03-27-1989CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 27, 1989
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steven Quam, Mayor; Edwina Garcia; Ivan
Ludeman; Michael Sandahl; and Martin Kirsch.
STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Thomas Ferber,
City Clerk; Donald Fondrick, Community
Services Director; Byron Wallace, Community
Development Director; John Erskine, Public
Safety 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 MINUTES
M/Kirsch, S/Garcia to approve the minutes of the regular
City Council Meeting of March 13, 1989: and the minutes of the
Special Joint Meeting between Richfield City Council and Ad Hoc
135W/I494 Traffic Committee of March 20. 1989.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION TO THE RICHFIELD ADVISORY
BOARD OF HEALTH OBSERVING APRIL 7, 1989 AS "WORLD
HEALTH DAY" IN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD. C.L. NO. 69
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 69
regarding the observance of World Health Day.
Mayor Quam read and presented a proclamation declaring April
7, 1989 as "World Health Day" in the City of Richfield to Randy
Roehl, Chair of the Richfield Advisory Board of Health.
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Item #2 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION TO RICHFIELD DAY CARE
PROVIDERS OBSERVING APRIL 2-8 AS THE WEEK OF THE YOUNG
CHILD IN RICHFIELD. C.L. NO. 70
Mayor Quam read and presented a proclamation declaring April
2-8, 1989 as "Week of the Young Child" in the City of Richfield
to Gisela Hardie, a Richfield day care provider.
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
Council Member Ludeman requested that discussion of parking
on 74th Street between Aldrich Avenue and Lyndale Avenue be added
to the agenda.
Mayor Quam stated that this item would be placed on the
agenda as Item No. 12A.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVED AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR 1989 REMOVAL OF
DISEASED TREES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. C.L. 71
B. APPROVED PURCHASE IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,468 FOR TWO
DUMP BODIES WITH PLOW HYDRAULICS AND ONE DUMP BODY
WITHOUT PLOW HYDRAULICS. C.L. 72
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C. APPROVED A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF
CITIZEN MEMBERS TO THE 1989 BOARD OF EQUALIZATION.
C.L. 73
RESOLUTION NO. 7511
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING CITY MANAGER'S APPOINTMENT OF
TWO RESIDENT MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
This Resolution appears as Resolution No. 7511 in
Resolution Book No. 57.
D. APPROVED FINAL PAYMENT TO HILITE ELECTRIC FOR ACADEMY
OF HOLY ANGELS FIRE & LIFE SAFETY RENOVATIONS - $500.00
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to a~nrove the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6 PUBLiC HEARING ON THE URHAN HENNEPIN COUNTY YEAR XV
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ALLOCATION.
C.L. N0. 74
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 74
regarding determination of Richfield's use of the Year XV Urban
Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
allocation of $171,909. He summarized the Year XV allocation as
compared to the Year XIV funding as follows:
Year XIV Year XV Year XV
Funded Requested Recomm-
Activity Amount FundinQ_ ended-
1. Housing Rehab (Section 312
and Rehab Deferred Loans) $ 57,174 S 90,000 $62,809
2. Scattered Site Acquisition $ 65,000 S 65,000 $65,000
3. Energy Improvement $ 0 S 15,000 -0-
4. Sliding Fee Day Care S 20,000 S 20,000 $20,000
5. H.O.M.E. Program S 13,100 $ 15,400 $14,100
6. Economic Development S 10,000 $ 10,000 510,000
$165,274 5215,400 $171,909
Sue Heimerl, community liaison for the Greater Minneapolis
Day Care Association, reviewed the agency's use of the CDBG
allocation.
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Don Hauge, H.O.M.E. Maintenance Coordinator, reviewed the
H.O.M.E. services statistics, fundraising efforts, and community
awareness efforts.
M/Quam, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Quam to approve the allocation of the Urban
Hennepin County Year XV Community Development Block Grant funds
as follows:
1. Housing Improvement:
a. Housing Rehabilitation $ 62,809
b. Scattered Site $ 65,000
2. Pub lic Service:
a. H.O.M.E. $ 14,100
b. Day Care $ 20,000
3. Economic Development:
ILN Revolving Fund $ 10,000
TOTAL $171,909
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7 SECOND READING TRANSITORY ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
CONVEYANCE OF LAND FROM THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO HOPE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AT 7132 PORTLAND AVENUE.
C.L. NO. 75
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 75
regarding a proposed transitory ordinance to authorize the
conveyance of certain land from the City of Richfield to Hope
Presbyterian Church at 7132 Portland Avenue.
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Kirsch, S/Garcia that this constitute Second Reading of
Bill No. 1989-5, Transitory Ordinance No. 17.37, that it be
published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of
these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #8 PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST FOR THE GRANTING OF A
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR THE UNIFICATION OF SEVERAL
PROPERTIES AT 7132 PORTLAND AVENUE. C.L. NO. 76
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 76
regarding a request by Hope Presbyterian Church for approval of a
preliminary plat for the combination of parcels at 7132 Portland
Avenue.
Charles Matthew, 7225 4th Avenue, stated concerns about
safety and increased traffic on 4th Avenue if an additional
driveway to 4th Avenue is allowed to be constructed on the south
side of the property.
Community Development Director Wallace stated that item for
consideration was for approval of the preliminary plat only. He
stated that the offstreet parking permit would be considered by
the council at a separate public hearing.
City Attorney Dean stated that the approval of the plat was
necessary to allow the construction of the proposed building
connection. He stated proposed changes to the parking lot would
be considered when the applicant applies for an amended offstreet
parking permit.
Council Member Kirsch asked if the Portland Avenue access
issues would be addressed by the offstreet parking permit.
Community Development Director Wallace reviewed council
action taken regarding the Portland Avenue access last year when
a day care center was approved at the site. He stated this issue
will be considered as part of the offstreet parking permit.
Mayor Quam asked if the proposed building connection would
compel the construction of a parking lot access from 4th Avenue
along the south property line.
Community Development Director Wallace stated that use of
the parking lot as it exists would not be precluded by the
building addition.
M/Kirsch, S/Quam to close the gublic hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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M/Garcia, S/Sandahl that the following resolution be
adopted: that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made Qart of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 7512
RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL
TO A REQUEST FOR SUBDIVISION
(HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ADDITION)
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7512 in Resolution Book No. -57.
Item #9 REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN ADDITION
TO EXISTING CAR WASH AND PLACE CANOPIES OVER PUMP
STATION FOR EDDIE'Z CAR WASH, 2816 WEST 66TH STREET.
C.L. NO. 77
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 77
Ned Zarecky, owner of Eddie'Z Car Wash, reviewed the
proposed addition and traffic flow of the site.
Council Member Kirsch stated he had suggested to Mr. Zarecky
that additignal plantings for buffering be provided on the east
side of the site.
Council Member Ludeman asked Mr. Zarecky about the
architectural design of the proposed building.
Mr. Zarecky reviewed a drawing of the proposed building
addition and indicated that it would match the existing building
in style and materials.
regarding a request for a conditional use permit to allow an
addition to the existing car wash facility and installation of
pump island canopies at Eddie'Z Car Wash, 2816 West 66th Street.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-O.
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M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to agprove the conditional use permit
for Eddie'Z Car Wash, 2816 West 66th Street for an addition to
the existing car wash building with the following stipulations:
1. That additional landscaping be added to the rear lot
buffer area and to the east side buffer area to meet
staff approval.
2. That the pump island canopy height be in compliance with
City Ordinance (16 feet maximum).
Motion carried 5-D.
Item #10 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF TRANSITORY
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
FROM THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND. C.L. N0. 78
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 78
regarding a proposed transitory ordinance providing for the
expenditure of funds from the Special Revenue Fund for the
following capital improvements:
Master Park Plan Study $ 30,000
Veterans Memorial Park 5270,000
TOTAL 5300.,000
Council Member Ludeman asked when the Master Park Plan Study
would be completed.
Community Services Director Fondrick stated that the next
Master Park Plan public meeting was scheduled for April 27, 1989
7:00 p.m. at the Community Center. He stated that completion of
the plan and presentation to the city council is anticipated for
May or June.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked what
improvements would be made with the $270,000 allocation for
Veterans Memorial Park.
Community Services Director Fondrick stated that additional
funding from a State Grant and a grant from the American Legion
would also be used for improvements to Veterans Memorial Park in
1989. He stated the improvements would include the following:
1. Completion of the asphalt pedestrian and bicycle paths.
2. Construction of a large group picnic shelter.
3. Provision for a portable hockey rink under the large
group picnic shelter.
4. A small family picnic shelter.
5. Parking lot construction, engineering, plantings, and
benches.
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M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman that this constitute Second Reading of
Hill No. 1989-4, Transitory Ordinance No. 17.36, that it be
published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of
these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #11 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE HEALTH
ADMINISTRATOR AS THE HOARD OF HEALTH'S AGENT WITH THE
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. C.L. NO. 79
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 79
regarding the proposed appointment of Betsy Christensen, Health
Administrator, as the Richfield Board of Health's agent with the
Minnesota Board of Health.
M/Kirsch, S/Ludeman that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made mart of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 7510
RESOLUTION TO APPOINT AN AGENT TO ACT ON THE BOARD OF HEALTH'S
BEHALF ON PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSIBILITIES
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7510 in Resolution Book No. 57.
Item #12 REPORT ON LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN. C.L. NO. 80
City Manager reviewed Council Letter No. 80 regarding the
Local Transportation Plan entitled: "Transportation Guidelines
for the City of Richfield", as prepared by Howard Needles Tammen
& Bergendoff.
Council Member Ludeman stated concern about the costs and
impact of using 77th Street rather than 76th Street as an
east/west minor arterial and replacement for the 1494 frontage
road. He stated he felt that cost comparison figures had not
been presented to justify this decision.
Council Member Sandahl stated that the city staff, the city
council, and the Ad Hoc Traffic Committee had reviewed and
weighed all of the information in making an informed decision
that 77th Street was the best option.
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City Manager Prosser stated that the Council was being asked
to accept the Transportation Guidelines document this evening.
He stated the City Council had reaffirmed the 77th Street
alternate at their March 20 council meeting and approved a 5 year
Municipal State Aid (MSA) construction program. He stated the
MSA program included funding for the acquisition from willing
sellers of the first house north of 77th Street in the ILN. City
Manager Prosser stated he would meet with Council Member Ludeman
to review the information regarding the 77th Street alternate.
Mayor Quam reviewed the advantages of the 77th Street
alternate. He stated his support for the Transportation
Guidelines as providing positive standards to enable the City to
review and evaluate proposed actions that affect the City's local
transportation system.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked if these
guidelines address pedestrian circulation and when citizen review
would occur.
City Manager Prosser stated that the guidelines primarily
addressed vehicular traffic but that the volume guidelines did
consider pedestrian safety.
Mayor Quam stated that the Planning Commission is currently
reviewing the Comprehensive Plan and the input received from 12
neighborhood meetings. He stated that the Transportation
Guidelines would be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan and
then public hearings would be conducted regarding amendment of
the Comprehensive Plan.
M/Sandahl, S/Quam to accept the Transportation Guidelines
for the City of Richfield, dated March, 1989, as prepared by
Howard Needles Tammen & Bergendoff.
Motion carried 4-l. (Ludeman opposed)
Item #12A DISCUSSION OF PARKING ON 74TH STREET BETWEEN ALDRICH
AVENUE AND LYNDALE AVENUE.
Council Member Ludeman stated he had received a call
regarding the status of no parking regulations on 74th Street
between Lyndale Avenue Aldrich Avenue.
Public Safety Director reviewed the issues related to the
commercial parking for the building at 74th Street and Lyndale
Avenue. He stated that a neighborhood meeting had been conducted
and that no consensus about parking regulations had been reached.
He stated staff is continuing to work with the building owner to
resolve the problem and is also reviewing the ordinance regarding :.
parking near intersections for possible amendment.
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Item #13 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Mayor Quam stated that Minneapolis Council Member Steve
Cramer has asked that the City of Richfield consider
participating in a Minneapolis sponsored study of the potential
reuse of the MSP Airport site. He stated the council will
discuss this issue at the April 3rd Study Session.
Council Member Ludeman reviewed the issues discussed at the
National League of Cities Conference he attended.
Item #14 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Garcia announced that the meeting to solicit
comment on the 4-22 Runway Extension EIS had been rescheduled to
March 30, 1989, Richfield City Hall, at 7:30 P.M, proceeded by an
informational open house at 5:30 P.M. She stated written
comments will be accepted until April 7, 1989.
Item #15 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Sandahl, S/Garcia that the following claims and payrolls
be approved•
RICHFIELD STATE BANK
Checks 11249-11308; 102515-102730 $ 745,927.40
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 4848-4869 $ 685,904.39
Checks 24143-24172; 24213-24539 Payroll $ 307,830.72
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous cons, t at 8 ~3 'm.
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