10-26-1987CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 26, 1987
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Hamilton, Mayor; Edwina Garcia; Ivan
Ludeman; Michael Sandahl; and Martin Kirsch.
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; William Fillmore,
Liquor Operations Director; 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
MlLudeman, S/Garcia to approve the minutes of the Studw
Session on October 5, 1987; and the regular city council meeting
on October 12, 1987.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
David Morgan, 7300 1st Avenue, reviewed the terms under
which he purchased this property from the City. He requested
that .the City release him from the agreement, take back the
property, and return the money that he paid for the property.
Mayor Hamilton directed city staff to discuss this matter
with Mr. Morgan.
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Item #2 PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING NOVEMBER AS ALZHEIMER'S
DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH. C.L. 316
Mayor Hamilton read a proclamation designating November as
Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month.
Sally Bork accepted the proclamation on behalf of the
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association.
Item #3 PRESENTATION OF I494 TRAFFIC CORRIDOR STUDY FINAL
REPORT. C.L. 317
Dick Wolsfeld, BRW, reviewed the planning framework and
strategies recommended by the I494 Traffic Corridor Study Final
Report.
Council Member Garcia noted that it is recommended that
Richfield contribute 39K of the cost for the I494 Environmental
Impact Statement (E.I.S.) and preliminary design. She asked why
the state was not funding the total cost of the E.I.S.
Mr. Wolsfeld stated that because of the need to proceed
toward implementation prior to the long range financing for
construction, the communities and the private sector are being
asked to provide proportional funding for the E.I.S. He stated
that preparation of the E.I.S. and preliminary design are needed
to help resolve uncertainty about the ultimate roadway design by
interested property owners and municipalities in the corridor.
Mr. Wolsfeld reviewed the proposed joint powers agreement concept
fo'r corridor study participants which would facilitate
implementation of the recommended plans for the I494 corridor.
Council Member Ludeman stated his concern about a time frame
for action and the impact of the plans for the I494 interchanges
on Richfield residents and businesses.
Mr. Wolsfeld stated that the study report is a strategy and
framework and not a design. He stated that the E.I.S. would
address the impacts.
Gity Manager Prosser stated that the Richfield Ad Hoc
I35W/I494 Traffic committee raised the same concerns. He stated
that it was important to define now what types of improvements
will be made to I494 so that the affect on Richfiei~d can be
determined and planned for.
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Council Member Garcia stated support for immediately
proceeding with a 77th Street study and asked if the State or
Bloomington would provide financial assistance for the study.
Mr. Wolsfeld stated that it was doubtful that aray financial
assistance for the study would be provided. However, MnDot has
financial responsibility for the replacement of access lost on
78th Street. He stated local control of the study would provide
the most responsive solutions for Richfield.
Connie Murray, Chairperson of the Richfield Ad Hoc I35W/I494
Traffic Committee, stated the city should be involved in the
planning process to take advantage of the positive impacts of
improving 1494 and to minimize the negative impacts. She stated
that it is very important to proceed so that residents and
businesses will know what will happen as soon as possible. She
added that the committee advocates that the planning standards
include, among other things, a residential character as good or
better than currently exists.
Gertrude Ulrich, Metropolitan Council Member, spoke in
support of the recommendations of the Richfield Ad Hoc I35W/I494
Traffic Committee. She urged the communities involved to work
together to .plan and stage developments so that local control of
land development is maintained.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, requested further
citizen review of the report and questioned the potential cost to
Richfield for the E.I.S. and preliminary design.
City Manager Prosser reviewed the planning process, citizen
input process, and the future opportunities for council and
citizen review.
Community Services Director Fondrick stated the estimated
proportional cost of E.I.S. and preliminary design to Richfield
is $27,000.
Jim Zacher, 7745 Xerxes Avenue, stated opposition to the
recommended frontage road design adjacent to his property.
City Manager Prosser stated the impact of such a design will
be addressed by the E.I.S.
Joe Martin, 7645 14th Avenue, urged council approval of the
report so that the process can begin and the uncertainty for
property owners can be resolved.
M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl to accept the final report of the 1494
Corridor Study and to approve the recommendations of the
Richfield. Ad. Hoc I35W/.I494_ Traffic. Committee.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #4 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR MASTER
PURCHASE ORDER FOR SALT TO BE USED FOR ICE CONTROL.
C.L. 318.
6. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR PURCHASE OF A
WELL PUMP BEARING FOR WELL ~2. C.L. 319.
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C. APPROVED-PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR TRUCK CRANE
TO BE USED BY THE SEWER DIVISION. C.L. 320
D. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR METER READER
SYSTEM. C.L. 321.
E. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR PURCHASE OF
THREE CARDBOARD BAILING MACHINES FOR USE AT THE
MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORES. C.L. 322.
F. APPROVED ESTIMATE #1 DAVTO & BRADLEY FREDRICKSON FOR
REMOVAL OF LIME SLUDGE AT WATER PLANT $68,191.
G. APPROVED FINAL PAYMENT FOR 1987 ALLEY PAVING TO
STANDARD SIDEWALK $5,706.96.
H. APPROVED FINAL PAYMENT TO ASPHALT CONTRACTING, INC. FOR
MEMORIAL PARK SITE CONSTRUCTION. $3,152.95.
I. APPROVED REQUEST FOR FEE WAIVED ITINERANT FO0O LICENSE
RICHFIELD COMMUNITY MINISTRY FOR HOUSE OF HORRORS,
6636 CEDAR AVENUE- HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES - 7 DAYS.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-O.
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Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS TO APPROVE THE 1988
MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL SERVICES PAY PLANS AS PART OF
THE CITY'S COMPARABLE NORTH STUDY AND IMPLEMENTATION.
C.L. 323.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 323
regarding the proposed 1988 Management and General Services pay
plans as determined by the city's Comparable Worth Study and
implementation plan.
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. 7368
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1988 GENERAL SERVICES
SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
- - tion Book No. 56.
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. 69
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1988 MANAGEMENT
SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7369 in Resolution Book No. 56.
Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT WITH. MOTOROLA
FOR DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT. C.L. 324.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 324
regarding a proposed structured settlement agreement with
Motorola for termination of a lease/purchase agreement for data
processing equipment.
M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch. to authorize the City Manager and City
Attorney to execute a settlement agreement with_Moto o for
$15,000 for termination of a lease/purchase agreement __f or data
processing equipment.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #8 DISCUSSION OF RECYCLING EFFORTS
City Manager Prosser reviewed the City's recycling program.
He stated that increased educational efforts and consideration of
source separation ordinances will be necessary because of state
and county mandates. Mr. Prosser indicated that discussion of
this issue will be scheduled for the December council study
session.
Council Member Ludeman stressed the importance of recycling
education because of the potential for mandatory source
separation in the near future.
Item #9 CORRESPONDENCE/LEGISLATIVE REPORT
None
Item #22 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Kirsch questioned
streetlights on Penn Avenue from 65th
also noted that Penn Avenue from 67th
not have any street lights.
City Manager Prosser stated that
a report to the city council regardin
lighting.
the location and style of
Street to 67th Street. He
Street to 68th Street does
the city staff will provide
g the Penn Avenue street
Community Services Director Fondrick stated that because of
the location of public and private sidewalks on the 6700 block of
Penn Avenue, the installation of street lights will be more
difficult than anticipated.
Council Member Sandahl reported that a street light pole on
the 7600 block of Bryant needed repair.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, questioned the
66th Street and Penn Avenue rough surfacing and the median
configuration on 66th Street.
City Manager Prosser stated that one more layer of blacktop
will be installed and that the left turn lane design was approved
by the council to provide access to the properties on 66th
Street.
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Council Member Kirsch asked about the status of the trash
enclosure at U.S. Swim and Fitness.
City Manager Prosser stated that there had been a delay in
reviewing the plans and that this has now b een resolved.
Item #11 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the followin g claims and payrolls
be approved:
RICHFIELD STATE BANK
Checks 9167-9215; 92451-92674 $775,185.95
FIRST MINNESOTA
Check 1063 ~ $100,000.00
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 3939-3963 $937,246.97
Checks 8765-9144 Payroll $286,288.93
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl that the meeting ad~ourn.
Motion carried 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.
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