08-08-1988CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 8, 1988
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steven Quam, Mayor; Edwina Garcia; Michael
Sandahl; and Martin Kirsch.
ABSENT: Ivan Ludeman
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; Jahn Erskine,
Public Safety Director; William Fillmore,
Liquor Operations Director; and John Dean,
City Attorney.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Quam at 7:01 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/Garcia to a rave the minutes of the re ular
city council meeting of Ju y 25, 988; a spec a counc
meeting of June 27, 1988; and the special. council meeting of July
11, 1988.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #1 PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD'S
SUPPORT FOR THE UNITED WAY CAMIPAIGN. C.L. 185
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 185
regarding support for the United Way Campaign.
Mayor Quam read and presented a proclamation supporting the
United Way's Richfield Community Campaign to Pat Henning and John
Hamilton, representatives of the United Way Campaign.
John Hamilton, 7220 Harriet Avenue, reviewed the Richfield
United Way Community Campaign effort.
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Item #2 PRESENTATION OF THE CITY OF RICi~'IELD COMPREHENSIVE
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER
31, 1987. C.L. 186
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 186
regarding the City of Richfield Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1987.
M/Quam, S/Kirsch to acce t the Com rehensive Annual
Financial Report of the C ty or a near end ng Decem er 31,
1987.
Motion carried 4-O.
Item #3'OPPORTUNITY FOR .CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, suggested that
the city council develop a policy statement of objectives as a
guide to 1494, I35, Highway 77, and ILN road improvements.
Mayor Quam stated that a Richfield transportation system
study and plan authorized by the council earlier this year will
address these issues.
City Manager Prosser stated that-the study and plan should
be completed in late October, 1988.
Ite® #4 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Quam, S/Garcia to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVED RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR POLLING PLACES AND
DESIGNATING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE SEPTEMBER 13, 1988
CITY PRIMARY ELECTION. C.L. 187
RESOLUTION N0, 7427
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR POLLING PLACES
AND DESIGNATING JUDGES FOR THE PRIMARY
ELECTION OF SEPTEMBER 13, 1988
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B. APPROVED RESOLUTIONS DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR
ALLEY MAINTENANCE AND SNOWPLOWING FOR 1987 AND SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 12, 1988. C.L. I88
RESOLUTION N0. 7428
RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED
AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
FOR 1987 ALLEY MAINTENANCE AND SNOWPLOWING
CITY PROJECT N0. 831
RESOLUTION N0. 7429
RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
FOR 1987 ALLEY MAINTENANCE - CITY PROJECT N0. 831
C. APPROVED RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO ASSESS THE I/L/N
PROJECT AREA FOR MAINTENANCE PERFORMED FOR THE PERIOD
1/1/89 - 12/31/89 AND SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR
SEPTEMBER 12, 1988. C.L. 189
RESOLUTION N0. 7430
RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS FOR THE COSTS
OF CURRENT SERVICES PROVIDED
WITHIN THE INTERSTATE/LYNDALE/NICOLLET PROJECT AREA
FOR THE PERIOD
JANUARY 1, 1989 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1989.
CITY PROJECT N0. 846
D. APPROVED RESOLUTIONS DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR
REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR THE
PERIOD AUGUST 1, 1987 TO JULY 31, 1988 AND SETTING DATE
OF HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 12, 1988 C.L. 190
RESOLUTION N0. 7431
RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED
AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
FOR REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY
FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 1, 1987 TO JULY 31, 1988
RESOLUTION N0. 7432
RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
FOR DISEASEO TREE REMOVAL FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY
FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 1, 1987 TO JULY 31, 1988
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E. APPROVED RESOLUTION PROPOSING
THE COSTS OF CURRENT SERVICES
MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD JAS
DECEMBER 31, 1989 AND SETTING
SEPTEMBER 12, 1988. C.L. 191
August 8, 1988
TO SPECIALLY ASSESS FOR
PROVIDED FOR ALLEY
WARY 1, 1989 THROUGH
DATE OF HEARING FOR
RESOLUTION N0. 7433
RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS
FOR THE COSTS OF CURRENT SERVICES
PROVIDED FOR ALLEY MAINTENANCE IN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
JANUARY 1, 1989 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1989
CITY PROJECT N0. 845
F. APPROVED RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND
ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR L/H/N
MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 1987 THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 1987 AND SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR
SEPTEMBER 12, 1988. C.L. 192
RESOLUTION N0. 7434
RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING
PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR LHN MAINTENANCE
JANUARY 1, 1987 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1987
CITY PROJECT N0. 830
FA. APPROVED RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS FOR
THE COSTS OF CURRE
NT SERVICES PROVIDED WITHIN THE L/H/N
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 1989 - DECEMBER 31, 1989 ANO
SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 12, 1988.
RESOLUTION N0. 7436
RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS FOR THE COSTS
OF CURRENT SERVICES PROVIDED WITHIN THE
LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET PROJECT AREA FOR THE PERIOD
JANUARY 1, 1989 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1989
CITY PROJECT N0. 844
G. APPROVED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PUBLIC
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES
COUNCIL AND AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE
RESPONSIBILITIES TO HENNEPIN COUNTY. C.L. 193
RESOLUTION N0. 7437
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PUBLIC
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH HENNEPIN HUMAN
SERVICES COUNCIL AND AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT OF
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES TO HENNEPIN COUNTY
H. APPROVED ESTIMATES 2 AND 3 FOR HILITE ELECTRIC FOR
ACADEMY OF THE HOLY ANGELS FIRE PROTECTION. C.P. 799
$14,247.
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Mayor Quam requested that the City Manager explain Item #SH
of the consent calendar.
City Manager Prosser stated that this item was approval of
payment of estimates 2 and 3 in the amount of $14,247 to Hilite
Electric. He stated this was far installation of a fire
protection system at the Academy of Holy Angels which was
financed by a special assessment bond.
M/Sandahl, S/Quam to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #6 CONTINUATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING OF REQUEST FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AT 6405 CEDAR AVENUE TO OPERATE
THE UGLY DUCKLING RENT-A-CAR. C.L. 194.
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 194
regarding consideration of a conditional use permit to allow the
operation of the Ugly Duckling Rent-A-Car business at 6405 Cedar
Avenue.
M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Kirsch, S/Garcia
permit for the operation
Cedar Avenue.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #7 COUNCIL CONFIRMATION OF SUSPENSION OF TAXICAB DRIVER'S
LICENSE. C.L. 195
City Manager reviewed Council Letter No. 195 regarding the
suspension of a Richfield taxi driver's license.
MlSandahl, S/Garcia to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Garcia, S/Quam to confirm the action of Public Safet
Director Erskine in the suspens on of a Richfie d tax dr ver's
license in accordance with Richfield City Code 1175.11, Subd. 2.
Motion carried 4-0.
to den the re uest for a conditional use
o the Ualy Duckl na Rent-A-Car at 6405
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Items #8 FINDINGS OF FACT RELATING TO COUNCIL DENIAL OF AN
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO REZONE THE PROPERTY AT 7312
LYNDALE AVENUE FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL "R'
DISTRICT TO MULTIPLE RESIDENCE "MR-2~ DISTRICT. C.L.196
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 196
regarding the adoption of findings of fact denying a zoning
amendment for 7312 Lyndale Avenue.
Mayor Quam asked for a review of the amendments to the
findings resolution draft as presented this evening.
City Attorney Dean reviewed the changes to the draft
resolution focusing on deviation from present zoning density,
common element subdivision issues, parking, and procedural
issues.
Mayor Quam stated that he did not agree with the findings
regarding parking and the incompatibility with the area;
therefore, would vote against the findings.
M/Kirsch, SlSandahl tha
RESOLUTION DENYING A ZONING AMENDMENT FOR
7312 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH
Motion failed 2-2. (Quam, Garcia opposed)
City Attorney Dean stated that the rezoning was denied by
previous action but that no written findings will be on record
supporting the denial.
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Item #9 SETTING DATES FOR BUDGET HEARING PROCESS. C.L. 197
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 197
regarding the setting of dates for City Council Budget Hearings.
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M/Quam, S/Sandahl to approve the following budget hearing
schedule:
Wednesda Se tember 7 1988 7:00 .m.
Overal Budge Presentation Legislative/Executive
General Fund Sewer Fund
Water Fund Golf Course Fund
Community Services
Wednesda Se tember 14 1988 7:00 .m.
Cap tal Budget Liquor Fund
Public Safety Debt Service Fund
Community Development Internal Service Funds
Administrative Services
Wednesday, September 21, 1988 7:00 p.m.
Special Revenue Fund, Public Safety, Budget Adoption
Wednesday, September 28, 1988 7:00 p.m.
Reserve date, if necessary
Motion carried 4-0.
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Item #10 CORRESPONDENCE/LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Mayor Quam stated he had
Shore Drive Condominium Board
voluntary water conservation
voluntary water conservation
received a letter from the
regarding their adoption of
efforts and support for the
program.
Ite® #11 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
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City's
Council Member Sandahl asked about the impact of the
Yonkers, New York court case involving contempt of court charges
against city council members.
City Attorney Dean reviewed the details of this particular
case and the reasons for the court action.
Mayor Quam stated he had been charged with a misdemeanor
under a fair campaign practices provision, in connection with an
ad that appeared in the Richfield Sun-Current on the November 3,
1987, election day. He stated he nor anyone in his campaign,
knowingly intended to violate any provision of the law. He added
that he has participated willingly in the investigation. and that
he was optimistic that this matter will be resolved fairly, and
without significant impact on his effectiveness.
Mayor Quam acknowledged the attendance of Boy Scout Troop 64
at the council meeting working for their citizenship in the
community merit badge.
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Item #12 CLAIMS ANO PAYROLLS
M/Sandahl, S/Garcia that the following claims and pa rolls
be approved:
RICHFIELD STATE BANK
Checks 10337-10400; 97813-98135 $ 905,768.58
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 4455-4485 $2,247,881.98
Checks 17150-17185; 17192-17653 Payroll $ 336,,974.58
Motion carried 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT
M/Kirsch, S/Garcia that the meeting ad.iourn.
Motion carried 3-l. (Sandahl opposed)
The meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
Date Approved: 8/22/88
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