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05-30-1978 SpecialCITY OF RICHFIELD Special Meeting May 30, 1978 The City Council of the City of Richfield met in special session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on Tuesday, May 30, 1978 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Loren L. Law. Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law The mayor explained this special meeting had been called primarily to continue the workshop on the 1979 proposed operating budget, but other. items deferred from the May 22nd meeting would be discussed first. 1. Selection of Golf Course Architect Mr. Carlton Lytle, chairman of the golf course committee, presented the committee report developed at the May 24th committee meeting. He said the committee had unanimously agreed on the selection of Brauer and Associates as the site architect and recommended that this firm be selected by the city council. Mayor Law suggested the agreement for site architectural services have several phases to permit council and staff review prior to permitting the architect to proceed with a subsequent phase of work. The city manager suggested a proposed agreement with the site architect covering the following four phases, with each to be authorized by the council: 1. Preliminary feasibility type of design 2. Final design specification 3. Bidding process 4. Construction supervision Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to approve the selection of Brauer and Associates for golf course site planning services and to authorize the city manager to prepare an agreement to be submitted for consideration at the June 12, 1978, council meeting. All ayes - Carried. Special Council Meeting -2- May 30, 1978 Mayor Law and members of the council thanked the golf course committee members for their work in selecting the architect and advising the council. 2. Selection of Golf Course Building Architect The city manager recommended the city council select the firm of Richard Schwarz/Neil Weber, Inc, as the golf course building architect. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, asked if alcoholic beverages would be served and can the city break even on running a golf course. Mayor Law ex- plained that these and similar issues would be examined by the consultant, golf committee and council before any final decisions. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman to approve the selection of Richard Schwarz/Neil Weber, Inc. and authorize the city manager to prepare an agreement with this firm to be submi*_ted for consideration at the June 12, 1978, city council meeting. All ayes - Carried. 3. Appointments to Citizens' Golf Course Committee Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to defer this item to the next regular city council meeting. All ayes - Carried. 4. Discussion on Flooding as Result of Weekend Storm (Not on Agenda) Mayor Law reported that the Stromstad residence at 7300 First Avenue was threatened by rain water which collected in the intersection of 73rd Street and First Avenue on May 27, 1978, as a result of a heavy rain. Carl Marinics, public works director, reviewed a preliminary report on storm water problem areas which had been completed for the August 30, 1977 rain storm. He indicated that several hundred thousand dollars would probably be required to make a substantial change in the 73rd Street First Avenue area. Special Council Meeting -3- May 30, 1978: Richard Blevins, 7539 Washburn Avenue, reported that water had collected in his back yard from aback-up in the street intersection. The city manager explained the city staff was working with Edina to find solutions for Edina storm water affecting the City of Richfield.- Council members asked that higher priority be placed on this problem and that Edina be asked to speed up their efforts to correct the problem. 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 apart of these minutes: • RESOLUTION N0. 5915 .RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY OF EDINA TO TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION TO PREVENT PROBLEMS IN RICHFIELD CAUSED BY EDINA STORM WATER RUN OFF IN THE VICINITY OF XERXES AVENUE AND ADAMS HILL PARK Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5915 in Resolution Book No. 42. Motion 'by Anderson, seconded by Ludeman to request a staff report on the cost of two engineering feasibility studies for storm sewer improvements at 73rd Street and-First Avenue and at 76th Street and Washburn Avenue. All ayes - Carried. 5. Discussion an Sale of New Ford Town Lots The planning and redevelopment director made a presentation on the sale of New Ford Town lots and compared bid sale prices with valuations set by the city and the independent appraiser. Council discussion followed. Larry Stein, 8820 Crestwood Road, spoke in interest. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to approve the sale of the New Ford Town lots as recommended in Council Letter No. 148 and to ratify action taken at the May 22, 1978, council meeting to adopt Resolution No. 5907. All ayes - Carried. Special Council Meeting -4- May 30, 1978 6. L/H/N Public Improvements Change Order The city manager recommended council approval of a change order for County - Project 7625, the street improvements being undertaken as part of the L/H/N project, as outlined in Council Letter No. 156. The total cost of these change orders is $3,307. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen to approve an increase of $3,307 for completion of the work items as indicated. All ayes - Carried. 7. Updating Just Compensation for Nelson's Restaurant, 6430 Nicollet Avenue The city attorney reviewed acquisition efforts for the Mr. Big Family Restaurant and recommended the council adopt the new just compensation resolution outlined in Council Letter No. 157. 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. 5914 RESOLUTION RE-ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION AND PROVIDING FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY ANll IMMOVABLE FIXTURES - NELSON'S RESTAURANT Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5914 in Resolution Book No. 42. 8. Discussion of 1979 Operating Budget The city manager reviewed the special levies section of the operating budget and reviewed the option the city has in 1979 to increase the base on which the levy limit is calculated. Special Council Meeting -5- May 30, 1978 Lawrence.Wozniczka said he was in favor of reducing taxes. Jeff Page, city liquor stores manager, completed his presentation on liquor store operations. 9. Adjournment Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson that the meeting adjourn. All ayes - Carried. Time: 10:30 p.m. Date Approved: June 12, 1978. Thomas J. M an City Clerk r-~ I II I` I