12-15-1980 SpecialCITY OF RICHFIELD
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 15, 1980
The city council of the City of Richfield met in special session in the
council chambers of the. city hall on Monday, December 15, 1980.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Donald Priebe at 8:55 p.m.
Present; Bunce, Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Priebe
1. Reassessment of Richfield Park System
Community Services Director Fondrick presented information regarding the need
for a park reassessment study.
Mr. Paul Fjare, President of Brauer and Associates Ltd., described the plan
for conducting a reassessment of Richfield's park system needs and answered council
members' questions.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Bunce to request the staff to develop an
alternative proposal which would provide for lesser involvement by a consultant.
All ayes - Carried.
2. Resolution Regarding Booking Fee, Hennepin County Audit Fee, Hennepin County
Adult Detention Center
Public Safety Director Morgan presented for council consideration a resolution
expressing need for more study of Hennepin County's booking charge policy change
which would provide that cities be charged for individuals booked in the county
jail. This resolution requests that such charges not be implemented pending
completion of sufficient studies on the booking fees at the Hennepin County Adult
Detention Center.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman that the following resolution be
adopted, as amended; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made a part of these minutes:
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December 15, T980
RESOLUTION 1V0. 6349
RESOLUTION RELATING TO HENNEPIN COUNTY
ADULT DETENTION CENTER CHARGES
Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Preibe. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6349 in Resolution Book No. 45.
3„ Capital Improvement Program
City Manager Nollenberger recommended that the council defer this item and
consider scheduling a joint meeting with the Planning Commission for January or
February to discuss the Capital Improvement Program.
4. Review of Airport Issues Element of the Comprehensive Plan
Community Development Director Kraft reviewed the airport issues. element of
the comprehensive plan, focusing on the policies portion of the element.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Collins to add policies as follows:
1. The City of Richfield opposes the continuation of the
preferential runway system, and
2. Richfield vigorously opposes the extension of Runway 4-22,and
3. The city endourses the construction of a building or a structure
for aircraft"run-ups" so as to reduce the adverse noise impact
upon the community.
All ayes - Carried.
Geri Christansen, 6929 10th Avenue, spoke regarding her concerns about airport-
noise, especially with "run-ups"-and the lack of a facility for "run-ups".
5. Review of Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan
Community Development Director Kraft reviewed the land use element of the
comprehensive plan. The council indicated concurrence with this element, with
the request to strengthen the policy statement regarding programs to reduce
energy consumption with more specific details.
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6. Review of Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan
December 15, 1980
Community Development Director Kraft described the implementation section
of the comprehensive plan. The council concurred with the plan.
7. Approval of Loan Agreement with HRA
City Manager Nollenberger presented resolutions providing for loans from
the city to the HRA for purchases of additional properties on Graham Avenue to
provide the site for the Lake Shore Drive Cooperative.
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. 6350
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT TO LOAN MONEY TO THE RICHFIELD
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND
PROVIDING FOR THE PERFORMANCE THEREOF BY
ADVANCEMENT FROM THE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT
REVOLVING FUND (6608 GRAHAM)
Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, .Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Priebe. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6350 in Resolution Book No. 45.
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 th ese minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 6351
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT TO LOAN MONEY .TO THE RICHFIELD
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND
PROVIDING FOR THE PERFORMANCE THEREOF BY
ADVANCEMENT FROM THE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT
REVOLVING FUND (6611 GRAHAM)
Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Priebe. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6351 in Resolution Book No. 45.
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8. Discussion of Legal Publication Costs
December 15, 1980
The council discussed Charter provisions regarding the publication of
ordinances. >
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Collins to request the Charter Commission
to review and recommend any necessary 'changes in the publication requirements of
the Charter; the council reeommends that~any such change provide for publication
after second reading.
All ayes - Carried.
9. Not on Agenda
Jan Bray, 6645 Portland, suggested that Richfield look at a cost-sharing
type of plan with southwest Minneapolis or other adjacent cities for fire protection
and other services. She suggested that a policy statement to such an effect,
committing Richfield to exploring such options, should be contained in the compre-
hensive plan. The council concurred with including such a statement in the plan.
At 10:45 p.m. Councilmember Bunce announced that the meeting should adjourn
in 30 minutes.
I0. Sidewalk Construction Policy
City Manager Nollenberger requested the council to reconsider the sidewalk
policy, and recommended that the policy continue to provide sidewalks on~both
sides of arterial streets, even if it means that the city bears the full cost for
such sidewalks. He further suggested that if the council does not wish to do this,
that some of the remaining areas identified for sidewalks be moved into 1981. The
council requested that the staff develop a recommendation for additional 1981
sidewalk construction and report back at the January 12, 1981 council meeting.
11. 1981 Capital Improvement Budget -
City Manager Nollenberger described the process for implementation of projects
contained in the 1981 Capital Improvement Budget. Council members reviewed the
project funding and schedule. Councilmember Luettinger asked the staff to develop
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a resolution for further council consideration requesting that the state take
action to provide for increased railway property maintenance and that possibly
this could be a legislative policy rather than a resolution.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Bunce to approve the Capital Improvement
Budget.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Luettinger, Priebe. -Nays - Ludeman. Carried.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to amend the Capital Improvement
_ Budget by deleting the $10,000 appropriation for Legion Lake.
Po 11 of votes: Ayes - Ludeman, Luettinger. Nays - Bunce, Collins, Priebe.
Motion failed.
Richard Blevins, 7539 Washburn, spoke supporting the amendment presented by
Mr. Ludeman and suggesting that the Capital Improvement Program and Capital
Improvement Budget should include historical data comparing appropriations with
actual expenditures.
12. Adjournment
Motion by Bunce, seconded by Ludeman that the meeting adjourn.
A11 ayes - Carried. Time: 11:30 p.m.
Date Approved: January 5, 1981
Syl K. Bergh Acting City erk
onald J. Prie Mayor
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Karl Nollenberger ity Manager