07-23-1984CITY OF RICHFIELD
' REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 23, 1984
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Hamilton, Mayor
Council Members: Howard Bunce, Ivan Ludeman
Martin Kirsch, Donald Priebe
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Thomas A. Morgan, Jr., Acting City Manager; Clayton LeFevere,
City Attorney; Sylvia Bergh, City Clerk; Dennis Kraft, Community
Development Director; Don Fondrick, Community Services Director;
Ron Rankin, Administrative Services Director-Asst. City Manager;
Michael Eastling, City Engineer.
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Hamilton.
APPROVAL OF MINUT S.
M/Bunce, S/Ludeman to a rove the Board of Review minutes of Ma 30, 1984.
M/Priebe, S/Bunce to approve the minutes of the re u ar city counci meetin of
July 9, 1984.
Motion carried 5-0.
PRESENTATI NS
Mrs. Gertrude Ulrich, 7601 Aldrich Ave. So. Richfield's representative to the Met
Council wished to update city council members on Met Council actions. Mayor Hamilton
asked Mrs. Ulrich to appear later in tonights meeting in order to have time for a
complete update.
A END -P~P-ROVAC
MJLudeman, S/Priebe to approve the .agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
CNE CLNDA
M/Ludeman,~S/Bunce to approve the consent calendar as presented.
Item ~1 A. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH CITY OF
MINNEAPOLIS FOR 911 EMERGENCY BACKUP SERVICE C.L. 254
B. CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR
FURNACE AND ROOF REPAIRS AT CENTRAL GARAGE C.L. 2'59
C. REQUEST FOR ILLUMINATED SIGNS AT
PIER:O~IE IMPORTS, 6515 NICOLLET C.L. 244
LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA, 6529 NICOLLET C.L. 245
RAPID PRINTING, 6525 NICOLLET, C.L. 246
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WALSER BUICK, 2100 W. 78TH ST. C.L.247
COTTON SHQPPE, 6509 NICOLLET C.L. 248
KENNEY'S MARKET 6700 PENN C.L. 249
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST, 6625 LYNDALE C.L. 250
FASHION GAL, 6.501 NICOLLET, C.L. 251
ARNOLD'S HAMBURGER GRILL, 6519 1/2 NIGOLLET C.L. 255
SANdY'S TAVERN, 6612 PENN AVENUE, C.L. 260
D. PAYMENTS & ESTIMATES
FINAL, PALDA & SONS, CONTRACT #2402 JOINT GLEANING AND
RESEALING $30, 717.07
ESTIMATE #2, STANDARD SIDEWALK, INC. CP 793, 84 ALLEY
PAVING-$88,893.76
ESTIMATE #1, NORDLING CONSTRUCTION CO. CP 788, MEMORIAL
PARK BUILDING RENOVATION $3.915.00
E. KENfVEL LICENSE-MYRTLE WICKSTROM 6726 CHiCAGO
AVENUE, 3 DOGS-RENEWAL
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Item #2 C UNC L C NSIDE ION F REQUEST FOR SPECIAL USE PERMI T
6544 PORTLAND AVENUE TO OPERATE AUTOMOTIVE TIRE AND SERVICE CENTER
Acting City Manager Tom Morgan introduced this item and Dennis Kraft Community
Development Director reviewed the details of the proposal, including zoning ordinance
requirements and staff's review. City Attorney Clayton LeFevere said any compensation
will be determined and agreed upon at a future date. Me also stated that it is the
staff's recommendation to approve the special use permit subject to the following
stipulations:
1. The property owner enter into a hold-harmless agreement with the city as it
relates to the right of way on 66th Street.
2. No additional building expansion be allowed without prior city approval.
3. Repair or replacement of the existing screen fence on the west and north sides
of the site
The planning commission also recommended the special use. permit be approved.
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to close the hearin .
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Bunce, S/Kirsch to approve the special use permit applied for in Council Letter
No. 262 including the three staff recommended stipulations.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #3 COUNCIL CON ID RATION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAP ER IV 0 THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES PROVIDING FOR A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE WAIVER OF
ANY APPLICABLE LIQUOR LICENSE INVESTIGATIVE FEES FOR FRATERNAL
VETERANS, OR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
SE OND READING
Mayor Hamilton introduced-this item, Acting City Manager Tom Morgan said that both
the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars organizations in Richfield had
appealed to the city council for reduced investigative fees charged when liquor
license renewals are conducted. These organizations would prefer that the city would
reduce the level of fees related to license renewal. Representatives from both
fraternal organizations and city legal staff have been working to achieve the compro-
raise which would give the Director of Public Safety flexibility in determining the
level of investigative fees for renewal investigations for certain types of organiza-
tions.
M/Bunce, S/Ludeman to close the hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Ludeman, S/Bunce to approve the second reading of the proposed ordinance amendment.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #8 REQUf T F R C UNCIL CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT 0 C ING CI MANAGE
Mayor .Hamilton noted that Ron Rankin Acting City Manager/Administrative Services
Director has resigned from the city effected August 2, 1984. Mr. Rankin has also
served as Acting City Manager in the absence of the City Manager. Due to his
resignation it will be necessary to appoint an Acting City Manager, and the council
is requested to confirm the appointment of Mr. Thomas A. Morgan, Jr. as Acting
City Manager, effective July 21, 1984. Counci] member Priebe said Tom Morgan is
being deisgnated instead of Mr. Rankin due to the fact that Mr. Rankin has accepted
a position as Community Development Director in the City of Minnetonka.
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to approve the appointment of Tom Morgan as Acting City Manager.
Motion carried 5-0. '
PROPOSED QRDINANC S
Item #4 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CHARTER T
PROVIDE FOR FOUR YEAR TERMS OF OFFICE FOR THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF
THE CITY COUNCIL.
FIR5T READIN
Tom Morgan presented this item and said that presently the mayorial term is 2 years
and the council terms are 3 years. The proposed change would extend the length of
terms for both the City Mayor and Council Members to four years. The four year
terms would also coincide with state and national elections.
Sue Sandahl, 7601 Bryant Ave. So., chairperson of Charter Commission, spoke on
behalf of the ordinance amendment and presented the following points concerning
the amendment:
1. It could save money by not having off-year elections.
2. May increase voter participation in city elections-larger turn out
of voters in State and Federal elections.
3. More stability in long-range policy making.
4. Longer terms might enable elected city officials to consider city
as a whole and depoliticize items.
Council member Ludeman said he prefers to have council elections in odd-numbered
years and three-year council terms as they are at present. Priebe said he generally
supports four-year council and mayor terms coinciding with state and national elec-
tions. He feels the public should decide the question however. More viewpoints
can be considered and a public hearing held.
Council member Hamilton said he prefers three-year terms for Mayor and City council.
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Bill 1984-I7 "Amendment to the City Charter of the City of Richfield." amending Sec.
2.03 thereof entitled "Elective Officers" was read and reviewed by City Attorney
Clayton LeFevere, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk.(C-244)
Motion by 8unce and second by Priebe that this constitutes a first reading of Bill
1984-17, and that second reading of this ordinance amendment be acheduled for
August 13, 1984.
Poll of votes: Aye-Bunce, Kirsch, Priebe, Hamilton. Nays-Ludeman.
Motion carried.
UB LC MPR V N S
Item #5 COUNC L CONSIDERATION OF P NS ND SPECIFICATIONS AND RD RING HE
AOVERTiSEMENT OF BIOS FOR CITY PROJECT No. 795-SIDEWALK REPAIR AND
OTHER ITEMS
Tom Morgan introduced this item. Don Fondrick responded to the questions from the
city council.
Motion by Kirsch and 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. 6906
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
NG THE ADVERTIS ENT OR BIDS-FOR
T 7C1~ - PGiGCTDT~AI Dana crnr~:i i v
AND GU T R AND SIDEWALK REPAIR. AND BITS Tt1RN-
Motion carried 5-0.
This resolution appears as Resolution no. 6906 in Resoluiion Book no. 51.
ADM N STRA IVE REPOR S AND OT BUS N S
Item #6 COll CIL CONSIDERATION F FE WAIVER REQUESTS FROM THE CHURCH F TH
ASSUMPTION FOR LICENSES REQUIRED FOR ITS 1984 FUN FEST
Acting City Manager Morgan introduced this item. He said staff recommends denial of
the fee waiver request in accordance with council policy.
M/Ludeman, S/Priebe, to waive amblin and amusement fees, but the inspection fee
will be required for perishable food license.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED STREET WIDENING, TRAFFIC C N7 OL AND
STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR 66TH STREET BETWEEN YORK AND NEWTON AVENUES
CP 780 and 792 ~ ~ ~~
Mr. Morgan introduced this item. Don Fondri~ck, Community Services Director, reviewed
the staff report and said that Perkins now supports the staff recommendations. There
is a concern that the area is in dire need of drainage and street improvements.
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Discussion followed conerning storm sewer improvements and the priority of this
project relative to others. It was noted that considerable savings are realized
by putting in the storm sewer improvements at the same time the street is improved.
Fondrick said the staff recommends that the council adopt the resolution which
includes the following
1. Approval of Layout lA which includes a center fifth lane to function
as a two-way left turn lane on 66th Street from Russel Ave. to
Washburn Ave. with no signal at Xerxes Ave.
2. Approval of the estimated $180,000 storm sewer and water control
project involving Sheridan Pond.
3.' A stipulation that no parking be allowed on 66th St. at Penn Ave.
except on Penn Ave. from 66th to 67th St. on the west side where
a separate parking bay is provided.
4. An official request that the improvement of 66th St. including .some
sewer improvements form York to France Ave. be added to Hennepin
County's Five Year Capital Improvement Program.
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 minutes:
RESOLUTION 6908
RESOLl1TI0N APPROVING A DESIGN LAYOUT
FOR C.P. 92 REC NSTRUCTION OF 6 H STREET
BETWEEN NEWTON VENUE ND~Y4 K V NUE
Motion carried 5-0.
This resolution appears as Resolution no. 6908 in Resolution Book no. 51.
Item #10 TABULATION OF BIDS, APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE
OF AN AERIAL DEVICE FOR THE TREE TRIMMING PROGRAM ~ ~ ~~~~
Acting City Manager, Tom Morgan introduced the item and reviewed the award of the
contract.
M/Bunce, S/Ludeman to authorize the purchase of the aerial device from Altec Industries,
Inc. per their proposal of June 28, 1984 at a net purchase price of $25,580.50.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #9 YEAR X CDBG PUBLIC SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH GREATER MINN POLIS~D Y-CARE
ASSOCIATION
Mayor Hamilton introduced this item. Dennis Kraft, Community Development Director
said this is a renewal of the former agreement. However, rates have increased and
the dollar amount is therefore greater for year X than it was-for Year IX. Council
member Bunce said he supports the program since it helps AFDC recipients get back to
work.
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M/Ludeman to approve $17,000 the same amount as last year.
Motion died for lack of second.
M/Bunce, S/Priebe to approve the attached agreement a.nd authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to execute it in behalf of the city.
Poll of vote: Aye- Ludeman, Bunce, Priebe, Hamilton:. Nays- Kirsch.
COUNCIL DISC SIN ITEMS
Item #I1 Gertrude Ulrich, who represents Richfield on the Metro Council, reported on
the following items: Peter Msitsma is the new commissioner of Metro Waste Control Comm.
The Management Study as recommended is in process and is to be under way by next legis-
lative session.
The Regional Transit Board is now appointed. Juanita Collins of Richfield was appointed
along with other women, senior citizens, handicap and Hispanic representatives. Metro
Airport Commission has stated that same foreign aircraft exceed the USA noise levels.
A $6 million dollar noise suppressor was discussed, but more research will be done.
Mrs. Ulrich said she had written material that would also be distributed.
Mayor Hamilton suggested a special meeting be set up with Gertrude Ulrich to discuss
these items and others.
Mayor Hamilton commented on the traffic congestion problem by the Nautilus Health Club.
Dennis Kraft said the curb cut will be opened on 65th Street and lights will be moved-.
Right now it is not wide enough for two lanes of traffic.
Kirsch asked about pumping excess water from Richfield Lake to Wood Lake. Don Fondric
said the pumping is necessary in order to allow the completion of the pathway project.
Mr. George Holter addressed the council and said he believes the job is not being done
properly. He recommended a delay so the design could be restudied and changed.
Fondrick said there is a project deadline to be met for use of federal funds for the
project.
Item #12 MS ND P ROLLS
M/Ludeman, S/Bunce to approve the__claims and payrolls as submitted.
REICHFIELD BANK & TRUST
Checks 4770/4807 $ 731,025.96
SUMMIT STAT£ BANK
Checks 1582/1623 General $ 2,922,093.77
Checks 36455/36897 Payroll 265,944.89
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Hamilton, S/Ludeman to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
July 23, 1984 City Council Minute Corrections
Page 1 - CONSENT CALENDAR
B. Authorize purchase of Lennox furnace units from Midland Heating
and Air Conditioning, Inc. in the amount of $9,585.
Page 3 - COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER IV OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES PROVIDING FOR A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE WAIVER OF
ANY APPLICABLE LIQUOR LICENSE INVESTIGATIVE FEES FOR FRATERNAL
VETERANS, OR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. (Second Reading)
Bill 1984-16, "Amendment to Chapter VI, Secfion 11.06 of the
Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield", was read and reviewed
by City Attorney, Clayton LeFevere, the same being on file in
the office of the city clerk. (C-242)
M/Ludeman, S/Bunce that this constitute a second reading of Bill
1984-16, that it be published in the official newspaper and that
it be made a part of these minutes.
Date Approved:August 13, 19s4
y a K. Bergh ity C erk
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Thomas A. Morgan, Jr. Act n ity Manager