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03-24-1980CITY OF RICHFIELD Regular Meeting March 24, 1980 The city council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council chambers of the city hall on Monday, March 24, 1980, at 7:07 p.m. Rev. John McMillan, Pastor of St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, gave the invocation. Karl Nollenberger; City Manager, 1'ed in the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was. called to~order by Mayor Donald J. Priebe. Present: Bence, Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Priebe. 1. Minutes Motion by Bence, seconded by Collins that the minutes of the special meeting of March 8, 1980, be approved as submitted. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Collins that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 10, 1980, be approved with the following amendment: gage 3, Item 6. "Councilman Luettinger clarified his 'aye' vote for the wine ordinance. He said he personally does not approve it, but his constituency does favor this." All ayes - Carried. Council recessed at 7:12 p.m. to conduct the HRA meeting and reconvened at 8:40 p.m. 2. Presentation of Ant1L•-Shoplifting Proclamation for Richfield DECA Mayor Priebe read a proclamation. 'supporting DECA's (Distributive Eduction Clubs of America) anti-shoplifting campaign and a second proclamation naming March 24 - 31, 1980, as Anti-Shoplifting Week. Laurie Wendt, 6501 2nd Avenue, and Lisa~Wunder, 6414 2nd Avenue, students from Richfield High School, accepted the proclamations. 3. Approval of Loan Agreements with Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority Karl Nollenberger, City .Manager, advised the city council that the HRA wished Council Meeting Minutes -2- March 24, 1980 to purchase two properties within the acquisition areas of the L/H/N. The properties are located at 709 Graham Avenue and 738 W. 66th Street. The estimated cost of the loan for 709 Graham Avenue is $52,000, plus $16,000 relocation benefits and the loan amount for 738 West 66th Street would be $85,A00. Since the HRA does not have sufficient funds available to acquire these properties, they are proposing to borrow the money from the city's Permanent'Improvement Revolving Fund (PIR).. The City Manager recommended that the city council adopt the appropriate reso- lutions authorizing execution of loan agreements with the HRA for acquisition of these properties. ,Lawrence Wozniczka., 6744 Wentworth, asked questions about the PIR fund and expressed concern that the L/H/N is not self-sufficient and violates the original understanding of the project. Clayton LeFevere, City Attorney, clarified the background of the PIR fund for Mr. Wozniczka. The City Manager, gave further information on -the PIR fund, plus tax rates and indicated this has no effect oneproperty rates. Councilman Ludeman.stressed the foresight of the city council in creating such a fund in the first place. 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. 6222 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING. THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT TO LOAN.MONEY TO THE RICHFIELD. HOUSING AND 1tEDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND '. PROVIDING FOR THE PERFORMANCE THEREOF BY ADVANCEMENT FROM THE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT REVOLVING•FUND (709 GRAHAM) Council Meeting Minutes -3- March 24, 1980 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Collins, Luettinger,'Bunce, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - None, Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6222 in Resolution Book No. 44. 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. 6223 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT TO LOAN MONEY TO THE RICHFIELD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE THEREOF BY ADVANCEMENT FROM THE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT REVOLVING FUND (738 WEST 66TH STREET) Po11 of votes: Ayes - Collins, Luettinger, Bunce, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6223 in Resolution Book No. 44. 4. Approval of Final Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Bids for Adams Hill Park Redevelopment Karl Nollenberger, City-Manager, reviewed the background of the proposed Adams Hill Park redevelopment. Don Fondrick, Community Development Director, provided a status report on minor changes that are being incorporated into the final plans. James Robin, the site architect, also reviewed the plan. Gordon McKinnon, 7308 Upton, expressed praise for the project and the in- clusion of-storm drain improvements. Wallace ~Jesperson,'3000 W. 74th Street, spoke of trespassers on his property and expressed a need for fencing. Councilman Ludeman spoke iii :favor of a fence to eliminate pedestrian traffic through residential property. Reuben Sorenson,. 7726 Upton, suggested keeping the park and residences ---- separate. The council members expressed concern for preserving the habitat of the area. Council Meeting Minutes -4- ~ March 24, 1980 Motion by Bunce, seconded by Collins to approve the final plans and spec- ifications for the Adams Hill Park improvement project; authorize the city staff to advertise for bids, to monitor residents concerns and if problems persist, take corrective action at a later time. ~_ All ayes - Carried. 5. Appointments to the HRA Mayor Priebe advised the city council that he, 8nd Councilmembers Collins and Bunce would be resigning-from the Housing-and Redevelopment Authority, effective March 31, 1980, and presented the following candidates to serve in their stead for city council confirmation: Michael Freeman, 6955 Knox, to a term expiring October, 1980 Joan Helmberger, 6914 Park, to a term expiring October, 1981 Tom Harms, 6400 Morgan, to a term expiring October, 1982 Motion by Collins, seconded by Bunce to approve the appointments of these individuals to serve on the Housing and Redevelopment Authority for terms listed above. Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Bunce, Priebe. Nays - Ludeman, Luettinger. Carried. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, asked to be apprised of the changes in the HRA, such as terms of office and salaries. Tom Harms, indicated his present term of office on the Charter Commission expires in May of this year and he.will~not seek appointment in order to.conform to the city council's desire that no person serve on more than one commission. Michael Freeman spoke in response to the council's questions. Councilmen Luettinger and Ludeman both indicated they wished to make it clear that their "nay" vote against the confirmation of the new HRA commissioners was not a vote against them as individuals but a vote against the concept, as Council Meeting Minutes -5- March 24, 1980 they are of the opinion that elected officials should serve as HRA commissioners. Councilman Ludeman stated he sees additional costs being incurred for attorney and staff involvement in this new concept of the HRA, plus it will involve an additional night out. The three appointees spoke briefly on their commitments and goals for their new HRA duties. 6. Purchases in Excess of~$1,000 Karl Nollenberger, City Manager, presented the following purchases in excess of $1,000 for city council approval: Swimming Pool Improvements Aquarius ChemMatic Model ~~CM4 Automatic Chlorine and pH controller from Feed-Rite Controls, Inc., in the amount of~$2,510, City Project No. 755. Golf Course Items Security Systems - Metro Alarm, Inc., in the amount of $1,980 Tee Mowers - R. L. Gould, Two mowers at a cost of $3,990 each, total cost $7,980 _ Sand Trap Rake - Minnesota Toro, in the amount of $4,525 Greensprayer - Kromer Co., Myers Greensprayer, in the amount of $1,935 Miscellaneous Equipment for Tees and Greens - R. L. Gould & Co., in the amount of $2,889 ` Air Compressor with Tank - Reed S~a1es & Service, in the amount~of $1,350.97 Machinery Grinder - Reed Sales &~Service, three different types in the amount of $2,200.52 Don Fondrick, Community Development Director, responded to budget and golf course related questions fXOm the city council. Council Meeting Minutes -6- March 24, 1980 Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman to approve these purchases in excess of $1,000. All ayes - Carried. 7. Minutes, Tabulation of Bids and Award of Contract for Lime Sludge Removal Karl Nollenberger, City Manager, reviewed the bids received for lime sludge removal and recommended that the city council approve the low bid received from Stanley E. Pond, Jr. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to award the contract for excavation, removal and disposal of lime sludge to Stanley E. Pond, Jr. for an estimated total contract. amount of $53,100. All ayes - Carried. 8. Minutes, Tabulation of Bids and Award of Contract for Repairs Well Pump No. 3 Karl Nollenberger, City Manager, reviewed the bids received for removing, repairing and replacing well pump No. 3. He recommended that the city council award the contract to E. H. Renner & Sons, Inc. for an estimated cost of $7,500 for materials, a lump sum cost of $1,400 for labor and equipment to remove and replace the pump, and other work., if required, not to exceed a maximum of $1,719.50. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Bunce, to award the contract for removing, repairing and replacing well No. 3. to E. H. Renner & Sons, Inc. as recommended by the city manager. All ayes - Carried. 9. Minutes, Tabulation of-Bids, Award of Contract for Purchase of Turf. Mowers for Golf Course ' Karl Nollenberger, City Manager, reviewed the bids received for three triplexgreens mowers and one tractor with rotary type turf mower for maintenance of the golf course. He recommended that the city council award the contract to Minnesota Toro, Inc., the low bidder. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Collins to award the contract to Minnesota 1 • Council Meeting Minutes -7- March 24, 1980 Toro, Inc, for the purchase of three triplex greemsmowers in the amount of $16,220, and one tractor with rotary type turf mower, in the amount of $6,795, for a total contract of $23,015. All ayes - Carried. 10. Minutes, Tabulation of Bids, Award of Contract for-Purchase of Turf Trucksters for Golf Course Karl Nollenberger, City Manager, reviewed the two bids received for three turf trucksters. He noted that the lower bid received from Minnesota Toro, Inc. did not meet specifications and he recommended that the city council award the low bid meeting specifications to Cushman Motor Company, the other bidder. Motion by Ludeman, seconded. by Luettinger to award the bid for three turf trucksters at a unit cost of $4,408, for a total contract award of $13,224, to Cushman Motor Company, Inc. All ayes - Carried. 11. Minutes, Tabulation of Bids, and Award of Contract for Purchase of Trees Karl Nollenberger, City Manager, reviewed the bids received for trees to be used in the 1980 forestry program. He advised that the low bidder, Jim`s Tree Service, was not able to meet all the specifications and recommended that the city council award the contract to the second bidder, Minnesota Valley Wholesale, Inc., Alternate No. 3,:which would provide for trees to be planted by city personnel. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Bunce to award the contract to Minnesota Valley Wholesale, Inc. for Alternate No ., 3, providing for 450 specified trees in the total amount of $36,337.50. All ayes - Carried. 12. Authorization to Solicit Bids for Purchase of Fire-Pumper Equipment Tom Morgan, Public Safety Director, requested city council authorization to prepare specifications and advertise for bids for a full-size pumper to replace the mini-pumper currently being used mainly by fire station number two. He indicated Council Meeting Minutes -8- ~ March 24, 1980 there will be.sufficient funds in the fire vehicle reserve fund to purchase this vehicle by the delivery time, which will be sometime in 1981. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to approve preparation of specifications and the advertising of bids for a full-size fire pumper as recommended by the staff. A11 ayes - Carried. 13. Approval of Contract for Engineering Services for FAU Fundin Application for Lyndale Avenue Improvements Karl Nollenberger, City Manager, reviewed the improvements included in the 1980-85 Capital Improvement Program for Lyndale Avenue from 67th to 74th Streets, part of which is scheduled to be funded from Federal Aid to Urban System (FAU) funding sources. He indicated that the city had received correspondence from the Metropolitan Council advising that the deadline for submission of materials for FAU funding is April 15, and if the city__wishe__s_to be considered for this funding it will be necessary to submit application by this date. The City Manager recommended that the city council authorize Orr-Schelen- Mayeron & Associates, Inc., (OSM)- tierretained to prepare and update plans they prepared three years prior for the Lyndale Avenue project, because of the work which is needed as a prerequisite to the FAU application. Jim Benshoof, engineer on the project, spoke on the specifics of traffic engineering. Dennis Kraft, Comahunity Development Director, spoke to the city council on this matter. Lawrence'Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, said a public hearing should be held on this matter. Motion~by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Orr-Schelen-Mayeron~to perform. engineering work on this FAU application., and authorize submittal to the Metropolitan Council of the completed application, - Council Meeting Minutes -9- March 24, 1980 A11 ayes - Carried. 14. Resolution Relating to Cable TV Karl Nollenberger, City Manager, requested the city council to approve a resolution which would extend the deadline for submitting applications for supplying cable .communications service as the Southwest Suburban CA.TV Study Commission has advised that the development of applications is more time consuming than they had contemplated. 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. 6224 RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE DEADLINE DATE FOR FILING "OFFICIAL APPLICATION FORMS" FOR SUPPLYING CABLE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE THROUGH A JOINT SYSTEM TO THE CITIES OF EDEN PRAIRIE, EDINA, RICHFIELD, HOPKIlVS, AND MINNETONKA Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Luettinger, Bunce, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6224 in Resolution Book No. 44. 15. Appointments to the Advisory Board of Health Karl Nollenberger, City Manager; advised the city council that three terms of appointment to this commission expired in January of this year and that two of the three members are interested in serving another term. He recommended that the following individuals be.reappointed to serve an additional one-year term on the Advisory Board of Health: • Helen Yates, 6737 First Avenue. Mildred Stake, 7020 Park Avenue • Motion by Collins, seconded by Ludeman to appoint these two individuals to serve an additional one-year term of office on the Advisory Board of Health. A11 ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -10- March 24, 1980 16: Change Order, L/H/N Area Improvements, City Project No. 742 Karl Nollenberger, City Manager, presented a change order in the contract with Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc., in the amount of $2,913. This "change order covers street work and several small improvements which were found to be needed in the L/H/N area. The city manager: indicated that, inasmuch as part of this work is on Summit Bank property, the bank has agreed to pay $660.60 for this work, making the actual cost to the city $2,243.40. Lawrence Wozniczka, .6744 Wentworth, stated he was opposed to this as he feels it will eventually become private development. Motion by Bunce, seconded by Collins to approve this change order in the contract with Victor Carlson & Sons, Inc., for city project No. 742, in the amount of $2,913. All ayes - Carried. 17. Claims and Payrolls Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman that. the following claims and payrolls be approved: RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST Checks 1026/45588 General $ 386,875.15 Checks 56964/57222 Payroll ~ 159,089.32 SUMMIT STATE BANK ~ • Checks 63471/63521 $1,026,657.58 All ayes - Carried.. ~ ~ ~~ 18. Licenses. Karl Nollenberger, City Manager, presented the recommendation of the Public Safety .Director for denial of taxicab driver licenses to Mitchell Pierre LaPointe and Timothy Harris. . " Council Meeting Minutes -11- March 24, 1980 Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Bunce~to deny these two applications for renewal of taxicab driver licenses as recommended by the Public Safety Director. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman that the following licenses be approved: Regular Renewal Pop Fund, 6412 Lyndale Taxicab Drivers Soft drink New John Drysdale, 2760 Louisiana Ct. New John Paetzel, 8910 1st Avenue New Tony Thompson, 5704 York Avenue New Shirley Zentz, 1501 11th Avenue New Wayne Harris, 7240 3rd Avenue New Gerald Bronson, 3310 Nicollet New Lawrence Moe, 4733 13th Avenue New John Gardner, 12220 W.-175th New Mir1 Robertson, 1420 Sargent Renewal Ronald Gilbertson, 2731 2nd Avenue All ayes - Carried. 19. Adjournment Motion by Bunce, seconded by Collins that the meeting adjourn. All ayes - Carried. Time: 10:55 p.m.• Date Approved: APri1 14, 1980 Syly K. Bergh Acting Ci Clerk • ~+~. ` ~ V ~ . Karl Nollenberge~ City Manager