01-14-1985CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 14, 1985
Members Present: John Hamilton, Mayor; Howard Bunee; Ivan
Ludeman; Donald Priebe; and, Michael Sandahl
Members Absent: None
Staff Fresent: John Cartwright, City Manager; Clayton
LeFevere, City Attorney; Steven Devich,
Administrative Services Director/Assistant
City Manager; Don Fondrick, Community Services
Directar; Dennis Kraft, Community Development
Director; Tam Morgan, Public Safety Director;
Tom Carroll, Special Agent; and, Sylvia Bergh,
City Clerk
The meeting was called to order at 7:11 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PP OV L 0 I UTES
M/Ludeman, S/Priebe to a rove the minutes of the s ecial
council meetin of December 27 19 , an t e re ular counc
meeting of January 2, 1985.
Motion carried 5-0.
P ORTUNITY OR CITIZ NS TO DDRESS T E CI Y NCIL
Gertrude Ulrich, 7601 Aldrich Avenue South, representing the
Metropolitan Cauneil, addressed a concern relating to excessive
health care expenditures.
Larry Gustafson, 7717 Chicago, commended the city for the
quick response of their emergency medical service. He also
inquired about his request to the City Manager in December to
consider the placement of a "No Parking" sign in the area of
Richfield Tawers, 77th and Chicago. The City Manager reported
the request was referred to the Traffic Committee for
consideration and a report would be made within the next two
weeks.
PRESENTATIONS
Item ~~1 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY AS
CHILDREN'S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH IN THE CITY OF
RICHFIELD.
Jane Myhre, Dental Hygenist; Lia Ozols, Chairperson of the
Advisory Board of Health; and Cindy Garsuch, Chairperson of
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Public Relations, were present at the meeting to receive the
Mayors proclamation declaring February as Children~s Dental
Health Month in the City of Richfield.
ITEM ~~2 GE D AP L
Council Member Ludeman asked that a discussion on the type
of air conditioning equipment for the Waadlake Paint Condominium
be added to the agenda as Item 14 A.
Council Member Sandahl requested that Consent Agenda Item B,
Lime Sludge Bids, be placed on the agenda as Item 14B for
discussion.
M/Btfince, S/Priebe that the a~enda__be approved with the
additior, of Item 148, LL~~~ud~e s.
Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM 4~3 L D
M/Ludeman, S/Bunce to approve the consent calendar as
amended .
A. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF 1985 PERSONAL HEALTH SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF BLOOMINGTON.
B. COUNCIL PLACED ITEM 3B, LIME SLUDGE BIDS, ON THE REGULAR
AGENDA AS-ITEM 14B.
C. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE
ASSESSED AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS.
RESOLUTION N0. 6994
DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING THE
PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS FOR C.P. 793,
ALLEY PAVING C.L. 12
D. KENNEL LICENSE
TE ES E LESION, 7526 PORTLAND, RENEWAL - 3 CATS
ROSEMARY RIGA, 6344 BLOOMINGTON, NEW - 4 CATS
JAN HUBERT, 6337 21ST AVE., NEW - 3 DOGS
E. ESTIMATE ~3, BUILDERS ENGINEERING/FIRST SECURITY BANK,
CP 7055 AND CP 788, PLAY EQUIPMENT - $2,077
F. REQUEST FROM EDINA SWIM CLUB FOR ITINERANT FOOD LICENSE
FOR SWIM MEET TO BE HELD JANUARY 1g AND 20 AT WEST JUNIOR HIGH
SCHOOL.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item 4~4 PUBLTC HEARI G REGARDING RENEWAL APPLI AT ON 0 ON- LE
WINE AND NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR
PREST MOTOR INN (dba) AIRPORT INN.
City Manager, Jahn Cartwright, reviewed the Public Safety
Department report on the renewal application for the Prest Motor
Inn.
Mr. John Prest, Jr., presented his renewal application
and said that the Motor Inn is in the process of remodeling.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to close the hearing.
Mation carried 5-0.
M/Bunce, S/Sandahl to a rove and renew the a licatian-for
an-sale wine and non-intox eatin li uor. .
Mation carried 5-0.
Item #5 P LI E I G REG RD NG N AME D EN 0 E ZO ING
ORDINANCE WHICH WOULD PERMIT THE INSTALLATION OF
SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAS AS PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES IN
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.
City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter No. 14
relating to the Second Reading of a proposed amendment to
the zoning ordinance, permitting the installation of satellite
dish antennas.
M/Ludeman,. S/Sandahl to close the hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to a rave the ro osed ordinance an
second reading.
Motion carried 5-0.
Bill 1985-2, "Amendment to Chapter III, Part IV 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-253)•
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that this constitute a second reading
of Bill 1985-2, as amended that it be ublished in the official
news a er, and that it be made a art o these minutes.
Mation carried 4-1. Bunce voted nay.
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P OP S D OR IN
Item ~6 L C S R T 0 A E DMEN 0 HE I A E
ESTABLISHING THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION RELATING TO
INVESTIGATION ENFORCEMENT PENALTIES (INVESTIGATION TO
CONFORM TO NO FAULT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE). FIRST
READING.
City Manager Cartwright presented a brief synopsis of a
proposed ordinance amendment relating to the use of a no-fault
grievance procedure in the resolution of matters brought before
the Human Rights Commission. The City Manager said that the
amendment would bring the ordinance into conformance with
current practice and state law.
Bill 1985-3, "An Amendment to Chapter XII Section 12.23,
Subdivision 6(A), to the ordinance establishing the Human Rights
Cammission" was read and reviewed by City Attorney, Clayton
LeFevere, the same being on file in the office of the City Clerk
(C258) .
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman that this constitute a first readin of
Bill 1985-3 and that secon rea in o t s or Hance amen-meat
be sche ule or a ruary 11, 1 5. .
Motion carried 5-0.
Item ~7 L N I ERA 0 R OL 0 L ING T H
PROCESSING OF CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION PERMITS IN THE
INTERSTATE-LYNDALE AREA.
City Manager Cartwright reviewed a proposed resolution
relating to the issuance of routine construction permits within
the Interstate-Lyndale (ILN) study area and recommended council
adoption.
M/Bunee, SlLudeman that the following resolution be adopted•
that it be s read in the resolution boo an that it be ma e
part o these m nutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 6995
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PROCESSING OF CERTAIN
CONSTRUCTION PERMITS IN THE INTERSTATE-LYNDALE AREA
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 995 n Resolution Book No. 52.
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PU LI I P OVE N S
Item 4~8 UN L ONS ERA 0 N AG EE EN ITH N PIN
COUNTY TO INSTALL A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT 69TH STREET AND
PENN AVENUE.
City Manager Cartwright reviewed the proposed agreement with
Hennepin County for the installation of a traffic signal at West
69th Street and Penn Avenue South.
M/Ludeman, S/Bunce that the followin resolution b.e ado ted•
that it be s read in the reso u on aok an t a be ma e
dart of these m notes:
RESOLUTION N0. 6997
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PLANS FOR
HENNEPIN COUNTY PROJECT N0. 8327. C.P. ~~815
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 9 n esa u on Book No. 52.
M/Ludeman, S/Bunce that the following _resolution be adopted;
that it be s read in the resolution book and that it be-made
part o t ese m notes:
RESOLUTION N0~ 6998
RESOLUTION APPROVING .AGREEMENT N0. PW-37-19-84 WITH HENNEPIN
COUNTY FOR CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL
CONTROL SYSTEM AT 69TH STREET AND PENN AVENUE
(C.P. N0. $15 HENNEPIN COUNTY PROJECT N0. 8327,
S.A.P. 157-353-02)
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as
Resa u on 9g n e Resolution Book No. 52.
Item ~9 L D N R S LU P O I PL S.
AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR C.P.
813, STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, RICHFIELD STATE
AGENCY.
City Manager Cartwright reviewed the RSA petition for a
storm sewer improvement project which will be assessed against
Richfield State Agency.
M/Bunce, S/Ludeman that the following resolution be ado ted•
that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be ma e
part of these minutes:
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RESOLUTION N0. 6999
RESOLUTION DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITION AND ORDERING
PREPARATION OF REPORT FOR CITY PROJECT X813,
RICHFIELD STATE AGENCY STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT.
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 999 in Resolution Book No. 52.
M/Bunce, S/Ludeman that the following resolution be ado ted•
that it be spread in the resolution boo_k_ _a_n_ that it be ma e_
part off'-~h'e"se~m~nu`~'es:
RESOLUTION N0. 7000
RESOLUTION ORDERING CITY PROJECT NO. 813
RICHFIELD STATE AGENCY STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT AND
PREPARATION OF PLANS.
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7000 n n esolution Book No. 52.
M/Bunce, S/Ludeman that the following resolution be ado ted•
that it be spread in the reso ut on oo an a it be ma e
par o then m nutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 7001
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CITY PROJECT N0. 813
RICHFIELD STATE AGENCY STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT.
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7001 in Reso ut on Book No. 52.
D EP D R
Item X10 D Q E S D I
OF THE SCREEN WALL REQUIREMENT FOR THE NAUTILUS SWIM
AND FITNESS CLUB AT HUB SHOPPING CENTER.
City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter No. 19
relating to the installation of a screen wall at the Nautilus
Swim and Fitness Club. Mr. Cartwright stated that there is a
need to shield the dumpsters and delivery area and recommended a
brick wall rather than a wood fence as proposed by the
developers.
Tom Bumvald, architect for the pro3ect, proposed and
recommended an "L" shaped enclosure for the dumpster and
delivery area instead of a wall along the west property line.
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M/Ludeman, SlBunce that an L-sha ed brick enclosure
measuring 300 s care feet 15' x 20' x ' be constructed at the
rear o e u ng.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item ~~11 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF LEAGUE 0 MINNESOTA CITIES
PROPOSED LOCAL GOVERNMENT ATD FORMULA.
City Manager Cartwright reviewed the League of Minnesota
Cities proposed Local Government Aid (LGA) formula. He
commented that Richfield has been treated very fairly by the
current LGA formula and the proposed formula will continue to
treat Richfield favorably, provided the State legislature funds
the LGA formula as recommended by the LMC. Mr. Cartwright
recommends support of the proposed LMC LGA formula.
M/Sandahl, S/Bunce to su ort the roposed Lea ue of
Minnesota Cities Local Government L A ormula.
Motion carried 4-1. Ludeman voted Nay.
Item ~i~12 IL~ TD L D L G
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES (NLC) CONGRESSIONAL
CONFERENCE.
Council Members Bunce and Sandahl expressed a willingness to
serve as delegates to the National League of Cities Conference.
City Manager Cartwright volunteered to be an alternate.
MlLudeman, S/Hamilton to a rove the selection of Bunce and
andahl as re resentatives an artwr ht as alternate to the
at ono League o sties on erence.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #13 L CO D RA ION 0 EPOR SU MIT D BY NA IONAL
ORGANIZATION TO INSURE A SOUND CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT
City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter No. 23
concerning a proposal before the FAA to weaken local airport
authority to take action on noise control regulations. He
recommended that the F.A.A. be advised of the city's strong
objection to federal interference in the airport operations that
concern noise control matters.
M/Priebe, SlBunce to direct the City Mana er to advise the
F.A.A. of the city's stron ob ection to ederal interference in
the azr art operations that concern noise control.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item ~b 14 L D U S
14 A. Council Member Ludeman stated his concern regarding
Woodlake Pvint Condominiums not having central air conditioning
and instead, utilizing unsightly window air conditioning
units. He would like to see an ordinance passed preventing this
in the future. The City Attorney will research this matter and
report back to the Council on what regulations might be possible
and yet conform to the provisions of the State Building Code.
14B. Council Member Sandahl questioned receiving only-one
bid on the Lime Sludge Removal contract. Don Fondrick,
Community Services Director, explained that this bid usually
receives only one or two bids, based on the ability of a
contractor to find a suitable site for the disposal of the
sludge.
M/Ludeman, S/Priebe to accept the Lime Sludge Bid as
presented °'
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Member Bunce spoke regarding his concern about the
many empty buses running on 76th Street. He asked the City
Manager to obtain MTC data on the frequency of bus service and
ridership. City Manager Cartwright commented that this route
(No. 78) was dust started in the Fall of 1984. Information will
be obtained from MTC-for the City Council.
Item ~~15 D L
M/Priebe, S/Ludeman that the followin claims and a rolls
be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST
Checks 5293/5318, 74516/74704
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 199.5/2017 General
Cheeks 41195/4.1525 Payroll
Motion carried 5-0.
Lu eman,
$ 581 , 974.41
$ 706,694.19
$ 236 , 348.16
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