01-23-1989CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 23, 1989
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steven Quam, Mayor; Ivan Ludeman; Michael
Sandahl; and Martin Kirsch.
COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSENT: Edwina Garcia
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 William
Rollick, Investigator/Agent.
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/Sandahl, S/Kirsch to approve the minutes of the Special
City Council Meeting~of January 3, 1989; the Special School
Board/City Council Meeting of January 9, 1989; and the regular
City Council Meeting of January 9, 1989.
Motion carried 4-O.
Item #1 PRESENTATION OF STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARDS TO SANDRA
GOEBEL, COLLEEN HENDRICKS, RON SCHOOMAKER, AMY
MATTHEWS, KELLY SHEEHAN AND PHILLIP O'KONSKI.
C.L. NO. 15
Mayor Quam reviewed Council Letter No. 15 regarding the
Youth Leadership Award program.
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M/Quam, S/Sandahl to nominate Sandra Goebel, Colleen
Hendricks. Ron Schoonmaker, Amy Matthews, Kelly Sheehan, and
Phillip O'Konski to receive Youth Leadership Awards.
Motion carried 4-0.
Mayor Quam introduced Sandra Goebel, Colleen Hendricks, and
Ron Schoonmaker, .from Richfield High School, and Amy Matthews,
Kelly Sheehan and Phillip O'Konski from the Academy of the Holy
Angels and presented each with youth Leadership Award
Certificates.
Item #2 PRESENTATION OF FREE ENTERPRISE PROCLAMATION TO
RICHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL DECA STUDENTS ERIC COMMINGS AND
KATHI MATTHES. C.L. N0. 16
Mayor Quam reviewed Council Letter No. 16 regarding a
request that the City Council issue a proclamation in support of
free enterprise.
M/Quam, S/Ludeman to approve the presentation of a
proclamation in support of free enterprise to DECA students Eric
Cummings and Kathi Matthes.
Motion carried 4-O.
Eric Cummings reviewed the activities of DECA and their free
enterprise project.
Kathi Matthes reviewed free enterprise concepts and the
competitive market system.
Item #3 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
No one wished to address the council.
Item #4 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Quam requested that the agenda be amended by removing
Item #5B from the Consent Calendar and putting it on the regular
agenda as Item #9A.
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M/Quam, S/Ludeman to amend the agenda by removing Item #5B
from the Consent Calendar and placing it on the agenda as Item
9A.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Quam, S/Ludeman to agorove the agenda as amended.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVED PURCHASE OF NINE LIGHT TRUCKS; EIGHT FOR CITY
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS, AND ONE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY USE.
C.L. 17
B. REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AND CONSIDERED AS ITEM
#9A.
C. APPROVED RENEWALS OF RETAIL OFF-SALE NON-INTOXICATING
MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR: COUNTRY CLUB MARKET, 6528
PENN AVENUE; FOOD-N-FUEL, 6300 LYNDALE; HAUSERS IGA,
6530 PILLSBURY AVENUE; KAYO OIL COMPANY, 6744 PENN
AVENUE AND 7700 LYNDALE; PDQ 607 EAST 77TH.STREET; AND
7701 PORTLAND AVENUE; PHILLIPS 66, 7744 12TH AVENUE;
SUPERAMERICA STATIONS, 7500 LYNDALE AVENUE, 7720
NICOLLET AVENUE; 826 WEST 66TH STREET; 2913 WEST 66TH
STREET; TOM THUMB, 7600 KNOX AVENUE AND 7513 LYNDALE
AVENUE; WALGREEN, 12 WEST 66TH STREET; 7-11 FOOD
STORES, 6849 NICOLLET AVENUE.
D. APPROVED RENEWAL OF TAXICAB LICENSES FOR SUBURBAN TAXI
CORP. (100 VEHICLES); AND TOWN TAXI CO., (15 VEHICLES)
M/Ludeman, S/Quam to aporove the consent calendar as
amended.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #6 PUBLIC HEARING RELATING TO THE RENEWAL OF 1989
RESTAURANT LICENSES FOR CHAMPPS OF RICHFIELD, 790 WEST
66TH STREET. C.L. NO. 19
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 19
regarding the renewal application for a 1989 restaurant license
for Champps of Richfield, 790 West 66th Street. ~~
Public Safety Director Erskine reviewed the issues raised at
the Champps liquor license hearing and the steps taken by owner
Dean Vlahos to address these issues.
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City Manager Prosser reviewed the specific authority of the
City Council regarding this license. He stated it is incumbent
upon the owner to demonstrate that reasonable actions in
complying with City ordinances. He stated city staff is closely
monitoring Champps and will provide reports to the City Council.
Council Member Sandahl read a letter into the record (Clerks
File #C-302) in response to Mr. and Mrs. James Bailey related to
their concerns about Champps.
Dean Vlahos, 4916 Rolling Green Parkway, owner of Champps,
reviewed issues relating to parking, restrooms, truck traffic,,
hood vent cleaning, security, and trash. He reviewed his efforts
to address the concerns of nearby residents and the City.
Council Member Ludeman expressed concern that the
disturbance to residents be corrected and asked about the number
of security people on duty.
Dean Vlahos stated there are 2 security people for the
parking area everyday, one employed by Champps and one employed
by Market Plaza.
James Bailey, 6500 Woodlake Drive #309, presented the
signatures of 72 residents (Clerks File #C-303) of Woodlake Point
Condominiums agreeing with the contents of the Bailey's letter
sent to the City Council regarding concerns about Champp's
operation and it's proximity to Woodlake Point.
John Hamilton, 7220 Harriet Avenue, President of the
Richfield Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the license
renewal.
John Kenealey, 6400 Blaisdell Avenue, executive secretary of
the Richfield Chamber, spoke in support of the license renewal.
Bill Chapman, owner of the Security Company employed by
Champps, reviewed security operations.
Mrs. Eckstein, 6500 Woodlake Drive, expressed concern that
the City allowed Champps to locate at Market Plaza where there
was inadequate parking and about the impact of Champps on
Woodlake Point.
Mayor Quam stated that the City uses national average
guidelines in determining recommended parking spaces for
particular types of business.
City Manager Prosser stated that the landlords of property
also have a responsibility to use good judgement in tenant mix
regarding parking.
Council Member Ludeman stated it was important to enforce
standards and correct the problems at Champps. He stated that
the restaurant was not so much the problem but the liquor caused
problems.
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Council Member Sandahl stated that if Champps is not
responsive, this matter can again be brought to the council for
action.
Council Member Kirsch asked the City Manager to review the
conditions imposed by the City Council Resolution for liquor
licensees.
City Manager Prosser reviewed the contents of Resolution No.
7380 specifying certain improper conduct of on-sale intoxicating
liquor licensees and recommended discipline.
Mayor Quam stated that the hearing was a good process and
that serious responses to the problems were a result.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Quam to approve the 1989 renewal restaurant
license of Champps of Richfield located at 790 West 66th Street.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #7 PUBLIC HEARING RELATING TO THE RENEWAL OF 1989
RESTAURANT LICENSES FOR CHI-CHI'S MEXICAN RESTAURANTE,
7717 NICOLLET AVENUE. C.L. NO. 20
Public Safety Director Erskine reviewed Council Letter No.
20 regarding the renewal application for a 1989 restaurant
license for Chi-Chi's Mexican Restaurante located at 7717
Nicollet Avenue South.
Bruce Goode, Regional Manager of Consul Corporation, stated
that steps have been taken to address the trash and dumpster
issues reported by City staff.
Gary Kannenberg, General Manager of Chi-Chi's, reviewed the
restaurants efforts in obtaining a self closing dumpster,
recycling, and better monitoring of the trash area. He also
stated a meeting had been held with adjacent residential property
owners to better respond to their concerns.
John Hamilton, 7220 Harriet Avenue, President of the
Richfield Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the license
renewal.
John Kenealey, 6400 Blaisdell Avenue, Executive Secretary of
the Richfield Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the
license renewal.
John Gieske, 7644 1st Avenue, stated that Chi-Chi's had
showed some improvement in addressing the trash problems, but
that the dumpster had been open this evening.
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Council Member Ludeman stated his concern that the
restaurant respond promptly to correct problems and that the City
monitor the situation.
City Manager Prosser stated that City staff would provide
weekly reports to the council for 3 months and monthly thereafter
regarding the issues related to this license.
M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch to approve the 1989 renewal restaurant
license of Consul Restaurant Corporation, d/b/a Chi-Chi's Mexican
Restaurante. located at 7717 Nicollet Avenue with the following
stipulation•
- Weekly unannounced inspections will be conducted by city
staff of the dumpster enclosure and the surrounding area for
up to six months. Chi-Chi's management will be present at
each inspection, so that any violations can be pointed out
and corrected within a 24 hour period.
- Failure to correct all violations within a 24 hour period
would result in a fine of up to $1000.00 for the first two
offenses and a suspension of the restaurant license for up
to one week for the third offense within the six month
inspection period.
This stipulation does not preclude the issuance of citations
for violations of any ordinance code pertaining to this matter.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WITHDRAWAL
OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD FROM THE MINNESOTA POLICE
RECRUITMENT SYSTEM. C.L. NO. 21
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 21
regarding a proposal to withdraw from the Minnesota Police
Recruitment System and to begin in-house police officer selection
process.
Council Member Ludeman asked about the types of standards
for applicants.
City Manager Prosser reviewed the State, Civil Service
Commission, and Personnel Decision, Inc. (PDI) process elements.
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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. 7499
RESOLUTION WITHDRAWING PARTICIPATION BY THE
CITY OF RICHFIELD FROM THE MINNESOTA POLICE
RECRUITMENT SYSTEM (MPRS)
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7499 in Resolution Book No. 57.
Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1988-1989
LABOR CONTRACT WITH THE RICHFIELD POLICE. OFFICERS
FEDERATION. C.L. N0. 22
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 22
recommending adoption of a resolution to approve the Labor
Agreement with the Richfield Police Officers Federation and to
authorize the City Manager to seek legislative andJor legal
clarification of the relationship between the Pay Equity Act and
the Public Employees Labor Relations Act.
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch 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. 7500
RESOLUTION APPROVING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND THE
RICHFIELD POLICE OFFICERS FEDERATION
BARGAINING UNIT FOR THE YEARS 1988 AND 1989
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7500 in Resolution Book No. 57.
Item #9A APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 280 REGARDING USE OF
VOTING EQUIPMENT. C.L. NO. 18
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 18
regarding execution of an agreement between the City of Richfield
and Independent School District No. 280 for the use of the City's
Optical Scan voting equipment for School District Elections.
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Mayor Quam stated that he felt that the School District had
received unnecessary criticism regarding the cost of the
referendum election. Therefore, to show support for the
referendum he suggested that the City Council waive the charging
of city personnel and city equipment costs to the School District
related to the January 31, 1989 referendum.
M/Quam, S/Kirsch to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
execute the agreement between the City of Richfield and
Independent School District No. 280 for the use of the City's
~tical scan voting equipment; and. that the City waive the
charging of City personnel and City equipment costs to the School
District relayed to the January 31. 198.9 School District #280
Levy Referend
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #10 COUNCIL CONFIRMATION OF DATE FOR 1989 LOCAL BOARD OF
REVIEW. C.L: NO. 23
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 23
regarding the selection of Monday, May 1, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. as
the date of the Local Board of Review Meeting.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to confirm the County Assessor's
selection of Monday, May 1, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. for the Local Board
of Review.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #11 CORRESPONDENCE/LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Mayor Quam reviewed the actions taken at the January 23
Metropolitan Airports Commission Meeting. He stated that MAC
will assess the need and feasibility of additional runways by the
end of 1990. '
Item #12 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council discussion was held regarding the cancellation of
the scheduled January 27 City Council Goal Setting Meeting
because Council Member Garcia would not be able to attend.
The meeting was rescheduled to February 21, 1989.
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Item X13 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls
be approved:
RICHFIELD STATE BANK
Checks 10995-11061; 101347-101550 S 717,996.22
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 4747-4767 $ 700,574.61
Checks 22175-22201; 22205-22553 Payroll $ 317,764.88
Motion carried 4-0.
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ADJOURNMENT '
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The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent a~ 9_:05 p.m.
Date Approved:
2/13/89
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