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05-27-1975CITY OF RICHFIELD REGULAR MEETING May 27, 1975 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Ha11 on Tuesday, May 27, 1975 at 7:00 PM. Rev. David Yeats, Wooddale Baptist Church, gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Law. Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law, Ludeman Absent: None 1. Minutes Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the minutes of the meetings of May 5, May 12, May 14 and May 19, 1975 be approved as printed. All ayes - Carried. 2. Discussion with Congressman Frenzel (Not on Agenda) Bi11 Frenzel, Congressman from the third district, m~.de a brief appearance and discussed the recent performance of congress. He also responded to questions from the council and audience. 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. 5369 RESOLUTION TO ENDORSE REENACTMENT OF FEDERAL GENERAL REVENUE SHARING Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5369 in Resolution Book No. 37. 3. Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Marian Thornton Council Meeting Minutes -2- May 27, 1975 Mayor Law presented a certificate of appreciation to Dr. Marian 2'hornton in recognit~.on of her service to the community as a member of the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission. 4. Request for Support for Airstream International Convention Mr. Bob Reid, manager of the Met Center, appeared to obtain city support for the use of airport and stadium property for the proposed Air Stream Inter- national Convention in 1976 or 1977. He also requested that the City of Richfield provide water and sewage service from airport property during the time of the con- vention. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to approve the use of Richfield facilities, underwriting such costs, and extend the city's hospitality and cooperation to the conference in 1976 or 1977. A11 ayes - Carried. 5. Appeal to the Building, Health and Fire Code Board Wayne Burggraaff, city manager, reviewed the status of the appeal process. Jack Langer, tenant of 410 West 65th Street, reviewed his previous arguments of the last two hearings. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to uphold and affirm in whole the existence of a violation and require the correction of this violation within six months. A11 ayes Carried. Jack Langer requested that he be permitted until August 1, 1978 to correct the violation. No action was taken on this request. 6. 1975 Permanent Street Paving Program Projects Street Lighting - Humboldt Avenue (east side)between 72nd and 76th Street 'I'he public works director, Peter Eberz, reported the city had received a 1 Council Meeting Minutes -3- May 27, 1975 petition requesting that ornamental street lighting not be installed on Humboldt Avenue (east side) between 72nd Street and 76th Street. However, the staff is of the opinion that ornamental street lights should be installed in this area. Ernest Fenton, electrical engineer of Orr-Schelen-Mayeron & Associates, answered questions of the council regarding the ornamental lighting. Dennis Larson, 7333 Humboldt, appeared and reported that the petitioners felt they had sufficient light in this area. Gene Gregory, 7341 Humboldt, reported on light meter readings he had taken qn his street. Ray Rice, 7325 Humboldt, suggested no change in the present lighting. Clarence Meter, 7415 Humboldt, stated he felt the light level in his area was extremely high and new lighting arrangements would be superfluous. Marvin Swenson, 7409 Humboldt, asked questions about- changing his lights. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, requested dates and minutes on hearings on the mid-street lighting. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, to continue the city wide standard for street lighting and that no change be made on Humboldt Avenue. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - Ludeman. Carried. Councilman Ludeman stated he voted "no" because he felt this area was an exception due to other lighting. Oak Grove Boulevard William Johnson, 7224 Oak Grove Boulevard, reported that petitioners wanted to reduce high speed turns and that the present width should be reduced from 32 feet to 28 feet. Howard Swenson, 7299 Oak Grove Boulevard, inquired about the stakes in his Council Meeting Minutes -4- May 27, 1975 yard, spoke about the speeding cars at his intersection and requested a 28 foot street. Mrs. Carolyn Marquardt, 7101 Oak Grove, spoke in favor of a narrower street. Mot-ion by Ludeman, seconded by Anderson, to retain Oak Grove Boulevard at the 32 foot width that was approved by the city council in February of this year. All ayes - Carried, 71st Street between Lyndale Avenue and Oak Grove Boulevard Mrs. Carolyn Marquardt, 7101 Oak Grove, stated she would like to save her trees with a narrower street. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to construct 71st Street between Lyndale-Avenue and Oak Grove Boulevard at 32 feet off-centered as recommended by the staff. A11 ayes - Carried. 72nd Street between Lyndale Avenue and the Railroad Tracks Mayor Law read a letter from Erv Krulikosky, 7147 Lyndale, (C-9629) expressing his approval of a 36 foot street. Alton Tekse, 7200 Grand, spoke in favor of a narrower street with parking banned on the north side of 72nd Street and posting speed limits in the area. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to establish the width of 72nd Street between Lyndale Avenue-and the railroad tracks at 36 feet as recommended by the staff. A11 ayes - Carried. Garfield Avenue - 72nd Street to 74th Street (Not on Agenda Carroll Waller, 7209 Garfield, presented a petition requesting the width of Garfield from 72nd to 74th Street be constructed at 34 feet instead of 32 feet because of winter traffic problems. Gordon Herrboldt, 7212 Garfield, also spoke in favor of a wider street due to heavy traffic. Council Meeting Minutes -5- May 27, 1975 Delmar Griffin, 7216 Garfield, stated he was in favor of a wider street because of his difficulty of driving out of his driveway in the winter. Also in favor of the 34 foot width was Jerome Grundmayer, 7312 Garfield. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman, to set the width of Garfield Avenue from 7Znd Street to 74th Street at 34 feet. All ayes - Carried. 7. Ordinance Amendment Providing for Apartment Licensing The city manager reviewed the planning process for the development of the proposed ordinance which would provide for licensing of multiple housing units including the establishment of a licensing period and fee. The proceeds of the license fee will be used to employ a full time housing service officer which has been provided for in the 1975 budget. City attorney, Clayton LeFevere, read the proposed ordinance. Myrtle Swanson, owner of apartments at 6520 Oliver, spoke against the proposed ordinance. Paul Lark, owner of W?st Virginia Apartments at 7700 12th Avenue, spoke in interest regarding the proposed ordinance. The owner of apartments at 2720, 30 and 40 West 76th Street appeared and stated he saw no way of appealing the suspension of a license but was in favor of an appeal to the council. Marv Wolfenson, of the Century Court Apartments; reviewed his understanding of the development of this ordinance and stated he felt the ordinance probably would not achieve the desired effect. Mayor Law presented a letter from John M. Prest (C-9630),owner of apartments at 7636 and 7644 Cedar, opposing the proposed ordinance. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to amend the proposed ordinance as follows: Council-'Meeting Minutes -6- May 27, 1975 "Subd. 7. Fees. The fees for licenses required by this Section as follows: Annual License 2,00 for each apartment unit, with a minimum fee of 15.00 for-each apartment house Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger. Nayes - Ludeman, Law. Carried. Bi11 No. 1975-13, "An Ordinance Relating to Apartment Houses; Providing for the Inspection and Licensing Thereof; Adding a New Section to the City Code of Ordinances; Renumbering Section 3.22 as Section 3.23", as amended was read and reviewed, the same-being on file in the office of the city clerk (C-9631). Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that this hearing be closed. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that this constitute a first reading of Bill No. 1975-13; that it be published in the official newspaper and that second reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for June 23, 1975. Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger. Nayes - Ludeman, Law. Carried, 8. Resident Petition for Traffic Control Signs on 74th Street and Lyndale Avenue Tom Price, 7421 Lyndale, petitioner, appeared and explained his request for the installation of "No Parking" signs on the portion of Lyndale Avenue 50 feet north and 50 feet south of the Century Court apartments driveway. 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 these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 5367 RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS "NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS" - 50 FEET EITHER SIDE OF DRIVEWAY 7421 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH [' I~ Council Meeting Minutes -7- May 27, 1975 Po11 of votes; Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None.. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution 5367 in Resolution Book No. 37. 9. Application to Move Dwelling Within City Mayor Law reported he had received a petition favoring the moving of this house by Oak Grove Lutheran Church from 7037 Augsburg Avenue to 6645 Newton Avenue. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the house moving application be approved subject to the nine stipulations listed in Council Letter No. 164. A11 ayes = Carried. 10. Approval of Minor Plat Alterations, 2917-23 W. 74th/7401-03 Washburn Richard Krier, planning director, explained that the changes requested by D & S Development, the new owner of this project, were technical changes necessary so that the new owners may proceed with completion of development of this property. The changes requested as listed in Council Letter No. 165 are; 1. The name of the plat be changed to D & S Development First Addition 2. The plat be signed by D & S Development by Floyd R. Dahlberg, a partner. 3. That the requirement for the signature of a representative of the Midwest Federal Savings and Loan Association, the mortgagee, be deleted. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to approve the request for technical changes to the plat. A11 ayes - Carried. 11. Purchase in Excess of $1,000 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the council approve the low bid of $2,950 for demolition and removal of debris from the property purchased for the construction of the third liquor store. All. ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -8- May 27, 1975 12. Authorization to Call for Bids-Mini Pum er Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to authorize the city manager to call for bids on one new attack fire pumper for use at the West Side Fire Station. A11 ayes - Carried. 13. Authorization to Call for Bids-Front End Loader Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to authorize the city manager to call for bids on the two following items: a. One loader-backhoe equipped with quick coupler, snowplow and snow wing. b. Furnishing and installing a one-way plow and snow wing for the city's existing articulated rubber tired loader. A11 ayes -Carried. 14. Resolution Regarding Location of Metropolitan Transit Commission Bus Garage Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, 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. 5368 RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE LOCATION OF THE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT BUS GARAGE IN THE SOUTH METROPOLITAN AREA Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5368 in Resolution Book No. 37. 15. Request for Temporary Parking Restriction Elimination on 76th Street Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman, to deny the request of Mr. Earl Pugh, 7545 Portland Avenue, for temporary elimination of parking restrictions on 76th Street. A11 ayes - Carried. RESOLUTION N0. 5366 RESOLUTION RELATING TO PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN AREAS WHERE STREET IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION TS IN PROGRESS Council Meeting Minutes 16. Resolution Relatin ects -9- May 27, 1975 ing Restrictions in Construction Areas 1975 Motion by Ludeman, 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; Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5366 in Resolution Book No. 37. 17. Discussion of Bus Shelter at 73rd Street and Portland Avenue Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that this item be deferred to the next council meeting of June 9, 1975. All ayes - Carried. 18. Report as to the Feasibility of Retaining a Consultant Regarding the Purchase of a Computer System Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman, to authorize the staff to get informal bids on the cost of a consultant and defer this item to the second meeting in June. All ayes - Carried. 19 Planned Use Report on Use of Revenue Sharing Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to approve the planned use report as prepared by staff and that it be submitted to the Office of Revenue Sharing in compliance with their regulations. A11 ayes - Carried. 20. Approval of Purchases of Services Agreement Between the HRA and the City of Richfield Council Meeting Minutes -10- May 27, 1975 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to approve the agreement between the City of Richfield and the Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority for the purchase of services. All ayes - Carried. 21. Payments and Estimates Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following payment be approved: Metro Engineering Inc. Estimate No. 6, Contract No. 2177, 96% Complete, City Project No. 660, Augsburg .Park Site Improvements - $5,647.66 A11 ayes - Carried. 22. Claims and Payrolls Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following claims and payrolls be approved: RICHFIELD STATE BANK Checks 18823/19256 $319,647.44 SiTMMIT STATE BANK Checks 4604/4658 General 233,207.83 4621/4943 Payroll 115 693.60 All ayes - Carried. 23. Licenses Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following licenses be approved: Renewal West Richfield Babe Ruth, 75th and Logan Ice Machine, Food, Retail Candy Shop, Soft Drink _~ Council Meeting Minutes Licenses (Continued) Regular -11- New Astleford Equipment Co. Inc., 400 W. 78th St. New Gold Medal Beverage Co. Mr. Nifty Cleaners 6300 Lyndale New Vangen Anderson Appliances, 6315 Penn New Al's Service, 6445 Penn Renewal Airport Pet Hospital, 6301 Cedar Taxicab Drivers Renewal Glen G. Ohnstad, 2616 Oak Park Avenue North New Michael Martagon, 271 Duke Street New Bruce K. A11en, 13751 Shirley Drive New Douglas D. May, 3528 13th Avenue New Donald V. Strot, 6535 W. 165th Street New Ralph D. Heim, 12988 Nicollet New Donald C. Tracy, 4446 Wilshire Blvd. New Dawn A. Coonrod, 8848 Penn Avenue New Signe M. Smeby, 12233 175th Street All ayes - Carried. May 27, 1975 Motor Vehicle Dealer Soft Drink Soft Drink Soft Drink Dog Kennel Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to deny approval of a temporary sign for Mr. Nifty, 6300 Lyndale Avenue. All ayes - Carried. 24. Adjournment Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the meeting adjourn. All ayes - Carried. Time: 12:55 AM May 28, 1975. Date Appr d: June 9, 1975 C.6 o en L. Law Mayor s J. MQ~an City S. Burggraa Ci e