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05-13-1974CITY OF RICHFIELD REGULAR MEETING May 139 1974 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on Monday9 May 139 19749 at 7000 PeM. Rev. John Che119 House of Prayer Lutheran Church9 gave the invocation, 7.'he meeting was called to order by Mayor Law. Presents Anderson9 Jacobsen9 Kenealey9 Luettinger and Law, Absents None, 'lYhe M~~or extended a welcome to those in attendance including the 4th Graders from Mount Calvary Lutheran School, 1. Minutes Motion by Anderson9 seconded by Luettinger9 that the minutes of the April 22nd regular meeting and the April 29th9 1974 special meeting be approved as presented9 but with the following correction and additions April 22nd minutes ~ Page 59 the name of Frank Luth9 be corrected to read Frank Lutes9 6645 Elliot Avenue. April 29th minutes _ Addition. Councilman Luettinger indicated that he wanted to qualify his "No" vote to Resolution No. 518b (Relating to the 1974m7~ Salary Compensation Plan for Local 49)9 due to the additional holiday and that portion of family health insurance coverage not given to other employees, All ayes m Carried, 2. Presentations Mari Haddox9 Chairperson of Richfield`s Human Rights Commission9 introduced Vicki Wilson9 League of Minnesota Human Rights Commission9 who presented the T'lliird Annual Human Rights Award to the Richfield Human Rights Commission and the City Council, 3. Hearing on Permanent Street Construction9 Ornamental Street Lighting _ C.P. 657A. No one appeared regarding this hearingo Motion by Jacobsen9 seconded by Anderson9 that this hearing be closed, A11 ayes m Carried. m 2 - May 13, 1974 Motion by Luettinger, 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. 5192 RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PERMANENT PAVING, CONCRE`T'E; CURB AND GUTTER AND APPURTENANCES THERETO City Project No. 657A (A part of Street Improvement District No. 7) Po11 of votese Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Naves - None. Absent - None. Carried, 'leis resolution appears as Resolution No. 5192 in Resolution Book No. 35. 4. Request for Variance of front and rear yard Se~baclc Requirements to Construct Single Family Dwelling, William Roth, 6600 James Ave. So, Mr. William Roth, 9400 Penn Avenue, requesi~ed approval of a front and rear yard variance to the "R" district requirements of the zoning ordinance, to allow the appli- cant to build a 70° x 36' retirement home at 6600 James Aven~.e. Planning Director, Richard Krier, presented the staff's recommendation for denial of this application. Carl McBride,. Annandale, spoke about his problem of trying to sell his property at 66th and Emerson. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, that the hearing be closed, A11 ayes o Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, that the council approve the requested variances. Po11 of votest Ayes - Jacobsen, Kenealey and Law. Naves - Anderson and Luettinger. Absent - None. Carried. (Councilman Luettinger indicated he voted "No" because he feels this request would result in overbuilding for the area and he feared potential problems in the future with this type of building. m 3 m May 13, 1974 5. Discussion of Progress on Central Business District Study. Carl McBrides Chairman of the Businessman°s Committee studying the Central Business District, presented a brief progress report. Richard Kriers Planning Director, presented facts as to why a planning effort of this type is needed, Council members indicated support, but no .specific action taken by the council at this time. 6. Resolution Establishing Speed on 76th Street. '1'Lze following persons appeared in opposition to increasing the speed on 76th Streete Joe Ertman, 7533 3rd Avenue So. Gertrude Ulrich, 7601 Aldrich Avenue Marilyn Backers 7508 4th-Street m representing school, subs~itted letters from school officials opposing increase in speed, Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Duettinger, that a 30 mile an hour speed limit be retained on 76th. Street between Cedar Avenue and Rerxes Auenueo® All ayes v Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by T,uettingers that the following resolution be adoptede that it be spread. in the resolution Boole and that it be made a part of these minutese RES©l,U`PSON No. 5193 RESOZ,l?TION DIREC~'ING CI`a`Y MANAGER ~ RE~UES`P COMMISSIONER OF HIGHWAYS, 5~.~'E OP MINIVV~SO`PA, ~ CONDO'C`P ~f'ZC SPEED S1JRV.GY ON POR`~A.ND AVE~["OE (CSAH 35)s. NICODI,E~' AVENUE (CSAH 52), PEN1V AV~1~E (CSAH 32) and 66`1~Z SE`1' (CSAH 53) Po11 of votese Ayes m Anderson, Jacobeans lgenealeys T:uettinger and T,aw. Naves m None. Absent o None. Carried. '1~is resolution appears as Resolution No. 5193 in Resolution Boole No. 35. Motion by T,aw, seconded by Jacobsen, to direct the city staff to-make sure that sufficient signs are installed on 76th Street s.nd on other main arterials where 0 4 m May 13, 197. children cross the street for sch®®l and park purposes. All ayes o Carried. 7. Request for Stop Sign Installation 65th Street and Pillsbury Avenue. Councilman Luettinger requested council consideration for additional stop sign installations at the intersection of 65th. Street and Pillsbury Avenue, Motion by Luettinger, seconded by IZenealeys 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, 5195 RESOLUTION RELATING `1'0 TRAf'f'IC CONTROL SIGNS m STOP SIGNS ON 65TH STREET AT PILLSBURY AVENfTE. Po11 of voteso Ayes o Anderson, Jacobeans Kenealey, L•o.ettinger and Law, Nayes m None. Absent e None, Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5195 in Resolution Book No, 35. Mrs, S~ phie Gunstad, 6231 Pillsbury Avenue, appeared in interest. 8, Presentation of Affirmative Action Program, Tim Jeffery, Personnel Uirectors explained the background and highlights of the proposed Affirmative Action policy and program. Gertrude Ulrich, 7601 Aldrich Avenues and JoAnn Bloomberg, 6908 Oliver Avenue, spoke in behalf of the Human Rights Co~aission°s end®rsement of this program. Curtis Bernsteins 714 2nd Avenue So., also appeared in interest. Motion by Jacobeans seconded by Andersons that the following resolution be adopted, that it be spread. in the resolution book and that it be made a-part of these minutes with the understanding that by ad®pting the program the council is not waiving its right to impose residency requirements where it is-job relatedo RESOLUTION No. 519 RESOLU`b'ION ADOPTING AN AFf'IRMATI~E AC`l''ION PR®G~Y Poll of voteso Ayes o Anderson, Jacobeans Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Naves o None. Absent m None. Carried, T?~is res©laation appears as Res©lution No. 519 in Reso~.tion Book No. 35. 5 m May 139 1974 9s Proposed Human Rights Enforcement Ordinances Bi11 Siemer~s 2904 West 71st Streets Chairman of the Richfield Hnman Rights Commission, presented a proposal to have the City Attorney draw up a human rights enforcement ordinance, to prevent unlawful discriminatory practices within-the City. of Richfield, Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobeans that the City Attorney be directed to draw~up this ordinance amendment, All ayes m Carried, 10. Proposed Amendment to Richfield City Charter, Ron Billegard9 6613 `Thomas Avenues presented the Charter Commission's recommendation for a proposed amendment to the Richfield City Charters Bill Nos 1974m7, `Transitory Ordinance 16x22 "Amendment to Section 3x09 of the Richfield City Charter"9 was read, the same being on file in the office of the City Clerk, (C®9529)s Motion by Kenealey, seconded by Jacobeans that this constitutes a first reading of Bi11 Nos 1974m79 that it be published in the official newspapers and that the second reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for May 289 1974s Po11 of votese .Ayes o Anderson,. Jacobsen, ~uettinger, Kenealey and Z+aws Nayee m Nunes Absent m Nons Carrieds 11s Proposed Ordinance Amendment Concerning Ado tion by Reference of State Statute Provisions Bill Nos 1974m8, "Amendment to Chapter Is. Section 1x11 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield", was read9 the same being on file in the office of the City Clerks (C-9530~s Motion by Anderson, sec©nded by Kenealey, that this constitute a first reading of B.i11 Nos 1974®8~ that it be published in the official newspaper and that the second reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for May 28s 19740 Po11 of voteso Ayee Anderson, Jacobsen, T.;uettinger, Kenealey and Taws Nayes o Noises Absent Nunes Carrieds ~f 1 0 6 12. Discussion of Verbatim Recc~rdReeping ®f City Council Proceedings, May 13, 1974 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the discussion ®f verbatim recordl~eeping of-city Council proceedings be deferred to the meeting of May 28, 1974. All ayes o Carried. ].3. Approval of Purchase in Excess of ~1~000. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the cmuncil approve the purchase and installation of new merchandise display rac~€s for the cooler at the Cedar Avenue liquor store, in the amount of $4,635. A11 ayes m Carried. 14. Liquor Legal Liability Insurance. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the councr~l approve the contract 1 with '~kae Home Insurance Company, in the amount of X7,328, for Liquor Legal Liability Insurance, Po11 of votesa Ayes ~ Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law. Hayes m None. Abstained m Kenealey. Absent m Nonce (CeAuncilman Kenealey indicated he abstained from voting because the insurance agent is a personal and social friend~e 15. Resolution Ordering Preparation of Preliminary Engineering Reports for Permanent Street Construction and Ornamental Street Lighting Pro,~ects Proposed for 1975, and Authorize Consultin;~ Engineers to pretaare TnTor~ing Plans and Specifications. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolution be adopted, that it be spread in the resolution boo~C and that it be made apart of these minuteso l~SOI;~9~ION No. 5196 RESOLl1I'ION ORDERI~'G PREPARA`T'ION Ol' 1~E1'OR`I ~N PEI~NfANEN~ S`TREET' S"dI~ACI~TO, ORNAM~T`T'AL S~T'REEI' LIOHI'S AN1~ APl''d7R`T~Nm ANCES lt~`lt~, 1 City Project No. 667 Areas 7, 8 and 9 Po11 of v®tese Ayes m Anderson Jacobsen, Kenealey and Luettinger. Hayes None. A~istained m Law. Carried. `this resolution appears as Resolution Noe 5196 in Resolution Boole No. 35. e ~ o May 139 1974 Motion by Luettinger9 seconded by Jacobsen9 that Orr®SchelenAMay~ron & Associates Tnc, {Consulting Bngineers~ be directed to prepare working plans and specifications for City Project No, 6679 Areas 79 89 and 9a A11 ayes m Carried, Abstained Law, 16o Approval of Plans and S ecifications for Site Work Improvements and Authorization to Call of Bids Swimming Pool and Ice Arena, Motion by Anderson9 sec®nded by Law9 that this item be deferred to the council meeting of May 28, 19740 A11 ayes m Carried, 17o Approval of Revised Little League Lease with MACa Motion by Jac®bsen9 seconded by Anderson9 that the Lease Agreement with the Metropolitan Airports Commission for Bast Little League I'ields9 be approved for an additional five year period9 and that the Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the city, A11 ayes m Carried, 18. .Planned Use Report for Revenue Sha ring, Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger9 that the Planned Use Report for Revenue Sharing be deferred to the council meeting of May 289 1974a A11 ayes m Carried. 19o Agreement for the City to Participate in Public Affairs and Motion by Luettinger9 seconded by Kenealey9 that this. item be deferred to the council meeting of May 289 19740 Po11 of v®teso Ayes m Renealey9 Luettinger and Lawo Nayes m.Anderson and Jacobsen, Absent _ None, Carried, 20o Appointment of Public Safety. ~irectoro Motion by Jacobsen9 seconded by Anderson9 that the council approve the city manager°s app®intment of ~h©ma.s Aa Morgan, Jr,9 as public safety directorm A11 ayes m Carriedo m g 21° Payments and Estimate~° May 13,.1974 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, that tpe following payments and estimates be appr®veda A° Amco Hurricane Steel Fence Co,, Taft Park Site Innprovements9 Contract No, 2151, City Project No° 653, 100% completed Estimate No° 3 and Finalo $235056® B° Amco Hurricane Steel Fence Cone Donaldson Park Site Impr®vementse Contract No° 2151, City Project No, 654, 100% completed Estimate Noo 5 and final, C° Electric Service Company, Donaldson Park Site Improvements, Contract Noo 21489 City Project No, 6549 99% completes Estimate Noo 10 $2770.00 ~° Electric Service Companye Taft Park Site Improvements, Contract Noo 21489 Ciby Project Noo 6539 Estimate N®° 109 99%.complete m $344000, E° Electric Repair and Construction Co Inc°, City Project Noo 6429 Contract No, 21179 Ornamental Street Lighting9 district Noe 19 90% complete m $18,318060° F° Hoffman Electric Coo, City Project No° 6509 Contract Noo 21399 Ornamental Street Ligpting9 districts Nos° 3 and 59 100% complete $2892640880 G° Viking Automatic Sprinkler Co°e City Pr®ject No, 6669 C®ntract Noo 21679. Sprinkler Systemse Liquor Stores9 99% complete $59845.35° H° Northwest Pitumino~~ Co° Incae City Project No, 6579 Contract No, 21719 Permanent Pavinge districts No, 6 and 139 4°3°/° complete $82,099057° A11 ayes Carried° 22° Licenses^ Motion by Jacobsen9 seconded by Kenealey, that the following-licenses be approveda Re ular° New Ray°s Rubbish Service, 3941 14th Avenue Garbage Hauling New Phillip 66 Station, 1120 Ee 78th Street Soft drink New Heidelberg9 708 Wo 66th Street Candy Vend° Machine New Phillip M° Philipp, 6821 Harriet Avenue Residential Kennel New Richfield Sank & Trust C®,, 6625 Lyndale Ave° Vending Machine New Pixies Restaurant, 48 W° 66tp Street Food9 S®ft ~rink9 Cig° (continued - 9 - [J Licenses (Continued) Regular (Continued) New Longtino°s Restaurant9 6519 1/2 Nicollet Ave. New Gold Eagle Wash9 904 W. 77th Street Renewal Sir Winstons Charbroil9 7545 Lyndale Ave, Renewal Hub Dairy Queens 16 E. 66th Street Renewal East Richfield Little League Concession Stand9 66th and Standish Avenue New Gold Eagle Wash9 1537 E. 66th Street A11 ayes - Carried, 23o Claims and Payrolls, Motion by Jacobsen9 seconded by Kenealey9 that the following claims and payrolls be allowed; RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST COMPANY Checks SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 13523/14720 49321/50376 General 49322/50371 Payroll May 139 1974 Vending Machine Vending Machine Cig.9 food, Soft Drink Food9 Soft Drink Soft Drink, Candy Vending Machine $4789753,33 $161x657.75 999101,82 A11 ayes - Carried, 24. Request for Off-Street Parking Contract, Olympic Electric9 6400 Penn Ave, Mr. George Kosmides9 6608 Penn Avenue9 President of Olympic Electric Company9 requested couxacil approval of an off®street parking contract for property located at 6400 Penn Avenue. (Property formerly the Tobin~Arp Machine Shop Company), Motion by Jacobsen9 seconded by Luettinger9 that the Off~Street Parking Contract for George Kosmides be approved9 with the following stipulationse 1. Final Building Plans for the remodeling of the existing building to be approved by the department of public works, 2. Landscape and lighting plans to be approved by city staff. 3. Secure necessary permits, 4. Tlie existing fence be repaired or replaced, Poll of votest Ayes Anderson9 Jacobsen9 Luettinger and Law. Nayes m None, Abstained - Kenealey. (Councilman Kenealey indicated he abstained from voting because George Kosmides is a client of his), - 10 - May 13, 1974 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 minutesa RESOLUTION No. 5197 RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT F'OR 0~'F-STREET ~'A~.2KKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION N0. 74-5, CON`T'RACT No. 2175. George Kosmides, 6608 Penn Ave., Applicant, and President of Olympic Electric Company. Locations Olympic Electric Company, 6400 Penn Ave, Uses Wholesale dental supply with offices/balance of area wholesale distributing and storage. Poll of votes Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law, Nayes - None. Abstained - Kenealey. 'I'ris resolution appears as Resolution No. 5197 is Resolution Book No, 35. NOT ON AGENDA. 25. Signs for House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 7625 Chicago Ave. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the sign permit for House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 7625 Chicago Avenue, to install three directional signs be approved; such signs to be located at 76th and Portland, 76th and 12th Avenue, and 76th and Cedar Avenue....signs to be located on private property with owners consent. 26. Application for funds - Minnesota Peace Officer°s Training Board, Motion by Jacobsen,. seconded by Luettinger, that the city manager be authorized to execute applications for incentive funds from the State of Minnesota,. Minnesota Peace Officer°s Training Board, All ayes - Carried. 27. Ad ournment. Motion by Kenealey, seconded by Jacobsen, that the meeting be adjourned. A11 ayes - Carried. Timed 11°15 P.M. v ~~ Date Approved; May 28, 1974 t'8'~ ° ~ Thomas J, ~ra'n City Clerk ~ Mayoro ~ . ~~ City Manager