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01-09-1978CITY OF RICHFIELD Regular Meeting January 9, 1978 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on Monday, January 9, 1978 at 7:00 p.m. Rev. Harald Grindal, pastor of Oak Grove Lutheran Church, gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Loren L. Law. Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law 1. Minutes Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen that the minutes be approved as printed. A11 ayes - Carried. 2. Administration of Oaths of Office The city clerk administered the oath of office to Mayor Loren L. Law, who is beginning his fourth term of office, Councilman Ivan Ludeman, who is beginning his second term of office, and Councilman Vern Luettinger, who is beginning his sixth term of office. 3. Presentation by Michael Wolff, Storefront/Youth Action Mike Wolff, head counselor for the StorefrontJYouth Action, Inc., appeared before the council and explained the Project Charlie III, an education program about chemical use and abuse, and extended an invitation to council members to attend a January 31, kick-off meeting on this project. 4. Community Development Block Grant Hearin The city manager reviewed the discussion at the first hearing on the activities which could be funded with Community Development Block Grant Funds. This second public hearing was for the council to approve specific recommendations to be included in our grant application. Council Meeting Minutes -2- January 9, 1978 Planning director, Richard Krier, presented the proposed projects described in Council Letter No. 14 which could be funded with the grant over the next three years. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to close the hearing and direct the staff to prepare the grant application in accordance with the proposals presented at this meeting. A11 ayes - Carried. 5. Variance Requests and Request for Special Use Permit, 6945 Penn Avenue The city planning director reviewed the four variances requested by Mr. Jerome Imsdahl of-Penn Properties,-Inc., 10040 Harrison Road, Bloomington, as outlined in Council Letter No. 10. In addition to the four variances, Mr. Imsdahl had requested a special use permit to construct a three story, six unit apartment building on the northeast corner of Penn Avenue and 70th Street. Mr. Krier also informed the council that the planning commission had recommended approval of the four variances and had recommended that the city council approve the special use permit. James Imsdahl, the applicant, and Steve Hedrink, architect, appeared in support of their request and answered questions from the council. [1 1 Joe Ertmann, 7533 - 3rd Avenue, representing the planning commission, presented the planning commission recommendation. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to approve the four variances and the special use permit. All ayes - Carried. 6. Ordinance Amendment R of Special Use The city attorney reviewed Bi11 1978-1, "An Amendment to Chapter III, Part IV Council Meeting Minutes -3- January 9, 1978 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield", relating to private development within a designated redevelopment area, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (G-X9807) Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson that this constitute a first reading r of Bill 1978-1; that it be published in the official newspaper and that second reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for the council meeting of February 13, 1978. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. 7. Amendment to Sauna Licensing Ordinance. First Reading. The city attorney reviewed Bi11 1978-2, "An Amendment to Chapter V, Part II, Section 5.25 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield, Minnesota", relating to the licensing and regulation of sauna establishments, the same being on file in the, office of the city clerk. (C-9808) Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, suggested consideration be given to requiring special use permits for this type of business. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen that this constitute a first reading C of Bill 1978-2; that it be published in the official newspaper and that second reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for February 13, 1978. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -4- January 9, 1978 8_. Transitory Ordinance Providing for Expenditure of Money from the Special Revenue Fund for Park Acquisition and Betterment. First Reading The city manager .reviewed Bill 1978-3, "Transitory Ordinance No. 16.45, An Ordinance Providing for the Expenditure of Money from the Special Revenue Fund for Park Acquisition and Betterment", the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9809) Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger that this constitute a first reading of Bi11 1978-3; that it be published in the official newspaper and that second reading of this transitory ordinance be scheduled for February 13, 1978. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. 9. Liveable Cities Grant The city manager reviewed the financial assistance that is available through the "Liveable Cities" program sponsored by the National Endowment of the Arts as explained further in Council Letter No. 8. He requested council authorization to apply for this grant in the amount of $8,000. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Ludeman to approve an application for these funds and authorize the city manager to file the application. All ayes - Carried. 10. Approval of Technical Agreement with State of Minnesota The city manager reviewed an agreement with the State of Minnesota which could provide technical and engineering assistance to the city as outlined further in Council Letter No. 4. He also said it was necessary to enter into another agreement with the Minnesota Commissioner of Transportation in order to receive Federal Aid Urban System funds. He recommended that the city council approve the two agreements and adopt the two related resolutions authorizing the use of Council Meeting Minutes -5- January 9, 1978 transportation department services when necessary and designating the Commissioner of Transportation to act in the city's behalf in applying for F.A.U. funding. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Ludeman to authorize the mayor and city manager to execute these agreements with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and that the following resolutions be adopted; that they be spread in the resolution book and that they be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 5844 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD FOR FEDERAL AID URBAN SYSTEM PROJECTS RESOLUTION N0. 5845 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REQUEST FOR NEEDED TECHNICAL AID AND ENGINEERING ASSISTANCE FROM THE MINNESOTA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT ~~_ +A Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. These resolutions appear as Resolutions Numbers 5844 and 5845 in Resolution Book No. 41. 11.` Approval of Preliminary Plans, Ordering Proiect, and Authorizing Preparation of Final Plans, Christian Park Improvements Assistant park and recreation director, Kathy Wilson, presented the proposed plan for building and site improvements at Christian Park as outlined in Council Letter No. 5. She reported that the park and recreation commission had unanimously recommended approval of the preliminary plans and recommended that the council adopt the resolution which would approve the preliminary plan and authorize preparation of final plans. Architects James Robin and Richard Schwarz were present and answered questions regarding the proposed park layout and park building plan. 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: i Council Meeting Minutes -6- January 9, 1.93$ ,, .:. ~': ,, • .:, RESOLUTION N0. 5846 RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLANS, ORDERING THE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CHRISTIAN PARK Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5846 in Resolution Book No. 41. _ Motion by Anderson, seconded by Ludeman to request the staff to amend the ~~~y- proposed layout by including an alternate option of tennis court lighting in the final request for bids. All ayes - Carried. Council recessed at 9:26 p.m. to conduct the HRA meeting and reconvened at 9:50 p.m. 12. 1978 Compensation for Cit Council As required by city ordinance, the salaries of the council for the year 1978 were reviewed. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by~Anderson to raise the mayor and council salaries by approximately 6%. Councilman Luettinger requested that this vote be taken in two parts. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to increase the council's salary from $4,221 annually to $4,500. Poll of .votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Law. Naye -Luettinger. Carried. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger to increase the annual salary of the mayor from $5,670 to $6,000. All ayes - Carried. Bill 1978-4, "An.Ordinance Amending Ordinance .Code Section 12.02, Subdivision 1, Entitled 'Compensation of Mayor and Council Members"', was read and reviewed by Clayton LeFevere, city attorney, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9810) Council Meeting Minutes -7- January 9, 1978 Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger that this constitute a first reading of Bill 1978-4; that it be published in the official newspaper and that second reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for February 13, 1978. Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law.. Nayes - None. Carried. 13. Commission Appointments The council discussed the requirements of each commission term individually. The following appointments were made: Planning Commission Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to reappoint Gertrude Ulrich, 7601 Aldrich, and Steve Lindgren, 7132 12th Avenue, to each serve a full 3 year term on the planning commission. A11 ayes - Carried. Civil Service Commission Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to reappoint W. Robert Gordon, 6937 Nicollet, to the civil service commission to serve a full 3 year term. All ayes - Carried. It was agreed to defer appointments to the Park and Recreation Commission, the Senior Citizens Commission, the Advisory Board of Health Commission and the Human Rights Commission to the next council meeting of January 23, 1978. Housing and Redevelopment Authority Mayor Law reappointed Councilman Jacobsen to the office of HRA Commissioner for a 5 year term or until his term as councilman ends, whichever is less. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger to ratify the mayor's appointment of Mr. Jacobsen to the office of HRA Commissioner. All ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -8- January 9, 1978 14. Designation of Official Newspaper The city manager presented the request of the Richfield Sun to be designated as the city's official newspaper for 1978. He informed the council that the legal rates for this year had not been increased. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, commented on the difficulty of finding legal notices published in the paper. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to designate the Richfield Sun as the city's official newspaper. A11 ayes - Carried. 15.. Designation of Official Depositories The city manager recommended designation of official depositories for the year 1978 as described in Council Letter No. 7. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson to add Home Federal Savings, 6538 Penn Avenue, and Midwest Federal, 3100 West 66th Street, to the list of designated savings and loan associations; and that the following resolutions be adopted; that they be spread in the resolution book and that they be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 5848 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE SUMMIT STATE BANK A DEPOSITORY OF FUNDS OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD FOR THE YEAR 1978 AND APPROVING COLLATERAL RESOLUTION N0. 5849 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST COMPANY A DEPOSITORY OF FUNDS OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD FOR THE YEAR 1978 AND APPROVING COLLATERAL RESOLUTION N0. 5850 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS AND BANKS AS DEPOSITORIES FOR THE INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS IN 1978 Council Meeting Minutes -9- January 9, 1978 Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. These resolutions appear as Resolutions Numbers 5848, 5849 and 5850 in Resolution Book No. 41. Joe Ertman, 7533 3rd Avenue, spoke in favor of the addition of the two savings and loan associations. 16. Agreement with City of Minneapolis for Participation in Urban Corps Intern Program The city manager recommended approval of a new agreement with the Urban Corps as described in Council Letter No. 9. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to authorize execution of this agreement with the City of Minneapolis Urban Corps. All ayes - Carried. 17. Purchase in Excess of $1,000 The city manager recommended renewal of the Employee Assistance Program with Metropolitan Clinic of•Counseling which expired on December 31, 1977. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to authorize the purchase of referral and diagnostic service costs at a total cost of $2,070, of which 50% will be reimbursed by the county. All ayes - Carried. 18. Claims and Payrolls Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson that the following claims and payrolls be approved: SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 35770/35784 General $1,775,579.94 Checks 36645/36934 Payroll 140,513.60 RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST Checks 30868/33350 227,833.03 All ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -10- January 9, 1978 19. Licenses Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman that the following licenses be approved; Fee Waived Renewal Free Church Press, 1515 E. 66th Street Soft drink Renewal Richfield Fire Dept. Relief Assoc., 6401 Penn Soft drink Renewal Berea Lutheran Church, 7538 Emerson Kitchen Regular Renewal Richfield Lanes, 3420 Nicollet Music box, amusement mach. Renewal Glamour Beauty Academy, 2323 W. 66th Street Vending mach., soft drink Renewal Richfield Police, 6700 Portland Vending mach., cigarette Renewal Baden Bowl, Inc., 801 W. 77 1/2 Street Soft drink Renewal GTC Service Parts, 7626 Lyndale Soft drink Renewal Canteen Co., 6300 Penn Food establishment, food fleet, vending mach., soft drink, cigarette Renewal New Image Hair Fashions, 2920 W. 66th Street Soft drink Renewal Richfield Transmission Center, 7444 Lyndale Vending mach., soft dri Renewal Walser Buick, Inc., 2100 W. 78th Street Motor vehicles,new/used Renewal Richfield Bank & Trust, 6625 Lyndale Commercial incinerator Renewal Lindahl Olds., 1900 West 78th Street Motor vehicles, new/use Renewal Town & Country Honda, 6225 Lyndale Motor bike sales Renewal Schmelz Mazda, 6501 Penn Motor vehicles, new/used Renewal Richfield High School, 7001 Harriet Vending machines Renewal Walgreen's, 12 W. 66th Street Vending machine Renewal Burger King, 2800 W. 66th Street Ice machine, food estab., Soft drink Renewal Broadway Pizza, 7514 Lyndale Food estab., food vehicle, Vending machine, soft ~ drink,. cigarette Renewal Mr. Pizza, 6700 Penn Food estab., food vehicle Soft drink Renewal Roith's Pharmacy, 7144 Chicago Food estab., soft drink, Cigarette Renewal Elsen's Service, 7730 Portland Cigarette Renewal Suburban Xellow Cab, 6405 Cedar Vending machine, cigarette Renewal Arby's, 6529 Penn Ice mach., food estab., Soft drink, cigarette Renewal Encore Chow Mein, 6637 Penn Food estab., cigarette Renewal Belt Line Bar, 1918 W. 78th Street Food estab., soft drink, Cigarette Renewal Lariat Lanes, 6320 Penn Food estab., vending ma Soft drink, cigarette Renewal Nelson's Drive In, 6430 Nicollet Food estab., soft drink, Cigarette Renewal Jimmy's Lemon Tree, 818 W. 77 1/2 Street Ice mach., food estab., Soft drink, cigarette Renewal Mister Donut, 6600 Penn Food estab., soft drink Renewal Sinclair Station, 6000 Portland Cigarette Renewal Lil General, 7701 Portland Ice mach., food estab., Addnl. food, soft drink, Ciearette Council Meeting Minutes Licenses (Continued) -11- Regular Renewal Lil General, 7529 Lyndale Renewal Royal Car Wash, 901 W. 77 1/2 Street Renewal Hansen's Auto Spa, 6420 Penn Renewal Condon Drug, 1208 E. 66th Street Renewal Carbone Pizza, 1506 E. 66th Street Renewal Sandy's Tavern, 6612 Penn Renewal Frenchman's, 1400 E. 66th Street Renewal Left Guard, 7717 Nicollet Taxicab Driver Renewal Millard T. Bren, 11516 Bren Road, Minnetonka Renewal Lewis Stephen Frisch, 3430 List Place ~k603 Renewal Ronald Lee Paulson, 3949 20th Avenue S. Renewal Jerry E11is Goss, 7500 Cedar Renewal Gary Allen Tournier, 5949 Thomas Avenue Renewal James William, 2822 W. 55th Street Renewal Donald Allen Carlson, 7513 Whitney Drive, Apple Renewal Charles Byron Deffenbaugh, 12590 Gavotte, Apple Renewal Shirley Jean Lundgren, 6101.5th Avenue S. Renewal Douglas Eugene Serier, 5440 32nd Avenue S. Renewal Darcy Kay Johnson, 4904 Zenith S. Renewal Errol Raymond Bohrwardt, 630 E. 19th Street Renewal James Allen Clough, 6312 Boone Avenue N. Renewal Todd C. Johnson, 1301 Highway 7, ~~10 Renewal Michael Patrick Young, 5824 York Avenue S. Renewal Roger Lee Huggett, 8350 Blaisdell Avenue S. January 9, 1978 Ice mach., food estab., Addnl, food, soft drink, Cigarette Coin-op car wash Car wash Food estab., soft drink, Cigarette, retail off-sale Music box Music box, amusement mach. Food estab., soft drink, Cigarette, music box, Amusement mach., retail Retail on-sale/off-sale Tavern Valley Valley Renewal Kenneth Donald Anderson, 1724 Bluebill Drive, Eagen Renewal Michael Edward Carl, 550 W. Sandhurst Dr., St. Paul Renewal Jack Junior Riddle, 18800 Lyndale, Lakeville Renewal Grayson Thomas Morris, 10209 Xerxes Avenue S. Renewal Ronald Gerald Hesse, 6326 Bloomington Renewal Audree M. Riggs, 7700 12th Avenue ~k311 Renewal Gary George Vadnais, 1761 Sims, ~~7, St. Paul New Gary Steven Be11, 1358 E. Maynard Drive, Apt. 269 Renewal Mary Kathleen Jerome, 7515 Penn Renewal Keith Conrad Olsen, 4912 36th Avenue S. Renewal John August Kurowski, Jr., 3625 17th Avenue S. Renewal Curtis R. Anderson, 7727 Wentworth Renewal Kenneth Watts Mason, 3220 10th Avenue S. Renewal Michael Lee ~Varland, 9215 Nicollet New Elisabeth Faith Holbeck, 104 Arbor Lane, Burnsville New Todd Richard Groth, 7520 Fremont Avenue S. New Craig August Groth, 10650 Brunswick Road, ~~203 Renewal John Thomas Brink, 3901 Oregon Avenue N. Renewal _ Ginny Lois Hunter, 344 E. Franklin, Minneapolis Council Meeting Minutes -12- January 9, 1978 All ayes - Carried. Z0. Liaison Appointments South Hennepin Human Services Council Motion by.Jacobsen, Seconded by Ludeman that the following appointments be made; Director - I. Roesler (1978-79) Director - Norris Olson (1978-79) All ayes - Carried. CATV Study Commission Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger that the following appointments be made: Director - E. E. Jacobsen Director - W. S. Burggraaff Alternate - A. P. Anderson Alternate - J. Wilde A11 ayes - Carried. MASAC Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger that the following appointments be made and to defer appointment of one alternate: Representative - Stan Olson Representative - V. Luettinger Alternate - W. S. Burggraaff Alternate - Defer All ayes - Carried. Association Metropolitan League of Municipalities Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen that the following appointments be made: Representative Alternate All ayes - Carried. L. L. Law V. Luettinger 1 Council Meeting Minutes -13- January 9, 1978 Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen that the following appointments to various commissions be made: Suburban Bate Authority Director - V. Luettinger Alternate - A. P. Anderson 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. 5851 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5851 in Resolution Book No. 41. School Board Delegate - V. Luettinger Alternate - A. P. Anderson Human Rights Commission Liaison - E. E. Jacobsen Alternate - A. P. Anderson All ayes - Carried. Park & Recreation Advisory Commission Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen that the following appointments be made: Ex-Off. Member - L. L. Law Alternate - V. Luettinger All ayes - Carried. Motion by Law, seconded by Luettinger that the following appointments be made to the following commissions: Senior Citizen Advisory Commission Liaison - A. P. Anderson Alternate - L. L. Law Council Meeting Minutes Liaison Appointments (Continued) Storefront/Youth Action Liaison - Alternate - All ayes - Carried. -14- January 9, 1978 E. E. Jacobsen V. Ludeman Civil Service Commission Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen that the following .appointments be made: Liaison - A. P. Anderson Alternate - J. Wilde All ayes - Carried. Acting City Manager Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen that Joyce Wilde be appoix-ted acting city manager. All ayes - Carried. Council President Pro Tem Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to appoint Councilman Anderson as council president Pro Tem. All ayes - Carried. 21. Discussion of City Manager's Compensation (Not on Agenda) Mayor Law asked the city council to participate in a review of progress made by the city in 1977. He also presented a performance review of the city manager for 1977. Council members discussed the quality and level of city services during 1977 and expressed general pleasure with results and objectives obtained. The council thanked the city manager, city attorney and staff. The city manager indicated that no one person could be totally responsible and that thanks should really_go to each city employee for playing an important part in making the entire city organization successful in its 1977 program. Council Meeting Minutes -15- January 9, 1978 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson that the city council write a letter to all city employees thanking them for their performance during 1977. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Law, 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. 5847 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 1978 COMPENSATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER 1 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nayes - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5847 in Resolution Book No. 41. 22. Communications (Not on Agenda) Mayor Law read a letter from Assumption Church expressing their support of the council in the proposed drafting of an ordinance on the public display of magazines. 23. Adiournment Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Anderson that the meeting adjourn. All ayes - Carried. Time: 11:00 p.m. Date Approved January 23, 1978 oren L. 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