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03-22-1976r CITY OF RICHFIELD REGULAR MEETING March 22, 1976 The Council of the Gity of Richfield met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on Monday, March 22, 1976 at 7;00 PM. Rev. John Che11, House of Prayer Lutheran Church, gave the invocation, a litany prepared by the Richfield Area Ministerial Association. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Law. Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law ' 1. Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of March 8, 1976 Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the minutes be approved as printed. All ayes - Carried. 2. Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to J. Arthur L ght Mayor Law presented a certificate of appreciation to J. Arthur Lyght for his services to the community as a member of the Human Rights Commission. William Siemers, chairman of the Human Rights Commission, and Councilman Jacobsen also participated in the presentation. 3. Presentation of Freedom Shrine Exhibit by Richfield Exchange Club This item was deferred until the members of Richfield Exchange Club arrived. Neighborhood Request for on Aeenda) e of Street Width on Newton Avenue Mr. Francis Woodall, 6221 Newton Avenue, circulator of a petition requesting a minimum 34 foot wide street on .Newton Avenue between 62nd to 64th Street, sub- miffed to the city on March 18, 1976 (C-9705}, spoke in favor of his request. 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; c Council Meeting Minutes -2- March 22, 1976 RESOLUTION N0. 5509 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 5489 - RESOLUTION DETERMINING VARIOUS STREET WIDTHS IN THE 1976 PERMANENT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - CITY PROJECT N0. 674 Poll of votes; Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5509 in Resolution Book No. 38. 5. Amendment to the City Ordinance Code Relating to Payment of License Fees for Food Vending Machines. Second Reading. Bill No. 1976-6, "Amendment to Section 6.Ol,~Subdivision 8, Paragraph (2) of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield", relating to exemption from the payment of license fees for food vending machines, was read and reviewed by the City Attorney, Clayton LeFevere, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9703) Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, to close the hearing. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson, that this constitute a second reading of Bill No. 1976-6; that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made a part of these minutes. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. 6. Report from On-Sale Liquor Study Committee The City Manager reviewed the liquor study committee's report recommending proposed changes in the on-sale liquor ordinance. Bill No. 1976-9, "Amendment to Chapter XI Section 11.06 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield", relating to the sale of "on-sale" intoxicating liquor,-was read and reviewed by City Attorney, Clayton LeFevere, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9706) Council Meeting Minutes -3- March 22, 1976 David Dunham, 7341 Aldrich, and W. C. Borgeson, 6401 Fifth Avenue, spoke in interest. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to close the hearing. Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - Ludeman. Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that this constitute a first reading of Bi11 No. 1976-9, that it be published in the official newspaper and that the second reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for council meeting of April 12, 1976. Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - Ludeman. Carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Ludeman, to request the city attorney to review the ordinance amendment and to draft a provision limiting the employment of persons on the licensed premises to those persons of legal drinking age. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to convey the thanks of the council to the liquor study committee for their comprehensive report. A11 ayes - Carried. 7. Amendment to the City Ordinance Code Relating to Compensation of Mayor and Council Members. Second Reading. Bi11 No. 1976-7, "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-9704) Francis Woodill, 6221 Newton Avenue, questioned the amount of the council's current-compensation. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to close the hearing. A11 ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -4- March 22, 1976 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that this constitute a second reading of Bill No, 1976-7; that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made a part of these minutes. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. 8. Purchase in Excess of $1,000 Tom Morgan, Public Safety Director, reviewed the alternatives studied by the fire division for appropriate compartmentalized bodies to be used on the rescue truck chassis currently in use by the fire division. The recommendation of the fire division is for a compartmentalized fiberglass body with a "high top" center compartmental area. The city received two quotations for this item that meet the required criteria; the lower one being from Northwest Tel-E-Lect in the amount of $3,030.80. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to adopt the city manager's recommendation and authorize the purchase of the fiberglass body for the public safety department rescue vehicle from the Northwest Tel-E-Lect Company in the amount of $3,030.80. A11 ayes - Carried. 9. Resolution of Intent Concerning Parking Restrictions on State Aid Streets in 1976 Construction Project The City Manager explained that the 1976 permanent street paving areas include state aid streets which must either be constructed to a width of 44 feet or a width of 36 feet with parking prohibited on one side. He indicated the pro- posed resolution was consistent with previous council policy in these matters. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, asked if residents were advised of the restricted parking. Council Meeting Minutes -5- March 22, 1976 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. 5506 RESOLUTION RELATING TO DESIGN OF CERTAIN STATE AID STREETS 69th Street, Penn to Xerxes Avenue Vincent Avenue, 66th to 65th Street 64th Street, Penn to Xerxes Avenue Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5506 in Resolution Book No. 38. 10. Setting Date of Hearing for Board of Review Meeting Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, to set the date for the 1976 Board of Review meeting for Monday, May 17, 1976 at 7:00 PM. A11 ayes - Carried. 11. Resolution Ratif ing Recei t of Com rehensive Employment and Training Act Funds from Henne in County Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the agreement with Hennepin County ratifying the arrangements under which the city receives comprehensive training and employee funds from the county. A11 ayes - Carried. 12. Apartment Ordinance Discussion (Deferred Item) The City Manager reviewed the history of the proposed apartment licensing ordinance which was given first reading consideration by the council at the May 27, 1975 meeting. He requested council direction as to whether the council wished to pursue the concept of developing a comprehensive municipal enforcement Council Meeting Minutes -6- March 22, 1976 program and regulatory ordinance to help insure that there is adequate and safe housing in apartment units and to help maintain the property values. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to defer this item indefinitely. Poll of votes; Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Law, Nayes - Luettinger. Carried. 13_. Proposed Adjustments in Ice Arena Fees and Charges Don Fondrick, Park and Recreation Director, reviewed the history of the ice arena user charges and the arena operation. Dave Dunham, of the Richfield Hockey Association, discussed Sunday hours of use. Ernest Lindstrom, 7406 Fremont, suggested increased fees to cover costs on an incremental basis and to investigate using volunteer help on the maintenance. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to approve the manager's recommended program changes as listed in Council Letter No. 84 as follows; 1. Eliminate the later afternoon Tuesday and Thursday open skating sessions from November 1 through April 30 of each year. These sessions are poorly attended and these "prime time" hours could be rented at an hourly rate which could make that time segment of the operation self-supporting. The ten remaining weekly sessions of open skating would be unchanged. 2. Offer open hockey segments of one and one-half hours, as well as the two hour segments which are currently offered, at a rate of approximately $1.00 per hour, plus tax. Therefore, the ad- mission to a two hour open hockey session would be $2.10 in- cluding tax and the admission to a one and one-half hour open hockey session would be $1.60 including tax. This would allow greater scheduling flexibility. 3. Examine possibility of eliminating the open patch and open free- style sessions which are offered for the highly specialized skater: These one-hour segments, offered during the early morning hours at various times during the season, are poorly attended. If the segments were to be eliminated, the hours would return to the rental schedule. Council Meeting Minutes -7- March 22, 1976 4. Establish a time deadline on use of the discount tickets. Tickets purchased in 1971 are still being used, Although tickets already purchased would be honored indefinitely, beginning April 1, 1976, discount ticket books would be marked and valid for a period of time through December 31, 1977. Beginning January 1, 1977, discount ticket books would be marked and valid for a one year period of time from January 1 through December 31. 5. Establish a group rate of $.80 per person with a minimum of fifty people for group admittance to open skating sessions. 6. In the past, tournament and benefit games have rented time on an hourly ice rental charge only, It is the staff's recommendation that a $150 charge be made to cover the additional staff necessary to sweep, empty trash cans and provide general clean up and main- tenance during and after such activities. The $150 charge would be in addition to the ice rental cost. Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - Anderson. Carried. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, to amend the family ticket fees as follows: New Rates Effective Family 70 book $ 30,00 4/1/76 Family 70 book special 25.00 4/1/76 Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - Anderson. Carried. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Law, to amend the fee structure on the following arena sponsored programs: Open Skating $ 1.05 4/1/76 Open Patch 1.75 4/1/76 Open Freestyle 2.00 4/1/76 Child's 25 book 13,00 4/1/76 Child's 10 book 5.20 4/1/76 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law, Nayes - Anderson, Ludeman, Carried. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Law, that the following increases in charges for ice rentals be approved; Council Meeting Minutes -8- Local organizations purchasing +100 hours Other rental time Other rates authorized by the city manager may be negotiated with potential users to maintain optimum facility revenue income during periods of low use demand. March 22, 1976 New Rates Effective $ 37.50 4/1/76 42.50 4/1/76 45.00 1/1/77 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - Anderson. Carried. 14. Other Business The City Manager reported that the Toy Pony is closed and the applicant had requested a refund of the license fees they had paid for the amusement devices. He recommended refund after execution of a consent agreement. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to refund the Toy Pony $800.00 paid for the amusement devices upon receipt of consent agreement from the Toy Pony. All ayes - Carried. The City Manager reviewed the council's action on the Long Range Capital Improvement hearing of March 18, 1976, and advised that in order to implement the 1976 projects it was necessary to give first reading to a transitory ordinance appropriating liquor funds for the projects. Bi11 No. 1976-8, Transitory Ordinance No. 16.37, "An Ordinance Providing for the Expenditure of Money from the Special Revenue Fund for Park Acquisition and Betterment and Certain Capital Improvements", was read and reviewed, the same being on file in th~ office of the city clerk. (C-9707) Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, that this constitute first reading of Bi11 No. 1976-8; that it be published in the official newspaper and that the second reading of this transitory ordinance be scheduled for the council meeting of April 12, 1976. Council Meeting Minutes -9- March 22, 1976 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. 15. Payments and Estimates Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, that the following payment and estimate be approved; ABJ Enterprises, Inc., Estimate No. 4. Contract No. 2203, 84% Complete, City Project No. 678, Remodeling of Senior Citizens Community Center - $24,629.00 A11 ayes - Carried. 16. Claims and Payrolls Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger, that the following claims and payrolls be allowed except payment to League of Minnesota Municipalities in the amount of $2,250, RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST AMOUNT Checks 22166/23353 $598,264.85 SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 11527/11584 General 203,106.02 Checks 11620/12915 Payroll 124,329.70 A11 ayes - Carried. 17. Request for Temporary Signs, Stone's Studio and Western Stores Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger, to approve the erection of a temporary sign for Stone's Studio, 6400 Penn Avenue, providing the applicant complies with the ordinance. Po11 of votes; Ayes - Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - Anderson. Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to approve the request of Western Stores, 7710 Lyndale, to use temporary banners-. A11 ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -10- 18. Licenses March 22, 1976 Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following licenses be approved: Fee Waived Renewal Richfield Football League (Donaldson Park) Ice machine, food, retail (September 1, 1976-November I5, 1976) candy shop, soft drink Renewal Richfield Football League (Taft Park) Food, retail candy shop, (September 1, 1976-November 15, 1976) soft drink New Central School Home Assoc. (one day only) Bingo, food, soft drink Renewal West Richfield Little League Ice machine, food, retail (May 1, 1976-August 30, 1976) ~ candy shop, soft drink Renewal West Richfield Babe Ruth Ice machine, food, retail (May 1, 1976-August 30, 1976) candy shop, soft drink Renewal West Richfield Girls Softball Auxilary Food, soft drink (Monroe Park) Regular Renewal AH American Health, 66 1/2 W. 66th Street Food, soft drink Renewal Condon Drug, 1207 E. 66th Street Food, soft drink, cig. Retail off-sale Renewal Hub Dairy Queen, 16 E. 66th Street Food, soft drink, food est. New Hub Hobby, 16 W. 66th Street Soft drink Renewal LaMonts Restaurant, 6519 Nicollet Retail candy shop New Lariet Lanes, 6320 Penn Avenue 2 coin operated amuse. machines New Left Guard, 7717 Nicollet Avenue 2 coin operated amuse. machines Renewal Penn Avenue Texaco, 6800 Penn Avenue Soft drink Renewal The Pantry, 7545 Lyndale Food, soft drink, cigarette Renewal Richfield Carwash, 6435 Lyndale Car wash, soft drink Taxicab Drivers New Gary M. Hall, 7720 Penn Avenue New Barry Beveridge, 6516 Zane Avenue North New Victor A. Jones, 4969 3 Points Blvd. New Peter H. May, 6217 S. Knoll Drive New Ro11yn S. Peterson, 7300 Knox Avenue New Allen J. Dahl, 6510 Zane Avenue North New Michael Elling, 3721 48th Avenue New David M. Miller, 8654 Lyndale Avenue New John Erickson, 4441 Upton Avenue New Michael K. Brett, 7601 Logan Avenue New Harland E. Hienstra, 2194 Marshall Avenue New Daniel Clifford, 5505 Dupont Avenue New Steve Newgard, 6301 Dupont Avenue New Robert E. Albertson, 415 W. Lake Street New David Johnson, 212 W. 46th Street New Leroy W. Anderson, 7431 Lyndale Avenue Council Meeting Minutes -11- Licenses (Continued) Taxicab Drivers New Scott Malinosky, 5736 Morgan Avenue New Chris A. Manos, 3845 43rd Avenue New Joseph P. Lassila, 7239 Bloomington Renewal Vincent 0. Hughes, 715 E, 78th Street Renewal Richard Carter, 10640 Russel Avenue Renewal Larry Lee Lindquist, 151 E. 84th Street Renewal James D. Haverty, 3305 Irving Avenue Renewal Brian LeVoir, 114 W. 56th Street A11 ayes - Carried. RECESS - 11:10 PM RECONVENE- 11:30 PM 19. Discussion on Legislation (Not on Agenda) March 22, 1976 Council discussed the pending legislation on the stadium bill and in general the council took a position of supporting the stadium at the Bloomington site, retaining a major league team in the area and supporting guide lines which would provide a truly objective study of alternative sties as a means of avoiding an impasse at the legislature. 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. 5507 RESOLUTION RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL SPORTS FACILITIES IN THE TWIN CITY METROPOLITAN AREA Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Law. Nayes - Ludeman, Luettinger. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5507 in Resolution Book No. 38. 1 Council Meeting Minutes -12- March 22, 1976 a~- 20. Adjournment Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Law, that the meeting adjourn. All ayes - Carried. Time: 12:00 PM. Date Approved: April 12, 1976 ~~ Thomas J. M n City-Clerk ~I ~~