01-12-1987CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 12, 1987
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 P.
Ferber, City Clerk; Donald Fondrick;
Community Services Director; Bruce Palmborg,
Acting Community Development Director; Barry
Fritz, Public Safety; 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/Garcia, S/Sandahl to approve the minutes of the regular
city council meeting on December 22, 1986.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 DONATION BY THE LION'S CLUB OF A NEW RESUSCITATOR TO
THE POLICE DIVISION FOR USE IN A SQUAD VEHICLE. C.L. 1.
Ray Sawitzke, Richfield Lion's Club President, presented a
new resuscitator to Lt. Barry Fritz of the Public Safety
Department for use in police squad cars.
Mayor Hamilton and Lt. Fritz acknowledged the Lion's Club
for their generosity in donating this equipment to the city.
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Item #2 RECEIPT OF A CBRTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR E%CBLLBNCB
IN FINANCIAL REPORTING AWARDBD BY THE GOVERNMENT
FINANCE ASSOCIATION. C.L. 2.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 2 regarding
the City's receipt of the Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting awarded by the Government
Finance Officers Association for Richfield's 1985 Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report.
Mayor Hamilton read and presented the Certificate of
Achievement for Financial Reporting to Jean Mitchell, Finance
Manager, on behalf of the Government Finance Officers
Association.
Item #3 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THB AGENDA.
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No one wished to address the council.
Item #4 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to approve the a enda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR REPLACEMENT
OF A TRACTOR FOR THE GOLF COURSE. C.L. 3.
B. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR VIBRASTAT
ROLLER FOR STREET REPAIR USE. C.L. 4.
C. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR THREE ONE-TON
TRUCK ..CABS AND CHASSIS FOR CITY MAINTENAiv'CE OPERATIONS.
C.L. 5.
D. APPROVED AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR
INSTALLATION OF OPTICOM EMERGENCI' VEHICLE PREEMPTION
SYSTEM. C.L. 6.
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E. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR PURCHASE OF
CABLE EQUIPMENT. C.L. 7.
F. RESOLUTION APPROVING 1987 AND 1988 LABOR CONTRACT WITH
THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL
1215. C.L. 8.
RESOLUTION NO. 7259
RESOLUTION APPROVING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND THE
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1215
BARGAINING UNIT FOR THE YEARS 1987 AND 1988
G. APPROVED PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH SOCIAL
SERVICE AGENCIES RECEIVING FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR
1987 C.L. 9, AND RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REVISION
OF 1987 BUDGET FOR OTHER AGENCIES DIVISION.
RESOLUTION NO. 7270
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REVISION OF 1987
BUDGET FOR OTHER AGENCIES DIVISION
H. APPROVED ILLUPIINATED SIGN AT MINNESOTA MINI-STORAGE,
200 W. 78TH ST. C.L. 10.
I. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL PAYMENT TO AUT0~IATIC CONTROL
AND COMMUNICATION FOR PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER AT THE
WATER PLANT. $33,544.
J. APPROVED TAXICAB LICENSE RENEWALS - TOWN TAXI (20 CABS)
YELLOW CAB (40 CABS); SUBURBAN TAXI {53 CABS); AIRPORT
CAB {45 CABS).
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item ~6 CANCBLLATION OF A PUBLIC HBARING ON A PLANNBD UNIT
DBVBLOPMBNT PLAN, RBZONING, PRBLIMINARY PLAT, STRBBT
VACATION, AND STRBBT DBDICATION RBQUBST FOR THB CDR
PROJBCT. C.L. 11.
City Alanager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 11
recommending the cancellation of a public hearing on a Planned
Unit Development Plan, rezoning, preliminary plat, street
vacation, and street dedication request by CDR for a project at
494 and 35W. He stated that the developer is. reconsidering the
phasing of their development and that the hearing will be
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rescheduled at a future date when the Planning Commission
completes their analysis recommendations.
M/Ludeman, S/Garcia to close and cancel the public hearing
for a Planned Unit Development Plan, rezoning, preliminar plat,
street vacation, and street dedication request for the proposed
CDR Pro. ect .
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN APPLICATION FOR
CONVEYANCE OF TAX FORFEITED LAND (ONE-HALF OF ALLEY
BETWEEN GRAND AVENUE, HARRIET AVENUE, WEST 73RD STREET
AND WEST 74TH STREET. C.L. 12.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 12
recommending that the city council authorize the execution of an
application for conveyance of tax forfeited land for street
purposes located on the southern half of the alley between Grand
Avenue, Harriet Avenue, west 73rd Street and West 7th Street.
?Z/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 NO. 7260
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN APPLICATION BY
GOVERNMENTAL SUBDIVISION FOR CONVEYANCE OF TAX-FORFEITED LANDS
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7260 in Resolution Book No. 55.
Item #8 DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES. C.L. 13.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 13
regarding the designation of official depositories for the City
of Richfield for 1987 and the approval of pledged collateral.
M/Garcia, 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. 7261
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY
A DEPOSITORY OF FUNDS OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD FOR THE YEAR
1987 AND APPROVING COLLATERAL
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Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7261 in Resolution Book No. 55.
M/Garcia, 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. 72G2
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FIRST WESTERN BANK-RICHFIELD
A DEPOSITORY OF FUNDS OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD FOR THE YEAR
1987 AND APPROVING COLLATERAL
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7262 in Resolution Book No. 55.
M/Garcia, 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. 7263
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FIRST MINNESOTA SAVINGS BANK
A DEPOSITORY FOR THE INVESTMENTS OF CITY FUNDS IN 1387
AND APPROVING COLLATERAL
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7263 in Resolution Book No. 55.
M/Garcia, 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. 7264
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MIDWEST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN
AS A DEPOSITORY FOR THE INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS IN 1987
AND APPROVING COLLATERAL
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7264 in Resolution Book No. 55.
M/Garcia, 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. 7265
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING TWIN CITY FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN
AS A DEPOSITORY FOR THE INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS IN 1987
AND APPROVING COLLATERAL
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7265 in Resolution Book No. 55.
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M/Garcia, 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. 7266
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING NORWEST BANK BLOOMINGTON
AS A DEPOSITORI' FOR THE INVESTMENT OF CITI' FUNDS IN 1987
AND APPROVING COLLATERAL
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7266 in Resolution Book No. 55.
P1/Garcia, 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. 7257
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN SAVINGS AND LOAN
ASSOCIATIONS AND BANKS AS DEPOSITORIES
FOR THE INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS IN 1987
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7267 in Resolution Book No. 55.
~1/Garcia, 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. 7268
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS AS DEPOSITORIES FOR THE INVESTMENT
OF CITI' FUNDS IN 1987
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7268 in Resolution Book No. 55.
Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF LICENSE APPLICATION FROM TAE BEANERIES
OF THE MIDWEST FOR AN ON-SALE NON-INTO%ICATING MALT
LIQUOR LICENSE FOR 1420 EAST 78TA STREET (MR. STEAK
BUILDING). C.L. 14.
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City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 14
regarding a license application from Mr. Richard Gottlieb of
Beaneries of Midwest, Inc. for an on-sale non-intoxicating malt
liquor license for a Brick Oven Beanery Restaurant to be located
at 1420 East 78th Street.
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Council Member Ludeman stated that he opposed issuance of
this license because too many restaurants in the-city are serving
wine and beer and that this trend is not in the best interest of
the community.
M/Garcia, S/Sandahl to approve an on-sale non-intoxicating
malt liquor license for the Beaneries of Midwest Inc., d/b/a
Brick Oven Beanery, 120 East 78th Street sub.iect to the
following stipulations:
1. The applicant applies for and is granted a food
license.
2. The applicant designates a manager for the restaurant
and that person is granted a manag.er's license.
3. The applicant receives final approval and inspection
for all building plans.
A4otion carried 4-1. (Ludeman opposed)
Item #10 CONSIDERATION OF LICBNSB FOR HBEPING OF PIGBONS, 6837
RUSSBLL AVENUE. C.L. 15.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 15
regarding a request by Mr. Gerald E. Vernon to obtain a license
to maintain pigeons at 6837 Russell Avenue.
M/Sandahl, S/Garcia to approve the granting of a pigeon
license to i~ir. Gerald E. Vernon to maintain pigeons at 6837
Russell Avenue.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #11 CONSIDBRATION OF LEGISLATIVE POLICIBS. C.L. 16.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 16
regarding consideration of proposed legislative position
statements relating to issues that are of concern to the City of
Richfield.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to approve the legislative position
statements_as presented by the City Manager.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #12 DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR 1987. C.L. 17.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 17
regarding the designation of an official newspaper for the year
1987.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to designate the Richfield Sun-Current,
published by the Minnesota Suburban Newspapers, Inc. as the
c_ity's official newspaper for the City of Richfield for the veer
1987.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #13 COUNCIL LIAISON APPOINTMENTS FOR 198?. C.L. 18.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 18
regarding council liaison appointments to various city and
metropolitan boards and commissions for 1987.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to approve the following council
liaison appointments for 1987:
AGENCI' 1987 LIAISON
ASSOC. METRO MUNICIPALITIES John Hamilton
(AMPi) Martin Kirsch, Alt.
CATV COMMISSION John Hamilton, .Dir.
James Prosser, Dir.
Ivan Ludeman, Alt.
Steven Devich, Alt.
LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES Ivan Ludeman, Rep.
(LMC) Edwina Garcia, Alt.
MASAC Edwina Garcia, Rep.
Don Priebe, Rep.
John Hamilton, Alt.
James Prosser, Alt.
RICHFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT John Hamilton, Del.
Michael Sandahl, Alt.
STOREFRONT/YOUTH ACTION, INC. John Hamilton, Lia.
Edwina Garcia, Alt.
SOUTH HENN. HUMAN SVCES. Sgt. J. Nelson, Dir.
COUNCIL (SHHSC) Ivan Ludeman, Dir.
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SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY
COMMISSION
ENERGY AWARENESS ADVISORY
COMMISSION
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
PLANNING COMMISSION
PROJECT CHARLIE III
SISTER CITY INTERNATIONAL
ADVISORY BOARD
ACTING CITY MANAGER
MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
Motion carried 5-0.
January 12, 1987
Michael Sandahl, Dir.
Don Hassenstab, Alt.
Martin Kirsch, Lia.
Pat Coughlin, Alt.
Michael Sandahl, Lia.
Ivan Ludeman, Alt.
Michael Sandahl, Lia.
Edwina Garcia, Alt.
Edwina Garcia, Lia.
John Hamilton, Alt.
Martin Kirsch, Lia.
Ivan Ludeman, Alt.
Martin Kirsch, Lia.
Edwina Garcia, Alt.
Edwina Garcia, Lia.
John Hamilton, Lia.
James Prosser, Alt.
Steven L. Devich
Edwina Garcia
M/Garcia, 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. 7.269
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR
TO SUBURBAN AUTHORITY
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7269 in Resolution Book No. 55.
Item #14 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEI~iS
14A. U.S. Swim and Fitness Trash Area
Council Member Kirsch noted that the rear of the U.S. Swim
and Fitness and Snyder's buildings have an unsightly trash area
and requested city staff to take action to solve the problem.
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Council Member Ludeman stated legal action may be required
to assure that U.S. Swim and Fitness enclose their trash area as
the council had previously stipulated.
14B. Joint HRA/City Council Meeting
Council Member Sandahl stated that the HRA had scheduled a
joint meeting with the city council for January 2G and asked if
this meeting was still scheduled.
City Manager Prosser stated that the meeting had been
cancelled and would be rescheduled for a future date.
14C. Legislative Position Statements
City Manager Prosser stated that the city would communicate
these issues to the public through the Our City/Schools
publication or the water bill inserts.
14D. Social Services Funding Agency Committee
Council Member Garcia stated her appreciation of the work
that the committee had done in making recommendations for the
funding of various social service agencies.
Mayor Hamilton stated he had sent a letter to the committee
members thanking them for their work.
Item #15 CLAIMS AAtD PAYROLLS
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman that the following claims and payrolls
be approved:
RICHFIELD STATE BANK
Checks 8049/8145, 87242/87498 $2,060,203.44
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 3410/3449 $1,097,814.76
Checks 17262/17642 Payroll $ 268,673.92
Motion carried 5-0.
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ADJOURNM8AIT
M/Kirsch, S/Garcia that the meeting ad,iourn.
Motion carried 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 p./fn ~
Date Approved• 1/26/87 l\
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Thomas P. Ferber a s Prosser
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