07-26-1993CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 26, 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
Ferber, City Clerk; Donald Fondrick,
Community Services Director; Jack Erskine,
Public Safety Director; William Fillmore,
Liquor Operations Director; Bruce Palmborg,
Housing & Redevelopment Coordinator; Bridget
Walstrom, Finance Manager; Melanie Ault,
Personnel Manager; 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/Priebe to approve the minutes of the Regular
City Council Meeting of July 12, 1993.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
Gail Janes, 6216 Third Avenue, spoke as a representative of
the neighborhood between First Avenue and Fifth Avenue adjacent
to the 62 Crosstown highway. She stated concerns regarding
safety on the pathway along the Crosstown and requested brush
removal and lighting as measures to improve security in the area.
She also stated the need for a traffic signal at the intersection
of 64th Street and Portland Avenue for pedestrian crossing to
Veterans Memorial Park.
Mayor Kirsch stated the City has requested that Hennepin
County conduct a traffic study of the 64th Street and Portland
Avenue intersection to determine if the warrants are met for
installation of a traffic signal.
Community Services Director Fondrick stated that the study
is scheduled for this summer.
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City Manager Prosser noted the strong neighborhood watch
program which brought these security concerns forward to the
City. He stated that the City will assure the clearance of the
brush and work to address the lighting issue.
Cynthia Mandl, Chairperson of Sister City Commission
presented a miniature oxcart from Heredia, Costa Rica, to City
Manager Prosser.
Don Cederholm, 6214 Fifth Avenue, discussed the maintenance
of the property adjacent to the Crosstown 62 highway and urged
the City to maintain it and install lights. He also expressed
concerns about Minneapolis residents using Nicollet Park.
Lonnie Birhanzel, 6227 Fifth Avenue, suggested that access
be provided from Fifth Avenue to cross Portland Avenue to
Veterans Memorial Park to address the problem of juveniles
crossing private yards.
City Manager Prosser indicated the City has recognized the
need for this and will continue to pursue the right-of-way to
accomplish the access.
Item #2 PRESENTATION OF DONATION FROM FRED BABCOCK VFW POST
5555 IN AMOUNT OF $7,631.08 FOR PURCHASE, LICENSES AND
FEES, PAINTING AND GRAPHIC APPLICATION OF SHOWMOBILE.
C.L.NO. 209
Mayor Kirsch stated this presentation will be rescheduled to
a future meeting.
Item #3 PRESENTATION OF 1993 INNOVATIVE CITY AWARD FROM
ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES. C.L.NO. 210
Mayor Kirsch acknowledged the receipt
City Award from the Association of Metropo:
He recognized the efforts of Visions 2004,
Board, Richfield Chamber of Commerce, City
sponsoring the innovative housing programs
by this award.
Item #4 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
of the 1993 Innovative
Litan Municipalities.
the Richfield Tourism
staff, and the HRA in
which were recognized
Council Member Rosenberg requested the addition to the
agenda of an item to discuss the composition of the Comprehensive
Plan Revision Steering Committee.
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Mayor Kirsch stated that this issue would be placed on the
agenda as Item #14A.
M/Susag, S/Priebe to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Priebe requested that consent calendar Items
5A and 5B be placed on the regular agenda for discussion.
Mayor Kirsch stated that Item 5A. "CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL
OF PAYMENT OF ARBITRAGE REBATE FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION
REDEVELOPMENT BONDS OF 1988 IN AMOUNT OF 571,500" and Item #5B
"CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AMENDING 1993 GENERAL
SERVICES PAY PLAN TO ACHIEVE COMPARABLE WORTH COMPLIANCE AND
AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT PAY EQUITY IMPLEMENTATION REPORT" would
be removed from the consent calendar and placed on the regular
agenda as Items #14B and 14C.
5A. Removed from the consent calendar and placed on the regular
agenda for consideration as Item #14B.
B. Removed from the consent calendar and placed on the regular
agenda for consideration as Item #14C.
C. APPROVED BID MINUTES/TABULATION AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR
1993 JOINT CLEANING AND RESEALING PROJECT TO ARCON
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. IN AMOUNT OF $49,397.00 C.L. 213
D. APPROVED BID MINUTES/TABULATION AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR
1993 SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER REPAIR TO ARCON CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY IN AMOUNT OF $17,946.00 C.L. 214
E. APPROVED PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF
MINIATURE GOLF COURSE; OLYMPIC POOLS INC.; $53,448.80
F. APPROVED ESTIMATE #1 PAYMENT FOR SHELTER CONSTRUCTION AT
NICOLLET PARK; EBERT INC.; $23,085.00
M/Sandahl, S/Priebe to approve the consent calendar as
amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #6 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING APPLICATION FOR NEW
RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE; 7315 THOMAS AVENUE; FOUR
CATS (DEFERRED FROM JUNE 28, 1993). C.L. NO. 215
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 215
recommending denial of the application of Philip Mortenson, 7315
Thomas Avenue, for a residential kennel license for four cats.
Philip Mortenson, 7315 Thomas Avenue, requested additional
time to schedule an evening mediation session to encourage more
participation by his neighbors to attempt to resolve the concerns
expressed by them regarding the kennel license.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl to continue consideration of the
application of Philip Mortenson, 7315 Thomas Avenue, for a
residential kennel license for four cats, to the August 9, 1993
City Council Meeting or subsequent meeting to allow the
scheduling and conduct of another neicrhborhood mediation session
rior to Council action.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING
ASSESSMENT ON CITY PROJECT NO. 872, ALLEY MAINTENANCE
FOR PERIOD JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1992.
C.L. NO. 216
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 216
recommending adoption of the assessment roll for City Project No.
872, alley maintenance for the period January 1 - December 31,
1992.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Priebe, 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. 8038
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON CITY PROJECT NO. 872
ALLEY MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 1992
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 8038 in Resolution Book No. 62.
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Item #8 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING
ASSESSMENT ON CITY PROJECT NO. 873, LHN MAINTENANCE FOR
PERIOD JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1992. C.L.NO. 217
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 217
recommending adoption of the assessment roll for City Project No.
873, LHN Maintenance for the period January 1 - December 31,
1992.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag that the following resolution be adopted;
that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made Hart
of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 8039
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RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON CITY PROJECT NO. 873
LHN MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 1992
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 8039 in Resolution Book No. 62.
Item #9 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION
ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON CITY PROJECT NO. 874, ILN
MAINTENANCE FOR PERIOD JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
1992. C.L. NO. 218
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 218
recommending adoption of the assessment roll for City Project No.
874, ILN Maintenance for the period January 1 - December 31,
1992.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Susag, 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 NO. 8040
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON CITY PROJECT NO. 874
ILN MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 1992
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 8040 in Resolution Book No. 62.
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Item #10 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION
ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES FROM
PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR PERIOD JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER
31, 1992. C.L. NO. 219
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 219
recommending adoption of the assessment roll for the removal of
diseased trees from private property for the period January 1 -
December 31, 1992.
Audrey Hansen, 7230 Lyndale Avenue, asked questions
regarding the diseased tree removal process and tree contractors.
City Manager Prosser reviewed the diseased tree removal
process used by the City.
M/Sandahl, S/Priebe to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag 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. 8041
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES
FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR THE PERIOD OF
JANUARY 1, 1992 TO DECEMBER 31, 1992
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 8041 in Resolution Book No. 62.
Item #11 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ORDERING
UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT SERVICE PROJECT FOR ALLEY
MAINTENANCE FOR PERIOD JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
1994, CITY PROJECT 893. C.L. N0. 220
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 220
recommending approval of City Project No. 893, assessment of
maintenance services for City alleys for the period of January
1 - December 31, 1994.
Audrey Hansen, 7230 Lyndale Avenue, asked questions about
the right of way width of alleys regarding construction of an
adjacent fence. She also reported a pothole in 72nd Street at
the end of the alley between Lyndale Avenue and Garfield Avenue.
Randy Hughes, Operations Coordinator, met with Mrs. Hansen
to answer her questions.
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M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearinct.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Susag, 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 NO. 8042
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE UNDERTAKING OF
CURRENT SERVICES PROJECT FOR ALLEY MAINTENANCE
JANUARY 1, 1994 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1994
CITY PROJECT NO. 893
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 8042 in Resolution Book No. 62.
Item #12 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ORDERING
UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT SERVICE PROJECT FOR LHN
MAINTENANCE FOR PERIOD JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
1994, CITY PROJECT 891. C.L.NO. 221
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 221
recommending approval of City Project No. 891, assessment of the
LHN area for maintenance services for the period January 1 -
December 31, 1994.
Council Member Susag asked if Hennepin County was going to
resurface 66th Street between Lyndale Avenue and Nicollet Avenue
this year.
Community Services Director Fondrick stated that Hennepin
County has not yet scheduled the resurfacing of this section of
66th Street.
City Manager Prosser stated that the City would send a
letter to Hennepin County indicating that the City Council has
requested this section of 66th Street be resurfaced.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearinct.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag that the fallowing resolution be adopted;
that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part
of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 8043
RESOLUTION ORDERING UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT SERVICE PROJECT
LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN) MAINTENANCE
JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1994
CITY PROJECT N0. 891
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 8043 in Resolution Book No. 62.
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Item #13 CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT TO BRW, INC./ORR-SCHELEN-MAYERON CONTRACT FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR 77TH STREET PROJECT IN AMOUNT
OF $230,000. C.L. N0. 222
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 222
regarding a proposed supplemental agreement to the BRW Inc./Orr-
Schelen-Mayeron contract for additional engineering services
related to the survey and right of way plan for the Wood Lake
storm sewer and additional signal and traffic control work in
Phase II.
M/Sandahl, S/Priebe to approve the supplemental agreement to
the BRW. Inc./Orr-Schelen-Mayeron contract for additional
engineering services in the amount of $230,000 for the 77th
Street Proiect and authorize the Mavor__and Citv_Manaaer to sign
said agreement.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #14 CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF BID MINUTES/TABULATION,
REJECTION OF ALL BIDS RECEIVED JULY 19 FOR ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATION AS PART OF WATER PLANT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
AND AUTHORIZATION TO READVERTISE FOR BIDS. C.L. NO. 223
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 223
recommending the refection of all bids received on July 19 for
the Water Treatment Plant electrical modifications and the
authorization to readvertise for bids.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to accept the bid minutes/tabulation.
reject all bids received July 19, 1993~for electrical
installation as part of the Water Plant improvement project and
authorize readvertisement for bids.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #14A DISCUSSION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVISION STEERING
COMMITTEE.
Council Member Rosenberg discussed the need for more diverse
representation on the Comprehensive Plan Revision Steering
Committee to represent the community demographic profile.
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City Manager Prosser indicated that the original
appointments by the City Council were made to assure
representation for various community groups, organizations,
boards and commissions and demographic representation had not
been considered.
Kristal Stokes, 6733 17th Avenue, Chairperson of the
Comprehensive Plan Revision Steering Committee, stated that the
committee will be breaking up into subcommittees which will
provide the opportunity for additional diversity in membership to
better represent the demographics of the community.
Council Member Rosenberg stated staff had indicated that the
process can go forward with the additional membership.
M/Rosenberg, S/Priebe that the City Council, City Staff, and
Comprehensive Plan Revision Steering Committee Members actively
seek additional members for the steering committee to represent
the diversity of the community.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #14B CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF ARBITRAGE
REBATE FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION REDEVELOPMENT BONDS OF
1988 IN AMOUNT OF $71,500. C.L. N0. 211
Council Member Priebe asked questions regarding the proposed
arbitrage rebate and crossover refunding bonds.
Finance Manager Walstrom explained the crossover refunding
bond issue.
Council Member Priebe questioned the impact of the $71,500
arbitrage rebate on the earnings of refunding the bonds.
City Manager Prosser indicated the arbitrage rebate amount
was excess earnings not forecast which the City was required to
rebate under the Tax Reform Rebate Law.
Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed the
investment strategies and related arbitrage issues.
Discussion followed regarding the affect of the arbitrage
rebate on earnings of refunding bond issues.
M/Priebe, S/Susag to approve the payment of the arbitrage
rebate for the General Obligation Redevelopment Bonds of 1988 in
the amount of 571,500.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #14C CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AMENDING 1993
GENERAL SERVICES PAY PLAN TO ACHIEVEMENT COMPARABLE
WORTH COMPLIANCE AND AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT PAY EQUITY
IMPLEMENTATION REPORT. C.L. NO. 212
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 212
regarding an amendment to the 1993 General Services Pay Plan to
achieve compliance with the Minnesota Local Government Pay Equity
ACt.
Personnel Manager Ault stated the only change to the pay
plan was in the General Services Grade 1 classification where a
fifth pay step was added.
M/Priebe, 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 NO. 8037
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1993 GENERAL SERVICES SALARY
COMPENSATION PLAN
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 8037 in Resolution Book No. 62.
Item #15 AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
NEW FORD TOWN/RICH ACRES ACQUISITION
City Manager Prosser stated that Nigel Finney from the MAC
had called to request the City withdraw its proposal to provide
appraisal, relocation and property management services related to
the proposed New Ford Town/Rich Acres buyout. Mr. Finney
indicated the City's proposal may put other bidders in a
difficult position to work with City if awarded the bid.
Council discussion followed regarding how to respond to this
request and strategy implications related to the City's position.
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The City Council directed that Mr. Prosser communicate with
the MAC to gain further information and that the City not
withdraw its proposal at this time.
Item #16 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
City Manager Prosser stated that State Representative Ann
Rest, Chair of the House Tax Committee, and State Representative
Edwina Garcia toured the City to review Richfield's use and needs
regarding Tax Increment Financing.
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Item #17 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Susag announced the Richfield Optimist Club
will conduct their Hole in One Contest July 29-31 at the
recreation field located at 70th Street and Lyndale Avenue.
Public Safety Director Erskine reviewed the scheduled
activities planned for National Night Out on August 3, 1993.
Item #18 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Priebe, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls
be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
Checks: 17244-17303; 40304-40567
NORWEST BANK
Check: 1184
FIRSTAR BANK
Checks: 7530-7572
Payroll: 68717-68754; 69426-69831
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
$1,094,571.31
$ 9,500.00
$ 357,336.47
$ 420,325.29
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:40 p.m.
Date Approved: 8/9/93
Martin J. K sch Mayor
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Thomas P. Ferber a s D. Prosser
City Clerk i y Manager