08-22-1977CITY OF RICHFIELD
Regular Meeting
August 22, 1977
The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council
chambers of the City Hall on Monday, August 22, 1977 at 7:00 p.m.
Rev. W. Douglas Allen, Emerson Congregational Church, gave the invocation.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Loren L. Law.
Present: Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law
Absent: Anderson
1. Minutes
Mayor Law requested that the minutes be amended on Page 4 to include the
following:
"Lawrence Wozniczka requested he be .supplied with a summary of
City Project 674 costs. The council agreed to request the
staff to provide Mr. Wozniczka with this information and they
requested they also be provided with a copy of this information."
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman that the minutes of the August 8,
.1977 council meeting be approved as amended.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
2. Presentation of Public Safet Department Commendation Awards
Tom Morgan, 13ub1ic Safety Director, presented a citizen's commendation award
to Mr. Mark Thielman of Hopkins, for his assistance in apprehending a burglary
suspect; and an award to Firefighter Thomas Smith for participating in resucing a
victim of afire at 6223 14th Avenue.
3. Storm Sewer Construction Assessment Hearing, City Project No. 700
The City Manager requested the council adopt the assessment roll for City
Project No. 7p0, storm sewer construction in the area of 73rd Street and Colfax
Avenue. This work was constructed in the spring of 1977, at which time the council
agreed to assess the work based on the city's storm sewer assessment policy. The
policy provides that no property be assessed more than $.0355 per square foot.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to close the hearing.
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All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
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. 5758
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON CITY PROJECT N0. 700
Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Absent -
Anderson. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5758 in Resolution
Book No. 40.
4. Variance Request, 7044 15th Avenue
The City Manager regported he had received a letter from Mr. Duane A. Wold,
7044 15th Avenue, withdrawing his request for a variance to the zoning ordinance.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to accept this request for with-
drawal. `~
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
5. 1976 Street Assessments
After further consideration by the staff, the properties that were deferred
at the 1976 street improvement hearing of August 8, 1977 were presented for council
consideration.
6732 Upton Avenue, Plat 46790/Parcel 5910
Mr. Wayne Harris had expressed concern with the workaranship and grade on his
driveway. Mr. Raaen, Acting Public Works Director, met with Mr. Harris who re-
quested the driveway be removed altogether and the area sodded. Mr. Harris indicated
he would do the finishing work on the driveway area if the city would eliminate the
$329.41 driveway assessment.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to close the hearing.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to approve reducing this assessment
by $329.41 and the agreement reached with Mr. Harris.
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All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
6920 Vincent Avenue
Mr. Lloyd W. Treece questioned why no credit was given for a previous curb
assessment paid in 1952. The staff determined that the average life expectancy
for a curb is approximately 25 years, in which case the previous assessment had
been spread over the full life of that original curb construction. It was recom-
mended that the assessment be sustained.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to close the hearing.
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
7727 Vincent Avenue, Plat 45820/Parcel 4700
Mr. Michael Zemple questioned the assessment on odd lot sizes such as his
and surrounding properties located in a cul-de-sac. The assessments for these lots
have been calculated on a front footage established to regularize the lot sizes.
'The staff recommended that the assessment be sustained.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to close the hearing.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to compute the assessments on the
three parcels involved in the area of the cul-de-sac on a basis of 81.7 feet as
follows;
7727 Vincent, Plat 45830/Parcel 4700 $1,204.65
7721 Vincent, Plat 45830/Parcel 4750 $1,234.72
7715 Vincent, Plat 45830/Parcel 4800 $1,235.55
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
6745 &erxes Avenue, Plat 46790/Parcel 4875
Mrs. James Collins, 6840 13th Avenue, reported they sold their property when
the assessment wns pending. She and her husband had requested an asphalt driveway
be installed and the present owners had the driveway installed in concrete. They
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were asking for relief for the difference in costs between the asphalt and concrete
driveway.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to reduce the assessment to reflect
the difference between asphalt and concrete to an assessment of $928.19.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
6912 Thomas Avenue
Mr. Gary Newman expressed concern regarding the finishing of landscaping around
a boulevard tree and asked that the tree be inspected by the city forester. The
forester has checked the tree and the tree has been removed.
Street Lighting on 70th Street and, 74th Street
Mrs. Phyllis Rau, 2833 West 70th Street, had protested her assessment for
street lighting because no lights had been installed between Washburn and Upton
Avenues.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to install mid-block ornamental
lighting on 70th Street between Washburn and Vincent Avenues, and on Vincent to
Upton Avenues.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
2821 West 70th Street
Mr. Leslie Proehl expressed concern with a tree and grading around the tree.
The city forester examined this tree and it has been removed.
6520 Irving Avenue
Mr. Robert Thrune requested the city forester examine a boulevard tree for
possible disease. The tree has been examined and no evidence of disease was found.
It was the recommendation of the forester that the tree not be removed.
2800 West 71 1/2 Street
Mrs. James Quinlan indicated she relocated her driveway during the street
project because she was interested in constructing a garage. She had asked for
reimbursement for the cost of removing her old driveway. Since there does not appear
to be any way of justifying ar. expenditure of city funds for this purpose, it was
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recommended that the assessment be sustained.
6833 Thomas
Mr. Donald Walls questioned the workmanship on the sodding and the sidewalk
improvements on his property. Mr. Ra.aen inspected the property and found no
problems with the sod.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to confirm the assessment roll for
City Project No. 674 as adjusted.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
Mr. Wendell Cole, 7415 15th Avenue, asked to have the property assessment at
6945 Upton Avenue reopened. He was the former owner of this property and he
questioned the assessment of his driveway.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to reduce this assessment, Plat 46793]
Parcel 6600, by $140.86, resulting in a total assessment of $869.09.
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to close the hearing.
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
6. Authorization to Participate in Hennepin County Vehicle Auction
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to authorize the disposal of de-
preciated city vehicles in the Hennepin County fall auction on September 10, 1977.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
7. Minutes, Tabulation of Bids, and Award of Contract, Central Garage Improvements
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to approve the bid tabulation and
minutes for the installation of concrete flooring and adequate drainage for the
west side garage building, an area of approximately 7,000 square feet.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to award the bid for this project,
City Project No. 715, to the low bidder, Earl Weikle & Sons, Inc., in the amount of
$20,679.46, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with this firm
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for the completion of this project.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
8. Purchases in Excess of $1,000
The City Manager requested council approval for two purchases in excess of
$1,000; a roof repair on the Donaldson .Park shelter building, in the amount of
$3,600. This low bid was received from Bloomington Roofing.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that this purchase be approved.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
Repair of the pump at the Nature Center was requested. The pump to maintain
the water levels has developed a malfunction and requires repairing. The low
quotation for this work was received from Bergerson-Caswell in the amount of $3,192.
Motion .by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that this repair work be authorized.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
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. 5759 '
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRAIJSFER OF APPROPRIATION FROM
THE 1977 CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS
Poll of votes; Ayes - Jaccbsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Absent -
Anderson. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5759 in Resolution
Book No. 40.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to request the staff to meet with
residents in the area to discuss possible means of aleviating problems behind the
goal posts.
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
9. Sign. Application for Assumption Church
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded-by Luettinger to approve the application of
Assumption Church to install an outdoor sign which exceeds the minimum 10 square
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feet.
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
10. Request to Waive Parkins Restrictions
The City Manager advised a request had been received from Mrs. Lloyd K. Dale,
6926 Wentworth Avenue to bag the "No Parking" signs on the 6900 block of Wentworth
between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on September 14, 1977.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to authorize the covering of the
"No Parking" signs for the time requested.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
11. Improvements to Public Property
Richard Krier, Planning Director, reviewed a proposal to construct a 240
unit multi-family apartment structure which will be located in the-City of Edina
adjacent to the Richfield Adams Hill Park. As part of the developer's proposal,
the staff has asked the City of Edina to require the developer to do the following
as listed in Council Letter No. 261:
1. Seed and plant the hill on the south end of the property
which is located adjacent to Adams Hi11 Park;
2. Fill in with black dirt the gully which has eroded into
Adams Hill Park;
3. Provide additioYtal planting on the Edina side to screen
part of the structure from the Adams Hill Park, and
4. Provide a cash deposit with the City of Richfield for
construction of a nine foot pedestrian walkway along the
border of the park.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to accept a cash deposit-from
Windsor Development Corp. for future construction of pedestrian walkway/bikeway
within Adams Hill Park, and allow the developer access onto the park property for
filling of the eroded gully and the planting of trees as necessary.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
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12. Transitory Ordinance - Public Improvements
The City Manager advised the council that the City had been awarded additional
CETA funds for a one year special project. This project will provide for installation
of pedestrian/wheelchair ramps at sidewalk intersections, and will supplement and
expand upon our present tree trimming, removal and reforestration activities. The
grant agreement provides $76,901 of CETA funding and the city is required to provide
matching funds in the amount of _$73,538. Part of these matching funds can be
"in-kind" services.
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 apart of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 5761
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION
OF STATE-ATD STREET FUNDS FOR
SPEC LAL CETA PROJECT, CITY PROJECT N0. 716
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Absent -
Anderson. Carried., This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5761 in Resolution
Book No. 40.
The City Manager also requested the council to give first reading approval
to a transitory ordinance to appropriate funds from the Special Revenue Fund for
improvements that have been authorized for the central garage. The 1977/83
Capital Improvement Program includes an appropriation of $50,000 for this purpose.
Bill No. 1977-17, Transitory Ordinance No. 16.41, "An Ordinance for the
Expenditure of Money from the Special Revenue Fund for Certain Capital Improvements",
was read and reviewed by City Attorney, Clayton LeFevere, the same being on file in
the office of the City Clerk. (C-9788)
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen that this constitute a first reading
of Bill No. 1977-17; that it be published in the official newspaper and that second
reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for September 12, 1977.
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Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law.. Nayes - NSne. Absent -
Anderson. Carried.
13. Approval of Architectural Services for Tennis Court Lighting
The City Manager reported that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
had approved staff recommendation to secure the architectural services of Brauer
and Associates to implement the lighting of tennis courts at Donaldson Park and
Washington Park. A fee of $4,050 has been negotiated for this work. The archi-
tectural design will include the possibility of lighting the "bang11 walls.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to approve-the agreement with
Brauer and Associates for architectural services £or lighting of tennis courts
at Donaldson and Washington Parks.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
14. Request to Install Glass Recycling Collection Barrels
Mr. Barry Doolittle of 821 East 71st Street, presented his proposal to recycle
glass and asked council permission to locate collection containers in various parts
of the city.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen to approve this proposal on an
experimental basis for the balance of the year with the understanding that containers
not be placed on city property and only located where private property .owners have
given permission.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
Council recessed at 9:40 p.m. to conduct the HRA meeting and reconvened at
11:00 p.m.
15. Resolution Approving Polling Places and Election Judges for Primary Election
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:
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RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR`POLLING PLACES AND DESIGNATING JUDGES F~~, ~,
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RESOLUTION N0. 5763
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN GRANT
APPLICATION UNDER TITLE III OF THE OLDER
AMERICANS ACT
August 22, 1977
Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Absent -
Anderson. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5763 in Resolution
Book No. 40.
18. Street Barricades
The City Manager presented three requests for street barricades;
Ms. Charlotte Holmes, 7320 Colfax Avenue, has requested barricades on Colfax
Avenue between 73rd and 74th Streets on August 26, 1977 from 6:00 p.m. to midnight;
Mr. Thomas Mayclin, 6820 Knox Avenue, has requested barricades on Knox Avenue
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between 66th and 67th Streets on September 5, 1977 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and
Mr. Ralph Ammann, 7009 Upton Avenue, requested barricades on Upton Avenue
between 70th and 70 1/2 Street on September 4,.1977 from 12 noon to midnight.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to approve these requests for
barricades, the only stipulation being that they be erected in such a way that
emergency vehicles may have ingress or egress should it be necessary.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
19. Discussion of Administrative Matters
A general discussion was held-regarding the city's tree trimming and disease
control program and other public improvement work undertaken in connection with the
street project.
Mayor Law raised some questions regarding the status of state legislation
regarding the Community State Health Services Act.
The City Council requested the staff to investigate the type of signage which
can be erected on 76th Street to permit buses, but prohibit large trucks.
Motion by Law; 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
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these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 5760
RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS
"TRUCKS OVER 3 TON AXLE GROSS WEIGHT PROHIBITED"
ON 76TH STREET FROM XERXES AVENUE TO SHERIDAN AVENUE
Poll of votes; Ayes - Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Absent -
Anderson. Carried. This. resolution appears as Resolution No. 5760 .in Resolution
Book No. 40.
20. Request for Change Order to Street Lighting Contract, 1977 Construction
The City Manager reported that in response to council's request to investigate
areas in the city which needed additional street lighting, this work had been done in
conjunction with the lighting contract for City Project 686 at the following locations:
70 1/2 Street and Washburn Avenue
70th Street, Lyndale Avenue to Harriet
74th Street, Lyndale Avenue to W. Pleasant
The amount of this change order No. 1 to Contract No. 2238, City Project
686, Electric Service Co., is $ 15,854.00.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that this change order be approved.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
21. Payanents and Estimates
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen that the following payments and
estimates be approved:
A. Hayes Contractors, Inc., Estimate No. 1, City Project 702, Contract
2236, Swimming Pool Mechanical Valves, 95% complete - $11,867.00
B. E. H. Renner & Sons, Estimate No. 8 and Final, City Project 695,
Deep Well ~7, 100% complete - $20,411.90
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
22. Licenses
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen that the following licenses be
approved:
Fee Waived
New Hiawatha Y1KCA, Softball Tournment at Taft Food, candy, soft drink
Renewal Assumption Church Soft drink
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`N~ ?~ia~dahl Olds, Inc.', 1900 W. 78th 8treet
(11:30 p.m. 9/4 thru 3:00 a.m. 9/5)
Renewal Gold Medal $everage, 553 N. Fairview
Renewal Brede, Inc., 2211 Broadway
Renewal Naegele Outdoor Advertising, 1700 W. 78th Street
Renewal Nordquist Sign Co., 312 W. Lake St.
PTew Dollar Rent a Car, 61G E. 78th Street
New Godfather, 708 W. 66th 8treet
New Crows Auto, 6245 Lyndale
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Taxicab Drivers
New Vasilios Spanoyiannopoulos, 3124 Girard Avenue
New Edward B. Reeves, 456 W. Lawson Avenue
New $eulitt E. Svenddal, 46.St. May Avenue S.E.
New John R. Schuster, 7515 Penn Avenue
All ayes - Carried., Absent - Anderson.
23. Claims and Payrolls
August 22, 1977
Searchlight
Sign Erector
Sign Erector
Sign Erector
Sign Erector
Vending Machine
-Music Box, 13 coin
operated amusement
machines, 1 cigarette
Vending machine
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that the following claims
and payrolls be approved:
RTC~'IELD BANK AND TRUST
Checks 30682l31~588 $1,655,591.41
SUi~iIT STATE BANK
Checks 23574/23584 General $ 247,076.51
Checks 23588/25012 Payroll $ 140,041.02
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson.
24 . Ad i ourrnnent ,
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman that the meeting adjourn.
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All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson. Time: 11:45 p.m.
Date Approved: September 12, 1977
Thomas J. Mor -.City Clerk
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