11-23-04 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
November 23, 2004
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 6:33 p.m.
Members Present:
Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Susan Rosenberg; Gertrude Ulrich; and John Enger.
Members
Not Present:
Staff Present:
Sue Sandahl.
Samantha Orduno, City Manager; Steve Devich, Administrative Services
Director; Dan Scott, Public Safety Director; Mike Eastling, Public Works
Director; Pam Dmytrenko, Assistant to City Manager; Cheryl Krumholz,
Recording Secretary; and Corrine Thomson, City Attorney.
M/Rosenberg, S/Ulrich to excuse the absence of Council Member Sandahl from the
November 23. 2004 City Council Worksession and Reoular Meetino.
Motion carried 3-0. (Enger absent.)
Elizabeth Arnold, 148 East 66th Street, addressed the City Council regarding the lack of
enforcement of the sign regulation ordinance. She discussed two incidents with K-Mart.
Council Member Rosenberg explained that Steve Lindgren, Richfield Chamber of
Commerce, spoke with the K-Mart manager and the manager vowed to not put up signs again
since they are in violation of the ordinance.
Council Member Rosenberg requested the sign ordinance be discussed at the January City
Council goal setting session. She added freedom of speech and a violation of rights need to be
considered.
Mayor Kirsch asked about handling an incident like this if it happened again. He added the
Planning Commission is also reviewing the sign ordinance.
City Manager Orduno stated Public Safety will handle any future problems.
Council Member Ulrich said if signs are in the public right-of-way freedom of speech is not
an Issue.
Council Member Enger stated he supported a penalty for those who violate the ordinance.
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Mayor Kirsch led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
M/Ulrich, S/Rosenberg to approve the minutes of (1) Special City Council Worksession of
November 9. 2004 and (2) Reoular City Council Meetino of November 9. 2004.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #1
Council Member Rosenberg requested the moratorium regarding front-yard parking
regulations be discussed at the January City Council goal setting session. She is receiving feedback
from residents who are concerned about the regulations.
Council Member Ulrich stated she has received feedback of support for the regulations.
Council Member Enger clarified the moratorium does not prohibit front-yard parking but
restricts adding parking space in the front-yard.
Mayor Kirsch reported on the following:
. Testifying against the proposed sound insulation program at a recent MAC meeting
. Acknowledged Frank White, Recreation Programs/Athletics Manager, being on WCCO
radio regarding athletic activities
. Recent third grade tours of City Hall, Public Safety and Fire
Council Member Ulrich stated she received the Richfield Chamber of Commerce Outstanding
Governmental Service Award.
Item #2
City Manager Orduno reported that Congressman Martin Sabo had secured an Omnibus
Appropriation Bill for $2.5 million for the reconstruction of the Lyndale Avenue bridge.
Public Works Director Eastling explained the funding status for the bridge.
Item #3
M/Rosenberg, S/Enger to approve the aoenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
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Item #4
A. Approved resolution regarding Signal Agreement No. 87338M among City of Richfield,
Hennepin County and Minnesota Department of Transportation for maintenance of new
traffic signals and street lights at 66th Street and Highway 77 east and west ramps S.R. No.
189
RESOLUTION NO. 9536
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING approval of Signal Agreement No. 87338M
among the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), Hennepin County and the City of
Richfield for maintenance of the new traffic signals and street lights at 66th Street and Highway 77
East and West Ramps
This resolution appears as Resolution No. in 9536 Resolution Book No. 75.
B. Approved resolution designating City's contribution toward health, term life and dental
insurance premiums for General Services and Management employees S.R. No. 190
RESOLUTION NO. 9542
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY'S CONTRIBUTION
TOWARD HEALTH, TERM LIFE AND DENTAL INSURANCE
PREMIUM FOR MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL SERVICES EMPLOYEES
This resolution appears as Resolution No. in 9542 Resolution Book No. 75.
C. Approved resolution authorizing amendments to City's Flexible Spending Account Plan
benefit S.R. No. 191
RESOLUTION NO. 9543
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE
CITY OF RICHFIELD HEALTH CARE AND DEPENDENT DAY CARE
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT PLAN
This resolution appears as Resolution No. in 9543 Resolution Book No. 75.
D. Approved canceling December 28,2004 Regular City Council Meeting S.R. No. 192
E. Approved new 2004 on-sale wine and 3.2 percent malt liquor licenses, including outside
service of alcohol and food, for The Noodle Shop - Colorado, Inc. dba Noodles and
Company, 7630 Lyndale Avenue S.R. No. 193
F. Approved scheduling public hearing on December 14,2004 for renewal of on-sale wine and
on-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor licenses for 2005 for Red Pepper Chinese Restaurant,
Thompson's Fireside Pizza, Pu'hket Thai Restaurant; Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado,
LLC dba Chipotle Mexican Grill; and The Noodle Shop-Colorado Inc. dba Noodles and
Company S.R. No. 194
G. Approved scheduling public hearing for December 14,2004 for renewal of on-sale
intoxicating and Sunday liquor licenses for 2005 for MDM EAR dba Backyard Bar and Grill;
Khan's Mongolian Barbeque; Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post 435; Fred
Babcock VFW Post No. 5555 dba Four Nickels Food and Drink; Don Pablo's Operating
Corporation dba Don Pablo's; Champps Operating Corporation dba Champps Sports Cafe;
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Wiltshire Restaurants, LLC dba Houlihan's Restaurant & Bar; The Frenchman's; Taco
Morelos; and LaVilla Restaurante Mexicano S.R. No. 195
H. Approved scheduling public hearing on December 14,2004 for renewal of pawnbroker and
secondhand goods dealer licenses for 2005 for Metro Pawn and Gun, Inc. and Capital Cash,
LLC dba Hy's Pawn S.R. No. 196
I. Approved award of contract to Cutler-Magner Company for quick lime for water treatment in
amount of $203,644 for 2005 and 2006 with option to renew for another two years S.R. No.
197
J. Approved award of contract to Malecha Trucking for lime by-product disposal in amount of
$196,020 for 2005 and 2006 with option to renew for another two years S.R. No. 198
M/Rosenberg, S/Ulrich to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #5
None.
Item #6
Council Member Rosenberg presented Staff Report No. 199 regarding a resolution
requesting Minnesota Department of Transportation conduct a speed study along 76th Street
between 1-35W northbound ramp and Penn Avenue to adjust the speed limit.
Public Works Director Eastling explained how speed limits are determined. He stated he
believes that MnDOT supports an increased speed limit.
Public Works Director Eastling added the City Council can decide not to change the speed
limit after the MnDOT analysis.
Mayor Kirsch stated a review of the speed limit could result in a consistent speed along
76th Street.
Council Member Enger stated that he would not support a speed limit over 35 mph because
of the residential driveways long 76th Street and an increase in traffic noise.
Council Member Ulrich suggested the City Council consider a presentation from Hennepin
County regarding how semaphore timing adjustments are determined.
M/Ros~nberg, S/Ulrich that the followinq resolution be adopted. that it be spread in the
resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
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RESOLUTION NO. 9544
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(MN/DOT) INVESTIGATE THE SPEED ZONE ON 76TH STREET WEST IN RICHFIELD, MN
BETWEEN THE 1-35W NB RAMP AND PENN AVENUE.
75.
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9544 in Resolution Book No.
Item #7
Council Member Ulrich presented Item 7 regarding consideration of a Common Interest
Agreement between the City of Richfield and Minneapolis regarding Metropolitan Airports
Commission Noise Mitigation Program.
Council Member Ulrich stated the agreement permits the sharing of information regarding
possible legal recourse. The other communities impacted by airport noise should be kept as
informed as allowed.
City Attorney Thomson explained the Common Interest Agreement authorizes the
exchange of information that would otherwise be confidential and privileged. It does not commit
the City to legal action.
Item #8
M/Enger, S/Rosenberg that the followinq claims and pavrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
AlP Checks: 135911 - 136576
PAYROLL 39599 - 39606
TOTAL
$ 1,166,211.33
$ 402,474.03
$ 1,568,685.36
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #9
The City Council meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7: 12
Date Approved: December 14, 2004
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Cheryl Krumholz I J
Recording Secretary
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Bid Opening
November 9, 2004
10:00 a.m.
Water Treatment Plant Chemicals
Quick Lime
City Bid No. 04-10
Pursuant to requirements of Resolution NO.1 015, a meeting of the Administrative Staff
was called by Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk, who announced that the purpose of the meeting
was to receive, open and read aloud, bids for water treatment plant chemicals - quick
lime, as advertised in the official newspaper on October 14 and October 21,2004 and
the Construction Bulletin on October 15 and October 22, 2004.
Present:
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
Cheryl Krumholz, City Manager Representative
Judy Disrud, Water Plant Supervisor
The following bids were submitted and read aloud:
Bidder's Name/City Bond Total Base Bid
Cutler-Magner Co. Presented $ 203,644.00
Duluth Unit Price $72.73
The City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and considered at the
November 23, 2004 City Council Meeting.
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Nancy Gibb City Clerk
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Bid Opening
November 9, 2004
10:30 a.m.
Disposal of Lime By-Product
City Bid No. 04-11
Pursuant to requirements of Resolution NO.1 015, a meeting of the Administrative Staff
was called by Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk, who announced that the purpose of the meeting
was to receive, open and read aloud, bids for disposal of lime by-product, as advertised
in the official newspaper on October 14 and October 21, 2004 and the Construction
Bulletin on October 15 and October 22, 2004.
Present:
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
Cheryl Krumholz, City Manager Representative
Judy Disrud, Water Plant Supervisor
The following bids were submitted and read aloud:
Bidder's Name/City Bid Security Total Base Bid
Malecha Trucking Inc. Cashier's Check $98,010.00/year
Montgomery Unit: $1 0.89/cubic yard
Mountain Environmental Inc. Not presented $ 154,170.00
Lino Lakes Unit: $17.13/cubic yard
The City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and considered at the
November 23, 2004 City Council Meeting.
City Clerk