06-28-1976CITY OF RICHFIELD
" Regular Meeting
June 28, 1976
The Richfield City Council met in regular session in the Council Chambers
of the City Ha11 on June 28, 1976 at 7:00 PM.
Father Francis J. Zachman, Church of the Assumption, gave the invocation.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Law.
Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law
1. Minutes
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen that the minutes of the regular
meeting of June 14 and the June joint meeting with the City of Bloomington be
approved as presented and the minutes of the continued meeting of June 21 be
amended on page 1 and page 3 as follows:
Page 1 - "Dennis Louis, 6300 4th Avenue, inquired whether Councilman Ludeman
would be the representative for this organization."
Page 3 - "Councilman Luettinger requested that the City Manager obtain a
list of salaries for all state league employees and present that
information to the city council."
A11 ayes - Carried.
2. Presentations
Bob Cornell and Al Walsh, of the Richfield Lions Club, presented a check to
the city for $1,388.68 to be used in furnishings at the Community Center. .The
check represented the proceeds from their pancake hreakfast of May 23, 1976.
Don Balmer, 7315 Penn Avenue, presented a plaque of a poem written by Paul
Harvey to the Mayor, Public Safety Director and Police Officer Shields to be
placed in the reception area of the police station.
3. Amendment to the Municipal Code Relating to Day Care. Second Reading
Bill No. 1976-11, "Amendment to Section 3.27, Subdivision 3; Section 3.30,
Subdivision 1 and Section 3.31, Subdivision 1 of the Ordinance Code of the City
of Richfield", relating to day care homes was read and reviewed by City Attorney,
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Clayton LeFevere, and City Manager, Wayne Burggraaff.
The following people appeared and offered discussion on the matter;
Genevieve Bolger, 6638 Morgan
Gertrude Ulrich, 7601 Aldrich
Dennis Louis, 6300 4th Avenue
Paul Kosmides, 7439 Upton
Mr. Ralph Olson, 7435 Pillsbury, presented a letter reflecting the Human
Rights Commission's deliberations and their recommendation for the ordinance.
Curt Vining, Supervisor of Day Care at Hennepin County, answered questions
from the council.
Michael Kauper, 188 Arthur Avenue S.E., a board member of the Hennepin
County Day Care Association, spoke regarding county supervision of the homes.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger, to close the hearing.
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger that this constitute second
reading of Bill No. 1976-11, with the "Certificate of Occupancy" provision
remaining in tact as on first reading, but replace "notification for Family
Day Care" as recommended in Council Letter No. 200, except "ten days" be
changed to "twenty days";
"(6) Family Day Care Homes: providing notice is given by the
applicant to property owners whose property abuts upon or is
directly across the street from the proposed site. Such notice
shall be given in writing at least twenty days before the license
for the family day care is to be issued by the state commissioner
of public welfare."
Po11 of votes; Ayes - Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - Anderson, Jacobsen.
At the end of this part of the discussion the City Attorney indicated that
since this amendment is in the zoning ordinance it might require a 4/5 vote and
that he would have to check the state statutes to determine if this provision
pertains to this type of change.
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4. Amendment ti the Municipal Code Relating to Issuance of On-Sale Liquor
Licenses. First Reading
Bi11 No. 1976-15, "An Amendment to Chapter XI, Section 11.06 of the Ordinance
Code of the City of Richfield", relating to ineligibility for issuance of an in-
toxicating liquor license, was read and reviewed by City Attorney, Clayton LeFevere,
the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9729)
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger that this constitute first reading
of Bill No. 1976-15; that it be published in the official newspaper and that
second reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for July 12, 1976.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes -
None. Carried.
5. Authorization to Ca11 for Bids for We11 Drilling
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to authorize the City Manager to
call for bids for drilling of a new supply well for the water department which
will be the first phase of City Project No. 695.
A11 ayes - Carried.
6. Authorization to Call for Bids for Public Safety Surveillance System
The City Manager explained the need for additional security in the public
safety building area. He further stated provision for this expenditure had been
provided in the 1976 budget and requested council authorization to call forbids
for this system.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Ludeman to authorize the City Manager to
advertise for bids for a television security monitory system.
All ayes - Carried.
7. Barricades for Block Parties
The City Manager presented two requests for barricades for block parties;
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Mr. Francis E. Woodill, 6221 Newton, who requested permission to barricade Newton
Avenue between 62nd and 63rd Streets from 8:00 to midnight on July 16, or in case
of rain on July 17, and a request from Mrs. Charles Tooley, 7421 Vincent Avenue,
who requested permission to barricade Vincent Avenue between 74th and 75th Streets
between 2;00 PM and 10;00 PM on July 10, 1976.
Mayor Law presented one additional request he had received for barricades for
block parties; Clem Bistodeau, 7501 3rd Avenue, who requested Third Avenue be
barricaded from 75th to 76th Street on July 4 from 12 noon to 10:00 PM. The City
Manager presented another request he had received; Denise Olson,b525 15th Avenue,
who requested 15th Avenue from 65th to 66th Street be barricaded July 2,-from
6:00 PM to 12;00 PM.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to approve these requests to allow
the above listed streets be barricaded for the purpose of holding block parties,
with the stipulation to permit ingress and egress of emergency vehicles in the
event that they would be required during the time of the block party and that any
MTC bus route problems be resolved prior to the parties.
All ayes - Carried.
8. Approval of Annual Membership Fee for Association of Metro olitan Municipalities
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to approve the payment o.f the city's
annual dues to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities in the amount of
$3,097.
All ayes - Carried.
9. Additional Discussion on Day Care Homes Ordinance Amendment
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman to reconsider Bill No. 1976-11.
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Jacobsen, to amend Section 3.30, Subdivision 1, Paragraph (5)
the same as Paragraph (6) as listed in Council Letter 200 for Family Day Care
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Homes with the same change of "twenty" days.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson that no action be taken.
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - Jacobsen.
Carried.
10. Resolution Approving Construction of Tennis Courts at the Metropolitan
Sports Area
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book ar~d that it be made a part
of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 5561
RESOLUTION RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION
OF TENNIS COURTS ON SPORTS AREA PROPERTY
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Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes -
None. Carried. 't'his resolution appears as Resolution No. 5561 in Resolution
Book No. 38.
RECESS
RECONVENE
8:45 PM
10:00 PM
11. Computer Consultant
The City Manager reviewed the most recent deliberations that had transpired
at previous council meetings regarding the selection of a computer consulting firm.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to amend the agreement so that it
requires city council authorization to go from Phase I to Phase II to Phase III;
and to approve the agreement and authorize Intech to proceed with Phase I.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes- Anderson.
Carried.
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12. Compensation and Position Classification Stud
In response to the council's request of earlier this year that a study be
conducted to determine appropriate salaries and accurate job assignments for
employees covered by the General Services Pay Plan, the City Manager provided
background information on the type of study to be conducted and the advantages
and disadvantages of having this work conducted by an individual from the city
staff or a professional personnel consultant. The City Manager recommended that
the city council authorize a request for proposals from qualified personnel con-
sultants to conduct a classification and pay plan study of the general services
and management pay plans.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to direct the manager to write the
council a report stating any inequities in the city's pay plan.
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Ludeman, Law. Nayes - Anderson, Luettinger.
Carried.
13. Licenses
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that the following licenses be
approved;
Re ular
Renewal Nordquist Sign Co., 312 W. Lake St.
Renewal Lawrence Signs, 945 Pierce Butler
Renewal Leroy Signs, 6325 Welcome Ave. N.
Renewal Gold Medal Beverage Co., 553 Fairview Ave.
Renewal Brede Inc., 2211 Broadway
Taxicab Drivers
New Dale P. Ford, 3121 Chowen Ave. S.
New Cynthia S. Coulter, 4100 30th Ave.
New John J. Beckermann, 4522 Nicollet
Renewal Philip W. Aaron, 4948 Aldrich Ave. S.
Renewal Daniel K. Finks, 5230 W. 102nd
New Patrick. G. Dalsin, 6629 West Shire Dr.
New Gene Ernst. Mondt, 3237 Caucill Lane
New Kenin J. A1lolter, 3245 Cedar Avenue
New Richard T. Munig, 3141 22nd Avenue
New Richard N. Thelen, 649 7th Ave. S.
Renewal Philip R. Stoltz, 5105 York Ave.
Sign Erector
Sign Erector
Sign Erector
Sign Erector
Sign. Erector
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All ayes - Carried, .
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to: deny the application .for
taxicab driver license of Timothy J. Skulley, 3840 Sheridan Avenue.
A11 ayes - Carried. ~~
14. Claims and Payrolls
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson that the following claims-and
payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST ~ Amount
• Checks 23171/24726 $778,368.81 .
SUNIl~IIT STATE BANK
. Checks 14480/14521 General 487,771.21
' Checks 14180/14469 Payroll ~ 128,594.81
AlI ayes -Carried,
15. Discussion. of Revenue Sharing Funds
The City Manager reported the budget process is already 'started and the
staff will try to use as little Revenue She.ring funds for annual operating
purposes. as possible.
Council indicated agreement with this .proposal.
16. Discussion of Council-Staff Training Session
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to defer this item to .the next
meeting.
All ayes - Carried.. ~ ~ .
. I7. Discussion of Proposed Golf Course Pro3ect
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to defer this item until the next
meeting, with the manager to submit a report to the council prior to that time
and that this item be placed directly after the hearings on the next agenda.
All ayes - Carried.
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18. Payments and Estimates
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson that the following payment be
allowed:
L. A. Shank Plumbing and Heating, Inc., Estimate No. 3 and final,
Contract No. 2204, City Project No. 682, Backwash reclaim system -
$24,265.50.
All ayes - Carried.
19. Discussion of Richfield Lake Property Acquisition
Clayton LeFevere, City Attorney, reviewed this project and the stipulation
providing for purchase by the city.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to refer this to the Planning
Commission.
All ayes - Carried.
20. Adjournment
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that the meeting adjourn.
All ayes - Carried. Time; 11:00 PM.
Date Approved: July 12, 1976
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Thomas J. Mor City Clerk