04-11-1988CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 11, 1988
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steven Quam, Mayor; Edwina Garcia; Ivan
Ludeman; and Martin Kirsch.
STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Oevich,
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 Oean,
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
Mayor Quam asked Council Member Ludeman if the vote on Item
~~10 of the March 28, 1988 City Council minutes should record his
vote as affirmative.
Council Member Ludeman stated his official vote should be
recorded as affirmative,
Mayor Quam directed that the minutes of the March 28, 1988
City Council meeting reflect a 5-0 for Item ~~10.
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to approve the minutes of the City
Council Study Session Meeting on March 24, 1988; and the minutes
of the regular City Council Meeting on March 28, 1988 as amended.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON
ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
None
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Item #2 PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE FOR ACHIEVEMENT OF CERTIFIED
MUNICIPAL CLERK STATUS TO CITY CLERK THOMAS P. FERBER.
C.L. 91
Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed Council
Letter No. 91 regarding recognition of City Clerk Thomas Ferber
for achieving the status of Certified Municipal Clerk conferred
on him by the Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers Association
(MCFOA).
Mayor Quam presented the MCFOA certification plaque to City
Clerk Thomas Ferber.
Iteo #3 READING OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING APRIL 1988 AS STATE
CABLE MONTH. C.L. 91
Mayor Quam read a proclamation designating April 1988 as
Cable Television Month in the City of Richfield.
Item #~ COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Garcia, S/Ludeman to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
Ite^ #4A CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR REPAIR OF
WELL N0. 7. C.L. 93
B. APPROVED FEE WAIVED LICENSE FOR CONCESSION STAND,
RICHFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL.
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M/Ludeman, S/Garcia to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 4-0.
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Item #5 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE THE
PROPERTY AT 6824 13TH AVENUE, REMOVE THE EXISTING
DWELLING, AND ERECT TWO NEW SINGLE FAMILY HOMES.
C.L. NO. 94
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 94
regarding a request by Mr. Hans C. Misvaer for approval to
subdivide the property at 6824 13th Avenue into two new single
family residential lots.
Hans Misvaer, owner of 6824 13th Avenue, stated it was his
intention to sell the subdivided lots to a builder who would
construct two new single family homes after removal of the
existing structure.
M/Ludeman, S/Quam to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 4-O.
M/Kirsch, S/Ludeman to approve the preliminary plat as
submitted for the property located at 6824 13th Avenue.
Motion carried 4-0.
Ite® #6 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE APPLICATION FOR ON-SALE AND
SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES FOR DISCUS CORPORATION, D/B/A
PIZZERIA UNO RESTAURANT AND BAR, 1420 EAST 78TH STREET.
C.L. 95.
Mayor Quam stated the applicant has requested a continuance
of the public hearing but that anyone wishing to speak regarding
this request could do so at this time.
Joseph Martin, 7645 14th Avenue, stated opposition to the
granting of a liquor license for this site based on concerns
about traffic, parking, and the potential impact of I-494
improvements on the area.
M/Ludeman, S/Quam to continue the public hearing for the On-
Sale and Sunday liquor license application of the Discus
Cor oration d/b/a Pizzeria Uno Restaurant and Bar located at
42 East 78th Street to the April 25, 1988 City Council Meeting.
Motion carried 4-0.
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Item #7 PUBLIC HEARING TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT AND ORDER THE UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT
MAINTENANCE SERVICE PROJECT IN THE
INTERSTATE/LYNDALE/NICOLLET (ILN) REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AREA. C.L. 96
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 96
regarding the establishment of a special assessment district and
the undertaking of maintenance service projects within the
Interstate/Lyndale/Nicollet (ILN) Redevelopment Project Area.
Bill Brussman, representing the Hampton Inn, stated support
for the maintenance of the area and encouraged the City to seek
bids from private contractors for performance of the maintenance
services.
Council Member Ludeman suggested that after the tax
increment bonds have been retired the council consider
undertaking the maintenance services which are assessed for city
property as the City's responsibility, but not the costs for
those against the private property. He stated these assessments
should continue to be paid by the business people; but that
assessments for improvements on the boulevards, across the street
in this case, should be the responsibility of the city at that
point.
M/Ludeman, S/Garcia to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Kirsch, S/Ludeman
RESOLUTION N0. 7411
RESOLUTION DETERMINING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS FOR THE
COSTS OF CURRENT MAINTENANCE SERVICES PROVIDED WITHIN
THE INTERSTATE/LYNDALE/NICOLLET PROJECT AREA
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7411 in Resolution Book No. 56.
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M/Kirsch, S/Ludeman that the followin
adopted; that it be spread in the resoluti
made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 7412
resolution be
book and that it be
RESOLUTION ORDERING UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT
SERVICE PROJECTS
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7412 in Resolution Book No. 56.
Item #8 PUBLIC HEARING TO PERMIT THE OPERATION OF THE UGLY
DUCKLING CAR RENTAL AT 6405 CEDAR AVENUE. C.L. 97
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 97
regarding a request for a conditional use permit to allow the
operation of the Ugly Duckling Inc. automobile rental business at
6405 Cedar Avenue.
JoAnne Jankowski, attorney representing Ugly Duckling Inc.,
reviewed the operation of the automobile rental business and
slides of the site. She stated that since becoming aware of the
issues presented by city staff, action is being taken to stripe
the parking lot, the signs have been removed, and she has met
with the city engineer regarding drainage of the site. Mrs.
Jankowski stated that adequate parking was provided on the site.
She requested that the City Council continue the hearing and that
she will proceed to resolve the issues necessary to obtain the
conditional use permit. Mrs. Jankowski asked that the council
waive the requirement for 26 foot curb openings and allow the 24
foot curb openings to remain.
Council Member Ludeman asked that the applicant provide
information on the maximum number of cars that will be parked on
the site.
Mrs. Jankowski provided the company's utilization report for
March of 1988 showing that the maximum on the site in that month
was eight cars. She stated documentation of past operations
could also be made available.
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Connie Murray, Planning Commission Chairperson, stated that
the Planning Commission had recommended denial of the conditional
use permit because the applicant did not comply with the
requirements and did not provide sufficient information.
City Manager Prosser recommended that if the City Council
continues consideration of the conditional use permit, that it be
referred back to the Planning Commission prior to City Council
reconsideration. He recommended that the item not be scheduled
with the Planning Commission until the applicant provided the
appropriate plans, documentation, and information.
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to continue consideration of the request
for a conditional use permit for a car rental business at 6405_
Cedar Avenue until such time as the Plannino Commission has
completed a review and recommendation regardina new information
provided by the appli_c_ant relating to the application.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE
ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $1,900,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
REDEVELOPMENT BONDS. C.L. 98
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 98
regarding the issuance and sale of $1,900,000 General Obligation
Redevelopment Bonds.
Council Member Ludeman questioned the provision of
$1,000,000 of the proposed bond for land acquisition.
City Manager Prosser stated that the $1,000,000 would
provide funding for land acquisition, public improvements,
demolition, rehabilitation and renovation of areas in the ILN
area. He stated it is essential for the city to be a position to
act, to assist or initiate further development in the ILN.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, stated concerns
regarding the bond discount, arbitrage issues, the term of the
bond, and the interest rate.
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Wayne Burggraaff, Evenson Dodge, reviewed the Pre-Sale
Analysis and stated the anticipated interest rate would be in the
6.25 - 6.75 range. He reviewed the interest, discount and
issuance costs, and proposed use of the bond issue.
M/Kirsch, S/Garcia
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE
AND SALE OF $1,900,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
REDEVELOPMENT BONDS, SERIES 1988A
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7413 in Resolution Book No. 56.
Ite® #10 CONSIDERATION OF AMARD OF CONTRACT FOR 1988 SEALCOATING
PROJECT. C.L. 99
_ City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 99
recommending that the City Council award a contract to Bituminous
Roadways, Inc. in the estimated sum of $69,590.72 for the 1988
sealcoating project.
Council Member Ludeman asked City Manager Prosser to review
the purpose of the Pavement Management Program previously
approved by the council.
City Manager Prosser reviewed the approach of the Pavement
Management Program in identifying street maintenance needs in
order to predict, budget, and schedule for such maintenance.
M/Kirsch, S/Garcia to a rove the award of contract to
Bituminous Roadways, Inc. n the estimated amount of 69,590.72
for the 1988 sealcoating protect. -~
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #11 COUNCIL RECEIPT OF THE UNAUDITED 1987 FINANCIAL REPORT
C.L. 100
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 100
regarding submittal of the 1987 unaudited financial report to the
city council.
RESOLUTION N0.-7413
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M/Ludeman, S/Garcia to acknowled
1987 Financial Report of the City.
Motion carried 4-0.
receipt of the una~
Item #12 CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE STIPULATION FOR DISMISSAL OF THE CITY OF
RICHFIELD FROM LITIGATION. C.L. 101.
City Attorney Dean reviewed Council Letter No. 101 regarding
the proposed dismissal of the City of Richfield from the Donald
F. Pertinen Planning and Design vs. Copy Duplicating Products
litigation.
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to authorize the City Manager to execute
the stipulation for dismissal of the City of Richfield from the
Donald F. Pertinen Planning and Design vs. Copy Duplicating
Products litigation.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #13 CORRESPONDENCE/LEGISLATIVE REPORT
City Manager Prosser reviewed legislative bills which could
.have a negative impact on the City of Richfield by limiting the
City's ability to use tax increment financing and property tax
changes which could limit the City's tax base.
Mayor Quam urged citizens to contact their legislators
regarding these issues.
Item #14 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Parking Issues in the 77th Street and Morgan Avenue Area.
Mayor Quam stated that he had received several resident
calls expressing concern about car dealer employees parking on
adjacent residential streets in the 77th Street and Morgan Avenue
area. He stated that the City should investigate a permanent
solution to this on-going problem.
Discussion followed regarding the positive and negative
impacts of parking restrictions.
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City Manager Prosser stated that the car dealers have been
responsive to these issues. He suggested that a neighborhood
meeting with the car dealers to discuss these issues be held
within the next 30-45 days.
Mayor Quam suggested that the staff identify potential
solutions prior to the meeting.
IteA #15 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Ludeman, S/Garcia that the followina_ claims and payrolls
be approved:
RICHFIELD STATE BANK
Checks 9858-9918; 95480-95764 $808,621.44
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 4260-4271 $973,004.33
Checks 11894-11914; 13396-13716 Payroll $286,618.34
Motion carried 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT
M/Kirsch, S/Quam that the meeting adiourn.
Motion carried 4-0.
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Oate Approved: 4/25/88
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Thomas P. Ferber
City Clerk
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Ja es D. Prosser
ty Manager
CITY OF RICHFIELD
Bid Opening
March 24, 1988
11:00 A.M.
1988 Sealcoating
Bid No. 88-4
Pursuant to requirements of Resolution No. 1015, a meeting of the
Administrative Staff was called by Steven Devich, Acting City
Clerk,~who announced that the purpose of the meeting was to
receive, open and read aloud, bids for 1988 sealcoating, bid no.
88-4, as advertised in the official newspaper on March 9, 1988.
Present: Steven Devich, Acting City Clerk
Eileen Anderson, City Manager Representative
Art Bailey, Senior Engineering Technician
Bruce Palmborg, Housing & Redevelopment
Coordinator
The following bids were submitted and read aloud:
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I VENDOR I BID I TOTAL i
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I D.A.Davis Co. I 5~ Bond- I $96,954.00 I
Sioux City, Nebraska I I
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I Bituminous Roadways, Inc. I 5~ Bond I $69,590.72 I
I Minneapolis I I
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I Allied Blacktop, Inc. I 5~ Bond I $73,310.91 I
i Maple Grove I 1
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I Astech Corp. I 59~ Bond I $78,730.10 I
I St. Cloud, MN ( I I
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The City Clerk announced that a bids would be tabulated and
considered at the April 11, 19 pity Coun~.l Meg~ting.
even Devich j - Act(~ng City Cler