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11-08-1993CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 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 Ferber, City Clerk; Donald Fondrick, Community Services Director; Byron Wallace, Community Development Director; Jack Erskine, Public Safety Director; Shawn Drill, Zoning Administrator; Diane Anastos, Associate Planner; 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 a~,orove the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 25, 1993; and the minutes of the City Council Study Session Meeting of November 1, 1993. Motion carried 5-0. Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA. Council Member Sandahl recognized the scouts from Cub Pack #335 and Cub Pack #384 who were in attendance at the meeting. Jean Fox, Vice Chair of the Richfield Foundation, reviewed the scheduled entertainment for the Rave Revue fund-raising event to be held on November 13 at Richfield High School. Nancy McMahon, Norwest Bank, invited and encouraged residents to attend the Rave Revue event. Ed Sorensen, 7308 Thomas Avenue, stated concerns about a proposed sewer rate increase and a 5400,000 water fund balance mentioned in an editorial in the Sun-Current Newspaper. Council Meeting Minutes -2- November 8, 1993 Council Member Susag invited Mr. Sorensen to the December 1 Truth-in-Taxation public hearing and the November 22 City Council meeting when budget issues are scheduled for discussion. Council Member Priebe stated he had written the letter to the editor referred to by Mr. Sorensen and indicated he could contact him for further information. Discussion followed about the Truth-in-Taxation notices that Hennepin County will mail to each property owner about proposed parcel specific tax levy impacts and the dates of the public hearings for each taxing jurisdiction. Don Cederholm, 6214 5th Avenue, spoke regarding the following: * opposed to a fourth liquor store; * suggested selling alI the liquor stores and using the cash to provide interest revenue; * suggested the City parks be sold as residential lots to build houses; * did not see any reason for the water plant renovation prod ®c`z; * opposed to amount of retained earnings in the water and sewer funds; * opposed to storm sewer utility fee increases; * suggested the City go back to a volunteer fire department; * suggested the Council seek state legislation to require City employees to live in the City; * discussed concerns that the City did not provide an itemized statement related to a 5400 donation of the Richfield Chapter of the AARP for a bench in front of the Community Center. Item #2 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA M/Susag, S/Sandahl to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0. Item #3 CONSENT CALENDAR LI 3A. APPROVED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 7642-44 OAKLAND AVENUE; 77TH STREET PROJECT C.L. 305 Council' Meeting Minutes -3- November 8, 1993 RESOLUTION NO. 8069 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7642-44 .OAKLAND AVENUE SOUTH This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8069 in Resolution Boob No. 62. 1 B. APPROVED SETTING DECEMBER 13, 1993 AS DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR RENEWAL OF ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSES C.L. 306 C. APPROVED SETTING DECEMBER 13, 1993 AS DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR RENEWAL OF WINE LICENSES C.L. 307 D. APPROVED SETTING DECEMBER 13, 1993 AS'DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR RENEWAL OF PAWNBROKER AND SECONDHAND GOODS LICENSES C.L. 308 E. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR ASPHALT PATHS AT RICH ACRES GOLF COURSE FROM BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS, INC. IN AMOUNT OF $7,124 C.L. 309 F. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR RANGE BALLS FOR RICH ACRES DRIVING RANGE FROM SPAULDING IN AMOUNT OF $11,970 C.L. 310 G. APPROVED ESTIMATE #6 PAYMENT FOR NICOLLET PARK SHELTER BUILDING CONSTRUCTION; EBERT CONSTRUCTION; $27,170.00 H. APPROVED ESTIMATE #2 PAYMENT FOR RICH ACRES GOLF COURSE~~ IRRIGATION UPGRADE; NORTHERN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, INC.; $27,073.88 I. APPROVED ESTIMATE #4 PAYMENT FOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT MODIFICATIONS; BOR-SON CONSTRUCTION; $212,585.00 J. APPROVED ESTIMATE #3 PAYMENT FOR SUPPLY OF THREE GENERATORS; FLAHERTY EQUIPMENT CORPORATION; $63,499.59 K. APPROVED ESTIMATE #2 PAYMENT FOR SUPPLYING TWO LIME BEAKERS; CHEMCO; 58,662.50 L. APPROVED ESTIMATE #2 PAYMENT FOR ELECTRICAL AT WATER TREATMENT MODIFICATIONS; PAGE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, INC.; $4,275.00 M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to approve the consent calendar. Motion carried 5-0. Council Meeting Minutes -4- November~8, 1993 Item #4 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AMENDING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, ADDING LANGUAGE TO DEFINE AND CLARIFY MEDIUM DENSITY BUFFER LAND USE DESIGNATION. C.L. NO. 311 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 311 regarding a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to define and clarify the medium density buffer land use designation. M/Susag, S/Priebe to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. Nt/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. 8070 RESOLu 1 i0i~ r~E~r~Yi~G YHE C©IulI~REFYI~I~SIVE PLAN RELATING TO MEDIUM DENSITY BUFFER Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8070 in Resolution Book No. 63. Item #5 PZJBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO REZONE PROPERTY AT 6438 AND 6444 FIRST AVENUE FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL; AND CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED OFF-STREET PARKING PERMIT TO ALLOW PARKING AND DRIVE-UP_TELLER EXPANSION AT NORWEST BANK, 6445 NICOLLET AVENUE. C.L. NO. 312 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 312 regarding the request of Norwest Bank, 6445 Nicollet Avenue, for rezoning of the property at 6438 and 6444 First Avenue from R (single family residence) to C-2 (general commercial) to allow the bank to expand the parking lot and drive-up teller facility by utilizing these two parcels. Dennis Meek, President Norwest Bank, reviewed the history of the land use on the site and the increased bank transactions since Norwest took over the facility in 1990. Damon Farber, Damon Farber Architects, reviewed the existing and proposed site plan. He answered questions regarding traffic flow on the site, landscaping, and the drive-up teller canopy. Council Meeting Minutes -5- November 8, 1993 Nancy McMahon, Vice President Consumer Manager Norwest Bank, spoke in support of the rezoning request citing reasons related to business volume, traffic, parking needs, and safety. She then reviewed the Norwest Bank community related activities and commitments. She detailed Norwest efforts in working with the neighborhood to resolve concerns about the proposed projects and make adjustments in the plan to address neighborhood concerns. She submitted documents regarding the proposal and Norwest Bank community related activities. (Clerks File No. C-343) Council Member Rosenberg stated that it appears that the bank site is too small for the amount of business Norwest is trying to do there. Council Member Susag asked about the stacking space for cars at the drive-up teller and the screening on the north side of the site. Mr. Farber sta~ cars in each teller site plan. Mr. Meek asked include the wording as permitted uses. ted that there was stacking space for five lane and reviewed the fence location on the that the proposed restrictive covenant "banking, investment, insurance, and lending" Assistant City Attorney Heine clarified that the proposed restrictive covenant was applicable to the two First Avenue lots that are under consideration for rezoning, not the existing bank facility site, therefore, this was not necessary. She stated that copies of the handouts provided by Norwest were available to the public at the back of the room with the public copy of the agenda. She stated the community related activities and donation information presented by Norwest is not relevant to the rezoning issue before the Council. Julie Swedback, 6420 First Avenue, spoke in opposition to the rezoning request citing the following reasons and issues: * The propriety of the request since rezoning was denied nine years ago. * Courts change or mistake rule - the assumption that the original zoning is correct - there is no proof of need to change. * Adjacent neighborhood park and children causes health and safety concerns in residential neighborhood. * Norwest could build an underground parking structure on the current site. * Norwest could negotiate to purchase the adjacent Stewart Building for expansion. * Disagreement with using the percentage of land ownership rather than the number of signatures as a basis of a rezoning petition requirement. Council Meeting Minutes -6- November 8, 1993 * Spot zoning or rezoning with conditions violates zoning laws. * No proven safety benefit - traffic will increase. * C02 levels have not been determined; pollution concernsc. * General welfare improvement only minimal - small tax base increase. * No rational basis that the rezoning will promote the health, safety or general welfare of the community. She stated the neighborhood would file for a temporary restraining order if the City Council approves the rezoning. She submitted a petition (Clerks File No. C-344) with 53 signatures in opposition to the proposed rezoning. Dennis Czupryna, 6521 First Avenue, spoke in opposition to the rezoning citing traffic, pollution, and negative impact on the residential area. Jim Stewart, 6439 First Avenue, spoke in opposition .to the rezoning citing concern about traffic, safety, and the lack of good faith by Norwest in dealing with residents. Jars Ja~o?~s©n, 7501 Fu~-%la~i~ ~1ve~=iue, R~eside~~; ©f °i,S~-~e Richfield Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the rezoning request citing Norwest's commitment to serving the community. Bill Kilian, 6620 17th Avenue, representing the Visions 2004 Economic Development Committee, stated that a poll of the committee indicated six members supported the rezoning request, two members opposed it, and one member was uncommitted. He indicated those supporting the proposal cited reasons related to the increase in tax base, increased safety, and the positive impact of expanding legal businesses. He indicated those opposed to the proposal cited reasons related to encroachment into a residential neighborhood and concern about restricting the future use of the land. Karl Kallenberg, 6409 First Avenue, spoke in opposition to the rezoning request citing reasons related to big business trying to use clout and the negative impact of a commercial business encroaching into a residential neighborhood. Lois Johnsen, 6421 First Avenue, spoke in opposition to the rezoning request citing reasons related to future impact on the neighborhood and the negative affect on property values. Tim Flanigan, 6426 First Avenue, spoke in opposition to the rezoning request citing reasons related to noise, pollution, and disturbance to the residential area. Tammy Westman, 6415 First Avenue, spoke in opposition to the rezoning request citing reasons related to the safety of children, the nearby park, and traffic. Council Meeting Minutes -7- November 8, 1993 Kathleen Varno, 6433 First Avenue, spoke in opposition to the rezoning request citing reasons related to the increased traffic. Gloria Stewart, 6439 First Avenue, spoke in opposition to the rezoning request citing reasons related to traffic, pollution, noise, safety, and litter. Dave Eckerman, 6820 Pleasant Avenue, spoke in support of the rezoning request citing the positive impact of Norwest Bank in the community and as an employer. Dennis Meek stated Norwest Bank is trying to enhance the property that they own, and accommodate the increased business. He stated the bank has worked hard to include the neighborhood in the planning for the project. He stated that the berm, screening, and landscaping would enhance adjacent residential property values not decrease them. Dennis Czupryna, 6521 First Avenue, spoke in opposition to the rezoning request because the lots are now zoned residential and should remain residential like the other lots on First Avenue. M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearing. 1 [l Motion carried 5-0. Council Member Susag stated he had received a call from Allan Bronniche, 6441 First Avenue, who could not attend this hearing but wanted to ask if there is any intent to rezone ,,.the rest of the block. City Manager Prosser stated that no Comprehensive Plan or zoning classification changes are being considered or anticipated for the rest of the block. Assistant City Attorney Heine reviewed case law issues related to rezoning indicating that there must be a reasonable basis for rezoning showing legally sufficient evidence such as consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, a change in the area, evidence provided in the Council packet, and evidence provided at the public hearings. She stated the City Council must determine findings of fact to support their decision to approve or to deny the rezoning. ' Discussion followed regarding the enforceability of no left turn regulations from the parking lot, hours of operation, and traffic. Council Meeting Minutes -8- November• 8,-1993 Council Member Rosenberg stated that the Council .is supportive of expanding businesses if they can fit harmoniously with the adjacent neighborhood. She stated that in this case the proposed rezoning would cause incompatible encroachment of a commercial area into a residential neighborhood, therefore she would not support it. Council Member Priebe stated he had a serious concern about the commercial tax base in the City and that the City has an obligation to assist community businesses to expand. He stated he is satisfied that Norwest has done everything to minimize the impact on the adjacent neighborhood. Council Member Susag indicated concern about the commercial tax base but stated that he would not support this rezoning request because of the concerns and issues raised by the neighborhood residents. Council Member Sandahl suggested trying mediation to resolve the conflicting issues between the neighborhood and Norwest. Assistant City Attorney Heine stated the City Council must make Yindings •"o eupp©~t a~•~i©~s •~0 app~~ve ~~ dewy ~e2~~i~g. She stated that the City Council could continue the hearing to allow for mediation. Julie Swedback, 6420 First Avenue, stated reasons why she felt mediation would not work at this time. Assistant City Attorney Heine stated that neighborhood opposition is not a legally sufficient reason for denial of rezoning. M/Susag to continue consideration of the public hearing and second reading of ordinance amendment to rezone property at 6438 and 6444 First Avenue from single family residence to general commercial; and consideration of amended off-street parking permit to allow parking and drive-up teller expansion at Norwest Bank, 6445 Nicollet Avenue, to the November 22, 1993 City Council Meeting and direct staff to prepare a resolution of findings of fact to deny the rezoning request. Julie Swedback asked about the open meeting law. Assistant City Attorney explained that it is totally appropriate for the City Council to direct staff to prepare findings of fact for the City Council to consider at its next meeting. The findings of fact would be public, available in the agenda packet, and discussed and voted upon by the City Council in a public meeting. Council Meeting Minutes -9- November 8, 1993 City Manager Prosser reviewed the necessity of the supportive findings of fact in zoning cases to document reasons for the City Council decision. Council Member Susag restated his motion: M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to deny the second reading of ordinance amendment to rezone property at 6438 and 6444 First Avenue from single family residence to general commercial; and consideration of amended off-street parking permit to allow parking and drive- up teller expansion at Norwest Bank, 6445 Nicollet Avenue; and to direct staff to prepare a resolution of findings of fact to support the denial of the rezoning request for Council consideration on November 22, 1993. Motion failed 2-3. (Sandahl, Priebe, Kirsch opposed) 1 M/Priebe, S/Sandahl to approve the second reading of ordinance amendment to rezone property at 6438 and 6444 First Avenue from single family residence to general commercial; and consideration of amended off-street parking permit to allow parking and drive-up teller expansion at Norwest Bank, 6445:- Nicollet Avenue; and to direct staff to prepare a resolution of findings of fact to support the approval of the rezoning request for Council consideration on November 22, 1993. Motion carried 3-2. (Susag, Rosenberg opposed) Assistant City Attorney Heine explained that four affirmative votes are needed to approve rezoning, therefore, the 3-2 majority is not sufficient to approve the proposed rezoning ordinance. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, spoke stating he had a point of order indicating he didn't think staff should prepare findings of fact. Council Member Priebe stated that only City Council Members can raise a point of order. Assistant City Attorney Heine stated it is completely appropriate for City Council to direct staff to prepare finding of fact for City Council consideration. Discussion followed regarding the super majority vote necessary to approve the rezoning and the parliamentary issues related to reconsideration of the last motion. Council Meeting Minutes -10- November 8, 1993 M/Priebe, S/Sandahl to reconsider the last motion which was to_approve the second reading of ordinance amendment. to rezone property at 6438 and 6444 First Avenue from single family residence to general commercial; and consideration of amended off-street. parking permit to allow parking and drive-up teller expansion at Norwest Bank,. 6445 Nicollet Avenue; and to direct staff to prepare a resolution of findings of fact to support the approval of the rezoning request for Council consideration on November 22, 1993. Motion carried 5-0. Assistant City Attorney Heine stated that the Council could now make other motions since this action approving reconsideration "wiped the slate clean" as far as the previous motion. M/Rosenberg, S/Susag to deny the second reading of ordinance amendment to rezone property at 6438 and 6444 First Avenue from single family residence to general commercial; and consideration ®f: amended off-sir®e~: pa~D~ir~g pcrz3t to allu~ par~z3~g aid dxi~e~ up teller expansion at Norwest Bank, 6445 Nicollet Avenue. Assistant City Attorney Heine stated that in order to deny,. the motion must have reasonable, legally sufficient findings to support the denial. She stated the courts require findings for review, otherwise, the City Council decision would be considered arbitrary. Council Member Rosenberg and Council Member Susag withdrew the motion. M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to deny the second reading of ordinance amendment to rezone propep rtv at 6438 and 6444 First Avenue from single family residence to general commercial; and consideration of amended off-street parking permit to allow parking and drive- up teller expansion at Norwest Bank, 6445 Nicollet Avenue; and to direct staff to prepare a resolution of findings of fact to support the denial of the rezoning request for Council consideration on November 22, 1993. Motion carried 4-1. (Kirsch opposed) Assistant City Attorney explained the City Council action. Council Member Priebe and City Manager Prosser clarified the dates of scheduled City Council budget related discussions mentioned earlier in the evening. Council Meeting Minutes -11- November 8, 1993 Item #6 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO REZONE THE FOLLOWING MULTIPLE RESIDENCE PROPERTIES: 1) 7132 BLOOMINGTON AVENUE TO SINGLE FAMILY; 2) 7107 CHICAGO AVENUE AND 7106 ELLIOT AVENUE TO MULTI-FAMILY; 3) WEST PORTION (PARKING LOT) OF 7000 CEDAR AVENUE TO HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY; AND 4) 7500 CEDAR VENUE TO HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY. C.L. NO. 313 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 313 regarding a proposed ordinance amendment rezone the following MR (multiple residence) properties: 1) rezone 7132 Bloomington Avenue to R (single family residence); 2) rezone 7107 Chicago Avenue & 7106 Elliot Avenue to MR-2; 3) rezone west portion (parking lot) of 7000 Cedar Avenue to MR-3; and 4) rezone 7500 Cedar Avenue to MR-3. M/Priebe, S/Rosenberg to close the public hearing. Motion carried 4-0. (Susag absent when vote recorded.) M/Priebe, S/Rosenberg that this constitute Second Reading of Bill No. 1993-17, amendment to Agpendix I, that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes. Motion carried 4-0. (Susag absent when vote recorded.) Item #7 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 416 OF CITY CODE BY ADDING SPECIFIC LANGUAGE TO ADDRESS SIGNAGE IN 77TH STREET CORRIDOR. C.L. N0. 314 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 314 regarding a proposed ordinance amendment to add specific language regulating signage in the 77th Street Corridor. M/Susag, S/Priebe to close the public hearincr. Motion carried 5-0. M/Susag, S/Kirsch that this constitute Second Reading of Bill No. 1993-18, amendment to Section 416 regulating signage in the 77th Street Corridor; and that it be Dublished in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes. Motion carried 5-0. Council Meeting Minutes -12- November 8, 1'9`93 Item #8 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO CLASSIFY PAWN OPERATIONS AND SECONDHAND GOODS OPERATIONS WHICH REQUIRE LICENSE UNDER SECTION 1186 OF CITY CODE, CURRENCY EXCHANGES, AUCTION HOUSES, AND CONSIGNMENT AUCTION HOUSES AS CONDITIONAL USES IN GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS. C.L. NO. 318 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 318 regarding a proposed ordinance amendment regarding the classification of certain business uses as conditional uses in the C-2 (general commercial) and I (industrial} districts. He stated the Planning Commission had asked for additional time to study the issue of the inclusion of currency exchanges and that staff is exploring additional options to present to the Council on November 22. M/Sandahl, S/Susag to continue the public hearing and second reading of a proposed ordinance amendment which classifies pawn ®pera~~ions, s®~©ne~~~anc3 goads f7~~x~`i.~+u~~YS w~ii~:~iY ~~s~i33~~ a l~.r:~nse under Section 1186 of the City Code, currency exchanges, auction houses, and consignment auction houses as conditional uses in the C-2 and I districts to the November 22, 1993 City Council meetincr . Motion carried 5-0. Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO REZONE THE FOLLOWING MULTIPLE RESIDENCE PROPERTIES: 1) 6615 ELLIOT AVENUE, 6614 AND 6615 10TH AVENUES, AND 6614 11TH AVENUE TO SINGLE FAMILY; 2) 901 EAST 66TH STREET AND 6600 10TH AVENUE TO MULTI-FAMILY; AND 3) SMALL PARCEL OF LAND WITHIN VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK (AT 64TH AND PORTLAND) TO SINGLE FAMILY. C.L. NO. 315 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 315 regarding a proposed ordinance amendment to rezone the following MR (multiple residence) properties 1) rezone 6615 Elliot Avenue, 6614 and 6615-10th Avenues, and 6614-11th Avenue to R (single family residence); 2) rezone 901 East 66th Street and 6600-10th Avenue to MR-2 (multi family residence); and 3) rezone a small parcel of land within Veterans Memorial Park (at 64th and Portland) to R (single family residence). Council Meeting Minutes -13- November 8, 1993 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 December 13.-1993 City Council meeting. Motion carried 5-O. Item #10 CONSIDERATION OF JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR HIGH SPEED BUS PLANNING. C.L. NO. 316 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 316 regarding authorization to execute the point and cooperative agreement for high speed bus planning. He noted the following amendments to the proposed agreement: deletion of Edina from Article 3, Section 2 and a change in the signature page. Council Member Priebe asked about the cost and timing of the high speed bus planning. City Manager Prosser stated that each member city is contributing $7500 and that this phase is anticipated to be completed in the first six months of 1994. - M/Kirsch, S/Susag to approve the following actions: 1. Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the point and cooperative agreement for high speed bus planning. 2. In accord with the agreement, designate City Manager Jim Prosser as Director and Don Fondrick as alternate Director. Motion carried 5-0. Item #11 AIRPORT STATUS REPORT City Manager Prosser reviewed the following airport related issues: • NEW FORD TOWN/RICH ACRES ACQUISITION Staff has met with the MAC staff to initiate regular meetings between the City, MAC staff, and the buyout consultant regarding the buyout. Council Meeting Minutes -14- • NOISE CONTOUR MAP November 8, 1993 The MAC is seeking approval for a revised noise 'contour map which will make Rich Acres eligible to receive funding for the buyout. • RUNWAY 4-22 EXTENSION DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (DEIS) The City is analyzing the DEIS to provide comments on the potential noise impacts on Richfield. • MT. CALVARY SCHOOL INSULATION A meeting has been scheduled with Mt. Calvary and MAC to discuss the status and timing of spund insulation for the school. Council Member Priebe summarized information related to the ANONS system statistics and data discussed at the last MASAC meeting. Item #12 77TH STREET PROJECT STATUS REPORT Commmunity Services Director Fondrick reviewed the status of the following 77th Street Project issues: • Concrete paving is nearly complete with additional paving dependent on the weather. • Blacktop will be used to tie in some 77th Street connections until next year. This may require a purchase in excess of $5000 for asphalt. • The installation of the semaphore at 77th Street and Lyndale Avenue intersection will take several weeks to complete. • The anticipated opening of 77th Street to traffic is two weeks. Community Services Director Fondrick reviewed the status of the water plant renovation project. Item #13 LEGISLATIVE REPORT None Council Meeting Minutes -15- November 8, 1993 Item #14 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS Mayor Kirsch invited residents to loin a group of concerned community members who are committed to ending racism in the community by signing a position statement supporting diversity, human dignity, respect, and human rights. He stated the position statement would be published along with the names of the signatories in the Sun Current newspaper during Human Rights Awareness Week in early December. Council Member Rosenberg read the position statement. United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights 12-10-48 Each of us is part of the same family. Each of us is an ingredient in a great, cross-cultural mix. Each of us is an atom in a living, breathing, and changing organism. Each of us has beauty, potential, and right. We are all authentic in our own right; no person awards us authenticity; we are born with..it. Max DePree "Leadership Jazz" As members of this community we believe that: • Diversity is a strength • Everyone has a right to grow to his/her fullest potential • Every individual has worth and dignity • Richfield is an inclusive community • Racism diminishes the worth of every human being M/Kirsch, S/Susag to support and sign the following position statement: "ALL HUMAN BEINGS ARE BORN FREE AND EQUAL IN DIGNITY AND RIGHTS" We therefore pledge ourselves to the following actions: • Embrace diversity and advocate for all human beings • Learn about and celebrate all cultures • Know, understand and respect our neighbors • Use language that is respectful of all people • Refuse to participate in discrimination including stereotyping, ethnic yokes, racial and religious slurs, or any action that °puts down" any person or group. Motion carried 5-0. Council Meeting Minutes -16- November 8, 1993 Item #15 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls be approved: RICHFIELD BANK & TRTIST CO. Checks 17691-17741; 42180-42421 $1,205,996.68 NORWEST BANK Check 1192 $ 11,500.00 FIRSTAR BANK Checks 7.718-7738 $ 332,239.90 Checks 72027-72046; 72363-72703 $ 371,588.08 Motion carried 5-0. ~~.~©~~t~~~ x 1 The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 10:32 p.m. Date Approved : 11 / 22/ 93 (~~,~~- " Martin J. K rsch Mayor e~ ~w~ Thomas P. Ferber Jam s D. Pross r City Clerk Ci Manager 0