08-11-1986CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 11, 1986
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Hamilton, Mayor; Ivan Ludeman; Michael
Sandahl; Martin Kirsch; and Edwina Garcia.
STAFF PRESENT: Steven Devich, Acting City Manager; Thomas P.
Ferber, City Clerk; Donald Fondrick;
Community Services Director; Bruce Palmborg,
Acting Community Development Director; Thomas
Morgan, Public Safety Director; and Clayton
LeFevere, City Attorney.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hamilton at 7:03 p.m.
PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Hamilton led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Sandahl, S/Garcia to approve the minutes of the regular
city council meeting of July 28, 1986 and the special city
council study session of July 28, 1986.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO MOLLY NORDSTROM FOR HER
LIFESAVING ACTIONS. C.L. 293.
Mayor Hamilton presented a Certificate of Appreciation to
Molly Jo Nordstrom recognizing her for actions which saved the _
life of eight month old Tamra Kazemi.
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Item #2 CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO MEMBERS OF THE FOURTH
OF JULY COMMITTEE. C.L. 204.
Mayor Hamilton presented City of Richfield coffee mugs
to the members of the Fourth of July Committee in recognition of
their efforts in making Richfield's Fourth of July celebration
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Ethel Naslund, representing the Fourth of July Committee, ?;
stated-she wanted to thank city liaisons Bob Doeden and Frank `.~~~
White for their assistance in making the celebration a success. ~"'
Mayor Hamilton stated that many employees in the Public
Safety and Community Services Departments assisted with the
celebration and their efforts are also worthy of recognition.
Item ~3 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF REVISED JOINT POWERS AGREE-
MENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND THE SOUTH
HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL. C.L. 307.
Public Safety Director Morgan reviewed Council Letter No.
307 .regarding proposed revisions in the Joint Powers Agreement
between the City of Richfield and the South Hennepin Human
Services Council (SHHSC). He stated that because the proposed
changes raised questions about loans negotiated by SHHSC, the
reporting relationship to the city council, and budgetary
control; it is recommended that this item be tabled to allow the
City Manager's and Mayor's of the Joint Power Cities to further
negotiate and clarify these issues with SHHSC.
City Attorney LeFevere reviewed the concerns of the city
regarding the loans negotiated by SHHSC.
Council Member Ludeman stated that these concerns should be
resolved prior to finalizing an agreement.
Larry Oppold, Executive Director of SHHSC, stated that the
intent of the revision was not to substantively change the
agreement but to only update it and that he is willing to work
with the cities to resolve the issues of concern.
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M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch
concern with the SHHSC J
negotiation and to table
~reement until a future
Motion carried 5-0.
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to direct staff to resolve the issues of
oint Powers Agreement revision through
consideration of approval of the
city council meeting.
Item #4 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
No one wished to address the council.
Item #5 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Ludeman, S/Garcia to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR PERMIT FOR ILLUMINATED
PEDESTAL SIGN AT HANSONS AUTO SPA, 6420 PENN AVENUE.
C.L. 295.
B. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN, KING
OSCAR'S, 1120 EAST 66TH STREET. C.L. 296.
C. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 - WOOD LAKE
NATURE CENTER BRICKS. C.L. 297.
D. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR FEE WAIVED ADVERTISING PERMITS
FOR ST. PETER'S CHURCH FALL FESTIVAL. C.L. 298.
E. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED
AND SETTING DATE OF HEARING, L/H/N MAINTENANCE 1985.
C.L. 299.
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RESOLUTION NO. 7185
RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND
ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
FOR LHN MAINTENANCE
JANUARY 1, 1985 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1985
CITY PROJECT NO. 809
RESOLUTION NO. 7186
RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
FOR LHN MAINTENANCE
JANUARY 1, 19$5 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 19855
CITY PROJECT NO. 809
1986
F. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED
AND SETTING DATE OF HEARING FOR 1985 ALLEY MAINTENANCE.
C.L. 300.
RESOLUTION NO. 7187
RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING
PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR ALLEY MAINTENANCE
AND SNOWPLOWING
CITY PROJECT NO. 810.
RESOLUTION NO. 7188
RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
ALLEY MAINTENANCE - C.P. 810
G. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED
AND SETTING DATE OF HEARING FOR 1985 ALLEY PAVING.
C.L. 301.
RESOLUTION NO. 7189
RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND
ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
FOR CITY PROJECT NO. 812, 1985 ALLEY PAVING
RESOLUTION NO. 7190
RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
FOR CITY PROJECT NO. 812 - 1985 ALLEY PAVING
H. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED
AND SETTING DATE OF HEARING FOR LONGFELLOW AVENUE
IMPROVEMENTS. C.L. 302.
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RESOLUTION NO. 7191
RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND
ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
FOR CITY PROJECT NO. 803 - LONGFELLOW AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. 7192
RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
FOR CITY PROJECT NO. 803 - LONGFELLOW AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
I. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND SETTING DATE OF HEARING
FOR ALLEY MAINTENANCE (1987). C.L. 303
RESOLUTION NO. 7193
RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS FOR THE COSTS
OF CURRENT SERVICES PROVIDED FOR ALLEY MAINTENANCE f
IN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD.
JANUARY 1, 1987 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1987
CITY PROJECT NO. 831
J. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT AND SETTING DATE OF HEARING FOR L/H/N
MAINTENANCE (1987). C.L. 304.
RESOLUTION N0. 7194
RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS FOR
THE COSTS OF CURRENT SERVICES PROVIDED WITHIN
THE LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET PROJECT AREA FOR THE
PERIOD JANUARY 1, 198? THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1987.
CITY PROJECT NO. 830
K. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF
PRELIMINARY REPORT, RESOLUTION RECEIVING PRELIM-
INARY REPORT AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 1987
ALLEY PAVING PROJECT CP 832. C.L.-305.
RESOLUTION NO. 7195
RESOLUTION ORDERING PRELIMINARY REPORT
ON PROPOSED ALLEY PAVING, CITY PROJECT N0.~832
RESOLUTION NO. 7196
RESOLUTION RECEIVING PRELIMINARY REPORT AND
CALLING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ALLEY PAVING
CITY PROJECT NO. 832
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L. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED .
AND SETTING DATE OF HEARING FOR INSTALLATION OF
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, RICHFIELD SHOPPES NORTH.
C.L. 306.
RESOLUTION NO. 7197
RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE PROTECTION
SYSTEM FOR RICHFIELD SHOPPES NORTH AND
SETTING DATE OF HEARING
M. APPROVAL OF ESTIMATE NO.
NORBY AND WILSON PONDS,
$242,298.62.
6, STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS,
ARCON CONSTRUCTION -
APPROVAL OF ESTIMATE NO. 2, REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF
LIME SLUDGE AT WATER PLANT, BRADLEY AND DAVID
FREDRTCKSON - $21,000.
APPROVAL OF ESTIMATE NO. 4 AND FINAL PAYMENT, 76TH
STREET AND WASHBURN AVENUE STORM DRAIN
IMPROVEMENTS,RICHARD KNUTSON, INC. - $28,052.47.
N. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR POLLING PLACES
AND DESIGNATION OF JUDGES FOR PRIMARY ELECTION.
C.L. 308.
RESOLUTION NO. 7198
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR POLLING PLACES
AND DESIGNATING JUDGES FOR THE PRIMARY
ELECTION OF SEPTEMBER 9, 1986
O. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR FEE WAIVER OF ITINERANT FOOD
LICENSE AND ITINERANT AMUSEMENT LICENSE FOR ASSUMPTION
CHURCH FUN FEST, AUGUST 16-17, 1986. C.L. 311.
P. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED
AND SETTING DATE OF HEARING FOR DISEASED TREE REMOVAL.
C.L. 323.
RESOLUTION NO. 7199
RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND
ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
FOR REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES FROM
PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR THE PERIOD OF
AUGUST 1, 1985 TO JULY 31, 1986
RESOLUTION NO. 7200
RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
FOR DISEASED TREE REMOVAL FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY
AUGUST 1, 1985 TO JULY 31, 1986
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M/Ludeman, S/Garcia to approve the consent calendar. -
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #? HEARING TO VACATE THE UATIMPROVED RIGHT-OF-WAY AT THE
INTERSECTION OF 74TH AND LIPTON AVENUE, AND THE
DISPOSITION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY. C.L. 309.
Aeting Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed
Council Letter No. 309 regarding a request by Eric Lindholm for
the city to vacate the unimproved right-of-way at the
intersection of 74th Street and Upton Avenue and the status of an
adjacent park triangle parcel.
Tom Schwartz, 7400 Upton Avenue, spoke in opposition to the
vacation of this right-of-way and any disposition of the park
property. He expressed concern that the land maybe rezoned to
multifamily and stated he favored the land remaining open space.
Council Member Ludeman asked if the legal issues regarding
the sale of the park parcel can be resolved so that it may be
sold.
City Attorney LeFevere reviewed the ownership and easement
issues which are involved with this parcel. He stated that the
proposed hold harmless agreement with Mr. Lindholm would be a
short term solution, but the ultimate disposition of the park
property map lie with the courts.
It was the consensus of the city council to request the City
Attorney's office to further study the legal aspects of a
permanent disposition of the park triangle.
M/Garcia, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the following be adopted, that is
be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 7201
RESOLUTION RECEIVING PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION AND
CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
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Motion .carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7201 in Resolution Book No. 54.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that this constitute First Reading of
this transitor ordinance and that the Public Heara_n~ a.nrl .S'annnrl
rceaaing ot- the transitory ordinance be scheduled f
1986.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #8 WAIVER OF PRELIMINARY PLATTING PROCEDURES AND APPROVAL
OF FINAL PLAT FOR THE HAMPTON INN PROJECT, 77TH
STREBT AND LYNDALE AVENUE. C.L. 310.
Acting Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed
Council Letter No. 310 recommending that the city council approve
a waiver of the preliminary platting procedures and approve the
final plat for the Hampton Inn Project located at 77th Street and
Lyndale Avenue.
M/Kirsch, S/Garcia to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Kirsch, S/Garcia to waive preliminary platting procedures
for the Hampton Inn Project property at 77th Street and Lyndale
Avenue and that the followin resolution be ado ted• that it be
spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these
minutes.
RESOLUTION NO. 7202
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT OF
HAMPTON RICHFIELD
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. ?202 in Resolution Book No. 54.
Item ~9 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT RELATING TO GAMBLING ACTIVITIES
WHICH WOULD PERMIT OFF-PREMISE GAMBLING ON AN
INDIVIDUAL BASIS. C.L. 313.
Public Safety Director Morgan reviewed Council Letter No.
313 concerning a proposed ordinance amendment relating to
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gambling activities and to allow off-premise gambling on an
individual basis. The amendment would bring Richfield's
ordinance in compliance caith recent state legislation.
City Attorney LeFevere reviewed the state statutes regarding.
charitable gambling and their relationship to citiT ordinances.
He stated that the council could adopt a policy of not approving
any off-premise gambling permit applications.
Council Member Sandahl stated he was opposed to a blanket
prohibition of off-premise gambling because some may merit
council approval.
Public Safety Director Morgan stated that the ordinance
amendment provided for approval. However, the council may wish
to give a clear direction on this issue by a policv.
Council Member Ludeman stated he supported developing a
policy of prohibiting all off-premise gambling.
Council Member Garcia stated that allowing off-premise
gambling would not be in the best interest of the community and
that a policy prohibiting it would provide consistency in dealing
with this issue.
Council Member Kirsch stated that a consistent policy would
avoid any confusion regarding this issue.
M/Kirsch, S/Ludeman to direct city staff to develop a colic
biting off-premise gambling for council consideration: a.r,rl_
that this constitute First Reading of this ordinance amendment
and that the Public Hearing and Second Reading of the ordinance
amendment be .scheduled for August 25, 1986.
Motion carried 4-1. (Sandahl opposed).
Item #10 TWO ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS E%EMP'TING VENDING MACHINES
WHICH DISPENSE BOTTLED AND CANNED SOFT DRINHS FROM
LICENSE AND INSPECTION FEES. C.L. 314.
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 314
regarding two proposed ordinance amendments to e.cempt vending
machines which dispense bottled and canned soft drinks from
license and inspection fees and bring the Richfield ordinance
code in compliance with recent state legislative action.
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M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that this constitute First Readin of __
ordinance amendment 6.01 and that the Public Hearin and Second
Reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for Au ust 25
1986.
Motion carried 5-0.
MlLudeman, S/Sandahl that this constitute First Readin of
ordinance amendment 6.13 and that the Public Hearin and Second
Reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for Au ust 25,
1986.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item X11 CEDAR AVENUE LIQUOR STORE-SITE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
REVIEW, SELECTION OF A DEVELOPER AND AUTHORIZATION TO
NEGOTIATE A DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT. C.L. 315.
Acting Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed
Council Letter No. 315 regarding the development proposals
received by the city from Urban Associates and The Lincoln
Companies for the Cedar Avenue Liquor Store site.
Irv Kilstofte, Kilstofte Associates, architect for-the Urban
Associates proposal, reviewed the site plan and a building model
proposed for the Cedar Avenue Liquor Store site.
Bill Henning, Bill Henning & Co., builder for the Urban
Associates proposal, stated the tenant mix for the building would
be 60% professional and 40% retail.
City Attorney LeFevere stated that there would be no way to
guarantee this tenant mix in the future.
Dave Riemer, Urban Associates, stated that the site lends
itself to this type of tenant mix and that long term leases would_
be required of most tenants. He stated that the Republic Airline
Credit Union has expressed some interest in becoming a tenant.
Dave Brewster, KKE Architects, architect for the Lincoln
Companies proposal, reviewed the site plans for the proposed
Richfield Business Center which would provide space for small
high technology companies.
Chuck DuFresne, Lincoln Companies, stated that their
proposal would be compatible with the surrounding area and that
Lincoln Companies would agree to purchase the 67th Street right-
of-way, for $318,000, and enlarge their proposal because of the
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additional land purchase. He stated that the Lincoln Companies. _
proposal could serve as a positive stimulus to development on
Cedar Avenue north of 66th Street. He stated that the Republic
Airline Credit Union had also contacted his company about
becoming a potential tenant.
Discussion follocaed regarding the difference in the purchase
price between Urban Associates and Lincoln Companies for the
total site including the 67th Street right-of-way.
Dave Reimer, Urban Associates, stated that Urban Associates
would increase their purchase price for the 67th Street right-of-
way to match the offer of Lincoln Companies.
Dan Thurber, 6720 18th Avenue, stated that he supports the
vacation of 67th Street because it would improve the traffic
problems in the residential area. He stated he opposed the
location of retail businesses on the site and favors the Lincoln
Companies proposal and the vacation of 67th Street.
Paul Couillard, 6726 18th Avenue, stated that his main
concern was the protection of the residential area from
additional traffic.
Ken Kolb, 6727 18th Avenue, stated he supports the vacation
of 67th Street and opposes allowing retail business on the site.
W.A. Roholt, 1720 East 66th Street, stated-that the two
proposals are about equal and would provide a buffer adjacent to
the residential area.
Bob Hall, ?309 Oliver Avenue, representing the Republic
Airline Credit Union, would be interested in locating in either
project depending on the impact of the airline merger on the
Credit Union.
Acting City Manager Devich asked what size the Lincoln
Companies building would be if they included the 67th Street
right-of-way in the project area.
Chuck DuFresne, Lincoln Companies, stated an additional
3,800 square feet would be added to the south side of the
building.
Council Member Garcia stated support for the Lincoln
Companies proposal and the vacation of 67th Street because it is
compatible with the neighborhood and will have a positive impact
on the area for the future.
Council Member Sandahl stated that the area residents were
opposed to retail and he supports approval of the Lincoln
Companies proposal.
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Council Member kirsch stated support for the Lincoln -
Companies proposal. -
Mayor Hamilton stated he supported the Lincoln Companies
proposal and that it appeared to be .the type of development the
neighborhood favored.
Council Member Ludeman complemented staff on their
assessment of the two proposals. He stated reservations about
not choosing the Urban Associates proposal since it would provide
more revenue to the city-and handled the traffic situation well.
He stated he agrees with the neighborhood support of Lincoln
Companies proposal with vacation of 67th Street, but requested
that city staff attempt to negotiate a higher price for the
property with Lincoln Companies.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to select Lincoln Companies as the
developer for the Cedar Avenue Liauor Store site, including the
67th Street right-of-way; and to authorize city staff to initiate
negotiations on a developer's agreement subiect to the receipt of
a $5,000 check by August 18, 1986 from Lincoln Companies as an
earnest mone down pa went.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #12 APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION
TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NBW CEDAR
AVENUE MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE. C.L. 321.
Acting Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed
Council Letter No. 321 recommending that the city council approve
the plans and specifications and authorize the advertising for
bids for the construction of a new Cedar Avenue Municipal Liquor
Store.
M/Sandahl, S/Garcia that the plans and specifications for a
new Cedar Avenue Li uor Store be a roved sub'ect to staff review
and that city staff and the architect are authorized to proceed
with the advertisement for bids for the construction off the
store.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item X13 RESOLUTION GIVING FINAL APPROVAL TO TRANSFER OF
CONTROLLING INTEREST OF CITY'S CABLE TELEVISION
FRANCHISE. C.L. 316.
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 316
recommending that the city council give final approval to the
transfer of controlling interest of the city's cable television
franchise.
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 NO. 7203
RESOLUTION GIVING FINAL APPROVAL
TO A TRANSFER OF CONTROLLING INTEREST
IN CITY'S CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE
Motion carried 4-0. (Council Member Garcia was absent when
this vote was recorded). This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7203 in Resolution Book No. 54.
Item X14 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY PERTAINING TO HIRING
OF MINORS BY THE MUNICIPAL LIQUOR OPERATION. C.L. 317.
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 317
recommending that the city council adopt a policy requiring that
all persons employed within the City's municipal liquor operation
who are involved in the dispensing of liquor be at least 21 years
of age. The City Manager added that the two existing employees
who are under Z1 years of age would be "grandfathered" in.
M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book an_d that it be
made part of these minutes:
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RESOLUTION NO. 7204
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY
PERTAINING TO HIRING OF MINORS
BY MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORES
Motion carried 4-0. (Council Member Garcia was absent when
this vote was recorded). This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7204 in Resolution Book No. 54.
Item X15 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE E%TENSION OF THE VARIANCE
HEARING OFFICER PROCESS. C.L. 318.
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 318
recommending that the city council approve the extension of the
variance hearing officer process for one year.
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch 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. 7205
RESOLUTION EXTENDING HEARING EXAMINER
PROCESS FOR ZONING ORDINANCE VARIANCE REVIEW
Motion carried 4-0. (Council Member Garcia was absent when
this vote was recorded). This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7205 in Resolution Book No. 54.
Item X16 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT
6425 AND 6429 PORTLAND AVENUE FOR PARR PURPOSES.
C.L. 312.
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 312
recommending that the city council authorize the purchase of 6425
and 6429 Portland Avenue from the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority for a total purchase price of $174,662. He stated the
house would be removed and the land would be included in the
Legion Lake Park Project.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the following resolution be
adopted; that it spread in the resolution book and that it be
made part of these minutes:
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RESOLUTION NO. 7206
August 11, 1986
RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES
LOCATED AT 6425 AND 6429 PORTLAND AVENUE
FOR PARK PURPOSES
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7206 in Resolution Book No. 54.
Item #17 RESOLUTION $FFECTING CERTAIN STATE MANDATED CHANGES
TO FIRE AND POLICE RELIEF ASSOCIATIONS. C.L. 322.
Aeting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 322
recommending that the city council pass a resolution to take the
following actions regarding certain state mandated changes to the
Fire and Police Relief Associations:
1. Appoint the Finance Manager, City Treasurer and Public
Safety Director as voting board members in both the
Police and Fire Relief Associations.
2. Authorize either the Finance Manager or City Treasurer
sign for all Relief Association disbursements over
$5,000 from the Special Fund.
3. Authorize either the Finance Manager or City Treasurer
to receive-and deposit all monies for the Special Fund
or each Relief Association.
4. Require the Treasurer of each Relief Association~to
have a bond of $100,000.
M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch 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. 7207
RESOLUTION APPOINTING VOTING MUNICIPAL MEMBERS TO
RICHFIELD POLICE RELIEF ASSOCIATION AND RICHFIELD
FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION; REPLACING EXISTING EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7207 in Resolution Book No. 54.
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Item #18 APPOINTMENTS TO THE ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH, ENERGY
AWARENESS COMMISSION AND THE HUMAhT RIGHTS COMMISSION.
C.L. 319.
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter ATo. 319
regarding appointments to fill vacancies on the Advisory Board of
Health, Energy Awareness Commission and the Human Rights
Commission.
M/Garcia, S/Ludeman to approve the following appointments:
Name Commission Term Expires
Keven Keller Advisory Board of Health January 31, 1988
Wendy Peterson Energy Awareness Commission January 31, 1987
Kevin Hoemke Human Rights Commission Upon graduation
from high school
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #19 COUNCIL CONFIRMATION OF BUDGET HEARING SCHEDULE.
C.L. 320.
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 320
regarding the dates suggested for council review of the 1986
Revised and 1987 Proposed Budgets.
M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch that the budget hearings for review of
the Revised 1986 and Proposed 198? Budgets be scheduled for the
following dates:
Wednesday, September 10, 1986 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September. l7, 1986 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 24, 1986 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 1, 1986 7:00 p,m,
(if needed)
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #20 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
20A. Parking - 66th Street and Cedar Avenue-Area.
Council Member Garcia stated that the Cedar Avenue Liquor
Store parking lot is currently being utilized by some customers
of the dentist. office .located at 66th Street and 18th Avenue.
She stated that with the redevelopment of the site, these people
may use 18th Avenue to park. She requested that city staff study
the feasibility of provision for leased or shared parking for the
dentist office.
20B. Comprehensive Plan Neighborhood Meetings.
Council Member Kirsch asked when results and revie~a of the
neighborhood meetings conducted by the Planning Commission would
be available.
Acting City Manager Devich responded that city staff has
been following up on the comments received and that a full report
will be prepared when all the meetings have been conducted.
Item_#21 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls be
approved'
RICHFIELD STATE BANK
Checks 7472/7528, 84363/84692
FIRST MINNESOTA
Check 1043
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 3142/3166
Checks 13294/13755 Payroll
Motion carried 5-0.
$1,034,580.7'7
~ 10,000.00
$3,354,922.71
$ 298,896.03
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M/Kirsch, S/Garcia that the meeting adiourn.
Motion carried 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:9
Date Approved • $/25/86
Thomas P. Ferber
City Clerk
August 11,
1986
Acting City Manager