10-10-1988CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 10, 1988
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steven Quam, Mayor; Edwina Garcia; Ivan
Ludeman; and Martin Kirsch.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Sandahl
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STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; 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 MINOTES
Mayor Quam stated that the minutes of the Budget Hearing of
September 28, 1988 should be amended on page one in the last
line to read $550,000 instead of $550.
M/Quam, S/Ludeman to a
na of September 28, 19
Motion carried 4-0.
~e minutes of the Budget
s amended.
Council Member Ludeman stated that the minutes of the
regular meeting of September 26, 1988 should be amended on page 7
in the 3rd paragraph from the bottom of the page so that the last
word of the first sentence is problems instead of properties.
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to approve the minutes of the regular
itv council meetincr of September 26, 1988 as_ amended.
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Item #1 OPPORTONITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
Don Priebe, 7225 Bloomington Avenue, protested the 1989
increase in Rich Acres golf course fees for seniors and compared
the fees to those at Minneapolis golf courses.
Russ Helleckson, 6615 Lake Shore Drive, a member of the
Metro Senior League, reviewed the costs the league pays at other
courses and his concern that they would have to drop out of Rich
Acres because of the fee increase.
Jerry Wasick, 6221 Logan Avenue, stated concern about the
amount of increase and the cost of green fees which could affect
the ability of some groups to use the course.
Ray Corbett, 6809 Pleasant Avenue, spoke in opposition to
increased fees for seniors.
Community Services Director Fondrick reviewed the ongoing
capital improvements to the golf course and the Community
Services Commission's role in recommending fees. He stated that
the Rich Acres rate structure is competitive with surrounding
suburban courses. Mr. Fondrick also stated Minneapolis and St.
Paul rates are less.
Jim McGinty, 1900 E. 65th Street, asked if the regular rate
was also being increased, and expressed concern that seniors
would be priced out of the market. He complemented the staff on
the excellent maintenance of the course.
Community Services Director Fondrick stated that regular
rates were increased and that senior rates are ~t~~ ~c-_~mined by
discounting the regular rate by 25~.
Lee Sveum, 6754 Portland Avenue, advocated giving junior and
young golfers a rate reduction.
Item #2 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Ludeman, S/Garcia to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
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Item #3 PUBLIC HEARING OF A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL IISE
PERMIT TO ALLOW A HOUSE CLEANING BUSINESS
(HOME OCCUPATION) AT 2617 WEST 66TH STREET. C.L. 249
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 249
regarding a request by Ann Schoenhofen, Rich Hagstrom and
Kimberley Poe, owners of 2617 W. 66th Street for a conditional
use permit to allow a house cleaning business with a maximum of
six outside employees. He stated that this was a continuation of
the September 26 public hearing because of the failure by the
Richfield Sun Current to publish the hearing notice.
M/Ludeman, S/Garcia to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Kirsch, S/Garcia to approve the conditional use permit for
a house cleanings business at 2617 West 66th Street with the
following stipulations:
1. That the total number of outside employees involved in
the business not exceed six in number.
2. That the structure meet all building and fire codes.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #4 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A VARIANCE TO THE SIGN
ORDINANCE TO PERMIT AN OFF-SITE DIRECTIONAL SIGN FOR
THE HAMPTON INN MOTEL TO BE LOCATED AT 305 EAST 77TH
STREET. C.L. 250
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 250
regarding a request by Thomas LaSalle Realty Development
Services, Inc. representing Hampton Inn, to allow them to
relocate the Hampton Inn offsite directional sign from 7731 4th
Avenue (Blaylock Plumbing property) to 305 East 77th Street
(Assumption Church property).
Council Member Ludeman noted that this offsite sign had been
approved as part of the Hampton Inn Planned Unit Development
(PUD).
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked if the
recommended action would void the original permit and whether the
same pedestal would be used.
Ron Goldberg, representing Hampton Inn, stated the same sign
and pedestal would be utilized.
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City Manager Prosser stated that the sign permit for the
original location would be void if the sign is relocated to the
new site.
M/Ludeman, S/Garcia to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to approve the permit to allow the
relocation of the 206.25. square foot Hampton Inn Motel offste
directional sign to 305 East 77th Street with the stipulation
that the applicant rovide documentation from the Minnesota
Department of Transportation indicating that the sign could be
installed at the proposed location.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #5 FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE RESTRICTING THE PARKING
OF TRUCK-TRAILERS/SEMI-TRAILERS, TRUCK-TRACTORS/SEMI-
TRAILER COMBINATIONS AND TRUCKS. C.L. 251
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 251
regarding a proposed ordinance amendment and addition to the
zoning code restricting the parking of truck-tractors, semi-
trailers, truck-tractors/semi-trailer combinations and trucks.
Mayor Quam asked if it may be better not to exclude Planned
Unit Developments (PUD) from these regulations unless otherwise
directed in the PUD.
City Attorney Dean stated that some provision could be
drafted and also considered by the Planning Commission.
Mayor Quam asked how this would affect trig=:•`~';~;ad sales.
City Manager Prosser indicated they-could be conducted by
special permit.
Mayor Quam stated that the language on pages 5-3 III. and. 5-
4 V. should state both loading and unloading as referred to on
page 5-2.
Council Member Ludeman reviewed his concern about the
definition of truck in subdivision 47 as it related to
enforcement.
Public Safety Director Erskine reviewed the gross weight
vehicle provisions of the ordinance definition.
M/Kirsch, S/Garcia that this constitute the First Readin of
this ordinance and that the Pub is Hearin an Secon Rea in e
scheduled after review v t e P anning ommission.
Motion carried 4-0.
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Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR POLLING
PLACES AND DESIGNATING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE
NOVEMBER 8, 1988 GENERAL ELECTIONS. C.L. 252
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 252
regarding a resolution providing for polling places and
designating election judges for the November 8, 1988 General
Election.
M/Ludeman, S/Quam that the following resolution be adopted;
that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part
of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 7471
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR POLLING PLACES
AND DESIGNATING JUDGES FOR THE GENERAL
ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 8, 1988
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7471 in Resolution Book No. 57.
Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT OF
REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SOCIAL SERVICES FUNDING
COMMITTEE. C.L. 253
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 253
recommending that the council confirm the following as
representatives to the Social Services Funding Committee:
Jacquelyn Lockman - Advisory Board of Health
James Clinite - Community Services Commission
Gordon Anderson - Human Rights Commission
Marla Carlson - Human Services Commission
Robert Nelson - Planning Commission
Council Member Kirsch asked if the committee appointed its
own chairperson.
City Manager Prosser stated that the committee members chose
the chairperson.
M/Ludeman, S/Garcia
tment of Gordon
mes Clinite, and
Motion carried 4-0.
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Item #8 CORRESPONDENCE/LEGISLATIVE REPORT
None
Item #9 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Ludeman asked for a report on progress in
correcting the audio problems in the council chambers.
Community Services Director Fondrick stated that new
microphones had been ordered.
Council Member Ludeman stated that Portland Avenue was in
need of overlay and repairs, that buses cause vibrations in some
houses, and that the city should encourage the county to improve
this street.
City Manager Prosser stated that the intersection of 66th
Street and Portland Avenue is now being considered for
improvement. He stated that Portland Avenue is a Hennepin County
roadway.
Community Services Director Fondrick reviewed the conditions
which cause the vibrations. He stated that the county may use
the mud jacking technique to stabilize the base. He stated he
would contact Hennepin County regarding these issues.
Item #10 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Ludeman, S/Garcia that the following claims and payrolls
be approved:
RICHFIELD STATE BANK
Checks 10589-10640; 99066-99326 ~ 720,324.48
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 4559-4582 $1,548,676.91
Checks 19005-19025; 19031-19389 Payroll $ 305,518.56
19433-19438; 19395-19432 retro(49ers) $ 12,042.69
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Motion carried 4-0.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p
Date Approved: 10/24/88
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Thomas P. Ferber
City Clerk
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a s D. Prosser
City Manager