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02-27-1978CITY OF RICHFIELD Regular Meeting February 27, 1978 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Councl_ Chambers of the City Hall on Monday, February 27, 1978 at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Jacobsen gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Council President Pro Tempore Anderson. Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger Absent: Law 1. Minutes Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen that the minutes of the regular council meeting of February 13, 1978 be approved as submitted. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Law. 2. Purchases in Excess of $1,000 The City manager recommended council approval for the following five purchases in excess of $1,000 as explained in detail in Council Letter No. 47: a. Light bulbs for use in various park and recreation facilities in the amount of $2,288.22; b. Postage cost to mail 15,430 park and recreation brochures in the amount of $1,197.25; c. Topographic mapping services in conjunction with the municipal golf course project in the amount of $1,265; d. Purchase of a theodolite with tripod; a replacement for survey work in the amount of $1,441; and e. Purchase of a portable air compressor for street maintenance activites, in the amount of $2,800. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to approve these purchases in excess of $1,000. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Law. Council Meeting Minutes - 2- February 27, 1978 3. Minutes, Tabulation of Bids and Award of Contract for Articulating ~e Tractor The city manager reviewed the bids received for an articulating type tractor as listed in Council Letter No. 48. He recommended the city council approve the low bids submitted by MacQueen Equipment Company in the amount of $18,935. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to approve the bid minutes and authorize acceptance of the low bid of $18,935. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Law. 4. Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the L dale/Hub/Nicollet Redevelopment Proiect The city manager informed the council that, in view of the Department of Natural Resources' classification of Richfield Lake as a public body of water, an Environmental Assessment Worksheet is required for the Lyndale/Hub/ Nicollet redevelopment project, which is explained in detail in Council Letter No. 49. He presented the Environmental Assessment Worksheet which he requested the council approve, and submit to the Minnesota Enviro~ental Quality Council. 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. 5865 RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET WITH A NEGATIVE DECLARATION Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger. Nayes - None. Absent - Law. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5865 in Resolution Book No. 41. Council Meeting Minutes -3- February 27, 1978 5. Status Report on United National PUD and Public Improvement Easements The city manager read from a communication from the New York Life Insurance Company, the mortgagor of the United National Property (Hub Shopping Center) stating their business office's approval of the easements needed from United National Corporation. Dave .and Arnold Nelson, Nelson's Restaurant, spoke about the effect the L/H/N redevelopment project has had on their business. Leigh Gardner, owner of a barber shop located on the Nelson's Restaurant property, reported on how his business has been interrupted during the project. 6. Resolution Authorizing Eminent Domain Proceedings for Certain Easements for 1978 Public Improvement Construction on Nicollet Avenue and 65th Street The city manager presented a resolution providing for eminent domain proceedings to be initiated for certain easements as explained in Council e Letter No. 53. He said it is possible that some or all of the easements referred to in the resolution could still be obtained without eminent domain proceedings. However, in view of the timing, it is necessary to obtain authorization for eminent domain proceedings to insure these easements could be obtained during the 1978 construction season. He recommended approval of the necessary resolution. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, asked questions about the eminent domain procedure. 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 apart of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 5867 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS Council Meeting Minutes -4- February 27, 1978 Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Luettinger. Nayes - Ludeman. Absent - Law. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 4856 in Resolution Book No. 41. 7. General Technical Services Agreement The city manager reviewed his recommendation for a general technical services agreement with Orr-Schelen-Mayeron and Associates to cover various kinds of incidental engineering services as required during the year and described in detail in Council Letter No. 51. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman to approve this agreement with Orr-Schelen-Mayeron and Associates and to authorize the mayor and city manager to execute this agreement on behalf of the city. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Law. 8. Setting Date of Hearing for Board of Review Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to set the date for the 1978 Board of Review meeting for June 1, 1978 at 7:00 p.m. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Law. 9. Appointments to Energy Awareness Committee The public works director requested council consideration of the creation of an energy awareness committee, as outlined in Council Letter No. 50. He said the Minnesota Energy Agency is encouraging local governments to form energy awareness committees to advise on energy related matters and assist residents to become more energy conscious. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to request the staff to prepare a proposed policy for an energy awareness committee. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Law. 10. Proposed 1978/79 Labor Agreement with Local 49, International Union of Operating Engineers Council Meeting Minutes -5- February 27, 1978 The city manager described the new 1978-79 labor agreement negotiated with Local 49. He recommended the council adopt two resolutions, one approving the Memorandum of Understanding for 1978 and 1979, and the second one trans- ferring the necessary funds from the contingency. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman 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. 5866 RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING. BETWEEN CITY OF RICHFIELD AND IlVTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 49 AFL/CIO FOR THE YEARS 1978/79 RESOLUTION N0. 5868 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION ' FROM 1978 CONTINGENCY TO VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger. Nayes - None. Absent - Law. Carried. These resolutions appear as Resolutions Numbers 5866 and 5868 in Resolution Book No. 41. 11. Claims and Payrolls Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger that the following claims and payrolls be approved: SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 37629/37671 General $165,892.18 Checks 37273/38180 Payroll 144,530.84 RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST Checks 30935/34102 $275,244.25 All ayes - Carried. Absent - Law. Council Meeting Minutes -6- February 27, 1978 12. Licenses Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger that the following licenses be approved: Regular Renewal Steve Miesen, 9813 Flying Cloud Drive Renewal Lund's, 1450 W. Lake Street Renewal General Parts, 708 W. 77 1/2 Street Renewal Richfield Pharmacy, 6519 Nicollet Renewal Archery Center, 7701 Logan Renewal Champion Auto, 7600 Lyndale Renewal Midwest Mortuary, 6521 Cedar Renewal Rogers Standard, 6545 Portland Taxicab License Renewal Suburban Taxi Service, Inc. (Southwest Cab) Taxicab Driver License New Kenneth Engel, 3532 Humboldt Avenue New Stephen Babbit-Sampson, 1805 18th Avenue N.E. New John Leaf, 411 13th Q,venue N.E. New Herbert Snider, 1770 Hennepin Avenue New Kevin Harty, 2618 Upton Avenue N. New Norman Ollins, 5756 35th Avenue Renewal Howard Liebrs, 3429 Emerson Avenue Renewal Thomas Gut, 7611 Knox Avenue Liquor Dispenser New Marla Jo Massee, 8532 11th Avenue All ayes - Carried. Absent - Law. Request for Renewal of Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License, Los Bravos The public safety director, Tom Morgan, reported on the city's routine background investigation of the principal owner and president of Los Bravos, as explained in detail in Council Letter No. 44. Mr. Rodney Smith, the applicant, appeared and spoke in support of his license renewal. Garbage Hauling Ice Machine, Food Estab. Addn'1. Food, Soft Drink, Cigarette Soft Drink Food, Sfot Drink, Cigarette Soft Drink Soft Drink Comm. Incinerator Cigarette Council Meeting Minutes -7- February 27, 1978 Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to approve renewal of the non-intoxicating malt liquor license at this time and asked that the council be advised as to the disposition of the federal court case at the time it is concluded. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Law. 13. Request for Covering of Traffic Signs (Not on Agenda) Councilman Ludeman requested "No Parking" signs be covered in the area of 71st and 72nd Street on the east side of Harriet Avenue and on Harriet Avenue to Grand Avenue on the north side of 72nd Street on the dates of March 6, 7 and 8 to facilitate residents wishing to take advantage of a public health examination for pre-school children. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to authorize the public works department to cover the "No Parking" signs in the above designated area. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Law. 14. Adiournment Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman that the meeting adjourn. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Law. Time; 9:00 p.m. Date Arrroved: March 13, 1978 ®L~ Thomas J. Mo an City Clerk ~~~ c A. P. Anderson Mayor Pro Tempore ~. Wayn S. Burggraa Cit anager