11-22-1976CITY OF RICHFIELD
Regular Meeting
November 22, 1976
The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council
chambers of the city hall on Monday, November 22, 1976 at 7:00 PM.
Councilman Anderson gave the invocation.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Law.
Present; Anderson, Jacobsen, Law
Absent: Ludeman, Luettinger (on vacation)
1. Minutes
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson that the minutes of the November 8,
1976 council meeting be approved as presented.
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman, Luettinger
2. Citizen Commendation Awards
Public safety director, Tom Morgan, presented Messrs Michael Dworshak and
Scott Duncan who were nominated to receive citizen commendation awards for their
assistance with law enforcement officers in apprehending a robbery suspect. Mayor
Law presented the commendation awards to the two gentlemen.
3. Ordinance Amendments Relating to Open Ignitions, Second Reading
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen that Bi11 No. 1976-21 be amended
as recommended by the city attorney, as follows:
"Any person parking a motor vehicle on a city street or alley or in
any city parking area shall secure the ignition so that it may not
then be started by another, except that public road maintenance or
public safety emergency equipment, which by its nature is difficult
to restart, may be kept running if the vehicle is secured and locked
so as to prevent access to its driving controls by the public."
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman, Luettinger
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen that this constitute a second
reading of Bi1T No. 1976-21, "An Amendment to Chapter IX, Section 9.02 of the
Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield", relating to lacking vehicles, and
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Bi11 No. 1976-22, "An Amendment to Chapter X, Part I, Section 10.01 of the
Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield", relating to public nuisances; that
they be published in the official newspaper and that they be made a part of
these minutes.
Poll of votes; Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Law. Noyes - None. Absent - Ludeman,
Luettinger. Carried.
4. Request for Kennel License, Mrs. Elaine J. Bergquist
The council reviewed the application of Mrs. Elaine J. Bergquist of 7429
Humboldt Avenue, for a kennel license. ~+`
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to grant this license.
All ayes - Carried, Absent - Ludeman, Luettinger
5. Purchase in Excess of~$1,000
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to authorize the purchase of up
to 1,000 tons of rock salt as needed for the 1976/77 winter season; the total
of these purchases not to exceed 1976 or 1977 budget limits, or the total amount
of $11,230.
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman; Luettinger
6, Ap royal of 1977 Automobile Purchases 'through Henne in County Contract
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to authorize the purchase of
five intermediate size police patrol vehicles and two station wagons. These
purchases will replace depreciated Central Garage and Equipment Fund vehicles
which will be sold at next year's Hennepin County auction.
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman, Luettinger
7. Authorization to Advertise for Bids
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to authorize the advertising of
bids for the city's worlanen's compensation insurance.
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All ayes - Carried, Absent o Ludeman, Luettinger
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8. Amendment to Off-Street Parking Contract, Burger King Corp. 140 E. 78th Street
Peter Eberz, public works director, reviewed the request of Burger King Corp.,
140 East 78th Street, to amend its off-street parking contract by altering the
landscaping and landscape areas and recommended that the city council deny the
request.
Jerry Sisk, owner of the establishment, was present and said the off-street
parking contract was acquired by the previous owners and that he had landscaped the
property without knowledge of the previous arrangement.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to approve the revised off-street
parking contract with the stipulation that a barrier be installed to prevent
spreading of stones.
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman, Luettinger
9. Resolution Authorizing Removal or Repair of Hazardous Structure at
6732 Pleasant Avenue
Motion by Anderson, 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. 5640
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ORDER THE REMOVAL OR
REPAIR OF THE HAZARDOUS STRUCTURE
AT 6732 PLEASANT AVENUE SOUTH
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Ludeman,
Luettinger. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5640 in Reso-
lution Book No. 39.
10. Hearing Dates for Renewal of On-Sale Liquor Licenses
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to schedule December 13, 1976 as
the hearing date for consideration of renewal of on-sale liquor licenses for the
Left Guard Restaurant and for Minotte's Inc.
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A11:ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman, Luettinger -
11. Cooperative Rehabilitation Grant Program Contract with Metropolitan Council
The city manager reviewed the Richfield Housing Rehabilitation Program
which was authorized by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority on January 24,
1976 in cooperation with various local lending agencies and the Metropolitan
Council. Mr. Burggraaff stated the funds were for grants to help low income
families rehabilitate their single family homes.
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. 5641
ADOPTION OF THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
CORPORATIVE REHABILITATION GRANT
PROGRAM CONTRACT
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman. Nayes - None. Absent -
Ludeman, Luettinger. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5641
in Resolution Book No. 39. ,
12. Proposed Change in Construction Permit Fees
The public works director reviewed the proposed revisions in the inspection
division permit fees which have not been changed since 1967. '
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to authorize the city attorney to
prepare ordinance revisions to implement the proposed fees in 1977.
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman, Luettinger
13. Traffic Control Signs
Administrative assistant, Joyce Wilde, reviewed the traffic control requests
that the council had requested additional information on at the last meeting of
November 8.
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65th Street and 20th Avenue
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen that this request for a two-way
stop sign be denied.
. All ayes - Carried.
76th Street and 3rd Avenue
Joe Ertman, 7533 3rd Avenue, spoke in opposition to this request for sign
removal.
Robert Canfield, 7520 3rd Avenue stated he also was opposed to removing
this sign.
Dave Dahl, 7514 3rd Avenue, spoke in favor of keeping the stop sign as he
felt there was more benefit from it than adverse effects.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Law to reject the recommendation for
removal of the signs and request the staff investigate ways of improving the
visibility of the sign.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman, Luettinger.
No Right Turn on Red
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. 5642
RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS
"NO RIGHT TURN ON RED" SIGNS AT THE SIGNALIZED
INTERSECTION OF 12TH AVENUE AND 70TH STREET
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Ludeman,
Luettinger. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5642 in Resolution
Book No. 39.
Thomas Avenue and 64th Street
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen that the following resolution be
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adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part
of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 5643
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RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS
"STOP" SIGNS ON THOMAS AVENUE AT 64TH STREET
MAKING INTERSECTION A FOUR WAY STOP
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Law. Nayes - None. Absent -
Ludeman, Luettinger. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No.
5643 in Resolution Book No. 39.
14. Community Health Services Plan ~ ',
Joyce Wilde, administrative assistant, reviewed the Richfield Health Services
Plan and the proposed personal health services that the council authorized the
city to purchase from the city of Bloomington beginning January 1, 1977 at the
November 8, 1976 city council meeting.
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. 5644
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAN FOR PROVISION OF
COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES IN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND
THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR
THE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES ACT~SUBSIDY
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Ludeman,
Luettinger. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5644 in
Resolution Book No. 39.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to appoint Dr. W. H. Bittick,
702 Medical Arts Building, Minneapolis, 55402, as health officer for the City
of Richfield.
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman, Luettinger.
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Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to schedule an item on the
December 13, 1976 city council agenda for the purpose of appointing the health
advisory board.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman, Luettinger
15. Wine Dispensing Licensing Report
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Law that this item be deferred to the next
city council meeting.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman, Luettinger.
16. Payments and Estmates
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen. that the following payments and
estimates be approved:
A. Carlson Levine, Inc., Estimate No. 2 and final, Contract ~~2217,
City Project 691, Tennis court resurfacing, Memorial, Sheridan
and Jefferson Parks - $3,714.80
B. Bituminous Roadways, Inc., Estimate No. Z and final, Contract ~~2219,
City Project 673, Tennis court construction, Washington Park -
$7,657.80
C. Progressive Contractors, Inc., Estimate ~k' and final, Contract ~~2212
City Project 674, 1976 Street paving, Areas ~~10 and 11 _- $331,377.28
D. W & G Rehbein Bros., Inc., Estimate ~~3, Contract ~k2215, 99% complete,
City Project 674, Turf establishment, Area 10 - $13,067.60
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman, Luettinger
17. Claims and Pa ry olls
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen that the following claims and
payrolls be allowed;
RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST Amount
Checks 26069/27324 $2,250,406.79
SUMMTT STATE BANK
Checks 17492/18036 General $ 575,940.11
Checks 18053/18601 Payroll ~ $ 123,362.70
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman, Luettinger
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18. Licenses
' Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen that the following licenses
be approved:
Fee Waived
New Church of St. Richards, 7601 Penn Avenue Bingo, on-sale beer
(one day only, November 21, 1976)
Regular
New Hope's Chow Mein, 7627 Lyndale Avenue Food, soft drink
1976 Taxicab Licenses
New Gregory L. Qualley, 3273 Hillridge Road, Eagen
New Ronald A. Eckert, 3601 Oxborough Avenue, Bloomington
New Dennis A. Pearson, 2123 E. 36th Street, Minneapolis
New Theodore Braucks, 1305 E. 88th Street, Bloomington
New Virginia L. Holloway, 715 8th Street, S.E. Minneapolis
New Terry Bateman, 626 E. 78th Street, Richfield
New Steven G. Johnson, 610 Osborne Road, Fridley
New Michael T. Kleiber, 1118 Harmon Place, Minneapolis
New Dean R. Kreofsky, 2424 Pleasant Avenue, Minneapolis
New Kenneth W. Olson, 2316 E. 34th Street, Minneapolis
New Kelton M. Goranson, 3414 Emerson, Minneapolis
1977 Taxicab Licenses
New Michael M. Hof, 5437 Park Place, Edina
New Randal L. Sauer, 10106 Oakland Road, Bloomington
New Roger D. Hendrickson, 5510 Penn Avenue, Minneapolis
New Kent E. Welter, 5704 56th Avenue N. Crystal
Renewal Steven L. Vauric, 1708 E. 80th St. Bloomington
A11 ayes - Carried.
19. Not on Agenda
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to approve the request of DECA
for a temporary sign permit for December 3 and 4, 1976 at the Hub Shopping Center.
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman, Luettinger
Mayor Law read a letter from Commissioner Loren Staples of the MTC concerning
the MTC Advisory Committee on Transit and requested the council to recommend
names they would like to be considered for nomination.
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Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to suggest an individual for the
MTC Advisory Committee on Transit at the council meeting of December 13, 1976.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman, Luettinger
Councilman Jacobsen reported on tagging of cars parked on election day.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to direct the city attorney to
review our parking regulation ordinance and to propose changes that would
accommodate suspension of parking regulations on election day.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman, Luettinger
20. Adjournment
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen that the meeting adjourn.
A1} ayes - Carried. Time: 8:55 PM
Date Approved: December 13, 1976
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Thomas J. Mo n City Clerk
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