07-12-1993CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 12, 1993
MEMBERS PRESENT: Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Michael Sandahl; Russ
Susag; and Don Priebe.
MEMBER NOT PRESENT: Susan Rosenberg.
STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Devich,
Administrative Services Director; Thomas
Ferber, City Clerk; Donald Fondrick,
Community Services Director; Byron Wallace,
Community Development Director; Jack Erskine,
Public Safety Director; Shawn Drill, Zoning
Administrator; and Corrine Heine, Assistant
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/Susag to approve the minutes of the Special
City Council Study Session of June 28, 1993; and the Regular City
Council Meeting of June 28R 1993.
Motion carried 4-0.
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 PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING VALERIE,
HUBERT AND ANTOINE DUMONT HONORARY CITIZENS OF
RICHFIELD.
Council Member Susag read and presented a proclamation
designating Valerie, Hubert, and Antoine Dumont as honorary
citizens of Richfield.
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Item #3 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Priebe, S/Sandahl to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR
4A. APPROVED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF COOPERATIVE
CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT NO. PW 26-19-23 WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY
AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF ESTIMATED $5,289.35 OF
RICHFIELD'S STORM SEWER UTILITY FUND MONIES TO OFFSET
CERTAIN EXPENSES IN CONJUNCTION WITH RESURFACING OF PENN
AVENUE, 73RD STREET TO 75TH STREET C.L. 198
RESOLUTION NO. 8036
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF AN ESTIMATED $5,289.35
OF RICHFIELD'S STORM SEWER UTILITY FUND MONIES TO OFFSET
CERTAIN EXPENSES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE RESURFACING OF
PENN AVENUE, 73RD STREET TO 75th STREET
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8036 in Resolution
Book No. 62.
B. APPROVED PERSONNEL POLICY PERTAINING TO AIRLINE TRAVEL
CREDITS C.L. 199
C. APPROVED PAYMENT OF LEGAL DEFENSE FEES TOTALING $6,460.48
FOR WILLIAMS LAWSUIT C.L. 200
D. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR PERSONAL COMPUTER
EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE FOR SECTION 8 PROGRAM FROM PORTICO
COMPUTERS IN AMOUNT OF $13,142.10 C.L. 201
E. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 TO REROOF WOOD LAKE
NATURE CENTER'S SHOP AND GARAGE FROM COTY CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY IN AMOUNT OF 55,785 C.L. 202
F. APPROVED REQUEST FOR ON-SALE NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR,
ITINERANT PLACE OF AMUSEMENT AND ITINERANT FOOD LICENSES
WITH FEE WAIVER FOR CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION FUNFEST ON
AUGUST 14 AND 15, 1993 C.L. 203
G. APPROVED ESTIMATE #1 PAYMENT FOR NICOLLET PARK SITE
IMPROVEMENT; HOFFMAN & MCNAMARA CO.; $91,504.72
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 4-0.
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Item #5 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF TRANSITORY
ORDINANCES REGARDING SALE OF PROPERTY AT 6310 15TH AND
7112 FIRST AVENUES TO HRA AND AUTHORIZING LICENSE
AGREEMENT WITH HRA. C.L. N0. 204
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City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 204
regarding two proposed transitory ordinances which would
authorize the sale of the properties located at 6310 15th Avenue
and 7112 First Avenue to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
for redevelopment of new homes.
Council Member Priebe discussed the need to review the
financial costs and benefits of this type of project which uses
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding.
their July 19 meeting.
City Manager Prosser stated that discussion of the policy
issue related to the allocation of CDBG funds for housing is
scheduled for the August City Council Study Session. He
indicated that the HRA will also discuss this policy issue at
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearinct.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag that this constitute Second Reading of
Bill No. 1993-10, Transitory Ordinance No. 17.51, authorizing and
providing for the sale, transfer or other disposition of 6310
15th Avenue; that it be published in the official newspaper and
that it be made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag that this constitute Second Reading of
Bill No. 1993-11~ Transitory Ordinance No. 17.52, authorizing and
providing for the sale, transfer or other disposition of 7112
First Avenue; that it be published in the official newspaper and
that it be made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 4-0.
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Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR AMENDED FINAL DEVELOPMENT
PLAN/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW RECONFIGURATION OF
COMMERCIAL SPACE AT MARKET PLAZA, 700 WEST 66TH STREET.
C.L. NO. 205
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 205
regarding a request from the Market Plaza Commercial Center for
an amended final development plan/conditional use permit to allow
a reconfiguration of commercial space at Market Plaza, 700 West
66th Street.
Council Member Susag asked about the relocation of the
current tenants.
Tim Trimble, representing Market Plaza, stated Kinko's would
be moving to the former Blockbuster Video location.
Mayor Kirsch as2~ed about the conformance of the ne~3 signs to
City standards.
City Manager Prosser stated the signs would conform to LHN
design guidelines.
Council Member Priebe asked if the reconfiguration would
increase the value of the center.
City Manager Prosser indicated that it would maintain or
increase the value if a greater percentage of space is leased as
a result of the change.
M/Sandahl, S/Priebe to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve the amended final development
plan/conditional use permit (case #93-APUD-1) as requested with a
stipulation that if the rear area is to be developed as office
space, the owners must demonstrate to staff that adequate on-site
arking will be available.
Motion carried 4-0.
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Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR AMENDED FINAL DEVELOPMENT
PLAN/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW SCREENING OF
BALCONIES AT WOODLAKE POINT CONDOMINIUMS, 6500 WOODLAKE
DRIVE. C.L. NO. Z06
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 206
regarding a request from the Woodlake Point Condominiums, 6500
Woodlake Drive, for an amended final development plan/conditional
use permit to allow the installation of balcony screen
enclosures.
George Kotars, resident and board member of the Woodlake
Point Homeowners Association, stated there was strong support
from residents for allowing the screen enclosures. He stated the
Association would assure compliance to specific rules so that
enclosures will not detract from the appearance of the building.
M/Sandahl-, S/Susag to close the public hearinct.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Priebe, S/Sandahl to approve the amended final development
plan/conditional use permit (case #93-APUD-2) for Woodlake Point
Condominiums, 6500 Woodlake Drive, to allow installation of
balcony screening enclosures for those owners who want them, with
a stipulation that all screens be installed and maintained
according to the established criteria, as outlined in the
anDlication.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
TO REZONE CERTAIN PARCELS EAST OF XERXES AVENUE BETWEEN
62ND STREET AND 64TH STREET FROM MULTIPLE RESIDENCE TO
TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.
C.L. N0. 207
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 207
regarding a proposed zoning ordinance amendment to rezone certain
parcels east of Xerxes Avenue between 62nd Street and 64th Street
from MR (multiple residence) to MR-1 (two family residential) and
R (single family residential).
Council Member Susag asked if this would make any of these
properties non-conforming under the MR-1 classification.
City Manager Prosser stated that no property would become
nonconforming.
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Council Member Priebe asked how this rezoning action related
to the updating of the zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan
which was recently initiated by the City.
City Manager Prosser stated the action would be consistent
with the revisions. He explained that the City Council and the
Planning Commission will be asked to redesignate the other
remaining MR parcels to the appropriate classification.
M/Susag, S/Priebe that this constitute the First Reading of
an ordinance amendment rezoning certain parcels on the east side
of Xerxes Avenue between 62nd Street and 64th Street from MR to
MR-1 and R, and that the Public Hearing and Second Reading of the
ordinance be scheduled for the August 9, 1993 City Council
Meeting.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT FOR ASSESSMENT SERVICES WITH
HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 1, 1993 TO JULY
31, 1997. C.L. PTO. 208
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 208
recommending approval of an agreement for assessment services
with Hennepin County for the period August 1, 1993 to July 31,
1997.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag that the City Council authorize the City
Manager to execute a renewal contract (#A07183) between the City
of Richfield and Hennepin County for assessment services for the
period August 1, 1993 to July 31, 1997.
Motion carried 4-0.
Council Member Priebe noting the utilization of consolidated
services for assessing, asked if the City has looked at a similar
arrangement for the Section 8 program.
City Manager Prosser stated that the City had undertaken the
Section 8 program because Richfield was losing $30,000 yearly
when the Metropolitan Council HRA administered the program. He
stated the program breaks even now that Richfield administers the
program.
Item #10 AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
City Manager Prosser reviewed the status of the following
airport related issues:
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• AIRPORT NOISE LEVELS IN SCHOOLS
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) is in the process
of selecting the schools outside the LDN65 near the airport
to be studied for the impact of noise as required by recent
State legislation.
• DUAL TRACK TASK FORCE PANEL
A final report is expected on August 1. The City had
submitted comments expressing the need to address the noise
issue at the current airport site.
Council Member Priebe stated the next task force meeting
will be July 15 at which time the new traffic operations
forecast will be presented.
• NEW FORD TOWN/RICH ACRES ACQUISITION
The City will submit a proposal to the MAC in response to
their Request•for Qualifications (RFQ) to provide appraisal,
relocation, and property management services related to the
proposed New Ford Town/Rich Acres buyout.
Item #11 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
City Manager Prosser stated he had received calls from local
businesses indicating receipt of a letter from the City of
Minneapolis about an I-35W plan review meeting sponsored by
Minneapolis Council Members Cramer and Johnson, to be held on
July 15.
Council Member Susag stated that he would attend the
meeting. He stated concern about the lack of cooperation from
Minneapolis in working with other communities on this
transportation issue. He noted that the City of Richfield will
continue to communicate with its residents and businesses about
I-35W and have not abdicated that responsibility to Minneapolis.
Mayor Kirsch asked if the City had contacted the Richfield
Chamber of Commerce.
City Manager Prosser stated the Chamber is aware of the
meeting and will be represented.
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Item #12 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Sandahl summarized the reasons why there was
not a carnival at the 1993 Fourth of July event indicating that
the carnival operator refused to provide evidence of insurability
prior to the event.
The City Council acknowledged the efforts of City staff and
the Fourth of July Committee in conducting the community
celebration.
Council Member Susag announced that the Richfield Chamber of
Commerce Golf Scramble and Barbecue will be held at the Rich
Acres Golf Course on September 9, 1993.
Item #13 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Priebe, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls
be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
Checks 17175-17242; 40063-40300
NORWEST BANK
Check 1183
FIRSTAR BANK
Checks 7517-7529
Payroll: 68673-68713; 69005-69421
Motion carried 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT
$1,023,282.64
$ 13,500.00
$ 746,505.17
$ 414,446.86
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous co en
Date Approved: 7/28/93 ~~~'~" ~'
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