10-27-1975CITY OF RICHFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
October 27, 1975
The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall on Monday, October 27, 1975 at 7:00 PM.
Pastor David Wilder gave the invocation.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Law.
Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law
Absent: Ludeman (arrived at 7:10 PM) ,
1. Minutes
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the minutes of the October
14, 1975 meeting be approved as printed.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman.
2. Intersection Control Study
Public works director, Peter Eberz, reviewed the staff's study on traffic
control devices at intersections which was made in consultation with the public
safety director. The report recommended the reestablishment of an administrative
committee which would review requests and meet with residents when necessary to
explain the reasons why signs would or would not be installed. The committee
would use the criteria in the Uniform Traffic Safety Manual in their deliber-
ations. ,The council held considerable discussion on the proposal and generally
tended to favor the city manager's recommendation. Council further acknowledged
the desirability of utilizing the Uniform Traffic Safety Manual, however, they
felt there was a possibility for developing some limited criteria which could
be utilized as exceptions to the Uniform Traffic Manual in the case of subur-
ban municipalities with relatively low traffic counts.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, to accept the staff report and
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to request the staff to develop proposed criteria for limited exceptions from
the Uniform Traffic Safety Manual in making decisions on stop sign requests-and
that such report be considered at the regular council meeting of November 24,
1975,
A11 ayes - Carried.
3, Approval of Purchases in Excess of $1,000
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, to approve the purchase of a new
mailing machine in the amount of $1,662.35, such cost including the trade-in
of the old machine
All ayes - Carried.
4. Appointment of Alternate to Suburban Rate Authority
At the October 14, 1975 council meeting Frank Boyles was appointed as an
alternate delegate to the Suburban Rate Authority, replacing Councilman Anderson
who was unable to attend the regular meeting in October.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, to reappoint Councilman Anderson
as an alternate delegate to the Suburban Rate Authority.
All ayes - Carried.
5. Liquor Study Committee
Motion by Law, seconded by Anderson, to appoint Councilman Jacobsen to
serve on~the Liquor Study Committee, filling the vacancy created by the
resignation of Gordon Sanders.
A11 ayes - Carried,
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Law, to appoint Councilman Luettinger as
an alternate delegate to the Liquor Study Committee,
A11 ayes - Carried.
6. Park Curfew Proposal
the proposed ordinance amendment relating to closing of public parks and
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providing penalties for being in public parks after closing, was reviewed by
city attorney, Clayton LeFevere.
Motion by I,uettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, to refer this proposed ordinance
amendment to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission for consideration and
set the first reading for the November 24th council meeting.
A11 ayes - Carried.
7. Re uest from Animal Humane Society of Hennepin County
Mayor Law presented a letter (C-9678) from the Animal Humane Society of
Hennepin County requesting a city contribution in 1976 in support of their
services.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to request the staff to survey
the neighboring communities to determine their contributions to the Humane
Society.
A11 ayes - Carried.
8. Discussion of 1975 Street Improvement Project
'rhe council discussed the 1975 street improvement project. No action was
taken as this was just a general discussion item.
9. Payments and Estimates
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following payments
and estimates be allowed:
A. B-E Enterprises, Inc., Estimate No. 2, Contract No. 2195,
57% complete, City Project No. 671, Roosevelt Park Building
Improvements - $10,916.10.
B. B-E Enterprises, Inc., Estimate No. 2, Contract No. 2196,
43% complete, City Project No. 675, Penn Avenue Liquor
Store - $31,370.00.
A11 ayes - Carried.
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10. Licenses
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the following fee waived
license be approved;
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New St. Peter's Catholic Church, 6730 Nicollet Food, Soft Drink
For Fall Festival, November 2, 1975.
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following licenses
be approved:
Regular
New Genuine Parts, 708 W. 77 1/2 Street Vending Machine
Renewal Telke Signs, Inc., 3940 Minnehaha Avenue Sign Hanger
Taxicab Drivers
New Paul D. Brown, 10334 Morris Road, Bloomington
New Brian C. Johnson, 10730 Washburn Avenue, Bloomington
New Howard L. Jans, 17685 Exley Avenue, Farmington
New Grayson T. Morris, Route 4, Elk River
New Scott F. Kern, 6308 Red Fox Lane
New Bendeck J. Grinley, 4622 Bruce, Edina
New Ronald J. Redmond, 2407 W. 70th Street, Richfield
New Steven J. MacDonald, 4609 Emerson Avenue South, Minneapolis
New Mark A. Nibbe, 703 N. 6th Street, Lake City
Renewal Kevin T. Gormley, 5612 Abbot Avenue South, Minneapolis
New Craig R. Moir, 2018 West 76th Street, Richfield
New Wayne David Larter, 4505 Beard Avenue South, Minneapolis
New Anthony J. LeMay, 1088 Juno Avenue, St. Paul
New Harvey 0. Allison III, 4004 Pleasant Avenue South, Minneapolis
New Steven P. Mahoney, 4209 Nokomis Avenue South, Minneapolis
New Frederick N. Lambert, Sr., 5513 Newton Avenue South, Minneapolis
New Kenneth L. Schmit, 15482 Sunrise Avenue, Eden Prairie
A11 ayes - Carried.
11. Claims and Payrolls
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following claims and
payrolls be allowed:
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RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST
Checks 20494/21038
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SUMMIT STATE BANK
Checks 7934/7973 General
Checks 8561/9087 Payroll
A11 ayes - Carried.
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AMOUNT
$323,009.64
349,326.67
116,250.58
12. Resolution Supporting Federal General Revenue Sharing (Not on Agenda)
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. 5440
RESOLUTION TO ENDORSE REENACTMENT
OF FEDERAL GENERAL REVENUE SHARING
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Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes -
None. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5440 in Resolution Book No. 37.
13. Joint Meeting With School Board (Not on Agenda)
The city manager advised the council members that the school board had
suggested three possible dates for a joint meeting to discuss swimming pool
operations, November 5, 11, and 12. There were conflicts on all of these
dates, moreover, the mayor reported that one of the school board members would
be absent on these dates and had advised him he wished to be present. Council
requested Mr. Burggraaff to contact the school board to determine if either the
date of November 19 or 20 would be acceptable. Mr. Burggraaff said if either
of those dates were not acceptable, the meeting possibly would have to be re-
scheduled for the middle of December.
14. National League of Cities Conference (Not on Agenda)
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger, to appoint Mr. Burggraaff as
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the city's delegate and Mayor Law as the alternate delegate to the 1975 National
League of Cities Conference.
A11 ayes - Carried.
15. Adjournment
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that the meeting adjourn.
All ayes - Carried. Time: 8:35 PM.
Date Appr d: November 10 1975
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