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11-28-1983CITY OF RICHFIELD REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 28, 1983 (Continued to November 29, 1983) Mayor Hamilton called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Kirsch and Hamilton Mayor Hamilton noted the lack of a quorum present to conduct the business of the council and announced that the meeting would be reconvened at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 29, 1983. Mayor Hamilton presented a special plaque of appreciation for service to the Richfield community to.Mr. Leonard McNiece, 7539 Upton, a recently retired member of the Richfield Police Reserve Unit with 19 years of service. The city council of the City of Richfield met in continued session in the council chambers of the city hall on Tuesday, November 29, 1983. The regularly scheduled meeting of November 28, had been continued to November 29, due to a lack of a quorum. Mayor John Hamilton called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Present: Hassenstab, Kirsch, Ludeman and Hamilton Absent: Bunce and Priebe. (Attending National League of Cities meeting) Mayor Hamilton led the council and audience in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of November 15,~and Regular Council Meeting of November 14, 1983 Motion by Ludeman, second by Kirsch to approve the minutes of the regular council meeting of November 14, 1983, and the special meeting of November 15, 1983, as presented. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Bunce, Priebe. 2. Recognition of National Merit Scholarship Students Mayor Hamilton recognized thirteen Richfield High School students who had qualifieG as Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship competition Continued Meeting Minutes -2- November 29, 1983 and four students who qualified as Semifinalists and presented each student with a certificate to honor their accomplishments. 3. Presentation to Liquor Management Team Mayor Hamilton presented achievement awards to William Eillmore, Director of Liquor Operations, Wayne Rilgren, Scott Swanson and Brian Wetternach (not present) store managers, whose combined efforts enabled the Richfield Municipal Liquor Stores to lead all municipal liquor stores in the State of Minnesota in profitability in 1982. ~. Presentation of Human Rights Day Proclamation In conjunction with the International Human Rights .Day, which has been designated as December 10, by the United Nations, Governor Perpich has designated that day as Minnesota Human Rights Day. The Richfield Human Rights Commission requested that this day also be proclaimed as Human Rights Day in Richfield. Mayor Hamilton presented this proclamation to Richfield Human Rights Commission member Robert Houlton with his appreciation for the fine work of the Richfield Human Rights Commission. 5. Council Approval of Agenda Council Member Kirsch requested removal of Item 17D, Purchase in Excess of $2,650 from the Consent Calendar. Motion by Ludeman, second by Hassenstab to approve the agenda as amended. A11 ayes - Carried. 6. Concurrent HRA/City Council Hearing on Proposed Housing Pian and Programs for Richfield City Manager John Cartwright and Dennis Kraft, Community Development Director, presented an overview of the proposed housing plan and programs. It was noted that this item is the next procedural step necessary for the city to submit its Continued Meeting Minutes -3- November 29, 1983 application for authority to issue housing mortgage revenue bonds. Discussion followed on the specific housing programs proposed for the first years; (1) The Portland Avenue Development Area (PADA); (2) The Lincoln Hills school site; and, (3) the redevelopment area at 66th and Lyndale Avenue (Godfather Block). It was noted that the last of these programs had been included at the specific request of the Derrick Companies which is currently negotiating rights to redevelop the property. Council members commented on the specific programs and-their priority to provide affordable housing to families under a home ownership program. It was noted that approval of the plan and programs was not a final commitment on the part of the council or HRA and future approvals would also be needed for any of the projects to proceed. Council Member Ludeman stated that he was concerned about the increase in tax-exempt financing created by the housing bonds and didn't believe it appropriate to put a large subsidy into housing at the Lincoln Hills site. Discussion followed among city council and HRA members about the Lincoln Hills program. Motion by Hassenstab, second by Kirsch to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Bunce, Priebe. Motion by Hassenstab, second by Kirsch to approve the resolution for the housing plan and programs as presented. Poll of votes: Hassenstab, Kirsch, and Hamilton. Nays - Ludeman. motion failed. Council Member Hassenstab requested a recess. Mayor Hamilton recessed the meeting for five minutes. Motion by Ludeman, second by Hassenstab to approve the housing plan and programs as presented, excluding the Lincoln Hills Program. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Bunce, Priebe. Continued Meeting Minutes -4- November 29, 1983 Motion by Ludeman, second by Hassenstab 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. 6843 RESOLUTION APPROVING A HOUSING PLAN AND PROGRAM UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 462C Poll of votes: Ayes - Hassenstab, Kirsch, Ludeman, Hamilton. Nays - None. Absent Bunce, Priebe, Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6843 in Resolution Book No. 50. The HRA subsequently adopted a resolution consistent with the action of the city council. Motion by Kirsch, second by Ludeman to set a public hearing date of December 19, 1983 to discuss the Derrick redevelopment proposal for the Godfather Block. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Bunce, Priebe. 7. Public Hearinr~ for the Issuance of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds in the Amount of $925,000 for Metro Sales, Inc. for Facility at 1620 East 78th Street City Manager Cartwright, at the start of the public hearing, summarized the request for the issuance of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for the proposed Metro Sales project. This firm is a distributor of bulk copying machines and word processing equipment and wishes to purchase and expand a facility at 1620 East 78th Street. Motion by Ludeman, second by Hassenstab to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Bunce, Priebe. Motion by Ludeman, second 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 minut Continued Meeting Minutes -5- RESOLUTION N0. 6844 RESOLUTION GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO A PROJECT UNDER THE MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT: REFERRING THE PROPOSAL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT FOR APPROVAL; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND PREPARATION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS (METRO SALES) November 29, 1983 Poll of votes: Ayes - Hassenstab, Kirsch, Ludeman, and Hamilton. Nays - None. Absent - Bunce, Priebe. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6844 in Resolution Book No. 50. 8. Administrative Appeal Concerning the Issuance of Building Permit for Coit Carpet and Drapery Cleaners, 729 West. 65th Street City Manager Cartwright explained the reason why there is an appeal of an administrative determination to not issue a building permit to Coit Carpet and Drapery Cleaners for the proposed expansion of their building at 729 West 65th Street. The staff had denied the building permit based on the fact that the business is a nonconforming use at this location, since the zoning ordinance indicates this type of business should be in the "I" industrial zoning district and it is in a "C-2" general commercial district. Also, the proposed use is not consistent with the uses called for by the L/H/N redevelopment. plan. Mr. David Wohl, vice president of Coit Carpet and Drapery Cleaners, spoke on behalf of his company's proposal. He said he felt that it was an arbitrary denial on the city's behalf and that he wants council action that will permit his business to grow. Mx. Wohl also said the application may now be moot by virtue of the city filing eminent domain proceedings for the property. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, spoke in favor of Coit Drapery's expansion as it would be a tax benefit to the city. He urged the staff to reconsider this item. Motion by Ludeman, second by Hassenstab to close the hearing. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Bunce, Priebe. Continued Meeting Minutes -6- November 29, 1983 Motion by Kirsch, second by Ludeman that the following resolution he adopted that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 6845 RESOLUTION DENYING ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT FOR COIT CLEANERS (729 WEST 65TH STREET) Poll of votes: Ayes - Hassenstab, Kirsch, Ludeman, Hamilton. Nays - None. Absent - Bunce, Priebe. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6845 in Resolution Book No. 50. 9. Appointment to Human Rights Commission Motion by Hassenstab, second by Kirsch to appoint Karen Susag, 7305 1st Avenue, to serve the Human Rights Commission in the capacity of a student representative. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Bunce, Priebe. 10. Request for Reconsideration of Stipulations for Addition to Hauser/Snyder Complex Hub Shopping Center City Manager Cartwright reviewed the request of Robert Levine, owner of the Hauser Foods and Snyder Drug Stores property, for city reconsideration of the stipulation calling for total enclosure of the north and south loading dock areas. Mr. Levine had stated in his letter that these enclosures would cost $124,000 and was too costly to consider. Community Development Director Kraft reviewed the council stipulations and recommended that the city council revise the requirements for total en- closure and consider the proposed stipulations offered by the applicant. Motion by Ludeman, second by Kirsch to approve the following amended stipulations for enclosure of the loading dock areas: 1. That the truck unloading area located on the west side of the proposed addition (on the north side of the existing building) be screened from public view by the construction of a 75 foot long wall 8 feet in height to be constructed of brick and concrete block and to be consistent with the L/H/N Design guidelines. IIIII u Continued Meeting Minutes -7- November 29, 1983 2. That the truck unloading area located on the south side of the building adjacent to.Hauser's Foods be screened by a redwood fence or wall 50 feet in length and of sufficient height to screen trucks unloading in this area. This fence or wall should receive staff approval prior to construction. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Bunce, Priebe. Motion by Kirsch, second by Ludeman to stipulate as a condition of issuing the building permit that the applicant shall submit to the city within 30 days, an outdoor parking lot lighting and pole replacement schedule that will be imple- mented within five years or by December 1, 1988. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Bunce, Priebe. 11. Proposed Industrial Development Revenue Bond Policies and Procedures City Manager Cartwright reviewed the guidelines for the issuance of Industrial r~. U Revenue Bonds as previously administered and the proposed amended guidelines which would provide for a change in the administrative fee from $500 to $2,500 to ensure that the city's administrative costs are covered. Also, the amended guidelines designate the Department of Community Development as the department responsible for processing IDRB.applications. He recommended council adoption of the new guidelines. Motion by Ludeman, second by Kirsch to adopt the amended Guidelines for Issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds for the City of Richfield. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Bunce, Priebe. 12. Discussion of 1982 Audit and Auditor's Management Letter City Manager Cartwright introduced Mr. John Frees, of Cummings, Keegan & Co., the city's auditing firm, who reviewed their management letter concerning the annual financial report and their recommendations for improvements in the city's financial management. Motion by Hassenstab, second by Kirsch to receive and file the report of Continued Meeting Minutes -8- November 29, 1983 Cummings, Deegan & Co., and commend Finance Coordinator Jean Mitchell and staff for receiving the Certificate of Conformance in financial reporting. All ayes - Carried. 13. Designation of Auditor to_Conduct Audit of 1983 Financial Records This item was introduced by City Manager Cartwright. He said staff would be taking steps early in 1984 to request proposals from auditing firms with the purpose of again establishing a longer-term relationship with one firm. Motion by Ludeman, second by Kirsch to designate the firm of Cummings, Keegan & Co. to perform auditing services for the 1983 City of Richfield financial records, at a cost of $19,000. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Bunce, Priebe. 14. Resolution Providing for City Contribution for Employee Grouu Insurance Preen City Manager Cartwright reviewed the increased monthly premium costs of each of the city's group health insurance carriers. He i~adicated individual coverages had escalated at a higher rate than family coverages, and recommended that the maximum city contributions be adjusted as proposed by staff. 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. 6846 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY'S CONTRIBUTION TOWARD HEALTH, TERM LIFE AND DENTAL INSURANCE PREMIUM FOR GENERAL SERVICES AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES Poll of votes: Ayes - Hassenstab, Kirsch, Ludeman, Hamilton. Nays - None. Absent - Bunce, Priebe. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6846 in Resolution Book No. 50. 15. Council Choice The council discussed plowing of city streets during the recent record snowstorms. It was suggested that the "snowbird ordinance" should be cited in Continued Meeting Minutes -9- November 29, 1983 the next issue of "Your City-Your Schools". Council also requested an information packet on snow plowing to assist them in responding to inquiries.. 16. (17D) Purchases in Excess of $2,650 Council Member Kirsch asked for more information relating to the purchase of street nameplates of various sizes, particularly those used along mayor thorough- fares. City Manager Cartwright said he would look into the matter and report back on his findings. Motion by Kirsch, second by Hassenstab that the following purchases in excess of $2,650 be approved: Crosswalk Marking Ta e - Authorize the purchase of 15 gallons primer adhesive and 50 rolls of tape from 3M for a total purchase price of $6,267. Street Nameplates - Authorize purchase of 276 - 6" and 100 - 9" reflect- orized, street nameplates from Earl F. Anderson and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $3,514.59. All ayes - Carried. Absent - Bunce, Priebe. 17. Consent Calendar Motion by Hassenstab, second by Ludeman that the following items be approved: A. Ordinance Amendment Relatin to Demotions. First Reading. Bill 1983-30 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.41, SUBD. 2, CLAUSE (3), OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD B. Ordinance Amendment Relatin to Maternity Leave. First Reading. Bill 1983-31 AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION 6 OF SECTION 2.33 OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD C. Tabulations, Minutes and Award of Contract for Water Treatment Chemicals Accept bids and award contracts as follows: Continued Meeting Minutes -10- November 29, 1983 1 - Quick Lime - $70.35/ton - Cutler Magner Co.; 2 - Liquid Aluminum Sulfate - $148.50/ton - Hawkins Chemical; 3 - Liquid Anhydrous Ammonia - $.27/pound - Nones Chemical; 4 - Hydrofloursilic Acid - $. 80/gallon - Jo nes Chemicals; 5 - Sodium Tripoly Phosphate - $.55/pound - Jones Chemical; and, 6 - Chlorine - $.1383/pound - Van Waters & Rogers E. Setting Date of Hearing for Liquor License Renewals for Service Clubs Schedule December 12, 1982 to consider renewal of onsale and Sunday liquor licenses for Fred Babcock VFW Post and Richfield American Legion. F. Receive and File Notice of Hearing Re Solid Waste Resource Recover Facility to be Located in North Minneavolis Receive and file in clerk's file (C-222) G. Payments and Estimates Estimate No. 3. 6.32% complete, Water Products Co., water meters and Accessories - $5,460 Final payment - Allstate Paving Inc., joint cleaning and resealing - $58,623.29 Final payment - sidewalk and curb repair - Concrete Curb Co. - $19,540.90 All ayes - Carried. 18. Claims and Payrolls Motion by Hassenstab, second by Ludeman that the following claims and payrolls be approved: SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 65640/65.672 General ~$2,OI5,087.20 29846/30539 Payroll 223,171.14 RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST Checks 4130/4153,66736/67273 744,797.63 All ayes - Carried. J Confined Meeting Minutes 19. Ad~ourrnnent -11- November 29, 1983 Motion by Hassenstab, second by Kirsch that the meeting adjourn. All ayes - Carried. Time; 9;50 p.m. Date Approved December 12, 1983 Syl a K. Bergh Ci Clerk