07-27-1992 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 27, 1992
MEMBERS PRESENT: Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Kristal Stokes; and
William Bullock.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ivan Ludeman and Michael Sandahl.
STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Devich,
Administrative Services Director; Thomas P.
Ferber, City Clerk; Donald Fondrick,
Community Services Director; Jack Erskine,
Public Safety Director; William Fillmore,
Liquor Operations 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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Stokes, S/Bullock to agflrove the minutes of the City
Council Study Session of July 13. 1992; and the minutes of the
regular City Council Meetincl of July 13. 1992.
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
Bill Snyder, Vice President of the Richfield Optimist Club,
invited the public to the Optimist Club Hole-in-One Contest fund-
raiser July 30-August 1 at the Rich Acres Golf Course.
Item #2 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO MIKE
FARRELL.
Council Member Bullock read and presented a Certificate of
Appreciation to Mike Farrell in recognition of his 4050 mile bike
trip from Fairbanks, Alaska to Encinada, Mexico to raise funds
for the American Lung Association.
Mike Farrell, 6808 Russell Avenue, thanked those who
supported him and spoke in favor of bicycling as a means of
transportation.
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Item #3 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING AUGUST 4, 1992
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IN RICHFIELD.
Council Member Stokes read and presented a proclamation
designating August 4, 1992 as National Night Out in Richfield to
Public Safety Director Erskine.
Mayor Kirsch urged residents to participate in this event.
Item #4 PRESENTATION OF THE 1992 MINNESOTA RECREATION AND PARK
ASSOCIATION AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR FRIENDS OF WOOD
LAKE. C.L. NO. 170
Ron Schwarz, representing the Minnesota Recreation and Park
Association (M.R.P.A.), presented the 1992 M.R.P.A. Award of
Excellence to the Friends of Wood Lake (FOWL).
Bernie Mittlestead-~; FOWL Vice Chai~°, accepic®d %he awa~°d and
recognized the FOWL Board members for their volunteer efforts.
Item #5 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Bullock, S/Stokes to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 3-O.
Item #6 CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Bullock requested that Consent Calendar Item
6B be removed and placed on the regular agenda for consideration.
Mayor Kirsch directed that "CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL
RESOLUTION APPROVING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF RICHFIELD
AND LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES (EELS) LOCAL 123 BARGAINING
UNIT FOR YEARS 1992, 1993 AND 1994 C.L. 172" be removed from the
Consent Calendar and placed on the regular agenda as Item 14A.
bA. APPROVED RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION AND
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY, 7645 11TH AVENUE; 77TH
STREET PROJECT C.L. 171
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RESOLUTION NO. 7893
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION,
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY
7645 11TH AVENUE
This resolution appears_as Resolution No. 7893 in Resolution
Book No. 61. •
B. Removed from the Consent Calendar to be considered on the
regular agenda as Item 14A.
C. APPPROVED RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH ONE TIME EARLY
RETIREMENT/HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN CITY OF
RICHFIELD EMPLOYEES C.L. 173
RESOLUTION NO. 7894
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A FORMAL
EARLY RETIREMENT HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7894 in Resolution
Book No. 61.
D. APPROVED REQUEST BY CHURCH OF ASSUMPTION FOR ON-SALE NON-
INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE, ITINERANT PLACE OF
AMUSEMENT LICENSE, AND ITINERANT FOOD LICENSE WITH FEE WAIVER
FOR 1992 FUN FEST ON AUGUST 15 AND 16, 1992 C.L. 174
E. APPROVED SETTING PUBLIC•HEARING DATE FOR CONSIDERATION OF
ISSUANCE OF NEW ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR PAISAN
INCORPORATED d/b/a KHAN'S MONGOLIAN BARBEQUE, 500 EAST 78TH
STREET C.L. 175
F. APPROVED BID MINUTES/TABULATION AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR
1992 SEALCOATING PROJECT TO ALLIED BLACKTOP, INC. IN THE
AMOUNT OF $54,174.40 C.L. 176
G. APPROVED AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PAVEMENT REHABILITATION-
LYNDALE AVENUE AND 76TH STREET, TO MIDWEST ASPHALT
CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $147,609.90 C.L. 177
H. APPROVED APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL KENNEL LICENSE, WOODLAKE
VETERINARY HOSPITAL, 6436 LYNDALE AVENUE C.L. 178
M/Bullock, S/Stokes to approve the Consent Calendar as
amended.
Motion carried 3-0.
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Item #7 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING RENEWAL OF RESIDENTIAL KENNEL
LICENSE, 6732 11TH AVENUE, 4 DOGS (CONTINUED FROM JUNE
22, 1992), C.L. NO. 179
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 179
recommending approval of the renewal of a residential kennel
license for four dogs to Sharon Trego, 6732 11th Avenue.
Sharon Trego, 6732 11th Avenue, stated that a privacy fence
had been installed and that she had volunteered to use the
mediation service to resolve the problems with her neighbor, Mr.
Pertler.
M/Bullock, S/Stokes to close the public hearin
Motion carried 3-0.
Council Member Stokes noted that the issues between the
Trego's and Pertler's go beyond the kennel license. She
encouraged them to continue trying to address these issues.
Council Member Stokes stated she had contacted the Hennepin
County Day Care Association regarding the issue raised at the
June 22 hearing pertaining to dogs at a day care provider's
residence. She stated that dogs were approved pets for a day
care facility and the Trego residence was in compliance with
County regulations.
Council Member Bullock stated that denial of this
residential kennel license would only remove 2 dogs and not solve
the neighbor problem. He recommended the use of mediation to
help resolve such issues and noted the Trego's had agreed to use
mediation. He stated that approval of this residential kennel
license would not adversely affect the neighborhood.
M/Bullock, S/Stokes-to-apyrove the renewal of a residential
kennel license for four dogs to Sharon Trego, 6732 11th Avenue.
Motion carried 3-0.
Item #8 PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
CITY PROJECT NO. 864, 1991 ALLEY MAINTENANCE FOR PERIOD
JANUARY 1, 1991 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1991.
C.L. NO. 180
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 180
recommending adoption of the assessment roll for City Project No.
864, alley maintenance for the period of January 1 - December 31,
1991.
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Mayor Kirsch indicated that some residents had expressed
concern about possible damage from snow being pushed against
their garages.
Community Services Director Fondrick reviewed the impact of
last year's heavy snowfalls and indicated that residents could
contact the City if any accidental damage occurs. He reviewed
the extra costs that result from hauling snow.
M/Bullock, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 3-0.
M/Bullock, 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. 7895
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON CITY PROJECT NO. 864
ALLEY MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 1991
Motion carried 3-O. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7895 in Resolution Book No. 61.
Item #9 PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
CITY PROJECT N0. 862, LHN MAINTENANCE FOR PERIOD
JANUARY 1, 1991 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1991.
C.L. N0. 181
City Manager reviewed Council Letter No. 181 recommending
adoption of the assessment roll for City Project No. 862, LHN
Maintenance for the period of January 1 - December 31, 1991.
M/Stokes, S/Bullock to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 3-0.
M/Stokes, 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. 7896
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON CITY PROJECT NO. 862
LHN MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 1991
Motion carried 3-O. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7896 in Resolution Book No. 61.
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Item #10 PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
CITY PROJECT NO. 863, ILN MAINTENANCE FOR PERIOD
JANUARY 1, 1991 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1991.
C.L. NO. 182
City Manager reviewed Council Letter No. 182 recommending
adoption of the assessment roll for City Project No. 863, ILN
Maintenance for the period of January 1 - December 31, 1991.
M/Stokes, S/Bullock to close the public hearincx.
Motion carried 3-O.
M/Stokes, 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. 7897
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON CITY PROJECT NO. 863
ILN MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 1991
Motion carried 3-O. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7897 in Resolution Hook No. 61.
Item #11 PUBLIC HEARING ON ADOPTION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR
PERIOD JANUARY 1, 1991 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1991.
C.L. N0. 183
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 183
recommending the adoption of the assessment roll for the removal
of diseased trees from private property for the period of January
1 - December 31, 1991.
Community Services Director Fondrick reviewed the process
and options available for the removal of diseased trees.
M/Stokes, S/Bullock to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 3-O.
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M/Stokes, 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. 7898
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES
FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 1991 TO
DECEMBER 31, 1991
Motion carried 3-0.~ This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7898 in Resolution Book No. 61.
Item #12 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SPECIALLY ASSESSING CURRENT
MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR CITY ALLEYS FOR PERIOD JANUARY
1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1993, CITY PROJECT NO. 883.
C.L. NO. 184
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City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 184
recommending approval of City Project No. 883, assessment. of
maintenance services for City alleys for the period of January
1 - December 31, 1993.
M/Bullock, S/Stokes to close the public hearing'.
Motion carried 3-0.
M/Bullock, S/Stokes that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made wart of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 7899
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT SERVICES PROJECT
FOR ALLEY MAINTENANCE
JANUARY 1, 1993 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1993
CITY PROJECT N0. 883
Motion carried 3-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7899 in Resolution Book No. 61.
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Item #13 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SPECIALLY ASSESSMENT LHN
AREA FOR CURRENT MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR PERIOD OF
JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1993. CITY PROJECT NO.
881. C.L. NO. 185
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 185
recommending approval of City Project No. 881, assessment of the
LHN area for the maintenance services for the period of January
1 - December 31, 1993.
M/Bullock, S/Stokes to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 3-0.
M/Bullock, 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. 7900
RESOLUTION ORDERING UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT SERVICE PROJECT
LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN) MAINTENANCE
JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1993
CITY PROJECT NO. 881
Motion carried 3-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7900 in Resolution Book No. 61.
Item #14 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SPECIALLY ASSESSING ILN AREA
FOR CURRENT MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR PERIOD OF JANUARY
1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1993, CITY PROJECT NO. 874
C.L. NO. 186
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 186
recommending approval of_City Project No. 874, assessment of the
ILN area for maintenance services for the period of January 1 -
December 31, 1993.
M/Stokes, S/Bullock to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 3-0.
M/Stokes, S/Bullock that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be
made Dart of these minutes:
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RESOLUTION NO. 7901
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT SERVICE PROJECT
FOR INTERSTATE/LYND~LE/NICOLLET (ILN) MAINTENANCE
JANUARY 1, 1993 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1993
CITY PROJECT NO. 874
Motion carried 3-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7901 in Resolution Book No. 61.
Item #14A CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL RESOLUTION APPROVING LABOR
AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF RICHFIELD AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
LABOR SERVICES (EELS) LOCAL 123 BARGAINING UNIT FOR
YEARS 1992, 1993 AND 1994. C.L. NO. 172
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 172
regarding approval of the Labor Agreement between the City of
Richfield and the Law Enforcement Labor Services (EELS) Local 123
for the years 1992, 1993, and 1994. He stated that the approval
is contingent upon the execution of the negotiated Bargaining
Agreement by EELS.
M/Stokes, 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. 7902
RESOLUTION APPROVING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES (EELS)
LOCAL 123 BARGAINING UNIT FOR THE YEARS 1992, 1993 AND 1994
Motion carried 3-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 7902 in Resolution Book No. 61.
Item #15 AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
City Manager Prosser reviewed the following airport issues:
• F.A.A. meeting scheduled with the City regarding Runway 4-22
Extension Draft E.I.S. comments;
• New Ford Town/Rich Acres Neighborhood group scheduled
meeting with MAC regarding progress to establish a timetable
for the buyout;
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• Potential litigation by the City of Minneapolis to challenge
buyout;
• Noise monitoring system installation;
• Contact with the legislature regarding replacement of tax
revenue loss from the NFT/RA buyout; and
• Part 150 sound insulation program.
Item #16 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
None
Item #17 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Bullock recognised the achievement of
Richfield native Steve Holman in making the U.S. Olympic Team.
Mayor Kirsch announced that former Miss Richfield Karen
Althen had been chosen as an Aquatennial Princess.
Item #18 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Bullock, S/Stokes that the following claims and payrolls
be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
Checks 15591-15646; 34178-34419 $1,297,911.68
NORWEST BANK
Check 1147 $ 9,000.00
FIRSTAR BANK
Checks 6907-6932 51,046,381.21
Checks 57841-57876; 59174-59615 S 397,026.18
Motion carried 3-0.
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ADJOURNMENT
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M/Stokes, S/Bullock to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried 3-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
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Date Approved:
8/ 10/ 92
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Thomas P. Ferber
City Clerk
July 27, 1992