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04-14-1980CITY OF RICHFIELD Regular Meeting April 14, 1980 The city council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council.. chambers of the city hall on Monday, April 14, 1980, at 7:00 p.m. The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Cub Scout Troop No. 437 under the leadership of John Galles, Cub Master. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Donald J. Priebe. Present: Bunce, Collins, Lucleman, Luettinger, Priebe 1. Minutes Motion by Ludeman, seconded. by Luettinger that the minutes of-the regular council meeting of March 24, and the revised minutes of the .March 3l, joint city council/school board meeting be approved as submitted. All ayes - Carried. .. 2. Department. of Public Safety $emi~Annual Commendation Awards Karl Nollenberger, City Manager, presented a background of the Department of Public Safety's program of semi-annual commendation awards. The department presents one award for outstanding achievement to a public safety employee and a second award to a citizen of the community who has made a substantial contri- bution to the public safety effort. Tom Morgan, Public Safety Director, introduced award recipients Community Service~Officer Shawn Maloney and Mr. Jack Duich, a Richfield resident. Mayor Priebe presented cdmmemorative plaques to Messrs. Maloney and Duich. 3. Presentation_of_Bi.cycle Safety .Week Proclamation Mayor Priebe read a proclamation establishing the week of April 20-26, 1980, as Bicycle Safety Week iri Richfield. Officer Robert Doeden, who administers Richfield's Bicycle Safety Program, accepted the proclamation. Council Meeting Minutes -2-_ April 14, 1980 4. Discussion of Location of Softball Fields for West Richfield Girls Softball de~nni~t3nn There was concern expressed at the Sheridan Park neighborhood meeting of April 10-,-1980, regarding the location of playing f-ields for the West Richfield Girls Softball Association. As a result of this, Mayor-Priebe asked that this item be placed on this agenda. Arnold Odefey, 7109 Morgan, director of West Richfield Girls Softball, said the teams play two-games a week-and that the Sheridan school location is not conducive to their needs as they must have outfield fences. He expressed a desire to retain the Monroe Park site that they have been using for the past nine years. The City Manager reviewed plans for 1981-82 construction of Monroe-Fairwood Park. George Tellgren, 6937 Upton, spoke against relocation of the play site and expressed a desire to preserve the cohesiveness of the neighborhood of West Richfield. Councilman Ludeman spoke in favor of Monroe Park being preserved for girls softball and suggested Fremont Park. as a neighborhood park. Nancy Frosig, 6625 Thomas, past president of West Richfield Girls Softball, discussed complaints of past years and said the girls now respect private property. David Dunham, 7341 Aldrich, asked questions about the use of Fremont Park-as a neightborhood park. Stan Ronneberg, 6401 Vincent, talked about moving all of girls softball and indicated he did not want softball diamonds to be exclusive to Monroe Park. Motion.by Luettinger, seconded by Bunce to authorize a neighborhood survey to determine the desires of the residents before taking any final action. All ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -3- April 14, 1980 5. Energy Conservation Effort in Cooperation with Northern States Power Compan Stu Fraser, representing Northern States Power Company, outlined a proposal for the City of Richfield to participate in an experimental non-residential air conditioning load deferral service agreement. Northern States Power is under- taking a project of monitoring the effect of weather on air conditioning systems in commercial establishments and has asked the city to participate, at no .expense. NSP will install and operate an-air conditioning control device and associated monitoring devices on air conditioning systems at various city facilities, the three liquor stores, Wood Lake Nature Center, fire station ~~2 and the Community Center. The city council indicated their support to participate in this energy saving measure. 6. Application for Gambling License, Fred Babcock VFW Post 555 Karl Nollenberger, City Manager, presented the application of Fred Babcock, VFW Post 555 for a gambling license. He indicated that the VFW's application requests permission to conduct three gambling activities per week, rather than the two activities as authorized in the ordinance and that the city council can authorize one additional gambling event per week if it desires. The VFW has requested that gambling activities be allowed on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Motion by~Luettinger, seconded by Collins to approve licenses to conduct paddle wheel, tipboard and raffle activities three times a week to the VFW, subject to the. applicant working out a satisfactory accounting and reporting procedure. All ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -4- April 14, 1980 7. Minutes Tabulation of Bids and Award of Contract for Purchase of One-Ton Dump Truck Karl Nollenberger, City Manager, reviewed the bids received for a one-ton truck with .dump box and recommended that the city council award the contrac t for purchase to the low bidder, Superior Ford, in the amount of $9,648. Motion by Bunce, seconded by Ludeman to award the purchase of a one-ton truck with dump box to Superior Ford, in the amount of $9,648. All ayes - Carried. Councilman Luettinger expressed a desire to receive a copy of Hennepin County auction sales transact3.ons when it is conducted. 8. Minutes, Tabulation of Bids and Award of Contract for Joint Sealing Repair Project Karl Nollenberger, City Manager, reviewed the bids received for a joint sealing repair project on Lyndale Avenue. The low bid was submitted by Hiway Services, Inc., in the amount of $28,611. The City Manager noted that the two bids received for street work to date have been lower than anticipated and that the original contract award for sealcoating included the option for-the city to increase the project by up to 25%, or approximately two miles, or another option would be to advertise for another entire area of the city, specifically District 2, the area east of 12th Avenue and between 66th Street•and Diagonal Boulevard. He recommended that the city council approve the contract•with Hiway Services and authorize a bid for further street repair work. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to award the contract to Hiway• Services, I~c~.c. for concrete joint resealing in the amount of $28,611 and authorize the advertisement for bids to sealcoat District 2, that area east of 12th Avenue and between 66th Street and Diagonal Boulevard. A11 ayes - Carried. . Council Meeting Minutes -5- April 14, 1980 9. Purchases in Excess of $1,000 for Golf Course Equipment Karl Nollenberger, City Manager, reviewed the .following requests for attachments to the turf trucksters to be used in golf course maintenance for city council approval: 1 turf topdresser $1,162.00 ]. finish grader 544.00 1 turf truckster hydraulic system with dump 655.00 1 Keystone dragmat with hook-up attachment 102.00 3 turf truckster flatbeds @$242 each 726.00 3 turf truckster flatbed sides with tailgates 489.00 Total 3 678.00 Motion by Bunce, seconded by Collins to authorize the purchase of turf truckster attachments in the amount of $3,678.00. All ayes - Carried. 10. Rejection of Bid and Authorization to Re-Bid Public Safet Communications System Tom Morgan, Public Safety Director, reviewed the bid received from Motorola Corporation for the public safety communications system. He reported that the bid was substantially over the $110,000 to $125,000 estimated cost and he recom- mended that specifications be revised and the proposal rebid. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman to reject the bid received from Motorola Corporation and authorize a new invitation to bid on this communications system. A11 ayes - Carried. 11. Ordinance~Amendment Relatin .to Defined Use of "Bicycle Paths" Within the• City of Richfield. First Reading. Karl Nollenberger, City Manager, presented an amendment to the bicycle safety ordinance which will modify the present ordinance to accurately reflect current state statute, which defines bicycles as vehicles and extends all vehicle roadway rights to bicycles. Council Meeting. Minutes -6- April 14, 1980 Tom Morgan, Public Safety Director, stated he foresees major safety concerns ahead with bikers using the streets instead of sidewalks and that strong enforce- ment and education tactics will be needed. He also noted that current signs will need. to be modified. Councilman Ludeman praised our Bicycle Safety Program and the people of the Public Safety Department involved in it. Bill 1980-10, "An Amendment to Chapter V, Part IV, Section 5.34 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield, Minnesota", relating to bicycles and bicycle riding was read and reviewed by Clayton LeFevere, City Attorney, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9904) Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Bunce that this constitute a first reading of Bill 1980-10; that it be published in the official newspaper and that second reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for May 12, 1980. Po11 of votes: Ayes - Collins, Luettinger, Bunce, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - None. Carried. 12. Ordinance Amendment Relating to Citv Council Meeting-Agenda Order of Business. First Reading. Karl Noilenberger, City Manager, reviewed the amendment to the ordinance relating to the order of business, council agenda and rules of order for the city council meeting. Bill 1980-9, "An Amendment to Sections 2.03, 2.05 and 2.07 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-9905) Motion by Collins, seconded by Luettinger that this constitute a first reading of Bill 1980-9; that it be published in the official newspaper and that second~reading~of this ordinance: amendment be scheduled for April 28, 1980. Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins., ..Luettinger, Bunce, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays -None. Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -7- April 14, 1980 The city council discussed the difficulty the staff has encountered in obtaining the services of the clergy to offer the invocation at council meetings and it was agreed that the responsibility would be shared by the entire council in the future. 13. Confirmation of Board of Review Citizen Member Appointments Karl Nollenberger, City Manager, advised the city council that Harley Witte, 2911 W. 70 1/2 Street, and Harry Tickner, 6429 Russell Avenue, had agreed to serve on the Board of Review on May 19, 1980, and recommended that the city council adopt the resolution confirming their appointment. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Bunce 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. 6227 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING CITY MANAGER'S APPOINTMENT OF TWO RESIDENT MEMBERS TO BOARD OF REVIEW Po11~of votes: Ayes - Collins, Luettinger, Bunce, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6227 in Resolution Book No. 44. Richard Blevins, 7539 Washburn, stated he was desirous of upgrading the professional qualifications of committee members. 14. Recommendation for Municipal~Liquor Store Operation Consultant Karl Nollenberger, City Manager, reviewed the background of the liquor store operation since the city first engaged in the retail liquor sale business in 1943. 'He indicated that, in view of changes in the granting of licenses in surrounding 'areas, and the elimination of the fair trade laws by the State of Minnesota, it would be advantageous to undergo an analysis of our liquor store operation~so that a market philosophy can be established that will be financially profitable in the coming year. The City Manager recommended city council .approval Council Meeting Minutes -8- April 14, 1980 to seek a consultant to conduct this survey. Jeff Page, Liquor Stores Manager, responded to council questions on fair trade laws. Mayor Priebe commended Mr. Page on his wine selection and pricing. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Collins to authorize the city manager to request proposals for a consultant to aid in this project. All ayes - Carried. 15. Resolution Regarding Lobbyist Policy for Cable TV Communication System Karl Nollenberger, City Manager, presented a resolution for city council approval regarding the lobbyist policy for cable television communication system installation. 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. 6226 RESOLUTION REGARDING LOBBYIST POLICY Po11 of votes: Ayes - Collins, Luettinger, Bunce, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6226 in Resolution Book No. 44. 16. Human Rights Commission Participation in No Fault Grievance Process With State Department of Human Rights Karl Nollenberger, City Manager, presented a resolution for city council approval that would authorize .members of Richfield's Human Rights Commission to participate in a "No Fault Grievance Process" sponsored by the State Department of Human Rights. The training sessions will be conducted at no cost expense to the city, however, the state has requested that- local commissions receive authorization from their city councils to participate in this program. Council. Meeting Minutes -9- April 14, 1980 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. 6228 RESOLUTION APPROVING RICHFIELD'S HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION PARTICIPATION IN THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS "NO FAULT GRIEVANCE PROGRAM" 1 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Collins, Luettinger, Bunce, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution-appears as Resolution No. 6228 in Resolution Book No. 44. The council suggested that Mary Bjorklund, a member of the city attorney's firm, be included in this training program. 17. Claims and Payrolls Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Bunce that the following claims and payrolls be approved: RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST Checks 1020/45870 General Checks 57254/57528 Payroll SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 55050/63547 All ayes - Carried. 18. Licenses $ 634,222.93 160,481.44 1,443,618.18 Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Collins that the following licenses be approved: Regular ~ .~ Regular James R. Notham, 6429 22nd Avenue New Encore Chow Mein, 6637 Penn Avenue ~.enewal Arthur Treacher, 6401 Nicollet Pigeon License Food Food, soft drink Council Meeting Minutes -10- April 14, 1980 Licenses Continued Taxicab Drivers - Renewal Mark Peet, 420 Ford Road Renewal• Gene Skaalerud, 807 W. 10th Street New ~ Robert Hageman, 4615 Vicksburg Lane Renewal Robert Oliver, 3917 Bryant Avenue New Thomas Ziebol, 1945 Fremont Avenue New Raymond Baar, 2061 Shepard Road New Raymond Jones, 2150 Wilson Avenue New Edgar Fisher, 3200 E. 53rd Street New Peter Gerold, 3224 10th Avenue New James Niebuhr, 441 Ridgwood Avenue Renewal Errol Dohrwardt, 730 E. 19th Street New David Krebs, 4624 Grand Avenue New John Burck, 3241 North Victoria New Norman Barthett, 1155 Courthouse Blvd. New Lee Ryman, 2518 1st Avenue New Gregory Snelling, 2300 W. 93rd Street All ayes - Carried. 19. Discussion - Not on Agenda The City Manager reviewed the recent state legislature session and the recent legislation as it will affect local government. Mayor Priebe expressed appreciation for Mr. Nollenberger's efforts and initiative in these legislative concerns directly affecting Richfield. The City Manager also indicated that funds for the Lyndale Avenue street project and the Adams Hi11 park project have been temporarily frozen by the federal government. More information will be transmitted to the council in the future. 20. Adjournment Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman that the meeting adjourn. All ayes - Carried. Time: 10:35 p.m. Date Approved: _B~i1 28, 1980 S is K. er A ing y Clerk. ~~JZ ~1~. ~.,ti Karl Nollenb City Manager