10-08-1984CITY OF RICHFIELD; MINNESOTA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 8, 1984
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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; Don Fondrick,
Community Services Director; Dennis Kraft, Community
Development Director; and Tom Morgan, Public Safety
Director .
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
APPR VAL OF MI
Councilmember Ludeman asked that the minutes of the regular meeting of
September 24: 1984, be corrected on Page 4, .to show his motion to accept
Richfield Lake cost estimates included the following items:
(2) fill to the normal ordinary high water mark .of 115.8' ($4,000);
(3) add two 18" culverts ($700);
(4) extend 20 culverts 3' each side ($2,000);
(5) rip rap ($1,000); and raise the tot lot elevation to 116.5'•
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to
of September 24, the minut
Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION N0. 6958
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO RICHFIELD WATER PLANT
EMPLOYEES FOR OUTSTANDING WATER QUALITY IN RICHFIELD
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the amended minutes of the
Item #1 P A ION L ON PREC AT N LOY 0
RICHFIELD WATER PLANT FOR OUTSTANDING WATER QUALITY
Mayor Hamilton read a resolution of appreciation to employees of the City
water plant. Richield was recently named by the Minnesota Department of Health
as having the nearest to perfect drinking. water in the Metropolitan Area for
the second year in a row.
Item #2 COUNC L APPROVAL OF AG A
M/Ludeman, S/Bunce to remove. Item_F,_"Council Consideration of a Request
for Permit for Illuminated ign, 7744 Penn venue", rom the Consent Calendar
and Mace it on the agenda under Administrative Reports and Other Business.
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Motion carried 5-0.
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October 8, 1984
M/Ludeman, S/Buuce that the following items be approved:
A. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF DEPOSIT AGREEMENT WITH KENTUCKY FRiID CHICKEN FOR
PAXMENT OF SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF 66TH AND PILLSBURY
AVENUE
B. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A REt~UEST FOR CHANGE ORDER TO INCREASE THE COSTS
OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PRCkTECT
C. COUNCIL OONSIDERATION OF JUDGES RESOLUTION FOR NOV. 6, 1984 GENERAL
ELECTION
RESOLUTION N0. 6959
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR POLLING PLACES AND DESIGNATING
JUDGES FOR STATE WIDE GENERAL ELECTION-NOVEMBER 6, 1984.
D. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A REI~UEST FOR PERMIT FOR ILLUMINATID SIGN
E. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR ENERGY
MAINTENANCE-SYSTEM - RICHFIELD LIQUOR STORES
Approve the purchase of an energy management system from Common Sense
Energy Improvement Systems at a cost of $8,885.
G. ESTIMATE NO. 1, SITE CONSTRUCTION-MEMORIAL PARK -ASPHALT CONTRACTING INC.
$30,144
H. ESTIMATE N0. 3, AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER-RICHFIELD SHOPPES -VIKING AUTOMATIC
SPRINKLER, CP 806 - $3,402
I. ESTIMATE N0. 3, BUILDING RENOVATION-MEMORIAL PARK - CP 788, NORDING
CONSTRUCTION CJO. $26,125.20
J. RDaUEST FOR A RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE, HERMAN RUDE OF 7430 BLAISDELL
AVENUE -FOR FOUR DOGS
Motion Carried 5-0.
Item #4 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A RFJaUEST FbR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO
CONDUCT A USID CAR LOT BUSINESS AT 1816 EAST 66TH STREET
City Manager Cartwright reviewed the request of Mr. Bruce Drury for a
special use permit to operate a used car sales lot at 1916 East 66th Street.
The business would operate out of an existing structure. Mr. Cartwright said
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staff was concerned about the lack of off-street parking areas for employees
and customers and, together with the Planning Commission had recommended denial
of this special use permit.
M/Bunce, S/Ludeman to close the hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Bunce, S/Kirsch to deny this special use application.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #5 UN L CO S TO ORDI A REG TI
CONSUMPTION OF BEER AND WINE ON ELECTION DAYS. First Reading
City Manager Cartwright advised that state law now permits the sale of wine
and beer at liquor establishments on state election days. He reviewed a pro-
posed ordinance which would bring our city ordinance into conformance with
state statutes.
Bill 1984-20, "Ordinance Amending Section 11.02, Subd. 8, Paragraph (4) and
Section 11.08, Subd. 16 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield Relating
to the Consumption of Beer and Wine", was read and reviewed by City Attorney
Clayton LeFevere, the same being on file in the office of the City Clerk. -
(C-248)
• M/Bunce, S/Kirsch that this constitute a first reading.of Bill 1984-20; and
Motion carried. 5-0.
Item #6 C CONSID TIO OF AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3.47, SUBD. 19 0 THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF ORDINANCES REGULATING TEMPORARY ELECT'ION SIGNS.
First Reading.
City Manager Cartwright reviewed the proposed amendments to the ordinance
regulating temporary political signs,~as explained in Council Letter No. 354•
He also reviewed additional stipulations relating•to this subject as provided
by the City Attorney.
Mayor Hamilton questioned Councilmember Bunce about the placement of his
campaign-signs in his race for County Commissioner one day early, in violation
of the current ordinance which specifies signs may be exhibited 28 days prior
to election. Mr. Bunce said he wishes to modify the present ordinance to allow
placement of signs 31 days prior to election to allow erection of signs on a
Saturday.
Public Safety Director Morgan discussed joint enforcement of sign
violations with Community Services Director Fondrick. He said he would like
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the ordinance to enforce the placement of signs 12 feet from the curbline.
Council requested the following changes to the ordinance:
Para 2 - "No sign may ~ placed more than thirty-one (31) days before
the date of a primary, special or general election..."i
Para 7 -"No sign may be located within 10 feet of a surfaced roadway."
Para 8 - "No sign may be placed within the 50 foot visibili triangle
at street intersections."
Bill 1984-21, "Amendment to Chapter III, Part V, Section 3.47, Subdivision
19, 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-249).
M/Ludeman, S/Priebe that this constitute a first reads of Bill 1
and that second readin .of this ordinance amendmen schedu ed or N
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Item #7 COUNC L CO SID ION OF A RECONlN1ENDATION TO NEGOTIATE FOR THE
PURCHASE OF 7438 EL~RSON AVENUE FOR PARK PURPOSES
City Manager Cartwright reviewed the proposal to authorize negotiations
for the property at 7438 Emerson Avenue.
Community Services Director Fondrick responded to council questions. He
said removal of the house would provide more play space and that no major
park construction is planned.
Mrs. Lilly Kyiander, 7424 Emerson, appeared in opposition to this proposed
acquisition by the city. She said that if the park abuts her property she
wants a 15 foot high cyclone fence to protect her property .
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch t_o_ authorize negotiation for this purchase at a nice
not to exceed $80,000.
Motion carried ~-0.
Item #8 IL N IDERA F RE MMEND 0 TO P
PROPERTY AT 674.4. IRVTNG AVEIWE FOR PARK PURPOSES
City Manager Cartwright introduced the staff proposal to purchase the
property located at 6744. Irving Avenue for park purposes. This is located in
the southeast corner of Monroe Park. Both the Planning Commission and the
Community Services Commission recommend acquisition.
Community Services Director Fondrick spoke of the need for open land and
open space within Richfield and that this land must be safeguarded for future
generations.
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Councilmember Ludeman said he was opposed to the purchase of this home .for
parkland use. He said the asking price was exorbitant and the city can find
better use for its money. Councilmember Priebe indicated his agreement with
Mr. Ludeman.
M/Ludeman, S/Priebe to deny the purchase of this property.
Motion carried 5-0.
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RE~Li~! IONS
Item #9 UNCIL TION 0 IP P I0 SOLU ON ORD
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR STORM SEWER OUTLET IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE
RICHFIELD STATE AGENCY PROJECT
City Manager Cartwright presented the request of Richfield State Agency
for the City to construct a storm sewer from its property to Richfield Lake.
Mr. Cartwright said the sewer is necessary to serve the depressed parking area.
Richfield State Agency will be specially assessed for costs of this
project.
M/Kirsch, S/Priebe to accept the petition.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Kirsch, S/Priebe that the
gad in the resolution book a
' RESOLUTION N0. 6960
RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND
PROVIDING FOR PREPARTION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
CITY PROJECT N0.
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Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6860 in
Reso ution ook o. 5 .
Item #10 COUN L SIDERAT ON OF UT N REL TI CO ABOUT
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION BOARD ACTIONS REGARDING THE
APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR HIRING INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR '
City Manager Cartwright reviewed the resolution presented by Metropolitan
Area Management Association of the Twin Cities area in which it expressed
concern about the appointment process recently used by the Public Employees
Retirement Association Board members to hire an interim Executive Director of
PERA. He recommended the City Council adopt the resolution adopted by the
Metropolitan Area Management Association. The League~of Minnesota Cities also
endorses the MAMA ,petition.
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M/Ludeman, S/Bunce that the following resolution be adopted; that it "
spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part o t ese minutes
RESOLUTION N0. 6~1
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT
PROCESS FOR HIRING AN INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR PERA
Motion carried5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6861 in
Reso u ion ok o. 52.
MINI & BUS
NS IO F A UEST R P T
FOR ILLUMINATED SIGN, 7744 PENN AV~NE - C.L. 351 -- -
M/Ludeman, SiKirsch to table this item until 10/22/84 so-that backup-could
be provided on this item. '
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #11 CO D S SS OF IGIB L TY I LIS
DAY CARE APPLICANTS
City Manager Cartwright reviewed the income guidelines that have been
established by the Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association for qualification
to participate in the Richfield Community Development Block Grant Funding
Sliding Fee Daycare Assistance Program.
Mr. Jim Nicholie, of the Greater Minneapolis Daycare Association (GMDCS)
told of the needs of recipients of this program. He said the county and state
have additional day care programs to"serve very low income families.
Mr. Cartwright recommended, based on his discussions with the GMDG"5, that
the eligibility guidelines be left as is and that council members indicate to
the state legislators that there is a need to provide higher levels of funding
of funding for daycare programs in the state. Mayor Hamilton accepted the
report and said no action was requird on this agenda item.
Item #12 COUNCIL CONFIRMATION 0 APPOINTN~IVT TO THE HOUSING AND RIDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
Mayor Hamilton advise
Housing and Redevelopment
mended that Mr. Ludeman
Authority.
M/Prie'oe, S/Kirsch to
said term of office
d that HRA Commissioner Ivan Ludeman's-term on the
Authority will expire October 27, 1984. He recom-
be reappointed to serve a five year term on the
appoint Ivan Ludeman to serve a five vear term on the
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Member.
Motion Carried 5-0.
Ttem #13 APPOINTMENTS Ta VARIOUS CITY ADVISORY COMMISSIONS
City Manager Cartwright presented the applications of those citizens in-
terested ir.~ serving on city advisory commissions for city council approval.
The council made the following appointments:
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to appoint the following for terms expiring January 31,
1987:
Marlys Michalak
Richard Sta~leaf
Motion carried 5-0.
FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE
M/Ludeman, S/Kirseh to appoint Phoebe Nelson to serve a term expiring
October 1, 1985.
Motion carried 5-0.
SISTER CITY INTERNATIONAL
M/Kirsch, S/Ludeman to appoint the following:
Abdelhak Barbouche
Debra Nawman
Julie Swenson
Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Hamilton will serve as liaison to this
comet ss on.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
M/Ludeman, S/Bunce to appoint Patricia Bluem.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Bunce, S/Ludeman to appoint students Chris Koch and Stacy Butterfield.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #14 COUNCIL CONSIDERA ION OF RII'1 T R N ERA ION OF UL T 0
FOR INSTALLATION OF SCREEN WALL AT NAUTILUS SWIM AND HEALTH CENTER
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City Manager Cartwright presented the request from Nautilus Swim and
Fitness Club for council consideration to remove the requirement of install-
ation of a masonary screening wall to screen the loading area.
Community Development Director Kraft reviewed the five reasons listed by
the owners of Nautilus on why the screen wall would not be necessary as
outlined in Council Letter No. 360 as, follows: _
1. That there are no new delivery doors 3.n the area;
2. Tyre will be no storage of trailers or other vehicles iri the
area;
3. That access needs to be maintained to the west side of the
Snyder Drug and Hauser Food Stores because deliveries are
made to those doors by smaller utility type vehicles;
4. The construction of the screening wall would prohibit use
of the area for employee parking spaces;
5. That other developments in the area have not been required
to develop masonary screening walls but were allowed to
use a wood fence instead.
Councilmembers criticized Nautilus' lack of compliance to make traffic
control changes in the parking lot.
Mr. Bruce Snyder, property manager of the Nautilus site, apologized to the
council for the various delays cited.
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to r uest the Nautilus or' 'nation to correct all
outstanding errors, delays and safety hazards and sehe ule reconsidera ion of
this item for the next city council meeting.
Motion carried. 5-0.
Item #15 C70 T 0
OFF-~ PARKING PERMIT AT HUB SHOPPING CENTER
City Manager Cartwright presented the request from Goldome National
Corporation for release of their performance bond in connection with
construction of HUB Shopping Center. Goldome is one of three companies that
has ownership in the area. The City Manager recommended council release the
performance bond.
M/Buuce, S/Priebe to release the performance-bond provided by Goldome
National Corporation as requested.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #16 COUNCIL CONSID ION OF RDa T FnR OFF-STREET-PARK NG CONTRACT AT
1200 EAST 78TH STREET
City Manager Cartwright presented a revised off-street parking contract
submitted by David Webb, developer of a restaurant on the site of the former
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Robert-Hall building. He indicated city council approval of this amended off-
.street parking permit is required before a building permit can be issued.. He
recommended that the easterly parking at the northeast corner of the-site be
designated for a turn around space.
M/Kirsch, S/Bunce 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. 6962
RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND. CONTRACT FOR
OFF-STREET PARKING IN ACCORDANCE WITH
APPLICATION N0. 84-1, CONTRACT N0. 2356
Name: David Webb
Address: 513 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55102
Location: 1200~E. 78th Street
Use : Restaurant
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6962 in
Reso u ion k o. 52.
Item #17 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION 0 RF1aUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH
MINNEGASCO FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM
City Manager Cartwright reviewed the proposed agreement between the City
and Minnegasco for implementing a portion of the energy conservation program.
He indicated the City Attorney had reviewed the agreement which defines the
working relationship between the City and Minnegasco.
M/Ludeman, S/Priebe to authorize the execution of an agreement with Minne-
gasco for serv3.ces to_be_provided during the 1984-85 heating season.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #18 SID 0 0 E'1'rING SP AL ME D
City Manager Cartwright reviewed the special meetings scheduled for the
remainder of .the year, which are the following:
October 22 - 5:30 -Storm Sewer Improvements
October 29 - 7:00 -Joint City Council/Planning Commission
November 13 - 530 - Joint City Council/Senior Citizens/Handicapped Comm.
November 13 - 7:00 - Regular City Council Meeting (November 12 is a
holiday)
November 26 - 5:30 - Joint City Council, HRA/Planning Commission/Community
Services Advisory Commission on Legion Lake
December 10 - 5:30 -Joint City Council/State Legislators (tentative)
December 24 - City Holiday. Council meeting for that date should
be either canceled or rescheduled to another date.
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M/Priebe, S/Ludeman to a rove all meetin dates
mbar 24 meeting to be canoe ed..
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #20 PAYR LLS
M/Bunce, S/Priebe that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BA1~K & TRUST
Checks 49970/50330, 72729/72975 $711,139.81
FIRST WESTERN BALK
Clicks 17670/17910 Regular 671,498.43
Checks 38643/38993 Payroll 232,787.78
MINNESOTA FIDERAL
Check 10030 15,000.00
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
M/Kirsch, S/Ludeman that the meeting
Motion carried 5-0
Date Approved: October 22, 1984
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