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12-12-1994 CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 12, 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; William Fillmore, Liquor Operations Director; Bridget Walstrom, Finance Manager; 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/Susag, S/Priebe r+r,,.n..~ 1 Moots nrr of Nnv~ Council Study Session of December 5 1994; and the minutes of the Special City Council Meetina of December 7. 1994. Motion carried 5-0. •Item #1• OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL • ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA. Mayor Kirsch made the following announcement: • A Special City Council Executive Session will be held on • December 13, 1994 at 6 p.m. in the Lobby Conference Room at City Hall. • The meeting will be closed to the public. • The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the City Manager's evaluation and matters of compensation. • A summary of the December 13 meeting will be discussed in ' public at the January 9 regularly scheduled City Council meeting. Council Meeting Minutes -2- December 12, 1994 Item #2 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION HONORING CAMILLO DESANTIS Council Member Rosenberg read and presented a proclamation to Camillo Desantis in recognition of his service to the community in the human services area. Item'#3 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA M/Susag, S/Sandahl to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0. Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR 4A. APPROVED CITY MANAGER`S REAPPOINTMENT OF CONNIE HURRAY TO TWO YEAR TERM AS HEARING EXAMINER C.L. 322 B. APPROVED AMENDED OFF-STREET PARKING PERMIT TO ALLOW PARKING EXPANSION AT 6237 PENN AVENUE C.L. 323 C. APPROVED RESOLUTION APPROVING SUPPLEMENT #2 TO AGENCY AGREEMENT NO. 70443 WITH STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING THE 77TH STREET PROJECT C.L. 324 RESOLUTION NO. 8199 APPROVING SUPPLEMENT #2 TO AGENCY AGREEMENT NO. 70443 WITH THE STATE~OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING THE 77TH STREET PROJECT This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8199 in Resolution Book No. 64. ,D. APPROVED RESOLUTION EXTENDING COMPLETION DATE FOR ST. NICHOLAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM C.L. 325 RESOLUTION NO. 8200 RESOLUTION DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITION FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT AND ORDERING IMPROVEMENT This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8200 in Resolution Book No. 64. Council Meeting Minutes -3- December 12, 1994 E. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR REPLACEMENT STANDBY POWER GENERATOR FOR PENN AVENUE FIRE STATION FROM OMNI-ENERGY SYSTEMS IN AMOUNT OF $8,495 C.L. 326 F. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR PERSONAL COMPUTERS SOFTWARE AND SERVICES FOR VARIOUS CITY DIVISIONS FROM UNIQUE SOFTWARE IN AMOUNT OF $33,712.71 C.L. 327 G. APPROVED PURCHASE. IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR UPGRADE~TO COMPUTERIZED CASH REGISTER AND INVENTORY SYSTEM FOR MUNICIPAL LIQUOR OPEktATION FROM TOTAL REGISTER SYSTEMS IN AMOUNT OF $9,469.98 C.L. 328 H. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR 1995 TRASH PICKUP AND RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICES AT CITY-OWNED FACILITIES FROM QUALITY WASTE CONTROL IN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $21,925.02 C.L. 329 I. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR AUTOMATIC PRODUCTION BEDKNIFE GRINDER FOR RICH ACRES GOLF COURSE FROM M.T.I. DISTRIBUTING, INC. IN AMOUNT OF $6,421 PLUS TAX C.L. 330 • J. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR PRINTING OF 1995 SPRING LEISURE SERVICES BROCHURE FROM ARTCRAFT PRESS, INC. IN AMOUNT OF $5,738.56 C.L. 331 K. APPROVED ESTIMATE #5 PAYMENT FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT OF MADISON PARK, CP 899; BARBER CONSTRUCTION CO., INC; $33,982.83 L. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL PAYMENT FOR ROUTE AND SEAL BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT; BERGMAN COMPANIES, INC.; $18,883.22 Council Member Priebe asked whether competitive bids or quotations were taken for consent item #H. 1995 Trash and Recycling collection services. • City Manager Prosser stated that bids were taken in 1994 and the City had the option to renew the contract with Quality Waste Control in 1995. Community Services Director Fondrick stated that staff had reviewed cost comparison information to ascertain that the renewal was a competitive price. M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve the consent calendar. Motion carried 5-0. Council Meeting Minutes -4- December 12, 1994 Item #5 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ~ , APPROVING REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND ESTABLISHMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT 6601 BLOOMINGTON AVENUE. C.L. NO. 332 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 332 regarding a proposed redevelopment project to construct a dental clinic building at 6601 Bloomington Avenue. Jim Winkels,~Belair Builders Inc., responded to a question from Council'Member Rosenberg.stating that there would be 23 parking spaces on the site. He indicated that this met the City's parking and requirements should be sufficient for patients and staff. Council Member Priebe asked about the repayment schedule for the loan. City Manager Prosser reviewed the interest and principal schedule for the loan. M/5~..*~d~~*? , S/S~sag to c? ©~e the pub? i~ he~*~i*~g o 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 NO. 8202 RESOLUTION APPROVING MODIFICATION TO RICHFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT PLAN, CONSISTING OF ADOPTION OF REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE EAST 66TH STREET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8202 in Resolution Book No.-~64. Item #6 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REQUEST FOR AMENDED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN/FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH RESPECT TO PHASE I OF CSM REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. C.L. NO. 333 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 333 regarding a proposed amendment to the planned unit development plan/final development plan and conditional use permit for Phase I of the CSM Redevelopment Project to increase the building area of the anchor B tenant space by approximately 10,500 square feet to be occupied by~Petsmart. Council Meeting Minutes -5- December 1Z, 1994 Gary Tushie, Tushie Montgomery Architects, Inc., reviewed the proposed site plan. . Dave Garland, CSM Corporation, stated that the lease with Petsmart is not contingent on the issuance of a veterinary clinic license. He suggested the veterinary clinic was a separate issue from the proposed plan amendment. Council Member Priebe expressed concern about the adequacy of parking spaces. Mr: Garland-indicated that with thQ vacation of Colfax Avenue, 66 more spaces will be available. He stated that the Best Buy grand opening of their new concept was a tremendous draw due to the publicity. He stated that it was their experience with these types of uses that parking will be sufficient. Dr. Robert Dietl, Woodlake Veterinary Hospital, 6436 Lyndale Avenue, stated concerns about the location of veterinary clinics in retail shopping malls. He offered to provide further information when needed on this issue. M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearincr. Motion carried 5-0. Community Development Director Wallace stated that the Planning Commission had recommended a stipulation that a veterinary clinic not be located in Phase I. He indicated that the Planning Commission had not received testimony on the issue, but thought the City Council should make that decision. Council Member Priebe staffed that the Council should consider the building issue now and the veterinary clinic issue when and if Petsmart requests such a license. Council Member Sandahl stated it was a process issue that should be decided now. M/Susag, S/Priebe to ~orove the amended planned unit development plan/final development plan and conditional use permit for Phase I of the CSM Redevelopment Project. M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg to amend the main motion to add the stipulation that a veterinary clinic not be located in the Phase I area. The amendment motion failed Z-3. {Kirsch, Susag, Priebe opposed) The vote was then called for on the main motion. The main motion then carried 4-1. (Rosenberg opposed) Council Meeting.Minutes -6- December 12, 1994 City Manager Prosser and Assistant Attorney Heine clarified that no action on the veterinary clinic would be taken until a specific application was submitted. . Item #7 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1995 ON-SALE WINE AND NON- INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR THE FRENCIRr1AN'S, 1400 EAST 66TH STREET. C.L. NO. 334 -City Manager Prosser stated that there were applications for two 1995 Club On-Sale and Sunday Liquor Licenses, four 1995 On- Sale Wine and non-intoxicating Malt Liquor Licenses, and four 1995 On-Sale and Sunday Liquor Licenses on the agenda for Council consideration. He indicated that staff had prepared a report for each application. The City Council stated that the public hearings would be held concurrently for all applications and action taken concurrently unless a division was requested. No one in attendance wished to speak on ariy of the applications after the public hearings were opened by the City Council. Therefore, the City Council closed the public hearings and took action on the applications. M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1995 On-Sale Wine and Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor Licenses to The Frenchman's 1400 East 66th Street with the following stipulations: 1. That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 7380. 2.~That their 510.00.0 bond is received as. soon as possible. 3. That their workers' compensation insurance information is submitted as soon as possible. Motion carried.5-0. Item #8 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1995 ON-SALE WINE AND NON- INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR KIANG'S RED PEPPER, INC. D/B/A RED PEPPER CHINESE RESTAURANT, 2902 WEST 66TH STREET. C.L. NO. 335 M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. Council Meeting Minutes -7- December 12, 1994 M/Sandahl, S/Susag to ao~rove granting the 1995 On-Sale Wine and Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor Licenses to Kiang's Red Pepper, Inc., d/b/a Red Pepper Chinese Restaurant. 2902 West 66th Street, with the following stipulations: ~ . 1. That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 7380. 2. That their S10 000 bond is received as soon as possible. 3. That their workers' compensation insurance information is Rubmitted as soon as possible. . • Motion carried 5-0. Item #9 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1995 ON-SALE WINE AND NON- INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR GIN NG INC. D/B/A SILVER SPOON RESTAURANT, 6700 PENN AVENUE. C.L.NO. 336 M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. M/Sandahl, S/Susag•to aporove granting the 1995 On-Sale Wine and Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor Licenses to Gin Ng Inc., d/b/a Silver Spoon Restaurant 6700 Penn Avenue. with the following stipulations: 1. That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 7380. 2. That their 510,000 bond is received as soon as possible. 3. That their workers' compensation insurance information is . submitted as soon as possible. Motion carried 5-0. Item #10 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1995 ON-SALE WYNE AND NON- INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR MILLER'S FIRESIDE PIZZA, INC., 6736 PENN AVENUE. C.L.NO. 336 M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1995 On-Sale Wine and Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor Licenses to Miller's Fireside Pizza Inc., 6736 Penn Avenue. with the following stipulations: 1. That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 7380. 2. That their workers' compensation insurance information is submitted as soon as possible. Motion carried 5-0. Council Meeting Minutes -8- December 12, 1994 Item #11 PUBLIC BEARING TO CONSIDER 1995 CLUB ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES FOR MINNEAPOLIS-RICBFIELD AMERICAN LEGION POST 435, 6501 PORTLAND AVEN[TE. C.L. NO. 338 M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. 'M%Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1995 On-Sale Wine and Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor Licenses to Minneapolis- Richfield American Legion Post 435, 6501 Portland Avenue, with the following stipulations: 1. That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 7380. 2. That their 510.000 bond is received as soon as possible. 3. That their required proof of liquor liability insurance coverage and proof of workers' compensation insurance information is submitted as soon as possible. Motion carried 5-0. Item #12 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1995 CLUB ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES FOR FRED BABCOCK V.F.W. POST NO. 5555, 710 LAKE SHORE DRIVE. C.L. NO. 339 M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. M/Sandahl•, S/Susag to approve granting the 1995 Club On-Sale and~Sunday Liquor Licenses for Fred Babcock V.F.W. Post No. 5555, •710 Lake Shore Drive, with the following stipulations: 1. That the requirements are•met in Resolution No. 7380. 2. That their 510;000 bond is received as soon as possible. 3. That their required proof of liquor liability insurance coverage be supplied as soon as possible. Motion carried 5-0. Item #13 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1995 ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES FOR GROUND ROUND, 1500 EAST 78TH STREET. C.L. NO. 340 M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. Council Meeting Minutes -9- December 12, 1994 M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1995 On-Sale and Sundav Liquor Licenses for Ground Round 1500 East 78th Street with the following stipulation: 1. That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 7380. • Motion carried 5-0. Item #14 •PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1995 ON-SALE AND SUNDAY • LIQUOR LICENSES FOR PAISAN INCORPORATED D/B/A KHAN'S MONGOLIAN BARBEQUE, 500 EAST 78TH STREET. C.L. NO. 341 M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1995 On-Sale and Sunday Liquor Licenses for Paisan Incorporated d/b/a Khan's Mongolian Barbeque, 500 East 78th Street, with the following stipulations: 1. That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 7380. 2. That their 510,000 bond is received as soon as possible. 3. That their required proof of liquor liability insurance coverage be supplied as soon as possible. Motion carried 5-0. Item #15 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1995 ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES FOR AMERICANA DINING CORPORATION D/8/A CHAMPPS SPORTS CAFE,. 790 WEST 66TH STREET. C.L. N0. • 342 M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0.' M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1995 On-Sale and Sunday Liquor Licenses for Americana Dining Corporation d/b/a Champps Sports Cafe 790 West 66th Street with the following stipulations• 1. That the requirements are met in Re 2. That their 510.000 bond is received 3. That their required proof of liquor coverage and proof of workers' comp information is submitted as soon as Motion carried 5-0. solution No. 7380. as soon as .possible. liability insurance snsation insurance possible. Council Meeting Minutes -10- December 12, 1994 Item #16 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1995 ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES FOR CHI CHI'S INC. D/B/A CHI CHI'S MEXICAN RESTAURANTE, 7717 NICOLLET AVENUE C.L. NO. 343 M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. M/Sandahl, S/Susag to approve granting the 1995 On-Sale and Sunday Liquor Licenses for Chi Chi's Inc d/b/a Chi Chi's Mexican Restaurante, 7717 Nicollet Avenue. with the following st emulations 1. That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 7380. 2. That their S10 000 bond is received as soon as possible. 3. Provide Public Safety with any changes in their corporate structure in a more timely basis in the future. Motion carried 5-0. Item #17 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1995 PAWNBROKER AND SECONDHAND GOODS DEALER LICENSE FOR FIREARM SYSTEMS AND DESIGN D/B/A THE GUN SHOP AND PAWNBROKER, 7529 LYNDALE AVEIWE. C.L. NO. 344 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter.No. 344 regarding application of Firearm Systems and Design, d/b/a The Gun Shop and Pawnbroker, 7529 Lyndale Avenue, for a 1995 pawnbroker and secondhand goods. dealer license. ' ~. M/Susag, S/Priebe to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. M/Susag, S/Priebe to approve the issuance of a 1995 pawnbroker and secondhand goods dealer license to Firearm Systems and Design d/b/a The Gun Shop and Pawnbroker, 7529 Lyndale Avenue with the following stipulation: ~. 1. That their 51500 bond be submitted as soon as possible. Motion carried 5-0. Council Meeting Minutes -11- December 12, 1994 _ Item #18 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1995 PAWNBROKER AND SECONDHAND GOODS DEALER LICENSE FOR PLAZA PAWN, 6414 NICOLLET.AVENUE. C.L. N0. 344 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 345 regarding application of Plaza Pawn, 6414 Nicollet Avenue, for a 1995 pawnbroker and secondhand goods dealer license. M/Sandahl, SjSusag to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. M/Susag, S/Sandahl to approve the issuance of a 1995 pawnbroker and secondhand goods dealer license to Plaza Pawn. 6414 Nicollet Avenue with the following stipulation: 1. That their 51500 bond be submitted as soon as possible. Motion carried 5-0. Item #19 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE RELATED TO DEER OVERPOPULATION. C.L. NO. 346 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 346 regarding the recommendation of the wildlife management committee to address-the issue of deer overpopulation at the V7ood Lake Nature'Center. Matt~Stokes, Co-Chair of the Wildlife l~anagement'Committee, stated that the problems identified by the committee caused by the overpopulation of deer included: • loss of biodiversity - overall habitat loss; loss of flowers, shrubs, saplings and animals that depend on them; i.e., rabbits are reduced because they eat what the deer eat; • conflict with cars (auto/deer accidents); • conflict with neighbors' yards and gardens; • safety issues associated with bucks during the rutting season; and ' • concern that the health of deer is affected when there are too many for a limited habitat. Council Meeting Minutes -12- December 12, 1994 He stated that several solutions were discussed including: • do nothing; • hunting; • sharpshooting; • trap and .relocate; • trap and dispatch; and • birth control. Mr. Stokes stated the committee hosted an open house for interested individuals and organizations to receive comments about solutions to the issue. He stated the committee's recommendation as follows: 1. The trap and dispatch method of deer management be instituted at Wood Lake Nature Center with the intention of maintaining a nature center deer population of approximately one to three deer, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) estimated carrying capacity of Wood Lake. 2. That the management program be conducted during hours when the park is closed to the public.. 3. That the deer removed as result of the management program be processed as quickly as possible with meat to be provided to food shelves. 4. That the Council authorize application of a permit from the ' Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to'implement the management program as soon as. possible. 5. That the ordinance prohibiting feeding of-deer be enforced: Mr. Stokes responding to questions from the City Council, indicated that ongoing management of the deer herd size would be necessary and that the DNR does have a management program for the Minnesota River Valley. Bill Swanson, 6500 Woodlake Drive, asked if the City Council authorized the trap and dispatch method now, could they also authorize it as an ongoing control program. Community Services Director Fondrick stated that the City Council must authorize the application for the DNR permit each time. Linda Hatfield, 4901 Second Avenue, representing the Friends of Animals and The Environment (FATE), advocated non-lethal methods of control such as repellents and fencing. She stated that if trapping is done, an open net mesh frame trap raises concerns about humane treatment. She indicated a wood trap box is preferred if trapping is done. Council Meeting Minutes -13- December 12, 1994 Jean Fox, 6616 Sheridan Avenue, state Nature Center is not meant to be a petting managed natural ecosystem. She stated tha deer is causing mayor damage to the nature that the proposed trap and dispatch method most viable solution to the problem. d that the Wood Lake zoo but rather a t the overpopulation of center. She indicated appeared to be the M/Sandahl, S/Susag to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. Council Member Sandahl cited safety concerns and damage to the nature center as reasons to support the committee's recommendation. Community Services Director Fondrick stated that the opinion of the DNR,and the University of Minnesota is that a mesh net trap is an effective, humane trap method. Council Member Priebe stated the problem needed to. be addressed and also noted that over 176,000 deer were killed in Minnesota as a result of deer hunting. M/Sandahl, S/Susag to direct the following actions: 1. The trap and dispatch method of deer management be institutes at Wood Lake Nature center with the intention of maintaining a nature center deer population of approximately one to three deer, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) estimated carrying capacity of Wood Lake. 2. That the management program be conducted during hours when the park is closed to the public. 3. That the deer removed as result of the management procrram be processed as quickly as possible with meat to be provided to food shelves. 4. That the Council authorize application of a permit from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to implement the management program as soon as possible. 5. That the ordinance prohibiting feedincr of deer be enforced. Motion carried 5-0. Item #20 CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1155.07, SUBD. 3 OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD'S CODE OF ORDINANCES REGULATING UNNECESSARY NOISE BY LICENSED AUTO DEALERS. C.L. N0. 347 Council Meeting Minutes -14- December 12, 1994 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 347 regarding a proposed ordinance amendment to Section 1155.07, Subdivision 3, to regulate noise generated by licensed auto dealers. M/Sandahl, S/Susag that this constitute the First Reading of this ordinance amendincr section 1155.07, subd. 3 reQUlatincr unnecessary noise by licensed auto dealers; and that the Public Hearing and Second Reading of the ordinance be scheduled for the January 23. 1995 City .Council meeting: Motion carried 5-0.. Item #21 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS APPROVING 1994 REVISED/1995 PROPOSED BUDGET AND FINAL TAX LEVY AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS. C.L. NO. 348 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 348 regarding the proposed 1994 Revised/1995 Proposed budget and final tax levy. He identified and discussed the following key issues to be considered as a part of the tax levy and budget adoption process: • Street Lighting Maintenance • Values and Attitudes Training • Cornerstone Intervention Program • Frequency of the Your City Newsletter • • Capital Improvement Budget/Capital Improvement Program The City Council decided to consider each of these issues prior to the resolutions on the final tax levy-and budgets. Street Lcthtincr Maintenance Council Member Priebe stated opposition to a special . assessment for street lighting maintenance. He stated that residents expect taxes from the general fund to pay for street lighting and that the cost of the special assessment cannot be an itemized deduction for residents. Council Member Sandahl asked if there is a sunset on this program. City Manager Prosser stated that this would be the option of the Council to decide as part of the yearly budget process. M/Sandahl, S/Susag to authorize the street maintenance program including a City electrician, with the annual cost to be S6 12 per residence and include total costs of 585,000. Motion carried 4-1. (Priebe opposed) 1 Council Meeting Minutes -15- December 12, 1994 Cornerstone Intervention Program City Manager Prosser recommended funding the domestic abuse intervention program on a one year trial basis. M/Rosenberg, S/Susag to direct City staff to include 510,000 in the 1995 Budget for the Cornerstone Intervention Program by making revisions necessary to accomplish this addition. Motion carried 5-0. Frequency of Your City Newsletter •~ M/Susag, S/Sandahl to direct staff to revise the 1995 Budget to provide for the change in the frequency of the Your City Newsletter to six issues a year, with funding for another two issues for special topics if necessary. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Kirsch commended the staff for their work in producing the Your City Newsletter noting that the publication had won an award from City Hall Digest. . Capital Improvement Budget City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Memorandum No. 121 regarding several options for the Capital Improvement Budget including: • Option One - Provide $20,000 funding for park playfeatures at Fremont Park. • Option Two - Provide funding for modest playfeature improvements to Roosevelt, Augsburg, Lincoln, Fremont, Christian, and Garfield Parks • Option Three - Defer final action on the Capital Improvement Budget until January. Council Member Susag stated he had previously proposed providing for .a new playfeature at Fremont Park iri 1995 and it appeared that Option One would be the simplest way to accomplish this without changing the schedule for other parks. M/Susag, S/Sandahl to fund for park playfeatures Council Member Priebe Two. He stated he favored reserves far the quality o people. provide 520,000 from the liquor store at Fremont Park. stated he strongly supported Option spending some of the large cash f life and to put the money to work for M/Priebe to amend the main motion to provide 5360,000 in funding for playfeature improvements to Roosevelt. Augsburg, Lincoln, Fremont, Christian and Garfield Parks. Motion failed for lack of a second. Council Meeting Minutes -16- December 12, 1994 Council Member Sandahl stated that the capital improvement program sets out the priorities for funding and the Council should not arbitrarily change the priorities. Council~Member Rosenberg stated she could not support Option One because it only provided for improving Fremont Park nor could she support Option Two because it did not include a park on the west side. She stated it was a fairness issue because Sheridan Park was next on the priority list. •The vote was called on the main motion. Motion carried 4-1. (Rosenberg opposed) Administrative Services Director Devich reviewed the proposed establishment of utility rates. Discussion followed regarding the level of the sanitary sewer rate as to whether the rate should be $1.52 (subsidized) or $1.62 (break even). Finance Manager Walstrom clarified that the proposed rate in the resolution was in error anc~ should read 5..62. Council Member Susag reviewed the increases passed along by the Metropolitan Sewer Commission and stated support for the break even rate. Council Member Priebe disagreed with raising sewer rates when there is a large cash fund balance and loans are provided for housing programs with an uncertain repayment schedule. Council Member Sandahl stated it is prudent to have a contingency cash reserve in light of the aging sewer system and the need .to have funding for emergencies. He stated support for the breakeven rate of $1.62. Council Member Susag stated the sewer system was 40 years old, therefore it was appropriate to have a contingency fund for repairs. M/Sandahl, S/Susag that the following resolutions be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 8204 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1995 AND LEVYING TAXES This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8204 in Resolution Book No. 64. Council Meeting Minutes -17- December 12, 1994 RESOLUTION NO. 8205 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SANITARY SEWER SERVICE RATES AND CHARGES, WATER RATES AND CHARGES, SPECIAL WATER SERVICE CHARGES, STORM SEWER RATES AND CHARGES AND 6.5$ PENALTY ON PAST DUE ACCOUNT This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8205 in Resolution Book No. 64. RESOLUTION NO. 8206 RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1995 MANAGEMENT SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN • This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8206 in Resolution Book No. 64. RESOLUTION N0. 8207 RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1995 GENERAL SERVICES SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8207 in Resolution Book No . •• 64 . • RESOLUTION NO. 8208 RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1995 .SPECIALIZED PAY PLAN This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8208 in Resolution Book No. 64. RESOLUTION NO. 8209 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1995 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8209 in Resolution Book No. 64. RESOLUTION N0. 8210 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1995 .CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8210 in Resolution Book No. 64. RESOLUTION NO. 8211 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND FEES FOR THE ASSESSING DIVISION This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8211 in Resolution Book No. 64. RESOLUTION NO. 8212 RESOLUTION AMENDING ESTABLISHED 1995 LICENSE, PERMIT AND MISCELLANEOUS FEES PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF APPENDIX D OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 8088 Council Meeting Minutes -18- December 12, 1994 This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8212 in Resolution Book No. 64. Motion carried 4-1. (Priebe opposed) Council Member Priebe stated he voted in opposition because the motion included all of the budget resolutions as a whole. He stated he opposed a certain limited number of issues in the package. Item-#22 CONSIDERATION•AS TO WHETHER TO HOLD A CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON DECEMBER 27, 1994. C.L. NO. 349 M/Susag, S/Rosenberg to cancel the December 27. 1994 City Council Meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Item #23 AIRPORT STATUS REPORT City Manager Prosser summarized the status of the following airport issues: • RUNWAY 4-22 EXTENSION The F.A.A. Record of Decision on the Runway 4-22 D.E.I.S. has been delayed to February 1995. The City received a response from the Federal Aviation Administration Airports District Office regarding the MSP Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program. The F.A.A. has rejected the Runway 4-22 extension element in MAC's application on the basis that it did not satisfy a basic requirement for Part 150 Programs; i.e., the extension does not provide a quantitative reduction in the number of persons•impacted by noise. The MAC has not resubmitted an application for that element of their noise reduction program. Council Member Sandahl stated concern that the F.A.A. may continue delaying the Record of Decision while the City incurs ongoing legal expenses related to a potential lawsuit. He cautioned the staff to monitor these costs and determine if at some logical point they should be suspended if continual delays occur. . Council Member Priebe stated the attorney is of value during this prolonged process. • ~] Council Meeting Minutes -19- December 12, 1994 • 77TH STREET PROJECT STATUS REPORT Community Services Director Fondrick stated that the opticom system for the traffic signals on 77th Street are now operational. He indicated additional lane markings will. be painted on 77th Street at the Portland Avenue intersection to assist with traffic flow. Council Members Susag and Sandahl requested that staff look at the number of accidents at this intersection to ascertain. whether additional measures may be necessary for safety. Item #25 LEGISLATIVE REPORT City Manager Prosser stated the Council will meet with the City's legislators on January 9, 1995 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the City of Richfield's 1995 Legislative Initiatives and Policies. Item #26 COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS None 1 Item #27 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS M/Sandahl, S/Susag that the following claims and payrolls be avnroved: RICHFIELD BANK ~ TRUST CO. Checks 19312-19371; 49004-49231 .$1,144,559.94 NORWEST BANK Check 1221 $ 20,000.00 FIRSTAR BANK Checks 8341-8362 $ 129,181.16 Payroll 82429-82833 $ 375,977.51 Motion carried 5-0. Council Meeting Minutes ADJOURNMENT -20- December 12, 1994 The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent Date Approved: 1/ 9/ 95 ~ • ~ in J. •Ki sch • A ~~~~ l Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk ~~`~ D. Prosser- Manager 9:35 ~.m. 1