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10-14-1975CITY OF RICHFIELD REGULAR MEETING October 14, 1975 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on Tuesday, October 14, 1975 at 7:00 PM. Rev. A11en gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Law. Present; Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger,Law Absent: Anderson (arrived at 7:50 PM) 1. Minutes Councilman Ludeman requested that the minutes of September 22 be amended on Page 5, Item 10, to show that he voted "yes". It was requested by Councilman Luettinger that the minutes of the September 23rd continued budget hearing be amended on page y e e ng a name o ran oy es since the intent of the city council's action was not to eliminate Mr. Boyle's job but to disapprove the city manager's recommendation for a permanent full time position, Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger, that the minutes of September 22 and 23 be approved as amended and the minutes of the October 6 continued budget hearing and the minutes of the proposed 1976 permanent street hearing of the same date be approved as presented. A11 ayes -•Carried. 2. Hearing on Proposed Parking Restrictions in the Vicinity of the Richfield High School Peter Eberz, acting city manager, reviewed the background regarding the parking restrictions around the high school. Mayor Law read a letter from Mrs. Patricia N. Pederson, 7244 Grand Avenue, (C-9676) in favor of signing the area, "No Parking 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM". Stan Dzik, 6837 Harriet, spoke in favor of some limited type of parking re- strictions with residents being issued parking permits. Council Meeting Minutes -2- October 14, 1975 James Van Bergen, 7217 Grand, was in favor of a permit for parking and reported on other problems in the area. Ralph Poncin, 7221 Grand, stated he wanted the right to parkin front of his house and felt littering was a separate is-sue from parking. He also stated he was not in favor of "No Parking 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM", but was in favor of "No Parking 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM". Pete Hovelson, 7240 Grand, stated he also wished to be able to park in front of his house, was in favor of permits being granted for residents and guests and suggested developing a parking lot for students and student car pooling. Bill Slott, 6832 Grand, favored school and city working out a joint arrange- ment to provide parking without infringing on the residents. City attorney, Clayton LeFevere, pointed out that permits may not resolve the problem and reported on a number of considerations on it. Councilman Luettinger, council liaison to the school board, reported on their deliberations with the school on this matter. Councilman Anderson arrived at 7:50 PM. A woman resident, who asked that her name be withheld, reported on actions against her property due to previous appearance before the council. and offered a rebuttal to a student's letter to the .editor which appeared in last week's paper and asked for some type of restrictions in her area. A delegation of students from the high school were present and the foll-owing addressed the council; Lisa Pemberton, 6639 Elliot, stated she felt the school buses were unsafe and that she had a right to choose her own transportation. Peter McKenna, 7005 Oak Grove Boulevard, president of student council, reported on a survey of the students regarding driving to school and parking Council Meeting Minutes -3- October 14, 1975 permits issued. He presented a petition containing 1,182 signatures requesting removal of parking bans. (C-9677) Paul Glendenning, 7109 Garfield, questioned the students petition and requested- a final council decision this evening. Mx~'s, Frances Cummins, 7101 Garfield, spoke in behalf of the students effort to keep the area clean and encouraged less speeding and more courtesy to residents. Robert Holler, 6833 Grand, reported on cars blocking driveways and indicated his preference for "No Parking 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM". Mark Vogelgesang, 6900 Queen Avenue, spoke of student rights to drive. Leslie Yamamoto, 7200 Logan, chairman of the school council, reported on random sampling of a seven block radius of the area Mr. McKenna had reported on ~ ~.. and stated she felt students had established a need for parking. Chris Turner, 6244 Morgan, vice president of the student body, reported on crowed school buses and students need for driving with extra curricular activities. Mindi Hansen, 7538 Blaisdell, reported on student put-down by adults and felt it was mainly a lack of communication. She encouraged a parking lot for students. Conni Keldsen, 6732 Sheridan, asked if a permit plan were developed would students also be allowed permits. Bob Kolstad, 7428 5th. Avenue, asked if permits were issued to park on the streets in question, could he have permits issued to park on his street. Matt Foeller, 2120 W. 63rd Street, spoke on littering and suggestions for improvement. Larry Spading, 6438 Vincent, encouraged residents in the neighborhood to talk to student offenders and get their identification. Tania Grant, 7633 Thomas, suggested allowing students to use a portion of 3 a Council Meeting Minutes -4- October 14,19.75 the library parking lot and Lyndale field in the winter for parking. Joan Pederson, 7244 Grand, reported on the students using her trash container for disposing of litter. Harold Theis, 7141 Garfield, offered a rebuttal to the students presentation and spoke in favor of parking restrictions. Carol Holms, 7304 Harriet, stated she felt some students were driv3.ng that did not need to and she did not want parking restrictions. Mr. Jim Hare, Student Affairs Coordinator, made general comments about the discussions of the evening and answered questions of the council. He was in favor of opening up the parking to everyone and letting the students police them- selves. Tom Morgan, public safety director, responded to council questions. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, to establish a committee made up 1 of a representative from each block to meet with school officials and student representatives and city staff to achieve a standard recommendation for..the area to be presented to the council at the November 10, 1975 meeting. It was suggested that Tom Morgan, public safety director, chair this committee. All ayes - Carried. 3. (Not on Agenda) Reassessment Hearing of St. Peter's Church City attorney, Clayton LeFevere, advised the council that the legal notice for this hearing was published one day short of the required notification time and suggested the date of hearing be reset for November 10, 1975. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resol"ution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: Council Meeting Minutes -5- October 14, 1975 RESOLUTION N0. 5435 RESOLUTION RELATING TO REASSESSMENT FOR 1974 PERMANENT STREETS ON TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY, PLAT 44827, PARCELS 3512 AND 4125 Poll of votes; Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5435 in Resolution Book No. 37. Resolution A' De ighway Noise Barriers to be Constructed rtions of Hi~hwav I-35W. the State Peter Eberz, public works director, reviewed the plan proposed by the highway department. The council determined to study each area separately. Dick Borson, of the highway department, District 5, appeared and answered questions of the council. Councilman Luettinger requested that the record show that the state will be willing to correct any lighting problem should it occur after installation of barriers. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to approve the preliminary plan as proposed by the highway department. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, to include an additional area to the highway department's preliminary plan, the West side of 35W from 73rd Street (cross walk) to approximately 75 1/2 Street. All ayes - Carried. Arthur L. Robinson, 7309 James, stated he was in favor of the above proposal. A petition (C-9666) was received from property owners of the 6400 Block of Emerson Avenue requesting extension of the noise barrier. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to approve amending the highway department's preliminary plan to include the East side of 35W between 6430 Council Meeting Minutes -6- October 14, 1975 and 6400 Emerson Avenue. All ayes - Carried. The following residents appeared and spoke in favor of a barrier along Wood Lake: John Daffer, 6449 Girard George Tellgren, 6937 Upton John Chouina.rd, 6444 Morgan Against a barrier along Wood Lake were - Gary Limpert, 6936 Lake Shore Drive James Ryan, 7028 Lake Shore Drive ,. Fred Collins, 6912 Lake Shore Drive William Watson, 6329 Harriet Laurel Butler, 6608 Emerson, spoke about the use of Wood Lake. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Anderson, that no noise barrier be constructed on Wood Lake. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Ludeman. Nayes - Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Motion failed. The Wood Lake Nature Center staff presented a petition in favor of the noise barrier. (C-9667) Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to defer action on two areas on the West side of 35W abutting Wood Lake Nature Center and that this be returned to the council the first meeting in January, 1976, and that the residents on Lake Shore Drive and Humboldt Avenue, and any other interested party on record be notified by letter when this matter is brought back to the council and that the staff provide further study on this area. Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - Anderson, Ludeman. Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to recommend that the barriers be wood barriers, tongue in groove. A11 ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -7- October 14, 1975 Robert Vida, 7225 Girard, questioned the effectiveness of a wood barrier. 0 on y aco sen, 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. 5419 RESOLUTION REGARDING 35W NOISE ABATEMENT PROJECT Poll of votes; Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5419 in Resolution Book No. 37. 5. Street Drainage Report, Areas of 62nd Street and 14th and 15th Avenues Peter Eberz, acting city manager, reviewed the engineering report from Orr-Schelen-Mayeron & Associates. Mr. Al Javinski, of Orr-Schelen-Mayeron & Associates, answered questions of the council. Wesley Warner, 1401 E. 62nd Street, reported on the drainage problem and traffic noise in his area. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Anderson, to receive the report and to order the corrective work. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Ludeman, 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. 5436 RESOLUTION ORDERING Il~Il'ROVEMEIVT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CORRECTION OF STORM DRAINAGE IN 1973 PERMANENT STREET IMPROVEMENT ON 62ND STREET AT 14TH AND 15TH AVENUES AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM I1~II'ROVEMENT BONDS OF 1973 CITY PROJECT N0. 684 Council Meeting Minutes -8- October 14, 1975 Po11 of votes; Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5436 in Resolution Book No. 37. 6. Report from Park and Recreation Advisory Commission on Monroe Field Ballfield Improvements Mrs. Jane Helland, 6700 Irving, submitted a letter (C-9668) reviewing the park and recreation hearing of October 8, 1975. Don Manion, 6708 Irving, requested the Girls' Softball League continue with two baseball diamonds in 1976 and 1977 and he would be willing to work for a third field on a permanent basis when the park is developed. A. James Hansen, president of the Girls' Softball League, spoke in support of the league and of a need for a place to play. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, to proceed with construction of a third ball field on Monroe Field. All ayes - Carried. Mrs. Manion spoke of a need for a 3-way stop sign at 67th and Irving. 7. (Not on Agenda) A petition (C-9669) was presented by Bob Lafferty, 6630 Humboldt, re- questing installation of a stop sign at 67th and Humboldt. Motion by Anderson, 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. 5416 RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS "STOP" SIGNS ON HUMBOLDT AVENUE AT 67TH STREET STOPPIlVG HUMBOLDT AVENUE TRAFFIC AT 67TH STREET Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5416 in Resolution Book No. 37. Council Meeting Minutes -9- October 14, 1975 John Chouinard, 6444 Morgan, presented a petition (C-9670) requesting 4-Way stop signs at 65th Street on Logan and Newton Avenues. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, 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. 5417 RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS "STOP" SIGNS ON 65TH STREET AT LOGAN AVELVUE MAKING INTERSECTION A FOUR-WAY STOP RESOLUTION N0. 5418 RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS "STOP" SIGNS ON 65TH STREET AT NEWTON AVENUE MAKIlVG INTERSECTION A FOUR WAY STOP Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. These resolutions appear as Resolutions Nos. 5417 and 5418 in Resolution Book No. 37. 8. Request for Special Use Permit, Town and Country Honda, 6225 Lyndale Avenue Planning director, Richard Krier, reviewed the special use permit request of Town and Country Honda to establish a car sales lot in a C-2 zoning district. He reported the planning commission had recommended denial of this request and that the staff concurred with this recommendation. The applicant was not present. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to close the hearing. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, to deny this request for a special use permit as recommended by the staff. All ayes -Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -10- October 14, 1975 9. Ordinance Amendment Regulating Golfing in Public Parks Bi11 No. 1975-18, "An Amendment to Chapter IV of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield adding Section 4.14", an ordinance relating to the hitting of golf balls in the public parks and other public places, was read and reviewed, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9671) Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, that this constitute the first reading of Bill No. 1975-18, that it be published in the official newspaper and that the second reading of this ordinance amendment be sheduled for the council meeting of November 10, 1975. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Council adjourned to conduct the HRA meeting at 12:45. Council reconvened at 12:46. 10. Intersection Control Study Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that this item be deferred. All ayes - Carried. 11. Tabulation of Bids, Approval of Minutes and Award of Contract for Construction of Ice Arena Storage Building Acting city manager, Peter Eberz,.reviewed the bid tabulation and recom- mended approval of the low bid of E. Weikle and Sons. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the minutes and bid tabulations be accepted as presented. All ayes - Carried. 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: Council Meeting Minutes -11- October 14, 1975 RESOLUTION N0. 5437 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO E. WETKLE AND SONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A STORAGE FACILITY FOR THE RICHFIELD ICE ARENA CITY PROJECT N0. 664 Glerk`s File No. 9672 Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5437 in Resolution Book No. 37. 12. Tabulation of Bids, Approval of Minutes and Award of Contract for Construction of Tennis Courts The bid tabulation for the Donaldson Park tennis court facilities were re- viewed by acting city manager, Peter Eberz, who advised that the staff and park and recreation advisory commission had recommended that the low bid of Henry 0. Mikkelson Co. in the amount of $23,976.73 be accepted. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, to accept the bid tabulation and minutes as presented. A11 ayes - Carried. 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. 5438 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO HENRY 0. MIIatELSON COMPANY FOR QONSTRUCTION OF TENNIS COURT FACILITIES AT DONALDSON PARK • CITY PROJECT N0. 673 Clerk°s File No. 9673 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5438 in Resolution Book No. 37. 13. Tabulation of Bids, Approval of Minutes and Award of Contract for Remodeling of Communitq Center Building Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to approve the bid minutes and tabulation of bid as presented. A11 ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -12- October 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. 5439 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO ABJ ENTERPRISES FOR REMODELING OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER CITY PROJECT N0. 678 Clerk's File No. 9674 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5439 in Resolution Book No. 37. Bi11 No. 1975-19, Transitory Ordinance No. 16.36, "An Ordinance Providing for the Expenditure of Money from the Special Revenue Fund for Park Acquisition and Betterment", was read and reviewed, the same being on file in the. office of the city clerk. (C-9675) Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that this constitute the first reading of Bill No. 1975-19, that it be published in the official newspaper and that the second reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for the council meeting of November 10, 1975. Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. . Motion by Jacobsen,. seconded by Luettinger, to encourage representatives of the senior citizens to solicit for contributions to the center. A11 ayes - Carried. 14. Request for Approval of Property Acquisition at 6444 22nd Avenue Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, to authorize the purchase of-this property for park purposes in accordance with the stipulations listed in Council Letter No. 320 as follows: 1. Sale price $20,400 2. Seller agrees to pay all special assessments. Council Meeting Minutes -13- October 14, 1975 3. Property taxes to be prorated as of the date of sale. 4. Z'he seller would have the opportunity to store furnishings for a limited period of time at a minimum monthly rate of $50 per month. A11 ayes - Carried. 15. Authorization to Call for Bids for Backwash System at Water Plant Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to authorize the city manager to call for bids for a filter backwash reclamation system at the water treatment plant. Phis project is proposed in the 1975-80 capital improvement program and the adopted community development program with $30,000 to be financed from community development program funds and $60,000 to be financed from water department operating funds. A11 ayes - Carried. 16. Discussion of Reestablishment of Liquor Study Committee Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that this item be deferred. All ayes - Carried. 17. Discussion of Park Curfew Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that this item be deferred. A11 ayes - Carried. 18. Discussion of Request for Contribution from Animal Humane Society Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that this item be deferred. A11 ayes - Carried. 19. Discussion of 1975 Street Improvement Project Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that this item be deferred. All ayes - Carried. 20, Payments and Estimates Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following payments and estimates be allowed: Council Meeting Minutes -14- October 14, 1975 A. Wenzel Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Estimate No. 5, Contract No. 2191, 76% complete. City Project No. 667, 1975 Street Lighting, Areas 7, 8, 9, 12A and 12B - $70, 109.10 B. Bituminous Roadways, Inc., Estimate No. 4, Contract No. 2194, 71% complete. C. P. No. 671, Roosevelt Park Site Improvements - $83,479.60 C. Lundin Construction Co. Inc,, Riegger Roadways, Inc., Estimate No. 6, Contract No. 2193, 99% complete. C. P. No. 667, 1975 Permanent Street Paving, Areas 7 and 9 - $345,561.11 D. Minnesota Valley Surfacing Co., Estimate No. 6, Contract No. 2193, 99% complete. City Project No. 667, 1975 Permanent Paving, Areas 8, 12A and 12B - $22, 385.27 E. Concrete Curb Co., Estimate No. 1, 50% complete, City Project No. 668, Memorial Park Tot Lot - $2,050.00 F. Monette Construction Co., Inc., Estimate No. 1, 94% complete, City Project No. 668, Memorial Park Tot Lot - $4,000 G. Larson Tank Co., 100% complete, repainting Logan Avenue Water Tower - $33,600 RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST AMOUNT 21. Claims and Payrolls Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the following claims and payrolls be allowed: Checks 20475/20886 $1,910,597.48 SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 7883/7932 General 422,642.10 Checks 7918/8821 Payroll ~ 115,975.52 All ayes - Carried. 22. Licenses Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following licenses be approved; Fee Waived Renewal St. Peter's Catholic Church, 6730 Nicollet Retail on-sale Fa11 Festival, November 2, 1975 Bingo Renewal Academy of the Holy Angels Food, soft drink 1 day only Council Meeting Minutes -15- October 14, 1975 Licenses (Continued) Regular New Left Guard, 7717 Nicollet 2 billiard, 3 coin operated amuse. mach. Renewal Southtown Mobil, 7744 Penn Vend. mach. soft drink cigarette New Sterling Sign Co., 1417 N. Washington Sign hanger Taxicab Drivers Renewal Lawrence V. Terlisner, 7428 Lyndale New Jon Wheeler, 519 E. Wheelock Parkway New Judi$iA. Roehl Meister, 6824 Irving New Brian M. Barrington, 2001 S. 121st, Burnsville New William D. Smith, 1611 E. 22nd St. New Dale D. Sothmaz, 3326 Mondamin St. New Timothy Kaley, 2730 W. 66th St. New Brian Dole, 5317 S. 34th Avenue New Jan S. Smith, 1345 High Site Dr., Eagen New Frederick C. Pignato, 1176.E. Lawson Avenue New Barry Sullivan, 10 W. 107th New Edwin Ranzau, Jr., 12917 Co. Road 5, Burnsville New David N. Lindsoe, 8135 Portland New Fenton M. Clayton, 705 Summitt Lane New Richard L. France, 2025 W. 77th St. New James D. Haverly, 3305 Irving New Greg S. Toysen, 8314 3rd Avenue New Terrence L. Plessel, 6539 Cedar New Raymond F. Doty, 220 E. 19th St. New Robert A. Frye, 2827 17th Avenue Renewal Mark D. Fisher, 1416 E. 86th St. Renewal Thomas K. Hollingsworth, 8901 Cedar All ayes - Carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following kennel license be approved: Kennel License New Patrick J. Berg, 7208 Logan Avenue 6 cats Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - Ludeman. Carried. 23. Items Discussed Not on Agenda Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, to appoint Frank Boyles as an alternate delegate in place of A. P. Anderson to attend the meeting of the Suburban Rate Authority the following evening. All ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -16- October 14, 1975 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to set the date of hearing on the adoption of the Lyndale/Hub/Nicollet Redevelopment Plan for November 10, 1975 and instruct the city-clerk to publish the proper notice in the official newspaper. All-ayes - Carried. 24.. Ad~ourtmnent Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the meeting adjourn. A11 ayes - Carried. Time: 1:20 AM, October 15, 1975. Date Appr d: October 27, 1975 r L. Law y r Thomas J. an City Clerk „;. Wayn S. Burggraaff ty M er