09-24-1984CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 24, 1984
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Hamilton, Mayor
Council Members: Howard Bunce; Martin Kirsch;
Ivan Ludeman; and, Donald Priebe
STAFF PRESENT: ~ John Cartwright, City Manager; Clayton LeFevere, City
Attorney; Sylvia Bergh, City Clerk; Steven Devich,
`AEting Administrative Services Director/Assistant City
Manager; Don Fondrick, Community Services Director;
Tom Morgan, Public Safety Director; Michael Eastling,
City Engineer; Dennis Kraft, Community Development
Director; Bruce Nordquist, Housing Specialist; and
Steven Warn, Energy Conservation Intern
The meeting was called to order at 7:12 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Ludeman, SiBunce to amend the minutes of the Se tember 10 re lar
meeting, Page 11, Item 1, as of ows:
"Motion carried 3-2. Nays - Priebe, Ludeman.",
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Ludeman, S/Buuce to a rove the minutes of the Se tember 5 and 6 ]
Hearing and the minutes of _the_Septem__r10__pecial Study_Session.
Motion carried 5-0.
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There were no presentations made by the public to the City Council.
Item #1 COUN I R V AG
Councilmember Don Priebe requested the subject~of political signs be
added to the agenda.
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to approve the agenda as amended.
Item #2
M/Ludeman, S/Bruce that the following items be approved:
A. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF'PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FbR WATER TREATMENT
CHEMICALS
Accept the bid for liquid carbon dioxide per City of Minneapolis
Official Publication No. 8891.
Authorize master purchase order #22710 for estimated purchase of
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200 tons liquid carbon dioixide at $70/ton from Cardox Corporation
for an estimated total purchase of $14,000.
B. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER'S SIGNATURE
ON APPLICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FOR PEACE OFFICERS CONTINUING
EDUCATION
RESOLUTION N0. 6936
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE FOR
THE APPLICATION FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF CONTINUING
IDUCATION FUNDS
C. COUNCIL CONSIDERTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
FOR SIGNAL SYSTEM AT 66TH STREET AND PILLSBURY AVEIWE
RESOLUTION N0. 6937
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AGREEMENT N0. PW 24-19-84
HENNEPIN COUNTY PROJECT N0. 8421 -
D. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A PERMIT FOR ILLUMINATED SIGN AT 6517 NICOLLET
AVENUE
E. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A PERMIT FOR ILLUMINATID SIGN AT 6642 PENN
AVENUE
F. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FbR INTERIM FINANCING FOR
CP 791 ALLEY MAINTENANCE, FROM THE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT REVOLVING FUND
RESOLUTION N0. 6938
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS
FROM PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT REVOVLING FUND TO
CP 791 ALLEY MAINTENANCE TO PROVIDE INTERIM
FINANCING OF SAID PROJECT
G. ESTIMATE #1, ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO COMMUNITY CENTER, MAERTENS
BREIVNY CONSTRUCTION - $41,939.00
H. ESTIMATE #12, WATER METER INSTALLATIONS,-WATER PRODUCTS CO. - $42,000.00
Motion carried 5-0.
Item 3. L L Q R
MAY BE CONSUMED. SECOND READING.
City Manager Cartwright presented an ordinance amendment relating to the
consumption of liquor by persons under 19 years of age within their household
for City Council second reading consideration. The amendment has been prepared
to place Richfield's ordinance in compliance with recently enacted state
legislation.
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M/Bunce, S/Kirsch to close the hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
Bill 1984-19, "Ordinance Amending Section 11.01, Subd. 2 of the Ordinance
Code of the City of Richfield Relating to Consumption of Liquor", was read and
reviewed by City Attorney Clayton LeFevere, the same being on file in the
office of the City Clerk (C-246).
M/Kirsch, S/Ludeman that this constitute a second readin of Bi11 1984-1
it be published in the o ficial new aper and that it be made a part of
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #4 UNC NSIDERA N 0 A PROP AL TO PUT AMENDMENT TO CI
RELATING TO COUNCIL TERMS ON THE NOVEN~ER 6, 1984 BALLOT
City Attorney LeFevere reviewed the Charter amendment which will be placed
on the ballot this coming November election. This amendment would gradually
extend the future terms of the Mayor and City Council members to four years.
This change would eliminate off-year elections.
City Attorney LeFevere read the suggested language to be used in placing
this Amendment on the ballot and the council suggested "will" be changed to
"would" in the second sentence so that it would read - "The amendment would
gradually extend the future terms of the mayor and city council members to four
years."
M/Bunce, S/Priebe to a rove wordin of the amendment as
this proposed amendment published as required.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 N D I P Y
SYSTEM
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City Manager Cartwright opened the discussion on alternatives to Richfield
Lake Pathway System which had been studied at a meeting held earlier this
evening. He recommended that an "interim approach" be taken and evaluate the
results during 1885. The interim plan would raise the pathway elevation to
115.8 feet. The following alternatives were reviewed:
(Present level of the path is 114.6'. A 3" fill of blacktop would raise
level to 114.9'•)
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1. Fill to the normal ordinary high water- mark of 115.8' - Estimated cost
- $4,000
2. Fill to bring up to 116.5' (approximate high water mark of 1984) -
Estimated cost - $19,000
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3. Add two 18" culverts at washout - Estimated cost - $700
4. Extend twenty culverts 3' each side (6' total) - Estimated cost -
$2,000
5. Rip-rap to be added at outlets and at controlled area for overtopping
path near the play features - Estimated cost - $1,000
Community Services Director Fondrick responded to various council questions
regarding rip-rap and culvert costs.
Mr. Ludeman stated he wished the tot lot elevation to be constructed at
116.5'.
Mr. George Holter, 6424 Emerson, discussed the connection between Grass
Lake and Richfield Lake. He expressed opposition to filling in a state
meandered lake. He would prefer a path around the lake rather than through it.
Mrs. Homer Mueller, 900 Mildred Drive, said they are tired of looking at a
swamp and would like to see a nice park in the area.
M/Ludeman, S/Bunce to move Items 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Cost Estimates and
.e the tot lot elevation to 11 .5'.
Motion carried~3-2. Nays Bance, Priebe.
Amended motion. M/Priebe, S/Bunce to leave the elevation at 114.9' and
implement Cost Estimates 3, 4, and 5.
Motion failed 2-3. Nays Hamilton, Kirsch and Lude~n.
Item #6 D ON 0 RO ASS WOI~ R
THE MARKET PLAZA DEVELOPMENT
City Manager Cartwright presented the Environmental Assessment Worksheet
(EAW) which was recently completed for the Market Plaza development on the
block bounded by 65th Street, 66th Street, Graham Avenue and Lyndale Avenue.
The purpose of the EAW is to determine if the project could potentially cause
environmental problems and to establish whether an Environmental Impact State-
ment is required. The City Manager recommended the council accept this EAW and
approve its public release. At the end of the 30 day review period, staff will
schedule a public hearing and present any comments received concerning this
matter to the council for consideration.
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to accept the EAW and approve its release for public
review.
Item #7 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A IDENTIAL GY
CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR THE 1984/85 HEATING SEASON
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City Manager Cartwright reviewed the 1984/85 Energy Conservation Program
which will provide a more comprehensive approach to weatherizing Richfield's
single family residences, as explained in detail in Council Letter No. 344•
Mr. Sid Sanford, 7000 Portland, a member of the Richfield Energy Awareness
Commission, cited various concerns of his relating to the previous Energy
Resolution.
Community Development Director Kraft described the energy programs and
recommended applying for grant applications.
Bruce Nordquist, Housing Specialist, said Sentinel Energy Company and
Hennepin County are offering $500,000 in capital to this Richfield pilot
project.
Council expressed their concern for contractors being named in the
Resolution, as it had a tendency to eliminate competition and asked that the
Resolution be rewritten to state "qualified subcontractors". Mr. Nordquist
indicated he would comply with this request and have the Resolution rewritten.
M/Ludeman, S/Buuce that the fol
that it be spread in the resolution
ution be adopted. as amended
minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 6939
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A RESIDENTIAL
ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR THE
1884-85 HEATING SEASON
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6939 in
Resolution o o. 5 .
Item #8 OOUI IL DICE
Council~mber Priebe alluded to the large number of political lawn signs
which he said are blocking the public right-of-way in some areas and could be a
potential hazard. It was the consensus of the City Council that the City staff
should have the problem signs removed.
Councilmember Bunce expressed concern about the area of 77th Street east of
Penn Avenue that is being used as a parking lot for businesses in the area.
Mayor Hamilton said he and the City Manager have a meeting planned with these
car dealers.
Item #9 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Ludeman, S/Priebe that the following Claims and Payrolls be approved as
Eresented:
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RICHF'iELD BA1~{ & TRUST
Clicks 7239a/72719 $ 700,800,61
Checks 72398/72'719
WESTERN STATE BANK
CYiecks 1733/1766 General 1,813,657.55
Checks 38284/38626 Payroll 239,441.89
MINNESOTA FEDERAL
CY~cks 1002 30,000.00
Motion carried 5-0.
ADP9E~N'I
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to adjourn the meet g:00 p.m.
Motion carried 5-0. ~/
Date Approved: ~ ---- --
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