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04-08-19741 CITY OF RICHFIELD REGULAR MEETING April 8, 1974 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regulax session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on Monday, April 8, 1974, at 7.00 P. M. Mayor Law lead in the recitation of the Lord°s Prayer. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Law. Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Absent: None ~_ The Mayor extended a welcome to Pueblo Troop 1, Pack 392, which troop wad in attendance at the council meeting. 1 _ MinsrtaR_ Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the minutes of the March 25, 1974 1 meeting be approved as presented, All ayes - Carried. 2. Request to Rezone Property Located at 6900 Penn Avenue. Charles Little, applicant, appeared and requested the council to approve the rezoning of his property at 6900 Penn Avenue from Residential to Neighborhood Business. Councilman Kenealey indicated that he would. again be abstaining from voting because he was a personal friend of the family; he was their family attorney; and there was a possibility that he might be locating in their building, A letter from the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce, endorsing the request of Mr. Little, was presented. The City Manager submitted a petition signed by neighboring residents who opposed this rezoning, {C-9520) '1'he following persons appeared in oppositions 1 A. Hargreaves, 6908 Penn Avenue Robert Beranak, 6923 Queen Avenue Stella Knight, 6937 Penn Ave. J. $, Fowlers 6916 Penn Ave. Jan Beranak, 6923 Queen Avenue Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue Shirley Fowlers 6916 Penn Ave. - 2 - April 8, 1974 Motion by I,uettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the hearing on this rezoning request, the variance, and the off-street parking contract be continued to the meeting of April 22nd and to give neighborhood interested parties the use of city facilities on April 16th to meet and discuss the project furthers It was agreed that the city would notify all petitioners and property owners of this special meeting. All ayes m Carried. 3. Amendment to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter ITI9 Part Tti`9 Section 3.42.9_ Subdivision 4, Notice to Property Owners. Bill 1974-3, "Amendment to Chapter III, Part IV, Section 3.42, Subdivision 4 of the Ordinance Code of +~he City of Richfield, Minnesota", was read, the same being on file in the office of the City Clerk. (C®9517). (Mailing of Notice). Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that this hearing be closed. All ayes - Carried, Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that this constitute a second reading of Bill No. 1974-3; that it be published in the official newspaper, and that it be made a part of these minutes. Poll of votesa Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law, Absent - None. Carried, 4. Application for Waiver of Preliminary Platting Procedures, Charles Mann, 6926 First Avenue, appeared before the council, requesting approval to subdivide an 86 foot by 210 foot lot into two substandard 43 by 210 foot lots at 6805 14th Avenue So. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the application for waivex from Mr. Mann be denied. All ayes m Carried, 5. Presentation on T35 Metered Freeway System. Robert Benke, Traffic Research Engineer for the State Highway Department, made a slide presentation explaining the metered highway concept and the way in which it will operate, Mr. Benke also answered questions after his presentation, - 3 - April 8, 1974 6. Amendments to the Personnel Ordinance. Bi11 No. 1974-5, "An Ordinance Relat.ing.to.Personnel Compensation and Working Conditions for Employees in Organized Bargaining Units", was read, (C-9521}, Thomas'Moore, Firefighter, appeared in interest. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that this constitute a first reading of Bi11 No. 1974-5; that it be .published in the official newspaper, and that the second reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for April 22, 1974. Poll of voteso Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey and Luettinger. Hayes - Law. Absent - None. Carried. 7. Request for Amendment to Off-Street Parking Contract for Southdale Square, Inc., 2900 West 66th Street.- ~ . Robert Jensen, representing the I. G. A. Supermarket at Southdale Square, Inc., 2900 West 66th Street, requested the council's approval to amend the off-street parking contract for this Supermarket as there is no longer a need for their loading dock at this location. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, that the diagonal driveway to ramp be eliminated; that some kind of architectural treatment to the outside of the loading dock door be initiated; that the area be sodded and curbed; and that if in the future they are going to reuse this loading dock door, it will be necessary for the I. G. A. Supermarket to again install the diagonal driveway. A11 ayes - Carried. 8. Additional Permanent Street Construction Proposed for 1974. 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 pert of these minuteso RESOLUTION No. 5175 RESOLUTION RECEIVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON MAY 13, 1974 ON PERMAIV~ENT STREET SURFACING9 ORNAI~NTAL STREET LIGHTIlVG AND APPUR'T`ENANCES THERETO. City Proaect No. 657A (A part of Street Improvement - District No. 7) C-9522 - 4 0 April 89 1974 Poll of voteso Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey.and Luettinger. Nayes -None. Abstained - Law, Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5175 in Resolution Book No. 35. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the city manager be directed to authorize Orr®Schelen-Mayeron & Ass®ciates, Inc., to prepare final plans and specifim cations for Project No. 657A. Poll of voteso Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, and Luettinger. Nayes a None. Abstained - Law. Carried, 9. Minutes and Tabulation- of Bids for O~~.amental Street Lighting for Districts 6 and 13. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the minutes and b.id tabulation on Street Lighting for Districts Nos. 6 and 13, be accepted as presented, All ayes - Carried, 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 minutesa RESOLUTION ~oe:,5i76 RESOL~JTION ACCEPTING BTD AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO HOFFMAN ELECTRIC COMPANY, 9855 HAMILTON ROAD, EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. FOR ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING ANP APPURTENANCES THERETO, AREAS NOS, 6 and 13. City Project No. 657 (09523) Poll of voteso Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None, Absent _ None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5176 in Resolution Book No. 35. 10. Authorization to Call for Bids for Taft Park Fencing. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the c~.ty manager be authorized to call for bids on April 22, 1974 for the purchase and installation of fencing for four softball fields at Taft Park, funds for which are available. All ayes Carried, m 5 ~ April 8, 1974 11. Ordinance Amendment to Require Filing of Ta~cicab._Rates. Bill No, 1974®6, "An Ordinance Amending. Subdivision.ll of Section 6.20 of the Richfield City Code, relating to the Conditions Governing the Issuance of Taxicab Licenses", was read. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that this hearing be closed. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that this constitute a first reading of Bill No. 1974-6; that it be published in the official newspaper, and that the second reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for April 22, 1974. Po11 of votesa Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Nayes _ None, Absent - None. Carried, Mayor Law read a letter from Donald C. Burck, 6748 Grand Avenue, encouraging uniform fares for both cab companies, James Isaacson, Manager of South West Cab Compaq, 1009 North Concord St., St. Paul, Minn., appeared and spoke regarding this item. 12, Resolution Declaring Costs, Ordering Assessment of Property and Deferring such Assessment until lots are sold, (New Ford Town property).. 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. 5177 RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS, ORDERING ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY AND DEFERRING SUCH ASSESSMENT UNTIL LOTS ARE SOLD Poll of voteso Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and 'Law, Nayes - None. Absent - None. Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5177 in Resolution Book No, 35. 13. Appointment to Senior Citizens Commission. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the appointment of a member to the Senior Citizens Commission be deferred until the council meeting of April 22, 1974. All ayes - Carried, m 6 April 8, 1974 14. 1974/79 Capital Improvement Program. .Motion by And.er.son, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council receive the six year Capital Improvement Program report, which program represents a continuation of the program which has been adopted in previous years. A11 ayes m Carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council set the date of hearing for April 29, 1974, at 7x00 P.M., for this 1974/79 Capital Improvement Program. A11 ayes - Carried. 15. Recommendation for Ad3ustment in Swimming Pool User Fees, Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the council approve the staff's recommendations and adopt the proposed increases in recreational and instructional swimming pool fees proposed in the city manager's council letter No. 80, dated April 8, 1974, as followso 1. Increase family season tickets from $15.50 to $18..00, 2. Increase single season tickets from $7.25 to $9.00. 3. Increase junior and senior lifesaving instructions from $2.00 to $4.00. 4. Increase children's swimming instruction from $2.00 per child- $5.00 per family maximum to $3.00; $5.00 per family maximum. Stan Christianson, Chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission,. reported on the commission's recommendation. Don Houlding, 7145 18th Avenue, spoke in opposition to the above increases in swimming pool fees, George I'ellgren, b987 Upton Avenue, also spoke in opposition. Motion withdrawn. Motion by Kenealey, seconded by Zuettinger, that the swimming pool fees be kept the same as they are at present. Po11 of votes Ayes _ Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and I,aw. Naves m None. Abstained m Anderson. Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following resolution be - 7 - ~I April 8, 1974 adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutese RESOLUTION No. 5178 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF $4,700 FROM THE UNALLOCATED CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT TO THE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Po11 of voteso Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Naves - None. Absent - None. Carried. w, 16, Payments and Estimateso :_ Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the folilowin.g payments and estimates be approvedo A. Minnesota Valley Surfacing Company, permanent paving, Project ~k642, Area No. 1, Contract No. 2116, Estimate 11 and final. Amount payable v $68,744.69, 1 B. Egan McKay Electric Contractors, Inc,, Ornamental Lighting, .Districts 2, 4 and 14. Estimate No, 5, 99% complete. Contract Noo 2138. Amount payable - $2,610. C. Electric Service Company, Estimate ~~9, Contract 2148., City Project No. 653, Taft Park Site Improvement, 99% complete, Amount payable - $8,081.50. D, Electric Service Company, Estimate ~~9, Contract No. 2148, 99° complete, City P-ro3ect No. 654, Donaldson Park Site Improvement. Amount payn.ble - $480, 50. E. Carl Bolander & Son, City Project ~~660, Estimate ~~1, 38.1% complete, Pond Dredging at Augsburg Park. Amount payable - $7,506.00. All ayes - Carried. 17. Licensesa Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, that the following licenses be approvedo Fee Waiyed° Neut___. Richview, Inc., 7727 Portland Avenue Ice Machine, Food, Soft Drink (continued] 1 - 8 - LICENSES (continued) Re ular^. New Richfield Apco Station, 817 E. 66th Street Renewal Mister Pizza, 6700 Penn Avenue Renewal Don Roberts Union 76, 7301 Penn Ave. New Lindahl Olds, 1900 W. 78th St. Renewal Al's Clark Super 100, 6244 Penn Ave. New Nelson Trucking Service, 13 Maple Place Taxicab Drivers: April 8, 1974 Soft Drink Food, Soft Drink, Cig. Soft Drink, Cig., Vending Machines (2j 1 Vending machine Cig., Ice Machine (2), Soft Drink Garbage Hauling (2 trucks) New Donald Fabick, 7608 Dupont Avenue Taxicab driver ~w usse _ roo s, 7 ncent venue ~~cab driver New Michael Plummer, 4023 Sheridan Avenue Taxicab driver New Robert Donkersgoed, 87~Riverwoods Lane Taxicab driver Renewal Richard Johnson, 1427 Osseola Ave., St. Paul Taxicab driver All ayes - Carried, Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, to deny the Off-Sale Eeer application 1 for Superamerica, 826 W. 66th Street. The following persons spoke in opposition: Lynn Fillmire, representing Superamerica Station Tom Edwards, Manager at Richfield Superamerica Station George Tellgren, 6937 Upton Avenue Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson and Luettinger. Nayes - Jacobsen, Kenealey and Law, M®ti®n lOSt. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, that the license be approved for the off- sale beer for Superamerica, 826 W. 66th Street. Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Kenealey and Law. Nayes - Anderson and Luettinger, Absent - None. Carried, Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue, voiced opposition, i 18. Claims and Payrolls. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, that the following claims and payrolls be allowed: m g April 8, 1974 RICH~'I~D BANR. & `RUST COMPANY Checks 11715/14319 $313,594050 SiTN~'!IT S`I'A`I'B BAND Checks 49251/49278 General 136,594050 47669/49876 Payroll 103,437078 All ayes ~ Carried, 19_, Adjourn, Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the meeting be adjourned, A11 ayes _ Carried, Timee 11°35 PoMm A ri1 22 / ~ 1 ~~~~~'~~ Bate Appro o P , 1974 L~ ~~~~ `~homas Jo M an City Clerk ~~, ~ S .. Tor Zo Zaw Mayor Tdayne So Burggraaff a 1