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08-28-1978CITY OF RICHFIELD Regular Meeting August 28, 1978 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on Monday, August 28, 1978, at 7:00 p.m. Rev. Harald Grindal, 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 Anderson that the minutes of the regular council meeting of August 14, 1978, be approved as submitted. A11 ayes - Carried. 2. Commercial Planned Unit Development Rezoning, United National Superblock Area - Second Reading Wayne Burggraaff, City Manager, informed the council he had received a letter~(C-9842) from United National Corporation, requesting that the hearing be continued to the September 11, 1978, meeting as they have not been able to finalize all aspects of this PUD propos Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to continue this item to the September 11, 1978_, council meeting. A11 ayes - Carried. 3 Approval of Land Lease, Preliminary Plans and Budget for Golf Course Project Wayne Burggraaff, City Manager, reviewed the items to be considered on the golf course project, as outlined in Council Letter No. 256. John Dean, Acting City Attorney, reviewed in detail the proposed lease agreement between the city and Metropolitan Airports Commission. Mrs. Linda Donaldson, of Development Concept Corp., presented the feasibility report prepared by this firm. Council Meeting Minutes -2- August 28, 1978 Geri Christensen, 6929 -10th Avenue, asked about school use of the golf course. Don Brauer, o.f Brauer and Associates, reviewed the preliminary plans of the golf course. Carlton Lytle, 1400 West 78th Street, chairman of the golf course advisory committee, summarized the major recommendations of the various studies and pre- liminary plans. He recommended gross revenue bond funding wit$ the provision that current funding .be used for the par 3 nine hole course. He encouraged the council to move the project forward by approving the lease and preliminary site plans and authorizing preparation of final site plans. Don Fondrick, Park and Recreation Director, reported on progress with the FAA and the time schedule for future development. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger to receive and file the golf course feasibility report. (C-9843) A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to authorize the city manager to discuss the six month notice provision of the lease with MAC representatives to determine whether the notice period can be lengthened. All ayes - Carried. 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 apart of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 5944 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GOLF COURSE LEASE P11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5944 in Resolution Book No. 42. Council Meeting Minutes -3- August 28, 1978 Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Anderson to approve the preliminary plans, to authorize Phase II, final plans and specifications, and direct the city manager to prepare a tentative agreement covering professional fees for this service. A11 ayes - Carried. 4. Traffic Control Requests Joyce Wilde, Administrative Assistant, presented the following traffic control requests that had been reviewed by the Traffic Control Committee on August 1, 1978: 70th Street and Washburn Avenue The committee recommended installation of a two-way stop sign on Washburn Avenue at 70th Street. 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. 5945 RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS "STOP" SIGNS ON WASHBURN AVENUE AT 70TH STREET STOPPING WASHBURN AVENUE TRAFFIC AT 70TH STREET Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5945 in Resolution Book No. 42. 65th Street and 16th Avenue The committee recommended denial of the request for installation of a four-way stop sign at 65th Street and 16th Avenue. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to approve the traffic control committee recommendation. All ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -4- August 28, 1978 Xerxes Avenue and 78th Street The committee recommended that the request for four-way stop signs at the intersection of Xerxes Avenue and 78th Street be denied. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to defer action on this traffic control request. A11 ayes -•Carried. Request for Removal of Parking Restrictions The committee recommended that the request to remove "No Parking Anytime" signs in front of 7632 and 7621 Stevens Avenue be denied. The following residents appeared and spoke in favor of removing the parking restrictions: Richard Rau, 7626 Stevens Ruby Kraemer, 7627 Stevens Mrs. Liza J. Nunn, 7632 Stevens Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to approve removal of "No Parking Anytime" signs for all .properties in the 7600 block of Stevens Avenue except the signs adjacent to 7644 and 7645 Stevens Avenue, and 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. 5946 RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS REMOVE "NO PARKING ANYTIME" SIGNS ON BOTH SIDES OF STEVENS AVENUE FROM 77TH STREET TO ONE HALF BLOCK NORTH, EXCEPT AT 7644 AND 7645 STEVENS AVENUE Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5946 in Resolution Book No. 42. Request-for Parking Restrictions The committee recommended that the following parking restrictions be established in the vicinity of Diagonal Boulevard and Cedar Avenue: Council Meeting Minutes -5- August 28, 1978 "No Parking Anytime10 restrictions north of Diagonal Boulevard to 69th Street on the west side of Cedar Avenue, and on the north side of Diagonal Boulevard between Cedar Avenue and 18th Avenue. Motion by Luettinger, 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. 5947 RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS "NO PARKING ANYTIME" ON THE WEST SIDE OF CEDAR AVENUE FROM DLAGONAL BOULEVARD NORTH TO 69TH STREET RESOLUTION N0. 5948 RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS "NO PARKING ANYTIlKE" ON THE NORTH SIDE OF DIAGONAL BOULEVARD BETWEEN CEDAR AVENUE AND 18TH AVENUE RESOLUTION N0. 5949 RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS "NO PARKING ANYTIME" ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF DIAGONAL BOULEVARD FROM THE INTERSECTION WITH CEDAR AVENUE AND 50 FEET WEST OF THAT POINT Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger,. Law. Nays - None. Carried. These resolutions appear as Resolution Numbers 5947-5949 in Resolution Book No. 42. Parking Controls in 6700 Block of E. Pleasant Avenue The committee recommended establishment of "No Parking Anytime" restrictions on the west side of the 6700 block of E. Pleasant Avenue. Motion by Anderson, 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. 5950 RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS "NO PARKING ANYTIME" ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE 6700 BLOCK OF EAST PLEASANT AVEi~TUE Council Meeting Minutes -6- August 28, 1978 Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5950 in Resolution Book No. 42. Parking Restrictions on 68th Street at East Pleasant The committee recommended that no parking restrictions be established in this block. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger to concur with the traffic control committee findings. All ayes - Carried. 68th Street and Grand Avenue The committee recommended that a two-way stop sign be placed on Grand Avenue at 68th Street. 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. 5951 RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS "STOP" SIGNS ON GRAND AVENUE AT 68TH STREET STOPPING GRAND AVENUE TRAFFIC AT 68TH STREET Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5951 in Resolution Book No. 42. Request for Sidewalk Traffic Regulations The committee recommended that a request for installation of stop signs on the sidewalk adjacent to 7431-7521 Lyndale Avenue be denied. Mr. Wolfenson, representing the Century Court, spoke in favor of leaving the driveway to the apartment complex entrance as it is. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that no further action on signing in this area be taken at this time. All ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -7- August 28, 1978 5. Approval of Community Health Services Plan Joyce Wilde, Administrative Assistant, presented the proposed 1979 Community Health Services Plan,. as outlined in Council Letter No. 243. William Siemers, 2904 W. 71st Street, chairman of the Advisory Board of Health, reviewed the proposed 1979 Community Health Services Plan and recommended the council adopt the necessary resolution authorizing submission of the 1979 Community Health Services Plan in application for a state subsidy. 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 apart of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 5952 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAN FOR PROVISIONS OF COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES IN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES ACT SUBSIDY Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5952 in Resolution Book No. 42. 6. Approval of Kennel License Wayne Burggraaff, City Manager, presented the application of Steven and Deborah Ryan to open an animal kennel in their Fish & Pet Center at 6634 Penn Avenue. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to approve the licensing of this commercial kennel. A11 ayes - Carried. 7. Off-Street Parking Bond Release, 7700 Portland Avenue Wayne Burggraaff, City Manager, presented a resolution providing for the release of an off-street parking bond for the Dyna-Motive Machine Shop, located Council Meeting Minutes -8- August 28, 1978 at 7000 Portland Avenue. He said the public works department has inspected the property and found that the requirements of this off-street parking contract have been met and recommended the council adopt the necessary resolution releasing the bond. 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 apart of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 5943 RESOLUTION RELATING TO RELEASE OF BOND ON OFF-STREET PARKING David J. Skramstad, DBA Dyna-Motive, Inc. "3638 Cardinal Road, Minnetonka, Minnesota Location: 7700 Portland Avenue South Use: Automotive Parts Sales and Automotive Machine Shop Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5943 in Resolution Book No. 42. 8. Purchase in Excess of $1,000 Wayne Burggraaff, City Manager, recommended the city council authorize a purchase in excess of $1,000 for. replacement draperies for the Wood Lake Nature Center in the amount of $2,055.20, as outlined in Council Letter No. 255. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger to approve this purchase in the amount of $2,055.20 for draperies for the Wood Lake Nature Center. All ayes - Carried. 9. Authorization to-Call for Bids Wayne Burggraaff, City Manager, recommended the council authorize the advertisement for bids for 200 water meters, as outlined in Council Letter No. 248. He said 100 meters would be purchased in 1978 and the additional 100 would be purchased in 1979. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luettinger to authorize the advertisement for bids for 200 water meters. Council Meeting Minutes -9- August 28, 1978 All ayes - Carried. 10. Authorization to Call for Bids Wayne Burggraaff, City Manager, recommended the city council authorize advertisement for bids for the installation of a gas tank and a gas pump at the city garage, as outlined in Council Letter No. 249. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to authorize the advertisement for bids for this work. All ayes - Carried. 11. Authorization to Dispose of Certain CityxOwned Equipment Wayne Burggraaff, City Manager, recommended the city council authorize the sale of old equipment through the Hennepin County auction of September 9, 1978, as outlined in Council Letter No. 250. The equipment to be disposed of consists of one street department truck, two park division 3/4 ton pickups and one public safety van. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to authorize sale of these vehicles through Hennepin County Auction. A11 ayes - Carried. 12. Request for Lifting Vacancy Moratorium Wayne Burggraaff, City Manager, requested the moratorium on hiring be lifted to permit the filling of the position of Recreation Supervisor. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to permit the filling of this position vacancy. A11 ayes - Carried. 13. Claims and Payrolls Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that the following claims and payrolls be approved: Council Meeting Minutes -10- August 28, 1978 SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 42648/42664 $395,245.31 RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST Checks 35971/36742 General $416,799.55 Checks 42270/42646 Payroll $164,930.16 A11 ayes - Carried. 14. Purchase of Property at 6445 - 21st Avenue Wayne Burggraaff, City Manager, presented a recoannendation for acquisition of property at 6445 - 21st Avenue, which is immediately adjacent to New Ford Town Park, as outlined in Council Letter No. 247. He said that if the city acquires this property, it would be the intention to rent it for about two years and then move the existing house to a lot on Standish Avenue currently owned by the HRA in conjunction with a New Ford Town Park improvement project. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to authorize the city staff to acquire the property located at 6445 - 21st Avenue for park purposes. Po 11 pf votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger. Nays - Anderson, Law. Carried. Bi11 1978-20, Transitory Ordinance .16.52, "An Ordinance Providing for the Expenditure o.~ Money .from the Special Revenue Fund for Certain Capital Itnprove- ments", was read and reviewed by Acting City Attorney, John Dean, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9845) Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman that this constitute a first reading of Bi11 1978-20, that it be published in the official newspaper and that second reading of this transitory ordinance be scheduled for September 11, 1978. Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger. Nays - Anderson, Law. Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -11- August 28, 1978 15. Discussion of Garba a and Refuse Collection Ordinance Councilman Luettinger requested discussion on what the ordinance requires for hours of garbage pickup in commercial areas. -It was explained there is no restriction in the ordinance on the commercial garbage pickup. He reported that he had received a number of complaints from residents living near commercial property. It was agreed that the city staff would check on the policies of the licensed commercial refuse collectors as to when and how often they provide their services to commercial customers. Discussions would be held with the collectors to encourage them to establish procedures to minimize annoyance to residential neighbors. 16. Change Order for Christian Park Redevelopment Protect Wayne Burggraaff, City Manager, presented two change orders for the Christian Park redevelopment project; the changes requested in the site construction contract amount to a total of $1,322, and a change in the site lighting contract providing for putting the underground wiring into conduit in the amount of $6,622. The total of this change order would amount to $ 7,g44. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to approve these two change orders. All ayes - Carried. The city manager also requested approval of an additional change order (not on the agenda) on the same project, to cover asphalt replacement on the basketball court in the amount of $3,500. Don Fondriclc, Park and Recreation Director, provided additional information. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to approve this change order. Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - Anderson. Carried. 17. Chan e Order L/H/N Public Improvements Contract Wayne Burggraaff, City Manager, reported a deferral was requested. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen to defer consideration of this Council Meeting Minutes -12- August 28, 1978. item. A11 ayes - Carried.. 18. Licenses Wayne Burggraaff, City Manager, informed the council that the public safety department had recommended denial of the taxicab driver's license application of Elwood A. Benson, as outlined in Council Letter No. 245. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to deny the application for a taxicab driver's license of Elwood A. Benson. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson that the following licenses be approved:~ Fee Waived New Republican Picnic, 9-9, Augsburg Park New Richfield Adult Softball, Tournament Taft Park, August 18-20 Itinerant Food Food, soft drink B Regular New Glamour Beauty, 2323 W. 66th Street New Walser Buick, 2100 W. 78th Street Kennel License New Steven & Deborah Ryan, 6634 Penn Avenue Block Party New Ms. Joanne Dean, 6621 Knox Avenue September 4 - noon to 8:00 p.m. Taxicab Drivers New Gene Sipprell, 1654 Kilmer Avenue New John Bryson, 3612 Blaisdell Avenue New Dennis Bruchez, 7710 Penn Avenue Vending machine Temporary sign Commercial kennel Knox Avenue between 66th and 67th Street All ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -13- August 28, 1978 19. Items Not on Agenda Approval of Demolition Contract Wayne Burggraaff, City Manager, advised the council that, inasmuch as Nelson's Restaurant was part of City Project No. 705, the council was required to authorize reimbursement to the HRA for this demolition. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Ludeman to request the HRA to enter into city property located at the Nelson Restaurant site and demolish the structure and affirm that the city agrees to reimburse the HRA for their cost of that activity. A11 ayes - Carried. Discussion on Flood Problem Councilman Ludeman told of a backyard flooding problem at 125-129 E. 68th Street that appears to be the result of water flooding from the street and re- quested the city pump it out. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to authorize city equipment be used to pump the water from this area. Po11 of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - Anderson. Carried. Lifting of Vacancy Moritorium Wayne Burggraaff, City Manager, recommended to the council that the moritorium on hiring be lifted to permi-t the filling of two additional position vacancies; that of Water Maintenance Man and Secretary I. Motion by Law, seconded by Jacobsen to authorize the filling of these two position vacancies. A11 ayes.- Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -14- August 28, 1978 24. Adjournment Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that the meeting adjourn. All ayes - Carried. Time: 11:50 p.m. Date Approved; September ll, 1978 0 oxen L. Law ~G~ ,, _ ~ . Thomas J. ran City Clerk Wayne S. Burggraaff 1