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12-12-1977CITY 0!F RICftP' IELD Regular Meeting December 12, 1977 _'.__.F . _. The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council chambers of the city hall on Monday, December 12, 1977 at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Jacobsen gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Loren L. Law. Present: Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law Absent: Anderson (Arrived at 7:15 p.m.) 1. Minutes Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman that the minutes of the November 28, 1977 council meeting be approved as presented. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson. 2. Request for~Rezoning, 7344 Cedar Avenue The City Manager reviewed this request for a zoning district change from multi-family residential (MR) and general commercial (C-2) to neighborhood commercial (C-1) for property at 7344 Cedar Avenue. The proposed rezoning is requested to permit operation of a real estate office, a construction company office and a service station office at this location. Robert A. Williams, representing Geraldine Investments, reported on his plans for developing the property. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Anderson. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to initiate a zoning district change for property at 7344 Cedar Avenue and request the city attorney to prepare the neces- sary ordinance amendment. All ayes - Carried. Absent -Anderson. Council Meeting Minutes -2- December 12, 1977 3. Request for Variance to the Setback Requirements 7128 James Avenue The City Manager reviewed the request of Mrs. Arlene A. Gibbs, 7128 James Avenue, for a variance to the sideyard building setback line of her property. This variance is requested to permit addition of a second story on to her one-story house. The City Manager informed the council that the staff had recommended denial of the requested variance, while the planning commission had recommended approval. Councilman Anderson arrived at 7:15 p.m. Mrs. Gibbs appeared and spoke in behalf of her request. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman to approve the requested variance to the setback requirements for property at 7128 James Avenue South. All ayes - Carried. 4. Renewal Application for On-Sale and Sunda Liquor License, Godfather, Inc. The City Manager requested that the council defer consideration of this item to the December 27, 1977 city council meeting inasmuch as the applicant had not submitted all of the items required for a liquor license renewal. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to continue this hearing to December 27, 1977. A11 ayes - Carried. 5. Renewal Application for On-Sale and Sunday Liquor License. Left Guard, Inc. The City Manager reviewed the application for renewal of these liquor licenses, as submitted by Mr. Marno McDermott, president of the corporation. He observed that all required information had been submitted, but that the public safety department had noted an irregularity in that the on-site manager, Ms. Mary Ann Bardot, was not a Richfield resident and had not completed a personal information application. Council Meeting Minutes -3-~ December 12, 1977 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to approve the application for renewal of on-sale and Sunday liquor licenses for the Left Guard, Inc. with the stipulation that the restaurant manager be a Richfield resident as required by city ordinance, and that the applicant complete compliance with provisions of the amended off-street parking contract. All ayes - Carried. 6. Amendment to the City Ordinance Relating to Number of Taxicabs Mr. Jack F. Daly, attorney for Suburban Yellow Taxicab Company, appeared before the council and spoke in support of the proposed ordinance amendment, which would increase the number of taxicab licenses from 67 to 115. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Anderson to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Bill 1977-25, "An Amendment to Subdivision 12 of Section 6.20 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield, Minnesota", relating to the number of authorized taxicab licenses, was read and. reviewed by the City Attorney, Clayton LeFevere, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9806) Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson that this constitute a second reading of Bill 1977-25; that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made a part of these minutes. Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried: --_-- 7. Minutes and Tabulations of Bids, Chemicals for Water Treatment Plant The City Manager reviewed the bids that had been received for chemicals used at the water treatment plant. Council Meeting Minutes -4- December 12, 1977 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to approve the bid minutes and tabulation. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to approve the manager's recommendation for bid awards, as follows: 1. Accept the bid of Cutler-Magner Company for quick lime, at a unit price of $49.80 per ton. Estimated total cost for the anticipated usage requirement of 1,300 tons is $67,740. 2. Accept the bid submitted by Hawkins Chemicals, Inc. for liquid aluminum sulfate, at a firm price of $86.60 per ton. For the anticipated usage of 125 tons, the estimated total cost will be $10,825. 3. Accept the bid from Jones Chemicals, Inc. for anhydrous ammonia, at the price of 23~ per pound. Estimated total cost for the anticipated usage requirement of 2 tons will be $920. 4. Accept the bid offered by Van Waters & Rogers for sodium silico, at a unit cost of $16.75/cwt. For the estimated usage require- ment of 12 tons, the total cost will be $4,020. All ayes - Carried. 8. Purchase in Excess of $1,000 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to authorize an expenditure not to exceed $9,500.00 to E. H. Renner and Sons, Anoka, Minnesota, for routine maintenance and repair work on Well No. 4, located just east of 64th Street near Legion Lake. All ayes - Carried. 9. Environmental Assessment Worksheet for Wood Lake School Site Development Proiect The City Manager reviewed the Environmental Assessment Worksheet that had been prepared for the Wood Lake Village Condominium PUD project. He noted that this en- vironmental assessment was necessary in order to comply with rules of the Minnesota Environmental Quality Council. The principal function of the Environmental Assess- went Worksheet is to determine whether a project warrants preparation of an Council Meeting Minutes -5- December 12, 1977 envirornnental impact statement. This Environmental Assessment Worksheet includes a negative declaration, finding that an environmental impact statement is not necessary for this project. Motion by Ludeman, 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. 5828 RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE WOOD LAKE VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET WITH A NEGATIVE DECLARATION 1 Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5828 in Resolution Book No. 41. 10. Loan to HRA for Purchase of Property in the L/H/N Area The City Manager reviewed the request of Mr. Joong MonMoy that the Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority purchase his single family home at 6600 Graham Avenue, which is located in the L/H/N redevelopment area. He explained that it would be necessary for the HRA to borrow money from the city in order to purchase this property and that the recommended procedure provides that the HRA and the city execute a loan agreement authorizing borrowing of the money, with the understanding the HRA will repay the borrowed funds with interest. The City Manager requested that the council approve the resolution authorizing the loan and authorize execution of the loan agreement. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, expressed concern about the source of funding. 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- December 12, 1977 RESOLUTION N0. 5829 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT TO LOAN MONEY TO THE RICHFIELD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND PROVIDING FOR THE PERFORMANCE THEREOF.BY ADVANCEMENT FROM THE SEWER UTILITY FUND (6600 Graham) Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Law. Nayes - Ludeman, Luettinger. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5829 in Resolution No. 41. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to authorize execution of the loan agreement with the HRA providing for acquisition of this property. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Law. Nayes - Ludeman, Luettinger. Carried. Councilman Luettinger stated he voted "no" on this resolution because he did not feel the HRA should pay more to acquire property than the value of the appraisal which the HRA had completed. 11. Proposed Swimming Pool Fee Schedule for 1978 The City Manager reviewed a proposed swimming pool fee schedule for the 1978 summer program. The proposed fees would provide for admittance to both the outdoor municipal pool and the indoor pool at West Junior High School. These fees were established after the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission held a public hearing regarding 1978 pool .fees on November 15, 1977. Kathy Wilson, Acting Park and Recreation Director, summarized the history of pool use and answered questions regarding the proposed fee schedule. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, inquired about pool hours and encouraged establishment of a lower seasonal fee. Councilman Ludeman asked whether it would be possible to open the outdoor pool earlier. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to approve the following 1978 summer swimming program fee schedule: Council Meeting Minutes - 7- December 12, 1977 Tickets Purchased Tickets Purchased Prior to June 10 After June 10 Resident Family Non-Resident Family Resident Single Non-Resident Single $28.50 40.00 18.50 25.00 $29.50 40.00 19.50 25.00 All ayes - Carried. Council recessed at 9:55 p.m. to conduct the HRA meeting and reconvened at 10:20 p.m. ° 12. Proposed Changes in Park and Recreation and Youth Advisory Commissions The City Manager reviewed the status of the Youth Advisory Commission, which J has experienced declining membership in recent years. He reported that the Park and Recreation Commission, at its November meeting voted to recommend to the city council that the Youth Advisory Commission be discontinued, and that the Park and Recreation Commission be expanded to include two additional voting members with these two positions to be filled by young people. 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: RESOLUTION N0. 5830 RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NUMBER 4116 OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED FEBRUARY 10, 1969, WHICH RESOLUTION WAS ENTITLED "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ADVISORY YOUTH COMMISSION" Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5830 in Resolution Book No. 41. 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 apart of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 5831 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTIONS NUMBERS 4960, 5100, AND 5231 ESTABLISHING A PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION Council Meeting Minutes ~ -8- December 12, 1977 Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5831 in Resolution Book No. 41. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman to ask the planning commission to develop a recommendation regarding youth representation on that commission. All ayes - Carried. 13. Authorization to Enter Into Agreement for Lease of Computer Equipment The City Manager reviewed the process of negotiation which has taken place with Four-Phase Systems, Inc. to develop an agreement for the city to lease computer equipment. The final negotiated agreement is for five years and provides for a lease/ purchase credit to be accumulated during the five year lease period. The monthly cost of the new system will be $2,469, compared to current monthly equipment cost of $2,536. Dewey Albers, consultant with Intech, Inc., responded to questions from the council. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to approve the five-year lease of data processing equipment from Four-Phase Systems, Inc. and to authorize execution of the lease contract. ' All ayes - Carried. 14. Compensation and Benefit Plans for General Services for 1978 The City Manager presented recommendations for compensation of employees in the General Services and Management pay plans who are not represented by organized bargaining groups. He also requested consideration of an increase in the city con- tribution toward health insurance for these employees. 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: 1, Council Meeting Minutes -9- December 12, 1977 RESOLUTION N0. 5832 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY'S CONTRIBUTION TOWARD HEALTH AND TERM LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUM Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5832 in Resolution Book No. 41. The City Manager submitted a resolution establishing the 1978 part-time and seasonal pay plan, and reported that this proposed pay schedule is the same as in 1977 with no increase recommended. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, spoke in opposition to increasing the general services and management pay plans while making no adjustments in compen- sation for part-time and seasonal employees. 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. 5833 RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1978 SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN (PART-TIME SEASONAL) Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5833 in Resolution Book No. 41. 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. 5834 RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1978 SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN (GENERAL SERVICES) Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5834 in Resolution Book No. 41. Motion by Law, seconded by Ludeman to defer action on the management pay plan and council salaries to the council meeting of December 27, 1977. Council Meeting Minutes -10- December 12, 1977 All 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. 5835 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE 1978 CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT TO VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5835 in Resolution Book No. 41. 15. Resolution Authorizing Advance Refunding Bonds of 1978 The City Manager presented a resolution providing for council authorization to call for bids for Advanced Refunding Bonds of 1978. He indicated that the resolution proposes to refund the Improvement Bonds of 1974 and Improvement Bonds of 1975 in order to achieve interest rate savings. The bid opening on the refunding bond sale will be scheduled for January 4, 1978, and it is recommended that a special council meeting be held at 5:30 p.m. on that date to consider the award of bids. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen that a special council meeting be held at 5:30 p.m. on January 4, 1978, and 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. 5836 RESOLUTION PROVIDIlVG FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $6,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS OF 1978 Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5836 in Resolution Book No. 41. 16. Resolution Terminating the Metropolitan Sports Area Commission 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: r 5 Council Meeting Minutes -ll- December 12, 1977 RESOLUTION N0. 5837 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5837 in Resolution Book No. 41. 17. Payments and Estimates Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that the following payments and estimates be approved: A. Lee Richert Plumbing and Heating Co., Est. No. 2, Contract No. 2244, 54% complete, City Project No. 695, pump and piping and appurtenance work - $44,089.20 B. Schumann Bros., Inc. Est. No. 1, Contract No. 2243, 99% complete, Painting Penn Avenue Water Tower - $42,480.00 C. Earl Weikle and Sons, Inc. Est. No. 1 and final, Contract No. 2245, City Project No. 692, concrete floor, Central Garage - $22,735.71 D. Electric Service C., Est.. No. 6 and final, Contract No. 2238, City Project No. 686, 1977 ornamental lighting - $26,.631.80 All ayes - Carried. 18. Licenses The City Manager recommended that the council not approve the application of Randall Eugene Bryan for a taxicab driver's license, based on findings of the public safety department's investigation. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to deny the taxicab license application of Randall Eugene Bryan. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman that the following licenses be approved; Fee Waived Renewal Oak Grove Lutheran Church, 7101 Lyndale Food Renewal Assumption Church, 305 E. 77th Street Food, soft drink Renewal Masonic Lodge, 7615 Logan Food Renewal House of Prayer, 7625 Chicago, Food, vending machine Renewal St. Richard's, 7601 Penn Food, soft drink Renewal Hope Presbyterian, 7132 Portland Food, soft drink New St. Peter's, 6620 Nicollet (parish dance 2/4/78) Retail, on-sale r Council Meeting Minutes ~ _''~ •~:~..2- .~a .~. . ~,, Regular hr Renewal Tom Thumb Superette, 7609 Lyndale Renewal Richfield Steak House, 6519 Nicollet Renewal Baden Bowl, Inc., 801 W. 77:1/2 Street Renewal Fireside Pizza, 6736 Penn Renewal Godfather Restaurant, 708 W. 66th Street New M. J. Vending, 2710 New Brighton Avenue Renewal Sambo's, 6344 Penn Renewal Snyder's, 6520 Pillsbury Renewal Snyder's, 2930 W. 66th Street Renewal 7-Eleven, 6949 Nicollet Renewal 7-Eleven, 1115 E. 66th Street Renewal Short Stop Superette, 7034 Cedar Renewal Dairy Queen, 7533 Lyndale Renewal Country Club, 6529 Penn Renewal Hub Dairy Queen, 16 E. 66th. Street Renewal Lyndale Fruit Market, 6412 Lyndale Renewal Penny's Supermarket, 2900 W. 66th Street Renewal Penny's Supermarket, 6530 Pillsbury Renewal Left Guard, 7717 Nicollet Renewal Taeo Bell, 2208 W. 66th Street Renewal Red Owl, 6601 Nicollet Renewal Bridgeman's, 800 W. 66th Street Renewal PDQ Food Store, 813 E. 66th Street Renewal VFW, 710 Lake Shore Drive Renewal Los Bravos, 1504 E. 78th Street Renewal Richfield Liquor Store, 6444 Lyndale Renewal Richfield Liquor Store, 6444 Penn Renewal Richfield Liquor Store, 6636 Cedar Renewal Shakey's Pizza, 500 E. 78th Street Renewal Kenny's, 1430 E. 77th Street Renewal Kenny's, 7138 Chicago December 12, 1977 Off-sale beer On-sale beer Bowling alley, 3 vend. machines, off-sale, on-sale beer On-sale beer, music box Food, cigarette Vending machine Soft drink, food,cig. Off-sale beer, food, vend. mach., soft drink, cigarette Off-sale beer, cig., food, soft drink Soft drink, food, add'1.`` food, cigarette Cigarette, food, add'1. food, soft drink Baker, ice mach., food, add'1. food, soft drink, cigarette Food, soft drink Soft drink, food, cig., fresh meats Food, soft drink Food Fresh meats, produce, cigarette, food, soft drink, vend. mach., off-sale beer Food;, soft drink, pro- duce, cigarette, vend. mach. fresh meats Cigarette Soft drink, food Produce, cig., food, ice, soft drink, fresh meats Food, soft drink Food, cig., ice, soft drink, add'1. food Cigarette, music box Cigarette Cigarette Cigarette Cigarette Cigarette Bakery, produce, cig., food, ice, soft drink, fresh meats Soft drink, ice. mach. food, cigarette Council Meeting Minutes -13- Regular( Renewal Renewal Renewal Renewal Renewal. Renewal New New Renewal Renewal :. . Licenses Continued) Kenny's, 6722 Penn Carbone's Pizza, 1506 E..66th Street• Cloverleaf Motel, 7700 Fremont••~ Blake ~-son, 3340 34th Avenue-:; Nisgood Co., 6490 Excelsior A & A Rubbish Removal, 2532 30th Avenue Thomas LeGro, Route 1, Clearwater Sehmelz Mazda, 6501 Penn Mobil Car Wash, _2816 W. 66th Street United. Rent Alls, 2200 W. 66th Street Taxicab Drivers December 12, 1977 Fresh meats, soft drink, ice, food, cigarette • Food,~soft drink, food vehicle Moetl, soft drink, ice Garbage hauling _. _: Garbage hauling Garbage hauling• -Sign hanger Motor vehicle dealer .Coin operated car-wash Truck/trailer rental New John Richard Pollard, 7214 Thomas, Richfield New John Kerwin Cole, 3347 Zane N., Minneapolis Renewal Greg. Lee. Schmidt, 6914 Cedar, Richfield New Raymond J. Perrnnteau, 3310 Fremont, Minneapolis Renewal Mark A. Gillis, 8176 Bloomington, Bloomington Renewal Paul G. Hurley, 7720 Penn, Richfield All ayes - Carried. 19. Claims and.Payrolls Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that the following claims and. payrolls be approved: RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST Checks 30834/35676 $1,210,137.41 y SUMMIT STATE.BANK is . ,,, Checks 35677/35715- General ~•~ SI7,219.79 Checks 36112/36376 Payroll ~ 139,132.05 All ayes - Ca_rrie_d_. __ ___ __ ____ 20. (Not on Agenda) Ratification of City Manager's Appointment of a Department Head The City Manager- requested council approval of his appointment-and reinstatement of Don Fondrick as Park and Recreation Director. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen to approve the City Manager's appointment and reinstatement of Don Fondrick as Park•and Recreation Director. All ayes - Carried. • Council Meeting Minutes - -14- December 12, 1877 _: .. _ 21. Adiournmerit __ Motion by Jacobsen., seconded by Ludeman-that the meeting adjourn. ~- A11 ayes a Carried. Time: 12:00 midnight. ~ _ . ~. .. , - Date-Approved: December 27, 1977 . ~. ren L. Law ~ -Mayor . .Thomas J. Mo~" City Clerk _ Wayne S. Burggra Cit Hager 1