03-28-1977CITY OF RICHFIELD
Regular Meeting
March 28, 1977
The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council Chambers
of the City Hall on Monday, March 28, 1977 at 7:00 PM.
Anderson
Rev. David ~.of the Wooddale Baptist Church, 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 Ludeman that the minutes of the March 14, 1977
council meeting be approved as presented.
A11 ayes - Carried.
2. Continuation of Liquor License Hearing, Butterfield Overland Express, Inc.
Wayne S. Burggraaff, city manager, read a resolution stating that subsequent
to the March 14th council meeting, Butterfield Overland Express, Inc. had withdrawn
its license application.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to close the heaxing.
All ayes - Carried.
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. 5693
RESOLUTION CONCERNING WITHDRAWAL OF AN APPLICATION
FOR AN ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE FOR A
RESTAURANT TO BE LOCATED AT 1400 WEST 77TH STREET
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes -
None. Carried: This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5693 in Resolution Book No. 40.
3. Request for Special Use Permit for Public Garage, and Off-Street Parking
Agreement, 7700 Portland Avenue
Richard Krier, planning director, presented the request of Donald E1sen, property
owner, and David Skramstad and Robert Bloomquist, tenants,for a special use permit
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to operate an automotive parts machine shop in conjunction with the retail sale of
automotive parts. The proposed business will be known as Dyna-Motive and will
specialize in custom crankshaft work and specialty welding on foreign cars.
David Skramstad, 3638 Cardinal Road, Minnetonka, the petitioner, was present.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to close the hearing.
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman to approve the special use permit for
a public garage with the following stipulations as listed in Council Letter No. 100:
1. The distance to the north curb cut on Portland Avenue is less than
the required 40 feet from the intersection. The Hennepin County
Department of Public Works, in reviewing this proposal recommends
that this curb cut be closed or moved 50 feet from the intersection
(Portland Avenue is a county road). The applicant has agreed to close
this curb and complete additional landscaping.
2. It will be necessary for the applicant to execute an off-street parking
agreement with the city.
3. Only one detached pedestal-type sign is allowed, and one sign of this
type presently exists.
4. Because the site is at an intersection, provision must be made for
an unobstructed area free of vehicles, signs (other than pedestal
type), displays and other material to and within 50 feet of the
intersection.
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Luettinger, 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. 5694
RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT ADTD CONTRACT FOR OFF-STREET FARMING
IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION N0. 77-1 CONTRACT N0. 2235
David J. Skramstad
3638 Cardinal Road, Minnetonka
Location: 7700 Portland Avenue South
Use: Automotive Parts Sales and
Automotive Machine Shop
Clerk's File No. 8788
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law, Nay es - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as F.esolution No. 5694 in Resolution Book No. 40.
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4. Request for Special Use Permit for Public Garage, 7222 Cedar Avenue
The planning director presented the request for a special use permit for a
public garage at 7222 Cedar Avenue. The applicants, Mr. Raymond Haeg, the property
owner, and Mr. Stephan Jensen, the tenant of the building, were present. They
proposed to do heavy mechanical work, such as .transmission repair, in a portion of
the building occupied by the Haeg Plumbing Company.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to approve the issuance of a special
use permit for a public garage.
All ayes - Carried.
5. Hearing on Rezoning, Approval of Final Planned Unit Development Plans, and
Special Use Permit, PUD
The city manager advised that Architectural Alliance, the developer of the PUD
project at the Wood Lake School site, had requested that the public hearing on this
proposed rezoning be deferred until April 25, 1977.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen that this item be deferred to the
April 25 council meeting as requested by the applicant.
All ayes - Carried.
6. Appeal of Masseus_ Certificate Revocation
The city manager reported that Ms. Chong Sun Kauffman had surrendered her
masseuse certificate.
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. 5695
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING SURRENDER OF
MASSEUSE CERTIFICATE BY CHONG SUN KAUFFMAN
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law, Ludeman. Nayes - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5695 in Resolution Book No. 40.
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6A. Appeal of Sauna License Revocation. Viking Kings and Oueens Sauna
Attorney James Schumacher, 4601 Excelsior Boulevard, representing Viking Kings
and Queens Sauna, appeared in behalf of his client. He requested the council to
suspend revocation of this license for a period of thirty days as the principal
stockholder was in the process of attempting to sell the Viking Kings and Queens
Sauna.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger to grant a 30 day stay of license
revocation for the Viking Kings and queens Sauna.
All ayes - Carried.
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 apart of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 5696
RESOLUTION REVOKING THE SAUNA LICENSE
FOR VTKING KINGS AND QUEENS SAUNA
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Ludeman, Law. Nayes -
None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5696 in Resolution Book No. 40.
7. Appeal of Masseuse Certificate Revocation
Dennis Peterson, 605 - 4th Avenue South, the legal counsel for Ms. Jacquelyn Mary
Nuno appeared and requested a stay of revocation of masseuse certificate pending
criminal trial.
Tom Morgan, public safety director, was present and introduced into evidence
the investigative officers' reports in support of the revocation of this masseuse
certificate. He also reported that the investigating officers were present for
questions from the council and Ms.Nuno's attorney. Mr. Peterson did not avail himself
of the opportunity to cross-examine the evidence. Ms. Jacquelyn Mary Nuno was not
present and her attorney indicated that he had requested her not to be present.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to close the hearing.
A11 ayes - Carried.
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Motion by Anderson, 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. 5692
RESOLUTION REVOKING MASSAGE CERTIFICATE
ISSUED TO JACQUELYN MARY NUNO
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5692 in Resolution Book No. 40.
7A. Appeal of Sauna License Revocation, Sauna City, Inc.
Dennis Peterson, 1egA1 counsel for Sauna City, Inc., appeared and requested a
stay of revocation of this license pending criminal action against Ms. Nuno.
Public safety director, Tom Morgan, introduced the police investigative
material into the evidence and reported that the investigating officers were present
for questioning. Mr. Peterson did not avail himself of this opportunity to cross-
examine.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to close the hearing.
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to defer action pending the city
attorney and Mr. Peterson submitting findings to the council by April 6, in order
that this item can be placed on the agenda for the April 11, council meeting.
All ayes - Carried.
$. Ordinance Amendment Prohibiting Nudity in Certain Places. Second Reading.
Bill No, 1977-7, "An Amendment to Chapter X, Part III of the Ordinance Cade
of the City of Richfield", dealing with misdemeanor offenses, was read by the city
attorney.
Mr. Gordon Anderson, 7501 Elliot, spoke against this proposed amendment.
Mr. Robert Riley, 7233 Queen, spoke in favor of this amendment.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Ludeman that this constitute a second reading
of Bill No. 1977-7; that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be
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made a part of these minutes.
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes -
None. Carried.
9. Approval of Plans and Specifications L/H/N Public Improvements
City. Project No. 705 ~
The city planning director requested council approval of plans and specifications
for City Project No. 705, the Lyndale/Hub/Nicollet public im~irovements project. The
area included in this project is Nicollet Avenue from 64th Street to 67th Street,
66th Street from First Avenue to Lyndale Avenue, 65th Street realigned from Nicollet
Avenue to Rae Drive (exclusive of the Lyndale Avenue intersection) and First Avenue
from 65th Street to 66th Street.
Mr. Peter Jarvis of BRW, was also present and outlined the project.
Residents that spoke from the audience regarding this project were Lawrence
Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, Robert Riley, 7233 Queen, and Don Elsen, 7044 Columbus.
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. 5700
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON
PERMANENT STREET SURFACING, ORNAMENTAL STREET
LIGHTING AND APPURTENANCES THERETO
City Project No. 705
1977 L/H/N Public Improvement Project
Po 11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes -None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5700 in Resolution Book No. 40.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger to authorize the city manager to
transmit a copy of this resolution to Hennepin County for .its approval of the
public improvement project.
All ayes - Carried.`
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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. 5698
RESOLUTION RELATIlVG TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS
REMOVE SCHOOL CROSSING STOP SIGNS (DROP TYPE)
AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
70TH STREET AND ELLIOT AVENUE
70TH STREET AND 4TH AVENUE
73RD STREET AND 4TH AVENUE
77TH STREET AND 3RD AVENUE
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Noyes - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5698 in Resolution Book No. 40.
Motion by Jacobsen, 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. 5699
RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS
ESTABLISHMENT OF LOADING ZONE IN THE AREA OF
70TH STREET AND HARRIET AVENUE
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Noyes - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5699 in Resolution Book No. 40.
RECESS - 10:00
RECONVENE - 10:30
13. Minutes, Tabulation of bids and Award of Contract for Valve Repairs at
Municipal Outdoor Swimming Pool
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to approve the bid minutes and
tabulation of bid for swimming pool improvements.
A11 ayes - Carried.
Motion by Ludeman, 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. 5702
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO
HAYES~CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR MECHANICAL VALVES AT THE
RICHFIELD MUNICIPAL SWIl~IING POOL
CITY PROJECT N0. 702
Clerk's File No. 9786
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Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Hayes - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5702 in Resolution Bonk No. 40.
14. Approval of Lease Agreement with Hennepin County for Communications Equipment
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. 5703
RESOLUTION APPROVING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, 'Luettinger, Law. Hayes - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5703 in Resolution Book No. 40.
15. Setting Date of Hearin,~for Board of Review
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to set the date for the 1977 Board
of Review meeting for Tuesday, May 31, 1977 at 7:00 PM.
A11 ayes - Carried.
16. Discus_s_ion of Legzislative Matters
House File No. 1~ Social Services Consolidation
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen that a policy statement in opposition
to this legislation be adopted.
All ayes - Carried.
Uniform Local Goverrnnent Election Day
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to request the staff to submit a policy
statement in opposition to this proposed legislation.
A11 ayes - Carried.
Tax Increment Financing
Richard Krier, planning director, reported on his involvement in the task force
that prepared this program and summarized the recommendations and conclusions of the
task force.
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17. Administrative Matters
Mayor Law reported that MAC had held a meeting regarding the bus garage. He
requested that a resolution be prepared in support of the 24th Avenue site. Further
meetings will be April 4, 5, 6 in Room 303, Terminal Building.
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. 5705
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING MTC BUS GA'ftAGE
CONSTRUCTION AT 24TH AVENUE SITE
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5705 in Resolution Book No. 40.
18. Claims and Payrolls
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen that the following claims and
payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST
Checks 28286/29178
SUMMIT STATE BANK
Checks 20090/21248 General
Checks 20091/21212 Payroll
A11 ayes - Carried.
Amount
$2,025,433.83
$ 347,272.85
$ 130,496.40
19. Licenses
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman that the following licenses be approved:
Fee Waived
Renewal Church of St. Peter, 6730 Nicollet, one day
3/26/77 - 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Renewal Hub Business Men's Assoc.
(5/24/77 - 5/30/77)
Bingo, retail•on-sale
beer
Carnival
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Licenses (Continued)
Regular
Renewal Mister Pizza, 6700 Penn Avenue
Renewal Frenchman's,1400 E. 66th Street
New Thomas LeGro, Route 1, Clearwater, Mn.
Renewal Budget Inn, 7640 Cedar Avenue
Taxicab Drivers
New Eric Aaron, 2742 Louisiana Court
New Frank Brennen, 1920 First St. So.
New Timothy J. McCauley, 6416 McCauley Circle
New Steven J. Mo1do, 725 N.E. Lake Street
Renewal Philip A. Carlson, 3513 Dupont Avenue S.
New William Fitzgerald, 8080 12th Avenue
Renewal Michael J. Luikens, 7310 Claredon Drive
New Edward Kopplin, 17 E. Lake Street
All ayes - Carried.
20. Adjournment
March 28, 1977
Music Bos
Tavern license
Signhanger
Vend. machine, soft
drink, cigarette
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen that the meeting adjourn.
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A11 ayes - Carried. Time: 11:45 PM.
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Date Approved: April. 11~ 1977 G
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Thomas J. Mo City Clerk Wayne S. Burggraaff
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