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02-10-1976CITY OF RICHFIELD Continued Regular Meeting February 10, 1976 The regular meeting of February 9, 197b, was reconvened on February 11, 1976 at 12:10 AM in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. No roll call was taken but all members were present. 1. Ordinance Amendment Relating to Council Salaries. Second Reading Bi11 No. 1976-4., "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Code Section 12.02, Subdivision 1, entitled "Compensation of Mayor and Council Members", was read and reviewed by city attorney, Clayton LeFevere, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9699) Mr. Ralph Bruins, president of the Summit State Bank, spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that this constitute second reading of Bi11 No. 1976-4; that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made a part of these minutes. Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman. Nayes - Luettinger. Law. Motion failed for lack of a four-fifths vote required by the city charter. Motion by Law, seconded by Luettinger, that the council appoint Ralph Bruins chairman of a citizens committee of five members such committee cto` ind<lude ~ixd.iv~:du~.ls who have not served on city commissions or city council, for the purpose of reviewing council salaries and to return to the council their findings and recommendations at the first meeting in March. Mr. Bruins was requested to appoint the members of the committee. Po11 of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - Anderson. Carried. 2. Police Officers Contract for 1976/77 The City Manager, Wayne Burggraaff, explained the various items that were contained in the Police Officer Federation contract for 1976 and 1977. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following resolution Council Meeting Minutes -2- Febru3 ry 10, 1976 be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 5484 RESOLUTION APPROVING LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN CITY OF RICHFIELD AND THE RICHFIELD POLICE FEDERATION FOR 1976 AND 1977 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman,Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5484 in Resolution Book No. 38. 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 these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 5485 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION FROM THE 1976 CONTINGENCY TO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5485 in Resolution Book No. 38. 3. Purchases in Excess of $1,000 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to approve the manager's recommendation for the following purchases in excess of $1,000: The purchase of 150, two and one-half inch diameter trees for boulevard plantings, not included as part of the permanent street paving project, in the amount of $2,392.50; carpeting for the upper level of the Community Center in the amount of $4,038.00; and one two-way mobile radio for installation in the new attack mini-pumper which is currently on order, in the amount of $1,178.00. All ayes - Carried. 4. Minutes, Tabulation of Bids and Award of Contract for Purchase of Rescue Van The City Manager reported that three bids were received for this item, ranging from $4,877.25 to $5,173.00, a range of $296.00, however, the two lower bids were Council Meeting Minutes -3- February 10, 1976 unable to comply with all aspects of the specifications. The bid of Superior Ford, in the amount of $5,173.00, meets all technical specifications required for this vehicle and will meet existing and future needs, therefore, it was recommended that the council award the contract for purchase to Superior Ford. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to approve the bid minutes and tabulations. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger, to defer awarding of this contract to the February 23rd council meeting. A11 ayes - Carried. 5. Request for Increase in Animal Boarding Fees Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to amend the Oak Crest Kennel contract to increase the boarding fees for cats to $2.50 per day, an increase of 75~ per day. All ayes - Carried. 6. Request to Construct Backstop at Donaldson Park Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that this item be deferred to the next council meeting and request the consultant to be present. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Law, seconded by Luettinger, to request the staff to prepare an itemized account of the fees paid to Brauer and Associates over the last five years. A11 ayes - Carried. 7. Submission of 1976/81 Capital Improvement Program and Setting Hearing Date Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman, to receive the Capital Improvement Program report and set the date of hearing for Thursday, March 18, 1976 at 7:30 PM. A11 ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -4- February 10, 1976 8. Resolution Regarding Local 49 Impasse 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. 5486 RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE POSITION OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD ON~I.U.O.E. LOCAL N0. 49 PETITION FOR BINDIlVG ARBITRATION Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5486 in Resolution Book No, 38. 9. Resolution Supporting Continuation of Sports Facilities for Professional Baseball and Football at the Metropolitan Sports Center 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. 5487 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CONTINUATION OF SPORTS FACILITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL AND FOOTBALL AT THE METROPOLITAN SPORTS CENTER Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5487 in Resolution Book No. 38. ~, 10. Special Pension Legislation for Public Safety Director Position The City Manager explained that the purpose of this special legislation was to resolve a pension situation for the Public Safety Director which will benefit both the Public Safety Director and the City of Richfield. Motion by Luettinger, 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: } Council Meeting=~l~2tLnutes -5- February 10, 1976 RESOLUTION N0. 5488 R~3SOLUTION SUPPORTING SPECIAL PENSION LEGISLATION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR POSITION Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5488 in Resolution Book No. 38. Motion by Luettinger, seconded byi,Ludeman, to endorse the attached special legislation and direct that copies be transmitted to our three state legislators to advise them of the support of the city council fob this change. A11 ayes - Carried. 11. Change Orders for Tce Arena Storage Building, Wood Lake Nature Center Storage Building and Community Center Remodeling Motion by Anderson, seconded by Ludeman, to approve the change order in the amount of $400 to E. Weikle and Sons for work on the ice arena storage facility, and $909.95 to Elder-Jones, Incorporated for work presently being done at the Wood Lake Nature Center Storage Center. A11 ayes -Carried. City staff requested deferral of the roof repair on the Community Center change order and approval of the acquisition of new light fixtures in the amount of $1,522.88. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Ludeman, to approve the change order to ABJ Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $1,522.88. A11 ayes - Carried. 12. Payments and Estimates Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following payments and estimates be allowed: A. L. A. Shank Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Estimate No. 1, Contract No. 2204, 18% completed, City Project No. 682, Backwash Reclaim System $12,123.00. B. A.B.J. Enterprises, Inc., Estimate No. 3, Contract No. 2203. 57% completed, City Project No. 678, Remodeling of Senior Citizens Building - $17,897:30. Council Meeting Minutes -6- February 10, 1976 All ayes - Carried. 13. Licenses ~ - .Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following licenses be approved: Fee Waived; - Renewal Free Church Press, 1515 E, 66th Street New Richfield Girl Scouts, 7344 Blaisdell, one evening February 17, 1976 -~ Re ular Renewal Town & Country Honda, 6225 Lyndale New Shell Oil Company, 6545- Portland Renewal Suburban Sign Company, 6818 W. Lake Renewal Free Church Press, 1515 E. 6-,th Street Renewal Luxury Lanes, 7711 14th Avenue New Tops Service, 1201 E. 66th Street Renewal Frenchman's ,1400 E. 66th Street Renewal. Betty Crocker, 711 W. 66th Street Renewal- Material Services, Inc., 7720 Wentworth Renewal Kenny's Suzuki; 6530 Lyndale Renewal -Pizza Gardens, 6449 Lyndale - Renewal Richfield Lanes, 6449 Lyndale New ~ - Carbone's Pizza, 1506 E. 66th .Street Renewal Richfield Pharmacy, 6519 Nicollet Renewal Schmeltz Bros., 2100 E. 78th Street- Renewal Lyn Laundry, 6610 Lyndale Renewal Arthur Johnson,-8935 2nd Avenue Renewal Harold Swanson, 6520 .Oliver New 7th Hour, 6b00 Oakland Renewal Nelson Trucking Service, 13 Mpl. Place Renewal Colonial Lodge, 7745 Lyndale Taxicab Drivers New peborah Elaine Bruns, 1638 Hampshire Avenue Renewal Ginny L. Pikop, 1265 Spruce Place New' Guy DeMesy, 8735 Portland Avenue Soft drink Bingo Soft drink Motor bike sales Temporary sign Sign erector Vending machine 12 bowling alley, 4 coin operated amuse. mach.,retail on-sale beer Cigarette Food, soft drink, cig Food, add'l, food., soft drink Motor vehicle license Motor-bike sales F1eet• Food, on-sale beer, off-sale beer, 1 music box, 8 coin op. amuse. mach., 2 vend. mach., soft drink, cigarette,. 10 bowling Lane Food,-sofa drink Cig., food 2 vend. mach., cigarette Vend. mach,, soft-drink cigarette Garbage Hauling Com. incinerator Soft drink Garbage hauling -Soft drink, motel ~ _ Council Meeting Minutes -7- February 10, 1976 Licenses (Continued Taxicab Drivers Renewal Fatrick W. Horan, 6301 Lyndale Avenue New Keith J. Arneson, 1021 W. 4th Street, Hastings Renewal Viktor E. Fahlstrom, 7935 W. Bush Lake Road Renewal Ralph L. Greenwood, 1268 Timbershore Lane, Eagen New Daniel L. McMillen, 32 Rambush, Burnsville New Dale A. Broom 1919 Silverbell Road, Eagen Renewal Audree St. John Riggs, 7700 12th Avenue Renewal Timothy R. Shawe, 2310 Aldrich Avenue All ayes - Carried. 14. Resolution Regarding City Manager's Salary for 1976 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, ghat this item be deferred to the council meeting of March 8, 1976. A11 ayes - Carried. 15. Ad j ourximent Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the meeting adjourn. All ayes -Carried. Time: 1:25 AM, February 11, 1976. Date Approv February 23 1976 ore L. Law May r Wayne