06-11-19841
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
CITY OF RICHFIELD
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 11,1984
John Hamilton, Mayor
Council Members: Ivan
Martin Kirsch, Donald
None
Ludeman, Howard Bunce,
Priebe
STAFF PRESENT: Clayton LeFevere, City Attorney; John Cartwright, City Manager;
Sylvia Bergh, City Clerk; Dennis Kraft, Community Development
Director; Don Fondrick, Community Services Director; Tom Morgan,
Public Safety Director; Ron Rankin, Administrative Services
Director-Asst. City Manager
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Hamilton.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Ludeman, S/Priebe to approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting of
May 29, 1984 and the concurrent HRAlcity council minutes o Mav 1 9 4_
Motion carried 5-0
PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Mr. David Webb, 513 Summit Ave., St. Paul, Mn., owner of the former Robert Hall
property, said another project had delayed progress on the Winfield Potter's
restaurant planned for the site. He asked the council for an extension of the
special use permit saying plans could be prepared in 60 days.
M/Ludeman, S/Bunce to approve the amended agenda, adding items 7A (Winfield
Potter restaurant special use permit and item 7~fee waiver. requests by vario
community organizations for 4th of July concessions .
Motion carried 5-0.
PRESENTATIONS
Item #1 Presentation of a Respect for Law Week Plague of Appreciation to Police
Officer Armin Dubberke.
Mr. Doug Waller, President of the Richfield Optimist Club, joined Public Safety
Director Tom Morgan in presentation of a plaque to Officer Dubberke in conjunction
with Respect for Law Week.
Item #2 Presentation by Livns Club to Community Center
Mayor Hamilton asked that this item be deleted from the agenda because the Lions
Club members were unable to bepresent at the meeting. Mayor Hamilton presented the
ground breaking ceremonial shovel from the Richfield Shopper North project to-the
City Manager.
ncil Consideration of
f Juvenile Justice Grant-Storefront
outh Action, Inc.
request was made by Steve Lipenski, Executive Director of the Storefront/Youth
Action Agency, for the city to sponsor an application for a Juvenile Justice Grant. ~ '
Mr. Lipenski said the grant would be submitted on behalf of the Minnesota Youth
Entervention Program Association, a state-wide association of community-based Youth
Counseling Programs such as the Storefront. There are federal funds available through
the Runaway Youth Act which would be used for network efforts of community agencies and
public safety departments to return runaway youth to their parents or guardians. The
Storefront must have a unit of government such as the city officia]ly sponsor the
application. Mr. Lipenski assured the council that this is a one-time project and the
city will not be asked to contribute funds toward it at a future time.
Nancy Hite, Director of-the Minneapolis Youth Diversion Program, cited specific problems
faced by runaway youth. Ms. Hite recommended the network concept to better link exist-
ing agencies and to increase their effectiveness and efficiency. She also said that
sponsorship of the grant application is the only request being made of the city.
M/Ludeman, S/Priebe to approve the request to sponsor the Juvenile Justice Grant
Motion carried 5-0.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Item #4 A. ESTIMATE #9, WATER PRODUCTS CO., WATER METER
INSTALLATION - $21,000 CP 703-1569
B. ESTIMATE 31, CP 793, 1984 ALLEYS, STANDARD
SIDEWALK, INC. $82,612.82
C. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REQUESTING MNDOT FUNDING
FOR 1985 RECONSTRUCTION OF LONGFELLOW AVENUE, 66TH
STREET TO 69TH STREET. C.L. N0. 211
D. ESTIMATE CONTRACT 2361, 98q COMPLETE, SITE WORK MONROE
FAIRWOOD PARK, CP 760. NATURAL GREEN. $5,441.80
M/Ludeman, S/Bunce to approve the consent calendar as presented
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5_Variance Proposal
nsion of a Non
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vv~ivra /lverrue JOULn. ---
City Manager artwright introduced the_.variance request which involves the construction
of an addition to the home at 6637-3rd Ave. South. The house is a non-conforming
structure since it does not meet city requirements for front and sideyard setbacks.
City Manager Cartwright said the staff recommends that the variance be denied and
noted that the Planning Commission recommended that the variance for the nonconform-
ing dwelling be approved.
Mr. William Roberts, 6637-3rd Ave. So, explained that the addition to the house would
meet all setback requirements. _
M/Ludeman, S/Bunce to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Kirsch, S/Ludeman to approve •the variance as requested to allow the construction
of addition to the buildin
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6 Public Hearin for Addition to A1lev Paving-Gifu Proiect No 7938
City Manager Cartwright reported that at the May 14, 1984 council meeting the public
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hearing was set for June 11,1984 regarding the paving of the alley between Sheridan
Avenue and Russell Avenue from 67th to 68th Street. Notices have been mailed to
residents. However, an error in the legal notice of this public hearing in the Sun
Newspaper makes it necessary to continue the public hearing. Staff recommends the
public hearing be continued to June 25, 1984 to allow for a corrected notice to be
published and mailed.
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to close the public hearin .
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to reschedule the public hearin for 7938 for the city council
meeting to be held June 25. 1984.
Motion carried 5-0.
Administrative Reports and Other Business
Item #7 Additignal Curb Cut on 65th Street at the Former Location of Pillsbur
Ave.
Mr. Cartwright introduced this item and called on Dennis Kraft, Community Develop-
ment Director, who reviewed a site plan of the area with the council. He said
traffic patterns are presently disrupted due to the construction of the Nautilus
Health Club. Various alternative solutions for traffic circulation were discussed
by the council, involving the locations of curb cuts, the placement of parking islands,
and snow-plowing considerations.
Larry Woznicka, 6744 Wentworth Ave. So. asked the city staff to explain the pedestrian
paths in the HUB planned unit development area. Dennis Kraft described the existing
and planned walkways.
Mr. Cartwright stated that he would compile a staff report in conjunction-with
meeting with the HUB business association and will report back to the council at a
July meeting regarding a further analysis of the traffic situation there.
7A. Extension of Special Use Permit for Property on 78
inr. uavid webb, 513 Summit Ave., 3t. Pau Mn., the owner o the Robert Hall parce]
on 78th St., requested a 90 day extension of the special use permit for this property.
He said all plans would be prepared and a building permit applied for within that time.
Clayton Lef evere, City Attorney, recommended an update of the investigative data on
the on-sale liquor license. Mr. Webb has had approval of the liquor license for almost
two years but has not yet developed the proposed restaurant.
M/Bunce, S/Kirsch to approve a 90 da extension of the special use permit at the
Robert Hall site.
Motion carried 5-0.
7B. Fee Waiver Request for Seven Food & Bevera a Concessions for the 4th of July
City Manager Cartwright said seven community organizations were requesting fee
waivers for concession licenses for July 4, 1984 in conjunction with the parade and
festivities. He said that city staff had to deny the fee waiver requests since they
do not meet the guidelines adopted by the city council on April 12,1982. The Policy
says staff can not grant a fee waiver if a~n inspection is necessary. However, the
city council has the choice to require the fee or grant a waiver.
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch that the fee waiver requests be approved
Motion carried 5-0.
8. COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Mayor Hamilton told council members about the recent realtors luncheon and tour of the
city to better acquaint them with the ammenities that Richfield has to offer.
The city manager updated the city council on water pipe problems at the outdoor pool
He said the pool opening was delayed so that repairs can be made. The pool is schedul
to open Wednesday, June i3, 1984.
Council member Bence invited council members to a 3:00 p.m. Good Company Television
Show on Wednesday June 27, 1984 to help promote the City of Richfield 4th of Juiy
festivities and parade. Mr. Bence will be present with various citizens and Miss
Richfield to promote this special event.
Mr. Bence also voiced concern over pedestrian danger in crossing the street at 76th
Street near the Tom Thumb store across from the Colony apartments. The City Manager
said he would refer this concern to the Safety and Traffic committee for study and
recommendation.
9.CLAiMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Ludeman, S/Priebe to_approve Claims and Payrolls as presented:
RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST '
Checks 46330/46840 70388/70609 760,414.56
SUMMIT STATE BANK
Checks 14990/152fi0
34737/35978
Motion carried 5-0.- - --
ADJOURNMENT
General 2,342,423.28
Payroll 243,242.97
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M/Kirsch, S/Ludeman to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
Date Approved: ,dune 25, Z9
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June 11 - Omissions to City Council Minutes
4. Consent Calendar
C. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REQUESTING MNDOT FUNDING
FOR 1985 RECONSTRUCTION OF LONGFELLOW AVENUE, 66TH
STREET TO 69TH STREET.
RESOLUTION N0. 6899
RESOLUTION REQUESTING MNDOT FUNDING
FOR LONGFELLOW AVENUE FRONTAGE ROAD '
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