01-28-03 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
January 28, 2003
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 6:30 p.m.
Members Present:
Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Susan Rosenberg; Gertrude Ulrich; and Sue
Sandahl.
John Enger
Samantha Orduno, City Manager; Steven Devich, Administrative Services
Director; Bruce Palm borg, Community Development Manager; Dan Scott,
Public Safety Director; Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director;
Kevin McGinty, Fire Services Director; Bruce Nordquist, Housing and
Redevelopment Manager; Cheryl Krumholz, Recording Secretary; and
Corrine Thomson, City Attorney.
M/Ulrich, S/Rosenberg to determine the absence of Council Member Enger as an excused
absence.
Members
Not Present:
Staff Present:
Motion carried 4-0.
No one was registered to speak.
Mayor Kirsch led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl to approve the minutes of (1) Special City Council Worksession of
January 14. 2003: (2) Reqular City Council Meetinq of January 14. 2003; (3) Special City Council
Meetinq of January 15. 2003: and (4) Special City Council Meetinq of Januarv 22, 2003.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #1
Fire Services Director McGinty presented the Richfield Fire Department Life Saver Award to
Sara Linsk.
Item #2
Public Safety Director Scott presented Letters of Commendation to four Richfield Police
Officers.
American Legion Post 435 representatives presented the City Council with a POW flag for the
Council Chambers. They also donated an inside flag pole.
The American Legion representatives requested working with the Richfield Sun Current and
the Your City newsletter to communicate the proper displaying and retirement of flags.
Item #3
Mayor Kirsch presented the State of City Address, "Bracing for the Future".
Mayor Kirsch reported that on Friday, January 24, the City Council met with the City Manager
and Department Directors in a Special City Council Worksession to provide direction on goals and
objectives for 2003. He said the City Council provided direction to the City Manager regarding budget
reductions so the City is in position when the State makes their final budget statements.
Council Member Sandahl stated an outcome of the January 24 Special City Council
Worksession was a goal for additional bike trail planning in Richfield. She said there are minimal
trails in Richfield.
Council Member Ulrich, the City Council's Charter Commission informal liaison, reported on a
recent meeting of the Charter Commission resulting in a future Worksession with the City Council and
Charter Commission to discuss important and complex ideas related to updating the City Charter.
She suggested this Worksession be held on a night with no other meetings to eliminate time
constraints. She added the City Council may want to consider re-writing the entire Charter document.
Council Member Rosenberg announced the upcoming self-guided Home and Garden Tour on
June 21,2003, as part of the new Richfield Beautiful Program. She invited residents to volunteer
their homes and gardens for the tour.
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Item #4
M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl to approve the aqenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #5
Mayor Kirsch announced that the Consent Agenda contains administrative and/or on-going
items that are passed in one single motion. The Consent Agenda is available on the City's web site
(www.cLrichfield.mn.us) and is also printed on the full agenda with copies in the back of the
Chambers. Any Council Member can remove an item for discussion and that item will be discussed
prior to other agenda items.
A. Approved resolution adopting fine schedule for in-house administrative hearing process
approved by City Council on December 10, 2002 S.R. No. 24
RESOLUTION NO. 9295
A RESOLUTION AMENDING FEE RESOLUTION
NO. 9280 TO ADD A NEW SECTION 14 ADOPTING A
SCHEDULE OF FINES RELATED TO THE
ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9295 in Resolution Book No. 74.
B. Approved resolution authorizing purchase of property at 6945 Clinton Avenue and first
reading of transitory ordinance authorizing sale of property to HRA for rehabilitation S.R. No.
25
RESOLUTION NO. 9296
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 6945 CLINTON AVENUE SOUTH
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9296 in Resolution Book No. 74.
C. Approved resolution establishing just compensation for immovable fixtures for American
Family Insurance, 6700 Cedar Avenue; Airport Noise Acquisition Program S.R. No. 26
RESOLUTION NO. 9297
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION FOR IMMOVABLE FIXTURES FOR
6700 CEDAR Avenue Airport Noise ACquisition Program
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9297 in Resolution Book No. 74.
D. Approved termination of Adaptive Recreation Services Agreement between cities of
Richfield, Edina and Eden Prairie and Joint Cooperative Agreement between cities of
Richfield, Bloomington, Edina and Eden Prairie S.R. No. 27
M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl to approve the Consent Calendar.
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Motion carried 4-0.
Item #6
None.
Item #7
Council Member Rosenberg presented Staff Report No. 28 regarding a resolution providing
funding for certain human service a.genciesfor 2003. She explained the recommended human
service agencies do serve a public purpose and the funding is needed because of the reduction of
some State funding costs. She said cutting this funding is not appropriate because the price will be
paid later with increased public safety services.
John Bjostad, 7016 Harriet Avenue, Richfield Community Human Services Planning
Council (RCHSPC) Chair, explained that the agencies do a considerable amount of good for
Richfield. He added their work is augmented by volunteers.
Council Member Rosenberg stated the City's funding is leveraged with other funding so
services can be provided for the most benefit.
M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl thatthe followina resolution that includes the Aaencv name and
dollar amount be adopted. that it be spread in the resolution book and that itbe made part of these
minutes: ."
RESOLUTION NO. 9298
ARESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2003 SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY FUNDING
RECOMMENDATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS FOR SERVICE WITH THO$E AGENCIES FUNDED BY THE CITY
Council Member Ulrich stated the funds are CDBG from Hennepin County to the City, which
are earmarked for human services. She said the allocation of those funds is at the City's
discretion. She reviewed the priorities that Cigencies must address to qualify for funding.
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9298 in Resolution Book No.
74.
Item #8
Mayor Kirsch reviewed Staff Report No. 29 regarding consideration of an agreement for the
issuance of a building permit to begin construction of a portion of the city Bella project. He
reviewed the critical issues including:
. Legal counsel has evaluated the issues and determined a course of action that will
allow the developer to proceed on a limited basis and without liability to the City.
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· Key requirements are tha(netC:9Hstructihn..dccurs above grade and that the Lyndale
Hardware site be restorediftKeproject does not proceed.
Lou Stucco, developer, 6421 Fifth Avenue, explained the status of negotiations with
Trestman Music Center and Checker Auto.
M/Kirsch, S/Rosenberg to authorize the aareement for the issuance of a buildina permit to
beain construction of a portion of the City Bella proiect.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #9
Mayor Pro Tempore Sandahl stated the City Council held special meetings on January 15
and .28, 2003 to interview persons interested in serving on the City's advisory commissions.
M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg to appoint the followina persons to fill the expirina or vacant terms
on the City advisory commissions.
ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH
Name
Jeanne Salinas
Charles O'Brien
Michelle Padua
Gary Dukes
Karen Tannahill
Anthony Goudreau
Term Expires
January 31, 2006
January 31, 2006
January 31, 2006
January 31, 2006
January 31, 2006
January 31, 2006
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Name
Marc Sullivan
Term Expires
January 31, 2006
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Name
Rodney Schmidt
Jana Pan
Gloma Hamernick
Linda Slocum (reappt)
Russ Susag
Gordon Vizecky (reappt)
Term Expires
January 31, 2005
January 31, 2005
January 31, 2006
January 31, 2006
January 31, 2006
January 31, 2006
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Name
Marc Boone
Charles Gilbert
Mark Olson
Jamie Van Nostrand
Term Expires
January 31, 2004
January 31, 2006
January 31, 2006
January 31, 2006
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PLANNING COMMISSION
Name
Donna Drummond (reappt)
Gordon Hanson (reappt)
Jeffrey Walz (reappt)
Term Expires
January 31, 2006
January 31, 2006
January 31, 2006
FRIENDSHIP CITY COMMISSION
Name
Bruce Anderson
Eric Mayo
Henry Piedra
Term Expires
January 31, 2006
January 31, 2006
January 31, 2006
Council Member Sandahl stated the City Couhcilagreed to extend the recruitment for the
two remaining vacancies on the Advisory Board of Health, the new Arts Commission and
Celebrations Commission to February 7, 2003.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Rosenberg, S/Ulrich that the followinq claims and pavrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
AlP Checks: 121530 -121846
PAYROLL 34110 - 34260
TOTAL
$ 1,562,210.28
$ 457,366.47
$ 2,019,576.75
Motion carried 4-0.
None.
CGd~lz4r-,~
Recording Secretary
Date Approved: February 11, 2003