09-08-1986 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 8, 1986
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Hamilton, Mayor; Ivan Ludeman; Michael
Sandahl; Martin Kirsch; and Edwina 'Garcia.
STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Devich~,
Administrative Services Director; Thomas F~~.
Ferber, City Clerk; Donald Fondrick;
Community Services Director; Bruce Palmborg,
Acting Community Development Director; Thomas
Morgan, Public Safety Director; and Mike
Eastling, City Engineer.
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
Council Member Ludeman stated that page 4 of minutes should
be corrected on the sixth line of the motion, second word, to
read "or" instead of "and".
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to approve the minutes of the regular
city council meeting of August 25, 1986 as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
No one wished to address the council.
Mayor Hamilton introduced City Manager James Prosser and
presented a proclamation plaque to Administrative Services
Director Steven Devich in appreciation of his dedicated service
to the City during the period of time he was Acting City Manager.
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Item #2 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Ludeman, S/Garcia to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #3 CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Ludeman requested that consent calendar Item
~~3C be removed and placed on the regular agenda.
Pdayor Hamilton stated that consent calendar Item ~~3C would
be placed on the agenda as Item ~~24A.
A. REQUEST BY MN DEER HUNTERS ASSOC. FOR A FEE WAIVED
RAFFLE PERMIT FOR A ONE DAY RAFFLE TO BE HELD AT FRED
BABCOCK VFW. C.L. 335.
B. MINUTES, TABULATION OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR
REMOVAL OF HOUSES AT 6329, 6339, 6425, AND 6429
PORTLAND AVENUE. C.L. 336.
C. REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AND PLACED ON REGULAR
AGENDA AS ITEM ~~24A .
D. RESOLUTION APPROVING CITY MAPJAGER'S ELECTION TO BE
EXCLUDED FROM PERA. C.L. 338
RESOLUTION N0. 7212
RESOLUTION APPROVING ELECTION OF JAMES D. PROSSER
TO BE EXCLUDED FROM THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
E. ESTIMATE N0. 7, STORM SEWER DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
NORBY AND WILSON PONDS, ARCON CONSTRUCTION -
$261,395.01.
M/Sandahl, SlLudeman to approve the consent calendar as
amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
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3 September 8, 1986
Item ~~4 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ALLEYS TO PAVE IN 1987.
C.L. 339.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 339
regarding a public hearing to consider paving all remaining
eligible alleys during the 1987 construction season, without the
submittal of petitions.
Community Services Director Fondrick stated that Mt. Calvary
Lutheran Church had requested that the council delay paving the
alley located between East 65th Street and East 66th Street, from
Bloomington Avenue to 16th Avenue because they are considering
expanding their facility and acquiring several adjacent
properties. He also stated that property owners had submitted a
petition against the paving of the alley between Wentworth and
Blaisdell Avenues, from 68th Street 147' north.
It was the consensus of the council to delete these two
alleys from those to be paved.
Larry Becker, 6819 Nicollet Avenue, spoke in support of the
proposed alley paving and stated that he has been unable to get
enough signatures for paving because there are several rental
properties on this alley.
Marian Miller, 7316 Grand Avenue, spoke in support of alley
paving and stated she had obtained signatures representing
exactly 50~ of the alley in favor of paving.
Lori Bacon, 7345 Harriet Avenue, stated her driveway exits
to 74th Street and therefore she does not use the alley and
opposes having to pay for paving it.
Paul Thompson, 6720 Vincent Avenue, spoke in support of
alley paving.
Community Services Director Fondrick stated that Mrs. Tate,
6315 James Avenue, had requested that the alley between James and
Irving Avenues, 63rd Street to 118' south, only be paved far
enough to serve the existing driveways. He stated that this
alley is a deadend and staff will honor this request since her
property is at the dead end of the alley with no access to it.
Mayor Hamilton stated he believes in the paving of the
alleys, but is concerned that the rules axe being changed this
time.
Council Member Ludeman reviewed the previous council action
regarding alley paving.
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Council Member Garcia asked if notice had been given to the
property owners on the alleys proposed for paving.
Community Services Director Fondrick stated that mailed
notices had been given to all property owners abutting these
alleys.
M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch to delete from those alleys to be paved
the following two alleys:
Alley Between From To
E. 65th St. and E. 66th St. Bloomington Ave. 16th Avenue
Wentworth and Blaisdell Ave. 68th Street 147' North
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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 N0. 7213
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE PAVING
ALLEYS AND PREPARATION OF PLANS FOR C.P. 832
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7213 in Resolution Book No. 54.
Item ~~5 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ADOPTION OF THE ASSESSMENT ROLL
FOR CITY PROJECT N0. 809, L/H/N MAINTENANCE FOR THE
PERIOD JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1985. C.L. 340
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 809
regarding the adoption of the assessment roll for City Project
No. 809, L/H/N Maintenance for the period January 1 through
December 31, 1985.
Roy Peterson, owner of 6330-38 Lyndale Avenue, questioned
why he was being assessed for LHN maintenance for his property
which is north of 64th Street and appears not to be in the LHN
district.
Community Services Director Fondrick stated he would
investigate the assessment for this property.
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M/Sandahl, SlLudeman to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the staff make a determination as
to the ro er assessment of 6330-38 L ndale Avenue PIN 28-028-
24-11-0002 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. 7214
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON CITY PROJECT N0. 809
L/H/N MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 1985
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7214 in Resolution Book No. 54.
Item ~k6 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CITY PROJECT
N0. 810. ALLEY MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1,
1985 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 195. C.L. 341.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 341
regarding the adoption of the assessment roll for City Project
No. 810, alley maintenance for the period January 1, 1985 through
December 31, 1985.
Arnold Moe, treasurer of Oak Grove Lutheran Church, asked
the council to relieve the church of assessment for their three
lots (PIN 34-028-24-22-0032) abutting the alley between Augsburg
and Garfield Avenues, from 70th to 71st Street because the city
council stipulated the church cannot use the alley when the
special use permit was issued for the parking lot located on the
lots.
Council Member Ludeman stated that council action precludes
the church from using the alley and also curbing and a fence
ad3acent to the alley was required, therefore he would support an
exemption from the assessment for this property.
M/Kirsch, S/Garcia to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to exempt PIN 34-028-24-22-0032 from
assessment for City Pro,iect No. 810 and that the assessment roll
be amended to reflect this exemption.
Motion carried 5-0.
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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. 7215
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON CITY PROJECT N0. 810
ALLEY MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 1985
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7215 in Resolution Book No. 54.
Item ~~7 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CITY PROJECT
N0. 812, 1985 ALLEY PAVING. C.L. 342
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 342
regarding the adoption of the assessment roll for City Project
No. 812, 1985 Alley Paving.
Arnold Moe, treasurer of Oak Grove Lutheran Church, asked
the council to relieve the church of assessment for their
property adjacent to the alley (PIN 34-028-24-22-0032) because of
the stipulation in their special use permit which precludes them
from using the alley.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl
ssessment for City Probe
e amended to reflect thi
Motion carried 5-0.
to exempt
ct No. 812
s exemotio
PIN 34-028-24-22-0032 from
and that the assessment roll
n.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that
made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 7216
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON
CITY PROJECT N0. 812, 1985 ALLEY PAVING
e
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7216 in Resolution Book No. 54.
Council Meeting Minutes 7 September 8, 1986
Item ~~8 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE LONGFELLOW
AVENUE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. C.L. 343
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 343
regarding the adoption of the assessment roll for City Project
No. 803, Longfellow Avenue Improvements.
M/Sandahl, S/Garcia to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made Dart of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 7217
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON
CITY PROJECT N0. 803 LONGFELLOW AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7217 in Resolution Book No. 54.
Item ~~9 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR INSTALLATION
OF A FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR RICHFIELD SHOPPES
NORTH. C.L. 344.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 344
regarding adoption of the assessment roll for installation of a
fire protection system for Richfield Shoppes North.
Council Member Ludeman stated his concern that the City was
involved in providing financing to the private sector for this
improvement and that it may become a burden to the taxpayer.
Public Safety Director Morgan reviewed the state law which
provides for use of the assessment process for the installation
of fire protection systems. He stated that the installation of
fire protection systems by businesses and the school district
lessens the cost to the City for providing fire protection.
City Manager Prosser stated that the city council will be
kept informed whether other businesses request the use of the
assessment process for similar installations.
M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
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Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman that the following resolution be
adopted: that it be spread in the resolu_tion_book and that it be
made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 7218
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON
INSTALLATION OF A FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM
FRO RICHFIELD SHOPPES NORTH
Motion carried 4-1. (Ludeman opposed) This resolution
appears as Resolution No. 7218 in Resolution Book No. 54.
Item ~~10 PUBLIC HEARING FOR CERTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR
OF WEED DESTRUCTION EXPENSES. C.L. 34S
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter 345 regarding
certification to the county auditor of the assessment roll for
weed destruction.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5=0.
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. 7219
RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT FOR WEED DESTRUCTION
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7219 in Resolution Book No. 54.
Item ~~11 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CERTIFICATION OF DELINQUENT SEWER
AND WATER UTILITY ACCOUNTS. C.L. 346.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 346
regarding the certification of unpaid sewer and water utility
accounts to the county auditor to be included in the property
owners property taxes.
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M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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 N0. 7220
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING UNPAID SEWER AND WATER SERVICE
CHARGES TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO BE COLLECTED WITH
OTHER TAXES ON SAID PROPERTIES
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7220 in Resolution Book No. 54.
Item ~~12 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CERTIFICATION OF DISEASED TREE
REMOVAL EXPENSES. C.L. 347.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 347
regarding the adoption of the assessment roll for the removal of
diseased trees from private property for the period August 1,
1985 - July 31, 1986.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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. 7221
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON
REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY
FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 1, 1985 - JULY 31, 1986
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7221 in Resolution Book No. 54.
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10 September 8, 1986
Item ~~13 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SPECIALLY ASSESSING L/H/N
AREA FOR CURRENT MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD
OF JANUARY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1987. C.L. 348.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 348
regarding consideration of specially assessing the LHN area for
current maintenance services for the period of January l through
December 31, 1987.
Community Services Director Fondrick stated that a protest
to the proposed assessment increase had been received from Mr.
John Sieff of Lyndale Hardware. He stated that the increase in
the estimated 1987 assessment total is based on an increase in
utility fees, additional supplies, and capital outlay for repair
and replacement of sidewalks and crosswalks. He also stated that
6330-38 Lyndale Avenue is located within the tax increment
district but it will be investigated what benefit it has received
from LHN maintenance.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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 N0. 7222
RESOLUTION ORDERING UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT SERVICE PROJECT
L/H/N MAINTENANCE - JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1987
CITY PROJECT N0. 830
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7222 in Resolution Book No. 54.
Item ~~14 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SPECIALLY ASSESSING CURRENT
MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR CITY ALLEYS FOR THE PERIOD OF
JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1987. C.L. 349
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 349
regarding specially assessing current maintenance services for
city alleys for the period of January 1 through December 31,
1987.
M/Ludeman, S1Garcia to close the public hearing.
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Motion carried 5-0.
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 N0. 7223
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT SERVICE
PROJECT FOR ALLEY MAINTENANCE
JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1987
CITY PROJECT N0. 831
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7223 in Resolution Book No. 54.
Item ~~15 REQUEST FOR ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR RESTAURANT AND
TAVERN LICENSES - CHAMPPS OF RICHFIELD, 300 WEST 66TH
STREET. C.L. 350
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 350
regarding the application from Mr. Dean S. Vlahos for an on-sale
and Sunday liquor and tavern licenses for Champps of Richfield
300 West 66th Street.
Council Member Ludeman stated his concern about noise
from the patio area disturbing the residents of nearby apartments
and condominiums.
Dean Vlahos, owner of Champps, stated that he has a similar
patio at his St. Paul restaurant and has had no complaints. He
stated no music or TV would be allowed in the patio area and that
it would have a canopy and be screened.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Garcia togrant on-sale and Sunday liquor and
avern licenses to Dean S. Vlahos for Champps of Richfield, 300
est 66th Street with the following stipulations:
1. Applicant receives final approval and inspection for all
building plans.
2. Applicant supplies proof of public and liquor liability
coverages as required by the Richfield Ordinance Code.
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3. Applicant desi
operation and
Manager's lice
4.
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for the Richfield
es for, and is granted a
Motion carried 4-1. (Ludeman opposed)
Item ~~16 CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING A REQUEST FOR
A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A COMBINATION SIT-DOWN AND
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT SERVING LIQUOR, AND A RESOLUTION
APPROVING AN OFF-STREET PARKING PERMIT 1200 EAST 78TH
STREET. (TO BE CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 13). C.L. 351.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 351
recommending that the city council continue the public hearing to
consider a request for a special use permit for a proposed
Mexican theme restaurant at 1200 East 78th Street until October
13, 1986 to provide further time to address a number of issues
and concerns identified by staff and surrounding property owners.
David Webb, developer of the proposed restaurant, stated
that this proposal does address the traffic, litter, and noise
concerns of the neighborhood and urged the council not to delay
their decision so that construction can begin.
Mayor Hamilton expressed concern about serving liquor in a
fast food restaurant.
Mr. Webb stated only strong beer and margarita's will be
served and will account for only 8X of sales.
Council Member Garcia stated that the neighborhood adjacent
to the site is concerned about traffic and parking and that
liquor may cause additional problems for the neighborhood.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to continue the public hearin to
consider a special use permit for a restaurant at 1200 East 78th
Street to the October 13, 1986 city council meetino.
Motion carried 5-0.
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12
The balance of all license and investi ative fees are
paid in full.
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Item ~~17 REPLATTING, 7715 AND 7731 4TH AVENUE AND 7732 AND 7720
5TH AVENUE TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF AN ARBY'S
RESTAURANT. C.L. 352.
Acting Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed
Council Letter No. 352 regarding the replatting of 7715 and 7731
4th Avenue and 7732 and 7720 5th Avenue into three separate lots.
M/Garcia, S/Kirsch to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch to approve the replatting of propert
located at 7715 and 7731 4th Avenue and 7220 and 7732 5th Avenue
into three separate lots as submitted by the property owners.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item ~~18 SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A COMBINATION SIT-DOWN
AND DRIVE-THRU ARBY'S RESTAURANT ON THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF 78TH STREET AND 5TH AVENUE. C.L. 353.
Acting Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed
Council Letter No. 353 regarding a request by Mr. Charles E.
Nadler, President of Franchise Associates, Inc., for a special
use permit for a 106 seat Arby's restaurant on the northwest
corner of 78th Street and 5th Avenue.
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to approve a special use permit to
construct a combination sit-down and drive-thru Arby's restaur
on the northwest corner of 78th Street and 5th Avenue with 106
seats with the stipulation that the drainage plan be submitted
and approved by the City Engineer.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item ~~19 REQUEST FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A SKIPPER'S SEAFOOD
RESTAURANT AT 6613 PENN AVENUE. C.L. 354.
City Manager reviewed Council Letter No. 354 regarding a
request by Skipper's, Inc. for a special use permit for a 86 seat
Skipper's Seafood Restaurant at 6613 Penn Avenue.
City Manager Prosser stated Howard Bunce had contacted the
city manager and requested that the city council consider making
the 66th Street and Penn Avenue area into a redevelopment
district and delay approval of this special use permit. He
stated Mr. Bunce also expressed concern about the setback of the
building. City Manager Prosser noted that the setback was
similar to adjacent buildings on Penn Avenue.
Council Member Sandahl stated that the graphics provided for
this item were poor in quality.
M/Sandahl, S/Garcia to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Kirsch, S/Ludeman to approve a special use permit for an
86 seat Skipper's sit-down restaurant at 6613 Penn Avenue with
the following stipulations:
1. The wooden fence located to the east of the property
shall be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of
city staff.
2. Proper vents shall be installed to meet all applicable
city codes to prevent food odors from going into the
abutting residential properties.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item ~~20 PUBLIC HEARING RE: AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE
• PLAN AND APPROVAL OF L/H/N LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT N0.
5 FOR THE PROPERTY AT 64TH STREET AND LYNDALE AVENUE
TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION FROM MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
C.L. 355
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 355
regarding an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and approval of
the LHN Land Use Plan Amendment No. 5 for the property at 64th
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Street and Lyndale Avenue to change the designation from multi-
family development to commercial development.
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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 N0. 7224
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CONCERNING PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN 65TH STREET AND
65TH STREET ADJACENT TO THE EAST SIDE OF LYNDALE AVENUE
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7224 in Resolution Book No. 54.
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 minute s_:
RESOLUTION N0. 7225
APPROVING MODIFICATION N0. 5
IN THE LYNDALE HUB NICOLLET COMMERCIAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7225 in Resolution Book No. 54.
Item ~~21 AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE
DESIGNATION OF THE SITE AT 66TH STREET AND SHERIDAN
AVENUE FROM MEDIUM DENSITY BUFFER TO HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL FOR THE ERASER SCHOOL SITE. C.L. 356.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 356
regarding an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to change the
designation of the site at 66th Street and Sheridan Avenue from
medium density buffer to high density residential for the Louise
Whitbeck Fraser School Apartment site.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, questioned why
the rezoning of this property had been approved prior to amending
the Comprehensive Plan and what notice had been given regarding
this action.
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Acting Community Development Director Palmborg stated that
published notice had been given regarding the Comprehensive Plan
amendment.
Mayor Hamilton asked Assistant City Attorney Dean to meet
individually with Mr. Wozniczka to explain the sequence of
procedures.
M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Kirsch, 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 N0. 7226
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
LAND USE DESIGNATION OF THE SITE AT 2500 AND 2516
WEST 66TH STREET
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7226 in Resolution Book No. 54.
Item ~~22 REVISED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF
EDEN PRAIRIE, EDINA, BLOOMINGTON AND RICHFIELD AND THE
SOUTH HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL. C.L. 357.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 357
regarding revisions in the Joint Powers Agreement between the
cities of Eden Prairie, Edina, Bloomington and Richfield and the
South Hennepin Human Services Council and recommending that the
council continue consideration of the agreement to the September
22, 1986 City Council Meeting pending the reconsideration of the
agreement by the Bloomington City Council.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to continue consideration of the
revised. Joint Powers Agreement between the cities of Eden
Prairie, Edina, Bloomington and Richfield and the South Hennep
Human Services Commission to the September 22, 1986 City Counc
Meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item 423 REQUEST FOR ILLUMINATED SIGN AT RICHFIELD STATE AGENCY,
6625 LYNDALE. C.L. 358
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 358
regarding a request for a permit for an illuminated sign at
Richfield Bank & Trust, 6625 Lyndale Avenue recommending denial
because the sign was erected prior to application for a permit
and because the sign does not meet the LHN Urban Design
guidelines. City Manager Prosser .stated that Richfield State
Agency had requested the council defer action for 2 weeks to
allow them to present additional information.
Council Member Sandahl noted that arrows had not been
painted on the parking lot as requested by the council.
M/Sandahl to grant a 2 week continuance of consideration of
the sign permit for Richfield State Agency.
Council Member Sandahl withdrew his motion after council
discussion of the failure of RSA to apply for a permit prior to
installation of the sign.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to deny the request for an illuminated
sign at Richfield State Agency, 6625 Lyndale Avenue, and to order
the removal of the present Quantim cash station signs prior to
submission of a new sign request.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item ~~24 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
24A. Purchase in Excess of $5,000
Market Plaza Site and Extend
Legion Lake. C.L. 337.
to Install Sidewalk at the
Storm Sewer Lines into
Council Member Ludeman noted that Council Letter No. 337
mentioned the installation of bomonite sidewalk which has not
proven to be a good surface and has caused maintenance problems.
Community Services Director Fondrick stated that colored
concrete is now being used and not the bomonite material.
M/Ludeman, SlSandahl that the city council:
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1.
2.
Appro
amoun
Motion carried 5-0.
248. Storage Containers at K-Mart
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Council Member Kirsch stated the storage containers located
in K-Mart's parking lot were still in place.
Public Safety Director Morgan stated that they were being
used on a temporary basis for the refixturing of the store and
that they would be removed in about one week.
24C. Hampton Inn Project
Mayor Hamilton asked about the status of the construction of
the Hampton Inn Project.
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Acting Community Development Director Palmborg stated that
the developers had not yet finalized their financing package and
that construction would not begin until this has been
accomplished.
24D. City Tour for Nuisance Ordinance Violations
Mayor Hamilton stated that during a tour of the city with
Assistant Fire Chief Coughlin, 37 violations relating to weeds,
trash, and parked cars were recorded. Mayor Hamilton asked that
the city staff investigate the licensing of rental properties t~o
assist in addressing these types of problems.
24E. Bloomington Health Inspections of Restaurants
Mayor Hamilton stated that he had observed with City Manager
Prosser a health inspection of a restaurant and found that the
health inspector was very thorough and knowledgeable but had
difficulty in communicating with the restaurant owner. He stated
City Manager Prosser would monitor this situation.
Item #25 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls
be approved:
18 September 8, 1986
A rove a Chan a order to the Norb /Wilson Pond
contract in the amount of 22,219.40 to extend the
storm sewer lines to Legion Lake.
Council Meeting Minutes 19 September 8, 1986
RICHFIELD STATE BANK
Checks 7566/7649, 84949/85184
FIRST MINNESOTA
Check 1045
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 3194/3214
Checks 14213/14639 Payroll
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
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$1,112,250.51
$ 15,000.00
$1,089,210.68
$ 279`, 925. D8
M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl that the meeting adjourn.
Motion carried 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 p
Date Approved: 9/22/86 '~
Thomas P. Ferber
City Clerk
hn Ha Mayor
J me D. Protsser '
C t Manager