08-09-1993CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 9, 1993
MEMBERS PRESENT: Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Michael Sandahl; Russ
Susag; and Don Priebe.
MEMBERS 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; Bruce
Palmborg, Housing & Redevelopment
Coordinator; William Fillmore, Liquor
Operations Director; Barry Fritz, Police
Captain; and Corrine Heine, Assistant City
Attorney.
Mayor Kirsch stated Council Member Rosenberg was unable to
attend this meeting due to illness.
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 26, 1993; and the minutes of the
City Council Study Session of August 2, 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 BRICE BERTRAND
HONORARY CITIZEN OF RICHFIELD
Council Member Sandahl read and presented a proclamation
conferring honorary Richfield citizenship to Brice Bertrand, a
foreign exchange student from France.
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Item #3 PRESENTATION OF RESIDENTIAL DESIGN EXCELLENCE GRANTS
C.L. N0. 224
Sue Sandahl, Chair of the Marketing Subcommittee of Visions
2004, presented $500 certificates for architect fees to the
following Residential Design Excellence Grant recipients:
Barb and David Palmer 6721 Lakeview Avenue
Claudia Lawrence 7100 Garfield Avenue
Lori Horns 6314 Thomas Avenue
Mayor Kirsch thanked the subcommittee members for their work
with the Residential Design Excellence Grant Program.
Item #4 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Susag, S/Priebe to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
5A. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR
ELECTRICAL WORK DONE IN CONJUNCTION WITH CENTRAL GARAGE
DEMOLITION PROJECT FROM LINDEN ELECTRIC IN AMOUNT OF
$14,988.43 C.L. 225
B. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR INSTALLATION OF
NEW LIGHT FIXTURES OVER ICE AT ICE ARENA FROM EAGAN-MCKAY
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. IN AMOUNT OF $14,973 C.L. 226
C. APPROVED APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL KENNEL LICENSE FOR
AIRPORT PET HOSPITAL, 6301 CEDAR AVENUE C.L. 227
D. APPROVED APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL KENNEL LICENSE FOR
ANIMAL CARE CLINIC, 6521 CEDAR AVENUE C.L. 228
E. APPROVED APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL KENNEL LICENSE FOR
ELAINE'S GROOMING, 7429 HUMBOLDT AVENUE C.L. 229
F. APPROVED APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL KENNEL LICENSE FOR
WOODLAKE VETERINARY HOSPITAL, 6436 LYNDALE AVENUE C.L. 230
G. APPROVED APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF RESIDENTIAL KENNEL
LICENSE; 7209 12TH AVENUE; FOUR DOGS C.L. 231
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H. APPROVED ESTIMATE #1 PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION AT RICHFIELD
WATER TREATMENT PLANT MODIFICATION; BOR-SON CONSTRUCTION,
INC.; $53,798.00
I. APPROVED ESTIMATE #1 PAYMENT FOR FURNISHING THREE GENERATOR
SETS FOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT MODIFICATION; FLAHERTY
EQUIPMENT CORPORATION; $92,656.40
J. APPROVED ESTIMATE #1 PAYMENT FOR FURNISHING DEHUMIDIFIER FOR
WATER TREATMENT PLANT MODIFICATION; BRY-AIR, INC.;
$13,044.40
K. APPROVED ESTIMATE #2 PAYMENT FOR NICOLLET PARK SITE
IMPROVEMENT; HOFFMAN & MCNAMARA, CO.; $59,489.09
L. APPROVED ESTIMATE ##1 PAYMENT FOR SUPPLYING TWO UNITS OF LIME
SOFTENING REACTOR/CLARIFIER EQUIPMENT AT WATER TREATMENT
PLANT; INFILCO-DEGREMONT, INC.; 5292,866.00
M. APPROVED ESTIMATE #b PAYMENT FOR PARK BUILDING AT JEFFERSON
PARK; C.O. FIELD COMPANY; 53,767.70
N. APPROVED ESTIMATE #1 PAYMENT FOR TWO LIME BEAKERS FOR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT MODIFICATION; CHEMCO; 546,200.00
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #6 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING APPLICATION FOR NEW
RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE; 7001 PENN AVENUE; SIX CATS;
C.L. NO. 232
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 232
recommending denial of the application of Joanne Eklund for a new
residential kennel license for six cats at 7001 Penn Avenue.
Joanna Eklund, 7001 Penn Avenue, spoke in support of the
application reviewing the age of the cats and indicating that
only three of them go outside.
Jodie Nobbe, 7005 Penn Avenue, spoke in support of the
application stating that the cats were gentle, beautiful animals
which were not a nuisance.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
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Council Member Susag noted that several neighbors were
confused about the difference between a residential kennel
license and a commercial kennel license. He suggested the
possibility of using the mediation process for the neighborhood
regarding this residential kennel license.
City Manager Prosser discussed the future use of mediation
prior to the public hearing for residential kennel license
• applications where there appears to be neighborhood opposition.
Council Member Priebe stated that he did not support
approval of the license because of the number of resident
objections to it. He indicated willingness to support a delay to
allow for other arrangements for the cats.
City Manager Prosser reviewed the mediation process.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to continue consideration of the
application of Joanne Eklund, 7001 Penn Avenue, for a residential
kennel license for six cats, to the September 13, 1993 City
Council Meeting to allow for the scheduling and conduct of a
neighborhood mediation session.
Motion carried 4-0.
It was consensus of the Council that neighborhood mediation
be attempted prior to Council consideration of future residential
kennel licenses where there are neighborhood concerns.
Council Member Susag noted that the applicant did not
previously have a residential kennel license even though she had
the six cats for many years. He suggested the need for more
public education regarding the residential kennel license
requirement for people owning more than two animals. He
discussed the confusion caused by the term kennel which implies
a commercial operation.
Item #7 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND 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 OR SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. C.L. NO. 233
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 233
regarding a proposed 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 or R
(single family residential).
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M/Sandahl, S/Susag that this constitute Second Reading of
Bill No 1993-12, Amendment to Appendix I; that it be published
in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these
minutes.
Motion carried 4-O.
Council Member Priebe asked questions regarding zoning
ordinance revisions and the Comprehensive Plan Revision process.
City Manager Prosser stated that City staff has undertaken a
comprehensive review, update and revision of the zoning
ordinance. He indicated further rezoning issues will be
presented to the Council at future meetings. City Manager
Prosser stated the Comprehensive Plan Revision Steering Committee
is looking at future uses and the Comprehensive Plan as a guide
of development. He indicated future rezoning would be considered
in the context of the Revised Comprehensive Plan.
Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION EXTENDING CURRENT TWO YEAR
CONTRACT FOR TOWING, IMPOUNDING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES
WITH CHIEF'S TOWING FOR PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 1993
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1995. C.L. NO. 234
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 234
recommending a two year extension of the existing contract for
towing, impounding, and storage of vehicles with Chief's Towing
for the period October 1, 1993 through September 30, 1995.
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 N0. 8044
RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT WITH
CHIEF'S TOWING, INC. FOR TOWING,
IMPOUNDING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 8044 in Resolution Book No. 63.
Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING STATUTORY
INCREASE IN PERA POLICE/FIRE FUND BENEFIT FORMULA.
C.L. NO. 235
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 235
regarding the proposed increase in the PERA Police and Fire Fund
benefit formula approved by the Legislature.
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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. 8045
RESOLUTION APPROVING BENEFIT INCREASE TO
PERA POLICE AND FIRE FUND
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 8045 in Resolution Book No. 63.
Item #10 CONSIDERATION OF SETTING SPECIAL MEETINGS FOR 1993
REVISED/1994 PROPOSED BUDGET AND SETTING PRELIMINARY
TAX LEVY. C.L. NO. 236
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 236
regarding the designation of dates to hold special meetings for
review and consideration of the 1993 Revised/1994 Proposed Budget
and the 1994 preliminary tax levy.
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Council McAAber Priebe discussed the possibility of the need
for additional datee'for~review of these issues.
Assfstant`Ct~ A~tOrney Heine indicated the City Council
ooUld ccntibue the ~spec~.al,meeting to a date certain if it was
found adc~~tional tialb w~~s Aeoessary.
~Cou~inCil Member Priebe.suggested that additional efforts be
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~}uayd,Q®~,(ty~Q_=~ubllcze t~iese budget meetings to encourage citizen
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~~ M%Sandahl, S/Susag to schedule the following Special City
Council Meetings for review and consideration of the 1993
Revised/1994 Proposed Budget and the 1994 preliminary tax levy:
7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 1. 1993
._, •~~°x:00 D.m. Wednesday, September 8, 1993 (if necessary)
Motion carried 4-0.
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Item #11 AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
City Manager Prosser reviewed the status of the following
airport issues:
• MAC Part 150 Acquisition/Relocation Program
City Manager and HRA Chair Harms met with MAC staff
regarding the City's concerns and desire to have a
significant role in the process. MAC will be designating a
contractor in the near future to coordinate the
acquisition/relocation program. The City will work with the
contractor to assure the interest of the residents and the
City are represented in the process.
• Runway 4-22 Extension Pro3ect
Work continues on the modifications to the Environmental
Impact Statement.
• Part 150 Sound Insulation Program
State Representative Mahon has received some complaints from
Bloomington residents regarding this program. The City
continues to monitor the Richfield residents' satisfaction
with the program which has been generally favorable.
• ANOMS (Airport Noise & Operations Monitoring System)
Council Member Priebe stated the ANOMS noise monitoring
system will be providing new important airport operation and
noise information.
Item #12 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
City Manager Prosser reviewed the status of the
collaborative planning effort with Dakota County regarding mass
transit alternatives for the I-35W corridor. He stated
additional participation by other cities and funding commitments
for Phase II is anticipated by September 15.
City Manager Prosser discussed the formulation of
legislative priorities related to transportation, local impact
aid, tax structure, and Orfield bill initiative. He noted that
State Representative Garcia had been appointed to a House
Property Tax Structure Task Force.
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Mayor Kirsch thanked State Representative Garcia for
arranging a tour of Richfield by State Representative Ann Rest,
Chair of the House Tax Committee.
Item #13 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Susag discussed the following items:
• The improvement to the lighting in the Council Chambers.
• City response to the neighborhood concerns about the pathway
adjacent to the 62 Crosstown between First Avenue and Fifth
Avenue.
• The National Night Out Event.
City Manager Prosser stated the City and State had combined
to trim the overgrown vegetation adjacent to the pathway. He
reviewed the status of the State replacement of Crosstown
lighting which provided some lighting for the path`aay. He
indicated that the provision of additional lighting is being
investigated. City Manager Prosser stated that the City will be
meeting with the neighborhood to update them and receive
feedback.
Captain Fritz reviewed the National Night Out activities
noting there were 65 block parties in Richfield this year.
City Manager Prosser reviewed the importance of the
Neighborhood Watch Program to crime prevention in the City. He
encouraged citizen participation in this program.
City Manager Prosser informed the Council that "The Airport
Issue" newsletter was printed in-house for the first time. He
indicated this will result in reduced costs and turnaround time.
City Manager Prosser reviewed the City ordinance regarding
the placement of trash containers at the curb which states no
material may be placed there before sunset of the day before the
day of collection.
Item #14 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Priebe, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls
be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
Checks: 17304-17349; 40571-40841 $l.5&2.Z05.17
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NORWEST BANK
Check: 1185
FIRSTAR BANK
Checks: 7573-7601
Payroll: 68755-68780; 69836-70243
Motion carried 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT
August 9, 1993
$ 5,000.00
S 433,269.79
S 412,216.06
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:17 p.m.
Date Approved : 8/ 23/ 93 e
Martin J. sch Mayor
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Thomas P. Ferber am s D. rosser
City Clerk Ci Manager
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