022812completeagenda CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2012
RICHFIELD MUNICIPAL CENTER
6700 PORTLAND AVENUE
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL/HRA/PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSESSION
BARTHOLOMEW CONFERENCE ROOM
5:45 P.M.
AGENDA
Call to order
Roll call
1. Discussion regarding Lyndale Gardens proposed development (Council Memo No. 30)
Notes:
Adjournment
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION
BARTHOLOMEW CONFERENCE ROOM
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWS PRECEDING WORKSESSION
AGENDA
Call to order
Roll call
1. Discussion regarding redistricting
Notes:
Adjournment
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
INTRODUCTORY PROCEEDINGS
Call to order
Roll call
Open forum (15 minutes maximum)
Each speaker is to keep their comment period to three minutes to allow sufficient time for
others. Comments are to be an opportunity to address the Council on items not on the agenda.
Individuals who wish to address the Council must have registered prior to the meeting.
Notes:
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of minutes of(1) Special City Council Worksession of February 9, 2012; (2)
Special City Council/HRA/Planning Commission Worksession of February 14, 2012; and
(3) Regular City Council Meeting of February 14, 2012
PRESENTATION
1. Presentation regarding Blue Cross/Blue Shield do.town
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
2. Council discussion
• Hats Off to Hometown Hits
Notes:
AGENDA APPROVAL
3. Council approval of agenda
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Consent Calendar contains several separate items,which are acted upon by the City
Council in one motion. Once the Consent Calendar has been approved, the individual
items and recommended actions have also been approved. No further Council action
on these items is necessary. However, any Council Member may request that an item
be removed from the Consent Calendar and placed on the regular agenda for Council
discussion and action. All items listed on the Consent Calendar are recommended for
approval.
A. Consideration of approval of resolution authorizing Fire Department's acceptance of
$5000 grant from University of Minnesota — MN Resuscitation Consortium S.R. No.
43
B. Consideration of approval of purchase order to Road Machinery and Supplies for
purchase of LeeBoy 8500B asphalt paver in amount of$124,679 S.R. No. 44
C. Consideration of approval of scheduling public hearing on March 13, 2012 to
consider issuance of new on-sale intoxicating and Sunday liquor licenses for
Financial Guidance Inc. d/b/a Four Points by Sheraton, 7745 Lyndale Avenue S.R.
No. 45
D. Consideration of approval of resolution supporting submittal of applications to
Metropolitan Council for Transit Oriented Development Grant Funds for 6400
Lyndale Avenue (Lyndale Gardens) and purchasing up to seven single-family
homes on 6400 block of Richfield Parkway S.R. No. 46
E. Consideration of approval of resolutions supporting submittal to Hennepin County
for two Transit Oriented Development Program funds for transit and streetscape
improvements associated with Lyndale Gardens and Lyndale Station
redevelopment projects S.R. No. 47
Notes:
5. Consideration of items, if any, removed from Consent Calendar
Notes:
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
6. Consideration of second reading of ordinance amending City Administrative Code
Chapter III, Subsection 310.33, subd. 8 describing vacation leave
Staff Report No. 48
Notes:
7. Consideration of second reading of ordinance amending Section 210.01 related to City
Council salaries
Staff Report No. 49
Notes:
RESOLUTIONS
8. Consideration of resolution approving Police Supervisors LELS Local 162 contract for
period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013
Staff Report No. 50
Notes:
9. Consideration of resolution approving 911 Dispatchers LELS Local 225 contract for
period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013
Staff Report No. 51
Notes:
10.Consideration of resolution authorizing purchase of real property at 6535 Newton
Avenue
Staff Report No. 52
Notes:
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
11.City Manager's report
Notes:
12.Claims and payrolls
Open forum (additional 15 minutes if more time needed after first Open Forum and by
majority vote of the City Council)
Each speaker is to keep their comment period to three minutes to allow sufficient time for
others. Comments are to be an opportunity to address the Council on items not on the agenda.
Individuals who wish to address the Council must have registered prior to the meeting.
Notes:
13.Special City Council Closed Executive Session in Babcock Conference Room
regarding City Manager annual performance evaluation
14.Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting in Council Chambers
RESOLUTION
15.Summary report of City Manager annual performance evaluation for 2011 and
consideration of resolution amending employment agreement between City of Richfield
and City Manager Steven L. Devich for 2012
Staff Report No. 53
Notes:
16.Adjournment
Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Requests must be
made at least 96 hours in advance to the City Clerk at 612-861-9738.
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Office of City Manager
February 23, 2012
Council Memorandum No. 30 HRA Memorandum No. 14
Housing & Redevelopment
The Honorable Mayor Authority Commissioners
and City of Richfield
Members of the City Council
Subject: Lyndale Gardens Proposed Development
(Worksession Agenda Item No. 1)
Council Members and Commissioners:
Colleen Carey and Beth Pfeiffer from The Cornerstone Group will be presenting an
updated concept plan for the redevelopment of the former Lyndale Garden Center site,
6400 Lyndale Avenue to the City Council, Housing and Redevelopment Authority
(HRA), and the Planning Commission at a worksession on February 28, 2012, starting
at 5:45 p.m.
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RICHFIELD Richfield, Minnesota
Special Worksession
February 9, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tempore Fitzhenry at 7 p.m. in the
Bartholomew Conference Room in the Municipal Center.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Pat Elliott; Fred Wroge; Sue Sandahl; and Tom
Present: Fitzhenry.
Staff Present:: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; John
Stark, Community Development Director; Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation
Services Director; Wayne Kewitsch, Fire Services Director; Bill Fillmore,
Municipal Liquor Operations Director; Barry Fritz, Public Safety Director;
Chris Regis, Finance Manager; and Pam Dmytrenko, Assistant City Manager.
Item #I DISCUSSION OF ANNUAL GOAL SETTING
The City Council and staff discussed goal setting and strategic planning for 2012.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:30 p.m.
Date Approved: February 28, 2012
Debbie Goettel
Mayor
Cheryl Krumholz Steven L. Devich
Executive Coordinator City Manager
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
RICHFIELD Richfield, Minnesota
Special City Council/HRA/Planning
Commission Worksession
February 14, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 5:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Pat Elliott; Sue Sandahl; Fred Wroge; and Tom
Present: Fitzhenry
HRA Members Sue Sandahl, Chair; Steven J. Quam; and Debbie Goettel
Present:
HRA Member Doris Rubenstein
Absent:
Planning Members Rick Jabs, Chair; Gordon Vizecky; Josh Root; Daniel Kitzberger; and Tom
Rublein
Planning Member Robert Hall; Maureen Scaglia; and Dennis Schuller
Absent:
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager/HRA Executive Director; John Stark,
Community Development Director; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director;
Melissa Poehlman, City Planner; Christine Costello; Community Development
Coordinator; Corrine Heine, City Attorney; and Cheryl Krumholz, Executive
Coordinator.
Item#1 DISCUSSION REGARDING PILLSBURY COMMONS PROPOSAL
Kendra Lindahl, Principal Landform, provided a project update addressing items raised at the
January 24, 2012 City Council Worksession, including a revised site plan, reserve funds for property
maintenance, market plan, and tenant selection plan, school impacts.
Ron Clark, CEO of Ron Clark Construction and Design, stated there were no plans for Phase
II.
Special Worksession Minutes -2- January 24, 2012
Carey Vaughn, Regional Property Manager, explained the eligibility for students to live at
Pillsbury Commons.
Mayor Goettel expressed concern regarding the projects impact on the neighborhood,
including crime.
Ms. Lindahl explained the site is managed by an on-site project manager to address issues
before they become problems.
Brenda Hvambsal, Marketing Director, discussed the diverse portfolio.
Community Development Director Stark explained the land use and Housing TIF District
approval process for the project. No specific TIF assistance has been requested by Mr. Clark.
City Manager Devich stated a formal application is needed from Mr. Clark to provide additional
details on land use and financing.
City Attorney Heine added that no application has been received and the City Council,
Housing and Redevelopment Authority, and Planning Commission are not to be asked to make a
decision before details are provided. The developer is in control of the project at this point.
City Manager Devich concluded that Mr. Clark is continuing to pursue this project at his own
financial risk and the City Council and Housing and Redevelopment Authority are not obligated to
approve anything.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 6:59 p.m.
Date Approved: February 28, 2012
Debbie Goettel
Mayor
Cheryl Krumholz Steven L. Devich
Executive Coordinator City Manager
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
RICHFIELD Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
February 14, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Pat Elliott, Sue Sandahl; Fred Wroge; and Tom
Fitzhenry.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; John Stark, Community Development
Director; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation
Services Director; Chris Regis, Finance Manager; Pam Dmytrenko,
Assistant City Manager; Melissa Poehlman, City Planner; Christine
Costello, Community Development Coordinator; Jeff Pearson,
Transportation Engineer; Corrine Heine, City Attorney; and Cheryl
Krumholz, Executive Coordinator.
OPEN FORUM
Holly Ann Hanson, 7609 Harriet Avenue, suggested a Request for Proposal process be
provided so more developers are considered than the Ron Clark proposal for the garage site.
Gail Lund, 6621 Upton Avenue, stated she considers the garage site the most valuable
piece of property in Minnesota and questioned the need for rental property.
Stephanie Miller, 6804 James Avenue, suggested other projects of a higher end and higher
caliber be considered. She also expressed concern with increased crime and school impacts from
the proposed Pillsbury Commons project.
Ghislaine Ball, 7627 Harriet Avenue, suggested the Pillsbury Commons project provide a
Comprehensive Project Plan with a financial analysis from the City's perspective. She questioned
the discrepancy between the assessed and appraised values of the property.
Camillo DeSantis, 6508 Newton Avenue, stated the Pillsbury Commons project is an
opportunity for rental housing and decisions should be based upon the interest of the entire
community.
Council Meeting Minutes -2- February 14,2012
Mayor Goettel announced for the record, the City Council have all received a copy of a
letter/e-mail from the following persons regarding Pillsbury Commons, which will be included in the
record:
• Tom Pfister, 7544 Wentworth Avenue. Received January 12, 2012.
• James Sutton, 6327 Upton Avenue. Received January 5, 2012.
• Mary Best, no address provided. Received January 14, 2012.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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 January
22, 2012; (2) Special City Council/HRA/Planning Commission Worksession of January 24, 2012;
and (3) Regular City Council Meeting of January 24, 2012.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 PRESENTATION REGARDING MN/DOT I-494 NOISE WALL PROCESS
Transportation Engineer Pearson made a presentation regarding Mn/DOT 1-494 noise wall
process.
Item #2 PRESENTATION OF ENVIRONMENT LEADERSHIP AWARD TO RICHFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Joan Nephew, Freshwater Society, presented an Award of Environment Leadership to the
Richfield Public Works Department.
Item #3 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
Council Member Fitzhenry reported on a recent Beyond the Yellow Ribbon event.
Council Member Sandahl announced the February 29 Arterial Transit Way Corridors
meeting.
Mayor Goettel discussed a request she received asking for City-sponsored flags.
The City Council consensus was that this be citizen sponsored.
Council Meeting Minutes -3- February 14,2012
Mayor Goettel stated the annual City Manager performance evaluation will follow the
February 28 Regular City Council Meeting.
Council Member Wroge discussed the proposed Development Summit.
Item #4 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Goettel removed Item#5E to be considered separately as Item #6.
M/Sandahl, S/Wroge to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of approval of first reading of amendment to City Administrative Code
Chapter III, Subsection 310.33, subd. 8 describing vacation leave S.R. No. 28
B. Consideration of approval of first reading of transitory ordinance providing funding for
certain capital improvements from Special Revenue Fund and scheduling public hearing
and second reading for March 13, 2012 S.R. No. 29
C. Consideration of approval of purchase orders to Nelson Auto Center in amount of
$50,691.22 plus tax and Ranger GM in sum of$52,738.70 plus tax for four new Police
squad cars S.R. No. 30
D. Consideration of approval of work proposal from WSB &Associates, Inc. for development
of 30% plans for Taft Lake Regional Water Quality Improvement Project S.R. No. 31
E. Item moved to be considered separately as Item#6.
F. Consideration of approval of resolution authorizing BCA Joint Powers Agreement with City
of Richfield's Prosecuting Attorney for access to Criminal Justice Data Communications
network S.R. No. 33
RESOLUTION NO.10620
RESOLUTION ALLOWING A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE RICHFIELD DEPT.
OF PUBLIC SAFETY/POLICE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY AND THE MN BUREAU OF
CRIMINAL APPREHENSION FOR ACCESS TO THE MINNESOTA CRIMINAL JUSTICE DATA
COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK (CJDN)
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10620.
G. Consideration of approval of resolution allowing Richfield Public Safety
Department/Emergency Management Division to receive grant funds from Hennepin
County Emergency Management S.R. No. 34
RESOLUTION NO.10621
RESOLUTION ALLOWING THE RICHFIELD PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT/EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT DIVISION TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDS FROM HENNEPIN COUNTY
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10621.
Council Meeting Minutes -4- February 14,2012
H. Consideration of approval of work order#8 from HR Green to prepare drawings and
construction documents for Honoring All Veterans Memorial and supervise construction of
remaining work at cost not to exceed $16,710 S.R. No. 35
M/Sandahl, S/Wroge to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT
CALENDAR
Former Item#5E—Consideration of approval of resolution authorizing subdivision
waiver allowing division of 6812-14th Avenue into two single family lots S.R. No. 32
Council Member Fitzhenry presented Staff Report No. 32.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Elliott that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10619
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUBDIVISION WAIVER
FOR 6812 14TH AVENUE
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10619.
Item #7 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING RESOLUTION GRANTING SITE PLAN THAT
INCLUDES VARIANCES TO ALLOW INCREASED FRONT SETBACK, REDUCED
INTERIOR SIDE AND REAR SETBACKS, REDUCED SIDEWALK WIDTH,
REDUCED PARKING STAFF WIDTH AND REDUCED IRRIGATION
REQUIREMENT AT 112-66TH STREET EAST S.R. NO. 36
Council Member Wroge presented Staff Report No. 36.
Jann Owen, 6535 11th Avenue, spoke against the proximity of the building to her lot and
requested the building be rotated with parking in the rear.
Jon Govelte, O'Reilly representative, stated the proposed site plan works best for delivery
trucks and is the business model.
City Planner Poehlman explained the variance process and associated costs. She also
discussed the removal of the 66th Street access and that Hennepin County requires dock trucks not
tractor trailers be used for deliveries.
City Planner Poehlman continued that O'Reilly's has made changes to accommodate
recommended changes of the City, including site plan and parking adjustments.
Janet Holman, 6524 12th Avenue, spoke in favor of the O'Reilly project because of
concerns of what other projects could go on the site.
Council Meeting Minutes -5- February 14,2012
Darrel Jorgenson, property owner, recommended approval and stated he understood from
discussions with O'Reilly's that the building would move four feet closer to 66th Street.
City Planner Poehlman suggested the City Council amend the resolution, Item #4 to reflect
up to 76.5 feet front setback.
The City Council agreed.
M/Wroge, S/Elliott to close public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Wroge, S/Elliott that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of these
minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10622
RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL
OF A SITE PLAN
AND VARIANCES AT
1120 66TH STREET EAST
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10622.
Item #8 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR ANIMAL KENNEL AT 6315 PENN AVENUE S.R. NO. 37
Council Member Elliott presented Staff Report No. 37.
Katie Jamison, 6310 Oliver Avenue, expressed concerns regarding noise and smell, and
the proximity to her home. She believed this to be an inappropriate business on this site.
Danielle Johnson, 6324 Oliver Avenue, expressed concerns regarding the exercise area,
specifically interaction between her dog and the daycare dogs in the alley.
Megan Coe, 6310 Oliver Avenue, suggested the relief area be considered at the same time
as the conditional use permit. She expressed concern regarding the smell of the dumpster,
accountability for violations, and soundproofing of the building.
Camillo DeSantis, 6508 Newton Avenue, Penn Central member, stated he understood
resident concerns but it is nice to have buildings filled along Penn Avenue.
Dennis Disch, 6317 Penn Avenue, Richfield Barbershop owner, stated he believes the
sound control and relief area will work.
Michele Moin, 6301 Penn Avenue, Mother Duck Learning Center owner, expressed
concerns regarding the outdoor relief area in the back of the building.
Don and Lori Swetala, applicants, addressed the concerns mentioned by the residents,
including garbage disposal, relief area, exercise rooms inside building, and the handling of non-
socialized dogs.
City Planner Poehlman stated code compliance issues would be handled by Environmental
Health staff or the City Council could revoke the conditional use permit.
Council Meeting Minutes -6- February 14,2012
M/Wroge, S/Sandahl to close public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Elliott, S/Wroge that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of these
minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10623
RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL
OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR AN ANIMAL KENNEL AT
6315 PENN AVENUE
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10623.
Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANT AT 800 66TH STREET WEST S.R. NO. 38
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 38.
JJ Haywood, Pizza Luce representative, discussed the options for odor control currently
being reviewed and the hours of outside dining.
City Planner Poehlman recommended the resolution be amended to include measures to
control odor.
The City Council agreed.
M/Goettel, S/Elliott that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10624
RESOLUTION APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANT
AT 800 66TH STREET WEST
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10624.
Item #10 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING RESOLUTION SPECIFYING USE OF FUNDS
FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ALLOCATION FOR 2012
S.R. NO. 39
Council Member Sandahl presented Staff Report No. 39.
Dan Harkin, CAPSH representative, requested support for the funding.
Debbie Ross-Staska, H.O.M.E. representative, requested support for the funding.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Sandahl to close public hearing.
Council Meeting Minutes -7- February 14,2012
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Goettel that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10625
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF FUNDS FOR THE 2012 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION
OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY REQUIRED THIRD
PARTY AGREEMENTS
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10625.
Item #11 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISED 2012 GENERAL
SERVICES COMPENSATION PLAN TO REFLECT ADJUSTMENTS TO GS1 AND
GS2 PAY GRADES S.R. NO. 40
Council Member Fitzhenry presented Staff Report No. 40.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Goettel that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10626
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 2012 GENERAL SERVICES
SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10626.
Item#12 CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
210.01 RELATED TO CITY COUNCIL SALARIES AND SCHEDULING SECOND
READING FOR FEBRUARY 28, 2012 S.R. NO. 41
Council Member Sandahl presented Staff Report No. 41.
Council Member Wroge stated he did not support an increase because with comparable
cities, Richfield is ahead.
Council Member Sandahl stated it is typical that the City Council receives similar salary
adjustments as employees but one year later.
Mayor Goettel said Richfield should keep in line with other cities.
M/Sandahl, S/Fitzhenry to approve first reading of ordinance amending Section 210.01
related to City Council salaries and scheduling second reading for February 28, 2012.
Motion carried 4-1. (Wroge opposed)
Council Meeting Minutes -8- February 14,2012
Item #13 CONSIDERATION OF MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY COMMISSIONER FOR FIVE-YEAR TERM
S.R. NO. 42
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 42.
Mayor Goettel recommended David Gepner be appointed as HRA Commissioner for a five-
year term commencing February 14, 2012 and expiring on February 14, 2017 or until such later
date as a successor is appointed and qualified.
Council Member Wroge stated he did not support the recommendation because he
believed different people are needed on the HRA, because Mr. Gepner served as a Commissioner
previously.
Council Member Elliott stated there were other applicants that could be recommended but
he would support the Mayor's recommendation.
Council Members Sandahl and Fitzhenry expressed support of the recommendation.
M/Goettel S/Sandahl to appoint David Gepner as Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Commissioner for a five-year term.
Motion carried 4-1. (Wroge opposed)
Item #14 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
No report.
Item #15 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Sandahl, S/Wroge that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 2/14/12
A/P Checks: 210266-210785 $ 2,038,250.35
Payroll: 81423-81738 $ 534,808.96
TOTAL $ 2,573,059.31
Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Council Meeting Minutes -9- February 14,2012
The City Council meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:36 p.m.
Date Approved: February 28, 2012
Debbie Goettel
Mayor
Cheryl Krumholz Steven L. Devich
Executive Coordinator City Manager
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT
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ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
Consideration of approval of a resolution authorizing the Fire Department's acceptance of a
$5000 grant from the University of Minnesota - MN Resuscitation Consortium.
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By Motion: Approve the attached resolution authorizing the Fire
Department's acceptance of a $5000 grant from the University of
Minnesota.
II. BACKGROUND
The MN Resuscitation Consortium is a group consisting of medical providers,
researchers and industry specialists from the University of Minnesota and the
Medtronic Heart Rescue program. The consortium has a goal of increasing sudden
cardiac arrest survival in Minnesota by 50% over the next five years. The Fire
Department applied for and was awarded $5,000 by the consortium to initiate a
community risk reduction program to increase awareness of and training in "hands-
only" CPR.
III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION
A. POLICY
101111 Resolution Accepting Grant from Target Corporation
• The grant money will be used by the Fire Department to initiate a
community education program to increase awareness of sudden
cardiac arrest and to train community members in "Hands-only" CPR.
• Minnesota Statute 465.03 requires every acceptance of a grant or
devise of real or personal property on terms prescribed by the donor
be made by resolution of more than two-thirds majority of the City
Council.
• The Administrative Services Department issued a memo on
November 9, 2004 requiring that all grants and restricted donations to
departments be received by resolution and by more than two-thirds
majority of the City Council in accordance with Minnesota Statute
465.03.
B. CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES
• The grant money will be used to purchase training equipment and pay
wages associated with delivering the program.
C. FINANCIAL
• The amount that Richfield Fire Department will receive is $5,000.
D. LEGAL
• N/A
E. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
• N/A
IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S)
• Council could disapprove of the acceptance of grant monies and the funds
would be returned to the University of Minnesota in which case the
community education program would not be initiated.
V. ATTACHMENTS
• Resolution.
W. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
• None
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT THE
MINNESOTA RESUSCITATION CONSORTIUM GRANT OF $5000 FROM THE
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA TO BE USED FOR THE
"HANDS-ONLY" CPR PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Richfield Fire Department applied for and was awarded $5,000 to
be used as approved by the grant agreement which has designated the funds to be used
to increase the awareness of sudden cardiac arrest and training of individuals in "hands-
only" CPR; and,
WHEREAS, the Richfield Fire Department has designated the $5,000 to be used to
initiate a community education program to educate individuals in "hands-only" CPR; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Richfield, Fire Department
will accept funds designated for education programs in accordance to and as listed above.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 28th day of
February 2012.
Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT
AGENDA ITEM# 4B
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Alp-ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
Consideration of the purchase of an paver.
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By Motion: Approve purchase order to Road Machinery and Supplies
in the amount of $124,679 for the purchase of a LeeBoy 8500B asphalt
paver.
II. BACKGROUND
The approved 2012 Public Works budget includes $100,000 for the purchase of
an asphalt paver. Public Works staff is recommending the purchase of a
$124,679 Leeboy 6500B asphalt paver based on its utilization, cost savings and
the excellent results received by other cities that utilize asphalt pavers. Savings
in other equipment purchases will allow the 2012 Capital Outlay line item of the
Garage budget to remain the same.
Utilization
The Streets, Parks and Utilities Divisions will benefit from the purchase of the
paver. The paver will be used for the following uses:
• Water Main Break Repairs
• Park Trail Overlays
• Small Street Patches
A contractor performs these functions today.
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Cost Savings
When contractors are hired for the projects listed below, their labor and
mobilization charges tend to be higher for these smaller projects. When
comparing main breaks and park trail overlay projects alone, the City could save
a minimum of$50,000 per year.
Water Main Breaks
Charges for main break repairs totaled just over$50,000 last year. Of the
total price, $20,000 was for asphalt. These patches were only the size of the
hole needed to make repairs to water lines. Best management practices for
main break repairs states when repairing a street, the entire area curb to
curb should be replaced. There have been cases when staff has had to
replace additional portions of the street months after a main break.
Park Trail Overlays
The last contract for park trail overlays occurred in 2006 for Christian Park
which totaled $42,000. Of the total $16,000 was for asphalt material. The
new paver will reduce labor costs for overlays.
Street Patches
It is staffs intention to use the asphalt paver for the current Pavement
Management Program. There are cases when a small area of a street could
be repaired properly with the paver, rather than waiting two to three years
when a large mill and overlay project is scheduled.
If purchased, the paver will be placed on the equipment replacement schedule.
The paver has an expected life of a minimum of twenty years.
Other Cities
Listed below are other cities that have purchased and utilized asphalt pavers
with excellent results. These cities also used the paver for water main breaks,
park trail overlays and street patches. In addition, some of the cities used it to
complete smaller mill and overlay projects as well.
• Eagan
• Minnetonka
• Plymouth
• St Louis Park
• New Brighton
III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION
A. POLICY
• Purchasing supplies, materials and equipment through a cooperative
purchasing program allows the City to purchase these items at a lower
cost due to the purchasing power of a large group.
• The City of Richfield currently purchases from three cooperative sources.
The National Joint Powers Agreement (NJPA) Cooperative Purchasing
Program is one of these sources. The paver will be purchased through
the NJPA.
•
B. CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES
• Approval at the February 28, 2012 Council Meeting will facilitate
delivery of the new asphalt paver.
C. FINANCIAL
• The cost of the asphalt paver is $124,679. The approved budget
contains $100,000 for this purchase (line item 61000-7500).
• The additional $24,679 will be included in the 2012 revised budget.
• 2012 Revised Budget revisions for line item 61000 —7500 are:
Police Squads 2012P $175,000 2012R $140,000
Police SUV 2012P $ 35,000 2012R $ 35,000
Fire SUV 2012P $ 35,000 2012R $ 35,000
Paver 2012P $100,000 2012R $125,000
Paver Trailer 2012P $ 15,000 2012R $ 18,000
Chipper 2012P $105,000 2012R $105,000
Mower 2012P $ 50,000 2012R $ 50,000
Truck 2012P $ 30,000 2012R $ 30,000
Refurb Aerial 2012P $ 15,000 2012R $ 15,000
Total 2012P $560,000 2012R $557,000
The purchase of police squads was reduced from five to four units due to the
low mileage on one of the 2009 units.
D. LEGAL
• When the purchase of materials, merchandise, equipment, or
construction exceeds $50,000, authority to purchase shall be
submitted to the City Council for consideration.
E. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
• None
IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS)
• Council may delay approval to a later meeting. Delayed approval, however,
will result in delayed delivery.
• No action by Council on this purchase will result in the continuation of
contract asphalt paving at a much higher cost.
V. ATTACHMENTS
• None
VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
• None
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT
AGENDA ITEM# 4C
REPORT# 45
=add STAFF REPORT
RICHFIELD
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 28, 2012
REPORT PREPARED BY: BETSY OSBORN, SUPPORT SERVICES
DIVISION MANAGER
NAME,TITLE
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR ►�
REVIEW: •i r / , ✓ dL
REVIEWED BY CITY j ,,,,, wir
MANAGER: Alf-
,i,ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
Consideration of the issuance of new on-sale intoxicating and Sunday liquor licenses for
Financial Guidance, Inc. d/b/a Four Points by Sheraton, 7745 Lyndale Ave. S.
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By Motion: Approve a public hearing to be held March 13, 2012, for
the consideration of new on-sale intoxicating and Sunday liquor
licenses for Financial Guidance, Inc d/b/a Four Points by Sheraton
7745 Lyndale Avenue S.
II. BACKGROUND
Applications for new on-sale intoxicating and Sunday liquor licenses for Financial
Guardian, Inc. d/b/a Four Points by Sheraton were received by the City on January
3, 2012.
III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION
A. POLICY
• City ordinance provides that the City Council conduct a public hearing
to consider all intoxicating liquor license applications and that a date
be set for the public hearing prior to the hearing.
• The hearing must be scheduled and held before a new license may be
considered.
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• The new process has been initiated.
• Holding the public hearing on March 13, 2012 will provide ample time
to complete the licensing process.
B. CRITICAL ISSUES
• N/A
C. FINANCIAL
• N/A
D. LEGAL
• N/A
E. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
• N/A
IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S)
• Reject the applications for new on-sale intoxicating and Sunday liquor
licenses for Financial Guidance, Inc. d/b/a Four Points by Sheraton.
• Schedule the hearing for another date. However, this may delay the
licensing process.
V. ATTACHMENTS
• None
VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
• N/A
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT
AGENDA TI'EM# 4D
REPORT# 46
STAFF REPORT
RICHFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 28, 2012
KAREN BARTON, COMMUNITY
REPORT PREPARED BY: DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
DIRECTOR
NAME,TITLE
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR �(
REVIEW:
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REVIEWED BY CITY = e
MANAGER: 111
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
Consideration of a resolution supporting the submittal of applications to the Metropolitan
Council for Transit Oriented Development Grant Funds for 6400 Lyndale Avenue (Lyndale
Gardens) and for purchasing up to seven single-family homes on the 6400 block of Richfield
Parkway.
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By Motion: Adopt the resolution supporting the submittal of
applications to the Metropolitan Council for Transit Oriented
Development Grant Funds for:
• Richfield Parkway (purchase of homes along the 6400 block)
• Lyndale Gardens, 6400 Lyndale Avenue
II. BACKGROUND
The Metropolitan Council currently has Transit Oriented Development (TOD) grant funds
available through the Livable Communities Act to assist development and redevelopment
projects that support the policies of the Metropolitan Development Framework, including:
• Development of land uses in centers linked to the local and regional transportation
systems; and
• Efficiently connect housing, jobs, retail centers and civic uses; and
• Develop a range of housing densities, types and costs; and
• Conserve, protect and enhance natural resources by means of development that is
sensitive to the environment.
The City of Richfield has submitted TOD grant applications for two projects:
Richfield Parkway
The TOD grant would fund the purchase of up to seven homes to help facilitate the
construction of the 6300 and 6400 blocks of the Richfield Parkway. The Richfield Parkway
North Connection is scheduled to begin construction in 2013. If the TOD funds are awarded,
these two blocks could be included in the 2013 construction. Additional elements to enhance
pedestrian, bicycle and transit use in the area are included in the grant award.
Lyndale Gardens (6400 Lyndale)
The Cornerstone Group (Developer) purchased the former Lyndale Garden Center property,
located at 6400 Lyndale Avenue in November of 2011. The site is nine acres in size, with
eight of the acres being developable.
The Developer is proposing to rehab the existing garden center building to accommodate a
grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant. The Developer is also proposing to
construct two additional buildings on the site to be used as mixed-use and residential.
A significant component of the proposed development will incorporate a number of quasi-
public improvements, including a public pavilion, outdoor plaza, an interactive water feature,
and trail connections throughout the site. The grant funds will be used to create these place-
making elements and park connections.
The Metropolitan Council requires jurisdictions submitting multiple applications to provide a
resolution supporting the submission of the applications and ranking the applications. Staff
has ranked the Richfield Parkway application first, with the Lyndale Gardens application
ranked second.
III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION
A. POLICY
• It is prudent to seek outside funding whenever practical.
• The City Council has specified the Lakes at Lyndale redevelopment area and the
Richfield Parkway development as top priorities.
B. CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES
• The grant requires the City to submit a resolution supporting the submission of
the application and ranking the proposed projects by March 12, 2012.
C. FINANCIAL
• The Lyndale Gardens project is requesting $1,500,000.
• The Richfield Parkway project is requesting $1,684,000.
D. LEGAL
• The program guidelines for this grant require the City Council to pass a resolution
in support of the application.
• The program guidelines also require that the City submit only one resolution that
encompasses all grant requests.
E. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
• The purpose of the Metropolitan Council's TOD program is to support livable
solutions that help reduce dependence on personal vehicles and increase transit
ridership.
• The proposed Lyndale Gardens project will incorporate green and sustainable
construction and components wherever applicable.
IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S)
• Revise the resolution to change the order of project ranking.
• Revise resolution to support one of the projects only.
• Do not authorize the resolution.
V. ATTACHMENTS
• Resolution
• Letter of Support
VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
• N/A
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RESOLUTION NO
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING THE NEED FOR LIVABLE COMMUNITIES TRANSIT ORIENTED
DEVELOPMENT FUNDING AND AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS the City of Richfield (the "City") is a participant in the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act
("LCA") Local Housing Incentives Program for 2012 as determined by the Metropolitan Council, and is
therefore eligible to apply for LCA Livable Communities Demonstration Account and Tax Base Revitalization
Account Transit Oriented Development (collectively, "TOD")funds; and
WHEREAS the City has identified proposed TOD Projects within the City that meet TOD purposes and
criteria and are consistent with and promote the purposes of the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act and the
policies of the Metropolitan Council's adopted metropolitan development guide; and
WHEREAS the City has the institutional, managerial and financial capability to adequately manage an
LCA TOD grant; and
WHEREAS the City certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the
grant agreement; and
WHEREAS the City acknowledges Livable Communities TOD grants are intended to fund projects or
project components that can serve as models, examples or prototypes for TOD development or redevelopment
elsewhere in the region, and therefore represents that the proposed TOD Projects or key components of the
proposed TOD Projects can be replicated in other metropolitan-area communities; and
WHEREAS only a limited amount of grant funding is available through the Metropolitan Council's
Livable Communities TOD initiative during each funding cycle and the Metropolitan Council has determined it
is appropriate to allocate those scarce grant funds only to eligible TOD Projects that would not occur without
the availability of TOD grant funding; and
WHEREAS cities may submit grant applications for up to three TOD Demonstration Account Projects
and up to six TOD Tax Base Revitalization Account Projects during each funding cycle, but, using the city's
own internal ranking processes, must rank their TOD Projects by priority so the Metropolitan Council may
consider those priority rankings as it reviews applications and makes grant awards.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that after appropriate examination and consideration, the
governing body of the City:
1. Finds that it is in the best interests of the City's development goals and priorities for the proposed TOD
Projects to occur at the sites indicated in the grant applications at this particular time.
2. Finds that the TOD Project components for which Livable Communities TOD funding is sought:
(a) will not occur solely through private or other public investment within the reasonably foreseeable
future; and
(b) will occur within the term of the grant award (two years for Pre-Development grants, and three years
for Development grants, one year for Cleanup Site Investigation grants and three years for Cleanup
grants) only if Livable Communities TOD funding is made available for these TOD Projects at this
time.
3. Ranks the TOD Project funding applications, according to the City's own internal priorities, in the
following order: (List grant applications here; the total number of Development and Pre-Development
grant applications from the City cannot exceed three and Tax Base Revitalization Account grant
applications cannot exceed six):
LCDATOD Project Names Grant amount
requested
1 Richfield Parkway $1,684,000.00
2 Lyndale Garden Center $1,500,000.00
4. Authorizes its Mayor and City Manager to submit on behalf of the City applications for Metropolitan
Council Livable Communities TOD grant funds for the TOD Project components identified in the
applications, and to execute such agreements as may be necessary to implement the TOD Projects on
behalf of the City.
Adopted by the City Council of the city of Richfield, Minnesota this 28th day of February, 201Z
Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
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PARK DISTRICT
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February 15, 2012
Three Rivers
Park District
Board of •
Commissioners
Mr. Steven Devich, City Manager
City of Richfield
6700 Portland Avenue South
Sara Wyatt Richfield, MN 55423 '
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RE: Letter of Support for 20U LCDA Development TOD Grant
Richfield Parkway
Marilynn Corcoran, Der Mr. Devich:
District 2 -
The Three River Ptio District supports City Development
TO D grant application the completion of the Richfield Parkway project.
Joan Peters Richfield Parkway
District 3 The Richfield Parkway project will provide a more direct connection between south
Minneapolis and the 66th Street corridor and Richfield Parkway transit area. The
existing Transit Route 14, that currently connects Transit Route 515 to Golden Valley
Dale Woodbeck, via downtown Minneapolis, will shift onto the new parkway and better provide safe
Vice Chair access to the Cedar Point retail area.
District 4
Included In the Richfield Parkway project is the Park District's seven (7) mile
Intercity Regional Trail from Lake Nokomis In Minneapolis to the Minnesota River in
Bloomington. The Park District is currently coordinating the master plan for the -
John Gibbs regional trail which Is planned south from Taft Park along the west side of Richfield
District 5 Parkway to 66th Street; east along north side of 66th Street to Cedar Avenue; south
along the east side of Cedar Avenue to 76th Street; west along the north side of 76th
Street to 12th Avenue; and south over Interstate 494 along 12th Avenue through
Richfield. The regional trail will provide direct connections to the Mall of America and
Larry Blackstad,Chair indirect connections to the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center;
Appointed . Best Buy World Headquarters;Southdale Mall; the France Avenue corridor In Edina;
and four existing regional trails in Hopkins via the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail.
The proposed Richfield Parkway project has multiple partners, including Three Rivers
Barbara Kinsey Park District. Upon Master Plan approval and Inclusion in the Park District's annual
Appointed Capital Improvement Fund,Three Rivers may contribute up to $320,000, including
$200,000 for of the Intercity Regional Trail segment and
�between 66th Street and Taft the
development
Park along the proposed Richfield Parkway.
Cris Gears
Superintendent
• Administrative Center,3000 Xenium Lane North,Plymouth,MN 55441-1299
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The TOD Richfield Parkway grant will help fulfill a gap In the funds necessary to
purchase homes along the existing residential roadway and facilitate the Richfield
Parkway project, as well as add amenities to enhance the pedestrian, bicycle, and
transit experience in the area.
Thank you for seeking funding on this important project.
Sin I lop/
Cris Gears,
Superintendent
C: Donald ]. DeVeau, Director- Department of Planning and Development
Kelly Grissman, Senior Manager of Planning
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AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT
AGENDA ITEM# 4E
REPORT# 47
STAFF REPORT
RICi iFlf_LD CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 28, 2012
KAREN BARTON, COMMUNITY
REPORT PREPARED BY: DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
DIRECTOR
NAME,TITLE
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
:A,REVIEW: irk� _
/ , /oREVIEWED BY CITY
MANAGER: / L✓41/0
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ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
Consideration of resolutions supporting the submittal of applications to Hennepin County for
two Transit Oriented Development Program funds for transit and streetscape improvements
associated with the Lyndale Gardens and Lyndale Station redevelopment projects.
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By Motion: Adopt the attached resolutions supporting the submittal
of applications to Hennepin County for Transit Oriented Development
Program funds for transit and streetscape improvements associated
with the Lyndale Gardens and Lyndale Station redevelopment
projects.
II. BACKGROUND
The proposed Lyndale Gardens (The Cornerstone Group) and Lyndale Station
(Wellington Management, Inc.) developments are intended by their developers
respectively to embody "transit-friendly" design as they are located along a major
transit route (Lyndale Avenue). As such, funding requests have been submitted to
Hennepin County for funding through the Transit Oriented Design program (TOD).
The applications, in the amount of$100,000 for Lyndale Gardens, and $350,000, for
Lyndale Station, would fund transit oriented development improvements along
Lyndale Avenue.
02282012 Hennepin County TOD Grant Applications Resolutions
Lyndale Gardens' proposal would utilize the funds to design and build an artist-
created bus shelter at the existing transit stop on the west side of Lyndale Avenue
at 64th. Lyndale Station proposes to use the funds for investments in pedestrian
circulation and plaza, enhanced lighting, multiple public art installations, bicycle
parking facilities, and bus shelters.
In order to consider the funding requests, Hennepin County requires a resolution
affirming local support for each application.
Hennepin County staff will bring their recommendations to the Hennepin County
Board in May or June for final awarding of grant funds.
III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION
A. POLICY
• It is appropriate to seek outside funding whenever possible.
• Hennepin County requires a resolution affirming local support before
considering grant applications.
B. CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES
• Applications were due and submitted by February 23, 2012.
• Hennepin County staff must receive an executed City Resolution prior
to May 1, 2012 in order to consider this grant application.
C. FINANCIAL
• Successful receipt of funding would allow for the addition of transit
oriented improvements and streetscape amenities to the proposed
plans.
• The Lyndale Gardens application is requesting funding in the form of a
grant.
D. LEGAL
• The program guidelines for the TOD funding requires the City Council
to pass resolutions in support of each application.
E. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
• The intended use of the funds is hoped to have a positive influence on
transit rider ship thereby decreasing pollution and traffic associated
with the single occupancy vehicle.
IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S)
• Deny authorization of one or both o the Resolutions.
V. ATTACHMENTS
• Resolution supporting the Lyndale Gardens application to the TOD program.
• Resolution supporting the Lyndale Stations application to the TOD program.
VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
• Representatives of The Cornerstone Group (Developer of Lyndale Gardens).
• Representatives of Wellington Management, Inc. (Developer of Lyndale
Station).
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO
HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FUNDS
FOR LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield (the "City") is a city located within Hennepin
county and is therefore eligible to access the Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
Grant; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified the property at 6400 Lyndale Avenue (former
Lyndale Garden Center) for redevelopment as part of the Lakes at Lyndale
redevelopment master plan area; and
WHEREAS, The Cornerstone Group has proposed a redevelopment project at
6400 Lyndale Avenue (former Lyndale Garden Center now known as Lyndale Gardens)
for redevelopment;
WHEREAS, the City approves participation in this program as a multi-
jurisdictional project; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the need for, and benefit of, transit oriented
improvements as part of this proposed development.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council supports and
otherwise affirms and ratifies the submittal of application (in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes § 383B.77, Subd. 3.), for the Transit Oriented Design Program administered by
Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority and authorizes the Mayor and
City Manager to execute any agreements as are necessary to implement the project on
behalf of the applicant.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 28th day of
February, 2012.
Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT, INC. SUBMITTAL OF
AN APPLICATION TO HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR TRANSIT ORIENTED
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FUNDS FOR LYNDALE AVENUE
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield (the "City") is a city located within Hennepin
county and is therefore eligible to access the Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
Grant; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified the property at 6501 Lyndale Avenue (former
Kmart)for redevelopment as part of the Lakes at Lyndale redevelopment master plan
area; and
WHEREAS, Wellington Management, Inc. has proposed a redevelopment project
at 6501 Lyndale Avenue (former Kmart now known as Lyndale Station) for
redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, the City approves participation in this program as a multi-
jurisdictional project; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the need for, and benefit of, transit oriented
improvements as part of this proposed development.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council supports and
otherwise affirms and ratifies the submittal of application (in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes § 383B.77, Subd. 3.), for the Transit Oriented Design Program administered by
Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority and authorizes the Mayor and
City Manager to execute any agreements as are necessary to implement the project on
behalf of the applicant.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 28th day of
February, 2012.
Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
AGENDA SECTION: PROP.ORD.
AGENDA ITEM# 6
REPORT# 48
STAFF REPORT
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;RICHFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 28, 2012
Essomomm JESSE SWENSON,
REPORT PREPARED BY: I�COORDINATOR
NAME,TIT6,
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
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REVIEW: /el -
SIGNATURE 0 f. P P i•' 4IF. -
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
Second reading consideration of amendment to the City Administrative Code Chapter III,
Subsection 310.33, subd. 8 describing vacation leave.
I. . RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By Motion: Approve the second reading of the proposed ordinance
amendment to the City Administrative Code Chapter III, Subsection
310.33, Subdivision 8, describing vacation leave sell-back.
II. BACKGROUND
In an effort to remain competitive with other city governments and the benefits that
they offer and provide non-Union employees benefits already offered to Union
members, a recommendation is being made to amend Section 310.33, Subdivision
8 as follows:
Subd. 8, Sell-back of vacation. Effective January 1,2006 January 1, 2012,
employees may sell-back up to 40 48 hours of vacation time each year if they have
an accumulated bank of vacation leave in excess of 64 hours. Employees eligible
to sell-back vacation authorized under this subdivision, may do so only once per
calendar year between February 15 and November 15.
This change would affect employees included in the General Services and
Management Pay Plans who are not represented by a Union. The amendment is
0228 Vacation Leave
requested so that the City of Richfield's benefit package remains competitive with
those of other Stanton V cities and to balance the benefits of the City's non-union
employees with those represented by collective bargaining agreements.
III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION
A. POLICY
• The proposed modification to Subsection 310.33, Vacation Leave,
aids in balancing some of the benefits offered to non-union City
employees. In practice, those benefits offered to Union employees
should not exceed the benefits offered to employees not represented
by unions. Of additional consideration is the fact that the majority of
employees represented by collective bargaining agreements are
males while non-union employees are primarily female.
B. CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES
• None.
C. FINANCIAL
• By amending Section 310.33, Management and General Services
employees would receive an additional eight hours of vacation leave
sell back hours per year.
D. LEGAL
• In order to provide the requested vacation leave accrual rate increase,
the City Council must approve an amendment to the City's personnel
ordinance.
E. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
• NA
IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S)
• Do not amend the ordinance and take no further action.
• Defer discussion to another date.
V. ATTACHMENTS
• City Administrative Code change.
VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
to - i
BILL NO.
AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 310.33
OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE
CITY OF RICHFIELD
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. Subsection 310.33, Subdivision 8 of the ordinance code of the City of
Richfield entitled "Vacation leave" is hereby amended:
Subd. 8, Sell-back of vacation. Effective January 1, 2012,
employees may sell-back up to 40 48 hours of vacation time each year if they have an
accumulated bank of vacation leave in excess of 64 hours. Employees eligible to sell-back
vacation authorized under this subdivision, may do so only once per calendar year
between February 15 and November 15.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 28th day of
February, 2012.
Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
AGENDA SECTION: PROP.ORD.
AGENDA ITEM# 7
REPORT# 49
STAFF REPORT
RiCE1r�r� D�' CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 28, 2012
IENEENE
REPORT PREPARED BY: S L.L. DEVICH, CITY MANAGER
`l NAME,TIT
REVIEWED BY CITY —
MANAGER: • f Air I 4.
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
Consideration of second reading of an ordinance amending Section 210.01 of the Richfield
City Code related to City Council salaries.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By motion: Approve second reading of the ordinance amending
Section 210.01 related to City Council salaries.
II. BACKGROUND
Chapter II, Section 210 of the City ordinance establishes the salaries of the City
Council. Section 210.01, Subd. 5 provides that the salaries of the Council Members
shall be reviewed by the City Council set by this section by May 1 in each year in which
an election is held pursuant to Section 200 of this code. An ordinance amending the
salaries as established in this section must not take effect until after the next
succeeding municipal election.
The next City Council salary adjustment would be effective January 1, 2013, if the City
Council approves the ordinance amendment.
On March 9, 2010, the City Council approved a salary adjustment of 0% effective
January 1, 2011 and 2% effective January 1, 2012.
The current annual salary for the Mayor is $10,179. The current salary for the City
Council is $7,901.
According to previously established City Council policy, any increase should be based
upon the amount of increase granted to employees in the year(s) subsequent to the
previous salary adjustment. The salary adjustment increase for employees in the
General Services and Management pay plans was 0% in January 2010, 2% in January
2011 and 2% in 2012 (1% in January and 1% in June). Therefore, a 2% salary
0228CouncilSalaries
adjustment for the City Council might be appropriate for 2013. However, the City
Council may set salaries in relationship to other metropolitan cities.
The City Council should address salaries for a two-year period, 2013 and 2014. A
proposed ordinance is attached to this Staff Report to cover this two-year period.
Attached is a list of Council salaries of 10 selected cities in the metro area of a
comparable size.
First reading of the proposed ordinance was conducted on February 14, 2012 and
second reading was scheduled for February 28, 2012.
III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION
A. POLICY
• Chapter II, Section 210 of the City Code establishes the salaries of the City
Council and provides that the salaries of the Council Members be reviewed
each year in which an election is held.
• The City Charter stipulates that City Council salaries may be adjusted only by
ordinance.
B. CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES
• A public hearing is not required per State Statute or City Charter.
• Chapter II, Section 210 of the City ordinance establishes the salaries of the
City Council. Section 210.01, Subd. 5 provides that the salaries of the
Council Members shall be reviewed by the City Council set by this section by
May 1 in each year in which an election is held pursuant to Section 200 of
this code.
C. FINANCIAL
• The City Council received a salary adjustment in 2012.
D. LEGAL
• N/A
E. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
• None
IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S)
• The Council could defer action on this item to a future meeting.
• Do not approve first reading of the ordinance and take no further action.
V. ATTACHMENTS
• Proposed ordinance.
• Salary survey.
VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
• None.
BILL NO. J
AMENDMENT TO SECTION 210
OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
Section 210 of the ordinance code of the City of Richfield is hereby amended by
amending Subsection 210.01 to read as follows:
Subdivision 1. Mayor. The annual salary of the mayor as of January 1, 2012 is $10,179.
Effective January 1, 204413, the salary of the mayor shall be increased by a percentage that is
the lesser of 3.5 percent or the percentage increase in the annual pay structure granted on
January 1, 204012 to Management and General Services pay plans.
Subdivision 2. Council. The annual salary of a member of the council as of January 1,
2012 is $7,901. Effective January 1, 201413, the salary of a member of the council-shall be
increased by a percentage that is the lesser of 3.5 percent or the percentage increase in the
annual pay structure granted on January 1, 204012 to Management and General Services pay
plans.
Subdivision 3. Effective January 1, 204-214, the annual salary of the mayor and a
member of the council as provided in Subdivision 1 and 2 above shall be increased by a
percentage that is the lesser of 3.5 percent or the percentage increase in the annual pay
structure granted on January 1, 204413 to Management and General Services pay plans
Subdivision 4. Effective Date. This ordinance becomes effective on January 1, 209913.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 28th day of February
2012.
Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
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METROPOLITAN AREA CITY COUNCIL 2012 SALARY SURVEY
2011 Annual Salary 2012 Annual Salary
City Population Mayor Council Mayor Council
Apple Valley 49,084 $11,220 $ 8,028 $11,220 $ 8,028
Blaine 57,186 13,637 10,003 13,637 10,003
Eden Prairie 60,797 9,900 7,500 9,900 7,500
Edina 47,941 10,348 7,758 10,348 7,758
Fridley 27,208 10,531 7,647 10,531 7,647
Golden Valley 20,355 11,619 8,696 11,619 8,696
Maple Grove 61,567 14,000 12,000 14,000 12,000
Minnetonka 49,734 12,000 9,000 12,000 9,000
Richfield 35,228 9,688 7,746 10,179 7,901
Roseville 33,660 9,300 7,020 9,300 7,020
St. Louis Park 42,250 11,796 6,807 $11,796 6,807
Average Salary: $11,276 $ 8,382 $11,321 $ 8,396
NOTES:
' The Fridley Council Member at Large received$8,650 in 2011 (no increase in 2012).
Updated: 2/2/12
AGENDA SECTION: RESOLUTION
AGENDA ITEM# 8
REPORT# 50
STAFF REPORT
fIC E it ir[.D CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 28, 2012
JESSE SWENSON,
REPORT PREPARED BY: HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
NAME,TITLE
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR '
REVIEW: 4
REVIEWED BY CITY
MANAGER: / 40 /
‘J.
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
Consideration of a resolution approving the contract with the Police Supervisors LELS Local
162 for the contract period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013.
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By Motion: Adopt the resolution approving the provisions of the
2012-2013 labor agreement with the Police Supervisors LELS Local
162 bargaining unit and authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement.
II. BACKGROUND
City staff has completed labor negotiations with the Police Supervisors LELS Local
162 (Union). The provisions of the 2012-2013 labor agreement cover all of the
employees in this Union which consists of 12 positions: 8 Sergeants and 3
Lieutenants.
The tentatively approved two year contract settlement includes the following
significant changes:
Wages
A one percent wage adjustment effective January 1 2012, with an additional one
percent increase effective July 1 2012.
A two percent wage adjustment effective the first full pay period of 2013.
0228Police Supervisors 2012-2013 contract
Health Insurance
A $0 increase to the Employer health insurance contribution which provides full
coverage at the High Option plan for single Employee at$616.50 per month, $915
per month for Employee plus spouse or Employee plus child(ren) coverage and
$965 per month for Employee plus family coverage. For Employees who select the
single tier$2500 High Deductible Health Plan option, the Employer will contribute a
maximum of$250 per month into the Employee's Health Savings Plan. The City
received a decrease in health insurance premiums for 2012 from the new carrier,
Blue Cross Blue Shield. The entire savings was passed on to the employees in lieu
of an increase in City contributions.
A $2 increase to the Employer contribution for Employee single dental insurance
coverage at $40 per month.
Clothing Allowance
A $25 increase to the annual clothing allowance from $845 to $870 in 2012, and a
$25 increase to the annual clothing allowance in 2013 to $895 per year.
Vacation Leave Sell Back
Effective January 1, 2012, the maximum vacation leave sell back will be increased
from 40 hours to 48 hours.
III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION
A. POLICY
• The City has met and negotiated in good faith with the Union and its
representatives and is bound under the Public Employer's Labor
Relations Act to meet and bargain over the terms and conditions of
employment.
• The proposed settlement for the health and dental insurance
provisions is identical to those provided to non-union City employees.
The City has a long history of providing the same level of insurance
benefits to all eligible City employees. These provisions are also
identical to settlements reached with Police Officers, Dispatchers and
Local 49.
• The 2012 one percent (effective January 1, 2012) and one percent
(effective July 1, 2012) wage increase represents the same wage
adjustment implemented for non-union City employees. This is one of
two contract settlements before the Council on February 28, 2012,
with two other contracts ratified by the Council in January 2012. The
Fire bargaining unit remains unsettled for 2012.
• The wage settlement and health insurance provision is well within the
range for other comparable bargaining groups in similar metro cities.
The vast majority of Logis group members passed the health
insurance premium savings onto their employees.
B. CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES
• In order to allow the City's accounting personnel to modify payroll
records in a timely manner for 2012 wages and benefits, it is
recommended that the City Council act on February 28, 2012 to adopt
the attached resolution providing for contract changes, effective
January 1, 2012.
C. FINANCIAL
• One percent wage increase effective January 1 2012 and one percent
wage increase effective July 1 2012, for contract year 2012. A two
percent wage increase effective the first full pay period of 2013.
• $2 per month increase in Employer monthly contribution towards
employee single dental insurance in 2012.
• A $25 increase in clothing allowance to $70 per year in 2012 and an
additional $25 increase in 2013 to $895 per year.
D. LEGAL
• If the terms of this agreement are not approved, further negotiation
and/or mediation will be necessary.
E. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
• NA
IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S)
• Do not approve the terms of this agreement and prepare for further
negotiation and/or mediation.
• Defer discussion to another date.
V. ATTACHMENTS
• Resolution
VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
• None
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION APPROVING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF RICHFIELD AND
LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES (LELS), LOCAL 162
BARGAINING UNIT FOR THE YEAR 2012 and 2013
WHEREAS, the City Manager and the Richfield Police Supervisors LELS Local 162
have reached an understanding concerning conditions of employment for years 2012 and
2013; and
WHEREAS, it would be inappropriate to penalize LELS Local 162 members who
have negotiated in good faith; and
WHEREAS, the City Ordinance requires that contracts between the City and the
exclusive representative of the employees in an appropriate bargaining unit shall be
completed by Council resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby approve
the Labor Agreement between the City of Richfield and LELS Local 162 Bargaining Unit for
years 2012 and 2013, under the provisions of the Labor Agreement to be implemented,
effective January 1, 2012 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 28th day of
February 2012.
Debbie Goettel Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibbs City Clerk
AGENDA SECTION: RESOLUTION
AGENDA ITEM# 9
■
REPORT# 51
STAFF REPORT
RIO I C I H D CITY COUNCIL MEETING
. 1 FEBRUARY 28, 2012
REPORT PREPARED BY: JESSE SWENSON,
HUMAN RESOUCRES COORDINATOR
NAME,TITLE
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
El
REVIEW: ■4J
REVIEWED BY CITY
MANAGER: ill AL :JS
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
Consideration of a resolution approving the contract with the 911 Dispatchers LELS Local 225
for the contract period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013.
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By Motion: Adopt the resolution approving the provisions of the
2012-2013 labor agreement with the 911 Dispatchers LELS Local 225
bargaining unit and authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement.
II. BACKGROUND
City staff has completed labor negotiations with the 911 Dispatchers LELS Local
225 (Union). The provisions of the two year contract for calendar years 2012-2013
cover all of the employees in this Union, which consists of 9 positions: 7 full-time
employees and 2 part-time employees.
The tentatively approved settlement includes the following significant changes:
Wages
A one percent wage adjustment effective January 1 2012, with an additional one
percent increase effective July 1 2012.
A two percent wage adjustment effective the first full pay period of 2013.
0228dispatchers contract
Employees assigned to provide training to other 911 Dispatcher personnel shall
receive a rate of pay increase of$.10 in 2012 to $1.75 per hour and an additional
$.10 in 2013 to $1.85 per hour.
Health Insurance
A $0 increase to the Employer health insurance contribution which provides full
coverage at the High Option plan for single Employee at$616.50 per month, $915
per month for Employee plus spouse or Employee plus child(ren) coverage and
$965 per month for Employee plus family coverage. For Employees who select the
single tier$2500 High Deductible Health Plan option, the Employer will contribute a
maximum of$250 per month into the Employee's Health Savings Plan. The City
received a decrease in health insurance premiums for 2012 from the new carrier,
Blue Cross Blue Shield. The entire savings was passed on to the employees in lieu
of an increase in City contributions.
A $2 increase to the Employer contribution for Employee single dental insurance
coverage at $40 per month.
Vacation Leave Sell Back
Effective January 1, 2012, the maximum vacation leave sell back will be increased
from 40 hours to 48 hours.
III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION
A. POLICY
• The City has met and negotiated in good faith with the Union and its
representatives and is bound under the Public Employer's Labor
Relations Act to meet and bargain over the terms and conditions of
employment.
• The proposed settlement for the health and dental insurance
provisions is identical to those provided to non-union City employees.
The City has a long history of providing the same level of insurance
benefits to all eligible City employees. These provisions are also
identical to settlements reached with Police Officers, Police
Supervisors and Local 49.
• The 2012 one percent (effective January 1, 2012) and one percent
(effective July 1, 2012) wage increase represents the same wage
adjustment implemented for non-union City employees. This is one of
two contract settlements before the Council on February 28, 2012,
with two other contracts ratified by the Council in January 2012. The
Fire bargaining unit remains unsettled for 2012.
• The wage settlement and health insurance provision is well within the
range for other comparable bargaining groups in similar metro cities.
The vast majority of Logis group members passed the health
insurance premium savings onto their employees.
B. CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES
• In order to allow the City's accounting personnel to modify payroll
records in a timely manner for 2012 wages and benefits, it is
recommended that the City Council act on February 28, 2012 to adopt
the attached resolution providing for contract changes, effective
January 1, 2012.
C. FINANCIAL
• One percent wage increase effective January 1 2012 and one percent
wage increase effective July 1 2012, for contract year 2012. A two
percent wage increase effective the first full pay period of 2013.
• $2 per month increase in Employer monthly contribution towards
employee single dental insurance in 2012.
• A $.10 per hour increase in 2012 and in 2013 for training pay.
D. LEGAL
• If the terms of this agreement are not approved, further negotiation
and/or mediation will be necessary.
E. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
• NA
IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S)
• Do not approve the terms of this agreement and prepare for further
negotiation and/or mediation.
• Defer discussion to another date.
V. ATTACHMENTS
• Resolution
VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
• None
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RESOLUTION NO
RESOLUTION APPROVING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF RICHFIELD AND
LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES (LELS), LOCAL 225
BARGAINING UNIT FOR YEARS 2012 and 2013
WHEREAS, the City Manager and the 911 Dispatchers LELS Local 225 have
reached an understanding concerning conditions of employment for years 2012 and 2013;
and
WHEREAS, it would be inappropriate to penalize LELS Local 225 members who
have negotiated in good faith; and
WHEREAS, the City Ordinance requires that contracts between the City and the
exclusive representative of the employees in an appropriate bargaining unit shall be
completed by Council resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby approve
the Labor Agreement between the City of Richfield and LELS Local 225 Bargaining Unit for
years 2012 and 2013, under the provisions of the Labor Agreement, to be implemented,
effective January 1, 2012 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 28th day of
February 2012.
Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
AGENDA SECTION: RESOLUTION
AGENDA ITEM# 10
REPORT# 52
AI STAFF REPORT
R(C;I II'CiLlD CITY COUNCIL MEETING
° FEBRUARY 28, 2012
warmarmazio REPORT PREPARED BY: KRISTIN ASHER, CITY ENGINEER
NAME,firm
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
REVIEW: / k'°°� "' :in AM
REVIEWED BY CITY
MANAGER: .AAJdWI4_
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
Consideration of a resolution authorizing the purchase of real property at 6535 Newton
Avenue.
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By Motion: Adopt a resolution to authorize the City Manager to
purchase real property at 6535 Newton Avenue.
II. BACKGROUND
The property at 6535 Newton Avenue is vacant and foreclosed. The bank-owned
property is listed for sale at$78,500. The house is located in an area identified in
the City's Surface Water Management Plan as a flood concern. One of the
identified solutions is to purchase the property. Staff believes it is in the City's best
interest to purchase this house now and have it demolished to help address flooding
concerns.
The City made an initial offer of$67,500 which was rejected. A second counter-
offer of$72,660 is on the table as of February 28, 2012 and is under consideration.
Staff will continue negotiations on the property if the current offer is rejected. Staff
is requesting approval to negotiate a purchase price not to exceed the asking price
of$78,500.
III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION
022820126535Newton
A. POLICY
• The purchase of this property is consistent with the City's Surface
Water Management Plan.
B. CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES
• Staff believes that the City should move quickly on this matter so that
an investor does not make an investment in a property with a history
of flooding.
C. FINANCIAL
• The City is currently in negotiations for the property. The total cost
would be the negotiated purchase price plus closing costs.
• The purchase of the property would be funded using the Storm Utility.
• Staff is requesting Council approval to negotiate a purchase price up
to the asking price of$78,500.
D. LEGAL
• The City Manager needs official action by the City Council to act to
purchase this property.
• The City Attorney will be available to answer questions.
E. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
• The potential demolition of this property would reduce the impervious
surface within the City and address an ongoing flooding concern.
IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS)
• Forego the purchase of this property and allow it to be purchased by a
private party.
V. ATTACHMENTS
• Proposed Resolution
• Photo of existing structure
VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
• None
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 6535 NEWTON AVENUE
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield, Minnesota (the "City") has considered the
purchase of 6535 Newton Avenue with stormwater utility funds for a negotiated purchase
price not to exceed $78,500. The property is legally described as:
6535 Newton Avenue South
Lot 10, except the south 116.98 feet thereof, and Lot 11, except the south 116.98
feet thereof, Block 9, Fairwood Park First Addition, Richfield, MN
(Torrens Certificate No. 1346137); and
WHEREAS, the City proposes to utilize the property to relieve surface water
problems in the neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the seller has accepted a Purchase Agreement from the City of
Richfield.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota as follows:
1. The City Manager and Mayor are authorized to take those actions necessary to
purchase 6535 Newton Avenue for a negotiated purchase price not to exceed $78,500
plus legal and closing costs.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 28th day of
February, 2012.
Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
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AGENDA SECTION: RESOLUTION
AGENDA ITEM# 15
REPORT# 53
STAFF REPORT
RI HFIEL,D, CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Rommommomm FEBRUARY 28, 2012
REPORT PREPARED BY: STE al L.DEVICH,CITY MANGER
NAA4E,TITLE
REVIEWED BY CITY
MANAGER: . d6Wf
I'1`EM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
Summary review of City Manager annual performance evaluation for 2011 and consideration
of resolution amending employment agreement between City of Richfield and City Manager
Steven L. Devich for 2012.
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
• Provide a summary review of the City Manager's performance
evaluation for 2011 and;
• By motion: Adopt a resolution amending the employment
agreement between the City of Richfield and City Manager Steven
L. Devich for 2012.
II. BACKGROUND
The City Council has conducted a performance review of the City Manager for 2011
and must now, per State Statute, make a summary report of the outcome of that
evaluation. In addition, the City Council has reviewed the compensation of the City
Manager and has made a conclusion concerning the City Manager's employment
agreement.
M. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION
A. POLICY
• The City Manager is given an evaluation by the City Council each year
as part of the City Manager's contract.
• As part of the evaluation process, a review of the City Manager's
compensation package is also performed each year.
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• As compensation comparisons, salaries of City Managers in comparable
cities are considered, as is the base salary structure adjustments of other
City employees.
• The City Manager's current annual salary remains below the Stanton V
average.
B. CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES
• City Manager Devich's annual performance evaluation has previously,
been scheduled to be conducted in the first quarter of each year.
C. FINANCIAL
• The City Manager's base pay adjustment has historically been the same
as those given to other City employee groups.
• Other City employee groups received a 1% base pay adjustment January
1, 2012 and will receive another 1% adjustment on July 1, 2012.
D. LEGAL
• The City Manager's contract with the City requires that an annual
performance evaluation be conducted.
E. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
• None
IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S)
• The City Council may defer the compensation portion of this review to a
future meeting.
V. ATTACHMENTS
• Resolution.
VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
• None
15- 1
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND STEVEN L. DEVICH, CITY MANAGER
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield,
Minnesota as follows:
1. The following section of the Employment Agreement between the City of Richfield,
Minnesota and Steven L. Devich, City Manager, dated February 2005 is amended as
follows:
Section 5. Salary.
A. Employer agrees to increase the City Manager's total base annual salary of
$141,086.40 to $142,497.26, effective January 1, 2012, and to $143,922.23
effective July 1, 2012, payable in installments at the time as other employees of the
employer are paid.
Approved by the City Council of the City of Richfield this 28th day of February 2012.
Debbie Goettel, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk