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01-26-1976CITY OF RICHFIELD REGULAR MEETING January 26, 1976 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on Monday, January 26, 1976 at 7:00 PM. Dr. Frank See, of First Christian Church, Minneapolis, gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Law. Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Law Absent: Luettinger (Due to illness.) 1. Minutes Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, that the minutes of the January 12, 1976 meeting be approved as presented. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger 2. Citizen of the Year Presentation by Human Rights Commission William Siemers, Chairman of the Richfield Human Rights Commission, presented the commission's recommendation for the Citizen of the Year award, Mrs. Mary Alice Ives. Mayor Law presented the award to Mrs. Ives and Councilman Jacobsen presented a proclamation from the Human Rights Commission declaring Mary Alice Ives Citizen of the Year 3. Hearing on Community Development Block Grant Program The first of two scheduled public hearings on the city's application for the Community Block Grant Program was held at this meeting. The second hearing is scheduled for February 9. The purpose of the public hearings is to consider the Amended Housing Assistance Plan, the Amended Community Development Plan and the 1976-77 Community Block Grant Application. Richard Krier, Planning Director, gave a visual aid presentation on what was contained in the proposed grant application. _ Council Meeting Minutes -2- January 26, 1976 Sidney Sanford, 7000 Portland, asked if there is a guarantee for elderly Richfield residents only. He also inquired about rent subsidies. Mr. Krier read the list of eligible and ineligible activities determined to receive grant assistance. Mrs. Gertrude Ulrich, 7601 Aldrich, spoke in favor of applying for any funds available. George Tellgren, 6937 Upton, and Joseph Simonson, 6333 Vincent, both spoke in favor of the Community Development Block Grant Program. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Ludeman, to continue this hearing to February 9, 1976. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. 4. Ordinance Amendment Establishing Park Curfew Bill No. 1976-2, "An Amendment to Chapter IV of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield, Adding Section 4.14", relating to closing of public parks and providing penalties for being in public parks after closing, was read and reviewed by City Attorney, Clayton LeFevere, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9685 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to close the hearing. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that this constitute second reading of Bill No. 1976-2; that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made a part of these minutes. Poll of vd'tes': 'Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Luettinger. Carried. 5. Report from Stanley Olson on the National Organization to Insure a Sound- Controlled EnviroYUnent (NOISE) Council Meeting Minutes -3- January 26, 1976 Mr. Stanley W. Olson, 6420 Vincent, reported on the activities of the National Organization to Insure a Sound Controlled Environment (NOISE) and answered questions of the council. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to approve payment of 1976 membership dues for NOISE in the amount of $750.00. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. 6. Report on Stop Sign Requests Joyce Wilde, Administrative Assistant, reported on the Traffic Control Committee's meeting of January 19, 1976 in which they recommended approval for a request for installation of a two-way stop sign at 75th Street at Bloomington and recommended denial for requests for four-way stop signs at 68th and Bloom- ington, 76th and Colafax and 76th and Morgan. Roger Chlebeck, of 7426 Bloomington, appeared and requested approval of a two-way stop sign at 75th Street and Bloomington. 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. 5479 RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS "STOP" SIGNS ON 75TH STREET AT BLOOMINGTON AVENUE STOPPING 75TH STREET TRAFFIC Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. Absent - Luettinger. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5479 in Resolution Book No. 38. 7. Report on Hennepin County Decentralization Proposal Mr. Philip C. Eckhert, principal management analyst for Hennepin County, pre- sented a status report on the County's comprehensive decentralization proposal. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, to support the concept of the Hennepin County decentralization plan, but to request a staff report before taking Council Meeting Minutes -4- January 26, 1976 any final action and to direct the staff to meet with other municipalities participating in the South Hennepin County Community-Service Councils to explore this proposal. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger 8. Report on Location of Minnesota Highway Department Right-of Way Fences in the Area of 64th and Emerson Avenue The City Manager reported no residents had replied to the staff's letter of December 29, 1975, requesting withdrawl of their names from the petitions regarding the proposed noise barriers ad3acent to the residential property between 6400 and 6500 Emerson. Mark Inserra, 6400 Emerson, appeared and said he was still in favor of the barrier. No action was taken since this was only an information item. 9. Off-Street Parking Contract, 7636 Cedar Avenue 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; with the two following stipulations as listed in Council Letter No. 31: 1. Final building, landscaping and lighting plans be approved by the department of public works. 2. Secure the necessary permits. RESOLUTION N0. 5480 RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OFF-STREET PARKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION N0. 76-1, CONTRACT N0. 2211 John M. Prest, 15314 Minnetonka Location: 7636 Cedar Avenue Use: Motel Clerk's File No. 9695 Poll of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Luettinger. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5480 in Council Meeting Minutes -5- January 26, 1976 Resolution Book No. 38. 10. Minutes, Tabulation of Bids and Award of Contract for Lime Sludge Removal and Disposal at the Water Plant Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Anderson, that the minutes and bid tabulation for lime sludge removal~at the water treatment plant be accepted as presented. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Anderson, to accept the low bid of Phoenix Trucking and Contract, Inc. at a unit price of $4.70 per cubic yard, or a total estimated cost of $42,300, and direct the city manager to execute a contract with that firm. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. Council recessed at 9:30 PM and reconvened at 10:55 PM. 11. Proposed Amendment to the Ordinance Relating to the Regulation of Saunas and Massage Parlors and massage parlors, was read and reviewed by the City Attorney, Clayton LeFevere, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9694) Mr. LeFevere indicated the proposed ordinance should be amended in Subd. Z, Para. (1); the Iast word should be changed from "four" to "five". Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, that this constitute first reading Bill No. 1976-5, "An Amendment to Chapter V, Part II, Section 5.25 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield", relating to the regulation of saunas of Bill No. 1976-5, as amended, that it be published in the official newspaper and that the second reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for the council meeting of February 23, 1976. Po11 of votes: Ayes -Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Luettinger. Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -6- January 26, 1976 12. Design Agreement and Authorization to Take Bids for Backstop at Donaldson Park The City Manager reported it would be necessary to design and install a new backstop at Donaldson Park and requested council authorization to obtain pro- fessional design services from Brauer and Associates for a maximum of $975 and to advertise for bids for this backstop in order to benefit from good prices in early spring and make certain the facility is completed before the baseball season starts. The Park and Recreation Director provided more detail and answered questions. The recommendation of the City Manager was rejected and a motion was made by Ludeman, seconded by Law, to direct the staff to approach Brauer and Associates and see if we can obtain their professional design services for free. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. 13. Purchases in Excess of $1,000 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to approve the following purchases in excess of $1,000: Snow and leaf boxes to be used on city trucks in the amount of $3,794, one rotary lawnmower in the amount of $4,595 and postage costs for mailing the Richfield Newsletter of January 20, 1976 in the amount of $1,171 (due to the increase in postage). A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. 14. Commission Appointments Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following individuals be reappointed to the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission for a three year term: Dr. Felton Jenkins Mrs. Mildred Stake All ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. C. , Council"-Mee'tng Minutes -7- January 26, 1976 Park and Recreation Ac~visoi~y` Commission Motion by_Law, seppnded_by Ludeman, to appoint Dean Covering to the Park and Recreation Advispry Commission to fill an unexpired term with .a termination date of February 1, 1978. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettiriger. Metropolitan Airport Sound Abatement Council (MASAC) Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by-Anderson, that incumbents Stan Olson-arid Vern Lizettii~~~er $e' appointed as~representatives and Robert Christensen and Wayne _ Burggraaff as alternate representatives to MASAC. _ ~ 3 ;~ ~ :. All- ayes '- Carried. "Absent - Liettinger. Planning 'Commission Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, to appoint Mark Ahlquist to the Planning Commission: to fill the unexpired term of William Schlegel, subject to receiving' Mr. Sclilegelts' resignation. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. 15. Discussion of Street Improyement'Construction Practices for 1976 Peter Eberz, Public Works Director, reported on bid specification changes to'improve the ~19`7~ street construction. He also answered various questions of the council on construction supervision of the project. !' .r- s ,i ;~ ~-~ -~. No' -action ~aas~ ta~en.'° 16. -D~Lscu's~`s2'on. o~R City Policy 'Regarding Use of School District Swimming Pools `' ' i~Tr'~: ~iirggr~.~:f~f``rep~r'~e$ "o'"n t'lie'November 2'(~, 1975 joint meeting of the school board and the city council, at which time the arrangements for municipal use `of t~i'e nec+~ schc3oi' pools were' dis'cus'sed. ,~ Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to approve two general pol3.cies as recommende"'d.by`tTie manager'and listed in Council.Letter No. 37:as Follows: _ - -,- _ Council Meeting Minutes -8- January 26, 1976 1. Acceptance of the usage proposal developed by the school district as amended. 2. Adoption of a policy indicating that it will be necessary for usage fees for municipal use of the school pools to be established at a level which will cover all expenses to the city for using the pools. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. 17. Other Business Ratifying Police Officers 1976-77 Salary Settlement The City Manager reminded the council that he had asked them to approve the 1 contract ratifying the police officers 1976-77 'salary settlement at the continued council meeting Iasi Thursday, January 22. At Councilman Luettinger' recommendation, council asked to defer this to January 26th. Mr. Burggraaff recommended council approve this settlement at this time. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, to defer this item to the next meeting due to the request of Councilman Luettinger at the last meeting and his absence due to illness at'this meeting. A11 ayes.- Carried. Absent - Luettinger. Other Items There was general discussion on the feasibility of a golf course on airport property and the procedures followed to date. Councilman Ludeman agreed to attend the meeting called by the Mayor of Brooklyn Park at the Minnetonka City Hall on January 28. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss tax structure of suburban municipalities versus city of Minneapolis. -- 18. Payments and Estimates Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following payment and estimate .be allowed; B-E Enterprises, In.c., Estimate No. 5, Contract No. 2196, 98% Complete, City Project No. 675, Penn Avenue Liquor Store Project - $2,497.50. A11 ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -9- January 26, 1976 1 19. Cla3.ms and Payrolls Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, that the following claims and payrolls be allowed: RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST AMOUNT Checks 21462/22477 $673,304.70 SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 10445/10467 General 151,100.63 Checks 10460/11107 Payroll 124,161.76 All ayes - Carried. 20. Recommended Denial of Applications for Taxicab Driver Licenses Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, to deny the applications for 1 taxicab driver licenses of Mr. Mark Steven Bourassa, 6800 Sheridan Avenue, and Mr. Gary B. LaFrenz, 1014 Jenk, St.-Paul, for convictions relating directly to the occupation of taxicab driver. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. 21. Licenses Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, that the following licenses be 1 approved: Fee Waived Renewal Berea Lutheran Church, 7538 Emerson Avenue Renewal Richview, Inc., 7727 Portland Avenue Regular Renewal Arby's 6529 Penn Renewal Eddy Arnold's Chicken, 6341 Penn Renewal Belt Line Bar, 1918 W. 78th Street Renewal Big Mike's Sub Shoppe, 6500 Lyndale Renewal Bruce's Sanitation, Elko, Minn. Renewal Bud's Texaco, 1316 E. 66th Street Renewal Champion Auto, 7600 Lyndale Renewal Cliff's Apco Station, 6501 Lyndale Food Ice Ma.ch., Food, Soft Drink Ice Mach., Food, Soft Drink, Cigarette Food, Soft Drink Food, Soft Drink, Cig. Soft Drink, Food Garbage Hauling Soft Drink Soft Drink 1 Vending Mach., Soft Drink, Cigarette Council Meeting Minutes -10- January 26, 1976 Licenses (Continued) Regular Renewal Encore Chow Mein, 6637 Penn Cigarette, Food Renewal Frenchman's 1400 E. 66th Street 1 Billiard Table, 1 Music Box, 9 Coin Operated Amusement Machines, On- Sale and Off-Sale Beer Renewal Gold Eagle Wash, 1537 E. 66th Street Vending Machine Renewal Golden Chicken, 7627 Lyndale Soft Drink, Food, Fleet Renewal Hobbycraft House, 6238 Lyndale Soft Drink New Gold Medal Beverage, 553 N. Fairfiew Soft Drink Renewal Krispy Kreme, 6405 Lyndale Soft Drink, Cigarette, Food, Add'1. Food, Fleet Renewal Left Guard, 7717 Nicollet 3 Cigarettes Renewal Lil General Store, 7529 Lyndale Soft Drink, Cig. Ice Machine, Food Renewal Lil General Store, 7701 Portland Ice Mach., Food, Add'1. Food, Soft Drink, Cig. Renewal Lindahl Olds, 1900 W. 78th Street Cigarette, Vend. Mach. Renewal Los Bravos, 1504 E. 78th Street Soft Drink, Food Renewal Minotte's, 768 W. 66th Street 2 Cigarettes Renewal Mister Pizza, 6700 Penn Music Box, Food, Soft Drink, Cigarette Renewal New Image Hair Fashions, 2920 W. 66th Street Soft Drink Renewal Penn Avenue Speed Wash, 6726 Penn Soft Drink Renewal Penn Avenue Texaco, 6800 Penn Cigarette, Vend. Mach. Renewal Pilgrim Cleaners, 2901 W. 66th Street Vend. Mach. Renewal Red's Apco, 7500 Lyndale Soft Drink Renewal Richfield Bank & Trust, 6625 Lyndale Comm. Incinerator, Food, Soft Drink Renewal Richfield Police Dept., 6700 Portland 2 Vend, Mach., Cigarette Renewal Richfield Sinclair, 6600 Portland Cigarette Renewal Roith Drug, 7144 Chicago Vend, Mach., Food, Soft Drink, Cigarette Renewal Sibley Co., 36 W. .66th Street Soft Drink Renewal Skylark Apartments, 7700 Bloomington Soft Drink Renewal Southtown Shell, 7745 Penn Avenue Soft Drink, Cigarette Renewal Tom Thumb, 7600 Knox Off-Sale Beer Renewal Trestman Music Center, 6630 Lyndale Soft Drink Renewal Don Roberts Union 76, 7301 Penn Vend. Mach., Soft Drink Cigarette Renewal Union 76, 601 E. 66th Street Vend. Mach,, Cigarette Taxicab Drivers Renewal Dale E. Hertzfeld, 3050 Sumter Ave. N, Crystal New David R. Williamson, 6312 Boone Ave. Renewal William D. Smith, 1794 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul Renewal Robert W. Merrell, 12202 W. Robert, Rosemount New Wayne T. Wene11, 14709 W. Burnsville New Douglas Wittstruck, 587 Grand Ave., St. Paul New Richard D. Lendley, 3738 W. Calhoun Blvd. Council Meeting Minutes -11- January 26, 1976 Licenses (Continued) Taxicab Drivers Renewal James V. Hedlund, 8712 4th Avenue Renewal Leslie A. Thomas, 7443 Pillsbury Renewal Boyd A, Hazledine, 8116 Zane Ave. N. Renewal Stanley W. Carlson, 10125 Drew Ave. S. New Glen R. Older, 130 Circle Dr., Savage Renewal Keith D. Paceley, 671 Sherburn Renewal Merlin J. Bankenbush, 4456 Parklawn Court New Roger Chapman, 933 Beech, St. Paul Renewal James D. Lloyd, 13753 Fairlawn, Apple Valley New Steven J. Hauge, 7720 Penn Ave. Renewal Clifford A. Peterson, 2722 E. 24th St. Renewal William J. Brantz, 5905 Kellogg Ave. Renewal Thomas M. Grayson, Route 2, Elk River ' Renewal Thomas J. Kuntz, 3404 E. 26th St. Renewal David E. Haugen, 788 York St., St. Paul A11 ayes - Carried. 'ii 22. Resolution Adopting City Manager's Salary for 1976 Motion by Law, seconded by Jacobsen, to defer this item to the meeting of February 9, 1976, and agree to make a decision at that meeting, but make the salary adjustment retroactive to January 1, 1976. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. 23. Adjournment Motion by Anderson, Seconded by Ludeman, that the meeting adjourn. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. Time; 12:10 AM, January 27, 1976 Date Appr ed; February 9, 1976 o en L. Law May Thomas J. ~ra City Clerk ~• Wayne S. Burggraaf City ager