02-13-1989
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 13, 1989
Steven Quam, Mayor; Edwina Garcia; and Martin
Kirsch.
Ivan Ludeman, Michael Sandahl
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 Hollick,
Investigator/Agent; and John Dean, City
Attorney.
The meeting was tailed 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/Kirsch, S/Quam to ag~rove the minutes of the Special City
Council Meeting of January 18 1989; and the regular City Council
Meeting of January 23, 1989.
Motion carried 2-0. (Garcia abstained)
Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked if the
recently approved 5.8 mill School District Levy increase would
result in additional tax increment from the tax increment
districts.
City Attorney Dean stated that recent legislation does not
allow T.I.F. districts to capture the increase; the additional
revenue goes to the School District.
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Item #2 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Garcia, S/Kirsch to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #3 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVED APPLICATION FOR LAWFUL GAMBLING EXEMPTION FOR
FRED BABCOCK VFW COOTIE AND COOTIE AUXILIARY LOCATED
710 LAKESHORE DRIVE. C.L. 24
H. APPROVED ON-SALE AND OFF-SALE NON-INTOXICATING MALT
LIQUOR LICENSES FOR THE FRENCHMAN'S, 1400 EAST 66TH
STREET. C.L. 25
C. APPROVED RENEWAL OF ON-SALE AND OFF-SALE NON-
INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR SANDY'S TAVERN,
6612 PENN AVENUE. C.L. 26
D. APPROVED RENEWAL OF ON-SALE AND OFF-SALE NON-
INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR AIRPORT BOWL,
7711 14TH AVENUE. C.L. 27
E. APPROVED RENEWAL OF ON-SALE AND OFF-SALE NON-
INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR GODFATHER'S
PIZZA, 2 WEST 66TH STREET. C.L. 28
F. APPROVED RENEWAL OF ON-SALE AND OFF-SALE NON-
INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR KINHDO
RESTAURANT, 6345 PENN AVENUE. C.L. 29
G. APPROVED RENEWAL OF ON-SALE AND OFF-SALE NON-
INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR LARIAT LANES,
6320 PENN AVENUE. C.L. 30
H. APPROVED PURCHASE OF UNLEADED GASOLINE IN EXCESS OF
$5,000. C.L. 31
I. APPROVED PURCHASE OF HEAVY TRUCKS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE
DIVISION. C.L. 32
J. APPROVED SALE OF FOUR V-PLOWS. C.L. 33
K. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR A GREENSMOWER
FOR THE GOLF COURSE. C.L. 34
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L. APPROVED AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF WELL #2
IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,950. C.L. 35
M. APPROVED BID MINUTES, REJECTION OF ONE BID AND AWARD OF
CONTRACT FOR CLEANING AND PAINTING IN THE WATER
SOFTENING UNIT AT THE WATER PLANT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$54,480. C.L. 36
N. APPROVED ESTIMATE NO. 6 ACADEMY OF HOLY ANGELS FIRE
SUPPRESSION SYSTEM METRO BUILDING SYSTEMS, $4,320
O. APPROVED GENERAL AMUSEMENT LICENSE RENEWALS: DAIRY
QUEEN, 7533 LYNDALE AVENUE; EMBERS, 65.00 AVENUE;
FRENCHMAN'S, 1400 E. 66TH STREET; GODFATHER'S PIZZA, 2
WEST 66TH STREET; KINHDO'S, 6345 PENN AVENUE; AIRPORT
BOWL, 7711 14TH AVENUE; PAESANOS ITALIAN BUFFET, 500 E.
78TH STREET; CHAMPPS, 790 WEST 66TH STREET, VFW POST
5555, 710 LAKE SHORE DRIVE; SANDY'S TAVERN, 6612 PENN
AVENUE; CHI-CHI'S RESTAURANT, 7717 NICOLLET; THE GROUND
ROUND, 1504 E. 78TH STREET; NORTHWEST PRODUCTS &
SERVICE; RICHFIELD ICE ARENA; LARIAT LANES, 6320 PENN
AVENUE.
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APPROVED RENEWAL OF MOTEL LICENSES: PARK INN
INTERNATIONAL, 7640 CEDAR AVENUE.
APPROVED RENEWAL OF OFF-SALE MALT LIQUOR LICENSE,
SHORTSTOP SUPERETTE, 7034 CEDAR AVENUE.
APPROVED RENEWAL OF TAXICAB LICENSE, AIRPORT AND
AIRLINE TAXICAB CORP., 3010 MINNEHAHA AVENUE, 75
VEHICLES
APPROVED RENEWAL OF
CAR WASH, 2816 WEST
BLOOMINGTON AVENUE.
Motion carried 3-0.
CAR WASH LICENSE: EDDIES SOUTHDALE
66TH STREET; TIP TOP CAR WASH, 6601
Item #4 FIRST READING OF A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
PERMITTING A RESTAURANT DRIVE-UP SERVICE WINDOW AND
ASSOCIATED FACILITIES TO BE LOCATED BETWEEN 60 AND 150
FEET FROM RESIDENTIALLY ZONED PROPERTY. C.L. NO. 37
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 37
regarding a proposed ordinance amendment to permit restaurant
drive-up service window and associated facilities to be located
between 60 and 150 feet from residentially zoned property.
Mayor Quam discussed quantifying-and clarifying noise
amplification impacts.
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City Attorney Dean reviewed noise amplification issues and
the application of the City's noise ordinance.
M/Kirsch, S/Garcia that this constitute the First Reading of
this ordinance and that the Public Hearing and Second Reading of
the ordinance be scheduled for the February 27. 1989 city council
meeting.
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #5 RESOLUTION AMENDMENT THE LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND THE CITY MANAGER.
C.L. N0.38
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 38
regarding amendments to the Letter of Understanding between the
City of Richfield and the City Manager relating to salary and
benefits.
Mayor Quam asked that the City Attorney draft language to
amend the proposed resolution to provide annual adjustment to the
City Manager's salary adding an amount equal to the difference
between the annual amount contributed by the City for Management
employees toward the cost of health and dental insurance
coverages, and the total annual family premium costs of these
insurance coverages. He stated the City had previously paid
directly for these benefits.
M/Quam, S/Garcia 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. 7501
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND
JAMES D. PROSSER, CITY MANAGER
Motion carried 3-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7501 in Resolution Book No. 57.
Item #6 APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS. C.L. NO. 39
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 39
regarding City Council appointments of members to various city
commissions and boards.
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M/Quam, S/Kirsch to approve the foTlowin~appointments:
ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH TERM EXPIRES
Ralph Francis January 31, 1991
Carol Olson January 31, 1991
Ann Zilka January 31, 1991
JoRomer January 31, 1991
Carlene Ulmer January 31, 1991
Ruth Olson January 31, 1991
Kara Krake - student liaison January ~31, 1990
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
William Watson January 31, 1992
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Don Anderson January 31, 1992
Lee Cox January 31, 1992
John Hamilton January 31, 1992
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ENERGY AWARENESS COMMISSION
Kimberly Roden January 31, 1992
Donald Buck January 31, 1992
Lawrence Zielke January 31, 1992
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Daphne Gopaul January 31, 1992
Carole Rud January 31, 1992
Darold Luze January 31, 1992
Jean Fox January ~31, 1991
Barbara Menning (student) January 31, 1990
Mahesh Gundovi (student) January 31, 1990
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Mark Erspamer January 31, 1992
Patricia Marble January 31, 1992
Thomas Ticen January 31, 1992
PLANNING COMMISSION
Morris Nilsen, Jr. January 31, 1992
Thomas Scaglia January 31, 1992
William Snyder January 31, 1992
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SISTER CITY INTERNATIONAL
Cynthia Mandl
Garnet Kirchner
Anna Kiehne
Martha Butzier
February 13, 1989
January 31, 1992
January 3i, 1992
January 31, 1992
January 31, 1990
SOUTH HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
Ivan Ludeman
John Nelson
January 31, 1991
January 31, 1991
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL LIAISON APPOINTMENTS. C.L. 40
Mayor Quam reviewed Council Letter No. 40 regarding the 1989
City Council liaison appointments for various boards and
commissions. He requested that City staff schedule discussion of
membership in the NOISE Organization far a workshop session.
M/Kirsch, SJGarcia to approve the followincr city council
liason appointments for 1989:
AGENCY 1989 LIAISON
ASSOCIATION METRO MUNICIPALITIES (AMM) Steve Quam, Rep.
Ivan Ludeman, Alt.
SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN CABLE COMMISSION
LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES (LMC)
METROPOLITAN AIRCRAFT SOUND
ABATEMENT COUNCIL
RICHFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT
STOREFRONT/YOUTH ACTION, INC.
SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
James Prosser, Dir.
Ivan Ludeman, Dir.
Steve Quam, Alt.
Steven Devich, Alt.
Steve Quam, Rep.
Edwina Garcia, Alt.
Edwina .Garcia, Rep.
Don Priebe, Rep.
Michael Sandahl, Alt.
James Prosser, Alt.
Steve Quam, Del.
Michael Sandahl, Alt.
Jack Erskine, Lia.
Ivan Ludeman, Alt.
Michael Sandahl, Dir.
James Prosser, Alt.
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ADVISORY HOARD OF HEALTH Martin Kirsch, Lia.
Edwina Garcia, Alt.
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION Edwina Garcia, Lia.
Ivan Ludeman, Alt.
ENERGY AWARENESS ADVISORY COMMISSION Michael Sandahl, Lia.
Edwina Garcia, Alt.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Steve Quam,: Lia.
Edwina Garcia, Alt.
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Martin Kirsch, Lia.
Steve Quam, Alt.
PLANNING COMMISSION Martin Kirsch, Lia.
Edwina Garcia, Alta
SISTER CITY INTERNATIONAL Steve Quam, Lia.
James Prosser, Alt.
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #8 CORRESPONDENCE/LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Mayor Quam announced that the February 23, 1989 State of the
City Meeting will be held at the Academy of Holy Angels
Auditorium instead of Richfield High School.
City Manager Prosser reviewed the dual track airport
strategies and their impact on Richfield. He stated it is
proposed that Richfield and Bloomington will jointly seek
proposals for conducting a study to provide information to
clarify, respond, and formulate airport issues. He stated the
total cost of the proposed study would be approximately $100,DOQ;
with Richfield's share being $38,000. He stated the request for
formal approval by the city council would be scheduled in the
near future.
Item #9 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
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Item #10 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Garcia, S/Kirsch that the following claims and payrolls be
aaDroved:
RICHFIELD STATE BANK
Checks 11062-11134; 10155-102QI6~ .$1,010,340.16
FIRST MINNESOTA
Check 1085 $ 15,000.00
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 4700-4802 $5,854,872.15
Checks 2300-23034; 23057-23402 Payroll $ 307,753.25
Motion carried 3-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:28 m.
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