10-27-1980CITY OF RICHFIELD
Regular Meeting
October 27, 1980
The city council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council
chambers of the city hall on Monday, October 27, 1980 at 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by members of Cub Scout Webelow Den ~~4.
Mayor Priebe presented certificates of appreciation to the cub scouts for
their participation in the meeting.
Rev. Thomas J. Griffith, of United Methodist Church of Peace, gave the
invocation.
_ The meeting was called to order by Mayor Donald J. Priebe.
Present: Bunce, Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Priebe
1. Minutes
Motion by Bunce, seconded by Luettinger that the minutes of the regular council
meeting of October 13, and the budget review meeting of October 13, 1980 be approved
as submitted.
All ayes - Carried.
2. Semiannual Commendation Award, Public Safety Department
Public Safety Director Tom Morgan presented a commendation award to Police
Officer William Suech for his outstanding action in apprehending armed robbery
suspects after being wounded himself on April 24, 1980.
3. Certificates of Appreciation
Mayor Priebe presented Certificates of Appreciation to Ma ry Jane Samples in
recognition of three terms of service on the Human Rights Commission. A
Certificate of Appreciation was also presented to A. P. Anderson, who was not
present at the meeting, in recognition of having served on the Civil Service
Commission.
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4. Ordinance Amendment Relating to Traffic Control Devices. Second Reading.
City Manager Nollenberger recommended the city council give second reading
approval to an ordinance amendment relating to traffic control devices.
Motion by Bunce, seconded by Collins to close the hearing.
All_ayes - Carried.
Bi11 1980-22, "An Amendment to' Chapter IX, Section-9.01 of the Ordinance Code
of. the City of Richfield", was read and reviewed by city attorney Clayton LeFevere,
the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9923)
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Bunce that this. constitute a second reading
of Bi11 1980-22; that it be published in the official newspaper-and that it be made
a part of these minutes.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Luettinger, Priebe. Nays - Ludeman. Carried.
5. Ordinance Amendment Relating to Land Use Controls. First Reading. Resolution
Relating to Land Use Controls.
City Manager Nollenberger advised the city council. that at their October 20,
1980 meeting, the HRA had adopted a resolution requesting the City of Richfield
to consider amendments to the comprehensive land use plan and zoning ordinances
which would provide for unified development of the area within the L/H/N redevel-
opment plan known as the "Godfather Block". He reviewed a transitory ordinance _
relating to this matter which states that, neither the Comprehensive Land Use
Plan nor the zoning ordinance require unified development within the block; that
a study is needed to determine whether it would be appropriate for these documents
to require unified development; and that during the time of the study, no rezoning,
special use permits, variances, platting, building or sign permits will be granted
for properties within the block. The city manager recommended that this amendment
be referred to the Planning Commission after the city council has given first
reading approval.
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Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, said he felt the city council should
consider the possibility of several. small individual developers for the area
rather than one large developer.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Collins to close the hearing.
All ayes - Carried.
Bill 1980-23, Transitory Ordinance No. 16.69, "An Ordinance Declaring a
Moratorium on Certain Development Within an Area of the City" was read and reviewed
by City Attorney Clayton LeFevere, the same being on file in the office of the city
clerk. (C-9924)
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger that this constitute a first
reading of Bill 1980-23; that it be published in the official newspaper and that
second reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for November 24, 1980.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Priebe. Nays - None.
Carried.
Motion by Bunce, 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. 6330
RESOLUTION RELATING TO AN INTERIM
ZONING ORDINANCE AND THE GRANTING
OF CERTAIN PERMITS THEREUNDER
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Bunce,~Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Priebe. Nays - None.
Carried. .This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6330 in Resolution Book No. 45.
6. Sidewalk Improvement Program Policy
City Manager Nollenberger reviewed the proposed sidewalk policy. He noted that
almost all of the sidewalks on arterial and collector streets are eligible for.
funding through the Municipal State Aid (M.S.A.) Fund (gas tax revenues). The
staff has recommended that the council instigate the following schedule as outlined
in Council Letter No. 379:
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1981 18,750 feet 76th Street
1982 12,250 feet A11=remaining arterial (except Lyndale
between 67th and I-494)
1983 14,700 feet Collector streets
1982 12,000 feet Lyndale Avenue (67th to I-494)
In conjunction with the street project.
The project as proposed will be financed with an estimated $160,000 per
year of M.S.A. monies and approximately $25,000 in special assessment funds.
Councilman Luettinger indicated he wished to go on record. as stating his
opposition to the construction of sidewalks on only one side of the collector
streets.
Motion by Luettinger, 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. 6331
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SIDEWALK POLICY
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Priebe. Nays.- None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6331 in Resalution Book No. 45.
Motion by Luettinger, 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. 6332- '-
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREL7:MINARY REPORT ON PROPOSED
CITY PROJECT 727 - SIDEWALK PROJECT
Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Priebe. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6332 in Resolution Book No. 45.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Cunce 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. 6333
RESOLUTION RECEIVING PRELIMINARY REPORT AND
CALLING PUBLIC HEARING~ON PROPOSED CITY PROJECT 727
Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Priebe. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6333 in Resolution Book No. 45.
7. Cable Television Franchise Recommendation and Receipt
City Manager Nollenberger presented the Richfield Cable Television Advisory
Committee's review of the three proposals received in light of the needs assessment
report. He indicated that the advisory committee had made specific recommendations
of various aspects of the proposals. The Southwest Suburban Cable Commission will
be meeting on November 12, 1980 to review and finalize an ordinance for recommendation
to the five city councils of Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka and Richfield.
The Richfield city council will have the proposed ordinance to review on November 24,
1980.
Councilman Luettinger voiced concern about not having been notified of the
meeting dates.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to receive the Cable Television
Advisory Committee's recommendations on cable companies which would best meet the
needs of the Needs Assessment Report issued by the Advisory Committee.
All ayes - Carried.
8. Report Regarding Reassessment of Park Planning Process
City Manager Nollenberger introduced the discussion on the reassessment of the
park planning process which originated in the fall of 1968.
Community Services Director Don Fondrick discussed population decreases and
the factors of change in the community which indicated a need to reassess the
park system as a whole, and responded to council questions.
George Tellgren, 6937 Upton Avenue, spoke on the neighborhood park concept,
specifically for softball.
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Arnold Odefy, 7109 Morgan Avenue, president of West Richfield Girls' Softball
League, spoke on behalf of preserving Monroe-Fairwood Park as baseball diamonds.
LaVonne Applebaum, 6650 Newton., said she was interested in having infant-
toddler playgrounds at Fairwood Park a
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Bunce to begin neighborhood information meetings
in November, retain Brauer and Associates as consultants to proceed with Monroe/
Fairwood improvements and to notify the softball league of the plans.
All ayes - Carried.
City Manager Nollenberger reviewed the actions taken by the council at the
city council meeting of June 9, 1980 and read verbatian from the minutes.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Collins to request the Planning Commission
and Park and Recreation Commission to look at the need for reassessment of the
Richfield park system with subsequent recommendations to the city council.
Poll of votes: Ayes -Bunce, Collins, Luettinger. Nays - Ludeman, Priebe. Carried.
9. Discussion of Parkin at Polling Places for General Election
City Manager Nollenberger introduced the request of Councilman Ludeman that
parking restrictions be lifted at school buildings where polling places will be
located on election day.
Public Safety Director Tom Morgan voiced safety concerns about allowing parking
on election day around schools and asked not to subject children to hazards.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to authorize the city manager to
waive parking restrictions in those voting locations that would not have a
detrimental effect on traffic or pedestrian safety and did not have adequate.
parking provided.
All ayes - Carried.
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10. Consent Agenda
Motion by Bunce, seconded by Collins that the following items be approved:
A. Amendment of Final Development Plan and Special Use Permit for Coach Homes
of Richfield Lake Development - C.L. 369 '
Amend the "Coach Homes of Richfield Lake" final development plan and special
use permit to allow proposed changes in garage location.
B. Request for Off-Street Parking Permit, 1717 E. 66th Street - C.L. 372 --~
RESOLUTION N0. 6334
RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR
OFF-STREET PARKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH
_ APPLICATION N0. 80-11, CONTRACT N0. 2320
Name: Dr. L. H. Arndt
Address; 1717 E. 66th Street
Location: ,Same
Use: Expansion of Existing Office
C. Application for Pedestal Sign Permit, Richfield Medical Group,
6440 Nicollet Avenue - C.L. 373
Approve the granting of this sign permit, on the condition that the sign
be constructed in compliance with the urban design elements designated
for the L/H/N area.
D. Resolution Providing for Polling Places Designating Judges for General
Election - O, L. 378
RESOLUTION N0. b335
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR POLLING PLACES AND DESIGNATING
JUDGES FOR GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 4, 1980
E. Purchases in Excess of $1,000 - C.L. 375
We11 Pump Replacement - Authorize purchase and installation of new well pump
from E. H. Renner & Sons in the amount of $9,925.
Carbon Dioxide Feeder Control - Authorize purchase of carbon dioxide feeder
control unit from low bidder Lee Richert Plumbing and Heating, Inc, in the
amount of $19,270.
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Fertilizer for City Parks -'Authorize purchase of ten tons of Nitrogen
Source L B.D.U. for use in city .parks from low bidder, Turf Supply`of
St. Paul, in the amount of $5,360 (.293/pound.
1981 Public Safety Cars - Authorize purchase of twelve public safety cars.
from low bidder Rosedale Chevrolet for $8,183.57 each, or a total of
$98,202.84, less approximately $19,200 trade-in for the existing•cars.
Uniform Body Armor Vests - Authorize the purchase of twenty-four uniform body
• armor vests from the Law Enforcement Equipment°Company at $160..65 .each for a
total price of $3,855.60.
F. Payments and Estimates
1. Bud Johnson Construction, CP 688, 100% complete, general
- construction at golf. course -..Estimate ~~9 - $2,000
2. O. M. Scott & Sons, fertilizer for golf course, 100% complete.-
Contract ~~2344 - final $16,176.71
G. Claims and Payrolls
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST -
Checks 1544/49018 General $ 627,719.99-
Checks 62444162755 Payroll 167,967.3.1
SUMMIT-STATE BANK
Checks 55280/63275 - $7,372,769.38
All ayes - Carried, -
11. Adjournment `
Motion by Ludeman, seconded•by Collins that the meeting. adjourn.:
All ayes -.Carried. Time: 10:30 p.m.
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Date Approved: .November 10 , 1980
Syl K. Bergh Acting Cit erk
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Karl Nollenberger City Manager