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01-23-95 Regular CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING January Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Michael Sandahl; Susan Rosenberg; MEMBERS PRESENT: Russ Susag; and Don Priebe. Steven Acting City Manager; Thomas Ferber, City STAFF PRESENT: 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 to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council of the minutes of the Special Council Meetina of January 9. 1995: the January minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of January 11. 1995: the minutes of the o e a C tv Co o 13. and the minutes if th Ci iu i Council Meetina of January 1995. Item OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA. Don Cavitt, 6404 Washburn Avenue, invited the public to the Richfield Remodeling Fair to be held on Saturday, January 28 from a.m. to p.m. at Richfield High Item COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA to approve the aaenda. ItemCOUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA approve the agenda. carried 5-Q. Item CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVEDSETTING MAY FOR 1995 LOCAL BOARD OF REVIEW C.L. 23. APPROVED RESOLUTION DISBANDING HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION SERVING SENIORS AND DISABLED C.L. 24 RESOLUTION NO. 8224 RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NUMBER 5101 OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 27, 1973 WHICH WAS ENTITLED “RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SENIOR CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMISSION This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8224 in Resolution Book No. 64. C. APPROVED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT THE ELDERLY AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES PROGRAM FOR PROCUREMENT OF COMMUNITY CENTER BUS C.L. 25 RESOLUTION NO. 8225 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT NO. 71923 FOR THE OBTAINING OF FEDERAL FUNDS AVAILABLE UNDER THE ELDERLY AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES PROGRAM This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8225 in Resolution Book No. 64. D. APPROVED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLIC SALE OF TAX FORFEITED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6426 EMERSON AVENUE C.L. 26 Council Meeting MinutesJanuary 1995 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLIC SALE OF TAX FORFEITED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6426 EMERSON AVENUE This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8226 in Resolution Book No. 64. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR PARK SIGNS FROM REDWOOD SIGNS, INC. IN AMOUNT OF C.L. 27 APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR RANGE BALLS FOR RICH ACRES DRIVING RANGE FROM IN AMOUNT OF C.L. 28 APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR 1994 WATER APPROPRIATION PERMIT FROM MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN AMOUNT OF $5,841 C.L. 29 APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR CHANGE ORDER FOR DREDGING AT WATER PLANT AND CHRISTIAN PARK FROM STAN POND SERVICES IN AMOUNT OF C.L. 30 APPROVED AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR HEAVY TRUCKS FOR USE BY COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISIONS FROM FORD TRUCK SALES, $134,954 31 APPROVED ESTIMATE PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SHELTER BUILDING AT WASHINGTON PARK CP897; C.K.C. CONSTRUCTION, INC.; APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL PAYMENT FOR LIME SLUDGE EXCAVATION AND REMOVAL AND APPURTENANT WORK; STAN POND SERVICES; APPROVED THE FOLLOWING 1995 LICENSE RENEWALS: C&J ROLL OFF SERVICE: GARBAGE HAULER, 1 VEHICLE BROWNING-FERRIS INC.: GARBAGE HAULER, 11 VEHICLES QUALITY WASTE CONTROL, INC.: GARBAGE HAULER, 6 VEHICLES RANDY’S SANITATION, INC.: GARBAGE HAULER, 4 VEHICLES TOTAL SANITATION COMPANY: GARBAGE HAULER, 1 VEHICLE TOWN TAXI, INC.: 9 VEHICLES to the Consent Calendar. January \ PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING Item UNNECESSARY NOISE BY LICENSED AUTO DEALERS. C.L. NO. 32 Acting City Manager reviewed Council Letter No. 32 regarding a proposed ordinance to regulate unnecessary noise and disturbances to adjacent properties from licensed automobile dealers. Marilyn Shaundra, representing Richfield Mitsubishi, 920 West 78th Street, reviewed the dealership’s use of a loudspeaker system. She apologized for any disturbance to adjacent neighbors. She stated the system would be redirected and turned down so as not to disturb neighbors during events such as their $5 sale. She questioned how the City would determine what is too loud. Public Safety Director Erskine stated that if a complaint is received of sound beyond 100 feet from the licensee’s property line, they would be asked to turn the system down. He indicated a citation would be issued if the problem was not resolved by the dealer. Assistant City Attorney Heine explained that the regulation applied only to licensed automobile dealers as a part of the licensed automobile dealers ordinance section. to close the public hearinq. Motion carried 5-O. S/Rosenberg that this constitute Second Reading of Bill No, 1995-l ent to Section 1155.09. mend A that it be made part of these minutes. Motion carried 5-O. ItemCONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REQUESTING MNDOT FUNDING FOR 1) RICHFIELD LAKE OUTLET, 2) WOOD LAKE DREDGING, AND 3) l-494 FRONTAGE ROAD FROM PENN AVENUE TO XERXES AVENUE. C. L. NO. Acting City Manager reviewed Council Letter No. 33 regarding a proposed resolution to authorize staff to request the Minnesota Department of Transportation funding for the following three’ projects: 1. Richfield Lake Stormwater Outlet January 1995 Council Meeting Minutes 2. Wood Lake Dredging l-494 Frontage Road Penn Avenue to Xerxes Avenue overlay. Council Member Susag asked when the last time Wood Lake was dredged and whether the dredge spoils would be kept on site. Community Services Director stated that Wood Lake had not been dredged since construction of the nature center. He indicated the dredge spoils would be kept on site if allowed, otherwise, substantial additional costs would be incurred. Council Member Rosenberg asked if construction of the Richfield Lake Outlet would eliminate the need for intermittent pumping from Richfield Lake. Community Services Director responded that it would. Council Member Susag asked Mr. to address the concern of a Minneapolis staff person about the impact of the Richfield Lake outlet on the level of Grass Community Services Director stated that the level of Grass Lake is controlled by the elevation of the connecting pipe and that the proposed Richfield Lake Outlet would not have an impact on the level of Grass Lake. Council Member Priebe suggested the possibility that the City could proceed with the overlay of the l-494 frontage and be reimbursed by for their share since the City would be funding the majority of the cost. the following resolution be adopted: that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 8237 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REQUEST FOR FUNDING FROM MNDOT FOR PURPOSES OF PROVIDING A RICHFIELD LAKE OUTLET, DREDGING OF WOOD LAKE AND AN OVERLAY OF THE l-494 FRONTAGE ROAD FROM PENN AVENUE TO XERXES AVENUE. Motion carried 5-O. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8227 in Resolution Book No. 64. ItemCONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH CSM CONCERNING EMERSON AVENUE. C.L. NO. 34 January Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 34 regarding aproposed amendment to the agreement with CSM Corporation related to the utilization of Emerson Avenue between 77th Street and 78th Street. to approve the Amendment to Aareement with CSM Corporation Emerson Avenue and authorize the Mavor and Citv Manaaer to execute the aareement. Motion carried 5-O. Item CONSIDERATION OF PROGRAM STATUS REPORT FROM HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH REGARDING INTERMITTENT HOMELESS SHELTER AS PART OF INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK. C.L. NO. 35 Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 35 regarding receipt of a statusreport from Hope Presbyterian Church on the operation of its intermittent homeless shelter as part of the Interfaith Hospitality Network. Betty Selness, Hope Presbyterian Church intermittent homeless shelter coordinator, reported on the average time the homeless are in the network. to accept the Hope Presbyterian Church status report on the operation of its intermittent homeless shelter. Motion carried 5-Q. CONSIDERATION OF 1995 SWIMMING POOL FEES AND Item CHARGES. C.L. NO. 36 Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 36 regarding the recommendations of the Community Services Commission for 1995 swimming pool fees and charges.Hestated that it is recommended that the use of the watersiide be included with the pool admission fees; that the 1995 regular daily admission fees be $5, $3 for those under 42” tall; that the regular single season pass fee be $35; and that the regular family season pass be $54 for the first two names and $12 for each additional name. Council Member Priebe questioned how the elimination of the separate fee for the waterslide would impact the original schedule of revenue and payment of the loan for the waterslide. January 23, 1995 Community Services Director explained how the payback of the loan is made from total pool revenues. Susag Council Member asked about provision made for families who can’t afford the fees. Community Services Director reviewed the process by which the Community Services Commission uses specific criteria to waive the fees for Richfield residents who cannot afford them. to approve the 1995 swimmina pool fees and as follows: that waterslide bands and the separate for same be eliminated and that use of the waterslide be included with the pool admission fees: that the 1995 regular dailv admission fees be $5. $3 for those under 42” tall: that the reaular season pass fee for be $35: and that the regular family season pass be $54 for the first two names and $12 ItemCONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS OF PERSONS TO VARIOUS CITY ADVISORY BOARD AND COMMISSIONS. C. L. NO. 37 Mayor stated that the City Council had interviewed 32 candidates interested in appointment to the 21 positions available on various City Advisory Board and Commissions. S/Rosenberg to make the following appointments: TERM EXPIRES HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Ron GlaubJanuary Marrissa LewisJanuary Jonathan MarxhausenJanuary Timothy MisslingJanuary PLANNING COMMISSION HadleyJanuary Kevin HansenJanuary Dawn PostudensekJanuary SISTER CITY COMMISSION Bonnie BlaylockJanuary 31, 1998 Mary Ann January 31, 1998 January 1995 BrianJanuary 31, 1998 January 31, 1997 Sue Wagner OF ADVISORY BOARD John Malknecht January Mary Jane Markkula January 1998 January Jane Myre Russ Rooney Robert See January January William Watson COMMUNITY January Arnold Auchstetter Elayne Gilhousen January Tom Ulmer January January Todd Anondson The Council commended the quality of the applicants and thanked all applicants for their interest. Item AIRPORT STATUS REPORT Council Member Priebe stated that the Metropolitan Aircraft Sound Abatement Council has scheduled consideration of a resolution in support of the extension of Runway 4-22 for their January 24 meeting. Mr. stated that he and Jamie Verbrugge, as Richfield’s representatives, would speak in opposition to the resolution. 77TH STREET PROJECT STATUS REPORT Community Services Director reviewed the status of the 77th Street Item LEGISLATIVE REPORT Council Meeting Minutes January 1995 Item COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS Council Member Rosenberg reminded the public that the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing about a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance regulating adult uses on Tuesday, January 24 at p.m. Council Member Susag indicated that the individual who had earlier called him to complain about the water has subsequently called to say the problem had cleared up. Council Member Susag inquired about the responsibilities related to sidewalks in relation to the recent ice storm. Community Services Director reviewed issues related to sidewalk maintenance. He indicated residents could fill up five gallon buckets of sand at the City garage to use on the icy sidewalks. Council Member Priebe discussed the recent change whereby Cable TV has put Span-2 on channel 34 in the evening. Council Member Priebe also discussed the interactive Cable capability that US West is developing which could have negative impact on the availability of public access. Item CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS that the followina claims and payrolls be approved: RICHFIELD BANK &TRUST CO. Checks 19480-19535; 49681-49918 BANK Checks 1223-l 224 BANK Checks 8407-8429 Payroll 83445-83742 January ADJOURNMENT