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05-14-1973CITY OF RICHFIELD REGULAR MEETING May 14, 1973 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, May 14, 1973, at 7;00 P.M. Rev. Richard Bingen, House of Prayer Lutheran Church, gave the invocation. Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law. Absent - Kenealey. Mayor Law called the meeting to order. 1. Minutes• Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Jacobsen, that the minutes of the April 23, 1973 regular council meeting, and the minutes of the special council meeting of May 7, 1973, be approved as presented, but that a correction be made in the poll of votes for Item No, 1 of the May 7th special meeting as follows: Ayes - Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Naves; Anderson and Jacobsen...(instead of Ayes - Anderson, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Hayes - Jacobsen). All ayes - Carried. Kenealey absent. 2. Annual Street Improvement and Oiling Program, city Pro,~ect No. 658. A communication from J. Joseph Davis, 6639 Lake Shore Drive, was read by the City Manager, which communication was in opposition to an alley improvement between 66th Street and Lyndale Avenue. The City Clerk also reported on a communication he received from Mrs. Muriel F. Hansen, 6700 Russell Avenue, a senior citizen, who was opposed to further assessments of any kind. Gordon McKinnon,. 7308 Upton Avenue, inquired about repairs within a three year period. Lynn A. Arvidson, 7012 Morgan Avenue, and Wm. Bailey, 7320 Sheridan Ave,, also appeared. in opposition to this street and alley oiling program. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that this hearing be closed. A11 ayes - Carried. Kenealey absent. Motion by .~'acobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be may"~~ a part of these minutes; -20 May 3.491973 RESOLUTION No. 4976 RESOLUTION ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1973 ANNUAL. STREET IMPROVF'MENT AND OILING PROGRAM,. CITY PROJECT No, 658. Po11 of votes Ayes - Anderson9 Jacobsen9 Luettinger and Law. Naves - None. Absent - Kenealey, Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4976 in Resolutio~~ ~~~ok No® 33. Motion by Jacobsen9 second~.;i by Anderson9 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, 4977 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ON ANNUAL STREET IMPROVEMENT AND OILING PROGRAM AND ORDERING WORK BONE BY DAY LABOR, CITY PROJECT No® 65S (Clerk°s File No. C®9475) Poll of votes; Ayes - Anderson9 Jacobsen9 Luettinger anc Law. Naves - None. Absent Kenealey® Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution, No, 4977 in Resolution Book No. 33. :3. Ordinance Amendment Relati,~ to Stora a of Vehicles Aws.itin Re air at Gasoline Service Stations. Bill No. 19 3-9, Bi1I No. 1973-99 "Amendment to Chapter VI9 Section +U .,is29 Subdivisions 2 and 5 of the Ordinance Code of the City ~~~ Richfield, Minnesota099 eras read, the same, being on file in the office of the City Clerk, (C-9473)® Motion by Jacobsen9 seconded by ]Luettinger, that this hearing be closed, All ayes - Carried. Absent - K~.~~.aley, Motion by Anderson9 seconi~=6i by Jacobsen9 that this constitute a second reading of Bi11 No. 1973-99 that it be spread ,in the ordinance book, that it be published in the official newspaper and that ~.t be made a part of these minutes, Po11 of votesa Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen9 Luettinger and Law. Absent - Kenealey, Naves - None® Carried, 4. Ordinance Amendment Relatin to Minimum Age for Taxicab Drivers. Bill No® 1973-109 "Amendment to the Ordinance Code of the City of F.ichfield9 M-~~~r~cotae Relating to the Licensing of Taxicab Drivers"9 was read, the same being - 3 - May 14,1973 on file in the office of the Citg Clerk. (C-9474). Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that this hearing be closed. All ayes - Carried. Kenealey - absent. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that this constitute a second reading of Bi11 No. 1973-10, 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, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None, Absent - Ken eal,ey. Carried. 5.. Request for. Special Use Permit for Construction of Off-Street Parking Facility at 7104-7120 First Avenue So. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that this item be deferred to the council agenda of May 2?~~ 1973, at the request of Woodlake Baptist Church, applicant. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Kenealey. ~=.'. Ordinance Relating to Partial Prepayment of Special Assessments. Bi11 No. 1973-12, "An Ordinance Relating to the Partial Prepayment of Special Assessments for Loca-1 Improvements", was read, the same being on file in the office I of the City Clerk. (C-9480). W. R. Carlson, 602 W. 64th Street, appeared and asked questions regarding this ordinance. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that this hearing be closed. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Kenealey. Motion by Jacobsen,, seconded by Luettinger, that this constitute a first reading of Bi11 No. 1973-12; that it be published in the official newspaper, and that the second reading of this ordinance be scheduled for the council meeting of May 29, 1973. Poll of votes: Ayes Kenealey. Carried. ?e Minutes and Tabu Park Development Pro Harvey Feldman, im~r~°ovements 'and the Anderson, Jacobsen,. Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None. Absent - lation of Bids and Accepting and Awarding Contract for New Fardtown ect. Park and Recreation Director, reviewed the New Fordtowr~ Park b3.ds for this pro3ect. - 4 Robert Morgan, A~cY~itect from Adkins-Jackets A as to their estimate on this project as compared to Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that bids for the New Fordtown Park Development Project, All ayes - Carried, Absent - Kenealey, May 14, 1973 ssociates, Inc., gave an explanation the actual bids received. the minutes and tabulation of be accepted as presented. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson,. that the low bid of Midwestern Contractor, in the amount of $62,500 be accepted as recommended by the City Manager; that the amount of $20,.625 be charged to Storm Sewer Project No..639; that the balance of $50,000 be paid from the Special Revenue Fund; and that the project budget be in- creased from $65,395 to $70,.625. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Kenealey, 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, 4981 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR NEW FORD',I~~T" PARK DE~iELOPMENT PROJECT. CITY PROJECT No. 652 Clerk°s File No. C-9482 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law, Nayes - None. Absent - Kenealey, Carried, This resolution appears as resolution No, 4981 in Resolution Book No. 330 Motion by Jacobsen, secondc~~? by Anderson, that the council approve the transfer of '$5,230 to City Project No. 652 account. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Kenealey. $. Bids on Donaldson and Taft Park Development Projects. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the administration be directed to prepare a report on the location of the four lighted tennis courts proposed for con- struction on the- east side of the City in 1975 and that such report be returned to the council in sixty days. ~l~ ayes - Carried. Kenealey absent. - 5 - May 14,. 1973 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the minutes and tabulation of bids for the Donaldson and Taft Park Development Pro3ects, be acQ®pted as presented. A11 ayes - Carried. Kenealey absent. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, appeared and asked questions regarding total cost on these two projects. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the council approve the awaral of bids, including all alternate items, to the low bidders listed on Appendix B, attached to the City Manager's council letter No. 126, dated May 14, 1973. A11 ayes - Carried. Kenealey absent. Don Houlding, 7145 a 13th Avenue;;George A. Tellgren, 6937 Upton Avenue; and Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, appeared in interest. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the 1973m1974 Donaldson Park project budget be reduced by $53,000 to $425,0.00, and that the X973 Taft Park project budget be increased by $85,0,00, to a total of $683,026, as recommended by the city manager in his council letter~No. 126, dated May 14, 1973. A11 ayes - Carried. Kenealey absent. ! ,~ Bi11 No. 1~"T3-11, Transitoay ®rdinance No. 16.17, "E'~rS ®rdinance Providing foie the Expenditure of Money from the Special Revenue Fund for Park Acquisition and Betterment," was read,. the same being on file in the office= of the City Clerk. (C-9481). Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen,. that this constitute a first reading of Bill No. 197 311; that it be published in the official newspaper, and that the ~~ second reading of this ordinance be scheduled for the council meeting of May 29, 1973. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and".Lai'. Nayes - None. Absent - Kenealey. Carried. 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 minuteso - 6 - May 14, 1973 RESOLUTION Noe 4978 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACTS TO CONTRAC'.CORS FOR TAFT AND DONALDSON PARK SITE IMPROVEMENTS City Project Noe 653 - Taft Park City Project Noe 654 - Donaldson Park _ (Clerk°s File No, C-9479. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law, Nayes _ None. Absent - Kenealey, Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No, 4978 in Resolution Book No. 33, 9, Bids on Articulated Rubber Tired Loader. -Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the minutes and tabulation of bids on the Articulated Rubber Tired Loader, Bid No. 73-3, be accepted as presented, All ayes - Carried. Absent - Kenealey, 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, 4979 RESOLUTION DETERMIlVING LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AND AWARU]NG CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF AN ARTICULATED RUBBER TIRED LOADER Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law, Nayes - None, Absent - Kenealey, Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4979 in Resolution Book No, 33, Tom E, Rieger, 6913 Penn Avenue, a representative of the Case Power and Equip~- meat Company, 950 We 94th Street, appeared before the council and commented on their rubber tired loader in comparison to the one submitted by Ziegler, Inc, No further action taken by the council. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, inquired about the price difference. 10, Approval of Budgeted Purchase in Excess of $1,000, Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that th.e council approve a contract with the DeVeau Bus Company for providing transportation of children involved in the suammer programs sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, as recommended by the - 7 - May 14, 1973 City Manager in his council letter No. 123, dated May 14, 1973. 11, Resolution Ordering Preparation of Report on 1974 Permanent Street Surfacing, Ornamental Lights and A purtenances thereto9 Districts Nos. 6 and 13, City Project No. 657. 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, 4980 RESOLUTION ORDERING PRE't~ARATION OF REPORT ON PERMANENT STREET SURFACING, ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING AND APPURTENANCES THERETO City Project No, 657 Areas Nos, 6 and 13 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law, Nayes - None. Absent - Renealey. Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No, 4980 in Resolution Book No, 33. 12. Request to Barricade Street for Block Party. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the request of David Frosig, 6625 Thomas Avenue, and Ronald Lillegard, 6613 Thomas Avenue, be granted for the purpose of a block party, and that Thomas Avenue between 66th and 57th Streets be barricaded on Saturday, June 9, 1973, from 6030 p.m. to 1;00 a,m, All ayes - Carried, Kenealey absent. 13, Final Plat Approval for the Property at 6445 Nicollet Avenue and 6432-6444 First Ave. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that final plat approval be given to First Federal Savings and Loan Association to expand existing facilities at 6445 Nicollet Avenue and to increase the size of the lots for two single family homes located at 6432 and 6444 First Avenue South, A11 ayes - Carried, Kenealey absent. 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, 4988 RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OFF-STREET PARKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION No, 73-5, CONTRACT No. 2143. First Federal Savings and Loan Assoc., 6445 Nicollet Ave, Usee To expand existing facilities (Clerk°s File No, C-9483) - g May 14, 1973 Poll of votes; Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law. Naves - None, Absent - Renealey. Carried. T~iis resolution appears as Resolution No. 4988 in Resolution Book No. 33. 14. Approval of Plat for Property at 3015-3Q~7 West 66th Street. Mr. Norlie Feinstein, owner of the property at 3015-3017 West 66th Street, appli- cant, requested approval of a plat to combine five lots on West 66th Street between Xerxes Avenue and Washburn Avenue into one parcel of land to allow Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company to expand their automotive service center. Motion by Jacobsen,, seconded by Anderson, that the council approve this plat with 'the understatdirig that a final plat for this g~roper'ty will be: submitted for approval by the city council at a subsequent meeting,and with a stipulation that a traffic sign, - "NO RIGHT TURN - TRUCKS" - he placed on the south exit onto Washburn Avenue. A11 ayes - Carried. Kenealey - absent. Motion by Anderson,. seconded by Jacobseng that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutese RESOLUTION No. 4982 RESOL'U~~'ON APPROVING LOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OFF-STREET PARKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION No. 73-7, CONTRACT No. 2142. Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Locations 3015®3017 West 6bth'Street Use: To combine 5 lots on W. 66th St. between Xerxes and Washburn into one parcel. (Clerk°s Fi1e'No. C-9484) Poll. of votes; Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law. Naves - None, Absent - Kenealey. Carried, 'l~.is resolution appears as Resolution No. 4982 in Resolution Book No. 33. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Ave,, chairman of the Planning Commission, asked questions regarding this agenda item. 15. Off-Street Parking Contract o 1617-1621 W. 66th Street. Mrs and Mrs, David Wachter, 1615 W. 66th Street, applicants, requested approval of an off-street parking contract at 161761621 W. 66th Street providing for the off-street o g o May 14, 1973 parking needs of a triplex for which an apartment use permit has previously been approved by the council. Motion by Luettinger9 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. 4983 RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND~CONTRA.CT FOR OFF~STREET PARKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION No. 73-58 CONTRACT No. 2144. David Wachtere 1615 West 66th Street Locations 161 71621 West 66th Street (C-9485) Po11 of votes Ayes Andersone Jaco'bsene Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Kenealey. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No.-4983 in Resolution Book No. 33,. ' 16, Proposed Sidewalk~Construction on 78th Street, Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anders'one that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutese RESOLUTION No. 4984 RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION ON THE .NORTH SIDE OF 78TH STREET FROM PORTLAND AVENUE TO 363° EAST OF PORTLAND AVENUE City Pro3ect No, 650 District No, 3 Po11 of votes Ayes m Anderson,. Jacobsene Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None, Absent - Kenealey, Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4984 in Resolution Book No, 33, Motion by Jacobsene. seconded by Anderson8 that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that ib be made a part of these minutes RESOLUTION No, 4985 RESOLUTION RECEIVIlVG REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON MAY 298 1973 on SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 78TH STREET FROM PORTLAND AVENUE TO 363° EAST City project No, 650 (Clerkws File No. C=9486) District No. 3 - 10- May 14, 1973 Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Kenealey. Carried. 'leis resolution appears as Resolution No. 4985 in Resolution Book No. 33. 17e Change Orders for Sidewalk Construction on Cedar Avenue 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, 498.6 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION ON THE WEST SIDE OF CEDAR AVENUE FROM 400' NORTH OF 67TH STREET TO 146' SOUTH OF 67TH STREET AND FROM 68TH STREET TO DIAGONAL BOULEVARD AND ORDERING WORK TO BE DONE BY CHANGE ORDER. Gity Project No. 65.0 District No. 2 Clerk's File No. C-9487 Po11 of votes; Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen,. Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Kenealey. Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4986 in Resolution Book No. 33. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that t1~e following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it: be. made a part of these minutes; RESOLUTION No. 4987 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION ON THE WEST STDE OF CEDAR AVENUE FROM 63RD TO 66TH STREET AND AUTHORIZING WORK TO BE ENE PURSUANT TO PANTING CONTRACT No. 2141 WITH ALEXANDER CONSTRUCTION C0.`, INC.' City Project No, 650 District No, 14 Clerk's File No. C>9488 Po11 of votes; Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None, Ab-sent - Kenealey. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No, 4987 in Resolution Book No. 33. l8. Agreement with Richfield Swim Club for Use of Swimming Pool Facilities. Motion by Luettinger, ascended by Anderson,. that the city council approve the agree- ment with the Richfield Swim Club for use of the swimming poor facilities, and that the mayor and city manager be authorized to execute this agreement on behalf of the city, All ayes - Carried. Kenealey - Absent. - 11 - May 14, 1973 19. Agreement for Liquor Store Marketing Study. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen,. that the agreement for Liquor Store Marketing Study be deferred to the council meeting of May 29, 1973, A11 ayes - Carried. Kenealey absent, 20. Report on Home Occupations. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the administration be directed to prepare a listing.of home occupations commonly being conducted within the city, and that such report be returned to the council meeting on June 25, 1973. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Kenealey. „ .Mrs. R. J. Christensen,. 6929 10th Avenue, appeared in interest. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that the administration investigate possible home occupation near 6929 10th Avenue for probable violation. A11 ayes - Canrried. Kenealey absent, Mr, & Mks.-Ron Lillegard, 6613 'Thomas Avenue, reported on a "furniture refinishing" business next to their property. Don Houlding, 7145 - 13th Avenue, asked questions regarding this agenda item. 21. .Discussion of Revenue Sharing Allocations. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the discussion on Revenue Sharing Allocations be deferred to the council meeting of May 29, 1973. A11 ayes - Carried. Kenealey absent. 22. Payments and Estimates. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following be approved; ax Contract No. 2116, Minnesota Valley Surfacing Co. - Permanent Street Paving. District No. 1, City Project No. 642, 78.5% completes Amount payable - $15,.874x82. b, Contract No. 2137,; Northwest Bituminous Cox, Inc. - Permanent Street Paving, District Nos 3, City Project No.. 6509 7x3%. complete. . Amount payable w $47,706x62x cx Contract No. 2140, Arcon Construction Cox, Inc.9 Permanent Sheet Paving District Nos 59 City Project No. 6509 5x3% complete Amount payable - $42,.733x70 (continued) 12 May 149 1973 Payments & Estimates (continued) d. Contract No. 2117,. Electric Repair and Construction Co. Inc. a Ornamental Street Lighting,. District No, 1, City Project No. 642, 56% complete. Amount payable $2,155.50. A11 ayes e Carried. Kenealey absent. 23. Licensesa s Motion by Andersone seconded by Jacobsen, that the following licenses be approved: Fee Waived; New Stretch &-Sew Softball, 7515 Vincent Ave. So. Soft Irintcs Stretch & Sew Softball, 7515 Vincent Ave. So. Food (June 9th and 10th, 1973) A11 ayes -Carried. Kenealey absent. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following licenses be approved; Re :tar Renewal Short Stop Superette, 7034 Cedar Avenue Food New Los Bravos of Richfield,. Inc., 1504 E. 78th St. Food (Change of Corporate Name...formerly Rodney's & Mine) New Mrs. C. B. Adams, 6314 Aldrich Avenue Residential Kennel Renewal Cutler Animal Hospital, 7738 Colfax Avenue Commercial Kennel A11 ayes ~ Carried. Kenealey absent. Motion by Anderson,. seconded by Luettinger, that the following license be approved: Temporary Outdoor Advertising Sign; New Ground Sign for Texaco, Inc.,. 7733 Portland Ave. Advertising Sign (From May 14th through June 14, 1973) All ayes - Carried. Kenealey absent. 24. Claims and Payrolls. Mohan by Jacobsenq seconded by Luettinger, that the following claims and payrolls be allowed; RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST COMI~ANY Checks 10344/10683 ~ $519419.93 ~ SUMMIT STA.T.E BANK Checks 40823/41280 General $432,442.35 ~~~ 41535/41782 Payroll 88,443.63 A11 ayes 4 Carried. Kenealey absent. ® l3 - May 14.9 1973 25® Authorization far Well Repairs (Not an Agenda) _ Mohan by ,Tacabsene seconded by I,uettingere that authorization be given far Well ~~5 repair in the estimated amount of $4960U, A11 ayes - Carried® Kenealey absent, 26, Ad3ournment. Motion by Zuettinger9 seconded by Jacabsene that the meeting be adjournede A11 ayes - Carried® Timem 1®s5C P.M. Date Approv~e,~:) May 29 , 1973 Mayor -, ~,d~~~~,~ ~~ ~~ '~homas J,~ Moran City Clerk ~~ ~. . ~ A'°~ Manager ~.