04-25-1977CITY OF RICHFIELD
Regular Meeting
April 25, 1977
The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council Chambers
of the City Ha11 on Monday, April 25, 1977, at 7:00 PM.
Father Donald Dummer, 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 Ludeman that the following corrections be made
to the minutes of April 11, 1977 council meeting on~page 6:
Paragraph 1 - District No. 12 includes that area bounded on the north by
62nd Street Crosstown, on the east by West Pleasant Avenue,
on the south by by 66th Street and on the west by I-35W .
It includes that additional area bounded on the north by
66th Street, on the east by Lyndale Avenue, on the south b~
Lake Shore Drive and Wood Lake Nature Center and on the west
by I-35W.
Paragraph 3 - District No. 15 includes Lyndale Avenue from West Lake Shore
Drive to 74th Street. 'The alternate bid for Lyndale Avenue in
this district has been deleted from the current construction
contract from City Project No. 686 by city council action at
the Capital Improvement hearing of March 31, 1977.
A11 ayes - Carried.
2. South Hennepin Human Services Council Presentation
Phil Riveness, Executive Director of the South Hennepin Services Council,
presented a position paper on community based facilities and the 1976 annual report.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to refer this position paper to the
Human Rights Commission and Planning Commission for review and comment.
A11 ayes - Carried.
3. Appeal of Revocation of Sauna License, Paradise Palace Sauna
The city manager reviewed his action on the proposed license revocation.
Tom Morgan, public safety director, presented an overview of the police policy
in monitoring activities of saunas. The ordinance was reviewed. Mr. Morgan entered
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into evidence correspondence from the city manager and the public safety department,
and the arrest report.
The investigating officers were present.
Attorney Kenneth Meshbesher, representing Robert Higley, owner of Paradise
Palace Sauna, spoke in behalf of his client.
Robert Higley, 7350 Gallagher Drive, Edina, explained the hours his business
was in operation and his methods of hiring employees.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to close the hearing.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to deny the appeal by the applicant
on the revocation of his sauna license by the city manager.
All ayes - Carried.
4. Hearing on Rezoning, Approval of Final Planned Unit Development Plans,
and Special Use Permit, PUD
The city manager reported that Architectural Alliance, the developer of the
PUD project at the Wood Lake School site, had requested that the public hearing on
the final plans and proposed rezoning be deferred for an indefinite period of time
as they need more time to finalize the planning.
Mrs. Lorraine Gren of 6616 Lynwood Boulevard, spoke in opposition to this
project due to the present traffic on 66th Street.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger to continue the hearing until a
future date to be announced.
A11 ayes - Carried.
5. Purchase in Excess of $1,000 - Fire Engine Repair
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to accept the bid of Peterbilt Trucks
in the amount of $1,675 to repair Engine No. 7.
A11 ayes - Carried.
6. Purchase in Excess of $1.000 - Tree Nursery
Don Fondrick, parks and recreation director, reported on anew program called
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Minnesota Tree Trust, which is an organization providing summer jobs for young
people, and which may be available to help us develop a tree nursery, which is one
of the projects included in the adopted 1977/83 Capital Improvement Budget. The funding
for this project would be through a $7,000 appropriation of Revenue Sharing monies.
Richfield would participate in the Minnesota Tree Trust with several other south
suburban communities.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to authorize the establishment of a
tree nursery and setting this project at $7,000.
A11 ayes - Carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to authorize the purchase of 800
trees and expenditure of initial project set up costs, subject to Hennepin County
agreeing to provide support services upon the receipt of federal funds.
All ayes - Carried.
7_._ .Release of Bond on Off-Street Parking Contract, Burger King, 140 E. 78th Street
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. 5712
RESOLUTION RELATING TO RELEASE OF BOND ON OFF-STREET PARKING
Burger King Corporation
P. 0. Box 783, Biscayne Annex, Miami
Location: 140 East 78th Street
Use: Burger King Restaurant
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5712 in Resolution Book No. 40.
8._ Minnesota Department of Transportation Comprehensive Transportation Plan
The city manager presented a summary of transportation issues as they relate
to the Richfield area. This report was compiled in response to the Minnesota De-
partment of Transportation's request for information as input into the statewide
Comprehensive Transportation Plan.
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Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to accept the manager's report.
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to add the following as "Paragraph J"
to the manager's summary;
"That while we support improvements in mass transportation generally,
the City of Richfield and the City Council are concerned with the deficit
operation of the Metropolitan Transit Commission and suggests that con-
sideration be given to obtaining more revenue from sources other than
property taxes."
Poll of votes; Ayes - Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - Anderson. Carried.
9. Ballfield and Light Use Fee Policy
The parks and recreation director reviewed the existing policy on the usage
and fees for ballfields and field lighting.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to reaffirm the fee policy as adopted
by the city council on September 8, 1975, and continue its use for the facilities
covered by the policy.
All ayes - Carried.
10. Approval of Contract for Urban Design, Bather-Ringrose-Wolsfeldt
The city manager advised that the Transportation Advisory Board and the Metro-
politan Council have assigned the Lyndale Avenue project from 67th Street to 62nd
Crosstown to the 1978 priority list for federal aid to urban highway improvement
funding. He reviewed the necessary grant application process and requested council
authorization to proceed with a supplemental contract with Bather-Ringrose-Wolsfeldt.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to authorize the mayor and city manager
to execute an agreement with BRW in accordance with the terms outlined in Council
Letter No. 138 so that the city can proceed with the preparation of our application
for FAU funds.
A11 ayes - Carried.
11. Request for-Approval for Directoral Sims, Assumption Church
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The city manager reviewed the request of Assumption Catholic Church, 305 East
77th Street, for permission to erect two directional signs, one located at 7700
Portland Avenue and the other at 7620 Nicollet Avenue.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to approve this request for a sign
permit.
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger, to amend the above motion with the
stipulation that the signs be within the uniform size allowed for church directional
signs .
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - Anderson. Carried.
12. Resale of Undevelopable New Ford Town Lot
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to approve the manager's recommendation
to accept the high bid of $1,100 submitted by Charles and Barbara Bergstrom for the
purchase of Lot 24, Block 14, New Ford Town Addition.
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. 5713
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RESALE OF
NEW FORD TOWN LOT 24
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5713 in Resolution Book No. 40.
RECESS - 9:07 PM
RECONVENE - 10:34 PM
13. Confirmation of Board of Review Citizen Appointments
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:
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RESOLUTION N0. 5714
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING CITY MANAGER'S APPOINTMENT
OF TWO MEMBERS TO BOARD OF REVIEW
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law.
April 25, 1977
Nayes - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5714 in Resolution Book No. 40.
14. Amendment to Moritorium to Fi11in of Fu11 Time Vacancies
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson to authorize internal posting of
the position of a Water Maintenance I vacancy in the-water division of the public
works department and to consider the matter further at the May 9th meeting.
A11 ayes - Carried.
15. Amendment to Moritorium to Fi11in~ of Full Time Vacancies
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger to authorize the filling of the
following three full time vacancies:
Cashier
Switchboard/Receptionist
Police Sergeant
All ayes - Carried.
Police Agent, Bruce Wold, 6215 Clinton, representing police organization, in-
quired about elimination of an administrative position.
16. Proposal for Public Relations and Communications Training Program for
City Employees
Councilman Jacobsen excused himself from the meeting at 11:20 PM.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Ludeman to defer this item to the next meeting.
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Jacobsen.
17. Payments and Estimates
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger that the following payment and estimate
be approved:
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E. H. Renner & Sons Well Co., Estimate No. 5, 72% Complete, Contract
No. 2220, City Project No. 695, Deep Well ~~7 - $16,587.24
A11 ayes - Carried.
18. Claims and Payrolls
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger that the following claims and payrolls
be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST Amount
Checks 28330/29617 $4,354x375.55
SUMMIT STATE BANK
Checks 21298/21846 General $ 205,560.87
Checks 21300/21829 Payroll $ 127,616.70
All ayes - Carried.
19. Licenses
The public safety director presented a recommendation for denial of a taxicab
driver's license for Floyd Solomon Marshall, Sr. He presented a copy of the history
of traffic and criminal convictions of the applicant.
Mr. Marshall,the applicant, appeared in behalf of his application for a
taxicab driver's license.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Ludeman to defer this item to the next meeting.
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Jacobsen.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman that the following licenses be
approved:
Taxicab Drivers
New James T. LeTorrneay, 655 Old Highway ~k8
New Clayton Brown, 6056 1st Avenue
New Gregory L. Schmidt, 6914 Cedar
New Dan F. Wo1d, 4371 Sheridan
Renewal Harry R. Anders,.3407 E 41st Street
New Kurt L. Cooper, 4760 Colfax Avenue N.
New Robert H. Patterson, 2715 Dupont
Renewal Deborah E: Bruns, 655 01d Highway 8
All ayes - Carried.
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20. Discussion (Not on Agenda)
Discus-s ion on the Performance of Judges at the November x.976 Election
The city clerk responded to questions from the council regarding .the November,
1976 election. It was indicated that the city clerk would be working with repre-
sentatives of each-party in .an effort to~,mprove the performance of the judges.
Discussion on Cost Sharing Arrangements with Hennepin County of the LHN
Improvement Project
The city manager reported on preliminary negotiations with Hennepin County
regarding cost sharing of the L/H/N improvements.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Law-that the council approve the concept of
cost sharing arrangements as presented by the city manager.
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Jacobsen.
21. Ad_rtournment
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Ludeman that the meeting adjourn.
A11 ayes - Carried. Time: 12:12 AM, April 26, 1977. ~ ~
Date Approved: May 9, 1977
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Thomas J.~ ran City Clerk Wayn S. Burggraaff
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