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05-12-1975 CITY OF RICHFIELD REGULAR MEETING May 12, 1975 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on Monday, May 12, 1975 at 7:00 PM. Rev. John W. Franklin, Richfield Church of Christ, gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Law. Present; Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law Absent; Ludeman (Out of town on business..) 1. Minutes Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the minutes of the April [, 28, 1975 meeting be accepted as presented. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 2. Appeal to the Building, Health and. Fire Code Board Gary Eide, acting city manager, reviewed the status of an appeal to the Building,. Health and Fire Code Board by Jack Langer. Adrian Herbst, attorney for Jack Langer, owner of Korner Plaza, appeared and spoke. Jack Langer, 66th and Nicollet, also appeared. Mark Ahlquist, 7100 Oak Grove Boulevard, owner of the property, appeared and answered questions from the council. Del Olson, 408 West 56th Street, tenant above the basement storage area in question, spoke in favor of enforcing the code. Richard Simpson, fire chief, also answered questions. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to continue the hearing to the next regular meeting of the council, Tuesday May 27, 1975, when the full council would be present. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Council Meeting Minutes -2- May 12, 1975 3. Determination of Street Widths for 1975 Paving Projects Garfield Avenue Between 68th and 69th Street Peter Eberz, public works director, reviewed the street width guideline policy, and presented a petition he had received from residents of the 6800 Garfield block requesting a 28 foot street in order to save the trees. Mrs. Virginia Sullivan, 6804 Garfield, spoke in favor of removing her two trees and having a wider street. She also stated she would like to have her alley repaired and said she was not in favor of restricted parking. Robert Pearson, 6837 Garfield, asked about diseased trees and stated he was in favor of a narrow street in order to save as many trees as possible. Leif Holter, 6832 Garfield, asked about snow removal. Earl Maffett, 6745 Harriet, asked about putting the street in the middle of the right-of-way. The following citizens appeared and indicated they were in favor of a narrow street in order to save the trees. William Gilbertson, 6812 Garfield Tom Kegley, 6808 Garfield William H. Kennedy, 6840 Garfield James Warwick, 6821 Garfield Motion by Luettinger, seconded by ,Jacobsen, to set the width of Garfield Avenue between 68th and 69th Street at 28 feet. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. irard Avenue Between 76th and 72nd Street Don Wilson, 7421 Girard, spoke about the storm sewer and was in favor of retaining the street at its present width. Bill Anderson,-7524 Girard, asked about the assessment policy on a narrower street. Robert Vidas, 7225 Girard, asked if the present staking for the street was ' centered. Council Meeting Minutes -3- May 12, 1975 Carolyn Marquardt, 7101 Oak Grove Boulevard, spoke in favor of saving trees. George Halverson, 7528 Girard, asked about parking problems. Ralph Koloski, 7236 Girard, asked if Lake Shore Drive would be included in the street improvement project. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to set the width of Girard Avenue between 76th and 72nd Street at 32 feet. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Law, to set the width of Lake Shore Drive (continuation of Girard) at 32 feet, All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 5th Street Between Fremont and Humboldt Avenue Bob Olson, 7501 Girard, indicated he was in favor of as wide a street as possible without removing trees or fences. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to set the width of 75th Street from Fremont to Humboldt at 24 feet. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 74th Street Between Girard and Humboldt Avenue Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to set the width of 74th Street from Girard to Humboldt at 24 feet. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Dupont Avenue (Not on Agenda) James Chapman, 7315 Dupont, presented a letter requesting his tree and his neighbor's, Mildred Pierce, 7317 Dupont, be saved. Bob Olson, 7240 Pleasant, asked about the width of the street in order to save the trees. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, to set the width of Dupont Avenue from 73rd to 76th Street at 32 feet. Council Meeting Minutes -4- May 12, 1975 Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - Anderson. Absent - Ludeman. Carried. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, to waive parking restrictions around the school area during construction season. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Stevens Avenue (Not on Agenda) Mayor Law presented a petition from residents in the area of Stevens Avenue, 76th to 77th Street, requesting sewer problem correction during the street program. Richard Rau, 7626 Stevens, the above petitioner, appeared. Motion by Law, seconded by Jacobsen, to accept the petition and direct the staff to investigate the problem and report back to the council by memorandum. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 4. An Ordinance Amendin Sections 2.14 and 2.19 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield Relating to City Administrative Structure ~ ~ ~- Clayton LeFevere, city attorney, reviewed the proposed ordinance for second reading. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the proposed ordinance be amended as follows: Section 2.14 "Administrative Services Division - Supervisor of Administrative Services" be amended to - "Administrative Services Division - Director of Public Safety" Section 2.19, Subd. 5. "The Administrative Services Division is supervised by a supervisor of administrative services who is responsible to the director of public safety." be amended to - "The Administrative Services Division is supervised by the the Director of Public Safety." A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 1 Council Meeting Minutes -5- May 12, 1975 Bill No. 1975-10, "An Ordinance Amending Sections 2.14 and 2.19 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield Relating to City Administrative Structure", as amended, was read, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9624) Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that this constitute a second reading of Bill No.1975-10, as amended; that it be published in the official news- paper, and that it be made a part of these minutes. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Ludeman. 5. Certificate of Appreciation Mayor Law announced that Mr. Eide is leaving the city June 1 to take a position as city manager of Mexico, Missouri and presented a certificate of appreciation to Gary Eide on behalf of the council in recognition of his five years service to the city. 6. Street Widths of West Pleasant Avenue (Not on Agenda) Irving Bennett, 7204 West Pleasant, asked if it were possible to have a street wide enough for parking and save the trees. Robert Olson, 7240 West Pleasant, asked for a street of maximum width to permit parking on one side and have one way traffic if necessary to save the trees. Larry Greenfield, 7214 Pleasant, talked about safety for children on sidewalks. Richard Lundquist, 7228 Pleasant, asked for alternate widths because they wanted to save the boulevards and trees, yet have parking. Motion by Anderson, to set the width of West Pleasant from 72nd to 73rd Street at 24 feet with parking on one side and one way traffic southbound. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to set the width of Pleasant Avenue, 72nd to 73rd Street, at 22 feet, with parking on one side and one way traffic south bound. Council Meeting Minutes -6- May 12, 1975 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - Anderson, Absent - Ludeman. Carried. Richard Williams, 7715 requested a roll over curb across the entire front of his property. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, to approve the request for a driveway across the front of property at 7715 Fillsbury. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 7. Preliminary Plans and Specifications for Donaldson Park Building Expansion Harvey Feldman, park and recreation director, presented preliminary plans for the expansion of the Donaldson Park building which is budgeted at $25,000, and noted an alternate was suggested that consisted of enlarging the existing lavatory facility in an attempt to meet code requirements for handicapped usage. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to approve the preliminary plans and authorize preparation of final plans and specifications, including the sug- gested alternate. All ayes - Carried, Absent - Ludeman. Ken Kielty, 6938 Blaisdell, representing the Dugout Club and American Legion Blues, presented plans for a scoreboard and scorebooth (estimated costs $700 and $960). He requested the city to provide financial assistance and the league would provide the labor, Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to authorize $1,700 for scoreboard and scorebooth at Donaldson Park with moneys provided from the appropriated, unallocated park development funds of the Special Revenue Frund. All ayes - Carried, Absent - Ludeman. 2'he council requested that proposals for a scoreboard at Monroe Field be sub- witted by the Girls' Softball Team, 8. Approval of Minutes, Tabulation of Bids and Award of Contract for Roosevelt Park Project Council Meeting Minutes -7- May 12, 1975 Gary Eide, acting city manager, reviewed the bid tabulations and recommended accepting the low bid for the park shelter building of B-E Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $50,995 including alternates 1 and 3, and the low bid for the site work with selected alternates of Bituminous Roadways, Tnc. in the amount of $238,936.07. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the minutes and bid tabu- lations be accepted as presented, A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the following resolution be adopted with alternates as suggested in Council Letter No. 14.3; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 5359 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO B-E ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR BUILDING WORK AT ROOSEVELT PARK AND ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS, INC. FOR SITE WORK AT ROOSEVELT PARK City Project No. 671 Clerk's File No. 9627 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Absent Ludeman. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5359 in Resolution Book No. 36. 9. Change Order, Augsberg Park Site Contract (Not on Agenda) Clayton LeFevere, city attorney, reported on the facts in the case of the change order for the Augsberg Park site and indicated it was a proper change order requested by Metro Engineering. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to approve the change order in favor of Metro Engineering in the additional amount of $550,40. A11 ayes -Carried, Absent - Ludeman. Council Meeting Minutes -8- May 12, 1975 10. Transitory Ordinance Providing for the Expenditure of Money from the Special Revenue Fund for Park Acquisition and Betterment Bill No. 1975-11, Transitory Ordinance No. 16.32, "An Ordinance Providing for the Expenditure of Money from the Special Revenue Fund for Park Acquisition and Betterment", was read, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk (C-9625). Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that this hearing be closed. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that this constitute a second reading of Bill No. 1975-11; that it be published in the official newspaper, and that it be made a part of these minutes. Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Ludeman. 11. Ordinance Amendment to the City Charter Relating to Elections Bill No. 1975-12, Transitory Ordinance No. 16.33, Charter Amendment Ordinance No. 3, "An Ordinance Relating to Elections: Changing the Date for the City Primary Election; and Changing the Time During Which the Canvass of Votes Sha11 be Completed; Amending Sections 4.02 and 4.07.of the Richfield City Charter", was read and reviewed, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk (C-9628). Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that this hearing be closed. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that this constitute a first reading of Bill No.1975-12; that it be published in the official newspaper and that the second reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for .7une 9, 1975. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Ludeman. Carried. 12. Resolution Setting Date of Hearin for 1976 Street Improvements Council Meeting Minutes -9- May 12, 1975 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 a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 5360 RESOLUTION RECEIVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORTS AND CALLING HEARINGS ON 1976 PERMANENT STREET IMPROVEMENT, ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTS AND APPURTENANCES THERETO City Project No. 674 Areas No. 10 and 11 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger. Nayes - None. Abstain - Law. Absent - Ludetnan. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5360 in Resolution Book No. 36. Mayor Law stated he abstained because he has done consulting work for the consulting engineering firm, Orr-Schelen-Mayeron & Associates, Inc. 13. Resolution Relating to Release of Bond on Off-Street Parking Contract, Taco Bell, Inc. 2208 West 66th Street Motion by Jacobsen, 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 N0. 5361 RESOLUTION RELATING TO RELEASE OF BOND ON OFF-STREET PARKING Taco Bell 2424 Morten St., Torrence, Calif. Location: 2208 West 66th Street Use; Taco Bell Restaurant Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Ludeman. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5361 in Resolution Book No. 36. 14. Final Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Ca11 for Bids for Construction of Third Liquor Store Mr. James Lindberg, representing Lindberg Pierce, Inc., the city's architect on this project, presented final plans for the construction of the third liquor store and answered questions of the council. Council Meeting Minutes -10- May 12, 1975 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 a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 5363 RESOLUTION APPROVING F~1VAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THIRD MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TO BE RECEIVED ON JUNE 6, 1975 Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Ludeman. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5363 in Resolution Book No. 36. 15. Resolution Establishing Parking Prohibitions at the Senior Citizens/ Community Center Building Frank Riley, 6915 Portland, asked questions about the proposed parking restrictions. 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 N0. 5364 RESOLUTION PLACING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON THE SENIOR CITIZEN/COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING LOT AT 7000 NICOLLET AVENUE SOUTH Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes -None. Absent - Ludeman. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5364 in Resolution Book No. 36. 16. Speed Limits on Streets Adjacent to Richfield Schools Public safety director, Tom Morgan, presented the Public Safety Department's report conducted to study whether the speed limits on streets adjacent to Richfield schools were appropriate. He reported that the present speed limits were adequate. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, to accept the report. A11 ayes - Carried, Absent - Ludeman. No action was taken. Council Meeting Minutes -11- May 12, 1975 17. Discussion of Bus Shelter at 73rd Street and Portland Avenue Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that this item be deferred. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 18. Commission Appointments Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that Mildred Stake be appointed to the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Marian 'Thornton, such term expiring February 1, 1976. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 7:9. Report as to the Feasibility of Retaining a Consultant Regarding the Purchase of a Computer System Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that this item be deferred. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 20. Resolution Authorizing City Participation in 911 Communication System 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 a part of these minutes; RESOLUTION N0. 5362 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN PLANNING COUNTY-WIDE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Ludeman. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5362 in Resolution Book No. 36. 21. Land Use Planning Bill Motion by Law, seconded by Jacobsen, that this item be deferred. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 22. Resolution Clarifying Legal Description Used in Street Vacation Motion by Luettinger, 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 Council Meeting Minutes -12- May 12, 1975 RESOLUTION N0. 5358 RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO VACATING THE EAST 30 FEET OF NEWTON AVENUE FROM 77TH STREET TO 1/2 BLOCK SOUTH Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Ludeman. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5358 in Resolution Book No. 36. 23. Payments and Estimates Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following payments be allowed: A. Collins Electric Company, Estimate No. 1, Contract No. 2188 45% complete, City Project No. 653 and City Project No. 672, Sports Lighting at Taft and Jefferson Parks - $23,533.00 B. Minnesota Valley Construction Company, Estimate No. 1, Contract No. 2193, 1.5% complete, City Project No. 667, 1975 Permanent Paving, Areas 8, 12 and 12A - $20,024.42 C. Lundin Construction Company, Inc., Riegger Roadways, Inc., Estimate No. 1, Contract No. 2192, .5% complete, City Project No. 667, 1975 Permanent Paving, Areas 7 and 9 - $11,357.67 A11 ayes - Carried. 24. Licenses Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following licenses be approved: Fee Waived Renewal East Richfield Little League Regular New Fas Gas ~k004, 6844 Nicollet New Country Kitchen, 6531 Lyndale New Sinclair Station, 6600 Portland Renewal Cutler Animal Hospital, James Cutler Food, soft drink Ice machine, 2 vending machines, 2 soft drink, cigarette Food, soft drink, cigarette Soft drink Kennel, commercial Council Meeting Minutes -13- Licenses ( Continued) Taxicab Drivers New Jeffrey I. Rleineman, 6220 Oliver New Stephen P. Johnson, 7526 4th Avenue New Steven E. Svenddal, 4019 40th Avenue S. New Vincent P. Degidio, 8600 5th Avenue Renewal Carl R. Erickson, 3430 Stevens Avenue Renewal Donald R. Schuveiller, 7204 16th Avenue All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 25. Claims and Payrolls May 12, 1975 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following claims and payrolls be approved: RICHFIELD STATE BANK 1 Checks 13669/19116 $379,725.83 SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 4331/4344 General $159,941.23 4347/4603 Payroll ~ 116,136.73 A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman 26. Adjournment Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the meeting adjourn. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Time: 12:10 AM, May 13, 1975. Date Approved; May 27, 1975 ~; ~ Lo n L. L Mayor ~~~~~- a ~~~- Thomas J. M an City Clerk ~. ~- ~1L Wayne S. Burggraaff ity pager