01-10-12 RegularCITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
~ Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
January 10, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tempore Elliott at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Pat Elliott, Mayor Pro Tempore; Sue Sandahl; Fred Wroge; and Tom
Fitzhenry.
Members Present: Debbie Goettel, Mayor.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Jim
Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director; Karen Barton, Community
Development Manager; Pam Dmytrenko, Assistant City Manager;
Christopher Regis, Finance Manager; Corrine Heine, City Attorney; and
Cheryl Krumholz, Executive Coordinator.
M/Wroge, S/Sandahl to excuse Mayor Goettel from the January 10, 2012 Special City
Council Worksession and January 10 2012 Regular City Council Meeting.
Motion carried 3-0. (Fitzhenry temporarily out of the Chambers)
OPEN FORUM
Ann Dougherty, 6844 James Avenue, spoke in support of the proposed Pillsbury Commons
project because of the need for affordable housing.
Camillo DeSantis, 6508 Newton Avenue, expressed concern of how the Pillsbury Commons
project is presented by those who are in opposition and requested the City Council keep an open
mind to consider what is needed for the community in fairness to housing all income levels.
PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tempore Elliott led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Sandahl, S/Wroge to approve the minutes of (1) Special City Council Worksession of
December 6, 2011; (2) Special City Council Worksession of December 13, 2011; and (3) Regular
City Council Meeting of December 13, 2011.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #1 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE
IN FINANCIAL REPORTING FROM GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION TO CITY OF RICHFIELD FINANCE MANAGER, CHRIS REGIS
Mayor Pro Tempore Elliott presented the certificate to Finance Manager Regis.
Item #2 I COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• SCHEDULE DATES(S) FOR CITY ADVISORY COMMISSION AND HRA
COMMISSIONER APPLICANT INTERVIEWS
• HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
The City Council scheduled advisory commission and HRA Commissioner applicant
interviews for Sunday, January 22, 2012 starting at 1 p.m. Applicants unavailable for interview will
be accommodated on a case-by-case basis.
The City Council requested the recruitment for HRA Commissioner be open until end of day
January 18, 2012.
Council Member Sandahl announced the Richfield Public Art Tour.
Council Member Wroge referenced the proposed Pillsbury Commons project communication
piece recently distributed by residents in opposition to the project. He expressed his concerns that
the project has changed from its original presentation of homeowner townhomes. He clarified that
one unit is Section 8 assistance and three units are for homeless families. He also referenced an
email received from Planning Commission Chair, Rick Jabs, stating that decisions are based upon
facts.
Mayor Pro Tempore Elliott stated he is enthusiastic about the passion displayed on both
sides regarding the proposed Pillsbury Commons project and requested the communications be
factual.
Council Member Fitzhenry encouraged the public to use the resources available, i.e.
rebroadcast of City Council, HRA and Planning Commission meetings on Channel 16, to obtain the
facts about discussions regarding the proposed Pillsbury Commons project.
Council Member Fitzhenry also encouraged Richfield residents to become involved with
addressing airport noise.
Item #5 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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M/Sandahl, S/Fitzhenry t_o approve the agenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of approval of designating Assistant City Manager or available Department
Director as Acting City Manager in 2012 in event City Manager is absent from City S.R.
No. 1
B. Consideration of approval of resolution regarding City Council Member attendance at City
Council meetings for 2012 S.R. No. 2
RESOLUTION NO. 10597
RESOLUTION REGARDING ATTENDANCE
BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10597.
C. Consideration of approval of resolution designating Richfield Sun-Current as official
newspaper for City of Richfield for 2012 S.R. No. 3
RESOLUTION NO. 10598
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AN OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR 2012
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10598.
D. Consideration of approval of resolutions designating official depositories, including approval
of collateral, for City of Richfield for 2012 S.R. No. 4
RESOLUTION NO. 10599
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING U.S. BANK
A DEPOSITORY OF FUNDS OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD FOR THE YEAR 2012
RESOLUTION NO. 10600
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN SAVING AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS, BANKS AND
CREDIT UNIONS AS DEPOSITORIES FOR THE DEPOSIT AND INVESTMENT OF
CITY FUNDS IN 2012
RESOLUTION NO. 10601
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS AS DEPOSITORIES FOR THE INVESTMENT OF
CITY OF RICHFIELD FUNDS IN 2012
These resolutions appear as Resolution Nos. 10599, 10600 and 10601.
E. Consideration of approval of resolution authorizing use of City credit cards by City
employees otherwise authorized to make purchases on behalf of City S.R. No. 5
RESOLUTION NO. 10602
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CREDIT CARDS BY CITY EMPLOYEES
OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PURCHASES ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
FOR THE YEAR 2011
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10602.
F. Consideration of approval of rescinding Resolution No. 9806 and adopting resolution
establishing updated Public Purpose Expenditure Policy S.R. No. 6
RESOLUTION NO. 10603
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN UPDATED PUBLIC PURPOSE EXPENDITURES POLICY
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10603.
G. Consideration of approval of resolution accepting $50 donation from Minneapolis-Richfield
American Auxiliary Unit 435 S.R. No. 7
RESOLUTION NO. 10604
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OF RICHFIELD TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF $50 FROM
THE MINNEAPOLIS-RICHFIELD AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT 435
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10604.
H. Consideration of approval of Richfield Municipal Center change order report for aggregate
net effect of $7,847 in items included within project budget S.R. No. 8
I. Consideration of approval of purchase of brush chipper (Vermeer BC 2100XL) from
Vermeer of Burnsville for use by Forestry Maintenance Division in amount of $108,280.40
S.R. No. 9
J. Consideration of approval of 2012 contract with City of Bloomington, using federal grant
funds, for public health emergency preparedness/bioterrorism services and development of
response system S.R. No. 10
K. Consideration of approval of continuation of agreement with City of Bloomington for public
health services for City of Richfield for 2012 S.R. No. 11
L. Consideration of approval of resolution authorizing City of Richfield to participate in
Minnesota GreenStep Cities Program S.R. No. 12
RESOLUTION NO. 10605
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
MINNESOTA GREENSTEP CITIES PROGRAM
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10605.
M. Consideration of approval of resolution authorizing Agency Agreement No. 93492 between
Mn/DOT and City of Richfield authorizing Mn/DOT to pass through federal funds for
previous planning and design of two bike routes in Richfield S.R. No. 13
RESOLUTION NO. 10606
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF AGENCY AGREEMENT NO. 93492
BETWEEN THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF
RICHFIELD FOR FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN TWO NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION
PILOT PROGRAM PROJECTS
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This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10606.
N. Consideration of approval of Richfield Municipal Center Room Reservation Policy and
Guidelines, rescinding current Resolution No. 6237 regarding use of Council Chambers,
and resolution amending Appendix D to reflect new fees and charges S.R. No. 14
.RESOLUTION NO. 10607
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2012 LICENSE, PERMIT AND MISCELLANEOUS FEES
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF APPENDIX D OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE
CITY OF RICHFIELD RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 10596
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10607.
O. Consideration of approval of resolution authorizing purchase of real property at 6420-17th
Avenue S.R. No. 15
RESOLUTION NO. 10608
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 6420 17th AVENUE
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10608.
M/Wroge, S/Sandahl to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #5 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF AMENDMENT TO RICHFIELD CITY
CODE APPENDIX D ESTABLISHING FEE SCHEDULE FOR "SKETCH PLAN
REVIEW" AND RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF
ORDINANCE S.R. NO. 16
Council Member Wroge presented Staff Report No. 16.
M/Wroge, S/Elliott that this constitute second reading of Bill No. 2012-1 amending Richfield
City Code Appendix D establishing fee schedule for "Sketch Plan Review" and resolution
authorizing summary publication of ordinance:
RESOLUTION NO. 10609
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
APPENDIX D OF THE RICHFIELD CITY CODE TO ESTABLISH A FEE SCHEDULE FOR
SKETCH PLAN REVIEW
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10609.
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Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING
SUBSECTION 514.05, SUBDIVISIONS 3 AND 4 AND SUBSECTION 518.05,
SUBDIVISIONS 3 AND 4 RELATED TO ACCESSORY STRUCTURES ON
RESIDENTIAL LOTS OF 15,000 SQUARE FEET OR MORE S.R. NO. 17
Mayor Pro Tempore Elliott presented Staff Report No. 17.
M/Elliott, S/Sandahl that this constitute second reading of Bill No. 2012-2 Subsection
514.05, Subdivisions 3 and 4 and Subsection 518.05, Subdivisions 3 and 4 related to accessory
structures on residential lots of 15,000 square feet or more.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2012 SOCIAL SERVICE
AGENCY FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS S.R. NO. 18
Council Member Sandahl presented Staff Report No. 18.
David Sumnicht, 6620 Logan Avenue, VEAP representative, apologized for
the tardiness of the VEAP application and encouraged the City Council to approve
the alternate resolution that includes allocations to VEAP and READY.
Mayor Pro Tempore Elliott suggested approving the alternate resolution that
included VEAP and READY allocations with a strong indication of meeting deadlines
in the future.
Council Member Sandahl agreed that deadlines should be honored.
M/Sandahl, S/Fitzhenry that the following alternate resolution be adopted and that it be
made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10611
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2012 SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY FUNDING
RECOMMENDATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS FOR SERVICE WITH THOSE AGENCIES FUNDED BY THE CITY
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10611.
Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO 2011-2012
LABOR AGREEMENT WITH INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING
ENGINEERS S.R. NO. 19
Council Member Fitzhenry presented Staff Report No. 19.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Sandahl that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0.10612
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RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY'S CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS HEALTH AND DENTAL
INSURANCE PREMIUMS AND SALARY INCREASE FOR EMPLOYEES COVERED BY THE
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 49
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10612.
Item #10 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING 2012 GENERAL SERVICES,
MANAGEMENT AND SPECIALIZED SALARY COMPENSATION PLANS S.R. NO.
20
Council Member Fitzhenry presented Staff Report No. 20.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Elliott that the following resolutions be adopted and that they be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO: 10613
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 2012 GENERAL SERVICES
SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 10614
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 2012 MANAGEMENT
SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 10615
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 2012 SPECIALIZED PAY PLAN
Motion carried 4-0. These resolutions appear as Resolution Nos. 10613,
10614 and 10615.
Item #11 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Devich explained there were gas leaks detected and repaired recently in the
area of 66th Street and First and Second Avenues and Rae Drive.
Item #12 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Wroge, S/Elliott that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 12/27/2011
A/P Checks: 209157-209629 $ 1,816,955.09
Payro11:80496-80803 $ 517,986.75
TOTAL $ 2,334,941.84
U.S. Bank 1/10/12
A/P Checks: 209630-209974 $ 1,128,081,35
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Payroll: 80804-81108
TOTAL
Motion carried 4-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting was adjourned by unanimous
Date Approved: January 24, 2012
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$ 515, 758.88
$ 1,643,840.23
at 8:08 p. m.
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Cheryl Krumholz ~ teven L. Devi
Executive Coordinator City Manager