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06-23-1980CITY OF RICHFIELD I Regular Meeting June 23, 1980 The City Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on Monday, June 23, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. Pastor ~tephen Haschig of House of Prayer Lutheran Church, gave the I infocation. City Manager Karl Nollenberger led in the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Donald Priebe at 7:05 p.m. Present: Bunce, Collins,_Ludeman, Priebe Absent: Luettinger (arrived at 8:04 p.m.) 1. Minutes Councilman Ludeman asked that his statement on Page 6 of the minutes be amended to state "Councilman Ludeman stated he wished to go on record as being opposed to beer in parks and-that he does not approve of charitable organizations soliciting funds by the sale of beer in parks." Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Collins to approve the minutes of the June 9, 1980 city council meeting, as amended. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. 2. Presentation of Journalism Award Fire Captain Marvin Iverson presented an award plaque to Paul Gustafson on behalf of the International Association of Firefighters' award program for outstanding journalism achievements by local news media personnel. Mr. Gustafson, former local reporter with the Richfield Sung wrote an article regarding the operations of the Fire Division of the Richfield Department of Public Safety in August of 1979. His article was entered into competion and received honorable mention. Public Safety Director Tom Morgan congratulated Mr. Gustafson for outstanding reporting. Council Meeting Minutes -2- 3. Human Rights Commission Planned Ethnic Festivals June 23, 1980 Mary Jane. Samples, Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission, reviewed the proposed budget for the Ethnic Festival proposed by the commission. She asked if police protection could be provided by the city at no cost and responded to questions from the council. She indicated that the commission could use help in construction of booths. The mayor expressed concerns over the costs other than police protection and the regular budget already approved. Motion by Bunce, seconded by Ludeman to authorize the Human Rights Commission to proceed with the Ethnic Festival, to release funds from the commission's budget and provide police protection during the four days of the festival at no charge. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. 4. Opportunity for Members of Audience to Address the Cit Council Gordon Anderson, 7501 Elliot, addressed the noise problem caused by airplanes and asked if the new runway will affect our city. He indicated he was interested in mobilizing citizens to discuss the problem. City Attorney Clayton LeFevere, Mayor Priebe and Councilman Ludeman all provided background on the efforts of the Metropolitan Airport Commission and other agencies' efforts at .communication. The City Manager suggested a staff report be prepared to inform the council of construction dates of runways and review previous council and city actions in this regard. • 5. Approval of Plans and Specifications, Sheridan•Park City Manager Karl Nollenberger reviewed recommendations for .development of Sheridan Park that have evolved from the neighborhood and Park and Recreation Advisory Commission meetings. Council Meeting Minutes -3- June 23, 1980 Don Fondrick, Community Services Director, presented sketches of the proposed redevelopment. and answered council questions. He indicated that staff labor would be utilized. Arnold Odefey, 7109 Morgan, inquired about modifications of the existing softball field. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Collins to approve the plans for minor improvements at Sheridan Park and authorize construction of those• improvements. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Luettinger. 6. Authorization to Negotiate Sale of Salvageable Property - Betty Croker Pie Shop City Manager Karl Nollenberger requested city council approval to authorize staff to negotiate the sale of salvageable materials in the Betty Crocker Pie Shop prior to demolition. 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-.NO. 6251 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE SALE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY, BETTY CROCKER PIE SHOP 711 WEST 66TH STREET Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Bunce, Ludeman, Priebe.• Nays - None. Absent - Luettinger. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No .•6245 in = Resolution Book No. 45. 7. Setting Date of Hearing to Consider the Issuance of Industria]: Development Revenue Bonds for Lyndale Hardware Development City Manager Karl Nollenberger reviewed the proposed schedule for rehabil- itation of Lyndale Hardware that was approved by the HRA at their June 16, 1980 meeting. To facilitate this rehabilitation, Lyndale Hardware has requested the city council to authorize financing under the Municipal Industrial Revenue Bond Council Meeting Minutes -4- June 23, 1980 Act. The revenues of this bond issue would be utilized to rehabilitate the building and parking lot to L/H/N standards. The amount of financing is not expected to exceed $1,500,000. Councilman Luettinger arrived at 8:04 p.m. The City Manager recommended that the city council adopt a resolution calling for a public hearing on July 28, 1980. 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. 6252 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED PROJECT UNDER THE MIlVNESOTA MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT (LYNDALE HARDWARE) Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Luettinger, Bunce, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6252 in Resolution Book No. 45. Lawrence Wozniczka, 644 Wentworth, asked if the neighbors will be notified of this proposed rehabilitation. 8. Human Rights Commission Appointments The city council reviewed the applications for the Human Rights Commission a nd made the following appointments: Motion by Bunce, seconded by Ludeman to reappoint Steve Sable to serve a one year term. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman to reappoint Ralph Olson. Poll of votes: Ayes - Ludeman, Luettinger. Nays - Bunce, Collins, Priebe. Motion failed. Motion by Collins, seconded by Luettinger to appoint Steven Soucy to serve a three year term expiring May, 1983. Council Meeting Minutes -5- All ayes - Carried. 9. Proposed Golf Course Fees and Charges June 23, 1980 City Manager Karl Nollenberger advised that the anticipated opening date of the golf course will be August of this year. In anticipation of this event the staff, ad hoc citizen golf course committee and the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission have developed a fee and policy schedule for council consideration. Carlton Lytle, chairman of the golf course committee, said the committee had suggested fees which they felt would be competitive and still establish the facility to be fiscally responsible and profitable. Community Services Director Don Fondrick reviewed all the proposed fees as outlined in Council Letter No. 224. He indicated that these prices were for 1980 only and could be subject to increase in succeeding years. Mayor Priebe said he had received complaints regarding the closely spaced driving range spots. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to approve the following recommended green fees: Green Fees After 5 p.m:~ 18-Hole 9-Hole Twilieht .Junior & Senior Weekday $6.50 $4.50 $4.00 '$3.25 per round Weekend 7.00 4.50* 4.00 3.25 per round Sunday only *The 9-hole ticket on ~i~s~~5 would be available before 7:00 a.m. only. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Bunce, seconded by Collins to approve the following reservation system: Reservation System 1. Patrons may make reservations on Tuesday for Saturday and on Wednesday for Sunday. Council Meeting Minutes -6- 2. The general public may make reservations qn Thursday for either Saturday or Sunday. 3. Only one patron would be required to make a reservation regardless of the number of patrons in his group. 4. A patron would be entitled to make only one reservation. 5. Once a patron reservation has been made, that patron or another patron, must play in the group or the time is forfeited. 6. Patrons and the general public may make reservations two days in advance for weekday times. _. 7. Reservations will be taken for fivesomes on weekdays and weekends. 8. Reservations will be taken by telephone or person, alternately, beginning at 7:00 a.m. June 23, 1980 9. Two starting times per hour shall be reserved until the time that the general public may make reservations as indicated in No. 2. Po11 of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Priebe. Nays - Ludeman, Luettinger. Carried. Motion by Collins, seconded by Bunce that the following policy be approved for ladies golf: If and when a ladies club is organized, equal consideration will be given to them as to the men's club. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Bunce, seconded by Luettinger to adopt the fees and charges relating to the driving range, patron ticket, junior permit, senior permit, par 3 green fees and recommendations; golf cars, leagues and men's club as recommended in Council Letter No. 224. A11 ayes - Carried. - Council recessed at 9:25 p.m. and reconvened at 9:30 p.m. Council Meeting Minutes -7- 10. License Renewal Request, Tip-Top Car Wash, 6601 Bloomington June 23, 1980 City Manager Karl Nollenberger presented the application of Tip-Top Car Wash, 6601 Bloomington, for a renewal of their business license. He noted that the city has experienced repcuring problems with this business estab- lishment and asked the Publiq Safety Director to apprise the council of the circumstances involving this application. Public Safety Director Tom Morgan reviewed the numerous complaints that have 1 been received regarding the maintenance of this business. He indicated that the number of complaints received by the city would tend to indicate that the applicant's past management of this business violates the conditions set forth in the special use - permit originally granted for the operation of this business. He also said that the business has been operating since January without a proper license. David Colehour, 4706 Fairhills Road, East, Minnetonka, owner of the establishment, spoke on his own behalf. He denied receiving the 1980 license application renewal and said he had never been contacted by the city regarding the current operational problems. Several residents from the surrounding area expressed their opposition to the car wash. Henry Thurnau, 6701 Bloomington, said the car wash has never been painted since the business was established. John LaFrance,. 6621 Bloomington, said activity continues at the car wash after midnight and causes a disturbance. Robert Doherty, 6620 - 16th Avenue, also spoke about the noise disturbance ~~ and against an unattended business. Kenneth Ekegren, 6638 Bloomington, said trash is not collected. Sherman Smith, 6626 - 16th Avenue, said the car wash is not conducive to a residential area and he would like to have the business eliminated. Council Meeting Minutes -8- June 23, 1980 City council discussion ensued. The City Attorney indicated that the respon- sibility of properly maintaining the establishment rests with the owner and the city is not beholden to notify Mr. Colehour about repairs. Motion by Bunce, seconded by Luettinger to deny the 1980 business license to the Tip-Top Car Wash and to cease business operations. All ayes - Carried. 11. Request for Fee Waivers, American Legion State Tournament City Manager Karl Nollenberger reviewed a request from Brian Kispert, Assistant Chairman of the 1980 American Legion State Baseball Tournament, for a waiver of the lighting fee for use of Donaldson Park, waiver of the 11:00 p.m. curfew and resources of the city park maintenance division to prepare and maintain Donaldson Park for the August 8-11 tournament. Mr. Nollenberger said the curfew had been waived, however, since the cost of electricity is a direct expense, if the city were to waive the fee in this instance, it would be setting a precedent and it would become difficult to assess other organizations this fee in the future. George Karnas, 2921 Washburn Circle, spoke on behalf of the American Legion Tournament and commended the city staff for their time, expertise and help. The council discussed these requests and it was agreed to purchase $250 of advertising from the American Legion brochure for a one-page ad. Motion by Collins, seconded by Luettinger to authorize a $250 purchase of advertising from the American Legion for a one-page ad in their brochure. All ayes - Carried.. 12. Cable Television Franchising Process City Manager Karl Nollen~erger advised i.he city council that Southwest Suburban Cable Commission has received applications for the franchise to provide cable television services from three companiess Northern Cable Systems, Canadian Cable Systems and Te1e-Prompter. Copies of these bids have been sub- mitted to each councilmembex and additional copies are available for public review. The bids will be reviewed by the numerous organizations, including Council Meeting Minutes -9- June 23, 1980 our advisory committee, if the council desires that. review. After the bids are reviewed, recommendations will be submitted to the SWSCC for evaluation. The City Manager asked the council to decide if they desire the advisory committee to participate. ' Motion-by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman to request the Cable Television Advisory Committee to review the bids to present to the SWCC by September 2, 1980. All ayes - Carried. 13. Resolution Setting Date of Hearing to Consider- Lvndale/HublNicollet Public Improvement Protect City Manager Karl Nollenberger reviewed the progress of the L/H/N public improvement project No. 705 since its inception in 1976. He advised that the city had requested the county to participate in the improvement to 66th Street between Lake Shore Drive to I-35, however, inclusion of this section of 66th Street has not been formally acted upon by the city council for special assessment purposes. Mr. Nollenberger recommended that the city council adopt a resolution ordering preliminary report on the proposed city project 705A and a resolution receiving the preliminary report and calling for a public hearing on July 14, 1980. Enactment of these resolutions will allow the city council to proceed with the, sale of the bond which. provides permanent financing for the project. 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. 6253 RESOLUTION ORDERING PRELIMINARY REPORT ON PROPOSED CITY PROJECT N0. 705-A Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Luettinger, Bunce, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6253 in Resolution Book No.~45. Council Meeting Minutes -10- June 23, 1980 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. 6254 RESOLUTION RECEIVING PRELIMINARY REPORT ON PROPOSED CITY PROJECT N0. 705-A Poll of votes: Ayes -.Collins, Luettinger, Bunce, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays '- None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6254 in Resolution Book No. 54. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, asked how BRW received authorization to proceed with changes and stated he does not think public hearings are adequate to cover his concerns. 14. Designation of Management Bargaining Representative of Labor Contract Negotiations City Manager Karl Nollenberger advised that word has been received from representatives of the Richfield Police Officers Federation, Police Supervisors Association and International Association of Firefighters Local 1215 and the International Association of Firefighters Local 1215 of their intent to reopen contract negotiations for 1981 and for this reason he felt it appropriate for the city council to•take formal action designating a city representative to conduct these upcoming labor negotiations. On a related issue, the city has received a request from the Metropolitan Area Management Association suggesting that MAMA. member cities designate their organization to serve as•their representative in 1981 police negotiations. Mr. Nollenberger said that, in reviewing past experience with labor negotiations, he felt that a more productive relationship can be maintained with. our organized employee groups if-the labor negotiations are conducted with existing city staff personnel rather than using an outside professional labor negotiator. Council Meeting Minutes -11- June 23, 1980 Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Collins to designate the City Manager to be responsible for our labor contract negotiations, and authorize the manager to form a negotiating team to represent the city at the bargaining table. All ayes.- Carried. 15. Consent Calendar Motion by Bunce, seconded by Ludeman that the following items be approved: 1 Purchases in Excess of $1,000 - C.L. 231 Nature Center Boardwalk Improvements - CP 744 - Purchases_.for this project entail treated timbers, vinyl-coated wire and Styrofoam for an estimated total cost of $21,200. Tire Changer - Replacement tire changer for the central garage operation from Meyers Tire Supply in the amount of $1,089. Payments and Estimates A. Bituminous Roadways, CP 688, 100% complete - $7,931.62 B. Carl Bolander & Sons, Estimate No. 7, earthwork, 100% complete - CP 688 - $12,983.90 C. Victor Carlson, Heyman Addition public improvements, CP 742 - 85% complete - $26,119.70 Licenses New Joyce DeGidio, July 12, 5th Avenue between 69th Street barricades and 68th Street, 6 p.m. - midnight . Mrs. Cheryl Thurber,. June 28, 21st Avenue between 67th and 68th Streets Teri Benton, June 28, 21st Avenue between 64th and 65th Streets, 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. [1 Fee Waived Renewal Richfield Optimist, June 12-14 Fund Raiser Renewal Richfield Historical Society, July l:i Renewal Church of Assumption Regular Renewal Suburban Cab, 7700 - 12th Avenue Street barricades Street barricades Food ~ . Food Food, malt liquor Taxicab Council Meeting Minutes Taxicab Drivers -12- New Gregory Wires, 16533 Ottawa Street New Dave Monson, 13982 Holy Oak Path New Richard Russell, 2335 Woodbridge Street New Patrick Fox, 9321 Colorado Cr. Renewal William Brantz, 5275 Vincent Avenue New Dave Decker, 10338 Morris Road New Jonathan Ekure, 1021 - 29th Avenue New Gary Story, 352 Cedar Avenue S. New William Timothy, 3140 Pilot Knob Road New Stuart Mallory, 364 Walnut Lane New Martin Grenhahl, 3720 15th Avenue New Larry Reichenberger, 9230 Nicollet New Bartley Gongloff, 5756 Upton Avenue New Billy Olson, 2906 N.. Washburn Avenue New James Brown, 5313 Hampshire New Moar Anas, 1306 E. 78th Street New Gregory Ward, 15969 Harwell New Kenneth Wheeler, Minneapolis New Michael Carl, 550 W: Sandhurst Drive New Kenneth Filreis, 5708 W. 70th Street Renewal Joseph France, 448 Romeo Drive New Kenton Osborn, 6804 63rd Avenue N. New Daniel Villarreal, 4130 Rahn Road New Michael Koska, 2942 Queen Avenue N. New George Miller, 8010 Queen Avenue Claims and Payrolls RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST Checks 1217/46984 General Checks 59429/63653 Payroll SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 63608/63637 All ayes - Carried. 16. Adjournment $460,005.10 196,390.58 $655,755.78 Motion by Bunce, seconded by Ludeman that the meeting adjourn. All ayes - Carried. Time: 11:45 p.m. Date Approved: July 14, 1980 Sylvi K. ergh cting ty Clerk June 23, 1980 1 °~ ~ V5 \n~ Karl Nollenberger City Manager