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01-24-1994CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 24, 1994 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; 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 Meeting of January 6, 1994; the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of January 7, 1994; the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 10, 1994; and the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of January 14, 1994. Motion carried 5-0. Ytem #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA. Jean Fox, 6616 Sheridan Avenue, announced that a video regarding the awarding of the Community Spirit Award to City Manager Prosser will be shown on Cable Channel 33 and then presented a copy of the video to Mr. Prosser. Kristal Stokes, 6733 17th Avenue, invited the public to the Street of Possibilities Richfield Remodeling Fair on Saturday, January 29 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Richfield Senior High School. Nick Vossberg, 6340 Standish Avenue, read a portion of the Part 150 Airport Noise Compatible Planning document regarding property acquisition. Council Meeting Minutes -2- January 24, 1994 Item #2 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY COMMITTEE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICE WITH THOSE AGENCIES FUNDED BY CITY. C.L. N0.27 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 27 regarding the recommendations from the Social Service Agency Committee for funding certain social service agencies. Jean Fox, Vice Chair of the Richfield Community Human Service Planning Council, presented the funding recommendations o£ the Social Service Agency Committee were as follows: Senior Outreach Program (Senior Community Services) $ 6,000 VEAP Shared Transportation 3,510 Cornerstone Advocacy 3,000 Senior Linkage Line Network (Senior Resources, Inc.) 1,800 Share-A-Home (Lutheran Social Services) 1,500 TOTAL $15,810 M/Rosenberg, S/Priebe that the following resolution be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 8101 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REVISION OF THE 1994 BUDGET FOR OTHER AGENCIES DIVISION Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8101 in Resolution Book No. 63. Item #3 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA M/Priebe, S/Susag to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0. Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR 4A. APPROVED MAY 2, 1994 AS DATE FOR 1994 BOARD OF REVIEW C.L. 28 B. APPROVED REAPPOINTMENT OF CAMILLO DESANTIS AND JOHN HOYLE AS RICHFIELD REPRESENTATIVES TO SOUTH HENNEPIN REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY'S REGIONAL CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION C.L. 29 Council Meeting Minutes -3- January 24, 1994 C. APPROVED SETTING FEBRUARY 14, 1994 AS DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR NEW ON-SALE WINE LICENSE FOR THE FRENCHMAN'S, 1400 EAST 66TH STREET C.L. 30 D. APPROVED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR 80$ REIMBURSEMENT OF 1994 RECYCLING EXPENSES C.L. 31 RESOLUTION N0. 8102 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF MUNICIPAL GRANT APPLICATION FOR 1994 HENNEPIN COUNTY RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING PROGRAM THIS RESOLUTION APPEARS AS RESOLUTION NO. 8102 IN RESOLUTION BOOK NO. 63. E. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR SPACE LABS 610 DEFIBRILLATOR FOR NEW FIRE/RESCUE PUMPER AT FIRE STATION 2 FROM SPACE LABS, INC. IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF $5,350 C.L. 32 F. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR INSTALLATION OF INFRA-RED HEATING SYSTEM IN NEW WASH STALL AREA OF CENTRAL GARAGE FROM MIDLAND HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF $10,800 C.L. 33 G. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR 1993 WATER APPROPRIATION PERMIT FROM MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF $5,149.94 C.L. 34 H. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR CHEVROLET 1/2 TON 4x4 PICKUP TRUCK FOR USE BY STREET MAINTENANCE DIVISION FROM THANE HAWKINS POLAR CHEVROLET, INC. IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF $16,007 C.L. 35 I. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR 1/2 TON 4x2 CHEVROLET PICKUP TRUCK FOR USE BY GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS MAINTENANCE DIVISION FROM THANE HAWKINS POLAR CHEVROLET, INC. IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF $13,783 C.L. 36 J. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR FORD AEROSTAR MINI PASSENGER VAN FOR USE BY ENGINEERING DIVISION FROM SUPERIOR FORD IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF $14,390 C.L. 37 K. APPROVED RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL FOR LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE ON SUNDAYS AND FEE WAIVER FOR RICHFIELD AMERICAN LEGION #435, 6501 PORTLAND AVENUE C.L. 38 RESOLUTION NO. 8103 A RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL FOR THE RICHFIELD AMERICAN LEGION #435 TO RENEW THEIR LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE THIS RESOLUTION APPEARS AS RESOLUTION N0. 8103 IN RESOLUTION BOOK N0. 62. Council Meeting Minutes -4- January-24,:.1994 L. APPROVAL RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL-F~t EXEMPTION FROM LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE ON MARCH 5 AND i~1ARCH 26 ANA ~'EE WAIVER FOR ST. PETER'S CHURCH,Ab730`NICOLLET=AVENUE C.I:-.. 39 RESOLUTION NO. 8104 A R~SOLUTION~--GRANTING APPROVAL F~3R 'L'HII'~=~tICHFIEI~J AMERICAN LEGION #x'35 TO RENEW THEIR LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE THIS RESOLUTION APPEARS AS RESOLUTION NO. 8104 IN-RESOLUTION BOOK NO. 62. M. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF 1994 LICENSE RENEWALS: HAROLD CHEVROLET INC. dba JIM LUPIENT'S BARGAIN LOT: MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS LICENSE QUALITY WASTE CONTROL INC.: GARBAGE HAULER, 5 VEHICLES SUNSET AUTO DETAIL: AUTO DETAILING Council Member Priebe asked about food and liquor ratio requirements related to wine licenses. City Manag~s~c PPOSSe~ s°"a~i,ed °~I~ai s°~arr ~ouid xes~,~,~d with this information. M/Susag, S/Sandahl to a~orove the consent calendar. Motion carried 5-0. Item ~5 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING EXTENSION OF MATURITY OF COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND (RICHFIELD SHOPPES DEVELOPERS PROJECT). C.L. NO. 40 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 40 regarding the extension of the maturity of the Commercial Development Revenue Bonds for the Richfield Shoppes Developers Prod ect . 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. 8105 RESOLUTION APPROVING EXTENSION OF MATURITY OF COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND (RICHFIELD SHOPPES DEVELOPERS PROJECT) Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8105 in Resolution Book No. 63. Council Meeting Minutes -5- January 24, 1994 Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF $575,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1994A; AND RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF $2,790,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 19948. C.L. NO. 41 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 41 regarding the award of sale of General Obligation Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 1994A, and General Obligation Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 1994B. Sid Inman, Publicorp, Inc., presented the results of the bids received reporting the lowest bids as follows: General Obligation Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 1994A Dain Bosworth, Minneapolis Price: $559,350.00 Net Interest Cost: 4.4318 True Interest Cost: 4.4330$ General Obligation Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 19948 Dain Bosworth, Minneapolis Price: $2,751,451.50 Net Interest Cost: 3.8896 True Interest Cost: 3.8959~r Mr. Inman reported the net present value savings for the City from the two refunding bond issues would be approximately 5225,000. M/Susag, S/Sandahl that the following resolutions be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION N0. 8106 A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF 5559,350.00 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1994A; FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS; DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY; PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE ESCROWING AND INVESTMENT OF THE PROCEEDS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF BONDS REFUNDED THEREBY. Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8106 in Resolution Book No. 63. Council Meeting Minutes -6- January ;,Z4 ;. 1994. RESOLUTION NO. 8107 A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF $2,751,451.50 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1994B; FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS; DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY; PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE ESCROWING AND INVESTMENT OF THE PROCEEDS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF BONDS REFUNDED THEREBY. Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8107 in Resolution Book No. 63. Item #7 CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PETITION TO REZONE LAND AT 6438 AND 6444 FIRST AVENUE; NORWEST BANK. C.L. NO. 42 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 42 regarding the continuation of consideration of rezoning 6438 and 64~44~ YiY'~t A3~eY3gAG YIC®m P ( re~i~lential ) t® Cm2 ( general commercial). Peter Beck, Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren, Ltd., representing Norwest Bank, summarized the information contained in their letter of January 19, 1994 (agenda pages 7-4 through 7- 8) regarding efforts to investigate alternatives, look at the feasibility of acquiring property to the north of the bank, look at possible revisions to the site plan to address concerns, and to meet with the neighborhood. Mr. Heck presented a revised site plan showing the drive-thru facility adjacent to the bank on the existing commercially zoned property with the properties on First Avenue being used for parking with a landscaped buffer along First Avenue. Mr. Beck discussed a proposed median in 65th Street which would prevent a left turn out of the bank exit onto 65th Street. Julie Swedback, 6420 First Avenue, stated that there was ample record and support for denial of the rezoning. She stated that. the Council had constructively denied the rezoning by only asking the City Attorney to prepare findings of fact for-denial. She stated that courts give neighborhood opposition credence in this type of case summarizing a Supreme Court ruling upholding a denial of rezoning based on reasons related to residential character, streets, desire of residents that the area remain residential, and piecemeal zoning. ~' Council'Meeting Minutes -7- January 24, 1994 Ms. Swedback reminded the Council that they were elected to represent the interests of the residents and that the rezoning only benefited Norwest. She stated the rezoning did not promote the health, safety, and welfare of the community and would be in conflict with the comprehensive plan for a medium density buffer. Ms. Swedback stated there is a presumption of validity in the original zoning and there is no proof for a need for a change in the zoning. She stated that Norwest should consider the alternative of relocating the drive-up to another site. Ms. Swedback stated that the Council had effectively denied Norwest's request on November 8, 1993 and that nothing has changed, therefore the rezoning should be denied to put closure on this issue. Dennis Czupryna, 6521 First Avenue, spoke in opposition to the rezoning citing concerns about traffic and impact on neighborhoods bordering commercial areas. Larry Zielke, President of the Richfield Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the Norwest proposal and indicated the Chamber Board's unanimous support for the proposal. Betty Kallenberg, 6409 First Avenue, spoke in opposition to the rezoning citing concern about traffic and neighborhood impact. Jean Fox, 6616 Sheridan Avenue, reviewed the history of a multi-unit housing complex for developmentally disabled adults which was strongly opposed by the adjacent property owners but which turned out to be a positive improvement to her neighborhood. She stated that Norwest has made changes to their site plan in a good faith effort to minimize its impact. She stated the need to have an increased tax base and encouraged approval of the plan. Nick Vossberg, 6340 Standish Avenue, stated commercial values are going down, taxes are going up, and adding commercial does not help. Lois Johnsen, 6421 First Avenue, spoke in opposition to the rezoning and asked the Mayor why he had voted against rezoning the property in 1983. Mayor Kirsch stated that this proposal was a better proposal than the one in 1983 and provides a large buffer on the east. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked if there was any financial assistance from the City or HRA for this development. City Manager Prosser stated there was none. Council Meeting Minutes -8- January f-24~. 1994 Y,awrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, stated concern about financial implications of a potential future land swap mentioned by Mr. Beck. He stated that the assessed market value of the Stewart property and the Norwest Bank property had both gone down from 1992 to 1993. He stated concern about oommercial encroachment into residential areas and stated opposition to the rezoning. He stated it was important to maintain the existing boundaries of the business district and the values of the properties within the district. Gloria Stewart, 6439 First Avenue, spoke in opposition to the rezoning citing reasons related to safety of children and traffic . Discussion followed regarding the proposed median in 65th Street and its location in relationship to the Richfield Shoppes driveways. Community Services Director Fondrick discussed the problems that a median may cause in snowplowing the street. Council Member Susag questioned whether additional traffic 3s g~nEr sled ©n First Ave~n~n~ dui to sh®rt cutting on the one ~~cy north bound portion between 66th Street to 65th Street. Council Member Rosenberg stated that this proposal is not comparable to the residential facility for developmentally disabled adults that Jean Fox referred to because this is a commercial business. She stated that she did not believe Norwest Bank had shown good faith in dealing with the neighbors on this issue since the beginning. She stated that she was informed on December 13 that Mr. Beck was meeting individually with other Council Members to explain the plan but she did not receive any such invitation to meet with him. She stated she was left out of these meetings and that Mr. Beck finally called her in the first week of January at which time he apologized saying he did not call because she sided with the neighbors. Council Member Rosenberg indicated Mr. Beck did not invite the other Council Members to the January 11 neighborhood meeting. She stated these actions made her question the bank's sincerity in reaching a compromise. She stated the biggest loser in this issue is the residents who lose the residential character of the neighborhood, and lose confidence in their City government. She stated it is a question of values in the community and the expansion of the bank at the expense of the residential neighborhood. She stated her allegiance was to the residents and not business. Council•Meeting Minutes -9- January 24, 1994 Council Member Priebe spoke in support of the rezoning stating that the impact on the immediate neighborhood is a minimal and reasonable level. He stated Norwest has modified its proposal to address concerns about traffic and impact on neighborhood. He stated it is desirable to increase the commercial industrial tax base in the City to lessen the tax impact on residential property. This proposal will enable Norwest Bank to better serve its customers who are mostly Richfield residents. He stated the City Council has a responsibility to all of the residents. He explained the impact of possible changes in the fiscal disparities law on Richfield and concern that the City approve reasonable additions to its commercial/industrial tax base. Council Member Sandahl stated concern that if the rezoning is denied, the bank would move and be replaced by a new business with longer hours, 7 days a week, which would have a greater traffic impact on the neighborhood. Council Member Susag asked for clarification on appropriate City Council motions and required vote majority. Assistant City Attorney Heine stated the City Council may move to approve or to deny the rezoning indicating a vote to approve the rezoning requires a 2/3 super majority of 4 votes while a simple majority vote is required for denial. - . Council Member Susag asked if regardless of actions at previous meetings, those were the appropriate motions. . Assistant City Attorney Heine responded either one of those is appropriate at this time. M/Susag, S/Priebe to rezone the lots at 6438 and 6444 First Avenue from R residential to C-2 general commercial. Council Member Susag stated that on November 8, 1993 he had voted to deny the rezoning. He said although he ran for office with concern about the commercial tax base, he supported residents at the time. He said the issues of traffic, character of the neighborhood and property values came up. He indicated that in his opinion the bank plan would not have an adverse impact on property values. He stated he had no bad feelings voting to extend this because the revised proposal is better. The drive up tellers are now up next to the bank and farther away from the neighborhood, the buffer area has been increased and that the key is keeping traffic away from the neighborhood and that he favored the proposed median. He stated he felt the obligation to represent not only the neighborhood, but Ward 2 and the City as a whole and that he believed this would be a benefit not a detriment to the City. Council Meeting Minutes -10- Community Development Wallace showed map indicating the proposed median would Richfield Shoppes driveways. Council Member Sandahl asked if when motion the Council was also approving the January 24, 1994 the Council an aerial Zot interfere with the voting on the rezoning plan and stipulations. City Manager Prosser stated it would be best to include the stipulations. Assistant City Attorney Heine stated the median is within the control of the City since it is on City right-of-way, therefore, that issue could be decided later. She stated the City Council should include the stipulations from the November 8 City Council Letter in the motion. Discussion followed regarding the location and placement of the median. Mr. Beck stated that the bank would angle the driveway if necessary and pay for the installation of the median. Council Member Susag stated that the issue suggested by the bank that if the City would acquire the property to the north, that the bad: w©uld then xel©cate tine par~:ing t© the n®rth in trade for the property on First Avenue, which then would be returned by the City to residential use, is not stating the City will acquire the property to the north or be obligated to do so. Mr. Beck stated this would be an obligation for the bank not an obligation for the City. Council Member Susag stated that all the stipulations be attached to the motion. Council Member Priebe concurred that the motion include the stipulations. Assistant City Attorney Heine summarized the recommended stipulations from the November 8 Council Letter as follows 1. That the applicant prepare and record against the property a restrictive covenant instrument, satisfactory to the City Attorney, that incorporates the site plan, landscaping, buffering, and access requirements. In addition, the lots should be restricted to bank accessory use subservient to the main lot on Nicollet. 2. That the Automated Teller Machine (ATM) not be included in the drive-up teller area. 3. That entrance and exit signage be approved by the City. 4. That a cash escrow agreement for all required landscape improvements be submitted before the offstreet parking permit becomes effective. Council Meeting Minutes -11- January 24, 1994 Mr. Heck asked for clarification and amendment of the automated teller machine stipulation since the drive-up teller was now moved onto the existing bank property and the intent was to keep the ATM off of the rezoned property. Council Member Susag asked that the stipulations be attached to the motion Council Member Priebe concurred. The vote was then polled for the motion which was: To approve the rezoning of 6438 and 6444 First Avenue from R to C-2 with the following stipulations: 1. That the applicant prepare and record against the property a restrictive covenant instrument, satisfactory to the City Attorney, that incorporates the site plan, landscaping, buffering, and access requirements. In addition, the lots should be restricted to bank accessory use subservient to the main lot on Nicollet. The instrument must provide that the restrictions may not be released without the approval of the city Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota. 2. That the Automated Teller Machine (ATM) not be included in the rezoned area. 3. That entrance and exit signage be approved by the City.:_ 4. That a cash escrow agreement for all required landscape improvements be submitted before the offstreet parking permit becomes effective; And that this constitute Second Reading of Bill No. 1994-1, amendment to Apvendix I~, that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes. Motion carried 4-1. (Rosenberg opposed) Ayes: Susag, Kirsch, Sandahl, Priebe Nays: Rosenberg Assistant City Attorney Heine stated the Council should adopt findings of fact which can be done in support of the rezoning indicating the following were suggested findings of fact from the November 8 Council Letter and her notes from tonight: 1. The Comprehensive Plan calls for the subject lots to be a medium density buffer. This proposal would meet the medium density buffer guidelines for an accessory commercial use which incorporates appropriate buffer yard and open space. Council Meeting Minutes -12- January 2a,-1994 2. The improvements would alleviate the parking and circulation conflict now present on the site. 3. The site layout and buffer yard would minimize the impact of the bank operations, while improving the overall appearance of the site and neighborhood. 4. The proposed site improvements would comply with City engineering .and landscape requirements. 5. Approval of the request would not constitute a spot zone, because contiguous parcels to the west and south are also zoned C-2. 6. That it would alleviate stacking and traffic congestion on Nicollet Avenue. 7. That it would increase the commercial tax base in the City. M/Sandahl to adopt the findings as outlined by the Assistant City AttorneX. Co~*~ci? Mea~be*~ Priebe suggevted an®ther finding: 8. That it would help the bank to better serve Richfield customers. Council Member Sandahl agreed to add this finding to the motion. Priebe seconded. The motion before the Council was: M/Sandahl, S/Priebe to adopt the following findings of fact reaardina the rezoning of 6438 and 6444 First Avenue from R residential to C-2 general commercial: 1. The Comprehensive Plan calls for the subject lots to be a medium density buffer. This proposal would meet the medium density buffer guidelines for an accessory commercial use which incorporates appropriate buffer yard and open space. 2. The improvements would alleviate the parking and circulation conflict now present on the site. 3. The site layout and buffer yard would minimize the impact of the bank operations, while improving the overall appearance of the site and neighborhood. 4. The proposed site improvements would comply with City engineering and landscape requirements. Council=Meeting Minutes -13- January 24, 1994 5. Approval of the request would not constitute a spot zone, because contiguous parcels to the west and south are also zoned C-2. 6. That it would alleviate stacking and traffic congestion on Nicollet Avenue. 7. That it would increase the commercial tax base in the City. 8. That it would help the bank to better serve Richfield customers. Motion carried 5-0. Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SOUTH HENNEPIN REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY'S 1994 WORK PLAN PROPOSAL. C.L.NO. 43 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 43 regarding the South Hennepin Regional Planning Agency's (SHeRPA) 1994 Work Plan proposal. M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg to approve the 1994 South Hennepin Regional Planning Agency Work Plan. Motion carried 5-0. Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING REPAYMENT OF METROPOLITAN RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION LOAN FUND FOR ACQUISITIONS FOR 77TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. C.L. NO. 44 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 44 regarding repayment of the Metropolitan Right-of-Way Acquisition Loan Fund for acquisitions for the 77th Street reconstruction Project. M/Sandahl, S/Priebe to authorize the apvropriate City officials to repay the 5705,305.99 Metropolitan Right-of-Way Acquisition Loan Fund (RALF) loans used for the 77th Street Pro,~ect using 25~ Municipal State Aid funds and 75~ State trunk highway funds received as .part of the October 25, 1993 Cooperative Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Motion carried 5-0. Council Meeting Minutes -14- January~~24, 1994 Item #10 CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS OF PERSONS TO VARIOUS ADVISORY BOARD AND COMMISSIONS. C.L. NO. 45~ M/Sandahl, S/Susag to make the following appointments: Advisory Board of Health Suzette Bechly Christopher McHan Jo Romer Bill Swanson Carlene Ulmer Salvador Valdovinos Elisa Pluh~ar (student) Term Expires January 31, 1997 January 31, 1997 January 31, 1997 January 31, 1997 January 31, 1997 January 31, 1997 January 31, 1995 Civil Service Commission Philip Mortenson John Hamilton Community Services Commission Maureen Scaglia Denise Schaefer Matt Stokes Louis Stocco January 31, 1996 January 31, 1997 January 31, 1997 January 31, 1997 January 31, 1997 January 31, 1997 Human Rights Commission Cheryl Binzen January 31, 1997 Connie McDonald January 31, 1997 Edward Thom January 31, 1997 Planning Commission Pamela Dmytrenko January 31, 1997 Timothy Erlander January 31, 1997 Daniel Linnihan January 31, 1997 Sister City Commission Hill Bullock January 31, 1997 Pam Duffey January 31, 1997 Joanne Ehren Dahlquist January 31, 1997 Motion carried 5-0. The Council commended the quality and quantity of the applicants, thanked all applicants for their interest, and encouraged them to reapply next year. Item #11 DISCUSSION OF DRAFT 1994 LEGISLATIVE ISSUES City Manager Prosser presented a draft of the 1994 Legislative issues indicating the City Council will meet with the City's legislators to discuss these issues at the February 7, 1994 City Council Study Session meeting. Council Meeting Minutes -15- January 24, 1994 Council Member Susag discussed the possible impacts of potential legislative changes to the Metropolitan Council and its agencies. Item #12 AIRPORT STATUS REPORT City Manager Prosser reviewed the status of the following airport issues: • NE61r FORD -TOWN/RICH ACRES BUYOUT Weekly meetings continue with MAC and its consultant. Residents are impatient with progress and absence of an acquisition schedule. Appraisers are anticipated to begin with hardship cases in two to four weeks. Preliminary discussions have begun regarding service issues during and after the buyout. Discussion continues with legislators regarding a bill for State impact aid. Richfield Rediscovered housing opportunities information will be available for NFT/RA residents at an open house. • RUNWAY 4-22 EXTENSION DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (DEIS) The City's request for an extension of the comment period was denied. A response has been prepared for submittal. Council Member Priebe stated it is important to note that the City's main objection is not the physical extension of Runway 4-22 but the impact of how they intend to use the runway if it is built. Item #13 77TH STREET PROJECT STATUS REPORT Community Services Director Fondrick indicated the street light has been installed at the intersection of 76th Street and 77th Street. Community Services Director Fondrick provided a status report on the water plant renovation project. Item #14 LEGISLATIVE REPORT None Council Meeting Minutes -16- January 24, 1994 Item #15 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS Council Member Susag reminded the public about the Street of Possibilities Richfield Remodeling Fair on January 29 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Richfield Senior High School. Council Member Susag requested staff.to study the traffic situation on First Avenue between 65th Street and 66th Street and alternatives to discourage short cut traffic on First Avenue. Item #16 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS M/Sandahl, S/Susag that the followinv claims and payrolls be approved: RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO. ~;he~;l~s 18052-? 81130 43421-d364d $? , 246, 25~?~ o ®7 NORWEST BANK Check 1198 $ 17,100.00 FYRSTAR BANK Checks 7846-7854 $ 98,802.61 Checks 73956-73995; 74002-74276 $ 367,622.96 Motion carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:17 p.m. Date Approved : 2 ~ 14~ ~4 Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk n J. Mayor D. Prosser Manager