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03-12-1979CITY OF RICHFIELD Regular Meeting March 12, 1979 The Council of th® City of Richfi®ld mot in regular ®®asion in the council chamb®ra of therCity Hall on Monday, March 12, 1979, at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Jacobsen gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Loren L. Law. 1. Minutes Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman that the minutes of the regular council meeting of February 26, 1979, be approved as submitted. All ayes - Carried. 2 Request for Special Use Permit, 6525 Cedar Avenue for Rustproofing Business Richard Krier, Planning and Redevelopment Director, presented the request of William H. Traiser for a special use permit. Mr. Traiser is proposing to construct a one-story building on the vacant lot at 6525 Cedar Avenue to house an automobile rustproofing business, as outlined in Council Letter No. 67. Mr. Krier reviewed the planning commission and the staff recommendations for approval of this special use permit. William H. Traiser, the applicant, and R. L. Pothen, president of the Rust- proofing Factory of Roseville, were present in. support of their application and answered questions from the council. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman to grant the special use permit with the stipulation that no on-street parking be permitted. 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: Council Meeting Minutes -Z- RESOLUTION N0. 6057 March 12, 1979 RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OFF-STREET PARKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION N0. 79-3, CONTRACT N0. 2291 Mr. William Traiser 9845 Oak Shore~Drive, Lakeville, MN Location: 6525 Cedar Avenue Use: Commercial Building for Rustproofing Operations Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6057 in Resolution Book No. 43. 3. Application for On-Sale and Sunday Liquor Licenses., Ground Round Restaurant~_ 1500 East 78th Street Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, reviewed the application of the Ground Round Restaurant, 1500 East 78th Street, for an on-sale and Sunday liquor license, as outlined in Council Letter No. 71. She reported that the application was submitted by the Howard Johnson Corporation, and that all necessary information has been filed with the application. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to close the hearing. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Collins to grant the on-sale and Sunday liquor license subject to the stipulation that no license be issued until a Richfield resident is appointed as manager. Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nays - Ludeman. Carried. 4. Ordinance Amendment Relating to Personnel Changes. Second Reading. Dan Boomhower, Personnel Director, answered questions from the council regarding proposed changes in the personnel ordinance. These ordinance amendments reflect changes in the administration of vacation and sick leave accruals. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. 1 Bill 1979-4, "An Amendment to Chapter II, Part III, Section 2.34 of the Council Meeting Minutes -3- March 12, 1979 Ordinance Code''', was read and reviewed by ,Clayton LeFevere, City Attorney, the same being on file in the office of the city cl®rk. (C-9859) Motion by Jacobsen, ®eco~d®d by Ludestan that this constitute a ®econd reading of ~i11 1979-4; that it be published in the officiel newspaper and that it be made a part of these minutes: Po11 of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None. Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to request the staff to research the costs of offering long-term disability insurance to city employees and have this information available at the time the council reviews 1980 compensation and benefit rates. All ayes - Carried. 5. Proposed Adjustments in Sewer Utility User Rates. Second Reading. The proposed revisions in the sewer utility rates were reviewed by the council. Tom Moran, Finance Director, summarized the rates in use by other municipalities and answered questions from the council. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked about the charges to the city of the Metropolitan Waste Control Commisson(MWCC). Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Bill 1979-5, "Revising Sanitary Sewer Service Rates and Charges: Amending Section 8.12, Subdivisions 2, 3 and 12 of the Richfield City Code", was read and reviewed by City Attorney, Clayton LeFevere, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9860) Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to amend the proposed ordinance by inserting the words "customer billing" before the word "district" in subdivisions 2 and 3. A11 ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -4- March 12, 1979 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman that this constitute a second reading of Bill 1979-5; that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made apart of these minutes. Po11 of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None. Carried. 6. Transitory Ordinance Providing for Charter Amendment Relating to Filing Dates. Second Reading. Bi11 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 Clayton LeFevere, City Attorney, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9862) Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman that this constitute a second reading of Bill 1979-6; 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. 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 Clayton LeFevere, City Attorney, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9863) Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman that this constitute a second reading of Bi11 1979-7; that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made a part of these minutes. Po11 of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None. Carried. 7. Transitory Ordinance Appropriating Monies from the Special Revenue Fund. First Reading. Council Meeting Minutes -5- March 12, 1979 Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, outlined the projects that would benefit from the proposed appropriations from the Special Revenue Fund in accordance with the approved 1979 Capital Improvement budget. She recommended that the council give first reading approval to the transitory ordinance appropriating these funds. Bill 1979-8, "Transitory Ordinance No. 16.56. An Ordinance Providing for the Expenditure of Money from the Special Revenue Fund for Certain Capital Im- provements", was read and reviewed by City Attorney, Clayton LeFevere, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9864) Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that this constitute a first reading of Bill 1979-8; that it be published in the official newspaper and that second reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for April 9, 1979. Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None. Carried. Council recessed at 8:20 p.m. to conduct the HRA meeting and reconvened at 12:30 a.m. 8. Request for Sign Permit, Richfield Bank & Trust Company, Deferred. Carl Marinics, Public Works Director, reviewed the request of Richfield Bank & Trust to install a pedestal sign at the northwest corner of their property located at 6625 Lyndale. He also reviewed the staff recommendation for denial on this sign permit. Monroe Stenerson, representing Richfield Bank & Trust, and David Shannon, representing American Sign and Indicator Corp., spoke in behalf of this sign installation. Bjorn Hagen, owner of Hagen Furs, 6601 Lyndale, indicated that he felt the proposed sign, if located as described, would detract from his business establishment. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to approve this sign permit application. Council Meeting Minutes - 6- March 12, 1979 Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - Collins. Carried. Councilperson Collins indicated that she voted "no" on this item because she was concerned that the sign would interfere with traffic safety. through the 66th Street-Lyndale Avenue intersection. 9. Approval of Minutes, Tabulation of Bids and Award of Contract for Purchase of Street Flusher Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, advised the council that one bid had been received for the street flusher. This bid was submitted by Ruffridge-Johnson Equipment Co. in the amount of $18,753. She recommended that the council authorize the purchase of the street flusher from this bidder. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to approve the bid minutes and authorize the award of bid for the street flusher to Ruffridge-Johnson Equipment Co., Inc, in the amount of $18,753. All ayes - Carried. 10. Approval of Minutes, Tabulation of Bids and Award of Contract for Turf Truckster Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, reviewed the bid received for a turf truckster. The sole bid-was submitted by Cushman Motor Co., Inc. in the amount of $4,373. She recommended that the council authorize the purchase of the turf truckster from this bidder. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to approve the bid minutes and authorize the award of bid for the turf truckster to Cushman Motor Co., Inc. in the amount of $4,373. All ayes - Carried. 11. Purchase in Excess of $1,000 Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, presented a purchase in excess of $1,000 for two yard boxes for council approval. She recommended that the council approve 1 this purchase. Council Meeting Minutes -7- March 12, 1979 Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to authorize the purchase of these two yard boxes in the amount of $4,278. A11 ayes - Carried. 12. Parking Regulations in the Vicinity of Cedar Avenue and Diagonal Boulevard Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to defer consideration of this item. A11 ayes - Carried. 13. Report on Housing and Land Use Inventory Richard Krier, Planning and Redevelopment Director, presented the staff's housing and land use inventory for council review. He indicated that these reports would be used in reviewing and revising the comprehensive plan, as outlined in Council Letter No. 73. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to receive the report and authorize its release and continued use throughout the comprehensive planning process. A11 ayes - Carried. 14. Request for Lifting of Vacancy Moratorium Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, recommended that the council lift the moratorium on hiring to permit the filling of twa vacancies; for a water main- tenance person, and for the secretary position in the personnel division. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen to lift the moratorium on hiring and authorize the staff to fill these two position vacancies. A11 ayes - Carried. 15. Setting Date of Hearing for Board of Review Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, recommended that the council set the date of hearing for the 1979 Board of Review meeting for May 22, 1979. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Collins to approve the city manager's recommendation and set the date of hearing for the Board of Review for May 22, 1979, Council Meeting Minutes -8- March 12, 1979 at 7:00 p.m. All ayes - Carried. 16. Setting Date of Hearing, L/H/N Redevelopment Plan Amendments Joyce Wilde, .Acting City Manager, recommended that the date of March 26, 1979, be selected as the date of public hearing on the L/H/N Redevelopment Plan Amendments. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to set the date of public hearing for consideration of the proposed amendments to the Lyndale/Hub/Nicollet redevelopment plan for March 26, 1979. All ayes - Carried. 17. Discussion of Ordinance Provisions Re~ulatine Fence Heights Councilman Ludeman requested that the staff review the ordinance regulating the heights of fences and develop a recommendation for council consideration. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen to refer this matter to the planning commission for review and recommendation. All ayes - Carried. 18. Report on Municipal Golf Course Proiect Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, reported that Governor Quie had signed the bill enabling the city of Richfield to issue bonds for a recreational facility. The law becomes effective one day after the city clerk files a council resolution approving the law with the Secretary of State. 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. 6058 RESOLUTION APPROVIlVG LAWS 1979, CHAPTER 1 Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6058 in Resolution Book No. 43. Council Meeting Minutes -9- March 12, 1979 Don Swenson, representing T. G. Evenson & Associates, Inc., municipal finance consultants, e~cplained the process for initiating-the bond sale and-the schedule for selling the bonds. 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. 6059 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE: AND SALE OF $1,300,000 GROSS REVENUE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BONDS OF 1979 Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None.. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6059 in Resolution Book No. 43. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to authorize the financial advisors to apply for a financial rating on the bond issue if deemed desirable. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to set the bond sale bid opening for Wednesday, ~~~ April 4, 1979, at 12:00 noon and to schedule a special council meeting on that day at 12:30 p.m. for purposes of awarding the bond sale, and bids on this project. The city clerk i~ instructed to publish a legal notice in the official newspaper to this effect. A11 ayes - Carried. Don Fondrick, Park and Recreation Director, answered questions regarding the golf course budget and schedule from the council. - 19. Resolution Supporting Joint Insurance Legislation Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, reported on a bill that had. been introduced in both chambers of the state legislature which would authorize cities to jointly arrange for insurance coverage through either purchase of insurance or self-insurance. Council Meeting Minutes -10- March 12, 1979 She recommenced that, in view of increasing insurance premiums. and difficulty pur- chasing insurance, such a program could provide significant benefits to Richfield. It was recommended that the council adopt a resolution indicating Richfi.eld's support for this legislation. 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. 6060 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING INSURANCE LEGISLATION Poll pf votes: Ayes - Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6060 in Resolution Book No. 43. 20. Appointments- to Civil Service Commission Mayor Law advised. the council that there were two existing vacancies on the civil service commission; one vacancy exists because a term has expired aid one vacancy for the remaining two year term of Don Balmer, who has resigned. He recommended Carlton Lytle, 1400 W. 74th Street, be appointed to fill a three year term and A. P. Anderson, 1625 W. 75th Street, be appointed to fill the remaining term of Don Balmer. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen to approve the mayor's recommendation and appoint Carlton Lytle and A. P. Anderson to serve on the Civil Service Commission. Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nays - Collins, Ludeman. Carried. 21. Claims and Payrolls Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger that the following claims and payrolls be approved: • RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST • Cheeks 38b34/3991b $426,173.12 SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 47127/47135 General $393,077.89 Checks 47178/4748.1 Payroll 153 523.01 Council Meeting Minutes -11- March 12, 1979 All ayes - Carried. 22. Licenses 3oyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, advised the council that the public safety department had recommended denial of a taxicab driver's license for William Boyd Forrey. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Collins to deny the issuance of a taxicab driver's license to William Boyd Forrey. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman that the following licenses be approved: Fee Waived Renewal North Star Ice, 1654 Marthaler Lane Renewal Richfield Liquor Store, Penn Avenue Renewal 7-up Bottling Co., 3612 E. 44th Street Renewal St. Peter's Church Renewal Richfield Liquor, Lyndale Avenue Regular Renewal Nisgood Company, 6590 Excelsior Renewal Broadway Pizza, 7514 Lyndale Renewal Richfield Transmission, 7444 Lyndale Renewal Mr. Steak, 1420 E. 78th Street Renewal Viking Tailor, 7748 Morgan Renewal Ceasors Sauna, 2022 W. 78th Street Renewal First Federal, 64th and Nicollet Renewal Sunrise Marketing Renewal Coca Cola Bottling Renewal Wilhelm's Standard, 7544 Lyndale Renewal Richfield Pharmacy, 6519 Nicollet Renewal KFC Nat'l. Mgt. Co. (Kentucky Fried) Renewal Rental Equip. Sales, 2016 W. 78th Street Renewal United Rent a11s, 2200 W. 66th Street Renewal Richfield Racquet Club Renewal Sambo's Restaurant, 7344 Penn Avenue Renewal Cliff's Apco, 7500 Lyndale Ice machines,.. Ice machine, soft drink Soft drink Bingo Soft drink Garbage hauling Music box, vending machine food, soft drink, cigaret Soft drink ' Food, cigaret, soft drink Vending machine Soft drink Commercial incinerator Vending machines Soft drink Soft drink, vending mach. cigaret Food, soft drink, cigaret Food, soft drink Soft drink Soft drink Soft drink Food, soft drink, cigaret cigaret Council Meeting Minutes -12- March 12, 1979 Regular Licenses (Continued) Renewal Cardco Investments Food, soft drink Renewal Carbone's Pizza Food, soft drink Renewal Harmon Glass, 7524 Lyndale Soft drink ' Renewal Taco Rell, 2208 W. 66th Street `Food, soft drink Renewal Citywide Disposal, 9432 3rd Avenu®. Garbage hauling Renewal Expert Disposal, 13200 Pilot Knob Road Garbage haulin8 Renewal Left Guard, Inc., 7717 Nicollet Tavern Renewal Konstantin Topuluk, 3450 Harriet Commercial incinerator New Colonial Lodge Motel, 7745 Lyndale Ice machine Taxicab Drivers Jo e L. Wilde Acting City Manager New John Sheehy, 1841 Oregon Avenue New James Talle, 1312 E. 78th Street All ayes - Carried. 23. Adjournment Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman that the meeting adjourn. All ayes - Carried. Time: 1:30 a.m. March Date Approved; March 26, 1979 Thomas J. oran City Clerk 13, 1979. oren L. La Mayor