092711regular CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
RICHFIELD Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
September 27, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Sue Sandahl; Fred Wroge; Pat Elliott; and Tom
Fitzhenry.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; Pam Dmytrenko, Assistant City Manager;
Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; John Stark, Community
Development Director; Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director;
Dave Conrads, Building Maintenance Supervisor; Robert Hintgen, Utility
Superintendent; Corrine Heine, City Attorney; and Cheryl Krumholz,
Recording Secretary.
OPEN FORUM
None.
PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Mayor Goettel led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Sandahl, S/Wroge to approve the minutes of (1) Special City Council Meeting of
September 12, 2011; (2) Special City Council/Planning Commission Worksession of September
13, 2011; and (3) Regular City Council Meeting of September 13, 2011.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Meeting Minutes -2- September 27,2011
Item #1 PRESENTATION FROM RICHFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT
ROBERT SLOTTERBACK
Superintendent Slotterback discussed the school referendum on the November 8, 2011
ballot.
The following new administrators were introduced:
Mike Rice, Richfield Career Education
Jodi Markworth, Sheridan Hills Elementary School
Joshua Fuchs, Richfield High School
Marta Shahsavand, Richfield Dual Language School
Item #2 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
Council Member Elliott announced the Cultural Proficiency Workshop on October 6, 2011 at
Hope Presbyterian Church.
Council Member Sandahl announced Richfield School Board candidates forum sponsored
by the League of Women Voters at the Richfield Municipal Center on October 1, 2011.
Council Member Fitzhenry acknowledged the success of the recent Penn Fest event.
Council Member Fitzhenry provided a Noise Oversight Committee update.
Mayor Goettel announced the launch of the do.town campaign sponsored by Blue Cross
Blue Shield with Richfield, Bloomington and Edina.
Assistant City Manager Dmytrenko provided an update on the Municipal Center parking lot
construction.
City Manager Devich suggested the City Council consider a "soft" opening for the public of
the new Municipal Center to conduct tours on a Saturday morning in early November when the
parking lot is finished. Then, in the spring, when all the work is complete, a formal dedication grand
opening could be held.
The City Council agreed with having the two openings.
Item #3 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/VVroge, S/Sandahl to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Meeting Minutes -3- September 27,2011
A. Consideration of approval of resolution certifying delinquent water, sanitary sewer and
storm water utility accounts to County Auditor S.R. No. 191
RESOLUTION NO. 10562
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTIFICATION OF UNPAID WATER, SANTITARY
SEWER AND STORM WATER SERVICE CHARGES TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO
BE COLLECTED WITH OTHER TAXES ON SAID PROPERTIES
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10562.
B. Consideration of approval of 2012 agreement with Hennepin County and City of
Richfield/Public Safety Department/Police for police cadet funds S.R. No. 192
C. Consideration of approval of bid minutes/tabulation and award of contract to Rice Lake
Construction Group for rehabilitation of water plant clarifiers/baffles and chain room
piping/pumps in amount of$745,550 S.R. No. 193
D. Consideration of approval of temporary wine and temporary on-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor
licenses for Church of St. Richard for November Fest on November 12 and 13, 2011 S.R.
No. 194
E. Consideration of approval of temporary food and temporary on-sale liquor licenses for
Church of St. Peter's Renaissance in Richfield on October 14 through 16, 2011 S.R. No.
195
M/Goettel, S/Sandahl to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
Item #6 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING VACATION OF
UTILITY EASEMENT AT 6401 LYNDALE AVENUE (STAFF REPORT NO. 196)
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 196.
M/Sandahl, S/Fitzhenry to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Goettel, S/Sandahl that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10563
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF A PUBLIC EASEMENT
AT 6401 LYNDALE AVENUE
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10563.
Council Meeting Minutes -4- September 27,2011
Item #7 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL APPROVAL
OF PLAT FOR 6401 LYNDALE AVENUE, 515 64TH STREET WEST AND 521 64TH
STREET WEST (STAFF REPORT NO. 197)
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 197.
M/Wroge, S/Fitzhenry to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Goettel, S/Wroge that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10564
RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR
6401 LYNDALE AVENUE, 515 64TH STREET WEST AND
521 64TH STREET WEST
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10564.
Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING
SUBSECTION 537.05, SUBDIVISION 1 OF RICHFIELD CITY CODE RELATED TO
CONDITIONAL USES IN MIXED USE DISTRICTS (STAFF REPORT NO. 198)
Council Member Wroge presented Staff Report No. 198.
M/Wroge, S/Sandahl that this constitute second reading of Bill No. 2011-21 amending
Subsection 537.05, Subdivision 1 of Richfield City Code related to conditional uses in mixed use
districts.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE REZONING
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 6401 LYNDALE AVENUE, 515 64TH STREET
WEST AND 521 64TH STREET WEST FROM C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL)
AND R (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO PMR (PLANNED MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) AND RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF
ORDINANCE (STAFF REPORT NO. 199)
Council Member Elliott presented Staff Report No. 199.
M/Elliott, S/Wroge that this constitute second reading of Bill No. 2011-22 rezoning properties
located at 6401 Lyndale Avenue, 515 64th Street West and 521 64th Street West from C-2 (General
Commercial) and R (Single-Family Residential) to PMR (Planned Multi-Family Residential) and
resolution authorizing summary publication of ordinance:
RESOLUTION NO. 10565
Council Meeting Minutes -5- September 27,2011
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION
OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX 1 OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF RICHFIELD
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10565.
Item #10 CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR OPTION
B FOR REMAINING WORK OF HONORING ALL VETERANS MEMORIAL
(STAFF REPORT NO. 200)
Council Member Fitzhenry presented Staff Report No. 200.
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer reviewed the remaining work on the Honoring All
Veterans Memorial monument and the three landscape options. Funding would be an internal loan
from the City and reimbursed by the Honoring All Veterans Memorial Board through dedicated
proceeds of engraving sales.
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer said the Community Services Commission
recommended Option 3 (full landscape plan) because the memorial is viewed as a regional
attraction.
Council Member Sandahl expressed support for Option 3 because the memorial is a
gathering venue with landscaping and seating amenities.
Council Member Elliott voiced concerns that Option 3 may have too many components
which detract from the statue and tablets as centerpieces. He stated he believed memorials
should be simplistic to maintain the goal of honoring of veterans.
Council Member Wroge agreed with Council Member Elliott and supported the memorial
portion and sidewalks, but not shrubbery. He added removal of the berm would increase visual
exposure for the public.
Mayor Goettel agreed with Council Member Elliott and Council Member Wroge in support
of Option B with seating.
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer stated the Richfield Tourism Promotion Board
would be contacted to assist with a donation.
The City Council consensus was to select Option B (additional trail and landscaping on
east side).
M/Fitzhenry, S/Sandahl to authorize staff to solicit bids for Option B for remaining work of
Honoring All Veterans Memorial.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #11 CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO FILL YOUTH TERMS ON CITY
ADVISORY COMMISSIONS (STAFF REPORT NO. 201)
M/Sandahl, S/Goettel to make the following appointments:
ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH
Council Meeting Minutes -6- September 27,2011
Name Term Expires
Emily Blom August 31, 2012
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Name Term Expires
Sana Juma August 31, 2012
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #12 CONSIDERATION OF:
• CLOSE MEETING TO CONSIDER PURCHASE AGREEMENT FROM
WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR PURCHASE OF LOT 3,
BLOCK 1, HEYMAN ADDITION;
• ACCEPT OR EXTEND COUNTER PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE
AGREEMENT;
• FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR SALE OF
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OF CITY AND SCHEDULING SECOND
READING FOR OCTOBER 11, 2011 (STAFF REPORT NO. 202)
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 202.
Community Development Director Stark explained that if Wellington does not purchase Lot
3, several variances will be required for their project.
M/Wroge, S/Sandahl to go into closed executive session in the Bartholomew Conference
Room.
Motion carried 5-0.
The City Council recessed the open meeting at 8:28 p.m. to go into closed executive
session in the Bartholomew Room.
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Closed Executive Session was called to order by Mayor Goettel in the Bartholomew
Conference Room at 8:31 p.m.
Members Present: Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Fred Wroge; Tom Fitzhenry; Sue Sandahl and Pat
Elliott.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager: John Stark, Community Development
Director; Corrine Heine, City Attorney; and Cheryl Krumholz, Recording
Secretary.
The Closed Executive Session was convened pursuant to M.S. 13D.05
The Close Executive Session was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:50 p.m. in the
Bartholomew Conference Room.
Council Meeting Minutes -7- September 27,2011
The Open Meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 8:52 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
M/Sandahl, S/Wroge to extend a counterproposal to the purchase agreement for Lot 3 of
$1,000 plus document preparation and closing costs, dedicate back to the City right-of-way 12 feet
behind the existing curb line in Lots 2 and 3, and the purchase agreement is subject to attorney
review.
M/Goettel, S/Wroge to amend the motion to include approve first reading of ordinance
providing for sale of certain real property of City and scheduling second reading for October 11,
2011.
Motion to approve amendment carried 5-0.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #13 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
None.
Item #14 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Sandahl, S/Wroge that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 9/27/2011
A/P Checks: 206871-207284 $ 1,496,120.41
Payroll: 78256-78595 $ 519,162.62
TOTAL $ 2,015,283.03
Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting was adjourned by unanimous cons ent t-854 p
Date Approved: October 11, 2011
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