in
detail, as to the recommendations proposed by members of the Youth Commission, the
Richfield Recreation Department, and various Richfield youth groups,
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Kenealey, that the council receive this report
from the Teen Center Committee and extend to them their appreciation for their time
and effort in compiling this information.
A11 ayes - Carried.
7... Request from Heidelberg Dining Lounge for Amendment to the Municipal Code to Permit
Op~t~.a'tion of a Sidewalk Cafe,
Matson by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that this .request be deferred to the
council meeting of April 10, 1972, due to the absence of James Rush, applicant.
A11 ayes - Carried,
8. Request to Fence Pond at Sheridan Park,
Mr. and Mrs. Howard A, Tyson, 6414 Upton Avenue, applicants, appeared and requested
that a fence be placed around the ponding area at Sheridan Park.
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Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, that this request be acknowledged and
that the administration be directed to submit a report on this request at the next
council meeting.
All ayes o Carried.
3)on Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue, spoke in interest.
9, Minutes and Tabulation 4 1250 GPM Pumper.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the minutes of the bid opening
on March 6, 1972, at 11:30 aom., on the 1250 GPM Pumper, be approved as presented,
All ayes o Garried.
Kenneth Kunz, 2920 Wo 78th Street, appeared in interesto
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, to defer the decision on the low bid
recommendation on the 1250 GPM Pumper until the council meeting of April 10, 1972.
All ayes o Carriedo
10. Minutes and Tabulations of Award 4 Pulvi Mixer.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the minutes and tabulation of the
bid opening on March 20, 1972, at 11:30 a.m., on a Pulvi Mixer, be approved as preen
seated.
A11 aye s ~ Carried,
l~rtion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the low bid submitted by Zeco
Company, in the amount of $17,495, be accepted as recommended by the city manager in
his council letter No. 53.
All ayes a Carriedo
11. Pius on Group Life Insurance,
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the minutes of the bid opening
®n Ms:rch 20, 1972, at 11:30 aam,., on group life insurance, be approved as presenteda
All ayes ~ Carried.
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fih.e following spoke in interest:
Bi11 Clifford, 9400 Northwood Blvd,, New Hope, representing the Hennepin
County plan, and
Jim Morrissey, Reliance Standard Life Insurance, Midland Bank Building.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council reject all bids that
were opened on March 20, 1972, and authorize the administration to negotiate with
insurance companies and bring results back to the council for approval at a later date.
All ayes m Carried.
12, Approval of Budgeted Purchases in Excess of $1,000,
fine City of Richfield, through the Hennepin County Cooperative purchasing group,
solicited and received bids for a motor grader, but the low bid for this piece of
equipment was rejected by both Hennepin County and the City of Richfield because it
did-not-meet specifications.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the council approve the lowest
bid meeting specifications for a motor grader from Ziegler, Inc., in the amount of
$33,172, as recommended by the city manager in his council letter No. 55, dated
March 27, 1972,
All ayes m Carried.
13. Agreement for Engineering Services a Permanent Street Paving Projects.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Kenealey, that the mayor and city manager be direr
acted to execute an agreement, on behalf of the City, with Orr~Schelen~Mayeron and
Associates, Inc,, for engineering services for permanent street paving projects within
the City of Richfield, as recommended by the city manager in his council letter No. 64.
All ayes o Carried.
solution Settin
for 1972
tes of Hearing and Au
wing Construction,
~aration of Plans an
Cordon McKenna, 7308 Upton Ave., appeared in interest and inquired about the
approved sewer plans by the Metropolitan Council.
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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 Noa 4748
RESOLUTION CALLING HEARINGS ON 1972 PERMANENT STREET IMPROVE
MENTS AND APPURTENANCES THERETO. CITY PROJECT No. 642.
(Clerk's File No. Cp9379~
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4748 in Resolution Book ~~31.
15. Approval of Agreement with Bond Consultant.
Ernest Clark, 1509 1st National Bank Building, representing T. G. Evensen &
Associates, Inc., appeared before the council to answer questions the council might
have regarding bond consulting services.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, that the council approve the firm of
T. G. Evensen & Associates, Inc., as bond consultants for the City of Richfield and that
the mayor and manager be directed to e~cute an agreement for this purpose.
A11 ayes o Carried.
16. Request for Rating on Proposed Bond Issue.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the council authorize the adminis4
tration, together with our bond consultant, to solicit ratings from the firms of
Moody's Investors Service Tnc., and Standard and Poor's Corporation, on our proposed
forthcoming special assessment bond issue.
A11 ayes - Carried.
17. Request for change in Street Lighting Policy.
Mayor Law requested discussion for the purpose of making a change in the es~isting
street lighting policy previously adopted by the city council, and that a more
fleacible policy be considered whereby it would be possible for the administration to
provide as~ditional street lighting where such lighting is warranted.
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Motion by Law, seconded by Jacobsen, that the administration be directed to
prepare new criteria for levels of street lighting illumination and to provide in=
formation on costs for various alternatives of additional lighting throughout the
city, and that the report be submitted as soon as possibleo
A11 ayes .. Ca.rriedo
18. Alternate Ways of Providing Subsidized Senior Gitizen$s_Housing,
Robert Worthington, Planning Director, reported on Senior CitizenAS Housing
Program in Richfield, and mentioned opportunities for the elderly in which they may
have their housing needs met in a way which is not currently being satisfied by the
conventional private housing market,
Ken Kunz9 2920 Wa 78th Street, spoke against the use of any federal funds.
Camillo G. DeSantis, 6508 Newton Avenue, spoke in favor of HUD money being returned
to the City..
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, questioned the need for such housing
in Richfield.
Mrs. Lois DeSantis, 6508 Newton Avenue,. related an incident of a low income
citizen, age 62, having to leave Richfield because of high taxes, and she inquired
as to what age housing benefits should be made available for the elderly.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council change their request
to the League of Minnesota Municipal Tax Committee, as established at the March 13th
council meeting, to give consideration to relieve property taxes for those 62 years
of age and over.o,instead of age 65 as previously recorded.
A11 ayes o Carried.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded Tay Luettinger, that the administration notify the
League of Women Voters that the council would like assistance in conducting a survey
of the city to determine the number of elderly persons in Richfield eligible for tax
relief.
A11 ayes o Carried.
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~Settin. Fund Transfer from Debt Redem
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. 4749
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF DEBT REDEMPTION FUND
SURPLUS TO THB GENERAL FUND: AND APPROPRIATION OF MONEY
TO THE SEfiJEER UTILITY FUND
Po11 of votes: Ayes m Anderson,. Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Nayes m None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4749 in Resolution Book ~~31.
ZO.~. .Licenses.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following. licenses be approved:
Re ~ 1ar:
New
New
New
New
New
Renewal
R~anewal
Renewal
Renewal
Renewal
Renewal
Renewal
Renewal
New
New
Renewal
Renewal
Renewal
New
Renewal
New
Renewal
- Renewal
Renewal
Renewal
Renewal
Fee Waived
New
Kenny's Food Markets, 1430 E. 66th Sto
Kenny's Food Markets, 6722 Penn Ave. So.
Renny's Food Markets, 7138 Chicago Ave.
Kenny's Food Markets, (For Richfield Municipal
Liquor Store, 6636 Cedar Aveo So.)
Kenny's Food Markets, (For Richfield Municipal
Liquor Store, 6444 Lyndale Ave. So.)
Richfield Car Wash, 6438 Lyndale Ave. Soo
Tip Top Car Wash, 6601 Bloomington Ave,
Roman Car Wash, 1400 East 78th St.
Royal Car Wash, 901 West 77 1/2 St,
Roman Car Wash, 1400 East 78th St.
Viking Disposal Service, P.O. Box 20173, Mp1s.
Three M. Company, 1620 East 78th St.
Richfield APCO, 817 East 66th St.
LaBelles, 7701 Nicollet Aveo
Piggly Wiggly Midwestern, 7717 Nicollet Ave.
A&E Skelly, 7701 Lyndale Ave. So.
Gold Eagle Wash, 904 Wa 77 1/2 St.
Floyd's Hub Service, 6444 Nicollet Avea So,
Phillip's Stadium 66 Station, 1120 E. 78th Ste
A1'a DX, 6445 Penn Ave. So.
Al's DX; 6445 Penn Aveo So.
Kenny's Suzuki, 6520 Lyndale Aveo So.
Gold Eagle Wash, 904 West 77 1/2 Sto
Floyds Hub Service, 6444 Nicollet Ave,
Grand Plumbing & Heating, 3809 Grand Ave.
B&R Rubbish, 5745 Pillsbury Ave. So.
Free School Onward Bound (Nonprofit)
(March 25, 1972 mat Korner Plaza m Hub Center)
A11 ayes m Carried
Ice Machine
Tce Machines (2)
Ice Machines (2)
Tce Machine (owner)
Tce Machine (owner)
Coin Oper. Car Wash
Coin Oper„ Car Wash
Coin Opera Car Wash
Coin Oper. Car Wash
Vend. Machine, Soft Brink
Rubbish Hauling
Soft Drink
Soft Drink, 2 Vend, Marhs.
Cig., 1 Vend.. Macho
Ice Maclaine
Ice Maclaine
Soft Drink
Vendo Mach., Cig.
Soft Drink,. 1 Vendo Machin
Soft Drink (2)
Vending Machine
New & Used Motorcycles
Vending Machine
Soft Drink
Heating/Ventilating
Garbage Hauling
Bake Sale
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21.~ ~ C1.a.3~ms `azicl ~Payro].is 0
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, that the following claims and payrolls
be allowedo
March 27, 1972
RICH~'ZEI,D BANK & TRUST COMPANY
Checks
SUMMIT STA.TB BANIZ
Cheeks
All ayes A Carried.
7809/7922
28169/29696 General
30106/30362 Payroll
$171,542.05
76,659.07
84,853.97
220 (Not on Agenda) Report on MASAC meeting.
Councilman Luettinger gave a report on the recent Metropolitan Airport Sound
Abatement Council meeting he attended.
230 Adjourclment0
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the meeting be ad~ourned0
All ayes 4 Carried.
Date Approveda
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Thomas J., ran City Clerk
Mayor ~° Manager
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