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02-11-1974CITY of RICHFIELD R`~GULAR MCETING February 11s 1974 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Ha11 on Mondays February 119 197, at 7x00 Porto Rev, Paul Romstads Woodlake Lutheran Chur~hs gave the invocation, Meeting was called to order by Mayor Law, Present: Jacobsen, Kenealeye Luettinger and Lawe Absent: Anderson (Due to illness)o 1 _ Minu.i-PS,. Motion by Luettingere seconded by Jacobsens that the minutes of the January 289 1974 meeting be accepted as presenteds but with the following underlined wording added to the corrections previously made on Page loooo"Under list of liaison appointmentsoo,include the Charter Commissions. and it was agreed that all of the councilmen would rotate turns attending the Charter Commission meetingss as an observer for the city council9 but that no official liaison would be appointed," The following underlined wording also added to Page 119 Item 16,mo"Richard Schrameke representing Bx°ede Sign Companys requested council approval for a scintill- sting sign to be installed at the Vikings Kings and Queens Saunas 7714 Morgan Aveo It was agreed by the applicant to remove sign if city received complaints," A11 ayes _ Carried, 2, Ordinance Amendment on Outside Merchandise and Storage Regulationso Bi11 No, 1973m219 "An Ordinance Relating to the Outside Storage and Merchandis- ing or Materials Equipment and Inventory; Amending Section 30339 Subdivision 29 and Section 6<02 of the City Code; Adding a Section to the Codet And repealing Section 30309 Subdivision 19 Paragraph (2)"s was read and reviewed in details the same being on file in the office of the City Clerk (Cm9499)0 The following resolutions taken from the minutes of the Richfield Chamber of Commerce Board of Director's meeting on Fridays January 259 19749 was read into the ,ti record as followso m 2 m February 119 1974 aoaeBe it Resolved that the Chamber of Commerce mike a request of the City Council to delete the last sentence of Section 60239 Subdivision 3 of the ordinance9 which readso "Outside storage or merchandising by persons other than the owner of the business9 industrial or commercial establishment on which such storage or merchandising takes place is prohibited9 except that outside merchandising consisting of occasional sales by non profit organizations or charitable a~rgani~ations is per- -- matted with the consent of the owner upon the issuance of a special use permit by the city councilo" Walter Ca Vavrosky9 Chairman of the Richfield Chamber of Commerce Committee on the city's Outside Merchandise and Storage Ordinance9 writes in part, as follows (to his committee members) in his letter dated February 49 19749 regarding the proposals suggested to this ordinance amendments "It appears that all items are in agreement between this revision and our committee findings9 with the exception of Subdivision 3o It has always been our belief that the owner of a business9 industrial9 or commercial establishment9 would be authorized by this ordinance to have appropriate outside storage and merchandising and that this authority could be delegated by him to other individuals, Subdivision 3 prohibits this, with the exception of non_profit organizations or charitable organizations, I believe that the consensus of the committee would be to eliminate in its entirety the final sentence of Subdivision 3"~e Z'he following persons appeared and spoke regarding this proposed ordinance amendmento Frank Riley9 6915 Portland Avenue9 stated that the Committee`s response was in consensus with Mr, Vavrosky's letter to them, Robert Cornell9 6544 Nicollet Avenue, President of the Richfield Chamber of -C-smmerce,9 spoke .in f~:vor of deleting this sentenced LL The Hub merchants present also reported approval of deleting the last sentence J to Section 6<23, Subdivision 3a Motion~,by Jacobsen9 seconded by Luettinger that this hearing be closed, A11 ayes m Carried, Absent Anderson, Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by K,enealey, that this constitute a second reading of Ordinance Noo 1973m219 but that the last sentence of Section 6,239 Subdivision 3, be stricken; that it be published in the official newspaper as - 3 - February 11, 1974 Po11 of votes; Ayes - Jacobsen, Kenealey and Law. Nayes - Luettinger. Absent - Anderson. Carried. Councilman Luettinger requested that the minutes show he had inquired as to whether Councilman Kenealey had a conflict of interest on the outdoor merchandise and storage ordinance. Councilman Luettinger stated that he had raised this issue because Council Kenealey is a member of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Chamber of Commerce had taken a position concerning the proposed ordinance. 3. Transitory Appropriation Ordinance for Augsburg Park Project. Bill No. 1974-1, Transitory Ordinance No. 16.21, "An Ordinance Providing for the Expenditure of Money from the Special Revenue Fund for Park Development", was read, the same being on file in the office Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson. Motion by Kenealey, seconded by Jacobsen, of Bi11 No. 1974-1; that it be spread in the o in the official newspaper, and that it be made of the City Clerk. (C-9505). that the hearing be closed. that this constitute a second reading rdinance book; that it be published a part of these minutes. Po11 of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Anderson. Carried. 4. Minutes, Tabulation and Award of Bids on Site Tmprovements - Augsburg Park. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded"by that the minutes and tabulation of bids on Site Tmprovements for Augsburg Park, be accepted as presented, and that the bid of Carl Bolander & Sons (the lowest bidder meeting specifications), in the amount of $21,900, be approved. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson. 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. 5153 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO CARL BOLANDER & SONS, FOR SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT AUGSBURG PARK City Project No.y660 Clerk's File No. C-9513 Poll of votes: Ayes -Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Anderson. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5153 in Resolution Book No. 35. ® 4 o February 11s 1974 5 Resolution Establishing Parking Restrictions Vicinity of High School, Motion by Jacobsens seconded by Luettingers that a resolution establishing parking restrictions in the vicinity of the Senior High School be deferred until a joint meeting of representatives from the council and the school board can be held, ands if possibles that this meeting be held before the next council meeting so that final action can be taken at the February 25th meeting, A11 ayes m Carried, Absent m Andersono Mrs, Lee Ann LcLarens 7108 Garfield Avenues spoke in favor of parking restricm tions in the High School vicinitya Mrs, Rm JD Whalens 6900 Pleasant Avenues didn't think the parking restrictions would be effective, Dean We Johnson9 6409 Cedar Avenues suggested that the school provide parking lots for the studentsa Don Houldings X145 13th Avenues spoke against deferring this iteme Lee Sveums 6745 Portland Avenues reported that the School Board did not have any authority on control of streets, Don Williams, 6944 Grand Avenues suggested using some "green acres" for parkingo 6a Parking Restrictions on Cedar Avenue, Jack Dalys representing the Suburban Yellow Taxi Cab Companys 64.05 Cedar Avenues appeared in opposition to parking restrictions on Cedar Avenue since their company does not have sufficient off street parking to accommodate both cabs and their driver's personal vehicleso Dean Johnson, 6409 Cedar Avenues petitioners spoke in favor of this parking restrictions Frank Riley, 6915 Portland Avenue, appeared in interest, and spoke in opposition, Motion by Jacobeans seconded by Kenealeys that this item be deferred for 30 days and that the administration obtain a police report on safety in this areas and that both the circulator of the petition and the cab company be encouraged to try various ,~ 5 - February 119 1974 alternatives to resolve the problemo All ayes - Carried, Absent - Andersono 7a Approval of Final Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Request Bids for 1974 Permanent Street Improvementso Motion by Jacobsen9 seconded by L'uettinger9 that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made apart of these minuteso RESOLUTION Noo 5155 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TO BE RECEIVED ON MARCH 159 1974 FOR PERMANENT STREET SURFACING9 CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER AND APPURTENANCES THERETO City Project No, 657 Districts Nos, 6 and 13 (Clerk's File Noo C-9514) Po11 of votesa Ayes - Jacobsen9 Kenealey9 Luettinger and Lawo Noyes - Noneo Absent - Andersono This resolution appears as Resolution Noe 5155 in Resolution Book Noa 350 8a Resolution to Demolish or Repair Dwelling at 6841 Russell Avenue, Motion by Jacobsen9 seconded by Kenealey9 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, 5156 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TtiE CI`T'Y MANAGER TO O~E~:2. TIE-:REMOVAL OR REPAIR OF THE HAZARDOUS STRUCTURE AT 6841 RUSSELL AVENUE S0, Po11 of voteso Ayes - Jacobsen9 Kenealey9 Luettinger and Law,__ Nayes - Nonee Absent - Andersono This resolution appears as Resolution Noo 5156 in Resolution Book Noa 350 9o Commission Appointmentso The following appointments were made to various commissions and MASACs Human Rights Commissions Motion by Jacobsen9 seconded by Kenealey9 that Jo Arthur Lyght9 7113 1st Avenue be appointed to fill 1-Unexpired term (3 years)9 expiring May 27Q 19740 - 6 - Commission Appointments (continued) Youth Commissions Feb~a.ary 119 1974 Motion by Kenealey9 seconded by Jacobsen9 that Paul Ma,tuschek9 6308 James Avenue, be appointed to fill 1-Unexpired (3 year) adult term9 expiring June 1, 1975a A11 ayes - Carried, Absent - Anderson, Senior Citizens Advisory Commission, Motion by Jacobsen9 seconded by Luettinger9 that Charles To Jones9 7007 Oliver Avenue9 be appointed to 2-full three year terms9 expiring February 19 1977a All ayes - Carriede Absent - Anderson, Park and Recreation Commissions Motion by Kenealey9 seconded by Jacobsen„ that Mrso Julia Ho Poehling9 7445 14th Avenue9 be appointed to a 1-Unexpired term (2 years)9 expiring February 19 19759 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Barbara Wilsone All ayes - Carrieda Absent - Andersono Motion by Kenealey9 seconded by Jacobsen9 that Mrs, Emily Day, 734.0 Clinton Ave,9 be appointed to a a-Unexpired term (3 years)9 expiring February I9 19769 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Patricia Moss, A11 ayes - Carried, Absent - Andersono Civil Service Commission, Motion by Kenealey9 seconded by I,uettinger9 that this appointment be deferred to the council meeting of February 25, 1973a All ayes - Carriedo MASAC Motion by I~uettinger9 seconded by Jacobsen, that Gary Eide9 Budget and Research Director for the City of Richfield9 be appointed as an alternate delegate for a one year term9 expiring January 19 19750 All ayes - Carrieda - 7 - In Appreciation, February 11, 1974 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that a letter of thanks be sent to Barbara Wilson and Patricia Moss for serving so faithfully on the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, The council regretfully accepted their resignation from this commission, A11 ayes - Carried. 10. Establishment of Recreational Vehicle Study Committee: The following persons were nominated to serve on the Recreational Vehicle Study Committees As Non-Recreational Vehicle Owners, By Kenealey - Gordon McKinnon, 7308 Upton Avenue By Jacobsen - Albert Wittman, 7004 15th Avenue By Jacobsen - Harvey Chapman, 7101 Oliver Avenue By By Luettinger - Kenealey - S, W. Lutes, 6645 Elliot Avenue Darwin P. McC1ay, 7208 Chicago Avenue By ~Kenealey - Ward Bernhardt, 6400 Clinton Avenue By Luettinger - Ralph E. Tarvin, 7309 Oakland Ave. As Recreational Vehicle Owners: By Kenealey - Gerald Kriesel, 7015 1st Avenue By Jacobsen - Maxine Goldberg, 7738 Upton Avenue By Luettinger - Ralph W° Lamson, 7514 14th Avenue By Law - Dolores Be11, 7339 Portland Avenue By Law. - Sid Sanford, 7000 Portland Avenue By Kenealey m Dave Decker, 3005 W. 70 1/2 Street By Luettinger - Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue By Kenealey - Larry Fransen, 6820 3rd Avenue By Luettinger - Ralph W° Lamson, 7514 14th Avenue Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Kenealey, that the nominations be closed, All ayes - Carried, Absent - Anderson, The following were elected by secret ballot to serve on an 11-member Citizen 1 Committee on Recreational Vehiclese Non-Recreational Vehicle Owners, Darwin P. McClay, 7208 Chicago Avenue Harvey Chapman, 7101 Oliver Avenue Gordon McKinnon, 7308 Upton Avenue S, W. Lutes, 6645 Elliot Avenue Albert Wittman, X004 15th Avenue ® g m Recreational Vehicle Owners. Maxine Goldberg9 7738 Upton Avenue Larry Fransen9 6820 3rd Avenue David Decker, 3005 W. 70 1/2 Street Don Houlding9 7145 13th Avenue Dolores Bell, 7339 Portland Avenue Sid Sanford„ 7000 Portland Avenue February 11, 1974 11, Report on Additional Taxicab Licenses. As the result of a previous request by Southwest Cab Company, the city manager submitted a detailed report and survey showing what other municipalities are doing in regard to the number of licenses authorized9 the number of licenses actually issued, and the number of taxicab companies operating. in other communities. Jack Daly, of the Suburban Yellow Taxi Cab Company, reported that he was not opposed to the change in proposed number of taxioab licenses in Richfield. "Bill No. 1974m49 "An Ordinance Amending $ubdivision 12 and Repealing Subdivision 13 of Section 6.20 of the City Ordinance Code, Relating to tk~e Number of authorized Taxicab Licenses" was read, the same being on file in the office of the City Clerk. (Cm9515). Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that this constitute a first reading of Bi11 No. 1974m4; that it be published in the official newspaper9 and that the second reading.of this ordinance be scheduled for the council meeting of March 119 1974. (Maximum number o~ licenses granted to be 42). Po11 of votest Ayes Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law, Nayes m None. Absent _ Anderson, Carried. 12. 1974 Salary Resolutions for General Services, and Fire Services Management, Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey9 that the following resolution be adopted9 that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutest RESOLUTION No, 5157 RESOLUTION Rr,~~A'I'ING TO THE 1974 SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN m GENERf~L SERVICES (Grade Gl through Gm16) m g February 119 1974 Po11 of voteso Ayes o Jacobsen9 KenPaley9 Luettinger and Law, Nayes - None, Absent - Andersono This resolution appears as Resolution Noa 5157 in Resolution Book Noo 350 Motion by Jacobsen9 seconded by Kenealey9 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 5158 RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1974 SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN (Public Safety - Fire) Poll of voteso Ayes - Jacobsen9 Kenealey9. Luettinger and Lawe Nayes - None, Absent - Anderson, This resolution appears as Resolution No, 5158 in Resolution Book Noo 35e Motion by Jacobsen9 seconded by Kenealey9 that the resolution regarding manage- went personnel be deferred to the council meeting of February 259 1974° All ayes - Carried, Absent _ Anderson, 13a Deferred Compensation Program for City Employeesa The request for approval of two separate deferred compensation plans for city employees-was discussed, Motion by Jacobsena seconded by Luettinger9 that this item be deferred to the council meeting. of February 259 19.74° All ayes - Carriedo Absent - Anderson, 14e Report on Verbatim Recordings of Council Meetingso Motion by Luettinger9 seconded by Jacobsen9 that the report on verbatim recordings of council meetings be deferred to the meeting of February 259 19740 All ayes m Carriedo Absent -Anderson, 15a Setting Date of Hearing for Board of Review, Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey9 that the date of Monday9 May 209 19749 at 7.000 PeMe9be established as the date and time for the Board of Review meetinge All ayes a Carried, ,mac •' - 10 m February 11, 1974 16, Change Order for Taft Park Building, Motion by Jacobsen9 seconded by Luettinger9 that a change order for the Taft Park project be approved9 which would increase the contract with Keho Construction Company in the amount of $603,06, A11 ayes - Carried, Absent Anderson, 17, Payments & Estimates: Motion by Luettinger9 seconded by Jacobsen, that the following payments and estimates be approved: A, Electric Service Co,9 Site Work9 Donaldson Paxk9 City Project No, 6549 Contract 21489 81,2% complete, Amount - $149500,00 B. Electric Service Co,9 Site Work Taft Park9 City Project No. 6539 Contract 21489 89,1% complete, Amount - $149400,00, C. Hoffman Electric Co.9 Minneapolis9 City Project No, .6509 Contract No, 21399 Report No. 59 93% complete, Amount - $589227.12. All ayes - Carried, Absent Anderson, 18. Licenses^ Motion by Jacobsen9 seconded by Kenealey9 that the following licenses be approved: Fee Waived^ Renewal West Richfield Little League Stand9 75th & Pleasant Food Regular New Soft Touch Sauna9 6521 Cedar Ave, So, Soft Drink Renewal Dairy Queen Brazier9 7533 Lyndale Ave, So, Food9 Soft Drink9 Cig, Renewal Burger King Corp,9 2800 West 66th Street Soft Drink9 Food9 Ice Machine Renewal-- Richfield Pharmacy Inc,, 6519 Nicollet Ave, So, Food9 Cig, Renewal Tom Thumb dba Da11 Foods9 7600 Knox Ave, So, Food9 Soft Drink9 Cig,9 Ice Machine Renewal Kinney $hoes9 14 W, 66th Street Soft Drink Renewal Lindahl 01ds,9 1900 W, 78th St, Cig, Renewal Goodyear S~rvice9 3015 W, 66th St, Soft Drink Renewal Benson Candy & Tobacco9 6509 18th Ave, So, Food Vehicle9 Cig,9 Vend, Mach, (continued) 1 1 - 11 - Regular Licenses (continued) Renewal Gold Eagle, 1537 E. 66th St. New Richfield Car Wash, 6638 Lyndale Ave. So. Renewal Poolside Superette, 609 East 66th St, Renewal Arby's, 6529 Penn Ave, So. New V.F.W., 710 Lake Shore Drive Renewal Richfield Lanes, 6449 Lyndale Ave. So. Renewal Miller's Fireside Pizza, 6736 Penn Ave, So. Renewal Twin City Tire Co., 719 W. 77 1/2 St. Febrv.ary 11, 1974 Soft Drink Soft Drink (2) Cig., Food, Soft Drink, Ice Mach., Add'1. Food Cig., Food, Add'1. Food, Soft Drink, Vending Machine Cigarette Cig., Food, Soft Drink, Vending Machs. (5) Food, Soft Drink, Cig., Vending Mach. Soft Drink, Cig., (2) Vend. Md.chs. Soft Drink Soft Drink Cig., Vending Mach. Garbage Hauling Soft Drink Soft Drink, Food, Cig. Music Box Off-Sale Beer Coin Operated Car Wash Sign Hangers Renewal United Rent all, 2200 66th St. W. Renewal Gold Eagle Wash, 904 W. 77th St. Renewal Union 76 Station, 66th and Portland Ave. Re~.ewal Solid Waste Service, P.O.. Box 7235, Mp1s. Renewal Chatterbox, 1922 W. 78th`Ht. Renewal PDQ ~k24, 813 E. 66th St. Renewal Left Guard, 7701 Nicollet Ave. Renewal Poolside Superette, 609 E. 66th St, Renewal 494 Car Wash, 7700 Portland Ave. So. New Suburban Sign Co., 618 W. Lake St., St. Louis Park Temporary Signsa Lyndahl Olds, 1900 W. 78th Street (Expected usage - 60 days), 2 Signs Taxicab Drivers Renewal Harry Abrahams, 10120 Portland Avenue Taxicab Driver Renewal James Arthur Russeth, 15815 Hi11 Rd., Wayzata, Minn, Taxicab Driver New Nanette Patrica Bichel, 1597 Hague Ave,, St. Paul Taxicab Driver New Carol Anne Pearson, 14274 Irving Ave., Burnsville Taxicab Driver Renewal Boyd Alan Hazledine, 8116 Zane Ave. No. Taxicab Driver Poll of votese Ayes m Jacobsen, Kenealey and Law. Naves - Luettinger. Absent - Anderson. Carried, Council Luettinger indicated he voted "no" on the temporary sign for Lyndall Olds because he-fa~rored-a-be~~e~-e~ge.o wanted more information on the sign. 19. Claims and Payrolls. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following claims and payrolls [l be allowedo RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST COMPANY Checks 11702/13478 X748,.909.38 SUMMIT S`1'ATE BANK Checks 47618/48645 General $263,313,67 47627/48492 Payroll 102,933.69 A11 ayes m Carried. Absent - Anderson. m 12 February 11, 1974 20. Sign for Heidelberg Dining Lounge, 708 W. 66th. Street. Bradley Morrison, attorney for Suburban Sign Company, 6818 W, Fake Street, requested a temporary sign to be installed at the Heidelberg Dining Lounge, by Suburban Sign Go. Motion by Luettinger, that the applicant meet with the city staff for a better sign. Motion lost for lack of a second. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, that a 60 day permit be approved with the stipulation that it not be a blinkiaag sign, All ayes _ Carried. Absent m Anderson. 21. Resolution Concerning South Hennepin `T'ransit Study, ~NO~ ON AGENDA) Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, that the following resolution-be adopted9 that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minuteso RESOLUTION No. 5160 RESOLUTION CONCERNING SOU`T`H HENNEPIN 'T'RANSIT S`1'UDY Po11 of votes, Ayes m Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Naves m None. Absent m Anderson. Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5160 in Resolution Book No. 35. 22. Resolution Supporting Legislation for Pedestrian Bridge Over CNOT ON AGENDA Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, that the following resolution be adopted, that ~.t be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minuteso RESOLUT'TON Noe 5154 RESOLUT'TON SUPPORTING I,EGIS:~,ATTON PROVIDING FOR CONSTRiJC`TION OF PEDESTRTAI~T BRIDGE OVER STATE TRU'~TK HIGHG~'A~' 36 TO SERV.C TA.FT PARR Po11 of votesa Ayes m Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Naves _ None. Absent Anderson, Carried. 2~is resolution appears as Resolution No. 5154 in Resolution B®ok N'o. 35. - 13 - February 11, 1974 23. Resolution Suppporting Bill Relating to Office of Fire Chief and Acting Fire Ch~Lef. (NOT ON AGENDA) Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolution be adopted9 that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be-made a part of these minutest RESOLUTION No. 5159 RESOLTUION SUPPORTING BILL RET,A.`TTNG TQ THE OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF t~ND ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF FOR THE CTTX OF RICHFIELD 1 Po11 of votest Ayes s Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger, and Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Anderson. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5159 in Resolution Book No. 35. 24. Ad ournment. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the meeting be ad3ourned. All ayes _ Carried. Absent m Anderson. Timer 11:40 P.M. '- 'Thomas Jy oran City Clerk ~~~ Mayor Wayne S. Burggraaff ity Manager [7