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07-13-1987CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 13, 1987 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Hamilton, Mayor; Ivan Ludeman; Michael Sandahl; Martin. Kirsch; and Edwina Garcia. 1 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; William Hollick, Investigator/Agent;=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/Kirsch, S/Garcia to a~ city council meeting on June Meeting on July 6, 1987. rove the minutes of the regula 2, 1987; and the Study Session ,, .. Motion carried 5-0. Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA. A. R. Gilbertson, 4427 Wentworth Avenue, requested that the City accept the donation of a POW/MIA Flag from the Minnesota Won't Forget POW's/MIA's organization and fly the flag on the city hall flag pole. Mayor Hamilton directed him to meet with City Manager Prosser to finalize such an arrangement. Mayor Hamilton introduced and presented a plaque to Valerie and Gilbert Duvalea, visitors from France. Council Meeting Minutes 2 July 13, 1987 Item #2 PRESENTATION BY ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBER REGARDING GROUNDWATER PROTECTION PROGRAM. C.L. 199 Assistant Fire Chief Coughlin reviewed the report of the Hennepin County Environmental Health Task Force regarding groundwater availability and quality. Item #3 CODNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA M/Garcia, S/Ludeman to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0. Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR A. APPROVED REQUEST TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH BROWN COMPUTER SERVICES FOR PROGRAMMING SERVICES. C.L. 200. B. APPROVED RESOLUTION APPROVING 1987/88 LABOR CONTRACT WITH THE RICHFIELD POLICE SUPERVISORY ASSOCIATION. C.L. 201. RESOLUTION N0. 7303 RESOLUTION APPROVING LABO~,~GREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND THE RICHFIELD POLICE SUPERVISORY ASSOCIATION BARGAINING UNIT FOR THE YEARS 1987-1988. C. APPROVED REQUEST FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALL HEAT RECLAIM SYSTEM FOR RICHFIELD ICE ARENA. C.L. 202. D. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LEASE OF A SMALL TRACT OF CITY PROPERTY ABUTTING LINCOLN FIELD PARK TO MR. THOMAS PRICE. C.L. 203. RESOLUTION NO. 7311 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY TO THOMAS E. PRICE E. APPROVED AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE XIII CDBG PUBLIC SERVICES AGREEMENT/DAY CARE CONTRACT WITH GREATER MPLS. DAY CARE ASSOCIATION. C.L.-204. Council Meeting Minutes 3 July 13, 1987 F. APPROVED ILLUMINATED SIGN PERMITS FOR TOWN COUNTRY FIREPLACE CENTER, 6341 PENN AVENUE. C.L. 205 G. APPROVED BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALK REPAIR. C.L. 206. H. APPROVED AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING CONTRACT FOR PAYROLL SERVICES. C.L. 207. I. APPROVED AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH CONSULTANT FOR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT PURCHASE. C.L. 208. J. APPROVED REQUEST FOR FEE WAIVED LICENSE FOR RICHFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY, AUGUST 9, 1987, ICE CREAM SOCIAL- -ITINERANT FOOD LICENSE. = K. APPROVED REQUEST FOR FEE WAIVED LICENSES FOR ASSUMPTION CHURCH FUN FEST-ITINERANT AMUSEMENT, FOOD AND BEER FOR AUGUST 15 AND 16, 1987. L. APPROVED RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSES: CATHERINE POLAND, 6337 22ND AVENUE, THREE CATS; ROTZNER-MONIKA, 6215 2ND AVENUE, 1 DOG, 4 CATS; RICHARD BURTIS, 7325 FREMONT AVENUE, 4 CATS. M. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL PAYMENT TO ALLIED BLACKTOP FOR 1987 SEALCOATING. $61,151.84 ESTIMATE. N. APPROVED ESTIMATE #3 FOR 1987 ALLEY PAVING PROJECT - STANDARD SIDEWALK $20,407.64. 0. APPROVED ESTIMATE NO. 4, SLUDGE DEWATERING BLDG. TRUCKER CONST. INC. $63,802.71. M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to approve the consent calendar. Motion carried 5-0. Ite~- #5 PIIBLIC HEARING ON A REQIIEST FOR A SPECIAL IISE PERMIT TO CHANGE THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW FACILITY AT BIIRGER RING, 140 EAST 78TH STREET. C.L. 209. City Manager Prosser reviewed. Council Letter No. 209 regarding a request by the Burger Ring Restaurant at 140 East 78th Street for a special use permit to change their drive thru window facility. He stated the applicant had revised the curbing plans to protect the existing gas meter to the staff's satisfaction and therefore stipulation number 1 of the recommended motion was no longer required. Council Meeting Minutes 4 July 13, 1987 Julie Ackerman, representing Burger, reviewed a potential change in the proposed concrete island and requested that the widening of the curbs be deferred until the parking lot is resurfaced in 1-2 years. City Manager Prosser recommended that the applicant not be allowed to defer the widening of the curb cut and that the council approve the special use permit with the stipulations. He stated the minor alteration to the concrete island should be reviewed with staff. M/Ludeman, S/Rirsch to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to approve the special-use permit for Burger King Restaurant to change the drive thru window facility at 140 E. 78th Street with the following stipulations: 1. That the proposed new concrete island be narrowed to 4 feet east of the new menu board to provide the 12 foot driving aisle on the south side of the new island. 2. That existing curb cuts be widened to meet the current city standard of 26 feet. Motion carried 5-0. Item #6 PIIBLIC HEARING ON A REQIIEST FOR A SPECIAL IISE PERMIT TO ALLOW A HOIISECLEANING BIISINESS WITH OIITSIDE EMPLOYEES AT 7339 STEVENS AVENiJE. C.L. 210. City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 210 regarding a request for a special use permit to allow a housecleaning business operation in the rented residence at 7339 Stevens Avenue. Mayor Hamilton read a letter form Ray and Lucille Ziebol, 7420 Stevens Avenue, in opposition to granting the special use permit. Council Member Sandahl noted that the employees would not be stopping at the home but rather would be going to their worksites. Mayor Hamilton noted that the applicant was not present and suggested the item be deferred until the applicant arrived. M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to defer action on Item #6 until such time as the applicant is in attendance. Council Meeting Minutes 5 July 13, 1987 Motion carried 5-0. Applicant Kimberly Poe arrived at 7:55 p.m. M/Kirsch, S/Ludeman to reopen consideration of the special use permit for 7339 Stevens Avenue. Motion carried 5-0. Kimberly Poe, applicant, reviewed the proposed use of the property and the described the housecleaning business operation. M/Sandahl, S/Garcia to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. _ M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to approve a special use permit for a housecleaning business at 7339 Stevens Avenue with the stipulation that the total number of outside employees involved in the business not exceed five in number. Motion carried 5-0. Item #7 PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL IISE PERMIT TO ALLOW A RESTAURANT WITH FULL LIQUOR LICENSE AT 1420 EAST 78TH STREET. C.L. 211. City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 211 regarding a request by the Discus Corporation for a special use permit to allow a restaurant serving liquor at 1420 East 78th Street . r Richard Gottlieb, Discus Corporation, reviewed the proposed restaurant concept. He stated the restaurant would have waiters, no drive up facilities, and would close at midnight or 1:00 a.m. on weekends and 10:00 p.m. or 11:00 p.m. on weekdays. Richard Novack, 7632 Bloomington Avenue, spoke in opposition to granting the special use permit to allow a restaurant with a full liquor license at this location. He also stated that since this proposal affected a larger area than just within 350 feet the whole neighborhood should have been notified. City Manager Prosser reviewed the statutory requirements regarding hearing notices. William Gillick, 7638 Bloomington Avenue, noted that the Planning Commission's recommendation regarded only the land use issue. He stated concern about the concentration of liquor establishments in this area, traffic, and the potential for the loss of the frontage road if I494 is widened. Council Meeting Minutes Council Member Ludeman stated with liquor because of the public He stated his support for limiting to the number currently issued. 6 July 13, 1987 his opposition to a restaurant safety problems liquor creates. the number of liquor licenses Council Member Sandahl stated that every business has impact on the community not just those with liquor licenses. He stated the council's decision should be based on the facts of each particular case and he supports this proposal. Discussion followed regarding the number of liquor licenses available in the city and the discretion of the council to grant liquor licenses. Council Member Garcia stated her support for this proposal. Mayor Hamilton stated that if this proposal is approved, the Public Safety Department will. monitor the operation closely and the city council can take action to close the facility if problems occur. M/Sandahl, S/Garcia to close the public hearin . Motion carried 5-0. M/Sandahl, Garcia to approve a special use permit for a restaurant serving liquor at 1420 East 78th Street with the following stipulations: 1. The seating capacity in the proposed restaurant not exceed 174. 2. The existing parking island in the parking lot be landscaped with evergreen shrubberies and four overstory trees be..p~~nted along the northern property line. 3. The fence along the property lines be replaced and additional fence be installed along the western property line up to the "bowling alley" structure. 4. The width of the curb cut be 26 feet. 5. The remodeling of the building meet all the building, fire and health codes. 6. The proposed location and the design of the sign must meet the sign ordinance at the time when the occupancy permit is issued. 7. Adequate non-obtrusive lighting be installed in the parking lot. 8. All the stipulations must be met prior to the occupancy permit. 9. The applicant should be advised that the issuance of a liquor license is an issue separate from the land use consideration under review. In their case it does appear that the general operational requirements of a liquor license can be met. However, the decision of the council to issue a license is discretionary. 1 Council Meeting Minutes 7 July 13, 1987 Motion carried 4-1. Item #8 PIIBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE NORTHERLY PORTION OF 6528 16TH AVENUE FROM 'R' SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE TO 'C-2' GENERAL COMMERCIAL (MT. CALVARY CHURCH). C.L. 212. (Ludeman opposed) City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 212 regarding an ordinance to rezone the northerly 20 feet of the lot at 6528 16th Avenue from 'R' single family residence to 'C-2' general commercial. Council Member Kirsch stated that in reviewing this matter with the city attorney and as President of Mt. Calvary Church, he requested that he be allowed to abstain from discussion and voting on this matter to avoid a conflict of interest. M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to permit Council Member Kirsch to abstain from discussion and voting on Items #8 and #9 regard this issue. Motion carried 4-0. (Kirsch abstained) Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, questioned why the property was being rezoned to C-2 rather than to MR. City Manager Prosser stated the C-2 zoning would make it consistent with the adjacent. properties. City Planner Jopke reviewed the zoning district boundaries. Lawrence Hines, Hines and Sons Inc., reviewed the proposal to build a 15 unit 3 story apartment for the elderly. M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to close the public hearing. Motion carried 4-0. (Kirsch abstained) M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that this constitute Second Reading of Bill No. 1987-16, that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes. Motion carried 4-0. (Kirsch abstained) Council Meeting Minutes ~ 8 July 13, 1987 Item #9 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE A PORTION OF AN ALLEY BETWEEN 16TH AVENUE AND BLOOMINGTON AVENUE (MT. CALVARY CHURCH). C.L. 213. City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 213 regarding an ordinance to vacate the easterly portion of an alley between 16th Avenue and Bloomington Avenue north of 66th Street. He stated that the staff and Planning Commission recommend denial of the vacation. Gary Flahkne, attorney for Thomas Allstopp, owner of Clinton Press, reviewed the objections of his client to the alley vacation based on access and snow removal issues. He urged that an alternative be found to build the apartment building without vacating the alley. Ray Krieg, 6533 Bloomington Avenue, spoke in opposition to the alley vacation. Gerald Hines, Hines and Sons Inc, reviewed the alternatives that were considered prior to proposing the current project. He stated that these alternatives were deemed not feasible in building this project. He reviewed the proposed site plan for the apartment building and stated that Hines and Sons, Inc. would agree to be responsible for plowing the alley. Thomas Allstopp, owner of Clinton Press, expressed concern about the timely plowing of the alley if Hines is responsible. Gerald Hines stated he knows the needs of businesses and early plowing for_the apartment ,and :church was also necessary. Rev. Mark Johnson, Mt. Calvary pastor, stated that the project would have a positive impact on the community. Dean Weber, 7137 2nd Avenue, spoke in support of the alley vacation. Council Member Garcia stated that the housing for the elderly was a desirable concept but that she was disturbed that the applicant had not worked with city staff and the neighborhood to attempt to address the problems the alley vacation may create and the fact that the developer had not provided enough specifics regarding the proposed building. She stated this is an issue of fairness for the neighborhood to be allowed to be involved. Council Member Garcia added that there are too many questions that still need to be answered and suggested .that consideration be continued to allow the developer to explore other options with the city staff and neighborhood. 1 Council Meeting Minutes 9 July 13, 1987 City Manager Prosser reviewed the contacts that city staff had with the developer. Council Member Garcia inquired if this apartment would become tax exempt property is sold to the church. City Attorney LeFevere responded that it would not be likely to be tax exempt. M/Sandahl, S/Garcia to close the public hearing. Motion carried 4-0. (Kirsch abstained) M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that this constitute Second Reading of Transitory Ordinance 17.29 Bill No. 1987-17, that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes. Motion carried 3-l. (Kirsch abstained, Garcia opposed) Item #10 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF A HOUSING MAINTENANCE ORDINANCE REQUIRING ANNUAL LICENSING OF APARTMENT BIIILDINGS AND RENTED HOMES, AND REQUIRING CERTIFICATES OF HOUSING CODE COMPLIANCE FOR HOMES WHEN THEY ARE SOLD. C.L. 214. City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 214 regarding a proposed ordinance amendment requiring annual licensing of apartment buildings and rental homes, and requiring certificates of housing code. c,Qittpliance for homes when they are sold. M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch to table this item for further study. Council Member Sandahl withdrew his motion and Council Member Kirsch withdrew the second to allow staff and the audience to speak on the issue. Assistant Fire Chief Coughlin reviewed contents of the proposed housing maintenance ordinance. Debra Olson, owner of 6901 Penn Avenue, stated her opposition to the proposed ordinance and stated that stricter enforcement of existing ordinances should be used to control potential problems. She read into the record a letter from Leo M. Lehn, 6901 Penn Avenue (Clerk File C-288) in opposition to the housing maintenance ordinance. Council Meeting Minutes 10 July 13, 1987 Sid Sanford, 7000 Portland Avenue, took exception to several provisions of the proposed ordinance and stated his opposition to it. Ernie Wolfenson, Managing Partner of Century Court Apartments, stated that this ordinance would be punitive to the majority who maintain their buildings to a high standard. Dick Ziemer, 6227-29 Xerxes Avenue, stated that the ordinance was discriminatory against rental properties and the fee was a hidden tax. He urged the council to maintain current ordinance provisions and to concentrate on the maintenance of single family dwellings. Don Erickson stated he owned two apartment buildings in Richfield and that it was unfair to penalize the good landlords because a few~did not maintain their properties. He stated he had not received notice of this proposal. City Manager Prosser reviewed the state statute provisions regarding legal notices for ordinances and also noted that the Sun Current Newspaper had run a front page article on the proposal. Trudy Myre stated that as an apartment owner she appreciated the city's effort to improve and maintain housing, however, she said the license fees were too high and the inspections too frequent. Fred Habegger, owner of 6740 Blaisdell Avenue stated his opposition to the proposal and his opinion that all those affected by the ordinance should have been notified. Paul Raiser,.. 7233 Sheri~a~,Avenue, reviewed the provisions of the tenant and landlords handbook regarding tenants rights. Terri Erickson, 6430 20th Avenue, spoke in favor of stricter enforcement of existing code provisions. City Manager Prosser stated that existing ordinances do not provide for systematic inspections. He stated that the proposed ordinance would not raise revenue beyond the cost of the program. Council Member Sandahl stated he was concerned that the inspection could be construed as a warranty of the property and requested further study and information prior to any decision on the issue. Council Member Ludeman stated his concern about the high personnel costs, the frequency of inspections, the affect on senior citizens, and his opposition to the proposed ordinance. Council Meeting Minutes 11 July 13, 1987 Council Member Garcia stated that this response by staff to the council's concerns maintenance and could be used as a starting alternatives. proposal was a regarding housing point in exploring Mayor Hamilton stated that deterioration of housing creates problems for the community and that is was important to maintain the city's housing stock. He stated that this proposal may not be totally appropriate but the need for maintenance of housing is a valid goal. M/Sandahl, S/Garcia to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch to table consideration of the housing maintenance ordinance for further study and information. Motion carried 5-0. Item #11 PIIBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND COIINCIL MEMBER SALARIES. C.L. 215. City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 215 regarding an ordinance amendment to adjust council members salaries and a policy statement relating to pay schedules for the Mayor and Council Members. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, stated his opposition to the. policy which; Would have council salaries proposed on the basis of increases given to general services employees. Council Member Ludeman stated that this information would only be used as a guideline for council consideration. Council Member Sandahl stated that no member was in this for money and that he supported the $235 increase. He also noted the council now meets three times a month. Council Member Garcia reviewed the salaries of similar communities and stated she did not support an increase because the money would be better used for services. She stated that using a formula would raise salaries too quickly. She suggested that if the council chooses to raise salaries, if should raise the Mayor's salary an equal amount. Mayor Hamilton stated that the communities listed will most likely adjust their salaries and that policy statement does not mean that salaries will be increased every year. Council Meeting Minutes 12 July 13, 1987 M/Kirsch, S/Garcia to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to approve the policy statement No. 1 relating to pay schedules for the Mayor and Council Members; and, that this constitute Second Reading of Bill No. 1987-18, that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes. Motion carried 4-l. (Garcia opposed) Item #12 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO CONTROL DEFACEMENT OF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY. C.L. 216. City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 216 regarding consideration of two ordinance amendments to control the defacement of public or private property with graffiti. M/Sandahl, S/Garcia to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. M/Kirsch, S/Garcia that this constitute Second Reading of Bill No. 1987-19, that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes. Motion carried 5-0. M/Kirsch, S/Garcia that this constitute Second Reading of Bill No. 1987-20, that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes. Motion carried 5-0. Item #13 PUBLIC HEARING-AND SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY CHARTER REGARDING PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS. C.L. 217. City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 217 regarding an ordinance amendment to the City Charter regarding purchases and contracts. M/Rirsch, S/Ludeman to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. Council Meeting Minutes 13 July 13, 1987 M/Ludeman, S/Garcia that this constitute Second Reading of Bill No. 1987-21, that it be published in the official news a er and that it be made part of these minutes. Motion carried 5-0. Item #14 FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE-SIGN ORDINANCE. C.L. 218. City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 218 regarding an ordinance amendment to revise the city's sign regulations. - Council Member Rinsch inquired whether language regarding abandoned signs had been included in the proposed ordinance as discussed by the Planning Commission. City Planner Jopke reviewed the provisions regarding abandoned signs which had been added to the proposed ordinance. M/Garcia, S/Sandahl that this constitute the First Reading of this ordinance and that the Public Hearing and Second Reading of•the ordinance be scheduled for the Au ust 10, 1987 city council meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Item #15 RESOLIIT.ION AIITHORI~I~JC~ A.. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BOND SALE FOR INSTALLATION OF FIRE PREVENTION IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE ACADEMY OF HOLY ANGELS. C.L. 219. City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 219 regarding approval of the adequacy of a Holy Angels petition for the installation and financing of fire protection facilities, authorizing of a memorandum of agreement between the petitioner and the City, and ordering the fire protection improvements and assessment of the costs. M/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. 7312 RESOLUTION DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITION FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT Council Meeting Minutes 14 July 13, 1987 Motion carried 4-0. (Council Member Ludeman was absent when this vote was recorded.) This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7312 in Resolution Book No. 55. Item #16 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN OFFSTREET PARKING PERMIT FOR LAMETTRY'S, 501 WEST 77TH STREET. C.L. 220. City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 220 regarding consideration of approval of an offstreet parking permit for LaMettry's collision and paint business to be located at 501 West 77th Street. M/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 N0. 7313 RESOLUTION APPROVING OFFSTREET PARKING PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION 87-8 FOR 501 WEST 77TH STREET Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7313 in Resolution Book No. 55. Item #17 AIITHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR CDBG DISCRETIONARY FIINDS. C.L. 221. City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 221 recommending that the city council authorize city staff to apply to Hennepin County for Community Development Block Grant Discretionary Funds. M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to authorize cit scattered site housing proiect to Henneoin it the 1 Item #18 CORRESPONDENCE/LEGISLATIVE REPORT None. Motion carried 5-0. 1 Council Meeting Minutes Item #19 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS 15 July 13, 1987 Council Member Ludeman stated his concern regarding the reckless bicycle riding on the Richfield Lake path endangering pedestrians. Community Services Director Fondrick reviewed the bike/pedestrian issues on park paths and suggested that the Bike Safety Patrol monitor the area. Mayor Hamilton inquired regarding the purpose of the fill being trucked into Richfield Lake. Community Services Director Fondrick stated the fill was being used to control erosion of the path. Council Member Sandahl complemented the Park and Recreation division for it's quality programs. Council Member Kirsch thanked the city staff and volunteers for their work on the Fourth of July Community Celebration. Item # CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the following claims and ayrolls be approved: RICHFIELD STATE BANK Checks 8720/8819, 90386/90775 FIRST WESTERN BANK Checks 3741/3765 Checks 3066/4622, 5848/6284 Motion carried 5-0. ['1 $1,532,475.64 $2,735,987.97 Payroll $ 316,545.09 Council Meeting Minutes 16 ADJOURNMENT M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 9: Date Approved : 7~~7~g~ T omas P. Ferber City Clerk July 13, 1987 [1 1