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08-25-1975CITY OF RICHFIELD REGULAR MEETING August 25, 1975 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on Monday, August 25, 1975 at 7:00 PM. Councilman Ludeman gave the invocation. 1. Minutes Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, that the minutes of the August 11, 1975 council meeting be amended as follows: Page 7, final paragraph ..... Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman, to eliminate the 24 hour park and recreation car and provide a car during working hours for the park and recreation department and to eliminate one pool car by September 1, 1975 (a net loss of 1 car). A11 ayes - Carried. 2. Assessment Hearing on 1974 Permanent Paving Project The city manager reviewed the staff report on questions regarding assess- ments which were deferred at the last council meeting. Discussion on Driveway Assessments Truman Malchow, 6832 Blaisdell Avenue Apron cost $89. Cost behind apron $295.20. Motion by Law, seconded by Luettinger, to adjust the driveway assessment by deducting two-thirds of the cost behind the apron. $196.80 credit-total driveway cost $187.40. All ayes - Carried. Bruce Berg, 6315 Second Avenue Apron cost $85.89. Cost behind apron $330.12. Mr. Berg reported his driveway still drags. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman, to adjust the driveway assess- went by deducting $330.12-total driveway cost $85.89. A11 ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -2- August 25, 1975 Paul Hawkinson, 6321 Second Avenue Apron cost $81.44. Cost behind apron $336.96. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to reduce this driveway assess- went by two-thirds of the cost behind the apron. $224.65 credit-total driveway cost $193.75. All ayes - Carried. Donald Cumberland, 6222 Third Avenue moron cost $41.23. Cost behind apron $76.68. A letter from the above resident was read in which he requested an adjust- went to his driveway assessment. C-9654) Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, to approve an adjustment of $76.68 credit on this property-total driveway cost $91.23. All ayes - Carried. P. M. Peterson, 6338 Fifth Avenue Apron cost $89.00. Cost behind apron $260.01. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, to reduce the cost behind the apron by two-thirds, a reduction of $173.35-total driveway cost $175.66. All ayes - Carried. Fred Habegger, 6740 Blaisdell Avenue Apron cost $85.89. Cost behind apron $138.60 Mr. Habegger reported on a drainage problem in his yard. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Anderson, to adjust this driveway assessment by $138.60 - total driveway cost $85.89 - and request the staff to modify the curb by constructing a valley in it to help provide some drainage and to review this property after one year. All ayes - Carried. Gerald D. Evenson, 7039 Fifth Avenue moron cost $122.82. Cost behind apron $13.59. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to reduce this driveway assess- ment by $13.59-total driveway cost $122.82. Council Meeting Minutes -4- August 25, 1975 reported to the council that there was a City Project No. 76, an oiling program that had been certified for assessment in 1950. He also pointed out that, at that time, the city was engaged in projects that were heavy oiling and light oiling and that in all probability the useful life of that project had expired in the past 25 years. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, that no action be taken on adjusting Mr. Erickson's assessment. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson. The council reconsidered the assessment on the landlocked parcel discussed earlier, Plat 44834-Parcel 82. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, that the property owner be notified that the city proposes to change the assessment for 1974 street improvements of $685.67 to include an increase of $110.83 and to set a hearing on this proposed assessment for the second meeting in September. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, appeared and cited various faults with the street projects. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, to defer action on Mr. Wozniczka's assessment. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson. 3. Report on Stop Sign Installations Throughout the City of Ratchfield Public works director, Peter Eberz, reported on a petition (C-9653) for a 4-way stop sign in the area of 70th and Harriet and recommended denial as this intersection did not meet the criteria established by the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for the installation of 4-way stop signs. The petitioner, Guss Krake of 6939 Harriet Avenue, appeared. 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 Council Meeting Minutes -3- August 25, 1975 A11 aves - Carried. Oswald C. Breviu, 6945 Fourth Avenue Apron cost $151.30. Cost behind apron $143.55. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, to reduce this assessment by two-thirds of the cost behind the apron, $95.70 credit-total driveway cost $199,15. All ayes - Carried. Assessments for Irregularly Shaped Lots The public works director explained the city's special assessment policy in calculating the assessments on irregular shaped lots. At the previous hearing NIr. Braun of 420 E. 73rd Street, Plat 44834- Parcel 70, stated he felt that the assessment on his property was unfair in relation to the assessment on Plat 44834-Parcel 82, a landlocked commercial parcel directly behind him. It was pointed out that Mr. Braun's property had received an assessment for street lighting and that the other parcel Y~ad not. ~toland Erickson, 6526 Third Avenue, appeared and stated he felt there was lighting benefit to all parcels in the city whether they abutted the street or ;iot. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Lliettinger, to adjust the special assess- ment on Mr. Braun's property by $685.67 credit, total assessment $2,405.68. A11 ayes - Carried. Councilman Anderson stated it was necessary for him to leave the meeting for a short period of time and excused himself. Credit for Prior Assessments Mr. R. E. Erickson, 6526 Third Avenue, indicated that he had previously paid a blacktop assessment in the early 1950's. Peter Eberz, public works director, researched this information and [] Council Meeting Minutes these minutes: -5- RESOLUTION N0. 5399 RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS STOP SIGNS ON 70TH STREET AT HARRIET AVENUE MAKING INTERSECTION A FOUR-WAY STOP August 25, 1975 Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen,Ludeman,Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Anderson. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5399 in Resolution Book No. 37. 4. Discussion of Street Width - Forest Drive - Newton Avenue - Oliver Avenue Mr. Charles Burrows, 2120 W. Forest Drive,requested a change in the street due to the narrow turn on Forest Drive and Newton Avenue being a safety hazard, and that the narrowing of the street has caused excessive property to be added to his lot which would necessitate extra maintenance on his part and he felt that the street should be as wide as it formerly was. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman, to change the street width of Forest Drive from Oliver to Newton from its newly constructed 24 feet width back to its original width and to direct the contractor to redo the curb work. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson. 5. Report on Bikeway Path System The--city planning director submitted the bikeway system plan for discussion. Mrs. Gertrude Ulrich, 7601 Aldrich Avenue, gave the history of the committee meetings and enumerated the potential funding sources. Councilman Anderson returned at 9:55 PM. Dale Wille, 6232 Second Avenue, reviewed the twelve goals and objectives that should be used in implementing a bikeway plan and program for Richfield. Bi11 Hamelink, 6335 Thomas, reviewed the plan priorities. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman, to receive this report for study and to authorize the city staff to explore funding from federal and state sources and to report back to the council at the next meeting. A11 a}=es - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -6- August 25, 1975 6. An 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 fo Richfield,Minnesota",an ordinance making the con- sumption and possession of alcoholic beverages a misdemeanor offense, was read and reviewed, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9648) Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, that this hearing be closed. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, that this constitute a second reading of Bill No. 1975-15; that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made a part of these minutes. Poll of votes; Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. 7. Tabulation of Bids, Approval of Minutes and Award of Contract to Painting of Logan Avenue Water Tower. The city manager reviewed the bid tabulations for repainting of the Logan Avenue water tower and recommended that the low bid of Larson Tank Co. in the amount of $33,600 with a completion date of November 14, 1975 be approved. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the minutes and bid tabulations be accepted as presented. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to approve the manager's recommendation All ayes - Carried. 8. Authorization to Ca11 for Bids for Installation of Tennis Courts The city manager indicated that the 1975 Captial Improvement budget provides for the construction of two additional tennis courts at bonaldson Park and requested that the council authorize calling for bids so that construction can be completed by this fall. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, to authorize the city manager to call for bids for tennis court construction. [~ A11 ayes -Carried, Council Meeting Minutes -7- August 25, 1975 9. Authorization to Ca11 for Bids for Erection of Storage Building at Ice Arena Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to approve the preliminary and final plans and specifications for the storage building and authorize the staff to ad- vertise for bids on this project. All ayes - Carried. 10. Submission of Amended Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies The proposed amendments to the Richfield Comprehensive Plan were presented by the planning director. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to accept the plan for reviewel and set the date of public hearing on these proposed amendments for September 8, 1975. A11 ayes - Carried. 11. Request for Barricading of Streets for Block Party r1rs. Charles Tooley, 7421 Vincent Avenue, requested that Vincent Avenue be- tween 74th and 75th Streets be barricaded for a block party on August 30, 1975 between the hours of 2:00 PM and 10:00 PM. i~iotion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, 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. A11 aves - Carried. 12. Commission Appointment Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that this item be deferred. A11 ayes - Carried. 13. Confirmation of Park and Recreation Director Appointment Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that this item be deferred. A11 ayes - Carried. 14. Authorization for the Advancement of Funds 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. 5398 Council Meeting Minutes -8- August 25, 1975 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVANCEMENT OF FUNDS Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5398 in Resolution Book No, 37. 15. Authorization to Auction City Vehicles notion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, to approve the sale of six depreciated vehicles in the Hennepin County Public Auction on September Z0, 1975. All ayes - Carried, 16. Discussion Relating to Curfew Hours in Public Places Plotion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that this item be deferred. All ayes - Carried. 17. Smoking Restrictions in Public Meetings notion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that this item be deferred. Poll of votes; Ayes - Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - Anderson. Carried. 18. Discussion of Proposed Golf Course on Metropolitan Airport Commission Property Mayor Law reported on a recent meeting of city representatives with the Metropolitan Airports Commission Planning and Physical Development Committee relating to a golf course on MAC property. 19. Release of Escrow Funds, City Pro'ect No. 657 The city manager reported that Northwest Bituminous Co., Inc. had completed the asphalt repair work as per specifications and recommended that the escrow account in the amount of $72,498.29 be released. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Jacobsen, to authorize the staff to release this escrow account. All ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -9- August 25, 197.5 20. Claims and Payrolls Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following claims and payrolls be allowed: RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST Checks 18911/20037 $337,309.73 SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 6747/7543 Payroll 125,322.15 54903/68050 General 160,112.70 All ayes - Carried. 21. Licenses Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following licenses be approved: Fee Waived YMCA Softball Tournament, August 15-16 Food, soft drink Frenchman's Green Softball Tournament Taft Park, September 6-7 Food, soft drink Frenchman's Fa11 Softball League, August 11, October 11, Taft Park Food, soft drink Re ular New G & H Sanitation Inc., Savage Garbage and refuse hauling New Horn of Plenty, 48 W.66th Street Cigarette Taxicab Drivers New John Charles Fleming, 3603 Abbot Avenue New Roger Lee Schultz, 9409 4th Avenue New Daniel George Jensen, 9540 1st Avenue New Martin Peter Lucking, 13820 S. Robert Trail New Ken Birnell, 5604 Stevens Avenue New Mark John Zelenovich, 5000 Newton Avenue New Gregory Stratton, 8825 Emerson Avenue New Julie Ann Erickson, 5336 Knox Avenue New Kenneth John Reinke, 3200 Pilot Knob Road New Kevin Michael Gray, 7239 3rd Avenue New Daniel Lazorik, 6830 Meadowbrook Blvd. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Ludeman,.seconded by Jacobsen, that the following kennel license be approved; Council Meeting Minutes -lo- Kennel License New _ B. C. and Dora M. Allhouse, 6834 Knox A11 ayes - Carried. 22. Discussion and Report on any Other Business Joint Participation on Local 49 Labor Union August 25, 1975 4 _cats, 2 dogs The-mayor reported that the city is a joint participant with other munici- palities on labor negotiations with the Local 49 Labor and Trades Union. He requested council approval for him to call a meeting of representatives of the various municipalities involved and encourage them to change procedures by setting up a group of elected officials to supervise negotiations. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the mayor be permitted to call such a meeting and that he be the elected official representing Richfield. A11 ayes - Carried. Driveway Repair at 6433 16th Avenue Councilman Luettinger stated that much time has passed since the engineering consultant agreed to repair a driveway at 6433 16th Avenue and that for various reasons this repair has been repeatedly deferred by the contractor. Motion by Law, seconded by Luettinger, to direct the city manager to contact the consulting engineering f irm of Orr-Schelen-Mayeron & Associates and to report to the council by letter on the action taken by next Friday. A11 ayes - Carried. 23. Adjournment Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the meeting adjourn. A11 ayes - Carried. Time: 10:55 PM. Date Ap oved: September 8, 1975 rep L. Law or pager ~~ CITY OF RICHFIELD Bid Opening REPAINTING LOGAN WATER TOWER Pursuant to requirements of Resolution No. 1015, a meeting of the administrative staff was called to order by Wayne Burggraaff, City Manager,'who announced that the purpose of the meeting was to receive, open and read aloud, sealed bids on repainting the Logan Water Tower as advertised in the official newspaper on August 14, 1975. . Present: Wayne Burggraaff, City Manager Peter Eberz, Public Works Director Don Fondrick, Acting Park & Recreation Director Ken Conway, Water Department Supervisor Thomas J. Moran, City Clerk Tfte following bids were submitted and read aloud: BIDDER AND TOTAL BID BID SECURITY .FIRST ALTERNATE SECOND ALTERNATE Larson Tank Co. B.B. - 5% $33,600 $33,600 Apex'Contracting, Inc. B.B. - 5% $38,300 $39,800 The city manager announced that the bids would be tabulated and considered at the regular council meeting on August 25, 1975. ~r~ ~~ ,~~ Thomas J. Mo n City Clerk