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03-14-1988CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 14, 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; William Fillmore, Liquor Operations Director; and John Dean, City Attorney. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Quam at 7:00 p.m. PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Quam led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl to a Council/Richfield School Boar -regular City Council Meeting City Council Meeting on March Session on March 7. 1988. pprove the minutes of the City d Meeting on February 16, 1988 on February 22, 1988; the spec 7, 1988; and the City Council h Motion carried 5-0. Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA. John Hamilton, 7220 Harriet Avenue, President of the Richfield Chamber of Commerce, read a letter stating that the Board of Directors of the Richfield Chamber of Commerce is opposed to light rail transit on the Soo Line but unanimously supports the I35W LRT Corridor option. He stated that the Chamber is also reviewing the runway 4-22 extension issue but has not taken a position yet. He stated the Chamber's desire to interact with the City and receive information from the city regarding community issues. Council Meeting Minutes -2- March 14, 1988 Mayor Quam commended the Chamber of Commerce for it's active participation in the community and the city's desire to continue communication with the chamber. Mayor Quam announced that the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority has scheduled a hearing regarding light rail transit on Wednesday, March 16th, at 7:00 p.m. at Richfield High School, 7001 Harriet Avenue. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, stated his concern regarding council approval of the expenditure of $36,000 for a Pavement Management Program and it's impact on the maintenance of streets. City Manager Prosser reviewed the Pavement Management Program and the purpose of the program. Mr. Wozniczka questioned whether load limits are being enforced to protect city streets from damage. City Manager Prosser reviewed the city's efforts in load limit enforcement. Mayor Quam stated that he had initiated a coalition with Lakeville Mayor Duane Zaun, Burnsville Mayor Daniel McElroy, Bloomington Mayor Kurt Laughinghouse, Minneapolis Mayor Don Fraser and Minneapolis Council Members Brian Coyle and Steve Cramer to pursue the acceleration of planning and funding for I35W improvements to help alleviate the uncertainty for residentsad~acent to I35W.. City Manager Prosser read a statement (Clerks File C-294) regarding the charges filed in Scott County against Jon M. Maiinski and Copy Duplicating Products for improper disposal of hazardous waste. Council Member Ludeman stated that the City Council had not taken action regarding a formal position on the LRT corridor selection and requested consideration of this issue be placed on the agenda. Item #2 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Quam stated that consideration of a resolution regarding the city council's position on a light rail transit corridor would be placed on the agenda as Item 4~12A. M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried 5-0. Council Meeting Minutes Item #3 CONSENT CALENDAR -3- March 14, 1988 A. APPROVED THE MINUTES AND AWARD OF BID FOR PURCHASE OF BRUSH CHIPPER IN EXCESS OF $5,000. C.L. 68 B. APPROVED PURCHASE OF LIME CONVEYOR FOR THE WATER PLANT IN EXCESS OF $5,000. C.L. 69 C. APPROVED THE PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR FIREWORKS FOR FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION. C.L. 70 D. APPROVED THE PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR REPAIRS TO FIRE VEHICLE. C.L. 71 E. APPROVED RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT - SOUTH SUBURBAN ADAPTIVE RECREATION BOARD. C.L. 72 RESOLUTION N0. 7404 1 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ADDENDUM TO JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT - SOUTH SUBURBAN ADAPTIVE RECREATION BOARD F. APPROVED THE MINUTES ANO AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES. C.L. 73 G. APPROVED RENEWAL OF WAGON PEDDLER LICENSE FOR BLUE BELL ICE CREAM. H. APPROVED APPLICATION FOR KENNEL LICENSE, 6733 PARK AVENUE, 3 DOGS. I. APPROVED THE RENEWAL OF MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS LICENSES: MORROW AUTO SPECIALTY, 6445 CEDAR AVENUE; WALLY MCCARTHY OLDS, 1900 WEST 78TH STREET; WALSER BUICK, 2100 WEST 78TH STREET; RICHFIELD BLOOMINGTON HONDA, 400 WEST 78TH STREET. J. APPROVED REQUEST FOR FEE WAIVED LICENSE FOR ITINERANT AMUSEMENT BY MINNESOTA WOMEN OF TODAY FOR EASTER EGG HUNT AT COMMUNITY CENTER 3/26. M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to approve the consent calendar. Motion carried 5-0. Council Meeting Minutes -4- March 14, 1988 Item #4 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OPERATION OF A DAY CARE FACILITY AT 7001 ELLIOT AVENUE. C.L. 74 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 74 regarding a request by the Building Block Child Care for approval of a conditional use permit to allow the operation of a. day care facility for 102 children at 7001 Elliot Avenue. Lorrie DeGidio, 7020 Elliot regarding safety and the traffic facility. City Manager Prosser stated that the traffic would increase use. Avenue, stated concerns generated by the day care that it was the staffs opinion marginally as a result of this Council Member Ludeman suggested that the applicant periodically contact the clients of the day care center to inform them of traffic concerns and to encourage them to use the 70th Street entrance. Council Member Sandahl stated that the building is used by other groups and that they should also be made aware of the traffic concerns. M/Ludeman, S/Garcia to close the public hearing. - Motion carried 5-0. M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to approve a conditional use permit to allow the Building Block Child Care program to operate a day care facility for 102 children at the Elliot Elementary School, 7001 Elliot Avenue, with the stipulation that the operation meet all building and fire codes. Motion carried 5-0. Iteo #5 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF A SIX BAY AUTO REPAIR FACILITY AT 6645 PENN AVENUE. C.L. 75 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 75 regarding a request by Paul Oberstar for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a 6 bay Car-X Muffler and Brakes facility at 6645 Senn Avenue. Council Meeting Minutes -5- March 14, 1988 Council discussion followed regarding parking guidelines for this type of business and adequacy of parking on the site. Paul Oberstar, owner of 6645 Penn Avenue, stated that the nature of the business consisted of repairs which generally take one hour while the customer waits. He stated the 6 bays plus the on-site parking would be sufficient because customers would go elsewhere if there is a long wait. He reviewed the site plan and stated that the facility would operate from 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Council Member Ludeman asked if the facility could be built with S rather than 6 bays and expressed concern that if~the business grew, on-street parking may occur. Mr. Oberstar stated that the cost of the site dictated 6 bays to make the project economically feasible. He stated that he did not anticipate the need for on-street parking. Council Member Garcia asked if the neighborhood had expressed concerns regarding the proposed project and stated that the city must anticipate and address potential problems. Mr. Oberstar stated that one neighbor had expressed opposition to the project at the Planning Commission hearing. Council Member Kirsch stated that several previous proposals to develop this site had failed and that this proposal appeared to be a good use of the site with adequate buffering for adjacent properties. Mayor Quam asked if granting this conditional use permit would allow a similar business to succeed it. City Attorney Dean stated this conditional use permit is for a public garage and reviewed the uses allowed under this definition which could succeed this. He stated the council may wish to stipulate that this particular conditional use permit is only for the purpose of the specific use proposed and that the council could reserve the opportunity to consider the establishment of another use should this particular one cease. Mayor Quam stated this is an important issue because another use may create parking problems. Council Member Kirsch stated that the stipulation discussed by the city attorney will be added to his motion to approve the conditional use permit. M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. Council Meeting Minutes -6- March 14, 1988 M/Kirsch, S/Garcia to a rove a conditional use ermit for a ix_ bay auto repair (Car-X Muffler and Brakes facility at 6645 enn Avenue South with the following stipulations: 1. The new plantings in the landscaped area be approved by staff. 2. An irrigation system be provided in the landscaped area. 3. The proposed structure meet building and fire codes. 4. The screening of the subject property from the abutting residential property to the east and maintenance of the buffer be the responsibility of the property owner. Replacement of the existing screening when necessary be reviewed and approved by staff. 5. The stipulations be met before the issuance of an occupancy permit. 6. This particular conditional use permit is only for the purpose of the specific use proposed and should the applicant or any successor in interest to the property desire to change the use to any other use than the specific use herein permitted (which other use requires a conditional use permit), then the applicant or successor shall be required to apply for and obtain a new conditional use permit to permit such other use. Motion carried 5-0. Itea #6 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT RELATING TO THE CITY SIGN REGULATIONS. C.L. 76 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 76 regarding a proposed ordinance amendment to the city sign regulations. M/Quam, S/Garcia to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch that this constitute :second Reading of Bill No. 1988-9, ghat it be published in the official news aper and that it be made part of these minutes. Motion carried 5-0. Council Meeting Minutes -7- March 14, 1988 Item #7 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF TRANSITORY ORDINANCE PROVIDING FUNDING FOR CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FROM THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND. C.L. 77 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 77 regarding an ordinance to provide funding for certain capital improvements from the Special Revenue Fund. Council Member Ludeman stated that because a review of the Veteran's Memorial Park Plan he had requested has-not been completed, he would not support this ordinance which provides funding for improvements at this park. He stated that the capital costs of the project, it's impact on funding for other parks, and the costs of maintaining such a mayor park are issues that need to be addressed. City Manager Prosser stated that the funding provided by this ordinance for Veteran's Memorial Park are for completion of the first phase pathway. He stated that the Community Services Commission is reviewing the policy issues that Council Member Ludeman has raised. He stated that a Joint City Council/Community Services Commission will be scheduled in the near future for discussion of Veterans Memorial Park. M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. M/Sandahl, S/Garcia that this constitute Second Reading of Bill No. 1988-10, Transitory Ordinance No. 17.33, that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes. Motion carried 4-1. (Ludeman opposed) Item #8 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR YEAR XIV. C.L. 78 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 78 regarding the proposed use of the Year XIV Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program allocation of $165,274. Council Member Ludeman stated that the H.O.M.E. Program had lost a $25,000 Metropolitan Council grant and suggested that the City provide an additional $2,000 over the recommended $11,100 allocation to help offset this grant loss. Council Meeting Minutes -8- March 14, 1988 Don Hauge, H.O.M.E. Maintenance Coordinator, reviewed the services provided by H.O.M.E. and funding needs. City Manager Prosser reviewed the philosophy used in the proposed allocation of C.0.B.G. funds. Council Member Ludeman suggested decreasing the allocations to housing rehabilitation and economic development by $1,000 each to provide an additional $2,000 for H.O.M.E. City Manager Prosser stated that it would be preferable to decrease the allocation for housing rehabilitation by $2,000 and retain the proposed allocation for economic development. M/Quam, S/Ludeman to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to a a) Housing Rehabilitation - $57,174 b) Scattered Site Acquisition - $65,000 2. Public Service: $ 33,100 a) H.O.M.E. - $13,100 b) Day Care - $2D,000 3. Economic Development: $ 10,000 a) Redevelopment Planning - $10,000 165,274 Motion carried 5-0. Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR MAINTENANCE IN THE ILN AREA, AND SETTING A DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING. C.L. 79 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 79 regarding the scheduling of a public hearing for the purpose of considering the establishment of a special assessment district for maintenance services within the Interstate/Lyndale/Nicollet Project Area. - 1. Housing: $122,174 Council Meeting Minutes -9- March 14, 1988 t the follow n the resolu RESOLUTION N0. 7405 t i RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT IN THE INTERSTATE/LYNDALE/NICOLLET MAINTENANCE AREA C.P. 842 M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl th adopted; that it be spread made part of these minutes: Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7405 in Resolution Book No. 56. Items #10 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL HOSTING THE 1996 SUMMER OLYMPICS. C.L. 80 Mayor Quam reviewed Council Letter No. 80 regarding city council support for the concept of Minneapolis-St. Paul hosting the 1996 Summer Olympics. 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. 7406 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL HOSTING THE 1996 SUMMER OLYMPICS Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7406 in Resolution Book No. 56. Item #11 CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND THE SISTER CITY INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE. C.L. 81 Council Member Garcia stated that the council had interviewed candidates for these commission openings. Council Meeting Minutes -10- March 14, 1988 M/Garcia, S/Kirsch to ap prove the following appointments: Sister City International Committee: Donna Morgan Garnet Kirshner Human Rights Commission: Oaphne Gopaul Motion carried 5-0. Term expires January 31, 1991 Term expires January 31, 1989 Term expires January 31, 1989 Item #12 CORRESPONDENCE/LEGISLATIVE REPORT None Item #12A CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION REGARDING CITY COUNCIL POSITION STATEMENT ON LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT. Council Member Ludeman stated that the council has discussed the LRT issue but has not yet passed a formal resolution regarding it's opposition to the Soo Line corridor and support of the I35W corridor. He suggested a resolution be drafted for this purpose. Mayor Quam suggested that he will draft with city staff a _ resolution that expresses support for light rail transit, but only within the right-of-way of I35W. He stated this position would address regional transportation needs while also addressing neighborhood issues. Council Member Sandahl suggested that the council vote to pass the resolution to be drafted by Mayor Quam and city staff. M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to direct and authorise the Mayor and City Manager to prepare a resolution stating the council's support for light rail transit within the I35W right-of-wa and; 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. 7407 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT ALONG I35W RIGHT-OF-WAY Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7407 in Resolution Book No. 56. Council Meeting Minutes 3t~eo--#13 COUNCIL D~ISCUSSI ~NiS -11- March 14, 1988 Council Member Garcia announced that an informational meeting about the proposed extension of runway 4-22 is scheduled for Wednesday, March 23, 7:30 p.m. at the Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Avenue. Item #14 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS M/Ludeman, S/Garcia that the following claims and payrolls be approved: RICHFIELD STATE BANK Checks 9702-9803; 94894-95219 FIRST MINNESOTA Check 1068 FIRST WESTERN BANK Checks 4201-4235 Checks 9783-9800, 11852-11865, 12697-13027 Payroll Motion carried 5-0. $ 734,659.20 $ 25,000.00 $1,129,136.10 $ 281,596.89 ADJOURNMENT M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Date Approved: 3/28/88 ~~~~~~ Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk ~~ .v " . ~{'"" even J. Q Mayor am s D. Prosser y Manager