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09-08-1975CITY OF RICHFIELD REGULAR MEETING September 8, 1975 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session 3.n the Council Chambers of the City Ha11 on Monday, September 8 , 1975 at 7:00 PM. Rev. Mark Bendell gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Law. Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law Absent: None 1. Minutes Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger, that the minutes of the August 25, 1975 meeting be approved as printed. A11 ayes - Carried. . 2. Presentation of Commendation Award to Police Officer Robert Doeden Public safety director, Tom Morgan, introduced new members and newly pro- moted employees of'the gublic safety department. . Mr. Morgan also introduced Robert Doeden and with•Mayor Law presented him with the semi-annual Public Safety Department Commendation Award. 3, Introduction of Senior Citizen Monitoring Program The public safety director reviewed a proposal for a new service being offered by the department to monitor senior citizens and handicapped residents on a daily basis. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, to accept the program and encourage its implementation. . A11 ayes - Carried. 4. Presentation by Cam Andre, Executive Director Metropolitan Transit Commission Mr. Cam Andre, executive director of the Metropolitan Transit Commission, ..v~---~_,~.--_--_ _ --.-~ Council Meeting Minutes -2- ` September 8, 1975 reported on the proposed ramp on Highway 494 and 12th Avenue which would provide access'to and from the proposed new MTC garage facility. • xhe council indicated~~they generally favored the proposal for the ramps but expressed concern .on the scheduling. of ramp construction with garage construction. the mayor indicated that the•Environmental Quality Commission was going to hold a meeting the following day and discuss whether or not they would require an environmental impact study. ' No action was taken. 5. Special Use Permit Request, Gis Family Dav Care in a Residential Zone ie, 7608 Newton Avenue Planning director, Richard Krier, presented the background of this applicant's request for a special use permit.. Gisela Hardie, the applicant, appeared. Russell Susag; 7305 First Avenue, spoke about the planning commission's deliberations. • ' Mary Tim, a licensing worker for Hennepin County, reported on the county licensing requirements and the ratio of children to adults allowed in day care centers. Mayor Law read a letter from John W. Cretzmeyer, 7604 Oliver, (C-9655) in opposition to the proposed special use permit, Motion by Zudeman, seconded by Luettinger, to grant the special use permit for seven full time or the equivalent in part time children cared for on the premises by one adult, but no more than ten full time or the equivalent in part time- children, including the applicant's children. Po11 of votes: Ayes-- Anderson, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - Jacobsen. Carried. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, to direct the staff and planning commission to prepare an ordinance amendment on day care centers. ~i fl '! I Council Meeting Minutes _3- September 8, 1975 A11 ayes •- Carried. 6. Request for Zoning Variation, Clifford Hoffman, 6501 Lyndale Avenue The planning director, Richard Krier, reviewed the application of Mr. Clifford Hoffman, 6501 Lyndale Avenue, for a variance to the zoning regulation Section 3.33', Subd: 6,'Para..2 Line (d) which requires canopies to be an integral part of the building, and reported on the staff and planning commission's recom- mendation for a denial, as the application did not meet two of three conditions necessary in granting a variance. The applicant, Mr. Hoffman, appeared 1 Motion by Luettinger, seconded by 3acobsen, to grant this variance with the stipulation that Mr. Hoffman provide a letter from the property owner to the south of his establishment indicating that he has no ob3ections to the erection of this canopy. A~.1 ayes - Carried. ~7. Hearing on Zoning Variation, Paul Rauen, 6809 Queen Avenue. Variance to the Rear Yard Requirements to Allow a Second Story Addit~.on The planning director reviewed this variance request to•rear yard require-• ments to allow a second story addition to a dwelling which is presently located on the rear half of the lat. Paul Rauen, applicant, was present and requested approval of the variance. Mayor Law read letters from two neighbors of the applicant that were not in favor of granting the variance. (C-9656) Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Anderson, to deny this variance request. f A11 ayes - Carried. 8. Hearing on Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies Amendments Steve Lindgren, vice chairman of the planning commission, reviewed the amended goals and policies of the comprehensive plan. i- i. Council Meeting Min~ites -4- September 8, 1975 The council suggested deferring discussion of this item until later •in the evening. ~ u 9. Width of Irving Avenue at 66th Street. (Deferred discussion - Not on Agenda) William R. Fagerstrom, 6604 Irving, reported he felt the trees should be saved and Irving Avenue should be widened at 66th ,Street. Les Hubred, 6619 Irving, suggested Irving Avenue be squared away. Ray Johnson, 6601 Irving, suggested the street be widened by leaving the curb on the east side at its present location and widen the street on the west side. In favor of widening the street were G. J. Hesston, 6605 Irving (C-9657) and Melvin Nichols, 6631 Irving (C-9658). Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman; to redo Irving Avenue by widening the street at 66th Street to 36 feet. All. ayes - Carried. Mrs. Jeanne Helfand of 6700 Trving, asked if the hill at 66th Street could tie cut back. 10. (Not on Agenda) Donald Gregg, 6720 Girard, inquired about the cul-de-sac on Girard and the lack of maintenance on the road way area near the freeway. . Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the city maintain this piece of property on a regular basis. A11 ayes - Carried. 11. Oak Grove Lutheran Church Parking Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that this item be deferred upon request of the applicant. A11 ayes - Carried. 1 Gouncil Meeting Minutes -5- 12. review of Policy Regarding Use of City Ballfields September 8, 1975 Don Fondrick, acting park and recreation director,. reviewed the suggested amendments to the fees and charges schedule for athletic facilities. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to approve the amendments as presented, All ayes - Carried. 13. (Not on Agenda) Don E. Manion, 6708 Irving~Avenue, submitted a petition (C-9659) asking for a suspension of construction of the third baseball diamond in Monroe Field due to parking problems and the lack of use of other parts of the park. 'George Tellgren of 6937 Upton, said he felt this item should be referred LJ to the park and recreation advisory committee, Mr. Manion agreed to appear before the park and recreation board. No action was taken. 14. Bikeway Path System Richard Krier, planning director, reviewed a report on possible funding of a bikeway system. Gertrude Ulrich, 7601 Aldrich, reported on free signs that could be obtained from the Department of Natural Resources and indicated they would give two miles of free signing for bikeways and she indicated a desire for the council to approve the plan so we could get the free signs.. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, to adopt the bikeway plan. All ayes - Carried. Councilman Luettinger requested that the records show that, in voting for the plan, he was concerned that the suggested funding of the bikeway plan would not interfere with other capital improvement projects and their funding, Council Meeting Minutes -6- September 8, 1975 15. Commission Appointments Motion by --Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, to appoint William Schlegel, T544 Clinton Avenue, to the planning commission to fill an unexpired three year term expiring January 12, 1976. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, to approve the mayor's desig- nation of the public safety director, Tom Morgan, as the C~,vi1 Defense Director for the City of Richfield. A11 ayes - Carried. 16. License Application - Z'he Seventh Hour, 609 East 66th Street Mr. Hanson, manager of the Seventh Hour, was present and requested licenses for 2 billiard tables, 1 music box and 9-coin operated amusement machines to be installed at the above establishment. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, to approve this license application. Po11 of votes: Ayes - 3acobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - Anderson. Carried. 17. Ordinance Amendment Relating to the Disposal of City Owned Properties Bi11 No. 1975-17, Transitory Ordinance No. 16.35, "An Ordinance Providing. for the Sale or Other Disposition of Certain Lots in New Ford Town Addition'!, was read and reviewed by acting city attorney, John Dean, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9660) Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to close the hearing. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that this constitute a first reading of Bi11 No. 1975-17_; that it be published in the official newspaper and that the second reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for September 22, 1975. ~i n ~i k Council Meeting Minutes -7- September 8, 1975 Po11 of votes:_ Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. 18. Continued Discussion on Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies Amendments Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Andersen, 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. 5400 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CTTY OF RTCHFTELD ' i Book No. 37. Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5400 in Resolution Council recessed at 11:05 PM and reconvened at 11:35 PM. 19. • Purchase in Excess of $1,000 The city manager reported that the staff had solicited informal bids from vendors of the necessary hardware for the installation of landscape sprinkler systems at city hall .and the Cedar liquor store and the low bid had. been de- termined in the amount of $4,291.93. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, to approve the manager's recom- mendation and authorize the purchase of hardware for the installation of the necessary outdoor sprinkling systems. All ayes - Carried. 20. Report on Intersection Control ~~ Tom Morgan, public safety director, presented a report on intersection control. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to accept this report far reviewal and schedule discussion for the first council meeting in October. A11 ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -8- September 8, 1975 21..~~ Confirmation of Appointment of Park and Recreation Director 7.'he city manager advised the council of his appointment of Mr. Marty Jessen to the position of park and recreation director. Each councilman discussed what he liked and disliked about the manager's appointment. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman, not to ratify the appointment. Po11 of votes: Ayes - Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - Anderson, 'Jacobsen. Carried. Councilman Ludeman indicated he was not voting against the man. Mayor Law stated that he was voting against the package and suggested re- discussing the package with the appointee. '1'he city manager requested the council to reconsider their action and asked for further direction in filling this appointment if the council did not wish to use the process which has been used in the past. No further action was taken by the council. 22. Resolutions_Certif Assessment Ro11 for Water and Sewer Service Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following resolutions be adopted; that they be spread in the resolution book and that they be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 5401 _ RESOLUTION CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER SERVICE: CHARGES TO THE- COUNTY AUDITOR TO BE COLLECTED WITH OTHER TAXES ON SAID PROPERTIES i RESOLUTION N0. 5402 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING UNPAID SEWER SERVICE CHARGES TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO BE COLLECTED WITH OTHER TAXES ON SAID PROPERTIES . Council Meeting Minutes -9- September 8, 1975 [1 Po11 of.votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman,~Luettinger, Law. Hayes - None. Carried. These resolutions appear as Resolutions Nos, 5401 and 5402 in Resolution Book No. 37. 23. Resolution Relating to Curfew Hours ~n Public Places Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to defer this item~to the council meeting of October 14, 1975. A11 ayes - Carried. 24. Resolution Indicating Polling Places and Judges for October 7 Possible Prunary Election 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. 5403 J RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR POLLING PLACES AND DESIGNATING JUDGES FOR CITY PR>"MARY ELECTION Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Hayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5403 in Resolution Boob No. 37. 25. Setting Date of Hearing for Removal of Diseased Tree on Private Property and the Method of Assessment Thereof 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. 5404 RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 22, 1975 ON ABATEMENT OF DUTCH ELM ON PRIVATE PROPERTY BY TREE REMOVAL Clerk's File No. 9661 L_ - I Poll of votes; Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Hayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5404 in Resolution Book No. 37. Council Meeting Minutes -10- September 8, 1975 26. Consideration-of Application of Clean Indoor Air Act Motion by Anderson that smoking be permitted in the council chambers. Motion lost for lack of a second. - Motion by Jacobsen, that smoking be permitted in the back of the chambers and no smoking permitted on the front sides. Motion lost for lack of a second. Motion by Law, seconded by Luettinger,~to allow smoking on the north side of the chambers, no smoking permitted on the south side and smoking allowed at the front desks. Poll of votes: -Ayes -Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luet~tinger, Law. Nayes - Anderson. Carried. 27. Payments and Estimates - . Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following payments end estimates be allowed: ' ~A. Robert 0. Westlund Construction Co., Estimate No. 5 and final. Contract No. 2176, City Project No. 660, Augsburg Park Shelter ~_ Building - $5,856.97. B. B-E Enterprises, Tnc., Estimate No. 1, 23°/° complete. Contract No. 2196, .City Project No. 675, Penn Liquor Store Construction - - $35,941.00. C., Wenzel Plumbing & Heating, Estimate No. 4, 59.7% complete. Contract No. 2191, City Project No. 667, 1975 Street Lighting, Areas 7, 8, 9~ . 12A and 12B - $26,183.70. . D. Lundin Construction Co., Inc., Riegger Roadways, Inc., Estimate • No. 5, Contract 2192, 81.5% complete, City Project No. 667, Permanent Street Surfacing, Areas 7 and 9 - $438,064.43. E. Minnesota Valley Surfacing Co., Estimate No. 5, Contract No. 2193, 99% complete, City Project No. 667, 1975 Permanent Street Surfacing, Areas 8, 12A and 12B - $136,638.31. All ayes - Carried. . - Council Meeting Minutes -11- September 8, 1975 28. Claims and Payrolls Motion by_Anderson,~seconded by Luettinger, that the following claims and payrolls be allowed: RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST Checks 18920/20472 $519,075.28 SUMMIT STATE BANK . Checks 6797/7846 Payroll ~ 120,027.'67 Checks 6806/684.7 General 319,123.69 A11 ayes - Carried. 29. Licenses Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the following fee waived licenses be approved: Fee Waived ' Renewal Richfield Football League, Taft Park Food, retail candy shop, soft drink Renewal Richfield Football League, Donaldson Park Food, ice machine, retail candy. shop, soft drink All ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that. the following regular licenses be approved; . Regular Renewal Designed Air Cond. 2200 S. Blk. Oak Drive Renewal. Benson Candy, 6509 18th Avenue Renewal Richfield Apco, 817 E. 66th Street Taxicab Drivers ~1Vew Logan Paine, 1513 Hillside Avenue No. New Bi11y R. Black, 8443 5th Avenue So. New Michael C. Boxeth, 9524 Clinton Avenue New Ramon G. Mavk, 2324 E. Old Shakopee Road New Brian J. LeVoir, 114 W. 56th Street A11 ayes - Carried. 30.~ Request for Barricading of Streets for Black Party Heating and ventilation Food vehicle Vending machine, soft drink, cigarette a Council Meeting Minutes -12- September 8, 1975 Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger, that-Mrs. David Laanbergec,, 7026 14th Avenue-, be granted permission to barricade 14th Avenue between 70th and 71st Streets between the hours of 4:00 PM and midnight for the purposes of holding a block party on September 20, 1975. The only stipulation is to permit ingress and egress of municipal emergency vehicles in the event they would be required during the time of the block party. ., A1I ayes - Carried. At the request of Mayor Law, the city manager gave the council a report on the current status of arbitration and award of contract with the Firefighters I:ocal 49. 31. Adjournment Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger,•that the meeting adjourn. All ayes - Carried. Time: 12:55 AM September 9, 1975. .• Date App L. Lana 22 September 1975 ~ ~ Thomas J. Mores. .City Clerk .~ ~- ~ .. ~. Wayne $. Burggraaf~ ty ~ tiger ~' i' ~. E- 4 F