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May 28, 1974
T`he council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall on Tuesday, May 28, 1974, at 7:00 P. M.
Councilman Jacobsen gave the invocation.
The c~,eeting was called to order by Mayor f awo
Present: Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law.
Absent: Councilman Anderson (Out of town on business).
1. Minutes°
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of May 13th and the speci~.l meeting of May 20, 1974, be approved as presented.
All ayes _ Carried.
2. Resolution of Appreciation.
Mayor Law read a resolution honoring John Curran9 Jr., who resigned as of
May 31, 1974, as Director of the Richfield Youth Service Bureau, which resolution
acknowledged the exceptional quality of his staff and the excellent leadership ~.nd
inspiration he provided to the Bureau since its beginning in 1972,
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 apart of
these minaates :
L~SOLUTTON No, 5199
R~SOLUTTON OT' APPR;ECTI•f.TTON
Po11 of votes: Ayes m Jaes~bsexa, Kenealey, Luettirxg~r and Law. Nayes m None.
Absent Anderson. Carrig". I'h.is resolution appears as Resolution No. 5199
in Resolution Book No. 51'3°
~ Request for Special Use- Permit, Oak Grove Lutheran Church9 7100 Lyndale Ave.
Planning Director Di~:~c ~'~Fier, presented tine staff report and recommendatioL~
regarding the application r~~m Oak Grove Lutheran, Church for a special use permat
to expand the use of the ~:g~u.rch in a residentia~~ coning district.
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Bi11 Oman, Building Chairman of Oak Grove Church, explained the plans of the
church to demolish the 'existing Nave and construct a new one and to innrease the
parking on Lots 10, 11, and 12, Block 5, Augsburg Park Addition.
Ed Sovik and Gary Hanson, of the architectural firm of Sovik, Mathre, Sathrum
& Quanbeck, of Northfield, Minnesota, representing Oak Grove Church, reviewed their
architectural drawings of this expansion program.
Dick Olson, 7433 Dupont Avenue, and a member of Oak Grove Church, spoke in
regard to rescinding High School student parking at the Oak Grove perking lot.
Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue, spoke in opposition to this special use permit.
John C. Bjostad, President of Oak Grove Church, spoke regarding the number of
parishioners that live in the immediate area.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, that the hearing be closed.
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A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, that the council grant the special
use permit to Oak Grove Lutheran Church with the stipulation that the parsonage on
Lot 12 be demolished so that with their present parking they could provide 117
parking spaces; that the church also pursue the purchase of Lot 13 to provide a
total of 155 parking spacer; and that the council be made aware of the possible
vacation of Augsburg Avenue at the time the final plans and specifications are
approved for the street improvement program in January 1975.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, that the variance for Oak Grove
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Lutheran Church be granted, and that the question of parking on 70th Street, along
Lyndale Field, be reviewed by the council at the time the 1975 street project
hearing is held in August, 1974.
All ayes - Carried, Absent a Anderson.
4. Variance to the Front yard Requirements - 6437 Standish Avenue.
Michael J. Gudmunson, 6437 Standish Avenue, applicant, requested a variance to
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the residential front yard setback requirement of the city zoning ordinance,
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the hearing be closed,
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, that the council approve the
variance for an underground gaxage with a patio on top in the front yard of
property at 6437 Standish Avenue.
A11 ayes - Carried.
5. Variance to the Rear Yard Re uirements, 7717 Pillsbury Avenue.
Robert A. George, 7717 Pillsbury Avenue, requested a variance to alter the
rear yard requirements of the city zoning ordinance, to a11ow for an addition to the
existing concrete block building on his property.
Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue, appeared and spoke regarding fire hazards
connected to print shops.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Kenealey, that the hearing be closed.
All ayes - Carried, Absent - Anderson,
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council grant the variance
with the stipulation that Mr. George consult the Fire Department to insure adequate
fire regulations, and with further stipulations that -
1). Adequate landscaping be provided.
2). Architectural treatment be provided to the front of the building,
3). Parking and loading spaces be provided,
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson,
6. Ordinance Relating to the Outside Storage and Parking of Recreational Vehicles.
Bi11 No, 1974-2, "An Ordinance Relating to the Outside Parking and Storage of
Recreational Vehiclese Amending Section 3.27, Subdivision 3, by Adding Paragraphs;
Amending Section 3.38, Subdivisions 3, 49 and 6; and Adding a New Section to the City
Code of Ordinances", was read, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk,
(C-9524).
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The following persons appeared and spoke regarding this ordinance amendment:
Dave Decker, 3005 W. 70 1/2 Street
Sid Sanford, 7000 Portland Avenue
Harry J. Kampa, 6933 Portland Avenue
R. L. Goldberg, 7738 Upton Ave. So,
Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue
Attorney LeFevere suggested a few changes in wording of this ordinance in
which council members concurred, -
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Kenealey, that the hearing be closed,
All ayes - Carried, Absent - Anderson.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by_Kenealey, that the Ordinance on Outside
Storage and Parking of Recreational Vehicles be amended as proposed by the City
Attorney,
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson,
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealeys that this constitutes a second
reading of Bill Noo 1974®2; that it be published in the official newspaper, and that
it be made a part of these minutes,
Poll of votese Ayes - Jacobsen, Kenealey,. Luettinger and Law, Nayes - None.
Absent - Anderson, Carried. (Councilman Luettinger indicated he favored the
ordinance with the exception of its effective date of June 1, 1975. He stated
that he was opposed to the council directive to continue the moritorium on enforce-
ment of the existing ordinance until the new one becomes effective next year).
Councilman Jacobsen commended the committee on their excellent service to the
Study Commission, regarding this ordinance amendment.
7. Proposed Ordinance Amendment Concerning Adoption by Reference of Various Codes,
Statutes and Ordinances, ~
Bill No. 1974-8, "Amendment to Chapter I, Section 1.11 of the Ordinance Code of
the City of Richfield, was read, the same being on file in the office of the City
Clerk, (C-9530).
Motion by Kenealey, seconded by Luettinger, that this constitute a second
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reading of Bill No. 1974-8; that it be published in the official newspaper, and
that it be made apart of these minutes,
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Nayes -None.
Absent - Anderson. Carried.
8. Amendment to Section 3.09 of the Richfield City Charter.
Bi11 No, 1974-7, Transitory Ordinance No. 16.22 - "An Ordinance Amending
Section 3.09 of the City Charter of the City of Richfield", was read, the same
being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9529).
Motion by Kenealey, seconded by Jacobsen, that this constitutes a second
reading of Bill No. 1974-7; that it be published in the official newspaper, and
that it be made a part of these minutes.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None.
Absent - Anderson. Carried.
9. Discussion of Verbatim Recordkeeping of City Council Proceedings.
The city council discussed the purchase and installation of a verbatim
recording unit with the capability of adequate transcription and a storage unit
for the recording material.
Motion by Kenealey, seconded by Jacobsen, that tie system be purchased and
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, 5200
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION FROM
THE 1974 CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None,
Absent - Anderson, Carried, This resolution appears as Reso~u~ion No. 5200
in Resolution Book No. 35.
10. Approval of Plans and Specifications for Site Work Improvements and Authorization
to Call for Bids, Swimming Pool and Ice Arena.
Harvey Feldman, Park and Recreation Director, presented preliminary plans for
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improvements to the Richfield Swimming Pool and Ice Arena.
Bill No. 1974-9, Transitory Ordinance No. 16.23 - "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 of the city clerk. (C-9531).
Motion by Kenealey, seconded by Jacobsen, that this constitute a first reading
of Bill No. 1974-9; that it be published in the official newspaper; and that the
second reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for June 10, 1974, or as
soon thereafter as possible, A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson,
Motion by Kenealey, 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, 5201
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
SWIMMING POOL IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO CALL FOR BIDS. C. P. No. 663.
(C-9532)
Po11 of votest Ayes - Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law, Nayes - None,
Absent - Anderson. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5201 in
Resolution Book No. 35.
Motion by Kenealey, 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 minutest
RESOLUTION No, 5202
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
ICE ARENA PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING THE LIGHTING,
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CALL FOR BIDS.
City Project No. 664
(C-9533)
Poll of votest Ayes - Jacobsen Kenealey, Luettinger and Law, Nayes - None,
Absent - Anderson, Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5202 in
Resolution Book No, 3~.
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Motion by Kenealey, seconded by, Jacobsen.; that the low bid of $29780 from
Minnesota Valley Landscape, Inc., be approved4 for the landscaping of the area
along the western drive of the ice arena.
A11 ayes - Carried, Absent - Anderson.
Motion by Kenealey,. seconded by Jacobsen, that the council authorize the
execution of an Agreement with Wolof and Associates to prepare working plans for a
storage building and to design a sign for the Ice Arena and Swimming Pool facilities.
All ayes - Carried, Absent Anderson. (Councilman Luettinger indicated he wanted
to qualify his "Yes" vote in that he favored the preparation of the working plans
but that he was not in favor of an architectural design for the sign installation).
11, Planned Use Report for Revenue Sharing,
Motion by Jacobsen9 seconded by Luettinger, that the council approve the Planned
Use Report for Revenue Sharing as contained in the City Manager's Council Letter No.
124, and that this report be published in the Richfield Sun on June 6, 1974.
All. ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson,
12. City Participation in the Public Affairs Leadership and Management Training
Program.
Mayor Law suggested that Gary Eide and Dick Krier9 city staff representatives
who attended the Public Affairs Leadership and Management Training Program, be
requested by the city manager to submit a report to the council describing the
training services and the manner in which they will be made available to the city
before any action is taken by the city council on the P. A. L. M. agreement.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that this item be deferred until
the June 109 1974 meeting,
A11 ayes - Carrieda Absent - Anderson,
13o Appointments to the Human Rights Commission,
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, that the following reappointments be
made to the Human Rights Cor~nf~ssion for a term of 3 years each, beginning May 27,
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Ralph Olson, 7545 Pillsbury Avenue
William Siemens, 2904 W® 71st Street
Steve Lundell, 7039 16th. Avenue
J. Arthur Lyght, 7113 First Avenue
A11 ayes - Carried, Absent - Anderson,
14. Approval of Purchases in Excess of $1,000,
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, that the council approve the low bid
of $1,450 for an~eight foot asphalt mat around three sides of the new Donaldson
Park concession building, and to the backstop on the fourth side of the building; that
the council also approve, t e annua contract-for bus transportation, with the
Bloomington Bus Company, for children involved. in various summer recreation programs,
in the amount of $3,875.
_ All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson,
15. Approval of Proposed New Bus Routes,
Motion by Kenealey, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council approve the agreement
with the Metropolitan Transit Commission, subject to a letter of approval from the
Bloomington Bus Company, providing for changes in bus service via 76th. Street to
35W freeway.
A11 ayes - Carried, Absent - Anderson,
16, Agreement with Richfield Swim Club to Use Pool Facilities.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, that the council approve the Agreement
with the Richfield Swim Club for the use of the swimming pool facilities during
1974, and that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute the agreement on
behalf of the city.
All ayes - Carried, Absent - Anderson,
17. Change Orders for Taft and Donaldson Park Projects,
Motion by Kenealey, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council approve two change
orr~ers with Bury and Carlson Company to reduce the Taft and Donaldson Park contracts
in the aggregate amount of $3,900, as followso
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Delete slurry coat on hard court area at Taft. Park .,..,..>......... -$1,600
Delete slurry coat on two hard ~ourt~areas at Donaldson Park,.,,.,: -$2,300
A11 ayes - Carried.. ~ .
18.~ Licenses,
Motion by Jacobsena seconded by Kenealey, that the following licenses be
approved: ~ _ _ ~ .
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Renewal ~ ~ Cutler Animal. Hospital;.- 7738 Colfax 'Ave. ~ ~ ~"Commercial Kennel ~ ~ .~
New:Broadway Pizza, 7514.:Lyndale Ave. ~- ~ Vending Machine.
New Genuine Parts, 709~W...77~1/2 Street ~ Soft Drink"~ ~ ~
Taxicab Drivers:
New Harry Martin, Jr,; 1710 E. 98th Street,
Bloomington ~ Taxicab Driver °"
Robert M. Cegon, 10145 Portland Aveo
New ~ Taxicab Driver =.~
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New Bzadford Hewitt, 4517 Washburn Ave, Taxicab Driver.. ~
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New Lowell Colby, SOl W. 83rd Street ~ - Taxicab Driver
New Charles Gentry, 2645 Fremont Ave, So. ~~ Taxicab Driver
New Mark Fisher, 1416 E. 86th Street Taxicab Driver
NewAlma Gunderson, 4325 Oakland Avenue Taxicab Driver
New-_ Brian Berg, 16162 Forbes Avee, Rosemount ~ Taxicab Driver-
New. John F..Hoopman, 6337 Pleasant Ave.. Taxicab Driver -
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Kenealey, that the taxicab driver's license for
Richard Leibold, 875 S. Lexington~Parkway, be withdrawn as~per request of the"~ci.ty
manager. "
All, ayes - Carried. "
Motion by Jacobsen,.seconded..by Luettinger9 that the temporary sigh.for.Taco Bell,
2208 W. 66th Street, be approved for two weeks - June l through June 15, 1974;
All-ayes - Carried, Absent - Anderson, .,
I9. Claims and Payrolls,
Motion by 3acobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following claims and pay-
-rolls be allowed: .
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST COMPANY
Checks. 14721/14889
$240,338,39
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Claims and Payrolls ~Gontinuedj
SUN~'iIT STATE BANK
Checks 50670/50688 General $172,384>73
Checks 50395/50371 Payroll 99,101,82
A11 ayes - Carried,
20o Adjournment,
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Kenealey, that the meeting be adjourned,
A11 ayes - Carriede .Timex 11:00 P, Me
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