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08-12-1974CITY ®F RICHFIELD REGULAR MEETING August 12, 1974 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on Monday, August 12, 1974, at 7:00 P.M. Rev.Dwight Hendric~ts, pastor of United Methodist Church of Peace, gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Law. Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law. Absent: Kenealey (Absence due to illness.) 1. Minutes. Moti,pn by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that the minutes of the regular council meeting of July 22, 1974 be approved as presented. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Kenealey. 2. Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation. Mayor Law presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mari Haddox, chairperson of the Richfield Human Rights Commission, for her services to the City of Richfield on the Human Rights Commission, 3. Hearing re Suspension of Southwest Cab Company Licenses. Gary Eide, acting Gity Manager, summarized the events which led to the suspension of taxicab licenses for Southwest Cab Company and reported that the firm had pre- seated a management practices proposal to safeguard the company and its employees in the future„ Philip Bloedel, attorney for Southwest Cab Company, explained their management proposal and offered details regarding the surveillance of their dispatchers and cab drivers by an independent private investigating company on an ongoing basis, Mr. James Isaacson, president of Southwest Cab, responded to council questions, Mr. James Smith, Eagan, Minnesota, an employee of the private investigating firm, also answered questions from the council. -2- August 12, 1974 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to close the hearing. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Kenealey. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Law, to rescind the suspension of 13 licenses for Southwest Cab Company and that a report be brought back by the staff and the cab company on the conduct of business at the last council meeting in January, 1975. The issuance of these licenses is for a probationary period. The company indicated that with the issuance of these licenses, the management practices and surveillance controls proposed would be strictly complied with. Po11 of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - Anderson, Absent - Kenealey. Carried. 4. Special Use Permit Request to Locate a Burger King Restaurant at 140 East 78th Street. Richard Krier, City Planner, reviewed the request of Burger King Restaurant for a special use permit to construct a restaurant at 149 East 78th Street. The City Planner reviewed the discussions of the Planning Commission and their recommendation, with which the city staff concurred, that the request be denied, Mr. Walter Boyd, 9300 Cedar Avenue South, broker, for this property, reported that the Clark Oil Company, preset owners of the property, would continue to operate the service station if this request didn't get approved, John Cairns, 1469 Northwest Bank, Minneapolis, attorney for Burger King, spoke in favor of the special use permit and answered council questions regarding Burger King operation, Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to close the hearing, A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Kenealey. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, to request the City Attorney to prepare a resolution of denial of the request for a special, use permit for submission at the next council meeting. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Luettinger. Nayes - Jacobsen, Law. Absent - Kenealey. Tie vote. Motion lost. 3 - August 12, 1974 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to reopen the hearing and to continue this matter until the next council meeting, All ayes - Carried. Absent - Kenealey. 5. An Ordinance Amendment Adjusting Water and Sewer Utility Rates, Bill No. 1974-11, "An ordinance revising rates and charges for sanitary servicei and water service charges; Amending Section 8.12, Subdivisions 1, 2,, 3 and 4; Amending Sections 8.21, 8.23, 8.25 Subdivision 4 and 8.26, Subdivision 4, of the Richfield City Code," was read and reviewed, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9536). Don HouIding,7145 - 13th Avenue, appeared and asked questions about the quality of our water. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that this constitute the first reading of Bill No. 1974-11, that it be published in the official newspaper, and that the second reading of this ordinance be shheduled for the council meeting of August 26, 1974. Poll of votesa Ayes - Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None, Absent - Kenealey. Carried, 6. Application for Residential Animal Kennel License, 7539 - 4th Avenue. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the council approve the application of Paul Skarman, 7539 - 4th Avenue, for a residential animal kennel license. All ayes - Carried, Absent - Kenealey. 7. Bids on Lime Sludge Removal at the Water ~'reatment Plant, Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the minutes and tabulation, of bids on the removal of lime sludge at the water treatment plant be accepted as presented. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Kenealey. - 4 - August 12, 1974 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the council accept the City Manager's recommendation and approve the only bid, M. G. Astleford, for the removal of lime sludge at the water treatment plant for an estimated amount of $39,840.00. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Kenealey. 8 Proposed Parking Prohibition on 73rd Street. The Public Works Director presented a resolution prohibiting parking on the north side of 73rd Street from Portland Avenue to east Pleasant Avenue so that the city could forward the resolution to the State Highway Department for final approval, entitling the city to state-aid reimbursement on this street. Robert Jackson, 7301 - 11th Avenue, asked about why his area was constructed with a 44 foot street instead of a 36 foot street. Frank Riley, 6915 Portland Avenue South, inquired about when "No Parking" signs would be installed on othez narrow state-aid streets. Patricia Peterson, 7244 Grand Avenue South, reported on parking problems in her axea with this proposed ban on the north side. Don Hoiilding,7145 - 13th Avenue, appeared in interest. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the proposed resolution to prohibit parking on 73rd street be deferred, A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Kenealey. 9 Discontinuing of City Project No. 657, 1973 Ann~}a1 Street Oiling Program. The Public Works Director presented the staff recommendation that City Project No. 658 be discgntinued due to the increase of the city's permanent street program and the lack of time to complete the 1973 oiling program. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolution be adppted; that it be spread in the Resolution Book, and that it be made a part of these minutese - 5 - August 12, 1974 RESOLUTION No. 5221 RESOLUTION DISCONT]NUING CITY PROJECT N0. 658, 1973 ANNUAL STREET IMPROVEMENT AND OILING PROGRAM Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Noyes - None, Absent - Kenealey. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5221 in Resolution Book No. 35. 10 Discussion of City Council Policy Concerning Liquor and Beer in City Parks. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to defer this discussion until Councilman Kenealey can be present. All ayes - Carried, Absent - Kenealey> 11. Naming Polling Places and Judges for State Primary. Motiun 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. 5222 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR POLLING PLACES AND DESIGNATING JUDGES FOR STATE PRIMARY ELECTION Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger and Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Kenealey, Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5222 in Resolution Book No. 35. 12. Nandi-Vans, Inc. Increased Request for Taxicab Licenses, Mr. Robert Carr, 6527 - 17th Avenue, president of Nandi-Vans, Inc., 6958 Cedar Avenue, requested a discussion of the counc~.l concerning the number of taxicab licenses available, It was pointed out that with the council's issuance of 13 licenses to Southwest Cab, there there presently is available, according to city ordinance, 8 taxicab licenses. No action was taken but Mr. Carr indicated he would proceed to apply for these licenses. - 6 - August 12, 1974 13. Payments and Estimates. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following payments and estimates be approvedt A. Northwest Bituminous Co., Inc., City Project No. 657, Contract Noo 2171, Permanent Paving, Districts No° 6 and 13, 65% complete - $563,977.87. B° Hoffman Electric Co., City Project No. 657, Contract No. 2172, Ornamental Street Lighting, Districts Nos, 6 and 13, 35% complete - $15,251.40, C, Minnesota Midwestern, City Project No. 652 and 639, New Fordtown Park Building and Site Improvements, 87% compete - $1,148.00. D, Electric Service Co., Estimate 11 and Final. Contract 2148, City Project No, 653, site improvements Taft Park - $6,734.90 - 100% complete, fl E. Midland Manufacturing and Heating. Air Conditioning at Woodlake Nature Center - 100% complete. $616.00. All ayes - Carried, Absent - Kenealey. 14. Licenses. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following licenses be approvedo Fee Waived New Richfield Football, 64th and Cedar New Richfield Football, 75th and Logan New Assumption Church, 305 E. 77th Street August 11 Only Renewal Nicollet Chapter A.A. Inc,, 6301 Penn Avenue All ayes - Carried, Absent - Kenealey. Food, Soft Drink Ice Machine, Food, Soft Drink Food Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following licenses be approved: 1 Regular Renewal Western Stores, Cont~.nental Oil Co. 7700 Lyndale Avenue New Tom Thumb Superette ~~129, 7609 Lyndale Avenue New Hub Dairy Queen9 16 E. 66th Street New Dairy Queen Brazier, 7533 Lyndale Avenue New Penn Avenue Texaco, 6800 Penn Avenue Renewal Wally's Lit Wagon, 6637 Xerxes Avenue Renewal Wally's Lit Wagon, 6537 Xerxes Avenue New Paul J. Skarman, 7539 Fourth Avenue A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Kenealey. Ice Mach°, Food, Soft Drink, Cig. Food Food Food, Soft Drink, Cig. Vending Machine, Cig, Food Vehicle Wagon PeShcer's Lic. Kennel License - 3 Dogs Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following licenses be approvedo - 7 - Taxicab License: New Donald Go Streiber, 9017 Johnson New David Norton Cory, 121 Ea 59th Street New Lee Michael Ryan, 7501 Penn Avenue New Brian Douglas Bantz, 10532 Kell Circle Renewal James William Nelson, 3119 Pleasant Avenue Renewal Sandra Mar Nelson, 3119 Pleasant Avenue New James Patrick Daly, 9200 Russell Avenue All ayes - Carriede Absent Kenealeye 15o Claims and Payrollse August 12, 1974 Taxicab License Taxicab License Taxicab License Taxicab License Taxicab License Taxicab License Taxicab License Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following claims and payrolls be allowede RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST COMPANY Checks 13545/15448 $2,221,113e83 SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 52302/52852 General $ 694,580,84 52254/53221 Payroll 118,119x62 All ayes - Carried, Absent - Kenealeye 16e Commission Appointmentse Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the council appoint Mrs, Belan Andrada, 7301 Upton, to the Human Rights Commission to fill the one unexpired term of Mari Haddox, such term expiring on May 27, 19760 All ayes - Carried, Absent - Kenealey, Motion by Law, seconded by Jacobsen, to defer the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission appointments to the next meetings A11 ayes - Carried, Absent m Kenealeye No action was taken on the Advisory Youth Commission vacanciese 17o Change Order to Hoffman Electric Company Contract for 1974 Street Improvement' Program With Project No, 6570 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following resolution be adopted: g _ August 12, 1974 RESOLUTION No, 5223 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING FOR CITY PROJECT N0. 657A AND ORDERING WORK TO BE DONE BY CHANGE ORDER TO CITY PROJECT N0. 657, CONTRACT N0. 1171, HOFFMAN ELECTRIC COMPANY AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION N0. 5216. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Naves - None. Absent - Kenealey. Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No, 5223 in Resolution Book No. 35. 18. Adjournment. Motion by Law, seconded by Jacobsen, that the meeting be adjourned. Ali ayes - Carried, Absent _ Kenealey. Time: 10:55 P.M. Date Approved• August 26, 1974 A Lore L. Law Mayor .~ Thomas J. Mor' City Clerk ~ ~~ ~ ~ ' Wayne S• Burggraaff Manager i