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06-24-1974CITY OF RICHFIELD REGULAR MEETING June 249 1974 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Ha11 on Monday, June 249 19749 at 7x00 P.M, Rev, Mark Bende119 Evangelical Free Church9 gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Law, Presento Anderson9 Jacobsen9 Kenealey9 Luettinger and Law, Absent: Noneo (Councilman Kenealey excused at 8:45 P.M. - business commitment) 1. Minutesa Motion by Jacobsen9 seconded by Andersona that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 109 19749 be approved as presented but that an insert be made to page 3 (after motion to close hearing for a special use permit to construct a Wendy's Restaurant at the Hub Shopping Center) to read as followso "Motion by Kenealey that the special use permit and variance be granted at this location. Motion lost for lack of a second ", A11 ayes - Carried, 2. Request for Special Use Permit9 Burger King9 140 E. 78th Street. Mr. David G. Truesde119 Real Estate Representative for Burger King9 requested that the hearing on the Special Use Permit at 140 East 78th Street be deferred until after the Planning Commission meeting of July 169 1974. Motion by Anderson9 seconded by Jacobsen9 that the request for the Special Use Permit for Burger King at 140 E. 78th Street9 be deferred indefinitely. A11 ayes - Carried, 3. Amendment to Section 3.279 Subdo 3 (18) of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield - Home Occupations, Bi11 No, 1974-109 "An Ordinance Relating to Zonings Regulating Home Occupation; Adding a new subdivision to the Richfield Code of Ordinances"9 was read, (C-9534) Motion by Anderson9 seconded by Luettinger9 that paragraph 3 of Subdivision 14 on Exhibit E be substituted for paragraph 3 of Exhibit F. The corrected paragraph would read as followse - 2 - June 24, 1974 ~3 Employees. One person in addition to the persons occupying the dwelling may be employed by the home occupation on the premises: two persons may be so employed, but only upon the granting of a specified use permit therefore where the council finds that the proposed additional employment is consistent with the purposes of Section 3.41 and will comply with this subdivision. Po11 of votes: Ayes m Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - Kenealey. Absent m None. .Carried. Councilman Kenealey voted "NO" because he feels that the reference to one person and twa persons should be changed to two persons and three persons respectively. Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue, recommended the phrase "at one time" be added. Motion by Kenealey, seconded by Jacobsen, that paragraph 4 of Subdivision 14, be changed to include the addition of the following wording: "'phis shall-not .prohibit the outside parking of motor vehicles on the driveway of the premises provided that the parking of such vehicles are not otherwise prohibited by Section 3.32, Subdivision 2, paragraph 1, of this code". A11 ayes - Carried. Dr. Felton Jenkins, 6221 Morgan Avenue, spoke in favor of this ordinance-amend- went. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that this constitute a first reading of Bi11 No, 197410; that it be published in the official newspaper, and that the second reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for 3uly 8, 1974. Po11 of votes Ayes m Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law, Nayes - Kenealey. Carried, 4. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission`s Request to Establish a Housing and Redevelop ment Authority. Dr. Felton Jenkins, 6221 Morgan Ave.9 as Chairman of the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission, spoke .regarding the establishment of a housing and redevelopment authority for senior citizens, Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council requests a complete m 3 m June 24, 1974 staff report on the establishment and operation of a Housing and Redevelopment Authority, together with all possible alternatives, All ayes _ Carried, Earl Maffett, 6745 Harriet Avenue, spoke regarding proposed legislation on this subject. Motion by Luettingerg seconded by Jacobsen, that the council approve the request of Dr, Jenkins for financial support to develop a means of communication for senior citizens and handicapped persons through the insertion of information in the city's quarterly ~ tility report and through a feedback brochure. A11 ayes m Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the council accepts the report of Dr. Jenkins and that a request be made to the Parks and Recreation Department for consideration to use the library building at 70th and Nicollet Avenue as headquarters far Senior Citizens, A11 ayes v Carried, 5. Transitory Ordinance Providing for the Expenditure of Money from. the Special Revenue Fund for Park Development, Bill Noo 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 Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that this constitutes a second reading of Bi11 No. 1974®9; that it be p•ablished in the official newspaper, and that it be made a part of these minutes, Po11 of voteso Ayes m Anderson, Jacobsen, Kenealey, Luettinger and Law. Naves = None, Absent None, Carried. 6. Report on Suburban Rate Authority. Councilman Luettinger and City Attorney Clayton LeFevere provided an up-date report on activities of Suburban Rate Authority. ® 4 - June 24, 1974 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council approve continuation of the Suburban Rate Authority and to take whatever steps are needed to work with the Public Service Commission and to request the Commission to include the study of telephone and electric rateso A11 ayes - Carried, 8:45 Porto v Councilman Kenealey excused himself from the meeting due to business commitments, 7o Report on Adjustment in Mileage Reimbursemento Gary Eide, Budget and Research Director, provided research background information on the staff°s request for change in mileage reimbursement policyo Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the council approve the increase from 11c to 16~ per mile effective July 19 19740 Po11 of votes: Ayes m Anderson and Jacobsen, Noyes - Luettinger and Law. Absent - Kenealeyo `fie voted Motion by®Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the council approve the increase from 11~ to 15c per mile effective July 1, 19740 A11 ayes - Carried, Absent - Kenealeyo 8o Minutes9 'Tabulation of Bids and Award of Contracts Parking Lot Lighting for Richfield Tce Arena, Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that minutes and tabulation of bids on the parking lot lighting for Richfield Ice Arena be accepted; that the low bid of Kvalsten Electric Company, in the amount of $79277, be approved; and that the Mayor and the City Manager be authorized to execute the contract documents, All ayes - Carried. Absent - Kenealeyo Motion by Luettinger9 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 minutes: RESOLUTION Noo 5210 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO KVALST~]' ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR PARKING LOT LIGHTING ~ FOR RICHFIELD ICE ARENA, City Project Noo 6640 - 5 June 24, 1974 Po11 of votese Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Kenealey. Carried, 7.'his resolution appears as Resolution No. 5210 in Resolution Book No. 35. 9. Approval of Purchase in Excess of $1,000, Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that the council approve the low quotation of McNamara~Vivant Contracting Company, Into, in the amount of $4,650.00 for the purchase of 500 tons of M. C. Asphalt mix for street patching; and the low quotation of Northwestern Refining Company, in the amount of $4,484.00, for 10,000 gallons of liquid asphalt for temporary street repairs, All ayes - Carried, Absent - Kenealey 10. Resolution Receiving Report and Confirming Date of Hearing for 1975 Permanent Street Improvement, City Project No, 667. 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 minutese RESOLUTION No. 5211 RESOLUTION RECEIVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORTS AND CONFIRMING DATE OF HEARING ON PERMANENT STREET IMPROVEMENTS, ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTS AND APPURTENANCES THERETO. City Project No. 667 C1erk's File No, Cm9535 Poll of voteso Ayes m Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Kenealey, Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No, 5211 in Resolution Book No, 35. 11. Resolution Declaring Costs to be AGsessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment Roll for Sidewalk Construction, City Project No, 650. 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, 5212 RESOLUTION DECTIA.RTNG COS`T'S TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION, CI`l~ PROJECT No. 650, ® 6 0 June .249 1974 1'011 of votes: Ayes - Anderson9 Jacobsen Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Kenealey. Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5212 in Resolution Book No, 35. 12. Resolution Calling Hearing on August 209 1974 on Proposed Assessment for Sidewalk Construction9 City Pro3ect No. 650. Motion by Anderson seconded by Jacobsen9 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. 5213 RESOLUTION CALLING HEARING ON AUGUST 209 1974 ON PROPOSED ASSESSMRNT FOR SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTIONS CITY PROJECT No. 650 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Andersone Jacobsen9 Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Kenealey, Carried, `phis resolution appears as Resolution No, 5213 in Resolu- Lion Book No. 35. 13. Resolution Authorizing Removal or Repair of Hazardous Dwelling. at 7545 Wentworth Ave. Motion by Jacobsen9 seconded by Luettingers that the following resolution be adoptede that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION No, 5214 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ORDER THE REMOVAL OR REPAIR OF THE HAZARDOUS STRUCTURE AT 7545 WENTORTH AVE. S0. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson9 Jacobsen9 Luettinger and I,aw. Nayes - None. Absent - Kenealey, Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No, 5214 in Resolution Book No. 35. 14. Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications for Permanent Street Constrtxction9 City Project No. 657A and Ordering Work to be done by Change Order to City Project No. 6579 Contract No. 217 1 Northwest Bituminous, Motion by AndersonD 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 Noo 5215 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS I'OR PERMANENT STREET CONSTRCTCTZON AND APPUR`1~',NANCES THERETO FOR CITY PROJECT N0. 657A AND ORDERIlVG WORK 'Z'0 BE DONE BY CHANGE ORDER TO CITY' PROJECT NO. 6579 CONTRACT N0. 21719 NORTHWEST BITUMINOUS CO. - 7 m June 24, 1974 Po11 of votese Ayes _ Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Kenealey. Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5215 in Resolution Book No. 35. 15. Ornamental Street Lighting Project No. 657A. 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 minuteso RESOLUTION No, 5216 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING FOR CITY PROJECT No, 657A AND ORDERING WORK TO BE DONE BY CHANGE ORDER TO CITY PROJECT N0. 6579 CONTRACT N0. 21729 HOFFMAN ELECTRIC COMPANY Poll of voteso Ayes Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None, Absent - Kenealey, Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5216 in Resolution Book No. 35. 1b. Payments and Estimates. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following Payments and Estimates be approvede A. Crowley Fence Company, chainlink fencing for softball fields, Taft Park, C® P. No, 6539 Contract No. 21739 100% complete, $119688.13. B. Hines Bros, Masonry, Inc.9 Estimate No. 19 dugouts Donaldson Parka C.P. No. 654, Contract No, 21749 99°!o complete. $49365.00. A11 ayes - Carried, Absent - Kenealey. 17o Licenses. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that the fee waived licenses below be granted to Five 8 Club Softball Team. Fee Waivede New Five 8 Club Softi~all.Team, Taft Park Food, Soft Drink (For Softball Tournament July 13th. and 14th A1:1 ayes m Carried. IJ m g June 24, 1974 Motion by'Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that the OffmSale Beer License for the Five 8 Club Softball Team, for Softball 'tournament at Taft Park on July 13th and 14th be denied in accordance with council policy established by the City of Richfield on June 24, 1974, which reads as followso "No group or organization using city owned or leased park property, tray provide free of charge or offer for sale, any liquor or non intoxicating malt liquor beverages, Groups or organizations permitted to use park facilities must advise their members that members may not drink liquor or non intoxicating malt liquor beverages on park property before,. during, or after the group has used the park facilities, Violations of this policy by any group or organization may result in individuals of that group or organization being requested to leave the parko Serious or repeated violations will be sufficient cause for refusing to permit the group or organization responsible for the violation to use park facilities in the future," 1 A11 ayes a Carried, Absent m Kenealey, George Tellgren, 6937 Upton Avenue, reported disappointment in seeing cans and tabs being strewn around the park properties, JoAnn Bloomberg, 6908 Oliver Ave,, also spoke in interest, Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following licenses be 1 approvede e ulare Renewal Kentucky Fried Chicken, 6645 Lyndale Aveo Renewal Elsen Service Garage, 7730 Portland New Southtown Mobil, 7744 Penn Avenue, Renewal Robert Dahlen, 7947 Lyndale Avenue New Paul Fo Edwards9 Edina Morningside Sanitation., Rt, 1D Gypsy Lane, Savage Renewal Pilgrim Cleaners, 2901 Wo 66th Sto Renewal Jackie Ann Hair Stylists, 12 E, 66th St. Renewal Airport Pet Hospital9 6301 Cedar Ave® Renewal Mro Steak, 6345 Penn Avenue Renewal Li'1 General Stores, 607 77th Street Renewal Union 76, 6601 Portland Ave, Renewal Dorothy Ro Masoner, 6326 Clinton Renewal Kevin `terry, 7215 Clint®n Food, Soft Drink Soft Drink Vending Mach,, Soft Drink, Cigarette Sign Erector Garbage and Refuse Hauling Vending machine .Soft Drink Commercial Kennel Soft Drink Ice Macho, Food, Soft Drink, Cigarette Soft Drink Kennel License (5 dogs) Pigeon License (continued) 1 o g m Licensese (continued) Regulara (continued) Renewal Richard B. Burtis, 7325 Fremont Avenue Renewal H. Lo Nehls, Jr®, 6844 Clinton Taxicab Licensed Renewal Robert Bruce Watson, 4517 Aldrich ,eve. Renewal Donald Robert Olson, 8317 Oakland Ave, New Richard Lee Carroll, Rto 4, Lakeville New Gary Michael Bellair, 4910 W. Sunnyslope A11 ayes m Carried. Absent m Kenealeyo June 24, 1974 Kennel License (3 cats) Kennel License (3 cats) (1 dog) Taxicab License Taxicab License Taxicab License Taxicab License 18. Claims and Payrolls, Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the following Claims and Payrolls be allowedt I_ RICTiF'IELD BANK & TRUST COMPANY Cb.ecks 14731/15222 SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 50698/50730 General 50709/51278 Payroll A11 ayes -~ Carried, Absent m Kenealey. $239,129.97 $558,441.27 102,501657 19. (NOT ON AGENDA) Street Barricade for Block Party, Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the request of Mrs, Charles Tooley, 7421 Vincent Avenue, for a July 4th block party be approved, and that the city .erect ~~ barricades between 73rd and 74th Streets on Vincent Avenue for this occasion. All ayes Carried, Absent Kenealey. 20, Adjournment. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the meeting be adjourned, 1 Tiaae s 9 e 55 P. M. Wayne S. Burggraaff