02-12-1979CITY OF RICHFIELD
Regular Meeting
February 12, 1979:
The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall on Monday, February 12, 1979, at 7:00 p.m.
Dr. Felton S. Jenkins, retiring member of the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission,
gave the invocation.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Loren L. Law.
:.Present: Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law
1. Minutes
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen that the minutes of the regular council
meeting of January 22, 1979, be approved as submitted.
A11 ayes - Carried.
2. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation
Mayor Law presented certificates of appreciation to the following retiring
advisory commission members, in recognition of their service to the community:
France Anderson, Planning Commission
Lois Bendickson, Senior Citizens/Handicapped Commission
Mildred Stake, Senior Citizens/Handicapped Commission
Dr. Felton Jenkins, Senior Citizens/Handicapped Commission
Emily Day, Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
Stan Christianson, Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
3. Reuuest for Special Use Permit, Ground Round, ..1504 E. 78th Street
Richard Krier, Planning and Redevelopment Director, reviewed the request for
a special use permit submitted by Howard Johnson's. 'The special. use permit is
requested to enable renovation of the existing building at 1500-1504 E. 78th Street
to house a Ground Round Restaurant, as outlined in Council Letter No. 36. Mr. Krier
presented the findings of the staff and planning commission with regard to this
request and indicated that both recommended approval of this special use permit
application. The Planning Director informed the council that Howard Johnson's
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had also filed an application for a liquor license, and recommended that, should
the council approve the special use permit, they also schedule a public hearing
date on the request for a liquor license. ,
Mr. Bi11 Sheehy, of Sheehy Construction. Company, St. Paul, represented Howard
Johnson's at the hearing and answered questions from the council.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to close the hearing.
A11 ayes - Carried.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to grant the special use permit subject
to the following stipulations:
1. That final drainage plan be developed by the applicant and approved
by the staff;
2. That final lighting plan be developed by the applicant and approved
by the staff after the staff 'has met with neighbors north of the
location to review lighting plans for the site.
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 a part of
these minutes:.
RESOLUTION N0. 6036
RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT
FOR OFF-STREET PARKING IN~ACCORDANCE WITH
APPLICATION N0. 79-1, CONTRACT N0. -2288
Howard Johnson Company
222 Forbes Road
Braintree, MA
Location: 1504 E. 78th Street
Use: Restaurant with Entertainment and Liquor
Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution.No. 6036 in Resolution Book No. 43.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to set March 12, 1979, as the date
of hearing for: the liquor license applicatiop of Ground Round Restaurant.
All ayes - Carried.
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4. Commercial Planned Unit Development, United National Corporation Superblock
PUD Plan. Second Reading
Richard Krier, Planning and Redevelopment Director, reviewed the rezoning ,
ordinance which would establish the area bounded by new 65th Street, railway tracks,
66th Street and Nicollet Avenue as a Planned Unit Development.
The city council gave first reading approval to the rezoning ordinance on
October 24, 1977, as outlined in Council Letter No. 43. The developers, United
National Corporation, Neil 0. Gustafson and Penny's Supermarket, Inc. are pro-
posing to redevelop this property into a Superblock area. The Planning Director
reviewed the issues that have delayed second reading of this proposed rezoning
and indicated that most of these issues have now been resolved.
The following parties to the requested P.U.D. were in attendance at the
meeting:
Richard Neiman, Financial Properties
Daniel Heliicher, Korner Plaza
Ralph Bruins, Summit State Bank
David Sellegren, Attorney
Deil Gustafson, Summit State Bank
Richard Simon, Penny's Supermarket
Robert Levin, Penny's Supermarket
John Dean, Assistant City Attorney, read a resolution establishing the
location of the financial institution proposed in the P.U.D. plan.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, asked about the proposed setback of the
financial institution as compared to setbacks for residential property. He also
asked about pedestrian walkways through the P.U.D. area.
Motion by ,Tacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to close the hearing and to approve
the P.U.D. Plan with the following stipulations:
1. That the plan be brought into conformance with the Urban Design
Guidelines of the Lyndale/Hub/Nicollet area, including resolution
of the concerns expressed in Exhibit 0 attached to Council Letter
No. 43;
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2. That the parking lot be re-designed to effectively park and move
traffic in accordance with design standards of the city.
All ayes - Carried.
Bill 1977-24, "An Amendment to Appendix.C of the Ordinance Code of the City
of Richfield, Minnesota", relating to defining the boundaries of the various
zoning districts of the City, was read and reviewed by John Dean, Assistant City
Attorney, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9803)
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger that this constitute a second reading
of Bill 1977-24; that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made
a part of these minutes.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None.
Carried.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Collins that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of
these minutes:
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RESOLUTION N0. 6037
RESOLUTION CONCERNING LOCATION
OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTION PROVIDED •
FOR IN PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT REZONING
Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman„ Luettinger, Law. Nays -~Notte.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6037 in Resolution Book No. 43.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to approve the preliminary plat with
the following stipulations:
1. That storm water drainage plans be approved by the Public Works
Director;
2. That the water system be looped to Nicollet Avenue to allow
sprinkling of the existing buildings;
3. That a separate kitchen sanitary sewer be provided;
4. That easements be provided for underground utilities.
All ayes - Carried.
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5. Petition for Vacation of Portion of Pillsbury Avenue
February 12, 1979
Richard Krier, Planning and Redevelopment Director, advised the council that,
as part of their P.U.D. plan, United National Corporation and Penny's Supermarket, .
Inc. had submitted a petition for the vacation of Pillsbury Avenue between 65th
Street and 66th Street, as outlined in Council Letter No. 34. Mr. Krier stated
that the street vacation was necessary to implement the following improvements:
1. Improvements in the parking areas of both the Hub Shopping Center
and the Penny's Supermarket Property;
-2. Improve traffic flow and increase the number of parking spaces
available;
3. Redevelop the Hub/Penny area;
4. Implement the proposed Hub/Penny/Summit P.U.D.
Mr. Krier reviewed the staff and planning commission findings with regard to
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this requested vacation. He recommended that reading of the street vacation
ordinance not take place until the council gives approval to the final redevelopment
plan for PhaselI of the P.U.D. plan. He also recommended that the council take
action at this time to acknowledge receipt of the street vacation petition and express
their intent regarding this vacation.
Motion by Luettinger, 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. 6039
RESOLUTION DECLARING COUNCIL INTENT WITH
RESPECT TO THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF
-- PILLSBURY AVENUE
Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6039 in Resolution Book No. 43.
Council recessed at 8:55 p.m. to conduct the HRA meeting and reconvened at
9:50 p.m.
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6. Ordinance Amendment Relating to Council Salaries. Second Readine.
Assistant City Attorney, John Dean, read and reviewed Bill 1979-2, "An Amendment
to Chapter XII, Part I, Section 12.02 of the Richfield Ordinance Code", relating to ,
compensation of mayor and council members, the same being on file in the office of
the city clerk. (C-9856)
Mayor Law read a letter from Mrs. Geri Christensen, 6929 10th Avenue (C-9861)
stating her opposition to the passing of this ordinance.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman that this constitute a second reading
of Bill 1979-2; that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made
a part of these minutes.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Ludeman. Nays - Collins, Luettinger, Law. Motion
failed.
7. Transitory Ordinance Appropriating Funds for Park Improvements. Second Readinf~.
Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, reviewed various park improvements that would
be implemented in 1979 through this appropriation of special revenue monies.
Richard Blevins, 7539 Washburn Avenue, asked about any scheduled improvements
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for Jefferson Park.
Bill 1979-3, Transitory Ordinance No. 16.54, "A Transitory Ordinance Providing
for the Expenditure of Money from the Special Revenue Fund for Park Acquisition and
Betterment", was reviewed by Assistant City Attorney, John Dean, the same being on
file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9858)
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen that this constitute a second reading
of Bill 1979-3;~that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made a
part of these minutes.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None.
Carried.
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$; Transitory Ordinance Relating to Proposed City Charter Amendment. First Reading.
Mr. Gordon Anderson, president of the Charter Commission, reviewed the proposed
charter amendment which would change filing provisions for elective offices. He
explained that this amendment would .bring Richfield's filing requirements into
agreement with the required filing dates for statutory cities.
Tom Moran, City Clerk,-advised that, should the city council approve the
charter provision relating to the filing period, it would be necessary to adopt an
additional amendment to the city code to reflect the change in filing period.
Bill 1979-6, Transitory Ordinance No. 16.55, Charter Amendment Ordinance No. 6,
"An Ordinance Relating to Elections; Changing the Date for Filing for City Elective
Offices; Amending Section 4.04 of the Richfield City Charter", was read and reviewed
by John Dean, Assistant City Attorney, the same being on file in the office of the
city clerk. (C-9862)
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Collins that this constitute a first reading
of Bi11 1979-6; that it be published in the official newspaper and that second
reading of this transitory ordinance be scheduled for March 12, 1979.
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None.
Carried.
Bill 1979-7, "An Amendment to Chapter II, Part V, Section 2.67 of the
Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield", was read and reviewed by John Dean,
Assistant City Attorney, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk.
(C-9863)
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger that this constitute a first reading
of Bill 1979-7; that it be published in the official newspaper and that second
reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for March 12, 1979.
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None.
Carried.
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9. Approval of Purchases in Excess of $1,000.
Joyce Wilde; Acting City Manager, recommended council authorization for three
purchases in excess of $1,000, as outlined in Council Letter No. 33;
1. Six hundred lineal feet of sewer jet hose from Flexible Pipe
Company, Sauk Center, Minnesota, in the amount of $1,260;
2. Street sign post puller from MacQueen Equipment, St. Paul, in
the amount of $2,125;
3. MT Trackless Vehicle Lawn Mower Attachment from MacQueen Equipment,
in the amount of $1,660.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to authorize these purchases in excess
of $1,000.
All ayes - Carried.
10. Approval of Engineering Consultant Agreement
Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, advised-the council that Orr-Schelen-Mayeron
and Associates, Inc. had presented a proposal to provide necessary engineering services
to prepare the preliminary plans and reports for addressing the flooding problem areas
adjacent to Wilson and Norby Ponds. This agreement covers Alternative C improvements
described in the previous engineering report prepared on this matter. She recommended
that the council approve the agreement.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to authorize the agreement between
the city and Orr-Schelen-Mayeron and Associates, Inc. providing for preparation of
preliminary engineering reports for certain improvements to Norby's Pond, Wilson's
Pond and drainage in the right-of-way.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger. Abstain - Law.
Carried.
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Imprgveme~.t grogram,, ;for .the proposed alley., Paying ,program, . which ~,ppov', e~,~ ~grn~sn-
provements to be completed, in 1979 through ,19$2, as outlined in,,,Cpuncil ,Lettgr ]~o.
44. She. advised.the~ councilY,that the Capitalt.Improvement Program provides ~~r~~jtlhis
program to be financed by special assessments and tl}at_~.t wall b n e sg~v ~o the
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council to adopt a spetria~. assessment, ~gliey and hold a public, hgari,n befo-re any
improvements can be cpnstructed. ,Shq reCOmm.ended that the couneil.,a_$opt-~~e~~~essary
resolution initiating the public, improvement.S and. ordering preparation of the pre-
liminary engineering report, which ~.s the first step in the process for implementing
a special assessment project, ,, -t: +t,~ ~,s:~.; ,t.
Motion by Luettinger, ~secorided, ,by~'.J,a.~q~sen ~that_ the following resolution be
adopted; that it .be ..spread ix>, the iresolutiont bogk and .that _it be made a past rOlfri~i
these minutes: ~, _ _ _ .
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14. Report qn Pr~~.e~ Std~ewalk Construction
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Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, reviewed the plan contained .ip., .~t~~i,r~-997~~1~*
Capital Improvement Project for ,1979 co~stru,q~ion,of new sidewalks in various areas
of the city. She indicated that the installation of these sidewalks will complete
the pedestrian access system to major high traffic areas throughout Richfield. She
advised the council that the Capital Improvement Program provides that this project
also be financed by special assessments and that the council would therefore need to
adopt a special assessment policy and hold a hearing for the proposed sidewalk
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construction. She recommended that the council adopt the necessary resolution
initiating public improvements and ordering preparation of the preliminary engi-
neering report.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, questioned the type of assessment policy
which might be used.
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. 6043
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON
SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
CITY PROJECT N0. 727
Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Lam. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6043 in Resolution Book No. 43.
15. Appointment to PACAC
Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, advised the council that Hennepin County has
established five planning areas within the county to meet the citizen participation
requirements of the Community Development Block Grant program. She stated that the
communities in each planning area are to appoint a Planning Area Citizen Advisory
Committee (PACAC), and each community is to designate one representative to serve
a two-year term on the committee.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to appoint A; P. Anderson to serve as
Richfield's representative on the PACAC.
A11 ayes - Carried.
16. Commission and Liaison Appointments
The following advisory commission and ,liaison appointments were made:
Planning Commission
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Collins to appoint Betty Ebb, 7224 - 4th Avenue,
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to serve a three year term on the Planning Commission.
All ayes - Carried.
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
Motion by Collins,, seconded by Jacobsen to_appoint Joanne Wilmes, 6827 - 16th
Avenue, to serve a three year term, and Joan Carlson, 200 W. 73rd Street, to fill an
unexpired term of office that expires February 1, 1981.
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Collins to appoint David Dunham, 7341 Aldrich
Avenue, to serve a three year term.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Collins to reappoint George Evans, 6921 Columbus
Avenue, to serve another three year term.
A11 ayes - Carried.
Senior Citizen/Handicapped Commission
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Collins to appoint the following individuals
to serve on this commission:
John Gera, 500 E. 66th Street
Frank H. Andersen, 6901 Oakland
Myrtle R. Schmidt, 7025 Portland
All ayes - Carried.
Wine Study Committee
There was a discussion about the appointment of Rev.. Mark Hendricks, a previous
appointee to this committee who works in Richfield, although he lives in another
city. The council members sustained the appointment of Rev. Hendricks to this committee.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to appoint Rev. Marcus J. Mork,
6900 Grand, as an additional member to this committee.
All ayes - Carried.
Advisory Board of Health 1
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Collins to appoint Dr. W. H. Bittick, 702
Medical~Arts, and Charlene Swanell, 6220 - 4th Avenue.
All ayes - Carried.
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South Hennepin Human Services Council
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Collins to appoint Camillo G. DeSantis,
b5fl8 Newton Avenue.
A11 ayes - Carried.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to appoint
Representative - Stanley B. Olson Alternate - J. Wilde
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Collins to appoint
Representative - V. Luettinger Alternate - Defer
A11 ayes - Carried.
Southwest Cable TV Study Commission
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to appoint Acting City Manager Joyce
Wilde.
A11 ayes - Carried.
Ms. Wilde indicated she would accept these appointments in her present capacity
as interim city manager, with the suggestion that the council consider appointment
of a new city manager to these liaison appointments after the new city manager
assumes office.
State Advisor Board of Community Health Services
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to appoint I. F. Roesler.
A11 ayes - Carried.
17 Request for Waiver of Performance Bond, Financial Pro erties Developers, Inc.
John Dean, Acting City Attorney, reported that Financial Properties Developers,
Inc. had requested council consideration to waive two performance bond requirements
for the K-Mart development; one for an off-street parking contract, and the other
a performance bond on the P. U; D; The City Attorney reported that these performance
bonds were, in effect, a duplication of guarantees that the city already has through
the developer's contract with Financial Properties, and that the developer's
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contract has stricter performance controls.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to waive the performance bond.require-
ments as requested by Financial Properties.
All ayes - Carried.
18. Authorization to Settle Propert Acquisition, Nelson's Restaurant
John Dean, Assistant City Attorney, advised the council that a settlement had
been reached with Nelson's Restaurant for acquisition of this property. He
recommended that the council adopt the necessary resolution authorizing .this property
acquisition.
Motion by Jacobsen, 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. 6044
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT
OF CONDEMNATION ACTION
INVOLVING NELSON'S RESTAURANT
Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law.- -Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6044 in. Resolution Book No. 43.
19. Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and_Sale of Commercial Development .Revenue
Notes of 1979 -
Richard Krier, Planning and Redevelopment Director, reviewed provisions of-the ,
development agreement between Financial Properties Developers, Inc. which provide
that the city will issue a commercial development note to provide loan funds to
the developer for site acquisition-and 'construction of the K-Mart store, as outlined
in Council Letter No. 47. He recommended that the council-adopt the necessary
resolution to authorize issuance of a $2,550,000 commercial development note in
accordance with provisions of the Minnesota Industrial Development Act.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen that the following resolution be
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adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 6038
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE
OF A $2,550,000 COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE
NOTE OF 1979 (FINANCIAL PROPERTIES DEVELOPERS,
INC. PROJECT - K-MART LESSEE)
Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6038 in Resolution Book No. 43.
20. Request to Refer Community Development Plan and Housing Assistance Plan
to PACAC
Richard Krier, Planning and Redevelopment Director, reviewed the city's use
of Community Development Block Grant funds during the past five years. He also
reviewed the Draft Community Development Block Grant Plan and Housing Assistance
Plan for the period of August 1, 1979 to July 31, 1982, which has been prepared
as a result of input received from citizens at the public hearing on November 27,
1978. He recommended adoption of the necessary resolution authorizing submission
of this plan to the Planning Area Citizens Advisory Committee for review at their
February 13, 1979 meeting.
Motion by Ludeman, 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. 6045
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE DRAFT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND THE HOUSING
ASSISTANCE PLAN TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY PLANNING
AREA CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays -None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6045 in Resolution Book No. 43.
21. Resolution Establishin Minnesota Cities Week
Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, advised that Governor Quie intends to issue
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an official proclamation designating the week of February 26, through March 2,
as Minnesota Cities Week. She recommended the council adopt a resolution indi-
cating Richfield's support and participation.
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. 6046
RESOLUTION OF PARTICIPATION IN
MINNESOTA CITIES WEEK
Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6046 in Resolution Book No. 43.
22. Authorization to Commence Lawsuit
Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, advised the council that the city has
encountered difficulties with Minnesota Valley Surfacing Cpmpany in seeking to
correct defective street construction that was done during 1975 and 1976, as out-
lined in Council Letter No. 37. She recommended that•the council authorize
commencement of a-law suit against Minnesota Valley Resurfacing Co. and its surety,
St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to authorize commencement of a
lawsuit against Minnesota Valley Resurfacing Co., its surety, St. Paul Fire and
Marine Insurance Co., and any and all other necessary defendants for the purpose
of recovering damages incurred during the 1975 and 1976 permanent street paving
program.
All ayes - Carried.
23. Discussion of Recruitment Process for City Manager
Mayor Law discussed the process which ,the council had previously discussed
for the recruitment of a city manager. He provided the council with a job
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description and outline of other qualifications for the position. The council
reviewed-and discussed this job description, as well as some of the specific
benefits and compensation which will be offered with this position.
The following individuals commented regarding the selection process:
Donald Priebe, 7225 Bloomington
Gordon Anderson, 7501 Elliot
Stanley Olson, 6420 Vincent
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to approve the selection process as
outlined by the mayor.
' All ayes - Carried,
24. Claims and Payrolls
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that the following claims and
payrolls. be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST
-~ Checks. 36103/39618, 98585/98596 $ 401,311.60
SUMMIT STATE BANK
Checks 45404/46741 Regular $2,790,960.06
Checks 46432/46740 Payroll 151,455.55
All ayes - Carried.
25. Licenses
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that the following licenses be
approved:
Renewal Berea Lutheran Church, 7538 Emerson Food
Renewal St. Peters, 6620 Nicollet (one day only 2/17). On-sale beer
Renewal St. Richard Church Bingo
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Renewal Richfield Hair Care, 6511 Nicollet
Renewal Belt Line Bar, 1918 W. 78th St.
Renewal Lyndale Esquire, 74th and Lyndale
Renewal Mr. John, 63rd and Penn
Renewal Penny's Supermarket, 6530 Pillsbury
Renewal Loobeck Enterprises (Eddie Arnold's)
Renewal ~Stleford Equip. 400 W. 78th Street
Renewal American Bakeries, 6328 Penn
Renewal Bud's Texaco, 1316 E. 66th Street
New Wilhelms Nicollet Standard, 7720 Nicollet
Renewal Al`s DX, 64th and Penn
Renewal Advance Carter Co. (various locations)
Renewal Richfield Police Fed.
Renewal Stewart Properties, 6425 Nicollet
Renewal Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Renewal Nicollet Chapter AA, 63rd and Penn
Renewal Betty Crocker, 711 W. 66th Street
Renewal Jackie Ann, 12 E. 66th Street
Renewal Pier 1 Imports, 65th and Nicollet
Renewal Sinclair Station, 6600 Portland
Renewal Canine College, 7713 Morgan
Renewal Frenchman`s 1400 E. 66th Street
Renewal Lindahl Olds, 1900 W. 78th Street
Renewal Waterbed World, 6225 Lyndale
Renewal Blaylock Plumbing, 7731 4th Avenue
Renewal Jerry`s Standard, 66 and Lyndale
Renewal Cliff's Apco, 7500 Lyndale
Renewal 3M Business Products, 1620 E. 78th Street
Renewal Bob's Airport Standard, 1820 E. 66th
Renewal Win Stephens, 920 W. 78th Street
Renewal Midwest Vending, 2212 W. 94th Street
Renewal Don Roberts Union 76, 7301 Penn
Renewal New Image Hair Fashions, 2920 W. 66th
February 12, 1979
Soft drink
Soft drink, cigarette,
Music box, food,
Amusement machine,
Beer off-on-sale
Soft drink
Vending Cigarette,
Soft drink
Food, add'1 food,
Vending machine,
Soft drink, cigarette
Food, soft drink
Vending machine,
Soft drink
Food, bakery, food
Vehicle, vending mach.
Soft drink
Food, soft drink,
Cigarette
Cigarette
Cigarettes, music box,
Amusement machine
Vending machine
Soft drink
Soft drink, vending
Machine
Soft drink, food
Food, soft drink,
Bakery
Soft drink
Food
Cigarette
Soft drink
Music box, Amusement
Machine, Retail on/off
Motor vehicle,food,
Soft drink
Soft drink
Soft drink
Cigarette, soft drink
Vending machine
Soft drink
Soft drink, cigarette
Vending machine
Vending machine, Soft
Drink, Cigarette
Cigarette, vending
Machine
Cigarette, soft drink,
Vending machine
Soft drink
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Licenses - Continued
Regular
Renewal The Sibley Co., 36 W. 66th Street
Renewal GRC Service, 7626 Lyndale
Renewal Lyndale Laundromat, 6610 Lyndale
Renewal Executive Travel, 7614 Lyndale
Renewal Augsburg Tennis Center, 7200 Wentworth
Renewal Lil General, 7701 Portland
Renewal Lil General, 7529 Lyndale
Renewal Dollar Rent A Car, 616 E. 78th Street
Renewal Colonial Lodge, 7745 Lyndale
Renewal Penny's Supermarket, 2900 W. 66th
Renewal Penny's Supermarket, 6530 Pillsbury
Renewal Belt Line, 1918 W. 78th
Renewal Dutchman Dairy Queen, 7533 Lyndale
Renewal Western Station, 77th and Lyndale
Renewal Vickers, 7645 Lyndale
Renewal Glamour Beauty Academy, 2323 W. 66th
Renewal Kayo Fas Gas, b944 Nicollet
Renewal Kayo, 6544 Portland
Renewal PDQ, 813 E. 66th Street
Renewal Win Stephens, 920 W. 78th Street
Renewal Hansen's Auto Spa, 6420 Penn
Taxicab License
Renewal Suburban Yellow Cab, 221 W. Grand
Taxicab Drivers
Renewal
New
New
Renewal
Renewal
New
Renewal
Renewal
Renewal
Renewal
New
New
New
New
Terry Perronteau, 3109 Cedar
Jerry Hullerman, 5028 Cedar
Leonard Wilson, 3627 Portland
Lee Fintel, 3200 Bloomington
Michael Smith, 3301 Cedar
Maurice Turner, 2050 Delaware W. St.
Patricia Mack, 9448 Chicago
Alan James, 11040 Queen
Michael Young, 5824 York
Lowell Larson, 15480 Pioneer Trai7~,
Terry Weihn, 1011 Marshall St. N.E.
Craig Groth, 8916 Nicollet
Alan Webb, 1601 10th Avenue
Paul
Eden Prairie
Stephen Schoenecker, 13888 Ottawa Avenue, Savage
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Soft drink
Soft drink
Cigarette, soft
Drink, vending mach.
Soft drink
Soft drink
Amusement machine
Amusement machine
Motor vehicle
Soft drink, motel
Retail off-sale
Retail off-sale
Retail on and off-sale
Food, soft drink
Retail off-sale
Vending machine
Vending machine,
Soft drink
Ice, food, soft drink,
Cigarette
Food, vending mach ,
Ci arette
Of~-sale beer
Used motor vehicle,
New motor vehicle
Coin car wash, tenc.
Machine, soft drink,
Cigarette
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Taxicab Drivers - Continued
Renewal Bruce Kresoya, 6720 Galway Drive
Renewal Gerald Cowl, 10370 Yorktown Lane, Maple Grove
New Roger Odegard, 2316 W. 7th
Renewal David Meusky, 3412 Oakridge Road
New Steward Ward, 1610 E. 39th Street
New John Olson, 4107 Wentworth
New Robert Nickell, 12504 Chippewa Lane
New Douglas Smith, 1301 6th Street N.E.
New Deborah LeTourneau, 6417 Camden Road, Brooklyn Center
New Paul Holmes, 5336 Logan
New James LeTourneau, 6417 Camden Road, Brooklyn Center
New Bruce Bevacqua, 5100 Penn
New Edward Braddock III, 2825 E. Lake Street
New David LeMay, 14704 W. Burnsville Parkway
Renewal Albert Boline, 12810 Germaine, Apple Valley
Renewal Merlin Bankenbush, 4456 Parklawn Court
Renewal Bruce Anderson, 115 E.59th Street
New Eric Aaron, 5536 W. 25 1/2 Street
New .Luis Lima, 2010 25th Avenue
All ayes - Carried.
26 ._ Approval of Agreement with Richfield Police Officer's Federation (Not on Agenda)
Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, reported that the staff and the union re-
presentatives for the Police Officers Federation had reached agreement on a negotiated
contract for the year 1979. The agreement provides for a 7% pay adjustment and a 7%
increase in city's contribution toward health insurance for personnel represented by
this bargaining group. Ms. Wilde advised the council that the recommended agreement
is consistent with 1979 pay and benefit adjustments authorized for other groups of
city employees and is within the president's wage and price guidelines. She recom-
mended the council adopt the necessary resolutions acknowledging this agreement.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen 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. 6047
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND THE RICHFIELD POLICE
OFFICERS' FEDERATION FOR THE YEAR 1979
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' RESOLUTION NQ. 6048
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF.
APPROPRIATIONS FROM TT~E 1979 .CONTINGENCY
ACCOUNT TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None.
Carried. These resolutions appear as Resolutions Numbers 6047 and 6048 in Resolution
Book No. 43.
2 7 . Ad i our~ent '
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen that the meeting adjourn.
All ayes - Carried. Time: 1:15 a.m. Febr~
Date Approved: February 26, 1979
Thomas J Moran City Clerk'
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