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06-27-1983CITY OF RICHFIELD REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 27, 1983 The City Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council chambers of the city hail on Monday, June 27, 1983 at 7:00 p.m.e Mayor Hamilton called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Present: Bunce, Kirsch, Hassenstab, Priebe, Hamilton Absent: Ludeman - Mayor Hamilton led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. Approval of Minutes Motion by Bunce, seconded by Kirsch to approve the minutes of the following city council meetings: Board of Review Continued Meeting of June 13, 1983 Regular Council Meeting of June 13, 1983 Special Council Meeting of June 20, 1983 All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 2. Fourth of July Committee and Presentation to Miss Richfield Candidates Ms. Ethel Naslund appeared on behalf of the Fourth of July Committee and read the "mission statement" as formulated by the committee. Ms. Naslund presented the Miss Richfield candidates to the council and audience. Mayor Hamilton presented awards of appreciation to all the candidates. Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Kirsch to accept the committee's "mission statement". All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 3. Presentation of Gift to the City by Richfield Lions Club Jeff Mueller, president of the Richfield Lions Club, presented the City a check in the amount of $491, representing proceeds from their pancake breakfast. Lil Hipp, manager of the Community Center, and Mayor Hamilton received the check and expressed the gratitude of the Community Center. Council Meeting Minutes -2- June 27, 1983 4. Council Ap royal of Agenda Motion by Bunce, seconded by Hassenstab to approve the agenda as submitted. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 5. Year TX Community Development Block Grant Program General Administration Pro ect u Acting City Manager Tom Morgan reviewed the recommendation of the Hennepin County Planning Area Citizens' Advisory Committee that Richfield submit an application to reprogram $20,000 to other eligible projects, as the previous application of $20,000 allocation to general administration was inappropriate because of unspent general administration funds from previous years. He recommended $15,510 be reprogrammed to continue the study of the reuse of school facilities; Lincoln Hills, Elliot, Central and Portland. The remaining $4,490 would be allocated to a project to amend the City's Comprehensive Plan as required by recent Metropolitan Council actions. Motion by Bunce, seconded by Hassenstab to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Motion by Bunce, second~.ed by Hassenstab to adopt the staff proposal to reprogram Year IX funds as recommended. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 6. Year IX Community Development Block Grant Program Public Service Proiects Acting City Manager Morgan introduced the public hearing to consider allocation of CDBG funds for public service programs, as outlined in Council Letter No. 241. The adopted priority areas of social service needs in the community as recommended by the Advisory Board of Health are the followings 1. Day Care Services 2. In-Home Services 3. Access to Information and Coordination of Services 4. Family Violence Services Council Meeting Minutes -3- June 27, 1983 5. Chemical Dependency Prevention Mr. Morgan discussed income criteria for subsidized. assistance for daycare and the income eligibility requirements at county and federal levels. Ms. Marcia Neff, Director of the Womens Resource Center, described the telephone and walk-in program, and spoke about the services this organization offers. Sue Sarver, 7345 Wentworth, spoke on behalf of Richfield Parents' Assistance Fund proposal. Debra Detterman, South Hennepin Human Services Council, responded to council questions regarding use of funds. Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Priebe to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Motion by Bunce, to adopt funding for the five agencies, modifying funding for South Hennepin Human Services, and adding funding for Womens Resource Center. Motion died for lack of a second. Council Member Hassenstab asked Mr. Morgan how the requirements of Hennepin County that 51 percent or more users of the services are low income persons can be met. Mr. Morgan responded that it can be done on an individual client basis. Motion by Bunce, seconded by Priebe to reopen the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Rosemary Landry, 6237 Pleasant Avenue, explained monthly child care costs and her experience using such a program. Sue Sandahl, 7601 Bryant, confirmed that funds for daycare would go to Richfield residents. Lia Ozols, 2012 W. 68th Street, commended Mr. Morgan for his work with the Advisory Board of Health, and recommended approval of funding allocation to the five services named by the Advisory Board of Health. Council Meeting Minutes -4- June 27, 1983 Motion by Bunce, seconded by Priebe to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Motion by Bunce, seconded by Priebe to authorize an allocation for the following projects subject to the stipulation that each project must meet. the eligibility criteria for participation in CDBG funding: 1. South Hennepin Family Violence Committee $ 1,081 (volunteer advocacy for battered women) 2. South Hennepin Human Services Council 3,000 (community planning, community directory) 3. South Hennepin Human Services Council 4,9.85 (HOME Service Program) 4. YES Home Service Program 1,920 (home services to elderly, disabled) 5. Richfield Farents Assistance Fund 17,814 (sliding fee day care services) Total 28 800 Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Hassenstab, Priebe, Hamilton. Nays - Kirsch, Absent - Ludeman. Carried. Mayor Hamilton thanked Sue Sarver and other representatives for appearing and speaking at the meeting. 7. Ordinance Amendment Relating to Taxicab Licensing. Second Reading. Acting City Manager Morgan presented an ordinance amendment relating to the licensing of taxicabs for city council second reading consideration, and cited the decrease in issuance of taxicab driver licenses in the Bast two years. He read a letter (C-205) from the law firm of Felhaber, Larson, Fenlon and Vogt, attorneys representing Yellow Taxi Service Corporation, asking that the require- ment of a physical examination be eliminated from our city ordinance. Mr. Morgan said that Richfield's ordinance is stricter than some municipalities, but that is because there is great concern for the public welfare. He indicated that the medical examination requirement was not a part of the ordinance amendment presently before the city council, and therefore, could not be considered as a Council Meeting Minutes -5- June 27, 1983 part of the present matter. Sid Strong, Town Taxi, said all of their cabs and drivers are licensed in Richfield. Dave Mersky, Suburban Cab Co., said he also objected to the requirement of a physical examination for drivers. Mary Parks, Blue and White Cab, spoke in support of these ordinance changes and enforcement. Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Kirsch to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. City Attorney LeFevere, recommended deleting "be permitted to" from Subd. 2. Bill 1983,19, "Amendment to Chapter VI 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-206). Motion by Kirsch, seconded by Hassenstab that this constitute a second reading of Bill 1983-19, as amended; that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made a part of these minutes. Po11 of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Hassenstab, Kirsch, Priebe, Hamilton. Nays - None. Absent - Ludeman. Carried. 8. Ordinance Amendment Relating to Liquor Licensing. Second Reading. Acting City Manager Morgan presented an ordinance amendment relating to liquor licensing for city council second reading consideration. This ordinance amendment would meet the needs of the development proposed for the Cedar Avenue liquor store site. Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Kirsch to close the hearing. A11 ayes - Carried. Absent-Ludeman. Bi11 1983-17, "Amendment to Chapter XI of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield", entitled "on-sale Liquor", was read and reviewed by City Attorney Council Meeting Minutes -6- June 27, 1983 LeFevere, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-203) Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Bunce that this constitute a second reading of Bill 1983-17; that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made a part of these minutes. Poli of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Hassenstab, Kirsch, Priebe, Hamilton. Nays - None. Absent - Ludeman. Carried. 9. er Acting City Manager Morgan presented a franchise ordinance which was anch Second Reading. c developed by the Suburban Rate Authority, to replace the recently expired franchise with Minnegasco, Inc. for city council second reading consideration. Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Bunce to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Absent = Ludeman. Bi11 1983-18, "SRA Uniform Gas Franchise (Minnegasco)", was read and reviewed by City Attorney Clayton LeFevere, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-204) Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Kirsch that this constitute a second reading of Biil 1983-18; that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made a part of thane minutes. Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Hassenstab, Kirsch, Priebe, Hamilton. Nays - None. Absent - Ludeman. Carried. 10. Request for Special Planning Commission Meeting for Variance Requests for Certain Parcels on Clinton Avenue Acting City Manager .Morgan advised the council that the staff had been unsuccessful in persuading the planning commission to hold a special meeting L' 1 to consider variances to three lots purchased by Mr. Myron Gunderson, contractor. Mr. Gunderson, 6901 Knox Avenue, said he had requested a special meeting of the commission to consider his request for variance, simply to expedite the construction process on his parcels. He agreed to attend the planning commission Council Meeting Minutes -7- June 27, 1983 meeting of the next day. Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Bunce to continue this hearing to June 29, after the planning commission has met. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Council Member Priebe said he was upset about the planning commission's rejection of unanimous city council request to hold a special meeting with regard to this matter. 11. Resolution Approving Comprehensive Enemy Program Development Acting City Manager Morgan requested Community Development Director Kraft to provide additional details on the development of this energy program. Mr. Kraft discussed the legislative impact of Chapter 197 upon the city. This law allows the cities of Richfield and Bloomington to implement and finance a residential energy conservation program, and the city council is being asked to adopt by resolution this special law passed by the legislature. Mr. Kraft reviewed the decisions required of the council relating to development of this program, as outlined in Council Letter No. 238, information for which would be developed as a result~of the requested council action: 1. Whether home repairs and improvements result in a required cost effective reduction in energy use; 2. That there is a need to reduce energy consumption in Richfield homes; 3. That if tax exempt financing is utilized, financing is not readily available from private market sources at similar rates. Council Member Priebe expressed concern about the high administrative costs proposed to develop and implement such a program. Sid Sanford, 7000 Portland, a member of the energy awareness committee, cited an original figure of $35,000, in terms of budget appropriation. He said the committee has not had any data on this and that the appropriation should be Council Meeting Minutes -8- June 27, 1983 deferred. Council Member Hassenstab said he wished more time to study this energy iss Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Kirsch to defer this item to the continued meeting of June 29. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 12. Proposed Open House for Richfield City Hall Facilities Mayor Hamilton introduced the proposal of open house at city hall. He suggested scheduling a Sunday afternoon in October. Council Member Priebe suggested deferral of open house until after the November 8, election. Motion by Priebe, seconded by Bunce to hold open house Sunday afternoon November 13, 1983. Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Priebe. Nays - Hassenstab, Kirsch, Hamilton. Absent - Ludeman. Motion failed. Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Kirsch to move the open house be held October 9, 1983, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Poll of votes: Ayes - Hassenstab, Kirsch, Hamilton. Nays - Bunce, Priebe. Absent - I,udeman. Carried. 13. Council Choice Mayor Hamilton suggested September 22, 1983, as a meeting date to discuss airport noise with east side residents, at Elliot School. Council Member Bunce made comments regarding the coming Fourth of July festivity. Council Member Kirsch asked about potential flooding problems at 66th Street and Xerxes Avenue. Acting City Manager Morgan said the staff report had not been completed in time for this meeting and that it will be on the July 25 agenda. Council Meeting Minutes -9- June 27, 1983 14. Consent Calendar Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Bunce that the following items be approved: A. The 1984/85 Community Health Services Plan ' RESOLUTION N0. 6775 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A PLAN IN APPLICATION FOR A COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES ACT SUBSIDY FOR 1984-85 B. Minutes and Tabulatio_n__s_of Bids, Award of Contract for 1983 Sidewalk Construction Protect RESOLUTION N0. 6776 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO ARGON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. C. Minutes and Tabulation of Bids, Award of Contract for 1983 Alle Improvement Project RESOLUTION N0. 6777 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO ARGON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR ALLEY PAVING AND APPURTENANT WORK CP 786 D. Request for Off-Street Parking Permit, 6409 Cedar Avenue RESOLUTION N0. 6778 RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR OFF-STREET PARKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION N0. 83-5 CONTRACT N0. 2354 Jerry E. & Ruth B. Holman 1006 W. 62nd Street Minneapolis, MN 55419 Location; 6409 Cedar Avenue Use; Parking Lot E. Purchases in Excess of $2,500 Street Light Standards and Bases Authorize purchase of six stainless steel Octa-tube lighting standards and 24 stainless steel bases from Millerbernd Manufacturing Company for a total purchase price of $5,640. Council Meeting Minutes -10- June 27, 1983 F. Award of Contract to Replace Well Pum Authorize contract to Layne Minnesota Company for removal and replacement of Well Pump No. 5 in the amount of $10,771. G. Award of Contract to Repaint Penn Avenue Water Tower Award contract to Aegis Ltd., Inc. in the amount of $65,500. H. R_ ey_uest to the Commissioner of Transportation to Spend Municipal State Aid Funds for _S_idewalk Construction RESOLUTION N0. 6779 APPROPRIATION OF MUNICIPAL STATE-AID FUNDS TO C.S.A.H.31 SAP 156-020-03 (XERXES AVENUE) I. Agreement with the City of Minneapolis for Participation in the Urban Corps Program Authorize execution of agreement with the City of Minneapolis, enabling the hiring of interns through the Urban Corps Program. J. Resolution Authorizing the Use of Facsimile Signatures by the City Manai~er and City Treasurer (Asai_a taut- r.4 rv MflT~[teY, n» /~ RESOLUTION N0. 6780 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF FACSIMILE SIGNATURES BY THE ACTING CITY MANAGER AND ' CITY TREASURER (ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER) FOR THE SIGNING OF CITY CHECKS All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. 15. Claims and Payrolls Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Kirsch that the following claims and payrolls be approved: RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST Checks 3747/64601 $ 627,289.24 SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 65318/65360 General 1,940,823.10 Checks 25383/25799 Payroll 229,835.40 i r ~, ~I All ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman Council Meeting Minutes -11- June 27, 1983 I6. Adjournment Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Kirsch to continue this meeting to June 29, 1983. Time: 9:10 p.m. Ali ayes - Carried. Absent - Ludeman. Date Approved: July 11, 1983 Sy a K. Bergh Ci Clerk Thomas A. Morgan, Jr. Acting City Manager 1 [J