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05-23-1983CITY OF RICHFIELD REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 23, 1983 The city council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council chambers of the city half on Monday, May 23, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor John Hamilton at 7:07 p.m. Present: Bunce, Kirsch, Ludeman, Priebe, Hamilton Absent: Hassenstab The presentation of colors was led by Cub Scouts from Den No. 2. Rev. Dennis Fisher, Pastor of Wooddale Baptist Church, gave the invocation. 1. Approval of Minutes of Regularly Scheduled Meeting of May 9, 1983 Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Kirsch to approve the minutes of the May 9, 1983 regularly scheduled city council meeting. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Hassenstab. 2. Citizen Award Mayor Hamilton presented City Attorney Clayton LeFevere a Distinguished Citizen Award in recognition of his 32 years of providing service to the citizens of our community. Mr. LeFevere introduced members of his family and friends who were in the audience and made remarks of deep appreciation and thanks to the citizens and staff of the City of Richfield. 3. Opportunity for Citizens to Address the City Council Jay Fowler, 6916 Penn Avenue, spoke about the accident rate at 69th Street and Penn Avenue and said a semaphore is needed. Ken Savageau, 6638 Elliot Avenue, representing the Richfield Optimist Club, told about the organization's kick-off campaign for "Safe City for Kids on Halloween" and asked the mayor for official show of support for these efforts. Motion by Kirsch, seconded by Ludeman to affirm the city council's support of the Optimists work in this regard. All ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -2- May 23, 1983 Dr. James Tokar, 7108 Chicago, spoke on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce regarding a proposed motto for the city. He requested action approving this project. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, asked why council minutes do not show discussion at the council study sessions. 4. Council Approval of Agenda Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Bunce to approve the agenda with the following additions: Chamber of Commerce request for slogan City Manager recruitment procedure Richfield Senior High Party request for contribution All ayes - Carried. Absent - Hassenstab. 5. Addition of Four Alleys to 1983 Paving Project City Manager Nollenberger opened the public hearing to consider concrete paving of four additional alleys as part of City Project 786, as listed in Council Letter No. 178. Motion by Bunce, seconded by Ludeman to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Hassenstab. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Kirsch 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. 6766 RESOLUTION ORDERING THE PAVING OF FOUR ADDITIONAL ALLEYS AND PREPARATION OF PLANS C.P. 786 Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Kirsch, Ludeman, Priebe, Hamilton. Nays - None. Absent - Hassenstab. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6766 in Resolution Book No. 49. Council Meeting Minutes -3- May 23, 19$3 6. Appeal of Denial for Itinerant Food Sales License - Fabian Seafood Public Safety Director Tom Morgan asked that this item be deferred to June 13, 1983. He said he and City Attorney John Dean had met with Mr. Fabian's attorney and are negotiating an acceptable inspection process for this itinerant food business. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Bunce to continue this hearing to June 13, 1983. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Hassenstab.. 7. Approval of Plans and Specifications for 1983 Alley Paving City Manager Nollenberger introduced the proposed 1983 alley paving project, as explained in Council Letter No. 183. City Engineer Michael Eastling reviewed the plans and specifications for the 1983 alley paving project and stated the project is very similar to last year. Motion by Bunce, seconded by Kirsch 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. 6767 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR C.P. 786 - 1983 ALLEY PAVING Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Kirsch, Ludeman, Priebe, Hamilton. Nays - None. Absent - Hassenstab. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6767 in Resolution Book No. 49. 8. Report from Advisory Board on the Recommended Social Service Component of the 1983 Community Development Block Grant Flan City Manager Nollenberger introduced Ms. Lia Ozols, Chairperson of the Advisory Board of Health, to report on their findings as to the basic needs of the community in the areas of social services. Ms. Ozols identified the five most important basic human services needs for the City of Richfield as follows: Council Meeting Minutes -4- May 23, 1983 1. Child/daycare service 2. In-home services to elderly and disabled 3. Family violence services 4. Access to social services and social service program information 5. Chemical dependency and prevention programming Ms. Ozols introduced members of the committee and Mayor Hamilton thanked the advisory board for their work. He then opened the discussion to the public. Sharon Sliweski, 1767 W. 75th Street., who said that, as a single mother she needed assistance with increasing daycare costs. Rosemary Landry, 6237 Pleasant, said she supported financial assistance for daycare. Jeanette Vance, 7444 Bloomington, asked how long we must subsidize daycare; that she remains at home to care for her children and she objects to supporting daycare. Helen Yates, 6737 1st Avenue, asked how many dollars are being considered on this issue; that '$750 million will go to nursing home care in Minnesota this year alone and taxpayers regard daycare as an important issue. Carol Hoikkala, 7120 13th Avenue, said many parents do not want government supported daycare and requested documentation to the numbers in favor of this service and the number opposed. Mayor Hamilton asked for a show of hands from the audience as to their opinion on daycare - 5 were opposed, 20 were in favor. Sue Sarver, 7345 Wentworth, said there are no federal guidelines now on daycare. Council Member Bunce said he supported child care. Council Member Priebe said he would be inclined to accept the five recommendatio of the committee as needs areas. Council Member Kirsch said the public he has dealt with are opposed to daycare Council Meeting Minutes -5- May 23, 1983 and family violence issues. Motion by Kirsch, seconded by Ludeman to endorse the following four areas of priority: (1) In-home services to elderly, (2) chemical dependency, (3) access to social services and social service program information, and (4) family violence services. Poll of votes: Ayes - Ludeman, Kirsch. Nays - Priebe, Bunce, Hamilton. Absent - Hassenstab. Motion failed. Russ Stricker, Director of South Hennepin Human Services, spoke on serving family violence needs. He said-the Storefront handles some of the cases. Motion by Bunce, seconded by Priebe to accept the report and priorities of the Advisory Board of Health. Poll of votes: Ayes - Hamilton, Bunce, Priebe. Nays - Kirsch, Ludeman. Absent - Hassenstab. Carried. 9. Request for Fremont Park Playground Program . City Manager Nollenberger advised that the Community Services Advisory Commission had recommended in favor of the request to reinstate a summer program - ___ at Fremont Park. He indicated that any revision to the summer playground program would require certain budget revisions. He also indicated that of the alternatives presented by the staff, and listed in Council Letter No. 182, he recommended approving Alternative No. 2 - Divide an existing full time playground to provide two half-time playground sites, (i.e. make Donaldson Park a half-day program instead of full day, and add a half-day program at Fremont Park). Community Services Director Fondrick commented on the staff and commission deliberations. He said that the summer playground program was given adequate consideration in the 1983 budget process and it was recommended that the council make no change in the summer playground program and that the request for playground Council Meeting Minutes -6- May 23, 1983 programs for Fremont Park be considered during the 1984 budget process. Mike Sandahl, 7b01 Bryant, Chairman of the Community Services Commission, said that Fremont is well attended for a small park and that budgetary figures were not available at their meeting, which may have influenced their vote. Mayor Hamilton cautioned of the danger of deviating from approved budgets in any category. Council Member Priebe said he thinks the allotment of parks would be unfair for residents east of Nicollet Avenue; that when groups come forth and influence council decisions, it can cause inequities, and that he is opposed to a full time program at Fremont Park. Jan Cerny, 7545 Fremont, said Fremont Park is in a unique area and that she would not walk alone or expect a child to use the walkway over the freeway to Donaldson Park. The city manager outlined the budget preparation schedule in response to a request for that information from Ms. Cerny. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Bunce to move Alternative No. 6 - Provide a full day playground program at Fremont Park with other playground sites remaining scheduled as is - a budget increase of $2,600. Poll of votes: Ayes -• Bunce, Ludeman, Hamilton. Nays - Priebe, Kirsch. Absent - Hassenstab. Carried. 10. _1983 Jobs Bill Appropriation to the Urban Hennepin Count Community Development Block Grant Bill City Manager Nollenberger reviewed the Jobs Bill of 1983 which has provided an additional appropriation to the Community Development Block Grant Program, principally for the creation and direct support of jobs. Community Development Director Kraft reviewed contents of Council Letter No. 181, which describes the use of these additional funds. He indicated its intent Council Meeting Minutes -7- May 23, 1983 is for a quick process to infuse dollars into the economy. He also noted that applications for requests for additional funding from the Jobs Bill must be submitted to the county by June 7, 1983 in order for the county to meet the July application deadline. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Kirsch to request the staff to present proposals for submission of requests to Hennepin County for the Jobs Bill appro- priation on June 1, after the Board of Review meeting. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Hassenstab. 11. City Position on Proposed Hennepin County Legislation for a Shade Tree Disease Control Funding Program City Manager Nollenberger reviewed a request received from Hennepin County Commission Mark Andrew regarding a proposal for a countywide shade tree disease control funding program. He said Richfield has done a better job than most cities in shade tree disease control and would be hurt, not helped by it. He recommended that the council oppose the program. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Kirsch to oppose the shade tree disease control funding program as currently proposed. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Hassenstab. 12. Approval of Traffic Signal Agreement Between the City of Richfield, and Kentucky Fried Chicken City Manager Nollenberger reviewed an agreement between the City of Richfield and Kentucky Fried Chicken providing for the installation of a traffic signal at 66th Street and recently vacated Pillsbury Avenue intersection. This traffic signal will be installed when appropriate traffic volumes are met, as defined by the Uniform Traffic Code. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, presented Mayor Hamilton a letter (C-201) expressing opposition to this agreement to allow installation of a traffic signal as no mention of signals was made at the council hearing on this special use permit. Council Meeting Minutes -8- May 23, 1983 Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Priebe to approve the traffic signal agreement between the City of Richfield and Kentucky Fried Chicken National Management Co., and authorize the city manager to execute the agreement. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Hassenstab. 13. Ordinance Amendment Relating to Cable Line Extension Services to Public Buildings. Second Reading. City Manager Nollenberger presented an amended version of the Cable Line Extension Policy of the cable television ordinance which the council had approved for second reading on April 25, 1983. This amendment will not affect Richfield as it applies only to public buildings in Eden Prairie, and since the ordinance had not been published after the earlier reading, the city attorney has advised that the council may consider this second reading provision again. Bill 1983-8, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 19$0-33, Setting Forth A Description of the Facilities to be Provided by Grantee; Modifying the Initial Service Area; Amending the Line Extension Policy of Grantee; Prescribing Installations Charges as Set Forth Herein; and Amending the Exhibits", was read and reviewed by City Attorney Clayton LeFevere, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-185). Motion by Bunce, seconded by Ludeman that this constitute a second reading of Bill 1983-8, as amended; that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made a part of these minutes. Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Kirsch, Ludeman, Priebe, Hamilton. Nays - None. Absent - Hassenstab. Carried. 14. Appointment of Acting Cit Manager Mayor Hamilton asked .for recommendations for appointment of acting city manager subsequent to June i7, during the interim of seeking a new city manager. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Kirsch to appoint Public Safety Director Tom Morgan as acting city manager from June 18th to appointment of a new city manager. Council Meeting Minutes -9- May 23, 1983 A11 ayes - Carried. Absent - Hassenstab. 15. Council Choice Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Kirsch to defer discussion of selection of a new city manager to the special June 1, 1983 meeting at 5:30 p.m., due to the absence of Council Member Hassenstab. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Hassenstab. Council Member Bunce expressed his preference for sidewalks installed to the curb on 76th Street from Sheridan to Xerxes. He said he does not want to irritate the citizens who have expressed a wish for no three foot buffers between sidewalks and curbs. The city manager cited difficulty in plowing with sidewalks adjacent to curbs, they get plowed under from street snow. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Kirsch to change the distance between curb and sidewalks from 3 feet to 1 1/2 feet on 76th Street. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Hassenstab. Council Member Bunce suggested interest in considering a slogan on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. Motion by Bunce, seconded by Kirsch for permission for the City of Richfield to be recommended to the city council to pursue a slogan for the Richfield Chamber of Commerce. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Hassenstab. Council Member Priebe suggested the city donate the services of two firefighters to be in attendance at the Senior High Party. In discussion of this subject, it was brought out that the high school party committee has always paid for these services. Motion by Priebe, seconded by Bunce for the city to donate two firefighters' services at the Senior High Party. Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Priebe. Nays - Hamilton, Ludeman, Kirsch. Council Meeting Minutes -10- May 23, 1983 Absent - Hassenstab. Mot9.on failed. The council members voting "nay" felt the matter should go to the school board. 16. Consent Calendar Motion by Bunce, seconded by Ludeman that the following items be approved. A. Purchases in Excess of $2,650 Approve the demolition contract to Karl Bolander and Sons in the amount of $2,700 to remove house at 7434 Fourth Avenue. B. .Ordinance Amendment Relating to On-Sale Wine License - First Reading. 1983-15 AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER XI, SECTION 11.08 OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD C. Licenses Ren__._. Renewal Renewal New American Legion, 6501 Portland Rich Acres Golf Course Green Mill, 616 E. 78th Street Chi-Chi's, 7717 Nicollet All ayes - Carried. Absent - Hassenstab. 3 pool tables, 1 music x 3 amusement devices 1 amusement device 4 amusement devices 17. Claims and Payrolls Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Bunce that the following claims and payrolls be approved: RICHFIELD STATE BANK Checks 3677/64014 $ 458,002.24 SI]N1MIT STATE BANK Checks 65236/65272 General 2,171,504.01 Checks 24296/25000 Payroll 225,966.37 All ayes - Carried. Absent - Hassenstab. Council Meeting Minutes -11- May 2~, 1983 18. Adjournment Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Kirsch that the meeting adjourn. All ayes - Carried. Time: 10:00 p.m. ~~ Date Approved: June 13.,1983 e ~ Syl K. Bergh Ci Clerk (_ Mayor Karl Nollenberger City Manager