11-27-1978CITY OF RICHFIELD
Regular Meeting
' November 27, 1978
The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall on Monday, November 27, 1978, at 7:00 p.m.
Rev. W. Douglas Allen, of Emerson Congregational Church, gave the invocation.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Loren L. Law.
Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law
1. Minutes
Councilman Luettinger requested the minutes be amended on Page 12 by adding
the following:
"Councilman Luettinger conveyed information from MASAC regarding the
use of the preferential runway program."
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that the minutes of the November 13,
1978 council meeting be approved as amended.
• All ayes - Carried.
2. United National PUD. Second Reading. (To be deferred)
Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, reported the applicant had again asked that
this item be deferred.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to continue this hearing to the
December 11, 1978, city council meeting.
A11 ayes - Carried.
3. Request for Special Use Permit and Off-Street Parking Contract, 6545 Penn Avenue
Richard Krier, Planning and Redevelopment Director, reported on the results of
meetings with Mr. Tiesdal, the property owner, and the Clark Submarine Sandwich
representatives regarding right-of-way questions along 66th Street and Penn Avenue.
He reviewed the agreement that has been agreed upon among the property owner, the
city and the county as it is outlined in Council Letter No. 337. He recommended
the city council approve the special use permit, approve the off-street parking
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contract and authorize the mayor and city manager to execute an agreement with
the property owner.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to close the hearing.
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to approve the special use permit, the
resolution approving the off-street parking contract, and authorize the execution
of the agreement providing for preservation of the 66th Street-Penn Avenue
right-o f.-way.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Law. Nays - Luettinger.
Carried.
Councilman Luettinger voted "no" because the comprehensive plan indicat-es this
site should be of medium to high density and that th~'s is not_the highest and best
use of the land.
The following resolution is adopted:
RESOLUTION N0. 5999
RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT
FOR OFF-STREET PARKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH
APPLICATION N0. 78-15, CONTRACT N0. 2280
Cardco Investment Co.
703 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis
Location: 6545 Penn Avenue
Use: Restaurant
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 5999 in Resolution Book No. 42.
4. Ordinance Amendment Relating to Sauna Licenses. First Reading.
Bi11 1978-24, "An Amendment to Chapter V, Part II, Section-5.25 of the Ordinance
Code of the City of Richfield, Minnesota",relating to the licensing of saunas and
massage parlors, was read and reviewed by Clayton LeFevere, City Attorney, the same
being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9852)
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman that this constitue a first reading
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of Bill 1978-24; that it be published in the official newspaper and-that second
reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for December 26, 1978.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None.
Carried.
5. Setting Date for Capital Improvement Hearing
Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, advised the council that the Capital Im-
provement Program is being finalized and recommended the council set a date of
hearing.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to schedule a public hearing on the
1979/84 Capital Improvement Program for the regular council meeting of December 11,
19 78 .
All ayes - Carried.
6. Moratorium on the Filling of Position Vacancies
Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, recommended the council lift the moratorium
on hiring to fill two permanent positions that have become vacant as the result
of resignations. The vacancies consist of a Clerk Stenographer IT in the licensing
department and a Parks Maintenance Person in the ice arena.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to lift the moratorium on hiring to
permit the filling of these two position vacancies.
All ayes - Carried.
7. Payments and Estimates
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman that the following payments and
estimates be approved:
A. Fischer .Construction Company, C.P. 719, Christian Park,
99% complete - $16,810.40
B. Henry 0. Mikkelson Company. Application ~~5 for Christian
Park, C.P. 719, 86% complete - $16,200.00
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C. Kilmer Electric Company, Estimate ~~2, Electrical work for
Christian Park, C.P. 719, 59% complete - $10,695.60
D. Bentec Engineering, C.P. 729, Estimate ~kl, Control modifications
for water plant, 95% complete - $5,850.00
All ayes - Carried.
8. Licenses
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen that the following licenses be
approved:
Regular
Renewal Faircon, Inc. 80 2nd Avenue S.E.
New Bill's Cherokee Station, 1217 E. 66th Street
Renewal Gopher Heating, 4815 W. 123rd
Renewal Fredrickson Heating, 4030 Beau D Run
Renewal Belle Rutman, 6400 Lyndale
Renewal Roger Wikstrom 6900 10th Avenue
New American Legion Post ~~435, 6501 Portland
Kennel Licenses
New James K1eve,. 6203 Bloomington Avenue
New Joyce McPhetters, 7340 Emerson Avenue
Taxicab Drivers
New Michael Clough, 626 E. 37th Street
New Christopher Kern, 102 E. 19th Street
New Paul Loesch, 208 Meadow Circle
New Kenneth Lommel, 7112 W. 123rd
New Douglas Roen, 9016 14th Avenue
New Brian Johnson, 1719 Xerxes Avenue N.
New Charles Shepchik, 6039 Blaisdell Avenue
A11 ayes - Carried.
Heating, ventilating.
Vending machine
Cigarette
IIeating, ventilating
Heating, ventilating
Christmas tree
Christmas tree
Christmas tree
3 dogs
3 dogs
9. Proposed Agreement Between Co it Drapery and Caret Cleaners and City. (Not
on Agenda)
Richard Krier, Planning and Redevelopment Director, reported that Fabritain
Enterprises, Inc., dba as Coit Drapery and Carpet Cleaners, located in the LHN
redevelopment, had requested permission to expand their building due to the increase
in their business. Inasmuch as this firm is located in the LHN redevelopment area,
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he suggested that the city provide an alternative, to allow a temporary structure
versus the expansion through a permanent building addition. He reported that an
agreement had been prepared by the pity ~.ttorney whereby the city would permit a
temporary office unit for a two year period and that, should the city or HRA acquire
title to the property on which the unit is located, no payment shall be made for the
modular office unit and that the business would remove the modular office unit from
the site should the site be acquired. He recommended the council authorize the
mayor and city manager to execute this agreement.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, asked what conditions would be if the
city did not acquire the property. The city attorney replied.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to authorize the mayor and city manager
to execute this agreement with Fabritain Enterprises, Inc.
All ayes - Carried.
10. Hearing on Year V, Community Development Block Grant Program
Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, explained that the purpose of the public hearing
on the Community Development Block Grant program was to provide the council an
opportunity to receive testimony from interested residents regarding possible uses
of the CD grant funds.
Richard Krier, Planning and Redevelopment Director, reviewed the various agencies
the city had contacted to inform them of this hearing.
Julie Bye, representing Hennepin County, explained the changes in the federal
program, as outlined in Council Letter No. 343.
Several citizens appeared and spoke in behalf of groups which they represented.
Lois Bendickson, 7217 Chicago Avenue, representing physically handicapped
adults, spoke in behalf of additional housing for the disabled, such as townhouses
and condominiums that would be equipped with elevators and ramps.
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Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, suggested using funds to alleviate the
storm sewer flooding problem.
Richard Blevens, 7539 Washburn, suggested funds be used to develop a park in
the Adams Hill area and alleviate the flooding problem there.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Ludeman to close the hearing.
A11 ayes - Carried.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to authorize the staff to prepare a
plan for Year V based on input received at this meeting and the federal guidelines.
All ayes - Carried.
11 Final Plans and Specifications, Authorization to Call for Bids, Golf Course
Project
Don Fondrick, Park and Recreation Director, reviewed the status of the site
plans, as outlined in Council Letter No. 342. He informed the council that the purpos
of this meeting was for final council approval of plans and specifications and to
authorize a call for bids.
Richard Schwartz, building architect, reviewed the final plans of the main-
tenance building and the club house building.
Clayton LeFevere, City Attorney, explained gross revenue bonds.
Carlton Lytle, 1400 West 74th Street, chairman of the golf course advisory
committee, summarized the committee opinion, that the proposal is a very playable
course, within the budget limits, and that the planning process is on schedule. He
recommended council approval of the resolution approving final plans and specifi-
cations and calling for advertisement for bids.
David Roth, 6838 19th Avenue, submitted petitions (C-9853) favoring expansion
of Rich Acres Park. He also indicated the neighbors were in favor of a cul-de-sac
at 69th Street and 21st Avenue.
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The council discussed plowing proposals and the problem of drifting snow in
the area of 69th Street. They agreed to review this problem after the construction
of the cul-de-sac.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman to give the intersection of 69th
Street and Zlst Avenue top priority in snow plowing when 69th Street is cut off.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Ludeman, Luettinger. Nays - Anderson, Jacobsen, Law.
Motion failed.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to review the situation after con-
struction wo see whether a problem exists prior to next winter season.
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Luettinger, 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. 6000
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLANS AND SPEGIFICA.TIONS
AND CALLING FOR ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE GOLF
COURSE PROJECT - CITY PROJECT N0. 688
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6000 in Resolution Book No. 42.
12. Storm Sewer Recommendations
Carl Marinics, Public Works Director, reviewed the staff evaluation of possible
solutions to storm water drainage problems as presented by~the city consulting
engineers, Orr-Schelen-Mayeron, as outlined in Council Letter No. 344. He stated
that the purpose of this meeting was to provide information and was not a hearing.
The public works director outlined four alternatives.
The following individuals asked questions regarding the proposed flooding
solutions:
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Frank Riley, 6915 Portland
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth
Connie Hoverson, 7408 13th Avenue
The council discussed the best time to schedule an informational meeting and
recommended notifying residents.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman to schedule another informational
meeting to hear a presentation of staff recommendations on a non-council meeting
night.
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson to set the date of this hearing for
January 15, 1979.
All ayes - Carried.
13. Aereement with Architect for Lvndale Avenue Liquor Store Improvements
Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, recommended the council approve an agreement
with Lindberg Pierce, Inc. to provide architectural services needed at the Lyndale
Avenue Municipal Liquor Store, as outlined in Council Letter No. 336.
Motion by Jacobsen to approve the architectural agreement.
Motion failed.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to defer consideration of this item
to the next council meeting.
All ayes - Carried.
14. Claims and Payrolls
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen that the following claims and
payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST
Checks 37070/38313 General $ 823,672.32
Checks 44397/45008 Payroll 143,668,35
SUMMIT STATE BANK
Checks 44369/44431 $1,139,193,01
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All ayes - Carried.
15. Adjournment
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson that the meeting adjourn.
All ayes - Carried. Time: 11:25 p.m.
Date Approved: December 11, 1978
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Thomas J Moran City Clerk
oren L. Law M yor
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Wayne S. Burggraaff ty n er
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