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06-24-1985CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 24, 1985 MEMBERS PRESENT: Jahn Hamilton, Mayor; Howard Bunee; Ivan Ludeman; Donald Priebe; and, Michael Sandahl. STAFF PRESENT: John Cartwright, City Manager; Clayton LaFevere, City Attorney; Thomas Ferber, City Clerk; Steven Devieh, Administrative Services Director; and, Dennis Kraft, Community Development Director. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hamilton at 7:08 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL 0 INUT S M/Ludeman, S/Bunee to a prove the minutes of the S ecial Study Session of June 4, 19 5, Joint eeting o ounei A v sor Boar o ea t June ,10 , 19 5 ,_ and _t _e _re~u _ar mee ng o _ June 10, 1985. Motion carried 5-0. OPPOR U I Y OR CI IZ NS TO ADDRESS T C Y COUNCIL None Item ~~1 P E AT ON 0 JO G. CAR R GH , CITY ANAGER, OF AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION FROM GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCITION (GFOA). C.L. _ 237. Mayor Hamilton presented to City Manager Cartwright an Award for Distinguished Budget Presentation from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). City Manager Cartwright commended the city staff and elected officials for their efforts in preparation of the budget which resulted in this award. Item ~~2 PR SE TATION BY T E AR HITECT FOR THE ROBERT HALL SITE ON A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT FOR THAT SITE. C.L. 238. Mr. John Cerney, the architect for the Robert Hall development project, updated the city council on the progress of Webb Enterprises in obtaining a franchise concept approval from Collins Food. Mr. Cerney indicated negotiations were almost complete and construction is anticipated to begin in September. Item ~~3 A 0 0 S 0 R I D CANDIDATES. C.L. 239.' Mayor Hamilton presented Richfield memento's to Miss Richfield candidates Patricia Brown, Jennifer Johnson, Leslie Staber, Angela Sypnieski, and Susan Vogel. Item ~4 0 N L APPROVAL 0 THE AGE DA City Manager Cartwright recommended that the council agenda be amended to include an Item 11A. Council Consideration of Approval for a change in the color of brick to be used on the Wood Lake Point Condominium Development. M/Bunee, S/Priebe that the counei.l agenda be approved as amended. Motion carried 5-0, Item ~~5 CONSE CALENDAR A. - COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF BID AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CP PROJECT, C.L. 240. RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND ALLEY PAVING AND APPURTENANT MINUTES AND TABULATIONS 812, 1985 ALLEY PAVING 7033 AWARDING CONTRACT FOR WORK C.P. 812 B. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, FOR INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL A'T WEST b6TH STREET AND PILLSBURY AVENUE. C.L.241. REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR, PLACED ON REGULAR AGENDA AS ITEM N0. 14 A. C. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A NEW REQUEST FOR A 3.2 BEER LICENSE AT KINHDO RESTAURANT, b345 PENN AVENUE. C.L: 242. D. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR A 3.2 FEE WAIVED ON-SALE BEER LICENSE FOR A ONE DAY FUND RAISER ON JULY 27, 1985, AR ST. PETER'S CHURCH. E. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF PERMIT APPLICATION FOR AN ILLUMINATED SIGN AT HAUSERS, 6530 PILLSBURY AVENUE. C.L. 243. F. FINAL PAYMENT, HOFFMAN AND MCNAMARA FOR TREE PLANTING AT MEMORIAL PARK, CP 788, $918. G. FIRST AND FINAL PAYMENT, ALLIED BLACKTOP CO., STREET SEALCOATING $64,965.85. H. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PREVIOUSLY GRANTED SUBDIVISION AT 6512-14 OLIVER AVENUE. C.L. 244. RESOLUTION N0. 7034 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION OB THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6512-14 OLIVER AVENUE SOUTH. M/Bunce, SlLudeman that the consent calendar be approved as amended. Item ~~6 0 L O S D A N 0 AN ORD AN A D 0 REMOVE THE COLONIAL LODGE MOTEL PROPERTY FROM THE ILN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE. SECOND READING. C.L. 245. City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter No.245 regarding an amendment to Transitory Ordinance No. 17.18 which would allow the planning to continue for a potential Hampton Inn development at 78th Street and Lyndale Avenue. City Attorney LeFevere answered questions from the Council regarding the effect of the ordinance amendment. LeFevere stated that the building moratorium would remain in effect, but the council could approve removal of the moratorium for the Hampton Inn development at the time a building permit is requested. Tom Price, 7745 Lyndale Ave. So., spoke in support of the ordinance amendment. Council Member Priebe spoke in opposition to the ordinance amendment. He stated his support far continuing the ILN planning process and maintaining a building moratorium. M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. M/Ludeman, S/Bunce that this constitute a Second Reading of Bill No. 1985-18, t at it be ub ishe In the o icia news- a er and t at t be ma a art o these minutes. Motion carried 4-1. (Priebe opposed). Item ~~7 COUN IL CONSIDERATION 0 AN ORDINANCE WHICH WOULD PROVIDE "PARKING BY PERMIT ONLY" ZONES. SECOND READING. C.L. 246. City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter No. 246 regarding a proposed ordinance amendment that would give the city council authority to designate "Parking by Permit Only" zones within the city. Cartwright stated that the permit - parking zones could be utilized in the 76th -77th Street, Morgan Avenue to Penn Avenue area if the Phase i parking restrictions are not effective in resolving the parking problems. Mr. Cartwright reported that he had met with Mary Wiffit of Macken Music and Entertainment Agency, and it was mutually determined that Macken Music has access to adequate parking and does not need permit parking. M/Bunee, S/Ludeman tv close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. M/Sandahl, S/Bunee that this constitute Seevnd Readin of Bill 1985-19, that t be ~ubl she in t_e of icial_newspaper an~ d~hat it be ma a part v~ these m~.nutes . Stem ~~8 0 L ON D RA 0 0 A D N 0 P ORDINANCE TO CREATE A PLANNED TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT. SECOND READING. C.L. 247 City Manager Cartwright reviewed Cvuneil Letter No. 247 regarding a proposed ordinance amendment tv add language to the existing P.U.D. ordinance (Section 3.34 A) so that planned two family residential districts (PMR-1) can be created. Community Development Director Kraft explained the provisions of the ordinance amendment and stated that it would restrict density to ten dwelling units per acre vn the H.R.A. development site near 66th Street and Rae Drive. Anne Burkhardt, 921 Rae Drive, requested that the neighborhood be included in the planning process for the Rae Drive site. M/Sandahl, S/Bunee to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. M/Bunee, S/Ludeman that this constitute Second Reading of Bill 1985-20 that it be ublished in the of.icial newspaper and tha it be made part of these mi-nutes. Item ~~9 L ONS D R O O A A OR ORD NA PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY AT 6636 CEDAR AVENUE AND 1825 EAST 66TH STREET (MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE SITE). SECOND READING. (TO BE CONTINUED INDEFINITELY). C.L. 248 City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter No. 248 recommending that the public hearing and second reading of the transitory ordinance for the sale of city owned property at 66th Street and Cedar Avenue be cancelled and that once negotiations are completed with the developers, the transitory ordinance process be initiated again. M/Bunee, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. M/Bunce, S/Ludeman to deny Second Reading. Item ~~10 CO N IL C NS DERA ON 0 A ESOLU 0 LA G 0 FORMULATION OF AN ENTERPRISE STRATEGY AND SEEKING SUP- PORT OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PROJECT. C.L. 249. City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter No. 249 recommending that the city council pass a resolution supporting the formulation of an Enterprise Development Strategy Pro~eet. Bob Gunderson, Chairperson of the Visions 2004 subcommittee dealing with commercial development, explained the intent of the project was to develop a framework to deal with the conflict between commercial and- residential districts. Council Member Bunce suggested that Penn Avenue, 62nd Street to 67th Street be used~as the study area. Council Members commended Mr. Gunderson for his interest and involvement in the community. M/Ludeman, S/Priebe that the following resolution be adopted• that it be spread n the resolution book and that it~be made part of these minutes RESOLUTION N0. 7035 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL ENTRPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Motion carried 5-O This resolution appears as Resolution o. 703 in eso ution Book No. 52. Item ~~11 0 L D O A OL APPR I EXTENSION OF DISBURSEMENT DATE AND APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE INDENTURE AND LOAN AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY'S $5,900,000 VARIABLE RATE DEMAND PURCHASE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1984 (MARKET PLAZA COMMERCIAL JOINT VENTURE PROJECT). C.L. 250. City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter No. 250 recommending Adoption of a Resolution to approve the extension of the disbursement date and approving amendments to the indenture and loan agreement in connection with the City's $5,900,00.0 variable rate demand purchase of Commercial Development Revenue Bonds, Series 1984 (Market Plaza Commercial Joint Venture Project). City Att©rney LeFevere explained the reasons for granting the extension and amendments. M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman that the followin resolution be adopted that it be s rea in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes . RESOLUTION N0. .7036 RESOLUTION APPROVING EXTENSION OF DISBURSEMENT DATE AND APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE INDENTURE AND LOAN AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY'S $5,900,000 VARIABLE RATE DEMAND PURCHASE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS SERIES 1984 (MARKET PLAZA COMMERCIAL JOINT VENTURE PROJECT) Motion carried 5-0 This resolution appears as Resolution No. 703 in Reso ution Book No. 52. Item ~611A 0 L CONS DERA ION OF APPROVAL FOR A HANGE IN THE COLOR OF BRICK TO BE USED ON THE WOOD LAKE POINT CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT. City Manager Cartwright recommended that the city council approve the use of red brick on the exterior of the Wood Lake Point Condominium in place of the light brown brick which had been originally proposed. Cartwright indicated that city council approval of this change was necessary to amend the Developers Agreement to reflect the use of a different exterior material. M/Bunce, S/Ludeman to a prove the substitution of red brick an the exterior of the oo Lake Point on omin um in place o the ro osed li h brawn rick and amendment of the Developers Agreement to speci y red brick. Motion carried 5-0. Item ~~12 L 0 D R 0 0 0 R L COMMISSION'S'RECOMMENDED AGREEMENTS WITH ROGERS CABLE- SYSTEMS TO PROVIDE FOR LOCAL PROGRAMMING. C.L. 251 City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter No. 251 regarding the five documents which comprise the performance agreement. Council Member Priebe stated his opposition to the negotiated relief package. Ralph Campbell, Southwest Cablesystems Commission Administrator, responded to questions from the council regarding city purchase options and gross revenues of the franchise. David Jones, Attorney for Rogers Cablesystems, responded t~ questions from the council regarding termination of the franchise agreement, franchise terms, financing interest rates, current revenues, and the sales price of other Rogers systems.. Council Member Priebe stated that the increase in Rogers. stock prices indicates that investors do not feel that the company~s financial condition is as bad as they have presented to the council. M/Sandahl, S/Bunce to a rove the following five documents that comprise-the. per ormanee agreement: (a) The performaace_agreement ; (b) E-~x~ibit A,--C~oritraot for -Local Personae ervices on rac (c) Ex i t ontract or Loca aei sties Con ract ; (d) x bi 1, Pub ie ducational Access Studio Locations an D (e) x i t 2, Pub e Educationa ceess Eauinment Loca ions an Motion carried 4-1 (Priebe opposed). Programming Services Programming Services and Government script ons; and , a'n~7c Government Deseript ons.. Item ~~ 13 L 0 A 0 0 E C DU G 0 J Y COUNCIL/HRA MEETING ON JULY 1, 1.985, TO CONSIDER THE ILN LAND USE AND TRAFFIC CIRCULATION CONCEPTS. C.L.252. City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter No. 13 recommending scheduling of a Joint City Council/HRA meeting on July 1, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to consider the ILN Land Use and Traffic Circulation Concepts. M/Bunce, S/Sandahl to ap rove the scheduling of a Joint City Council/HRA Meeting or Jul 1 1985, 7:30 p.m. in the City all Counci hambers. Motion carried 5-0 . Item #14 0I N~~L 14A. Council for Installation Pillsbury Avenue City Manager from the consent D S U SI S Consideration of a Resolution Approving Plans of a Traffic Signal at West b6th Street and Cartwright stated this item had been removed calendar for council consideration. Lawrence Wozniezka, 6744 Wentworth Ave. So. requested that the council stipulate that the traffic signal bases be placed outside of the pedestrian sidewalks. Mr. Wozniczka suggested that the sidewalk at the northwest radius of 66th Street and Pillsbury Ave. be widened with this project. He also requested that traffic counts be taken before and after the 66th Street/Pillsbury Ave._signal installation on 68th Street between Lyndale Avenue and Nicollet Avenue to determine the impact en 68th Street traffic. City Manager Cartwright stated that the city would work with Hennepin County to assure placement of the signal bases outside the sidewalk area if feasible. Cartwright said that he would have the Community Services Department investigate the sidewalk width at 66th Street and Pillsbury Ave. and the recording of traffic counts on 68th Street and would respond to Mr. Wozniczka regarding these issues. M/Bunee, S/Priebe that the followin resolution be ado ted• -~-----,-~- ~ -- - ~- p - - - ~- that it be spread in~'he resolution book and' tF~at it`~beina~e part o these minutes : ' RESOLUTION N0. 7037 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PLANS FOR TRAFFIC~CONTROL SYSTEM AT WEST 66TH STREET AND PILLSBURY AVENUE SOUTH City Project No. 811 - Hennepin County Project No. 8421 Motion carried 5-0 This resolution appears as Resolution o. 7 3 in Reso ution Book No. 52. 14B. Council Member Bunee requested an update on the status of the installation of the trafie signal at 69th Street and Penn Avenue. 14C. Council Member Priebe requested an update on the status of the proposed improvements to Highway 77 at Killebrew Drive and 76th Street. Gertrude Ulrich, 7601 Aldrich Avenue South, informed the council that a hearing was scheduled for 6:00 p.m. July 2, 1985 at Bloomington City Hall to review proposals for the Airport South Development which will determine the timetable for Highway 77 improvements. 14D. Council Member Bunee suggested that a study be conducted to determine the feasibility of relocating the city garage facility to airport property to allow the current site to be used for potential development and streets. Item ~~15 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS M/Ludeman, S/Priebe that the following claims and payrolls be approved: ' RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST Checks 5899/5956, 77240/77430 General $795,847.82 FIRST WESTERN BANK Checks 2314/2342 ~ General $1,433,313.01 Cheeks 1372/1755 6-24-85 Payroll $256,734.35 Motion carried 5-0. A 0 U RBI (~E N~ - - .- - M/Bunce, S/Ludeman that the meeting adjourn . Motion carried 5-0 . The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 p./qn~ ~ ~~ 'Jpnn N{:~ ri~fZnllton Mayor Date Approved : July 8, 1985 r ;;,. °' Thomas P. erber f:. John a~rtwrlg t City Clerk ~ City Manager -,