12-17-1984 Specialr
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 17, 1984
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Hamilton, Mayor; Howard Bunce; Martin Kirsch;
Ivan Ludeman; and, Donald Priebe.
STAFF PRESENT: John Cartwright, City Manager; Clayton LeFevere, City
Attorney; John Dean, Assistant City Attorney; Steve
Devich, Acting Administrative Services Director/
' Assistant City Manager; Don Fcndrick, Community
Services Director; Dennis Kraft, Community Development
Director; and, Sylvia Bergh, City Clerk.
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M.
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PRESENTATION TO COUNCIL MEMBER MARTIN KIRSCH
Mayor Hamilton presented Council Member
Appreciation in recognition of his service
Mr. Kirsch for his dedicated service. to the
staff, council members- and the coamunity at
represent them on the city council.
Martin Kirsch a Certificate of
on the City Council. He commended
community. Mr. Kirsch thanked the
large for the opportunity to
Item ~1 OUN APP OV O AG D
M/Btmce, S/Priebe to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item ~~2 PR TATION O A OLUTION TABLISHING AN INTERIM I G PER
MORATORIUM AND AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A 12 MONTH BUILDING PERMTT
MORATORIUM IN THE INTERSTATE LYNDALE COMMERCIAL STUDY AREA
City Manager Cartwright introduced the proposed ordinance to initiate a
building permit :moratorium in the area of Interstate Lyndale Commercial Study
Area (ILCSA). He said this was being proposed because of the need for a
development plan on the ILCSA study area. Mr. Cartwright recommended
the City Council also adopt a resolution. directing the staff not .to
issue building permits for improvements which are requested during the
period that the interim ordinance is under consideration. The proposed
ordinance prohibiting development would become effective sometime in
February, 1985. The City Manager encouraged that input from Richfield
residents and members of the business community in the area be sought by
city officials during the entire study process..
Community Development Director Dennis Kraft reviewed the project boundaries
for the audience indicating this is a study area and not necessarily the
boundaries for a redevelopment project area.
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Attorney Clayton LeFevere explained the purpose of the resolution and
ordinances and how this action protects the planning process.
He cited the State Planning Act, MS 462.395, sub. 16, which empowers municipal-
ities to enact interim ordinances to restrict the issuance of permits for
development and redevelopment.
Mayor Hamilton left the meeting at 7:45 P.M. to film his weekly television
program.
Mr: Tom Price, a member of the Richfield Chamber of Commerce, spoke ~n the
activities of the business committee concerned about the ILCSA.
M/Preibe, S/Bunce that the
ad in the resolution'~boo?~
resolution be ado ted; that it be
be made a r~art o these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 6977
A RE50LUTION RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE
OF PERMITS IN THE INTERSTATE LYNDALE AREA
Motion carried 3-1. Nay - Ludeman.
Bill. 1985-1, Transitory Ordinance No. 17.1$, "AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE
_ ~ ADOPTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING ZHE PLANNING PROCESS IN A CERTAIN AREA OF
THE CITY, RELATING, RESTRICTING AND PROHIBITING CERTAIN USES, DEVELOPMENTS
- AND SUBDIVISIONS WITHIN-SUCH- AREA",- was--read and reviewed-by City_..Attorney______
Clayton-LeFevere, the same being on file in the office of the city clerk.
(C-25b)
M/Priebe, S/Bunce that this constitute a first reading of Bill 1985-1
that second reading of t is or nonce amen ent be sch ul or ebruar
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BILL 1985-1, FIRST READING
AN INTERIM ZONING ORDL~IANCE ADOPTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING
THE PLANNING PROCESS IN A CERTAIN AREA OF THE CIT'I, RELATING,
RESTRICTING AND PROHIBITING CERTAIN USES, DEVELOPMENTS, AND
SUBDIVIS70NS WITHIN SUCH AREA
Motion carried 3-1. Nay - Ludeman.
Item #3 0 N
M/Bunce, S/Priebe that the following items be approved:
A. COUNC7.L CONSIDERATION OF REALLOCATION OF YEAR IX COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. COUNCIL LETTER 454; '
B. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS
FOR PROPERTY TO BE CONVEYED TO THE LAKE SHORE DRNE CONDOMINIUM
ASSOCIATION; COUNCIL LETTER 455;
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RESOLUTION N0. 69$0
RESOLUTION WAIVING SUBDIVISION
ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS
C. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 1984 BUDGET BY
INTERDEPARTMENTAL TRANSFER OF FUNDS; COUNCIL LETTER 456..
RESOLUTION N0. 69'78
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISIONS OF 1984
BUDGETS OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
D. ESTIMATE ~k14, WATER PRODUCTS CO., WATER METERS DELIVERED CONTRACT
703-1569 - $21,000
Motion carried 4-0 _ - - - - -
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Item ~4• 0 NS T IV 0 A R Q(J T OR A SP CIAL USE PERMIT TO CONDUC
A CAR SALES BUSINESS AT 91'8 WEST 77 1/2 STREET (FELDMAN MERCEDES
BENZ DEALERSHIP)
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City Manager Cartwright reviewed the request of Terry Feldman for a special
use permit to. expand a Mercedes Benz dealership at 918 'dent 77 1I2 Street.
Community Development Director Kraft outlined the proposal to utilize an
existing coum~ercial building and outdoor property He said this use was
viewed as an enhancement of the property.
Mr. Terry Feldman, the applicant, appeared in behalf of his request and
responded to council questions.
M/Bunce, S/Kirsch to close the hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Bunce, S/Kirsch to ao rove issuance of this s ecial use er~nit, subject
to the sti elation that ten ron paritin eta is be reserv or employee and
customer pariting, an tat tea plicant enter into a of ha ess agreement
with the city or a lowing use o the boulevar area of Colfax Avenue or the
new vehicles.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item ~5 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMI TO
CONDUCT A CAR SALES BUSINESS AT 400 1a1EST 78TH STREET (BLOOMINGTON
~~~; HONDA DEALERSHIP)
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City Manager Cartwright reviewed the request of J. H. Motor, Inc. {dba
Bloomington Honda) for a special use permit to operate a automobile sales r
agency at X00 West 78th Street, a site presently occupied by Astieford Equip-
ment Company. -
Commun+ity Development Director Kraft provided an overview of this proposal
as outlined in Council Letter No. ~5$.
Assistant City Attorney John Dean said the proposed improvements of the
applicant would amount to between $$00,000 and $1 million and that this parcel
occupies a key position in the proposed Interstate-Lyndale Commerical. Study
Area.-
Attorney Noel P. Mueller, representing J. H. Motor, Inc., stated this
pra~ect hes suddenly moved from a popular status to an unpopular one with the
city staff. He said land and improvements will cost in excess of $2 million
and. that his client wishes to proceed with the project which will enhance
the ILCSA development area. The arhitect for the applicant displayed the
area. The architect for the applicant showed the proposed site plan.
Businessmen From-the area appearing and supporting this pra~ect were: John
Chenereck, manager of Lampert Building Center; Don Unteed, Aluminum Co. 501
West 77th Street; Richard LeVetre, owner of property N.W. of Astleford's; and,
Thomas Price, 775 Lyndale Avenue. Also speaking in favor were-.Herbert Nelson,
7620 Grand,-Helen Hanson; 7632 Harriet, and Bob Werner, 765 Harriet.
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Motion carried~~-0.
Mayor Hamilton returned at 9:23 P.M. at the time voting was to commence
on the request for a special use permit.
M/Bunce, S/Priebe to withdraw their motion and second to close the
ublic hearing. Mayor ami.l.ton eclared that the public hearing was
reopen
City Manager Cartwright and Attorney Muller summarized far the Mayor
their earlier presentations on this matter.
Mr. Sperry, who Lives in the area, spoke in favor of small business develop-
ment in the area. Frank Kreiser, realtor for Astleford's, said 'nighrise
development would be a disservice to the neighbors. Mari Kaiser, 7b08 Bryant,
also spoke in support~of the Honda project for this site.
M/Priebe, S/Kirsch to close the hearing
Motion carried 5-0.
MJBunce, S/Ludeman tv grant this special use permit.
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Motion carried 3-2. Nays - Priebe, ;kirsch.
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Item ~6 ONS IO 0 EQUES R ARIAN E TO E ST E T
SIDEYARD SETBACK FROM 30 FEET TO 13 FEET TO CONSTRUCT DETACHED
GARAGE, 7b14 VINCENT AVENUE
Community Development Director Kraft reviewed request of James A.
Villeneuve of Tb1~ Vincent Avenue for a variance to construct a detached
garage. He stated the staff and Planning Commission had both recommended
denial of this variance request as the three conditions required for granting a
variance have not been met..
Mr. Villeneuve, the applicant, appeared in support of his request. He
presented a petition (C-257 signed by his immediate neighbors, expressing
support for this request.
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to close-the hearing. .
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Ludeman, S/Priebe to approve this application for variance.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item ~7~ P OPOSAI. T I I UNDE T AND AN E A
PROJECT UNDER THE MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT FOR THE
MARKET PLAZA PROJECT
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City Manager Cartwright explained the purpose of this public hearing.
M/Kirsch, SlPriebe to close the hearing.
Motion carried. 5-0..
M/Kirsch, S/Ludeman that the official address for the Market Plaza
project is the northwest corner of the intersection of o th feet and
LYn a e Avenue, Ric e~d~i'innesota.
Item ~8 ID LUT N AU ORIZ N THE I SU E AND ALE OF
$5,500:000 COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (MARKET PLAZA
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
City Manager Cartwright- said that a single bond will be sold to First
Federal Savings and Loan Association which will be held by them until a
rating and other security arrangements can be put in place for the bonds.
He said this process was known as "parking the bonds".
M/Bunce, S/Ludeman that the following resolution be adooted• that it be
spread in the resolution book an tat it be made a part os these minutes:
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RESOLUTION NO. fi979
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF..
~5,Sfl0,OOO COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS
MARKET PLAZA COMMERCIAL JOINT VENTURE,
A MINNESOTA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP SERIES 198u
. UNDER THE MtJ°NICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT TO
FINANCE A PROJECT THEREUNDER
Motion carried.. S-O. This. resolution appears as Resolution N. b979 in
Reso ut an Boom No. 52.
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M/Bunce, S/Ludeman that the fallowing claims and payrolls be approved:
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RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST
- Checks 5222/7~t285 ~ X419 ,1-20.56
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 1919/ 19u5 $2,91 ,299 •~3
Motion Carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
M/Kirsch, S/Ludeman that-the meeting ad~aurn. Time 10:10 P.M.
Motion carried~5-0.
Date Approved : /o'~ -v~-?~,~
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