10-12-04 Worksession-2
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Special Worksession
October 12, 2004
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 8:42 p.m.
Council Members
Present:
Staff Present:
Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Susan Rosenberg; Gertrude Ulrich; John Enger; and
Sue Sandahl.
Samantha Orduno, City Manager; Steve Devich, Acting City Clerk; Bruce
Palmborg, Community Development Director.
Item #1
City Manager Orduno introduced the topic and the representatives from the Academy of Holy
Angels.
Jill Reilly, President of the Academy of Holy Angels, addressed the City Council regarding a
discussion about the use of the Stardome during additional hours.
Susana Espinoza de Sigula, Director of Gol Latino, described her groups' soccer activity at
the Stardome and cited a need for additional evening hours. She requested that the City Council
consider extending the allowable hours of the use of the facility until 12:00 a.m.
Council Member Ulrich stated that the original agreement was between the Stardome and the
single-family residents that previously lived across the street from the Stardome. She stated that she
was in favor of extending the hours on a trial basis.
Mayor Kirsch asked Mr. Trebil about the Stardome lighting, sounds and landscaping bordering
the neighborhood.
Greg Trebil, Manager of the Stardome, responded that berms and landscaping shield the
Stardome from the neighborhood. In addition, the indoor lighting was modified to reduce the amount
of light that shines through the dome. He stated that the loudspeaker has been set at an acceptable
level with the help of Richfield Police. Mr. Trebil added that the loudspeakers are not used when the
dome is up.
Council Member Sandahl stated that she is comfortable with the additional hours while the
dome is up.
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Council Member Rosenberg stated that she would like to hear from residents regarding this
proposal change and potential impacts.
City Manager Orduno stated that this item would have to be brought to the City Council at a
regular meeting if the agreement was to be amended. She stated that the neighborhood would be
notified and given an opportunity to address the City Council.
Mayor Kirsch asked if there have been complaints about the Stardome.
Public Safety Director Scott stated that there was a complaint at the Stardome this past
weekend regarding a fight that took place. He indicated that there had been a few complaints over
the past year generally regarding noise not lights.
Mr. Trebil stated that he wasn't aware of the most recent complaint but he would take it
seriously. He stated that the Stardome would not be rented at any time without adult supervision.
Council Member Enger asked if current games run past 11 :00 p.m.
Dr. Reilly responded that she was not aware of that happening.
Council Member Enger stated that he's heard that teams have been in the dome until 12:30
a.m. and that liquor was used in the dome. Mr. Enger stated that he was very concerned about the
activities not extending beyond 12:00 a.m., if it is extended.
The City Council asked staff to move this issue to the Planning Commission.
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:15 p.m.
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