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09-25-1972CITY OF RICHFIELD REGULAR MEETING September 25, 1972 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall,. 6700 Portland Avenue, September 25, 1972, at 7:00 p.m. Rev. J. H. Longley, Emerson Congregational Church, gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Law. Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Absent - None. 1. Minutes. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Kenealey, that the minutes of the September 8, 1972 budget hearing, and the September 11, 7.972 regular meeting be approved as presented, but that the name of "Herb Spencer" on page 8 of the regular minutes be corrected to read "Curtis Spencer". All ayes - Carried. 2. Hearing on Special Use Perm~.t - Sambo's Restaurant at 64th Street and Penn Ave. It being 7x00 p.m. Mayor Law called for the hearing on the special use permit for Sambo's Restaurant to be located at 64th Street and Penn Avenue. w~.. Robert Worthington,. City Planning Director, reviewed the history of the specia~.p -use request. The following persons appeared in interest: Robert J. Sather, 6117 Ashcraft, owner of the property Helen Brooks, Broker's Exchange, 4121 W. 28th Street, St. Louis Park Bruce Newton, Salt-Lake City, Utah, representing Sambo°s Restaurants Esther Loos, 6809 Lyndale Avenue Walter C. Vavrosky, 7338 Harriet Ave., Richfield Chamber of Commerce Camillo DeSantis, 6508. Newton Avenue John A. Meleski, 2920 W. 71st St. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the hearing be closed. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Kenealey, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council approve this special, use permit with the stipulation that the employees park in off-street parking area© Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey and Law. Hayes - Luettinger. Absent - none. Carried. - 2 - September 25, 1972 3. Rezoning Ordinance Amendment - Bi11 No. 1972-15. 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.. (C-94.22). Motion by Anderson, seconded by Kenealey, that the hearing on this proposed amend® went be closed and that this constitute a second reading of Bi11 No. 1972-15; 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 and Law. Nayes - Luettinger. Absent - None. Carried. Councilman Luettinger stated he is in favor of this rezoning but is voting "No°t because he feels that the Comprehensive Plan should be given consideration first. 4. Report from Committee to Review Outside Merchandising Regulations. Wally Vavrosky, chairman of the special committee, and president of the Richfield Chamber of Coiarnerce, presented the findings and several recommended changes to the existing regulations of the-city as proposed by the committee. Dick Rocklin, 1304 Echo Drive, Burnsville, reviewed suggestions on gasoline stations or station stores. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the council receive this report with thanks and direct the administration to prepare an ordinance revision and refer the same to. the planning commission before bringing the proposals back to the city council for further consideration and action. A11 ayes -Carried. It was agreed that the moratorium continue until the city council makes a decision on a revised ordinance. . 5. Report from the Richfield League of Women Voters on the Housing Needs of Senior Citizens of Richfield. On behalf of the Richfield League of Women Voters, Lois DeSantis, 6508 Newton Ave., ® 3 September 25, 197 presented their study of housing needs of senior citizens of the community, Motion by Kenealey, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council receive this report with thanks and that a point meeting be scheduled with the League of Women Voters, to which the Planning Commission be invited, All ayes Carried. Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue, appeared in interest. 6, Presentation of Annual Human Rights Commission Report. Mrs. Gen Bolger, Chairman of the Richfield Human Rights Commission, appeared before-the council and gave a presentation of the activities of the Commission over the past year. Human Rights buttons were also given to the members of the Richfield City Council, 7. Reconsideration of Hennepin County Branch Library Project. Mr. Charles Kauth, Chairman of the Library Project Review Committee, again presented the recommendation of the committee for a new library building at Augsburg Park. 'xhe following persons appeared and spoke in interest regarding the Hennepin County Branch Library Pro3ect in Richfield: Leo Poehling, 7445 14th Avenue Frank Riley, 6915 Portland Avenue John Meleski, 2920 W. 71st Street David Waldemier, Assistant Director of new Southdale Library. Don Sullivan, 7626 Nicollet Avenue R. A. Holl, 6434 Irving Avenue John Bleedhorn, 7340 Colfax Avenue Mrs. George Danielski, 7015 Newton Avenue Nancy Kauffman, 7521 Chicago Avenue Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue lotion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that a new library building be authorizl~d .J y~~. in Augsburg Park, with the site determination to bd made in accordance with the recom='~ a mendation in Council Letter Number 240, and-be~brou~ght back to the city council for final approval. A11 ayes - Carried. - 4 ~ September 25, 1972 _8. Proposed 3 ton Toad Limit Signs on Aldrich, Bryant, Colfax, Dupont, and Emerson Avenues between 76th and 77th Street. Gertrude Ulrich, 7601 Aldrich Avenue, appeared and spoke in interest. 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 o~ these minutes: RESOLUTION No. 4839 RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAPI`IC CONTROL SIGNS etTHRU TRAPF'IC OVER 3'1C~~T PER AXLE PROHIBITED THIS BLOCK" ON ALDRICH, BRZ'ANT, COLFAX, DUPONT AND EMERSON AVENUES BETWEEN 76th and 77th. STREET Po11 of votes; Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and T,aw. Nayes - None, Absent - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4839 in Resolution Book No. 32. _9. Resolution Relating to Release of Off~Street Parking Bond - Richfield Investment Corporation, 6600 Grand 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: RESOLUTION No. 4840 RESOLUTION RELATING TO RELEASE OP BOND ON OFF-STREET PARKING. Richfield Investment Company 6625 Lyndale Avenue South Location: 6600 Grand Avenue So~.th Use: Office and Parking Lot Po11 of votes; Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None.' Absent - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No.. 4840 in Resolution Book No. 32. 10. Agreement for Park Planning Services - Donaldson Park.. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luett~,nger, that approval of Donaldson Park Pro3ect Agreement for the Preparation of Plans and Specifications be deferred to the - 5 - September 25, 1972 council meeting of October 11, 1972, in order that this project agreement may be further discussed with the planning commission. A11 ayes - Carried. John Meleski, 2920 W, 71st Street, and R. L. Hanson, 6713 Aldrich Avenue, appeared in interest. 11. Change Order: to City Project No. 635 - Storm Sewer Construction. Motion by Luettinger, 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. 4841 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR STORM SEWER CON- STRUCTTON AND ORDERING WORK TO BE DONE BY CHANGE ORDER '1'0 EXISTING CONTRACT N0. 2121, WITH NORTHERN CONTRACTING COMPANY City Project No. 635 Clerk's File No. 9427 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. Nayes - None. Absent - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4842 in Resolutions Book No. 32. 12. Report on Creation of a CATV Citizens Advisory Committee. The city council was given a review of the manager's report. on the general duties and responsibilities of the CATV Advisory Committee, as contained in the city manager's council letter No. 235, dated September 11, 1972. Motion by Law, seconded by Jacobsen, to refer openings for volunteer committees to organizations in city as a regular policy of the council. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger,. that a seven member CATV Citizens Advisory Committee be established for the City of Richfield. A11 ayes - Carried. .. 6 - September 25, 1972 13, Proposed Revision in Ice Arena Discount Book Fees, Motion by Kenealey, seconded by Luettinger, to approve the Ice Arena Discount Book Fees as praposed by staff and as recommended by the city manager in his council letter No, 236, dated September 11, 1972. Poll of votes; Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, and Luettinger. Nayes - Law® Absent - None. Carried. Motion by Kenealey, seconded by Luettinger, that senior citizens be provided free open skating and admissions, and that free skating on a regulated basis be pro- vided once a week on an experimental basis during nine months of-the year, Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, and Luettinger. Nayes - Law. Absent - None, Carried. The following persons appeared and spoke in interest: Don Houlding, 7145. 13th Avenue George A. Tellgren, 6937 Upton Avenue Camillo DeSantis, 6508 Newton Avenue Resolution Relating to Participation in the Suburban Hennepin County Nur strict for 1973. 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 apart of these minutes; .RESOLUTION No. 4842 RESOLUTION RELATING TO ~ RTICIPATION IN THE SUBURBAN HENNEPI'1V COUNTY NURSING DISTRICT Po11 of notes; Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None. Absent - None. Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4842 in Resolu- Lion Book No. 32. 15. Resolution Certifying Delinquent Sewer Bi11s. 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: 7 - September 25, 1972 RESOLUTION No. 4843 - .RESOLUTION GERTIFYTNG UNPAID SEWER SERVICE CHARGES TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO BE COLLECTED WITH OTfiER TAXES ON SAID PROPERTIES Po11 of votes; Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Naves e None. Absent m None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No° 4843 in Resolution Book No. 32. 16. Resolution Certifying Delinquent Water Bills. 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. 4844 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER SERVICE CHARGES TO THE ' COUNTY AUDITOR TO BE COLLECTED WITH OTHER TAXES ON SAID PROPERTIES Poll of votes; Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Hayes m None. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4844 in Resolution Book No. 32. 17. Discussion of City Council Liaison with Charter Commission. Motion by Kenealey, seconded by Anderson, that this item be deferred to the council meeting of October 11, 1972. All ayes - Carried. 18. Payments & Estimates.. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following estimate'bc approved; To; Minnesota Valley Surfacing Company _ Permanent Street Paving, District 1, City Pro3ect No. 642, Contract No. 2116, 26% complete, Amount payable o $107,244.01. All ayes - Carried., Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following estimate be approved; - 8 - September 25, 1972 To: Orvedahl Construction Company, General Site Improvement - Ice Arena Contract No. 207.2, City Project No. 623, 100% complete. Amount payable - $16,949.32, A1L ayes - Carried. 19. Licenses. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, that the following licenses be approved: Regular: New Vincent Nash, 4112 Portland Avenue Garbage and Refuse Hauling New Mobil Oil Co., 7645 Nicollet Avenue Temporary sign from Oct. 1 to Nov. 30, 1972 New Neal Savant, 735 West 66th Street. Cigarette New Dale Hertzfeld, 7700 Portland Avenue Soft Drink Renewal Suburban Lighting Inc., 202 Crestwood Terrace Sign Hanger Taxicab Drivers.: New Greg Landvik, 5641 42nd Avenue So. Taxicab driver New Gunnar Sjolander, Jr., 18501 Lyndale Ave, So. Taxicab giver New Jeffrey Nordmeyer, 5648 45th Avenue So. Taxicab driver New. Thomas Kuntz, 3404 East 26th St. Taxicab driver New Thomas C. Crowley, 14 East 51st St. Taxicab driver A11 ayes.- Carried. 20. Claims and Payrolls. Motion by Anderson; seconded by Jacobsen, that the following Claims and Payrolls be a17.owed : RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST COMPANY Checks 8641/8875 $389,959.12 SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 34780/34787 General $ 89,473.52 35572/35811 Payroll 84,739.26 All ayes - Carried. 21. Adjournment. Motion by Kenealey, seconded by Luettinger, that the meeting be adjourned. A11 ayes - Carried. g .. Date Approved: October 11, 1972 September 25, x.972 Thomas J. , ran City C1erlc . <".'~' ~yor Manager 1