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02-08-1993 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 8, 1993 MEMBERS PRESENT: Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Michael Sandahl; Susan Rosenberg; Russ Susag; and Don Priebe. 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 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/Susag, S/Rosenberg to apvrove the minutes of the regular City Council Meeting of January 25, 1993: the minutes of the 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 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO J. ALBERT OSIER WHO HAS SERVED THREE CONSECUTIVE TERMS ON THE SISTER CITY COMMISSION. C.L. NO. 34 Cynthia Mandl, Chair of the Sister City Commission, reviewed the contributions of Mr. Oster to the Commission. Mayor Kirsch read and presented a Certificate of Appreciation to J. Albert Oster for his service of three consecutive terms on the Sister City Commission. Council Meeting Minutes -2- February 8, 1993 Item #3 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA M/Priebe, S/Susag to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0. Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Priebe requested that Items 4F., 4H., and 4J. be removed from the consent calendar for discussion. Mayor Kirsch stated that Items 4F., 4H., and 4J. would be removed from the consent calendar and placed on the regular agenda as follows: 4F:8A. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PURCHASE THROUGH HENNEPIN COUNTY CONTRACT ~'OR 1993 VE~iICLE TO BE USED BY SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT FOR AMOUNT OF $11,437.00 C.L. 40. 4H:8B. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF BID MINUTES/TABULATION AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO C.M. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR MAINTENANCE GARAGE MODIFICATIONS AT MUNICIPAL GARAGE IN AMOUNT OF $65,699 C.L. 42. 4J:8C. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF 55,000 FROM SPALDING FOR RANGE BALLS FOR RICH ACRES DRIVING RANGE IN AMOUNT OF $12,920 C.L. 44. Council Member Rosenberg requested that Item 4B. be removed from the consent calendar for discussion. Mayor Kirsch stated that Item 4B. would be removed from the consent calendar and placed on the regular agenda as follows: 4B:8D CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS INITIATING RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING CREDIT IN PLACE OF RECYCLING CONTRACT AND LICENSE FEE C.L. 36. 4A. APPROVED RESOLUTIONS AMENDING INDENTURES RELATING TO BONDS FOR MARKET PLAZA AND MARKET TOWERS C.L. 35 RESOLUTION N0. 7975 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE OF TRUST IN CONNECTION WITH VARIABLE RATE DEMAND PURCHASE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1984 (MARKET PLAZA COMMERCIAL JOINT VENTURE PROJECT). This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7975 in Resolution Book No. 62. Council Meeting Minutes -3- February 8, 1993 RESOLUTION NO. 7976 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE OF TRUST IN CONNECTION WITH MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1985 (MARKET PLAZA HOUSING PROJECT) This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7976 in Resolution Book No. 62. B. Removed from the consent calendar and placed on the regular agenda for consideration as Item #8D. C. APPROVED AWARD OF BIDS FOR SALE AND REMOVAL OF HOUSE AT 7638 DUPONT AVENUE; 77TH STREET PROJECT C.L. 37 D. APPROVED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN CENTURION/SCHOOLS INSURANCE FUND FOR LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS C.L. 38 RESOLUTION N0. 7979 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN CENTURION/SCHOOLS INSURANCE FUND FOR LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7979 in Resolution Book No. 62. E. APPROVED RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO PURCHASE AGREEMENTS WITH PORTICO COMPUTERS, WAGERS, PONY INTERNATIONAL AND CEDAR COMPUTER FOR PURCHASE OF PERSONAL COMPUTERS AND PERIPHERALS C.L. 39 RESOLUTION NO. 7980 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PERSONAL COMPUTERS This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7980 in Resolution Book No. 62. F. Removed from the consent calendar and placed on the regular agenda for consideration as Item #SA. G. APPROVED BID MINUTES/TABULATION AND AWARD OF TWO YEAR CONTRACT TO WESTERN LIME & CEMENT COMPANY FOR APPROXIMATELY 2,800 TON OF QUICK LIME FOR WATER TREATMENT IN AMOUNT OF $64 PER TON, FOR TOTAL OF $179,200 FOR 1993 AND 1994 C.L. 41 H. Removed from the consent calendar and placed on the regular agenda for consideration as Item #SB. Council Meeting Minutes -4- February 8, 1993 I. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FROM ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS TO TUB GRIND WOOD DEBRIS FOR $225/HOUR FOR MACHINE AND OPERATOR FOR TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $10,000 C.L. 43 J. Removed from the consent calendar and placed on the regular agenda for consideration as Item #8C. M/Priebe, S/Susag to approve the consent calendar as amended. Motion carried 5-0. Item #5 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 7645 ELLIOT AVENUE; 77TH STREET PROJECT. C.L. NO. 45 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 45 recommending adoption of a resolution authorizing the purchase of the pY ©per ty 1©cated at 76 45 E113.ot Avenue a r~i ~1 c~eterm~3ni~g ;j us°i, compensation to be $71,000. Ir~ i ~ J M/Susag, S/Rosenberg 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. 7981 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION, AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY 77TH STREET PROJECT - 7645 ELLIOT AVENUE SOUTH Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7981 in Resolution Book No. 62. Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PARKING ON BOTH SIDES OF 77TH STREET FROM I-35W TO CEDAR AVENUE AT ALL TIME. C.L. NO. 46 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 46 recommending approval of a resolution restricting parking on both sides of 77th Street from I-35W to Cedar Avenue after the reconstruction of the street. Council Member Priebe asked about the status of the existing parking restriction on 76th Street after the completion of 77th Street. Council Meeting Minutes -5- February 8, 1993 City Manager Prosser stated planning for 76th Street after construction of 77th Street has not been completed, but that enhanced pedestrian and bike access, and parking regulations will be considerations of that planning process. M/Susag, S/Priebe that the followinc resolution be adopted; that it be dread in the resolution book and that it be made Dart of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 7982 RELATING TO PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON S.P. 157-108-10 FROM INTERSTATE 35W TO PORTLAND AVENUE AND S.P. 157-108-15 FROM PORTLAND AVENUE TO CEDAR AVENUE ON 77TH STREET IN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7982 in Resolution Book No. 62. Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NUMBER OF TERMS FOR MEMBERS OF ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (DEFERRED FROM JANUARY 25, 1993). C.L. N0. 47 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 47 regarding a resolution that it shall be the policy of the City Council except as otherwise provided by State Statutes and.City Ordinances to limit the term of any Advisory Board or Commission Member to three consecutive terms on the same Advisory Hoard or Commission. Where there are more applicants than openings, preferences will be for reappointments to second terms over new applicants and for new applicants over reappointments to third terms. Council Member Sandahl stated that the reduction in the number of terms will increase the opportunities for qualified applicants to participate. M/Sandahl, S/Priebe 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. 7983 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE NUMBER OF TERMS FOR MEMBERS OF ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7983 in Resolution Book No. 62. i~ Council Meeting Minutes -6- February 8, 1993 Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS OF PERSON TO VARIOUS ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. C.L. NO. 48 M/Sandahl, S/Susag to make the following appointments: ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH TERM EXPIRES Carole Hippie January 31, 1996 Bill Swanson January 31, 1994 Sarah Boothby (student) January 31, 1994 Elisa Pluhar (student) January 31, 1994 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Matthew Little January 31, 1996 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION David Delzer January 31, 1996 J©seph Sause~n JaYaua~ 31, 1996 Elizabeth Swanson January 31, 1996 James McGinty January 31, 1996 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Ben Arriola January 31, 1996 John Chell January 31, 1996 John Boyle January 31, 1996 Kurt Donaldson January 31, 1996 Briana MacPhee (student) January 31, 1994 Anne Robinson (student) January 31, 1994 PLANNING COMMISSION Mike Gallagher January 31, 1996 Kristal Stokes January 31, 1996 Paul Wasko January 31, 1996 SISTER CITY COMMISSION Charles Bankey January 31, 1996 Phyllis Couture January 31, 1996 Linda Zacher January 31, 1996 William Bullock January 31, 1994 Seema Gundgovi (student) January 31, 1994 Brett Kleeberger (student) January 31, 1994 1 Motion carried 5-©. Council Meeting Minutes -7- February 8, 1993 Item #8A CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PURCHASE THROUGH HENNEPIN COUNTY CONTRACT FOR 1993 VEHICLE TO BE USED HY SPECIAL INVESTIGATION UNIT FOR AMOUNT OF $11,437.00 C.L.NO. 40 Council Member Priebe stated he had discussed with the City Manager and Public Safety Director reasons that he thought this was a mistake and therefore, he was opposed to approving this purchase as presented. Council Member Sandahl stated that this issue is a balance between confidentiality and the public's right to know. M/Priebe, S/Rosenberg to not aDOrove this purchase and to seek an alternative method to accomplishing it. Motion failed 2-3. (Kirsch, Sandahl, Susag opposed) M/Sandahl, S/Susag to a~Drove the purchase through Hennepin County contract for a 1993 vehicle to be used by the Special Investigations Unit for the amount of 511.437.00_. Motion carried 4-1. (Priebe opposed) 1 n i ~i. ~I~ Item #88 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF BID MINUTES/TABULATION AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO C.M. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR MAINTENANCE GARAGE MODIFICATIONS AT MUNICIPAL GARAGE IN AMOUNT OF 465,699. C.L. NO. 42 Council Member Priebe proposal but noted that the apparently will continue to He stated that perhaps the these years. stated he isn't opposed to City garage will lose 150 perform the functions of garage had unneeded space the feet but the garage. for all City Manager Prosser stated that the space is being replaced by space at the Lampert Lumber site and apologized for not including this information in the Council Letter. M/Priebe, S/Susag to aDnrove the bid minutes/tabulation and award of contract to C M. Construction Company Inc. for Motion carried 5-0. Council Meeting Minutes -8- February S, 1993 Item #SC CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FROM SPALDING FOR RANGE BALLS FOR RICH ACRES DRIVING RANGE IN AMOUNT OF $12,920.00 C.L. NO. 44 Council Member Priebe stated he felt the proposed purchase of 24,000 range golf balls.seemed to be a very large number. Community Services Director Fondrick reviewed the rotation sequence of purchasing range golf balls and the golf range customer useage. M/Susag, S/Sandahl to approve the 1993 purchase of rangQ golf balls for the Rich Acres Golf Course from Spalding in the amount of $12,920.00. Motion carried 5-0. I`i.~ ~rr8Yy C®PpaIDERATI®A7 ®~° APPR®VAL ®F RES®Y,~°I®I~7S YFYYTYATYP7~S RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING CREDIT IN PLACE OF RECYCLING CONTRACT AND LICENSE FEE. C.L. NO. 36 Council Member Rosenberg stated support for the resolutions with the desire to call attention to the initiation of the quarterly residential recycling credit. City Manager and Community Services Director Fondrick explained the relationship of the credit to Hennepin County funding and garbage hauler rates. M/Susag, S/Rosenberg 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. 7977 RESOLUTION AMENDING ESTABLISHED 1993 LICENSE, PERMIT AND MISCELLANEOUS FEES PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF APPENDIX D OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7977 in Resolution Book No. 62. Council Meeting Minutes -9- February 8, 1993 M/Susag, S/Rosenberg that the following resolution be adopted; that it be sAread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 7978 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF MUNICIPAL GRANT APPLICATION FOR 1993 HENNEPIN COUNTY RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING PROGRAM Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 7978 in Resolution Book No. 62. Item #9 AIRPORT STATUS REPORT City Manager Prosser reviewed the status of the Environmental Assessment of the New Ford Town/Rich Acres buyout indicating the City is responding to the comments submitted by the Metropolitan Council related to the Comprehensive Plan and ground water. Item #10 LEGISLATIVE REPORT City Manager Prosser reviewed the status of proposed -_ legislation regarding the following airport related issues: • MAC Commissioner to Represent Richfield • Noise Ordinance • City/School Impact Aid City Manager Prosser indicated that staff is reviewing the potential impact of the Governor's budget proposal. Item #11 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS Council Member Priebe stated that he has several ideas regarding the 1994 budget which differ substantially from the current budget. He stated he will submit in writing these ideas to the City Manager and Council. He suggested that a Study Session be scheduled early on to give staff the perimeters of Council policy on the budget. Council Meeting Minutes Council Member Susag•a~ Friends of the Library book February 13. Mayor Kirsch announced a Town Meeting at Richfield -10- February 8, 1993 nnounced that the Augsburg Park sale is scheduled for Saturday, that Congressman Ramstad will conduct City Hall on February 9 at 7:00 p.m. Item #12 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS M/Sandahl, S/Priebe that the following claims and payrolls be approved: RICHFIELD BANK Checks 16429-16509; 37344-37605 NORWEST BANK Checks 1168 FIRSTAR BANK Checks 7245-7266 Payroll 64616-64943 Motion carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT $1,239,779.19 $ 9,000.00 $ 583,077.04 $ 370,639.10 M/Susag, S/Sandahl to ad,~ourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Date Approved: 2/22/93 / i ~ Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk t Martin J. Ki ch Mayor J s D. Prosser i y Manager