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03-26-1979CITY OF RICHFIELD Regular Meeting March 26, 1979 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on Monday, March 26, 1979, at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Luettinger 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 March 12, 1979 be approved as submitted. All ayes - Carried. 2. Citizen of the Year Award Mr. Ralph Olson, 7545 Pillsbury, announced that the Human Rights Commission had selected two persons to receive the 1978 Citizen of the Year Awards. The award recipients are Lois Bendickson,7217 Chicago Avenue, and Jean Jackson, 7145 Clinton Avenue. Mayor Law presented a plaque and proclamation to Mrs. Jackson. Since Ms. Bendickson was unable to be present, the council requested that arrangements be made to present the award to her at a later date. 3. Amendments to Lyndale/Hub/Nicollet Redevelopment Plan Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, reviewed the actions of the HRA at the March 12, 1979 meeting, approving three amendments to the Lyndale/Hub/Nicollet Redevelopment plan, relating to land use changes. Clayton LeFevere, City Attorney, read a resolution providing for council approval of these land use amendments. He stressed that the issue of a boundary change in the project area was not addressed in this resolution since the HRA had not recom- mended this boundary change to the council, and that the resolution dealt only with the land use amendments. Council Meeting Minutes -2- March 26, 1979 Richard Krier, Planning and Redevelopment Director, explained the proposed land use modifications, and stated that the Planning Commission had found the land use changes to be consistent with the city's comprehensive plan. The following individuals expressed their interests regarding the proposed changes: Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Gordon and Gary Strom, 6617 Humboldt Donald Lynch, 6617 Lake Shore Drive Leon Lunas, 7508 Bryant Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to close the hearing. A11 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. 6061 FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS BY, AND RESOLUTIONS OF, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA, RELATING TO AND APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE LYNDALE-HUB-NICOLLET COMNfl;RCIAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6061 in Resolution Book.No. 43. 4. Approval of Final Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Bids, Pump House Control Modifications Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, reviewed the request for authorization to advertise for bids for renovation of the water plant pump controls. Carl Marinics; Public Works Director, outlined the plans and specifications for this project and explained how the new controls may result in a savings in electrical energy consumption. Motion by 3acobsen,seconded by Ludeman to approve the plans and specifications, and authorize the advertisement for bids for these improvements. All ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -3- March 26, 1979 5 Authorization to Proceed with Phase IV, Golf Course Pro3ect Don Fondrick, Park and Recreation Director, reviewed the contractual provisions contained in Phase IV of the golf course project, which is the construction management phase of the consultants agreements with Brauer and Associates and which provides for construction observation for the building component of the project, through the contract with Richard Swartz/Neil Weber, Inc. He recommended that the council authorize implementation of Phase IV of each of these contracts. Don Brauer of Brauer and Associates, the site architect, and Richard Swartz of Richard Swartz/Neil Webber, Inc., the building architect, were present and answered questions from the council. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to authorize proceeding with Phase IV of the agreement with Brauer and Associates, and Phase IV of the agreement with Richard Swartz/Neil Webber, Inc. All ayes - Carried. Bill 1979-8, Transitory Ordinance No. 16.57, "An Ordinance Providing for the Expenditure of Money from the Special Revenue Fund for Park Acquisition and Betterment", was read and reviewed by Clayton LeFevere, City Attorney, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9865) Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that this constitute a first reading of Bill 1979-9; that it be published in the official newspaper and that second reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for April 23, 1979. Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law_ Nays - None. Carried. 6 Resolution Initiating Street Vacation Process for Golf Course Construction Don Fondrick, Park and Recreation Director, requested that the council initiate the process to vacate 69th Street from 20th Avenue to 21st Avenue, as outlined in Council Letter No. 95~ and to close 21st Avenue at the edge of Rich Acres Park. Council Meeting Minutes -4- March 26, 1979 He stated that residents have previously presented a petition to the council indicating interest in expansion of Rich Acres Park, and that the opportunity for this park expansion has been coupled with planning for the municipal golf course. He recommended that the council sign the petition initiating the street vacation process inasmuch as the city is the owner of the property abutting the area to be vacated. The request for street vacation will then go to the Planning Commission for a public hearing and recommendation. Motion by Jacobsen, 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. 6062 RESOLUTION PETITIONING TO VACATE 69TH STREET BETWEEN 20TH AVENUE AND 21ST AVENUE AND TO VACATE THAT PORTION OF 21ST AVENUE THAT ABUTS THE AREA KNOWN AS RICH ACRES PARK, AND TO REFER SAID PETITION TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THEIR REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nays - Ludeman. Carried. This resolution appears -as Resolution No. 6062 in Resolution Book No. 43. 7. Request for Waiver of Parking Restrictions, Richfield Lions Club Pancake Breakfast Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, presented the request of the Richfield Lions Club to waive the parking restrictions on the south side of West 70th Street, between Nicollet and Pillsbury Avenue, on April 29, 1979 during the time they will be holding their pancake breakfast at the Community Center. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to authorize the waiver of parking restrictions in this area on April 29, 1979 from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A11 ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -5- March 26, 1979 8. Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Call for Bids, Lyndale/Hub/Nicollet Redevelopment Landscaping Improvements Carl Marinics, Public Works Director, reviewed the final plans for construction of the sidewalk, driveway and landscaping improvements along Lyndale Avenue, 65th Street and 66th Street, near the K-Mart site, as outlined in Council Letter No. 92. He advised the council that, as described in the developer's agreement, the city is committed to providing these public improvements, and he recommended that the council approve these final plans and specifications. Don Ringrose, of BRW, answered questions about the specifications. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, asked about the location of sidewalks. Dr. Felton Jenkins, 6221 Morgan, spoke in favor of these improvements. 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. 6066 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET REDEVELOPMENT PEDESTRIAN AND LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6066 in Resolution Book No. 43. 9. Review of Bid Tabulations and Minutes, and Authorization to Readvertise for Bids, City Hall Carpeting Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, reviewed the bids received for replacement of city hall carpeting. She advised the council that one bidder, the low bidder, had withdrawn his bid, and that the other two bidders were unsure about the specifi- cations. She recommended that the city council reject these bids and authorize the staff to revise the project specifications and readvertise for bids. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to approve the bid minutes, reject the bids, and authorize the staff to revise the bid specifications and readvertise for bids based upon the revised specifications. A1I ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -6- March 26, 1979 10. Authorization to Call for Bids, 12th Avenue Seal Coat Repairs Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, recommended that the council authorize the advertisement for bids for repair of the street surface on 12th Avenue between 73rd and 78th Streets. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to authorize the staff to advertise for bids for repair of this ,portion of 12th Avenue. All ayes - Carried. 11. Bus Shelter Agreement with Metropolitan Transit Commission Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, advised the city council that the Metropolitan Transit Commission has recently agreed to erect a bus shelter on the northeast corner of 12th Avenue and 66th Street, She said the MTC plan calls for the city to reimburse the MTC 10 percent of the cost of the shelter construction, which is estimated to be $300 to $500. She also advised the council that the MTC agreement required that the city maintain the shelter area by grass mowing, litter control, etc. She observed that the city routinely performs such maintenance tasks on city boulevard areas, including those on which bus shelters are located, although this maintenance responsi- bility has not been a requirement of previous contracts between the MTC and the city. She recommended the council approve the agreement between the MTC and the city and approve the resolution authorizing transfer of funds for this project. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to approve this agreement and authorize the acting city manager to execute the agreement. All ayes - Carried. 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. 6063 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE 1979 CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Council Meeting Minutes -7- March Z6, 1979 Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6063 in Resolution Book No. 43. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen to request that the staff notify the MTC of the council's opposition to the local funding match and maintenance responsibility requirements of this agreement. All ayes - Carried. 12. Annroval of Final Plans and Specifications, Ordering Project an_d Authorization to Advertise for Bids, Nicollet Park Minor Improvements Project Don Fondrick, Park and Recreation Director, reviewed the preliminary concept plan for redevelopment of Nicollet Park and the final plans for construction of a tot lot, as approved by the Park and Recreation Commission, as outlined in Council Letter No. 81. He recommended that the council adopt the necessary resolution authorizing this project. Mr. James Robin, architect, was present and answered questions from the council. 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. 6064 RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLANS, APPROVAL FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, ORDERING PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING CALL FOR BIDS FOR MINOR IMPROVEMENTS AT NICOLLET PARK CITY PROJECT N0. 735 Poll of votes; Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6063 in Resolution Book No. 43. 13. Agreement for Engineering Services for Proposed Alley Improvement Project Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, reviewed the proposal from Orr-Schelen- Mayeron and Associates, Inc. to provide the engineering services necessary to prepare pre- liminary plans and reports for an alley improvement project, as outlined in Council Council Meeting Minutes -8- March 26, 1979 Letter No. 88. She recommended that the council authorize this agreement. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to authorize the agreement with Orr-Schelen-Mayeron and Associates, Inc. providing for preparation of preliminary engineering reports for the alley improvement project. Po11 of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger. Abstain - Law. Carried. 14. Agreement for Engineering Services for Proposed Traffic Signal Improvements Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, advised the council that traffic signals on Lyndale Avenue at 73rd and 76th Streets were in need of updating, and that a proposal had been received from Orr-Schelen-Mayeron and Associates, Inc. to provide the engineering services necessary to prepare the preliminary plans and specifications for this traffic signal update. She recommended that the council authorize this agreement. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to authorize the agreement with Orr-Schelen-Mayeron and Associates, Inc. for these engineering services. Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger. Abstain - Law. Carried. 15. Discussion of Parking Regulations in the Vicinit of Cedar Avenue and Diagonal Boulevard. (Deferred from March 12) Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, reviewed the recommendations of-the traffic control committee regarding parking regulations in the vicinity of Cedar Avenue and Diagonal Boulevard. She reported that the committee had determined that sinc e Gopher Cab Company is no longer in the area, no major on-street parking problems exist, and that parking restrictions in the area should be removed. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Collins to approve the committee's recommendation and 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 -9- March 26, 1979 RESOLUTION N0. 6065 RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS REMOVE "NO PARKING ANYTIlKE" SIGNS FROM THE VIC A~TITY OF CEDAR AVENUE SOUTH AND DIAGONAL BOULEVARD Po11 of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Law. Nays - Luettinger. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6065 in Resolution Book No. 43. 16. Appointments to CATV Advisory Committee Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to defer consideration of this item to the next council meeting, and to direct the staff to prepare a resolution describing the composition and responsibilities of this committee for review at that time. All ayes - Carried. 17. Proposed Swimming Pool and Ice Arena Fee Schedules Don Fondrick, Park and Recreation Director, reviewed the proposed 1979 swimming pool fee schedule as recommended by the staff and the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission and as outlined in Council Letter No. 97 as follows: 1. Separate season tickets be issued to provide admittance to either the indoor West pool or the outdoor municipal pool, at a rate of $28.50. 2. The non-resident ticket designation be eliminated and the $28.50 family and $18.50 single ticket fee be available to all regardless of residency. 3. The summer instructional program be analyzed and any necessary adjustments be made in the fee schedule, to continue these programs on a self-supporting basis, in accordance with city policy. The council discussed various considerations of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, in establishing the recommended fee schedule. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to approve a $28.50 season ticket for residents and establish a $35.00 season ticket for non-residents, both of which will be usable at either pool; to eliminate the late fee charge; and to authorize any adjustments in fees for instruction classes necessary to retain these programs on Council Meeting Minutes -10- March 26, 1979 a self-supporting basis. All ayes - Carried. Mr. Fondrick reviewed the following recommended fees for operation of the ice arena, as approved by the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission: 1. Purchasers of 100 or more hours of ice, now paying $42.50 per hour, should be charged $45 per hour. 2. Purchasers of a single hour of ice now paying $46.50 per hour, should be charged $50 per hour; 3. A new category should be created for purchasers of 10 or more hours of ice, with a charge of $47.50 per hour; 4. There shall be no distinction between Richfield and non-Richfield organizations and associations, but rather the fee schedule will apply to any purchasers of ice time; 5. The staff should be directed to evaluate the open skating schedule to determine if revisions should be made on the basis of usage and revenues. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to approve these ice arena fee schedule proposals. All ayes - Carried. 18. Discussion of Ordinance Provisions Relating to Garbage and Refuse Collection in Commercial Areas Adjacent to Residential Areas The council discussed refuse collection regulations and the possible problems Which can arise because there are no hourly restrictions on refuse collection in commercial areas adjacent to residential areas. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen to direct the staff to contact the trash haulers to determine if some modifications in regulations would be acceptable, to minimize the possible problem for residents adjacent to commercial areas and to report back to the council. All ayes - Carried. 19.__~reement with Richfield Swim Club for Use of Municipal Pool Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, presented a request from the Richfield Swim Council Meeting Minutes -11- March 26, 1979 Club for an agreement which would enable them to use the Richfield pool to host a two-day AAU swim meet. She recommended that the council authorize this agreement. with the Richfield Swim Club. All ayes - Carried. 20. Moratorium on Filling of Position Vacancies Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, recommended that the council waive the moratorium on hiring to permit filling of the following full-time positions. Clerk Stenographer II Police Sergeant and Police Officer Fire Lieutenant and Firefighter Maintenance/Greens Superintendent Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to lift the moratorium on hiring to allow these positions to be filled. 21. Authorization to Dispose of City Equipment Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, recommended that the council authorize the staff to advertise for sale of a 1956 fire vehicle, as the public safety department has recently replaced this equipment with a new 1500 GPM pumping engine. She also recom- mended that the fire hose on this truck be sold and that proceeds from the equipment sale be designated for the fire equipment replacement fund and proceeds from sale of the hose be designated for fire division capital outlay. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Law to authorize the staff to advertise this fire_pumper and hose for sale and to negotiate a satisfactory price. All ayes - Carried. 22. Claims and Payrolls Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman that the following claims and payrolls be approved: RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST Checks 38649/40139 $214,293.27 SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 47795/47819 General $808,244.80 Checks 47136/47796 Payroll 151,061.47 Council Meeting Minutes -12- March 26, 1979 23. Licenses Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen that the following licenses be approved; Regular Regular American Legion, 6501 Portland Music Box, Amusement, Bingo, Club, Machines New Kenny's Food , 6700 Penn Music Box Taxicab Driver Licenses Renewal David Johnson, 212 W. 46th Street New Richard Peterson, 5019 34th Avenue Renewal Dana Jorgensen, 5101 Boarshead Road New Robert Harris, 7125 17th Avenue New Roark Johnson, 5624 Washburn New Richard LeMere, 3720 Inglewood New Douglas Marvy, 3148 10th Avenue New Marcia Hovey, 8037 14th Avenue New Daniel Parker, 755 Payne Avenue New Abdoul Rahanan, 4001 Clinton New John Leaf, 411 13th Avenue N.E. All ayes - Carried. Tom Morgan, Public Safety Director, presented two applications for taxicab driver licenses; Robert James Miller and Robert Paul Drake, for which he recommended denial. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to deny these two applications for a taxicab driver's license as recommended by the public safety director. All ayes - Carried. 24. 1978 Firefighters Contract Negotiations (Not on Agenda) Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, reported to the council that the staff had recently completed additional negotiations with Local 1215, the firefighters bargaining unit, and had arrived at agreement on a three year contract package for 1978, 1979 and 1980. Tom Morgan, Public Safety Director, explained the agreed-upon contract provisions, a wage increase of 7.85% for 1978, and 7% for 1979, with an increase in the city's health insurance contribution for 1979 to a maximum $76 per month. The 1980 contract Council Meeting Minutes -13- March 26, 1979 provides that the maximum insurance contribution be $81, and that wages be established based on the average of the mid-point salaries of the second and fourth pay ranking of six designated municipalities. He reported that the labor contract has several housekeeping provisions eliminated and a change in the language defining grievance procedures options. Motion by Jacobsen, 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. 6067 RESOLUTION APPROVING LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN CITY OF RICHFIELD AND THE MEMBERS OF LOCAL 1215, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, AFL-CIO RESOLUTION N0. 6068 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION FROM THE 1979 CONTINGENCY TO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT AND REVISING 1979 BUDGET TO INCLUDE SETTLEMENT ON FIREFIGHTERS' 1978 AND 1979 RETROACTIVE PAY Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None. Carried. These resolutions appear as Resolutions Numbers 6067 and 6068 in Resolution Book No. 43. 25. Adjournment Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Collins that the meeting adjourn. AlI ayes - Carried. Time: 12:30 a.m., March 27, 1979. Date Approved: April 9, 1979 Thomas J. oran City Clerk ren L. Law a or ce Wilde Acting City Manager