04-13-1987CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 13, 1987
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jahn Hamilton, Mayor; Ivan Ludeman; Nlichael
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; Byron Wallace,
Community Development Director; Ron
Richardson, Police Captain; Pat Coughlin,
Assistant Fire"Chief; and Clayton LeFevere,
City Attorney.
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/Garcia, S/Ludeman to approve the minutes of the regular
city council meeting on March 23, 1987; and the Joint School
Board/City Council Meeting of March 23, 1987.
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.
Item ~2 PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY 2, 1987 AS LOYALTY DAY IN
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND RECEIPT OF DONATION TO THE
FIRE DIVISION BY THE RICHFIELD VFW FRED BABCOCK POST
5555. C.L. NO. 103.
rlayor Hamilton read and. presented a proclamation to
Richfield VFW Post 5555 Commander Jim Robbins declaring May 2,
198? as Loyalty Day in the City of Richfield and stated that the
VFW Loyalty Day Parade will be held on May 2.
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Commander Jim Robbins of Richfield VFW Fred Babcock Post
5555 presented a donation from the VFW in the amount of $1000 to
Assistant Fire Chief Coughlin.
Assistant Fire Chief Coughlin accepted the donation on
behalf of the Fire Division stating that the money will be used
to purchase a rescue saw and thanked the VFW for their generous
donation.
Item ~3 PROCLAMATION TO THE E%CHANGE CLUB DESIGNATING APRIL,
1987 AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH. C.L. 10~.
Mayor Hamilton read and presented a proclamation to the
Richfield Exchange Club President Marlene Quallie designating
April, 1987 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of
Richfield.
Item ~4 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO CITY
DISPATCHERS. C.L. NO. 105.
Mayor Hamilton read the Certificate of Appreciation for
presentation to the Public Safety Dispatchers for their
contribution to the safety and welfare of the community.
Rey Freeman, Communications Supervisor, reviewed the
services that the Richfield Public Safety Dispatch Center provide
to the communities of Richfield and Eden Prairie. He presented
Certificates of Appreciation to the Telecommunicators in
attendance: Dawn Nilsen, Cindy Belbeck, and Alan Fjerstad.
Item ~5 DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD. C.L. NO. 106
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 106
regarding the announcement that the City of Richfield has
received the Government Finance Officers Association Award for
Distinguished Budget Presentation for its 1987 Budget Document.
City Manager Prosser commended the city council, city staff,
and residents of Richfield for their participation in the budget
process and presented the GFOA Budget Award Plaque to
Administrative Services Director Steve Devich and Finance Manager
Jean Mitchell, for the 1987 Budget Document.
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Item #6 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGBNDA
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Council Member Ludeman requested that consent calendar item
#7E~Application from Consul Corporation d/b/a Chi-Chi's for a
permit to sell beer in the parking lot during a Muscular
Dystrophy Association fund raiserabe removed from the consent
calendar for council consideration.
Mayor Hamilton stated consent calendar item #7E would be
considered separately on the agenda as item 7I.
M/Sandahl, S/Garcia to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7 CONSENT CALENDAR
7 A. APPROVED PURCHASE OF THREE DUMP BOXES FOR CITY
MAINTENANCE TRUCKS. C.L. 107.
7 B. APPROVED A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING MUNICIPAL STATE AID
FUNDS FOR INSTALLATION OF AN OPTICOM EMERGENCY VEHICLE
PREEMPTION SYSTEM ON 66TH STREET. C.L. 108.
RESOLUTION NO. 7291
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING MUNICIPAL STATE AID CONSTRUCTION
FUNDS TO S.A.P. 157-020-06, "OPTICOM" EMERGENCY VEHICLE
PREEMPTION SYSTEM ON 66TH STREET
7 C. APPROVED AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT
APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK.
C.L. 109.
7 D. APPROVED PERMIT FOR ILLUMINATED SIGNS AT NORTHSTAR
CLEANERS 6525 NICOLLET: MARKET PLAZA 700 W. 66TH ST.;
COMMUNICATIONS CENTER 7601 LYNDALE AVENUE AND BARBER
SHOP 6537 CEDAR AVENUE C.L. 110.
7 E. REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY
AS ITEM #7I.
7 F. APPROVED RENEWAL OF WAGON PEDDLER'S LICENSE FOR BLUE
BELL ICE CREAM, INC.
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7 G. APPROVED RESOLUTION RELATING TO FINAL PLAT FOR BLAYLOCK
PLUMBING. C.L. 112.
RESOLUTION NO. 7292
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT
7 H. APPROVED ESTIMATE #6, GLANTON CONSTRUCTION, CEDAR
LIQUOR STORE, $80,011.00.
M/Ludeman, S/Garcia to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
7 I. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO SELL BEER IN PARKING LOT OF
,CHI-CHI-S RESTAURANT MAY 16-17 FOR MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
FUND RAISER. C.L. 111
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 111
regarding an application from the Consul Restaurant Corporation
d/b/a Chi-Chi's for a permit to sell beer in their parking lot
during a Muscular Dystrophy Association fund raiser on May 16-17.
Mayor Hamilton stated his opposition to the permit because
of the problems experienced by the City when beer was allowed in
the parks.
Council Member Ludeman stated that it is commendable that
Chi-Chi's is willing to assist charities, but that the serving
of beer is inappropriate.
Council Member Kirsch stated that permitting beer in the
parking lot could lead to public safety problems.
M/Ludeman, S/Garcia to deny the Consul Restaurant
Corporation request for a permit to sell beer in the parking lot
of Chi-Chi's Restaurant during a Muscular D strophy Association
fund raiser May 16-17.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #8 HEARING ON REQUEST FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL
CREATING TWO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS AT 7234
14TH AVENUE. C.L. NO. 113.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 113
regarding a request by Mr. Tim Gleason for a preliminary plat
approval to create two new single family residential lots at 7234
14th Avenue.
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Blair Campbell, 7239 14th Avenue, spoke in opposition to the
creation of the new lots and stated he had obtained signatures on
a petition from many who live in the neighborhood in opposition
to the plan. He stated that this plan would have a negative
affect on the whole neighborhood and residents beyond 350 feet
should have been notified.
Council Member Garcia stated that after visiting the site
and reviewing the plan to divide the lot to build another home,
it is her position that it would not be compatible with the
neighborhood due to the configuration of the lot.
Council Member Ludeman stated that the additional home on
the lot would not be a positive addition to the neighborhood
because of the configuration of the lot.
Mayor Hamilton stated that the proposal was not appropriate
for the lot.
M/Ludeman, S/kirsch to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Ludeman, S/Garcia to deny the preliminary plat requested
by Mr. Tim Gleason for the property located at 7234 14th Avenue.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item ~9 HEARING ON A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO INCREASE SEATING
CAPACITY AT WENDY'S RESTAURANT, 6500 LYNDALE AVENUE.
C.L. NO. 114.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 114
regarding a request by Chabot Management Company for a special
use permit to increase the seating capacity (from 74 seats to 90
seats) at Wendy's Restaurant, 6500 Lyndale Avenue by constructing
a six foot glass addition on the east side of the existing
structure. He stated that on February 13, 1987 the hearing
examiner granted a variance to allow the applicant to reduce the
building setback from Lyndale Avenue from 20 feet to 14 feet with
the following stipulations:
1. That all existing nonconforming conditions be brought
up to the city code.
2. That the width of the curb cuts be increased to 26 feet
to meet minimum requirements.
3. That all landscaping be subject to staff approval.
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City Manager Prosser recommended that the city council grant
the special use permit request subject to the following
stipulations:
1. That the width of the curb cut be 26 feet as stipulated
by the hearing examiner.
2. That the improvements on the site meet all city codes.
3. That the accessory structure located in the southwest
corner of the subject property be removed.
4. Conform to the revised signing standards.
Paul Noble, Wendy's Area Director, stated that the applicant
agrees to the stipulations as requested by staff.
Council Member Ludeman questioned whether 34 parking spaces
are available on the site and asked how many parking spaces are
required for a 90 seat restaurant.
City Manager Prosser stated that the minimum number of
parking spaces for a 90 seat restaurant is 30.
Council Member Ludeman stated his opposition to reducing the
setback from Lyndale Avenue, the reduction of open space, and the
location of the curb cuts on the site.
Council Member Sandahl stated that he supports the idea of
not granting variances but that in this case a variance from the
~0 foot setback to 20 feet had been granted in 1978 and that the
additional 6 feet extension into the setback for the glass
enclosed addition was appropriate.
Council Member Garcia stated that allowing this expansion
will have minimal impact on the area, but that reductions in
setback requirements should not be encouraged in any area of the
city.
Council Member Kirsch asked what the impact of the hearing
examiners decision to grant the variance has on the special use
permit now being considered.
City Manager Prosser stated the applicant needed the
approval of the variance prior to requesting the special use
permit.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
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Motion carried 5-0.
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ri/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to grant a special use permit to
increase the seating capacity from 7~ to 90 at Wendy-'s Restaurant
located at 6500 L.yndale Avenue caith the following stipulations:
1. That the width of the curb cut be 26 feet as stipulated
by the hearing examiner.
2. That the improvements on the site meet all city codes.
3, That the accessory structure located in the southwest
corner of the .subject. property be removed.
4. Conform to the revised signing standards.
notion carried 4-1. (Ludeman opposed}
Item X10 APPEAL OF CITY STAFF INTERPRETATION OF THE CITY'S
DRIVE THRU WINDOW ORDINANCE BY BURGER KING, 2800 WEST
66TH STREET. C.L. 115.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 115
regarding an appeal by Burger King Corporation of city staff's
interpretation of the city's drive thru window ordinance as it
pertains to their request to add a second drive-thru window to
the Burger King at 2800 West 66th Street. City Manager Prosser
recommended that the city council uphold the city staff's
interpretation that the second drive thru window would not be
permitted.
Dane Randolph, Site Development Engineer for Burger King,
reviewed a site plan of the proposed drive-thru window and stated
that it was an enhancement of the existing drive-thru system and
therefore should be permitted.
M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl t_o close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
1~I/Sandahl, S/Kirsch to approve Burger King's request to be
permitted to construct the second drive-thru window.
Motion carried 5-0.
After discussion, Council Member Sandahl withdrew his motion
and Council Member Kirsch withdrew his second.
M/Garcia, S/Kirsch to_refer to the Planning Commission for
study and recommendation the appeal of Burger King Corporation of
city staff's interpretation of the city's drive-thru window
ordinance regarding the addition of a second drive-thru window at
Burger Kinga 2800 West 66th Street.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Council Member Ludeman questioned whether it was an
appropriate issue for Planning Commission review.
City Attorney LeFevere stated that the issue concerned the
text of a zoning ordinance, therefore it was appropriate for the
Planning Commission to review the issue.
Item X11 APPROVAL OF PLANNED UNIT DEVBLOPMEN'r FUR FRASER SCHOOL
C.L. NO. 116. "
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 116
regarding approval of a final development plan, special use
permit and off-street parking permit for the Louise Whitbeck
Fraser Apartment Building at 66th Street and Sheridan Avenue.
Chris McAloon, 6533 Sheridan Avenue, stated her request that
an 8 foot fence be provided as a buffer instead of a 6 foot fence
all along their south and east property lines starting at the
curb on Sheridan Avenue. She also asked if reorientation of the
building had been considered.
Mark Erspamer, representing the Human Services Commission,
spoke in support of the Fraser Project.
Robert Kowalczyk, Executive Director of Fraser, stated that
the 8 foot fence could be provided.
Bill Corral, KKE Architects, reviewed the site
characteristics and the different building footprints which had
been considered. He stated the proposed siting of the building
provided the best plan to preserve existing trees, provide
handicap accessibility for the front entrance, minimize
regrading, and maintain compatibility with the adjacent
properties.
Discussion followed regarding alternative location for the
building on the site.
M/Ludeman to amend the final development plan to shift the
siting of the building 10 feet to the east and to approve the
final development plan for the Louise Whitbeck Fraser Apartment
66th Street and Sheridan Avenue as amended and that an 8 foot
fence be provided along the south and east property lines of 6533
Sheridan Avenue.
Motion failed for lack of a second. Discussion followed
regarding the impacts of moving the building 10 feet to the east
on the building site and adjacent properties.
City Attorney stated that city ordinance prohibits a fence
higher than 4 feet forward of the front line of the building.
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The consensus of the council was that an 8 foot high fence
be provided along the south and east property lines of 6533
Sheridan Avenue, except that a four foot high fence be provided
forward of the front line of the house at 6533 Sheridan Avenue to
the right-of-way line; and that if in the future the Fraser
Apartment constructs expanded parking, the four foot high fence
would be replaced with an 8 foot high fence at that time by the
Fraser Apartment.
M/Garcia, S/Ludeman to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Kirsch, S/Garcia to approve the final development plan of
the Louise Whitbeck Fraser Apartment for the site at 2500 and
2516 West 66th Street with the following stipulations:
1. The applicant provide additional parking on the site as
indicated if the city determines that additional parking is
needed in the future.
2. The applicant provide an 8 foot high fence along the
south and east property lines of 6533 Sheridan Avenue, except
that on the south property line forward of the front line of the
house to the right-of-way line, a four foot high fence be
provided.
3. The applicant agree to replace the four foot high
portion of the fence adjacent to 6533 Sheridan Avenue with an 8
foot hish fence if additional parking is constructed on the site
in the future;
and, to approve a special use permit for a 30 unit apartment
on the site for developmentally disabled adults capable of
independent living.
Motion carried 4-1. {Ludeman opposed)
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 NO. 7293
RESOLUTION APPROVING OFFSTREET PARKING
PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION 87-3
LOUISE WHITBECK ERASER COMMUNITY SERVICES
2500 AND 2516 WEST 66TH STREET
Motion carried 4-1. {Ludeman opposed} This resolution
appears as Resolution No. 7293 in Resolution Book No. 55.
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Item X12 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE WHICH
WOULD PERMIT THE CITY TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS TO VACATE
PUBLIC STREETS. C.L. NO. 117.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 117
regarding an ordinance amendment. which permit the City Council to
initiate proceedings to vacate public right-of-way.
M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
h1/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that this constitute Second Reading of
Bill No. 1987-6, that it be published in the official newspaper
and that it be made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item X13 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF AN AMENDMENT TO
CHAPTER 4.07 OF THE CITY CODS, REGULATING HOUSE MOVING
IN THE CITY. C.L. 118.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 118
regarding an ordinance amendment to Chapter 4.07 of the city code
relating to the regulation of house moving in and thru the city.
M/Sandahl, S/Gareia to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Kirsch, S/Gareia that this constitute Second Readin of
Bill No. 1987-7, that it be published in the official newspaper
and that it be made part of these minutes.
Item X14 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO REFUNDING ESCROW AGREEMENT AND
RESOLUTION AMENDING TERMS OF $6,265,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION TA% INCREMENT REFUNDING BONDS OF 1985.
C.L. 119.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 119
recommending approval of a resolution amending the terms of the
$6,265,000 General Obligation Tax Increment Refunding Bonds of
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1985 and approval of an amendment to the Refunding Escrow
Agreement between the City of Richfield and Norwest Bank of
Minneapolis National Association.
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. 7294
RESOLUTION AMENDING TERMS OF $6,265,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT REFUNDING BONDS OF 1985
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7294 in Resolution Book No. 55.
Item X15 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING CITY MANAGER'S APPOINTMENT OF
TWO RESIDENT MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION.
C.L. 120.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 120
regarding a resolution to confirm the city manager's appointment
of Mr. Lawrence Emond and Mr. John Janski; to serve as the
resident members on the 1987 Board of Equalization (Board of
Revieaa) and to set the level of compensation.
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. 7295
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING CITY MANAGER'S APPOINTMENT OF TWO
RESIDENT MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7295 in Resolution Book No. 55.
Item X16 RESOLUTION REFERRING ORDINANCES CREATING THE NEW C-3
HIGH DENSITY FREEWAY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT AND C-3
ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
AND HRA FOR STUDY. C.L. 121.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 121
recommending that the city council pass a resolution referring
proposed ordinances to create a new C-3 High Density Freeway
Commercial zoning district and C-3 Zoning District boundaries to
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the Planning Commission and the HRA for review and
recommendations for future council action.
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. 7296
RESOLUTION REFERRING TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
A PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH A C-3 HIGH DENSITY
COMMERCIAL FREEWAY ZONING DISTRICT AND TO
REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE
ILN AREA TO SAID DISTRICT
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7296 in Resolution Book No. 55.
Item X17 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR AN AUTO DETAILING
LICENSE. C.L. NO. 122.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 122
recommending the establishment of $225 as the fee for an Auto
Detailing Establishment License.
Council Member Ludeman stated that the license fee appeared
to be high and asked if service stations pay a similiar fee.
City Manager Prosser stated that the fee was set by
estimating the cost of compliance inspections and administrative
costs related to the license.
City Attorney LeFevere stated that service stations operate
by the granting of a special use permit rather than a license.
Assistant Fire Chief Coughlin stated that the special use
permit for service stations has a one time fee at the time of
application.
It was the consensus of the council. that staff monitor and
record the costs related to the licensing of auto detailing
establishments so that the fee may be adjusted if necessary to
reflect these costs.
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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 NO. 7297
RESOLUTION AMENDING APPENDIX D TO THE
CITY CODE BY ESTABLISHING LICENSE FEE FOR
AUTOMOBILE DETAILING ESTABLISHMENTS
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7297 in Resolution Book No. 55.
Item #18 CONSIDERATION OF A'REQUEST BY MR. ROBERT VESSEL FOR
COUNCIL TO DIRECT STAFF TO REGRADE AND ESTABLISH
SPECIAL MAINTENANCE STANDARDS FOR MILNER POND. C.L. 123
K. A. Murphy, 6420 5th Avenue, stated that Mr. Vessel was
unable to be at the meeting. Mr. Nturphy stated he could remember
the city dredging Milner Pond twice in the last 20 years. He
stated he had heard a rumor that the city planned to fill in the
pond and make it a park.
City Manager Prosser stated that the city has no plans to
fill in Milner pond and that city records indicate that the pond
has been dredged twice since 1979.
K. A. Murphy stated that the poor appearance of Milner Pond
reflected a negative image to visitors of the community. He
stated the best residences in Richfield are located on the pond
and that the poor appearance could result in a loss of property.
and taxes. He also stated, that the city had not responded to his
requests to remove trash from the pond area. Mr. Murphy proposed
that the city take immediate actions to adjust the inlet and
outlet levels of the pond to allow an increase in the water
level, dredge the pond and provide an island for duck nesting,
and flatten out the slope along 64th Street.
Rod Johnson, 6432 5th Avenue, reviewed the letter he sent to
the city council (Clerk File No. C-284).. He suggested that now
would be the most cost effective time to clean out the bottom of
the pond and the city should consider doing it ahead schedule.
Mayor Hamilton stated there was disappointment that the
trash had not been removed and expressed concern that the city
take action quickly to seek a solution to the water level problem
at Milner Pond.
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City Manager Prosser stated that Milner Pond is an asset to
the community and the city is actively seeking solutions to
maintain the water level. He stated deepening the pond would not
increase the water level and that any changes in outlet
elevations may negatively impact other ponds. He stated the
City's willingness to respond to removal of trash on the public
portion of the area and noted that the city cannot remove the
debris that is on private property. He stated the city is
seeking a permanent solution to the problem and the alternatives
can be costly and impact the city budget. Therefore, these
alternatives and the budget implications must be presented to the
city council. He stated the city staff is presently preparing
this information to be presented at the May City Council Study
Session.
K. A. Murphy expressed concern that the lack of water in the
pond may be detrimental to the life of the baby ducks. He
requested that the city inform the residents when they can
activate the well pump so that some water is available for the
ducks.
Council Member Ludeman suggested that some of the funds from
the Veterans Memorial Park Project be diverted to fund Milner
Pond improvements.
City Manager Prosser stated that one of the concerns about
dredging the pond deeper was that this could damage the bottom
seal of the pond.
Rod Johnson stated that he cut test holes in the ice this
winter and found large air pockets under the ice leading him to
believe that there no longer is a seal.
Anthony Fotia, 352 Apple Lane, stated that the ground water
level was only about 42 inches below the surface near his home
and that dredging that deep would provide a ground water source.
Community Services Director Fondrick stated that it was
important to investigate all the alternatives to insure that the
solution does not create a bigger problem. He stated if the seal
of the pond is broken, the pond may dry up altogether. He stated
that because of the below normal snow and rains, all the bodies
of water in Richfield are well below their normal level.
Mayor Hamilton directed the city staff to continue gathering
the technical information relating to the pond and to identify
the various alternatives and their cost implications to present
to the city council. He requested that the neighborhood
residents be kept informed regarding the issues related to Milner
Pond.
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Item X19 CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF ON-SALE NON-INTO%ICATING
MALT LIQUOR LICENSES AND OTHER LICENSES FOR CHUCE E.
CHEESE PIZZA. C.L. NO. 124
City Manager reviewed Council Letter No. 124 recommending
that the council approve the renewal of the on-sale non-
intoxicating malt liquor license, restaurant license, soft drink
license, video game licenses and mechanical amusement device
licenses and mechanical amusement device licenses for Minnesota
Restaurants d/b/a Chuck E. Cheese Pizza Time Theatre 2900 W. 66th
Street.
M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl to approve the renewal of the following
licenses for Minnesota Restaurants d/b/a Chuck E. Cheese Pizza
Time Theatre, 2900 W. 66th Street• On-sale non-intoxicating malt
liquor, restaurant, soft drink, video dame. and mechanical
amusement device.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item X20 REPORT ON STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE MATTERS.
- C.L. NO. 125.
City Manager Prosser reviewed and summarized various
legislative issues about which the Mayor and City Manager had
contacted Richfield's legislative representatives. He summarized
the responses of State Representatives Tjornholm and Riveness and
State Senator Freeman to the concerns of the city.
Item X21 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Sandahl stated his dissatisfaction with the
quality of the maps and drawings in the agenda packet.
City Manager Prosser stated he will meet with Council Member
Sandahl to discuss this issue.
Council Member Garcia commended City Manager Prosser and
Mayor Hamilton for their aggressive communication with
Richfield's representatives in the legislature regarding issues
of concern to the City.
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Council Member Garcia urged interested people to attend the
April MSAC meeting at which the Airport 150 Land Use Study will
be discussed.
City Manager Prosser stated that the assumptions of this
study may negatively impact the airplane noise in Richfield.
Item X22 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls
be approved'
RICHFIELD STATE BANK
Checks 8419/8489, 88717/89097
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 3576/3609
Checks 2864/2901, 3201/3535
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
$591,331.02
$743,067.73
Payroll $299,319.72
M/Garcia, S/Kirsch that the meeting ad.iourn.
Motion carried 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.
Date Approved:
4/27/87
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Thomas P. Ferber Jam s Prosser
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