01-02-1986CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 2, 1986
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Hamilton, Mayor; Edwina Garcia;
Martin Kirsch; Ivan Ludeman; and,
Michael Sandahl.
STAFF PRESENT: John Cartwright, City Manager; John
Dean, Assistant City Attorney; Thomas
Ferber, City Clerk; Steven Devich,
Administrative Services Director;
Donald Fondrick, Community Services
Director; Dennis Kraft, Community
Development Director; and, Thomas
Morgan, Public Safety Director.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hamilton at 7:01 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl t_o_ap rove the minutes of the S ecial
City Council Meeting of December 2, 1985.
Motion carried 5-0.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
Ernest Lindstrom, 7406 Fremont Avenue, on behalf of the
residents of Richfield presented a chain and medallion to Mayor
Hamilton in appreciation for his service to the communtiy.
Item #1 OATH OF OFFICE FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS EDWINA GARCIA,
MARTIN KIRSCH, JOHN HAMILTON AND IVAN LUDEMAN
City Clerk Thomas Ferber administered the oath of office to:
Mayor Hamilton; Council Member Ludeman; Council Member Kirsch;
Council Member Sandahl; and, Council-Member Garcia.
Item #2 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASES IN EXCESS OF $5,000. C.L. 3
B. DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES FOR 1986 AND
APPROVING COLLATERAL. C.L. 7
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RESOLUTION N0. 7125
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST COMPANY
A DEPOSITORY OF FUNDS OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD FOR THE YEAR
1986 AND APPROVING COLLATERAL
RESOLUTION N0. 7126
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FIRST WESTERN BANK-RICHFIELD
A DEPOSITORY OF FUNDS OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD FOR THE
YEAR 1986 AND APPROVING COLLATERAL
RESOLUTION N0. 7127
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING FIRST MINNESOTA SAVINGS BANK
AS DEPOSITORY FOR THE INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS IN 1986
AND APPROVING COLLATERAL
RESOLUTION N0. 7128
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MIDWEST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN
AS DEPOSITORY FOR THE INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS IN 1986
AND APPROVING COLLATERAL
RESOLUTION N0. 7129
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING TWIN CITY FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN
AS DEPOSITORY FOR THE INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS IN 1986
AND APPROVING COLLATERAL
RESOLUTION N0. 7130
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN SAVINGS AND
LOAN ASSOCIATIONS AND BANKS AS DEPOSITORIES
FOR THE INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS IN 1986
RESOLUTION N0. 7131
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS AS DEPOSITORIES FOR THE INVESTMENT
OF CITY FUNDS IN 1986
C. CONSIDERATION OF 1986 LEGISLATIVE POLICIES PROPOSED BY
THE ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES. C.L. 8
D. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST AND FINAL PAYMENT TO MIDLAND
HEATING FOR CP 799 CENTRAL GARAGE ROOF/FURNACE
IMPROVEMENTS - $17,090.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #3 HEARING FOR ON-SALE LICENSE FOR MAMALU'S BARBEQUE
RESTAURANT (REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE) C.L. 2
City' Manager Cartwright reviewed .Council Letter No. 2
regarding a request by the applicant to continue the hearing for
an on-sale wine license for Mamalu's Barbeque Restaurant to the
February 24, 1986 Council Meeting.
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to continue the hearing for an on-sale
wine license for Mamalu's Barbeque__R_est_a_u_rant t_o the February
24, 1986 Council Meeting.
Motion carried 5-O.
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Item #4 COUNCIL LIAISON APPOINTMENTS. C.L. 4
Mayor Hamilton read the 1986 City Council and Staff Liaison
appointments that he was proposing for council consideration.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 7132
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE
DIRECTOR TO SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
Motion carried 5-O. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7132 in eso ution Book No. 54.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman that the following council liaison
appointments for 1986 be approved:
AGENCY
1986 LIAISON
ASSOCIATION METROPOLITAN
MUNICIPALITIES (AMM)
CATV COMMISSION
Martin Kirsch, Representative
John Hamilton, Alternate
John Hamilton, Director
John Cartwright, Director
Ivan Ludeman, Alternate
Edwina Garcia, Alternate
LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA Ivan Ludeman, Representative
CITIES (LMC) Edwina Garcia, Alternate
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METROPOLITAN AIRCRAFT SOUND
ABATEMENT COUNCIL (MASAC)
RICHFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT
STOREFRONT/YOUTH ACTION, INC.
SOUTH HENNEPIN HUMAN
SERVICES COUNCIL (SHHSC)
SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH
COMMISSION
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY
COMMISSION
ENERGY AWARENESS ADVISORY
COMMISSION
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
SERVING THE SENIORS AND
DIASBLED
PLANNING COMMISSION
SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL
COMMITTEE
ACTING CITY MANAGER
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO
TEMPORE
HOUSING TASK FORCE/
STRATEGIES FOR AGING
Motion carried 5-0.
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Edwina Garcia, Representative
Don Priebe, Representative
John Hamilton, Alternate
John Cartwright, Alternate
John Hamilton, Delegate
Michael Sandahl, Alternate
Edwina Garcia, Liaison
John Hamilton, Alternate
Myrna Hammer, Director
Lia Ozols, Director
Howard Bunce, Director
Ivan Ludeman (1/87), Director
Michael Sandahl, Director
Don Hassesnstab, Alternate
Martin Kirsch, Liaison
Thomas Morgan, Alternate
Michael Sandahl, Liaison
Ivan Ludeman, Alternate
Michael Sandahl, Liaison
Edwina Garcia, Alternate
Edwina Garcia, Liaison
John Hamilton, Alternate '
Mar-tin Kirsch, Liaison
Ivan Ludeman, Alternate
Martin Kirsch, Liaison
Edwina Garcia, Alternate
John Hamilton, Liaison
John Cartwright, Staff
Steven Devich
Ivan Ludeman
John Hamilton
Michael Sandahl
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Item #5 CONSIDERATION OF 198 LABOR CONTRACT WITH INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1215.• C.L. 5
City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter No. 5
regarding the 1986 Labor Contract with the International
Association of Firefighters Local 1215 recommending adoption of
a resolution authorizing implementation of this labor agreement.
Mayor Hamilton stated that the city had an outstanding fire
and rescue service of .which the citizens of Richfield should be
proud.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be s read in the resolution book and that it be
made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 7133
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RESOLUTION APPROVING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND THE INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1215
BARGAINING UNIT FOR THE YEAR 1986
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7133 in Resolution Book No. 54.
Item #6 C IDER I N 0 AN AMENDMENT TO THE PERSONNEL
ORDINANCE RELATING TO HOLIDAYS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE
ADDITION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY AS AN
OFFICIAL HOLIDAY. FIRST READING C.L. 6
City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter No. 6
regarding an amendment to the Personnel Ordinance to provide for
the addition of Martin Luther King's Birthday as a paid holiday
for eligible General Services and Management employees.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman that_t_h_is constitute First Reading of
this ordinance amendment and that the Public Hearing and Second
xeading ot• the ordinance amendment be scheduled for January 13,
Boa
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #7 RENEWAL PREMIUM FOR CITY'S PROPERTY AND CASUALTY
. INSURANCE PACKAGE FOR 1986.
Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed Council
Letter No. 8 regarding the options and costs for the 1986
property and casualty insurance package and recommended that the
council authorize selection of the League of Minnesota Cities
Insurance Trust primary package and DRAM Shop insurance from
Transcontinental Insurance. City Manager Cartwright recommended
that the City establish a self-insurance fund for general
liability and property excess coverage claims rather than
purchasing a $1 million policy for $78,000.
Discussion followed regarding the option of purchasing
umbrella coverage or funding a self insurance umbrella Fund.
The council considered the skyrocketing cost for umbrella
insurance premiums, the reduced coverage for several exposures
and the statutory limitations on municipal liability.
Assistant City Attorney Dean reviewed the state statutes
regarding liability limitations for municipalities and the
payment structure of judgement awards.
Council Member Ludeman stated that the city should pursue
the use of a self insurance umbrella and examine the area of
property insurance as a possibility for self insurance.
Discussion followed regarding the use of excess 1985 General
Fund monies and other possible sources to begin a self insurance
umbrella fund.
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to authorize the purchase of the League
of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust primary package and Dram
Shop insurance and directed the cit staff to prepare a report
on how best to establish a self -insured umbrella fund in lieu of
a_ 1 million umbrella insurance polic for general liability and
property coverage.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #8 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the following claims and pa rolls
be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST General $ 968,743.84
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FIRST WESTERN BANK General $22,031,903.65
Payroll $ 505,263.30
MINNESOTA FEDERAL $ 15,000.00
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT '
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman that the meeting adjourn.
Motion carried 5-0.
The meeting adjourned at 8:{
Date Approved: 2/10/86
Thomas P. Ferber
City Clerk
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