11-27-95 Regular
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November
Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Michael Sandahl; Susan Rosenberg;
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Russ Susag; and Don Priebe.
James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Administrative
STAFF PRESENT:
Services Director; Thomas Ferber, City Clerk; Byron Wallace,
Community Development Director; Donald Fondrick,
Community Services Director; William Fillmore, Liquor
Operations Director; Jack Erskine, Public Safety Director; and
Corrine Thomson, 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
approve the minutes of the Special Citv Council and Housinq
and Authoritv Meetina with Commission of November 9. 1995;
the minutes of the regular City Council Meeting of November 13. 1995: and the minutes of
the Council and Housina and Redevelopment Authority with Planning
Commission of November 14. 1995.
OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ANY
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ITEMNOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
No one wished to address the Council.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINNESOTA RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION
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INNOVATIVE PROGRAM AWARD FOR ADAPTIVE RECREATION
PROGRAM, LEISURE DISCOVERIES DAY. C.L. NO. 307
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A video presentation summarizing the Leisure Discoveries Day program was
viewed demonstrating the Adaptive Recreation/Learning Exchange (ARLE) cooperative
effort existing betweenthe communities of Edina, Eden Prairie, Richfield, and
Bloomington.
Padgett, representing the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association
(MRPA), presented the MRPA Innovative Program award for the Leisure Discoveries Day
Adaptive Recreation Program to Jennifer Watson, Richfield Adaptive Recreation
Supervisor, and Lil Hipp, Richfield Community Center Manager.
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COUNCILAPPROVAL OF AGENDA
to approve the aaenda.
ItemCONSENTCALENDAR
APPROVED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBDIVISION WAIVER FOR
MARKET PLAZA, 6501 DRIVE C.L. 308
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBDIVISION WAIVER (Market Plaza)
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8296 in Resolution Book No. 65.
APPROVED CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SUPPORT FROM SHORT ELLIOT
HENDRICKSON, INC. IN AMOUNT OF $13,000 C.L. 309
APPROVED BID MINUTES/TABULATION AND AWARD OF TWO YEAR
CONTRACT FOR 1996 AND 1997 FOR DISPOSAL OF LIME BY-PRODUCT
FROM AVON AG-LIME IN AMOUNT OF $89,010 C.L. 310
APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL PAYMENT FOR STREET LIGHT CHANGE-
OVER; NORTHERN STATES POWER;
to approve the consent calendar.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION SPECIALLY ASSESSING
77TH STREET PROJECT AREA FOR CURRENT MAINTENANCE SERVICES
FOR PERIOD JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER CITY PROJECT
NO. 91 C.L. NO. 311
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 311 regarding the proposal to
specially assess commercial properties in the 77th Street Project Area for current
maintenance service costs for the period of January through December 31, 1996.
to close the public hearinq.
S/Rosenberg, that the following resolution be adopted. that it be spread
in h r tion
RESOLUTION NO. 8297
RESOLUTION ORDERING UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT SERVICE PROJECT
77TH STREET PROJECT AREA CITY PROJECT NO. 911
JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER
Motion carried 4-l. (Susag opposed). This resolution appears as Resolution N.
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8297 in Resolution Book No. 65.
PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING
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SECTION OF CODE OF ORDINANCES INCREASING NUMBER OF
ON-SALE NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FROM 12 TO 15.
C.L. NO. 312
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 312 regarding a proposed
ordinance amendment which proposes to increase the number of on-sale non-intoxicating
malt liquor licenses available in the City from 12 to 15.
close the public hearinq.
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Motion carried 5-O.
CONSIDERATIONOF FIRST READING OF AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL
CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR ADDITION OF SECTION 81 I-PRIVATE USE
OF BOULEVARDS. C.L. NO. 313
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 313 regarding a proposed
ordinance amendment which would require homeowners to obtain a permit for the
placement of such features as rocks, fences, walls, and gardens on publicly owned
boulevards.
Council Member Sandahl stated that the proposed amendment was a good idea
but he had concerns that citizens would not understand or be aware that they would need
a permit.
City Manager stated that a publicity and education program would take place to
make citizens aware of the regulations.
Council Member Sandahl suggested that a targeted mailing to specific areas such
as those along major streets may be useful.
Community Services Director indicated the problems were scattered such
He stated staff would collaborate with
as sight obstructions at some street corners.
homeowners regarding this issue but the ordinance would provide some control.
Council Member Susag asked about subdivision 8 regarding the removal of
amenities that did not have a permit.
City Attorney Thomson stated that the feature could be deemed a public nuisance
and be removed through the abatement provisions of the Subsection 925.07 of the City
Code.
Council Member Susag stated concern that the provisions of Subsection 925.07
were not included with the City Council Letter nor better defined in the proposed
ordinance. He stated that this type of citation would be confusing to homeowners. He
suggested this issue be given more clarity.
Council Member Rosenberg asked how many properties have a problem related to
boulevard features.
Community Services Director indicated that staff deals with about 12 per
year.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked if the proposed ordinance would
also apply to commercial properties.
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City Manager Prosser stated that the proposed ordinance does include commercial
properties.
Council Member Priebe stated that it is appropriate that the City regulate use of
public boulevards and have the right to be able to take action if the use is a problem.
stated he was comfortable with the ordinance as it is written.
City Manager Prosser stated that a copy of Subsection 925.07 will be provided
the Council and staff will review how to clarify the abatement procedure into the ordinance.
that this constitute the First Readina of this ordinance
amendment which would reauire homeowners to obtain a for the of such
features as rocks, fences. walls. and gardens on publicly owned boule a ds. a d that the
Public Hearina and Second Readina of the ordinance be scheduled 8,
1996 Citv Council meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF REFERRAL OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING
AMENDMENT TO CHARTER FOR CHARTER COMMISSION REVIEW
AND RECOMMENDATION. C.L. NO. 314
City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 314 regarding the referral of a
the City Charter regarding competitive bidding requirements to
proposed amendment to
Commission for review and recommendation.
Charter
refer the proposed ordinance to amend Section 6.05 of the
Richfield Charter competitive bidding requirements to the Charter
Commission for their review and recommendation.
the following resolution be adopted. that it be spread in
these minutes:
resolution book and that it be made part of
RESOLUTION NO. 8298
RESOLUTION RELATING TO PURCHASING PRACTICES IN THE
CITY OF RICHFIELD AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6847
in Resolution
Motion carried 5-Q. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6847
Book No. 65.
ItemAIRPORT STATUS REPORT
City Manager Prosser stated that Governor has announced the
appointment of two new Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) members. He
stated
that discussions have been initiated with legislators regarding interest in an Airport
Community Protection Concepts legislative package.
Council Member Priebe indicated that one legislator had not received the copy of
the draft concepts regarding this issue. He requested staff assure that all local legislative
members receive the information.
City Manager Prosser indicated that the final draft was just being completed for
distribution to the legislators.
Item LEGISLATIVE REPORT
City Manager Prosser stated that a draft of the City’s 1996 Legislative Initiatives
and Policies had been distributed in preparation for the November 29 City Council meeting
with the City’s legislative representatives. He indicated that the issue of the reduction of
county funding for human services had inadvertently been omitted and a correction would
be made to add it to the package.
Item COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council Member Sandahl commended staff for fast and efficient snow plowing
Council Member Priebe reminded citizens of the Truth-in-Taxation Hearing
scheduled for Wednesday, December 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Discussion followed regarding the increase in the City’s residential and commercial
tax base and the potential impact on the school district’s tax base of the Southdale tax
abatement court case.
Mayor announced that there will be aSpecial City Council Executive Session
on December 1995 at p.m. in the Lobby Conference Room of City Hall for the
purpose of discussing the City Manager’s evaluation and matters of compensation. He
stated the meeting will be closed to the public and that a summary of the meeting will be
discussed in public at the December 11 regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
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Item CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
that the following claims and be
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO,
Checks: 20374-20415; 55707-55906
BANK
Check: 1242
BANK
Checks: 8821-8835
Payroll: 91379-91692
$
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at p.m.
Date Approved:
Martin J.
James D. Prosser
Thomas P. Ferber
City Manager
City Clerk