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04-23-1979CITY OF RICHFIELD Regular Meeting April 23, 1979 The Council of the City of Richfield met in regular eegsion in the Council Chamc®ra of the City Ha11 on~Monday, April 23, 1979, at 7:®0 p.m. The invocation was given by Councilman Jacobsen. 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 mee~ing of April ~, 1979, be approved as presented. All ayes - Carried. 2. Request to Vacate a Portion of 69th Street - 21st Avenue for Park Expansion Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, reviewed the April 9, 1979, first reading of the transitory ordinances which would accomplish the vacation of portions of 69th Street and 21st Avenue adjacent to the Rich Acres Park, as outlined in Council Letter No. 120. Ms. Wilde also reviewed the final plans for the golf course and park expansion which have been approved by the golf course committee, park and recreation commission and the Metropolitan Airport Commission. Carlton Lytle, 1400 W. 74th Street, elaborated on the plans reviewed by the golf course advisory committee for creating a cul-de-sac on the vacated portion of Zlst Avenue, and reported on the additional cost and change in plans which would be required should the council decide not to vacate the street areas. The mayor opened the subject to general discussion and the following individuals spoke regarding snow removal and drifting, parking bans and the park. expansion, as might be affected by this street vacation: Jack Duich, 6821 20th Avenue Mr. and Mrs. Milton Moemken, 6804 21st Avenue Richard Blevins, 7539 Washburn Avenue Council Meeting Minutes -2- April 23, 1979 Mrs. Hans Lervik, 21st Avenue A11 Gullickson, 6820 21st Avenue Margie Minchow, 6815 20th Avenue Mrs. Peggy Downey, 6829 ZOth Avenue Steven Horn, 6831 19th Avenue David Roth, 6838 19th Avenue Don Fondrick, Park and Recreation Director, spoke regarding the grade of the portions of the two streets proposed to be vacated. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Collins to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Clayton LeFevere, City Attorney, read and reviewed the following transitory ordinances: Bill 1979-10, Transitory Ordinance No. 16.58, "An Ordinance Providing for the Vacation of a Portion of 21st Avenue", and Bill 1979-11, Transitory Ordinance No. 16.59, "An Ordinance Providing for the 'Jacation of a Portion of 69th Street;' the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9866) Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that this constitute a second reading of Bi11s 1979-10 and 1979-11; that they be published in the official newspaper and that they be made a part of these minutes; with the understanding that the staff shall pay particular attention to snow removal practices or problems on 68th Street and 21st Avenue during the upcoming winter and report back to the council at the end of the year. Poll of votes: Ayes - Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - Collins. Carried. 3. Taxicab Driver License Denial Appeal Tom Morgan, Public Safety Director, advised the council that Robert James Miller was appealing the council's March 26, 1979, denial of a taxicab driver's license renewal. Mr. Morgan recommended that the council uphold its previous action of denying this license. Council Meeting Minutes -3- April 23, 1979 William L. H. Lubov, 2445 Park Avenue, attorney for Mr. Miller, spoke in favor of granting a License for his client. He suggested that such license could be issued with a stipulation regarding a recommendation from Mr. Miller's parole officer. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman to close the hearing, All ayes - Garried. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman to grant this taxicab driver license to Robert James Miller, with the stipulation that suitably arrangements be made to have Mr. Miller's probation officer provide the Public Safety Director with a monthly report regarding Mr. Miller's status. All ayes - Carried. 4. Transitory Ordinance Providing for the E:~penditure of Money from t11e Special Revenue Fund for Park Acquisition and Betterment. (Second Reading) Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, recommended filet the city council give second reading approval to the Transitory Ordinance providing for the transfer of $75,000 from the special revenue fund to the golf course project. Donald Lynch, 6617 Lake Shore Drive, asked about the purpose of these funds. Bi11 1979-9, 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 Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen that this constitute a second reading of Bill 1979-9; 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. Council Meeting Minutes -4- April 23, 1979 5. Request for Off-Street Parking Contract, 6533 Cedar Avenue Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, presented the request for an off-street parking contract for the property located at 6533 Cedar Avenue, as outlined in Council Letter No. 126. She reviewed the plans of Mr. Anthony 0. Ogunlanoh, of 1708 Walnut Street, Eagan, to convert and remodel this vacant house into a retail clothing store and boutique. 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. 6080 RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OFF-STREET PARKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION N0. 79-4, CONTRACT N0. 2300 Mr. Anthony 0. Ogunlanoh 1708 Walnut Street, Eagan, Minnesota . Location: 6533 Cedar Avenue South Use: Retail Clothing Store and Boutique Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6080 in Resolution Book No. 43. 6. Amendments to the Community Development Plan Year V Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, stated that Hennepin County has recently advised Richfield that the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has determined that Richfield's final 1979-80 entitlement amount of Community Devel- opment Block Grant Funds has been increased by $22,174. Yt is, therefore, necessary to amend the community development plan to reflect this additional funding. Ms. Wilde recommended that these additional monies be allocated to the housing rehabilitation project. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen to approve this amendment to the Year U Community Development Block Grant Plan to include an additional allocation of $22,174 to the total 1979-1980 housing rehabilitation funding, making a total of $82,174. Council Meeting Minutes -5- April Z3, 1979 All ayes - Carried. 7 Ap ointments to Citizen CATV Committee Clayton LeFevere, City Attorney, reviewed the responsibilities of serving on an advisory commission. Councilman Jacobsen reported on the activities of the Southwest Suburban Cable TV Commission. The council reviewed the applications for this committee and made the following appointments: Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to reappoint the following individuals: Mr. J. Albert Oster, 6226 5th Avenue Ms. Shirley Taylor, 7215 12th Avenue Mr. Lee Sveum, 6745 Portland A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Jacobsen to appoint Ms .. Rosalie Cornell, 7115 Chicago Avenue. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Collins to appoint Mr. Olin Bray, 6645 Portland Avenue. Po11 of votes: Ayes - Collins, Jacobsen, Luettinger, Law. Nays - Ludeman. Carried. It was agreed to defer the remaining two appointments to the next meeting. 8. Commission Vacancies The council discussed the vacancies existing on the Human Rights Commission and the Advisory Board of Health and it was agreed to defer these appointments to the next meeting. Council Meeting Minutes -6- April 23, 1979 9. Discussion of City Manager Selection Process Mayor Law reported on field screening of prospective candidates for the position of city manager and indicated he would have a written report to the council by next Wednesday, April 25, 1979. He requested that the council members report back to him by Friday, April 27, with each of their selections of four finalists, which will be interviewed by the city council on May 11, and 12. The mayor also recommended that the council hold a workshop meeting on Monday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m, for the purpose of discussing the interview and evaluation process and setting up a schedule for interviewing the finalists. 10. Request to Lift Vacancy Moratorium Joyce Wilde, Acting City Manager, recommended that the city council lift the moratorium on hiring to permit the filling of a vacancy in a sewer main- tenance position. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman to lift the moratorium on hiring and authorize the staff to fill this position vacancy. All ayes - Carried. 11. Discussion of Public Safety Department Organizational Matters Councilman Ludeman requested a discussion regarding a status report that the Public Safety Director had given the council on the fire department operations. Tom Morgan, Public Safety Director, answered questions of the council. 12. Claims and Payrolls Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen that the following claims and payrolls be approved: SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 47866/48480 General $621,486.43 Checks 48162/48449 Payroll 151,091.43 RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST ° Checks 38693/40536 $382,651.92 Council Meeting Minutes -7- April 23, 1979 All ayes - Carried. 13. Payments and Estimates (Not on Agenda) Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen that the following payment and estimate be approved: Estimate ~kl and final. Lime sludge removal. Progressive Contractors, Inc. - $47,223.00 All ayes - Carried. 14. Licenses Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen that the following licenses be approved: Regular New Sunshine South Dakota, 2850 Metro Drive Taxicab Drivers New Dennis Sullivan, 3430 Elliot Avenue South New Neil Thoresen, 1530 E. 82nd Street New Lowell Colby, 5.01 W. 83rd Street Renewal Leonard Beauline,. 4054 39th Avenue South Renewal Judith Hi11, 911 W. 47th Street New Clinton Schwingler, 109 Burne, Savage Renewal Vernon Floyd, 673:6 Washburn Renewal Robb Smith., X616 10th Avenue Renewal Joseph Robinson, 7045 Xerxes. Avenue New Bruce Bevaequa, 5100 Penn Avenue New Stanley Eayrs, 59'3 E. Rose Street New Daniel Bienna, 2016 Unity North New Mary Carlson, 2440 16th Avenue South New Corinne Braun,. 2801 Girard Avenue South Renewal Robert Oliver,. 3917 Bryant Avenue South New Mitchell LaPointe, 8361 W. 1.07th Street Renewal Robert Carr,. 6527 12th Avenue All ayes - Carried. Transient Food Council fleeting Minutes -8- April 23, 1979 15. Adjournment Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Collins that the meeting adjourn. All ayes - Carried. Time; 11:05 p.m. /~ Date Approved: May 14, 1979 en L. Law" - ~~Iayor ~L~~~~Ldl/,~i Thomas J. Mo~ City Clerk J ce L. Wilde Acting City Manager