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07-12-1976CITY OF RICHFIELD Regular Meeting July 12, 1976 The Richfield City Council met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on July 12, 1976 at 7:00 PM. Councilman Jacobsen gave the invocation. Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law 1. Minutes Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 28, 1976 be approved as presented. All ayes - Carried. Mayor Law read proclamations of appreciation for Summit State Bank, Richfield Bank and Trust and First Federal Savings and Loan Association in recognition of their assistance and contribution to the city through their participation in the Housing Rehabilitation Program. Ralph Bruins, of Summit State Bank, and Chester Eggen, from the Richfield Bank and Trust were present to receive the proclamations. 2. Request for Special Use Permit, Alpha House, 6539 Cedar Avenue City Manager, Wayne Burggraaff, reported that the staff had received a letter from Mr. James J. Martinson, Executive Director of Alpha House, requesting that their application for a special use permit be withdrawn. (C-9730) Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to close the hearing. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to accept Alpha House's withdrawl of application. All ayes - Carried. The following residents expressed opinions about Alpha House and the City Manager and Planning Director responded to their questions: Council Meeting Minutes -2- July 12, 1976 James McGinty, 1900 E. 66th Street, read a statement (C-9731) Don E. Smith, 6444 20th Avenue Walter Ruckes, 6700 Chicago Elizabeth Person, 6720 Chicago Harvey Danielson, 6509 Longfellow Donald Lindquist, 7121 14th Avenue Ralph Hyde, 6333 Humboldt ° June Jaeger, 6323 Humboldt Mr. and Mrs. John A. Uggla, 6826 18th Avenue Steve Martin, 108 7th Avenue, Hopkins, a member of the Alpha program, reported on his experiences with the organization. James Martinson, director of Alpha House, appeared and responded to questions from the council. Phil Riveness, 1004 W. Burnsville Crosstown, read a statement from the South Hennepin Human Services Council (C-9732) endorsing withdrawal of the appli- cation and offering assistance in developing guidelines for adult corrections programming in the South Hennepin area. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen, to direct the staff to work with the South Hennepin Human Services Council in developing a realistic approach to community corrections programming in the South Hennepin area. All ayes - Carried, 3. Request for Special Use Peranit Mr. Nifty, 6300 Lyndale Avenue The City Manager reported on Mr. R. E. Lenthe's request to amend his special use permit stipulations and reported that Mr. Lenthe had requested that this hearing be deferred to August 9 inasmuch as he was unable to attend. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger that this hearing be continued to the council meeting of August 9, 1976. A11 ayes - Carried. 4. Request for Special Use Permit, Hoffman Oil, 821 West 66th Street City Planning Director, Richard Krier, reviewed the request of the Hoffman Council Meeting Minutes -3- July 12, 1976 Corner Oil Company for a special use permit to allow Midwest Ambulance Service to operate two ambulances from the unused service station bays at the company's facility located at 821 ~nTest 66th Street. He reported on the staff's recommendation for issuance of this special use permit with the stipulation that no more than two emergency vehicles be operated at this location. Mr. Krier also presented the planning commission's recommendation for approval of this special use permit without the staff-recommended stipulation. Gertrude Ulrich, 7601 Aldrich, spoke about controlling siren noises. Craig Lambert, 1201 W. Broadway, spoke in interest to this issue. Donald Lindquist, 7121 14th Avenue,'spoke in favor of this special use permit. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to close this hearing. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger, to approve the special use permit without stipulations. All ayes - Carried. 5. Request for Special Use Permit, Mr. Steak, 1420 E. 78th Street Richard Krier, planning director, reviewed the request of Ole Waldeland, owner of Mr. Steak, and Roy Bogen, property owner, to enlarge the existing restaurant on East 78th .Street, and the staff's recommendation for approval with stipulations, 01e Waldeland was present and answered questions from the council. Roy Bogen, 5930 Portland, was also present and commented on the requirement of fencing and indicated a desire to continue the north fence across from Luxury Lanes to the Skylark Apartments. He indicated he would also landscape and maintain the fence and landscaped areas. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -4- July 12, 1976 Mrs. Gary W. Olson, 7644 15th Avenue, said she wanted the fence to block lights from her property and to prohibit people driving over the curb. Mark Beckman, of Bergstedt, Wahlberg, Bergquist and Rohkohl, architects for Mr. Steak, described the type of cedar fence that would be installed. Mrs. Louis Barker, 7638 15th Avenue, and Mrs. George Larson, 7638 15th Avenue, both asked questions about the landscaping and fencing. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to approve the layout-for this special use permit with the following stipulations: 1. Additional landscaping be provided in accordance with the city's landscaping policy, 2. A fence be constructed at the north of the property, 3. '1"he building extension be finished .in the same materials as those used on the front and sides, 4. A new off-street parking contract be executed, 5. Fence be constructed on the west side of the parking lot from the north edge south to the building, 6. Fence be constructed on the east parking lot; and to suspend stipulation number 6 until further order of the council provided the north fence and landscaping is extended from the east edge_of Luxury Lanes to the west edge of the Skylark apartments. (Mr. Bogen's property) A11 ayes - Carried. 6. Request for Off-Street Parking Contract, 6601 Grand Avenue The City Manager reviewed the application of Margaret M. Goff, 5701 Harriet Avenue South, Minneapolis, to use an existing house at 6601 Grand Avenue as a wedding services company. Council Meeting Minutes -5- July 12, 1976 'rhe staff had proposed six off-street parking spaces with a fence and. landscaping to separate this business use on a commercially zoned lot from residential uses and zoning immediately to the south. Z'he applicant, Margaret M. Goff, commented on whether a fence on the south property line was needed and questioned whether the neighbors would really want it. Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, spoke in opposition to the application and requested a deferral on this action until the neighbors and the RING Committee have had an opportunity to review it. the City Attorney advised that the off-street parking contract could consist of the facilities already in place for this business. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen, to approve the off-street parking with facilities that now exist at the site for this business. All ayes - Carried. Dennis Louis, 6300 4th Avenue, asked about down zoning. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to refer to the Planning Commission the zoning areas adjacent to theLyndale/Hub/Nicollet Redevelopment Project. All ayes - Carried. 7. Discussion on Proposed Golf Course 2'he City Manager reviewed the status of the proposed golf course and reported on recent meetings with representatives of the Pollution Control Agency and the Metropolitan Airports Commission. He advised that in order to proceed with the project, it would be necessary to obtain an exception from PCA noise standards for recreation purposes on the MA.C property being considered for a golf course. The City Manager reported that noise and course layout studies would be necessary to support a request for an exception to the standards. Arde1 A. Johnson, 7428 Portland, spoke of the need for a golf course and in Council Meeting Minutes -6- July 12, 1976 favor of pursuing the Metropolitan Airports location. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to direct the City Manager to retain the necessary consulting services to provide infoxination on golf course layout and related noise analyses necessary to support a request for exception from PCA standards obtaining any possible information on whether other golf courses adjacent to airports have proven to be detrimental to the hearing of the golfers. All ayes - Carried. Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue, asked how golf courses near airports which were developed before PCA standards were established. 8. Discussion of Council-Staff Training Sessions Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger that this item be deferred. All ayes - Carried. 9. Ordinance Amendment Relating to the Use of Compression TnTeapons. Second Reading Bill No. 1976-14, "An Amendment to Chapter X, Part III, Section 10.17 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield'" dealing with the unlawful discharge of weapons, was read and reviewed by City Attorney, Clayton LeFevere, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9728) Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue, spoke in opposition to this ordinance amendment. 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 this ordinance amendment, Bill No. 1976-14, that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made a part of these minutes. Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - Anderson. Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -7- July 12, 1976 10. Ordinance Amendment Relating to the Issuance of On-Sale Liquor Licenses. Second Reading Bill 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- taxicating liquor license, was read and reviewed by Clayton LeFevere, Gity Attorney, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9729) Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson, that this constitute a second reading of Bill No. 1976-15; 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, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. 11. Purchase in Excess of $1,000 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to approve the expenditure of $4,710, the low bid for installation of asphalt around the newly remodeled building in the Donaldson Park redevelopment project; asphalt pads under bleachers at the baseball field and new pathways from the parking lot to the ballfield and shelter building. A11 ayes - Carried. 12. Authorization to Ca11 for Bids for Construction of Tennis Courts at Washington Parke 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: RESOLUTION N0. 5562 APPROVAL OF CONCEPT PLAN FOR WASHINGTON PARK, APPROVAL OF FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR WASHINGTON PARK TENNIS FACILITIES Council Meeting Minutes -8- July 12, 1976 Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5562 in Resolution Book No. 38. 13. Request for Barricades for Block Party Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to approve the request of Mrs. Robert Sarff, 6745 Elliot Avenue, to have 68th Street between Elliot and 10th Avenues be barricaded between the hours of 4;00 PM to 11:00 PM on•July 18, 1976 for the purpose of holding a block party, 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. All ayes - Carried. 14. Taxicab Rate Increase Notification The City Nb.nager presented a letter from Mr. James Isaacson, operations manager of the Suburban Taxi Company,_advising of taxicab rate adjustments, which was filed in accordance with city ordinance Section 6.20, subdivision 11, paragraph (2) which states that rates and fares shall be filed with the 'city clerk. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen to acknowledge receipt of this letter and officially file the new rates~as part of the public record. A11 ayes - Carried. 15. Payments and Estimates, Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that the following paymets and estimates-be approved; A. Progressive Contractors,-Inc., Estimate No. 3, Contract No. 2212, 46% complete. City Project No. 674, 1976 street paving - $561,607.73 B. Egan McKay Electrical Contractors, Inc., Estimate No. 2, Contract No. 2213 14% complete, City Project No. 674, 1976 ornamental street lighting - $21,797.28 All ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -9- 16. Claims and Payrolls July 12, 1976 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen that the following claims and payrolls be approved; RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST Amount Checks 24186/25166 $1,766,861.81 SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 14522/14537 General 67,970.09 Checks 14532/15347 Payroll 142,767.76 A11 ayes - Carried. 17. Licenses Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen that the following licenses be L approved: Fee Waived Renewal Five 8 Club Softball Team - Tournament Food, soft drink Regular Renewal Suburban Lighting Co., 6077 Lake Elmo Ave. Sign Erector Renewal Naegle Outdoor Advertising, 1700 W. 78th Sign Erector Taxicab Drivers New Glenard L. Vickerman III, 3832 Grand New Joel B. Peterson, 9012 11th Avenue New Larry A. Olson, 6928 Irving New Michael D. Mauk, 2324 E. Old Shakopee New James A. Langbein, 11040 Queen New James A. Buck, 17273 Judicial Road New Elaine C. Schneider, 8828 3rd Avenue New Steven B. Lever, 5405 W. Highwood Drive New - Cathleen A. Davison, 5817 Colfax New Richard T. Leininger, 4225 Bloomington New Herbert D. Parrott, 4020 23rd Avenue New Louis Affios, 4738 Bloomington New Christopher L. Ho11, 6434 Irving ,.4vs:~:: New John C. Parsons III, 5044 Fremont Avenue New Joel L. Oliver, Jr. 110517 Fieldstone Circle New Richard A. Nixon, 3395 Yankee Doodle Road New Roxane L. Peterson, 9705 Palmer Drive New Peter D. Assad, 5712 Camelback Drive New Alvin E. McKinney,~18800 Lyndale Council Meeting Minutes -10- Licenses (Continued) Taxicab Drivers New Barbara J. Hyen, 7614 Pleasant Avenue New Kevin Riley, 3820 Togo Road New- Douglas E. Henderson, 1930 Jade Lane New Bartley E. Williams, 5937 Columbus Avenue Renewal Loren J. Sames, 9800 Emerson Avenue All ayes - Carried. 17. Discussion Items (Not on Agenda) July 12, 1976 Dave Boulay, of 6316 Grand Avenue, listed several complaints about the bicycle safety program, including the requirement that bicycles be ridden on sidewalks whenever available. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to direct the staff to study the present bicycle ordinance and report back to the council the second meeting in January. A11 ayes - Carried. Don Houlding, 7145 13th Avenue, spoke in favor of the program and riding on the streets. Councilman Luettinger reported on a school board meeting he attended and complimented the park and recreation staff on the maintenance of the playfields and the Legion Lake area. Temporary Sign at Penn Liquor Store Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to approve the installation of a temporary sign at the Penn Liquor Store advertising the Housing Rehabilitation Program for a period of ten days. A11 ayes - Carried. J Council Meeting Minutes -11- July 12, 1976 18, Adjournment Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that the meeting adjourn. All ayes - Carried. Time: 12:OS AM, July 13, 1976. ~ Date Approved: July 26, 1976 M Thomas J. Mo n City Clerk Wayne S. Burggra