02-25-19741
CITY OF RICHFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
February 25, 1974
The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall on Monday, February 25, 1974, at 7x00 P.M.
Rev. Alf Romstad, Woodlake Lutheran Church, 7525 Oliver Ave,, gave the invocation.
Presento Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law.
Absent: Councilman Kenealey (Away on business).
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the minutes of the February 11,
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1974 meeting be accepted as presented, bait with the following underlined wording `
added to page 3, paragraph 1...."Councilman~I,uettinger 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 Councilman Kenealey is a member of the Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors and the Chamber of Commerce had taken a position con
cerning the proposed ordinance."
Page 7 ....'I'he name of Ralph E. Tarvin, 7309 Portland Avenue, be added to list
of Recreational vehicle owners, having been nominated by Councilman. Luettinger.
Page 11 ...Councilman Luettinger indicated he voted "No" on the temporary sign
for Lindahl Olds because he wanted more information on the sign.
A11 ayes ~ Carried. Absent s Kenealey.
2. Application for a
at 6324 22nd Avenue.
vial Use Permit to
aerate an Emer
Shelter Home
Planning Director, Richard Krier, e~eplained the zoning ordinance requirements
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for special use permits and reviewed the application submitted to the Planning
Commission from Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Beno, for a Special Use Permit to operate an
Emergency Shelter Home at 6324 22nd Avenue,
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Beno, 6324 22nd Avenue So., applicants, requested approval
of a Special Use Permit to use their home to provide emergency shelter for abandoned,
neglected, and runaway children.
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Mrs. Kenneth Hi11, 6320 22nd Avenue So., submitted a petition opposing the
special use permit unless it was limited to five persons under 10 years of age.
Curt Vining, Unit Supervisor in Foster and Day Care Homes for the Hennepin
County Welfare Department, was present at the meeting and gave the council some
background information on "Shelter Homes".
John Bleedhorn, 7340 Colfax Avenue, spoke in favor of living in a community
that demonstrates social concern for others.
Mirs® W. E. Nielsen, 6316 21st Avenue, spoke in favor of this application.
Paul Feuss, 4422 Wentworth Avenue, a former neighbor of applicants, spoke in
favor of this project.
Mr. & Mrs. W. 0. Stadelman, 6340 22nd Avenue So., spoke in support of this
request.
Mrs. Ronald W. Anderson, 7509 13th Avenue, a foster parent, also spoke in favor
of granting this request.
Mrs. F. W. Erickson, 6325 22nd Avenue So., a neighbor, spoke in favor of this
application.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that this hearing be closed.
All ayes m Carried. Absent ~ Kenealey.
Motion b~• Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the council grant this special
use permit. All ages m Carried, Absent _ Kenealey. Councilman Jacobsen repotted
that he had received phone calls from Mrs. F. R. Erickson, and Mrs. Randall W.
Anderson, and also two letters from residents in the area, all in favor o~ the
approval of the special use permit for Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Beno.
3. Application for a Special Use Permit to Operate a Public Garage at 6700 Cedar Ave.
Richard A. Brandtner appeared before the council and requested a spec3,al use
permit to allow the use of a commercial garage as an automobile tune~up center at
property located at 6700 Cedar Avenue,
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Mrs. Gertrude Ulrioh, 7601 Aldrich Avenue, spoke about Planning Commission con=
siderations.
Mrs. Lois Broscoff, 6715 18th Avenue, appeared in interest abouf the project,
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen9 that this hearing be closed.
A11 ayes m Carried.
Motion by Luettinger9 seconded by Jacobsen, that this special use permit be
granted with the following stipulations, as contained in the city manager`s council
letter No. 46, dated February 25, 1974, as followse
1. All the relative requirements of Section 3.339 subdivision 3, are complied
with as those requirements apply to public garages without gasoline pumps.
2. Proper screening is provided along the south and west side of the property,
3. Lighting is indirect so as not to cause a nv.isance.
4. Landscape treatment is provided to maintain the residential character of
the adjacent residential property,
5. Adequate customer and employee off street parking is provided.
All ayes _ Carried. Absent _ Kenealey.
4. Authorization to Call for Bids on Bituminous Paving Materials,
Motion by Anderson9 seconded by Jacobsen, that the council authorize the ca11
for bids on March 19, 1974, on bituminous paving materials to be used in the city`s
street oiling and stabilization program.
A11 ayes Carried, Absent m Kenealey,
5. Approval of Budget Purchases in Excess of._y19000.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the council approve the purchase
of a sma11, self propelled tractor with a rotary mower, in the amount of $3.,0259 and
that the purchase be made from the Central Garage Revolving Equipment Fand.
A11 ayes m Carried, Absent m Kenealey,
Motion by Jacobsen,. seconded by Anderson9 that the council approve the purchase
of replacement carpeting for the lobby area at the Richfield Ice Arena9 in the amount
of $3.9658.93.
All ayes.- Carried. Absent d Kenealey,
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6. Agreement Covering Preparation of Audio Visual Presentation on Richfield City
Government Operations and Services.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the city council authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to execute a contract with Creative Images,. in the amount of
$4,200.009 for the preparation of a 10-14 minute slide presentation with app~°oximately
80 frames and a taped narrative, presenting information about the City of Richfield.
It was agreed that audio-visual presentation could include the following subject
areas:
1. A description of the council-manager government, and the role of the mayor
and council membexs.
2. A description.of various services which Richfield government provides to
the community,
3, Citizen participation in local government.
4. Information concerning the amount of the property tax dollar which goes
to support Richfield municipal services,
5. Information concerning the way in which. 1oca1 government services are
financed through. the property tax, special assessments9 revenue sharing,
etc.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Kenealey.
7. Proposed Purchase of Minneapolis Gas Company Property,
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the city purchase from the
Minneapolis Gas Company, at 6245 Portland Avenue9 a sizable piece of property -
approximately 196 feet by 256.3 feet which copnprises a total of 509240 square feet9
which agreement would require the city to pay Minnegasco $2,528.70, plus disconnecting
the piping not to exceed $59000. In addition the city would agree to pay the first
calf installment of the current taxes on this property which amounts to $39715.60;
and that funds for the purchase be derived from special revenue funds appropriated
for park development and acquisition.
All ayes - Carried, Absent Ke•oealey,
8. Commission Appointments.
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Motion by Jacobsen9 seconded by Luettinger9 that Donald Balmer, 7515 Penn Avenue,
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be appointed for a full three-year term on the Civil Service Commission, and that
the administration be directed to write a letter of thanks to Mr, John P'. Labo9
6844 Knox Avenues for his 21 years of dedicated service on this Commission, and
that a Certificate of Appreciation be presented to him at the March. 11th council
meeting.
Poll of votesa Ayes - Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - Anderson, Absent -
Kenealey. Carried, Councilman Anderson indicated he voted "No" because he felt
Mr. Labo should have the opportunity to continue on the Commission, if he so
desired.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettingers that commission vacancies on the
Senior Citizens Advisory Commission and the Advisory Youth Commission be deferred
to the council meeting of March 11, 1974.
9. Presentation on Public Affairs Leadership and Management Program.
Burke Raymond, Executive Director of Public Affairs Leadership and Management
Training (P.A.L.M.) appeared before the council and discussed a proposed training
program for the Twin City area to provide training for individual management and
also training of the organization so that a municipality could become-more effective
in community affairs and the delivery of public services,
No action taken by the council,
10. Resolution Supporting Construction of Swimming Pools by Richfield School District.
Motion by Anderson 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 minuteso
RES®LU~TION No. 5161
R1':S®LUTI~DN SUPPGRTING CONSTRUCTT®N ®T' Pt0®LS BY RICHT'IBLD
SCH®®L D'ISTRIC`T
Po11 of votesa Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen Luettinger and Lew. Nayes m None, Absent -
Kenealey. Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5161 in Resolution
Book No. 35.
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11. deferred Compensation Plan for City Employees,
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the request for approval of two
separate compensation plans for city employees be deferred to the meeting of March 11,
1974.
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Kenealey.
12. d iscussion of Verbatim Recordkeeping of City Council Proceedings,
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the discussion of verbatium
recordkeeping of City Council proceedings be deferred to the council meeting of March
11, 1974°
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Kenealey.
13. Resolution Supporting I/494/100 Southdale Corridor Studya
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the resolution approving the
Task Force recommendations as presented or amended be deferred to the council
meeting of March 11, 19740
A11 ayes - Carried, Absent - Kenealey,
14o Payments & Estimates.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following estimate be
approvede
A. Midland Manufacturing and Heating, City Project No, 662,
Wood Lake Nature Center Air Conditianing. 99% complete,
Amount payable - $5,544°00,
A11 ayes - Carried, Absent - Kenealey.
15. Licenses.
Motion by Anderson9 seconded by Jacobsen, ghat the following licenses be
approvede
Regular°
Renewal, Bud's Texaco Service, 1316 Ee 66th St. Soft Drink
Renewal Janson's Quality Meats, 813 E. 66th St, Addle Food Facility
Renewal Kenny's Suzuki, 6520 Lyndale Avenue New & Used Car Lot
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Licenses (continued)
Regular: (continued)
Renewal Richfield APCO, 817 E. 66th Street Truck Rental
Renewal Mr, Steak, 6345 Penn Avenue Food
Renewal Cookie Jar Bakery, 6532 Penn Avenue Food
Taxicab Drivers License:
Renewal George Halvorson, 7528 Grand Avenue Taxicab driver
New Brock Pohl, 7475 123rd St., Apple Valley Taxicab driver
New Mark. Shields, 3912 Longfellow Avenue Taxicab driver
Renewal Leonard J. King, 8232 16th Avenue Taxicab driver
A11 ayes - Carried, Absent - Kenealey,
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16. Claims and Payrolls:
-Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following Claims and
Payrolls be allowed:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST COMPANY
Checks 13479/13813 ,
SUMMIT STATE BANK
Checks 47658/47688 General $ 84,227.77
47670/48933 Payroll 102,768,50
A11 ayes - Carried> Absent - Kenealey.
17. Amended Resolution on Street width - 70th Street, Portland to Nicollet Ave.
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 of
these minutes:
$380,276,46
RESOLUTION No, 5162
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 5124 (RELATING TO DESIGN
OF 70TH STREET BETWEEN PORTLAND AND LYNDALE AVENUES, A STATE
AID STREET)
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None.
Absent - Kenealey. 'Carried. 'This resolution appears as Resolution No, 5162 in
Resolution. Book No. 35.
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18. Discussion - City Doingi'T'heir Own Field Work for 1974 Street Construction.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the city do their own field
work for 1974 street construction projects.
Po11 of voteso Ayes - Anderson and Jacobsen. Nayes - Luettinger and Law, Absent m
Kenealey. ~'ie vote - Motion failed.
The council indicated that in view of Councilman Kenealey's absence, they
would be willing to consider this matter further, at a later date.
Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue, appeared in interest.
19. Adjournment.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the meeting be adjourned,
All ayes - Carried, `Timed 11x00 P. M.
Date Approvedt March 11, 1974
Mayor
Thomas J. N} an City Clerk
~. Manager
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