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07-28-1975CITY OF RICHFIELD REGULAR MEETING July 28, 1975 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the city hall on Monday, July 28, 1975 at 7:00 PM. Councilman Jacobsen gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Law. Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law Absent: None 1. Minutes Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the minutes of the July 14, 1975 council meeting be approved as printed. All ayes - Carried. ' 2. Hearing to Determine Whether to Grant Various Permanent Licenses to Richfield Lanes The city manager reviewed the history of the revocation of the food and food fleet licenses and the two beer licenses for this establishment. I. F.~Roesler, Environmental Health Director, answered questions on his inspection report. Ken Ager, 6835 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Center, the applicant, appeared. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to approve permanent licenses for food, food fleet and beer with the stipulation that all improvements must be com- pleted by the end of the year, or .earlier as may be required by the Environmental Health Director. All ayes - Carried. 3. An Ordinance Providing for the Expenditure of Money from the Special Revenue Fund for Certain Capital Improvements. Bill No. 1975-14, Transitory Ordinance No. 16.34, "An Ordinance Providing for the Expenditure of Money from the Special Revenue Fund for Certain Capital Council Meeting Minutes -2- July 28, 1975 Improvements", such ordinance appropriating $20,000 for landscaping and underground sprinkling systems at certain public buildings such as city hall and the Cedar Avenue liquor store and other public properties, was read and reviewed, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9647) Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, that this hearing be closed. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, that this constitute the first reading of Bill No. 1975-14, that it be published in the official newspaper and that the second reading of this ,ordinance amendment be scheduled for the council meeting of August 11, 1975. Poll of votes; Ayes'- Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. 4. An Ordinance Amendment to the City Charter Relating to Primary Elections, Nomination Petitions and Canvass of 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; Changing Filing Dates and Changing the Time During Which the Canvass of Votes shall be Completed; Amending Sections 4.02, 4.04 and 4.07 of the Richfield City Charter", was read and reviwed, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9628) Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that this hearing be closed. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that this constitute a second reading of Bill No. 1975-12; that it be published in the official newspaper, and that it be made a part of these minutes. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -3- July 28, 1975 5. Ordinance Amendment Relating to Consumption or Possession of Alcoholic Beverages in Public Places. Bill No. 1975-15, "An Amendment to Chapter X, Part III, Section 10.16 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield, Minnesota", was read and reviewed, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9648) Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to return the proposed ordinance to the city attorney with the request that it be amended to include the possession of alcoholic beverages in a city park. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, to request the city attorney to draft an ordinance relating to curfew time in the city parks. All ayes - Carried. 6. Request from Chanee in Monroe ' West Richfield Girls Softball, Requestir~g a Development Schedule Mr. A. James Hansen, 6315 Logan Avenue, president of West Richfield Girls Softball, appeared and requested that improvement of Monroe Park, which is scheduled for 1978, be moved up to 19.76. He requested a re-arrangement of the ball fields plus one field, a backstop and various other improvements. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger, to approve a temporary third field in Monroe Park with backstop, agri-lime and benches. A11 ayes - Carried. 7. Presentation by Donald Jacobson Con oise ulations Relating to Motor Mr. Donald Jacobson, 6436 Portland, appeared before the council to discuss traffic automobile noise. He presented Mr. Al Perez, chief of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, who summarized regulations on motor vehicle noise limits. (C-9646) Mrs. Gertrude Ulrich, 7601 Aldrich, spoke in favor of noise control. Council Meeting Minutes -4- July 28, 1975 Frank Riley, 6915 Portland, spoke about the Portland Avenue traffic volume and encouraged enforcement at the local level. Mrs. Ethel Murphy, 7209 Nicollet, complained about motorcycles. George Broker, 6309 Blaisdell, complained about late night drivers. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to receive Mr. Perez' report, take his request under advisement, thank Mr. Perez for his appearance and support the proposed regulations. All ayes - Carried. 8. Request from John ~. Langer, President of Korner Plaza Inc., to Address Council John Langer, Korner Plaza, Inc., appeared before the council to comment on the enforcement of health and fire codes. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to receive Mr. Langer's report. All ayes-Carried. No action was taken. Jim Miller, 8521 Zenith Road, owner of a business in Richfield, reported on the requirement for sprinklers in his business establishment. Mr. Roesler, city health inspector, filed a report on his latest citation to Korner Plaza. (C-9645) Ted Samsel, 63rd and Chicago, reported on his experience when he failed to include enough basement exits in his business. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, to direct the city staff to prepare a policy report on the city's intent of enforcement of code on sprinkler systems. A11 ayes - Carried. 9. 1975 Street Pavane Program Peter Eberz, public works director, reported on a petition (C-9649) received from residents in the vicinity of 71st Street between South Lakeshore brave and Knox Avenue requesting the city to install a street wider than the 24 foot street that the council approved on June 9, 1975. Council Meeting Minutes -5- July 28, 1975 R. D. Frye, 7105 Knox, stated he felt the street would be too narrow as planned and would cause problems in the future. A letter was read from Mr. and Mrs. Edward Calvin, 7038 James, requesting their names be removed from the petition mentioned above. (C-9650) John Moe, Jr., 7044 Knox, spoke in favor of the petition to widen the street, explaining it is a school bus street and a narrow street would cause problems in snow removal. Mrs. John Moe, 7044 Knox, also spoke in favor of the petition and reported on the trees that would be removed in widening of the street. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin, 7038 James, spoke about school bus scheduling and saving the trees. V. W. McCallum, 7044 James, filed a petition (C-9651) in favor of a 24 foot street. Also speaking in favor of a 24 foot street were the following: Ed Argue, 7101 James Bob Jablonski, 7044 Irving In favor of a 34 foot street were the following: F. Jonassen, 7100 James Virginia Lindberg, 7045 Knox Mr. V. W. McCollum filed an alternate petition. (C-9652) Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, to maintain a 24 foot street with no parking on either side between Lakeshore Drive and James on 71st Street and a 29 foot street between James and Knox with a 5 foot off-set on the south side with no parking on the north side. All ayes - Carried. Merle ,Edwards, 7101 Knox, expressed his approval of the alternate plan presented by Mr. McCollum. Council Meeting Minutes -6- July 28, 1975 10. Presentation by Phil Riveness, Executive Director of South Hennepin Human Services Planning Agency Mr. Phillip Riveness, Executive Director of the South Hennepin Human Services Council, reviewed the history to date of the SHHSC and apprised the council of Hennepin County's recent policy decision of matching contributions from the local community. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, that the council stated their un- qualified support of the program but that the county should continue their total support of this effort; A11 ayes - Carried. 11, Tabulation of Bids, Approval of Minutes and Award of Bid Contract, Duplicator and Mini-Pumper The city manager reviewed the bid tabulations for the offset duplicator and recommended acceptance of the low bid of $6,629 presented by Itek Graphic Products. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the minutes and bid tabulations be accepted as presented. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to approve the manager's recommendation. A11 ayes - Carried. The bid tabulations for the attack mini-pumper were reviewed by the city manager. Mr. Burggraaff reported that the public safety director indicated that the low bid from Luverne Fire Appartus did not bid on the chassis and cab specified in the original bid request, however, the second low bid from General Safety Corpo- ration in the amount of $18,925 did meet the required specifications. Motion by 3acobsen, seconded by Ludeman, that the minutes and bid tabulations be accepted as presented. A11 ayes - Carried. Council l~ieeting Minutes -7- July 28, 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: RESOLUTION N0. 5391 RESOLUTION DETERMINING LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF ATTACK MINT-PUMPER ' Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5391 iri Resolution Book No. 37. 12. Request from Fireside Pizza for Preparation and Adoption of City Ordinance Regulating Wine Licenses ' Mr. David Miller, representing Fireside Pizza, appeared and requested con- sideration of an ordinance which would provide for the issuance of on-sale wine licenses in the city of Richfield in accordance with new legislation enacted by the State Legislature earlier this year. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger, that this request be denied. Po11 of votes:. Ayes - Anderson, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - Jacobsen. Carried. Council recessed at 11:20 PM for the HRA meeting. Council reconvened at 12:00 midnight. 13. Release of Off-Street Parking Contract 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. 5392 RESOLUTION RELATING TO RELEASE OF BOND ON OFF-STREET PARKING Mark Z. Jones II 5290 Vi11a Way, Minneapolis Location: 7500 Cedar Avenue South Use: One 19 Unit Apartment Building Council Meeting Minutes -8- July 28, 1975 Poll of votes: .Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as R~soltuion No. 5392 in Resolution Book No. 37. 14. Discussion of Archery Courts at Legion Lake Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to approve the Park-and Recreation Advisory Commission`s recommendation to install an archery range at Legion Lake along 66th Street. No cost would be involved in this project except for installation of the targets. A11 ayes - Carried. Gerry Broker, 6309'Blaisdell, asked about arrows straying into the parking lot. Duane Tollefson, 7216 3rd Avenue, spoke in favor of this project. 15. City Car Use Utilization Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, that this item be deferred. A11 ayes - Carried. 16. Study of Security Needs for City Buildings Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that this item be deferred. A11 ayes - Carried, 17. Progress Report on Purchase of Property at 6444 22nd Avenue 'I`he city attorney, Clayton LeFevere, reported he had negotiated the final purchase of this property with the cost to be approximately $20,825, depending upon the closing date, plus the unpaid specials in the amount of $950. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to approve the purchase in the amount of $19,650 with the city paying specials and prorated taxes, making the total amount approximately $20,825. Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen. Nayes - Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Motion failed. 18. Information on Retaining a Consultant to Examine the City's Data Processing S stem Council Meeting Minutes -9- July 28, 1975 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that this item be deferred. All ayes - Carried. 19. Actual Use Report - Revenue Sharing Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, to accept the Revenue Sharing Actual Use report and order publication in the official newspaper. A11 ayes - Carried. 20. Naming of Authority re Privacy and Security of City Records Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to designate the city manager as the responsible authority concerning privacy and security of city records as required by House File No. 1014 which amends the state's data security and privacy act. All ayes - Carried. 21. Ratification of City Manager's Action to Accept and Plan for Use of Additional CETA Funds Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to approve the city manager's action plan for use of additional CETA funds. Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger. Noyes - Ludeman, Law. Carried. 22. Payments and Estimates Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following payment be allowed: Arteka., Inc. Estimate No. 7 and final, Contract No. 2182, City Project No. 663, swimming pool site improvements - $4,694.81 A11 ayes - Carried. 23. Claims and Payrolls Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following claims and payrolls be allowed; RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST Checks 18866/20035 $934,793.70 SUNINIIT STATE BANK Checks 6341/6352 General 43,560.00 5981/6716 Payroll 129,864.09 Council- Meeting Minutes -10- July 28, 1975 Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Law. Nayes - Luettinger. Carried. 24. Licenses Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following licenses be approved; Re ular New Edina Morningside Sanitation, Inc, Rt. 1 Gypsy Lane Garbage and refuse hauling New Western Stores, 7700 Lyndale Retail off-sale New 7-Eleven Store, 1115 E. 66th Street Retail off-sale Renewal Brede, Inc., 2211 Broadway Sign erector Renewal Kenny's Suzuki; 6520 Lyndale Motor bike sales Taxicab Drivers New Trevor L. White, 2390 W, 7th, Apt. 12, St. Paul New Michael E. Truman, 12917 County Road 5, Burnsville New Dean Fusselman, 11024 Glen Wilding Lane, Bloomington New James D. Lloyd, 13753 Fairlawn Ave., Apple Valley New Charles E. Seeiner TII, 3000 W. 86th St., Bloomington New Scott E. Semler, 3105 43rd Avenue, Minneapolis New Bradley G. B1aha, 3809 Sibley, Burnsville New Roger A. Larson, 47 River Woods Lane, Burnsville All ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following kennel licenses be approved: Kennel Licenses New Robert D. and Esther I. Lyddon, 6733 10th Avenue 4 dogs Renewal Donald W. Blais, 2617 W. .70th Street 7 cats Renewal Mrs. C. B. Adams, 6314 Aldrich Avenue 3 dogs Renewal Richard B. Burris, 7325 Fremont Avenue 3 cats Renewal Clayton D. Olson, 7404 Washburn Avenue 3 dogs Renewal Mr. and Mrs. Merle E. Hagen, 7614 Newton Avenue 4 dogs, 1 cat Renewal Mrs. .Judith Hoover, 7620 Morgan Avenue 3 dogs, 1 cat Renewal Doro-thy R. Masoner, 6326 Clinton Avenue 6 dogs Renewal Jan Halvorsen, 3019 W. 74th Street 3 dogs Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - Ludeman. Carried. Councilman Ludeman stated he was opposed to the new kennel only. Council Meeting Minutes -11- July 28, 1975 25. Letter on MTC (Not on Agenda) Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, that the city notify the federal agencies funding the MTC garage terminal that the city would desire to have an environmental impact study made on the proposed terminal and freeway changes for the project. A11 ayes - Carried. 26: Adjournment Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the meeting adjourn. All ayes - Carried. 1:20 AM, July 29, 1975. ~. r August 11, 1975 ~~ ~~ ~ o~~ Z'ho as J. Mora City Clerk ~ ~° Wayne S. Burggra,aff ty a