10-24-1994CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 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; Byron Wallace,
• Community Development Director; Jack Erskine,
• Public Safety Director; William Fillmore,
• Liquor Operations Director; Jamie Verbrugge,
Media Assistant; and John Dean, 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 Regular
City Council Meeting~of October 10 1994• and the minutes of the
Special City Council/Housing & Redevelopment Authority/Plannincr
Commission Study Session of October 17, 1994.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
None.
Item #2 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION TO WINNERS
IN CITIES WEEK POSTER CONTEST. C.L. NO. 276
Media Assistant Jamie Verbrugge stated that September 25 -
October 2, 1994 was Minnesota Cities Week and as part of the
celebration in Richfield a poster contest for elementary school
students was held with the theme of "Cities - Where you come
home."
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Council Member Rosenberg presented a Certificate of
Recognition and a $50 United States Savings Bond to the following
contest winners:
Grades K-3
1st Place Joslyn Bolson
2nd Place Nicole Johnson and Alison Hatfield
Grades 4-6
1st Place Neal Greimel
2nd Place Nicole Jaunty ~•
Item #3 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Priebe asked about supporting documentation
for consent calendar items E. thru J.
City Manager Prosser stated that the estimate sheets are
available but are not in the packet to save copying costs. He
distributed the information on items E. thru J.
Council Member Susag asked about the Westergaard lawsuit
payment of defense fees.
Public Safety Erskine reviewed Council Letter No. 239. and
summarized the Westergaard lawsuit. He stated the Cour-t had
granted the City's motion for dismissal and summary judgement.
4A. APPROVED CONTRACT NO. A01384 WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY TO ALLOW
CONTINUED ACCESS TO PROPERTY INFORMATION SYSTEM C.L. 292
B. APPROVED PAYMENT OF LEGAL DEFENSE FEES TOTALLING $16,919.39
FOR WESTERGAARD LAWSUIT Cf.L. 293
C. APPROVED $12,000 PAYMENT TO CONOCO IN LIEU OF PAYMENT TO
SHAFER CONTRACTING FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF GAS~STATION
ENTRANCE AT 7700 LYNDALE AVENUE C.L. 294
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D. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY TO
PROVIDE TEN COMPUTER BOARDS TO OPERATE OPTICOM EQUIPMENT ON
FIVE NEW TRAFFIC SIGNALS ALONG 77TH STREET PROJECT IN PHASES
I AND II IN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $17,500 AND PAYMENT TO
HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR TWO CONTROLLER CABINETS TO OPERATE
TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT NICOLLET AND LYNDALE AVENUES ALONG 77TH
STREET IN AMOUNT. OF $20,666.49 C.L. 295
E. APPROVED SALE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 TO SHAFER CONTRACTING,
INC. FOR SAND MATERIAL IN WASHINGTON PARK IN AMOUNT OF
$14,500 C.L. 296
F. APPROVED ESTIMATE #1 PAYMENT FOR SHELTER BUILDING AT MADISON
PARK, CP 899; C.K.C. CONSTRUCTION, INC.; 596,207.00
G. APPROVED ESTIMATE #4 PAYMENT FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT OF MADISON
PARK, CP899; BARBER CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.; $108,198.69
H. APPROVED ESTIMATE #1 PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SHELTER
BUILDING AT WASHINGTON PARK, CP897; C.K.C. CONSTRUCTION,
INC.; $95,921.00
I. APPROVED ESTIMATE #1 PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND
INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT DONALDSON PARK; EARL
F. ANDERSEN, INC.; $23,095.80
J. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL PAYMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF
CONCRETE PEDESTRIAN RAMP; ADVANCED CONCRETE, INC.;
$25,779.20
M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 ~~PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION
. AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE, ..SALE AND DELIVERY OF $8,010,000
MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES
1994, FOR VILLAGE SHORES PROJECT. C.L. NO. 297
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 297
regarding consideration of a resolution authorizing the issuance,
sale and delivery of $8,010,000 Multi-Family Housing Revenue
Refunding Bonds for the Village Shores Project. He stated the
issuance of the requested housing revenue bonds does not
represent an obligation of the City. He stated the bonds would
be payable solely from the revenues provided under the loan
agreement and other funds pledged pursuant to the indenture which
accompanies the bonds. City Manager Prosser stated the issuance
of these bonds would then complete the refinancing package for
the original Market Towers Housing Project.
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Mike Gould, G & P Properties, Inc., developer of the Village
Shores Project, reviewed the history of the Market Plaza
development. He outlined the conversion of the housing portion
of the project to senior housing. Mr. Gould described changes to
the building including a new commercial kitchen/dining facility,
library, beauty salon, billiard room, craft room, exercise room,
cinema room, and guest quarters. He stated lighting, security,
and hallways would be upgraded in the building. Mr. Gould stated
they are investing $1.5 million dollars into housing improvements
to assure the long term future of the senior housing. He stated
rents will~be raised to reflect market for this type housing with
the $200~increase being phased in over two years for current
tenants starting in April 1995. He indicated that two bedroom
units were being eliminated and was aware not all existing
tenants would remain after this and a rent increase.
Council Member. Priebe asked about the write down on the land
for the original 1985 project and whether Village Shores had
sought input from residents on the changes.
Mr. Gould responded that the land was purchased for $1.00
and that Village Shores had tried to discuss with the residents
the chances as they were being developed but no vote bW residents
had been taken on the issue.
Myrtle Robison, 6501 Woodlake Drive, read a statement on
behalf of a number of tenants of the building stating their anger
and confusion regarding the way Village Shores management had
dealt with them on the issues of changes to the building and rent
increases.
Hazelle Heywood, 6501 Woodlake Drive, stated that the
handrails, lighting and carpeting replacement were necessary
upkeep items for senior housing but the rent increase was
excessive.
M/Susag, S/Priebe to close the public hearina.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Member Sandahl suggested that action on this item be
deferred to the November 28 City Council Meeting to give Village
Shores management an opportunity to work with residents to
address the concerns expressed by them.
Council Member Rosenberg concurred that time is needed to
allow for discussion and negotiation between the developer and
residents.
Council Member Priebe stated that since the original project
was financed with tax increment financing it would be appropriate
for City staff to be involved in the negotiations between the
residents and the developer.
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City~Manager Prosser stated the City could provide
assistance with finding alternatives for a dispute resolution
process.
Council Member Priebe stated he expected staff to also be
involved in the process.
M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg to defer consideration of a
resolution authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of
S8.O1Q 000 Multi-Family Housing Revenue Refundin Bonds. Series
1994, for .the Village Shores Project to the November 28. 1994
City Council Meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING REQUEST FROM STATE~OF
MINNESOTA TO REVIEW REQUEST FOR RENEWAL OF CURRENCY
EXCHANGE LICENSE FOR SUPER CASH, 6417 LYNDALE.AVENUE
C.L. NO. 298
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 298
regarding a request from the State of Minnesota to review the
request for renewal of a currency exchange license for Super
Cash, 6417 Lyndale Avenue.
M/Susag, S/Priebe to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0. (Sandahl not present when vote was
recorded).
M/Susag, S/Priebe to concur with the issuance by the State
of Minnesota of a currency exchange license, subject to the
an~licant meeting all State requirements, to. Super Cash, 6417
Lvndale Avenue.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF WHETHER TO HOLD A CITY COUNCIL STUDY
SESSION ON NOVEMBER 7, 1994. C.L. NO. 299
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 299
regarding consideration as to whether to hold the regularly
scheduled City Council Study Session of November 7, 1994.
M/Rosenberg, S/Susag to cancel the November 7, 1994 Citv
Council Study Session Meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #8 AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
City Manager Prosser summarized the status of the following
airport issues:
• RUNWAY 4-22 EXTENSION
The FAA and the•.Minnesota Department of Transportation have
not yet released their Record of Decision (ROD) on the Final
'•Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS). Discussion followed
regarding the need to provide clarification and information
to the community regarding the City's position on the 4-22
Runway issue. It was the consensus of the Council to have
this issue as the front page feature in the next edition of
the Your City publication.
• MSP LONG TERM COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The MAC-has released the Draft Alternative Environmental
Document (AED) on the Long Term Comprehensive Plan for the
MSP Airport. A legal technical review by the City's airport
consultant will not be required at this time. City staff is
preparing comments to submit for the record.
• NEW FORD TOWN/RICH ACRES ACQUISITION
Additional hardship cases and Phase II purchases are
proceeding now that the allocation of more funding from the
Congressional Airport Improvement Projects program has been
approved.
Item #9 77TH STREET PROJECT STATUS REPORT
Community Services Director Fondrick reviewed the status of
the following 77th Street Construction Project issues:
• Colfax Avenue storm sewer•lift station
• Staining of th® sound wall
• Landscaping/sodding
• New Orleans Court
• Washington Park
• Community Celebration - October 25
Community Services Director Fondrick stated that Hennepin
County has indicated that the 76th Street and Penn Avenue
intersection will be open for all lanes of traffic this
construction season although completion of all work will not
occur until the spring of 1995.
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Item #10 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
None.
Item #11 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Susag invited the public to the Special City
Council Study Session scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Saturday, October
29, 1994 for a presentation on findings of a recent demographic
study of Richfield and surrounding communities.
Item #12 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Sandahl, S/Susag that the following claims and payrolls be
approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
Checks: 19124-19176; 48208-48432
NORWEST BANK
Check: 1218
FIRSTAR BANK
Checks: 8274-8294
Payroll: 81348-81693
Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
$1,127,556.78
$ 14,000.00
$ 317,894.70
$ ~ 378, 759.30
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:18.p.m.
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Date Approved : 11 / 14/ 94 - ~ GG~/!~
Martin J. s Mayor
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homas P. Ferber J Prosser
City Clerk C ty anager
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