02-25-03 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
February 25, 2003
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 6:30 p.m.
Members Present:
Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Susan Rosenberg; Gertrude Ulrich; John Enger; and
Sue Sandahl.
Samantha Orduno, City Manager; Steven Devich, Administrative Services
Director; Tom Foley, Acting Public Works Director; Bruce Palmborg,
Community Development Director; Kevin McGinty, Fire Services Director;
Chris Regis, Finance Manager; Bruce Nordquist, Housing and
Redevelopment Manager; Cheryl Krumholz, Recording Secretary; and
Corrine Thomson, City Attorney.
M/Enger, S/Sandahl to determine the absence of Council Member Rosenbera from the
February 19. 2003 Special City Council Meetina as an excused absence.
Staff Present:
Motion carried 5-0.
No one was registered to speak.
Mayor Kirsch led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
M/Sandahl, S/Ulrich to approve the minutes of (1) Special City Council Worksession on
February 11. 2003 and (2) Reaular City Council Meetina on February 11. 2003.
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Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1
Mayor Kirsch presented Tim Carter of Richfield-Bloomington Honda a Certificate of
Recognition in appreciation for their organization's years of service to Richfield.
Acting Public Works Director Foley announced that the Penn Avenue bridge has received the
Seven Wonders of Engineering Award from the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers.
Council Member Ulrich acknowledged that this was a very gratifying award especially since
reconstructing the Penn Avenue bridge hqs been as issue since 1983.
Mayor Kirsch read a proclamation honoring the 12th year anniversary of the Friendship City
relationship between Richfield and Heredia, Costa Rica. He said Council Member Sandahl, 14
Richfield residents and he will be in Heredia, Costa Rica from February 27 through March 10, 2003.
Council Member Sandahl stated no City funds are used for this trip, everyone pays their own
way.
Council Member Rosenberg referemced a recent article in the Sun Current related to Best Buy
issuing its first of four yearly grants to the community.
Council Member Rosenberg announced the Richfield Beautiful tour scheduled for June 21,
2003.
Council Member Sandahl encouraged residents to apply for the Arts Commission and
Celebrations Commission. She said interviews were conducted and additional applicants are being
sought.
M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg to authorize a City expenditure of UP to $100 to cover the cost of
lapel pins to be oiven as oifts to the Heredia. Costa Rica City Council Members.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Member Ulrich referenced a recent issue of "Governing-The Way We Tax" which
rated states in categories of adequacy of tax income, management of resources and tax levy
fairness. She said Minnesota rated near the top in management of resources.
Council Member Ulrich r~ported on recent forums she attended related to tobacco and alcohol
use by youth.
Item #3
M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl to approve the aoenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #4
A. Approved resolution authorizing purchase of 6309 Bryant Avenue and first reading of
transitory ordinance authorizing sale of property to HRA for single family new construction
S.R. No. 45
RESOLUTION NO. 9308
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 6309 BRYANT AVENUE SOUTH
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9308 in Resolution Book No. 74.
B. Approved undertaking land registration proceedings for City-owned Outlets A, Band C at
Best Buy Campus S.R. No. 46
C. Approved professional services agreement with Peer Engineering, Inc. for environmental
services; Airport Noise Acquisition Program S.R. No. 47
D. Removed from the consent calendar and placed on the regular agenda for consideration as
Item 5.
M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5
Item 40. Consideration of approval of following 2003 business license renewals:
. 12th Avenue Phillips 66 - off-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor
. Airport & Airline Taxi - taxi company
. Airport Bowl - on-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor
. B&O's Convenience Plus - off-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor
. Davanni's Pizza - on-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor
. EI Jalapeno - off-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor
. Gada Taxi - taxi company
. Hopes Chow Mein - on-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor
. Kwik Way Foods - off-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor
. Lariat Lanes - on-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor
. Mobil Mart - off-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor
. Oasis Market - off-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor
. Paul's Rentals & Sales - rental of trailers and trucks
. Rainbow Foods - off-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor
. Sandy's Tavern - on-sale and off-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor
. Short Stop Superette - off-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor
. Suburban Green and White Taxi - taxi company
. SuperAmerica #4186 - off-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor
. SuperAmerica #4188 - off-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor
. SuperAmerica #4191 - off-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor
. SuperAmerica #4615 - off-sa I 3.2 percent malt liquor
. Vina Restaurant - on-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor
. Yellow Taxi - taxi company
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Item #6
Council Member Enger presented Staff Report No. 48 regarding consideration of a
resolution authorizing use of funds for th~ 2003 Urban Hennepin County Community Development
Block Grant Program.
Carla Jacobson, representing Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association (GMDCA),
explained their program and need for-funding. She added that Richfield has the highest waiting list
for participating in the program.
M/Rosenberg, S/Ulrich to close the public hearinQ.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Enger, S/Rosenberg that the followinQ resolution be adopted. that it be spread in the
resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 9309
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF FUNDS FOR THE
2003 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
AND AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY REQUIRED THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9309 in Resolution Book No.
74.
Item #7
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Council Member Ulrich present~~?t~ff Report No. 49 regarding a resolution amending the
2002 General Fund Budget by authorii\hg'the transfer of appropriations from the Public Works
Department to the Fire Services Department. She added that this transfer of funds is between
departments and does not change the General Fund budget.
M/Ulrich, S/Rosenberg that the followina resolution be adopted. that it be spread in the
resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO 9310
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF 2002 BUDGETS OF
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
Council Member Enger asked if the Fire Services share of the dispatching services was not
budgeted resulting in the exceeding of appropriations in the 2002 Revised budget.
City Manager Orduno said the costs were not budgeted.
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9310 in Resolution Book No.
74.
Item #8
Council Member Rosenberg presented Staff Report No. 50 regarding a resolution
approving a Cooperation Agreement with the Metropolitan Council for acquisition and operation of
residential properties in conjunction with Metropolitan Council's Family Affordable Housing
Program. She said this housing program is good for the community. She added that housing
affordability was discussed at the January City Council goal setting worksession.
M/Rosenberg, S/Enger that the followina resolution be adopted. that it be spread in the
resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 9311
RESOLUTION APPROVING A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE METROPOLITAN
COUNCIL FOR THE ACQUISITION AND OPERATION OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S FAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
COOPERATION AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Council Member Enger suggested the City and County make up the schools' lost tax
distribution since it is a small amount. He said the schools should never suffer with programs like
this because it encourages families with children to the community. He requested that the loss of
taxes to the school be reviewed.
City Manager Orduno said the County disburses the taxes and it would be a City Council
policy to change that disbursement.
City Attorney Thomson said she believed the Statute specifies that the distribution be the
same allocation as taxes.
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Council Member Enger requested the City Attorney provide additional information on this
matter to the City Council. He said a change in allocation should be considered in the future but
not for this year.
Council Member Ulrich said the program has been closely reviewed and agreed a change
should not be made at this point.
Council Member Rosenberg stated the school receives funding based on a "per pupil" ratio
and this program invites families with chilqren to the school system.
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9311 in Resolution Book No.
74.
Item #9
Council Member Sandahl pres~nted Staff Report No. 51 regarding consideration of
establishing a Transportation Advisory Committee to advise the Council on transportation issues.
She said the City Council could Ul:)e citizen input on transportation issues and recommended
moving forward with the committee.
M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg.to .approve the creation of a Transportation Advisorv Committee
to advise the Council on transportation issues. " .
City Manager Orduno stated if the City Council desired a formal advisory commission, a
resolution needs to be approved. She l)aid t,his transportation group is a committee, not
commission, at this time.
Council Member Rosenberg req~ested a City Council Member serve as liaison.
Council Member Ulrich expressed concern regarding establishing the committee because
of budget constraints and the considerable amount of staff time required. She requested a sunset
date for the committee.
Council Member Sandahl agreed the committee should be short-term and to not establish
another commission.
Council Member Sandahl suggested there be nine Committee members - one Community
Services Commission Member, one Planning Commission Member with the remaining seven at-
large and appointed by the City Council.
Council Member Enger suggested the recruitment process be the same as for the advisory
commission.
The City Council directed staff as follows:
. Nine members on the Committee. One liaison from the Planning Commission, one
liaison from the Community Services Commission and seven at-large members.
. There will be a three-year sunset provision, at which time the Council may consider
extending its term.
. Advertise for members along with vacancies on other commissions.
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. Conduct interviews at the sc:lme,t,ime as for the other commissions.
. Assign one Council memberiiaS'ifiai'son td'the Committee.
. City Council to appoint committee members.
Motion carried 5-0.
City Manager Orduno reported on the Governor's proposed local government aid (LGA)
reductions and its affect on Richfield. She said the Legislature has the final authority, but if there is
no agreement, the Govern<tr will unallot.
Council Member UI~ich suggested the City Councilor staff attend the League of Minnesota
Cities hearings scheduled arounq the metro area regarding the budget deficit.
Council Member Ulrich stated she had copies available of the Richfield Foundation Annual
Report.
M/Rosenberg, S/Ulrich that the followinQ claims and pavrolls be approved:
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RICHFIELD BANKB TRUST CO.
AlP Checks: 122156 - 122500
PAYROLL 34407 - 34546
TOTAL
$ 1,032,861.75
$ 433,146.67
$ 1,466,008.42
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #12
Mayor Kirsch adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m. to continue with the Closed Executive
Session in the Executive Conference Room. The Mayor noted that the Council would reconvene in
the Council Chambers after the Closed Executive Session concluded.
Item #13
The Regular City Council Meeting reconvened at 9:09 p.m.
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Item #14
Council Member Sandahl reported on the City Manager's annual performance evaluation.
M/Sandahl, S/Rosenbergto approve a3% salary. adiustment to the City ManaQer's base
salary effective January 1. 2003,. which is the. same adiustme.nt received bv other emplovees and
to adiust her deferred compensation to enhance her retirement benefit per her request.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Member Ulrich expressed the City Council's appreciation for the City Manager's
excellent performance during the mediation process related to Walser Automotive.
The Regular City Council meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:10 p.m.
Date Approved: March 11, 2003
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Ma . J. Kirsc
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Recording Secretary