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06-09-1975CITY OF RICHFIELb REGULAR MEETING June 9, 1975 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on Monday, June 9, 1975 at 7:00 PM. Councilman Jacobsen gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Law. Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Law. Absent: Luettinger (on vacation) 1. Minutes Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, that the minutes of the May 27 council meeting and the minutes of the June 2, Board of Review meeting be approved as printed. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger 2. Req uest for Special Use Permit, 7720 Wentworth Avenue Mr. Erik Bentzen, president of Material Services, Inc. at 7720 Wentworth Avenue, was present and requested approval of a special use permit to sell electric motor vehicles, operate a truck rental facility and conduct an auto service garage activity. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, to close the hearing. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to grant the special use permit with the stipulation that the items of the existing off-street parking contract remain in effect. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. 3. Resolution of Treatment for Roosevelt Park Stub Streets The city manager reviewed the staff's three proposed alternatives for the Council Meeting Minutes -2- June 9, 1975 treatment of the three stub streets which will remain after the parking lot is closed. Bob Boman, 7601 4th Avenue, spoke in favor of having a sidewalk along the curbing. Harvey Feldman, park and recreation director, responded by citing the problems and dangers created by having a sidewalk along the curbing. Martin Walsh, 7601 Clinton, was concerned about the cost of a street on Clinton. Victor Bangasser, 7600 5th Avenue, was concerned about off-street parking on Fifth Avenue and presented a letter (C-9633) with an alternate off-street parking plan. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to approve the staff recom- mendation of Exhibit C as stated in Council Letter No. 187 for 4th and Clinton Avenue - That the stub streets be retained with the addition of small turn around areas at the southern end of each street and asphalt access walks to the park also be constructed as part of this project. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. Tt was agreed that the staff would review Fifth Avenue platted street stub with Mr. Bangasser who had other thoughts about how to use that property. 4. Presentation by MTC on Proposed Bus Garage Location in Bloomington Mayor Law read Resolution No. 5368, a Resolution Relating to the Location of the Metropolitan Transit Bus Garage in the South Hennepin Area. Mr. Cam Andrea, director of the MTC, explained the alternatives and the history of the Metropolitan Transit Commission in Trying to find a location for a bus garage. Mr. Loring Staples, MTC Commissioner,and Don Hubert, of the MTC staff, fl also were present. Council Meeting Minutes -3- June 9, 1975 K Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue, commen3:ed on the present ramp design and questioned volume figures in MTC planning, . Steve Lindgren, 7132 12th Avenue, .asked about- council options presently available in this matter. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, that the following resolution be adopted as amended, deleting 34th Avenue and inserting 24th Avenue as the first procedure; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes; RESOT~UTION N0. 5368 - .REVISED RESOLUTION RELATING .TO THE LOCATION OF THE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT BUS GARAGE . . IN THE SOUTH AENNEPIN AREA Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Law. Noyes - None. Absent - Luettinger. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5368 in Resolution Book No. 37.- ~' ;':. • •~. - ;: Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, that the fallowing resolution be :,~. adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 5368A • RESOLUTION P,ELATING TO PROPOSED METROPOLITAN TRANSIT SUS GARAGE ON . .. •• -• ~- _ 12TH AVENUE ADJACENT TO •INTERSTATE 494 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Law. Noyes - None. Absent - _ Luettinger. Carried, This resolution appears as Resolution No, 5368A in Resolution Book No. 37. 5. Bus Shelter at 73rd and Portland Avenue Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue, spoke in favor of removing the shelter building. - - Evelyn F1adland, 7104 Garfield., spoke in favor of removing the thee. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, not to authorize relocation of the shelter at this time but to direct the staff to contact Hennepin. County for the removal of the tree subject to agreement of the residents involved. •All ayes - Carried., Absent - Luettinger. ' '.. Council Meeting Minutes -4-~ ,June 9 1975 9 wE~ 6. Revisions in Parking Restrictions in the Vicinity of the High School The city staff presented a number of petitions regarding parking in the school areas and in an effort to keep our signing uniform, the staff presented a resolution for 2 hour parking 8:00 AM to 4.:00 PM in alI the areas presently signed for "No Parking" with the exception of those streets where parking is absolutely banned. Gordon MacClaren, 7108 Garfield, spoke in favor of 2 hour parking 8;00 AM to 4:00 PM on school days. Mrs. Clendening, 7109 Garfield, and Paul J. Meyer, 7201 Harriet, appeared in support of the petitioners. :, :; Steve Lindgren, 7132 12th Avenue, inquired about the effect of school policies on off-street parking, 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. 5372 RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS - PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN THE VIC]NITY OF THE RICHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Law, Nayes - None. Absent - Luettinger. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5372 in Resolution Book No. 37. The council requested the city staff to check the proposed signing with the neighbors in the area, as listed in the above resolution, to see whether they would prefer 2 hour'parking or "No Parking" 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM before installing signs, 7. Application to Move Dwelling Within City •~ The public works director presented an application from the Minneapolis Star Council Meeting Minutes -5- June 9, 1975 and Tribune to move their distribution building from 6444 Penn Avenue to the rear of property at 6320 Penn Avenue. Mr. James H. Linder, from the Minneapolis Star and Tribune, appeared before the council. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludema.n, to approve the application to more the building subject to the stipulation that the owner agree to remove the ~ building when Queen Avenue north of 64th Street is developed should, at that point and time, the proposed location not meet the set back requirements for Queen Avenue. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. 8. Planning Commission Report on I-494/Highway 100 Southdale Corridor Transportation Study Richard Krier, planning director, reviewed the background of this traffic impact study, the task force recommendations of the study and the planning commission's recommendations. 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. 5373 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT ON I-494/HIGHWAY 100 SOUTHDALE CORRIDOR TRANSPORTATION STUDY Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Luettinger. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5373 in Resolution Book No. 37. 9. Report on Purchase of Property at 6444 22nd Avenue Don Fondrick, acting park and recreation director, reviewed the neighborhood Council Meeting Minutes -6- June 9, 1975 meeting held June 6, regarding acquisition of this property. Marvin Iverson, 6501 19th Avenue, spoke in favor of the acquisition. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, to authorize the purchase of this property at a maximum of $20,400, or less if the city attorney can negotiate a lower figure, and to also stipulate that the special assessments and taxes be paid by the seller. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. 10. Commission Appointments Advisory Youth Commission Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following young people be reappointed for a one year term expiring June 1, 1976: Colleen Siefert Vicki Olson Dan Osgood Julie Mach All ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, that Scott F. Swanson, 6739 13th Avenue, be appointed for a one year term expiring June 1, 1976. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. H~~man Rights Commission Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the two following present commission members be reappointed for a three year term, expiring May 17, 1978: Mrs. Gen Bolger Mrs. Mary Samples All ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. 11. Appointment of Acting City Manager (Not on Agenda) At the request of the city manager, the council considered appointing an acting city manager because the present appointee is no longer with the City of Richfield. Council Meeting Minutes -7- June 9, 1975 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, that Mr. Peter Eberz be appointed as acting city manager. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. 12, Street Width of 71st Street Between Knox and Humboldt (Not on Agenda) 7"h.e public works director indicated there is a problem with the present street improvement plan in this area and because of a large number of trees to be removed and some retaining wall work it was not practical to construct the street at the normal 36 foot width. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to approve the width of 71st Street between Knox and Humboldt at 24 feet. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. 13. Report on Licenses for Richfiel3 Lanes '1'he city manager requested deferral of this item to the next council meeting of June 23, 1975. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that this item be deferred. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. 14. A Waiver of the Building Permit Fees for the Construction of the Two School Swimming Pool Projects Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, that the building permit fee in the amount of $3,723.10 for the construction of school pools be waived. Po11 of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Ludeman, Law. Nayes - Anderson. Absent - Luettinger. Carried. 15. Proposed Amendment to Housing Assistance Plan Richard Krier, city planning director, presented a request to amend the city's housing assistance plan which would be of assistance to the House of Prayer Lutheran Church and the Knutson Company in their application for financing to construct senior citizen housing. Council Meeting Minutes -8- June 9, 1975 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, to approve the amendment to the Housing Assistance Plan to show 150 units of new construction in 1975. A11 ayes - Carried, Absent - Luettinger. Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue, asked about allocating housing to elderly and handicapped Richfield residents. 16.' Approval of Minutes, Tabulation of Bids and Award of Contract for Third Liquor Store Construction Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to approve the minutes and bid tabulations for site and building work for the third liquor store. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. 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 apart of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 5371 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO B. E. ENTERPRISES, INC., 85 3RD AVENUE SOUTHEAST, NEW BRIGHTON, MINNESOTA FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD MONICIPAL LIQUOR STORE AT 6444 PENN AVENUE SOUTH CITY PROJECT N0. 675 Clerk's File No. 9632 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Law. Nayes - Ludeman. Absent - Luettinger. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5371 in Resolution Book No. 37. 17. Amendment to City Charter The city attorney presented a revised City Charter Amendment proposed by the Charter Commission and, inasmuch as this revision included a new section, requested the council to reconsider first reading of Bill No. 1975-12. 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; Changing Filing Dates and Changing the Time During Which Council Meeting Minutes -9- June 9, 1975 the Canvass of Votes Sha11 be Completed; Amending Sections 4.02, 4.04 and 4.07 of the Richfield City Charter", was read, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9628) Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that this constitute a first reading of Bi11 No. 1975-12; that it be published in the official newspaper and that the second reading of this City Charter Amendment be scheduled for July 28, 1975 when the full council can be present. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Luettinger. Carried. 18. Authorization to Ca11 for Bids Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to authorize the city manager to call for bids on three cash registers for the third liquor store. Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Law. Nayes - Ludeman. Absent - Luettinger. Carried. 19. Purchases in Excess of $1,000 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to approve the following purchases in excess of $1,000: De Veau Bus Company in the amount of $4,600 to provide bus service for children involved in the developmentally disabled playground, swimming instructions and day camp programs, all part of the summer recreation program. Francis Homele and Associates in the amount of $2,183.06 for bike racks for the new swimming pool bike parking area. Brauer and Associates in the amount of $4,100 for construction staking and surveying of Roosevelt Park. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. 20. Engineering Agreement for the Design of a Filter Backwash Recirculating System for the City of Richfield Water Treatment Plant Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to approve the agreement with Council Meeting Minutes -10- June 9, 1975 Orr-Schelen-Mayeron & Associates, Inc. for the preparation of final plans and specifications for the backwash recirculating system for the City of Richfield Water Treatment Plant. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman. Nayes - None. Abstained - Law. Absent - Luettinger. Carried. Mayor Law stated he abstained because the engineering firm has been a client of his business firm. 21. Approval of Final Plans and Authorization to Take Bids for the Wood Lake Nature Center Storage Building 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. 5374 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND GALLING FOR BIDS FOR WOOD LAKE NATURE CENTER STORAGE BUILDING CITY PROJECT N0. 677 Clerk's File No. 9634 Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Luettinger. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5374 in Resolution Book No. 37. 22. Augsburg Park Shelter Building Change Order Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to approve a change order in the amount of $1,169.07 to increase the contract with Robert 0. Westlund Construction Company for the Augsburg Park shelter building. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. 23. Resolution of Appreciation to Harvey M. Feldman (Not on Agenda) Mayor Law presented a resolution of appreciation on behalf of the city council to Harvey M. Feldman in recognition of his five years of service to the city of Richfield as the park and recreation director. Council Meeting Minutes -11- June 9, 1975 24. Payments and Estimates Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following payments and estimates be allowed: A. Minnesota Valley Surfacing Co. Estimate No. 2, Contract No. 2193 29% complete, City Project No. 667, 1975 Permanent Surfacing, Areas 8, 12A and 12B - $379,417.35 B. Lundin Construction Co., Inc. and Riegger Roadways, Inc. Estimate No. 2, Contract No. 2192, 17% complete, City Project No. 667, 1975 Permanent Surfacing, Areas 9 and 7 - $299,625.42 C. Wenzel Plumbing and Heating, Inc. Est3.mate No. 1, Contract No. 2191 18% complete, City Project No. 667, 1975 Street Lighting Areas 7, 8, 9, 12A and 12B - $76,043.70 A11 ayes -Carried. Absent - Luettinger, 25. Claims and Payrolls Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Law, that the following claims and payrolls be allowed: RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST Checks 17781/19490 $1,079,478.66 SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 4330/5203 Payroll 117,449.03 4660/5215 General 197,292,72 All ayes - Carried. 26. Licenses Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following licenses be approved: Fee Waived Renewal Richfield Historical Society, 6901 Lyndale Avenue (ice cream social, July 13, 1975) New Richfield Women's Softball, 7001 4th Avenue New Church of Assumption, 7701 3rd Avenue Re ular New Lakeland TV Service, 6417 Lyndale Avenue Renewal Sign Hanger, Jack Lawrance 13-77 Way N.E. Renewal Budd's Sinclair, 3030 W. 66th Street Renewal Gold Eagle, 904 W. 77 1/2 Street Food Itinerant food, soft drink Food, soft drink Soft drink Sign hanger Vend, mach. cigaret Vend. mach. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. Council Meeting Minutes -12- June 9, 1975 Licenses ( Continued) Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following kennel licenses be approved: Renewal Woodlake Vet Hospital, 600 W. 66th Street Renewal Joe Ryes, 7427 Oakland Avenue 3 dogs Renewal H. L. Nehls, Jr. 6844 Clinton Avenue 3 cats, 1 dog Renewal Catherine Bros, 6338 Clinton Avenue 28 cats Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Law. Nayes - Ludeman. Absent - Luettinger. Carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following taxicab licenses be approved: Taxicab Drivers New Janet Wernet, 1377 W. Maynard New William Elliott, 2241 E. 57th Street New Daniel Mingo, 2409 Aldrich Avenue S. New Ralph Stevens, 4216 Aldrich Avenue S. New James Gregg, 12990 Nicollet S. Renewal Christopher Osten, 10832 Littleave S. New Lee Ryan, 7501 Penn Avenue Renewal Patrick Horan, 6301 Lyndale Avenue New Robert Pruse, 3050 Old Highway 8 New Arthur Moore, 5300 Spring Lane New Janine Nelson, 2115 W. 105th Street New William Powers, 4432 31st Avenue New Maridee Green, 5156 31st Avenue New Dennis Trager, 7000 Cedar Avenue New Michael Peter, 3412 Chicago Avenue New Richard Carter, 10640 Russell Avenue Renewal Erik Johnson, 4534 Fremont Avenue A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. 27. Resolution Outlining Redistricting Criteria (Not on Agenda) 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. 5370 A RESOLUTION OUTLINIlVG REDISTRICTING CRITERIA TO BE USED BY THE HENNEPIN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Council Meeting Minutes •13- June 9, 1975 Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Luettinger. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5370 in Resolution Book No. 37. 28. Adjournment. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the meeting be adjourned. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. Time; 11:50 PM. Date App ed; June 23, 1975 l`~~ e L. Law '' Ma or ~~ 1 _ ~ ~ °~ 7.'homas J. Mo~ an City Clerk o G Wayne S. Burggraaff ity er