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03-24-1986CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 24, 1986 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Hamilton, Mayor; Edwina Garcia; Martin Kirsch; Ivan Ludeman; and, Michael Sandahl. STAFF PRESENT: Steven Devich, Acting City Manager; Clayton LeFevere, City Attorney; Thomas Ferber, City Clerk; Dennis Kraft, Community Development Director; Thomas Morgan, Public Safety Director. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hamilton at 7:01 p.m. PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Ms. Jean Fox's Camp Fire group presented the colors and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Hamilton presented the Camp Fire girls with Certificates of Appreciation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES M/Sandahl, S/Gareia to a rove the minutes of the re ular Council Meetin of March 10 19 the S ecial Stud Session Meeting of March 10, 19 ~ and the Joint Meeting with Richfield and Bloomington City Councils on January 27, 1986. Motion carried 5-0. Item ~k1 PROCLAMATION HONORING CAMP FIRE BIRTHDAY WEEK. C.L.,122 Mayor Hamilton read and presented to Ms. Jean Fax's Camp Fire group a proclamation honoring Camp Fire Birthday Week in the City of Richfield. Item ~~2 PRESENTATION OF CITIZEN COMMENDATION AWARD TO MR. THOMAS~SODERHOLM FOR HIS ACTIONS IN REPORTING A HOUSE FIRE AT 6345 RUSSELL AVENUE. C.L. 123. Mayor Hamilton presented a Citizen Commendation Award to Mr. Thomas Soderholm for his actions in reporting a house fire at 6345 Russell Avenue. Council Meeting Minutes -2- March 24, 1986 Item ~~3 AWARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY VALOR PLAQUES TO POLICE OFFICER GEORGE GREGOR AND SERGEANT TODD SANDELL. C.L. 124 Public Safety Director Morgan reviewed the actions of Police Sergeant Todd~Sandell in responding to a motor vehicle accident on 135W and Police Officer George Gregor in responding to a call of a person drowning in the lake at Taft Park recommending they receive recognition for their accomplishments of Public Safety effort in the community. Mayor Hamilton presented the Award of Valor plaques to Police Sergeant Todd Sandell and Police Officer George Gregor for their outstanding achievements in service to the city. Item ~k4 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA. Bob Hall, Republic Airlines Employees Credit Union, read a letter (Clerks File C-276) indicating the Credit Union's intention to submit a proposal to the city council on or before June 23, 1986 to build a credit union building on the southerly 2.6 acres of the Cedar Liquor Store site and leave the northeast corner for a free-standing liquor store. Ruth Larson, 7638 Harriet Avenue, requested assurance that continuity be maintained regarding promises made relating to the ILN Redevelopment on light of the fact that the city manager has resigned and there will be a change in the city administration. Item ~5 APPROVAL OF AGENDA M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0. Item ~~6 CONSENT CALENDAR A. REQUESTS FOR PERMITS TO INSTALL ILLUMINATED SIGNS AT CROSSTOWN BIKEWAYS AND RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST. C.L. 125. B. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DISPLAY OF LOCAL ARTISTS WORK AT THE CITY HALL FACILITY. C.L. 126. Council Meeting Minutes ~ -3- March 24, 1986 RESOLUTION N0. 7153 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT AND SET STANDARDS AND POLICIES CONCERNING THE DISPLAY OF ART WORK C. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING FINANCE MANAGER AS THE ACTING CITY TREASURER. C.L. 127. RESOLUTION N0. 7154 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ACTING CITY TREASURER D. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING RESIGNATION OF CITY MANAGER. C.L. 131 . RESOLUTION N0. 7155 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CITY MANAGER'S RESIGNATION E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF A TURF MOWER FOR THE GOLF COURSE. C.L. 128. F. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF AERIFYER FOR GOLF COURSE AND A CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,610.85 FOR STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS. C.L. 129. _ G. AMUSEMENT LICENSE RENEWALS - AMERICAN LEGION (2) BILLIARD TABLES AND AMUSEMENT DEVICES. RENEWAL - VIDEO GAME LICENSE, EMBERS, 6500 PENN AVENUE. RENEWAL - BILLIARD TABLES (3), AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND VIDEO GAMES, THE FRENCHMAN'S, 1400 E. 66TH STREET. RENEWAL - VIDEO GAMES, GREEN MILL BOX OFFICE, 616 E. 78TH STREET. RENEWAL - VIDEO GAMES, RICHFIELD ICE ARENA. RENEWAL - MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND VIDEO GAMES, SANDY'S TAVERN, 6612 PENN AVENUE. H. RENEWAL - CAR WASH LICENSE, TIP TOP CAR WASH, 6601 BLOOMINGTON AVE. I. NEW - ONE DAY (APRIL 17, 1986) BINGO LICENSE FOR ZUHRAH LADIES SOCIETY, 7615 LOGAN AVENUE. M/Sandahl, S/Garcia to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 5-0. C'~ Council Meeting Minutes -~- March 2~, 1986 -- Item ~~7 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REALLOCATION OF 10,000 YEAR XI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS. C.L. 130. Community Development Director Kraft reviewed Council Letter 130 regarding the reallocation of $1.0,000 Year XI Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Funds. He recommended that $7,000 be reallocated to the Housing Rehabilitation Deferred Loan program and $3,000 be reallocated to the new Energy Grarit program. M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. M/Ludeman, XI CDBG Program nro ieet as foll S/Sandahl to reallocate the $10,000 from the Year Funds originall allocated to the recYelin~ s: 1. $7,000 to the on,oing Housing Rehabilitation Deferred Loan program. 2. $3,000 to the new Energ Grant rogram. Motion carried 5-0. Item ~~8 A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE REVISED CITY GENERAL RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE. C.L. 132. Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 132 recommending council adoption of the Revised City General Records Retention Schedule. M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl 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. 7156 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE REVISED CITY GENERAL RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 715 in Resolution Book No. 54. Council Meeting Minutes -5- March 2~, 1986 Item ~~9 A RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE THE ILN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MARCH 31, 1987. C.L. 133. Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 133 recommending that the city council adopt a resolution continuing the existence of the ILN Advisory Committee to March 31, 1987. Council Member Garcia asked if the members of the committee had agreed to continue to serve. Acting City Manager Devich stated that the members had not been contacted individually but that at it's last meeting in 1985, the committee had requested it be allowed to continue in existence. Council Member Ludeman stated that the ILN Advisory Committee was too large and that he supported a larger involvement by the neighborhood by the addition of a separate residential committee. Mayor Hamilton stated that the ILN Redevelopment was of community wide signifiganee which will need input of the total community. Diane Olson, 7532 Fremont Avenue, stated that she was surprised that Acting City Manager Devich had indicated that the ILN- Redevelopment Plan had been prepared because she felt the Mayor's letter to the referendum petition signers stated that the process was starting over. She stated only one resident from her neighborhood was on the committee and she felt the committee membership should be reevaluated due to her perception of some committee member's vested interest in the Redevelopment. She also stated that one resident of her neighborhood who wished to be on the committee had indicated they had been turned down for appointment. Mayor Hamilton stated that the person mentioned by Mrs. Olson as not being appointed to a committee may have been referring to a Chamber of Commerce Committee, not the ILN Advisory Committee. Council Member Sandahl stated it would be disservice to those wishing to continue being members of the committee not allow them to finish their work and stated he supported integrating new members into the process. M/Sandahl, S/Gareia to approve the resolution continuing the ILN Advisory Committee and to direct city staff to present a plan to integrate new members and neighborhood representatives into the process. Council Meeting Minutes -6- March 24, 1986 Mayor Hamilton stated that the total community will be made aware of what is being done in the ILN Redevelopment area and that the issue tonight was continuation of the committee not the individuals. Council Member Garcia stated that those who have served on the committee should not be excluded nor should others who wish to participate and urged that city wide participation be encouraged. Council Member Kirsch stated a balanced representation was needed on the committee and noted that two separate committees had been used successfully for the LHN. Council Member Sandahl stated two committees could result in differing focus, communication problems, and differing information bases. M/Kirsch, S/Ludeman to table consideration of the resolution to continue the existence of the ILN Advisor. Committee until committee members have been contacted regarding remaining as members. Council Member Ludeman stated that the motion. to table overrides Council Member Sandahl's motion. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Hamilton stated he would send a letter to the ILN Advisory Committee to ascertain their interest in continuing to serve and would work with city staff and neighborhood representatives regarding the formation of committees. Council Member Ludeman stated that the city council should give a clear direction as to the formation of committees to city staff. Item ~i~10 PRESENTATION OF THE L/H/N REPORT. C.L. 13 Community Development Director Kraft reviewed the recently completed LHN Report - "Ten Years and $81,000,000 of Investmentsrr. Council Member Ludeman explained the HRA Capital Trust Fund which was derived from the proceeds of the sale of HRA properties. Council Member Kirsch thanked staff for compiling the report and praised the vision of previous city council's in implementing the LHN plan which has resulted in a better community for Richfield residents. J Council Meeting Minutes ~~ -7- March 24, 1986 Mayor Hamilton stated that the same opportunity exists in the ILN to improve the city. Lawrence Wozniezka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, stated he had several questions regarding the LHN report. Mayor Hamilton suggested that he meet with Community Development Director Kraft individually for answers to his questions. Lawrence Wozniezka suggested that the LHN report be presented to the LHN committees. Mayor Hamilton stated that such a presentation was a good idea and would be beneficial to the members of those committees. Item ~~11 CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH AND THE COMMUNITY SERVICE ADVISORY COMMISSION. C.L. 135. Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 135 regarding council consideration of appointments to the Advisory Board of Health and the Community Service Advisory Commission. M/Ludeman, S/Garcia to appoint Ms. Holli Rietmulder to the Advisor Board of Health for a two ear term which will ex ire January 31, 19 Motion carried 5-0. Council Member Sandahl stated he supported appointing one of the women candidates to the Community Services Advisory Commission to maintain a more balanced commission. M/Kirsch, S/Ludeman to appoint Robert Meyer to the Community Services Advisor Commission for a term which will ex ire January, 19 Motion carried 3-2. (Garcia, Sandahl opposed) Item ~~12 CONSIDERATION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF A LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND THE RICHFIELD POLICE OFFICERS FEDERATION. C.L. 136. Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 136 recommending authorization of the execution of a labor agreement between the City of Richfield and Richfield Police Officers Federation. Council-Meeting Minutes -8- March 24, 1986 Council Member Ludeman asked if the Education Incentive Program increase was a one time cost or an ongoing cost. Acting City Manager Devich reviewed the Education Incentive Program indicating it represented an ongoing benefit cost. Council Member Ludeman inquired about the procedure for appointing investigator/agents. Public Safety Director Morgan reviewed the training for investigator/agents and stated tests were given to determine promotions. 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. 7157 RESOLUTION APPROVING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND THE RICHFIELD POLICE OFFICERS FEDERATION BARGAINING UNIT FOR THE YEARS 1986 - 1987 Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7157 in Resolution Book No. 54. Item ~k13 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS None. Item ~~14 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch that the following claims and payrolls be approved: RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST Cheeks 6943/6990, 81926/82123 FIRST WESTERN BANK Checks 2882/2914 Cheeks 9155/9499 3/20/86 FIRST MINNESOTA Check 1032 General $676,914.07 General $606,982.31 Payroll $258,785.17 $ 10,000.00 1 Motion carried 5-0. I I Council Meeting Minutes ADJOURNMENT -9- March 2~, 1986 M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl that the meetin ad o Motion carried 5-0. Date Approved: ohn on Thomas P. Ferber a en L. Devich City Clerk Acting City Manager ayor