05-29-1979CITY OF RICHFIELD
Regular Meeting
May 29, 1979
The City Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the
Council Chambers of the City Hall on Tuesday, May 29, 1979, at 7:00 p.m.
Rev. Raymond E. Parry, of the Baptist Church of Our Savior, gave the
invocation.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Loren L. Law.
Present: Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law
Absent: Jacobsen
1. Minutes
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger that the minutes of the council
meetings of May 12, and 22, be approved as submitted; and that the minutes of
the regular meeting of May 14, 1979, be revised as follows:
Page 5 "The applicant agreed to provide council members information
on there they could view buildings in the Twin City area with
aluminum siding similar to that proposed and/or to provide a
sample of the siding to be used by Country Kitchen."
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Jacobsen.
2. Presentation by Executive Director of Human Services Council on South
Hennepin Human Services Needs Study
Mr. Norris Olson, 6904 Logan Avenue, Richfield Representative to the
South Hennepin Human Services Council (S.H.H.S.C.) introduced Mr. Russell
Stricker, Executive Director of S.H.H.S.C. Mr. Stricker reported on a proposal
for a comprehensive study of human service needs in the South~Hennepin Area.
He requested council endorsement of the proposed study and requested that
Richfield provide $4,000 toward the study project.
Frank Johnson, 6324 Pillsbury, representing senior and handicapped citizens,
spoke in favor of this study.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Collins to approve the study.
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Jacobsen.
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Motion by Ludeman, 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.:
RESOLUTION N0. 6089
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION
FROM THE 1979 CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT TO THE-SOUTH
HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
Poll of votes; Ayes - Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None. Absent -
Jacobsen. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6089 in Resolution
Book No. 43.
3 Establishment of Just Compensation and Authorization to Commence Negotiations
to Purchase Lyndale Avenue Sidewallc and Landscape Easement Areas
Clayton LeFevere, City Attorney, advised that the last easement necessary
for the city to acquire to complete the sidewalks along Lyndale Avenue was on
the property from 6405 to 6435 Lyndale Avenue. He suggested that just compen-
sation for this easement be set at $5,000 and that the council adopt the necessary
resolution establishing this just compensation and authorizing the staff to
negotiate for its acquisition.
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. 6090
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION
AND PROVIDING FOR THE COMMENCEMENT
OF NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF
PERPETUAL EASEMENTS, LYNDALE AVENUE
Po l1 of votes: Ayes - Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None. Absent -
Jacobsen. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6090 in Resolution
Book No. 43.
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4. Traffic Control Requests
Carl Marini.cs, Public Works Director, reviewed the traffic control committee
recommendations for the following traffic control requests:
65th Street and Standish Avenue
The committee recommended that this request for a two-way stop sign on
Standish Avenue at 65th Street be denied.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman to accept the committee's recom-
mendation.
All ayes - Carried. Absent.- Jacobsen.
7513 Humboldt Avenue South
The committee recommended that "No Parking Anytime" signs be placed on both
sides of the curve on Humboldt Avenue from Girard Avenue to the south side of
the driveway at 7513 Humboldt Avenue South.
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. 6091
RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS
"NO PARKING ANYTIME" SIGNS BOTH SIDES OF THE CURVE
ON HUMBOLDT AVENUE FROM GIRARD AVENUE TO THE SOUTH
SIDE OF THE DRIVEWAY AT 7513 HUMBOLDT AVENUE SOUTH
. Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None. Absent -
Jacobsen. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6091 in Resolution
Book No. 43.
Reopening of Pillsbury Avenue at 65th Street
The committee recommended that the Pillsbury Avenue closure just north of
65th Street be retained, and that East Pleasant Avenue between 63rd and 65th
Streets, currently one-way, be made two-way with "No Parking Anytime"signing.
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meeting.
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Jacobsen.
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. 6092
RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS
ON EAST PLEASANT AVENUE FROM 65TH TO 63RD STREET
Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None. Absent -
Jacobsen. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6092 in Resolution
Book No. 43.
5 Off-Street Parking Contract, 6421-27 Penn Avenue South
The city council reviewed the request of Don Von Electric Company and Stewart
Interiors to establish an off-street parking lot in-the front of the property
located at 6421=27 Penn Avenue, as outlined in Council Letter No. 157.
Mr. Von Bargen, owner of Don Von Electric Company, was present and spoke
in behalf of his request.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Collins to grant this off-street parlcing
contract subject to the following stipulations:
1. That the new driveway entrance be constructed to a width
of 27 feet;
2. That landscaping be added adjacent to the fencing between
the parking lot and sidewalk;
3. That the applicant prepare a master site plan describing
his intent to bring the lot into conformance with city
standards for off-street parking.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Jacobsen.
Motion by Ludeman, 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. 6093
RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR
OFF-STREET PARKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION
N0. 79-8, CONTRACT N0. 2304
Mr. Donald Von Bargen
6427 Penn Avenue South, Richfield
Location: 6421-27 Penn Avenue South
Use: Existing Commercial Building.
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None. Absent -
Jacobsen. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6093 in Resolution
Book No. 43.
6. Approval of Bids and Award of Contract, Boulevard Trees
The city council reviewed the bids received for furnishing and planting of
350 boulevard trees. The staff recommended accepting the bid for Alternate ~~2,
submitted by Minnesota Valley Wholesale, Inc. This bid provides for trees to
be provided with a one-year guarantee, and to be planted by city crews.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman to accept the low bid for Alternate
~k2, furnished by Minnesota Valley Wholesale,.. Inc., to provide. 350 trees with a
one year guarantee at a price of $81 per tree, or a total contract price of
$28,350.
All. ayes - Carried. .Absent - Jacobsen.
7. Approval of Bids and Award of Contract, City Hall Carpeting
The city council reviewed the bids received for city hall carpeting, and-the
manager's recommendation for approval of the base bid and alternates ~E1 and ;;E2
submitted by Pink Supply Company, in the amount of $15,099.88. The council dis-
cussed the need for recarpeting the Lyndale Liquor Store and the possibility of
including this work with the city .hall carpeting improvement bid.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman to defer this award and for the
staff to provide information on bidding this work with an alternate to recarpet-
the Lyndale Liquor Store, no later than the first meeting in July.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Jacobsen.
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8 Authorization to Submit Request for Reimbursement
Tom Morgan, Public Safety Director, advised the city council that the
public safety department has previously been authorized to receive delivery
of new radar speed monitoring equipment which was purchased with the under-
standing that the State of Minnesota would reimburse the city for 50% of the
cost. Iie recommended that the city council adopt the necessary resolution
enabling the city to receive reimbursement for this request.
Motion by Luettinger, 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:
RESOLUTION N0. 6088
RESOLUTION RELATIlVG TO REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDS
IN CONNECTION WITH GRANT FOR PURCHASE OF MOVING
RADAR UNITS
Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None. Absent -
Jacobsen. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6088 in Resolution
Book No. 43.
9 Authorization to Sell City Equipment
Tom Morgan, Public Safety Director, stated that an agreement has been
negotiated with the City of Willow River, Minnesota, for purchase from the
city of a 1956 fire pumper truck in the amount of $4,000. He recommended that
the council authorize this equipment sale.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Collins to authorize sale of this vehicle
to City of Willow River in the amount of $4,000.
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Jacobsen.
10. Authorization to Retain Consultant
Tom Morgan, Public Safety Director, advised the city council that the
communications system in the public safety department has e:cperienced serious
mechanical breakdowns recently, and that outside technical assistance is
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needed to evaluate the system problems. He requested permission to negotiate a
contract-for engineering services- with Mr. Ward Montgomery. Mr. Montgozriery is
a registered consulting engineer with considerable experience in the field of
public safety communications. Mr. Morgan recommended council approval. of this
contract.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to authorize the acting city
manager to execute an agreement with Mr. Ward Montgomery to provide engineering
consulting services to the city's communication system at a cost not to exceed
$5,000.
All ayes - Carried. Asbsent - Jacobsen.
11. Appointment of Alternate MASAC Representative
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman to defer this item.
AlI ayes - Carried. Absent - Jacobsen.
12, Moratorium. on the Filling of Position Vacancies.
The city council reviewed the request of the acting city manager to waive
the moratorium on.hiring to permit the filling of two. full-time positions; that
of Public Health Enviroruuentalist, which is fully funded by the Minnesota
Community Health Services Act, and the position of Liquor Store C.1erk Il.at
the Lyndale Liquor Store.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to defer consideration of hiring
the Public Health Environmentalist'until the new city manager assumes office.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - Collins. Absent -
Jacobsen. Carried,
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger. to approve the hiring of a Liquor
Store Clerk II.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Jacobsen.
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13. Status of Fire Chief Position
City Attorney, Clayton LeFevere, explained the ambiguities between the
public safety director being chief of police, but not fire chief, and indicated
that the proposed ordinance amendment and resolution would clarify these job
responsibilities. These actions would also make the public safety director
eligible to be a member of the PERA Police and Fire Fund.
Bi11 1979-13, "An Ordinance Relating to the Fire Division of the Public
Safety Department, Amending Section 2.19, Subdivision 3, of the City of Richfield",
was read and reviewed by the city attorney, the same being on file in the office
of the city clerk. (C-9870)
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Collins that this constitute a first
reading of Bill 1979-13; that it be published in the official newspaper and
that second reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for June 25, 1979.
Poll of votes: ,Ayes - Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None.. Absent -
Jacobsen. Carried.
The Public Safety Director explained that one additional fire fighter had
been employed to keep the staff up to full force while resolving the issues
related to the fire chief position. He also requested that the council authorize
the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission to proceed with examinations to
recruit two fire captains and one fire lieutenant, with promotions to be made
from within the existing staff.
Motion by Luettinger, 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:
RESOLUTION N0. 6094
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
SAFETY OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD: DECLARING
THE POSITION TO BE THAT OF POLICE OFFICER AND
FIRE FIGHTER
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Po11 of votes: Ayes - Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger,.-Law. Nays - Nona. Absent -
Jacobsen. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution Na. 6094 in Resolution
Book No. 43.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to authorize appointment of two
(2) fire captains and one (1) fire lieutenant for the fire division of-the .Public
Safety Department and to authorize the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission
to establish the necessary eligibility registers from which to fill these positions.
.All-ayes - Carried. Absent -Jacobsen.
14. Claims and Payrolls
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger that the following claims-and
payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST
Checks 38741/41082 $456,239.38
SUMMIT STATE BANK
Checks 48554/49168 General $864,624.49
Checks 48581/49505 Payroll $155,694.46
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Jacobsen.
15. Payments and Estimates
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Collins that the following payments and
estimates be approved:
A. Estimate ~~h to Lee Richert .Plumbing & Heating, Work
Completed to May 7, 1979 'on CP 688, Richfield Golf
Course (22% complete) - $23,909.55
B. Estimate ~~I to Evergreen Lawn Sprinkler, Inc. Materials
Stored for CP. 688, Richfield Golf Course (5% complete)--
$66,616.74
C. .Estimate ~kI to E1 Mac Landscaping, Work Completed to-
May 4, 1979 for CP 688, Richfield Golf Course - (8%
complete) - $5,360.18 .
D. Estimate ~~2 and .final, Bentec Engineering Co., Control
Modifications for j~Jater Plant, CP 729 - $1,093..00
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A11 ayes - Carried. Absent _ Jacobsen.
16. Licenses
Tom Morgan, Public Safety Director, recommended council denial of a taxicab
driver's license application from Leo Thomas Gallagher, as outlined in Council
Letter No. 148.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Collins to deny this taxicab driver's license
as recommended by the Public Safety Director.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Jacobsen.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Collins that the following licenses be
approved:
FEE WAIVED
Renewal Richfield Girls Softball Assoc.
Renewal West Richfield Little League
Renewal West Richfield Babe Ruth and Football League
REGULAR
Renewal Hub Business Men's Assoc., 66th and Nicollet
Renewal American Health, 66 1/2 W. 66th Street
Renewal American Legion, 6501 Portland
Renewal Kenny's Markets, 6700 Penn
New Raymond J. Schwartz, 1550 E. 78th Street
New Pontillo's Pizza, G6th and Penn
New Union 76, 601 E. 66th Street
New W & W Disposal, 501 84th Street
Soft drink
Ice machine, food, soft
drink, retail candy,
additional food
Ice machine, food, candy,
soft drink
Itinerant food-
Vending machine
Music box, coin operated
amusement machine
Food vehicle, music box
Firearms dealer
Music box
Addnl. food
Garbage collection
TAXICAB DRIVERS
New Joseph William Franke, 448 Romeo Drive, Lakeville
New Greg John Hlarka, 5042 Woodridge Road, Hopkins
Renewal Ronald Lee Paulson, 5906 Washburn
New John Breier Ryan, Jr., 3045 Cedar, Apt. 24
New Gene Albert Skaalerud, 417 Virgina Avenue, Long Lake
All ayes - Carried.
Council recessed at 9:52 p.m. to conduct the HRA meeting and reconvened
at 11:46 p.m.
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17. Request to Seek Release of CDBG Funds
Richard Krier, Planning and Redevelopment Director, advised the-city council
that the HRA had received a request from Mr, and- Mrs. Joseph Velasquez, 6615
Lake Shore Drive, to purchase their home,- and that the HRA had requested the
city council to pursue the release of CDBG funds for the purchase. The HRA
also requested to borrow monies from the city's Permanent Improvement Revolving.
Fund which would be repaid with interest. He recommended that the city council
authorize the acting city manager to seek release of the CDBG funds and to
prepare a loan agreement with the HRA providing for borrowing of monies from
the city's P.I.R. fund.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman to authorize'seeking the release
of CDBG funds and instruct .the acting city manager to prepare a loan agreement
for loan of P.I:R. funds to the HRA.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - Collins. Absent -
Jacobsen. Carried,
18. City Charter Change (Not on Agenda)
Mayor Law reported on receiving a proposal from the Charter Commission to
change .the city charter by ordinance to bring the charter into agreement with
the state uniform contracting law. The City Attorney reported on the state .law
and indicated that this matter would be coming back to the council on the first
meeting in June.
19. Adjournment
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman that the meeting adjourn,
All ayes - Carried. Time: 12:00 midnight,
Date Approved: June 11, 1979
Thomas J. Mr ran City Clerk
v
en L. Law M or
J ce Wilde Acting City `Tanager