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09-26-1983 CITY OF RICHFIELD REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 26, 1983 The City Council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council chambers of the city hall on Monday, September 26, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor John Hamilton called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Present: Bunce, Hassenstab, Kirsch, Ludeman, Priebe, Hamilton Girl Scout Troop ~~816 presented the colors and Mayor Hamilton presented each member with a certificate of appreciation in recognition of their contribution to the meeting. 1. Annroval 0 12 September 14 Motion by Hassenstab, second by Ludeman to approve the minutes of the budget 1 hearings of August 31, September 7, and September l4; and the minutes of the regular meeting of September 12, 1983. All ayes - Carried. 2. Presentation of Commendation Award Mayor Hamilton presented the Public Safety Department's semiannual commendation award to Ms. Leslie M. Brown for her heroic actions in saving a drowning victim in the Fountainhead apartment pool on August 14, 1983. 3. Council Approval of Agenda ~Councilmember Bunce asked to have discussion items relating to 75th and Penn Avenue and the Cable Television rate issue added to the agenda, and Mayor Hamilton added a payment to Arcon Construction for 1983 Sidewalks. Motion by Hassenstab, second by Bunce to approve the agenda as amended. All ayes - Carried. 4. Ordinance Amendment Defining Permanent Employee. Second Reading. Council Meeting Minutes -2- September 26, 1983 Acting City Manager Tom Morgan presented an amendment to the personnel ordinance defining the definition of "permanent employee" for city council second reading consideration. Motion by Bunce, second by Hassenstab to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Bi11 1983-25, Amendment to Chapter II, Section 2.29 ,of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield", relating to definitions, was read and reviewed by City Attorney Clayton LaFevere, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-215) Motion by Hassenstab, second by Ludeman that this constitute a second reading of Bill 1983-25; 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. Transitory Ordinance Relating to Disposition of Pro ert 7300 First Avenue First Reading. Acting City Manager Morgan presented a transitory ordinance providing for disposition of city owned property at 7300 First Avenue for city council first reading consideration.~• This is a property purchased by the city utilizing sewer fund monies, through the Housing and Redevelopment Authority for rehabilitation to reduce flooding potentials. Community Development Director Dennis Kraft advised that the staff has had difficulty selling this house and has determined it has been over priced. Staff seeks to modify the sale price to the 1983 assessor's estimated market value of $68,600. The loss to the sewer fund, depending on how long the property is held, will be between $b,400 and $8,000. The acting city manager requested council approval of the staff endeavors. Council Meeting Minutes -3- September 26, 1983 Motion by Ludeman, second by Rirsch to approve the staff efforts regarding the sale of this property. All ayes - Carried. Bill 1983-26, Transitory Ordinance No. 17.08, "A Transitory Ordinance Providing for the Disposition of Certain Real Property of the City Located at 7300 First Avenue South", was read and reviewed by City Attorney Clayton LeFevere, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-216) Motion by Ludeman, second by Kirsch that this constitute a first reading of Bill 1983-26; and that second reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for October 10, 1983. Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Hassenstab, Kirsch, Ludeman, Priebe, Hamilton. Nays - None. Carried. 6. Setting Date of Hearing for IDR Bonds, Metro Sales, Inc. Acting City Manager Morgan introduced the application of Metro Sales, Inc., 1620 E. 78th Street, for Industrial Revenue Bonds, as explained in Council Letter No. 319. Community Development Director Kraft reviewed the proposed project which would consist of expanding an existing building at a total cost of approximately $900,000. Mr. Kraft stated that coats have been increasing for processing IDR projects and he suggested the city council increase our application fee from $500 to $2,500 to cover administrative costs. This fee would be to protect the city and provide a deposit for services expended. With regard to city charges for Industrial Revenue Bonds, City Attorney LeFevere urged councilmembers to issue IDR bonds solely on the merit of the project. He said that cities that charge developers larger "user fees" for IDR financing diminish benefits to the project and to the city; that our $500 fee could be increased to a $2,500 minimum and a "reimbursement clause" could be inserted in the contract to cover additional expenditures. Council Meeting Minutes -4- September 26, 1983 Councilmember Bunce voiced concern of overtaxing the small businessman. Councilmember Ludeman stated his wish for a council policy on IDR bond issuance. Motion by Hassenstab, second by Kirsch to set the public hearing for October 24, 1983. All ayes - Carried. Mr. Jerry Mathwig, president of Metro Sales, Inc., appeared in support of his request. Motion by Hassenstab, second by Kirsch that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made apart of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 6$03 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A PROPOSED PROJECT UNDER THE MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT - METRO SALES, INC. - Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Hassenstab, Kirsch, Ludeman, Priebe, Hamilton. Nays - None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6803 in Resolution Book No. 50. •- 7. Request by VFW to Extend Pu11 Tab Hours Acting City Manager Morgan introduced the request of Fred Babcock VFW Post 555 for an extension of the hours on their pull tab event for their annual October Fest celebration of October 1, 1983. The organization has requested extension of the time allowed for this event from 11:00 p.m. to 12:45 a.m. October 2. Motion by Bunce, second by Hassenstab to grant the request for the Fred Babcock VFW Post 555 to extend the pull tab hours for the October Fest celebration. All ayes - Carried. 8. Cable Television Fee Increase Gertrude Ulrich, 7601 Aldrich, appeared before the council and spoke on behalf of placing the public hearing relating to the Cable Television ordinance Council Meeting Minutes -5- September 26, 1983 amendment providing for fee increases on the October 24 agenda rather than November 14, as approved by the council on September 12. Ms. Ulrich said Richfield is lagging behind the other member cities in the SWCC. Motion by Bunce, second by Hassenstab to reschedule second reading of Bill 1983-24, "An Ordinance of City of Richfield Amending the.Cable Communications Franchise Ordinance No. 1980-33, Exhibit B, Paragraph I, Subparagraphs Al, A3, B, C, D, E, and H1 and H4 to Change the Rates and Charges for Installation, Monthly Rates, Converter, Reconnection, Extra Outlets, Commerical Rates, FM Services and Premium Services and Providing for the Effective Time of This Ordinance", to October 24, 1983. All ayes - Carried. 9.. Council Choice Councilmember Bunce said a piece of_property by Lincoln Hills School at 75th Street and Penn, is full of weeds and that it is being used as a street and the city should be maintaining it. Community Services Director Fondrick stated this is school property, not public property, that the staff does not want to add a street between two playgrounds and that he will speak to school personnel about resolving the weed situation. 10. Consent Calendar Motion by Hassenstab, second by Kirsch that the following items be approved: A. Resolution for Deferral of Special Assessments for Eligible Persons Totally and Permanently Disabled RESOLUTION N0. 6804 RESOLUTION APPROVING ELIGIBLE DEFERRAL OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AGAINST OWNER-OCCUPIED HOMESTEAD PROPERTIES OF PERSONS PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED B, Purchases in Excess of $2,650 Garage Doors - Approve purchase of five overhead doors at the city garage for a total purchase price of $5,600 from Steel Structures, Inc. Council Meeting Minutes -6- September 26, 1983 C. Resolution Relatin to Deferred Compensation Plans RESOLUTION N0. 6805 RESOLUTION ADOPTING ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST AGREEMENT D. Resolution Establishing Health Promotion Dav RESOLUTION N0. 6806 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING "RICHFIELD HEALTH PROMOTION DAY" ON OCTOBER 15, 1983 E. Payments and Estimates I Estimate No. 1, 5% completed, Water Meter Installations, Contract X2389, Watetr' Products Company - $21,000 __ Estimate No. 2, Arcon Construction, 1983 Sidewalk Project - $80,014.08 All ayes - Carried. 11. Claims and Payrolls Motion by Hassenstab, second by Ludeman that the following claims and payrolls be approved; _RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST Checks 3882/4026, 66055/66229 $ 768,391.83 SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 65509/65341 General 1,851,305.69 Checks 28022/28749 Payroll 225,804.40 All ayes - Carried. 12. Adjournment Motion by Hassenstab, second by Priebe that the meeting adjourn. All ayes - Carried. Time: 8;00 p.m. Date Approved: October 10, 1983 S is K. ergh Ci C1er