07-08-1991MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 8, 1991
Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Ivan Ludeman; Kristal
Stokes; and William Bullock.
Michael Sandahl
STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Devich,
Administrative Services Director; Thomas P.
Ferber, City Clerk; Donald Fondrick,
Community Services Director; Bruce Palmborg,
Housing & Redevelopment Coordinator; Jack
Erskine, Public Safety Director; William
Fillmore, Liquor Operations Director; and
John Dean, City Attorney.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Kirsch led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Ludeman, S/Stokes to approve the minutes of regular City
Council Meeting of June 24, 1991; and the minutes of the City
Council Study Session of July 1, 1991.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
Mayor Kirsch thanked the 4th of July Committee for their
efforts in the conduct of the successful 4th of July Celebration.
Evelyn Skoog, 7421 Aldrich Avenue, requested that a "no
parking from here to corner" sign be posted at the southeast
corner of 74th Street and Aldrich Avenue. She indicated cars
parked there impair visibility and that people are not aware of
the city ordinance prohibiting parking within 30 feet of a
intersection.
Public Safety Director Erskine met with her to review this
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Item #2 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Ludeman, S/Bullock to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #3 CONSENT CALENDAR
3A. APPROVED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S FINANCIAL
CONSULTANT, EVENSON-DODGE, INC., TO NEGOTIATE A $5,505,000
ADVANCE REFUNDING BOND SALE C.L. 176
RESOLUTION NO. 7766
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE NEGOTIATION OF THE SALE OF
GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS
This Resolution appears as Resolution No. 7766 in Resolution
Book No. 60.
B. APPROVED REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO OFF-STREET PARKING PERMIT
FOR RICHFIELD MITSUBISHI, 920 WEST 78TH STREET C.L. 177
C. APPROVED RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A ONE TIME EARLY
RETIREMENT/HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN CITY OF
RICHFIELD EMPLOYEES C.L. 178
RESOLUTION NO. 7767
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A FORMAL EARLY RETIREMENT
HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
This Resolution appears as Resolution No. 7767 in Resolution
Book No. 60.
D. APPROVED AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
STIPULATION SETTLING THE MARSH AND MCLENNAN LAWSUIT C.L. 179
E. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR MAY 4, 1991
FRIENDS OF WOOD LAKE (FOWL) "KICK OFF" DINNER FROM FRED
BABCOCK VFW #5555 IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,720.75 C.L. 180
F. APPROVED BID MINUTES/TABULATION AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR
REHABILITATION AND REPAIR OF WELL #7 TO KEYS WELL DRILLING
COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,790 C.L. 181
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G. APPROVED BID MINUTES/TABULATION AND AWARD
69TH STREET AND XERXES AVENUE STORM SEWER
PROJECT TO S.M. HENTGES & SONS IN THE AMO1
C.L. 182
M/Stokes, S/Ludeman to approve the consen~
Motion carried 4-0.
July 8, 1991
OF CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION
JNT OF $481,$70
t calendar.
Item #4 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT REGULATING PARKING OF TRUCKS WITH TRAILERS
ATTACHED TO TOWING VEHICLE USED FOR COMMERCIAL.
PURPOSES. C.L. N0. 183
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 183
regarding a proposed ordinance to limit the time a commercial
truck with a trailer attached may legally park on City streets in
a residential neighborhood.
M/Ludeman, S/Bullock to close the public hearincr.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Ludeman, S/Stokes that this constitute Second Reading of
Bill No. 1991-9, Amendment to Chapter XIII Section 1305.27, that
it be published in the official news~a>per and that it be made
part of these minutes..
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #5 CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
TO CITY PERSONNEL CODE ELIMINATING LONGEVITY PAY FOR
MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL SERVICES EMPLOYEES HIRED AFTER
OCTOBER 1, 1991. C.L. NO. 184
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 184
regarding a proposed ordinance amendment eliminating longevity
pay for Management and General Services employees hired after
October 1, 1991.
M/Bullo~
of this ordi~
of the ordin+
Council Meet:
Motion ~
~k, S/Stokes that this constitute the First Reading
^~ance and that the Public Hearing and Second Readin
~.nce be scheduled for the August 12, 1991 CitX
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parried 4-0.
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Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION CALLING FOR INCLUSION OF
AIRCRAFT NOISE ABATEMENT MEASURES AS PART OF THE STATE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PACKAGE TO NORTHWEST AIRLINES.
C.L. NO. 185
.City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 185
recommending adoption of a resolution asking for the inclusion of
aircraft noise abatement measures as a part of the state
financial assistance package to Northwest Airlines.
Council Member Stokes summarized the contents of the
proposed resolution and spoke in support of adoption of the
resolution..
M/Bullock, S/Stokes 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. 7768
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE INCLUSION OF AIRCRAFT
NOISE ABATEMENT MEASURES AS PART OF THE STATE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PACKAGE TO NORTHWEST AIRLINES
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7768 in Resolution Book No. 60.
Item #7 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
City Manager Prosser stated that staff is beginning
preparation of the 1992 legislative initiatives, which includes
the following issues:
- tax increment financing
- solidify 77th Street funding
- housing programs
- D.W.I. enforcement costs
Council Member Ludeman spoke in support of stronger D.W.I.
penalties and fines.
Item #8 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Bullock commended the 4th of July Committee,
Community Services Department, and Public Safety Department for
their efforts related to the 4th of July Celebration.
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Council Member Ludeman requested an update on the New Home
Program.
City Manager Prosser stated that seven lots remain
undeveloped. He indicated that the HRA will be seeking
interested builders who have buyers to develop these lots. He
stated Marvin Anderson has developed eleven lots and may also bid
on the others.
Council Member Bullock asked for update on the utilization
of the new waterslide.
Community Services Director Fondrick reviewed the attendance
trend and fee structure for the waterslide.
Item #9 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Ludeman, S/Bullock that the following claims and payrolls
be avnroved•
RICHFIELD STATE BANK
Checks 14189-14227; 26921-27226 $ 818,195.79
FIRST WESTERN BANK
Checks 6274-6310 $1,036,779.76
Checks 48894-48935; 49005-49422 Payroll $ 390,087.45
Motion carried 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT
M/Bullock, S/Stokes to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 4-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Date Approved: 7~.~ai
Thomas P. Ferber
City Clerk
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D. Prosser
Manager