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01-22-1990MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 22, 1990 Steven Quam, Mayor; Edwina Garcia; Ivan Ludeman; and Martin Kirsch. Michael Sandahl 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; Ron Richardson, Police Captain; 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. Mayor Quam acknowledged the attendance of Weblo Pack 344. APPROVAL OF MINUTES M/Kirsch, S/Garcia to approve the minutes of the City Council Executive Session. of December 4, 1989; the minutes of the Study Session Meeting of December 4, 1989; the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of January 10, 1990; and the minutes of the regular City Council Meeting of January 8, T990. Motion carried 4-0. PRESENTATION: DONATION OF $800 TO THE CITY BY THE CATARACT MASONIC LODGE FOR THE POLICE BODY ARMOR VEST FUND. Bruce Lindstrom, a board member of the Cataract Masonic Lodge, 7615 Logan Avenue South, presented a $800 donation check to the City to be used toward the purchase of "bullet proof vests" for Police Officers. Council Meeting Minutes -2- January 22, 1990 Item #1 REVIEW OF SLOPING DOCUMENT FOR I494 AND REQUEST FOR COMMENTS. C.L. NO. 21 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 21 regarding recommended official comments to be submitted about the I 494 Reconstruction Project Scoping Document. Council Member Ludeman inquired about the number of proposed additional lanes and the status of the 12th Avenue exit. Community Services Director Fondrick reviewed the 1494 traffic lane options contained in the Scoping Document. He stated that it was proposed to close the 12th Avenue exit and make the Portland Avenue interchange fully directional. Council Member Garcia asked if it is realistic to expect 77th Street to be completed prior to the lose of the frontage road. C®r~unity Services Direct®~' F®ndricle inelica~:ed ~cl~a~~ alternative access must be provided for the businesses. He stated the City is working with MnDot to secure funding and construction of the 77th Street arterial. M/Ludeman, S/Kirsch to direct staff, on behalf of the City of Richfield, to make official comment on the 1494 Scoping Document as recommended by the Richfield Ad Hoc I35W/I494 Traffic Committee. Motion carried 4-0. 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. Item #3 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA M/Garcia, S/Ludeman to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0. Council Meeting Minutes -3- January 22, 1990 Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR A. APPROVED CONTRACT FOR ONE USED HYDRAULIC ARTICULATED MOTOR GRADER, FROM ZIEGLER, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,000. C.L. NO. 22 H. APPROVED COMPUTER HARDWARE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR 1990~WITH FINANCIAL PRODUCTS CORPORATION. C.L. NO. 23 C. APPROVED PURCHASE OF AN ELECTROSTATIC CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR THE CITY'S PRINT SHOP IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,615 FROM ABDICK OF BLOOMINGTON. C.L. NO. 24 D. APPROVED RENEWAL OF KENNEL CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF BLOOMINGTON FOR 1990. C.L. NO. 25 E. APPROVED PURCHASE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 FOR DISPOSAL OF WOOD CHIPS TO TRI-STATE SERVICE IN THE AMOUNT OF 56,000. C.L. N0. 26 F. APPROVED APPLICATION FOR RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE, 6521 FIFTH AVENUE, THREE DOGS. M/Garcia, S/Ludeman to approve the consent calendar. Motion carried 4-0. Item #5 FIRST READING OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY ORDINANCE CHANGING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF RENTAL LICENSING AND POINT OF SALE INSPECTION ORDINANCE FROM MARCH 1, 1990 TO OCTOBER 1, 1990. C.L. NO. 27 - City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 27 regarding a proposed ordinance amendment that would change the implementation date of the rental licensing and point of sale inspection ordinance from March 1, 1990 to October 1, 1990. He stated that the October 1, 1990 date will provide the time needed to complete the necessary preparation for implementation which includes: - Notification and education of area realtors, mortgage lenders and title companies of the point of sale requirements. - Selection and implementation of a data processing program to manage the license application and inspection records process. - Hiring and orientation of new staff. Council Meeting Minutes -4- January 22, 1990 M/Ludeman, 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 12, 1990 city council meeting. Motion carried 4-0. Item #6 FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER XX OF THE CITY ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 2025, SKATEBOARDS AND ROLLER SKATES. C.L. NO. 28 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 28 regarding a proposed ordinance amendment which would regulate certain skateboard activities. Council Member Ludeman asked if this would result in signing to prohibit such activities in public areas like the pool. He noted the liability risk created by these activities in public areas. City Manager Prosser indicated that this ordinance would result in posting particular locations. Mayor Quam asked if the ordinance would prohibit a person on rollerblades from using a crosswalk. City Attorney Dean indicated that he thought it would be permitted as long as the actions are not reckless or careless. He stated he would review this issue prior to Second Reading. 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 26, 1990 City Council Meeting. Motion carried 4-0. Item #7 FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO THE CITY ORDINANCE RELATING TO DANCE HALL REGULATIONS. C.L. N0. 29 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 29 regarding a proposed ordinance amendment regarding provisions for dance hall regulations. Council Meeting Minutes -5- January 22, 1990 M/Ludeman, S/Quam 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 26, 1990 City Council Meeting. Motion carried 4-0. Item #8 APPOINTMENTS OF PERSONS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. C.L. NO. 30 Mayor Quam reviewed his recommendation for appointments to City Boards and Commissions. M/Quam, S/Garcia to approve the following appointments: Advisory Board of Health Term Expires Suzanne McKeever January 31, 1992 Marvis Spencer January 31, 1992 Mary Travis-Elbaum January 31, 1992 Civil Service Commission Term Expires Matthew Little January 31, 1993 Community Services Commission Term Expires David Delzer January 31, 1993 James Clinite January 31, 1993 Joseph Sausen January 31, 1993 Human Rights Commission Term Expires Thomas Ulrich January 31, 1993 Benjamin Arriola January 31, 1993 Rev. John Chell January 31, 1993 Jon Stanley January 31, 1992 Human Services Commission Term Expires Betty Carr January 31, 1993 Bette Flanders January 31, 1993 Luella Kolsar January 31, 1993 Planning Commission Term Expires Nancy Edwardson January 31, 1993 Michael Gallagher January 31, 1993 David Sumnicht January 31, 1993 Lorraine Prindle January 31, 1991 Sister City International Term Expires J. Albert Oster January 31, 1993 Barbara Janisch January 31, 1993 Bradly Weibel January 31, 1992 Motion carried 4-0. Council Meeting Minutes -6- January 22, 1990 Item #9 CONSIDERATION FOR A REVOCATION OF RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE AT ,6337 21ST AVENUE. C.L. NO. 31 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 31 regarding issues and complaints about the. residential kennel license of Janet Morrison, 6337 21st Avenue. He stated that city staff is recommending that a public hearing be scheduled to consider revocation of this residential kennel license. M/Garcia, S/Kirsch to set the date of February 12, 1990, for a hearinc~to consider rev_ocation__of the residential kennel license of Janet Morrision, 6337 21st Avenue and to direct staff to provide the licensee with written mailed notice of the-time date, place and purpose of the hearing. Motion carried 4-0. Item ~1® LEGISLATI!!E REPORT City Manager Prosser reviewed the impact of comparable worth legislation amendments proposed by the Minnesota Department of Employee Relations. Council Member Ludeman inquired if a meeting would be scheduled with legislators to discuss legislative issues. City Manager Prosser stated a study session would be scheduled in the near future. Mayor Quam asked Council Member Garcia to review the issue of Northwest Airlines request for approval of the purchase of several older noisier airplanes. Council Member Garcia stated that this issue would be considered by MASAC at it's next meeting. She statet~ that as Richfield's MASAC representative, along with Don Priebe, she would evaluate the presentations and materials before making a decision. She stated that some type of compromise may have to be considered to best serve the long range interests of the community. Item #11 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS Mayor Quam reviewed the success of the All Richfield Ethnic Celebration Day. Council Meeting Minutes -7- January 22, 1990 Item #12 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS M/Ludeman, S/Garcia that the following claims and payrolls be approved: RICHFIELD STATE BANK Checks 12331-12408;. 108322-108566 $ 929,586.98 FIRST WESTERN BANK Checks 5360-5384 $1,003,178.03 Checks 33404-33777 Payroll $ 332,608.74 Motion carried 4-0. 1 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by unanimous cons at 7:4 p. Date Approved: 2/13/90 en J. Mayor ~~ Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk s D. Prosser i Manager