09-09-1991CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 9, 1991
MEMBERS PRESENT: Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Ivan Ludeman; Michael
Sandahl; Kristal Stokes; and William Bullock.
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; Jack Erskine,
Public Safety Director; and Corrine Heine,
Acting 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.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Bullock, S/Stokes to approve the minutes of the City
Council Study Session of August 21, 1991; the minutes of the City
Council Study Session of August 26, 1991; and the minutes of the
regular City Council Meeting of August 26, 1991.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION CONDEMNING THE USE OF
SOVYET MILITARY FORCE IN THE BALTIC REPUBLICS AND
SUPPORTING THE BALTIC REPUBLICS FOR THEIR SELF-
DETERMINATION.
Council Member Stokes read and presented a proclamation
condemning the use of Soviet military force in the Baltic
Republics and supporting the self-determination of the Baltic
Republics to Lia Ozols.
Lia Ozols, 2012 W. 68th Street, thanked the City Council for
their support and indicated she would present the proclamation to
the government of Latvia.
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Item #2 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 17-
23, 1991 AS CONSTITUTION WEEK.
Council Member Ludeman read and presented a proclamation
designating September 17-23, 1991 as Constitution Week to Donna
Vidas, representing the Daughters of the American Revolution
(D.A.R.) and the League of Women Voters (L.W.V.).
Item #2A PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION TO GRAPHIC DESIGNER -
LAUREN MICHELLE CAPISTRANT.
Mayor Kirsch read and presented a proclamation to Lauren
Michelle Capistrant recognizing her for the graphic design she
submitted for the City entrance sign design contest. The Mayor
unveiled the quilt made from Michelle's design by quilter Evelyn
Fladland.
Item #2B PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION TO QUIETER EVELYN FLADLAND
Mayor Kirsch read and presented a proclamation to quilter
Evelyn Fladland recognizing her work in making the quilt from
Lauren's design. The Mayor stated the quilt will be presented to
the Sister City visitors from Heredia, Costa Rica and that
another quilt will be made to hang in City Hall.
ITEM #2C SISTER CITY VISIT UPDATE
Dona Morgan, Sister City Commission Chairperson, reviewed
the activities planned for the visit by the Heredia, Costa Rica
Sister City delegation, including a dinner on September 20 at
Hope Presbyterian and a presentation on September 21 at the
Cattail Days event.
Item #3 OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
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No one wished to address the council.
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Item #4 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Ludeman, S/Bullock to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
5A. APPROVED RESOLUTION DECLARING OFFICIAL INTENT OF CITY OF
RICHFIELD TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS
OF TAXABLE OR TAX-EXEMPT BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE CITY
C.L. 233
RESOLUTION NO. 7791
DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF TAXABLE
OR TAX-EXEMPT BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE CITY
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7791 in Resolution
Book No. 60.
B. APPROVED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF PRELIMINARY
RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION LOAN FUND (RALF) LOAN APPLICATION
FOR PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT 7644 NICOLLET AVENUE C.L. 234
RESOLUTION NO. 7792
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LOAN APPLICATION FOR
ACQUISITION OF 77TH STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY;
7644 NICOLLET AVENUE
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7792 in Resolution
Book No. 60.
C. APPROVED PURCHASE OF ASPHALT FOR GOLF CAR PATHS FROM BARBER
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE AMOUNT OF $14,995
C.L. 235
D. APPROVED RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR NUISANCE
ABATEMENT C.L. 236
RESOLUTION NO. 7793
RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7793 in Resolution
Book No. 60.
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E. APPROVED RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR WEED
DESTRUCTION C.L. 237
RESOLUTION NO. 7794
RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
FOR WEED DESTRUCTION
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7794 in Resolution
Book No. 60.
F. APPROVED RESOLUTION CERTIFYING DELINQUENT SEWER AND WATER
UTILITY ACCOUNTS TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR C.L. 238
RESOLUTION NO. 7795
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. 7795 in Resolution
Book No. 60.
G. APPROVED RENEWAL OF RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE FOR 6401 22ND
AVENUE, 3 DOGS C.L. 239
H. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL PAYMENT FOR DEMOLITION OF 7600 AND
7645 EMERSON AVENUE, F.F. JEDLICKI, INC., $23,600.00
I. APPROVED ESTIMATE #2 PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MULTI-
PURPOSE BUILDING AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK, R.P. VOGEL & CO.,
$50,985.70
M/Ludeman, S/Bullock to apvrove the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF $5,580,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS OF 1991. C.L.NO. 240
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 240
regarding the award of sale for $5,580,000 General Obligation
Refunding Bonds of 1991.
Richard Ward, Evanson-Dodge Inc., reviewed the results of
the sale, the savings report, and the bond index.
Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed the bond
issues for which the advance refunding bonds were sold and the
net present value savings provided by the sale.
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M/Sandahl, 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 NO. 7796
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND AWARDING THE
SALE OF $ 5,580,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 1991; FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS; DIRECTING
THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY; PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT;
PROVIDING FOR THE ESCROWING AND INVESTMENT OF
THE PROCEEDS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
REDEMPTION OF BONDS REFUNDED THEREBY.
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7796 in Resolution Book No. 60.
Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO AMEND LETTER OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY OF RICHFIELD AND CITY
MANAGER, ADJUSTING COMPENSATION. C.L. N0. 241
Mayor Kirsch stated that the City Council had conducted an
Executive Session at 6:00 p.m. for discussion regarding
evaluation and compensation determination for the City Manager.
Council Member Ludeman reviewed the process used to evaluate
the City Manager. He indicated that the council had rated--him
good to excellent in all categories. Council Member Ludeman
stated the recommendation of a salary increase for the City
Manager of 2.5~ effective September 1, 1991 through August 31,
1992.
M/Ludeman, S/Bullock 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. 7797
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND JAMES D. PROSSER, CITY MANAGER
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7797 in Resolution Book No. 60.
Item #8
None
LEGISLATIVE REPORT
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Item #9 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Bullock discussed the following itemso
1. Resident concerns regarding traffic speeds and volumes
on both Penn Avenue and 70th Street. He suggested Public
Safety review enforcement activity related to these streets.
2. The Hennepin County hazardous waste collection scheduled for
September 13-14. Community Services Director Fondrick
reviewed information regarding this event.
Item #10 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman that the following claims and payrolls
be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
Checks 14399-14437; 28305-28533
NORWEST BANK
Check 1124
FIRSTAR BANK
Checks 6382-6404
Checks 50749-50771; 51005-51390
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
$1,277,110.08
s 20,000.0®
$ 437,857.54
$ 369,412.15
M/Bullock, S/Stokes to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7x3~5~,p.m. ~.
Date Approvedo x/23/91 ~ %"~
Martin ~. irsch Mayor
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Thomas P. Ferber
City Clerk
James D. Prosser
City Manager