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08-14-1972CITY OF RICHF'IRL:® RRGU?~R MERTING August 14, 1972 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council Ohambers of the City Hall, 6700 Portland Avenue, August 14, 1972, at 7x00 pamo Rev, Wendell Shie11, Oak Grove Lutheran Church, gave the invocation, Present; Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Laws Absenta Noneo ~ le Minutes• Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by I,u~ttinger, that the minutes of the July 24, 1972 regular council meeting, be approved as presented, with the following correc~ Lions to Page 5, Item 10a,,,"This proposal to be presented as a resolution to the state legislature in the early fall of 1972", and "Motion by Kenealey, seconded by Luettinger, that a report on percentage of change be made on the 1968m1970 valuation changes for residential, apartment, commercial and industrial properties, and to show what properties are involved in the 1970-72 changes for apartments and com® me~cial buildings", Minutes of July 28, 1972 special meeting approved as presented. All ayes - Carried, 2e Proposed Ordinance Restricting the Filling of Lake Property, (Bill 1972-14) Bill No, 1972-14, "Amendment to Chapter IV, 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®9416)0 Bryan Flesche, 6913 Knox Avenue Sow, appeared in interest, Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the hearing on this proposed amendment be closed and that this constitute a second reading of Bi11 No, 1972-149 that it be spread in the ordinance book9 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 Lawn Nayes m None. Absent - none. Carried, - 2 - August 14, 1972 3, Request by Left Guard Inca, for a Waiver from the Off-Street Parking S of the Liquor Regulatory Ordinance. A review of applicant°s request, for approval of a variance from the off-street parking standards of the liquor regulatory ordinance as applicable to restaurants with onmsale liquor, was presented by city planner Robert Worthington, Wma Fox, attorney for Left Guard, Inc,, requested the council to reduce the number of off-street parking spaces by 40, and that Left Guard would then reduce the seating capacity of the restaurant from 612 to 495 in order to provide 186 parking spaces which represents the deficit of 40 off-street parking spaces for which their variance is requested, Bi11 Rdes, from Programmed Land, discussed his feelings regarding the properties to the east of this proposed restauranto Don Houlding, 7135 13th Avenue, also appeared in interest. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey,, that the council grant this off street parking variance, showing a reduction of 92 parking spaces not subject to a parking contract agreement with the proprietor°s of the property to the east, but with the stipulation that the cut on 77th Street be closed; all subject to planning commission approval, .All ayes - Carried, esolutions relating to Release of Bonds on Off-Street Parking for Li°1 General Storesg 7529 Lyndale Avenue and X10 West 65th Street,. Motion by Jacobsen, 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 ~~ minutesa RFSOLUTTON No., 4810 lUvSOLUTION RELATING ~ RBLFASE OF BOND ON OFF-STRErET PARKING Li°1 General Stores Div, of General Host Corpo, Po0o Box 13198, Tampa, Florida Locationo 7529 Lyndale Ave, So, Usee Convenience Food Store - 3 - August 14, 1972 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law, Nayes - None. Absent None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No, 4810 in Resolution Book ~~31. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following resolution be t.: adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION No. 4811 RESOLUTION RELATING TO RELEASE OF BOND ON OFF-STREET PARKING Lloyd M. Hall, 7215 Oakland Avenue Location: 735 W. 65th Street Use: Auto Body Supply Company Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None. Carried. fihis resolution appears as Resolution No. 4811 in Resolution Book ~~31. 5. Approval of Plans and Specifications for Storm Sewer Pro3ects - Authorizat to Request Bids on Pro3ects 647A through 647F and Authorization for Work to be done by Chanae~Order for Proiects 647G and 647H. Motion by Anderson, 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. 4812 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND ORDERING WORK TO BE DONE BY CH'ADTGE ORDER TO EXISTING CONTRACT WITH NORTHERN CONTRACTING COMPANY City Pro3ect Nos. 647G and 647G Clerkas File No. C-9418 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None. Absent - None, Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4812 in Resolution Book No. 31. Motion by Anderson, 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: 4 .. August 14, 1972 RESOLUTION No. 4813 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPEGTFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ON SEPTEMBER 7, 1972 FOR STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND APPURTENANCES THERE`1~D City Projects Nos, 647A through 647E Clerk°s File No. Cm9419 Po11 of votese Ayes _ Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Naves None, Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4813 in Resolution Book Nos 31. 6s Change Order m New Fordtown Ponding Area Excavation, The following appeared. in interesto Al Javinski, from OrreSchelenmMayeron and Associates, Marvin Iverson, 6501 19th Avenue So, Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, that the following change order. be allowede To Northern Contracting Company m Contract No, 2111 Alternative disposal sites for excavated material in New Fordto~wn Ponding Area, Amount ®f increase -~ $6,720, All ayes m Carried. 7s Appointment of Acting City Managers Motion by Jacobsen,. seconded by Kenealey, that the appointment of an Acting City Manager be deferred to the council meeting of August 28, 1972s All ayes e Carrieds 8s Appointments to CATV Study Commissions Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Law, that Wayne Ss Burggraaff, City Ma~iager, and Vern Luettinger, Councilman, be appointed as representatives to the CATV Study Comffiission, and that Es Jacobsen,. Councilman, be appointed as an alternate for Council~- man Luettingers All ayes o Carrieds Gordon McKinnon, 7308 Upton Avenue, appeared in interests 9s Appointments to South Hennepin Human Services Planning Boards M®tion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following members be 1 - 5 - reappointed to the South Hennepin Human Services Planning Board: AO P. Anderson Camilo DeSantis Ianmanuel Roesler August 14, 1972 - 6620 Zoltan Avenue So. - 6508 Newton Avenue So. - 6700 Portland Avenue So. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Zuettinger, that John J. Bleedorn, 7340 Colfax Avenue, be appointed to the South Hennpin Human Services Planning Board. All ayes _ Carried, Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Zaw, that the following terms of office be applied to the members of the South Hennepin Human Services Planning Board: Term of Office expires: 1 A, P. Anderson Camilo DeSantis I. F. Roesler John J. Bleedorn - Jaxiuary 31, 1973 - January 31, 1973 - January 31, 1974 - 3anuary 31, 1974 All ayes v Carried. 10. Adams Hill Storm Water Agreement. Park and Recreation Director, Harvey Feldman, presented details of the Adams Hi11 Storm Water Agreement. The following persons appeared in interest: Gordon McKinnon, 7308 Upton Avenue Richard Blevens, 7232 Upton Ave. So. Clayton Holt, 6321 12th Avenue S.o. Gene Rancone, Yorktown Developer Duane Edward, 6401 2nd Avenue So. Vincent Murphy, 7201 Russell Avenue R. J. Bayerle, 6908 Washburn Avenue Zany Gardner, 2233 Hamline, Roseville, Project Engineer of Yorktown Development J, B. Flesche, 6913 Knox Avenue Mrs. Gordon McKinnon, 7308 Upton Avenue Motion by Kenealey, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council approve the Adams ~' Hi11 storan water agreement and storm sewer easement and that the deposit go into eserow and be maintained according to present investment policy. A11 ayes - Carried. 0 6 v August 14, 1972 ll. Resolution Providing for P®lling Places and Designation of Judges for State Primary Election, Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolution be ~.dopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes RESOLUTION No. 4808 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR POLLING PLACES AND DESIGNATING JUDGES FOR STA`1~ PRIMARY SEPTEMBER 12, 1972 Pall of voteso Ayes m Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Naves ~ None. Absent ~ None, Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4808 in Resolution Bo®k No. 31. 12. Resolution Authorizing Mayor to Sign Improvement Bonds for 1972. Motion by Kenealey, seconded by Anderson, that the following resolution be adoptede that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minuteso RESOLUTION No, 4814 RESOLUTION RELAT1~i'G TO EXECUTION OF Il~.'ROVEMENT BONDS OF 1972 Poll of votes: Ayes m Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, T~uettinger and Law. Naves m None, Absent m None. Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No, 4814 in Resolution Book No. 31. 13. Planning Commissioner t~roposed revision to the Sign and Billboard Regulatory Ordinance. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the council receive the report of the Richfield Planning Commission with thanks and commendation for their time and effort in preparing this study, and that the council plan to meet with the ~,~,ai~n;~,ng commissimn during the 1~tter part of November to discuss revisions to the regulations of the existing sign and billboard ordinance, All ayes. m Carried. Duane Edward, Chairman of the Planning Commissioa~, made the general presentation on this study. (C®9420). J.. B. Flesche, b913 Knox Avenue, appeared in interest, - 7 ~. August 14, 1972 14. Setting date for City Council consideration and final action on the Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Law read a comcnvnication received from the Chamber of Commerce. Motion by Kenealey, seconded by Law, to send the Comprehensive Plan back to the Planning Coumaission for further review and study and that their report then be brought back to the council for final determination. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Kenealey, and Law, Nayes - Jacobsen and Luettinger. Absent - None. Carried. Councilman Luettinger indicated that he voted "No" beeause he felt there had been enough delay on this matter, Councilman Jacobsen suggested that the council meet 3ointly in work sessions with the commission and this was generally agreed. 15. Resolution Relating to Agreement of Settlement between Metropolitan Sports Area Commission and Minnesota Vikings. Motes by Jacobsen,: 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, 4815 RESOLUTION RELATING TO AGREEMENT OE SETTLEMENT AND AMEND- MENT TO FOOTBALL-PLAYING AGREEMENT BETi~TEEN METROPOLITAN SPORTS AREA. COMMISSION AND M ESOTA VIKINGS FOOTBALL CLUB Po11 of votes; Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None. Absent o None, Carried. This resolution .appears as Resolution No. 4815 in Resolution Bopk ~k31. 16. Discussion of Hennepin County Multiple Trail Use System. Mike Henry, staff member of the Hennepin County Park Reserve District, presented a concept on the establishment of a comprehensive county wide system of trails which will link the park reserves and provide multiuse of trails in Hennepin County. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council receive this report and that it be turned over to our Park and Recreation Director for review. (C-9421}. A11 ayes - Carried. - 8 - August 14,. 1972 17. Discussion on the Installation of Guard Rail on the Crosstown Highway between 3rd and 4th Avenues. R. L. Sink, 6344 Clinton Avenue, spoke in favor of this installation. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolution be adoptedg that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes; and that a certified copy of said resolution be forwarded to the State Highway Department: RESOLUTION No. 4815 ~ ~~] RESOLUTION REQUESTING INSTALLATION OF SAFETY DEVICES ALONG ELEVATED SECTIONS OF I-35W AND THE CROSS -TOWN HIGHWAY. (CSAH-62). E~oll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger andLaw. Nayes - None. Absent - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4815 in Resolution Book ~~31 e 18d Discussion of the 1972 Amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Motion by Kenealey, seconcled~by Luettinger,. that amendments to the Fair Labor Act of 1972 (minimum wage law) be deferred to the council meeting of August 28th, 1972, All ayes - Carried. 19. Estimates. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following estimates be allowed: To Northern Contracting Company, Storm Sewer Construction Contract No. 2111, 57.7% complete Amount payable - $52,314.78. A11 ayes - Carried. 2O. Licenses. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that the pigeon loft license for Robert Houck, 6339 - 3rd Avenue, be deferred to the council meeting of August 28, 1972. All ayes - Carried. m g August 14, 1972 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen,. that the following licenses be grantedo Re~.lar s New Lois Coles, 7544 Stevens Avenue Residential Kennel Renewal Louis M. Koziol, 700 East 68th Street Residential. Kennel A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Kenealey, that the following licenses be granted Ro New Richfield Tce Arena, 636 E. 66th Street Soft Drink, 3 Vending Machs. (2 candy, l coffee) New N.B.C. Apartments, 710 E. 78th St, Soft Drink New Plaza Cafe,- 818 W. 77 1/2 St. Food, Ice Machine New Shell Service Station, 78th & Penn Ave. Cig., 1 Candy Vend, Mach. New Dale H. Jacobson, 7501 Portland Ave. Garbage Hauling (2nd Trk.) A11 ayes - Carried, Moti®n by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen,. that the following license be granted; Temporary Signs Texaco Inc., 7733 Portland Avenue. Temporary Sign (August 17 - 20, 1972) All ayes - Carried. Motion. by Luettinger, seconded by Kenealey, that the following taxicab driver~~~~; licenses be grantedo Taxicab Drivers: New Robert Highfield, 3229 Harriet Ave,, Mp1s. Taxicab Driver New Jeffery Christensen, 6515 - 11th Ave. So, Taxicab Driver New Michael Nordstrom, 8119 Wentworth Ave. Taxicab Driver New Michael Belange, 4925 Fairchild Ave. Taxicab Driver New Leslie A. Thomas, 7443 Pillsbury Ave. So, Taxicab Driver New Alan Sollid, 1300 E. 78th Street Taxicab Driver All ayes - Carried, -10- August 14, 1972 21. Claims and Payrolls: Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following claims and pay- rolls be allowed: RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST COMPANY Checks 8197/8352 $2,510,062.67 SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 32505/34735 General 238,602.93 34138/34482 Payroll 103,423.03 A11 ayes - Carried. 22. Taft Park Grant (Not on Agenda). Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, 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. 4809 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR TAFT PARR OPEN~±S.PACE GRANT Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None. Absent - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4809 in Resolution Book No. 31. 23. Discussion on Voter Registration Procedures. The following persons appeared in interest: Frank Curry, X920 Blaisdell Avenue Ken Kuntz, 2920 W. 78th Street l~n Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue After discussion on voter registration procedures, no action was taken by the council, and it was agreed to cantinue with existing policy. 24. Ad3ournment. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the meeting be adjourned. A11 ayes - Carried. Date Approved: August 28, 1972 /q'7~-P/1~ ~~ Mayor Mana~e~c