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05-24-1976CITY OF RICHFIELD REGULAR MEETING May 24, 1976 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Ha11 on Monday, May 24, 1976 at 7:00 PM. Rev. W. Douglas Allen, of the Emerson Congregational Church, gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Law. Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law 1. Minutes Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, that the minutes of the May 10, 1976 council meeting and the Board of Review meeting of May 16, 1976 be approved as presented. All ayes - Carried. 2. Certificates of Appreciation to Former Members of the Advisory Youth Commission Mayor Law presented certificates of appreciation to retiring members of the Advisory Youth Commission, Colleen M. Seifert, 7209 Columbus Avenue, and John Wilson, 7421 Girard Avenue. Councilman Ludeman presented a plaque to the Public Works and Public Safety directors which the city had received as an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Minnesota Safety Council, Inc., in recognition of outstanding accident pre- vention performance in traffic enforcement and engineering. 3. Presentation by League of Women Voters on Handicapped Survey Connie Hoverson, president of the League of Women Voters, reported on the league's proposed survey of handicapped persons and their needs. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman, to make the city's facilities available to the league in their survey of residents. A11 ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -2- 4. Revenue Sharing Planned Use Report May 24, 1976 The City Manager reported that the purpose of this hearing was to consider the Planned Use of General Revenue Sharing Entitlement No. 7 funds covering the period July 1 through December 31, 1976, which represents the last entitlement -the-city will receive under the current federal revenue sharing legislation. The General Revenue Sharing entitlement of $103,901 for this period was discussed. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to approve the Planned Use Report. A11 ayes - Carried. 5. Amendment to the City Ordinance Code Relating to Day Care, First Reading Bi11 No. 1976-11, "An Amendment to Section 3.27, Subdivision 3 and Section 3.30, Subdivision 1 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield", a zoning ordinance that allows automatic uses in residential areas, was read and reviewed by Assistant City Attorney, John Dean, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9721) There was considerable discussion on the proposed ordinance and the following people appeared: Charles Revine, representing the Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association, reviewed the state law for day care centers. Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue, said he felt a nuisance ordinance can not take care of safety problems and he was in favor of special use permits with time limits. Dennis Louis, 6300 4th Avenue, stated that he felt city regulation would duplicate regulation and licensing already provided by the county. Zoe Nicholie, co-director of Minneapolis Day Care Project, asked for 1 ~I clarification of the proposed ordinance. Council Meeting Minutes -3- May 24, 1976 Mary Timm, of the Hennepin County Social Services, explained county regu- lations and requirements for supervision of children in day care homes. Gertrude Ulrich, 7601 Aldrich, reported the Planning Commission had recommended dropping the special use permit procedure on family day care homes. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger, that this constitute a first reading of Bill No. 1976-11, that it be_published in the official newspaper and that the second reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for the council meeting of June 28, 1976. Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - Anderson. Carried. 6. Computer Consultant Mayor Law indicated he had not had time to review all of the responses which he had requested, to the city's request for proposal for a computer consultant and wished to,defer it to the next meeting. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to defer discussion on the computer consultant to the next meeting. A11 ayes - Carried. 7. Traffic Control Signs Joyce Wilde, Chairman of the Traffic Control Committee, presented the committee's recommendations for the following requests for traffic control: 66th and Standish A "No Parking Between Signs" to be installed on the east side of Standish Avenue. 75th and Xerxes '1'he request for four-way stop signs be denied. 68th and Logan A two-way stop sign be installed to stop traffic on Logan Avenue at 68th Street. Council Meeting Minutes -4- May 24, 1976 Byron Kasa, of 6826 Logan Avenue, spoke in favor of four-way stop signs. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, to approve the committee's recommendations. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resolutions be adopted; that they be spread in the resolution book and that they be made a part of these minutes; RESOLUTION N0. 5546 RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS "NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS" EAST SIDE OF STANDISH AVENUE FROM 66TH STREET TO 100 FEET NORTH RESOLUTION N0. 5547 RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS "STOP" SIGNS ON LOGAN AVENUE AT 68TH STREET STOPPING LOGAN AVENUE TRAFFIC AT 68TH STREET Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. These resolutions appear as Resolutions Number 5546 and.5547 in Resolution Book No. 38 8. Request to Move Dwelling Within the Cit The City Manager presented the application of H. K. Lindahl & Sons, Inc., Minneapolis, to move a dwelling into the city at 6311 22nd Avenue. Mr. Lindahl appeared in support of this application. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen, to approve the moving permit subject to the following stipulations as listed in Council Letter No. 163: 1. Lot to be excavated to adjoining lot elevations. 2. New foundation, 11 blocks high, 12" wall. 3. Sod yard upon construction completion. 4. Planting of two trees and compliment of shrubs subject to staff approval 5. Rewire to electircal code, which will include new 2" mast from an existing 100 amp service. Council Meeting Minutes -5- May 24, 1976 6. New stoop and steps at each door. 7. New storm and screen doors at each entry. 8. Reroof dwelling, or repair existing roof. 9. Repair brick veneer and add about 40 linear feet to balance exterior appearance. 10. Repaint complete exterior of building. 11. Repaint complete interior of building. 12. Repair walls, (very minor) 13. Sand and finish hardwood floors or install carpet. 14. Linoleum in bath and kitchen to be reviewed at later date for condition in late construction period. 15. Furnace to be smoke tested and report sent to chief inspector by licensed heating company, All ayes - Carried. 9. Discussion on Referrals to the Planning Commission Joe Ertman appeared in behalf of his personal request for a discussion of this item. He said he would like a clear understanding that requests of special use permits would first be heard by the Planning Commission. The council generally supported the existing ordinance. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger, to take this matter under advisement and examine the particular kind of problem created by the request of Richfield Bank and Trust to have a special use permit for a two day car sale and determine whether that type of request needed an ordinance amendment. All ayes - Carried. 10. Approval of MTC Bus Route Changes Joe Ertman, of the Planning Commission, spoke in favor of the request of MTC to permit bus operation on the following city streets: 76th Street to Third Avenue South Third Avenue South from 76th Street to 77th Street Council Meeting Minutes -6- May 24, 1976 77th Street from Third Avenue South to Second Avenue South Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger, to defer this item to the next council meeting to answer street loading capacity questions. All ayes - Carried. 11. Resolution Authorizing Removal of Pedestrian Crossing Signal at 66th and Wood Lake School Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue, spoke in opposition to this proposed resolution. 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. 5537 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HENNEPIN COUNTY TO REMOVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE AT WOODLAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND C.S.A.A.H. 53 (66TH STREET) Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5537 in Resolution Book No. 38. 12. Report on Joint Meeting with Bloomington City Council Concerning Proposed MTC Bus Maintenance Garage The City Manager reported on the joint meeting of the Richfield and Bloomington city councils held on May 17th. At that meeting staff members from the two cities reviewed their tentative: reactions and responses to the environmental impact statement. Gertrude Ulrich, 7601 Aldrich, suggested Rep. Hokanson become involved in this project. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, to arrange a meeting with the two city councils, state representatives, congressmen, senators and representatives Council Meeting Minutes -7- May 24, 1976 from the Metropolitan Transit Corporation and the Metropolitan Airports Commission. All ayes - Carried. 13. Licenses Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to deny approval of the appli- cation for taxicab driver of Mr. Terri Preston Batemen, 1825 Jackson Street N.E.. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that the following taxicab driver licenses be approved; Taxicab Drivers New Roy Anderson Moen, 8842 Cedar Avenue New Joseph Bloedoorn, 7700 Penn Avenue New Stephen Norbert Bidwell, 5712 Stevens Avenue New David Malcolm Hasselmann, 4928 5th Avenue New James Thomas Hartman, 4174 Ralin Road, Eagan A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, that the following fee waived license be approved: Fee Waived New Black Swan Pub (tournament at Taft Park, June 5, 6) Food, soft drink Po11 of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - Anderson. Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that the following license be approved: Re lar Renewal Macey Signs, Inc., 451 Wilson Street N.E. Sign Erector A11 ayes - Carried. 14. Payments and Estimates Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following payment and estimated be approved: Council Meeting Minutes -8- May 24, 1976 Wenzel Plumbing and Heating, Inc., Estimate No. 8, Final., Contract No. 2191, CP 667, 1975 Street Lighting, Areas 7, 8, 9, 12A and 12B - $55,664.41 All ayes - Carried. 15. Claims and Payrolls Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following claims and payrolls be allowed: RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST Amount Checks 23136/24172 $327,258,68 SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 13001113870 General $362,078.77 Checks 13873/14156 Payroll 127,943.76 A11 ayes - Carried. 16. Other Business Proposed Ordinance Amendment Concerning Participation in a Disorderly House Bill No. 1976-13, "An Amendment to Chapter X, Part III, Section 10.16 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield", relating to miscellaneous mis- demeanor offenses, was read and reviewed by John Dean, Assistant City Attorney, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9723) Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, that this constitute first reading of Bi11 No. 1976-13, that it be published in the official newspaper, and that second reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for June 14, 1976. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger, to direct the staff to investigate the drafting of an ordinance on nudity in floor shows. 1 J A11 ayes - Carried. Council Meeting-Minutes -9- May 24, 1976 Grant Application for HUD Innovative Projects Pr_ o~ The City Manager requested council authorization for participation in an application for a HUD Innovative Projects Program. The purpose of the grant application would be to provide research funds for evaluation and up-dating various projects in the Twin Cities and Richfield to insure that the proposed Metropolitan Council Investment Framework will promote private investment in the central cities and first ring suburbs, such areas as the L/H/N project. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, to authorize the City Manager to participate in submitting an application with St. Paul, Minneapolis and the Metropolitan Council for an Innovation Project Program Title I Housing and Neighborhood Preservation Grant Application. All ayes - Carried. RECESS 10:45 RECONVENE 11:20 17. Purchases in Excess of $1,000 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to approve the expenditure in the amount of $2,000 to cover the portion of expense for the outdoor band concerts not covered by the Musicians Trust Fund. A11 ayPS - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to approve an expenditure of $1,600 to construct an entrance pathway to Roosevelt Park in the vicinity of 76th Street and Portland Avenue. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger, to authorize the expenditure of approximately $3,000 to provide bus transportation for the summer swim program as authorized by the city council on May 10, 1976. All ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -10- May 24, 1976 18. Loan to HRA for the Purchase of Property in the L/H/N Area The City Manager reported that Mr. Walter Hoffman, representing Mr. Allen Tifer, 6514 Grand Avenue, has requested the Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority to purchase his single family home, which will become available for sale soon. Because the HRA has no acquisition funds. at this time, it will be necessary to borrow funds from the city to accomplish the purchase of this property. 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. 5539 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT TO LOAN MONEY TO THE RICHFIELD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND PROVIDING FOR THE PERFORMANCE THEREOF BY ADVANCEMENT FROM THE SEWER FUND Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Law. Nayes - Luettinger. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5539 in Resolution Book No. 38. 19. Final Plans and Specifications - Noise Barriers 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. 5536 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIAL PROVISIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF TRUNK HIGHWAY 394, RENUMBERED AS TRUNK HIGHWAY 35W WITHIlV THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD FROM 76TH STREET TO C.S.A.H. 62 IN RICHFIELD S. P. 2872-172 (35W-394) Clerk's File No. C-9722 Po11 of votes: Ayes- Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5536 in Resolution Book No. 38. Council Meeting Minutes -11- May 24, 1976 20. Final Plans and Specifications - Tennis Courts - Washington Park Park and Recreation Director, Don Fondrick, reviewed the tennis court project at Washington Park and asked city council to adopt a resolution ordering the project and authorizing the preparation of plans by city staff. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman, that the following resolution be RESOLUTION N0. 5540 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF TENNIS COURTS AT WASHINGTON PARK AND AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS City Project No. 673. adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5540 in Resolution Book No. 38. 21. Off-Street Parking Releases Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, that the following resooutions be adopted; that they be spread in the resolution book and that it be made apart of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 5545 RESOLUTION RELATING TO RELEASE OF BOND ON OFF-STREET PARKING Dennis C. Otteson 430 Timberland Drive Burnsville, Minnesota 55378 Location: 7401 Washburn Avenue South Use; Four 3 bedroom townhouse units RESOLUTION N0. 5544 RESOLUTION RELATING TO RELEASE OF BOND ON OFF-STREET PARKING Restaurant Properties, Inc. 3760 State Street Santa Barbara, California .Location: 6344 Penn Avenue South Use: SamUcs`s Restaurant Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Law. Nayes -Luettinger. Carried, These resolutions appear as Resolutions Number 5541 and 5542 in Resolution Book No. 38. Council Meeting Minutes -12- May 24, 1976 Mayor Law suggested the council set a special meeting for 6:00 PM June 14, before the regular council meeting to act on all items deferred at previous meetings and fo direct the city clerk to publish a notice in the official newspaper to that effect. The following deferred items will be placed on the agenda: Hennepin County Proposed Public Safety Communications Interim User Board Recommendation on Joint Powers Agreement Discussion of Membership in a Suburban Hennepin County Municipal Organization Computer Consultant Compensation and Position Classification Study Discussion of League of Minnesota Municipalities Labor Relations Subscription Service Approval of MTC Bus Route Changes Motion by Law, 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. 5543 RESOLUTION HONORING CARLTON W. LYTLE Poll of votes; Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5543 in Resolution Book No. 38. 22. Adjournment Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman, that the meeting adjourn. A11 ayes - Carried. Time: 11;35 PM. Date App June 14, 1976 Thomas J. M n City Clerk Wayne S. Burggraaff City Manager I