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08-24-1987~. .~ :, CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 24, 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; Byron Wallace, Community Development Director; Ron Richardson, Police Captain; Pat Coughlin, Assistant Fire Chief; William Fillmore, Liquor Operations Director; Rick Jopke, City Planner; and John Dean, Acting 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/Sandahl, S/Garcia to approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting on August 10, 1987. Motion carried 5-0. Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA. Richard Starleaf, 6505 11th Avenue, read a resolution passed by the Richfield Chamber of Commerce urging improvement in the relationship of the existing business community and city and that the city aggressively encourage new businesses to locate in the city. Mayor Hamilton stated that the council members had received the Chamber's resolution and would put it on a future agenda for discussion. He stated it is the best interest of city and the Chamber to work together. Council Meeting Minutes -2- August 24, 1987 Deborah Olsen, owner of the apartment building at 6901 Penn Avenue, reviewed the affect of the July 23 storm on her property, existing storm drainage in the area, and requested that additional catch basins and larger storm sewer pipes be installed in the area. City Manager Prosser stated the city is gathering information on various areas affected by the storm such as this one to determine what actions may be appropriate to address flooding problems. He stated a neighborhood meeting for this area would be held to discuss these flooding issues. David Morgan, 7300 1st Avenue, requested that the city take action to address the drainage problem at 73rd Street and 1st Avenue. City Manager Prosser stated that this is an area that will also be analyzed for solutions to flooding problems. Mayor Hamilton stated he had visited this area during the flood and described the seriousness of the flooding. Council Member Ludeman noted that this home had previously been purchased by the HRA and some flood proofing measures had been taken which were not adequate. He stated the city needs to take a look at using some of the money scheduled for Veteran's Memorial Park to address some of the flooding problem areas such as this. Karen Tate stated that the city's plan to spend 6 million dollars on Veteran's Memorial Park would be better spent to help youth hockey, soccer, and golf programs and on neighborhood park maintenance. She advocated lower fees for hockey time at the ice arena. Mayor Hamilton stated his concern about maintenance and equipment at Madison and Jefferson Parks. He stated because of the increase of children in Richfield the council may have to consider upgrading neighborhood parks and programs and adding another ice sheet at the arena. City Manager Prosser noted that the city council provides the policy and direction for park development through the capital improvement program. Richard Starleaf, 6505 11th Avenue, stated that he had noticed an increase in the number of children in the community and felt that the level of park maintenance had decreased in the past 10 years. Greg Englund, 7308 1st Avenue, stated his concerns regarding flooding and urged that action be taken to address the problem at 73rd Street and 1st Avenue. ~_J 1 Council Meeting Minutes -3- August 24, 1987 Frank Harrington, 7314 1st Avenue, stated his concerns that the problems at 73rd Avenue and 1st Avenue have not been addressed and asked if federal aid would assist them. City Manager Prosser reviewed the types of federal aid available to the city and homeowners stating it is unlikely the city would receive mitigative assistance. Ite® #2 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA M/Sandahl, S/Garcia to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0. 1 Item #3 CONSENT CALENDAR A. APPROVED LICENSE RENEWAL - MUSIC BOX, BROADWAY PIZZA, 7514 LYNDALE. B. APPROVED ESTIMATE ~1 RANDY KRAMER EXCAVATING FOR REPAIR OF CURB AND GUTTER CONCRETE SIDEWALK - $18,162.35 C. APPROVED ESTIMATE ~5, TRUCKER CONSTRUCTION CO., BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SLUDGE DEWATERING $75,442.25 D. APPROVED PERMIT FOR ILLUMINATED SIGNS, KINKOS COPIES, 708 WEST 66TH STREET AND BIG AND TALL CASUAL MALE, 6601 NICOLLET AVENUE. C.L. 251 E. APPROVED A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE POLICE OFFICERS FEDERATION AND THE CITY OF RICHFIELD ON HEALTH FITNESS LEAVE INCENTIVES. C.L. 252. M/Sandahl, S/Garcia to approve the consent calendar. Motion carried 5-0. Item #~ SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO PERMIT THE EXPANSION OF DAVANNI'S 2312/14 WEST 66TH STREET. C.L. 253 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 253 regarding a request for a special use permit for the expansion of Davanni's Pizza restaurant located at 2312 West 66th Street. Council Meeting Minutes -4- August 24, 1987 Council Member Ludeman asked if landscaping could be stipulated with this special use permit. City Manager Prosser stated that landscaping would have to be addressed by the shopping center of which Davanni's is a tenant. Community Development Director Wallace stated the new curb cuts for the shopping center will be 26 feet wide. M/Garcia, S/Ludeman to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl to a the expansion of Davanni's Pi Motion carried 5-0. Item #5 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO SET A MINIMUM LOT DEPTH REQUIREMENT OF 100 FEET FOR A SUBDIVIDED LOT. C.L. 254. City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 254 regarding a proposed ordinance amendment to set a minimum lot depth requirement of 100 feet for a subdivided lot. Sharon Frankovich, 7008 Oakland Avenue, asked if this ordinance would affect her existing lot which has a depth of 90 feet. City Manager Prosser stated that these standards do not apply to existing lots, only to those lots being subdivided. M/Ludeman, S/Garcia to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. M/Ludeman, S/Garcia that this constitute Second Reading of Bill No. 1987-22, that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes. Motion carried 5-0. 1. That the proposed improvements would meet all the building and fire codes. 2. That the total number of seats can not exceed 96. 3. That the curb cuts be 26 feet. Council Meeting Minutes -5- August 24, 1987 Item #6 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR A LIMIT OF THE NUMBER OF ON-SALE NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSES ISSUED IN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD. C.L. 255. City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 255 regarding a proposed ordinance amendment providing for the issuance of no more than nine on-sale non-intoxicating malt liquor licenses in the city. Council Member Ludeman spoke in support of the proposed ordinance amendment. M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch that this constitute Second Reading of Bill No. 1987-23, that it be published in the official newspape and that it be made part of these minutes. Motion carried 5-0. Ite® #7 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER IV, SECTION al5 OF THE CITY CODE, REGULATION OF SIGNS. C.L. 256. City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 256 regarding a proposed ordinance amendment relating to the regulation of signs. Richard Starleaf, 6505 11th Avenue, commended the city staff on the preparation of the ordinance but urged the council to defer action so that staff can meet with the Minnesota Sign Association and local sign installers to review several state and national standards for incorporation into the ordinance. Louise Sterner, Attracta Sign, suggested that these changes be considered prior to adoption of the ordinance and that input from sign installers was important. Michael Cronin, Naegele Advertising, stated that Naegele will work with city staff to explore alternatives regarding the relocation or replacement of their signs in the ILN Redevelopment Area. City Manager Prosser stated that the draft ordinance had been reviewed by various groups. He stated it was a good Council Meeting Minutes -6- August 24, 1987 ordinance and recommended its passage. He stated any refinements which may come from further discussions could be addressed by an ordinance amendment. City Attorney Dean stated the ordinance had been reviewed for compliance with building and electrical codes and the standards mentioned were probably industry suggested standards. Council Member Sandahl asked what the impact would be of bringing nonconforming signs into compliance within 5 years as the ordinance requires. City Planner Jopke stated that it would require an inventory to assess the impact. M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to amend the ordinance to eliminate the provision to require non-conforming signs be brought into. compliance with the ordinance within 5 years. After further discussion of sign inventories, nonconforming signs and the impact of bringing them into compliance, Council Member Sandahl withdrew this motion and Council Member Ludeman withdrew his second. Council Member Sandahl stated his support for a ten year period of time to bring nonconforming signs into compliance. M/Hamilton, S/Garcia to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to amend Section 416..11 subdivision 5 (b) ~2 of the r o osed ordinance to read: "2. An nonconformin permanent sign: within ten 10 nears of adoption of this ordinance." and that this constitute Second Readin g of Bill No. 1987-24. that it be published in the official news paper and that if be made part of these minutes. Motion carried 5-0. City Manager Prosser requested that the concerns of the sign installers be submitted in writing within 14 days and city staff would then meet with them and report back to the city council by the end of October. Council Member Kirsch asked what the procedure would be to inform the businesses of passage of this ordinance. City Manager Prosser stated that the city would notify sign companies that do business in the city and ask the chamber for assistance in publicizing this ordinance for existing businesses. Council Meeting Minutes -7- August 24, 1987 Council Member Kirsch asked if banners are allowed under this ordinance. City Manager Prosser responded that only certain types of banners within limitations are allowed by the ordinance. Iteo #8 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST STAGE OF IMPROVEMENTS IN THE 1494 AND TRUNK HIGHWAY 77 INTERCHANGE. C.L. 257. City Manager Prosser recommended that the city council defer consideration of this item to allow further clarification and information to be received from the State of Minnesota and the City of Bloomington. M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl to defer considerat 1 Items #9 RESOLUTION TO AWARD THE SALE OF #1,080,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1987. C.L. 258. Wayne Burggraaff, Evenson-Dodge Inc., reviewed the bids and recommended to award the sale of $1,080,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds of 1987 to Piper, Jaffray, & Hopwood, Inc. M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl t adopted; that it be spread made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 7328 A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF $1,080,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1987; FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS; DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND. DELIVERY; AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT. Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7328 in Resolution Book No. 55. hat the following resolution be in the resolution book and that Motion carried 4-0. (Council Member Garcia was absent when this vote was recorded.) Council Meeting Minutes -8- August 24, 1987 Item #10 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A JOINT COOPERATION AGREEMENT MITH HENNEPIN COUNTY TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. C.L. 259. City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 259 recommending that the city council authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the Joint Cooperation Agreement with Hennepin. County to continue participation in the Community Development Block Grant Program. MlSandahl, S/Ludeman that the following resolution b adooted: that it be spread in the resolution book and th_a made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 7329 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A JOINT COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN THE URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7329 in Resolution Book No. 55. Item #11 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A PROPOSED BOND ISSUE UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTE CHAPTER 429 FOR HOLY ANGELS ACADEMY. C.L. 260. City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No.260 regarding setting the date of public hearing on a proposed bond issue under Minnesota State Statute Chapter 429-for fire protection improvements at the Academy of the Holy Angels. M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch that the following resolution be ted: that it be spread in the resolution book and_that it be part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 7330 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED BOND ISSUE UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 429 Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7330 in Resolution Book No. 55. Council Meeting Minutes -9- August 24, 1987 Item #12 CONFIRMATION OF CANCELLATION OF SEPTEMBER COUNCIL STUDY SESSION. C.L. 261. City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 261 recommending that the city council cancel the study session scheduled for September 7, 1987 because the date falls on the Labor Day holiday. M/Garcia, S/Sandahl to cancel the September 7, 1987 City Council Study Session. Motion carried 5-0. Item #13 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE ACQUISITION AGREEMENT FOR DISPOSITION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY AT 6301 PORTLAND AVENUE TO THE HRA FOR RELOCATION AND REMODELING AT 6514 TRYING. C.L. 262. City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 262 regarding the proposed disposition of the city owned structure at 6301 Portland Avenue to the HRA for a purchase price of $4000. M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch to authorize the execution of a urchase agreement with the HRA in the amount of 4000 for the disposition of the city owned structure located at 6301 Portland Avenue. Motion carried 5-0. Item #14 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPING, SCREENWALL, SIDEWALK, AND APPURTENANT WORK IN THE ILN REDEVELOPMENT AREA, CITY PROJECT N0. 8372. C.L. 263. City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 263 regarding the award of contract for landscaping, screenwall, sidewalk and appurtenant work in the ILN Redevelopment Area. M/Kirsch, S/Ludeman to award a contract to Lino Lakes " Nurser W omin Minnesota for landsca in screenwall sidewalk. and appurtenant work in the amount of 128.933 which includes the base bid pl Motion carried 5-0. Council Meeting Minutes -10- August 24, 1987 Ite® #15 CORRESPONDENCE/LEGISLATIVE REPORT None. Item #16 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS Council Member Ludeman asked if city ordinances address the issue of rooftop dishes and antennae on commercial buildings. City Attorney Dean reviewed the ordinance stating that it addresses residential structures only and that the building code governs commercial structures. City Manager Prosser stated that federal regulations also may be applicable and that city staff would review this issue. Council Member Ludeman presented to the council a request by Rev. Ralph Goman of Assumption Church for the council to approve a temporary 12 x 26 sign for the period of September 4-14 on Assumption Church property adjacent to 1494. City Manager Prosser stated he had informed Rev. Goman by letter that city ordinances do not permit this type of sign and recommended the city council deny this request. M/Ludeman, S/Garcia to deny the request for a permit for moorarw 12 x 26 sign_at Assumption Church September 4-14. Motion carried 5-0. Item #17 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS Council Member Ludeman requested a delineation of the legal fees. City Manager Prosser stated that this information would be provided to the city council. M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls be approved: RICHFIELD STATE BANK Checks 8903-8948; 91271-91561 $ 978,aD9.71 L] ['. Council Meeting Minutes -11- August 24, 1987 FIRST WESTERN BANK Checks 3815-3854 $1,059,546.05 Checks 3161-3188, 7173-7601 Payroll $ 320,265.83 Motion carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT I L~ M/Sandahl, S/Garcia that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried 5-0. e The meeting was adjourned at 8:54 p,c'm~. ~~ F~,~°' Date Approved: 9/14/87 / ~~~~~ d • y^ / `V Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk ;ry9,~onn har~~lton Mayor ~~ ~ , %~ ..~ YI Y IY 14'I ~V~~ IJ ~r ~ 'v @~/ Jes,-Prosser C' ty,.~Manager EVEN~EN DODGE, INC. F I N A N C I A L C O N S U L T A N T S RESULTS OF SALE $1,080,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds of 1987 City of Richfield, Minnesota SALE DATE: Monday, August 24, 1987 Rating: Aa - Moody's BBI - 7.86 BIDDERS ADDRESS YEAR RATE YIELD PIPER, JAFFRAY & HOPWOOD 1989 4.75' PAR PRICE INCORPORATED Minneapolis 1990 5.007 PAR ALLISON-WILLIAMS COMPANY Minneapolis 1991 5.207 PAR $1,063,044.00 AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK 1992 5.407 PAR SAINT PAUL Saint Paul 1993 5.607 PAR NIC PAINEWEBBER INCORPORATED Minneapolis 1994 5.80% PAR 1995 6.007 PAR $762,037.25 1996 6.157 PAR 1997 6.257 PAR NIR 1998 6.407 PAR 1999 6.607 PAR 6.86217 2000 6.707 PAR 2001 6.807 PAR 2002 6.907 PAR 2003 7.007 PAR 2004 7.107 PAR 2005 7.207 PAR 2006 7.257 PAR 2007 7.257 PAR 2008 7.257 PAR FIRST BANK MINNEAPOLIS Minneapolis 1989 5.007 PRICE FIRST BANK SAINT PAUL Saint Paul 1990 5.007 Craig-Ha11um Minneapolis 1991 5.257 $1,063,800.00 1992 5.507 • 1993 5.707 NIC 1994 5.907 1995 6.007 $762,636.46 1996 6.157 1997 6.307 NIR 1998 6.507 1999 6.607 6.86757 2000 6.757 2001 6.907 2002 7.007 2003 7.007 2004 7.107 2005 7.107 2006 7.207 2007 7.207 2008 7.207 3608 IDS Tower, Minneapolis Minnesota 55402 612/338-3535 800/328-$200 800/328-8100 Minnesota MN222.87AJ1 BIDDERS ADDRESS YEAR MILLER SECURITIES, INCORPORATED Minneapolis 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 RATE YIELD 4.752 PRICE 5.007 5.202 $1,063,800.00 5.407 5.607 NIC 5.807 6.007 $764,731.25 6.207 6.407 NIR 6.507 6.607 6.88637 6.757 6.907 7.007 7.107 7.107 7.207 7.207 7.257 7.257 MERRILL LYNCH CAPITAL MARKETS Minneapolis 1989 5.507 PRICE 1990 5.507 1991 5.507 $1,061,103.25 1992 5.507 1993 5.607 NIC 1994 5.807 1995 6.007 $771,140.50 1996 6.207 1997 6.407 NIR 1998 6.557 1999 6.707 6.94407 2000 6.807 2001 6.907 2002 7.oox 2003 7.107 2004 7.207 2005 7.207 2006 7.207 2007 7.207 2008 7.207 'I 1 MN222.87A/2 BIDDERS ADDRESS YEAR NORWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, 1989 INC. Minneapolis 1990 - 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Zoos 2006 2007 2008 SMITH, BARNEY, HARRIS 1989 UPHAM & CO. INCORPORATED Chicago 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 I995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 RATE YIELD 4.752 PRICE S.OOz 5.252 $1,062,720.00 S.SOz 5.702 NIC. 5.902 6.OOZ $773,318.54 6.202 6.402 NIR 6.602 6.702 6.96362 &.802 6.902 7.002 7.102 7.2oz 7.252 7.302 7.4oz 7.4oz 4.752 PRICE S.OOz 5.252 $1,063,908.00 5.502 5.752 NIC 6.002 6.202 $792,705.54 fi.40z 6.602 NIR 6.752 6.902 7.1382762 7.002 7.102 7.202 7.302 7.402 7.502 7.552 7.602 7.602 MN222.87A/3