07-12-1982CITY OF RICHFIELD
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETIlVG
July 12, 1982
The city council of. the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council
chambers of the city hall on July 12, 1982, at Z:00 p.m.
Mayor John Hamilton called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
Present: Bunce, Kirsch, Hamilton
Absent: Hassenstab, Ludeman (Vacations)
Rev. Daniel Waiter, Pastor of Richfield Evangelical Free Church, gave the
invocation.
Mayor Hamilton led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Approval of Minutes of June 28, 1982 Regular City Council Meeting and
Concurrent City Council/HRA Meeting
Motion by Bunce, seconded by Kirsch that the minutes of the June 28, 1982
regular city council meeting and the concurrent HRA meeting be approved as presented.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Hassenstab, Ludeman.
2. Council Approval of ,Agenda
Motion by Bunce, seconded by Kirsch to approve the agenda.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Hassenstab, Ludeman.
3. Request for Special Use Permit to Allow Conversion of a Service Station
to a Service Station Store, 6744 Penn Avenue
City Manager Nollenberger summarized the request of Conoco, Inc. for a special
use permit to allow conversion of an existing service station at 6744 Penn Avenue,
to a service station store, as explained in Council Letter No. 227. This proposed
remodeling would be done only on the interior.
Mr. K. Ingram, representing Conoco, appeared in support of the company's
request. He said they would agree to use shrubbery or fence as a buffer.
Motion by Bunce, seconded by Kirsch to close the hearing.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Hassenstab, Ludeman.
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Motion by Kirsch, seconded by Bunce to grant this special use permit with
the stipulation that buffer/screening is provided along the west property boundary
of the site, abutting the adjacent residential district.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Hassensta.b, Ludeman.
4. Ordinance Amendment Relating to Personnel Ordinance. Second Reading.
City Manager Nollenberger presented an amendment to the personnel ordinance
for city council second reading consideration. -
Bill 1982-22, "An Ordinance Amending the Ordinance Code of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota, as follows: Amending Section 2.28 by Reorganizing the
Section and Making Amendments; Amending Section 2.29 by Providing New Defi-
nitions; Amending Section 2.30 by Reorganizing the Section and Deleting
Subdivisions.; Amending Section 2.31 by Combining it with Previous Code Section
2.32 and Reorganizing the Two Sections and Making Certain Amendments; Amending
Previous Code Section 2.32 by Renumbering it to New Code Section 2.32 and Combining
Parts of Previous Code Section 2.36 Making Certain Amendments and Adding Certain
New Subdivisions; .Amending Previous Code Section 2.34 by Renumbering it to New
Code Section 2.33 and Making Certain Amendments Thereto; Deleting Previous Code
Section 2.35 Which is now Covered by the New Code Section 2.32, Subd. 9; Deleting
Previous Code Section 2.36 Which is Now Covered Under Section 2.32, Subd. 10;
Creating a New Section 2.34 and Providing a New Subdivision and Combining Parts
of the Previous Code Sections 2.37 and 2.37A and Making Certain Amendments
Thereto; Renumbering Previous Code Section 2.3$ to the New Code Section 2.35 and
Making Certain Amendments; Renumbering Section 2.39 to the New Code Section 2.36
and Making Certain Amendments; Deleting Previous Code Section 2.40; Renumbering
Previous Code Section 2.40; Renumbering Previous Code Section 2.41 to the New
Code Section 2.37, and Making Certain Technical Amendments", was presented by
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Assistant City Attorney John Dean,_ the same being on file in the office of the
city clerk. (C-141).
Motion by Bunce, seconded by Kirsch that this constitute a second reading
of Bill 1982-22; that it be gublished in condensed form in the official newspaper
and that it be made a part of these minutes.
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Kirsch, Hamilton. Nays - None. Absent - Hassenstab,
Ludeman. Carried.
5. Ordinance Amendment Relative to Billboard Heights. Second Reading.
City Manager Nollenberger presented an ordinance amendment relating to
billboard height for city council second reading consideration.
Nancy J. Jorgensen, vice president of Naegele Outdoor Advertising, was
present to observe the council actions.
Motion by Kirsch, seconded by Bunce to close the hearing.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Hassenstab, Ludeman.
Bill 1982-21, "Amendment to Chapter III, Part V, Section 3.49, Subdivision
4. of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield", relating to special height
permits for signs, was read and reviewed by Assistant City Attorney John Dean,
the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-139}
Motion by Bunce, seconded by Kirsch that this constitute a second reading
of Bill 1982-21; that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be
made a part of these minutes.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Rinsch, Hamilton. Nays - None. Absent - Hassenstab,
Ludeman. Carried.
Motion by Kirsch, seconded by Bunce to approve the issuance of a sign
permit to Naegele Outdoor Advertising, effective August, 1982, to allow removal
of the existing billboard at 400 West 66th Street and the construction of anew
sign on the vacant lot immediately south of the city's central garage facility.
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All Ayes - Carried. Absent - Hassenstab, Ludeman.
6. Ordinance Amendment Relating to Rezoning Certain Properties to MR-l.
First Reading.
City Manager Nollenberger presented an amendment to the ordinance code
concerning rezoning property from MR, Multiple Family Residence, to MR-l, Two-
Family Multiple Residence. Areas recommended for rezoning are areas where two
family dwellings currently exist.
Community Development Director Dennis Kraft gave historical data regarding
the comprehensive plan and the "new duplex" zoning of MR-1.
Gordon McRinnon, 7308 Upton, asked if his lot would qualify for a rezoning
to MR-1. The city manager said his lot did qualify if he met all the conditions
for a rezoning.
G. Savageau, 6638 Elliot, asked how this rezoning would differ from the
comprehensive plan set out by the Metropolitan Council. Mr. Rraft replied that
in essence the plans are identical with particular concerns about buffer zones
and that the Metropolitan Council has accepted Richfield's plan.
Bill 1982-25, "Amendment to Appendix C of the Ordinance Code of the City
of Richfield, Minnesota", relating to defining the boundaries of the various
zoning districts of the city enumerated in Chapter III, Part IV, Section 3.28,
Subdivision 2, was read and reviewed by Assistant City Attorney John Dean, the
same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-145)
Motion by Bunce, seconded by Kirsch that this constitute a second reading
of Bill 1982-25; that it be published in the official newspaper and that second
reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for July 26, 1982.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Kirsch, Hamilton. Nays - None. Absent - Hassenstab,
Ludeman. Carried.
7. "No Parking Except Sunda " on L dale Avenue Between 74th and 76th Streets
City Manager Nollenberger reviewed the proposal to implement parking
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restrictions on Lyndale Avenue between 74th and 76th Streets. He said businessmen
from the area have met with the staff over the past months and have determined
that traffic flow could be eased if parking were restricted in that area to allow
parking only on Sundays. This signage would be in conformance with other minor
arterial streets.
Charles Miller, representing tenants of the building at 7400 Lyndale Avenue,
said this restriction would be a hardship to occupants of the building and
employees will need to park in residential areas.
Motion by Kirsch, 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. 6626
RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS
"NO PARKING ANYTIME EXCEPT SUNDAYS" BOTH SIDES
LYNDALE AVENUE FROM 74TH STREET TO 76TH STREET
Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Kirsch, Hamilton. Nays - None. Absent - Hassenstab,
Ludeman. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6626 in Resolution
Book No. 48.
8. Council's Choice
Councilmember Kirsch commended Public Safety Director Morgan and his staff
for their excellent performance during the recent 4th of July parade and festivities.
Mr. Kirsch also mentioned tall grass at 74th and Lyndale Avenue and suggested the
corner be cleaned.
Councilmember Bunce said street lights are burning out along Penn Avenue.
9. Consent Calendar
Motion by Bunce, seconded by Kirsch that the following items be approved:
A. Certificate of Completion,. Lyndale Hardware
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RESOLUTION N0. b627
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION
FOR THE S & M COMPANY
B. Purchases in Excess of $2,500
Concrete Repairs - Authorize Arcon Construction to repair street, curb and
sidewalk on Portland Avenue, and repair curb at 67 1/2 Street and Wentworth in
the amount of $5,295.
Fall Brochure - Authorize purchase of paper and compiling of fall brochure
from Sexton Printing, Inc. in the amount of $6,784.
C. Approval of Minutes, Tabulation of Bids, Award of Contxact - Water P],ant Roof
Award contract to Busse Company for roof replacement and appurtenant work
at the water treatment plant in the amount of $77,259.
D. Resolution Receivin Alley Vacation Request and Setting Date of Public
Heari~_and Transitory Ordinance
RESOLUTION N0. 6628
RESOLUTION RECEIVING ALLEY VACATION PETITION
AND CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Bill 1982-26, Transitory Ordinance 17.01, A TRANSITORY ORDINANCE PROVIDING
FOR THE VACATION OF THE ALLEY ON BLOCK 10, RAY'S LYNNHURST
Second Reading, July 26, 1982
E. Payments and Estimates
Alexander Construction, CP 757, Estimate ~~2, $96,295.61, Lyndale Avenue
Road Construction, 67th - 74th Streets
F. Resolution Approving the Conve ance of Certain Propert Within the City
Limits to the State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION N0. 6629
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY L1MIT5 OF RICHFIELD
TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Hassenstab, Ludeman.
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10. Claims and Payrolls
Motion by Bunce, seconded by Rirsch that the following claims and payrolls
be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST
Checks 2936/58659 General $ 400,905.23
Checks 81406/82202 Payroll 220,773.88
SUMMIT STATE BANK
Checks 64562/64582 1,415,889.32
A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Hassenstab, Ludeman.
11. Adjournment
Motion by Bunce, seconded by Kirsch that the meeting adjourn.
All ayes - Carried. Absent - Hassenstab, Ludeman. Time: 7:~5~ fin.
Date Approved: July 26, 1982
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Sy~a K. Bergh `~~ity
July 12, 1982
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Rarl Nollenberger City Manager
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