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12-27-1976CITY OF RICHFIELD Regular Meeting December 27, 1976 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Ha11 on Monday, December 27, 1976 at 7:00 PM. Rev. David Wilder of the Bethany Covenant Church gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Law. Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. 1. Minutes Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger that the minutes of the regular council meeting of December 13, 1976 be approved as presented. All ayes - Carried. 2. He~~rin~ on Renewal of On-Sale and Sunday Liquor Licenses for Minotte's The city manager reviewed the application of Niclc Minotte's, Inc, for renewal of the on-sale and Sunday liquor licenses and recommended renewal of these licenses subject to the following provisions as listed in Council Letter No. 409: 1. That the required envirornnental health corrections be completed prior to December 31, 1976. 2. That the city manager review and approve the police report on the new manager prior to December 31, 1976, The council discussed removal of the billboard advertising sign on the roof of the restaurant. Mr. Minotte was present and indicated that he had agreed to remove it in 1976 but had failed to do so. He stated he would remove it by May 31, 1977 and would sign a letter to that effect. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to close the hearing. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Law to renew the on-sale and Sunday liquor licenses for Nic1c Minotte's, Inc. subject to the above listed stipulations. All ayes -Carried, Council Meeting Minutes -2- December 27, 1976 3. Community Development Block Grant Hearin The second of two joint public hearings with Hennepin County on the city's application for the Community Development Year III Block Grant Program was held. Mayor Law read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce recommending continued support of the L/H/N project and endorsing the Community Development Block Grant Program. Councilman Jacobsen reported on a December 7th Human Rights Commission meeting he attended in which architectural barriers were discussed and presented a resolution from the Human Rights Commission to 'the city council. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, asked about utility lines paralleling streets. The city manager was asked to obtain the long range plans of the utility companies concerning undergrounding of lines. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to close the hearing. A11 ayes - Carried. 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. 5653 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROGRAM AND THE HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5653 in Resolution Book No. 39. 4. Request for Variance to the Zoning Ordinance for Construction of Office Building at 1302 East 66th Street Richard Krier, planning .director, presented the request of the George C. Maurer Construction Co., 6625 Lyndale Avenue, for a variance from the required Council Meeting Minutes -3- December 27, 1976 sideyard setback of 28 feet 6 inches to a sideyard setback of 14 feet 6 inches. The purpose of the requested variance is to a11ow construction of a proposed office building at 1302 East 66th Street. Mr. Krier also reported that tYie staff and the planning commission had recommended approval of granting this request for variance as the three criteria for granting of a variance had been satisfied. Terry Maurer, 2704 Lassen Court, Burnsville, represented the applicant. He requested a change from 14 feet 6 inches to 12 feet 6 inches on the variance due to the building overhang. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to close the hearing. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to approve the variance to 12 feet 6 inches. A11 ayes - Carried. 5. Off-Street Parki:n~ Contract - 1302 East 66th Street Resolution No. 5653A and Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to approve/the off-street parking contract subject to the Following stipulations: 1. The fence be extended 6 feet on the north side of the proposed parking area. 2. Grading and drainage plan to be approved by the department of public works. 3. Landscaping and lighting plans to be approved by city staff. All ayes - Carried. 6. Minutes, Tabulation of Bids and Award of Contract for Public Safety Department Paging System Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to approve the bid submitted by Motorola, Inc., in the amount of $9,135.00 for the radio paging system for the public safety department fixe division. Council Meeting Minutes -4- December 27, 1976 A11 ayes - Carried. 7. Minutes, Tabulation of Bids and Award of Contract for Workmen's Compensation Insurance Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to approve the bid minutes for 'workmen's compensation insurance. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Anderson to approve the bid of Casey and Casey, Inc. for the U. S. Fidelity and Guarantee Company for a one-year compensation insurance contract at a total net estimated premium in the amount of $103,618. All ayes - Carried. 8. Renewal of Agreement with State of Minnesota Department of Hi~hways for Technical and Engineering Assistance Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to authorize the mayor and city manager to execute the renewal agreement with the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation for technical and engineering assistance. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger 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. 5654 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REQUEST FOR NEEDED TECHNICAL AID AND ENGINEERING ASSISTANCE FROM THE MINNESOTA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5654 in Resolution Book No. 39. 9. Proposed MTC Bus Route Change on 76th Street Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: -3A- RESOLUTION N0. 5653A RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OFF-STREET . PARKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION N0. 7~-8, CONTRACT N0. 2227 George C. Mauer Construction, Inc. 6625 Lyndale Avenue South Location: 1300-132-East 66th Street Use: ..Office Building BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota, as follows: 1. That the proposed geometric layout of the off-street parking as contained in bff-Street Parking Application No. 76-8, Contract No. 2227, is hereby approved subject ~to and zzpon completion of performance of the contract for such off-street. parking as hereinafter authorized. ' - 2. .That the proposed off-street parking contract for the improvement of said off- street parking, bearing. Contract ~'oa~.227, be placed on file and. that. the manager. be authorized to sign s-aid contract acid the clerk be authorized to seal the same for and ~• on behalf of this city. z: • 3. That the off-street parking operator's bond for performance of the conditions of said off-street parking contract, in the amount of Four Thousand ($x+,000.00} Dollars on which the Travelers Indemnity Company, Hartford, Connecticut,- appears as Surety, is hereby approved. . 11~. That. responsibility for the proper upkeep and maintenance of said Off-Street Parking Lot shall remain the responsibility of the off-street parking lot operator in accordance with Ordinance Code. No. >+.05. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, this.27th day of December, 1976. Loren L. Law Mayor ATTEST: Thomas J. Moran -City Clerk Council Meeting Minutes -5- December 27, 1976 RESOLUTION N0. 5655 AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE BUSES ON CERTAIN RICHFIELD STREETS Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5655 in Resolution Book No. 39. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger 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. 565b REMOVING THE FOUR-TON LOAD LIMIT ON 76TH STREET FROM SHERIDAN AVENUE SOUTH TO XERXES AVENUE SOUTH Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5656 in Resolution Book No. 39. 10. Request for Approval of Extension of New Home Program Agreement Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to approve the extension of the agreement with the HRA on the New Home Program for an additional two years until January, 1979. All ayes - Carried. 11. Sale of City Owned Property The city planning director reported that the city had received bids for purchase of two lots in New Ford Town Addition and recommended that the city council authorize the sale of Lot ~~21 and Lot ~k23. 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: Council Meeting Minutes -6- December 27, 1976 RESOLUTION N0. 5657 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF LOTS 21 AND 23 BLOCK 14, NEW FORD TOWN Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5657 in Resolution Book No. 39. 12. Resolution Authorizing Temporar~r Loan from Permanent Public Improvement Revolving Fund to City Protect No. 705 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. 5658 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LOAN FROM PERMANENT IMPROVEN~NNT REVOLVING FUND TO CITY PROJECT NUMBER 705 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5658 in Resolution Book No. 39. 13. City Council Policy Session It was suggested by the city manager that the council arrange a second•work shop meeting for 5:30 PM on Monday, January 17, on proposed budgeting and to include a joint meeting with the planning and the parks and recreation commissions on capital improvement programs. This time was found to be mutually acceptable to the council. 14. Resolution Authorizing Renewal of Team Policing Grant Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger that the follow~tng resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of JI these minutes:• Council Meeting. Minutes -7- December 27, 1976 RESOLUTION N0. 5659 RESOLUTION OF SPONSORSHIP FOR THE CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA TO ACT AS GRANTEE FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED TEAM POLICING SYSTEM Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson,Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5659 in Resolution Book No. 39. 15. Final 1976 Revisions for Departmental Budget Appropriations Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger 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. 5660 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISIONS OF 1976 BUDGET OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND TRANSFER OF CONTINGENCY FUNDS Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5660 in Resolution Book No. 39. 16. Appointment to the South Hennepin Human Services Council Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger to defer this to the next council wetting. All ayes - Carried. Mr. Burggraaff informed the council that Mrs. Stan Christiansen had advised she would not be able to accept the appointment to the Advisory Board of Health, making it necessary for another appointment. 17. Payments and Estimates Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that the following payments and estimates be approved: Council Meeting Minutes -8- December 27, 1976 A. E; H. Renner & Sons Well Co., Estimate No. 2, 39% Complete, Contract No. 2220, C. P. No. 695, Deep Well No. 7 and appurtenant work - $13,402.11 B. Socon, Inc., Estimate No. 1, Final, Contract No. 2224, C.-P. No.665 Tot lot play appartus/Fremont Park - $5,969.00 All ayes - Carried. 18. Licenses Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman that the following licenses be approved: Re ular New Gross's Hub Bake Shop, W. 66th Street Food Establishment Renewal Cloverleaf Motel, 7700 Fremont Avenue Motel License Renewal Mobile Car Wash, 2816 W. 66th Street Coin Op. Car. Wash Renewal Blake & Son, 3340 34th Avenue Garbage Hauling Renewal Royal Car Wash, 9 01 W 77 1/2 Street Coin Op. Car Wash Taxicab Driver New Duane Dahlke, 5820 Dupont Avenue New Larry P. DeFrance, 10065 Flying Cloud Drive New David Wads en, 7500 Cedar Avenue New Peter Masters, 2713 W. 54th Street New Robert E. Harney, 13709 Wentworth Avenue Renewal Robert Donkersgoed, 87 Riverwoods Lane New Timothy Potasek, 253 Riverwood Lane R~n.ewal Steve M. Peterson, 2701 Bailiff Place New Michael Patrick Young, 5824 York Avenue Renewal Millard Bren, 11476 Bren Road New Dale L. Hansell, 2525 28th Avenue New Gregory Farrell, 203 E. 58th Street New Gary Steven Koktauy, 4744 Chowen Avenue S. New Jerome F. Bird, 5027 43rd Avenue New William Lloyd, 13753 Fairlawn Avenue New James A. Qualley, 13150 Harriet Avenue New Brian R. Pearson, 6837 Garfield Avenue New Donald A. Carlson, 7513 Whitney Drive All ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to deny the application for a taxicab driver license of Mr. George H. Daly, Rush City, with the recommendation it be reconsidered in one year if he wishes to reapply. All ayes - Carried. ri ~.~ Council Meeting Minutes -9- December 27, 1976 Licenses ( Continued) Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to deny a temporary sign permit to Suburban Sign Company, for installation of a temporary sign at 7601 Lyndale. A11 ayes - Carried. 19. Claims and Payrolls Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen that the following claims anti payrolls be approved: RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST Amount Checks 27329 /27878 ~ $2,697,379.97 SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 18925/19231 Payroll 123,788.44 Checks 18913/18965 General 864,582.03 0 All ayes - Carried. 20. Not on Agenda It was reported that at the November 30, 1976 special council meeting Resolution No. 5646, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY, which was passed,. had not included the acquisition of permanent easements and it was suggested that an additional resolution be passed to correct this omission. Motion by 3acobsen, 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. 5661 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUTS TTION OF PERMANENT EASEMENTS FOR THE L/H/N PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Council Meeting Minutes -10- December 27, 1976 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Andexson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5661 in Resolution Book No. 39. 21. Adjournment Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that the meeting adjourn. All ayes - Carried. Time: 9:15 PM Date Approved: January 10, 1977 `~ ~ G~G f~~;~~ Thomas J. Mora City Clerk