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04-13-1992CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 13, 1992 MEMBERS PRESENT: Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Michael Sandahl; Kristal Stokes; and William Bullock. MEMBERS ABSENT: Ivan Ludeman 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 Mayor Kirsch led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to approve the minutes of the regular City Council Meeting of March 23 1992; the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of March 27, 1992; and the minutes of the City Council Study Session of April 6. 1992. Motion carried 4-0. Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA. Don Cederholm, 6214 5th Avenue, expressed concerns related to water utility rates, the amount of retained earnings in the water utility and storm sewer utility funds, and why bottled water was delivered to City Hall. Public Safety Director Erskine stated that bottled water is used in the Public. Safety exercise room because no water lines are in that part of the building. City Manager Prosser reviewed the uses of the utility reserve funds for maintenance, capital equipment replacements, and operations of the utilities. Council Meeting Minutes -2- April 13, 1992 H.M. "Pete" Hovelson, 7240 Grand Avenue, stated he owned property at 7720 Wentworth Avenue. He reviewed concerns related to code enforcement and vehicle storage issues at 7720 Wentworth Avenue. Discussion followed regarding code enforcement procedures, timeframes to comply, and truck parking ordinance provisions. City Manager Prosser indicated that City staff would prepare information on the issues regarding the vehicle parking ordinance for the neat City Council Study Session. Staff will ensure that appropriate and reasonable time is provided so that the property is cleaned up. Floyd Sandell, 6737 3rd Avenue, stated concerns about crime in the community, the staffing level of the police division and suggested that budget cuts be made in departments such as Community Services. City Manager Prosser stated that the 1991 budget cuts had been made to all departments. He stated that there are more patrol officers on the street now because officers have been taken off of administrative positions. He reviewed the importance of the Neighborhood Crime Watch in helping to deter and report crime. Item #2 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING APRIL 26-MAY 2, 1992 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION WEEK IN RICHFIELD Council Member Sandahl read and presented a proclamation designating April 26 - May 2, 1992 as Volunteer Recognition Week in Richfield to Gretchen Blank, Leisure Services Coordinator. She thanked the many members of the Richfield community who volunteer their time to make various programs available. Item #3 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 1992 NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE DAY IN RICHFIELD Council Member Stokes read and presented a proclamation designating Tuesday, April 28, 1992 as National Youth Service Day in Richfield to Barb St. Aubin from Richfield High School. She stated that the seniors at the high school had performed 10,000 hours of community service last year. Item #4 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING APRIL 26, 1992 AS ARBOR DAY AND MAY 1992 AS ARBOR MONTH IN RICHFIELD. C.L. ~NO. 80 Council Member Bullock read and presented a proclamation designating April 26, 1992 as Arbor Day and May 1992 as Arbor Month in Richfield to Community Services Director Fondrick. Council Meeting Minutes -3- Item #5 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA M/Stokes, S/Sandahl to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0. Item #6 CONSENT CALENDAR April 13, 1992 6A. APPROVED AGREEMENT WITH ADVENTURE GOLF SERVICES FOR SERVICES RELATED TO MINIATURE GOLF AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK OF RICHFIELD FOR THE AMOUNT OF $29,000 C.L. 81 B. APPROVED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WITHDRAWAL OF $950,000 FROM THE FRANKLIN U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES FUND C.L. 82 RESOLUTION NO. 7860 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WITHDRAWAL FROM FRANKLIN U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES FUND This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7860 in Resolution Book No. 61. C. APPROVED 1992 LABOR AGREEMENT WITH RICHFIELD POLICE SUPERVISORY ASSOCIATION C.L. 83 RESOLUTION NO. 7861 RESOLUTION APPROVING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND THE RICHFIELD POLICE SUPERVISORS BARGAINING UNIT LOCAL 162 FOR THE YEAR 1992 This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7861 in Resolution Book No. 61. D. APPROVED RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR POINT OF SALE INVENTORY COMPUTERIZED CASH REGISTER SYSTEM AND APPURTENANT EQUIPMENT, HARDWARE/SOFTWARE AND SERVICES FOR THE MUNICIPAL LIQUOR OPERATIONS FROM TOTAL REGISTER SYSTEMS FOR AN AMOUNT OF $52,842.00 C.L. 84 RESOLUTION NO. 7862 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING HID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR POINT OF SALE AND INVENTORY HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND SERVICES This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7862 in Resolution Book No. 61. Council Meeting Minutes -4- E. APPROVED RESOLUTION GRANTING LAWFUL GAMBLING WAIVER FOR THE CHURCH OF ST. RICHARD'S C.L. RESOLUTION NO. 7863 RESOLUTION GRANTINGH APPROVAL FOR THE ST. RICHARDS TO CONDUCT LAWFUL GA1 April 13, 1992 LICENSE AND FEE 85 CHURCH OF HBLING This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7863 in Resolution Book No. 61. M/Sandahl, S/Bullock to approve the consent calendar. Motion carried 4-0. Item #7 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO PERMIT SALE OF BEER AND WINE COOLERS HY A LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OR THE CITY AT A CIVIC OR COMMUNITY EVENT AT AUGSBURG PARK, TAFT PARK AND VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK OF RICHFIELD. C.L. NO. 86 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 86 regarding a proposed ordinance to permit the sale of beer and wine coolers by a local nonprofit organization or the City at a civic or community event at Augsburg .park, Taft Park and Veterans Memorial Park. Greg Allers, 7501 2nd Avenue, Chair of the Community Services Commission, spoke in support of the proposed amendment. He indicated that the Commission supported the amendment in response to the desire of Community groups to use profits to help offset the costs of community events. Sue Sandahl, 7601 Bryant Avenue, former Chair of the Community Services Commission, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, reviewed the history of the issue, and stated no problems had been encountered when the City previously had a similar ordinance. Karen McRae, 7445 5th Avenue, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance citing the problems caused by alcohol use which conflict with the family oriented activities of a park. Paul Brabant, 6815 Chicago Avenue, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance stating it would set a bad example and create more problems for public safety. Angela Aylward, 2915 West 70~ Street, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance because it would have a negative impact on youth and crime. Council Meeting Minutes -5- April 13, 1992 Robert Pemberton, 6639 Elliot Avenue, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance noting that it would be limited to events such as the 4th of July and would not create any additional problems since people already drink beer at these events. Bob Lindgren, 6339 12th Avenue, member of the Community Services Commission, stated he had voted against recommending this ordinance because it would have a negative affect on children and families in parks, cause control problems for public safety, and that the motivation of profit was not a good reason to allow the sale of beer in the parks. Heidi Gaibor, 6915 Wentworth Avenue, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance stating concerns about liability and park cleanup. Don Cederholm, 6214 5th Avenue, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance citing concerns about control and safety. Robert Riley, 7233 Queen Avenue, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance citing social and liability costs. He supported stiffer enforcement of current law as opposed to legalizing the problem. John Easterwood, 6525 Longfellow Avenue, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance because of the negative consequences of alcohol use. Oliver Hoffman, 6438 11th Avenue, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance because it would create public safety problems and social problems. City Clerk Ferber stated that Gertrude Noomen, 626 E. 77th Street, had submitted a petition (Clerk's file #C-328) with 113 signatures in opposition to the proposed ordinance. He stated written statements in opposition to the proposed ordinance had been received from the following individuals: Stan ~ Ann Dzik, 6837 Harriet Avenue Rita Fox, 6927 Wentworth Avenue Don Cederholm, 6214 5th Avenue Vern Luettinger, 7045 14th Avenue Ruthann Clay, 7301 10th Avenue Richard Holmberg, New Start Counseling Programs, 12 West 70th Street M/Sandahl, S/Stokes to close the Aublic hearing. Motion carried 4-0. Council Member Sandahl reviewed issues related to beer in the parks at community events and softball games. Mayor Kirsch asked about liability exposure to the City if this ordinance is approved. Council Meeting Minutes -6- April 13, 1992 City Manager Prosser reviewed insurance and liability exposure related to municipalities. Council Member Bullock reviewed the positive and negative aspects of the proposed ordinance. He stated that Richfield is a very special and unique community with high standards, therefore, he was not going to support the ordinance. Council Member Stokes stated she had researched the liability insurance issue finding it would be very expensive and difficult for a community group to obtain. She indicated that she had also spoke to the Bloomington Police Department regarding their experiences with a similar ordinance. She stated it appears the majority of the community opposes the ordinance. Mayor Kirsch stated he felt it would not be good policy to change the ordinance and that it would not be a good example for the youth in the City. M/Bullock, S/Kirsch to deny second reading of an ordinance amendment to Chapter VIII, Section 840.11 Sale and consumption of beer in parks. Motion carried 4-0. Item #8 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE FOR SALE OF PROPERTY AT 6501 15TH AVENUE TO THE HRA AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE BRA. C.L. NO. 87 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 87 regarding a proposed transitory ordinance authorizing and providing for the sale of the property located at 6501 15th Avenue. M/Bullock, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing. Motion carried 4-0. M/Sandahl, S/Stokes that this constitute Second Reading of Bill No. 1992-8, Transitory Ordinance 17.44, Authorizing and Providing for the Sale, Transfer or other disposition and conveyance of certain City owned Real Property located in the City of Richfield (6501 15th Avenue South )_; that it be published in the. official newsnaDer and that it_be made Hart of these minutes. Motion carried 4-0. Council Meeting Minutes -7- April 13, 1992 Item #9 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBDIVISION WAIVER AT 7701-05 MORGAN AVENUE. C.L. NO. 88 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 88 regarding a request by Leaseback Properties Limited Partnership for a subdivision waiver in order to divide 7701-05 Morgan Avenue into two separate lots with a commercial building on each lot. M/Bullock, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing. Motion carried 4-0. M/Bullock, 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. 7864 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBDIVISION WAIVER (7701-05 MORGAN AVENUE) Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 78 in Resolution Book No. 61. Item #10 CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CURRENT SWIMMING POOL ORDINANCE (CONTINUED FROM MARCH 23, 1992) C.L. N0. 89 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 89 regarding~a proposed ordinance amendment to update the current swimming pool ordinance to define the City's health authority, clarify the definition of a public swimming pool, to give the City authority to charge a license fee of $85 for the inspection of public swimming pools, and to include language related to health and safety issues. M/Sandahl, S/Bullock that this constitute the First Reading of this ordinance amendment to Section 420, Private Swimming Pools; and that the Public Hearing and Second Reading of the ordinance be scheduled for the May il, 1992 City Council Meeting. Motion carried~4-0. Council Meeting Minutes -8- April 13, 1992 Item #11 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 7858 ESTABLISHING BOUNDARIES OF ELECTION PRECINCTS. C.L. NO. 90 Randy Johnson, District 2 Hennepin County Commissioner, requested that the City consider modifying the boundaries of Precinct 4 and 5 in Richfield to accommodate an alternative redistricting plan to balance the county commission district populations. He suggested that the City Council approve the change conditionally, pending action of the Hennepin County Board on April 20. City Attorney Dean stated precinct boundaries are set by resolution and therefore could not be done conditionally. In answer to a question from Mayor Kirsch, Commissioner Johnson explained that Jeff Spartz of Capital Partnerships, Inc. was retained by the Hennepin County Hoard to assist in the redistricting process. Jean Fox, 6616 Sheridan Avenue, spoke Hennepin County redistricting plan because City into two county commission districts, change precinct boundaries causing a large size, cause long voter lines, and not be a She stated it is preferable that Richfield commission district. in opposition to this it would split up the force the City to imbalance in their benefit to Richfield. remain in only one Commissioner Johnson stated it would be beneficial for the City to be in two districts. Council Member Sandahl stated that he would support the precinct change if it is stipulated that if the change is not required by the Hennepin County Board, the City Council could change the boundaries back at the next regular Council meeting. M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch that the following resolution be adopted• that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: RE OLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7858 ESTABLISHING BOUNDARIES OF ELECTION PRECINCTS Motion failed 2-2. (Bullock, Stokes opposed) 1 Item #12 CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL RECEIPT OF THE UNAUDITED 1991 FINANCIAL REPORT. C.L. NO. 91 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 91 regarding presentation of the unaudited 1991 Financial Report of the City. Council Meeting Minutes -9- April 13, 1992 M/Bullock, S/Stokes to receive the unaudited 1991 Financial Report of the City. Motion carried 4-0. Item #13 AIRPORT STATUS REPORT Council Member Stokes summarized the last meeting of the Neighborhood Residents Committee indicating-that a MAC representative did not attend. Mayor Kirsch stated that representatives of MAC had met with the F.A.A. in Washington regarding funding for the buyout of New Ford Town/Rich Acres. City Manager Prosser provided the following updates: * Senator Durenberger, Senator Wellstone, Congressman Sabo, and Congressman Ramatad have written letters to the F.A.A. in support of the buyout. * The deadline for comments on the Runway 4-22 Extension Draft EIS has been extended to May 1. * The status of legislation to provide additional funding for noise mitigation from Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) * The Airport Strategy Group meeting is scheduled for April 16 to discuss ongoing strategy. Item #14 LEGISLATIVE REPORT City Manager Prosser reviewed the status and impact of proposed legislation to address the state budget deficit. Item #15 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS Council Member Bullock discussed the following items: * F.O.W.L. Dinner - Saturday, May 2, 1992, 6:00 p.m. Fred Babcock VFW * Annual Gene Jacobsen Award - nominations are being accepted by the Human Rights Commission. * 69th Street and Xerxes Avenue Construction: Community Services Director Fondrick stated that blacktopping would occur within about two weeks, depending on the weather. Council Meeting Minutes -10- April 13, 1992 * 7300 First Avenue: City Manager Prosser stated several insufficient bids had been received. Contact has been made with several real estate brokers regarding marketing the property. Council Member Bullock requested a copy of the bid amounts. . * Rainbow Foods Grand Opening: Council Member Bullock commended the efforts of the HRA and Community Development on the development of this project. Item #16 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS M/Sandahl, S/Bullock that the following claims and payrolls be approved: RICHFIELD STATE BANK Checks 15131-15240; 32086-32463 $1,702,975.62 FIRST MINNESOTA Check 1135-1136 $ 20,000.00 FIRST WESTERN BANK Checks 6731-6759 $ 853,146.79 Payroll 3/26 55894-55928; 56005-56315 $ 329,661.35 Payroll 4/9 55931-55968; 56321-56615 $ 333,454.72 Motion carried 4-0. ADJOURNMENT M/Bullock, S/Stokes to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Date Approved: 4/27/92 Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk Ci D. Mayor