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07-14-1975CITY OF RICHFIELD REGULAR MEETING July 14, 1975 'I~e Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the ci*y hall on Monday, July 14, 1975 at 7:00 PM. Rev. Richard Bingea, House of Prayer Lutheran Church, gave the invocation. 2`he meeting was called to order by Mayor Law. Present; Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Absent: Ludeman (on vacation) 1. Minutes Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the minutes of the June 23, 1975 council meeting be approved as printed. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 2. Bicentennial Committee Progress Report. Rev. Bingea, chairman of the Bicentennial Committee, presented a progress report on the committee`s activities to date. (C-9641) Felton Jenkins, 6221 Morgan, reported the Exchange Club would be donating a freedom chart to the Bicentennial committee. Bicentennial pins were distributed to the council, staff and committee members. 3 Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to James Kinney Mayor Law presented a certificate of appreciation to James Kinney, 7021 Upton, in recognition of his service to the community as a member of the Human Rights Commission for three years. Mrs. Kinney was also present. Councilman Jacobsen presented a tribute of appreciation to Mr. Kinney in recognition of the nine years he has been involved with him on this commission. 4. Hearing on Proposed L/H/N Land Use Program Planning director, Richard Krier, reviewed the proposed land use concept Council Meeting Minutes -4- July 14, 1975 Gertrude Ulrich, 7601 Aldrich, spoke in behalf of the planning commission's recommendations and stated she felt load limits should be posted in the area. Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue, questioned whether the visibility on to Penn Avenue would be blocked by the building. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the hearing be closed. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to grant the variance with the following stipulations: 1. "No Right Turn" sign be installed on the West 77th Street exit. 2. Remove curb cut on 77th Street and Oliver 3. No commercial access or service access to the building be allowed on the 77th Street side. 4. Any new exterior lighting be constructed to reflect away from the residential areas. 5. A screening fence be constructed between the property and the residential uses to the east. 6. Landscaping be developed to buffer the property to the east. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. The applicant agreed that if a problem developed on the West 77th Street exit, either generated by business or complaints of residents, he would be willing to have the council reconsider their decision. 7. Variance Request to the Zoning Ordinance - 6515 Knox Avenue Richard Krier, planning director, reviewed the variance request to allow a six foot high fence in the front yard of this residence, and the planning com- missions recommendation for approval. John Marsicano, applicant, appeared. Gertrude Ulrich, 7601 Aldrich, spoke in favor of the application. Mr. Leland Sveum, 6754 Portland, asked if other residents would be permitted to build similar fences to screen their motor homes. Council Meeting Minutes -5- July 14, 1975 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that this hearing be closed. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Law, that this variance be granted. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Law. Nayes - Luettinger. Absent - Ludeman. Carried. 8. 1975 Street Paving Widths 68th Street between Penn Avenue and Humboldt Avenue Wesley Scott, 1820 W. 68th Street, spoke about saving the trees by cutting close to the oaks, traffic on 68th Street, and presented 7 additional signatures to his petition. (C-9644) Hugh Tunstead, 6801 Newton, spoke about parks and the speeding that results from additional people being in the area. In favor of keeping the present width were Rick Stearns, 6800 Morgan, and Ken Cutshall, 6801 Morgan, who recommended installing "stop" signs. V. J. Zachman, 6801 Logan, spoke about the grade in his yard and the need to install a retaining wall if the street is widened. Ron Graham, 6745 Newton, spoke about preserving the neighborhood the way the residents wished it. A11en Pacholke, 6800 Oliver, inquired about five trees in his neighborhood. Don Houlding spoke in.behalf of his mother's home at 6801 Humboldt. Rodger Lee, 6800 Humboldt, expressed concern about safety where trees are close to the street and for the ecology of the area. Paul N. Maxson, 1810 W. 68th Street, reported on the extra landscaping that would be required if the street were narrowed and requested that it be left at its present width. Bob Kratz, 6745 Oakland Terrace, spoke about the need for reduced speed limits. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to set the width of 68th Street Council Meeting Minutes -6- between Penn and Humboldt Avenue at 32 feet. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Oliver Avenue between 66th Street and 67th Street July 14, 1975 The following people spoke in favor of a 30 foot street centered in the right-of-way: Thomas Bradshaw, 6624 Oliver Lee Nelson, 6635 Oliver Joe Hackl, 6606 Oliver Don McTeague, 6639 Oliver, asked about the Oliver Avenue credit to be applied to the special assessment from a Bloomington escrow deposit. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to set the width of Oliver Avenue between 66th Street and 67th Street at 32 feet (a 30 foot driving area) centered in the right-of-way. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Newton Avenue between 66th and 67 Street James Miller, 6621 Newton, appeared in favor of a 30 foot street. Morris Nilson, 6629 Newton, was in favor of a 36 foot street. In favor of a 32 foot street were Lloyd Stephens, 6643 Newton, and Roger Stern, 6625 Newton. Mr. Stern also suggested some signing. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to set the width of Newton Avenue between 66th and 67 Street at 32 feet. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Morgan Avenue between 66th Street and 67th Street Appearing in favor of a 32 foot street were Mrs. Genevieve Bolger, 6638 Morgan, and James Stark, 2000 W. 68th Street. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to set the width of Morgan Avenue between 66th Street and &7th Street at 32 feet. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Council Meeting Minutes -7- July 14, 1975 Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, to establish the park areas on 67th Street, Oakland Terrace and Lakeview at 32 feet (generally the same width as present). A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Knox Avenue between 66th and 67th Street Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to establish the width of Knox Avenue between 66th and 67th Street at 32 feet. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 9 Request for the Installation of Traffic Regulatory Signs Public works director, Peter Eberz, reviewed the petitioners request for a four-way stop sign at the intersection of 64th Street and 18th Avenue and pre- seated an alternative staff proposal on the signing. Richard Billmeier, 6427 18th Avenue, requested a barricade on 63rd and 18th Avenue. Wilbur Cody, 6439 18th, expressed a need for a stop sign on 18th Avenue and 65th Street. Motion by Law, seconded by Jacobsen, to approve the staff's recommendation as listed below (Council Letter 230) plus an additional stop be erected at 18th Avenue and 65th Street. 1. A two-way stop sign at 64th Street and 18th Avenue stopping north and southbound 18th Avenue traffic. 2. A two-way stop sign installed at the intersection of 17th Avenue and 64th Street stopping east and westbound 64th Street traffic. 3. A two-way stop sign installed at the intersection of 16th Avenue and 64th Street stopping north and southbound 16th Avenue traffic. 4. A left turn only sign should be installed at the 63rd Street exit of the Taft Park parking lot to encourage park users to exit Cedar Avenue. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Council Meeting Minutes -8- July 14, 1975 Motion by Law, 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. 5390 RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS IN THE VICINITY OF TAFT PARK Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Ludeman. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution N. 5390 in Resolution Book No. 37. 10. Resolution Requesting Demolition or Repair of Hazardous Building at 6901 Elliot Avenue 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. 5385 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ORDER THE REMOVAL OR REPAIR OF THE HAZARDOUS STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 6901 ELLIOT AVENUE SOUTH Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Absent m Ludeman. Carried. This resolttion appears as Resolution No. 5385 in Resolution Book No. 37. 11. Resolution Requesting Demolition 'or Repair of Hazardous Building at 6330 Oliver Avenue 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. 5386 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ORDER THE REMOVAL OR REPAIR OF THE HAZARDOUS STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 6330 OLIVER AVENUE SOUTH Council Meeting Minutes -9- July 14, 1975 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Ludeman. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5386 in Resolution Book No. 37. 12. Resolution Requesting Demolition or Repair of Hazardous Building at 6528 16th Avenue 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. 5387 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ORDER THE REMOVAL OR REPAIR OF THE HAZARDOUS STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 6528-16TH AVENUE SOUTH Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Ludeman. Carried. 'T'his resolution appears as Resolution No. 5387 in Resolution Book No. 37. 13. Report on Traffic Signals - Roosevelt Park Area The staff report on traffic volume in the area of 76th Street and Third Avenue was presented to the council. Joe Ertman, 7533 Third Avenue, spoke about the traffic at the intersection. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to accept the staff report. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. No action was taken. 14. Request to Barricade Street for Block Party Ms. Linda Bartush, 6817 Sheridan Avenue, requested that Sheridan Avenue between 68th and 69th Streets be barricaded for a block party on Sunday, August 2, 1975, from 12:00 noon to 10:00 PM. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that this request be granted, with the stipulation to permit ingress and egress of municipal emergency vehicles in the event they would be required during the time of the block party. Council Meeting Minutes -10- July 14, 1975 A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 15. Information on Retaining a Consultant to Examine the City's Data Processing System Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Law, that this item be deferred, A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 16. Agreement of Services Contract between the City of Richfield and the Storefront, Inc. Steve Lepinski, director of the Storefront, reviewed an agreement for counseling services between the city of Richfield and the Storefront, Inc. The agreement outlined the services which the Storefront agrees to provide to the Richfield community, and in turn specifies that the city will provide city funds in the amount of $2,810. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to approve the proposed Agreement for Counseling Services between the city and the Storefront, Inc. and authorize the mayor and city manager. to execute said agreement. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 17. Approval of New Home Program Richard Krier, city planning director, presented an HRA approved agreement with the city to establish a fund for the purpose of carrying out the New Home Program. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to approve the agreement and authorize the mayor and city manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the city. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 18. Request from Fireside Pizza for Adoption of City Ordinance Regulating. Issuance of Wine Licenses Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, to defer this item to the next council meeting, July 28, 1975. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Council Meeting Minutes -11- July 14, 1975 Council adjourned at 12:04 AM for the HRA meeting. Council reconvened at 1;00 AM. 19. Purchases in Excess of $1,000 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to authorize the purchase of two snowplow blades to replace blades which were worn out last winter from Itasca Equipment Company in the amount of $3,130, such purchase to be funded from the Central Garage Fund. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 20. Tabulation and Rejection of Bids for Fire Division Mini-Pumper The acting city manager, Peter Eberz, reported that although a total of six bids were received for the mini-pumper, it was determined that none of the bidders met all of the specifications requested and it was the recommendation of the public safety director that the bids be rejECted. The sfaff recommended that the specifications be reviewed and adjusted to encourage more bidders to submit bids meeting specifications, Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to reject the bids received and authorize the city manager to request new bids for a fire division mini-pumper. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 21, Minutes, Tabulation of Bids and Award of Contracts, Donaldson Park Shelter Improvements and Wood Lake Nature Center Storage Building Acting city manager, Peter Eberz,' reviewed the bid tabulations and recom- mended accepting the low bid in the amount of $28,776 .for the Donaldson Park Building Expansion and the low bid for the Wood Lake Dlature Center Storage facility in the amount of $27,538. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the minutes and bid tabu- lations be accepted as presented. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Council Meeting Minutes -12- July 14, 1975 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. 5389 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO ROBERT WESTLUND CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR REMODELING OF ACTIVITY BUILDING AT DONALDSON PARK AND ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO ELDER-JONES, INC. FOR ADDITION OF STORAGE BUILDING AT WOOD LAKE NATURE CENTER DONALDSON PARK: CITY PROJECT N0. 654 WOOD LAKE NATURE CENTER: CITY PROJECT NO. 677 Clerk's File No. 9643 Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Ludeman. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5389 in Resolution Book No. 37. 22. (Not on Agenda) Discussion There was some discussion by the council of complaints made by residents that the rest rooms were not open at Augsburg Park during park activities. Also discussed was the incidence of beer drinking in the parking lot during a recent band concert. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to direct the city attorney to prepare an ordinance controlling the consumption of alcoholic beverages in public places. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman: 23. Commission Appointments Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, to appoint Debi Lidbom, 6831 Lyndale, to the Advisory Youth Commission for a one year term expiring June 1, 1976. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 24. Payments and Estimates Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following payments and estimates be allowed: Council Meeting Minutes -13- July 14, 1975 A. Wenzel Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Estimate ~k2, Contract No. 2191 City Project No. 667, Ornamental Street Lighting - 43.5% complete $108,611.10. B. Lundin Construction Co. Riegger Roadways, Inc. Estimate ~k3, Contract No. 2192, City Project No. 667, Areas Nos. 7 and 9 Permanent Paving, 32.4% complete - $270,909.84. C. Minnesota Valley Surfacing Co. Estimate ~r3, Contract No. 2193, City Project No. 667, Areas 8, 12A and 12B, Permanent Paving, 66% complete - $495,057.12. D. Bituminous Roadways, Inc., Contract No. 2194, 7% complete, City Project No. 671, Roosevelt Park Site Improvements - $14,864.40. E. Collins Electric Co. Contract No. 2188, 99% complete, City Projects Nos. 653 and 672, Sports Lighting - $5,633.00 A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 25. Licenses Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following fee waived licenses be approved: Fee Waived New Richfield Youth Commission, City Ha11 Food, soft drink (one night only, July 29) New Fastpitch Softball Team, Softball Tournament Food, soft drink Taft Park, August 16 and 17 New Church of the Assumption, 7701 3rd Avenue Retail on-sale Church Social, August 16 Bingo A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following licenses be approved; Regular New Union 76, 6601 Portland Soft drink Renewal Dahlen Sign Co., 7947 Lyndale Sign erector Renewal Nordquist Sign Co., 312 W. Lake St. Sign erector Renewal Gold Medal Beverage Co., 553 Fairview Sign erector Council Meeting Minutes -14- July 14, 1975 Licenses (Continued) Taxicab Drivers New Patrick J. Bussen, 5615 Clinton Avenue New Frank W. Mueller, Jr., 1970 Barry Drive New Mark A. Jaeger, 11208 Carver Ct., Burnsville New Charles D. Wilkins, 2612 Fremont Avenue New Timothy R. Shane, 3548 Colfax Avenue New Loren J. Sames, 9800 Emerson Avenue New 7.'homas W. Pontinen, 5300 Upton Avenue New Joseph H. Honor, 64 S. Snelling, St. Paul New Robert G. Walters, 8440 Aldrich Avenue New Jeffrey R. Bugenstein, 10424 Humboldt Avenue New Dale E. Hertzfeld, 7232 Portland Avenue New Jean M. Bloom 1916 Irving Avenue N. Renewal Richard Carroll, 14709 W. Burnsville Ct. ~~58 New Dennis B. Svenddal, 4019 40th Avenue Renewal Paul W. Bergstrom 1958 Tatum St. Roseville All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following kennel licenses be approved: Kennel Licenses Renewal Garnette W. Kelber, 6314 14th Avenue 9 cats Renewal Mr. and Mrs. Jack Poulsen, 6725 Clinton 3 dogs Renewal Donald M. Moe, 6915 18th Avenue 3 dogs A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 26. Cla3sns and Payrolls Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following claims and payrolls be allowed: RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST Checks 17791/19875 $7,862,034.25 ~- SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 5936/5980 General 585,561.12 5995/6339 Payroll 129,126.84 A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman Council Meeting Minutes 27. (Not on Agenda) Cha Cedar Avenue Liquor Store -15- July 14., 1975 Order for Concrete and Asphalt Repair - Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to authorize the execution of a change order with Minnesota Valley Surfacing Company in the amount of $15,227.75 to perform extraordinary operating maintenance by repairing the concrete sidewalks, curbs, driveways and asphalt parking area at the Cedar Avenue Liquor Store. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 28. Adjourrnnent Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the meeting be adjourned. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Time: 1:20 AM, July 15, 1975.