01-13-1992CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 13, 1992
MEMBERS PRESENT: Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Ivan Ludeman; Michael
Sandahl; Kristal Stokes; and William Bullock
(until 9:10 p.m.).
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;. 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
Members of the Boy Scout Troop No. 262 presented the colors
and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council Member Sandahl presented certificates of
appreciation to the Boy Scouts for their participation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Bullock, S/Ludeman to approve the minutes of the regular
City Council Meeting of December 9, 1991; and the minutes of the
City Council Study Session of January 6, 1992.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
Jasper Fowler, 6916 Penn Avenue, stated concerns about
enforcement of ordinance code violations related to home
occupations in his neighborhood. He indicated that individuals
in the neighborhood were operating car repair businesses and
ignoring the City's notice to discontinue. He stated that the
court process was taking too long and he was being harassed
because of this action.
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Public Safety Director
court case and indicated the
monitoring the situation for
actions.
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Erskine reviewed the status of the
Public Safety Department is
possible further enforcement
City Attorney Dean reviewed the due process issues related
to enforcement of the ordinance code.
Discussion followed regarding possible ordinance amendments
to assist in enforcement.
Council Member Sandahl stated recourse is limited to legal
action if violaters do not voluntarily comply. He stated that
the exiting ordinance does adequately address the problem of
home occupations such as this.
City Manager Prosser stated that the City has had to deal
with similar situations through the courts and been successful.
He stated the City will continue to work with Mr. Fowler on this
problem. Mr. Prosser stated he will keep the City Council
informed of the status of this case.
Item #2 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES TO ETHNIC CELEBRATION
POSTER WINNERS BY ALL-RICHFIELD ETHNIC CELEBRATION
COMMITTEE. C.L. NO. 2
Jean Fox, Project Director of the All-Richfield Ethnic
Celebration Committee, introduced members of the committee
planning the January 18 event.
Committee Member Ben Arriola invited the public to the
celebration. Committee Member Bob Florin displayed the button
sold to help fund the event.
Jean Fox reviewed the Ethnic Celebration poster contest
criteria.
Council Member Bullock read and presented Certificates of
Congratulations to Ethnic Celebration poster contest winners
Ramona Mahodeo, Erin Snaza, Stephanie Simons, Nathan Morre, Sarah
Olson, Ailene Bui, and Janell WycKoff.
Item #3 DISCUSSION OF HENNEPIN COUNTY BUDGET BY CO1rIl~IISSIONER
RANDY JOHNSON.
Randy Johnson, Hennepin County Commissioner, summarized the
Hennepin County budget and it's impact on property taxes.
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Item #4 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION IN SUPPORT OF RICHFIELD
~ DECA-FREE ENTERPRISE WEEK. JANUARY 13-17, 1992
Council Member Ludeman read and presented a proclamation in
support of the Richfield DECA Free Enterprise Week, January 13-
17, 1992 to student Kelly Vossberg.
Item #5 PRESENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 1992 SOCIAL SERVICE
FUNDING ASSISTANCE. C.L. N0. 3
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 3 regarding
the recommendation of the Social Service Agency Committee to
allocate the 1992 budget amount of $15,810 as follows:
VEAP $4,114
Cornerstone Advocacy $3,000
Senior Community Services $5,000
Share-A-Home $1,500
Senior Answer Line 52,196
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made Aart of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 7829
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REVISION OF THE 1992
BUDGET FOR OTHER AGENCIES DIVISION
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7829 in Resolution Book No. 60.
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Item #6 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR
EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING AWARDED BY GOVERNMENT
FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION. C.L. NO. 4
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 4 regarding
receipt by the City of the Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting awarded by the Government
Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the 1990 Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report.
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Item #7 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council Member Bullock and Sandahl requested that Agenda
Items #12, #13, & #18 be considered on the agenda before Item #9
to accommodate Council Member Bullock's need to leave early to
visit his wife and newborn baby in the hospital.
M/Ludeman, S/Bullock to approve the agenda as amended to
consider Items #12, #13, and #18 out of order.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #8 CONSENT CALENDAR
8A. APPROVED CONTINUATION OF AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF BLOOMINGTON
FOR THE PROVISION OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES FOR RICHFIELD FOR
1HE YEAR 1992 C.L. 5
B. APPROVED RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION AND
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 7644 NICOLLET AVENUE AND SUBMITTAL OF
RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION LOAN FUND APPLICATION; 77TH STREET
PROJECT C.L. 6
RESOLUTION N0. 7830
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION,
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY AND
SUBMITTAL OF LOAN APPLICATION FOR 7644 NICOLLET AVENUE
This resolution appears-as Resolution No. 7830 in Resolution
Book No. 60.
C. APPROVED REQUEST FOR ONE YEAR EXTENSION TO SETBACK VARIANCE
FOR METRO SALES, INC., 1620 EAST 78TH STREET C.L. 7
D. APPROVED AGREEMENTS WITH BARYON-ASCHMAN ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR
SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND WITH RAFFERTY TOLLEFSON ARCHITECTS INC.
FOR BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO REDEVELOPMENT OF
JEFFERSON PARK C.L. 8
E. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR ROCK SALT FOR
REMAINDER OF 1992 WINTER SEASON FROM CARGILL, INC. SALT
DIVISION FOR AN AMOUNT OF $18,460 C.L. 9
F. APPROVED ISSUANCE OF ON-SALE NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR
LICENSE, VINA RESTAURANT, 6401 NICOLLET AVENUE C.L. 10
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G. APPROVED ESTIMATE #3 PAYMENT FOR STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AT
69TH STREET AND XERXES AVENUE, S.M. HENTGES & SONS, INC.,
56,712.81
H. APPROVED ESTIMATE #3 PAYMENT FOR WATER PLANT FILTER
UNDERDRAIN REHABILITATION, TONKA EQUIPMENT COMPANY,
$23,275.00
I. APPROVED FINAL PAYMENT FOR REPAIR OF WELL PUMP #7, E.H.
RENNER & SONS, INC., $4,432.85
J. APPROVED NEW GARBAGE HAULER LICENSE, BOONE TRUCKING, INC., 3
VEHICLES
K. APPROVED THE FOLLOWING 1992 LICENSE RENEWALS:
A & A RUBBISH REMOVAL, INC.: GARBAGE HAULER, 1 VEHICLE
AAGARD SANITATION: GARBAGE HAULER, 3 VEHICLES
AIRPORT BOWL: FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, CIGARETTE RETAIL, BOWLING
ALLEY, RETAIL ON-SALE NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR,
FOOD-VENDING MACHINES
BROWNING FERRIS IND.: GARBAGE HAULER, 11 VEHICLES
BUCKINGHAM DISPOSAL, INC.: GARBAGE HAULER, 1 VEHICLE
DICK'S SANITATION SERVICE: GARBAGE HAULER, 2 VEHICLES
FRENCHMEN'S, INC.: FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, CIGARETTE RETAIL,
ON-SALE NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR, SOFT DRINK
GODFATHER'S PIZZA: SOFT DRINK, FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, FOOD-
VEHICLE, RETAIL ON-SALE NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR
KINHDO RESTAURANT: FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, SOFT DRINK, ON-SALE
NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR
KNUTSON RUBBISH SERVICE: GARBAGE HAULER, 2 VEHICLES
LARIAT LANES: FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, SOFT DRINK, BOWLING
ALLEY, ON-SALE NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR
NITTI DISPOSAL, INC.: GARBAGE HAULER, 4 VEHICLES
PENN AVENUE MOTORS, INC.: MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER
PROPERTY REFUSE REMOVAL: GARBAGE HAULER, 1 VEHICLE
QUALITY WASTE CONTROL, INC.: GARBAGE HAULER, 2 VEHICLES
RICHFIELD-BLOOMINGTON HONDA: MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER
RICHFIELD MITSUBISHI: MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER
SANDY'S TAVERN: ON-SALE NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR, SOFT
DRINK, POOL/BILLIARD, CIGARETTE RETAIL, OFF-SALE NON-
INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR, FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
SUBURBAN GREEN AND WHITE TAXI: 69 VEHICLES
THE SILVER SPOON REST.: FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, SOFT DRINK, ON-
SALE NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR
TIP TOP CAR WASH: CAR WASH
TOWN TAXI, INC.: 7 VEHICLES
VASKO RUBBISH REMOVAL, INC.: GARBAGE HAULER, 1 VEHICLE
WALSER BUICK: MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER
WALSER IMPORTS: MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER
WASTE MANAGEMENT-SAVAGE: GARBAGE HAULER, 16 VEHICLES
WOODLAKE SANITARY SERVICE: GARBAGE HAULER, 8 VEHICLES
YELLOW TAXI SERVICE CORP.: 14 VEHICLES
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M/Ludeman, S/Bullock to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #12, #13, and #18 were considered prior to Item #9.
Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO FINAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, AND OFF-
STREET PARKING PERMIT FOR COPY DUPLICATING PRODUCTS,
6636 CEDAR AVENUE. C.L. NO. 11
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 11
regarding a request by Copy Duplicating Products (CDP), 6636
Cedar Avenue, for an amendment to their final development plan,
conditional use permit, and off-street parking permit to allow
use of the lower level of the parking ramp as a storage area.
M/Ludeman, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 3-0. (Sandahl not present when vote
recorded.)
M/Ludeman, S/Stokes to approve the amendment to the final
development plan, conditional use permit, and off-street parking
permit for Copv Duplicating Products, 6636 Cedar Avenue with the
following stipulations:
1. That the required sprinkler system modifications be
completed within 60 days from final approval.
2. That if CDP is required to provide additional parking
space in the future, this area or a portion thereof, will be made
available for parking.
Motion carried 3-0. (Sandahl not present when vote
recorded.)
Item #10 CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF TRANSITORY ORDINANCE
PROVIDING FUNDING FOR CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
FROM THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND. C.L. NO. 12
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 12
regarding the proposed transitory ordinance providing for the
expenditure of funds from the Special Revenue Fund for capital
improvements as follows:
Jefferson Park $300,000 _
Taft Park Play Features 10,000
$310,000
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Council Member Stokes inquired about the relationship of thQ
Taft Park expenditure to last year's expenditure.
Community Services Director Fondrick reviewed the two year
phased funding of the Taft Park improvement.
Council Member Ludeman noted that historically each
neighborhood park had cost about 5500,000.
Community Services Director Fondrick stated that the cost
for Jefferson Park could be reduced because of reuse of the
existing lighting and tennis court features. He indicated a
total funding of 5400,000, with 5300,000 from the Special Revenue
Fund and $100,000 from the general fund balance.
M/Ludeman, S/Stokes that this constitute the First Reading
of this Transitory Ordinance transfering 5310,000 from the
Soecial Revenue Fund for capital improvements; and that the
Public Hearing and Second Reading of the ordinance be scheduled
for the January 27, 1992 City Council Meetina.
Motion carried 4-0.
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Item #11 CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
RELATING TO COUNCIL SALARIES. C.L. NO. 13
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 13
Regarding First Reading of a proposed ordinance amendment which
would increase the salaries of the Mayor and Council Members by
4% on January 1, 1993.
Council Member Ludeman stated the last increase was approved
in 1988 and that this proposal amounted to 1% per year.
Council Member Sandahl stated that it actually costs more to
do the fob than the salary and that they must guard against
increasing this disparity by periodically adjusting the salaries.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that this constitute the First Reading
of this ordinance amendment to Chapter II, Section 210.01 of the
Ordinance Code to increase the salaries of Council Members from
$5652 to 55878 per year and the salary of the Mayor from 57282 to
$7573 per year, and that the Public Hearing and Second Reading of
the ordinance be scheduled__for the February 10. 1992 Citv Council
Meetina
Motion carried 4-0.
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Item #12 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION TO AMEND LETTER OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY OF RICHFIELD AND CITY
MANAGER, ADJUSTING COMPENSATION (DEFERRED FROM
NOVEMBER 25, 1991) C.L. NO. 14
M/Stokes, S/Sandahl to rescind the Council action of
September 9, 1991 Council Letter No. 241, Resolution No. 7797 and
move to approve the resolution attached to Council Letter No. 14
which will increase the City Manager's base salary by 2.5~
retroactive to September 1, 1990; that it be spread in the
resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes.
Council Member Ludeman spoke in opposition to making the
salary increase retroactive. He stated that the Council opposed
a salary increase in 1990 on a 2-2 vote and that he thought it
inappropriate for new Council Members to vote for the retroactive
increase. Council Member Ludeman stated concerns about the
recommendation of the City Manager and staff regarding the Park
Bond Referendum in 1990 when 750 of the voters opposed it.
Council Member Sandahl stated that there were two motions in
1990, one in favor and one in opposition to a 4o increase; but no
action was taken because there were only four Council Members at
that time and the vote was 2-2. Council Member Sandahl stated he
would never suggest that a City Manager not make recommendations
or suggestions. He stated it is the City Council's fob to decide
on the recommendations.
RESOLUTION N0. 7831
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND JAMES D. PROSSER, CITY MANAGER
Motion carried 4-1. (Ludeman opposed) This resolution
appears as Resolution No. 7831 in Resolution Book No. 60.
Item #13 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION APPROVING
IMPROVEMENT OF PENN AVENUE BY WIDENING BOTH SIDES OF
THE STREET, AND IMPROVEMENT OF 76TH STREET BY SHIFTING
ALIGNMENT TO THE NORTH. C.L. NO. 15
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 15
regarding proposed improvements to Penn Avenue and 76th Street
including:
* Adding left turn lanes on 76th Street at Penn Avenue
* Adding left turn lanes on Penn Avenue at 76th Street
* Adding left turn lanes on the Penn Avenue bridge over 1494
* Adding a traffic signal on Penn Avenue at the north
frontage road
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City Engineer Eastling reviewed the plan drawings of the
proposed project.
Council Member Ludeman asked about the sidewalk and snow
storage space.
City Engineer Eastling stated the project proposal called
for a 5 foot wide sidewalk with a 3 foot snow storage area.
Discussion followed regarding the adequacy of 3 feet for
snow storage and the trade off in right of way acquisition costs.
City Manager Prosser indicated staff would attempt to maximize
snow storage space where possible although 3 feet is adequate.
Council Member Bullock asked the City Engineer to review the
issues regarding the Southtown 76 station at 7744 Penn Avenue.
City Engineer Eastling reviewed the original plan that would
have required the total taking of Southtown 76 and the
modifications to the plan which allow the station to remain.
Ray Meyer, owner of the apartment building at 7544 Oliver
Avenue, indicated he thought it would be feasible to remodel and
reduce the size of this building to allow it to remain on the
site if a 20 foot setback from the curb could be accomplished.
He indicated this would require an additional reduction of 2-3
feet from the roadway or additional right of way from the south
side.
Discussion followed regarding reduction in lane width,
median width, or shifting the alignment to the south to
accommodate Mr. Meyer's suggestion.
Council Member Bullock questioned whether it would be
prudent to delay a decision to further explore these options.
City Engineer Eastling stated that the project was designed
to minimize right of way acquisition while meeting the necessary
design standards.
Community Services Director Fondrick indicated that the
project is being done in conjunction with Hennepin County,
Bloomington, and MnDot; therefore, timing is important.
Council Member Sandahl stated concerns about increased right
of way costs if the alignment was shifted to the south.
Stewart Stotesbery, 7600 Oliver Avenue, stated concerns
about snow storage and his fence adjacent to the sidewalk. He
stated shifting the alignment to the south would worsen the
problem at his property, possibly requiring acquisition.
Dave Putrich, 7601 Thomas Avenue, stated that more paving is
not the answer, instead ways should be found to eliminate cars.
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Bill Ridgeway, Uno-Ven Co., engineer representing Southtown
76, 7744 Penn Avenue, advocated that the station be allowed to
maintain both driveway openings on Penn Avenue.
Discussion followed regarding traffic and safety issues
related to the location of the driveway openings on the site.
Cindy Triggs, 7539 Penn Avenue, spoke in opposition to
widening Penn Avenue to accommodate more traffic. She urged
people to utilize mass transit. She suggested that if the
widening is approved that the alternative of redeveloping the
area should be looked at rather than leaving the single family
homes.
Shelley Roepke, 7633 Oliver Avenue, asked for clarification
regarding whether 77th Street would remain open to Penn Avenue
and where the new traffic signal would be located.
City Engineer Eastling stated that 77th Street would remain
as it exists and that the traffic signal would be located at 78th
Street.
Peter Beck, attorney representing Walser Corporation, stated
support for the realignment of the frontage road to 77th Street
with a traffic signal as the preferred ultimate solution.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
The City Council thanked residents, staff, and the Ad Hoc
Traffic Committee for their participation in the planning process
for this project.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl 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. 7832
RESOLUTION APPROVING IMPROVEMENT OF PENN AVENUE
BY WIDENING BOTH SIDES OF THE STREET, AND
IMPROVEMENT OF 76TH STREET
BY SHIFTING THE ALIGNMENT TO THE NORTH
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7832 in Resolution Book No. 60.
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Item #14 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS DESIGNATING OFFICIAL
DEPOSITORIES FOR THE CITY OF RICHFIELD FOR 1992,
INCLUDING APPROVAL OF COLLATERAL, C.L. N0. 16
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 16
regarding the designation of the official depositories for the
City of Richfield for 1992.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl 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. 7833
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE RICHFIELD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY
A DEPOSITORY OF FUNDS OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD FOR THE YEAR
1992 AND APPROVING COLLATERAL
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7833 in Resolution Book No. 60.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl 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. 7834
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FIRSTAR BANK-RICHFIELD
A DEPOSITORY OF FUNDS OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD FOR THE YEAR
1992 AND APPROVING COLLATERAL
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7834 in Resolution Book No. 60.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl 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. 7835
-SOLUTION DESIGNATING NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, NA
A DEPOSITORY FOR THE INVESTMENTS OF CITY FUNDS IN 1992
AND APPROVING COLLATERAL
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7835 in Resolution Book No. 60.
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M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl 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. 7836
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING TWIN CITY FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN
AS A DEPOSITORY FOR THE INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS IN 1992
AND APPROVING COLLATERAL
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7836 in Resolution Book No. 60.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl 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. 7837
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN SAVINGS AND LOAN
ASSOCIATIONS AND BANKS AS DEPOSITORIES
FOR THE INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS IN 1992
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7837 in Resolution Book No. 60.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl 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. 7838
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS/BROKERAGE FIRMS AS DEPOSITORIES FOR THE INVESTMENT
OF CITY FUNDS IN 1992
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7838 in Resolution Book No. 60.
Item #15 CONSIDERATION OF SETTING DATE FOR 1992 LOCAL BOARD OF
REVIEW, C.L. NO. 17
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 17
regarding designation of the date of the 1992 Richfield Local
Board of Review Meeting.
It was determined that Wednesday, April 29, 1992 is the
preferred date.
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M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to approve designation of Wednesday.
April 29, 1992 at 7.00 P.M. for the 1992 Richfield Board of
Review Meetina.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #16 CONSIDERATION OF DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR
1992. C.L. NO. 18
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 16
regarding the designation of an official newspaper for 1992.
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to approve the desianation of the
Richfield Sun-Current as the official newspaper for the City of
Richfield for the year 1992.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #17 CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL DESIGNATION OF ACTING CITY
MANAGER FOR 1992. C.L. N0. 19
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 19
regarding the designation of Acting City Manager for the year
1992.
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to designate Steven L Devich, Director
of Administrative Services, as the Acting City Manaaer for the
year 1992.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #18 CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL DESIGNATION OF MAYOR PRO
TEMPORE FOR 1992. C.L. N0. 20
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to designate Council Member William
Bullock as Mayor Pro Tempore for the year 1992.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Member Bullock was excused at this time (9:10 p.m.)
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Item #19 CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL LIAISON
APPOINTMENTS FOR 1992. C.L. NO. 21
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 21
regarding the designation of Council representatives and liaisons
to various agencies, boards, and commissions.
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to designate the following 1992 liaison
annointments•
AGENCY 1992 LIAISON
ASSOC. METRO MUNICIPALITIES IVAN LUDEMAN, REP.
(AMM) MARTIN KIRSCH, ALT.
SOUTHWEST CA$LE COMMISSION JAMES PROSSER, DIR.
IVAN LUDEMAN, DIR.
WILLIAM BULLOCK, ALT.
STEVE DEVICH, ALT.
NOISE MICHAEL SANDAHL, REP.
LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES IVAN LUDEMAN, REP.
(LMC) JAMES PROSSER, ALT.
METROPOLITAN AIRCRAFT SOUND KRISTAL STOKES, REP.
ABATEMENT COUNCIL (MASAC) GEORGE KARNAS, REP.
MICHAEL SANDAHL, ALT.
JAMES PROSSER, ALT.
RICHFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT MICHAEL SANDAHL, REP.
KRISTAL STOKES, ALT.
STOREFRONT/YOUTH ACTION JACK ERSKINE, LIA.
IVAN LUDEMAN, ALT.
ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH MARTIN KIRSCH, LIA.
KRISTAL STOKES, ALT.
COMM. SERVICES COMMISSION WILLIAM BULLOCK, LIA.
IVAN LUDEMAN, ALT.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION WILLIAM BULLOCK, LIA.
KRISTAL STOKES, ALT.
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MARTIN KIRSCH, LIA.
WILLIAM BULLOCK, ALT.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
SISTER CITY COMMISSION
MARTIN KIRSCH, LIA.
WILLIAM BULLOCK, ALT.
MARTIN KIRSCH, LIA.
JAMES PROSSER, ALT.
Item #20 AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
City Manager Prosser reviewed the following airport issues:
1. RUNWAY 4-22 EXTENSION DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
COMMENTS.
The following deficiencies in the 4-22 Runway Extension
Draft Environmental Impact Statement (E.I.S.) were
identified
* Project description mayor objectives
* Range of alternatives explored
* Impact of safety issues
* Mitigation of impact
* Post Hoc Rationalization
Staff is preparing a written response to the Draft 4-22
E.I.S.
2. NORTH/SOUTH RUNWAY PROPOSAL °
The Metropolitan Council must review this proposal by the
MAC. The City is objecting to the fact that the FAA has not
undertaken a capacity study of MSP as has been done at all
other mayor airports.
3. FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR ACQUISITION OF NEW FORD TOWN AND RICH
ACRES NEIGHBORHOODS.
The final draft of the "Report on the Feasibility of
Acquisition of the New Ford Town and Rich Acres Neighborhoods of
the City of Richfield" is being finalized for presentation to the
Metropolitan Airports Commission and the City Council.
Item #21 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
City Manager Prosser stated that several airport related
bills had been introduced in the legislature.
He stated that the City's legislative initiatives and
proposals were being finalized by staff.
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Item #22 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
Item #23 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
Council Member Ludeman questioned payment of the National
League of Cities (NLC) membership dues since no City Council
Members attended the NLC conference.
M/Ludeman to not pay the claims and p~roll item for NLC
membership and to eliminate the City's membership in NLC.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
City Manager Prosser reviewed the benefits of the NLC
membership.
Council Member Stokes suggested that further discussion of
continued membership could be discussed at a future Study
Session.
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes that the following claims and payrolls
be approved•
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RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
Checks 12/23 14747-14787;
Checks 12/31 14788-14811;
Checks 1/13 14812-14871;
30114-30376 $ 708,655.43
30380-30540 308,783.67
30544-30770 847,462.87
NORWEST BANK
Check 1129
FIRSTAR BANK
Checks 12/23 6547-6574
Payroll 12/23 53582-53898
Checks 12/31 6575-6586
Checks 1/13 6587-6608
Payroll 1/13 53899-54211
Motion carried 3-l. (Ludeman opposed)
$ 30,000.00
$1,073,360.51
$ 330,858.38
$ 117,843.07
$ 770,231.70
S 330,535.83
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Council Meeting Minutes
ADJOURNMENT
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January 13, 1992
M/Sandahl, S/Ludeman to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 4-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:46 p.m.
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Date Approved:
1/27/92
Thomas Ferber
City Clerk
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Martin J. irsch Mayor
D. Prosser
Manager