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09-14-1992 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 14, 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; 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 The Sister City delegation from Heredia sang the Costa Rica National Anthem. Mayor Kirsch led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES M/Bullock, S/Sandahl to a~nrove the minutes of the regular City Council Meeting of August 24, 1992; and the minutes of the Svecial City Council Meeting of September 1, 1992. Motion carried 5-0. Item #1 INTRODUCTION OF RICHFIELD SISTER CITY DELEGATION FROM HEREDIA, COSTA RICA. Mayor Kirsch read and presented a proclamation to Cynthia Mandl in recognition of her service as chair of the Sister City Commission and introduced members of the Commission. Representatives from Heredia, Costa Rica presented a wooden fire hydrant to the Richfield Firefighters from the Heredia Firefighters. Mayor Kirsch read and presented a proclamation to Julio Ballestero Campos of the Heredia delegation in recognition of his work toward the September 1992 Sister City visit. Mr. Ballestero Campos introduced the individual members of the Heredia delegation to the audience. Council Meeting Minutes -2- September 14, 1992 Mayor Kirsch presented a certificate to the Heredia delegation in recognition of their work in solidifying the friendship between the two communities. Mr. Ballestero Campos addressed the audience announcing that a number of students from Richfield High School will be traveling to Heredia in February 1993. Item #2 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 1992 LITERACY AWARENESS MONTH IN RICHFIELD. C.L. NO. 208 Council Member Ludeman read and presented a proclamation designating September 1992 as Literacy Awareness Month in Richfield to Julie Martinka of the Literacy Awareness Council. Representatives from the South Hennepin Adult Program in Education performed a brief skit presentation focusing on Literacy Awareness. Item #3 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 17- 23, 1992 CONSTITUTION WEEK IN RICHFIELD. Council Member Sandahl read and presented a proclamation designating the week of September 17-23, 1992 as Constitution Week in Richfield to George Doetsch. Item #4 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 20 - 26, 1992 WOMEN OF TODAY WEEK IN RICHFIELD. Council Member Stokes read and presented a proclamation designating September 20-26, 1992 as Women of Today Week in Richfield to Jodi Young of the Women of Today organization. Item #5 OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA. Jean Fox, 6616 Sheridan Avenue, Chair Cattail Days celebration, presented Cattail City Council and described the Cattail Days ~.J of the Richfield Days buttons to the events. Council Meeting Minutes Item #6 -3- September 14, 1992 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA M/Ludeman, S/Sandahl to a~orove the agenda. Motion carried 5-0. Item #7 CONSENT CALENDAR 7A. APPROVED RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT C.L. 209 RESOLUTION NO. 7911 RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7911 in Resolution Book No. 61. B. APPROVED RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR WEED DESTRUCTION C.L. 210 RESOLUTION NO. 7912 RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR WEED DESTRUCTION This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7912 in Resolution Book No. 61. C. APPROVED RESOLUTION CERTIFYING DELINQUENT SEWER AND WATER UTILITY ACCOUNTS TO COUNTY AUDITOR C.L. 211 RESOLUTION NO. 7913 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. 7913 in Resolution Book No. 61. D. APPROVED RESOLUTION AMENDING BYLAWS OF RICHFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT RELIEF ASSOCIATION C.L. 212 r~ C Council Meeting Minutes -4- September 14, 1992 RESOLUTION NO. 7914 RESOLUTION APPROVING BYLAWS OF RICHFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT RELIEF ASSOCIATION This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7914 in Resolution Book No. 61. E. APPROVED ONE YEAR EXTENSION TO SETBACK VARIANCE FOR KING OSCAR'S RESTAURANT, 1120 EAST 66TH STREET C.L. 213 F. APPROVED BID MINUTES/TABULATION AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR 1992 JOINT CLEANING AND RESEALING PROJECT TO PROGRESSIVE CONTRACTORS, INC. IN THE SUM OF $41,542 C.L. 214 G. APPROVED COMMUNITY CELEBRATION EVENT LICENSE AND FEE WAIVER FOR RICHFIELD CATTAIL DAYS TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 19 AND 20, 1992 C.L. 215 H. APPROVED RENEWAL OF RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE, 6401 22ND AVENUE, 3 DOGS C.L. 216 I. APPR©~i'ED NEW COMMERCIAL GARBAGE COLLECTION LICENSE, GALLAGHER'S SERVICE J. APPROVED RENEWAL OF PIGEON LICENSE, 6837 RUSSELL AVENUE K. APPROVED FINAL PAYMENT FOR VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK BUILDING; R.P. VOGEL, & COMPANY; $4,213.00 M/Ludeman, S/Bullock to approve the consent calendar. Motion carried 5-0. Item #8 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING ON REZONING PROPERTY AT 521 WEST 64TH STREET FROM R-RESIDENTIAL TO C-2 AND CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED OFF-STREET PARKING PERMIT TO ALLOW EXPANDED PARKING FOR WOODLAKE SHOPPING CENTER. C.L. NO. 217 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 217 regarding a public hearing and second reading on the proposed rezoning of property at 521 West 64th Street from R-Residential to C-2 and consideration of an amended off-street parking permit to allow expanded parking for Woodlake Plaza Shopping Center. Mr. Prosser summarized a traffic survey of the area which revealed very light traffic volumes. ~~ ~~ Council Meeting Minutes -5- September 14, 1992 Allan Reichstadt, Towle Real Estate Leasing Manager, displayed a colored rendering of the site. He went on to review the proposed expansion of the shopping center site. Russ Gillson, Shea Architects, made a detailed presentation of the proposed changes on the site. Council Member Bullock stated that the 6 foot variance is not being acted upon this evening, only the rezoning. M/Bullock, S/Ludeman to close the public hearincr. Motion carried 5-0. M/Bullock, S/Ludeman that this constitute Second Reading of Bill No. 1992-11, Amendment to Apvendix I~ Section 3; that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes. Motion carried 5-0. 1 Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF RICHFIELD AND MR. ED BERGQUIST, TRUSTEE FOR LAMPERT LUMBER, FOR PROPERTY AT 300 WEST 78TH STREET. C.L. NO. 218 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 218 regarding a resolution authorizing purchase agreement between City of Richfield and Mr. Ed Bergquist, Trustee for Lampert Lumber, for property at 300 West 78th Street. He stated the proposed purchase of this property will provide for a temporary accommodation of the City garage property lost to 77th Street construction. The site will be sold for redevelopment after the completion of 77th Street. Council Member Stokes asked what it would cost to fix the Lampert building so it would be usable. City Manager Prosser stated the cost would be minimal to make the building usable. He stated minor roof repair and a heating source is needed with no significant improvements needed to the site. 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: Council Meeting Minutes -6- September 14, 1992 RESOLUTION NO. 7915 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION APPROVING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY - 300 WEST 78TH STREET Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7915 in Resolution Book No. 61. Item #10 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SOUTH HENNEPIN REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY 1992-1993 WORK PLAN. C.L. NO. 219 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 219 regarding consideration of approval of South Hennepin Regional Planning Agency (SHeRPA) 1992-1993 work plan. Council Member Ludeman described the process used by SHeRPA to restructure the organization in order to deliver the needed services to ~ehe roar communi~eies. Council Member Stokes stated support for SHeRPA's work plan including addressing the issue of child care. M/Ludeman, S/Stokes to approve the South Hennepin Regional Planning Agency work plan proposal for 1992-1993. Motion carried 5-0. Item #11 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF BID MINUTES/TABULATION, ADD BID ALTERNATES #1 THROUGH #5, AND AWARD OF CONTRACT INCLUDING BASE BID AND SELECTED ALTERNATES FOR CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF MINIATURE GOLF COURSE AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK OF RICHFIELD TO OLYMPIC POOLS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $243,300. C.L. N0. 220 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 220 regarding consideration of approval of bid and award of contract for construction and installation of miniature golf course at Veterans Memorial Park of Richfield. Mayor Kirsch asked if the lower bids would detract from the attractiveness of the course. Council Meeting Minutes -7- September 14, 1992 Community Services Director Fondric}~ responded that certain changes were made to work toward securing lower bids. He felt that the project was still very attractive and should be successful. Mr. Fondrick indicated work would start by the end of the month if approved tonight, with the course opening the Memorial Day weekend of 1993. Council Member Stokes asked about the length of the payback period of the selected add on alternatives. Community Services Director Fondrick stated the selected add on alternatives totaling 525,000 would not significantly change the payback. Council Member Ludeman questioned where the City will go with the free enterprise system. Mr. Ludeman stated that he is philosophically opposed to government doing this type of free enterprise activity. He also asked for a breakdown of the costs of the project. Community Services Director Fondrick responded to the question and reviewed cost allocations and the alternates. Council Member Bullock stated that past experience has indicated that the City does a very good fob of operating entrepreneurial enterprise. He stated there is no cost to the general fund and now is the time to add the alternates. M/Bullock, S/Sandahl to accept the bid minutes/tabulation of the bid opening of September 2 ~ 1992 for the construction and installation of a miniature golf course at Veterans Memorial Park of Richfield, and award a contract including base bid and add bid alternates #l, #2, #3, #4, and #5 to Olympic Pools, Inc. in the amount of 5243,300: and that the contract be paid from market rate interest loans b~ the PIR and Cable Funds (5121.650 each). Motion carried 4-1. (Stokes opposed) Item #12 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH ORR-SCHELEN- MAYERSON 6c ASSOCIATES, INC. AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $240,000 FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO EXPANSION OF WATER TREATMENT PLANT. C.L. NO. 221 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 221 regarding consideration of approval of contract with Orr-Schelen- Mayerson & Associates, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $240,000 for engineering services related to expansion of water treatment plant. Council Meeting Minutes -8- September 14, 1992 Council Member Ludeman stated that this $240,000 cost will lead to a future $3,000,000 repair/replacement at the water plant. This replacement has been anticipated for sometime and funds have been set aside for this work. City Manager Prosser stated that this work will cause the water softening to be shut down for a period of time. Administrative Services Director Dedich stated that the funds needed for the $3,000,000 project have been set aside in the water fund. M/Bullock, S/Stokes to approve the contract with Orr- Schelen-Mayerson & Associates, Inc. at a cost not to exceed 5240 X000 for engineering services related to expansion of the water treatment plant. Motion carried 5-0. Items #? 3 C©Ed~I~~~?'I~L~T 0~' ~~~~* ~3'~'T~~tT P.~~L~'!'?'?d~ '~~' P~OPO~~~ BUDGET AND PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR THE YEAR 1993 AND SETTING TRUTH-IN-TAXATION HEARING DATES. C.L. NO. 222 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 222 regarding consideration of a resolution adopting the proposed budget and property tax levy for the year 1993 and setting truth- in-taxation hearing dates. Council Member Ludeman opposed the rise of personnel costs, which he stated were in excess of 3$ in several divisions. City Manager Prosser responded that the overall increase in personnel services costs also includes the cost of step and merit increases of employees moving through the pay plans. Council Member Bullock stated he would like to see personnel costs broke down by departments for a future meeting. He requested changes in numbers be documented for the October 5 Study Session. Mayor Kirsch also asked that a breakdown of Line Item #1220 - Subscriptions and Memberships in the Legislative/ Executive budget to be prepared for the October 5 Study Session. i~ Council Meeting Minutes -9- September 14, 1992 Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, spoke regarding the proposed property tax levy and budget. Mr. Wozniczka asked the City Council for mercy for taxpayers and urged the City Council to limit increases in the budget and tax levy to 2$s and that he found several areas in the budget where personnel costs have risen more than 3~. He also questioned the December 9 date for the truth-in-taxation hearing. Administrative Services Director Devich responded that this year's truth-in-taxation hearings must be held between November 30 and December 21, 1992 according to state law. M/Sandahl, 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 N0. 7916 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PROPOSED BUDGET AND TAX LEVY FOR THE YEAR 1993 and to set the Truth-in-Taxation Public Hearing for 7:00 D.m., December 9, 1992 with a continuation date of 7:00 y.m.. December 16, 1992, if necessary. Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7916 in Resolution Book No. 61. Item #14 AIRPORT STATUS REPORT City Manager Prosser reviewed the following airport issues: • The application process for the buyout of Rich Acres/New Ford Town. • The status of the proposed extension of Runway 4-22. • The MSP Re-Use Task Force. He stated that it is extremely important to Richfield to have a role in the disposition of the airport property if that should occur in the future. Council Member Stokes reported that complaints of airport noise are up and that NWA has stated that they will exceed the voluntary noise limits. She also stated that there will be a MASAC meeting on September 22, 1992 to discuss these issues. Council Members asked the staff to review the issues of the exceeded noise levels for a future meeting. Council Meeting Minutes -10- September 14, 1992 Item #15 LEGISLATIVE REPORT None Item #16 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS Council Member Sandahl stated he had a block party with neighbors to discuss 77th Street which Mike Eastling, City Engineer attended. Council Member Stokes reminded residents to remove garage sale signs when sales are over. Council Member Bullock discussed the Richfield "Fix Up Street" which will include remodeling and repair demonstrations at several vacant homes on 77th Street. The Fix Up Street will run from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, September 26. Mayor Kirsch reminded everyone of Richfield Cattail Days Art Fair and Family Festival to be held Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20 at Veterans Memorial Park. Item #17 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS M/Ludeman, S/Bullock that the following claims and payrolls be approved: RICHFIELD BANK Checks 15746-15851; 35004-35386 $2,158,956.12 NORWEST BANK Checks 1151-1153 $ 18,000.00 FIRSTAR BANK Checks 6978-7012 $ 597,271.06 Payroll 8/27: 57949-57985; 60571-60977 $ 394,885.00 Payroll 9/9: 57986-58000; 60982-61380 $ 392,728.24 Motion carried 5-0. Council Meeting Minutes ADJOURNMENT -11- September 14, 1992 The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:24 p.m. Date Approved: 9/28/92 en L. Devich Acting City Clerk e Martin J. irsch Mayor ~`"'~_. ~~~~ D. Prosser Manager r-