07-10-1989CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 10, 1989
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steven Quam, Mayor; Edwina Garcia; Ivan
Ludeman; and Michael Sandahl.
MEMBERS ABSENT: ~ Martin Kirsch
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 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/Ludeman, S/Garcia to approve the minutes of the regular
City Council Meeting of June 26, 1989.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #1 PRESENTATION OF HONORABLE MENTION AWARD FROM
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS TO GARY
LUMPKIN, KSTP TELEVISION, FOR STORY FEATURING RICHFIELD
FIREFIGHTERS AT A HOUSE-BURNING DRILL. C.L. NO. 155
Mayor Quam indicated that Mr. Gary Lumpkin was unable to be
present this evening to receive this award.
Item #2 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
No one wished to address the council.
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Item #3 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Ludeman, S/Quam to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 TO REPLACE
BATHHOUSE ROOF AT MUNICIPAL POOL. C.L. 156
H. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR FIRE DAMAGE
PROFESSIONAL CLEANING AT CENTRAL GARAGE. C.L. 157
C. APPROVED APPLICATION FOR ON-SALE AND OFF-SALE NON-
INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR FRENCHMAN'S
(DUE TO CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP). C.L. 158
D. APPROVED AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH
GOVERNMENT TRAINING SERVICE (JOHN VINTON) FOR PROVISION
OF TEAM BUILDING SESSIONS. C.L. 159
E. APPROVED RESOLUTIONS DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND
PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLLS, CITY PROJECT NO. 842,
1988 I/L/N MAINTENANCE, AND SETTING DATE OF HEARING FOR
AUGUST 14, 1989. C.L. 160
RESOLUTION NO. 7521
RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING
PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR ILN MAINTENANCE
JANUARY 1, 1988 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1988
CITY PROJECT N0. 842
This Resolution appears as Resolution No. 7521 in
Resolution Book No. 57.
RESOLUTION NO. 7522
RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
FOR I/L/N MAINTENANCE
JANUARY 1, 1988 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1988
CITY PROJECT NO. 842
This Resolution appears as Resolution No. 7522 in
Resolution Book No. 57.
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F. APPROVED RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS 1990
MAINTENANCE, I/L/N PROJECT AREA, CITY PROJECT NO. 854,
AND SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 14, 1989.
C.L. I61
RESOLUTION NO. 7523
RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS FOR THE COSTS
OF CURRENT SERVICES PROVIDED WITHIN THE
INTERSTATE/LYNDALE/NICOLLET PROJECT AREA FOR THE
PERIOD JANUARY 1, 1990 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1990
CITY PROJECT NO. 854
This Resolution appears as Resolution No. 7523 in
Resolution Hook No. 57.
G. APPROVED RESOLUTIONS DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR
ALLEY MAINTENANCE AND SNOWPLOWING FOR 1988, CITY
PROJECT NO. 841, AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST
14, 1989. C. L. 162
RESOLUTION NO. 7524
RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING
PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR 1988 ALLEY
MAINTENANCE AND SNOWPLOWING - CITY PROJECT NO. 841
This Resolution appears as Resolution No. 7524 in
Resolution Book No. 57.
RESOLUTION N0. 7525
RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR 1988
ALLEY MAINTENANCE - CITY PROJECT NO. 841
This Resolution appears as Resolution No. 7525 in
Resolution Book No. 57.
H. APPROVED RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS 1990
ALLEY MAINTENANCE, CITY PROJECT NO. 852, AND SETTING
DATE OF HEARING FOR AUGUST 14, 1989 C.L. 163
RESOLUTION NO. 7526
RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS FOR THE COSTS
OF CURRENT SERVICES PROVIDED FOR ALLEY MAINTENANCE
IN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD JANUARY 1, 1990
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1990
CITY PROJECT NO. 852
This Resolution appears as Resolution No. 7526 in
Resolution Book No. 57.
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I. APPROVED RESOLUTIONS DECLARING COSTS TO HE ASSESSED AND
PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLLS, FOR CITY PROJECT NO.
840, 1988 L/H/N AREA MAINTENANCE, AND SETTING DATE OF
HEARING FOR AUGUST 14, 1989 C.L. 164
RESOLUTION NO. 7527
RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING
PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR LHN MAINTENAICE
JANUARY 1, 1988 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1988
CITY PROJECT NO. 840
This Resolution appears as Resolution No. 7527 in
Resolution Book No. 57.
RESOLUTION NO. 7528
RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
FOR L/H/N MAINTENANCE _
JANUARY 1, 1988 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1988
CITY PROJECT NO. 840
This Resolution appears as Resolution No. 7528 in
Resolution Book No. 57.
J. APPROVED RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS 1990
MAINTENANCE, ~L/H/N AREA, CITY PROJECT NO. 853, AND
SETTING DATE OF HEARING FOR AUGUST 14, 1989 C.L. 165
RESOLUTION NO. 7529
RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS FOR THE COSTS
OF CURRENT SERVICES PROVIDED WITHIN THE
LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET PROJECT AREA FOR THE PERIOD
JANUARY 1, 1990 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1990
CITY PROJECT NO. 853
This Resolution appears as Resolution No. 7529 in
Resolution Book No. 57.
K. APPROVED ESTIMATE N0. 1, WELL NO. 2 DEVELOPMENT, E. H.
RENNER & SONS, $32,110.
L. APPROVED ESTIMATE N0. 4, ACADEMY OF THE HOLY ANGELS
FIRE AND SAFETY RENOVATIONS, CP 799, CODE ELECTRIC
$7,745.70.
M. APPROVED ESTIMATE NO. 1, BARBER CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
CP 8022, BITUMINOUS PATH & APPURTENANT WORK, VETERANS
MEMORIAL PARK, $46,347.12.
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N. APPROVED NEW RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE, 7015 STEVENS
AVENUE, THREE DOGS.
0. APPROVED NEW RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE, 6400 16TH
AVENUE, THREE DOGS.
M/Garcia, S/Quam to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 4-O.
Item #5 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF CONSULTANT CONTRACT FOR
AIRPORT ADEQUACY STUDY. C.L. NO. 166
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City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 166
recommending that the City jointly contract with the City of
Bloomington to retain Mendelsohn Associates, Inc. as the
consultant to conduct the Airport Adequacy Study.
Council Member Ludeman discussed the differentiation between
the Richfield Airport Strategy Group (RASG) and the proposed
Airport Adequacy Study. He stated some of the information from
RASG could be incorporated into this study.
City Manager Prosser stated that RASG is a group of
consultants who meet monthly to provide analysis and strategy
information to the city council on airport related issues. He
indicated that the activity of the group had lessened recently.
Mayor Quam stated that the purpose of RASG was not to
produce a study as such but to~provide access to a panel of
experts as a resource for the City.
Council Member Garcia stated that the City must be in
position to make informed arguments and decisions regarding
airport issues. She stated the proposed study will be beneficial
in this regard.
Discussion followed regarding the airport study initiated by
the State Legislature.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, stated that the
airlines should be included in the interactive format proposed by
the consultant.
City Manager Prosser indicated that it was the intent of the
City to invite the airlines to participate.
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Council Members Sandahl and Ludeman stressed the fact that
the city council is concerned first with the interests of
Richfield in this process.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to authorize the City to ,jointly
contract with the City of Bloomington to retain Mendelsohn
Associates. Inc. as the consultant to conduct the
Bloomington/Richfield Airport Adequacy Study.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #6 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH
HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR PROVISION OF ASSESSING SERVICES.
C.L. NO. 16?
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 167
regarding the extension of the contract with Hennepin County for
the provision of assessing services.
Council Member Ludeman indicated that he was very pleased
with the services provided and the responsiveness of Hennepin
County Principal Appraiser Larry Miller.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to authorize the City Manager to
execute the first amendment to Contract 50385 extending the
Hennepin County Assessment Contract by four years commencing
August 1, 1989.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #7 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
City Manager Prosser reported the receipt of the Data
Analysis of the 180 day runway use test. He also discussed
receipt of the 4-22 Extension Scoping Document.
City Manager Prosser reviewed a letter from Senator Rudy
Boschwitz regarding his support for modification or repeal of the
Section 89 requirements.
Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed the impact
of the 1988 Truth in Taxation legislation and the governor's veto
of the 1989 Tax Bill on the City's budget process.
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Item #8 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Sandahl recognized the efforts of city staff
in helping make the 4th of July celebration a successful event.
Item #9 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls
be approved:
RICHFIELD STATE BANK
Checks 11678-11724; 104320-104615 $ 927,703.07
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 5026-5040 $1,756,190.06
Checks 26119-26153; 27513-27977 Payroll $ 362,020.37
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Motion carried 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous
Date Approved: 7/24/89
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