10-23-1989
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 23, 1989
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steven guam, Mayor; Edwina Garcia; Ivan
Ludeman; Martin Kirsch; and Michael Sandahl.
STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Devich,
Administrative Services Director; Thomas P.
Ferber, City Clerk; Donald Fondrick,
Community Services Director; Hyron Wallace,
Community Development Director; Jack 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.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to approve the minutes of the City
Council Study Session of October 9, 1989; and the minutes of the
regular City Council Meetinc,L of October 9, 1989.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 PRESENTATION ON AIRPORT ISSUES BY STEVE KEEFE, CHAIR,
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL.
Mayor Quam asked Metropolitan Council Chair Steve Keefe to
respond to questions about his recent remarks regarding the
future of the airport and why the Metropolitan Council has
discouraged the City from redesignating land use in New Ford
Town.
Steve Keefe, Metropolitan Council Chair, summarized the
current two track planning process regarding the airport,
stressing the economic consequences of the airport decision. He
stated the two track approach will preserve choices for the
future. Mr. Keefe also stated that the Metropolitan Council
preferred no land redesignation occur adjacent to the airport
until MAC runway studies are completed, which may be in mid-1990.
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Council Member Sandahl stated his concern that Mr. Keefe's
personal opinions and comments are taken as policy of the
Metropolitan Council. He stated Mr. Keefe had unnecessarily
scared residents and suggested that more caution be used in the
future.
Council Member Ludeman stated that opposing the
redesignation of New Ford Town restricted the ability of the City
to explore options for the area.
Mayor Quam reviewed a state statute restricting the
expansion of the airport into Richfield.
Council Member Ludeman reviewed the statements of a staff
member of Congressman Oberstar regarding his support for the
location of a new airport in his district. He stated concern
that the location of the airport could be a political rather than
economic decision.
Mr. Keefe stated concern that it may become a political
decision but that he advocated exploring all the alternatives and
their c.~oa~sc~gtuseaaces
Fred Moore, 6615 Lakeshore Drive, asked if the existing
airport would be abandoned if a new one would be built.
Mr. Keefe indicated he thought the existing airport would be
closed if a new airport is built.
Council Member Sandahl stated that all mayor cities who have
built new airports on the outskirts of a metropolitan area have
retained the inner airport.
George Szafranski, 6324 19th Avenue, asked if Mr. Keefe
could guarantee that MAC would complete it's runway feasibility
study in 6 months as he indicated.
Delores Burstein, 6815 20th Avenue, stated concern that the
uncertainity about the future of the New Ford Town area be
resolved as soon as possible.
Don Priebe, 7225 Bloomington Avenue, stated concern that the
extension of runway 4-22 was included as base information in the
MAC adequacy study before approval of the Metropolitan Council or
complete review.
Gordon Hansen, 7601 Knox Avenue, asked who would govern the
airport land if the existing airport closed.
Michael Freeman, State Senator District 40, indicated that
the opportunity for expanding capacity at the existing airport
should include review of the third parallel option.
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Mr. Keefe indicated that he thought the runway feasibility
portion of the MAC Study would be completed in 6 months but could
not speak for MAC. He stated that in a democracy the decision
making process provides for input and the study of alternatives
which prevents the immediate determination of the future of New
Ford Town. Mr. Keefe expressed that the City's desire to
designate the area for commercial/industrial redevelopment may be
an appropriate alternative after the results of the runway
feasibility study are known. He indicated that the extension of
runway 4-22 has not yet been approved but that it was considered
hypothetically for the study. It was Mr. Keefe's opinion that
the State Legislature would have to determine the jurisdictional
disposition of the airport property if it were closed. He
concluded by stating that MAC is studying the feasibility of the
third parallel runway.
The Council thanked Mr. Keefe for his attendance at this
meeting.
Mayor Quam recessed the meeting at 7:50 P.M.
Mayor Quam reconvened the meeting at 7:55 P.M.
Item #2 PRESENTATION OF MASTER PARK PLAN. C.L. NO. 233
Community Services Director Fondrick reviewed Council Letter
No. 233 regarding the presentation of the updated Master Park
Plan for Richfield.
David Delzer, representing the Community Services
Commission, reviewed the Master Park Plan Update process and
stated that the Commission recommended adoption of the Plan.
Don Brauer, The Brauer Group, Inc., reviewed the current
conditions, findings, plan proposals, and recommendations of the
Master Park Plan.
Council Member Sandahl stated that the document was a good
strategic planning blueprint for what the City may want to do in
the next 20 years.
Council Member Ludeman suggested that storm water storage
capacity increases for areas like Richfield Lake and Sheridan
Park should also be considered when reviewing park plans. He
indicated that acceptance of the plan at this time should not be
a blueprint for action. Councilman Ludeman said the next step
should be staging and budgeting it over a period of years. He
stated that some recommendations, such as those about Garfield
Park, will need much more review.
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City Manager Prosser indicated that the
a guide with specific city council decisions
the future as implementation steps are taken.
Master Park Plan is
that will be made in
Mayor Quam directed that further review and discussion of
priorities regarding the Master Park Plan be scheduled for a
council study session.
Item #3 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZEN8 TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, stated concern
about the closing of the pedestrian crosswalk on 66th Street and
the midblock pedestrian crosswalk on Nicollet Avenue in the L/H/N
near the Hub.
City Manager Prosser indicated the two crosswalks had needed
repair. This resulted in a review by the Traffic Control
Committee which recommended that they be closed because of
pedestrian safety issues. He indicated that Hennepin County will
reviews t~ili® need S~eP "I,1o Right Turn On ReC~°° regulaicions on 66th
Street at Lyndale Avenue and Nicollet Avenue.
.Council Member Ludeman expressed concern about the
"Walk/Don't Walk" cycles on the signals. He also suggested that
some type of post or barrier be placed on the midblock pedestrian
crossing on Lyndale Avenue between 65th & 66th Street to prevent
compact cars from making U-turns.
Al Reichstadt, Property Manager of the Hub Shopping Center,
requested approval of an Itinerant Places of Amusement License
for the Hub Shopping Center Promotional Event, October 27-29,
1989.
Public Safety Director Erskine indicated the application had
been submitted by the applicant too late for inclusion on the
agenda.
M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch to aDnrove the granting of an Itinerant
Places of Amusement License to the Hub Merchants Association for
October 27-29, 1989.
Motion carried 5-O.
Item #4 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Sandahl, S/Garcia to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. APPROVED AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE 1989 (YEAR XV) URBAN
HENNEPIN COUNTY BLOCK GRANT (CDHG) THIRD PARTY
AGREEMENTS. C.L. NO. 234
H. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR STORM
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AT 6733 LAKEVIEW AVENUE AND 6745
LAKEVIEW AVENUE FROM SUNRAM LANDSCAPING IN THE SUM OF
$13,185. C.L. N0. 235
C. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR PURCHASE OF
ONE CAR FOR PUBLIC SAFETY FROM NATIONAL CAR SALES IN
THE AMOUNT OF $9,625.00. C.L. NO. 236
D. APPROVED FINAL PAYMENT TO BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS, INC.
$89,852.02 FOR 1989 SEALCOATING PROJECT.
E. APPROVED ESTIMATE NO. 2 MERRIMAC, $44,775.64 VETERANS
MEMORIAL PARK SHELTER BUILDING.
F. APPROVED NEW APPLICATION FOR RESIDENTIAL KENNEL
LICENSE, TONY NEUHAUER, 6401 22ND AVENUE, THREE DOGS.
M/Sandahl, S/Garcia to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST TO TRANSFER CDHG
YEAR XIV SECTION 312 LOAN PROGRAM FUNDS TO THE
REHABILITATION DEFERRED LOAN PROGRAM. C.L. N0. 237
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 237
recommending adoption of a resolution relating to the transfer of
remaining Year XIV Section 312 Program Funds to the
Rehabilitation Deferred Loan Program.
M/Ludeman, S/Garcia to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0. (Sandahl absent when this vote was
recorded.)
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M/Ludeman, 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. 7556
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF REMAINING YR XIV
SECTION 312 FUNDS TO REHAB OF PRIVATE PROPERTY
Motion carried 4-0. (Sandahl absent when this vote was
recordered.) This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7556 in
Resolution Book No. 58.
Item #7 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL. OF
MODIFICATION NUMBER 2, INTERSTATE LYNDALE NICOLLET
REDEVELOPMENT AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN (ILN
PLAN) C.L. N0. 238
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 238
recommending adoption of a resolution approving Modification
Number 2 to the Interstate Lyndale Nicollet (ILN) Redevelopment
and Tax Increment Financing Plan.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-O.
M/Sandahl, 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. 7557
RESOLUTION APPROVING A MODIFIED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
AND MODIFIED TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR THE
INTERSTATE/LYNDALE/NICOLLET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Motion carried 5-O. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7557 in Resolution Book No. 58.
Item #8 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST TO REPEAT MARKET
PLAZA. C.L. NO. 241
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 241
recommending adoption of a resolution approving the proposed
Market Plaza Registered Land Surveys (R.L.S.) "A" and "B" subject
to the condition that prior to execution the applicant shall
furnish the City with proof that the real estate taxes due and
payable in 1989 have been paid in full.
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Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked for
clarification of this action.
Community Development Director Wallace indicated that the
purpose of the proposed Registered Land Surveys was to create a
simplified legal description and subdivide the tract into layers
for simplified descriptions of the garage, retail and residential
areas.
M/Sandahl, S/Garcia to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman 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. 755$.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
CERTAIN REGISTERED LAND SURVEY
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Motion carried 5-O. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7558 in Resolution Book No. 58.
Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
A RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT ALLOWING INSTALLATION OF A
GROUND WATER MONITORING WELL ON 76TH STREET AT LYNDALE
AVENUE. C.L. N0. 239
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 239
recommending the adoption of a resolution authorizing execution
of a right of entry agreement allowing the installation of a
ground monitoring well on 76th Street at Lyndale Avenue.
M/Sandahl, 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. 7559
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT
ALLOWING THE INSTALLATION OF A GROUND WATER MONITORING WELL
ON 76TH STREET AT LYNDALE AVENUE
Motion carried 5-O. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7559 in Resolution Book No. 58.
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Item #10 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1989 LABOR
CONTRACT WITH THE RICHFIELD POLICE OFFICERS FEDERATION.
C.L. NO. 240
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 240
recommending adoption of a resolution approving the 1989 Labor
Agreement with the Richfield Police Officers Federation
Bargaining Unit.
M/Sandahl, 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. 7560
RESOLUTION APPROVING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN
.THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND THE
RICHFIELD POLICE OFFICERS FEDERATION
BARGAINING UNIT FOR THE YEAR 1989
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7560 in Resolution Book No. 58.
Item #11 COUNCIL CONFIRMATION OF MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF
COMMISSIONER TO THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY. C.L. NO. 242
Mayor Quam reviewed Council Letter No. 242 regarding Council
confirmation of the Mayor's appointment of a Housing and
Redevelopment Authority Commissioner.
Mayor Quam announced the appointment of Ivan Ludeman as HRA
Commissioner for a term to expire October 27, 1994 or the end of
the appointee's service as Council Member, whichever is first.
M/Sandahl, S/Garcia to approve and confirm the appointment
of Ivan Ludeman as Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Commissioner for a 5 year term to expire October 27, 1994, or the
end of the_appontee!s ser ice as a Council Member, whichever is
first.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #12 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
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City Manager Prosser stated that proposed cuts in the
Hennepin County budget will result in the__potential loss of
funding for Storefront/Youth Action and South Hennepin Human
Services.
It was the consensus of the council that the Mayor send a
letter to the Hennepin County Commissioners, with a copy-to
Richfield's Legislative Representatives, stating Richfield's
serious concerns about the negative impact of such action on
these programs.
City Manager Prosser stated that Metropolitan Council Member
Gertrude Ulrich had been helpful in the Comprehensive Plan
amendment process related to New Ford Town.
Item #13 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Sandahl indicated that some businesses in the
76th Street and Lyndale Avenue were concerned about possible loss
of parking spaces because of the proposed location of some of the
trees in the ILN landscaping project.
Community Development Director Wallace, indicated that City
staff had scheduled a meeting for October 24, 7:30 P.M., at
Emerson Avenue Congretional Church with the businesses to discuss
this issue.
Item #14 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls
be approved:
RICHFIELD STATE BANK
Checks 1203?-12087; 106506-106786 $950,642.90
FIRST MINNESOTA
Check 1097 $ 20,000.00
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 5197-5221 $264,393.68
Checks 30226-30259; 30699-31073 Payroll $326,164.27
Motion carried 5-0.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous
Date Approved : 11 / 13 / 8 9
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Thomas P. Ferber
City Clerk
October 23, 1989
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D. Prosser
Manager