12-11-1989CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 11, 1989
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steven Quam, Mayor; Edwina Garcia; Ivan
Ludeman; Martin Kirsch; and Michael Sandahl.
STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Thomas P.
Ferber, City Clerk; Donald Fondrick,
Community Services Director; Byron Wallace,
Community Development Director; Jack Erskine,
Public Safety Director; William Fillmore,
Liquor Operations Director; Michael Eastling,
City Engineer; 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 Citv
Council Study Session Meeting of November 6, 1989; the minutes of
the Special City Council/Budget Hearing Meeting of December 6
1989; and the regular City Council Meeting of November 13 ~ 1989.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 PRESENTATION OF GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED BUDGET TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES DIRECTOR. C.L. NO. 266
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 266
regarding the City receiving the Government Finance Officers
Association (GFOA) Award for Distinguished Budget Presentation
for the 1989 Budget.
Mayor Quam read and presented the GFOA Award Plaque to City
Manager Prosser on behalf of the City staff, Department Heads,
and Finance Manager, Jean Mitchell, for the 1989 Budget Document.
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Item #2 PRESENTATION BY RICHFIELD CRIME PREVENTION ASSOCIATION
FOR THE COUNCIL TO PASS A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE
RICHFIELD CITIZENS CRIME PREVENTION ASSOCIATION.
John Hamilton, representing the Richfield Citizens Crime
Prevention Association (RCCPA), reviewed the formation and
function of the RCCPA.
Mayor Quam read the proposed resolution supporting the
Richfield Citizens Crime Prevention Association.
' M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch that the following resolution be
adooted• that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 7583
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RICHFIELD CITIZENS
CRIME PREVENTION ASSOCIATION
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7583 in Resolution Rook No. 58.
Item #3 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY COMMITTEE REPORT AND
RECOMMENDATION FOR SERVICES WITH THOSE AGENCIES FUNDED
BY THE CITY. C.L. N0. 2
Camillo DeSantis, Richfield Foundation member, reviewed the
Social Services Agency Committee report and their recommendtion
to provide the following funding for social service agencies:
VEAP Shared Transportation $2915
Senior Outreach $2415
Cornerstone Advocacy $1300
United Families Network $1000
Share-A-Home (Lutheran Social Service of MN) 750
$8380
M/Ludeman, S/Quam 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 75$4
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REVISION OF 1990
BUDGET FOR-OTHER AGENCIES DIVISION
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7584 in Resolution Book No. 58.
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Item #4 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
Gordon Anderson, Chair of the Richfield Human Rights
Commission, reviewed the Human Rights Week events and activities.
Mayor Quam invited all citizens to the annual Fremont Park
Christmas event on December 18, 1989 at 7:30 p.m.
Item #5 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #6 CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Ludeman requested that Consent Calendar Item
#6D. Authorization of Purchase in Excess of $5,000 for Four New
Squad Cars in the amount of $52,316 from Farmington Ford Mercury
under Hennepin County Purchasing Contract, be removed from the
Consent Calendar for council discussion.
Mayor Quam stated that Item #6D would be removed from the
Consent Calendar and placed on the Regular Council Agenda as Item
#23A.
A. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR PLAY
EQUIPMENT FOR NEW FORD TOWN PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF
$13,345 FROM EARL F. ANDERSEN, ASSOCIATES. C.L.NO. 269
B. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR WATER
TREATMENT CHEMICALS (HYDRO FLOURSILIC ACID) IN THE
AMOUNT OF $10,380 FROM DIXIE PETRO CHEMICAL. C.L.N0.270
C. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR WATER
TREATMENT CHEMICALS (CARBON DIOXIDE) IN THE AMOUNT OF
$11,000, FROM KOCH CARBON DIOXIDE CORP. C.L. N0. 271
D. REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AND PLACED ON AGENDA FOR
CONSIDERATION SEPARATELY AS ITEM #23A.
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E. APPROVED AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR DISPOSAL OF LIME BY-
PRODUCT FROM THE DEWATERING PLANT PRESSES TO ANDERSON
EXCAVATING AND DRAINAGE FOR AN ESTIMATED TOTAL OF
$35,500. C.L. NO. 273
F. APPROVED AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF QUICK LIME
FOR WATER TREATMENT PLAN FROM CUTLER MAGNER IN AN
ESTIMATED ANNUAL TOTAL OF $93,03.0. C.L. NO. 274
G. APPROVED AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR EXCAVATION AND REMOVAL
OF LIME SLUDGE TO HADER FARMS IN THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL
AMOUNT OF $109,800. C.L. NO. 275
H. APPROVED AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TRASH HAULING FOR CITY
FACILITIES TO QUALITY WASTE CONTROL IN THE ESTIMATED
ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $19,961. C.L. NO. 276
H.A. APPROVED RESOLUTION REGARDING CHANGE IN STORM SEWER EASEMENT
AT 6848 THIRD AVENUE. C.L. N0.276A
RESOLUTION N0.7585
A RESOLUTION AUTHORISING THE EA'1~CUTION OF A CONTRACT
RELATING TO THE STORM SEWER AT 6848 THIRD AVENUE SOUTH
IN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7585 in Resolution Book No. 58.
I. APPROVED CHANGE ORDERS:
1. CHANGE ORDER TO CONTRACT WITH S.M.HENTGES IN A
DEDUCT AMOUNT OF $5,829.12 FOR CITY PROJECT 708-1569
STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AT 66TH STREET/FOURTH-FIFTH
AVENUE. C.L. NO. 277
2. CHANGE ORDER TO CONTRACT WITH PROGRESSIVE
CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR JOINT CLEANING AND RESEALING
IN THE AREA OF 65TH STREET AND LYNDALE-GRAHAM
AVENUE, AN INCREASE OF $26,912.95 C.L. NO. 278
J. APPROVED PAYMENTS RND ESTIMATES:
1. FINAL PAYMENT TO PROGRESSIVE CONTRACTOR, INC.
$5,123.97 FOR REPAIR OF SIDEWALK CURB & GUTTER.
2. FINAL PAYMENT TO PROGRESSIVE CONTRACTOR, INC.
$76,610.95 FOR JOINT CLEANING & RESEALING OF NON
REINFORCED CONCRETE PAVEMENT.
3. FINAL PAYMENT TO MERRIMAC CONSTRUCTION CO.
$117,881.94 FOR TIMBER PARK SHELTER BUILDING AT
VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PARK OF RICHFIELD.
4. ESTIMATE #1 TO SUNRAM LANDSCAPING $13,500 FOR STORM
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AT MONROE PARK. '
5. ESTIMATE #2 TO F.F. JEDLICKI $11,088.69 FOR STORM
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AT 66TH-MORGAN NEWTON AVENUE.
6. ESTIMATE #2 TO S.M. HENTGES $21,597.64 STORM SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS 66TH STREET & 5TH AVENUE.
M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch to apvrove the Consent Calendar as
amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #7 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE•RENEWAL OF ON-SALE WINE
AND NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR DAVANNI'S
INC., 2312 WEST 66TH STREET. C.L. NO. 279
Public Safety Director Erskine recommended approval of the
1990 On-Sale Wine and Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor Licenses for
Davanni's, Inc. 2312 West 66th St.
M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, Garcia to approve the granting of the 1990
On-Sale Wine and Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor Licenses for
Davanni's, Inc. d/b/a/ Davanni's Pizza and Hot Hoagies located at
2312 West 66th Street.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #8 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE RENEWAL OF ON-SALE WINE
AND NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR MILLER'S
FIRESIDE PIZZA, 6736 PENN AVENUE. C.L. NO. 280
Public Safety Director Erskine recommended approval of the
1990 On-Sale Wine and Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor Licenses for
Miller's Fireside Pizza, Inc., 6736 Penn Avenue.
M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, Garcia to approve the granting of the 1990
On-Sale Wine and Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor Licenses for
Miller's Fireside Pizza, Inc. located at 6736 Penn Avenue.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #9 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE RENEWAL OF ON-SALE WINE
AND NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR PAESANO'S
500 EAST 78TH STREET. C.L. N0. 281
Public Safety Director Erskine recommended approval of the
1990 On-Sale Wine and Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor Licenses for
Richfield Management Company d/b/a/ Paesano's, 500 East 78th
Street.
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M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, Garcia to approve the granting of the 1990
On-Sale Wine and Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor Licenses for
Richfield Management Company d/b/a Paesano's ~ located at 500 East
78th Street.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #10 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE RENEWAL OF 1990 ON-SALE AND
SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES FOR AMERICAN LEGION POST 435,
6501 PORTLAND AVENUE. C.L. NO. 282
Public Safety Director Erskine recommended approval of the
application of Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post 435,
6501 Portland Avenue, for 1990 Club On-Sale and Sunday Liquor
Licenses.
Arthur E. Pew, Champps, Dean Vlahos, Champps, and George
Kenneally, attorney for the VFW and American Legion, discussed
with the City Council the city ordinance which does not allow
establishments to stay open or sell alcoholic beverages after
midnight on New Year's Eve because it is a Sunday. State law was
recently amended to allow such sales. They indicated their
desire that the City amend the ordinance to allow the sale of
alcoholic beverages after midnight on Sundays.
City Attorney Dean stated that an ordinance amendment
required two readings, a public hearing, and a publication 30
days prior to the ordinance becoming effective. He stated it is
not possible for the council to amend the ordinance in the time
frame requested. He suggested that the following language be
added to the approval of the On-Sale and Sunday liquor licenses:
"In addition to the authority granted hereunder, the
licensee shall further be permitted to remain open frcm 12:00
midnight on January 1, 1990, until 1:00 a.m. on January 1, 1990;
provided, however, that during such one-hour period the licensee
shall not serve or furnish alcoholic beverages to patrons on the
licensed premises."
M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl to close the public hearin
Motion carried 5-0.
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M/Sandahl, S/Garcia to approve the granting of the 1990 Club
On-Sale and Sunday liquor licenses to the Minneapolis/Richfield
American Legion #435 located at 6501 Portland Avenue South
subject to the conditions of Resolution No. 7380- and in addition
to the authority granted hereunder, the licensee shall further be
permitted to remain omen from 12:00 midnight on January 1, 1990,
until 1:00 a.m. on January 1, 1990; provided, however, that
during such one-hour period the licensee shall not serve or
furnish alcoholic beverages to patrons on the licensed premises.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #11 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 1900 RENEWAL OF SUNDAY AND
ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSES FOR CHAMPPS, 700 WEST 66TH
STREET. C.L. NO. 283
Public Safety Director Erskine recommended approval of the
application of Champps Sports Cafe, 790 West 66th Street for 1990
On-Sale and Sunday liquor licenses.
Public Safety Director Erskine introduced Arthur E. Pew III
as the new owner and indicated that Dean Vlahos will be retained
as the manager of the restaurant.
M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Garcia to approve the granting of the 1990 On-
Sale and Sunday ligVor licenses to Richfield Restaurant
Acquisition Co. d/b/a/ Champps Sports Cafe located at 790 West
66th Street, subject to the conditions of Resolution No. 7380 and
in addition to the authority granted hereunder, the licensee
shall further be,_.permitted to remain omen from 12:00 midnight on
January 1~ 1990 until 1.00 a m. on January 1, 1990; provided
however that during such one-hour period the licensee shall not
serve or furnish alcoholic beverages to Qatrons on the licensed
premises.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #12 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 1900 RENEWAL OF SUNDAY AND
ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSES FOR CHI-CHI'S, 7717 NICOLLET
AVENUE. C.L. NO. 284
Public Safety Director Erskine recommended approval of the
application of Consul Restaurant Corporation, d/b/a Chi-Chi's
Mexican Restaurants, 7717 Nicollet Avenue South, for 1990 On-Sale
and Sunday liquor licenses.
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Council Member Ludeman stated concern about the increase of
criminal contacts at Chi-Chi's.
Public Safety Director Erskine indicated that Chi-Chi's had
been encouraged to call more often and had been cooperative in
addressing issues raised by the City, including the construction
of a $22,000 trash enclosure.
Council Member Kirsch asked about parking lot security.
Gary Kannenberg, General Manager of Chi-Chi's, reviewed Chi-
Chi's utilization of security guards.
M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Garcia ~n.,_approve the granting of the 1990 On-
Sale and Sunday liquor licenses to Consul Restaurant Coproration,~
d/b/a Chi-Chi's Mexican Restaurants, located at 7717 Nicollet
Avenue South, subject to the conditions of Resolution No 7380
and in addition to the authority granted hereunder, the licensee
shall further be permitted to remain open from 12.00 midnight on
January 1, 1990 ~ until 1.00 a m on January 1, 1990• provided
however, that during such one-hour period the licensee shall not
serve or furnish alcoholic beverages to patrons s~n_the licensed
premises
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #13 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 1900 RENEWAL OF SUNDAY AND
ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSES FOR FRED BABCOCK POST 5555,
735 LAKE SHORE DRIVE. C.L. N0. 285
Public Safety Director Erskine recommended approval of the
application of Fred Babcock V.F.W. Post No. 5555, 710 Lakeshore
Drive, for 1990 Club On-Sale and Sunday liquor licenses.
M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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M/Sandahl, S/Garcia to approve the granting of the 1990 Club
On-Sale and Sunday liquor licenses to Fred Babcock V F W Post No
5555, 710 Lakeshore Drive, subject to the conditions of
Resolution No. 7380 and in addition to the authority granted
hereunder the licensee shall further be pgrmitted to remain omen
from 12.00 midnight on January 1, 1990, until 1.00 a m on
January 1, 1990; provided, however, that during such one-hour
period the licensee shall not serve or furnish alcoholic
beverages to patrons on the licensed premises.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #14 PUBLIC HEARING AND PERMANENT 1989 ON-SALE AND SUNDAY
LIQUOR LICENSES FOR GROUND ROUND RESTAURANT, 1500 EAST
78TH STREET. C.L. N0. 287
Public Safety Director Erskine recommended approval of the
application of The Ground Round, Inc. for 1989 On-Sale and Sunday
Liquor Licenses. A temporary license was issued by the City
Council on November 13, 1989 because of the change in ownership
to allow the background investigations to be completed by the
Public Safety staff.
M/Sandahl, S/Garcia to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Garcia to approve the granting of the 1989 On-
Sale and Sunday liquor licenses to the Ground Round,~I,.c located
at 1500 East 78th Street subject to the conditions of Resolution
No. 7380 and in addition to the authority granted hereunder, the
licensee shall further be permitted to remain open from 12.00
midnight on January 1~ 1990, until 1.00 a m. on January 1, 1990;
provided, however that during such one-hour period the licensee
shall not serve or furnish alcoholic beverages to patrons on the
licensed premises..
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #15 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 1990 RENEWAL OF SUNDAY AND
ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSES FOR GROUND ROUND RESTAURANT,
1500 EAST 78TH STREET. C.L. N0. 286
Public Safety Director Erskine recommended approval of the
application of The Ground Round, Inc., 1500 East 78th Street, for
1990 On-Sale and Sunday Liquor Licenses.
M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Garcia to approve the granting of the 1990 On-
Sale and Sunday liquor licenses to the Ground Round Restaurant
Inc located at 1500 East 78th Street subject to the conditions
of Resolution No 7380 and in addition to the authoritX,arantec~
hereunder., the licensee shall further be permitted to remain open
from 12.00 midnight on January 1 1990, until 1.00 a m on
January 1, 1990• provided, however, that during such one-hour
period the licensee shall not serve or furnish alcoholic
beverages to .patrons on the licensed premises.
Motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM #16 PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST FOR A SUBDIVISION WAIVER
FOR 7312 LYNDALE AVENUE TO PERMIT DIVISION OF THE
PROPERTY INTO THREE SINGLE FAMILY PARCELS. C.L.NO. 288
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 288
regarding a request by Mrs. Blanche Bergholdt for a subdivision
waiver in order to divide the property at 7312 Lyndale Avenue
into three single family parcels.
Council Member Garcia read a letter from Orville Dalager,
7321 Aldrich Avenue, stating support for the subdivision waiver.
M/Ludeman, S/Garcia to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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. 7586
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBDIVISION WAIVER
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7586 in Resolution Book No. 58.
Item #17 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION TO AMEND THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
WITH RESPECT TO THE TH77/NEW FORD TOWN STUDY AREA.
C.L. NO. 289
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 289
recommending approval of a resolution to amend the City's
Comprehensive Plan to redesignate land uses for the New Ford Town
area and an area from Cedar Avenue to the east curb line of 18th
Avenue. He stated that the redesignation does not include the
Rich Acres area.
Mayor Quam stated that this amendment would allow the City
to better deal with the New Ford Town area in the unified way
that most residents indicated they favor. He stated that the
redesignation would allow the City to be in a better position to
explore options for the area.
Al .Johnson, 6813 Cedar Avenue, asked where the western
boundary of the redesignated area was.
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An unidentified man spoke in support of MAC buying his
property in New Ford Town saying his house was in the clear zone.
City Manager Prosser reviewed contacts with the Metropolitan
Airports Commission regarding this issue.
Dick Hartman, General partner in 7400 Cedar Avenue, asked
about the boundaries of the area to be redesignated.
Community Development Director Wallace reviewed the
boundaries of the areas to be redesignated by the Comprehensive
Plan Amendment. He stated that western boundary was the east
curb line of 18th Avenue.
Joseph Flanary, 6417 21st Avenue, stated concerns about not
being able to sell his house because of publicity about the area.
Mike Hruce, 6401 21st Avenue, stated that he prefered that
the area remain as it exists and stated concern about values if
the whole area was bought out.
Estelle Obermeyer, owner of 2224-2228 East 66th Street,
asked about the meaning of mixed use for the area and stated she
thought a concrete redevelopment plan should be proposed prior to
amending the Comprehensive Plan.
Bill Smith, 6400 19th Avenue, stated concerns about Public
Safety priorities and patrols.
M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Member Garcia reviewed the City's commitment to be
proactive in exploring alternatives and to keep people informed.
Mayor Quam stated that the City has listened to what people
say they want. The amendment to the Comprehensive Plan will
enable alternatives for the area to be more fully explored. He
stated that any proposal for rezoning will require notification
and a public hearing.
Council Member Kirsch thanked the Planning Commission for
it's work. He indicated support for the amendment.
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 N0. 7587
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7587 in Resolution Book No. 58. .
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Mayor Quam recessed the meeting at 8:36 p.m.
Mayor Quam reconvened the meeting at 8:42 p.m.
Item #18 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO
THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATING 77TH STREET AS A
MINOR ARTERIAL BETWEEN I35W AND TH77. C.L. N0. 290
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 290
regarding a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan
designating 77th Street as a minor arterial between I35W and
TH77. -
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, inquired about
the placement of traffic signals at mayor intersections.
Community Services Director Fonrdick indicated the specific
detail plan drawings and planned placement of traffic signals
where warranted will be developed in the design stage.
Bruce Goode, representing Chi-Chi's, asked if the frontage
road adjacent to the restaurant would be eliminated, if the
Nicollet Avenue access to I494 would be eliminated, and if any of
their property would be taken for 77th Street.
Community Services Director Fondrick stated that I494
Improvement plans indicate that the frontage road and the I494
access at Nicollet Avenue will be eliminated. He indicated-that
in most cases the south curb line of 77th Street will be
maintained where it now exists with right-of-way acquisition
occurring on the north side of 77th Street.
John Gieske, 7644 lst Avenue, spoke in support of the 77th
Street plan.
Ervin Leihy, 7644 Grand Avenue, spoke in opposition to
making 77th Street a minor arterial street.
Ernest Lindstrom, 7406 Fremont Avenue, asked that the issue
of pedestrian safety between Richfield Towers and House of Prayer
Lutheran Church be taken into consideration.
Council Member Ludeman stated that alternatives for 77th
Street have been discussed for several years and that this plan
appeared to be the best option available.
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M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the following resolution be
adooted• that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 7588
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CONCERNING THE REDESIGNATION OF 77TH STREET
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7588 in Resolution Book No. 58.
Item #19 FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN OFFICIAL MAP
OF 77TH STREET. C.L. NO. 291
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 291
regarding a proposed ordinance adopting an Official Map of the
77th Street Right-of-Way.
M/Sandahl, SJKirsch that this constitute the First Reading
of an ordinance amendment to Chapter V, Appendix B of the ~-
Ordinance Code addin.~ a Section 550 O1 Official Map 77th Street• _~ ~-.
and that the Public Hearing and Second Reading of the ordinance
be scheduled for the January 8, 1990 City Council Meeting. _-~.:~
Motion carried 4-0. (Garcia absent when this vote was _ ..
recorded.) ~~
Item #20 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING URBAN DESIGN
GUIDELINES FOR THE PENN AVENUE SIXTY-SIXTH STREET
(PASSS AREA). C.L. N0. 292
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 292
recommending approval of a resolution which establishes the
Design Framework Manual as a standard to be utilized in
evaluating development proposals for the Penn Avenue Sixty-Sixth
Street (PASSS Area).
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman what the following resolution be
adopted• that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 7b$9
RESOLUTION ADOPTING DESIGN FRAMEWORK MANUAL AS THE
URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE
PENN AVENUE SIXTY SIXTH STREET ("PASSS") AREA
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7589 in Resolution Book No. 58.
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Item #21 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADEQUACY OF
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 293
regarding a petition from Lincoln Companies for utilization of
Minnesota Statutes 429.031 special assessment process for fire
protection improvements.
A LINCOLN COMPANIES PETITION; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PETITIONER AND
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD; AND ORDERING CERTAIN FIRE
PROTECTION IMPROVEMENTS. C.L. NO. 293
M/Sandahl, S/Quam that the following resolution be as°cted;
that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made.Qart
of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 7590
RESOLUTION DECLARING ADEQUACY OF
PETITION FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7590 in Resolution Hook No. 58.
Item #22 ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADEQUACY OF A
RICHFIELD FLORAL AND NURSERY PETITION; AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
PETITIONER AND THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND ORDERING
CERTAIN FIRE PROTECTION IMPROVEMENTS. C.L. N0. 294
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 294
regarding a petition from Richfield Floral and Nursery for
utilization of Minnesota Statutes 429.031 special assessment
process for fire protection improvements.
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 NO. 7591
RESOLUTION DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITION FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7591 in Resolution Book No. 58.
Council Member Kirsch requested that City staff provide the
council with information regarding the status of the Holy Angels
fire protection improvements and whether there are other large
businesses who might want to utilize this method of financing
fire protection improvements.
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Item #23 CONSIDERATION AS TO WHETHER TO HOLD A COUNCIL MEETING
ON DECEMBER 26, 1989. C.L. NO. 295
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 295
regarding consideration as to whether to conduct the regularly
scheduled second City Council meeting for December, 1989 which
would be held on Tuesday, December 26, 1989.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to cancel the City Council Meeting
scheduled for December 26, 1989.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #23A AUTHORIZATION OF PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR FOUR
NEW SQUAD CARS IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,316 FROM
FARMINGTON FORD MERCURY UNDER HENNEPIN COUNTY
PURCHASING CONTRACT. C.L. NO. 272
' (Removed from Consent Calendar)
Council Member Ludeman inquired about using a 3 year- ~--~-
depreciation schedule rather than 2 years. _- -
Community Services Director Fondrick reviewed past
experience, studies, and maintenance issues related to the
depreciation of squad cars.
Council Member Sandahl stated the City should periodically -
review the depreciation schedules.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to authorize the Qurchase of four Ford
Crown Victoria full-sized police sedans, through the joint
Hennepin County Durchasing agreement, from Farmington Ford
Mercury for a total purchase price of 552,316.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #24 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
None
Item #25 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
Council Meeting Minutes
Item #26 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
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December 11, 1989
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls
be approved:
RICHFIELD STATE BANK
Checks 12208-12257; 107364-107597 $1,069,903.92
FIRST MINNESOTA
Check 1099 $ 15,000.00
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 5282-5306 $4,556,619.56
Checks 32269-32301; 32319-32654 Payroll $ 320,577.05
RICHFIELD STATE BANK
Checks 12166-12206; 107145-107360 $ 728,957.60
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 5256-5281 $ 915,524.32
Checks 31896-31925; 31934-32268 Payroll $ 331,589.74
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous
Date Approved:
1/8/90
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Mayor
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Thomas P. Ferber J me D. Prosser
City Clerk C Manager
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