12-22-1980CITY OF RICHFIELD
Regular Meeting
December 22, 1980
The City Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council
chambers of the city hall on Monday, December 22, 1980 at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Donald Priebe at 7:05 p.m.
Present: Bunce, Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Priebe
Pastor Douglas Allen, of Emerson Avenue Congregational Church, gave the
invocation. J
Councilmember Howard Bunce led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Recognition of Councilman Luettinger
Mayor Priebe read a resolution of appreciation in recognition of Councilman
Vern Luettinger's contribution to the city through his service on the city council
from 1963 through 1980. Mr. Luettinger is retiring from the city council this year.
Mayor Priebe presented Mr. Luettinger a commemorative plaque and Mr. Luettinger
expressed his thanks for the opportunity to serve the community.
2. Minutes
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman that the minutes of the December 8,
1980 council meeting be approved as submitted.
All ayes - Carried.
3. Opportunity for Members of the Audience to Address the City Council
Richard Blevins, 7539 Washburn, publicly disavowed his connection with
Minnesota Interactive Cable Association, (M.I.C.A.) and presented documents to
substantiate his claim. M.I.C.A. has been active in cable television matters and
was recently the subject of a couple of lawsuits.
Gordon McKinnon, 7308 Upton, expressed concern for dangerous traffic in the
Adams Hill park area. He said the new driveway for the parking is being used as
a "drag-strip" or a short cut.
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Rodd Johnson, 7508 Colfax, spoke about a two-ton truck he kept parked on his
property. He had asked for a time extension on circulating a petition regarding
parking this truck on residential property, but the vehicle-was towed after
neighborhood complaints. Mr. Nollenberger advised him to deal with the city attorney
on the matter since the court had jurisdiction at this time.
4. Ordinance Granting a Franchise to Operate. and Maintain a Cable Communication.
System in-the City. Second Reading..
Mayor Priebe. opened the public hearing to give second reading consideration
to the ordinance granting a franchise to operate and maintain a cable communication
. system in the city.
Attorney Tom Creighton reviewed the ordinance.
City Attorney Clayton LeFevere provided additional legal insights and reviewed
changes. in the ordinance that have been incorporated into the ordinance since the
first reading. He said it would be appropriate for the city council to move
adoption of the franchising ordinance and the amendments that have been added to
the ordinance since first reading was given December 8, 1980, before opening the
hearing to the public.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Luettinger to move approval of the amendments
to the cable television franchising ordinance as presented by the city attorney.
All ayes - Carried.
Bi11 1980-33, "An Ordinance, Including Addendum with Exhibits, Granting a
Franchise to Minnesota Cablesystems-Southwest, A Minnesota Limited Partnership,
to Operate and Maintain a Cable Communication System in the City; Setting Forth.
Conditions Accompanying the Grant of Franchise; Providing for Regulation, and Use
of the System; and Prescribing Penalties for the Violation of its Provisions",
was read and reviewed by City Attorney Clayton LeFevere, the same being on file
in the office of the city clerk. (C-9933)
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City Manager Nollenberger reviewed the background of the franchise process '`
up to this point and opened the discussion to the public.
William R. Craig, representing Minnesota Cablesystems, praised the Southwest
Cable Commission for their model process and technical ability.
James Erickson, representing Northern Cablevision, reiterated the differences
in his proposal and that of Minnesota Cablesystems and again suggested the council
reconsider its decision.
Gary Gandrud, representing Teleprompter Corp., spoke of legal issues, fairness
issues and rate issues.
Also representing Minnesota Cablesystems were Attorney Wayne Popham, Cameron
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Mee, of Main, Hurdman, Cranston, CPA firm, and Bob Monteith, an associate of
Minnesota Cablesystems, who elaborated on the operations and financial standings of
Minnesota Cablesystems.
Anita Benda, of Communications Projects, St. Paul, a cable communications
consultant, also responded to council questions.
City Attorney LeFevere clarified the rate structure of the cable system.
The council recessed at 10:18 and reconvened at 10:30 p.m.
Mayor Priebe then invited members of the audience to speak.
-Lee Sveum, 6754 Portland, a member .of the Richfield Citizens Cable TV
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Advisory Board, indicated he did not vote for Minnesota Cablevision.
John Hamilton, 7220 Harriet, expressed his support for~the selection of
Minnesota Cablevision by the S.W.C.C.
Ralph Bruins, of Summit State Bank, and George Tellgren, 6937 Upton, expressed
support of the Minnesota Cablesystem proposal.
Every councilmember commented on the selection process.
Motion by Collins, seconded by Bunce that this constitute a second reading
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of Bill 1980-33, as amended; that it be published in the official newspaper and that
~it be made a part of these minutes. .
Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins,. Ludeman, Luettinger, Priebe. Nays - None.
Carried.
5. Ordinance Amendment Relating to the Regulating and Prohibiting of Certain
Parking. Second Reading.
City Manager Nollenberger presented an ordinance amendment for city council
second reading consideration, which would prohibit the parking of a motor vehicle
in a front yard.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Collins to close the hearing.
All ayes - Carried.
Bill 1980-32, "An Ordinance Amending Chapter IX, Section 9.03 of the Ordinance
Code of the City of Richfield,. Minnesota", was read and reviewed by City Attorney
LeFevere, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9941)
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Collins that this constitute a second reading
of Bill 1980-32; that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be
made a part of these minutes.
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Priehe. Nays - None.
Carried.
6. Ordinance and Resolution Relating to Water Utility Billing Procedures
City Manager Nollenberger presented an ordinance revision and a resolution
relating to procedures for the city's utility billing process for council con-
sideration. The city will be producing the utility bills effective January 1,
1981, and during the time of conversion to our internal system, two irregularities
were noted. The first one relates to the billing dates as set forth in the
ordinance; the second change is the enactment of a resolution that would clarify
the city's intent to include miscellaneous charges related to special services
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on the utility billing.
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Bill 1980-34, "An Ordinance Amendment Related to Sanitary Sewer Service Rates
and Charges", was read and reviewed by City Attorney Clayton LeFevere, the same
being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9943)
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Bunce that this constitute a first reading
of Bill 1980-34; that it be published in the official newspaper and that second
reading of this ordinance amendment°be scheduled for January 26, 1981.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Priebe. Nays - None.
Carried.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Bunce that the following resolution be
adop ted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of
these minutes•
RESOLUTION N0. 6352
RESOLUTION RELATIlVG TO
WATER AND SEWER RATES AND CHARGES
Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Priebe. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6352 in Resolution Book No. 45.
7. Consideration of Proposed General Services and Management Personnel 1981
Compensation Plans and Policies
City Manager Nollenberger reviewed the proposed compensation adjustments for
1981 covering General Services and Management employees who are not represented by
organized bargaining groups. He explained the 1981 classification structure and
indicated that the 1981 salary structure would be 9.9% higher than the 1980 pay
structure.
Mr. Nollenberger reviewed the Management pay structure, which.he said basically
reflects 1980 salaries from comparable Twin City employers, (from information
supplied by the Stanton Survey).
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Mr. Nollenberger reviewed the cost and city contributions of the various
hospital plans carried .by the city, and•explained the proposed dental insurance
the city hopes to implement in April, 1981.
The council discussed the proposals and recommended adopting the appropriate
resolutions implementing these changes.
Motion by Collins,~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. 6353
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1981 GENERAL SERVICES
SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN
Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Priebe. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6353 in Resolution Book No. 45.
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Motion by Collins, 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. 6354
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1981 MANAGEMENT
SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN
Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Priebe. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6354 in Resolution Book. No. 45.
Motion by Collins, 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. 6355
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY'S CONTRIBUTION
TOWARD HEALTH AND TERM LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUM
Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Priebe. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6355 in Resolution Book No. 45.
8. Ordinance Amendment Relating_to_ License__and_ Permit Fees and_ Charges. _ First
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Administrative Services Director Joyce Wilde presented an ordinance amendment
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providing for increases in many city license fees for city council review. She
indicated that many of the city's fees have not been revised for many years and
that the present fees listed in this ordinance amendment would enable the city to
more accurately recoup the city's costs in this area.
Bill 1980-35, "An Amendment to Appendix D of the Ordinance Code of the City
of Richfield, Minnesota", was read and reviewed by City Attorney Clayton LeFevere,
the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9944)
Motion by Bunce, seconded by Luettinger that this constitute a first reading
of Bill 1980-35; that it be published in the official newspaper and that second
reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for January 26, 1981.
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Priebe. Nays - None.
Carried.
9. Resolution Relating to L/H/N Redevelopment Area Special Assessments
City Manager Nollenberger reviewed the actions of the city council last fall
at which time they established for budget purposes a special assessment district
for the purpose of providing a higher level of maintenance in the L/H/N redevelop-
ment area and then assessing the cost to property owners within the area. He
presented a resolution for city council approval setting a public hearing to be
held January 12, 1981, at which time the council will consider undertaking these
services and the levying of special assessments.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Priebe 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. 6356
RESOLUTION DETERMINING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS FOR
THE COSTS OF CURRENT SERVICES PROVIDED WITHIN
THE LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET PROJECT AREA
Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Ludeman, Luettinger, Priebe. Nays - None.
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Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No.
10. Leeislative Issues and Policy Considerations
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City Manager Nollenberger.presented a summary of policies and issues related
to legislation that are likely to be before the Minnesota Legislature in its coming
session, beginning January 1981. The council discussed the issues and reviewed the
recommended policy stands which the.council.might adopt fox' transmittal to state
legislature. The council concurred with these legislative policies with a few
small changes.
11. Contract Approving Auditor for 1980 Financial Records of the City.
City Manager Nollenberger presented the Agreement for Auditing Services
presented by the firm of Cummings,: Keegan and Co.., the firm selected by the city
council to provide the city's auditing services for 1981.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Collins to approve this agreement for
auditing services and authorize the mayor and city manager to sign the agreement.
A11 ayes - Carried.
12. Consent Calendar
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Collins to approve the following consent items:
A. Award of Contract, Asphalt Hot Patcher - CL 447 - Approve the bid received
from Ruffridge-Johnson Equipment Co., Inc. in the amount of $7,195.
B. Minutes, Tabulation of Bids, Water Treatment Chemicals - CL 448 - Accept the
bids for the following chemicals: f
1. Quick Lime, in the amount of $66.90 per ton - Cutler-Magner
2. Liquid Aluminum Sulfate, in the amount of $121 per ton - Hawkins Chemical
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3. Liquid Anhydrous Ammonia, in the amount of $.29 per pound - Hawkins Chemical
4. Sodium Silico Fluoride, in the amount of $24.30 per cwt - Van Waters &
Rogers.
5. Sodium Polyphosphate, in the amount of $88.10 per cwt - Van Waters & Roge
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C. Request for Alley Vacation - Block 10, Ray''s Lynnhurst Addition - CL 444
Approve the request to defer consideration of this item to January 12, 1981.
D. Request for Special Use Permit, 2100 West 78th Street - CL 445
Approve the request to defer consideration of this item to January 12, 1981.
E. Request for Removal of Stop Sign at 69th Street and Vincent - CL 443
Deny this request for removal of stop signs on 69th Street at Vincent Avenue.
F. Rescheduling of Hearing Dates for Renewal of Onsale Liquor Licenses - CL 450
Reschedule public hearing for January 12, 1981.
G. Payments and Estimates
Henry Mikkleson Co., CP 692 - 17% complete - general construction work,
city garage - $9,000
H. Claims and Payrolls
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST
Checks 1647/49963 General $534,780:06
Checks 66964/67282 Payroll . 173,770.47
SUMMIT STATE BANK
Checks 63080/63725 $487,741.91
All ayes - Carried.
Public Safety Director Tom Morgan gave a brief report on the recent fire
at Lyndale Garden Center.
12. Adjournment
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Ludeman that the meeting adjourn.
All ayes - Carried. Time: 12:30 a.m.
Date Approved: January 12, 1981
yl K. Bergh Acting C Clerk
December 23, 1980.
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