07-11-1988CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 11, 1988
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steven Quam, Mayor; Edwina Garcia; Ivan
Ludeman; 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 William Fillmore,
Liquor Operations Director.
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
Mayor Quam requested that the minutes of June 27, 1988 be
amended to reflect that Council Member Garcia made the request to
remove Item ~~5D from the consent calendar.
M/Quam, S/Kirsch to approve the minutes of the regular city
council meeting on June 27~ 1988 as amended.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #1 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATION FOR CERTIFIED MUNICIPAL
CLERK STATUS FROM THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
MUNICIPAL CLERKS FOR CITY CLERK, THOMAS FERBER. C.L.170
Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed Council
Letter No. 170 regarding the achievement of City Clerk Thomas
Ferber in receiving certification. from the International
Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC).
Mayor Quam presented a plaque to City Clerk Ferber from the
IIMC for his achievement of the Certified Municipal Clerk status.
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Item #2 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
Audrey Hansen, 7230 Lyndale Avenue, stated that there may be
changes in the use of the property at 7234 Lyndale Avenue as a
Board and Care facility and asked that the city investigate.
Mayor Quam stated that the city will review this matter.
Item #3 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVED MINUTES AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR 1988
SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT. C.L. 171
B. APPROVED REQUEST TO RELEASE CONTRACT RETAINAGE TO
TRUCKER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LIME
SLUDGE DEWATERING BUILDING. C.L. 172
C. APPROVED REQUESTS TO RENEW RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSES:
GARNETTE KELBER, 6314 14TH AVENUE, 7 CATS; MARGARET
MCADAM'S, 6400 16TH AVENUE, 3 DOGS; RONALD AND MARGARET
GLZUB, 7209 12TH AVENUE, 3 DOGS.
D. APPROVED RENEWAL OF COMMERCIAL KENNEL LICENSE: ANIMAL
CARE CLINIC, 6521 CEDAR AVENUE.
E. APPROVED ESTIMATES 1 & 2 FOR CP799 ACADEMY OF THE HOLY
ANGELS FIRE SPRINKLER - NEW MECH COMPANIES, INC.
$55,606.50
F. APPROVED ESTIMATE ~~1 PAYMENT FOR CP799 ACADEMY OF THE
HOLY ANGELS SPRINKLER, HILITE ELECTRIC, INC. $11,430
M/Ludeman, S/Garcia to_approv_e the consent calendar.
Motion carried 4-0.
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Item #5 FIRST READING CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE
THE PROPERTY AT 7312 LYNDALE AVENUE FROM SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL "R" DISTRICT TO MULTIPLE RESIDENCE "MR-2"
DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING SEVEN
TOWNHOMES. C.L. 173
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 173
regarding a request by Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Smith for the rezoning of
7312 Lyndale Avenue from single-family residential "R" district
to "MR-2" multiple residence district to allow the construction
of seven townhomes in two structures on the site.
Harriet Smith, 5408 River Bluff Drive, reviewed the owner
occupied townhome proposal and plan for the site. She indicated
that 7 units with double garages would be constructed, each
selling for approximately $90,000. She stated there would be
space to park 32 cars on the site (including garages), one 26
foot wide access to the site, and that an association would
provide maintenance.
Dale Wille, landscape architect for the project, reviewed
the landscape plan noting trees to be removed and the proposed
plantings.
Mayor Quam asked what the rationale was for providing 32
parking spaces for 7 units.
Mr. Wille stated that each unit has two garage spaces and
that the area in front of the garages would be for visitors. The
other additional parking would also be for guests.
Mrs. Smith reviewed the floor plans and elevations of the
proposed units.
Mayor Quam requested that the applicant provide copies of
the drawings to city staff.
Council Member Ludeman asked if any play areas or picnic
areas would be provided as part of the landscape plans.
Mrs. Smith stated that no special features had yet been
planned for the common areas.
Greg Olson, 7211 Lyndale Avenue, stated that he was not
aware ofcthis proposal until tonight. He stated that he
preferred the area remain zoned single family residential.
Mayor Quam reviewed the process of holding two readings for
a proposed rezoning ordinance amendment and stated that at the
second reading a public hearing is conducted. He stated property
owners within 350 feet of the proposal would be notified of the
public hearing.
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Orville Dalager, 7321 Aldrich Avenue, spoke in opposition to
the proposal.
Audrey Hansen, 7330 Lyndale Avenue, stated concern that
rezoning would have a negative impact on other properties in the
area.
Mayor Quam noted that the applicant had indicated a change
in the sideyard setbacks by changing the deck size and that their
application should reflect this change.
Council Member Kirsch requested that a map showing the
existing houses and their relationship to this proposal be
provided if a public hearing is conducted. Mayor Quam requested
that this map show several blocks in each direction.
Council Member Garcia stated that it will be necessary to
carefully weigh the alternatives and the issues raised by the
neighborhood.
Council Member Ludeman questioned whether adequate distance
was provided between the garages of the two buildings for the
required traffic and parking movements and expressed reservations
regarding the density of the project.
Mr. Wille reviewed the parking and driveway layout. Mrs.
Smith stated that more open space would be provided by this
project than if four single family homes were built on the site.
Council discussion followed regarding whether to expand the
area of mailed notice of the public hearing beyond 350 feet of
the proposed rezoning. After reviewing a map of the area showing
the properties within 350 feet, it was the consensus of the
council that the 350 foot radius was adequate.
eading of
M/Kirsch, S/Garcia that this constitute t
he First R
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the Public Hearing and Second Reading of
this ordinance and that
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the ordinance be scheduled for the July 25, 1988 city council
meeting.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #6 CORRESPONDENCE/LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Mayor Quam announced that a public information meeting on
the I35W Scoping Document and proposed alternative solutions will
be held on July 27, 1988 at Richfield High School at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Quam stated that City water consumption had dropped by
2 million gallons per day due to voluntary conservation efforts
by Richfield residents.
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Item #7 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
Item #8 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
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July 11, 1988
M/Garcia, S/Ludeman that the following claims and payrolls
be aperoved:
RICHFIELD STATE BANK
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Checks 10215-10260; 97208-97490
FIRST MINNESOT-A
Check 1073
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 4423-4431
Checks 14186-14200; 16166-16182;
16206-16664 Payroll
Motion carried 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT
$1,006,641.37
$ 25,000.00
$ 881,875.45
$ 339,226.23
M/Quam, S/Garcia that the meeting ad.iourn.
Motion carried 4-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Date Approved: 7125/88
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