11-09-1987CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 9, 1987
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Hamilton, Mayor; Edwina Garcia; Michael
Sandahl; and Martin Kirsch.
STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Devich,
Administrative Services Director; Thomas P.
Ferber, City Clerk; Byron Wallace; Community
Development Director; John Erskine, Public
Safety Director; 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
M/Kirsch, S/Garcia to a rove the minutes of the re ular
city council meeting on Oc_o er 26, 987.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
Deborah Olsen, owner of the apartment building at 6901 Penn
Avenue, asked if the city was making progress in addressing
flooding problems.
City Manager Prosser stated that the city council had
authorized engineering studies which will be completed in 60-90
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Mrs. Olsen expressed her concerns regarding recent state
imposed sales taxes on certain services.
Mayor Hamilton suggested that Mrs. Olsen contact her state
legislators regarding this issue.
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Item #2 PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING NOVEMBER 15-21 AS AMERICAN
EDUCATION MEEK. C.L. 325
Mayor Hamilton read a proclamation designating the week of
November 15-21, 1987 as American Education Week.
Wayne Wright, representing the 5th District of the American
Legion, accepted the proclamation on behalf of the American
Legion.
Dan Mulroy, Commander of Minneapolis-Richfield American
Legion Post 435, presented a check to the city for $4,000 to be
used by the Public Safety Department for drug enforcement
activities.
Mayor Hamilton and Public Safety Director Erskine accepted
the donation on behalf of the city.
Mayor Hamilton thanked the community for their kindness and
support after the recent election. Mayor Hamilton then
introduced Mayor elect Steve Quam.
Steve Quam, 6421 James Avenue, stated that it is an honor to
follow a respected individual such as Mayor Hamilton.
Item #3 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Sandahl, S/Garcia to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVED RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECS &
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS TO DEMOLISH OLD
CEDAR LIQUOR STORE. C.L. 326.
RESOLUTION N0. 7371
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR DEMOLITION OF
CEDAR AVENUE LIQUOR PROJECT
B. APPROVED SERVICE CONTRACT WITH BROWN COMPUTER SERVICES
FOR COMPUTER ANALYSIS AND PROGRAMMING. C.L. 327
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C. APPROVED SETTING DATES OF HEARINGS FOR LIQUOR LICENSE
RENEWALS. C.L. 328.
D. APPROVED SETTING DATES OF HEARINGS FOR WINE LICENSE
RENEWALS. C.L. 329.
E. APPROVED REQUEST TO RELEASE PERFORMANCE BOND FOR
OFFSTREET PARKING PERMIT, BURGER KING, 2800 WEST 66TH
9 STREET. C.L. 330.
F. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 TO PURCHASE LIGHT
POLES AND BASES. C.L. 331
G. APPROVED RESOLUTION DETERMINING RESULTS OF THE CITY
GENERAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1987.
C.L. 332
RESOLUTION N0. 7372
RESOLUTION DETERMINING RESULTS OF CITY GENERAL ELECTION
OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1987
H. APPROVED LICENSE FOR AMUSEMENT DEVICE AT CHAMPPS
I. APPROVED FINAL PAYMENT TO GLANTON CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR
CEDAR LIQUOR STORE CONSTRUCTION $22,800
J. APPROVED FINAL PAYMENT TO RANDY KRAMER EXCAVATING FOR
SIDEWALK REPAIR FOR CURB AND GUTTER - $7,322.58
M/Sandahl, S/Garcia to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item ~5 CONSIDERATION OF RE@UEST TO RESCIND TMO STIPULATIONS ON
THE FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE MARKET PLAZA
PR03ECT AT 66TH STREET AND LYNDALE AVENUE. C.L.333
(Consideration of this item was deferred until after Agenda
Stem X10.)
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 333
recommending that the city council not rescind the two
stipulations on the final development plan for the Market Plaza
Project.
Betty Cornelius, Property Manager of Market Plaza and Market
Towers, reviewed efforts that have been initiated to solve the
parking problems at Market Plaza and her observation that
Woodlake Point does not need additional parking spaces.
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Mike Gould, Market Plaza, stated that the development was
originally planned as one unified development; however, the
development was developed as two separate units with different
ownership. He stated that this fact and the need for retail
parking support the rescinding of the two stipulations.
Jim Bailey, Woodlake Point resident, reviewed the activities
caused by the tenant of Market Plaza which disturbed the
residential character of Woodlake Point and stated support for
maintaining the existing parking stipulations. `
Kenneth Warner, Woodlake Point resident, urged the city
council to take measures to assure stricter Public Safety
enforcement of laws and quicker response to problems he observed
as a result of the operation of Champps.
E.J. Plesko, E.J. Plesko & Associates, Inc. stated the
council has a serious problem in controlling Champps so that the
Market Plaza development will work.
Carl Olson, Woodlake Point resident, stated his support for
the continuation of the stipulations and stated his need for
parking of two vehicles.
Angie Botts, Woodlake Point resident, expressed concerns
regarding traffic safety hazards caused by truck unloading at
Market Plaza.
Don Carlson,. Market Towers resident, expressed concern about
control of Champp's patrons in the parking lot area.
Mike Gould stated that several steps had been taken to
correct parking problems for retail tenants and that Market Plaza
could offer excess underground spaces to Woodlake Point residents
on an as needed basis.
LuAnn Allery, Office Manager of Market Towers, reviewed
Market Towers guest parking policy.
City Manager Prosser stated that the stipulations served a
valid public purpose when approved for this Planned Unit
Development and nothing has changed which would necessitate
rescinding the stipulations. He then reviewed police service
issues regarding Champps and asked that residents call the city
regarding any problems or questions regarding police service. He
also stated that the tenant mix at the development is the
developer's responsibility, not the city's.
Mayor Hamilton reviewed the special efforts of the Public
Safety Department regarding Champps during the World Series.
M/Kirsch, S/Garcia to close the public hearin
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Motion carried 4-0.
M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl that the followin two sti ulations
remain in lace on the fina deve o ment an a rova or he
Marke P aza Pro ec at 66th S reet and Lyndale Avenue:
1. That the condominium owners be given priority for use
of the apartment garage spaces not needed for apartment
tenants.
2. That the condominium and apartment visitors be
permitted to use the commercial parking spaces on a
short term basis. This would not prohibit the
applicant from enforcing reasonable restrictions to
prevent long term parking which might adversely effect
the commercial uses on the site.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #6 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR OFFSTREET PARKING PERMIT AT
7236 LYNDALE AVENUE. C.L. 334.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 334
regarding an offstreet parking permit to allow the construction
of three additional parking spaces at 7234-36 Lyndale Avenue.
M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch that the followin resolution be
ado ted• that it be s rea n the resolut on ook and that it be
ma a Dart of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 7373
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN OFFSTREET PARKING PERMIT AT
7234-36 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7373 in Resolut on Book No. 56.
Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A SALARY
ADJUSTMENT FOR THE CITY MANAGER. C.L. 335.
Mayor Hamilton recommended that the yearly salary of the
city manager be established at $67,410 effective September 1,
1987. He stated this was a 7~ increase over the present rate.
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M/Sandahl, S/Garcia that the followin resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolut on book and that it be
made Dart of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 7374
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY RICHFIELD AND
JAMES D. PROSSER, CITY MANAGER
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7374 in Resolut on Book No. 56.
Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE HUMAN
SERVICES COMMISSION. C.L. 336
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 336
regarding a recommendation from the Human Services Commission
that the City of Richfield fund an information and
referralloutreach position.
M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch to acknowled a recei t of the Human
Services Commission recommendation that he Citv of Richfield
fund an information and referral/outreach osition and refer the
re uest to cit sta f for review wh ch will include discuss on
with the South Henne~_in Human Serv ces Commiss on.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF A STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO REJECT BIDS
FOR COMPUTER E@UIPMENT AND SOFTWARE AND AUTHORIZE
READVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS. C.L. 337
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 337
recommending that the city council reject the two nonconforming
bids for computer equipment and software and authorize staff to
readvertise for bids.
M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl to re ect all bids for computer
equipment and software an to authorize c ty s aff to revise t
specifications and advertise for new bids.
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Motion carried 4-0.
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Item #10 COUNCIL CONFIRMATION TO SCHEDULE HEARING TO.READOPT THE
1988 BUDGET DOCUMENT AND LEVYING TAXES. C.L. 338
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 338
regarding setting a date for an amended budget and tax levy
hearing.
MlSandahl, S/Kirsch to set the date for considerin an
amended 1987/1988 budget an 988 ax evy or Novem er 23, 1987.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #11 CORRESPONDENCE/LEGISLATIVE REPORT
None
Item #22 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
Item #13 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Sandahl, S/Garcia that the followin_g claims and payrolls
be approved:
RICHFIELD STATE BANK
Checks 9216-9270; 92678-92945
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 3964-3992
Checks 9510-9527; 9145-9150
9157-9509
Motion carried 4-0.
$ 882,290.89
$1,927,506.14
Payroll $ 284,270.58
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ADJOURNMENT
M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl that the meeting ad~ourn.
Motion carried 4-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15
Date Approved: 11/23/87
Thomas P. Ferber J mes D. Prosser
City Clerk ity Manager
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