01-27-1992CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 27, 1992
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; William Fillmore,
Liquor Operations Director; Melanie Ault,
Personnel Manager; Steve Sutter, Assistant
Chief/Fire Marshall; 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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Bullock, S/Ludeman to approve the minutes of the City
Council Closed Executive Session of January 1~, 1992; the minutes
of the regular City Council Meeting of January 13, 1992; the
minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of January 15f 1992;
and the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of January
22, 1992.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
No one wished to address the council.
Item #2 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Meeting Minutes
Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR
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January 27, 1992
3A. APPROVED RESOLUTION AMENDING ESTABLISHED 1992 LICENSE, PERMIT
AND MISCELLANEOUS FEES PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF APPENDIX D
OF THE CITY ORDINANCE CODE C.L. 22
RESOLUTION NO. 7839
RESOLUTION AMENDING ESTABLISHED 1992 LICENSE, PERMIT
AND MISCELLANEOUS FEES PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
APPENDIX D OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 7819
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7839 in Resolution
Sook No. 60.
H. APPROVED RESOLUTION RESETTING RATES FOR THE STORM SEWER
UTILITY FOR 1992 AT NO INCREASE FROM 1991 C.L. 23
F.ESOLUTION NO. 7840
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SANITARY SEWER SERVICE RATES
AND CHARGES, WATER RATES AND CHARGES, SPECIAL
WATER SERVICE CHARGES, STORM SEWER RATES AND CHARGES
AND 5$ PENALTY ON PAST DUE ACCOUNT
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7840 in Resolution
Book No. 60.
C. APPROVED RESOLUTION AMENDING 1992 GENERAL FUND BUDGET C.L.
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RESOLUTION NO. 7841
RESOLUTION AMENDING 1992 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7841 in Resolution
Hook No. 60.
D. APPROVED RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL FOR THE CHURCH OF ST.
PETER'S TO CONDUCT LAWFUL GAMBLING C.L. 25
RESOLUTION N0. 7842
RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL FOR THE CHURCH OF
ST. PETER'S TO CONDUCT LAWFUL GAMBLING
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This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7842 in Resolution
Book No. 60.
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E. APPROVED PURCHASE OF FIVE FORD CROWN VICTORIA FULL-SIZED
POLICE SEDANS, PLUS ONE SERVICE MANUAL, THROUGH THE JOINT
HENNEPIN COUNTY PURCHASING AGREEMENT FROM SUPERIOR FORD FOR
AN AMOUNT OF $64,025 C.L. 26
F. APPROVED PURCHASE OF ONE 1992 CHEVROLET ASTRO MINIVAN THROUGH
THE STATE OF MINNESOTA PURCHASING AGREEMENT FROM EGGEBRECHT
CHEVROLET OF DULUTH FOR AN AMOUNT OF $15,296.75 C.L. 27
G. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR ONE UTILITY
MANAGEMENT COMPUTER SOFTWARE PROGRAM FROM HANSEN SOFTWARE,
INC. FOR AN AMOUNT OF $9,300 C.L. 28
H. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR 1991 WATER
APPROPRIATION PERMIT FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES FOR AN AMOUNT OF $5,985 C.L. 29
I. APPROVED 1992 LICENSE RENEWALS:
AIRPORT & AIRLINE TAXI: 85 VEHICLES
S & R DETAILING: AUTO DETAILING
WALLY MCCARTHY'S OLDS INC.: MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF TRANSITORY
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FUNDING FOR CERTAIN CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS FROM THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND. C.L. NO. 30
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 30
regarding a proposed transitory ordinance to authorize the
expenditure of Special Revenue Funds for the following
improvements:
Jefferson Park $300,000
Taft Park Play Features S 10,000
Total $310,000
Council Member Bullock asked when improvements for Madison
Park would occur.
Community Services Director Fondrick indicated that Madison
Park would be included in council consideration of the Capital
Improvement Program (CIP); construction probably would occur
within the next several years.
Community Services Director Fondrick reviewed the conduct of
the neighborhood meeting for the planning of Jefferson Park
improvements.
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SISTER CITY COMMISSION
Garnett Kirchner
Cynthia Mandl
James Schaefer
Phyllis Couture
TERM EXPIRES
January 31, 1995
January 31, 1995
January 31, 1994
January 31, 1993
Item #10 AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
City Manager Prosser reviewed the following airport issues:
1. MAC PUBLIC HEARING
MAC has scheduled a public hearing for February 3 regarding
the proposed purchase of St. Kevin's Church property.
2. FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR ACQUISITION OF NEW FORD TOWN AND RICH
ACRES NEIGHBORHOODS
The report has been scheduled for first consideration by the
MAC Planning and Environment Committee on February 4.
3. PROPOSED LEGISLATION
State Representative Garcia has proposed legislation to
delay the decision on construction of the 4-22 Runway
Extension until a decision has been reached regarding the
location of the airport.
State Senator Riveness has proposed legislation to put a
hold on the dual track process.
4. RUNWAY 4-22 EXTENSION DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
COMMENTS
Staff has prepared comments to be submitted regarding the
deficiencies in the Draft 4-22 E.I.S.
Mayor Kirsch encouraged citizens to contact the City Manager
if they have questions or comments regarding the airport issue.
Item #11 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
None
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Item #12 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Sandahl invited citizens to attend the Street
of Possibilities Richfield Remodeling Fair scheduled for February
1, 1992 at the Richfield High School from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Item #13 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls
be apDroved•
RICHFIELD BANK
Checks 14872-14922; 31005-31206
NORWEST BANK
Check 1130
FIRSTAR BANK
Checks 6609-6633
Checks 54213-54549
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
$1,155,297.56
$ 15,000.00
$ 678,740.83
Payroll $ 344,752.87
M/Bullock, S/Stokes to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
Date Approved : 2/ 10/ 92
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Thomas P. Ferber
City Clerk
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Martin J. irsch Mayor
n. Prosser
Manager