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08-28-95 Regular CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING August MEMBERS PRESENT:Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Susan Rosenberg; Russ Susag; and Don Priebe. Michael Sandahl. MEMBERSNOT PRESENT: Steven Acting City Manager; Donald Fondrick, Community Services Director; William Fillmore, Liquor Operations Director; Jack Erskine, Public Safety Directory; Thomas Ferber, City Clerk; Bruce Palmborg, Acting Community Development Director; 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 approve the minutes of the Special City Council Meetina of Auaust 14. 1995 and the Reaular City Council Meetina of August 14. 1995. Motion carried 4-Q. ItemOPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA. No one wished to address the Council. ItemRECOGNITION OF RICHFIELD CO-OPS SUMMER SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS Nel Johnson, coordinator of the Richfield Co-op Summer School, acknowledged the work of the many volunteers, teachers, and sponsors who made this program possible. She reviewed the academic, social, and emotional focus of the Richfield Co-op Summer School. She introduced and acknowledged the students, parents, teachers, and volunteers who attended the meeting. Priebe the Motion carried 4 APPROVED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR l-494 INTEGRATED CORRIDOR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT DEMONSTRATION PROJECT C.L. 226 NO. 8270 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A COOPERATIVE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE l-494 PROJECT This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8270 in Resolution Book No. 65 APPROVED REQUEST FOR AMENDED OFF-STREET PARKING PERMIT TO ALLOW BUILDING AND PARKING LOT EXPANSION AND CHANGE IN USE FROMDRY CLEANERS TO PROFESSIONAL BUILDING; 1537 EAST 66TH STREET C.L. 227 APPROVED CONTRACT WITH THE BRAUER GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES TO COMPLETE UPDATE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN C.L. 228 APPROVED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREETS FUNDS FOR REPLACING SIDEWALK ON WEST SIDE OF 7600 BLOCK OF PORTLAND AVENUE C.L. 229 NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREETS FUNDS FOR OFF-SYSTEM ROAD IMPROVEMENTS ON C.S.A.H. NO. 35 PORTLAND AVENUE AS PART OF THE August 28, 1995 LOT LIGHTING WORK FROM EGAN-MCKAY IN AMOUNT OF $5,215 C.L. 230 APPROVED COMMUNITY CELEBRATION EVENT LICENSE WITH FEE WAIVER FOR RICHFIELD CATTAIL DAYS EVENTS SCHEDULED SEPTEMBER 16 AND C.L. 231 APPROVED THE FOLLOWING RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE RENEWALS: CATS C.L. 232 .7600 GRAND AVENUE; FIVE .7209 12TH AVENUE; FOUR DOGS C.L. 233 APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL PAYMENT OF 1995 CONSTRUCTION; ALLIED BLACKTOP COMPANY; the consent calendar. Motion carried 4-Q. Council Member Rosenberg suggested that more publicity be given to the l-494 Integrated Corridor Traffic Management Project (Item 4A) because it demonstrates traffic management without the taking of homes. ItemPUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SPECIALLY ASSESSING 77TH STREET PROJECT AREA FOR CURRENT MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR PERIOD JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER C.L. NO. 234 Acting City Manager reviewed Council Letter No. 234 regarding consideration of specially assessing the 77th Street Project area for current maintenance services for the period of January 1996 to December 31, 1996. Elayne Gilhausen, 6738 15th Avenue, Chair of the Community Services Commission, stated that the Commission had hosted an open house for affected property owners on July 11 to receive input and review alternatives regarding the funding options for current maintenance services in the 77th Street Project area and the LHN area. She stated that the Community Services Commission had subsequently unanimously voted to recommend to the City Council that all commercial and multiple residential properties in the 77th Street Project Area should be assessed on a square foot basis, with commercial properties assessed 75% of the rate and multiple residential properties assessed 25% of the rate. William Edes, owner of Richfield Inn Apartments, 7700 Bloomington Avenue, spoke Edes stated he had met with the apartments since they will be more difficult to rent. Mr. City Engineer about landscaping options to soften the impact but that he had yet to be contacted again about them. Arlene Dixon, General Manager of Highland Management, owner of New Orleans Court and Court, spoke in opposition to the proposed assessments. She She stated that the additional advocated that all citizens should pay for the maintenance. Ms. Dixon traffic has a negative impact on rentals and does not enhance the property. asked if multifamily units had been assessed for LHN maintenance and who pays for She requested that the City Council maintenance of the north side of the sound wall. consider assessing the whole City for these services. to close the public hearii. three small apartment buildings were only in the district and the policy decision at the time was to assess only the commercial properties. He indicated that subsequently several to that policy, however, the Community Services Commission was going to suggest to the Council that they review this policy. Mr. stated that for the Street assessment on the north side of the wall, the adjacent homeowner is responsible for the area north of the sidewalk and the remaining area is to be assessed to the district. Mr. reviewed specific examples of assessments to properties prior to and after construction warranties expire. He reviewed examples of maintenance services that would be assessed compared to the regular level of services provided to the City. Council Member Priebe asked if the Sage Properties that the HRA is purchasing will also be required to pay the assessment. Mr. stated they would pay the assessment. Council Member Priebe stated that he viewed this project as a City wide benefit with the exception of those 77th Street properties between Emerson Avenue and Lyndale Avenue.He stated that he was inclined to believe that since the whole community benefited, then the whole community should share in the cost of maintaining the area with businesses paying a prorata share. Council Member Susag stated he was not prepared to change the formula now but suggested that in August 1996 when the next year’s assessment is considered that further information about the alternative formulas be considered. the following resolution be adooted. that it be in the RESOLUTION ORDERING UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT SERVICE PROJECT failed 7-7. (Rosenberg, Priebe opposed) Motion Council Member Rosenberg stated agreement with Council Member Priebe that the total City should fund these services for this area. Community Services Director discussed timing and process issues related to this assessment if it were to be reconsidered for approval. Council Member Priebe stated the costs would have to be part of the Community Services budget if it is not assessed. Council Member Susag requested that staff provide additional information related to the assessment alternatives on September 11. CityAttorney Dean discussed and answered questions about options for City Council action related to initiating new notices for a new hearing or rescinding previous action to instead continue consideration of this issue. Council Member Priebe stated that the City Manager could reschedule this as a future agenda item if it is appropriate. reconsider and the on Motion failed 3-7. (Rosenberg, Priebe opposed) item PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR PERIOD JANUARY THROUGH DECEMBER C.L. NO. 235 Acting City Manager reviewed Council Letter No. 235 regarding consideration of adoption of the assessment roll for removal of diseased trees from private property for the period January 1994 through December 31, 1994. to close the public heanng. August PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR 1994 ALLEY MAINTENANCE FOR PERIOD JANUARY THROUGH DECEMBER CITY PROJECT NO. 893. C.L. NO. 236 Item PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SPECIALLY ASSESSING CURRENT MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR CITY ALLEYS FOR PERIOD JANUARY THROUGH DECEMBER CITY PROJECT NO. 913. C.L. NO. 237 Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 237 regarding consideration of specially assessing current maintenance services for City alleys for the period of January 1996 through December 31, 1996. Council Member Priebe asked about the assessment of alleys in New Ford Town. Community Services Director indicated that when the homes are no longer a result of the buyout, the assessment would end. there IS M/Susag, close the public hearing. that the followina resolution be adooted. that it be in the part of these minutes: resolution book and that be ma& NO. 8274 RESOLUTION ORDERING THE UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT SERVICES PROJECT FOR ALLEY MAINTENANCE JANUARY THROUGH DECEMBER CITY PROJECT NO. 913 Motion carried 4-Q.This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8274 in Resolution Book No. 65. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING Item SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR L/H/N MAINTENANCE FOR PERIOD JANUARY THROUGH DECEMBER CITY PROJECT NO. 891. C.L. NO. 238 Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Council Letter No. 238 regarding adoption of the special assessment roll for L/H/N Maintenance City Project No. 891 for the period of January 1994 through December 31, 1994. to close the public that it be that the following resolution be adopted. resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: NO. Book No. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SPECIALLY Item ASSESSING L/H/N AREA FOR CURRENT SERVICES FOR PERIOD JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER CITY PROJECT NO. 912. C.L. NO. 239 Acting City Manager reviewed Council Letter No. 239 regarding consideration of specially assessing the L/H/N area for City Project No. 912 current maintenance services for the period of January 1996 through December 31, 1996. Council Member Susag stated that it would be preferable to delay acting on this until the issues related to the cost allocation as discussed in Item were resolved. to close the public hearing. Motion carried 4-0, to continue to the September 75. 1995 City Council Meeting the consideration of the area for current services for the period of City January 1. 1996 throuah December 31. 1996. Project No. 912. Discussion followed regarding the appropriate date to continue the consideration. Council Member Susag amended his motion, with the concurrence of Council Member Priebe who had seconded the motion, to continue consideration to September 11, 1995. The amended motion as restated: S/Priebe continue to the of the /H/N area for current for the period of December 31. 1996. City Project No. 912. Council Member Priebe stated it may be appropriate to consider including in apartment buildings the LHN assessment. Community Services Director discussed the potential implications if the ILN and LHN assessments would have to come from the Community Services budget. Council Meeting Minutes August 28. 1995 Discussion followed regarding scheduling an earlier starting time for the September 11 City Council meeting with the Community Services Commission to provide time to issues. discuss the maintenance assessment formula Item PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF TRANSITORY ORDINANCES VACATING PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT AND PORTIONS OF 77 STREET, ALDRICH AVENUE AND COLFAX AVENUE. C.L. NO. 240 Vacate a public utility easement which extends from 77th Street to 77% Street at Bryant Avenue. Vacate portions of Aldrich Avenue, Colfax Avenue, and West 77% Street. S/Priebe to close the hearing. Second that this constitute Readina of Bill No. 1995-l Transitory Ordinance No. 17.61 vacating a public utility easement from 77th to 77% Streets at Avenue: that be published the official newspaper and that be made part of South. and West Street: that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made of these minutes. Item 2 AIRPORT STATUS REPORT 77TH STREET PROJECT STATUS REPORT Item 28. Community Services Director reviewed and answered questions the status of the following 77th Street Construction Project issues: The 12th Avenue crossing will be open around September 1 with completion of ¦ The timbers to complete the sound wall have arrived. ¦ Loop road paving is in progress. ¦ Phase II landscaping will be bid with two alternative completion dates (June 30 and ¦ November 30) and will probably award a contract depending on the dollar difference. and underground jacking is anticipated to begin in the next several weeks. The Richfield Lake Storm Sewer Project is scheduled for this fall. ¦ Acting City Manager stated that staff is participating in the formulation of LMC and AMM legislative issues. Sandahl regarding some good ideas relating to and the marketing of the City. She submitted a copy to Community Services Director Fondrick. Council Member Rosenberg stated that she had been contacted about traffic increases on 70th Street between Xerxes Avenue and Penn Avenue. Public Safety Director Erskine indicated he had spoke to the resident and the speed radar sign will be utilized on 70th Street as soon as it has been repaired. Council Member Susag invited the public to the Cattail Days event September 16-17 and to the FOWL Ball event on September 16. the following claims and be approved: $ Checks: 54164-54425 BANK Checks: 8722-8736 Payroll: 88983-89369 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at p.m. Date Approved: Martin J. Mayor Steven L. Thomas P. Ferber Acting City Manager City Clerk