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09-13-1993 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 13, 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; Byron Wallace, Community Development Director; Jack Erskine, Public .Safety Director; William Fillmore, Liquor Operations Director; Bridget Walstrom, Finance Manager; Shawn Drill, Zoning Administrator; and Mary Dobbins, 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/Sandahl, S/Susag to a~Drove the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 23, 1993; and the minutes of the Special City Council Budget Meeting Hearing of September 1. 1993. Motion carried 5-0. Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA. Emily Day, 7340 Clinton Avenue, representing the Richfield Literacy Council, invited the community to participate in the Richfield "Spelling Bee for Not So Serious Spellers" in celebration of Literacy Month. She stated the event is scheduled for September 28, 1993 7-9 p.m. at the Richfield Community Education Center. Jean Fox, 6616 Sheridan Avenue, invited the community to the Richfield Cattail Days Festival to be held on September 18, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and September 19, noon-5 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. Richard Roy Clay, 7301 Tenth Avenue, read a speech (Clerks File #C-342) regarding the authority of local cable TV franchise ordinance in relationship to the new federal Cable Act of 1992. Council Meeting Minutes -2- September 13, 1993 Mayor Kirsch stated that this issue would be referred to the City Attorney for review. Item #2 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 19- 24, 1993 WOMEN OF TODAY WEEK. Council Member Rosenberg read and presented a proclamation designating September 19-24, 1993 as Women of Today Week in the City of Richfield to Jodi Young of the Richfield Chapter of Women of Today. Item #2A PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 17- 23, 1993 CONSTITUTION WEEK. Council Member Susag read and presented a proclamation designating September 17, 1993 as Citizen Day and the week of September 17-24 as Constitution Week in the City of Richfield to City ClerY Ferber. Item #3 PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION FROM BOARD OF EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 280, RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, CONGRATULATING CITY ON 1993 INNOVATIVE CITY AWARD. This item was deferred to September 27, 1993. Item #4 PRESENTATION BY PARAGON CABLE REPRESENTATIVE KIM RODEN CONCERNING IMPACT OF 1992 FEDERAL CABLE ACT. C.L. NO. 250 Kim Roden, Director of Public Affairs for Paragon Cable, reviewed the impact of the 1992 Federal Cable Act regarding these mayor issues: 1) Cable pricing and levels of service. 2) "Must Carry" channels. 3) "Retransmission Consent" channels. 4) Customer service standards. 5) Discontinuance of Universal Basic service. Ms. Roden encouraged the City Council and residents to contact her at Paragon Cable with any questions they may have about these issues. Council Meeting Minutes -3- September 13, 1993 Item #5 PRESENTATION OF UPDATED 1992-95 COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES PLAN. C.L. NO. 251 Public Safety Director Erskine reviewed Council Letter No. 251 regarding approval of the updated 1992-1995 Community Health Services Plan. Carlene Ulmer, Chairperson of the Advisory Board of Health, recommended that the City Council approve the updated 1992-1995 Community Health Services Plan. M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to approve the updated 1992-1995 Community Health Services Plan as presented. Motion carried 5-0. Item #6 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA M/Susag, S/Priebe to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0. Item #7 CONSENT CALENDAR __ 7A. APPROVED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF 1993 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS C.L. 252 RESOLUTION NO. 8056 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR THE URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8056 in Resolution Book No. 63. B. APPROVED RESOLUTION CERTIFYING UNPAID SEWER AND WATER SERVICE CHARGES TO COUNTY AUDITOR TO BE COLLECTED WITH OTHER TAXES ON SAID PROPERTIES C.L. 253 Council Meeting Minutes -4- September 13, 1993 RESOLUTION NO. 8057 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. 8057 in Resolution Book No. 63. C. APPROVED RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR WEED DESTRUCTION C.L. 254 RESOLUTION NO. 8058 RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR WEED DESTRUCTION This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8058 in Resolution Book No. 63. D. APPROVED RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT C.L. 255 PESOLUTION NO. 8059 RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8059 in Resolution Book No. 63. E. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR ELECTRIC FEEDER CABLE. AT WELL HOUSES NUMBER 4, 5, AND 6 LOCATED IN VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK OF RICHFIELD FROM LINDEN ELECTRIC CO., INC. IN AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $9,999 C.L. 256 F. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR SOFTWARE INTERFACE COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR WATER PLANT RENOVATION PROJECT FROM SY/COM IN AMOUNT OF $7,995 C.L. 257 G. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF 55,000 FOR INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY ASPHALT SIDEWALK ON SOUTH SIDE OF 77TH STREET FROM NICOLLET AVENUE TO PORTLAND AVENUE FROM PLEHAL BLACKTOPPING, INC. IN AMOUNT OF $5,600 C.L. 258 H. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR INSTALLATION OF HEATING SYSTEM IN STALLS NO. 28 TO 42 AT CENTRAL GARAGE, 7700 PILLSBURY AVENUE, FROM MIDLAND HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING IN AMOUNT OF $12,300 C.L. 259 I. APPROVED APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY CELEBRATION EVENT LICENSE WITH FEE WAIVER FOR RICHFIELD CATTAIL DAYS EVENTS ON SEPTEMBER 18 AND 19, 1993 C.L. 260 J. APPROVED APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE; 7600 GRAND AVENUE; FIVE CATS C.L. 261 Council Meeting Minutes -5- September 13, 1993 K. APPROVED APPLICATION FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE; 6533 19TH AVENUE; THREE DOGS C.L. 262 L. APPROVED ESTIMATE #4 PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SHELTER BUILDING AT NICOLLET PARK; EBERT CONSTRUCTION; 520,478.20 M. APPROVED ESTIMATE #2 PAYMENT FOR WATER TREATMENT PLRNT MODIFICATIONS; BOR-SON CONSTRUCTION; $98,469.00 N. APPROVED FINAL PAYMENT FOR RICH ACRES GOLF COURSE FAIRWAY IRRIGATION UPGRADE; NORTHERN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, INC., $8,564.82 M/Priebe, S/Sandahl to approve the consent calendar. Motion carried 5-0. City Manager Prosser, referring to Item #7B, stated that there is a $20 certification. fee and a 5~ penalty for unpaid water and sewer charges when they are certified to the county. Council Member Priebe stated concern about the 1993 certification amount of $130,000 and that some people may be delaying payment because the penalty is not a high enough incentive. He suggested a review of the level of the penalty charge. City Manager Prosser indicated this would be done. Item #8 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING REQUEST FOR TRANSITIONAL ACTIVITY PERMIT AND RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBDIVISION WAIVER TO ALLOW RICHFIELD-BLOOMINGTON HONDA TO DEVELOP AUTOMOBILE SALES LOT ON PROPERTY AT 7701 HARRIET AVENUE. C.L.NO. 263 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 263 regarding a request for a transitional activity permit and subdivision waiver to allow Richfield-Bloomington Honda to expand the automobile dealership activity to the property at 7701 Harriet Avenue. He stated that a portion of the parcel was conveyed to Richfield-Bloomington Honda as part of the compensation for the 77th Street Project right-of-way acquisition. Robert Silverman, Dorsey Whitney, representing Richfield- Bloomington Honda, spoke in support of the transitional activity permit and subdivision. He stated that a meeting was held with the neighborhood about this proposal and noted the residents had concerns about a sign on 77th Street. He indicated that a sign was not proposed for approval at this time. Mr. Silverman stated any sign permit request would have to go through the normal sign request approval or variance procedure required by City ordinances. Council Meeting Minutes -6- September 13, 1993 Ruth Larson, 7638 Harriet Avenue, stated objections to additional signs for Richfield-Bloomington Honda along 77th Street, especially if they want a 40 foot high sign. Council Member Priebe stated a 40 foot high sign would be inappropriate for the site. City Manager Prosser stated that Richfield-Bloomington Honda has been made aware that a 40 foot sign would not be appropriate nor likely to receive a variance from the City Council. He stated the City staff is reviewing the current sign ordinance for potential further restrictions along the 77th Street corridor. He indicated that residents would be notified if Richfield- Bloomington Honda applied for a sign permit variance in the future . 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. 8060 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBDIVISION WAIVER (7701 HARRIET AVENUE) Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8060 in Resolution Book No. 63. Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A FORMAL EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVES CHOICE. C.L. NO. 264 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 264 regarding the early retirement incentive options provided for by the 1993 Minnesota Legislature. M/Sandahl, S/Susag that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread 3n the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 8061 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A FORMAL EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVES CHOICE Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8061 in Resolution Book No. 63. Council Meeting Minutes -7- September 13, 1993 Item #10 CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO CLASSIFY PAWN OPERATIONS, SECONDHAND GOODS OPERATIONS WHICH REQUIRE LICENSE UNDER SECTION 1186 OF CITY CODE, AUCTION HOUSES AND CONSIGNMENT AUCTION HOUSES AS CONDITIONAL USES IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS. C.L. N0. 265 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 265 regarding a proposed ordinance amendment which would classify pawn operations, secondhand goods operations which require a license under Section 1186 of the City Code, auction houses, and consignment auction houses as conditional uses in General Commercial (C-2) and Industrial (I) districts and setting conditions for approval of such uses. Council Member Susag requested a map depicting the proposed permitted areas be available for the public hearing on October 11. City Manager Prosser stated a map has been prepared by staff and will be available for the October 11 public hearing. Council Member Priebe asked about applicability to antique stores noting the Council had passed a recent ordinance exempting them from the moratorium ordinance. City Manager Prosser stated that ordinance clarified this issue and took antique stores out of this category. M/Susag, S/Priebe that this constitute the First Reading of this ordinance amendment to classify pawn operations and secondhand goods operations; and that the Public Hearingand Second Reading of the ordinance be scheduled for the October 11, 1993 City Council meeting. Motion carried 5-O. Item #11 CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO REZONE THE FOLLOWING MULTIPLE RESIDENCE PROPERTIES: 1) 7001 & 7005 FIFTH AVENUE AND 7000 PORTLAND TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL; 2) 6919-21 CHICAGO AVENUE TO TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL; 3) 7608, 7614, 7620, 7626, 7632 AND 7638 PLEASANT AVENUE TO MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL; AND 4) 7701 PORTLAND AVENUE TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND 631 EAST 77TH STREET TO HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL. C.L. NO. 266 Council Meeting Minutes -8- September 13, 1993 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 266 regarding a proposed ordinance amendment to rezone the following MR (multiple residence) properties: 1) rezone 7001 & 7005 Fifth Avenue and 7000 Portland Avenue to R (single family residential); 2) rezone 6919-21 Chicago Avenue to MR-1 (two family residential); 3) rezone 7608, 7614, 7620, 7626, 7632, and 7638 Pleasant Avenue to MR-2 (multiple family residential); and 4) rezone 7701 Portland Avenue to C-2 (general commercial) and 631 East 77th Street to MR-3 (high density multiple residential). M/Sandahl, S/Susag that this constitute the First Reading of this ordinance and that the Public Hearing and Second Reading of the ordinance be scheduled for the October 11, 1993 City Council meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Item #12 CONSIDERATION OF HID MINUTES/TABULATION, ACCEPT BASE BID OF $149,500 LESS ALTERNATE #2 OF $2,000, AND AWARD CONTRACT TO PAGE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AS SPECIFIED L~®E3 63P-~TE~3 1~'LP-~d~TT Z~3EE<T®YZ'~T3®~T PR®JECT I3d Aid®UEdT ®~' $147,500. C.L. N0. 267 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 267 regarding the award of contract for electrical modifications for the Water Treatment Plant Renovation Project. M/Priebe, S/Susag to accept the bid minutes/tabulation accept the base bid of 5149,500 less alternate #2 of 52,000 and award a contract to Page Electrical Contracting, Inc. in the amount of 5147,500 for electrical installation as specified for the Water Plant Renovation Project. Motion carried 5-0. Item #13 CONSIDERATION OF BID MINUTES/TABULATION AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NORTHERN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, INC. FOR FAIRWAY IRRIGATION UPGRADE OF REGULATION HOLES NUMBER 10-18 AT RICH ACRES GOLF COURSE IN AMOUNT OF $75,092.84. C.L. NO. 268 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 268 recommending award of contract be made to Northern Irrigation Systems, Inc., the second lowest bidder. He stated the low bidder, Innovative Irrigation, did not have previous experience similar to the golf course fairway construction installation as requested in the specifications. Council Meeting Minutes -9- September 13, 1993 Mike Moriarity, Innovative Irrigation, stated he felt that the other irrigation installations he has done were dust as technical as this one and that he could do the fob. Council Member Sandahl stated that it was the fob of staff to review the qualifications of bidders to recommend to the Council and stated concern that if one bidder is allowed to give a presentation, other bidders should also be given the chance. Council Member Priebe stated the low bidder should be allowed to make a presentation because it is recommended he not be awarded the bid. He suggested that since the City Council is not competent to evaluate the technical merits of the bids, that perhaps the Council could postpone the award of contract until a consulting engineer evaluates the bids. Council Member Susag stated that the Council is within its legal rights to award the bid to the lowest "responsible bidder". City Manager Prosser indicated that Northern Irrigation Systems, Inc. has demonstrated experience in golf course irrigation and the ability to complete the fob in a timely manner. He stated the City Attorney had been consulted to assure that the staff recommendation is appropriate in this case. Council Member Rosenberg stated that if Mr. Moriarity had further information to support his ability to do the fob he should be allowed to provide it for Council review. Council Member Priebe stated that late penalty clauses and a performance bond would protect the City if Innovative Irrigation did not perform as required. Todd Foley, Northern Irrigation Systems, Inc., stated that the bid specifications required bidders to have golf course irrigation experience. He reviewed the numerous golf courses in the metropolitan area where his company had installed irrigation systems. He stated that turf restoration on a golf course was a critical part of the project, and his company had extensive experience in turf restoration. M/Susag, S/Sandahl to accept the bid minutes/tabulation and award a contract to Northern Irrigation Systems, Inc. in the amount of 575,092.84 for fairway irrigation upgrade of regulation holes number 10-18 at Rich Acres Golf Course. Motion carried 3-2. (Priebe, Rosenberg opposed) Council Meeting-Minutes -10- September 13, 1993 Item #14 CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR 76TH STREET WEST OF I-35W STUDY TO STRGAR, ROSCOE & FAUSCH, INC. C.L. N0. 269 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 269 regarding the award of contract for professional transportation planning and engineering services for the 76th Street West of I- 35W Study. Council Member Priebe asked about the cost difference between the proposals submitted by the consulting firms. Community Development Director Fondrick stated all the firms proposals were similar in costs. Council Member Rosenberg requested that she be kept informed as to the meetings and reports related to this study. City Manager Prosser stated that the City Council Members would receive this information. M/Susag, S/Sandahl to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Strgar, Roscoe, Fausch, Inc. to provide the City with professional transportation planning and engineering services for the 76th Street West of I-35W Study at an estimated cost of 545,500. Motion carried 5-0. Item #15 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING PROPOSED BUDGET AND PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR 1994 AND SETTING TRUTH-IN- TAXATION HEARING DATES, AND RESOLUTIONS CANCELLING CERTAIN 1994 BONDED DEBT LEVIES. C.L. N0.270 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 270 regarding consideration of a resolution adopting a proposed maximum 1994 preliminary property tax levy and preliminary budget, setting the Truth-in-Taxation hearing dates, and resolutions cancelling certain 1994 bonded debt levies. Discussion followed regarding the scheduling of another City Council budget discussion meeting. M/Sandahl, S/Priebe to schedule a Special City Council Meeting for Wednesday, October 13, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. in the Citx Council Chambers of City Hall for the purpose of continuing ^ discussion of the Aronosed 1994Buduet and Tax Levu. Motion carried 5-0. Council Meeting Minutes -11- September 13, 1993 M/Susag, S/Sandahl to adopt the attached resolution certifying a ~ro~osed property tax levy and budget for 1994 and setting a public hearing for 7.00 p m., December 1, 1993 with a continuation date of 7:00 p.m., December 8, 1993, if necessary, and adopt the attached resolutions cancelling certain 1994 bonded debt levies. Council Member Priebe stated that he had announced he would oppose any increase in the property tax levy. He indicated because of the loss of tax capacity due to Council actions, homeowners would see a percentage increase in taxes even if the levy remains at last year's level as he proposes. He stated he was uncomfortable with the budget process and critical of the timing of the receipt of budget and revenue information. He stated that City Council review of the budget should begin earlier in the year, that revenues should be determined, and then spending determined. He suggested that the City Council set the broad perimeters for the 1994-1995 budget in May or June next year. M/Priebe to amend the main motion by setting the 1994 preliminary tax levy at the same level as the 1993 tax levy. Motion failed for lack of a second. Council Member Sandahl stated that the reduction in the City's tax capacity was due to federal tax changes that has made commercial property values drop significantly everywhere. He stated this particularly affected apartments in Richfield. He stated that the budget process is not a bottom up process as implied. He indicated that services will have to be cut if Council Member Priebe's motion carried. Council Member Susag stated that further discussion of budget ideas will occur on October 13 at which time he will have further recommendations to address his concern about the impact of a property tax levy. Council Member Rosenberg expressed support for an earlier start to work on the budget and earlier information. City Manager Prosser reviewed the timing of revenue information received by the City. He indicated that the Department of Revenue certifies HACA and LGA amounts in late July. Mr. Prosser also stated that tax base information such as total tax capacity, fiscal disparities and tax increment values are typically not available until mid to late August. This year much of the tax base information will not be available until late September. Mr. Prosser said that these timelines limit the ability of the City to prepare accurate revenue forecasts early in the year. He stated this information is essential in setting a tax levy. He stated the City staff had been operating with the City Council direction from the Council's goal setting session that the increase in the budget be held at or below the rate of inflation. Council Meeting Minutes -12- September 13, 1993 Council Member Priebe stated that cutting services was not the only way to reduce budget expenditures suggesting that the savings could be achieved by using the "reinventing government" philosophy of streamlining operations. Mayor Kirsch stated that staff is working to provide the Council with information to determine whether the City is doing things as cheap as possible or whether the City should be doing some of the services with private contractors. He stated it is important to remember that when the Council met early in the year to set goals that one of the directions given to the City Manager and staff was to work within budget guidelines of a three to four percent increase, the rate of inflation. Mayor Kirsch stated if that's not what the Council wants staff to do, the Council needs to give staff a clear indication at that point in time. Council Member Priebe stated that he did not oppose the resolutions cancelling the bond debt levies and suggested that the resolution setting the preliminary tax levy be voted on separately from the other resolutions. Council Member Susag who made the original main motion and C©znci? Member Sandahl Echo seconded the main motion agreed to separate the actions and restated the motion. 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. 8049 RESOLUTION ADOPTING.A PROPOSED BUDGET AND TAX LEVY FOR THE YEAR 1994 Motion carried 4-1. (Priebe opposed) This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8049 in Resolution Book No. 63. M/Susag, S/Priebe that the following resolutions be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 8050 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAX LEVIES ON IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1973 This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8050 in Resolution Book No. 63. RESOLUTION N0. 8051 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAX LEVIES ON REDEVELOPMENT BONDS OF 1977 This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8051 in Resolution Book No. 63. Council Meeting Minutes -13- September 13, 1993 RESOLUTION NO. 8052 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAX LEVIES ON REFUNDING BONDS OF 1978 This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8052 in Resolution Book No. 63. RESOLUTION NO. 8053 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAX LEVIES ON IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1980 This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8053 in Resolution Book No. 63. RESOLUTION NO. 8054 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAX LEVIES ON IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1985 This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8054 in Resolution Book No. 63. RESOLUTION N0. 8055 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAX LEVIES ON IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1977 This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8055 in Resolution Hook No. 63. Motion carried 5-0. Item #16 AIRPORT STATUS REPORT Mayor Kirsch requested a moment of silence in recognition of George Szafranski, a leader of the New Ford Town/Rich Acres Neighbors Advisory Committee, who died last week. Gary Hansen, 6431 Standish Avenue, a member of the New Ford Town/Rich Acres Neighbors Advisory Committee, reviewed the status of the MAC subcommittee recommendation regarding acceptance of $12 million from the FAA for the New Ford Town/Rich Acres buyout. He stated the full MAC will consider the issue on September 20. He urged residents and officials to contact MAC members in support of acceptance of the funding. Mr. Hansen also stated that Governor Carlson had appointed Dick Braun to replace Hugh Schilling as MAC Chairperson. City Manager Prosser reviewed the status of the new Runway 4-22 Extension Draft Environmental Impact Statement and the findings of the Dual Track Task Force Panel. Council Meeting Minutes -14- September 13, 1993 Item #17 LEGISLATIVE REPORT City Manager Prosser encouraged City Council and citizen input for formulation of the 1994 Legislative Initiatives package. Item #18 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS Council Member Susag announced that ,the Richfield Chamber of Commerce will have 1000 discount tickets available for "Richfield Hockey Night" on October 27 at the Target center for the U.S. vs the U of M hockey game to benefit junior hockey. Item #19 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS M/Sandahl, S/Susag that the following claims and payrolls be aporoved: RICHFIELD HANK & TRUST CO. Checks 17408-17493; 41092-41409 51,723,605.90 NORWEST BANK Check 1187-1188 $ 21,500.00 FIRSTAR BANK Checks 7617-7639 S 549,018.49 Payroll 8/26: 68820-68856; 70663-71031 S 398,355.88 Payroll 9/9: 68862-68900; 71036-71379 $ 394,134.13 Motion carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by unanimous Date Approved: 9/27/93 at 9:01 p.m. < ~ J . ~ Koch Mayor Thomas P. Ferber Ja s D. Prosser City Clerk Ci y Manager