05-22-1972CITY OF RICHFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
May 22, 1972
The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall, 6700 Portland Avenue, May 22, 1972, at 7:00 p,m.
Rev. Alf Romstad, Woodlake Lutheran 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 Anderson, that the minutes of the May 8th,
172 regular meeting be approved as presented, with the following correction:
That the May 8th minutes (for a correction in the April 24th 'regular meeting)
be changed to show that Lloyd Hinton spoke as an interested citizen, instead of
as a "representative of the Metropolitan Aircraft Sound Abatement Council".
A11 ayes - Carried,
2. Vacation of Pillsbury Avenue between 65th and 66th Streets.
zt being 7:15 p,m, Mayor Law called for the hearing on vacating that portion
of Pillsbury Avenue lying between West 65th and West 66th Street, as requested by
Ronald Blake, manager of the Hub Shopping Center.
Robert Gordon, 6937 Nicollet Avenue, appeared and presented some valuation
information on the area to be vacated. He warned the council to look very care-
fully at any "give-away", and that he would be willing to acquire this area by
paying the taxes for the last five years.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, spoke against this vacation until
plans could be shown how it will upgrade the area. He also spoke in favor of
having the city resurface this street.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the hearing. on this vacation
of street be closed,
All ayes - Carried,
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Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that this request for the vacation
of Pillsbury Avenue, between 65th and 66th Streets, be denied.
A11 ayes - Carried.
3~. Proposed Ordinance Amendment Concerning On-Sale Liquor License Ordinance,
Bill No. 1972-11.
Bi11 No. 1972-11, "Amendment to Section 11.06, Subdivision 11, Paragraph (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-9392).
Gordon McKinnon, 7308 Upton Avenue, requested that our City Charter be amended
to allow liquor patrol limits.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, that the hearing on this proposed
ordinance amendment be closed and that this constitute a first reading of Bill No.
1972-11, and that it be published in the official newspaper.
Po11 of votes; Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - none.
Absent - none. Carried.
4. Proposed Ordinance Amendment Concerning Installation of Dead-Bolt Locks. Bill
No. 1972-10.
Bi11 No. 1972-10, "Amendment to Chapter III, Part IV, Section 3.29 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-9391).
The following appeared in interest:
Robert W. Gordon, 6937 Nicollet Ave.
C. E. Swanson, 6717 Harriet Ave.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the hearing on this proposed
ordinance amendment be closed and that this constitute a first reading. of Bill No.
__~__-1972-10,. and that it be published in the official newspaper.
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen,. Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Nayes -
None. Carried.
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S. Approval~of Pneumatic Controls Maintenance Contract for City Buildings,
The city council, at a previous council meeting, requested a report from the
administrative staff concerning the mechanical maintenance contract for various city
buildings. This report was given by the city manager in his Council Letter No. 123
dated May 22, 1972, to the Council.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the council authorize agree-
ment for a mechanical maintenance contract with Honeywell, Inc., in the amount of
$1,913 a year, retroactive to the first of the year, covering city buildings,
All ayes - Carried.
6. Approval of Budgeted Purchase in Excess of $1,000.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the council approve a contract
with the De Veau Bus Company for providing transportation in the summer parks and
recreation program for a unit price of $7000 per hour, for a total cost of this con-
tract of $2,600, which amount is included in the 1972 operating budget.
All ayes - Carried,
7e Change Order for Storm Sewer Construction - City Project No. 646.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these
minutes:
RESOLUTION Noe 4766
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR STORM SEWER
CONSTRUCTION AND ORDERING WORK TO BE DONE BY CHANGE ORDER TO
EXISTING CONTRACT WITH NORTHERN CONTRA.CT7NG COMPANY
(12th Ave., 73rd-74th and 75th Street, 18th-Bloomington)
City Project No. 646
(Clerkas File No. 9393)
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Hayes - None.
Absent - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution Noe 4766 in Resolution
Book ~r31.
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$~. "Preliminary Reports and Dates of Hearing for Storm Sewer Projects Proposed for
1972 Construction.
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. 4767
RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AN!) CALLING HEARING ON June 26,
1972 ON STORM SEGTER CONSTRUCTION.
City Project Nos. 647A Through 647H
(C1erk's File No. 9394)
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - none.
Absent - noneo Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4767 in Resolution
Book ~~31.
9. Human Rights Commission Appointments.
Motion by Jacobsen,. seconded by Anderson,. that the following persons be appointed
to a three year terra on the Human Rights Commission:
Mrs. Gen Bolger, 6638 Morgan Avenue - Reappointment
Mr. James Kinney Sr., 7021 Upton Avenue - Reappointment
Mrs. Mary Jane Samples, 7001 Sheridan Ave. -First appointment
A11 ayes - Carried.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the city manager be directed to
write a. letter to Mr. Leif Holter, 6832 Garfield Avenue, thanking him for his years
of service while on the Human Rights Commission.
A11 ayes - Carried.
10.
tment of City Council Representatives to Eacisting T494 Transportation
Study Task Force.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that Councilman Kenealey and City
Manager Wayne S. Burggraaff be appointed as representatives to the.eatisting 1494
Transportation Study Task Force, and that Councilman Anderson be designated as an
alternate.
A11 ayes - Carried.
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11. Authorizing Issuance and Advertisement for the Sale of $2,100,000 General
Obligation Improvement Bonds. of 1972.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, 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. 4768
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE
OF $2.,100,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION Ilh7.'ROVEMENT BONDS OF 1972
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and-Law. Nayes -
None. Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4768
in Resolution Book No. 31.
12. Off-Street Parking Contract for Four Townhouse Units at 7401 Washburn Ave.__So.
Dennis Otteson, 430 Timberland Drive, Burnsville, applicant, requested approval
of four three-bedroom townhouse units on property located at 7401 Washburn Ave. So.,
and submitted letters from neighbors indicating their approval. (Cb9395).
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. 4769
RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OFF-STREET PARKING
TN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION No. 72-3, Contract No, 2112
Dennis Ot.teson, 430 Timberline Drive, Burnsville
Location: 7401 Washburn Avenue So.
Use: Four Townhouse Units
(C1erk's File No. 9396)
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - none.
Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4769 in Reso~
lotion Book ~~31.
13. Change in Precinct Boundaries in the City of Richfield.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the resolution chax~:ging prebinct
boundaries in the City of Richfield be deferred to the second council meeting in June.
A11 ayes - Carried.
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Sophie Gunstad, 6231 Pillsbury Avenue, requested that the council defer this
change-until a final decree is received.
14. Off-Street Parking Gontract for a commercial building at S.E. corner of 76th Street
and Lyndale Avenue So.
Robert Adelmann, 805 West 77 1/2 Street,. applicant, requested approval of an off-
street parking contract for a retail commercial building proposed for location. on the
SE corner of 76th Street and Lyndale Avenue, adjacent to the PDQ store,
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, appeared and inquired about sidewalks
on heavily traveled roads.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following resolution be adopted
with the stipulation that administration determine fire door requirement on north side
of adjacent building; that resolution be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made a part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION No. 4770
RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OFF-STREET PARKING
IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION No. 72-4, Contract No. 2113.
Robert Adelmann, 805 West 77 1/2 Street
Location: SE Corner of 76th Street and Lyndale Avenue
Use: Retail Commercial Building
(Clerk's File No. 9397)
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Naves - none,
Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4770 in Resolution
Book No.. 31.
15. Variance from the Off-Street Parking Guidelines. of the Liquor Regulatory Ordinance,
Left Guardr Tnc., 7717 Nicollet Avenue.
Bi11 Martine, 3025 West College Avenue, Appleton, Wisconsin, representing Left
Guard, Inc., applicant, 7717 Nicollet Avenue, submitted agreement with adjacent
property owners to the east (Lee Wards and LaBelles) for use of their parking. lot.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council .approve the variance
from the Off-Street Parking subject to applicant providing an executed copy of an
agreement to provide an easement and an executed photocopy of the easement.
A11 ayes - Carried.
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1.6. Resolution to Reaffirm Support and Contribution to the Metro Teletype Terminal.
Pro ram. '°®
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, that the following resolution be
adopteda that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION No. 4772
RESOLUTION TO REAFFIRM SUPPORT AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE METRO
TELETYPE TERMINAL PROGRAM
Po11 of votes; Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None.
Absent - none. Carried. 't'his resolution appears as Resolution No.. 4772 in Resolu-
Lion Book ~~31.
17. Discussion of Layout for Ornamental Street Lighting.
Wm. B. Ha11 and Eugene Henn, representatives from Northern States Power Company,
explained their layout for ornamental street lighting.
The following also appeared and spoke in interest;
Curtis Spencer, 7615 14th Avenue So., spoke in favor of lighting
plan as originally presented...2 lights mid-block;
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, spoke in favor of as
few lights as possible;
John A. Meleski, 2920 W. 71st Street,. also favored the mid-block
lighting program.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council approve two lights
per mid-block for Area No. 1.
Po11 of votes; Ayes - Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - Anderson.
Absent - none. Carried.
18. Discussion - Desirability of Advisory Commission for Parks and Recreation.
Councilman Kenealey proposed a request for flee council to appoint a Park and
Recreation Commission.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, that the administration be directed
to. prepare a report to the council within 30 days regarding the advisability of
having a Park Board Advisory Commission to the Council.
A11 ayes -Carried..
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19. Licenses;
May 22, 1972
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following fee waived license
be approved;
New Fraser School, 2400 W. 64th Street Soft Drink, Itinerant
Food
A11 ayes - Carried.
Regular Licenses;
'1"he following persons appeared in opposition to an Off-Sale Beer License re-
quested by In and Out. Conoco Station, 6545 Nicollet Avenue;
Mrs. Robert (Curly) Younggren, 7101 Oakland Avenue
Mrs. John (Pat) Meleski, 2920 W. 71st Street
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that Richfield In and Out Conoco
Station be denied their off-sale beer license.
A11 ayes - Carried.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following licenses be
approved;
New Richfield In and Out Conoco, 6545 Nicollet Avenue Cigarette
New Richfield In and Out Conoco, 6545 Nicollet Avenue Food
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, that the following regular licenses
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be approved;
New Richfield Skelly, 1115 E. 66th Street
New Auto Repair Clinic DX, 821 W. 66th Street
New 10,000 Auto Parts, 6700 Lyndale Ave. So.
Renewal Southtown Spur, 7744 Penn Ave. So.
Renewal Donald J. Garrison, Rt. 1, Box 12A, Savage
Renewal Ron°s Gulf Service, 1217 E. 66th St.
New Gold Eagle, 1537 E. 66th St.
New Eddy Arnolds Chicken Shop, 6341 Penn Ave.
New Eddie°s Mobile, 7700 Nicollet Ave.
New Eddie°s Mobile, 7645 Nicollet Ave.
New Viking Laundromat, 7746 Morgan Ave. S.o.
New Imported Auto Co., 7618 Lyndale Ave. So.
1 Vending Mach., Soft
Drink
Soft Drink
1 Vending Machine
Cig., Soft Drink, 2 Vend.
Machines
Garbage Hauler
Soft Drink, Cig.
1 Vending Machine
Cig., 9L Candy Vend. Mach.
1 Candy Vend. Mach., Cig.
Soft Drink
1 Vend. Machine
1 Vend. Machine
(continued)
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Licenses (continued)
Regular:
New Beauty Supply, 7625 Lyndale Ave. So.
New Sauna City, 812 W. 77 1/2 St.
New Auto Machine & Supply, 6509 Lyndale Ave. So.
A11 ayes - Carried.
May 22, 1972
1 Vending Machine
Soft Drink, Cig.
Soft Drink
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, to request a report on various types
of station operations (food, car wash, general retailing, etc.).
A11 ayes - Carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Kenealey, that the following taxicab drivers
licenses be approved:
New Jack Anderson, 6816 Sheridan Ave. So. Taxicab Driver
New Darrell K. Lilja, 2716 Lamplighter Lane, Crystal Taxicab Driver
A11 ayes - Carried.
20. Claims and Payrolls:
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Kenealey, that the following claims and pay-
rolls be allowed:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST COMPANY
Checks 7785/7789 $ 86,708.03
SUMMIT STATE BANK
Checks 28682/31971 General 354,268.66
31570/31818 Payroll 85,501.82
A11 ayes - Carried.
ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA:
21. Appointments to Board of Equalization.
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:
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RESOLUTION No. 4771
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING CITY MANAGER°S APPOINTMENT OF Two
RESIDENTS TO BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
(Donald A. Sundt, 7417 Emerson Ave. So., and Donald L.
Russell, 6635 Morgan Ave, So.)
Poll of votes; Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Tuettinger and Law. Nayes - none.
Absent o none. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4771 in Resolution
Book No. 31.
22. Discussion on Local 1215 Firefighters Union.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the city council request an
Adjustment Panel for Local 1215 P'irefighter~ negotiations for 1973.
A11 ayes - Carried.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked questions regarding this item,
23. Resubmitting Grant for Taft Park.
The following persons appeared and spoke regarding grant application for Taft
Park:
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue
John Meleski, 2920 W. 71st Street
Mrs,~Carl McBride, 7236 Oak Grove Boulevard
Mrs, Curly Younggren, 7101 Oakland Avenue
Frank Riley, 6915 Portland
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, 4774
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION FOR GRANT TO
DEVELOP OPEN-SPACE LAND AT TAFT PARK
Poll o.f votes: Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Nayes -
Nor;. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4774 in Resolution Book
No, 37. ,
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24~o Presentation of Resolution of Appreciation to Leo J. Jolly, Retiring Public
Works Airector.
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. 4773
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
Poll of votese Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - none.
Absent - none. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4773 in Resolution
Book No. 31.
25. Adjournment.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the meeting be adjourned.
A11 ayes - Carried.
Date Approvedt
Thomas J ran City Clerk
~ ~. Manager
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