07-14-1986CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 14, 1986
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Hamilton, Mayor; Ivan Ludeman, Michael
Sandahl; Martin Kirsch; and Edwina Garcia.
STAFF PRESENT: Steven L. Devich, Acting City Manager; Thomas
P. Ferber, City Clerk; Clayton LeFevere, City
Attorney; Donald Fondrick, Community Services
Director; Bruce Palmborg, Acting Community
Development Director, Thomas Morgan, Public
Safety Director; and Rick Jopke, City
Planner.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hamilton at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Hamilton led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl to approve the minutes of the regular
city council meeting of June 23, 1986 and the special city
council study session of June 23, 1986.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item 41 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO AMERICAN LEGION POST /
4435 EMPLOYEE, TOM HANSON, FOR HIS LIFESAVING ACTIONS., f
C.L. 254. f
Mayor Hamilton presented a Certificate of Appreciation to
Mr. Tom Hanson far two incidents where his actions saved the
lives of two persons while working at the American Legicn Post
#435.
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Item #2 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
ON ANY ITBM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
James Bergin, 7627 Oliver Avenue, requested that all persons
addressing the council be required to give their name and
address.
Item ~3 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council Member Sandahl requested that the approval of a
contract with the new Richfield City Manager, Item #5 on the
agenda, be considered at the beginning of the meeting after the
consent calendar.
M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch to at~prove the agenda as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item ~4 CONSBNT CALENDAR
A. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR PERMIT FOR ILLUMINATED
PEDESTAL SIGN AT THE TRANSMISSION SHOP, 6958 CEDAR.
C.L. 255.
B. APPROVAL-OF REQUEST FOR ILLUMINATED SIGN, APCO STATION,
6445 PENN AVENUE. C.L. 256.
C. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY SIGN, PORTLAND AMOCO,
6545 PORTLAND AVENUE. C.L. 257.
D. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR ILLUMINATED SIGN AT THE
HERITAGE CENTRAL APARTMENTS, 710 EAST 78TH STREET.
C.L. 258.
E. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY BALLOON AT 6630 PENN
AVENUE FOR JULY 16 - JULY 20, 1986. C.L. 259.
F. REJECTION OF MINUTES, TABULATION OF BIDS FOR SLUDGE
DEWATERING BUILDING ADDITION AND AUTHORIZATION TO
READVERTISE FOR BIDS. C.L. 260.
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G. APPROVAL OF RENEWAL FOR A MUSIC BOX, RICHFIELD VFW.
H. APPROVAL OF RENEWAL OF A KENNEL LICENSE FOR RICHARD
BURTIS, 7325 FREMONT AVENUE, FOR THREE CATS.
I. APPROVAL OF ESTIMATE NO. 5, ARCON CONSTRUCTION, ING.
FOR STORM SEWER DRAINAGE OF NORBY AND WILSON PONDS -
$337,436.48.
J. APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO RICHARD KNUTSON, INC. FOR
STORM SEWER DRAINAGE 76TH AND WASHBURN - $27,348.47.
K. APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT ALLIED BLACKTOPPING FOR
SEALCOATING 66TH AND 76TH-PENN TO GIRARD - $58,199.82.
M/Sandahl, S/Gareia to at~l~rove the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCB TO VACATE THE ALLBY
LOCATED EAST OF 19TH AVENUE, WEST OF 20TH AVENUE,
ABUTTING THE PROPERTIES AT 6532 20TH AVENUE AND 6533
19TH AVENUE. C.L. 261.
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 261
regarding an ordinance to vacate the alley located east of 19th
Avenue, west of 20th Avenue, north of 66th Street and south of
65th Street.
City Attorney LeFevere stated that since the petitioners
were not present, it was unclear if an agreement had been reached
between the property owners regarding easement issues; therefore,
the council may wish to postpone final action until July 28 or
. until the petitioners arrive at tonight's meeting.
M/Kirsch, S/Ludeman to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to table the Second Reading of this
ordinance until July 28 or later in tonight's agenda if the
petitioners arrive.
Motion carried 5-0.
John Engeldinger, 6532 20th Avenue, arrived at 7:40 p.m.
during agenda Item #8. He informed the council that the property
owners had agreed regarding easements and requested that the
council take action to vacate the alley.
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M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to reconsider Item #5 which had been
tabled.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman that this constitute a Second Reading
of Bill No. 1986-11, Transitory Ordinance 17.24, that it be
published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of
these minutes; and is subiect to the following conditions:
1. Maintenance of the vacated alle be the responsibility
of the property owners abutting the alley.
2. Utility easements be provided to NSP for the
maintenance of the electrical poles located on the
alley.
3. If the vacated alle becomes a private drivewa the
North Star building must compl with all the
building and fire code requirements.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6 PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THB
SPBCIAL USE PERMIT AT 6401 NICOLLET AVENUE TO PERMIT
A SIT-DOWN VIBTNAMBSB RESTAURANT, AND AN OFF-STREBT
PARSING PERMIT. C.L. 262.
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 262
regarding a request by Mr. Hugen Tang Nguyen and Ms. Yen Thi Bui
for amendment to the existing special use permit at 6401 Nicollet
Avenue to permit the operation of a Vietnamese restaurant at this
location and revision of the off-street parking contract.
Jeff Bass, attorney for the applicants, stated that the
applicants would accept the stipulations recommended by staff.
M/Garcia, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to approve the amendment to the
existing special use permit to allow the operation of a
Vietnamese sit-down restaurant at 6401 Nicollet Avenue and to
allow the closure of the access to the adiacent Stewart Building
north parkin lot with the following stipulations:
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1. That the property owner obtains a revised off-street
parking permit from the city;
2. That the remodeling of the structure meets all the
building, fire and health codes of the city;
3. That the wooden fence at the rear of the property be
repaired to the satisfaction of city staff; and
to approve the revised off-street parking permit for the
property.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION GIVING
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO *6,600,000 INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT RBVBNUE BOND FINANCING FOR THE HAMPTON INN
PROJECT. C.L. 263.
Bruce Palmborg, Acting Community Development Director,
reviewed Council Letter No. 263 recommending passage of a
resolution giving preliminary approval of $6,600,000 Industrial
Development Revenue Bond financing for the Hampton Inn Project.
Bill Brussman, Richfield Hotel Associates, Ltd., stated that
hotel financing was difficult to obtain at this time but that
construction was anticipated to begin in mid August on the
Hampton Inn.
Council Member Ludeman expressed concern that traffic
barriers along 77th Street will not be in place prior to
construction.
Acting City Manager Devich stated that at the JulS~ 28
council meeting an ILN Tax Increment Financing analysis will be
presented to provide information on what 77th Street alternative
improvements can be constructed at this time.
M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Garcia that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made part of these minutes:
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RESOLUTION NO. 7179
RESOLUTION GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO A
PROJECT UNDER THE MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT ACT: REFERRING THE PROPOSAL TO
THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
FOR APPROVAL; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM
OF AGREEMENT AND PREPARATION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7179 in Resolution Book No. 54.
Item #8 PUBLIC HEARING FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT
AN ADDITION TO THE PANTRY RESTAURANT, 7545 LYNDALE
AVENUE. C.L. 264.
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 264
regarding a request by Mr. Ken Johnson to approve a special use
permit to expand the Pantry Restaurant, 7545 Lyndale Avenue,. by
adding a 9 foot by 39 foot addition to the west side of the
building.
Ken Johnson, owner of the Pantry Restaurant, stated that the
primary reason for the addition was to provide a better entry and
interior layout for the restaurant.
Council Member Ludeman stated he could not support this
proposal because it reduces the Lyndale Avenue setback, which may
cause problems if the 76th Street and Lyndale Avenue intersection
would need to be widened in the future.
Council Member Sandahl stated he supported this proposal
because it would be a positive improvement for the area.
Council Member Kirsch asked why parking had been allowed on
the site which reduced snow storage space.
City Planner Jopke reviewed a 1983 agreement between the
city and the Pantry Restaurant which had allowed this additional
parking on the site to address the parking problems at the
restaurant.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to close the t~ublic hearing.
Motion carried 5-4.
M/Sandahl, S/Garcia to approve a special use Hermit for a 57
seat restaurant at 7545 Lyndale Avenue with the folloc;in
stipulations: -
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1. That the proposed addition to the buildin not be
constructed unless a variance is obtained.
2. That a detailed landscape plan be submitted for staff
approval.
3. That there be no parking within the Lyndale Avenue
right-of-way.
Motion carried 4-1. (Ludeman opposed).
Item ~9 PUBLIC HEARING ON A REPEAL OF A VARIANCE REQUEST BY
WALSER CORPORATION CONCERNING THE PROPERTY AT 7700 TO
7750 MORGAN AVENUE, 7701 NBWTON AVENUE AND 2002-2026
WEST 78TH STRBBT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW AUTOMOBILE SALES
AND SERVICE BUILDING WITHIN FIVE FEET OF THE MORGAN
AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY. C.L. 265.
City Planner Jopke reviewed Council Letter No. 265 regarding
an appeal by Walser Corporation of the Hearing Examiner's denial
of their variance request to construct a new automobile sales and
service building within five feet of the Morgan Avenue right-of-
way.
James Bergin, 7627 Oliver Avenue, spoke in opposition to the
five foot setback and the increase of traffic that the proposed
dealership would bring to the adjacent residential area.
Robert Guthe, 7634 Oliver Avenue, urged the council to
consider the total area development when reviewing Walser's
plans.
Council Member Ludeman stated opposition to granting a
.. variance for the five foot setback.
MlSandahl, S/Garcia to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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M/Kirsch, S/Garcia to uphold the Hearing Examiner's denial
of a variance reauest by Walser Corporation to construct a new
automobile sales and service building within five feet of the
Morgan Avenue ri ht-of-way on property at 7700 and 7750 Morgan
Avenue, 7701 Newton Avenue and 2002-2026 West 78th Street.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #10 PUBLIC HEARING FOR A SPBCIAL USE PERMIT TO PERMIT
WALSER CORPORATION TO CONSTRUCT ADDITIONS TO THB
E%ISTING FACILITIBS AT 2100 WEST 78Th STREET, 7701
PENN AVENUB AND 2002-2026 WEST 78TH STREBT. C.L. 266.
City Planner Jopke reviewed Council Letter No. 266 regarding
a request by the Walser Corporation for a special use permit to
construct additions to the existing facilities at 2100 West 78th
Street, 7701 Penn Avenue and 2002-2026 West ?8th Street and to
revise the parking and landscape areas on the site.
Dick Sjoquist, President, Walser Corporation, reviewed a
site plan of the proposal. He indicated Walser is requesting
partial use of the frontage road right-of-way for display of cars
and reuse of the existing sign at a new location. He stated a 10
foot green space would be provided along the frontage road and
trees would be planted along 77th Street. He stated meetings had
been held with residents of the adjacent neighborhood and steps
are being taken to address their concerns.
Rick Hollenkamp, Kraus-Anderson Construction Company, stated
that the proposed improvements would update- the facility,
alleviate the parking problems, and increase the tax base of the
city, He also suggested a two hour parking zone could be created
on the frontage road to assure adequate customer parking.
John Uban, Dahlgren, Shardlow, and
proposed use of the excess right-of-way
while final disposition is determined,
landscape aspects proposed for the site
foot green space would be maintained if
Viking Center/Rental building area.
Uban, stated that the
is an appropriate use
He also reviewed the
and stated the same 10
Walser expands in the
Robert Guthe, 7634 Oliver Avenue, inquired about the affect
of the possible relocation of the frontage road to 77th Street
and installation of a traffic signal at 77th Street.
City Planner Jopke explained that this had been proposed as
part of a I494/Penn Avenue street improvement but that the
completion of the I494 Corridor Study may change this proposal.
Therefore, no decision will be made until after the I494
Corridor Study.
James Bergin, 7627 Oliver Avenue, stated his opposition to
allowing Walser to use the right-of-way for car display and
stated that the proposal did not provide adequate parking for
employees.
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Ronald Leviton, 7644 Oliver Avenue, stated that if those
changes were made, it would encourage Walser employees to park on
the residential streets.
John Sussey, 4010 Pebblebrook Drive, representing the
adjacent apartments to the north, stated that there were too many
car dealers in the area and that the council should consider the
28 residents of the apartments.
Lois Lovdal, 7644 Newton Avenue, stated she calls almost
everyday to Walser to ask employees to move their vehicles.
Thomas Lee, 7634 Morgan Avenue, spoke in support of Walser's
proposal and urged the council to install a traffic diverter at
77th Street and Morgan Avenue.
Loren Law, 7220 York Avenue, owner of 7644-46 Morgan Avenue,
spoke in support of approving the special use permit with the
staff stipulations and an additional stipulation to require the
installation of a traffic diverter at 77th Street and Morgan
Avenue.
Dick Sjoquist, Walser Corporation, reviewed the parking
layout and provisions for employee parking on the site.
Council Member Ludeman stated that he was concerned about
the employee parking issue but noted that Walser had been working
with the neighborhood to resolve problems and~that he accepts the
staff recommended stipulations.
Council Member Garcia stated an overall policy regarding car
dealerships was needed, that enforcement of employee parking was
a problem, and that the I494 study may result in an adverse
impact on the property by eliminating the right-of-way use, thus
creating a future shortage of space.
Council Member Sandahl asked for a clarification of the
parking requirements for this use.
City Planner Jopke reviewed the city's parking guidelines.
He stated that thee Walser proposal, as outlined, would correct
some of the parking problems on the site. However, if the Mazda
dealership moved to Morgan Avenue and another dealer located on
the Mazda site, future parking problems could result.
Mayor Hamilton stated that if the council did not approve
this proposal, no problems would be corrected. Therefore, he
supports the proposal because it would address some of the
concerns of the neighborhood.
Council Member Kirsch asked what size trees would be planted
on 77th Street and the width of the relocated curb cut on the
frontage road.
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City Planner Jopke responded that the trees would be 2 1/2
inches in diameter and the curb cut would be 30 feet wide.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Kirsch, S/Ludeman to approve the special use permit for
the Walser Corporation to allow the construction of additions to
the existing Walser Buick facilities located at 2100 West 78th
Street 7701 Penn Avenue, and 2002-2026 West 78th Street subiect
to the following stipulations:
1. That a minimum of 173 parking stalls be provided on the
Buick site for customer, service and employee vehicles,
These spaces should be separated from displa space and
clearly marked.
2. That perimeter curbing be provided. The design and
location of the curbing should be approved b the
City Engineer.
3. That there be no testing or servicing of vehicles on
ad.iacent residential streets.
4. That trees be planted in the boulevard area between
the Walser Buick north propert line and the south
curb of 77th Street consistent with 'the city's
forestry polic .
5. That the existing wall along the north property be
extended to east property line to close off pedestrian
access to 77th Street.
6. That all new signage includin the relocated sign be in
compliance with the city's si n ordinance.
7. No vehicles are to be parked in the visibility
triangles of the frontage road.
8. The city will study the feasibilit of the installation
of a traffic diverter at 77th Street and Mor an Avenue.
9. Walser Corporation and the cit shall negotiate a
satisfactory lease for the use of the frontage road
right-of-wa as shown on the applicant's plan,
_ including landscaping. The lease shall be a renewable
yearly lease with the cit retaining the right to end
the lease at the city's discretion.
Motion carried 4-1. (Garcia opposed).
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Item X11 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT RELATED TO
TA%ICAB LICENSING DELETING THE RBQUIREMENT THAT
DRIVERS MUST BE U.S. CITIZENS. C.L. 267.
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 267
regarding an ordinance amendment regarding taxicab licensing
which would delete the requirement that drivers must be United
States citizens.
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that this constitute a Second Reading
of Bill No. 1986-12, that it be published in the official
newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-4.
Item X12 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE SIGN ORDINANCE TO PBRMIT FRBB
STANDING SIGNS UP TO 35 FEET IN HEIGHT IN GENERAL
COMMERCIAL (C-2) ZONING DISTRICTS OR PROPERTY SITUATED
WITHIN A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA OF THE CITY.
C.L. 265.
City Planner Joplie reviewed Council Letter No. 268 regarding
a proposed amendment to the sign ordinance to permit free
standing signs up to 35 feet in height in general commercial
(C-2) zoning districts or property situated within a
.. redevelopment project area of the city.
M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch that this constitute the First Reading
of this ordinance and that the Public Hearing and Second Reading
of the ordinance be scheduled for July 28, 1986.
Motion carried 4-d. (Council Member Ludeman was absent
during this roll call).
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Item #13 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CONTINUATION OF GENERAL REVENUE
SHARING. C.L. 269.
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 269
recommending adoption of a resolution supporting the
reauthorization of General Revenue Sharing and that the
resolution be mailed to Richfield's Congressional representatives
in the U.S. House and Senate.
Council Member Ludeman stated he opposed the continuation of
General Revenue Sharing because it contributes to the federal
deficit.
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to not consider the passage of a
resolution in support of General Revenue Sharing.
Motion failed 2-3. (Hamilton, Sandahl, Garcia opposed).
M/Sandahl, S/Garcia that the following resolution be
adopted, that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 7180
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE REAUTHORIZATION
OF GENERAL REVENUE SHARING
Motion carried 3-2. (Kirsch, Ludeman opposed). This
resolution appears as Resolution No. ?180 in Resolution Book No.
54.
Item #14~ APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND OFF-STREET PARHING
PERMIT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW CEDAR AVENUE
LIQUOR STORE. C.L. 270.
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 270
regarding the preliminary design and off-street parking permit
for the development of a new Cedar Avenue Liquor Store.
Ron Krank, Korsunsky, Krank, Erickson Architects, Inc.,
reviewed the site plans of the proposed liquor store, stating
that it would meet the setback and parking requirements of the
city.
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Council Member Ludeman inquired about the materials to be
used on the exterior of the building.
Ron Krank responded that brick would be used along with a
metal mansard roof.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to approve the preliminary design of
the proposed Cedar Avenue Liquor Store; to authorize city staff
and the architect to proceed with the development of construction
documents; and that the following resolution be adopted; that it
be spread in the resolution book and that it be part of these
minutes•
RESOLUTION NO. 7181
RESOLUTION APPROVING OFF-STREET PARKING
PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION NO. 86-5
RICHFIELD MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE
6600 CEDAR AVENUE SOUTH
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Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7181 in Resolution Book No. 54.
Item #15 APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH RICHFIELD CITY MANAGER.
C.L. 271.
Mayor Hamilton announced that after an extensive search
process, the city council had chosen James D. Prosser, currently
City Manager of Hazel Crest, Illinois, to be appointed to the
position of City Manager of Richfield. Mayor Hamilton stated Mr.
Prosser was required to give a 45 day notice to Hazel Crest,
therefore, he would begin work with Richfield sometime in
September.
M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch to approve the appointment of James D.
Prosser as Richfield City Manager and to approve a Memorandum_o_f
Understanding between the City Manager and the City of Richfield
regarding an Employment Agreement.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #16 COUNCIL RECEIPT OF FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR
1985.
Acting City Manager Devich stated that a review of the 1985
Comprehensive Financial Report had taken place during the 5:15
p.m. City Council Study Session as contained in Council Letters
No. 253 and 272.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to receive the City of Richfield
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal near ended
December 31. 1985.
Motion .carried 5-0.
Item #17 STAFF REPORT ON PROPERTY/CASUALTY INSURANCE PACSAGB
PREMIUM REDUCTION. C.L. 273.
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 273
regarding modifications to the city's property and casualty
insurance program. He discussed the issues regarding the risks
involved in the operation of the water slide play features and
recommended temporary measures be taken to close them while
alternatives are explored.
Discussion followed regarding the relationship of
recreational and risk policies. It was suggested that the
Community Services Commission review the water slide issue.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to authorize the Acting Citv Manager to
convert the current insurance program to the alternative coverage
proposed by the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust; to
take steps to prevent the use of the water slides on a temporary
basis until a decision is made to dismantle or reopen the water
slides' and to refer to the Community Services Commission for
review of the water slide issues.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #18 COUNCIL DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO ATTEND NLC
ANNUAL CONFERENCE. C.L. 274.
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 2r4
stating that the 1986 budget provides funds for two council
members to attend the NLC Annual Conference November 29-December
3 in San Antonio, Texas.
Council Member Garcia stated that she would like to attend.
Mayor Hamilton, Council Members Ludeman, Sandahl and Kirsch
stated they could not attend.
Item #19 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
19A. U.S. Swim and Fitness Trash Enclosure.
Council Member Ludeman stated that U.S. Swim and Fitness had
not built a trash enclosure as stipulated when the variance for
their addition had been approved and requested city staff to
assure that is completed.
19B. Animal Ordinance.
Council Member Ludeman stated that the problem of dog feces
in parks has not improved, therefore, he requested that the
council consider an ordinance to ban dogs from park property.
19C Display of Cars for Sale.
Council Member Ludeman requested stricter enforcement of the
ordinance regarding cars displayed for sale parked on lawns.
19D. Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds.
Mayor Hamilton requested that a future agenda item be the
consideration of enforcement for the upkeep of buildings and
lawns to prevent deterioration of the city.
He also noted that the north-south sidewalk area adjacent to
Kentucky Fried Chicken holds water, trash accumulation and the
grass is not cut.
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Item #20 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Garcia, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls
be auproved•
RICHFIELD STATE BANK
Checks 7329/7420, 83914/84089 $1,616,941.73
MINNESOTA FEDERAL
Check 1041 $ 10,000.00
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 3069/3.114 $2,531,074.15
Checks 12352/12824 Payroll $ 295,986.35
Motion carried 5-0.
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ADJOURNMENT _
M/Kirsch, S/Garcia that the meeting ad.iourn.
Motion carried 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:
Date Approved • 7-28-86
Thomas P. Ferber _
City Clerk
Acting City Manager