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05-14-19841. CITY OF RICHFIELD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 14, 1984 The city council of the City of Richfield met in regular session in the council chambers of the city hall on Monday, May 14, 1984 at 7:00 p. m. The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. Present: Bence, Kirsch, Ludeman, Priebe_and_Mayor___Hamilton~ -- Mayor Hamilton led all assembled in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Ludeman, second by Bence to approve the minutes of the special meeting April 2, 1984 and the minutes of the regular meeting April 23, 1984 as presented. All voted aye, motion carried. PRESENTATIONS AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE PROCLAMATION Mayor Hamilton read the American Field Service Proclamation and presented a city logo pin to Syl-via Maria Reyes of San Jose, Costa Rica, who spent the school year with Helen Lindgren. Bill & Garnet Kirchner were honored for their cont- ribution to the AFS through a letter of appreciation from the AFS headquarters in New York City. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL Mr Don Shostrum, attorney representing Dr. William Larson, Psychiatrist, asked the city council to reconsider the defeated proposal allowing professional offices in residential areas by special use permit. This proposal would have allowed Dr. Larson to establish an office in the single family house he has purchased. Mayor Hamilton told him that the proposed ordinance was not approved and would not likely be reconsidered in the near future. COMMISSIONERS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SUBURBAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY Mrs. John Nelson, Richfield's liaison to the South Hennepin Human Service 2 Council• urged the city council to support a suburban Community Action Agnecy:(~CAA) Minneapolis already has such an agency. Council member Ludeman said he thinks there may be a danger of creating more "welfare agencies" in suburban Hennepin County.. Federal money is available but an appropiate agency is needed to dis- tribute those funds. Council member Bunce asked to discuss iihis further during the Council Choice segment of the agenda. 0 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA Council Member Ludeman requested the removal of item G (request for wali and pedestal signs) and item I (Muck excavation and filling) from the consent calendar. Council member Bunce added C. L. 186 Community Action Agency Proposal to the agenda. Motion by Ludeman, second by Bunce to approve the agenda as amended. All voted aye, motion carried. 1. Consent Calendar ° Motion by Ludeman, second-6y Priebe to approve the consent calendar as amended. Motion carried. A. Minutes, tabulation of bids and award~of contract for Memorial Park Improvements Award of contracts as follows: Item A Site Construction Asphalt Contracting, Inc. $66,507.00 Item B Building Construction Nordling Construction Co. $75,996.00 Item C Planting Hoffman & McNamara Co. $ 9,180.00 B. Tabulation of bids and award contract for a Fire .Pumper Award of contract to General Safety Equipment Corporation in the amount of $213,527. C. Tabulation of bids and award contract for a Crack/Joint Sealing Project RESOLUTION N0. 6889 1 _~ RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR JOINT CLEANING AND RESEALING, BID N0. 84-6 J D. Traffic Signal Management Agreement with Hennepin County RESOLUTION N0. 6890 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ERECTION OF AGREEMENT N0. PW 12-1 er-n.~rr-.~ ~.- ........ .. -- ----- - E. Resolution Supportin An independent Mana ement Study of MWCC RESOLUTION N0. 6891 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING INDEPEND NT NAGEMENT STUDY OF ME ROP LIT N WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION F. Request for Temporary Ground Signs, Bridgeman°s Restaurant, ll l ll~ 7 1 1 i G /' e. l_ n Approve request for a temporary ground sign 4' X 3' to be used May 16, 1984 to June 16, 1984 at Bridgeman's Restaurant. H. Off-Street Parkin Permit for Transmission Shop, Inc. RESOLUTION N0. 6892 RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND CONTRACT FOR - --- - - - ------OFF-ST--BEET PARKING WITH TRANSMISSION SHOP INC. J. Off Sale Beer Licenses for County Club and Vickers Approve renewal of off-sale beer .license for Country Club, 6528 Penn Ave. Approve new off-sale. beer license for Vickers, 7645 Lyndale Ave. for the year of 1984. K. Motor Vehicle Dealers License for Richfield Auto Brokers Approve new motor vehicle dealer license for Alexander Gendelman, 6600 Penn Ave. for the year 1984. L. Additional Alle Paving Petitions RESOLUTION N0. 6893- RESOLUTION ORDERING PRELIMINARY REPORT ON PROPOSED ADDITIONAL ALLEY PAVING, CP 793B RESOLUTION N0. 6894 RESOLUTION RECEIVING PRELIMINARY REPORT AND GALLING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ADDITION L AL PAV - - - - -- 4 2. Consideration of a Re uest for Rear and Setback Variance to Construct an Ad it on by Ric fie d aptist Church,~62 5 Oliver~AVe. Dennis Kraft, Community Development Director, summarized the staff and Planning Commission recommendations. Mr. Donald Blystone, representing the Richfield Baptist Church, requested approval of the variance and permission to proceed without the sprinkler system. because of concerns about the cost to the church. Motion by Bunce, second by Ludeman to close the public hearing. ° All voted aye, motion carried. Ludeman moved,. second by Kirsch, to grant the variance request with a phased installation of a sprinkler system, allowing more time for the church to secure funds. The Assistant Fire Chief, Pat Coughlin,~was asked to work with represent atives from the church on this issue. All voted aye, motion-carried. 3. Consideration of a Recuest for Rearyard and .Fence Height Variance to Construct a New Buil ng at 6 09 Cedar Ave. - -- - -City Manager~Cartvrright reviewer---the construction p~~posed 6y Jerry Holman for a commercial building which requires a Rearyard Setback and Fence Height variance. Mr. Dennis Kraft, Community Development Director reviewed major points of the council letter and the recommendation of denial by the staff and Planning Commission. He discussed the need for snow storage and access for emergency vehicles which could be hampered if the variances are granted. Mr. Al Michaels, Attorney for Jerry Holman, explained that the immediate neighborhood is supportive of the structure and that the building is an improvement over other buildings in the neighborhood. The fence is needed for security reasons to protect the landsca-ping business and equipment from vandalism or theft. It was noted by staff that the Planning Commission will consider changes in the industrial zoning district fence requirements and submit its recommendations at a future meeting. Motion by Ludeman, second by Bunce to close the hearing. All voted aye, motion carried. Motion by Bunce, second by Priebe to approve the variance for the 2 items as requested, providing that the dwelling on the site (6409 Cedar) must be removed within 2 calendar years. All voted aye, motion carried. 4. Re uest for S ecial Use Permit to Allow Restaurant, 6529 Nicol et Ave. City Manager Cartwright reviewed the request for a special use permit to operate a carry-out pizza. restaurant. Mr. Dennis Kraft, Community Development Director elaborated on the renovation and addition of the proposed restaurant at Richfield Shopp~s!,North. Mr. Greg DeWeise, Eden Prairie, ownereof the local franchises of Littie Caesar's Pizza restaurant chain said- he plans to build 12 similiar facilities in the metropolitan area. Motion by Ludeman, second by Priebe to close the public hearing. Metien carried. Motion by Kirsch, second by Ludeman to approve a special use permit to operate a carry-out pizza restaurant. ° All voted aye, motion carried. 5. Consideration of a Re uest of a Variance to Reduce the Minumun Lot Width rom 0 feet to 34 feet and Reduce the Side and Corner Setback from 5 eet to~5 eet to allow construction.. of a dwelling on the lot.ad~acent to-6215-12th ave. City Manager Cartwright introduced the request for variances to allow the building of a home and garage at 6215 - l2th Ave. So. t9otion by Bunce, second by Ludeman to close the hearing:~e-tion carried. Motion by Kirsch, second by Ludeman to deny the variance and the existing restrictions be maintained. All voted aye, motion carried. 6. Consideration of city administration recommendation 'to submit an Application for Final Year.X Community Development Block Grant Application City Manager Cartwright introduced the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application as modified. Mr. Dennis Kraft reviewed the allocations and suggested the reallocating $54,240 as follows: eration of a Carryout Pizza 6 1. Reallocate $30,240 from the interest write-down project to the scattered site acquistion project; 2. Reallocate $20,000 from the general administration project to the housing rehabilitation program; and, 3. The $4,000 of public service project funds al]ocated to the South Wennepin Human Services Council for various programs should be eliminated and $3,100 of this used to cover city staff costs in administering the other public service projects. The remaining $900 should be reallocated to the housing regabilitation project. Motion by Ludeman, second by Priebe to close the hearing._ Motion-ea-rr~.ed_._ Motion by Ludeman, second by Bunce to approve the Community Development Block Grant allocations of money as reallocated. Poll of votes: Ayes, Bunce, Ludeman, Priebe and Hamilton.. Nays - Kirsch motion carried. Mr. Kirsch said his no vote was based solely on his opposition to day care funding~by.gover-nment. 7. Consideration of an Ordinance Amendment to permit the Operation of Mobile ending Vehicles in Residential Areas. Second~Readin.. City Manager Cartwright presented the request from Blue Bell Ice Cream to operate a Mobile Ice Cream & Concession business in ~cfifield. The City Manager recommended approval of the proposed amendments relating to Mobile Vending Vehicles in Residential Neighborhoods., and that the company be granted the appropiate license, subject to the restrictions outlined. Motion by Bunce, second by Ludeman to close the hearing. Matson carried. Bill i-984-14 an Amendment to Chapter VI, Section 6.14 of the Ordinance Code entitled "Sound Trucks" was read and reviewed by City Attorney Clayton l~aFevere, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-241) Motion. by Ludeman, second by Kirsch,'to approve the Ordinance amendment, that this consL~itute a second reading of Bill 1984-14; that it be published in the official newspaper, and that it be made a part of these minutes. Motion by Ludeman, second by Kirsch, to approve the license for Blue Bell Ice Cream, including certain stipulations contained i~n the council letter from the City Manager. All voted aye, motion carried. i 8. Consideration of an Ordinance Amendment. to Increase the Maximum Num6er~of Licensed Taxicabs in~Richfield~to l30 Taxicabs; Second~Reading. City Manager Cartwright reviewed the ordinance code regulating the licensing of taxicabs. Thomas A. Morgan, Jr., Public Safety Director, emphasized that the city may remove the ceiling on the number of taxicabs allowed in Richfield, but the city is not planning to deregulate insurance, public safety or welfare requirements. The proposed amendment to the Code of Ordinance, only eliminates the specific number of taxicabs which may do business in the-City of Richfield. Bill 1984-13 "Amendment to Chapter VI, Section 6.20, Subdivision 12, of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield relating to the maximum number of - taxicabs licenses entitled "Taxicabs", was read and reviewed by Attorney Clayton LeFevere, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk. (C-240) Mr Gary Tourney- Suburban Taxi, 93rd and Lyndale, Bloomington, discussed the disadvantage of setting a limit on the number of cabs and said it often limits their ability to pick up and drop off customers. He wants to see the license _ _ _ - - - -- cap removed. -_ Motion by Ludeman, second by Kirsch to-close the hearing.Mo-~ion-=carr~~d. Motion by Ludeman to remove the license limit. entirely. Motion died for lack of second. Motion by Bunce, second by Priebe, to approve the amendment to the Ordinance as proposed by staff. Pol] of votes: Aye - Bunce, Kirsch, Priebe and Hamilton. Nays.- Ludeman Motion carried. Motion by Bunce, second by Priebe that this constitute a second reading of this amended ordinance Bill 1984-13, that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made a part of these minutes. Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Kirsch, Priebe and Wamilton. Nays- Ludeman Motion carried. 8 13. Consideration of a Proaosa it City Manager Cartwright introduced and reviewed the Cable TV.staffing proposal. It was recommended a contract be authorized between the City of Richfield and Mary Remole to provide professional and technical expertise for cable programming. Council Member Priebe urged use of Richfield volunteers to augment Marys' efforts and to broaden the pool of trained personnel. It was agreed to begin live cablecasts of council meetings in June 1984. Motion by Bunce, second by Priebe to authorize the contract as proposed by the City Manager. All voted aye, motion carried. 11. Consideration of a Request by Walser Buick for Two I1lumiriated Signs City Manager Cartwright reviewed the request for illuminated signs at Walser Buick. Mr. Jerry Moe, General Manager of Walser Buick said the lights for the signs could be turned off nights and Sundays and urged council support of his company s proposal. -~- Motion by Bunce, second by Priebe to grant permission for two illuminated signs as porposed by the applicant. All voted aye, motion carried. 9. Consideration of a Proposal lks on-77th Street between City Manager Cartwright reviewed the proposal for installation of sidewalks 1 between Sheridan and Thomas Ave on 77th St. Mr. Don Pondrick, Community Services Director, discussed financing and construction issues. The City Manager recommended it be approved if right-of-way issues can be resolved and providing the project be financed by special assessment. - Motion by Priebe, second by Kirsch to proceed with the sidewalk recommendations. All voted aye ,motion carried. 9 10. n -to a City Manager Cartwright reviewed the plans and specifications for the Richfield Community Center. Don Fondrick summarized the improvements, as follows: 1. Improvements of the kitchen and the arts .and crafts room on the upper floor. Estimated cost $15,000. 2. Improvement of the reception/information area in the lounge. Estimated cost~..$17,000. 3. An outdoor patio area for greater programming flexibility. Estimated cost $15,000. 4. Room dividers on the upper and lower floors for greater programming flexibility. Estimated cost $20,000- 5.. Provision of a "bus turn out" on 70th Street for improved access related to the new vehicle to be received through a MnDot grant program. Estimated cost $11,000. 6. Added storage areas on the upper and lower floors including space for outdoor maintenance equipment. Estimated cost $52,000. Mr. Andre LaTondresse of the Schwarz/Weber architectural firm, described the planned imprrvements and responed to questions. Mayor Hamilton urged this be done as soon as practicable, but that a long term plan be created by staff to assure a logical development scheme. Motion by Ludeman, second by Kirsch to move on plan excluding #6, the storage space addition. Poll of votes: Ayes - Kirsch, Ludeman. Nays - Bunce, Priebe and Hamilton. Motion failed. Motion by Bunce, second by Priebe to approve the complete plan as recommended. Poll of votes: Ayes - Bunce Priebe and Hamilton. Nays - Kirsh and Ludeman. Motion carried. 10A. Consideration of Installation of Traffic Signal on 66th Street at - vacated Pillsbury Avenue City Manager Cartwright reviewed the proposed signal light installation. Mr. Dennis Kraft, Community Development Director read into the record comments Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, "As a property owner on 68th Street, the 10 next southerly street to 66th which is through from Lyndale to Nicollet, I am observing an increase in traffic on 68th St. as traffic on 66th St. is subject to additional traffic lights. I am concerned that the addition of a traffic light as Pillsbury Ave. will further encourage traffic to take an unsigned route on 68th St. rather than. 66th St. I respectfully request the city to develop deterrants to through traffic on 68th St." It was recommended that the traffic light be installed on 66th St. with installation to occur in 1985. RESOLUTION ND. 6895 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE HENNEPIN COUNTY ° ~~]'A~°f~NE~V~~F ~RANS~~ ON TO INST L~ A T SIGNAL SYSTEM ON 66TH STREET AT VACATED PILLSBURY AVENUE Motion by Ludeman, second by Bunce to adopt the resolution requesting Hennepin County Transportation Department to install the traffic control system. -- All voted aye, motion carried. 12. Consideration of a Request ion of the Stipulations Proposed n i! 1 City Manager Cartwright reviewed the request for off-street parking at St. Richard's Church and recommended reconsideration of the perimeter curbing requirement. Mr. John Reher,7527 Thomas Ave., parishoner at St. Richard's, spoke on behalf of the church's plan. He said they are trying to keep costs down and asked that an exception be made to the curbing requirement. _ ~~_ Motion by Priebe, second by Bunce that amendments which excluded perimeter `~ curbing along the east and west ends of the St. Richard"s Church parking area were approved. Perimeter curbing along the north edge can also be foregone at this time. However, if at a future date a determination is made whereby curb is necessary to prevent excessive water damage to the property abutting the north edge, perimeter curbing shall be installed by the church. Concrete end-islands and fire-lane signs shall also be built at the south end of the parking bays. All voted aye, motion carried. 11 Regarding access to the Hub Shopping Center at 65th Street, Mr. Ludeman said the exits and entrances are a safety concern. Mr. Cartwright will have this analyzed and prepare a report for a future meeting. Council member Bunce suggested that Mr. John Nelsons' recommendation for a Suburban Community Action Agency (SCAA) be scheduled for a future meeting. A resolution of support will be presented on May 29, 1984 regarding this item. Council member Priebe discussed the recurring power outage problem in East Richfield. He recommends that our Public Safety Department make emergency inform- ation available for our residents. City Manager Cartwright will look into this and report to the council. Inquiries will be made into city staff providing seminars for residents on the-use and recharging of home fire extinguishers. Council member Kirsch suggests the spraying of grass and weeds on unkempt properties in the vicinity of 62nd and 12th Ave. Council member Bunce is concerned about the junk cars at 77th and Lyndale and said clean-up is needed. 15. Claims and P~rolls Motion by Ludeman, second by Priebe that the following claims and payrolls be approved: RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST Checks 4504/4604, 69715/70102 $822,885.81 489.6/69705 SUMMIT STATE BANK Checks 1434/1477 General $1,933.943.46 34024/34355 Payroll 235,042.76 All voted aye, motion carried. 16. Adjournment Motion by Kirsch, second by Bunce, that~the meeting adjourn. All voted aye, motion carried. Time 10:20 P. M. Date Approved: May 29, 1984 ~ Sy a R. Berg C ty C k _. 1 May 14 - Omissions to City Council Minutes -- 6. Consideration of City Administration Re Application for Final Year X Community t ~ment Block Grant Application Motion by Ludeman, second by Bunce that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part of there minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 6897 RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED PROGRAM FOR YEAR X URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING ITS SUBMITTAL 1 Po11 of votes: Ayes - Bunce, Kirsch, Ludeman, Priebe, Hamilton. Nays - None. Motion Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6897 in Resolution Book No. 51. 14. Council Discussion Items Motion by Ludeman, second by Priebe that items G and I be approved on the Consent Calendar. G. Request for Wa11 and Pedestal Signs, at Design Framing, 6417 Penn Avenue I. Payments CP 7055, Muck Excavation and Filling of Richfield Lake, Final, C. H. Blattner - $20,885.17 ~.. [1