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02-23-1976CITY OF RICHFIELD REGULAR MEETING February 23, 1976 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Ha11 on Monday, February 23, 1976 at 7:00 PM. Rev. Harold Grindal, Oak Grove Lutheran Church, gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Law. Present: Anderson, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law Absent: Jacobsen (out of town) 1. Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of February 9, 1976 and Continued Meeting of February 10, 1976 Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that the minutes be approved with the following corrections: 1 February 9, Page 2, Para. Z, Although there will be no parking restrictions (the following statement at this time, if public safety problems should added) develop in the future, residents should be aware that parking restrictions may be imple- mented. February 10, Page 1, para. 6. Motion by Law, seconded by Luettinger, that the council appoint Ralph Bruins chairman J of a citizens committee of five members, such committee to include individuals who have not served on cit commissions or city council for the purpose of reviewing council salaries-- February 10, Page 5, Para. 4. 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. January 22 correction in Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, to February 9 minutes amended direct the city manager to have a pay plan as follows: study made for the general services pay plan /and management pay plan]• and that it be a within house stud and to report back to the city council in March, A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Jacobsen Council Meeting Minutes -2- February 23, 1976 2. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to Jolin Bleedorn and Joseph Simonson Mayor Law presented certificates of appreciation to .John Rleedorn, who is retiring after 33 years with the Richfield Sc}~ool District, and to Joseph Simonson in recognition of his service on the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. 3. Amendment to Chapter V Part II Section 5.25 of the Ordi_nan_ce Code Relati,:g to Saunas and Massage Parlors (Second Reading) Bill No. 1976-5, "An Amendment to Chapter V Part II Section x.25 of ire Ordinance Code of the-City of Richfield", was read and reviewed by the City Attorney, Clayton LeFevere, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9h94) Mr. Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue, suggested deleting all reference to morals in the ordinance and to not limit the number of licenses as it was not within the government authority. Attorney LeFevere stated -the city does have the authority to limit t}~is type of establishment. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Anderson, that this constitute second reading of Bill No. 1976-5; that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made a part of these minutes: Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - 'one. Absent - Jacobsen. Carried. 4. Tabulation of Bids and Award of Contract for Purchase of Rescue Van (Deferred from February 9, 1976) Gouncilman Ludeman spoke regarding his study and concern for ambulance service to Richfield citizens and said he would like a study made on the availability, quality and service level of ambulance service. He suggested a committee of staff and citizens, of three or four, be organized to study availability of ambulance service. Councilman Luettinger requested that Councilman Ludeman make what ever Council Meeting Minutes -4- February 23, 1976 6. Approval of Rooftop Sign for Motel at 7636-44 Cedar Avenue Mr. John Prest, owner of the proposed motel, appeared and requested counci.] approval of a rooftop sign on his property, as requested by the council at the January 12, 1976 meeting. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Ludeman, to approve this sign. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Jacobsen 7. Approval of Contract with Local 49 for 1976 Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, to approve the contract with IUOE Local 49 bargaining unit. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Jacobsen Motion by Anderson, seconded by Ludeman, that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part o] these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 5495 RESOLUTION APPROVING LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN CITY OF RICHFIELD AND INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL N0. 49, AFL-CIO FOR THE YEAR 1976 Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Naves - None. Absent - Jacobsen. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5495 in Resolution Book No. 38. Motion by Anderson, 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. 5492 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS FROM 1976 CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT TO VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS Council Meeting Minutes -3- February 23, 1976 study he had prepared available to city council members, Councilman Anderson questioned Public Safety Director, Tom Morgan, as to the equipment on a rescue van versus that of an ambulance. Mr. Morgan reported on the equipment and cost involved, He cited the savings the city could realize if city employees assembled the rescue van, Motion by Anderson,, 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. X491 RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF A RESCUE TRUCK CAB AND CHASSIS Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Naves --None, Absent - Jacobsen, Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No, 5491 in Resolution Book No. 38. The City Manager agreed to have a stud;T conducted on ambulance service with the report to be submitted to the city council in July, He stated that he would ask the Public Safety Director to chair the study task force and that there would be citizen representation. Councilman Ludeman volunteered to participate and represent the city council. 5. Purchases in Excess of $1,000 The City Manager reported on the proposed purchases, the acquisition of a paint sprayer unit for the park maintenance department in the amount of $1,085, and preventative maintenance on one of the city's deep water wells, at an estimated cost not to exceed $4,200. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludecnan, to approve the manager's recommendation, All ayes - Carried. Absent - Jacobsen Council Meeting Minutes -5- Februar~~ 23, 1976 Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Jacobsen. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5492 in Resolution Book No. 38. 8. Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications for Tree and Shrubbery Transplants The City D4anager reported that the state highway department has requested that the city council adopt a resolution approving plans and specifications for a plan to transplant trees and shrubs in connection with the construction of noise barrier walls along Highway 35W which the city council approved at their October 13, 1917 • city council meeting. Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue, requested that the resolution be amended to state that all plantings be removed between the right of way and fences. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that the following resolution he adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 5490 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIAL PROVISIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PART OF TRUNK HIGHWAY N0. 394 RENUMBERED AS TRUNK HIGHWAY 35W WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD FRO:•1 THE SOUTH CORPORATE LIMITS OF RICHFIELD TO 62ND STREET TREES AND SHRUBS TRANSPLANT PLAN S.P. 2782-183 (TH 35W = 394) Clerk's File No. 9700 Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Jacobsen. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5490 in Resolution Book No. 38. 9 Approval of Sewer and Water Connection Charge in Lieu of Omitted Special Assessment, 7232 Emerson Avenue The City Manager reviewed this proposed assessment and stated it has been city policy to assess all buildable properties when divided for sanitary sewer, Council Meeting Minutes -6- February 23, 1976 sewer lateral and water laterals at the same cost other property owners in the city were assessed when such divided and developed parcels occur and recommended that the following resolution be adopted; 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: RESOLUTION N0. 5493 RESOLUTION DETERMINING CONNECTION CHARGE IN LIEU OF OMITTED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR SANITARY TRUNK SEWER, SANITARY SEWER LATERAL AND WATER LATERAL - 7232 EMERSON Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Jacobsen. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5493 in Resolution Book No. 38. 10. Designation of Metropolitan Council Member for Purposes of Federal Funding Motion by Ludeman, 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. 5494 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEMBER FOR PURPOSES OF FEDERAL FUNDING Poll of votes; Ayes - Anderson, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Jacobsen. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5494 in Resolution Book No. 38. 11. Discussion of Fee Waived Licenses Councilman Luettinger spoke regarding fee waived licenses for proprietary nursing homes which is covered in Section 6.01, Subdivision 8, Paragraph 2 of the license code. Council Meeting Minutes -7- February 23, 1976 Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue, said he was opposed to alI fee waived licenses. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman, to direct the city attorney to draft an amendment to this ordinance and bring it before the council for discussion on March 8, 1976. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Jacobsen. 12. Discussion of Apartment License Ordinance Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, to defer discussion on this proposed ordinance to the council meeting of March 8, 1976, or a future meeting if time is not available March 8th. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Jacobsen 13. Payments and Estimates Motion by Anderson, secnded by Luettinger, that the following payment and estimate be approved: Wenzel Plumbing and Heating, Inc., Estimate No. 7, Contract No. 2191, 98°1° complete, City Project No. 667, 1975 Street Lighting, Areas 7, 8, 9, 12A and 12B - $5,312.99 All ayes - Carried. 14. Claims and Payrolls Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the following claims and payrolls be allowed: RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST Amount Checks 22697/22843 $282,576.13 SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 11472/11995 General 456,906.07 Checks 11651/11959 Payroll 130,735.89 A11 ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -8- February 23, 1976 15. Licenses Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman, that the following licenses be approved: rao rr~;.~oa Renewal Oak Grove Church, 7101 Lyndale Regular Renewal Four Seasons Equipment, 6409 Lyndale Renewal Glamour Beauty Academy, 2323 W. 66th Street Renewal LaBelle's, 7701 Nicollet Renewal Lakeland TV, 6417 Lyndale Renewal Luxury Lanes, 7711 14th Avenue New Penn Avenue Service, 6244 Penn Avenue Renewal Sandy's 6612 Penn New Sinclair Station, 66th and Xerxes Renewal Taco Bell, 2208 West 66th Street Renewal Tom Thumb, 7600 Knox Avenue Taxicab Drivers New Kent C. Schulz, 3902 E. 55th Street Renewal Steven P. Mahoney, 4209 Nokomis Avenue New James A. Powell, 7500 Fremont Avenue New Gary M. Gratz, 2709 Humboldt Renewal Bernhard J. Hedstrom, Jr., 5125 Minnehaha Avenue Renewal Janine M. Theis, 7515 Penn Avenue Renewal Kenneth C. Birnell, 5604 Stevens Avenue New Gerald Lavine, 4705 Sunnyside Road New John C. Peterson, 3028 Cedar Avenue New Richard R. Pratt, 3208 Minnehaha Avenue Renewal Judith C. Hill, 911 W. 47th Street All ayes - Carried. 16. Other Business Food Food Establishment Vending machine, Soft drink Commercial Incinerator Vending machine Food, soft drink, cigarette Ice machine, soft drink, Cigarette Amusement machine Soft drink Food, soft drink Ice machine, food,-soft Drink, cigarette Councilman Luettinger inquired about a junked car that is at the Shell Station on 66th Street and Portland. Mr. Burggraaff stated he will have it investigated. Council Meeting Minutes -9- February 23, 1976 Councilman Ludeman inquired about animal control services. Mr. Arlan Nelson, 6939 13th Avenue, spoke regarding litter on the streets, such as mufflers and asked for stricter enforcement of the ordinance. The City Manager agreed to pursue this matter. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Ludeman, that pictures be taken of past and present and future city councils and that a city historian be appointed. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Jacobsen 17. Adjournment Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the meeting adjourn. All Ayes - Carried. Absent - Jacobsen. Time 8:52 PM Date Approved: March 8, 1976 ~~ ~.- ~~ ~ ~~~~ Thomas J. Mo ~nr City Clerk Wayne"S. Burggraaff