04-09-1973CITY OF RICHFIELD
REGULAR MEETING _
April 9, 1973
`1`b.e Council o~ the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council
Chambers of the Cii~y Hall, April 99 19739 at 7:00 p.m.
Father George J. Kovalik, St. Peter's Catholic Church9 gave the invocation.
Presence Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law.
Absence None.
Mayor Law called the meeting to order.
1. Minutes
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the minutes of the March 26, 1973
regular council meeting be approved as presented.
A11 ayes - Carried,
2, Special Award Presentation_f~om the American Red Cross to Police Officer Robert
Doeden.
Elton Burquist, Chairman of Safety Program Committee of the American National
Red Crass, presented a special award to Robert Doeden, Richfield patrolman, for extra-
Bloomington Ave.
Emerson Avee to
Bi11 No, 1973-6, "Amendment to Appendix C, Section 4 of the Ordinance Code of the
City of Richfield9 Minnesota", was read, the same being. on file in the office of the
City Clerk. (C-9468).
Lloyd Hanson, 7628 Oakland Avenue, and Butt Benson9 7632 Grand Avenue, appeared and
asked questions regarding this rezoning request.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Kenealey, that the hearing be closed.
A11 ayes e Carried.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that this constitute a first reading
of Bi11 No, 1973-6, that ,it be published in the official newspaper, and that the second
ordinary personal action in rescuing an individual from a fire in his home.
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reading of this amendment be scheduled for the council meeting of April 23, 1973.
Poll of votest Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Naves - None.
Absent - None. Carried,
4. Amendment to Appendix C, Section 3 of the Ordinance Code - to allow First Federal
Savings and Loan Association to rezone from Residential to General Commercial at
11et Ave
Robert Cornell, Manager of the First Federal Savings and Loan Association,
applicant, requested this rezoning to construct a new T.V. monitored driveup teller
window facility,
Larry Utech, 6426 1st Avenue, inquired about his property values when the addi-
tional parking is constructed.
Thomas Langford, 7100 1st Avenue So., inquired about the hours the parking area
would be used.
Bill No. 1973-7, "Amendment to Appendix C, Section 3 of the Ordinance Code of the
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City of Richfield, Minnesota," was read, the same being on file in the office of .the
City Clerk. (C®9469)
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the hearing be closed.
A11 ayes - Carried.
Motion by Jacobsen$ seconded by Kenealey, that this constitute a first reading
of Bi11 No. 1973-7, that it be published in the official newspaper, and that the second
reading of this amendment be scheduled for the council meeting of April 23, 1973.
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Naves - None.
Absent - None. Carried.
5. Request for Combination and Re-Subdivision of Land by First Federal Savings and
Loanfl 6445 Nicollet Avenue, to accomplish improvements at the Bank,
First Federal Savings and Loan Association, 6445 Nicollet Avenue,. requested
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approval of a preliminary plat for a three lot subdivision which will be located north
of 65th Street between Nicollet and First Avenue.
Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue,. appeared and asked questions regarding this combin-
anon and resubdivision of land.
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Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen,- that this hearing be closed.
A11 ayes - Carried.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that the council approve this request
with the following stipulations as contained in the City Ma.nager's council letter No.
77, as follows:
1. Easements for maintenance of all utilities as shown on the final plat.
2, Utility poles along back property line of savings and loan building to be
relocated and service installed underground,
3, Drainage and grading plan to be approved by the Public Works Director.
4. Sidewalk on 65th Street to extend the full length from Nicol-let Avenue to
First Avenue.
5. Off-street parking contract to be approved by the City Council,
A11 ayes - Carried.
6. Ordinance Creating 3oint Police and Fire Civil Service Commission, Bi11 No. 1973-8.
Bill No. 1973-8, "Amendment to Chapter XII, Part ITI, of the Ordinance Code of the
City of Richfield," was read, the same being on file in the office of the City Clerk.
(C-9470).
Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue, appeared in interest.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that this hearing be closed.
A11 ayes o Carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that this constitute a first reading of
Bi11 No, 1973-8, that it be pu~~3~he~ -in the official newspaper, and that the second
reading of this amendment be scheduled for the council meeting of April 23, 1973.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger, and Law. Nayes - None.
Absent - None. Carried.
7. Request to Call for Bids for Rubber Tire Front End Loader.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Kenealey,, that the council authorize the call for
bids on May 2, 1973, on an Articulated Rubber Tired Front End Loader,. which proposed
purchase is a replacement for a rubber tired front end loader that the city currently
has in the Central Garage Revolving Fund.
A11 ayes - Carried.
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8~.~~Proposed Parking Restrictions - Both sides of Logan Avenue from 76th to 75th Street.
John Simacek, 7538 Logan Avenues spoke in favor of this parking restriction.
Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue, also spoke in interest.-
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
minutesa
RESOLUTION No..4957
RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS "NO PARKING 2.000 A.M.
to 6;00 A.M." BOTH SIDES OF LOGAN AVENUE. FROM 7bTH TO 75TH STREET
Poll of votest Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen,. Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None.
Absent - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4957 in Resolution
Book No. 33.
9. Annual Street Improvement Program.
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, 4958
RESOLUTION ORI9ERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON ANNUAL STREET
IMPROVEMENT AND OIZTNG PROGRAM. City Project No. 658.
Po11 of voteso Ayes - Anderson,. Jacobsen,. Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None.
• Absent - None, Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4958 in Resolution
Book No, 33,
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
minutesv
RESOLUTION No. 4959
RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON MAY 14,.1973
ON ANNUAL STREET IMPROVEMENT AND OILING PROGRAM, City Project
No. 658
(Clerk's File No. C-947 0
poll of votes; Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None.
Absent - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4959 in Resolution
Book No. 33.
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10. Preliminary Report for the Paving of 76th Street from Xerxes Avenue to Sheridan Ave.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that this item be deferred to the council
meeting,. of April 23, 1973.
A11 ayes - Carried.
11. Agreement with Bond Consultant.
Don Swenson,. representing T. G. Evensen and Associates, bond consultants, appeared.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen,. that the council approve; amending bond
consulting contract with TQ G. Evensen & Associates, Inc,, as recommended by the city
manager and according to the terms stipulated in letter from bond consultants dated
April 3,.1973, which letter pertained to fee schedule change in Sections 12 and 13 of the
contract.
A11 ayes - Carried,
12. Discussion of Attorney Generalrs Opinions Concerning Rezoning Referendum Petition.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that this item be deferred to the council
meeting of April 23, 1973, due to the fact that the state attorney general°s opinion,
regarding the legality of a petition filed with the city asking for a referendum vote
on a highrise apartment building, has not yet been received,
A11 ayes a Carried.
13® Discussion o~ Ordinance Code Regarding "Home Occupations".
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Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the city manager conduct a study to
develop alternatives for more stringent requirements for regulating "home occupations"
within the City of Richfield.
All ayes v Carried.
The following persons appeared and spoke regarding this items
Robert Jackson, 7201 m 11th Avenue So.
Don Houlding, 7145 m 13th Avenue So
R. L. Hanson,. 6313 Aldrich Avenue
14. Report on Alternatives for Relocation of Recreation Facilities at Augsburg Park.
Harvey Feldman, Park and Recreation Director,. reviewed staff alternatives for
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the relocation of recreational facilities `at Augsburg Park, which alternatives are
outlined in the city manageres council letter Noe b.5a
Motion by Luettinger9. seconded by Jacobsen,. that the city manager be directed to
submit a request to School District Noo 280, for permission to use one of the hockey
rinks and to con~tru~ct a.general skating area at Lyndale field on a full time basis
during the w~~,t+ skating seasons
A11 ayes a Carr3.ed,
The following persons spoke regarding relocation of recreational facilitieso
Don Houlding, 7145 m 13th_~venue
Jean Hanson, 6313 Aldrich Avenue
Joyce McBride, 7236 Oak-Grove Boulevard
15a Report from Advisory Youth Commission on Teen Facilities Available in Richfieldo
Dick 1~avisQ Chairman of the Youth Advisory Commission, presented their report
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indicating the teen center programs and facilities available iii the City of Richfield.
Joyce McBride and Don Houlding also spoke regarding this agenda itemo
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the council receive the report
from the .Advisory Youth. Co~.ission with. thanks and appregiation for their complete
report outlining the churches, school, goveraanent and fraternal organizations involved
in providing facilities and®or programs for youth between the ages of 13 and 19, in the
City of Richfieldo A11 ayes o Carried,
16, Establishment of Park and Recreation Advisory Commission,
Motion b~ 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 minutese
RES OLT7TION Noe 49 60
RESOLHTION ES`TABLTSH71V0 A PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY
COMMISSION
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Poll of voteso Ayes m Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law, Nayes m None,
Absent o None, Tfais resolution appears as Resolution No, 4960 in Resolution Book Noo
33,
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17. Establishment of Senior Citizen Housing Study Committee,
Ken Runz, 2920 W.. 78th Street,. and Don Houlding, 7145 - 13th Avenue, appeared
and spoke in favor of the establishment of a Senior Citizen Housing Study Committee.
Motion by Anderson,.. seconded by Jacobsen, that th3.s item be deferred and that
the city manager be directed to revise the proposed resolution to create a commission
which could advise-the city council on all aspects of senior citizen problems, and
that it be brought back to the council at the April 23, 1973 council meeting.
A11 ayes - Carried.
18. Licenses:
Motion by Kenealey, seconded by Luettinger, that the following licenses be approved:
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Regular:
Renewal 494 Car Wash9 7700 Portland Avenue
Taxicab Drivers:
New Richard Hoard, Harman Hotel, ~k301A, 22 S. 10th Street
~2,~newal Kim D. LeRoy, .205 E. Viking Drive, ~'~140
New 'Thomas Miller, 5612 Pleasant Ave.
New Marc Leslie Pierson, 5009 Lyndale Ave. So.
New Dean Henning,. 800 W. 106th St.
New Richard Rogers, 1769 Marshall
New Clifford M. Reger, 8421 m 22nd Ave,, Apt. 103A
New John S, Paine, 319 _ 16th Ave, N., Hopkins
New Lynn Robert Van Guilden, 7644 Cedar Ave,, Apt. 29
New John Eric Auelius,.850 1/2 E. 7th Street, Apt. 2,
St, Paul
A11 ayes - Carried.
19. Claims and Payrolls.
Soft Drink, Cigarette
Cab Driver
Cab Driver
Cab Driver
Cab Driver
Cab Driver
Cab Driver
Cab Driver
Cab Driver
Cab Driver
Cab Driver
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following claims and payrolls
be allowed:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST COMPANY
Checks
SUMMIT STATE BANK
Checks
9763/10506 $159,374.16
40258/40281 General $210,841,34
40535/40777 Payroll 89,191.98
A11 ayes - Carried.
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20, (NOT ON AGENDA) -Set Date td Award. Park Bids.
A special council meeting was called for Monday, May 7, 1973, at 5:30 P. M., to
award bids for the development of Taft Park, City Project No, 653, and for Donaldson
Park,. City Project No. 654.
210 (NOT ON AGENDA) - Parking of Vehicles.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen,. that the aclia~tnistration be directed
to-make a study of vehicles parked in set back areas or behind the curb line and
suggest ways of regulating and preventing this practices and to report back to the
council at the meeting of May 14, 1973. '
A11 ayes ~ Carried,
22, ('NOT ON AGENDA) - Boycott Requested.
Representatives of the United Farm Workers appeared before the Richfield Council
April 9th and requested the council to boycott products of the Guild Wine Company at
the two Richfield municipal liquor stores.
Henry Rodr3~quez and Louis Cantu, representing a group of California farm workers
who were organizing the boycott, told the council that the company did not renew a
union contract with the workers last years and because of this were requesting the
city to boycott their wine products.
Motion by Luettinger,. seconded by Anderson, that the city manager be directed to
contact the Company and "get the other side of the issue" before any decision is made.
A11 ayes - Carried.
23. Adjournment.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the meeting be adjourned.
A11 ayes - Carried.
Time: 11:23 P.M.
Date Ap ed: April 23 1973
Mayor
Thomas ran C ty Clerk
. ~,1, Manager