08-08-1994CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 8, 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; Bruce Palmborg,
Housing & Redevelopment Coordinator; Jack
Erskine, Public Safety Director; William
Fillmore, Liquor Operations 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/Priebe to approve th
City Council Meeting of July 25. 1994;
City Council Meeting of July 25, 1994:
City Council Meeting held concurrently
of August 1, 1994; the minutes of the
of August 1, 1994• and the minutes of
Meeting of August 3, 1994.
Motion carried 5-0.
e minutes of the Special.
the minutes of the Regular
the minutes of the Special
with Special HRA Meeting
Cry Council Study Session
tie Special City Council
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 FROM RICHFIELD SOCCER ASSOCIATION TO
RICHFIELD SISTER CITY COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL.
C. L. N0. 215
Terry Bredemus and Linda Comstock, on behalf of the
Richfield Soccer Association, presented a plaque to Cynthia
Mandel of the Sister City Commission and the City Council in
appreciation of their cooperation and assistance in bringing the
Costa Rica soccer representatives to Richfield.
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Item #3 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Susag, S/Priebe to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR
August 8, 1994
4A. APPROVED RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR POLLING PLACES AND
DESIGNATING ELECTION JUDGES FOR SEPTEMBER 13, 1994 STATE
PRIMARY ELECTION C.L. 216
RESOLUTION NO. 8166
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR POLLING PLACES
AND DESIGNATING JUDGES FOR THE
STATE PRIMARY ELECTION
OF SEPTEMBER 13, 1994
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8166 in Resolution
Book No. 64.
B. APPROVED 1994-1995 I-494 JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT C.L. 217
C. APPROVED RESOLUTION APPROVING ADEQUACY OF SAINT NICHOLAS
EPISCOPAL CHURCH SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PETITION; AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN PETITIONER AND
CITY OF RICHFIELD; AND ORDERING CERTAIN FIRE PROTECTION
IMPROVEMENTS C.L. 218
RESOLUTION N0. 8167
RESOLUTION DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITION FOR
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT AND ORDERING IMPROVEMENT
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8167 in Resolution
Book No. 64.
D. APPROVED OFF-STREET PARKING PERMIT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF
NEW EMERSON AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 7601 GIRARD AVENUE
C.L. 219
E. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR ADDITIONAL LABOR
AND MATERIAL RELATED TO EMERGENCY REPAIR OF AIR CONDITIONING
EQUIPMENT AT CITY HALL FROM GARTNER REFRIGERATION AND
MANUFACTURING, INC. IN AMOUNT OF $5,918.27 C.L. 220
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F. APPROVED RENEWAL OF RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE; 7209 12TH
AVENUE; FOUR DOGS C.L. 221
G. APPROVED RENEWAL OF RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE; 7600 GRAND
AVENUE; FIVE CATS C.L. 222
H. APPROVED RENEWAL OF RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE; 6914 CEDAR
AVENUE; THREE DOGS AND TWO CATS C.L. 223
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING
ASSESSMENT ON CITY PROJECT N0. 883, ALLEY MAINTENANCE
FOR PERIOD JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1993.
C.L.NO. 224
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 224
recommending adoption of the assessment roll for City Project No.
883, alley maintenance for the period January 1 - December 31,
1993.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-O.
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. 8168
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON CITY PROJECT N0. 883 ALLEY
MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31,•1993
Motion carried 5-O. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 8168 in Resolution Book No. 64.
Item #6 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING
ASSESSMENT ON CITY PROJECT N0. 881, LHN MAINTENANCE FOR
PERIOD JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1993. C.L.N0.225
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 225
recommending adoption of the assessment roll for City Project No.
881, LHN Maintenance for the period January 1 - December 31,
1993.
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M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearincr.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag that the following resolu ion be adopted•
that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part
of .these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 8169
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON CITY PROJECT NO'. 881
L/H/N MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 1993
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 8169 in Resolution Book No. 64.
Item #7 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING
ASSESSMENT ON CITY PROJECT 882, ILN MAINTENANCE FOR
PERIOD JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1993. C.L.N0.226
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Le~rtPr Nno 2?6
recommending adoption of the assessment roll for City Project No.
882, ILN Maintenance for the period January 1 - December 31,
1993.
M/Susag, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing,.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag that the following resolution be adopted:
that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part
of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 8170
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON CITY PROJECT NO. 882
I/L/N MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 1993
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 8170 in Resolution Hook No. 64.
Item #8 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING
ASSESSMENT ON REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES FROM PRIVATE
PROPERTY FOR PERIOD JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
1993. C.L. NO. 227
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 227
recommending adoption of the assessment roll for the removal of
diseased trees from private property for the period January 1 -
December 31, 1993.
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Myrle Richter, 7615 Dupont Avenue South, read a letter
(Clerks File No. C-355), objecting to the proposed assessment
indicating that the work and the repair of a damaged fence had
not-been completed.
City Manager Prosser suggested that the Council continue
consideration of this property's assessment to the September 12
City Council Meeting to allow staff to meet with the property
owner and resolve the outstanding issues.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to
assessment for the propert;
September 12, 1994 Cit._y Coy
resolve the issues related
Dupont; and that the follo~
that it be spread in tha r~
of these minutes:
continue consideration of the
;~ located at 7615 Dupont Avenue to the
incil Meeting; to direct staff to
to the tree removal assessment to 7615
sing resolution as amended be adopted•
solution book and that it be made art
RESOLUTION N0. 8171
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES
FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR THE PERIOD OF
JANUARY 1, 1993 TO DECEMBER 31, 1993
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 8171 in Resolution Hook No. 64.
Item #9 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ORDERING
UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT SERVICES PROJECT FOR ALLEY
MAINTENANCE FOR PERIOD JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
1995. C.L. NO. 228
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 228
recommending approval of City Project No. 902, assessment of
maintenance services for City alleys for the period of January
1 - December 31, 1995.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, 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 NO. 8172
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT SERVICES PROJECT
, FOR ALLEY MAINTENANCE JANUARY 1, 1995 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1995
CITY PROJECT N0. 902
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Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 8172 in Resolution Book No. 64.
Item #10 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF~RESOLUTION ORDERING
UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT SERVICE PROJECT FOR LHN
MAINTENANCE FOR PERIOD JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
1995; CITY PROJECT N0. 900. C.L. NO. 229
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 229
recommending approval of City Project No. 900, assessment of the
LHN area for maintenance services for the period January 1 -
December 31, 1995.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearin
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag that the following resolution be adopted•
that it be sAread in the resolution book and that it be made part
of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 8173
• RESOLUTION ORDERING UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT SERVICE PROJECT
LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN) MAINTENANCE
JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1995
• CITY PROJECT NO. 900
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution
No. 8173 in Resolution Hook No. 64.
Item #11 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 815 OF CITY CODE RELATED TO
USE OF STREETS, SPECIFICALLY SEASONAL LOAD LIMIT
REGULATIONS. C.L. NO. 230
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 230
regarding a proposed ordinance amendment to exempt solid waste
collectors and recyclers from seasonal load limits. and replace
the bond requirement with a per load fee to be determined during
the annual budget process.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag that this constitute Second Reading of
Bill_No. 1994-12~ amendment to Section 815 "Seasonal load
regulations". that it be published in the official newspaper and
that it be made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #12 CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUDIO/VISUAL RENOVATION FROM ALPHA
VIDEO IN AMOUNT OF $36,925.67. C.L. N0. 231
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 231
recommending approval of the award of bid to Alpha Video for the
Council Chambers audio/visual renovations project.
Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed the design
and equipment features included in the audio/visual renovation
proposed for the Council Chambers.
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Discussion followed regarding the provision of graphic
specification guidelines, the quality of the multi-pin connector,
timing for project completion, and disposition of the existing
overhead video projector.
M/Susag, S/Priebe to accent the bid minutes/tabulation and
approve the purchase of Council Chambers audio/visual renovations
from Alpha Video, including Alternate #1 and Alternative #2, for
a net bid price of 536,925.67.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #13 CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION TO COMMISSIONER OF
TRANSPORTATION THAT 77TH STREET PHASE II CONTRACT 157-
108-14 BE AWARDED TO SHAFER CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC.
AND APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF LOCAL SHARE FROM WATER AND
STORM SEWER ACCOUNTS. C.L. NO. 232
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. City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 232
regarding the recommendation to the Minnesota Commissioner of
Transportation that the 77th Street Phase II contract be awarded
to Shafer Contracting Company, Inc. and approval of the payment
of the City's cost share from the water and storm sewer utility
funds.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to make the recommendation for award of
contract for Phase II construction of the 77th Street improvement
prQ,ject to Shafer Contracting Company Inc. in the amount of
54,802,235 and to approve payment of up to 596,800 (including
contingency) from the water utility and up to 5246 200 (including
contingency) from the storm water utility for the local share of
the costs for improvements that are not eligible for state and
federal highway funds.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #14 CONSIDERATION OF SETTING SPECIAL MEETINGS TO DISCUSS
1994 REVISED/1995 PROPOSED BUDGETS AND 1995 PRELIMINARY
LEVY. C.L. NO. 233
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 233
regarding the scheduling of dates for Special City Council
Meetings to review and discuss the 1994 Revised/1995 Proposed
Budgets and the Proposed 1995 Preliminary Levy.
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to set the dates of August 31, 1994 and
September 7. 1994 (if necessary) at 7.00 p.m. as Special City
Council meetings to review and discuss the 1994 Revised/1995
ProAOSed Budget and 1995 Preliminary Tax Levy.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #15 AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
City Manager Prosser stated that staff is continuing to meet
with Metropolitan Council Members regarding Richfield's concerns
about the inadequacies in the Runway 4-22 Final Environmental
Impact Statement. Mr. Prosser also summarized-his conversation
with Ms. Gaylord of Northwest Airlines regarding their position
and desire to have an amicable solution to the Runway 4-22
issues.
Item #16 77TH STREET PROJECT STATUS REPORT
Community Services Director Fondrick reviewed the status of
the following 77th Street Project issues:
* Sound wall construction
* Loop street curb, gutter. and paving
* Nicollet Avenue and LyndGie intersections
Council Member Sandahl asked questions about landscaping,
berm, and sound wall detail plans.
Community Services Director Fondrick stated he would provide
copies of the 77th Street Project landscape plans to the Council
Members as requested.
Community Services Director Fondrick reviewed the status of
the 76th Street and Penn Avenue :intersection reconstruction
prod ect .
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Item #17 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
None
Item #18 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Susag discussed the following issues:
* Letter from Shelley Riley, 6917 Portland Avenue, regarding
vehicle speeds and parking regulations an Portland Avenue.
City Manager Prosser stated staff will respond to the
letter.
* Prequalification and background checks of apartment managers.
Public Safety Director Erskine stated that the Public Safety
Department assists apartment building operators when
requested and noted that many owners currently do this.
Council Member Rosenberg stated that it is anticipated that
legislation will be introduced in the 1995 session regarding
this issue.
* Richfield Chamber of Commerce Golf Event on September 8,
1994.
* FOWL Ball Golf Klassic on September 10, 1994.
Item #19 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Susag, S/Priebe that the following claims and payrolls be
approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
Checks 18807-18864; 46858-47159 $1,436,080.93
NORWEST •BANK
Check 1213 $ 13,000.00
FIRSTAR BANK
Checks 8160-8180 $ 497,020.81
Payroll 76990-77000; 779790-78000; $ 428,438.86
78887-79295
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by•unanimous c ns ate 8 5 p.m.
Date Approved: 8/22/94
M tin J. r c Mayor
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Thomas P. Ferber ame D. Prosser
City Clerk it Manager