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10-26-1981CITY OF RICHFIELD Regular Meeting October 26, 1981 The City Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council chambers of the city hall on Monday, October 26, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Donald Priebe at 7:07 p.m. The invocation was given by Pastor Paul Ramstad of Woodlake Lutheran Church. Mayor Priebe lad in the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Bunce, Collins, Hassenstab, Ludeman, Priebe 1. Minutes Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Ludeman that the minutes of the Liquor Budget Hearing of .October 12, the Regular Meeting of .October 12, and the Joint City Council/Planning Commission Meeting minutes of October 19, 1981 be approved as presented. A11 ayes - Carried. 2. Opportunity for Persons to Appear Before the City Council John Landers, 7432 Washburn Avenue, praised the city council for its support of the community theatre in its presentation of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" and said it was a very worthwhile effort. 3. Council Approval of Agenda Items Gity Manager- Nollenberger requested that two items be added to the agenda, Council Letter No. 373 regarding Lyndale Avenue Improvements (67th Street to 74th Street) and a discussion of raking of leaves into the streets. Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Bunce to approve the agenda as amended. A11 ayes - Carried. 4. Ordinance Amendment Relating to House Moving. First Reading. City Manager Nollenberger reviewed the provisions of the proposed city ordinance relating to the moving of houses and other buildings. He noted three changes that should be incorporated into the ordinance for publication. Council Meeting Minutes -2- October 26, 1981 Bill 1981-27, "An Amendment to Chapter IV, Section 4.07 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield", relating.'to the moving of buildings over streets, was read and reviewed by City Attorney Clayton LeFevere, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9997) Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Ludeman that this constitute a first reading of Bill 1981-27; that it be published in the official newspaper and that second reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for November 23, 1981. Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Hassenstab, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - None. Carried. 5. Ordinance Amendment Relatin to Fees and Charges for City Services. First Reading. City Manager Nollenberger reviewed the ordinance amendment relating to various license and permit fees charged by the city. This ordinance repeals Appendix D of the ordinance code, which lists all fees and charges, and inserts a new language which provides that license and permit fees can hereafter be established by council resolution. Sid Sanford, 7000 Portland Avenue, asked what fees this encompasses and suggested holding a public hearing. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, stated he was afraid of these changes in the rate structures and that he favors the present system of changing fees by ordinance. Bill 1981-26, "An Ordinance Amending 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-9998) Motion by Bunce, seconded by Collins that this constitute a first reading of Bill 1981-26; that it be published in the official newspaper and that second reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for November 9, 1981. Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - Hassenstab. Carried Council Meeting Minutes -3- October 26, 1981 Mr. Wozniczka suggested notifying all residents in the quarterly newsletter of fee increases. He said they should be published widely. 6. Preliminary Engineering Report on the 1982-83 Sidewalk Improvement Construction City Manager Nollenberger reviewed the preliminary engineering report for all identified proposed sidewalk locations, as outlined in Council Letter No. 363. City Engineer Michael Eastling--and-Community Development Director Dennis Kraft reviewed maps and discussed the proposed sidewalk construction for 1982 and 1983. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, stated that the sidewalks to be constructed in front of the Lynch residence at 6617 Lake Shore Drive and the Davis residence at 6639 Lake Shore will aid the Lake Shore Drive development more than it will aid or better their residential properties. He suggested that the 20% assessment be waived for the Davis' and the Lynchs. City Engineer Eastling reviewed the assessments as proposed for residential and commercial properties. Motion by Bunce, seconded by Ludeman that the following resolution setting a public hearing on November 23, 1981 be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 6520 RESOLUTION RECEIVING PRELIMIlVARY REPORT AND CALLING OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 1982 SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION - C. P. 772 Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Hassenstab, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6520 in Resolution Book No. 47. 7. _Approval of Resolution Urging the Metropolitan Health Board to Effectively Control Health Care Costs and Safeguard Health Services Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Ludeman to defer consideration of this item to November 23, 1981 inasmuch as no representative from the Health Board was present. All ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -4- October 26, 1981 8. Resolution Approving 1982 Capital Improvement Budget and 1983/87 Capital Improvement Program -~~ City Manager Nollenberger reviewed the resolutions presented for council approval adopting the 1982 Capital Improvement Budget in the total amount of $3,136,000. Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Ludeman to reduce the appropriation for the Lyndale Avenue improvement from 74th Street to Highway 494, listed under "Right-of-Way Improvements", from $429,000 to $50,000 for planning purposes. A11 ayes - Carried. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Bunce to eliminate the proposed funding of $1,000,000 of storm sewers by Special Assessment Bonds; and to change the proposed funding of $120,000 for a Water Plant Roof from Revenue Bonds to Internal Borrowing. All ayes - Carried. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, and Syd Sanford, 7000 Portland, asked questions relative to the Capital Improvement budget. The city manager and council responded. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Collins that the following resolution, as amended, be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 6521 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1982 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Hassenstab, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6521 in Resolution Book No. 47. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Hassenstab to move the 66th Street/Xerxes storm sewer project from 1983 to 1984; add $100,000 per year for storm sewers from utility funds and reduce the Lyndale Avenue 74th Street to I-494 project to $442,000. All ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -5- October 26, 1981 Motion by Ludeman, seconded by~Hassenstab 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. 6522 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1983-1987 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Hassenstab, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6522 in Resolution Book No. 47. The council recessed at 8:55 p.m. and reconvened at 9:OS p.m. 9. Resolution Relating to Fees and Charges for Community Services Program City Manager Nollenberger introduced Community Services Director Don Fondrick who reviewed the proposed user fee schedule for Community Services areas, facilities and programs. He indicated that these recommendations had been approved unanimously by the Park and Recreation Commission. Motion by Hassenstab, 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. 6523 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RECREATIONAL FEES AND CHARGES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 1982 OPERATING BUDGET Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Hassenstab, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6523 in Resolution Book No. 47. 10. Resolution Relating to Municipal Water Rates City Manager Nollenberger presented a resolution for city council consideration which would establish the municipal water rates for 1982. The proposed rates for 1982 will encompass a nine percent increase, increasing the rates from 80/1,000 gallons to 87/1,000 gallons. Council Meeting Minutes -6- October 26, 1981 Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentwgrth, expressed his opposition to this proposed rate increase. He also said he was opposed to the use of water/sewer funds being used to subsidize the HRA; he referred to a loan to the HRA from .the sewer fund in the amount of $100,000. Sid Sanford, 7000 Portland, asked why our. water system appears to have become the most costly of neighboring communities. The city manager and the city council responded stating inflation and maintenance costs contributed to the increase in water rates. 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. 6524 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHIRTG SANITARY SEWER SERVICE RATES AND CHARGES, WATER RATES-AND CHARGES AND SPECIAL WATER SERVICE CHARGES Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Hassenstab, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6524 in Resolution Book No. 47. 11. Airport Planning Issues Community Development Director Dennis Kraft addressed the amendments to the Metropolitan Council/Metropolitan Airports Commission Committee compiled by the staff as a result of their work with other communities and agencies. He noted that it was the consensus of the staff that the revisions to the MC/MAC Committee "Final Report on Airport Planning Issues", proposed by this group, adequately addressed the concerns expressed by Richfield. He recommended that the city council adopt a resolution indicating their support for these revisions. 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 Council Meeting Minutes -7- October 26, 1981 RESOLUTION N0. 6525 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR CHANGES IN THE AIRCRAFT NOISE/LAND USE COMPATIBILITY PLANNING GUIDELINES RECOMMENDED BY A JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL AND THE METROPOLITAN Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Hassenstab, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6525 in Resolution Book No. 47. Former councilmember Vern Luettinger expressed his support for this airport noise resolution. Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Ludeman to affirm that the council and staff will make a concerted effort to assure appointment of a Richfield resident to the Metropolitan Airports Commission. All ayes - Carried. 12. Appointments to Redistricting Committee City Manager Nollenberger reviewed the application of Ms. Annette Margarit, a social studies teacher at the Academy of the Holy Angels.. Motion by Bunce, seconded by Collins to appoint Ms. Annette Margarit to serve as a representative of education on the Redistricting Committee. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Hassenstab to appoint Wes Borgeson to serve as chairman of the Citizens' Redistricting Committee, contingent upon his acceptance. Poll of votes: Ayes - Collins, Hassenstab, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - Bunce. Carried. 13. Appointments to Housing and Redevelopment Authority Mayor Priebe nominated Joan Helmberger to continue in her capacity. as Housing. and Redevelopment Authority commissioner for a second term. Motion by Bunce, seconded by Collins to confirm Joan Helmberger to serve a five year term on the HRA,. Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Ludeman to table this item until the second meeting in January, 1982. Council Meeting Minutes -8- October 26, 1981 Poll of votes: Ayes - Ludeman, Hassenstab. Nays - Bunce, Collins, Priebe. .~ Mayor Priebe then called fo.r the vote on the confirmation of Ms. Helmberger's appointment. Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Priebe. Nays - Ludeman. Abstain - Hassenstab. Councilmember Bunce objected to Councilmember Hassenstab's abstention. Councilmember Hassenstab said he would then change his vote to a "nay" indicating he felt that the councilmembers should be on the HRA. 14. MTC Bus Service Reductions The city council discussed reductions in bus service effective December 19, 1981 that have been proposed by the Metropolitan Transit Commission and their direct effect on the City of Richfield. 15. Lyndale Avenue Improvements (67th Street to 74th Street), Extra Item. City Manager Nollenberger advised the council that, on October 23 he had asked the Commissioner of Highways to request the variance committee that previously considered the Lyndale Avenue variance requests to reopen their hearing in order that two interested parties, Fred and Barbara Amram, 726 Lyndale, and Steve Lindgren, 7141 Oak Grove Boulevard, can provide additional testimony to the variance committee. He recommended that the council set a special meeting to consider a resolution approving the Lyndale Avenue project. Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Collins to set a special meeting on November 16, 1981 at at 6:30 p.m. to consider a resolution approving plans and specifications on the Lyndale Avenue project and other related matters. All ayes - Carried. 16. Leaf Raking - Extra Item Councilmember Ludeman spoke against the practice of raking leaves into the Council Meeting Minutes -9- October 26, 1981 streets and the danger of accidents when children play in the piles of leaves. .~ 17. Consent Calendar Motion by Ludeman, seconded~by Collins that the following items be approved: A. Change Orders: CP 705-3, 66th Street - CL 364 1. Supplemental Agreement No. 2 - Addition of $1,739 for the removal and relocation of a Light base and standard of Lake Shore Drive. Item was. not a part of the original specifications due to the design changes in Lake Shore Drive. 2. Supplemental Agreement No. 3 - Net deduction of $2,383.80, due to the change in the design of the crosswalks from bomanite to colored concrete. 3. Supplemental Agreement No. 4 - Addition of $1,480 for stockpiling fill due to the delay in acquisition of right-of-way. 4. Supplemental Agreement No. 5 - Addition of $2,320 for a service control panel for street lighting for which no provision had been made. - B. Agreement with City of Minneapolis for Participation in Urban Corp Intern Program - CL 358 Authorize execution of agreement with City of Minneaolis to continue participating in this program. C. Purchases in Excess of $1,000 - CL 358 INDOOR DRIVING RANGE - Authorize purchase of nets and necessary equipment for an indoor driving range to be purchased from Wittek Golf Supply Co. in the amount of $1,501.66. CROSS COUNTRY SKI EQUIPMENT - Authorize purchase of 40 pairs of skis, bindings, boots and poles from Four Seasons, in the amount of $3,388.80. BROCHURE PAPER - Authorize the purchase of winter brochure paper from Butler Paper at a unit price of $17.89/M for the cover paper and $13.05/M for text paper, at a total estimated purchase price of $2,130.18. Council Meeting Minutes -10- October 26, 1981 D. Change Order CP 727-4, Miscellaneous Sidewalk Project - CL 360 Authorize Arcon Construction of Mora, Minnesota, to replace 51 square yards of concrete surface on Penn Avenue between 62nd and 63rd Streets which was damaged during a water main break, for a cost not to exceed $4,950. E. Amendment to Transitory Ordinance Relating to Alley Vacation L/H/N Area - CL 372 Bill 1981-20, Transitory Ordinance No. 16.84, "An Ordinance Providing for the Vacation of the Alley in Block 2, Lyndale Shores on Wood Lake", amended, was read and reviewed for second reading, by City Attorney Clayton LeFevere, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9991) F. Kennel Licenses Margaret McAdams, 6400 16th Avenue - 3 dogs Helen Lindgre, 6527 13th Avenue - 3 dogs Pamela Dirkers, 6338 1/2 Lyndale Avenue - Commercial Kennel G. Payments and Estimates (1) Contract 2357, McNamara-Vivant, golf course parking lot, 100% complete - $11,105.05 (2) CP 734, Alley improvements, Estimate ~~3, 97% complete - Arcon Construction - $23,754.43 (3) CP 727, 77% complete, Estimate No. 3, sidewalk improvements - Arcon Construction - $52,799.37 (4) CP 761, Street lighting, 73% complete - Electric Service Co., Estimate No. 3 - $57,738.11 H. Claims and Payrolls RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST Checks 2336/54841 General Checks 75810/99990 Salary SUMMIT BANK & TRUST $ 620,015.77 186,370.71 Checks 64020/64059 2,738,958.59 All ayes - Carried. ~~ JI L_.J 1 Council Meeting Minutes - l l- October 26, 1981 18. Adjournment .~ Motion by Bunce, seconded by~Hassenstah that the meeting adjourn. All ayes - Carried. Time: 10:35~p.m. Date Approved: November 9, 1981 Syly' K. Bergh City Cler i Donald J. Pr Mayo h~~ C Karl Nollenbe ger City Manager