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12-11-95 Regular December Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Michael Sandahl; Susan Rosenberg; and MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Priebe. James Prosser, City Manager; Steven Administrative STAFF PRESENT: Services Director; Thomas Ferber, City Clerk; Donald Fondrick, Community Services Director; William Fillmore, Liquor Operations Director; Jack Erskine, Public Safety Director; Bruce Palmborg, Acting Community Development Director; Morton, Data Bridget Walstrom, Finance Manager; Sally Processing Manager; and Corrine Thomson, Assistant City Attorney. PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES of to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting November 27, 1995: the Special City Council Meeting of November 29. 1995: the Special Item OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA. No one wished to address the Council. December ItemCOUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA S/Priebe to approve the agenda. Item CONSENT CALENDAR A. APPROVED RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING WILLIAM BRUSMAN TO RICHFIELD TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD C.L. 317 RESOLUTION NO. 8299 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO RICHFIELD TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD, INC. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8299 in Resolution Book No. 65. APPROVED CONTINUATION OF AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF BLOOMINGTON FOR PROVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES FOR RICHFIELD FOR 1996 C.L. 318 APPROVED CONTINUATION OF AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF BLOOMINGTON FOR PROVISION OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES FOR RICHFIELD FOR 1996 C.L. 319 APPROVED PURCHASE INEXCESS OF $5,000 THROUGH JOINT PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY FOR THREE ADMINISTRATIVE VEHICLES FOR USE BY PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT FROM MIDWAY FORD IN AMOUNT OF $43,813 C.L. 320 APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR CHEMICAL CHLORINE REQUIRED TREATMENT AT PUBLIC WATER PLANT FROM FEED-RITE CONTROLS, INC. IN AMOUNT OF C.L. 321 APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR PRINTING OF 1996 SPRING LEISURE SERVICES PROGRAM BROCHURE FROM NYSTROM PUBLISHING COMPANY IN AMOUNT OF $5,309 C.L. 322 APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR POLYMER FROM FREMONT INDUSTRIES IN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $12,720 C.L. 323 H. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR CARBON DIOXIDE ESSENTIAL FOR WATER TREATMENT FROM KOCH CARBON DIOXIDE COMPANY IN AMOUNT OF $10,400 C.L. 324 APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR ACID (FLUORIDE) FROM FEED-RITE CONTROLS, INC. IN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $7,560 C.L. 325 J. APPROVED PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR RANGE BALLS FOR RICH ACRES DRIVING RANGE FROM IN AMOUNT OF C.L. 326 K. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL PAYMENT IN REHABILITATION OF SLIP LINE THROUGH THE SEWER PROJECT FUND; VISU-SEWER CLEAN SEAL, INC.; ItemPUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1100.13, SUBD. 7 WHICH WILL ALLOW CHARITABLE GAMBLING (PULL TABS/PULL TAB MACHINES) AT PLACES OTHER THAN AMERICAN LEGION AND VFW AND LIMITING PULL TABS TO LICENSED LIQUOR ESTABLISHMENTS. C.L. NO. 327 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 327 regarding aproposed ordinance which would allow lawful gambling in limited additional locations other than the VFW and American Legion that are licensed intoxicating and non-intoxicating liquor establishments. Rick Jabs, 6805 Knox Avenue, spoke on behalf of a volunteer coalition of Richfield youth sport associations called S.P.O.R.T.Y. (Supporting Program Opportunities for Richfield’s Talented Youth). He stated S.P.O.R.T.Y. was asking that the City Council approve the ordinance amendment to provide the opportunity for them to utilize the proceeds from to help maintain reasonable fees and provide fee assistance for those who need help to participate in youth programs. HestatedS.P.O.R.T.Y. was interested in placing automated devices at Sandy’s Tavern, the Frenchman’s, and Lariat Lanes. Mr. Jabs stated that 2,290 youth participated in programs sponsored by S.P.O.R.T.Y. organizations. He stated it was important to provide opportunity for youth to participate in these programs and proceeds will help in keeping the programs accessible and affordable for at risk youth. Tim Erlander, 7500 Thomas Avenue, spoke in opposition to the ordinance amendment stating that the use of gambling to raise money for youth programs is inappropriate. He stated gambling is a socially unacceptable activity which causes increased crime and self destructive behavior. Bob Lindgren, Avenue, stated he did not support gambling nor its purported use to raise money for youth sports. He stated parent involvement is the key issue for youth sports. Mr. Lindgren stated that S.P.O.R.T.Y. should raise funds the old fashioned way earn it by fundraising. Heasked the City Council to reject the proposed ordinance amendment. He suggested that instead the Council should put a $2 $3 tax surcharge on each property in the City for youth sports. Howard 7608 Sheridan Avenue, speaking on behalf of the Fred Babcock V.F.W. Post No. 5555, stated that both the V.F.W. and the American Legion had He asked that the City Council to delay their supported youth activities over the years. decision for one month to allow time for the V.F.W. to discuss this issue and its impact with the organization membership. He stated the V.F.W. could then take a position on the Scott Freeman, 6212 Bloomington Avenue, President of the Richfield Girls Softball Association, stated that they have tried every type of fundraiser and that this proposed use of is the best alternative opportunity available. He stated times have changed with many more single parent households and both parents working making it more difficult. Mr. Freeman stated more pressure has been put on local businesses to support the many different programs that ask for support.Hestated would provide an additional opportunity to support youth activities. Ivan Ludeman, 6304 Harriet Avenue, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance amendment. He stated that gambling has caused many social problems in Minnesota. He stated gambling would not be a good example to youth because it is a quick fix, doesn’t teach marketing skills to youth, and leads to addiction, poverty, and crime. He stated that gambling not only has a social cost but has a cost to taxpayers related to crime and gambling addiction. Mr. Ludeman reviewed and discussed a series of articles that appeared in the newspaper regarding the negative impacts of gambling in Minnesota. He urged the City Council to not approve the ordinance amendment in light of the long term negative effects of gambling. Dave Buzicky, 6933 Stevens Avenue, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance amendment to create greater opportunities for youth programs and to help address the rising costs of these programs. Bill Swanson, 6500 Drive, stated that he had three children who had played sports and as parents, they had sacrificed to make it possible. He stated love, concern, and encouragement were the important things. He stated parents did it in the past and can do it again without gambling. Council Meeting Minutes John Powers, owner of Lariat Lanes, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance amendment citing the help it would provide for funding youth sports and help to keep businesses like his to be competitive. Council Member Rosenberg asked how Mr. Powers would assure that minors would not have access to the pulltabs. Mr. Powers stated it would be monitored constantly and he would be the responsible person in his establishment. Jane Myre, 7033 Oliver Avenue, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance amendment citing how things were when her sons played sports and questioning what costs so much more now in comparison. Patrick Elliott, 6720 Oliver Avenue, stated that parents today have the same level of concern and interest as before but that times have changed, the expenses and the situations are different. He stated the costs of insurance, referees, and equipment have increased tremendously.Mr. Elliott stated that in most families both parents must work and there are more single parent families today. He urged the Council to support the ordinance amendment to give more opportunity for youth. John Anderson, 761 I-16th Avenue, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance amendment stating agreement with Mr. Ludeman and asking the Council to look at other alternatives. Mitchell Hadley, 7239 Lyndale Avenue, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance amendment stating that use of gambling money to support youth sports is inappropriate because gambling does not have a healthy effect on the community. He stated that he felt that the community as a whole is not in favor of this idea. Roger Ose, Avenue, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance amendment. He reviewed how his son had earned money to participate in youth sports. He urged parents to pitch in with their children but not to bankroll them. He suggested people hire kids for jobs like mowing lawns and shoveling snow to help them earn money. Mr. Ose stated that gambling is morally wrong. He offered to help any children who need assistance. Pat Hirabayashi, Avenue, President of the Richfield Hockey Association, reviewed the budget of the Hockey Association. She stated fees had increased 23% in the last three years from $425 to $515. She stated the costs for rental of indoor ice time had increased from to accounting for $69,000 of their budget, even with the use of outdoor ice. She reviewed the costs incurred for equipment, scholarships, jerseys, socks, insurance, referees, trainers, District membership, printed materials, and meeting room rental. Ms. Hirabayashi stated fund raising is very important indicating they participate in candy sales, raffles, newspaper drives, Fourth of July Celebration, and Cattail Days. She stated the organizations in S.P.O.R.T.Y. were brought together to keep fees reasonable. Ms. Hirabayashi stated that as a parent she does help her son with fundraising. She stated the opportunity to use proceeds would help all the parents and youth involved in these programs. GeorgeKarnas, 2403 Skyline Drive, finance officer of the Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post 435, requested that the City Council delay their decision for a month so that the American Legion could present this issue to its membership. Mr. Karnas stated that the Spartan Foundation has funds available to help any youth who has need and encouraged residents to apply to the Foundation for assistance. Marion Anderson, 761 I-16th Avenue, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance amendment stating that gambling provides a bad message and example to youth. She asked the Council to be leaders in the moral realm in the message they give to youth. Warren Olson, 7632 Colfax Avenue, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance amendment. He stated he ran several Sheridan Hills Fun Fest fundraisers where children buy raffle tickets. He indicated that this is a form of gambling, too. He stated that this ordinance would help keep the proceeds from gambling in Richfield. Stephen 6824 Knox Avenue, stated that in order to have quality youth sports money is necessary. He stated this proposal is one new way to help fund the programs. John Anderson, 761 I-16th Avenue, stated concern about control of gambling and the long term impact on taxes. S/Rosenberg to close the public hearing. Motion carried 4-Q. Council Member Sandahl suggested that the City Council table this issue for 30 days to allow the V.F.W. and American Legion time to present this issue to their membership. blmen m subsection 1100.13 of the City Code certain eliaibilitv requirements for approval of a lawful m i Ii meetinq. Council Member Sandahl suggested that also meet with the V.F.W. and American Legion. Council Member Rosenberg stated it was important that all groups have an opportunityto review this issue. Council Member Sandahl stated that he had applications on hand for Spartan Foundation and urged those who have needs to apply. CouncilMember Priebe stated he was reluctant to ask everyone to return for to provide funding rather than the V.F.W. and American Legion S.P.O.R.T.Y. utilizing pull George Karnas, representing the American Legion, stated he did not have authority to state the American Legion’s position until the membership and their board took a position as to whether to support or oppose this proposed ordinance amendment. Mayor Kirsch suggested that a blue ribbon panel be appointed from the community to study and review the issues of funding for youth sports and on behalf of the community. He suggested in order to provide enough time for the panel to complete its Mayor Kirsch proposed that this concept be accepted by Council Member Sandahl as an amendment to his motion. Council Member Sandahl stated he could accept Mayor Kirsch’s amendment to his to amend the motion to read: of the CityCode certain eligibility requirements for approval of a lawful panel of community license until February 12. 1996: and to appoint a blue ribbon members to to study and review the issues of fundina for youth and present a report to the Council on February Council Member Priebe stated he was opposed to the use of a panel since it will He only delay the decision that must be made by the City Council. urged the Council to either approve or reject the proposed ordinance amendment now so that those involved can move forward with whatever must be done. He stated it appears that neither the V.F.W. or American Legion will be able to increase their contributions to youth sports at this time. Council Member Rosenberg stated opposition to the amended motion based on the delay to February 12. She stated that she favored having a decision by January 8. Mayor Kirsch stated concern that enough time be provided to thoroughly study the Motion failed 2-2. (Rosenberg, Priebe opposed) proposed S/Rosenberg to table consideration of the certain amendment to Subsection 1100.13 of the City Code modifying reou e e ts o a 1996 Ci fr a u aamblina license until the Januarv 8. Council meetinq. December 11, 1995 Motion failed 2-2. Priebe opposed) S/Rosenberg that the ordinance amendment reflect in Section Subdivision7 allowance for up to a total of five locations in the City to have permits, which will allow three additional locations and the existing two locations and that this co Second Readina of Bill No. 1995-l 7. amendina Subsection 1100.13 relating to these minutes. carried 3-l. opposed) ItemPUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE MODIFYING DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADMINISTRATION OF CITY’S RECREATION ENTERPRISE FUND. C.L. NO. 328 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 328 regarding a proposed ordinance amendment that would change the department responsibility for administration of the City’s Recreation Enterprise Fund from the Community Services Department to the Administrative Services Department. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, stated questions and concerns related to staffing, efficiency, and the new Geographic Information System (GIS) position. City Manager Prosser responded that the proposed ordinance amendment would not change the number of personnel, only the department reporting responsibility. He stated the GIS position is in the Community Services Department utilities area. to close the public hearing. Council Member Sandahl asked questions and discussed concerns regarding the shift in the paradigm from recreation programming toward financial with the transfer to Administrative Services. City Manager Prosser stated the employees with the expertise in the programs will continue the current operations in a similar manner. He stated the primary purpose is meeting the community recreation needs with an emphasis on the business planning and financial aspects. He stated that the opinion of users will be monitored to assure that the programs continue to their satisfaction. Council Member Priebe stated that under Richfield’s form of government the City He stated this Manager has the responsibility for the operations and activities of the City. includes the assignment of responsibilities as he believes best serves the City. He December 1995 indicated that the potential for a bias to make the financial aspects look better than they are exists but that the City Manager has the oversight responsibility to monitor it. City Manager Prosser stated that the City Council may also request that their auditors review the funds. Council Member Sandahl stated that the City has a good staff and even though this may be a shift in the paradigm, the City Manager is responsible for the management of the Council Member Rosenberg stated that this is a responsibility of the City Manager She invited the Community Services Commission to assure to make this type of decision. that the public is being served in this transition. Mayor stated that the City has a good staff and that the City Manager is responsiblefor the team management assignments and any changes. S/Rosenberg that this constitute Second Reading of Bill No. 199518, Department Directors Sections 300.07 and 300 09 modifying the duties of that it be made part of these minutes. Item PUBLIC HEARING AND REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT/FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CONDITIONALUSE PERMIT RELATED TO PHASE II OF CSM REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. C.L. NO. 329 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 329 regarding the request of the CSM Corporation for modifications to Phase II of the Shops at Lyndale Project planned unit development/final development plan and conditional use permit. He stated the modifications would enable CSM to accommodate Galyan’s Trading Company as an anchor tenant. Mr. Prosser summarized the changes as follows: Increase the total building area from 114,199 to 130,527 square feet. ¦ Reduce the number of anchor tenants from four to two. ¦ Add a second story to the Galyan’s space for a total size of 100,000 square feet. The height of the main portion of the building would be 42 feet and the height of the center atrium would be 56 feet. Create a second anchor tenant space of 10,897 square feet for Land’s End. ¦ Reduce the size of the “in-line” shops from 12,648 to 7,946 square feet. ¦ Council Meeting Minutes Add parking to the west end of the site to accommodate the increase in building ¦ size. Parking for Phase II would increase from 520 spaces to 569 spaces. The parking ratio for Phase II would decrease from 4.55 to 4.35 spaces per 1,000 square feet of building area. Move the docking area to the east end of the building. ¦ Dave CSM Corporation, reviewed how the addition of Galyan’s Trading Company would change the configuration of Phase II of the Shops at Lyndale Project. described the Galyan’s Trading Company concept as an interactive sporting goods department store. Gary Tushie, Tushie Montgomery Associates, inc., presented and answered questions regarding the site plan drawings and color renderings depicting the proposed Dan Linnihan, Chairperson of the Planning Commission, stated that the Planning Commission had voted unanimously to recommend approval of the amended planned unit development, final development plan, and conditional use permit. close the public hearing. S/Rosenberg approve the request of the CSM Corporation for an ermit for e u e ded de e ooment. final develooment olan and conditional use p a I nn d niv I . am n Phase II of the Shops at Lyndale with the following stipulation: That revised stormwater drainage and utility plans be approved the City Engineer. ItemPUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ESTABLISHING DEADLINES FOR ZONING CASES THAT ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW. C.L. NO. 330 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 330 regarding a proposed ordinance amendment to Appendix B of the City Code to make it consistent with state statutes establishing deadlines for zoning cases. Jo close the public hearing. that this constitute Second Readina of Bill No. 1995-I 9, amendment to Appendix B: that it be published in the newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes. Motion carried 4-O. itemPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1996 ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES FOR AMERICANA DINING CORPORATION D/B/A CHAMPPS SPORTS CAFE, 790 WEST 66TH STREET. C.L. NO. 331 City Manager Prosser stated that there were applications for two 1996 Club Sale and Sunday Liquor Licenses, four 1996 On-Sale Wine and non-intoxicating Malt Liquor Licenses, and four 1996 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 any 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. to close the public hearing. arantina the 1995 On-Sale and Sunday Liquor Licenses for Americana Dinina Corporation d/b/a Champps Sports Cafe. 790 West 66th Street, with the followina stimulation: 1. That the reauirements are met in Resolution No. 7380. ItemPUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1996 ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES FOR FRED BABCOCK V.F.W. POST NO. 5555,710 LAKE SHORE DRIVE. C.L. NO. 332 to close the public hearing. Club On-Sale and Sunday S/Priebe approve grantina the 1996 Lake Shore with the for Fred Babcock V.F.W. Post No. 5555.710 Drive. met That the requirements are 2. That their $10.000 bond is received as soon as possible. Motion carried 4-O. 1996 Item PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ON-SALEAND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSESFOR MINNEAPOLIS-RICHFIELD AMERICAN LEGION POST 435, 6501 PORTLAND AVENUE. C.L. NO. 333 hearinq. S/Priebe to close the public S/Priebe to approve grantina the 1996 On-Sale Wine and American Legion Post Intoxicating Malt Liquor Licenses to Minneapolis-Richfield 6501 Portland Avenue. with the followina stipulations: in Resolution No. 7380. 1. That the requirements are met 2. That their $10.000 bond is received as soon as possible. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1996 ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES FOR CHI-CHI’S, INC. D/B/A CHI CHI’S MEXICAN RESTAURANTE, 7717 AVENUE. C.L. NO. 334 S/Priebe to close the public hearing. Motion carried 4-O. Liquor to approve arantina the 1996 On-Sale and stipulations: basis in the future. Item PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1996 ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES FOR GROUND ROUND OF MINN. INC. THE GROUND ROUND, 1500 EAST 78TH STREET. C.L. NO. 335 to close the public hearing. to approve the 1996 On-Sale and Sunday Liquor Licensesfor The Ground Round of Minn. Inc.. 1500 East 78th Street. with the following stipulations: That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 738Q. at o e wo ke s co information is submitted as r f f h ir r r n 2. Th soon as possible. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1996 ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR Item LICENSES FOR INCORPORATED KHAN’S MONGOLIAN BARBEQUE, 500 EAST 78TH STREET. NO. 336 close the public hearing. approve arantina the 1996 On-Sale and Sunday Liquor Licenses for Paisan lncoroorated d/b/a Kahn’s Monaolian Barbeaue. 500 East 78th Street, with the following stipulations: That the requirements are met in Resolution No. 7380. That their required proof of liquor liability insurance coverage be supplied as soon as possible. December 1995 Item PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1996 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. 337 approve arantina the 1996 On-Sale Wine and Non- Malt iquor Licensesto Gin Inc.. Silver Spoon Restaurant. Penn Avenue. with the stipulation: lutio No. 7380. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1996 ON-SALE WINE AND NON- Item INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR KIANG’S RED PEPPER, INC. D/B/A RED PEPPER CHINESE RESTAURANT, 2902 WEST 66TH STREET. C.L. NO. 338 to close the public hearing. to approve granting the 1996 On-Sale Wine and lntoxicatina Malt Liquor Licenses to 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. Th ffhirwrkr’ n as soon as Motion carried 4-Q. Item PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1996 ON-SALE WINE AND NON- INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR MILLER’S FIRESIDE INC. 6736 PENN AVENUE. C.L. NO. 339 S/Priebe to close the public hearing. approve the 1996 On-Sale Wine and Malt Liquor to Miller’s Fireside Pizza. Inc.. 6736 Penn Avenue. with I thefollowing stipulations: That the requirements are met in Resolution No. That proof of their workers’ compensation insurance information is submitted as as possible. Item PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1996 ON-SALE WINE AND NON- INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR THE FRENCHMAN’S, 1400 EAST 66TH STREET. C.L. NO. 340 to close the public hearing. S/Priebe to approve granting the 1996 On-Sale Wine and Malt Licenses to The Frenchman’s, 1400 east 66th Street with the followina stipulations: the requirements are met in Resolution N. 7380. O That their $10.000 bond is received as soon as possible. That proof of their workers’ compensation insurance and liquor liability insurance information is submitted as soon as possible. Item PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1996 PAWNBROKER AND SECONDHAND GOODS DEALER LICENSE FOR PLAZA PAWN, 6414 AVENUE. C.L. NO. 341 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 341 regarding the application of Plaza Pawn, 6414 Nicollet Avenue, for a 1996 pawnbroker and secondhand goods dealer close the public hearing. Motioncarried 4-O. to the issuance of the 1996 pawnbroker and secondhand goods dealer license to Plaza Pawn. 6414 Nicollet Avenue. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 1996 PAWNBROKER AND Item SECONDHAND GOODS DEALER LICENSE FOR FIREARM SYSTEMS AND DESIGN D/B/A THE GUN SHOP AND PAWNBROKER, 7529 LYNDALE AVENUE. C.L. NO. 342 CityManager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 342 regarding the application of Firearm Systems and Design d/b/a The Gun Shop and Pawnbroker, 7529 Lyndale Avenue,for a 1996 pawnbroker and secondhand goods dealer license. S/Priebe to close the public hearing. to approve the issuance of the 1996 pawnbroker and secondhand aoods dealer license to Firearm Systems and Design d/b/a the Gun Shop stipulation: and Pawnbroker, 7529 Lyndale Avenue with the followina Item CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR FINANCIAL APPLICATION SOFTWARE AND RELATED EQUIPMENT. C.L. NO. 343 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 343 regarding the proposed purchase of a new computerized accounting and financial management system. He recommended the following actions: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager and Mayor to contract with New World Systems for a new accounting and financial management system; 2. Authorize the purchase to be financed by a five-year lease/purchase from IBM at 4.9% interest and a five-year, $132,114 inter-fund load to Central Services from the Capital Improvement Reserve Fund at 6% interest; and Council Meeting Minutes 3. Authorize the City Manager to purchase Novell NetWare for SAA network softwarefromPortico Computers in the amount of $5,472 plus sales tax. Council Member Priebe asked if this would require changes in Data Processing Manager Morton stated that it would not require changes in staffing. S/Rosenberg, that the followina resolution be adopted. that it be spread of in the resolution book and that it be made NO. 8300 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR FINANCIAL APPLICATION SOFTWARE AND RELATED EQUIPMENT Motion carried 4-O. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8300 in Resolution Book No CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AMENDING LETTER OF Item UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY OF RICHFIELD AND CITY MANAGER, ADJUSTING COMPENSATION. C.L. NO. 344 Mayor reviewed Council Letter No. 344 regarding consideration of amending the Letter of Understanding between the City of Richfield and the City Manager regarding compensation. He stated that the City Council had met in Executive Session on Friday, December 1995 to evaluate and discuss the performance of City Manager Prosser and matters of compensation. Council Member Sandahl reported that the result of this meeting is that the City Council is proposing the following: 1. That the City Manager’s base salary be increased by 2.5% effective September I, 1995. 2. That the City Manager’s base salary be increased by effective March That longevity pay be granted to the City Manager in accordance with the benefit plan in effect at the time of his employment. Council Member Sandahl stated that it was an oversight that the City Manager had not been given longevity pay when he became eligible and that retroactive payment will be given in a lump sum. December that the following resolution be adopted. that it be in resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: NO. 8301 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND JAMES D. PROSSER, CITY MANAGER Motion carried 4-O. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8301 in Resolution Book No. 65. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS INCREASING 1995 GENERAL SERVICES, SPECIALIZED AND MANAGEMENT PAY PLANS BY TO MAINTAIN COMPARABLE WORK COMPLIANCE. C.L. NO. 345 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 345 regarding adjustments to the 1995 General Services, Management and Specialized Pay Plans to maintain comparable worth compliance. a resolutions be at that they be h f I win t e o S/Rosenberg RESOLUTION NO. 8302 RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1995 GENERAL SERVICES PLAN SALARY COMPENSATION RESOLUTION NO. 8304 RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1995 SPECIALIZED PAY PLAN Motion carried 4-O. These resolutions appear as Resolution 8302, 8303, and 8304 in Resolution Book No. 65. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF 1995 REVISED/1996 PROPOSED Item BUDGET AND FINAL TAX LEVY AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS. C.L. NO. 346 Council Meeting Minutes 1995 Revised/l 996 Proposed Budget, final tax levy, and related resolutions. Council Member Priebe requested that the resolution related to water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer rates be considered separately from the other resolutions. S/Rosenberg that the following resolutions be adopted. that they be spread in the resolution book and that thev be made part of these minutes: 8305 NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF 1995 BUDGET OF VARIOUS RESOLUTION NO. 8306 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A BUDGET AND TAX LEVY FOR THE YEAR 1996 RESOLUTION NO. 8308 RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1996 MANAGEMENT SALARY COMPENSATION RESOLUTION NO. 8309 RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1996 GENERAL SERVICES SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN RESOLUTION NO. 8310 RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1996 SPECIALIZED PAY PLAN NO. 8311 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1996 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 8312 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1997-2001 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO. 8313 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND FEES FOR THE ASSESSING DIVISION Council Meeting Minutes RESOLUTION NO. 8314 RESOLUTION AMENDING ESTABLISHING 1996 LICENSE, PERMIT AND MISCELLANEOUS FEES PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF APPENDIX D OF Motion carried 4-Q. These resolutions appear as Resolution 8305, 8306, ResolutionBook and8314 S/Rosenberg that the followina resolution be adopted. that it be spread 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 ACCOUNTS Council Member Priebe stated that there was a substantial fund balance in the sanitary sewer fund and that he favored using the excess fund balance to address the rate increases, while maintaining a fund balance of $500,000. Council Member Sandahl stated a larger fund balance was appropriate to be available to address the cost of potential future infrastructure problems. Motion carried 3-l. (Priebe opposed) This resolution appears as Resolution No. 8307 in Resolution Book No. 65. Item CONSIDERATION OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL 49. C.L. NO. 347 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 347 regarding the proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49 regarding a pay adjustment. to authorize the City Manaaer to execute a Memorandum of Understandina to the 1995 International Union of Operatina Engineer. Local 49 Labor Contract orovidina for a adiustment for the last oav of the year. December 1995 Council Meeting Minutes Item CONSIDERATION OF CERTIFICATION OF HOUSING GOALS RELATED TO METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT LOCAL HOUSING INCENTIVES PROGRAM. C.L. NO. 348 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 348 regarding certification of housing goals related to the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act Local Housing Incentives Program. S/Rosenberg to authorize the Mayor to certify that the City of Richfield iven market and resource to achieve the will make its best efforts. a Livabl in h h sin_ _ I Communities Act following review and concurrence by the Richfield HRA. CONSIDERATION OF CONDUCTING CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON Item DECEMBER C.L. NO. 349 City Manager Prosser reviewed Council Letter No. 349 regarding whether to cancel or reschedule the regularly scheduled Monday, December 25, 1995 City Council Meeting. S/Rosenberg cancel the December 25. 1995 City Council Meeting. Motion carried 4-O. Item AIRPORT STATUS REPORT The Dual Track Environmental Impact Statement (E.I.S.) has been released and staff is reviewing it in order to provide comments regarding the E.I.S. Item LEGISLATIVE REPORT City Manager Prosser stated that the City’s Legislative Initiatives had been presented to the legislators and there has been some positive feedback regarding the Airport Community Protection Concept Package and the This Old Apartment concept. Item COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS The City Council acknowledged staff for their snowplowing work. Item CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS S/Rosenberg, that the followina claims and payrolls be approved: RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO. Checks: 20416-20455; BANK Check: 1243 BANK Checks:8836-8864 Payroll: 91700-91989 4-O. Motion carried ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at p.m. Date Approved: Martin J. Mayor James D. Prosser Thomas P. Ferber City Manager City Clerk