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10-11-1977CIlY OF RIC;HFIELO Regular Meeting October 11, 1977 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council chambers of the city hall on Tuesday, October 11, 1977 at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Jacobsen gave the invocation. He also asked for a moment of silent prayer in memory of Councilman Ludeman's wife who 'passed away October 10. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Loren L. Law. Present; Anderso~z, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law Absent: Ludeman 1. Minutes Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to approve the minutes of the regular council meeting of September 26, and the budget hearing minutes of October 3, 1977. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 2. Request for Variance Regarding Roof, 7501 Second Avenue Richard Krier, Planning Director, presented the request of John Allers, 7501 Second Avenue, for two variances to permit construction of an accessary roof structure over an existing swimming pool. Mr. Krier reported the staff had recommended denial of this variance request and the planning commission had recommended approval. Mr. John Allers, the applicant, was present and spoke in behalf of his request. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Piotion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to approve the variances. Po11 of votes; Ayes - Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Abstain - Anderson. Absent - Ludeman. Carried. 3. Request for Variance to the Setback Requirements, 1520 East 66th Street Richard Krier, Planning Director, presented the request of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Olson, representing the Photo Security Systems Corporation, 3905 California Street, Minneapolis, for a variance to the ordinance which establishes the front yard building Council Meeting Minutes -2- October 11, 1977 setback line for 1520 E. 66th Street. This is a corner lot on the northwest corner of Bloomington Avenue and East 66th Street. There is presently a deteriorated structure at that location. The staff and the planning commission both have recom- mended approval of this request. Mrs. Gloria A. Olson, the vice president of Photo Security Systems, was present and spoke in behalf of her application. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to close the hearing. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger to grant this request for variance as all three conditions which must be met are present on this property. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 4. Off-Street Parking Contract, 1520 East 66th Street Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution hook and that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 5802 ' RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OFF-STREET PARKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION N0. 77-8, CONTRACT N0. 2248 Theodore Olson 1420 Highview, Eagen Location: 1520 East 66th Street Use: Photo Security Systems Office Clerk's File No. C-9799 Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Ludeman. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5802 in Resolution Book No. 41. 5. Hearing for Request for Rezoning, 6538 Bloomington Avenue Bill 1977-19, "An Amendment to Appendix C of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield", relating to defining the boundaries of districts of the various zoning districts of the city; was read and reviewed by city attorney, Clayton LeFevere, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9791) Council Meeting Minutes -3- October 11, 1977 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson that this constitute a second reading of Bill 1977-19; that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made a part of these minutes: Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Ludeman. Carried. 6. Hearing for Request for Rezoning, 6941/45 Penn Avenue City attorney, Clayton LeFevere, reviewed Bill 1977-20, "An Amendment to Appendix C of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield, Minnesota", relating to defining the boundaries of districts of the various zoning districts of the city, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9792) Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that this constitute a second reading of Bill 1977-20; that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made a part of these minutes: Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Ludeman. Carried. 7. Transitory Ordinance, Fire Vehicle Reserve Fund. Second Reading.. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen that this item be deferred to the next council meeting. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 8. Purchase in Excess of $1,000 The city manager reported quotations had been obtained for the purchase and planting of trees and other materials to be placed in the planter boxes around the Donaldson Park shelter building. Council Meeting Minutes -4- October 11, 1977 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to approve this purchase in the amount of $2,061.30. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 9. Purchase in Excess of $1,000 Tom Morgan, Public Safety Director, advised the council that the department's team policing grant provides funding for a final evaluation of the experimental team policing project and recommended Winona Corporation for the project. Miss Donna McDonald,of the Winona Corporation, was present and answered questions from the council. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to authorize execution of a pro- fessional service contract with the Winona Corporation in the amount of $5,500 for completion of a public opinion survey. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 10. Purchase in Excess of $1,000 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to approve an estimated expenditure of $3,515 for the purpose of dredging the storm sewer inlet locations at Wilson and Milner Ponds. This work will be done by Purcell Construction, Inc. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 11 ._ Authorization to Ca11 for Bids for Lime Sludge Removal Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to authorize the call for bids for the annual excavation, removal and disposal of lime residue at the water treatment plant. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 12. Minutes, Tabulation of Bids and Award of Contract, Tennis Court Liehtin Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger to approve the bid minutes and tabulations for tennis court lighting at Donaldson and Washington Parks. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 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 Council Meeting Minutes -5- October 11, 1977 these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 5803 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO ELECTRIC REPAIR AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR TENNIS COURT LIGHTING AT DONALDSON PARK AND WASHINGTON PARK CITY PROJECT N0. 703 CITY PROJECT N0. 704 Clerk's File No. C-9798 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Ludeman. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5803 in Resolution Book No. 41. 13. Minutes, Tabulation of Bids and Award of Contract, Tree Planting The City Manager informed the council that the bids received to replace boulevard trees lost to Dutch Elm disease were considerably above the estimate and exceeded the amount budgeted for this project. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to reject all bids and authorize the staff to amend the specifications and readvertise for bids for replacement boulevard trees. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. The city forester, Robert McGuire, was in attendance and answered questions from the council. 14. Approval of Off-Street Parking Contract, 6708/6722 Penn Avenue The City Manager reported that Mr. Kenneth Youngberg, 6700 Penn Avenue, owner of Kenny's Markets, is proposing to undertake reconstruction work in the area from 6708 Penn Avenue to .6722 Penn Avenue. Mr. Gene Brandstrom, representing Mr. Youngberg, was present and explained further the plans of the proposed Kenny's Market expansion. 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: Council Meeting Minutes -6- RESOLUTION N0. 5804 October 11, 1977 RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OFF-STREET PARKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION N0. 77-8, CONTRACT N0. 2259 Kenneth Youngberg 6700 Penn Avenue South Location: 6708 - 6722 Penn Avenue South Use: Kenny's Market - Dairy Store Clerk's File No. C-9800 Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Absent - Ludeman. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5804 in Resolution Book No. 41. 15. Approval of Architectural Agreement for Christian Park Kathy Wilson, Acting Parks and Recreation Director, answered questions from the council regarding the proposed site improvements at Christian Park. This project is scheduled for construction in 1978 in accordance with the adopted 1977/83 Capital Improvements Program. The estimated cost of $470,000 is provided through a com- bination of liquor store profits and Community Development funds. Architect. Richard Schwarz and Planner James Robin discussed the council's concerns and desires regarding the proposed agreement for the park planning. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to execute the agreement with Richard Schwarz and James Robin for Christian Park building and site improvements. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 16. Traffic Control Requests The City Manager reported on recommendations of the traffic control committee and the council authorized the following changes in traffic control devices: Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger that the following resolutions be adopted; that they be spread in the resolution book and that they be made a part of 1 these minutes: ,n~l• Council Meeting Minutes -7- October 11, 1977 RESOLUTION N0. 5805 RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS REMOVE STOP SIGN AT 12TH AVENUE AND 62ND STREET RESOLUTION N0. 5806 RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS ESTABLISH ONE-WAY TRAFFIC NORTHBOUND ON EAST PLEASANT AVENUE BETWEEN 73RD AND 76TH STREET RESOLUTION N0. 5807 RESOLtTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS "STOP" SIGNS ON 68TH STREET AT SHERIDAN AVENUE STOPPING 68TH STREET TRAFFIC AT SHERIDAN AVENUE RESOLUTION N0. 5808 RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS "NO PARKING ANYTIME" SIGNS ON SOUTH SIDE 76TH STREET FROM XERXES AVENUE TO WASHBURN AVENUE RESOLUTION N0. 5809 RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS REMOVE "NO PARKING DURING SCHOOL HOURS" SIGNS ON EAST SIDE OF EMERSON AVENUE BETWEEN 65TH AND 66TH STREET Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Absent T Ludeman. Carried. These resolutions appear as Resolutions Numbers 5805 through 5809 in Resolution Book No. 41. 17. NSP Underground - First Avenue The Planning and Redevelopment Director informed the council that Northern States Power has agreed to underground the electric utility lines in the Lyndale/ Hub/Nicollet project area. The agreement provides that NSP will bear the expense of undergrounding the primary lines along 66th Street. The cost of undergrounding the secondary lines along 65th Street and installing the secondary connections to the businesses will be borne by the LHN project. He explained that it would be less expensive to accomplish the work agreement before street separation medians are constructed and recommended approval of this agreement. Er. Council Meeting Minutes -8- October 11, 1977 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger to authorize execution of a work agreement with Northern States Power Company to complete undergrounding of utility lines on First Avenue, 66th Street to 65th Street, in the amount of $28,050 and to approve reimbursements to property owners in a total amount of $20,000 for new service connections. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 18. Payments and Estimates Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen that the following payment and estimate br approved: Electric Service Co., Estimate No. 5, 87% complete, Contract No. 2238, C. P. 686, 1977 Residential Street Lighting - $17,671.00 All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 19. Claims and Pa rolls Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen that the following claims and payrolls be approved; RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST Checks 30742/32220 $ 341,446.44 SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 25638/25683 General $1,540,507.85 Checks 25755/26011 Payroll $ 133,242.57 All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 20. Licenses e Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that the following licenses be approved: Fee Waived New Church of the Assumption, 305 E. 77th Street 11/20 only Bingo, club Council Meeting Minutes -9- Licenses (Continued) Regular Renewal Richfield Lanes, 6449 Lyndale New Third Stone Music, 48 W. 66th Street New Carbone Pizza, 1506 E. 66th Street Taxicab Drivers New Joseph C. Opie, 1630 S. 6th Street New Matthew D. Nelson, 3728 Bryant Avenue New David J. Johnson, 667 East 79th Street New Thomas A. Lauth, 1447 Palace Avenue, St. Paul New John T. Brink, 3901 Oregon Avenue N. New L. Lee Larson, 7000 Cedar Avenue ~~202 New Frank P. Nelson, 3337 Twin Lakes Road, St. Paul New Glen K. Thorne, 6443 20th Avenue New J. P. Brackeen, 6400 Barrie Road New Ronald L. Paulson, 3949 20th Avenue All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 21. Extra Items October 11, 1977 Bowling alley, retail on-sale and off-sale beer Soft drink Music box The City Manager reported that Hennepin County has announced additional CETA funds are available under Title VI for special projects and requested permission to submit a proposal for acquisition of additional employees to be funded through these new CETA funds. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to authorize the staff to apply for three Title VI CETA projects. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Mayor Law read a letter from House of Prayer Lutheran Church expressing their interest in establishing a wholistic health center at the church. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to write a letter to the church expressing the council's support for the establishment of this center and also for the church's efforts to seek funding to establish this center. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Council Meeting Minutes -10- October 11, 1977 22. .Adjournment Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger that the meeting adjourn. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Time: 8:40 p.m. Date Approved; October 24, 1977 ~ ~ ~ ~ Thomas J. M n City Clerk ren L. Law Mayor ~, Wayne S. Burggraa City anager