01-13-1986CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 13, 1986
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Hamilton, Mayor; Edwina Garcia;.
Martin Kirseh; Ivan Ludeman; and,
Michael Sandahl.
STAFF PRESENT: John Cartwright, City Manager; Clayton
LeFevere, City Attorney; Steven Devich,
.Administrative Services Director; Thomas
Ferber, City Clerk; Donald Fondrick,
Community Services Director; Dennis
Kraft, Community Development Director;.
Thomas Morgan, Public Safety Director;..
and, William Fillmore, Liquor Operations
Director.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hamilton at 7:02- p.m.
PRESENTATION OF COLORS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The colors were presented by Cub Scout Pack 262, Den 2.
Mayor Hamilton presented certificates of appreciation to the Cub
Scouts in attendance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Ludeman, S/Garcia to a
Session Meeting of December
Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
None
Item #2 PR E A N OF ERTIFI S OF PPR IATION TO EILEEN
O'TOOLE AND MICHAEL O'TOOLE. C.L. 10
Mayor Hamilton read and presented certificates of
appreciation to Eileen O'Toole and Michael O'Toole for their
community service in support of the Portland Program serving
adolescent trainable mentally handicapped students.
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Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #3 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
City Manager Cartwright said that the Academy of the Holy
Angels had requested that an item be added to the agenda to
consider waiving the. 30 day disapproval period to allow the
Academy of the Holy Angels to immediately secure a gambling
license.
Mayor Hamilton stated this item would be added to the
consent calendar as Item No. 4J.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND THE
STOREFRONT YOUTH ACTION FOR COUNSELING SERVICES.
C.L. 11 .
B. A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND PROJECT
CHARLIE III FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES. C.L. 12.
C. PURCHASES IN EXCESS OF $5,000. C.L. 13.
D. A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND THE CITY
OF BLOOMINGTON FOR 1986 KENNEL .SERVICES. C.L. 14.
E. REQUESTS FOR ILLUMINATED SIGNS LOCATED AT:- RICHFIELD
BANK & TRUST; WORLD BAZAAR, 7731 NICOLLET; MR. MOVIES,
1224 EAST 66TH .STREET;- SUPERAMERICA, 2913 W. 66TH
STREET, 7720 NICOLLET AVENUE, AND 826 WEST 66TH STREET;
MOBIL OIL STATION, 2816 WEST 66TH. STREET; APCO OIL
STATION, 817 EAST 66TH STREET; AND, MIDWEST DENTAL, 407
WEST 66TH STREET. C.L. 15.
F. REQUESTS FOR AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSES LOCATED AT: -
AIRPORT BOWL, 7711-14TH AVENUE (g); GODFATHER .PIZZA,
2 WEST 66TH STREET (2); KINHHDO, 6345 PENN (1); DAIRY
QUEEN, 7533 LYNDALE (2); PARADISE PALACE, 6708 LYNDALE
(1); SHAKEY'S PIZZA, 500 E. 78TH STREET (6); NORTHSTAR
PIZZA CORP., 7708-5TH AVENUE (1); PILGRIM CLEANERS,
2901 W. 66TH STREET (1); AND, TAKE OUT DELI, 7724
MORGAN (1). {NOTE: NUMBER OF MACHINES SHOWN IN
BRACKETS).
G. RENEWAL OF BOWLING ALLEY LICENSE, AIRPORT BOWL.
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H. RENEWAL OF CAR WASH LICENSE, EDDIES SOUTHDALE CAR
WASH, 2816 W. 66TH STREET.
I. RENEWAL OF MOTOR VEHICLE .DEALERS LICENSE, WALSER
IMPORTS, 7745 PENN AVENUE.
J. REQUEST BY THE ACADEMY OF THE HOLY ANGELS FOR THE CITY
COUNCIL TO WAIVE ITS 30 DAY DISAPPROVAL PERIOD TO ALLOW
HOLY ANGELS TO OBTAIN A GAMBLING LICENSE.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to approve the consent agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 HEARING ON A REQUEST FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT,
VARIANCE AND SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A FIVE
STORY 135 ROOM HAMPTON INN WITH A RESTAURANT AT 78TH
STREET AND LYNDALE AVENUE (CITY ADMINISTRATION
RECOMMENDS CONTINUANCE TO FEBRUARY 10, 1986) C.L. 18
City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter No. 18
regarding a request for a Planned Unit Development, variance and
special use permit for construction of a Hampton Inn with a
restaurant at 78th Street and Lyndale Avenue. The City Manager
recommended a continuance to February 10, 1986, to allow the
developer time to evaluate and make amendments to the plan due
to the unwillingness of MnDot to vacate portions of the adjacent
right-of-way (78th Street frontage road).
Don Hagen, owner of one of the affected parcels, requested
it be recorded he was in attendance and would speak at the
continued hearing.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to_continue the hearing on a request
_f or a Planned Unit Development, variance and special use permit
to construct a Ham ton Inn with a restaurant at 78th Street and
Lyndale Avenue to the February 10, 198 council meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #6 HEARING TO CONSIDER RENEWAL OF ON-SALE AND SUNDAY
LIQUOR LICENSES FOR CONSUL CORPORATION D/B/A/ CHI CHI'S
MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 7717 NICOLLET AVENUE. C.L. 19
Public Safety Director Morgan reviewed Council Letter No. 19
regarding the results of the Public Safety investigation
conducted for the renewal of the on-sale and Sunday liquor
licenses for Consul Corporation, D/B/A Chi Chi's Mexican
Restaurant, 7717 Nicollet Avenue. Mr. Morgan stated that
possibly five serious violations of municipal ordinances had
been discovered. The Public Safety department had met with
representatives of Consul Corporation today, at which time
all necessary information and application for both the food and
tavern license had been received. In addition, Consul
Corporation has agreed to seven stipulations made by the city to
resolve concerns about their operation and will pay a $2,000
penalty. Mr. Morgan recommended approval of the on-sale and
Sunday liquor licenses for Chi Chi's based on their cooperation
in resolving these issues and stated he would submit a status
report to the council in April regarding Chi Chi's performance.
Council Member Ludeman asked what steps were being taken to
prevent the sale of liquor to minors.
Public Safety Director Morgan reviewed the security and
trianing efforts that will be used by Chi Chi's to prevent the
sale of liquor to minors.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Kirsch,
Sunday li
S/Sandahl to
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Item #7 HEARING TO CONSIDER ENVIRONMENTAL WORKSHEET ASSESSMENT
OF THE PROPOSED CDR DEVELOPMENT IN THE NORTHEAST
QUADRANT OF THE I35W AND I494 INTERCHANGE. C.L. 20.
Community Development Director Kraft reviewed Council Letter
No. 20 regarding the Environmental Assessment Worksheet prepared
for the proposed CDR development in the northeast quadrant of
the I35W and I494 interchange and recommended that the city
council find that no Environmental Impact Statement is
necessary.
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Motion carried 5-0.
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Ernie Lindstrom, 7406 Fremont Avenue,- stated that enough
signatures had been obtained to-call a referendum election
regarding the rezoning of this property for the CDR project. He
indicated that the signatures collected showed that the
residents of Richfield are opposed to this: type of land use
intensity and wish to preserve the residential nature of the
community. Mr. Lindstrom raised questions regar-ding fees paid
for legal services and studies relating to the CDR project. He
urged the council to discontinue the use of taxpayer resources
on policie s not supported by the citizens and to stop all action
regarding this project and acknowledge the-wishes of the
citizens.
Richard Krier, 7404 Girard Avenue, presented a report he
made which included the environmental process required for this.
project, summarized deficiencies he felt were contained in the
Environmental Assessment Worksheet as presented, and listed
potentially significant adverse environmental affects which
could result from the CDR project. Mr. Krier requested that the
council find that an Environmental- Impact Statement is necessary
to address these issues.
Lloyd Kepple, CDR legal representative, stated that the EAW
had been professionaly prepared in cooperation with the various
public agencies involved and had adequately addressed all the
environmental issues to support a negative declaration regarding
the necessity for an E.I.S.
Council Member Sandahl stated that John and Mary Barnes,
?544 Bryant Avenue, had contacted him stating their support for
the CDR project and their desire to have their names removed
from the referendum petition.
Mr. Lindstrom indicated he would remove the Barnes names
from the petition.
Council Member Garcia asked how long an Environmental
Impact Statement would take to prepare.
City Attorney LeFevere indicated an E.I.S. would take
approximately 6 months.
Mayor Hamilton stated that it was necesary for the city to
encourage redevelopment to provide a tax base~to ease the burden
of providing services at a reasonable cost in the future. Re-
stated that statistics show that the elderly population of
Richfield will continue to increase in percentage, thus
increasing the number of people who are on fixed incomes. In
order to maintain services at the same time costs are rising, it
is important to-look at redeveloping deteriorating areas to
increase the tax base in order to provide a viable community to
live in the future.
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Council Member Ludeman expressed his opposition to the CDR
project and tax increment financing.
Council Member Kirsch inquired what affect-the referendum
would have on the project.
City Attorney LeFevere reviewed the Charter provisions
regarding a referendum.
Ron Erickson, Korunsky, Krank, Erickson Architects, stated
that the E.A.W. had adequately addressed the environmental
issues and-that an E.I.S. would threaten. the project because- of
the delay in a market sensitive project.
Council Member Kirsch stated that Mr. Krier had raised
concerns that need to be addressed by an E.I.S.
City Manager Cartwright suggested that the council delay
acting on this agenda item until a response can be prepared to
Mr. Krier's report.
Council Member Garcia suggested that this item be tabled
until January 27, 1986.
Discussion followed regarding the affect of the referendum
on the ability of CDR to continue planning the development.
M/Garcia, S/Sandahl to_close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to_order an Environmental Im act
Statement to be prepared for the CDR project.
Motion failed 2-3. (Hamilton, Garcia, Sandahl opposed)
M/Sandahl, S/Garcia to continue consideration of the
Environmental Assessment Worksheet for CDR ro'ect to the
January 27, 198 council meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #8 HEARING TO RECONSIDER GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR
A 28 .SEAT RESTAURANT AT 7724 MORGAN AVENUE (CITY
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS CONTINUANCE TO FEBRUARY 10,
1986). C.L. 21.
City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter No. 21
regarding reconsideration of granting a special use permit for a
28 seat restaurant at 7724 Morgan Avenue and recommended a
continuance to February 10 because of pending litigation
regarding the applicant's lease.
Paul Knudson, 601 South 9th Street, urged the council to
grant the special use permit to him at this time because the
litigation did not involve the city.
City Attorney LeFevere explained the nature of -the
litigation and it's relationship to the granting of the special
use permit.
Mayor Hamilton suggested that the council defer action until
the litigation is settled.
' James Bergen, 7627 Oliver Avenue, spoke in opposition to
granting the special use permit because the location was too
close to a residential area.
Lorraine Schreyer, 7615 Morgan Avenue, spoke in opposition
to granting the special use permit because of the traffic impact
it would have on the residential neighborhood.
Council Member Sandahl stated that the traffic generated by
a 28 seat restaurant would be small and that if Walser Buick
took over the site, a greater traffic impact might be felt.
Paul Knudson stated that this area needed a restaurant and
that he attempted to work with the neighborhood in establishing
his business. Mr. Knudson indicated he would agree to the four
stipulations recommended by the staff and planning commission in
Council Letter No. 21.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Kirsch, S/Ludeman t_o deny granting a special use permit
for a 28 seat restaurant at 7724 Morgan Avenue.
Motion carried 3-2. (Sandahl, Garcia opposed).
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Item #9 HEARING AND SECOND READING OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PERSONNEL ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF ORDINANCES
TO ADD MARTIN LUTHER KING AS AN ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY.
C.L. 22.
City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter No. 22
regarding an ordinance providing for an additional paid holiday
for Martin Luther Kings Birthday for eligible General Services
and Management employees.
Roger Wharton, 230 West 93rd Street, asked what the policy
of the city would be regarding this holiday for the labor groups
not included in the ordinance.
City Manager Cartwright responded that these groups would be
required to work on this holiday.
The City Manager stated that if would be necessary for the
council to pass a motion to grant the holiday for January 20,
1986, because the ordinance amendment will not take affect until
30 days after publication.
Council Member Ludeman questioned the reasoning for not
granting the holiday to all employees.
City Attorney LeFevere explained that this issue for union
employees would be governed by the negotiated contract
agreements.
M/Sandahl, S/Garcia to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Garcia to_approve
additional paid holiday for Martin
eligible General Services and Mana
constitute a Second Reading of Bil
in the official newspaper and that
minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
January 20, 1986 as an
_Luther Kings Birthday-for
dement employees-and that this
1. 1986-1, that it be published
it be made part of theses
Item #10 FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO REGULATION OF
VARIOUS COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES PROVIDING ADULT ORIENTED
SERVICES AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
OF ORDINANCES REGULATING SAUNAS AND MASSAGE PARLORS.
C.L. 23.
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Public Safety Director Morgan reviewed Council Letter No. 23
regarding a proposed ordinance to regulate various commercial
enterprises providing adult oriented services and. to repeal
sections of the municipal code of ordinances regulating saunas
and massage parlors.
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch t_h_a_t this constitute First Reading of
this ordinance amendment and that the Public Hearing and Second
Reading of the ordinance amendment be scheduled for Januar 27,
coati
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #11 FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR
MINIMUM LIQUOR LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR THE CITY'S
MUNICIPAL LIQUOR OPERATIONS. C.L. 24.
City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter No. 24
regarding an ordinance providing for minimum liquor liability
insurance for the city's municipal liquor operations.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman that this constitute First Reading of
t_h_i_s ordinance amendment and that the Public Hearing and Second
Reading of the ordinance amendment be scheduled for January 27,
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Motion carried 5-0.
Item #12 FIRST. READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A OF
TRANSITORY ORDINANCE N0. 17.18 TO PERMIT APPROVED PUDS
TO BE EXCEPTED FROM THE RESTRICTIONS OF THE INTERIM
ORDINANCE (ILN BUILDING MORATORIUM ORDINANCE). C.L.-25.
City Attorney LeFevere reviewed Council Letter No. 25
regarding an amendment to permit approved PUDS to be exempted
from the restrictions of the interim ILN Building Moratorium
ordinance.
Council Member Ludeman questioned the description of the ILN
moratorium area showing the full block of 76th - 77th, Aldrich
to Lyndale Avenue as being in the moratorium area.
. City Attorney LeFevere stated that-the boundary for the
moratorium area and the Tax Increment District were different,
that the alley of this block served as the boundary for the
T.I.F. District.
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City Manager Cartwright stated that the ordinance amendments.
being considered under agenda item No.'s 12 and 13 will also be
reviewed by the planning commission before the ordinance is
presented to the city council for a public hearing and second
reading.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman that this constitute First Reading of
this ordinance and that the Public Hearin and Second Readin of
the ordinance be scheduled for February_24, 198 .
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #13 FIRST READING OF AN RDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER III,
PART IV, SECTION 3.34A OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
ORDINANCE ENTITLED "PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONING
DISTRICT". C.L. 26.
City Attorney LeFevere reviewed Council Letter No. 26
regarding an ordinance amendment relating to the criteria and
standards used in the Planned Unit Development process.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, questioned
whether this ordinance amendment would allow greater density of
development and expressed concern that amendments to PUD's only
require one public hearing.
City Attorney LeFevere stated that the council always- has
had the power to grant variances to allow greater density.
M/Sandahl, S/Garcia that this constitute First Reading of
this ordinance and that the Public Hearin and Second Readin of
the ordinance be scheduled for Februar 24, 198 .
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #14 RESOLUTION RECEIVING PRELIMINARY REPORT AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE 1.986 ALLEY PAVING PROJECT,
PROJECT N0. 822; AND, STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO
RECONSIDER THE 50~ RULE FOR INITIATING ALLEY PROJECTS.
C.L. 27.
City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter No. 27
recommending that the city council receive the preliminary
report and set the public hearing date for the 1986 Alley Paving
project for February 10, 1986. The city manager also
recommended the council at a future study session consider
revising the alley policy to reflect the lower percentage for
improvement petitions provided for by Minnesota Statute 429.031.
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M/5andahl, S/Kirsch to consider revision of the current
alley awing p olicy at a future meeting and 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. 7134
RESOLUTION RECEIVING PRELIMINARY REPORT AND
CALLING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ALLEY PAVING
CITY PROJECT N0. 822
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Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7134 in Resolution Book No. 54.
Item #15 POLICY RESOLUTION REGARDING INSERTS WITH THE
WATER/SEWER BILLS. C.L. 28.
City Manager Cartwright reviewed .Council Letter No. 28
regarding establishing a policy regulating the use of
water/sewer bill inserts.
Council Member Ludeman spoke in opposition to allowing
groups to utilize inserts in the city's water/sewer bills.
Council Member Garcia spoke in support of-the proposed.
policy.
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made
M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch that the followin
ted; that it be spread in the resolut
part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 7135
RESOLUTION REGULATING WHEN INFORMATIONAL INSERTS
CAN BE INCLUDED WITH WATER/SEWER BILL MAILINGS
Motion carried 3-2. (Kirsch, Ludeman opposed) This
resolution appears as Resolution No. 7135 in Resolution Book
No. 54.
Mayor Hamilton stated that Agenda item No. 19 would be taken
out of order at this time.
resolution be
on book and that it be
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Item #19 CITY ADMINISTRATION REPORT ON RESOLVING HIGH WATER BILL
COMPLAINTS WHICH ORIGINATE-FROM DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN
THE REMOTE READER AND THE t4ASTER WATER METER. C.L. 30
Community Services Director Fondrick reviewed Council Letter
No. 30 regarding water utility policies used when discrepancies
between the remote reader and the master water meter are
discovered and recommended no change in these policies. Mr.
Fondrick indicated that Mrs. Carlson's payments for the X527
water bill-would be spread over 7 years.
Council Member Garcia stated that because the city is the
provider of the water system service, it should be the
responsibility of the city to correct the faulty equipment
error.
Council Member Sandahl stated that making an exception for
Mrs. Carlson could lead to refunding other accounts. Mr.
Sandahl stated that the water was used by the customer,
therefore it should be paid for by the customer.
M/Garcia t_o_ limit retroactive water utilit charges to 3
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Motion died for a lack of a second.
Don Priebe, 7225 Bloomington Avenue, stated that it was not
the fault of the resident that the discrepancy was not
discovered and that the statute of limitations may limit the
residents liability.
Mrs. Carlson, 7320 14th Avenue, expressed her concern
regarding the handling of her account and stated that it was
unfair for her to pay these charges because the faulty meter was
the city's problem.
Community Services Director Fondrick explained the process
by which meter discrepancies are discovered and payment
schedules are determined in working with water customers.
M/Sandahl to reaffirm the existing water billing policies.
Council Member Ludeman suggested the motion be amended to
include the statute of limitations as it may apply to the legal
time limit-for liability. City Attorney LeFevere said the
statute of limitations should be used and it would cover a six
year period.
Council Member Sandahl stated he would accept this amendment
to his motion.
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M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to reaffirm the established water
billing policies subject to the statute of limitations
provisions.
Motion carried 4-1. (Garcia opposed).
Item #16 RESOLUTION RATIFYING AGREEMENT BETWEEN MAMA NEGOTIATING
COMMITTEE AND THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING
ENGINEERS, LOCAL 49. C.L. 29.
City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter No. 29
recommending ratification of the agreement between the MAMA
negotiating committee and Local 49 and authorize the City
Manager to implement the provisions of this contract.
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. 7136
RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN CITY OF RICHFIELD AND INTERNATIONAL UNION
OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 49 AFL/CIO FOR THE YEAR 1986
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 713 in Resolution Book No. 54.
Item #17 CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY,
PROMOTIONAL SIGN LOCATED AT KAYO OIL, 7700 LYNDALE AVE.
C.L. 16.
City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter No. 16
regarding a request for a temporary promotional oversized sign
at Kayo Oil, 7700 Lyndale Avenue.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to approve a temporary promotional sign
permit for Kayo Oil, 7700 Lyndale Avenue.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #18 CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATLON FOR AN OVERSIZE
TEMPORARY SIGN TO BE LOCATED AT RICHFIELD SHOPPES, EAST
66TH STREET AT NICOLLET AVENUE. C.L. 17.
City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council. Letter No. 17
regarding an application for an oversized temporary sign to be
located at the Richfield Shoppes parking lot, East 66th Street
and Nicollet Avenue.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to a rove a tem orar romotional si
~ermit_for Richfield Shoppes, East th Street and Nicollet
Avenue.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #20 CONSIDERATION OF MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF VERN LUETTINGER
TO THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. C.L. 31.
Mayor Hamilton submitted the appointment of Vern Luettinger
to a five year term on the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
for council confirmation.
Council Member Garcia stated her preference to have two
council members serve as HRA commissioners.
M/Ludeman,
Housing and Re
expiring Octot
S/Kirsch to
to the
term
Item #21 CONSIDERATION OF ITY DMINISTR T ON EOM E D IO 0
AWARD A CONTRACT FOR A REPLACEMENT COMPUTER SYSTEM.
C.L. 32
Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed Council
Letter No. 32 summarizing the process used to screen vendor
proposals received for a new computer system and software. He
recommended the council take action to award the bid to MTI
Office Systems and authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with MTI for the computer equipment, software, and
maintenance.
David McCauley, the city's computer consultant, reviewed the
modifications necessary for adapting the software to meet the
city's requirements.
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t the following resolution be
in_the_resolution book and that it be
RESOLUTION N0. 7137
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE
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Council Member Ludeman questioned the newness of the product
and whether other cities were using similar equipment.
David McCauley responded that installations at the
University of Minnesota, City of Fridley,-and Hennepin County
had been investigated. Mr. McCauley stated the technology was
relatively new but th~.s would be an advantage rather than a
disadvantage.
Mr. Devich further responded to Council Member Ludeman's
question, reporting on the precautions city staff had taken to
investigate the hardware and software proposed for the City.
M/Sandahl, S/Garcia tha
adopted; that it be s read
made part of these minutes:
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7137 in Resolution Book No. 54.
Item #22 CONSIDERATION OF CITY ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSED
COMMENTS IN ANSWER TO THE CITY OF BLOOMINGTON'S
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT CONCERNING THE IMPACT OF
THE MEGA. MALL ON THE CITY OF RICHFIELD. C.L. 33.
City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter No. 33
regarding the city staff's comments in response to the City of
Bloomington's Environmental Impact Statement concerning the
impact of the proposed Mega Mall on the City of Richfield.
Council Member Garcia submitted a list of citizens who want
to be notified when future meetings would be conducted regarding
the Mega Mall project.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to approve the submittal of the cit
staff's response to the city of Bloomington's Environmental
Impact Statement concerning the im act of the Mega Mall on the
City of Richfield.
Motion carried 5-O.
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Item #23 CONSIDERATION OF CITY ADMINISTRATION'S RECOMMENDATION
TO BUILD A NEW LIQUOR STORE AT EAST 66TH STREET AND
CEDAR AVENUE. C.L. 34.
City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter No. 34
regarding the city administration's recommendation to build a
new liquor store at East 66th Street and Cedar Avenue.
Bill Henning, redeveloper of the Cedar Avenue liquor store
site, stated that he preferred that the city lease space for the
liquor store, but was also ready to proceed if the city wished
to own the liquor store building.
Council Member Sandahl stated that the lack of control over
future lease costs concerned him and he supported city ownership
of the building.
Council Member Garcia inquired about the affect of vacating
67th Street on access to adjacent properties.
City Manager Cartwright responded that the street vacation
would result in access for the adjacent property owners only
with no public access.
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negotiate with
solicit bids f
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he-city counc
S/Ludeman to autho_r_ize the cit manager to
_an architect for the design of the building and
or construction of the building; to authorize the
o contract for the servic_es_of a registered land
at the land can be surve ed and platted as
he~redevelopment projects; and to direct the
ssion. to review the street vacation and conduct a
on this_sub~ect and then report its findings to
il.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #24 COUNCIL REPRESENTATION AT NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON D.C., MARCH, 1986. C.L. 35
City Manager Cartwright reviewed Council Letter No. 35
regarding council representation at the National League of
Cities Conference in Washington, D.C., March 8-11, 1986.
Council Members Sandahl and Garcia advised the City Manager
that they planned to attend this conference.
Item #25 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
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Item #26 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
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January 13, 1986
M/Ludeman, S/Garcia that the following claims and payrolls
be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST
Checks 66490/66980, 80700/80918
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 2751/2773
Checks 7354/7717
MIDWEST FEDERAL
Checks 1026/1028
Motion carried 5-0.
General $ 762,449.41
General $1,014,458.55
Payroll $ 251,270.37
ADJOURNMENT
M/Kirsch, S/Garcia that the meeting ad,Zourn.
Motion carried 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned 1
Date Approved: 1/27/86
Thomas P. Ferber
City Clerk
$ 55,000.00