11-26-1973CI`T'Y' OR RICHFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
November 26, 1973
7.'he Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council
Chambers of the City Ha11 on Monday, November 269 1973, at 7;00 P.M.
Rev. Peter Unruh, Wooddale Baptist Church, gave the invocation.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Law.
Present; Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law.
Absent; Kenealey (Because of illness).
1o Minutes,
Motion by Luettinger9 seconded by Jacobsen, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of~l~ovember 12, 1973, be accepted as presented,
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Kenealey.
2. Presentation of Service Awards to City Employees,
The City Manager announced the presentation of five, ten9 fifteen and twenty year
service awards to 33 city employees and presented pins to those present.
3. City Project No. 657. Permanent Surfacing9 Ornamental Street Lights, Concrete
Curb and Gutter...70th Street, Portland Avena~e to East Pleasant Ave.
The following persons appeared and spoke in interest regarding City Project No.
657
Carlton W. Lytle, Superintendent of Richfield Schools, answered
questions relative to parleing policies of the school system9
and the loading and unloading of school buses on 7Uth Street
and Harriet Avenue.
Richard Holmberg, 12 W. 70th Street9 inquired about savings that
would be assessed on a 36 ft. street as compared to a 44 ft._
street. The City Manager responded that the assessment policy
was established based on a 36 ft. wide street.
Paul Thompson9 6945 Harriet Avenue, inquired as to the number of
good boulevard trees on 70th Street.
Marian Ryan, 6945 Wentworth Avenue9 asked about Dr. French~s ratings.
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Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue9 commented on school;~buses.
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R. S. Ford, 7001 4th Avenue, questioned the number of street lights
per block9 and suggested one less.
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R. H. Mortenson, 7109 4th Avenue, inquired as to whether the city
received any state-aid on street lighting,
The City Manager reported on receiving a letter from Mrs. Margaret
Radke, 6933 Pleasant Avenue, in opposition to City Project Noo 6570
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. 5123
RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PERMANENT SURFACING, ORNAMENTAL
j STREET LIGHTING AND APPURTENANCES THERETO ON 70TH STREET
t FROM PORTLAND AVENUE TO EAST PLEASANT AVENUEo
City Project Noo 657
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Clerk's File No. C®9498
Poll of votesg Ayes m Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law. Nayes m None,
Absent v Kenealey. Carried. 'T'his resolution appears as Resolution No, 5123 in
Resolution Book No, 34.
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 Noo 5124
RESOLUTION RELATING TO DESIGN OF 70TH STREET BETVdEEN
NICOLLET AND LYNDALE AVENUES, A STATE AID STREET
Po11 of votese Ayes Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law. Nayes m None,
Absent _ Kenealey. Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5124 in
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Resolution Book No. 34e
Gordon MclZinnon, 7208 Upton Avenue, questioned striping of 3C foot
street with no parking on both sides of 70th Street,
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, spoke in favor of conm
sidering a 44 fte width street, but inquired as to what a 44 fto
street would do to tree removal, and also inquired as to why 70th
Street, east of Portland, was made a 44 fto Street.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolution be
adopted9 that it be spread in the resolution book a~c~ °:::..at it be made a part of
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these minutes; and that a copy be transmitted to the School Boarda
RESOLUTION No, 5125
RESOLUTION RELATING TO LOADING AND UNLOADING OF
SCHOOL BUSES ON PUBLIC STREETS ADJACENT TO THE
HIGH SCHOOL
Po11 of voteso Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None.
Absent m Kenealey. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5125 in
Resolution Book No, 34.
4. Re ort on Proposed Outside Merchandise and Storage Regulations.
The following persons appeared in interest:
Richard A. Rocklin, 7204 Cornelia Drive, Edina
Robert Francis Riley, 6915 Portland Avenue
Borrett - Robert-kre~8, 7415 15th Ave., representing Minnesota Association
of A~~effie~~ve Retailers.
Petroleum
The City Manager reported that Councilman Kenealey had informed him that the
proposed ordinance had been reviewed by the Chamber of Commerce and that they had
concurred with the report of Walter G. Vavrosky, as Chairman of the Outside Storage
and Merchandising Committee.
Bill No. 1973-21, "An Ordinance Relating to~the Outside Storage and Merchandising
of Materials, Equipment and Inventory," was presgnbed, the same being on file in the
office of the City Clerk (C-9499).
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that t11~s constitute a First re~di~g
of Bill No. 1973-2~.~ that it be published in the official newspaper, and that the
second reading of this ordinance be scheduled for the council meeting of January 14,
1974.
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law. Nayes m None.
Absent Kenealey. Carried.
5. Discussion on the Use of the Old Library Building,
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council request the Park and
Recreation Advisory Commission to make recommendation regarding the use of th'e 'o3;c~
library building. , .o -`~ --
All ayes - Carried.. Absent - Kenealey.
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Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, suggested that the council offer
some general guidelines to the Commission.
Sid Sanfard; 7000 Portland Avenue, spoke in favor of a community building.
6. Authorization to Ca11 for. Bids:.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the council authorize the
call for bids on December 10, 1973, on a tower to be used in the city's tree trimming
program.
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Kenealey.
7~. Amendment to Off-Street Parking Contract at 2216-20 East 66th Street.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that an amendment to the Off-street
Parking Contract for apartments at 2216-20 East 66th Street, be approved as
recommended in the City Manager's Council Letter No. 301, dated November 26, 1973.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Kenealey.
6~. Amendment to Off-Street Parking Contract. First Federal Savings & Loan, 65th
Street and Nicollet Avenue.
Mr. Robert J. Cornell, Assistant Vice President of First Federal Savings and
Loan Association of Minneapolis, in a letter to the Public Works Director dated
November 14, 1973, requested that an amendment be made to the off-street parking
contract for the property located at 6445 Nicollet Avenue, in that the north parking
lot be striped to provide for angle parking instead of rectangular parking, re~
suiting in a total number of 39 parking spaces instead of 43, which. would still
meet the off-street parking requirement.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the amendment to this off-
street .parking contract be approved as recommended in the City Manager°s Council
Letter No. 302, dated November 26, 1973.
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent a Kenealey.
9. Amendment to Orr-Schelen®Mayeron & Associates Agreement for Engineering Sex°vices.
City Manager°s Council Letter No. 307, e~cplains in detail, the necessity of an
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amendment to the Orr-Schelen-Mayeron & Associates Agreement for Engineering Services
making it possible for the city to obtain electrical engineering services from our
consultant for the preparation of plans and specifications for the nexa streefi lighting
program.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the council approve the amendment
to this engineering agreement.
A11 ayes.•• Absent - Kenealey. Carried.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, spoke in interest.
10. Appointments to Advisory Cosmn.issions.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that commission appointments be
deferred to the council meeting of December 10,;1973.
All ayes. Absent - Kenealey. Carried.
ll. Discussion of Disposition of East Elementary School Property.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council go on record in
support of sale of the East Elementary School Property to the Metropolitan Airports
Commission.
All ayes. Absent - Kenealey. Carried.
Don Houlding, 7145 - 13th Avenue, and Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue,
appeared and spoke in interest.
12. Report on Verbatim Recording of City Council Meetings.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the report on verbatim recording
of city council meetings, be deferred to the council meeting of December ld, 1973.
All ayes. Absent - Kenealey. Carried.
13. Resolution Extending Thanks and Appreciation to the Hennepin County Relief Board,
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following resolution be
adopteda that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of
these minutes:
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RESOLUTION No, 5126
RESOLUTION OP ALPRECIATION
November 26, 1973
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Lawo Absent - Kenealey.
Carried. This resolution appears as Res®lution No. 5126 in Resolution Book No. 34.
14. Resolution Requesting the Metro
Development Guide.
~olitan Council to Re-Evaluate its Airport
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following resolution be
adopted9 that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these
minutes;
RESOLUTION No, 5127
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE METROPOLI'TAN COUNCIL TO
RE-EVALUATE ITS AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT GUIDE
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Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law. Absent - Kenealey.
Carried. phis resolution appears as Res®lution No, 5127 in Resolution Book No. 34.
15. Proposed Ordinance Amendment Regulating the Parking of Recreational Vehicles.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded. by Anderson, that the proposed ordinance amendment
regulating the parking of recreational vehicles, be deferred to thc~ council meeting
of December 10, 1973.
A11 ayes, Absent - Kenealey. Carried.
16. Payments & Estimates.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following payments and estimates
be approveda
a. Alexander Construction Co., Inc,, Estimate No, 7, Contract No.
2141, 98.3% complete, permanent paving. District ~~14, - $49,321,63,
All ayes. Carried, Absent m Kenealey.
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b. Minnesota Va11ey Surfacing Co., Estimate No. 7, Contract Noe
2136, 9688°/, complete, permanent paving, District ~k2, - $27,343.84.
Po11 of votesv Ayes Anderson, Jacobsen and Law. Nayes - Luettinger,
Absent - Kenealey. Carried.
17. Licenseso
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the following licenses be
app.rovedo
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Fee Waived °
Renewal Free Church Press, 1515 E. 66th. St, Soft Drink
Renewal Richfield Municipal Liquor Store, 6444 Lyndale Ave. Soft Drink
Renewal Brace, Inc., 6237 Penn Ave. So. (Employees' Coffee Food
Shoe)
Regular;
Renewal Astleford Equipment Co., 400 West 78th St. Soft Drink
Renewal Mister Donut, 6600 Penn Ave. So. Food, Addl. Food,
Soft Drink
Renewal Cutler Animal Hospital, 7738 Colfax Ave. So, Soft Drink
Renewal Trestman Music Center, 6630 Lyndale Ave. Soft Drink
Renewal Fanny Farmer Shop, 62 W. 66th. St. Retail Candy
Renewal Dick Raine Texaco, 7733 Portland Ave. So. Candy Vend. Mach.
Soft Drink9 Cig.
Renewal Woodlake Cleaning Center, 6521 Lyndale Ave. Soft Drink (2) Mach
Renewal Kits Mor Drug, 6544 Penn Ave, So. Cig., Food
Renewal Sears Roebuck & Co., 2936 West 66th. St, Soft Drink
New Richfield Sinclair Station, 6600 Portland Ave. Cigarette
Renewal Cafe Di Napoli, 816 Hennepin Ave., Mpls. Food vehicle
Renewal First Federal Savings & Loan, 6445 Nicollet Ave. Com. Incinerator
Renewal Flowertown, 6541 Lyndale Ave. So. Com. Incinerator
Renewal Kenny's Markets,. 6700 Penn Ave. So. Com. Incinerator
Renewal Thomas J. Snow, Sr., 7113 2nd Ave. So. Christmas Trees
Location: 6955 Penn Ave. So.
Renewal Be11e Rutman, 6400 Lyndale Ave., Christmas Trees
Locationo .6412 Lyndale Ave. So.
New Blake & Son, Inc., 3340 s 34th Ave. SOe, Mp1s. Garbage Hauling
Renewal Solid Waste Service, P.O. Box 7235, Mp1s. 55407 Garbage Hauling
Taxicab Driverso
New James Anathan, Jr., 7225 Valley Place, Crystal Taxicab driver
New Roger Williams, 10624 Humboldt Ave, So. `?`'axicab driver
Renewal Peter Maul, 4601 Synnyside Rd. `taxicab driver
New Lonnie Wood, 118 W. 44th St. Taxicab driver
A11 ayes. Absent Kenealey. Carried.
18. Claims and Payrolls.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following claims and payrolls
be allowede
RICHFIELD BANK & TRL7ST COMPANY
Checks 11442/12868 $249,677.47
STJMMIT STATE BANK.
Checks 46082/46114 General ~ 83,839.05
46064/46371 Payroll 91,127.06
All ayes m Carried. Absent a Kenealey.
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19. Item Not On Agenda,,,,Proposed Revision of Precinct Boundaries,
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the city clerk c®ntact the
heads of political parties in Richfield to analyze and prepare a revision ofprecinct
boundaries for council consideration.
A11 ayes. Absent _ Kenealey, Carried,
20, Item Not On Agenda.,,36 ft, Streets,
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following resolution be
adoptedg that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these
minutese
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RESOLUTI01~ No, 5128
RESOLUTION RELATING TO DESIGN ~ CERTAIN STATE AID STREETS v
67th STREET FROM PORTLAND A `~~TO NIGOLLET AVENUEt
1ST AVENUE FROM 65TH STREET TO 67TH STREETS AND 65TH STREET
BETWEEN NICOLLET AVENUE AND 1ST AVENUE
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Po11 of votese Ayes e Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law. Nayes o None,
Absent m Kenealey. This resolution appears as Resolution No, 5128 in Resolution Book
No. 34.
21. Adjournment,
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Law, that the meeting be ad3ourned,
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All ayes v Carried, Timer 10059 P,M,
Date Approvedt December 10, 1973
Oren L, Law Mayor
Thomas J. ran City Clerk
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Wayne S, Burggraa na e