08-28-1972
CITY OF RICHFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
August 28, 1972
The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council
Chambers of the City Ha11, 6700 Portland Avenue, August 28, 1972, at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Law asked all present to participate in saying the Lord°s Prayer.
Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Absent - none.
1. M~.nutes :
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the minutes of the August 14,
1972 regular meeting and the August 22, 1972 special meeting be approved as pre-
seated but that the name of "Duane Edward", be corrected to read Duane Edberg on
pages 5 and 6 of the regular minutes.
A~.1 ayes - Carried.
Rezoning of 27
1s of land from "MR" to "R"
to Nicollet Avenue.
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Don I, Anderson, 6724 Wentworth Avenue, appeared in interest.
Motion by Kenealey, seconded by Jacobsen, that 'this hearing. be closed.
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Kenealey, seconded by Anderson, to rezone this area to single family
residents with direction to change this area on the proposed comprehensive plane
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, and Law, Nayes - Luettinger.
• Absent - none, Carried. .Councilman Luettinger stated that he voted "n®" because
of the procedures involved, not because he is opposed to this rezoning.
Bi11 No. 1972-15, "Amendment to Appendix C, Section 4, of the Ordinance Code of
the City of Richfield, Minnesota", was read, the same being on file in the office
of the City Clerk (Cm9422).
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It being 7:00 p.m. Mayor Law called for the hearing on the rezoning of 27
parcels of land between 67th and 68th Streets, and from Grand Avenue to Nicollet,
from multiple residential to residential.
City Planning Director, Robert Worthington, presented background information
on the property owners' petition to rezone this area.
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Motion by Kenealey, seconded by Anderson, that the hearing on this proposed
amendment be closed and that this constitute a first reading of Bi11 No. 1972-15;
and that it be published in the official newspaper,
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey and Law. Nayes - Luettinger.
Absent - n®ne. Carried.
3. Hearing on 1972-77 Capital Improvement Program.
Motion by Kenealey, seconded by Jacobsen, to meet in a joint meeting with the
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Planning Commission on Capital Improvements on Thursday, September 28, 1972, and to
continue the hearing to October 11, 1972.
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Kenealey, and Law. Nayes - Anderson and Luettinger.
Absent - none. Carried.
4. Hearing on Assessment Roll for City Project No. 640.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that hearing on Assessment Ro11 for
City Project No. 640 be closed.
A11 ayes - Carried.
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
minutes:
RESOLUTION No. 4818
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON CITY PR®JECT No. 640
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Nayes -
None. Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4818 in Resolution Book
No, 31.
5. Request for Curb cut between Property at 7701 Nicollet Avenue and East 77th St.
The city manager reported that the applicant, William Edes, Programmed Land,
Inc,, wished to withdraw his request for a curb cut for property located at 7701 Nicollet
Avenue and East 77th Street. (Letter from applicant - 09423).
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6. Off-Street Parking Contract, Texaco, Inc., 7733 Portland Ave. So.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the off-street parking contract
for Texaco, Inc., 7733 Portland Avenue, for a car wash facility to be attached to the
north encl`~~of their existing service station building, be deferred to the council
meeting of September 11, 1972.
7. Off-Street Parking Contract for Commercial Building to be located at 6325 Penn Ave.
Claude Thorpe, representing the applicant, Godwin Bevers Company, Inc., requested
approval of an off-street parking contract for commercial building to be located at
6325 Penn Avenue So.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council approve this off-
street parking. contract with the stipulation that the alley side be screened as approved
by-city staff.
A11 ayes - Carried.
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. 4819
RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OFF-STREET
PARKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION No. 72-8, Contract
No. 2119.
Godwin Bever Co., Inc., 710 East Harrison
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907
Use; Color Tile Store
(C-9424)
I'o11 of votes; Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Nayes =None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4819 inn Resolution Book No. 31.
8, Request for Release of Off-Street Parking Bond for Erik Bentzen, Material
Services Inc „ 7720 Wentworth Avenue So.
Motion by Anderson, 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;
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RESOLUTION No. 4820
RESOLUTION RELATING TO RELEASE OF BOND ON OFF-STREET
PARKING
Mr. Erik Bentzen
7720 Wentworth Avenue South
Use: Material Services, Inc,
Poll of voteso Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Keneaiey, Luettinger and Law, .Naves - None.
Absent ~ None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4820 in Resolution
B®cY~ No. 31..
9. Sturm Sewer Construction - City Pro3pct No. 635.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following reso-lotion be
adoptedy that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these
minutes:
RESOLUTION No. 4821
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFIC
CATIONS FOR STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION -CITY PROJECT No, 635
(Vincent Avenue, Washburn Circle to 77th Street
West 77th Street, Vincent Avenue to Upton Avenue)
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen,- Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Naves - N®ne.
Absent -none. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4821 in Resolution.
Book No. 31.
10. Appointments to the Richfield Youth Service Bureau Board of Directors.
Motion by Jacobsen9 seconded by Anderson, that the following adult members be
appointed to the Richfield Youth Service Bureau Board of Directors:
Mrs. Henrietta Nevius, 6615 Lynnwood Blvd.
Bruce P. Wyant, 6244 Russell Avenue
Captain Donald Lundquist, 6700 Portland Ave.
(Until Public Safety Director is appointed)
Mrs. Catherine Williams, 22 Courthouse
(Dept,. of Court Services - Hennepin County)
Mrs. Marcella Leeth, Central School, 7145 Harriet
Mark Erspamer, Hennepin County Welfare Dept,,
400 South 5th Street
Timothy C. Jeffery, 6700 Portland Ave.
Citizen. Member
Local Attorney
1ublic Safety .Department
Court Services
Richfield Public Schools
County Welfare Dept.
City Manager9s Office
A11 dyes - Carried.
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Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, that the appointment of youth members
t® the Richfield Youth Service Bureau Board of Directors be deferred to the September
11, 1972 council meeting,
All .yes - Carried.
1~,® Appointment of Acting City Manager.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that Gary Eide be appointed acting
city manager.
Ali ayes - Carried,
l2, Setting Date for Hearing on Proposed 1973 Budget.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that a public hearing on the city's 1973
proposed budget be set for Friday, September 8th, at S:OO p.m., in the city ha11 council
chambers.
A11 ayes ~ Carried.
13, Discussion of the 1972. Amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Wm. Reischel, 7701 Upton Avenue So., spoke in opposition to the resolution relating
to the 1972 amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolution be adopted,
ghat it be' spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of-these minutes:
RESOLUTION No, 4822
RESOLUTION R'ELA.TING TO THE 1972 AMENDMENTS TO THE FATR LABOR
STANDARDS ACT
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Noyes - None.
Absent - None, Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4822 in Resolution
Book ~~31,
14, Discussion - Public Safety Study Committee.
Mayor Law read various committee reports and his own report on the concept of a
public safety department,
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The city manager reviewed his recommendation for the concept of a Public
Safety Department.
The following persons appeared and spoke in interest;
' Robert Gordon, 6937 Nicollet Avenue
Kermit Randall, 6814 Oliver Avenue
Donald Lea®nfl 7621 12th Avenue
John Clarke, 7338 Oliver Avenue
Motion by Kenealey, seconded by Anderson, to abolish the public safety concept
and return to separate police, fire and civil defense departments,
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson and Kenealey, Nayes - Jacobsen, Luettinger. and Law.
Motion lost,
Motion by Law, seconded by Jacobsen, that the city manager renew his efforts to
recruit and select a public safety director including consideration of anj~ application
submitted by current employees and that every effort be made to-make an appointment at
the earliest possible date.
All ayes - Carried.
15. Designation of Independent Auditor for Year Ending December 31, 1972,
- Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolute.®n be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part.®f these
minutes:
RESOLUTION No. 4$23
RESOLUTION APPROVING DESIGNATION OF AUDITOR FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1972
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - Kenealey,
Absent d None. Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4823 in Resolution
Book No. 31.
16. Progress Report on CATV Study Commission.
Councilman Luettinger, the council's representative to the CATV Study Commission,
reported on two meetings he attended, and encouraged an early establishment of a
citizens°~committee on Cap1e Television.
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Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson,- that the administration be directed
to report to the council regarding committee size and responsibilities.
All ayes - Carried,
l7. Report from Youth Commission New Hennepin County Library Facility for Richfieldo
Mayor Law read a letter fr®m the Youth Commission supporting construction ®f a
new Hennepin County Library facility in the City of Richfield.
Nfotion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council accept their repcrt
with. thanks for their effort in studying this project.
A11 ayes - Carried.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the council reconsider the
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Library Study Committee repart at a future council meeting.
All ayes - Carried.
Frank Riley, 6914 Portland Avenue, appeared in interest.
~.8. Estimates;
Nfotion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following estimate be approved
subject to the city administration receiving satisfaction of progress perf®~aance;
rifin~zesota Valley Surfacing Company - Permanent street paving, Distr~a~ct No. l
City Project No. 642, Contract No. 2116, 10% complete.
Amount payable - $59,087.27.
All ayes - Carried.
l9. Licenses;
Moti®n by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following license be approved:
Deferred:
N:ew R,pbert Houck, 6339 Clinton Ave.
A11 ayes - Carried.
Pigeon Loft
Rolf Sink, 6334 Clinton Ave., appeared and spoke in
opposition.
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Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following licenses be
approved:
Regular:
Renewal Frenchman°s, 1400 East 66th Street Cigarette
New Chuck's Conoco, 6544 Portland Avenue 1 Vending Mac~iine
Taxicab Drivers;
New James Thomas, 7124 3rd Avenue So. Taxicab Driver
New Orrin Nordby, 7516 Dupont Avenue Taxicab Driver
A11 ayes - Carried.
20. Claims and Payrolls.
August 28, 19?2
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Kenealey, that the following claims and payrolls
be allowed:
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RICHFIELD BANK & -TRUST COMPANY
Checks
SUMMIT STATE BANK
Checks
A11 ayes -.Carried.
21. Adjournment.
8353/8362
33922/35288 General
34805/35143 Payroll
$125,687.81
$1-77,842.76
103,423.03
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Kenealey, that the meeting be adjourned,
A11 ayes - Carried.
Date Approved : Sept , 11, 1972 ~ C~ ~'~"t~-~ ~ ~ • ~'7~~~~-~
omas Mo n City Clerk
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Mayor Manage