08-26-1985CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 26, 1985
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Hamilton, Mayor; Howard Bunee;
Ivan Ludeman; and, Donald Priebe.
STAFF PRESENT: John Cartwright, City Manager;
Clayton LeFevere, City Attorney;
Thomas Ferber, City Clerk; Steven
Devieh, Administrative Services
Director/Acting City Manager;
Donald Fondriek, Community Services
Director; and, Dennis Kraft,
Community Development Director
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hamilton at 7:26 p. m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
. M/Bunee, S/Priebe to approve the minutes of the Special
Cit Council Stud Session of Au st 12 198 5 and the re ular
City Council Meeting of August 12, 19.5.
Motion carried 4-0.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
Paul Knudson, Minneapolis, invited council members to attend
a luncheon on September 15, 1:00 p.m., at his new business, The
Take Out Deli, 7724 Morgan Avenue.
Item ~~1 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Ludeman, S/Bunee that the council agenda be approved.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item ~~2 CONSENT CALENDAR
Acting City Manager Devieh recommended that Item ~~4A on the
consent calendar be removed from •the agenda because the
regulating governmental agency for environmental review of. the
CDR Minnesota/Investments project is yet to'be determined.
Either the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency or the City of.
Richfield may serve in that capacity.
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A. COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
WORKSHEET (EAW) FOR CDR MINNESOTA/INVESTMENTS PROJECT
AT FORMER CLOVERLEAF SITE AND SETTING DATE OF HEARING
ON THE EAW FOR SEPTEMBER 23, 1985. C.L. 311 (DELETED
FROM AGENDA)
' B. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECS
AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR FURNACE
REPLACEMENT AT THE CITY'S CENTRAL GARAGE. C.L. 312
C. SETTING DATE OF HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 23, 1985, ON
PROPOSED INCREASES IN VENDING MACHINE LICENSE FEES FOR
1986. C.L. 313
D. COUNCIL CONSIDERAI~ION OF A RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARA-
TION OF THE ASSESSMENT ROLL AND SETTING THE .D ATE OF
HEARING FOR CITY PROJECT N0. 813, RICHFIELD STATE.
AGENCY STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 23, 1985
C.L. 314. '
RESOLUTION N0. 7054
RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING
PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR RICHFIELD STATE
AGENCY STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS - CITY PROJECT N0. 813
RESOLUTION N0. 7055
RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT RICHFIELD
STATE AGENCY STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS CITY PROJECT N0.
813
E. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO INSTALL AN
ILLUMINATED SIGN AT ATTRACTA SIGN CO., 6417 PENN AVENUE
C.L. 315.
F. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO INSTALL AN
ILLUMINATED SIGN AT FIRST WESTERN BANK, 6500 NICOLLET
AVENUE C.L. 316.
G. FINAL PAYMENT FOR REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF LIME SLUDGE
,AT THE WATER PLANT, BRADLEY AND DAVID FREDRICKSON -
$10,193.50
H. FIRST AND FINAL PAYMENT TO PREFERRED PAVING FOR
BITUMINOUS MIXTURE FOR THE RICHFIELD LAKE PATH -
$18,737.78
I. NEW LICENSES FOR MECHANICAL AMUSEMENTS, TAKE OUT DELI,
7724 MORGAN AVENUE
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J. NEW LICENSES FOR MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT, ARNOLDS, 6519
NI COLLET AVENUE
K. RENEWAL LICENSE FOR GROUND ROUND RESTAURANT, MECHANICAL
AMUSEMENT -
M/Ludeman, S/Priebe that the consent calendar be approved as
amended.
Motion carried ~-0.
Item #3 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
RELATING TO STATE ELECTRICAL ALARM LICENSES FOR
INSTALLERS OF POWER LIMITED ALARM CIRCUITS (T0 BE
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 23, 1985) C.L. 317
Acting City Manager Devich stated that the City Attorney is
currently developing new ordinance language for second reading
consideration to reflect recent legislative-amendments to the
state electrical alarm licensure chapter. Devich said the
completed redraft of the ordinance amendment would be prepared
for the September 23, 1985 city council meeting and recommended
continuance of the hearing to that date.
Sid Sanford, 7000 Portland Ave., stated he felt there was no
reason to continue this item because 1985 legislation provides
that the State Licensing Board shall license alarm.installers.
M/Ludeman, S/Bunce that second reading and the public
hearing for consideration of an ordinance amendment relating _t o_
state electrical alarms licenses for installers of power limited
alarm circuits be continued to the September 23, 1985 city.
council meetin
Motion carried ~+-0.
Item ~~~ COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES,
TABULATION OF BIDS, AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR STORM
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS C.L. 318
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 318
recommending that the city council:
1. Accept the bid minutes and tabulations;
2. Authorize staff to compensate affected property
owners for easements reQuired to complete the storm
sewer improvements;
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3. Award a contract to 0rvedahl~Construction Inc., in
the amount of $38,200 for the 69th Street storm
drain manhole improvements;
4. Award a contract to Richard Knutson Inc., in the
amount of $381,308 for the 76th Street and Washburn
Avenue storm drain installation.
Community Services Director Fondriek explained that larger
storm sewer pipes would be installed from 76th Street to Adams
Hill Park on Washburn Avenue to drain the area faster and more
efficiently during heavy rainfalls.
M/Bunce, S/Ludeman that the following resolution be adopted
hat it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made
art of these minutes
RESOLUTION N0. 7056
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR STORM
SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Motion carried ~-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 705 in Resolution Book No. 52.
Item ~~5 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A MASTER PLAN FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEGION LAKE AND AUTHORIZATION TO
PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR DREDGING
OPERATIONS C.L. 319
Community Services Director Fondriek reviewed the steps
taken todate to develope a Legion Lake Master Plan.
Michael J. Gair, Gair and Associates, reviewed the major
components of the Master Plan proposal with a slide
presentation. The Master Plan proposal includes a marsh/pond
theme with an island; an amphitheatre; an esplanade to unite the
major features- of the site; water features; an enhanement of the
swimming pool area; a community multipurpose building; separate
pedestrian and bicycle paths; separate group and family picnic
areas; and landscaping.
Don Anderson, 6724 Wentworth Avenue, Chairman of the
Community Services Commission, recommended city council adoption
of the Legion Lake Master Plan as proposed.
Council Member Bunee asked how long it would take to
complete the proposed plan.
Community Services Director F ondrick said it could be
completed in stages over a 5-10 year period depending upon the
City's ability to obtain grant monies and the availability of
profits from liquor store operations.
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Council Member Bunce asked if a bond could be sold backed by
liquor revenues to finance the park improvement.
City Attorney LeFevere responded that a referendum would be
necessary to authorize the sale of a bond for that purpose.
Council Member Priebe asked if any businesses in the
southwest quadrant of the site would be removed.
Community Services Director Fondrick responded that the
Master plan provides for acquiring the four homes along Portland
Avenue. There are no condemnation plans for acquiring business
properties.
Council Member Ludeman expressed reservations about
approving the plan without having an estimate on the cost .of
maintaining the park.
Community Services Director Fondrick stated that the
construction costs would be financed by revenues generated from
the profits at the municipal liquor stores and grants. He said
that the park had potential to generate some revenues, but
probably not enough to cover all operational/maintenance
costs. Fondrick said that the benefit to the community provided
by the park would justify these costs.
Council Member Ludeman asked how many phases of the Master
Plan there are and in what order would they be undertaken.
Michael Gair explained the Master Plan called for six
phases and they would be accomplished in the following priority
steps:
1) Dredging;
2) Development of the Southeast and central areas;
3) Development of the western, northern, and central areas;
4) Amphitheatre;
5) Pool area; and,
b) Community Center.
Community Services Director Fondrick indicated that cost
estimates for each phase would be provided to the city council
at the meeting when bids are received for the dredging phase.
-- ~ncil Members complimented the park planners for the park
plan creativity.
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M/Priebe,
develoAme
S/Bunce to ado
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Item #6 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE USE
OF A PORTION OF 65TH STREET DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE MARKET PLAZA PROJECT C.L. 320
Acting City Manager Devich outlined the provisions of the
proposed agreement between the City and Bor-Son Construction to
allow use of one lane of 65th Street during construction of the
commercial and rental housing components of the Market Plaza
Project. Devich recommended that the City Council approve this
agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement on behalf of the City.
Council Member Ludeman asked if the change in the Market
Plaza partnership affected this agreement.
City Attorney LeFevere responded "no" because this agreement
was with Bor-Son, the construction contractor, not with the
Market Plaza partnership.
M/Bunce, S/Ludeman to approve an agreement with Bor-Son
Construction Company for the use of 65th Street public right-of-
way during construction of the Market Plaza Pro 'ect and to
authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of
the City
Motion carried 4-0.
Item ~~7 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO AMEND .THE PUD
RELATING TO THE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MARKET
PLAZA C.L. 321
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 321
regarding a request to amend the PUD for the Market Plaza
Development to allow a 12 x 24 foot addition to southeast corner
of the building which reduces the setback from Lyndale Avenue
from 140 feet to 130 feet (a setback of 40 feet is required).
M/Ludeman, S/Priebe to approve a Planned Unit Development
Plan Amendment for the Market Plaza Development to allow a 12 x
2 foot addition to the southeast corner of the -building and a
setback of 130 feet from Lyndale Avenue.
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Motion carried 4-0.
Motion carried 3-1. (Ludeman opposed)
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Item ~~8 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY'S INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND ALLOCATION FOR 1985 AND
POSSIBLE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITIES OF
MAPLE GROVE AND MINNEAPOLIS TO TRANSFER THE CITY OF
RICHFIELD'S REMAINING IDRB ALLOTMENT C.L. 322
Community Development Director Kraft reviewed Council Letter
No. 322 recommending that the city council authorize a deposit
of 1~ ($36,465) with the state to assure the availibility of the
City's $3,646,522 Industrial Development Revenue Bond (IDRB)
entitlement through October 31, 1985 and that staff be
authorized to negotiate with Minneapolis and Maple Grove for
transfer of Richfield's excess IDRB allotment if unused.
Mr. Kraft indicated that $400,000 of the allotment could be
used for the proposed Oreek Project at 64th Street and Lyndale
Avenue and another possible use of IDRB funding would be the
Cedar Avenue Liquor site redevelopment pro~eet. Approximately
$2,200,000 in bonding authority could be utilized for this
project. Any excess entitlement not needed for Richfield
projects would be tranferred to either the City of Maple Grove
or Minneapolis pending negotiations.
M/Bunce, S/Priebe to authorize the payment of the 1~ fee of
$36,465 to the stat_e_to_protect the city's IDRB allotment
through October 31, 1985 and to authorize staff to negotiate
with Maple Grove and Minneapolis for transfer of unused IDRB
allotments to the extent they are available.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item ~~9 COUNCIL APPOINTMENT TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
• C.L . 323
Mayor Hamilton recommended that Joel Johnson be appointed to
fill the vacancy on the Human Rights Commission.
M/Ludeman, S/Priebe to appoint Joel Johnson to the Human
Rights Commission to fill a term. which will expire January 3_
w n O
Motion carried 4-0.
Item ~~10 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION TO AUTHORIZE THE ADVERTISEMENT OF
BIDS FOR A NEW COMPUTER SYSTEM C.L. 324
Acting City Manager Devieh reviewed Council Letter No. 324
summarizing the bid specifications and the schedule of events
for the bidding process to purchase a new computer system.
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Council Member Preibe asked if the new computer system would
cost the same or less than the present system to operate.
Devieh responded that the cost estimates for the
lease/purchase of a new system would be approximately the same
while providing enhanced capabilities over the present IV95
system.
Council Member Ludeman asked who prepared the specifications
and if they were written to allow most companies to bid on the
new computer system.
David McCauley, D.S.M. Information Systems, stated he had
prepared the specifications with the assistance of Data
Processing Manager Sally Morton. He said the specifications had `
been written to fullfill the needs of city staff while remaining
general enough for most companies to bid.
M/Ludeman, S/Bunce to approve the computer system
specifications as summarized in Council Letter No.~324 and to
authorize the staff to advertise for bids for computer
equipment, software and support based on these s ecifications.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item ~~11 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
NONE
Item ~~12 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Ludeman, S/Bunce that the following claims and payrolls be
approved
RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST
8/26/85
Cheeks 6161/6205, 78450/78670 General $731,545.76
FIRST WESTERN BANK -
Cheeks 3617/4059 8/22/85 Payroll $269,956.15
Cheeks 2450/2478 General $758,424.11
Motion carried 4-0. '
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ADJOURNMENT
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M/Ludeman, S/Bunoe that the meeting adjourn.
Motion carried ~-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:59 p. m.
Date Approved : 9s ~-~ ~'
Thomas P. Ferber
City Clerk
August 26, 1985
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