01-25-1988CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 25, 1988
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steven Quam, 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; John Erskine,
Public Safety Director; and Clayton LeFevere,
City Attorney.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Quam at 7:05 p.m.
PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Quam led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance..
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to approve the minutes of the regular
City Council Meeting on January 11, 1988.
Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Quam stated the minutes of the Special Council Meeting
of January 13, 1988 should be amended to reflect the absence of
Council Member Ludeman due to illness.
M/Ludeman, S/Garcia that the minutes of the Special Council
Meeting on January 13, 1988 be amended as stated.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
ON ANY ITEN NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
Greg Englund, 7308 1st Avenue, requested that the city
compensate him for the difference between the purchase price of
his property and the reduced value of the property which has
resulted from the July 23 flood and the city's purchase of 7300
1st Avenue.
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Mayor Quam suggested that Mr. Englund meet with City Manager
James Prosser to discuss this issue.
Item #lA PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION IN SUPPORT OF FREE
ENTERPRISE MONTH TO STEVE MILMES, OF THE RICHFIELD HIGH
SCHOOL DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION CLUB OF AMERICA (DECA).
Mayor Quam read and presented a proclamation~in support of
Free Enterprise Month, January 10-30, 1988, to Steve Wilmes of
the Richfield High School Distributive Education Club of America
(DECA).
Ite^ #18 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FROM THE
MINNESOTA STATE BOARD OF VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATION
TO BRADLEY SVEUM.
Mayor Quam read and presented a Certificate of Appreciation
from the Minnesota State Board of Vocational Technical Education
to Firefighter Brad Sveum for participation on the Curriculum
Development Committee for Hazardous Materials Program for the
State of Minnesota for First Responders.
Brad Sveum thanked the city council and city administration
for their support of this endeavor.
Item #1C COUNCIL PRESENTATION TO CITY ATTORNEY CLAYTON LEFEVERE
Mayor Quam acknowledged that several members of the audience
desired to speak regarding the retirement of City Attorney
Clayton LeFevere.
John Hamilton, 7220 Harriet Avenue, praised Clayton for the
advice, judgement, and counsel which has been of great benefit to
the City of Richfield.
Don Priebe, 7225 Bloomington Avenue, thanked Clayton for his
contribution of service to the community and the state.
Gertrude Ulrich, 7601 Aldrich Avenue, reviewed Clayton's
involvement with the Metropolitan Council and his views on the
duties of citizenship.
Betty Carr, 6633 Lynnwood Boulevard, reviewed Clayton's
contribution to metropolitan policy issues and the guidance he
provided to city commissions..
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Ted Farrington, former publisher of the Richfield News,
reviewed the various capacities in which Clayton has served the
metropolitan area and praised him for the unquestioned integrity
he has exhibited throughout his career.
City Council members read and presented a resolution to City
Attorney Clayton LeFevere designating him as City Attorney
Emeritus of the City of Richfield.
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. 7394
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CLAYTON L. LEFEVERE
CITY ATTORNEY EMERITUS
RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7394 in Resolution Book No. 56.
City Attorney Clayton LeFevere stated that he is severing
his relationship with the community as City Attorney but not his
personal relationships-with members of the community. He
reviewed a brief history of the changes in the community during
his 37 years as City Attorney. He commended the community for
the quality of it's elected officials, citizens, and city staff
members.
Mayor Quam presented to Clayton LeFevere a paperweight
inscribed "Clayton LeFevere, City Attorney Emeritus, City of
Richfield, 1951-1988."
Item #2 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Kirsch, S/Garcia to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #3 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVED AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR DISPOSAL OF LIME BY
PRODUCT. C.L. 18
B. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR A TURF
TRUCKSTER UTILITY VEHICLE FOR THE GOLF COURSE. C.L. 19
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C. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR PURCHASE OF
THREE HYDRAULIC BROOM SWEEPERS FOR PARK MAINTENANCE.
C.L. 20
0. AUTHORIZED STAFF TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR
DISCRETIONARY URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. C.L. 21
E. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR #2 HIGH
SERVICE PUMP AT RICHFIELD WATER PLANT. C.L. 22
F. APPROVED A RESOLUTION MAKING ADJUSTMENTS FOR 1988 IN
COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEES COVERED BY THE SPECIALIZED
PAY PLAN. C.L. 23
RESOLUTION N0. 7395
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1988 SPECIALIZED PAY PLAN
G. COUNCIL AFFIRMATION OF PARTICIPATION IN HENNEPIN
COUNTY JOINT PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR PURCHASE OF
GASOLINE. C.L. 24
H. APPROVED MINUTES AND AWARD OF BID FOR PURCHASE OF
HIGH SPEED COPIER. C.L. 25
RESOLUTION N0. 7396
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
HIGH SPEED COPIER RENTAL
I. APPROVED THE FOLLOWING:
VIDEO GAMES - TOM THUMB, 7619 LYNDALE AVENUE
CHAMPPS, 7) 790 WEST 66TH STREET
EMBERS, 6500 PENN AVENUE
SANDYS TAVERN, 6612 PENN AVENUE
MUSIC 8OX - DAVANNI'S PIZZA, 2312 W. 66TH STREET
CAR WASH - TIP TOP, 6601 BLOOMINGTON AVENUE
BOWLING ALLEY - AIRPORT BOWL, 7711 14TH AVENUE
POOL TABLES - (2) AMERICAN LEGION, 6501 PORTLAND
FRENCHMANS, 1400 EAST 66TH STREET (3)
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Items #4 REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE OF COUNCIL RECONSIDERATION OF
THE DENIAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AT 6601 PENN
AVENUE. C.L. 26
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 26
recommending that council reconsideration of the denial of a
conditional use permit at 6601 Penn Avenue be removed from the
agenda until such time that the applicant is ready for the
council to make a determination if it wants to reconsider. City
Manager Prosser stated that if the council chooses to reconsider
a public hearing would be set at that time.
MlKirsch, S/Sandahl that the petition for council
reconsideration of the denial of a conditional use permit at 6601
Penn Avenue by Amoco Oil Company be removed from the agenda and
not to consider this item until such time as the applicant is
ready with all relevant information.
Items #5 SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING OF (A) ORDINANCE
VACATING RIGHT-OF-WAY ON 67TH STREET BETWEEN 18TH
AVENUE ANO CEDAR AVENUE,. AND 17 FEET OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ON
CEDAR AVENUE AND (B) AUTHORIZING SALE OF THE PROPERTIES
AT 6636 CEDAR AVENUE (OLD LIQUOR STORE SITE) AND THE
VACATED RIGHT-OF-WAYS. C.L. 27
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 27
regarding two proposed ordinances: (A) Vacation of right-of-way
on 67th Street between 18th Avenue and Cedar Avenue and 17 feet
of right-of-way on the east side of Cedar Avenue; and, (B)
authorization for the sale of the properties a 6636 Cedar Avenue
and the vacated right-of-ways.
Chuck DuFresne, Lincoln Companies, the proposed developer of
the property, appeared in support of the ordinances.
MlSandahl, S/Kirsch to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that this constitute Second Reading of
Transitory Ordinance No. 17.31, Bill No. 1988-1, an ordinance
authorizing and providing for the vacation of a portion of Cedar
Avenue South and a portion of east 67th Street; that it be
published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of
these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
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M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that this constitute Second Reading of
Transitory Ordinance No. 17.32, Bill No. 1988-2, an ordinance
authorizin and rovidin for the sale transfer or other
disposition and conveyance of certain city owne lots located in
the city of Richfield, county of Hennepin, state of Minnesota
(old Cedar Avenue liquor store site; that it be published in the
official newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
Items #6 (1) FIRST READING CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT REZONING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6636 CEDAR
AVENUE (OLD LIQUOR STORE SITE) AND THE ADJOINING
TO-BE-VACATED PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-MAY (2) CONSIDERATION OF
THE PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN FOR THE SITE (3) REQUEST FOR
MAIVER OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL REQUIREMENT:
(4) SET DATE OF HEARING ON REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN. C.L. 28
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 28
regarding (1) a proposed ordinance amendment to rezone the
property located at 6636 Cedar Avenue from C-2 general commercial
district, (2) consideration of the preliminary Planned Unit
Development (PUD) plan for the property located at 6636 Cedar
Avenue, (3) consideration of a request for waiver of the
preliminary plat approval requirement, and, (4) consideration of
a resolution calling a public hearing on the Redevelopment Plan
and Program and Tax Increment Financing Plan.
Council Member Ludeman reviewed the history of the proposed
development of the old Cedar Avenue liquor store site.
Mayor Quam reviewed the advantages of the Tax Increment
Financing plan as proposed for development of this site.
M/Kirsch, S/Ludeman that this constitute the First Reading
of this ordinance and that the Public Hearing and Second Readin
of the ordinance be scheduled for the February 8, 1988 cit
council meeting and that this matter be referred to the Plannin
Commission for their recommendation.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Kirsch, S/Ludeman to refer the preliminary Planned Unit
Development (PUD) plan to the Planning Commission for their
recommendation and schedule the public hearing_ on both and final
development plan for February 8, 1988.
Motion carried 5-0.
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M/Kirsch, S/Ludeman to approve the request for waiver of the
preliminary plat approval requirement.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Kirsch, S/Ludeman that the following resolution be
adopted: that it be spread in the resolution book and tha
made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 7397
CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
AND PROGRAM AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7397 in Resolution Book No. 56.
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Items #7 FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE
DESIGNATION OF FIRE CHIEF. C.L. 29
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 29
regarding a proposed ordinance amendment relating to the
designation of Fire Chief in the Public Safety Department.
Council Member Garcia stated that the city council had
received a report regarding the reorganization of the Public
Safety Department and the designation of Fire Chief.
Mayor Quam stated this particular consideration changes the
name of a position and does not change compensation for the
position.
Council Member Ludeman stated that he had asked that this
item be tabled at the January 11 council meeting because he had
some questions regarding the proposed reorganization of the
Public Safety Department. He stated he had reviewed the issues
with City Manager Prosser and Public Safety Director Erskine and
was satisfied that the reorganization will be for the betterment
of the Public Safety Department.
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 February 22, 1988 city
council meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY AND PROVIDING FOR FIVE DIVISIONS. C.L. 30
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 30
regarding recommended changes in the organizational structure of
the Public Safety Department. He stated the net result of the
change is no increase in the number of personnel within the
department, and no increase in overall salary requirements.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked for
clarification regarding the provisions for Assistant Chiefs in
the Fire Division.
City Manager Prosser reviewed the Fire Marshall and
Assistant Chief designation as it applies to the Public Safety
Department.
M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch
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RESOLUTION N0. 7398
RESOLUTION RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7398 in Resolution Book No. 56.
Item #9 COUNCIL CONFIRMATION OF COUNCIL LIAISON APPOINTMENTS
FOR 1988. C.L. 31
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 31
regarding city council liaison appointments for 1988.
M/Garcia, S/Kirsch to confirm the following city council
liaison appointments for 1988:
ASSOCIATION METROPOLITAN
MUNICIPALITIES (AMM) Representative Steve Quam
Alternate Edwina Garcia
CATV COMMISSION Director Steve Quam
Director James Prosser
Alternate Ivan Ludeman
Alternate Steven Devich
that the following resolution be
d in the resolution book and that it be
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LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA
CITIES (LMC) Representative Ivan Ludeman
Alternate Edwina Garcia
MASAC Representative Edwina Garcia
Representative Donald Priebe
Alternate Michael Sandahl
Alternate James Prosser
RICHFIELD SCHOOL
DISTRICT Delegate Steve Quam
Alternate Michael Sandahl
STOREFRONT/YOUTH
ACTION, INC. Liaison Steve Quam
Alternate Jack Erskine
SOUTH HENNEPIN HUMAN
SERVICES COUNCIL (SHHSC) Director John Nelson
Director Myrna Hammer
Director Ivan Ludeman
Director Martin Kirsch
ADVISORY BOARD OF
HEALTH Liaison Martin Kirsch
Alternate Edwina Garcia
COMMUNITY SERVICES
ADVISORY COMMISSION Liaison Michael Sandahl
Alternate Ivan Ludeman
ENERGY AWARENESS
ADVISORY COMMISSION Liaison Edwina Garcia
Alternate Michael Sandahl
PROJECT CHARLIE Liaison Edwina Garcia
Alternate John Nelson
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Liaison Steve Quam
Alternate Edwina Garcia
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Liaison Martin Kirsch
Alternate Ivan Ludeman
PLANNING COMMISSION Liaison Martin Kirsch
Alternate Edwina Garcia
SISTER CITY INTERNATIONAL
ADVISORY BOARD Liaison James Prosser
Alternate Steve Quam
Motion carried 5-0.
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M/Garcia, S/Kirsch that the foll
that it be spread in the resolution b
of these minutes:
January 25, 1988
ng resolution be adopted;
and that it be made part
RESOLUTION N0. 7399
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE
DIRECTOR TO SURBURBAN AUTHORITY
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7399 in Resolution Book No. 56.
Items #10 APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. C.L.32
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 32
regarding city council appointment of persons to various advisory
boards and commissions.
Council Member Ludeman stated that there had been a large.
number of qualified applicants. He than read the list of
appointments.
M/Ludeman, S/Garcia~to approve the following appointments:
ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH Term Expires
Jane Myre
Jacquelyn Lockman
Kevin Keller
Jane Koenig
Randall Roehl
Susan Rosenberg
Suzanne McKeever
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
1/31/90
1/31/90
1!31/90
1/31/90
1/31/90
1/31/90
1/31/89
Karen Patek 1/31/91
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION
Karen Skwira 1/31/91
Robert Meyer 1/31/91
Emily Day 1/31/91
Suzanne Sandahl 1/31/91
David Delzer 1/31/90
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ENERGY AWARENESS COMMISSION
Richard Holt 1/31/91
Paul Peabody 1/31/91
Lisa Buhta 1/31/91
Lawrence Zielke 1/31/89
Kimberly Roden 1/31/89
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Joel Johnson 1/31/91
Gordon Anderson 1/31/91
Benjamin Arriola 1/31/90
Robert Lexvold 1/31/90
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Nancy Tjornhom 1/31/91
Camillo DeSantis 1/31/91
Shirley Johnson 1/31/91
Luella Kolesar T/31/90
PLANNING COMMISSION
Leon Lunas 1/31/91
Robert Nelson 1/31/91
Thomas Ohnesorge 1/31/91
SISTER CITY INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE
Sister Charlotte Ann LeClair 1/31/91
Nancy Kilpeck 1/31/91
Cynthia Mandl 1/31/89
Pamela Duffey 1/31/89
Motion carried 5-0.
January 25, 1988
Item #11 DESIGNATION OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE AND ACTING CITY
MANAGER FOR 1988. C.L. 33
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 33
regarding the designation of Mayor Pro Tempore and Acting City
Manager for 1988.
M/Garcia, S1Ludeman to designate Council Member Michael
Sandahl to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore during 1988 and to
designate Administrative Services Director Steven Devich as the
Acting City Manager during 1988.
Motion carried 5-0.
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January 25, 1988
Item #12 SETTING DATE FOR THE 1988 LOCAL BOARD OF REYIEW.C.L.3a
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 34
recommending that the city council approve Monday, May 2, 1988 at
7:00 p.m. as the date of the 1988 Local Board of Review meeting
for Richfield.
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M/Ludeman, S/Garcia to confirm the
Assessor's
Item #13 CONSIDERATION OF A JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITIES OF RICHFIELO, BLOOMINGTON, EDINA
AND EDEN PRAIRIE AND ADAPTIVE RECREATION SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF RICHFIELD, EDEN PRAIRIE
AND EDINA. C.L. 35
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 35
regarding a proposed Joint and Cooperative Agreement between the
cities of Richfield, Bloomington, Edina, and Eden Prairie and a
proposed Adaptive Recreation Services Agreement between the
cities of Richfield, Eden Prairie, and Edina. At the request of
Council Member Ludeman, City Manager Prosser reviewed some
examples of adaptive recreation programs and related services for
disabled persons.
M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl to approve the Joint and cooperative
Agreement between the Cities of Richfield, Bloominaton. Edina and
Eden Prairie (South Suburban Adaptive Recreation Board to
approve the Adaptive Recreation Services Agreement between the
Cities of Richfield Eden Prairie, and Edina; and, to authorize
execution of theaQreements subject to similar approval by other
parties of the Agreements.
Motion carried 5-0.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #14 CORRESPONDENCE/LEGISLATIVE REPORT
January 25, 1988
Mayor Quam stated that he had recently met with State
Representive T,jornhom and State Senator Freeman regarding I35W
Corridor issues, 1494 Corridor issues, and light rail-transit
(LRT) corridor issues. Mayor Quam requested that City Manager
Prosser place light rail transit discussion on the council. agenda
for the February 1, 1988 City Council Study Session.
Item #15 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
Item #16 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Ludeman, S/Garcia that the following claims and payrolls
be approved:
RICHFIELD STATE BANK
Checks 9547-9613; 93958-94224
FIRST MINNESOTA
Check 1066-1067
FIRST WESTERN BANK
$ 681,974.02
$ 41.00
Checks 4125-4150 $3,627,457.59
Checks 9687-9715; 11513-11850 Payroll $ 288,732.67
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Motion carried 5-0.
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ADJOURNMENT
M/Kirsch, S/Ludeman that the meeting adiourn.
Motion carried 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p
Date Approved: 2~8~88
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Thomas P. Ferber
City Clerk
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J me D. P osser
Ci Manager