09-14-1987CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 14, 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; Mike Eastling, City
Engineer; Randy Hughes, Facilities/Project
Coordinator; 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/Kirsch, S/Ludeman to approve the minutes of the regular
city council meeting on August 24, 1987, and the special council
meeting on September 4, 1987.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
Gertrude Ulrich, Metropolitan Council Member, requested that
the city take part in the designation of October as Regional Art
Appreciation Month and distribute to council members the new
regional parks map. Mrs. Ulrich then reviewed emplayment and
population statistics which impact the transportation systems of
the south suburbs and the philosophy and goals of the
Metropolitan Council regarding transportation.
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Bill Kilian, 6620 17th Avenue, stated that the vacant Cedar
Avenue Liquor Store projected a poor image for Richfield and
asked what actions are being taken regarding this site.
City Manager Prosser stated the site will be redeveloped
with anticipated construction in early 1988. He stated that the
old liquor store building will be removed sometime prior to that
time.
Council Member Ludeman suggested that the city remove the
old liquor store sign from the site.
Deborah Olsen, owner of the apartment building at 6901 Penn
Avenue, reviewed diagrams of the storm sewers at 69th Street and
Penn Avenue and requested that federal disaster assistance be
used to bring the sewers "up to code".
City Manager Prosser reviewed the federal disaster programs
and stated that if a sewer was damaged by the flood it would be
eligible for disaster funds but that expansion of the system is
not an eligible expense.
Mrs. Olsen suggested that the sewer line be pressure tested
for damage and asked if the city is a participant in the Federal
Flood Insurance program.
City Manager Prosser stated a flow test or televising the
line could determine if the pipe was damaged. He stated the city
is a participant in the Federal Flood insurance program,
therefore, Richfield residents are eligible for this insurance.
City Attorney LeFevere stated there is no "code" for storm
sewers as referred to by Mrs. Olsen. He stated public works
facilities are built to accepted construction standards.
City Manager Prosser indicated he would contact the Public
Assistance Damage Officer Mrs. Olsen had spoken to regarding
federal assistance.
Mrs. Olsen stated her opposition to the city granting liquor
license to pizza restaurants and urged the council to seek large
developments for the 494 strip.
Joel Johnson, 6228 Harriet Avenue, stated that the
Minneapolis City council had expressed opposition to any
expansion of I-35W which would require the taking of additional
houses. He urged the council to take similar action.
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City Manager Prosser stated the city recognizes that this is
a critical issue and noted that the city staff and an Ad-Hoc
Traffic committee had been actively participating in the process.
He stated that all of the options are not clear yet and it was
important to analyze the impacts of any proposals prior to
action. He stated that the city prefers to see as few homes
taken as possible while also minimizing. the traffic impact on
local streets and stressed the importance of an efficient
transportation system for the area.
Council Member Sandahl stated it was important to work
within the process rather than taking a stand that no plan is
acceptable.
Joel Johnson stated the need for more communication
regarding this issue because he was not aware of if when he
bought his home in March.
City Manager Prosser reviewed the communication steps which
had been taken including a mass mailing, public information
meetings, and articles in the Your CitylYour Schools publication.
Mary Johnson, 6229 Garfield Avenue, urged the council to
take action rather dust studying the issue.
Gertrude Ulrich, Metropolitan Council Member, stated that
the League of Women Voters will be conducting a public forum on
transportation on October 6 at city hall at 7:30 p.m. and invited
the public to attend. She stated she supported the city
council's approach to the I35W issue.
Deborah Olsen complemented the council for addressing the
I35W issue and stated that the freeway should be widened.
Connie Murray, Chairperson of the Ad-Hoc Traffic Committee,
reviewed the efforts of the committee to publicize the I35W
issue. She stated it is a very complex issue and it is important
to seek a solution which is best for the community as a whole.
She said the best solution may not necessarily be the one which
takes the least number of houses.
Jean Rand, 1714 E. 66th Street, asked that City Attorney
LeFevere review the fence ordinance interpretation given to her
by Assistant City Attorney Dean. She also expressed concerns
regarding weeds, the parking lot construction, and the
maintenance of the property located at 1720 E. 66th Street.
City Attorney LeFevere stated he would review this matter
and report to the City Manager.
Council Member Garcia requested the City Manager Prosser
provide to her copies of correspondence regarding this issue.
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Jean Rand, 1714 E. 66th Street, sugg
owner of 1720 E. 66th Street could remove
the fence in order to maintain the a-r ea.
66th Street was going to be widened as is
Street and Penn Avenue.
September 14, 1987
ested that the property
the lowest portion of
She inquired if east
being done near 66th
City Manager Prosser stated there are no current plans to
widen east 66th Street.
Item #2 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #3 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR PURCHASE OF
FURNISHINGS FOR WOOD LAKE NATURE CENTER. C.L. 264
B. APPROVED PERMIT REQUEST FOR ILLUMINATED WINDOW MOUNT
SIGN AT CLEAN AND PRESS, 716 WEST 66TH STREET. C.L. 265
C. APPROVED RESOLUTION TO AMEND OFF-STREET PARKING PERMIT
AT LAMETTRY'S COLLISION AND PAINT BUSINESS AT 501 WEST
77TH STREET. C.L. 266
RESOLUTION N0. 7331
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TD AN OFFSTREET
PARKING PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICATION 87-8
FOR 501 WEST 77TH STREET
D. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL PAYMENT TO FORBY CONTRACTING,
INC. FOR JOINT CLEANING AND RESEALING OF NON-REINFORCED
CONCRETE PAVEMENT $73,669
E. APPROVED REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS FOR
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE. C.L. 267
F. APPROVED AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND RECYCLING CONTRACT FOR
ONE YEAR WITH MERC AND SUPERCYCLE. C.L. 268
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #4 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ADOPTION OF THE ASSESSMENT ROLL
FOR CITY PROJECT N0. 821, L/H/N MAINTENANCE, FOR THE
PERIOD JANUARY 1, 1986 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1986.
C.L. 269
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 269
regarding the adoption of the assessment roll for the period of
January 1, 1986 through December 31, 1986.
Lee Nelson, owner of Nelson's Restaurant, asked for relief
from the special assessment stating he does not benefit from the
LIH/N maintenance because he maintains his-own boulevard area.
He also stated concern that the maintenance costs are continually
increasing and suggested that certain L/H/N amenities be removed
if they are a maintenance problem. _
.City Manager Prosser reviewed how the L/H/N maintenance
costs and budget are determined. He stated that the L/H/N
maintenance costs are those costs of services which are above
those provided to other areas and unique to the district.
Community Services Director Fondrick stated that several
businesses maintain the area behind the curb as Mr. Nelson does.
He stated that only property owners who do not do so are
individually assessed for the additional costs. He stated that
the L/H/N Maintenance assessment is for the common areas and
special maintenance of the district as a whole. He then reviewed
the 1988 L/H/N maintenance budget and stated he would provide
these figures to Mr. Nelson.
Council Member Ludeman noted that the actual costs have been
substantially below the estimated budgets.
M/Kirsch, S/Garcia 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. 7332
RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON CITY PROJECT N0. 821
L/H/N MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 1986
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7332 in Resolution Book No. 56.
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Item #5 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SPECIALLY ASSESSING THE
LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET AREA FOR CURRENT MAINTENANCE
SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER
31, 1988 CITY PROJECT N0. 840. C.L. 270
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 270
regarding specially assessing the Lyndale/Hub/Nicollet area for
maintenance services for the period of January 1 through December
31, 1988.
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman that the fo]
adopted; that it be spread in the resc
made part of these minutes:
on be
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RESOLUTION ORDERING UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT SERVICE PROJECT
L/H/N MAINTENANCE - JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1988
CITY PROJECT N0. 840
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7333~in Resolution Book No. 56.
Item #6 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ADOPTION OF THE ASSESSMENT ROLL
FOR CITY PROJECT N0. 822, 1986 ALLEY PAVING. C.L. 271
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 271
regarding the adoption of the assessment roll for the 1986 Alley
Paving Project.
M/Kirsch, 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. 7334
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON
CITY PROJECT N0. 822, 1986 ALLEY PAVING
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7334 in Resolution Book No. 56.
RESOLUTION NO. 7333
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Item #7 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CITY PROJECT
N0. 820, ALLEY MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1986. C.L. 272
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 272
regarding the adoption of the assessment roll for alley
maintenance for the period of January 1 through December 3i,
1986.
M/Kirsch, S/Garcia to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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 N0. 7335
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON CITY PROJECT N0. 820
ALLEY MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 1986
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7335 in Resolution Book No. 56.
Item #8 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SPECIALLY ASSESSING CURRENT
MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR CITY ALLEYS FOR THE PERIOD
JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1988, CITY PROJECT N0.
8~1. C.L. 273
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 273
regarding specially assessing maintenance services for city
alleys for the period of January 1 through December 31, 1988.
M/Kirsch, S/Garcia 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. 7336
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT SERVICE
PROJECT FOR ALLEY MAINTENANCE
JANUARY 1, 1988 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1988
CITY PROJECT N0. 841
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Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7336 in Resolution Book No. 56.
Item #9 PUBLIC HEARING ON A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A
THREE STORY 14 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING AT 6528/6532
16TH AVENUE C.L. 27~
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 274
recommending that the city council deny the request of Hines and
Sons, Tnc. for a conditional use permit to construct a three
story, 14 unit apartment building at 6528/6532 16th Avenue.
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/Ludeman, S/Garcia to permit Council Member Kirsch to
abstain from discussion and voting on this issue.
Motion carried 3-0. (Kirsch abstained; Sandahl absent when
vote was recorded.
Lawrence Hines, Hines and Sons, Inc., reviewed the site plan
for the proposed apartment building.
Council Member Garcia asked if this plan differed from the
plan presented to the Planning Commission.
Mr. Hines indicated it was the same plan. He stated his
concern that the city was trying to apply residential standard to
a commercially zoned property. He stated he did not see the
necessity to expand the curb cut to 26 feet but it could be
expanded to 25 feet if required.
Mayor Hamilton asked what the building would look like when
completed.
Gerald Hines, Hines and Sons, Inc., indicated it would be an
all masonry building with a block interior and brick exterior.
Mayor Hamilton asked if the apartment units would have
balconies.
Gerald Hines stated that the building would not have
balconies.
Lawrence Hines indicated he had signatures of most of the
neighbors in support of the project. He stated that he would
agree to put a fence on the north side if the neighbor desires
it.
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Council Member Garcia asked what parking would be provided.
Lawrence Hines stated that 18 parking spaces would be
provided on the site and that Mt. Calvary Church had agreed to
allow them to use several parking spaces in the Church parking
lot if they are necessary.
Council Member Ludeman asked if the council were to approve
the project, if a stipulation could be added that the landscaping
must be approved by staff. He also stated his support for a 26
foot wide curb cut.
City Manager Prosser stated this could be done.
Council Member Sandahl stated his concern that widening the
driveway may eliminate the exit on the side of the building and
noted that by the dimensions of the drawing only 25 feet is
available.
Lawrence Hines stated the widening would eliminate the
sidewalk but not the exit.
Council Member Ludeman stated that it would not be necessary
to widen the driveway all the way back but it could be 26 feet at
the curb cut and far enough back for vehicle stacking.
Council Member Garcia suggested a delay of two weeks to
allow Hines and Sons, Inc. to work with city staff to resolve
some of these issues.
Lawrence Hines stated his plans are on file with the
building inspector and stated the building will be an asset to
the area.
Dave Eidsmo, 6600 17th Avenue, stated his concerns regarding
the affect of apartment buildings on public safety and asked that
some assurance be given that the apartment would remain only for
the elderly.
Mayor Hamilton stated that since this building will be
attached to the church it is unlikely it's use will change.
City Attorney LeFevere stated there was no legal way to
assure that the apartment building would always be only for
residents 55 years or older.
Bob Busher, Hines and Sons, Inc. reviewed the building
security system.
M/Ludeman, S/Garcia to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0. (Kirsch abstained.)
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M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to approve the granting of a
conditional use permit for Hines and Sons, Inc. to construct a
three story 14 unit apartment building at 6528/6532 16th Avenue
sub1ect to the following stipulations:
1. That the placement and design of the fence on the north
side of the property be approved by city staff.
2. That the width of the curb cut be the maximum width
available.
3. That a drainage plan be submitted for staff approval.
4. That the landscaping plan be approved by city staff.
Motion carried 4-0. (Kirsch abstained.)
Lawrence Hines requested that the city council waive the
conditional use permit fee.
City Attorney LeFevere stated that the council has no legal
basis to waive the fee.
Item #10 PUBLIC HEARING ON A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION OF AN AUTOMATIC CAR' WASH, 6601 PENN
AVENUE. C.L. 275
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 275
regarding a request by Amoco Oil Company for a conditional use
permit to construct a detached car wash facility at 6601 Penn
Avenue.
Mark Winson, North Star Engineering, representing Amoco Oil,
stated he will review the noise ordinance in order to comply with
this ordinance within the budget of the project and would comply
with all other stipulations.
City Manager Prosser stated that an attempt to meet the
noise requirements within the budget of the project was not
sufficient. He stated the applicant should not attempt to
qualify .his compliance through the use of budget limitations.
City Manager Prosser asked if similar facilities have been
constructed near residential areas elsewhere.
Mr. Winson stated a similar facility was located at 46th
Street and Nicollet Avenue and no noise problems were evident.
Council Member Ludeman expressed concern about the parking
lot configuration.
City Manager Prosser indicated that the layout was not ideal
but met the requirements for eight spaces and noted that in his
experience this was not an overabundance of parking for this type
of facility.
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Council Member Kirsch questioned the location of the trash
dumpster and suggested it be enclosed.
Mr. Winson stated that enclosure could be provided.
Mayor Hamilton asked if the car wash would operate 24 hours
a day.
Mr. Winson stated it would .operate 24 hours a day.
Council Member Ludeman stated he had reservations regarding
the amount of noise the car wash facility would generate.
Mayor Hamilton stated his concerns regarding traffic and
noise related to the proposed facility.
M/Ludeman, S/Garcia to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to deny the request of Amoco Oil for a
conditional use permit for the construction of a detached
automatic car wash facility at 66D1 Penn Avenue.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item X11 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ADOPTION OF THE ASSESSMENT ROLL
FOR REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR
THE PERIOD AUGUST 1, 1986 - JULY 31, 1987. C.L. 276
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 276
regarding the adoption of the assessment roll for the removal of
diseased trees from private property for the period of August 1,
1986 through July 31, 1987.
M/Kirsch, S/Ludeman to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0. (Garcia absent when this vote was
recorded.
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. 7337
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON
REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES FORM PRIVATE PROPERTY
FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 1, 1986 TO JULY 31, 1987
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Motion carried 4-0. (Garcia absent when this vote was
recorded This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7337 in
Resolution Book No. 56.
Item #12 PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED BOND ISSUE UNDER MINNESOTA
STATUTE CHAPTER 429 FOR THE ACADEMY OF THE HOLY ANGELS.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 277
regarding the public hearing for a proposed bond issue under
Minnesota Statute Chapter 429 for fire suppression equipment
improvements for the Academy of the Holy Angels.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked what amount
of the bond was for Holy Angels.
Administrative Services Director Devich responded that the
amount for the Holy Angels fire suppression improvements was
$610,000.
Council Member Ludeman inquired as to what would happen if
the school closes.
City Attorney LeFevere stated that the special assessment
for payment of the bond is treated similar to taxes as it relates
to the property.
M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Kirsch, S/Garcia
it be spread in th
RESOLUTION CONDUCTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED
BOND ISSUE UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 429
adopted;
ade part
Motion carried 5-D. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7338 in Resolution Book No. 56.
Item #13 FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE UTILITY AND
DRAINAGE EASEMENT AT ARBYS, 7744 5TH AVENUE. C.L. 278
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 278
regarding the acceptance of a petition to vacate a utility and
drainage easement at 7744 5th Avenue and the first reading of a
proposed ordinance to vacate this easement.
RESOLUTION N0. 7338
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M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the following resolution be
ted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that
part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 7339
RESOLUTION RECEIVING UTILITY, DRAINAGE
VACATION REQUEST ANO CALLING OF PUBLIC HEARING
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7339 in Resolution Book No. 56.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that this constitute the First Readin
of this ordinance and that the Public Hearing and Second Readin
of the ordinance be scheduled for the September 28, 1987 city
council meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item X14 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE HEARING
EXAMINER PROCESS FOR THE REVIEM OF VARIANCES. C.L. 279
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 279
recommending that the city council approve the extension of the
hearing examiner process for the review of zoning ordinance
variances for an additional year.
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 N0. 7340
RESOLUTION EXTENDING HEARING EXAMINER
PROCESS FOR ZONING ORDINANCE VARIANCE REVIEW
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7340 in Resolution Book No. 56.
Item X15 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION LEVYING A SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT AGAINST CERTAIN PROPERTIES FOR NUISANCE
ABATEMENT. C.L. 280
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 280
regarding the levying of special assessments against certain
properties for nuisance abatement costs.
it be
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Discussion followed regarding nuisance abatement procedures
and court actions related to nuisances.
City Attorney LeFevere noted that persuasion and neighbor
cooperation works best in resolving some of these issues.
M/Ludeman, 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. 7341
RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7341 in Resolution Book No. 56.
Item #16 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION LEVYING A SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT AGAINST CERTAIN PROPERTIES FOR NEED
ABATEMENT. C.L. 28i
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 281
regarding levying special assessments against certain properties
for weed destruction costs.
M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made part ofthese minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 7342
RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT FOR WEED DESTRUCTION
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7342 in Resolution Book No. 56.
Item #17 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING UNPAID SEWER
AND WATER SERVICE CHARGES TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR.
C.L.282
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 282
regarding the certification of unpaid sewer and water service
charges to the county auditor to be collected with other taxes on
said properties.
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M1Ludeman, 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. 7343
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. 7343 in Resolution Book No. 56.
Item #18 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH
METRO TASK FORCE. C.L. 283
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 283
regarding a resolution in support of the establishment of a South
Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Task Force and the application of
the Task Force far grant funding from the State of Minnesota.
Council Member Ludeman asked if this action would commit the
city to financial support of the Task Force.
City Manager Prosser stated that this resolution was to
support the concept and application for the grant. He stated
further review by the council for approval to proceed with
participation would occur if the grant is received. He stated
the cost of the program is anticipated to be $45,000; $30,000
from grant. funds and $15,000 from local funds.
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. 7344
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ESTABLISHMENT OF A SDUTH
METROPOLITAN DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7344 in Resolution Book No. 56.
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Item #19 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF 1988 BUDGET FOR THE
MINNESOTA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES GRANT. C.L. 284
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 284
regarding approval of the 1988 Community Health Services Plan and
Budget in order to receive the 1988 state grant allotment of
$78,795.00
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to approve the 1988 Preliminary
Community Health Services Plan and Budget.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #20 REQUEST TO RESCIND TWO STIPULATIONS ON THE FINAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE MARKET PLAZA PROJECT
AT 66TH STREET AND LYNDALE AVENUE. C.L. 285
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 285
recommending that the city council refer a request by E. J.
Plesko and Associates to rescind two stipulations of the final
development plan approval for the Market Plaza Project to the
Planning Commission for their review and recommendation.
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to refer to the Planning Commission for
review and recommendation a request b E.J. Plesko and Associates
for the city council to rescind two stipulations of the final
development plan approval. .for the Market Plaza Project.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #21 CONSIDERATION OF A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH NORTHERN
STATES POWER COMPANY. C.L. 286
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 286
regarding the first reading of an ordinance related to a
franchise agreement between Northern States Power Company and the
city. He stated that he recommended the approval of the draft
franchise agreement negotiated by the Suburban Rate Authority.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked if this
franchise agreement would prevent the public from becoming aware
of the installation of high voltage lines.
City Attorney LeFevere stated it would not.
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M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman that this constitute the First Reading
of this ordinance and that the Public Hearing and Second Reading
of the ordinance be scheduled for the October 12, 1987 city
council meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item X22 CORRESPONDENCE/LEGISLATIVE REPORT
None.
Item #23 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Council Member Kirsch asked about the status of the trash
enclosure at the U.S. Swim and Fitness Building.
City Manager Prosser stated that the date of compliance had
passed and it may be necessary to issue a citation.
Mayor Hamilton asked that an update of the activities of the
South Hennepin Human Services Council be provided at a future
meeting.
Item #24 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls
be approved:
RICHFIELD STATE SANK
Checks 8949-9038; 91565-91923
FIRST MINNESOTA
Check 1061
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 3855-3891
Checks 3198-3200; 5353-5386; 7604-8013
Payroll
Motion carried 5-0.
$1,231,288.89
$ 50,000.00
$ 761,798.85
$ 299,676.86
Council Meeting Minutes
ADJOURNMENT
-18- September 14, 1987
M/Kirsch., S/Garcia that the meeting adiourn.
Motion carried 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.ayN ~ ~~
Date Approved: 9/28/87
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Thomas P. Ferber
City Clerk
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Prosser
Manager
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