08-12-1991CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 12, 1991
MEMBERS PRESENT: Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Ivan Ludeman; Michael
Sandahl; Kristal Stokes; and William Bullock.
STAFF PRESENT: Steven Devich, Acting City Manager; Thomas
Ferber, City Clerk; Donald Fondrick,
Community Services Director; Byron Wallace,
Community Development Director; Barry Fritz,
Police Lieutenant; 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/Bullock to apvrove the minutes of the re ug lar
City Council Meeting of July 22, 1991.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION TO 1991-
1992 RICHFIELD ROYALTY.
Council Member Stokes read and presented certificates of
recognition to the 1991-1992 Richfield Royalty, Queen Karen
Althen, Princess Susan Nicole Vanden Burg, and Princess Ann Marie
Stroshane.
Item #2 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO FOURTH
OF JULY COMMITTEE.
Mayor Kirsch read and presented a certificate of
appreciation to Chair Paul Kaiser and members of the 4th of July
Committee in recognition of their efforts in conduct of the 4th
of July celebration.
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Item #3 OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ITEMS
NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
None
Item #4 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was the consensus of the council to amend the order of
the agenda to consider Item #8 before Item #7.
M/Bullock, S/Stokes to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
8A. APPROVED RESOLUTION APPROVING EXTENSION OF CURRENT TWO-YEAR
CONTRACT WITH CHIEF'S TOWING, INC. FOR ANOTHER TWO YEAR
PERIOD C.L. 207
RESOLUTION NO. 7781
RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT WITH
CHIEF'S TOWING, INC. FOR TOWING,
IMPOUNDING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7781 in Resolution
Book No. 60.
B. APPROVED RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION AND
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 7644 THIRD AVENUE AND THE SUBMITTAL
OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION LOAN FUND APPLICATION, 77TH
STREET PROJECT C.L. 208
RESOLUTION NO. 7782
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION,
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY AND SUBMITTAL
OF LOAN APPLICATION FOR 7644 THIRD AVENUE
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7782 in Resolution
Book No. 60.
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C. APPROVED RESOLUTIONS RELATING TO CITY PROJECT N0. 869, STREET
LIGHT IMPROVEMENTS AT 6709 FIRST AVENUE C.L. 209
RESOLUTION NO. 7783
RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING
PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT FOR STREETLIGHT IMPROVEMENT AT 6709
FIRST AVENUE CITY PROJECT NO. 869
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7783 in Resolution
Book No. 60.
RESOLUTION N0. 7784
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR STREETLIGHT IMPROVEMENT
AT 6709 FIRST AVENUE CITY PROJECT NO. 869
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7784 in Resolution
Book No. 60.
D. APPROVED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LOAN OF UP TO $250,000 FROM
THE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT REVOLVING FUND FOR PURPOSES OF
CONSTRUCTING A WATERSLIDE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AT THE
RICHFIELD MUNICIPAL OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL C.L. 210-:"
RESOLUTION NO. 7785
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM
PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT REVOLVING FUND TO CP 8670 WATERSLIDE
TO PROVIDE INTERIM FINANCING OF SAID PROJECT
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7785 in Resolution
Book No. 60.
E. APPROVED RESOLUTIONS DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR
INSTALLATION AND ADOPTING ASSESSMENT OF INSTALLATION OF FIRE
PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR RICHFIELD SHOPPES DEVELOPERS C.L. 211
RESOLUTION NO. 7786
RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR THE
YNSTALLATION OF A FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM
FOR RICHFIELD SHOPPES DEVELOPERS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7786 in Resolution
Hook No. 60.
RESOLUTION N0. 7787
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON INSTALLATION OF A FIRE
PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR RICHFIELD SHOPPES DEVELOPERS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7787 in Resolution
Book No. 60.
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F. APPROVED APPLICATION FOR ITINERANT PLACE
AND FEE WAIVER FOR CHURCH OF ST. PETER'S
SEPTEMBER 14 AND 15, 1991 C.L. 212
August 12, 1991
OF AMUSEMENT LICENSE
FALL FESTIVAL ON
G. APPROVED APPLICATION FOR NEW AND USED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER
LICENSE FOR RICHFIELD MOTORS, INC. DBA RICHFIELD MITSUBISHI,
920 WEST 78TH STREET C.L. 213
H. APPROVED APPLICATION FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE FOR
6921 BLAISDELL AVENUE, 4 DOGS AND 1 CAT C.L. 214
I. APPROVED APPLICATION FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE FOR
7133 PORTLAND AVENUE, 5 DOGS C.L. 215
J. APPROVED ESTIMATE #1 PAYMENT FOR DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND
INSTALLATION OF SINGLE TOWER TWO FLUME WATERSLIDE, ALLTECH
ENGINEERING CORP., $200,355.00
K. APPROVED ESTIMATE #1 PAYMENT FOR VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
BUILDING, R.P. VOGEL & CO., INC., $16,611.30
M/Sandahl, S/Bullock to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT TO CITY PERSONNEL CODE ELIMINATING .LONGEVITY
PAY FOR MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL SERVICES EMPLOYEES HIRED
AFTER OCTOBER 1, 1991. C.L. NO. 216
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 216
regarding a proposed ordinance amendment to the city personnel
code eliminating longevity pay for Management and General
Services employees hired after October 1, 1991.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Bullock that this constitute Second Reading of
Bill No. 1991-10, Amendment to Section 310.19 Compensation plan,
Subd. 16. Longevity pay, that it be published in the official
newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AMENDMENT TO SIGN
ORDINANCE RELATING TO C-3 ZONING DISTRICT. C.L. N0. 217
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 217
regarding a proposed ordinance amendment to permit the sharing of
a freestanding sign in the C-3 Zoning district as long as it is
within 150 feet of a non-site business.
M/Ludeman, S/Bullock that this constitute the First Reading
of this ordinance amendment to Section 416 Regulation of Signs..
Subsection 416.07, Subd. 2(f) C-3 High Density Commercial, and
that the Public Hearing and Second Reading of the ordinance be
scheduled for the August 26, 1991 City Council Meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF 1992-199.5 COMMUNITY HEALTH
SERVICES PLAN. C.L. NO. 218
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 21$ ______
regarding presentation of the 1992-1995 Community Health Services
Plan . - -~
Carlene Ulmer, 6832 14th Avenue, Chair of the Richfield n-W
Advisory Board of Health, recommended that the City Council -
approve the 1992-1995 Community Health Services Plan. _
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to approve the 1992-1995 City of
Richfield Community Health Services Plan.
Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Kirsch stated that the system worked well in
addressing the recent situation at Chi-Chi's. He complimented
the cooperative efforts of the State of Minnesota, Hennepin
County, Richfield, Bloomington, and restaurant management in
responding to the situation.
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Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO PAY LEGAL FEES OF MICHAEL
SANDAHL RELATED TO COUNCIL VACANCY DISPUTE. C.L.NO. 219
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 219
regarding consideration of a request to pay legal fees incurred
by Michael Sandahl related to the council vacancy issue.
M/Ludeman, S/Bullock to apArove payment of the legal bill
submitted by Michael Sandahl in the amount of 5611.43.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #10 CONSIDERATION OF SIGNING CONTRACT FOR SENIOR
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES FROM BLOOMINGTON
OFFICE OF SENIOR SERVICES. C.L. NO.. 220
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Le-~ter ATo. 22®
regarding the proposed agreement between the City of Bloomington
and the City of Richfield to purchase senior answer line service
for Richfield residents.
Council Member Ludeman reviewed the history of the senior
information and referral service issue and its relationship to
the reorganization of the South Hennepin Human Services Council
(SHHSC). He recommended city council approval of the contract
and stressed the importance of communicating to seniors the
availability of this service.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to authorize the Mayor and City Manager
to execute the agreement between the City of Bloomington and the
City of Richfield to purchase senior answer line service for
Richfield residents.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #11 CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO RICHFIELD .COMMUNITY
HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING COUNCIL. C.L. NO. 221
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 221
regarding appointments to the Richfield Community Human Service
Planning Council.
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Council Member Ludeman reviewed the reorganization of the
South Hennepin Human Services Council which requires the
establishment of a local human service advisory planning group.
He reviewed the purpose and goals of the planning council.
M/Sandahl, S/Bullock to ap,Arove the a~AOintment of the
following Board and Commission members to serve on the Richfield
Community Human Service Planning Council:
Advisory Board of Health:
Community Services Commission:
HRA:
Human Rights Commission:
Human Services Commission:
Planning Commission:
Motion carried 5-0.
Susan Rosenberg
Jim Clinite
Yvan Ludeman
John Boyle
Peggy Hamilton
Morris Nilsen
Item #12 CONSIDERATION OF SETTING DATE FOR BUDGET STUDY SESSION
PRYOR TO ADOPTION OF 1992 PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX LEVY.
C.L. N0. 222
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 222
regarding the proposed scheduling of a City Council Study Session
for 6:00 p.m. on August 21 for the purpose of reviewing the 1991
Revised/1992 Proposed Budgets.
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to schedule a Special City Council Study
Session Meeting for V~lednesda~r August 21, 1991 at 6:00 n.m. for
the purpose of reviewing the 1991 Revised/1992 ProAOSed Budctets.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #13 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Mayor Kirsch reviewed the status of the MAC runway
recommendation and the presentation he made on behalf of the City
to the MAC subcommittee.
Item #14 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Bullock stated that he had received an
inquiry from a citizen regarding the need for the traffic signal
at 75th Street and Penn Avenue.
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Community Services Director Fondrick reviewed the history of
the warrants for this signal and their relationship to the
adjacent schools.
Mayor Kirsch thanked the citizens of Richfield and city
staff for their participation in the National Night Out
Celebration and encouraged citizens to form Neighborhood Watch
Groups.
Item #15 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls
be approved °
RICHFIELD STATE BANK
Checks 14273-14348; 27538-27885 $1,451,075.86
FIRST WESTERN BANK
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Checks 6326-6360 $1,653,290.15
Checks 48973-49000; 49859-50284 Payroll $ 384,091.82
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
M/Bullock, S/Sandahl to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
The meetincr was ad_i ourned at 7 : 3 5 D . m .
Date Approved: 8/26/91
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Thomas P. Ferber
City Clerk
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