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08-08-1983CITY OF RICHFIELD REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 8, 1983 The city council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council chambers of the city hall on Monday, August 8, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor John Hamilton at 7:05 p.m. Present: Bunce, Hassenstab, Kirsch, Ludeman, Priebe, Hamilton Mayor Hamilton led all assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. Approval of Minutes of Regularly Scheduled Meeting of July 25, 1983 Council requested that the recording of the vote on second reading of the rezoning ordinance, Bill 1983-16, relating to the proposed rezoning of 920 West 66th Street for a dental office, listed on page 4, be amended to read - "Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Hassenstab, Ludeman. Nays - Kirsch, Priebe, Hamilton." Motion by Hassenstab, second by Kirsch to approve the minutes of the July 25, 1983 city council meeting, as amended. All ayes - Carried. Mayor Hamilton explained the change in council chamber seating arrangement and other chamber arrangements which have been implemented with the purchase of new microphones. He indicated this would be an improvement for both council and audience. 2. Presentation of Certificate of Appreciatio n Mayor Hamilton presented a certificate of appreciation to Lisa Toney, an employee of the inspection division, who has contributed artwork to many city projects. 3. Council Approval of Agenda Councilmember Ludeman requested removal of Item 10-C, "Approval of Minutes, Tabulation of Bids and Award of Contract for Air Warning Sirens", from the consent calendar for council discussion. Councilmember Kirsch asked to discuss swimming pools. Council Meeting Minutes -2- August 8, 1983 Motion by Hassenstab, second by Priebe to approve the agenda as amended. All ayes - Carried. 4. Adoption of Amendment to Transitor Ordinance 16 87 Relating to Vacation of a Portion of Lake Shore Drive. Second Reading. Acting City Manager Tom Morgan presented an amendment to transitory ordinance relating to vacation of a portion. of Lake Shore Drive for city council second reading consideration. He indicated this amendment was correcting the legal description in the original ordinance which conveyed this property to the Lake Shore Drive Condominium. Motion by Ludeman, seconded by Kirsch to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Bill 1983-22, Transitory Ordinance No. 17.07, "Amendment to Transitory Ordinance No. 16.87, A Transitory Ordinance for the Vacation of a Portion of Lake Shore Drive", was read and reviewed by City Attorney Clayton LeFevere, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-210) Motion by Hassenstab, seconded by Bunce that this constitute a second reading of Bill 1983-22; 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, Priebe, Hamilton. Nays - None. Carried. 5. Additions to the 1983 Sidewalk Protect, Xerxes Avenue Curb and Storm Water Improvements Acting City Manager Morgan reviewed the following community services projects, as outlined in Council Letter No. 278: Xerxes Avenue Curb Hennepin County has offered to pay half of the installation cost of concrete curb along Xerxes Avenue from 62nd Street to 65th Street in conjunction with the sidewalk project, and the cost of any blacktop work. The county's portion is Council Meeting Minutes -3- August 8, 1983 $10,267. The acting city manager recommended the city council adopt a resolution authorizing expenditure of Municipal State Aid funds on a street not designated part of the city's state aid system. Motion by Hassenstab, second 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. 6790 APPROPRIATION OF MUNICIPAL STATE°AID FUNDS TO C.S.A.H. 31 SAP 156-020-03 (XERXES AVENUE) Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Hassenstab, Kirsch, Ludeman, Priebe, Hamilton. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6790 in Resolution Book moo. 60. Storm Water Control The acting city manager advised that the following areas had been designated for storm water control improvement at the July 25, study session on storm water: 1. 6800 block of Xerxes Avenue; 2. A private alley extending south from 68th Street between Oliver and Newton Avenues; 3. 6800 block between Washburn and Vincent Avenues. The affected residents have met with city staff and approved these proposed improvements and the staff has recommended city council approval. Motion by Hassenstab, second by Ludeman to authorize these three storm water improvements. All ayes - Carried. 6. Appointment to Human Rights Commission Motion by Ludeman, second by Bunce to appoint Christopher Jay Goebel, 7233 Chicago Avenue, to serve on the Human Rights Commission as a student representative. All ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -4- August 8, 1983 7. Application for an Itinerent Amusement License, American Legion Post ~~435 Acting City Manager Morgan reviewed the application of American Legion Post ~~435 for an itinerant amusement fee waived license to cover a merchants street fair to be held in their parking lot on Labor Day. Mr. James A. Munson, commander of the post, appeared in support of his organization's request. He outlined the proposed activities and indicated beer would be sold under their existing liquor license. Motion by Bunce, second by Hassenstab to approve this fee waived license. All ayes - Carried. City Attorney LeFevere advised the council of potential problems related to exempting activities like selling beer or Liquor and gambling in residential areas. He said the city ordinance does not address these specific types of exemptions and suggested revisions of the existing ordinance if the council wishes. The council asked that an ordinance amendment be drafted which would allow the waiver of certain requirements on a case-by-case basis. . 8. Request for Gambling License Church of the Assumption Annual Fun Fest Acting City Manager Morgan reviewed the application for a fee waived gambling license to conduct bingo and a raffle of Church of Assumption at their annual Fun Fest activity on August 13 and 14. He indicated these requests appear to be in conformance with the provisions of the city ordinance code. Motion by Ludeman, second by Bunce to approve the issuance of a fee waived gambling license to Church of the Assumption for August 13, and 14, 1983. All ayes - Carried. 8A. Swimming Pool Program Length Councilmember Kirsch asked if the pool was closing on August 20, and why it could not be left open until school starts. Community Services Director Fondrick responded that pool attendance always drops prior to the start of school; that it Council Meeting Minutes -5- August 8, 1983 costs approximately $3,000 to keep it open for another week. Also, the pool boiler has broken down and the water can not be heated. The pool schedule was originally based on an earlier starting date for school. Councilmember Bunce said he is opposed to having mothers pay to observe their youngsters in the wading pool. He feels we should subsidize this or lower the cost of pool tickets in 1984-85. He also expressed concern for parking on Lake Shore Drive. Councilmember Priebe said these matters should be addressed during the budget hearings. Motion by Kirsch, second ~y Ludeman to keep the pool open for one more week. All ayes - Carried. Mr. Fondirck indicated this will affect the revised 1983 budget appropriation, 9. Council Choice 4 Mayor Hamilton said a special meeting of the council and HRA would be held at 7:00 p.m. on August 15, 1983, at city hall, prior to the regular HRA meeting to discuss the L/H/N guidelines. Councilmember Bunce and others asked staff to check on making additional parking available on the west side of Lake Shore Drive and 66th Street. Attorney LeFevere said the reduction in parking area may have been taken into account in the taking of additional right-of-way. Councilmember Kirsch and others asked staff to check on when the parking lot at the Hub Shopping Center would be repaved. lOC. Approval of Minutes, Tabulation of Bids and Award of Contract for Air Warning Sirens The council asked Public Safety Director Morgan to respond to the virtues of the new siren device as explained in Council Letter No. 270. He indicated the new siren aims the sound higher, above homes and heads, which should alleviate neighbors' concern about the noise volume. It would be the first siren of its Council Meeting Minutes -6- August 8, 1983 kind in the metro area. Motion by Ludeman, second• by Kirsch to authorize the purchase of the siren equipment, installation and repairs outlined in Council Letter No. 270 in a total amount of $33,307 from the specified vendors. All ayes - Carried. ' 10. Consent Calendar Motion by Ludeman, second by Hassenstab to approve the following items: A. Purchase in Excess of $2,650 Resurface Tennis Courts Authorize Action Courts to resurface tennis courts at Sheridan, Jefferson and Fairwood Parks for the total amount of $8,470. B. ~proval of Minutes, Tabulation of Bids and Award of Contract for Public Safety Mobile Radios Authorize purchase of 29 mobile radios from Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. in the amount of $38,908. D. Payment of Building Contract, Adams Hill Park Authorize payment of $6,680 to American Fidelity, the bonding company for Barr-Nelson, Inc. All ayes - Carried. 11. Claims and Payrolls Motion by Hassenstab, second by Priebe that the following claims and payrolls be approved: RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST Checks 11093/65448 $ 854,045.49 SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 65407/65427 General 1,385,993.42 Checks 26260/27125 Payroll 247,185.40 A11 ayes - Carried. Council Meeting Minutes -7- August 8, 1983 12. Adjournment Motion by Hassenstab, second by Kirsch that the meeting adjourn. All ayes - Carried. Time: 8:07 p.m. ;lpnn Hama~.~ton Mayor Thomas A. Morgan, Jr Act City Manager