09-10-1990CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 10, 1990
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steven Quam, Mayor; Edwina Garcia; Ivan
Ludeman; Martin Kirsch; and Michael Sandahl.
STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Devich,
Acting City Clerk; Donald Fondrick,
Community Services Director; Byron Wallace,
Community Development Director; Jack Erskine,
Public Safety Director; and John Dean, City
Attorney (arrived at 7:14 p.m.).
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/Sandahl to approve the minutes of the regular
City Council Meeting of August 27, 1990; and the minutes of the
Special Council Meetincr of August 27. 1990.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
No one wished to address the council.
Item #2 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION SUPPORTING THE UNITED WAY
CAMPAIGN. C.L. N0. 217
Bill Snyder, Chairperson of the Richfield United Way
Campaign addressed the council. Mayor Quam read a proclamation
supporting the United Way Campaign.
Item #3 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Garcia, S/Ludeman to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Ludeman recommended that Item 4C
"Consideration of Approval of Purchase in Excess of $5,000 for
Replacement of Decorative Concrete Crosswalk at 65th Street and
Nicollet from Concrete Design in the amount of $8,705.50. C.L.
No. 220" be removed from the Consent Calendar and placed on the
regular agenda as Item 9A.
A. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR ASPHALT PATHS
AT THE RICH ACRES GOLF COURSE FROM BARBER CONSTRUCTION
CO., IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,170. C.L. NO. 218
B. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR PURCHASE OF.
DRIVING RANGE MATS AT THE RICH ACRES GOLF COURSE FROM
RB RUBBER PRODUCTS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,770.
C.L. NO. 219
C. Removed from Consent Calendar and considered on regular
agenda as Item #9A.
D. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR FIRE PUMPER
REPAIRS BY INTERSTATE DETROIT DIESEL, INC. IN THE
AMOUNT OF $5,495.50. C.L. NO. 221
E. APPROVED PARTICIPATION IN HENNEPIN COUNTY JOINT
PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR THE PURCHASE OF DIESEL FUEL.
C.L. NO. 222
F. APPROVED MASTER PURCHASE ORDER FOR PURCHASE OF ROCK
SALT FOR ICE CONTROL DURING THE 1990/91 WINTER SEASON
FROM CARGILL INCORPORATED AT AN ESTIMATED PRICE OF
$27,770. C.L. N0. 223
G. APPROVED RESOLUTION LEVYING A-SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR
WEED DESTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,576.49.
C.L. NO. 224
RESOLUTION NO. 7665
RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR
WEED DESTRUCTION
This Resolution appears as Resolution No. 7665 in Resolution
Book No. 59.
H. APPROVED RESOLUTION LEVYING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR
NUISANCE ABATEMENT IN THE AMOUNT QF $3,291.50.
C.L. N0.225
RESOLUTION N0. 7666
RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT
This Resolution appears as Resolution No. 7666 in Resolution
Book No. 59.
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I. APPROVED RESOLUTION LEVYING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR
DELINQUENT UTILITY ACCOUNTS. C.L. NO. 226
RESOLUTION NO. 7667
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING UNPAID SEWER AND WATER SERVICE
CHARGES TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO BE COLLECTED WITH
OTHER TAXES ON SAID PROPERTIES
This Resolution appears as Resolution No. 7667 in Resolution
Hook No. 59.
J. APPROVED APPLICATION FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER LICENSE
FOR PENN AVENUE MOTORS LOCATED AT 6529 PENN AVENUE.
C.L. NO. 227
K. APPROVED ESTIMATE NO. 1 AND FINAL, ALLIED BLACKTOP
COMPANY FOR 1990 SEALCOATING IN THE AMOUNT OF
$97,023.62
M/Ludeman, S/Garcia to approve the consent calendar as
amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON
INSTALLATION OF A FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR RICHFIELD
FLORAL AND NURSERY. C.L. NO. 228
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 228
regarding public hearing and resolution adopting assessment on .
installation of a fire protection system for Richfield Floral and
Nursery, 811-13 East 66th Street.
M/Ludeman, S/Garcia to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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 N0. 7668
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON INSTALLATION
OF A FIRE PROTECTION
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7668 in Resolution Book No. 59.
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Item #6 PUBLIC HEARING A SECOND READING AMENDING THE CITY
CHARTER GENDER. C.L. NO. 229
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 229
regarding a public hearing on a second reading to consider
approval of amendments to gender neutralize the City Charter.
Council Member Ludeman stated that he appreciated that the
Charter Commission addressed this issue and provided the
amendments.
Council Member Garcia also thanked Hob Dobler, Charter
Commission Chairperson for his work on this amendment.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that this constitute Second Reading of
Bill No. 1990-13. An Ordinance Amending the city Charter of the
City of Richfield, that it be published in the official newspaper
and that it be made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING REGARDING
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING HOLIDAY PAY
FOR 911 DISPATCHERS. C.L. NO. 230
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 230
regarding public hearing and second reading regarding
consideration of an ordinance establishing holiday pay for 911
dispatchers.
M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch that this constitute Second Reading of
Bill No. 1990-14, Amendment to Chapter III Section 310 31, Sub.
6 - Holidays for shift employees, 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 #S PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING RELATING TO EXTENSION
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING EXAMINER.
C.L. NO. 231
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 231
regarding public hearing and second reading regarding
consideration of an amendment to Subsection 545.31 which would
delete the hearing examiner sunset provision.
Council Member Kirsch stated the Planning Commission has
reviewed this item and supports the permanent continuance of the
Hearing Examiner Process.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Kirsch, S/Sandahl that this constitute Second Reading of.
Hill No. 1990-15, Amendment to Section 545 of Appendix B, that it
be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part
of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #9 FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING TERMS OF
PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING EXAMINER. C.L. NO. 232
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 232
regarding first reading of an amendment to Zoning Ordinance
Subsection 545.15, relating to term of Hearing Examiner
appointments.
M/Garcia, S/Ludeman to strike the last sentence of
Subsection 545.15 which provides for City employees to be Hearing
Examiners.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to amend Subsection 545.15, fourth
sentence, by stating_"The committee of at least two hearing
examiners is appointed by the manager for a term of two years
subject to confirmation by the council."
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #9A CONSIDERATION OF. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF
$5,000 FOR REPLACEMENT OF DECORATIVE CONCRETE CROSSWALK
AT 65TH STREET AND NICOLLET FROM CONCRETE DESIGN IN THE
AMOUNT OF $8,705.50. C.L. NO. 220
Council Member Ludeman asked for an explanation on the
materials to be used for the crosswalk replacement.
Community Services Director Fondrick explained the materials
used for the project and stated that there was only one bomonite
crosswalk left.
M/Ludeman, S/Quam to approve the purchase in excess of
55.000 for replacement of decorative concrete crosswalk at 65th
Street and Nicollet from Concrete design in the amount of '
58,705.50.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #10 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
City Manager Prosser reported on the proposed redesignation
of the Rich Acres area. Mr. Prosser stated that word has gotten
back to City staff that the Met Council will oppose the
redesignation, until such time as the MAC has determined it's
needs for the area. The City Manager stated that staff would
continue to aggresively pursue the matter.
Item #11 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Mayor Quam reported on a letter from Camillo Desantis,
Chairperson of Human Services Commission, requesting a meeting
with the City Council to discuss human service needs.
Mayor Quam stated that October 3, 1990 Study Session would
be available for that meeting.
Item #12 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman that the following claims and payrolls
be approved:
RICHFIELD STATE BANK
Checks 13127-13152; 21336-21599 $1,248,491.14
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FIRST WESTERN BANK
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Checks 5728-5746 $~ 507,572.49
Checks 39102-39123; 40218-40636 Payroll S 355,056.49
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanim
Date Approved:
9/24/90
T omas P. Ferber
City Clerk