09-27-1982CITY OF RICHFIELD
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 27, 1982
The city council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the
council chambers of the city hall on~Monday, September 27, 1982 at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor John Hamilton at 7:05 p.m.
Mr. Don Burkhardt, of Richfield Baptist Church, provided the invocation.
Mayor Hamilton led the audience and city council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Bunce, Hassenstab, Kirsch, Ludeman, Hamilton
1. Approval of Minutes of Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting of September 13, 1982
Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Ludeman to approve the minutes of the
September 13, 1982 city council meeting.
AlI ayes - Carried.
2. Proclamation Declaring Richfield Wellness Week
Mayor Hamilton read a proclamation declaring the week of October 3, 1982 as
"Richfield Wellness Week". A wellness seminar will be provided for City of
Richfield employees on October 4 by the Bloomington Public Health Department.
Administrative Services Director Joyce Wilde accepted the certificate on behalf
of the city employees.
Mayor Hamilton also read another proclamation declaring "Richfield Energy
Awareness Month" and presented it to Jim Wilcox, Janet Erickson and Debra Detterman,
who are working on the project.
3. Opportunity for Citizens to Address the City Council
Miss Jodie A. Nobbe, 6605 Sth Avenue, who indicated she was 70 years of age,
complained about snow in her alley and said she could not get out of her driveway
last winter.
Bob Lane, representing House of Prayer Church, asked when the church's
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application for an off-street parking permit would be considered. He was advised
that it was on the consent agenda.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 5744 Wentworth, speaking as a member of the RING committee,
expressed his concern for the loss of trees due to installation of underground
utilities. He was advised that the Richfield Bank owns the property and the decision
to remove the trees was made by them. Mr. Wozniczka said he would like to have a
public hearing held to allow neighbors to share their concerns.
Patrick O'Brien, an employee of the Richfield Liquor Stores, appeared and
expressed his objection to staff and money cutbacks.
4. Council Approval of Agenda
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Hassenstab to approve the agenda.
All ayes - Carried.
5. Public Hearing Declaring Assessments for Alle Maintenance
Community Services Director Don Fondrick provided a background of the alley
installation and maintenance program. He reviewed the formula used in determining
the assessments, as outlined in Council Letter No. 289.
The following individuals expressed opposition to the alley maintenance
assessment:
Bob Loden, who said he was not a resident but owned property at 1916 E.
66th Street, said he derives no use from the alley and was opposed to paying
a $70 alley maintenance assessment.
Ms. Pat Johnson, 6810 Penn, said the alley was a dead-end alley that only
serves three houses on queen Avenue and that she objECted to the assessment.
Charles Amand, 2501 W. 66th Street, said it was useless to fix alleys as
he has tried to repair the potholes in his alley and the repairs would not last
because it was a sand based alley. Mayor Hamilton directed Community Services
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Director Fondrick to check the drainage problem in that alley.
Howard Olson, owner of Pro Instant Print at 2944 W. 66th Street, protested
his $100 assessment.
Louis Harding, 6414 Harriet, asked if his alley had been vacated. Mr. Fondrick
said it had been vacated and that privacy fencing will be installed in the future.
Leonard Armstrong, 6632 Vincent, and Orvan Edmonson, 6621 Upton, both
expressed opposition to their assessments.
George Holter, 6424 Emerson, complained about poor construction and said he
could maintain his alley for less money.
Marshall Rygh, 6704 Upton, whose alley was completed in 1982, said no city
staff was present to supervise the contractors..
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Kirsch to close the hearing.
All ayes - Carried,
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Kirsch to abate the assessments on 6301 Dupont
and 6300 Colfax, reduce the assessment on 6336 Oliver by one-half and cancel any
assessments where property had changed hands subsequent to January 1, 1982, as
recommended by the staff and explained in Council Letter No. 289.
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by-Kirsch 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. 6655
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT
ON CITY PROJECT 765, ALLEYS
MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 1, 1981
THROUGH MARCH 31, 1982
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Hassenstab, Kirsch, Ludeman, Hamilton. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6655 in Resolution Book No. 48.
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6. Zoning Amendment Relating to Accessory Uses in Residential Zoning Districts.
Second Reading.
City Manager Nollenberger presented an ordinance for council second reading
consideration which would correct the residential section of the zoning ordinance
to include off-street parking areas as a permitted accessory use.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, asked what affect this will have on
schools and churches. The city manager replied that existing institutions are
"grandfathered in".
Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Bunce to close the hearing.
All ayes - Carried.
Bill 1982-31, "Amendment to Chapter III, Section 3.30 of the Ordinance Code
of the City of Richfield", was read and reviewed by City Attorney Clayton LeFevere,
the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-153)
Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Rirsch that this constitute a second
reading of Bill 1982-31; 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.
7. Consent Agenda
Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Hassenstab that the following items be approved:
A. Resolution Certifying 1982 Primary Election
RESOLUTION NO. 6656
RESOLUTION DETERMINING RESULTS OF STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION,
IN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD, HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1982
B. Inspectional Services Contract with the Cit of Bloomington
Authorize mayor and city manager to execute such agreement.
C. Approval of Purchases in Excess of $2,500
Vestiblues - Authorize purchase from Harmon Glass and Glazing, Inc. in the
amount of $9,165.
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Liquid Carbon Dioxide - Accept bid submitted by Cardex Division of Chemtron
Corporation in the amount of $54/ton, FOB destination, for a total 1983 purchase
price of $10,800.
Overhead Doors - Authorize purchase from Steel Structures, Inc., in the
amount of $6,506 for Public Safety facility.
D. Request to Use a Portion of Lyndale Avenue Right-of-Way for Landscaping Purposes
Approve the proposed use of Lyndale Avenue right-of-way adjacent to 7300
Lyndale for landscaping purposes, and authorize mayor to execute a hold harmless
agreement on behalf of the city.
F. Approval of Change Orders to Street Lighting Contract
Approve change order No. 1 in the amount of -$3,637.36 and change order No. 2
in the amount of +$382.64, increasing the original contract amount of $127,158.00
to $127,540.64.
G. Kennel Licenses
Margaret McAdams, 6400 - 16th Avenue - 3 Dogs
Herman Rude, 7430 Blaisdell Avenue - 4 Dogs
Joyce McPheeters, 7340 Emerson Avenue - 4 Dogs
Dorothy Masoner, 6326 Clinton Avenue - 3 Dogs
Garnette Kehler, 6314 - 14th Avenue - 13 Cats
H. Licenses
Airport Bowl, Inc., 7711 - 14th Avenue Bowling Alley, Retail On-Off
Beer, Restaurant
I. Approval of Off-Street Parking Contract, House of Prayer Church
RESOLUTION N0. 6657
RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR
OFF-STREET PARKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH
APPLICATION N0. 82-6, CONTRACT N0. 2346
Name: House of Prayer Lutheran Church
7625 Chicago Avenue
Richfield
Location: Same
Use: Church
Waive of performance bond approved.
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J. Payments and Estimates
1. Busse Co., Estimate No. 1, roof replacement water plant - $66,116.20
2. H. 0. Mikkelson, Estimate No. 9, shelter building Monroe Park, CP 760 -
$7,761.50
3. Natural Green, Inc., Estimate No. 9, site construction Monroe Park,
CP 650 - $52,835.52
4. Arcon Construction, Estimate No. 2, 1982 sidewalk improvements, CP 772 -
$31,075.02
5. Batzli Electric Co., Final, lighting and signal 67th ~ Lakeshore Drive
to 74th Lyndale, CP 757 - $18,282.23
6. Arcon. Construction, Estimate No. 3, 1982 alley paving, CP 775 - $21,390.82
All ayes - Carried,
8. Claims and Payrolls
Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Ludeman that the following claims and
payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST
Checks 3125/60071 General $ 643,675.20
Checks 84992/95320 Payroll 202,414.18
SUMMIT STATE BANK
Checks 64727/64754 $1,702,122.83
Ali ayes - Carried.
9. Adjournment
Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Ludeman that the meeting adjourn.
All ayes - Carried. Time: 8:25 p.m.
Date Approved: October 11, 1982
Syi 'a K. Berg City C1
/ John Hlton` Mayor
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Karl Nollenberger City Manager