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03-08-1982CITY OF RICHFIELD REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 8, 1982 _~ The city council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council chambers of the city hall on Monday, March 8, 1982, at 7;00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor John Hamilton at 7:03 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Sheridan School Blue Birds Color Guard. Councilmember Ludeman gave the invocation. Present; Bunce, Hassenstab, Kirsch, Ludeman, Hamilton 1. Approval of Minutes of Special Council Meeting of Fe HRA/City Council 1Keetina of Februarv 16; and Regular t Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Bunce to approve the minutes of the concurrent and special meetings of February 16, and the regular meeting of February 22, 1982. A11 ayes - Carried. 1 2. Council Approval of Agenda Councilmember Ludeman requested that 8C, "Approval of Purchases in Excess of $2,500", and SF, "Resolution Relating to Deferral of Special Assessments", be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered within the regular agenda. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Hassenstab to approve the agenda as amended. All ayes - Carried. 3. 1982 Proposed Alley Improvements City Manager Karl Nollenberger reviewed the proposed 1982 alley paving project, City Project 775, as outlined in Council Letter No. 80. Community Development Director Dennis Kraft provided additional details and reviewed the options available for payment of the assessments. Mayor Hamilton indicated he wished to go on record as having great sympathy for the elderly and those on fixed incomes for whom these assessments will present a hardship, however, he does feel strongly about abiding by the wishes of the majority of residents along an alley. Council Meeting Minutes -2- March 8, '1982 Councilmember Ludeman asked questions relating to how the bids were expected to come in as compared to last year's bids. He asked whether these alleys were rein- forced with steel bars or meshing. He said he felt that the weight of garbage trucks may necessitate the inclusion of reinforcement. The city manager said that the issue of more strength will be addressed when the plans and specifications are brought to the council. Steve Meyer, 416 E. 67th Street, said that due to the location of his property it is impossible for him to use the alley and he expressed his objection to being assessed, Ken Lillagove, 6636 5th Avenue, asked how the assessment could be paid and he was advised it could be paid in a lump sum or over twenty years. Robert Jahnke, 7317 4th Avenue, asked if the alley by his property, 4th and 5th Avenue from 73rd to 74th Street, was included in this project. He was informed that it was. Paul Noterman, 6820 Upton, and William J. Hammond, 6701 Sheridan, asked questions about the project. Gertrude Ulrich, 7601 Aldrich, spoke in favor of the alley paving project between Lyndale and Aldrich Avenues from 76th to 77th Streets and urged the council to support the entire project. Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Kirsch to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. 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. 6585 RESOLUTION ORDERING ALLEY PAVING AND PREPARATION OF PLANS CITY PROJECT 775 Council Meeting Minutes -3- March 8, 1982 Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Hassenstab, Kirsch, Ludeman, Hamilton. Nays o None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6586 in Resolution Book No. 48. 4. Year VIII Community Development Block Grant Program City Manager Nollenberger described the public hearing which was being held to provide information about the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. He introduced Community Development Director Kraft, who outlined the history of the CDBG program. He summarized the objectives of the program, outlined in Council Letter No. 86, under the categories as follows: Program Administration Neighborhood Revitalization Housing: New Construction Housing: Existing Rental Housing Rehabilitation Public Facilities and Improvements Handicapped Improvements Economic Development Energy Public Services The Director of Community Development presented the budget recommendation for a $302,000 application for Community Development funds. City Planner Rick Jopke responded to Councilmember Ludeman's questions on specific kitchen remodeling costs for the Community Center. Helen Yates, 6737 1st Avenue, representing South Hennepin Human Services Council, distributed a letter to council members and staff (C-120) expressing their wish to obtain use of CDBG funds for some of the human services program. Sue Sarver, 7345 Wentworth, described a day care service she is associated with known as the Fun Club. She gave statistics on number of women working outside the home and stressed the need for day care for infants and toddlers. Also speaking in support of day care needs were Barb Thornburg, 2921 W. 87th Street, and Sue Sandahl, 7601 Bryant, David Berg, 6921 Pillsbury, Jan Cerny, 7545 Fremont, and Camillo DeSantis, 6508 Newton. Mayor Hamilton indicated day care needs were a high priority in his opinion. Council Meeting Minutes -4- March 8, 1982 Dean Covering, 6300 Dupont, expressed his gratitude for everything .that the. council has done for seniors, and said there was a need for a sub-station post office accessible to handicapped citizens. The council reviewed the suggested appropriations for these CDBG funds, as presented with Council Letter No. 86. It was suggested that perhaps $6,000 of the monies allocated for Housing Rehabilitation could be reallocated to the needs of South Hennepin Human Services Council H.O.M.E. program. Councilmember Kirsch stated he will oppose the recommended budget as he personally is opposed to governmental monies being involved in day care. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Bunce to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Bunce, seconded by Hassenstab to expand the definition of Housing Rehabilitation, at this time to include the potential for the H.O.M.E. program with a final decision to be made when the final application is submitted. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Bunce to approve the preliminary .application of CDBG funds as amended in the total amount of $302,000. 1 Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Hassenstab, Ludeman, Hamilton. Nays - Kirsch. Carried. The council recessed at 9:07 p.m. and reconvened at 9:15 p.m. 5. Transitory Ordinance Providing for Transfer of Money from the Special Revenue Fund for Certain Capital Improvements. Second Reading. City Manager Nollenberger presented a transitory ordinance providing for the appropriation of funds for Forestry and the Fire Vehicle reserve funds for council second reading consideration. Bill 1982-7, Transitory Ordinance No. 16.97, "An Ordinance Providing for the Expenditure 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-121) Council Meeting Minutes -5- March 8, 1982 Motion by Bunce, seconded by Ludeman to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Kirsch that this constitute a second reading of Bill 1982-7; that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made a part of these minutes: Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Hassenstab, Kirsch, Ludeman, Hamilton. Nays - None. Carried. 6. Schedule for Adoption of the Comprehensive Plan City Manager Nollenberger introduced Community Development Director Kraft who reviewed the process of comprehensive planning which evolved after the enactment by the State Legislature of the Metropolitan Land Planning Act of 197b. He indicated _ that the Metropolitan Council had approved the draft Richfield Comprehensive Plan in December of 19$1 and that the council has yet to take the following actions in order to complete the comprehensive planning process, as submitted in Council Letter No. 76: 1. Formally adopt the comprehensive plan by September 3, 1982. The Metropolitan Council will then--be advised when this action has occurred, and what, if any major changes to the plan were made. A public hearing will be necessaxy prior to adoption of the plan by the city council. 2. Submit the comprehensive sewer plan to the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission for its formal approval. 3. Make sure the capital improvement program includes an estimate of the financial impact each improvement will have on the city. 4. Continue to work with Bloomington and Edina to resolve concerns indicated by those communities in their review of our comprehensive plan. Mayor Hamilton suggested that three neighborhood meetings be held to present the draft comprehensive plan to the citizens and that the meetings be held in the ward locations, East, West and Central, to reflect the new Ward system. Council Meeting Minutes -6- March 8, 1982 Councilmember Ludeman suggested inviting Ernest Lindstrom, Richfield's representat to the Metropolitan Council, to attend a joint meeting with the city council. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Hassenstab to set May 10 as the formal public hearing date for consideration of this plan. All ayes - Carried. City Manager Nollenberger indicated he will arrange the April neighborhood meetings in the three wards. 7. A~pp_ointments to the Human Rights Commission The city council reviewed the two applications for membership on the Human Rights Commission and unanimously agreed on their appointment. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by~Kirsch to appoint Susan Koenig, 6809 Wentworth, to serve a one year youth term, and Ronald McGinnis, 7145 18th Avenue, for a three year term expiring May, 1985. All ayes - Carried. 8. Approval of Purchases in Excess of $2,500 Councilmember Ludeman questioned the_need to purchase the Cushman vehicle for the golf course at this time. He said he was concerned with the economy of the times and that he didn't want the city to overspend. He asked if this purchase could not be delayed for a year. City Manager Nollenberger responded that the biggest maintenance needs of a golf course occur during the first five years; and that machines save manpower and free staff for more pressing tasks. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Hassenstab to approve the following purchases over $2,500: Golf Course Fertilizer Authorize purchase of 20.25 ton Par-Ex fertilizer 24-4-12 for the fairways at $675/ton and 3 ton Par-Ex fertilizer 20-0-16 for the greens at $760/ton from Turf Council Meeting Minutes -7- March 8, 1982 Supply Company for a total purchase price of $15,948.75, under Hennepin County Contract 1444. ReAair Watermain Authorize payment in the amount of $4,449.25 to Richard Knutson, Inc. for these emergency repairs. Backwash Motor Pump Authorize payment of $2,800, estimated, to Layne Minnesota, Inc. for emergency repairs. Utility Vehicle Authorize purchase of 1982 Cushman Model 532 from Cushman Motor Company, Inc. in the amount of $5,998. Bed System for Public Safety Remodeling Project Authorize purchase of bed frames and related material from SICO, Inc. in the amount of $5,782.95 and cabinet millwork from Custom Fabricators, Inc., Fargo, North Dakota, ~in the amount of $3,923.81. A11 ayes - Carried. 9. Resolution Relating to Deferral of Special Assessments Councilmember Ludeman asked for clarification on the special assessment deferral policy. City Manager Nollenberger said that a qualifying senior citizen can be granted deferral of the alley assessments, however, it was not feasible to defer special assessments for alley maintenance as the maximum estimated cost of alley maintenance will he $13 to $14 per homeowner. Sid Sanford, 7000 Portland, asked how the $11,000 annual income figure used in the resolution as a qualifying hardship was derived. The city manager and city attorney replied that this figure had come from neighboring communities who have similar programs. Council Meeting Minutes -8- March 8, 1982 Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Ludeman 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. 6586 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR DEFERMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AGAIlVST OWNER°OCCUPIED HOMESTEAD PROPERTIES OF PERSONS PERMAI~TENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Hassenstab, Kirsch, Ludeman, Hamilton. Nays ° None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6586 in Resolution Book No. 48. 10. Consent Calendar Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Ludeman that the following items be approved; A. Authorization to Lease City Property RESOLUTION N0. 6584 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY TO THOMAS E. PRICE B. Award of Contract, Lime Sludge Removal Award contract to Vets Salvage Diving for excavating and disposing of lime sludge for the years 1982, 1983 and 1984. C. Setting Date of Hearing for Wine License Renewals Set public hearing for March 22, 1982 for renewal of wine licenses of The Inn, Pontillo's~Shakey's and Miller`s Fireside Pizza. D. Contract for Purchase of Services with Minneapolis Communit College Authorize Purchase of Services Agreement with Minneapolis Community College to contract for the services of Police Agent William Rollick to serve on the college faculty. 1 Council Meeting Minutes E. Licenses Fee Waived Woodlake Lutheran Church Church of St. Richard Richfield Police Federation Richfield Fire Relief Association Nicollet Chapter AA, Inc. Regular 1 St. Richard's Church Royal Car Wash, 901 W. 77 112 Street Mobil Car Wash, 2816 W. 66th Street Walser Imports, 7745 Penn Ground Round, 1504 78th Street Shakey's, 500 E. 78th Street Pilgrim Cleaners, 2901 W. 66th Street Caeasar's Steam, 2022 W. 78th Street 24 Kt., 812 W. 77 1/2 Street Snyder's, 6520 Pillsbury All ayes - Carried. -9- March 8, 1982 Soft drink Food establishment, soft drink, retail on-sale beer Soft drink Soft drink Soft drink Bingo Car wash Car wash New and Used Motor Vehicles Amusement Devices (10) Music Boxes (~3) Amusement Device Amusement Devices (2) _ Amusement Device Amusement Device Amusement Device 11. Claims and Payrolls Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Bunce that the following claims and payrolls be approved: RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST Checks 78840/79162 Checks 2641/56850 SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 64291/64324 Payroll General $ 194,669.95 466,103.37 $3,386,560.94 All ayes - Carried. 12. Adjournment Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Ludeman that the meeting adjourn. All ayes - Carried. Time: 9:50 p.m. Council Meeting Minutes Date Approved: March 22. 1982 , -10- March 8, 1982 Mayor ~ ~~ ty Clem Karl Nollenbe er City Manager I L~ 1