12-14-1981CITY OF RICHFIELD
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 14, 1981
The City Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall on Monday, December 14, 1981 at 7;00 p.m.
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Assumption
Pastor James Allen of D~~~d~x Church gave the invocation.
Mayor Priebe led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Bunce, Collins, Hassenstab, Ludeman, Priebe
1. Minutes
Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Bunce that the minutes of the regularly
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<...- All ayes - Carried.
'~ 2. Opportunity for Citizens to Address the City Council
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David Putrich, 7601 Thomas Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding traffic
and noise on 76th Street. He presented a petition containing 32 signatures (C-107)
requesting a neighborhood meeting to discuss noise and speeding problems on 76th
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William Legault, 3009 W. 76th Street, asked if midblock lighting would be
• installed between Washburn and York Avenues. He indicated that the City of .Edina
had removed one light and it has not been replaced.
3. Council Approval of Agenda Items
Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Collins to approve the agenda as proposed.
All ayes - Carried.
4. Public Hearing Regardin;; Sidewalk Improvement Project for _19.82
City Manager Karl Nollez~erger opened the public hearing regarding sidewalk
- improvements for 1982, City Project 772, which had been continued from the
November 23 council meeting. TL~e city engineer noted the concern of the staff
to save as many trees as possible and explained the special assessment policy.
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The following individuals appeared and-.expressed their opinions regarding
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sidewalk installation:
' Jim Overling,-6429 Xerxes, said he has poor vision and walks often and was
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~ Richard Ziemer, 6229'Xerxes, said he was a l5 year resident at the present
address and that he felt there was a need for a sidewalk on the east-side of
Xerxes
Bill Legault, 3009 W. 76th Street, said he did not want to lose the natural.
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." ]andscaping and was against .the installation of sidewalks.
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Richard Blevins, 7539 Washburn, stated that Edina already has a sidewalk
system and that we should integrate our system with theirs.
~ Gertrude Ulrich, 7601 Aldrich, spoke in favor of sidewalks. and cited instances
t ~' =where people-have installed them at their own e~tpense.
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Robert Kunde, 1001 W._76th Street, expressed opposition to the sidewalks
and his concern for two trees he will lose if sidewalks are installed.
Gary Lawson, business manager for Assumption Church, and Don Elsen, 7004
Columbus, trustee of the church, spoke in behalf of their dongregation's objection
to sidewalk installation on the east side of Second Avenue from 77th Street to
78th Street. They noted that the area is presently being used as their parking
lot and is blacktop; that it was poor economics to tear up blacktop to install
a sidewalk; and that they do not observe heavy foot traffic there at present.
Donna Peterson, 6324 Russell, expressed her support of the project.
Llayd Hope, 6417 Xerxes, asked if on-street parking will be reduced. as a
result of sidewalks. The staff indicated that it would-have to be determined
between-the county and city.
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'~ Michael McNamara, 7300 Freemont Avenue, spoke in opposition to the project.
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Motion by Bunce, seconded by Hassenstab to close the hearing.
All ayes - Carried.
' Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Hassenstab to drop consideration of a sidewalk
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installation on Second Avenue between 77th and 18th Streets from the overall
sidewalk plan, and delay consideration of sidewalk construction on the south side
of 76th Street from Vincent to Xerxes.
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Poll of votes: Ayes - Hassenstab, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - Bunce, Collins.
Carried.
fi °. 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
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CP 772 AND THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Hassenstab, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6541 in Resolution Book No. 47.
5. Request for Rezoning, 6717 Lyndale Avenue
City Manager Nollenberger presented an ordinance amendment relating to the rezoning
of 6717 Lyndale Avenue from "R" Single Family Residential to "C-1" Limited Business
for city council second reading consideration. He advised that, as a result of
additional investigations, the staff and planning commission had recommended
denial of this rezoning application on the grounds that it would constitute commercial
encroachment on a residential area.
The applicant, Norman Gilbertson, 6717 Lyndale, asked for a postponement of
this item for 30 days due' to a family problem.
The city attorney indicated that the council could adjourn this item before
taking final action.
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_ Loren Gasterlind, $716 Garfield, presented the following r-easons for opposing
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the rezoning.:
- 1. Rezoning is opposed by ali owner-occupied properties within
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2. The planning commission vote was 6 - 1 in opposition;
3. The new comprehensive plan cuts off the commercial zone at
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- - 4. Tt is "spot zoning";
~~' S. Commercial zoning will damage property values of all residential
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~ 6. The property is not untenable as residential.
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3 ,,',- Also speaking in opposition to this rezoning were John Rickert,. 6710 Garfield,
~~ x" ~Pau1 Marchessault, 6724 Garfield, Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, and Brian
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Fleiche, 6725 Garfield.
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Motion by Ludeman to close the hearing. Motion died for lack of a second..
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~ ~ Ralph Gilbertson, brother of the applicant, spoke on his brother's behalf.
~ ~ Mot ion by Ludeman, seconded by Priebe to close the hearing.
Po11 of eotes: Ayes - Bunce, Hassenstab, Ludeman, Priebe. .Nays - Collins.
Carried.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Priebe to deny the rezoning. The motion was
withdrawn.
Motion by Bunce, seconded by Collins to grant this. rezoning request.
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Hassenstab._ Nays - Ludeman, Priebe.
Motion failed due to the requirement for four-fifths majority on zoning matters.
Mr. Gilbertson indicated he felt he had been denied an adequate opportunity
to be. heard. He was advised that. rezoning requests can not be resubmitted until`
' one year has elapsed since the .denial.
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6. Ordinance Amendment Relating to the Residential Zoning Ordinance. Second Reading.
City Manager Nollenberger presented the ordinance amendment relating to
residential zoning for city council second reading consideration. He noted the
length of the meeting prevented an in depth discussion of the ordinance and
recommended that second reading consideration be deferred.
Motion by Bunce, seconded by Collins to continue the hearing on this item to
a.'special study session at 5:30 p.m. on December 28, 1981.
All ayes - Carried.
7. Ordinance Relating to Driveway and Parking Areas. Second Reading..
City Manager Nollenberger suggested that action on this ordinance amendment
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be deferred also as was the previous ordinance as it does relate to the same subject.
Motion by Bunce, seconded by Collins to continue the hearing on this item to
a special study session at 5:30 p.m. on December 28, 1981.
All ayes - Carried.
8. Approval of Resolution Holding State Harmless, Approval of Minutes, Tabulation
and Award of Contract for Lyndale Avenue Improvements
City Manager Nollenberger advised the city council that State approval has
been received for a variance to reconstruct Lyndale Avenue between Lake Shore Drive
and 74th Street at a 47 foot width. He presented a "hold harmless" resolution for
city council approval which absolves the state from any liability which may arise
as a result of constructing the road at a width narrower than tht state standard
of 52 feet. The city manager also reviewed bids received for the street paving
and appurtenant work and street lighting and traffic signals for the Lyndale Avenue
Improvement Project, CP 757..
Audrey Hanson, 7228 and 7230 Lyndale Avenue, indicated she had not received
any notification of this project from the city but had received correspondence
--from-her-state legislator. She asked if this was a prudent expenditure.
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Fred Amram, 7026 Lyndale, an opponent of the project, quoted Councilmember
-Bunce as saying, "We will not go against the wishes of the people on the sidewalk
project." and that he desired the same consideration for this project.
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RESOLUTION N0. 6540
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RESOLUTION TO HOLD HARMLESS THE STATE. OF
MINNESOTA IN GRANTING VARIANCE FROM MINNESOTA
_ STATE AID RULES 14 MCAR 1.5032 FOR THE
_ RECONSTRUCTION OF LYNDALE AVENUE, LAKE SHORE _
DRIVE TO 74TH STREET
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Poll of votes: Ayes ~ Bunce, Collins, Hassenstab, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays- None.
'~`~ Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6540 in Resolution Book No. 47.
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n RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDIlVG CONTRACT TO
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~ '' Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Hassenstab,. Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6546 in Resolution Book No. 47.
Motion by Collins, 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. 6547
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO
ALEXANDER CONSTRUCTION, INC. OF APPLE VALLEY, MN.
FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS~~- CP 757
Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Hassenstab, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - None,
Carried. -This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6546 in Resolution Book No. 47.
Betty Carr, 6636 Lynwood Boulevard, spoke on behalf of the Charter Commission
regarding four proposed charter amendments which she said were for the most part
presented in order to make Richfield ordinances coincide with Minnesota State
Statutes.
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9. Charter Amendment Relating to City Purchasing Practices, Amending Sections
6.05 and 6.06 of the City Charter. First Readin
City Manager Nollenberger reviewed a charter amendment relating to purchases
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and contracts. This amendment would allow the letting of contracts up to $5,000
without council approval. He indicated that some council members have expressed
a concern aver increasing the Charter provision from $1,000 to $5,000 and had
suggested that a $2,500 limitation would be more acceptable. Mr. Nollenberger
suggested that the council might wish to supplement this charter amendment with
a resolution which would place a limitation on the city manager's role in pur-
chasing and contracts, and the resolution could contain the following points
as outlined in Council Letter rlo. 431:
:. 1. All purchases which are in excess of $2,500 but below $5,000,
could be made only after the city manager notified the city _
council at least 5 calendar days in advance of executing a
purchase order. If any council member makes a request to the
city manager then that purchase would have to appear on the
next city council agenda for discussion by the council as a
whole.
2. All purchases in excess of $2,500 per year which are not in-
cluded in the city's operating budget as a planned for operating
expense, would have to appear on city council agends for the
council consideration.
Motion by Bunce, seconded by Ludeman to request the preparation of a resolution
which would place a limitation on the city manager's role in purchasing and contracts
over $2,500 for the December 28 council meeting.
All ayes - Carried.
Bill 1981-36, Charter Amendment Ordinance~No. 10, "An Ordinance Amending the
City Charter of the City of P.ichfield", amending Section 6.05, entitled "Purchases
and Contracts", was read anti reviewed by City Attorney Clayton LeFevere, the same
being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-108)
Motion by Bunce, seconded by Ludeman that this constitute a first reading of
Bill 1981-36; that it be published in the official newspaper and that second
reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for December 28, 1981.
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Poli of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Hassenstab, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays -
None. Carried.
Bill 1981-38, Charter Amendment Ordinance No. 11, "An Ordinance Amending the
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How Let", was read-and reviewed by City Attorney Clayton Lefevere, the same bein;
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- Motion by Collins, seconded by Hassenstab that this constitute a first
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that second reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for December 28, 1981.
:; _ Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Hassenstab, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - None.
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~ :'10. Charter Amendment Relating to Procedure for the Adoption_of City Ordinances,
-~ Amendin~Section 3.05 of the City Charter and Adding Section 3.12. First Readies.
~ City Manager Nollenbe-rger reviewed a charter amendment relating to the public n
procedure for theadoption of city ordinances. This proposed amendment would require
~._ that ordinances be published only .once, after second reading.
°. Lawrence Wozniczka, 0744 Wentw•~rth, expressed his opposition to this amendment.
~ He said he felt citizens need to be notified regarding law changes so they can-
. present their point of view. City Attorney LeFevere responded to Mr. Wozniczka's
_ concerns regarding legal stipulations for publishing legal notices indicating that
notices of public hearings would still be :Wade.
Bill 1981-33, Charter Amendment Ordinance No. 7, "A Charter Amendment
Ordinance Relating to Procedure for the Adoption of-City Ordinances Amending
Section 3.05 of the Richfield City Charter and Adding a New Section 3.12",
relating to "Procedure on 0"rdinances", was read and reviewed by City Attorney
LeFevere, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-110)
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Collins that this constitute a first reading
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None. Carried.
-~~ Bill 1981-38, Charter Amendment Ordinance No. 11, "An Ordinance Amending the
a City Charter of the-City of Richfield", amending Section 6.06, entitled "Contracts"
How Let", was read and reviewed by City Attorney Clayton Lefevere, the same being
on file in the office of the city cleric. (C-109)
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Motion by Collins, seconded by Hassenstab that this constitute a first
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-~ that second reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for December 28, 1981.
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'3 Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Hassenstab, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - None.
Carried.
-' 10. Charter Amendment Relating to Procedure_ for the_Adoption of_City Ordinances,
'' `~''° Amending Section 3.05 of the City charter and Adding Section 3.12. First Readies.
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City Manager Nollenbe-rger reviewed a charter amendment relating to the publication
procedure for theadoption of city ordinances. This proposed amendment would require
that ordinances be published only once, after second reading.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 0744 Wentworth, expressed his opposition to this amendment.
~ He said he felt citizens need to be notified regarding law changes so they can
present their point of view. City Attorney LeFevere responded to Mr. Wozniczka's
concerns regarding legal stipulations for publishing legal notices indicating that
notices of public hearings would still be :Wade.
' Bill 1981-33, Charter Amendment Ordinance No. 7, "A Charter Amendment
Ordinance Relating to Procedure for the Adoption of City Ordinances Amending
Section 3.05 of the Richfield City Charter and Adding a New Section 3.12",
relating to "Procedure on Ordinances", was read and reviewed by City Attorney
LeFevere, the same being,~on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-110)
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Collins that this constitute a first reading
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Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Bunce that this constitute a first reading of
Bill 1981-35; that it be published in the official newspaper and that second
reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for December 28, .1981.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Hassenstab, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - None.
Carried.
13. Transitory Ordinance Providi~ for Certain Capital Improvements (Fairwood/
Monroe Park). Second Reading.~~
City Manager Nollenberger presented a transitory ordinance appropriating
money from the Special Revenue Fund to implement the Monroe/Fairwood-park project
for city council second reading consideration.
Motion by Bunce, seconded by Ludeman to close the hearing.
All aye - Carried.
Bill 1981-32, Transitory Ordinance No. 16..88, "An Ordinance for the Expenditure
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of Money from the Special Revenue Fund for Certain Capital Improvements", was read
and reviewed by City Attorney Clayton LeFevere, the same being on file in the
office of the city clerk. (C-.104)
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Collins that this constitute a second reading
of Bill 1981-32; that it be published in 'the official newspaper and that it be
made a part of these minutes.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Hassenstab, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - None.
Carried.
14. Transitory Ordinance Relating to Vacation of a Portion of Lake Shore Drive.
Second Reading.
City Manager Nollenberger presented a transitory ordinance providing for the
vacation of a portion of Lake Shore Drive for city council second reading consideration.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Hassenstab to close the hearing.
All ayes - Carried.
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Bill 1981-29, Transitory Ordinance tJo. 16.87, "A Transitory Ordinance fo-r the
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Vacation of a Portion of Lake S11ore Drive", was read and reviewed by City Attorney
Clayton LeFevere, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-103}
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Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Hassenstab that this constitute a second reading
of Sill 19$1-29; that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made
a part of these minutes.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Hassenstab, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - None.
Carried.
15. Hearing of Appeal with Regard to Fire Prevention CodeZ 7727 Wentworth Avenue
City Manager Nollenberger advised that Mr. Cheng, owner of the property at
7727 Wentworth, had contacted him and requested that this hearing be continued
"~ to the next council meeting.
Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Bunce to continue this hearing to
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December 28, 1981.
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16. Ordinance Amendment Relating to Vacation of 74th Street and Upton Avenue
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Second Reading Continuation ~r~uest to be withdrawn
City Manager Nollenberger advised that John Lindholm is withdrawing his
application to vacate a portion of unimproved right-of-way and disposition of
a small tract of park land in the vicinity of 74th Street and Upton Avenue,
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until he can complete the necessary legal work.
Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Ludeman to accept this withdrawal of
application.
All ayes - Carried.
17. Ordinance Amendment Relating,_to Council Salaries__ First Reading.
City Manager Nollenberger presented an ordinance amendment relating to council
salaries. He stated that it is required by city ordinance to review salaries in
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Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Hassenstab to take no action at this time.
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3 Proposal for Management EmploYees~ First Readies.. ~_
City Manager Nollenberger presented an ordinance amendment which would provide
_ for the accumulation of 40 hours of annual personal leave, with pay, and implement
disability benefits for management employees,as presented in Council-Letter No. 426.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, indicated he wished to go on record as
opposing the city paying all of long term disability insurance coverages.
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Bill 1981-37, "An Ordinance Amending the. City Code of the City of Richfield,
Minnesota, by Adding a New Subdivision 12 to Section 2.34 Thereof Providing
Personal Leave Benefits to City Employees Covered by the Management Pay Plan;
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and by Adding New Subdivisions 3 and 4 to Section"2.35 Thereof Providing Short-
- Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Benefits, Respectively, to the- Employees
Covered by Said Plan", was read and reviewed by City Attorney Clayton LeFevere,
` the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-113)
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Collins that this constitute a first reading
of Bi11 1981-37; that it be published in the official newspaper and that second
reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for December 28, 1981_.
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Po11 of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Hassenstab, Priebe. Nays - 1.
Carried.
19. Resolution Initiating Removal of Hazardous Structure,- 2118 West 69th_Street
City Manager Nollenberger advised the city council of a declaration of a
public safety hazard of a fire damaged structure at 2118 West 69th Street. He
. indicated that the owner has been contacted with requests to remove the remains,
however, he has failed to cooperate. Mr. Nollenberger recommended .that the city
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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. 6542
RESOLUTI ON ORDERING REMOVAL
OF HAZARDOUS STRUCTURE
_ LOCATED AT 2118 WEST 69TH STREET
Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Hassenstab, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6542 in Resolution Book No.
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s 20. Resolution_Authorizin~ the Purchase of Real Property and Immovable FixturesZ
1825 E. 66th Street
City Manager Nollenberger presented the proposal to purchase the Skelly Oil
Station, 1825 East 66th Street. This property is adjacent to the Cedar Avenue
Liquor Store and ownership of this property would provide opportunity for more
flexible development of the liquor store site. He recommended adoption of a
resolution authorizing this purchase.
Motion by Bunce, seconded by Ludeman that the following resolution be adopted;
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RESOLUTION N0. 6539
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REAL
PROPERTY AND IMMOVABLE FIXTURES AT 1825 E. 66TH ST.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Hassenstab, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6539 in Resolution Book No. 47.
21. Resolution Relating to Communications/Dispatchi~ Services
City Manager Nollenberger presented a resolution for city council consideration
relating to communications/dispatch services provided within Hennepin County. He
noted that the county administrator has recently submitted a draft report
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which has a number of policy recommendations, which would be of concern to Richfiel
residents. Two of these items, as listed in Council Letter No. 425, are as follow
1. The Hennepin Board of Commissioners should establish as policy
that emergency communications and dispatch services is most
' appropriately a county function and responsibility.
2. Consistent with (A) the above policy statements,. (B) existing
legislation and (C) the belief that-dispatch services can be
most cost effectively provided to residents through a consol-
idated county system, the county should provide financial
incentives for the development of a consolidated dispatch center
system by offering dispatch services without charge to all
municipalities in suburban Hennepin County who wish to participate
in such a network.
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and the city manager to represent the city on a coordinating committee.
Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Collins to appoint Councilmember Ludeman
to represent the city's interest in this matter;. and that the following resolution
be adopted:
RESOLUTION N0. 6543
RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE ISSUE OF PROVIDING
COMMUNICATIONS/DISPATCH SERVICES WITHIN HENNEPTN
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Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Hassenstab, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - None,
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6543 in Resolution Book No. 47.
22. Resol_ution_Setting_Insurance Contribution for General Services and Man~ement
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City Manager Nollenberger presented a resolution establishing city contributions
to cover the three types of insurance made available to city employees - term life
insurance, group health coverage and dental insurance.
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
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RESOLUTION N0. 6544
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TOWARD HEALTH., TERM LIFE AND DENTAL INSURANCE PREMIUM
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Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Collins, Hassenstab, Ludeman, Priebe. Nays - None.
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Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6544 in Resolution Book No. 47.
• 23. Consent Calendar
Motion by Collins, seconded by ~-~assenstab that the following items be approved:
;~ A. Pur_cha_ses_ in E_x_cess of 1 000
Nozzles - Authorize the purchase of 725 Flexi Jet Nozzles from Leopolod
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Company in the amount of $2,726.
Storm-Sewer Repair - Authorize payment of $1,553.60 to Elk River Concrete
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Milner Pond Cleanup - Authorize G. L. Contracting, Inc. to perform clean-up
a work at Milner Pond in the amount of $8,040.
Overhead Electric Service - Authorize payment of $1,135 to Northern States
Power for the provision of temporary overhead service for 744 W. 66th Street,
City Project 7053.
Telephone Equipment - Authorize payment to North Supply Company in the amount
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of $.1,660 for additional telephone instruments needed in the expansion of the
Public Safety facility.
B. Ordinance Amendment Relating to Amendment and Repeal of~t~bEl~ils.~s
Charter Referral ~ ~ ~~~
Refer charter amendment providing for clarity in presenting ordinance changes
to Charter Commission.
C. Payments and Estimates
1. Estimate ~~1, City Project 764, Community Center Elevator -
Gem Construction, Inc. - $30,173
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Council Meeting Minutes -16- December 14, 1981
2. Estimate - Final, 100% complete, control module wells, City
Project 741 - Bentex Engineering - $8,141
3. Estimate - Final, 100% complete, various alley construction,
Arcon Construction, City Project 734 - $18,.752.61
4. Estimate ~~4, City Project 727, various sidewalk construction,
Arcon Construction - $24,732.98
D. Claims and Payrolls
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST
Checks 76876/77523 Payroll $ 185,096.28
Checks 2436/55579 General 708,995.19
SUMMIT STATE BANK
Checks 64124/64168
3,396,858.27
All ayes - Carried.
24. Adjournment
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Bunce that the meeting adjourn.
All ayes - Carried. Time: 11:55 p.m.
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ona d J. Priebe Mayor
Sy 'a K. Bergh City C1 Karl Nollenberger City Manager