06-24-03 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
June 24, 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.
Staff Present:
Samantha Orduno, City Manager; Steve Devich, Administrative Services
Director; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Bruce Palmborg,
Community Development Director; Dan Scott, Public Safety Director; Jim
Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director; Kevin McGinty, Fire Services
Director; Chris Regis, Finance Manager; Pam Dmytrenko, Assistant to City
Manager; Cheryl Krumholz, Recording Secretary; and Corrine Thomson,
City Attorney.
No one was registered to speak.
Mayor Kirsch led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MI, SI to approve the minutes of (1) Special City Council Meeting of June 9.2003: (2)
Special City Council Worksession of June 10. 2003: and (3) Regular City Council Meeting of June
10. 2003.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #1
Council Member Rosenberg read and presented a proclamation designating July 1, 2003
Women of Today Founders Day to Michele Thompson, Connie McDonald and Mary Lindberg.
Ms. Thompson announced the first American Cancer Society Relay for Life in Richfield on
August 1, and 2, 2003 at the Middle School.
Item #2
Dan Scott, Public Safety Director, acknowledged the efforts, especially during the July 4
activities and events, of the Police Reserves and Police Explorers.
Mr. Scott presented the Department of Commendation to Richfield Police Officer Tom Blair.
Item #3
Council Member Sandahl presented the Government Finance Officers Association Certificate
of Recognition for Budget Preparation to Finance Manager Chris Regis.
Item #4
Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director, provided an update on the opening of the
newly renovated outdoor pool. He recognized the efforts of AI Payne, Facilities Manager, and Gerry
Massie, Facility Maintenance Supervisor.
Item #5
Mayor Kirsch acknowledged receipt of the League of Minnesota Cities first place award for the
Best Buy Project in the Housing, Economic Development and Community Spaces category and the
honorable mention award for the Out & About cable television show in the Communication category.
Council Member Sandahl thanked City staff for their well-deserved recognition of teamwork on
the Best Buy project.
Council Member Rosenberg reported on the success of the June 21,2003 Richfield Beautiful
Home and Garden Tour. She recognized the efforts of all the volunteers who helped with the tour.
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Council Member Sandahl stated that, as League of Women Voters (LWV) members, Council
Members Ulrich, Rosenberg and she \I\{,er!3Jiding onJhe LWV float in the July 4 parade. Mayor Kirsch
said he would also ride on the LWV fldat as an associate member. Council Member Enger said he
may not participate in the parade due to a work conflict.
At Mayor Kirsch's request, Pat Rickert, Fourth of July Committee President, and John
Hamilton provided a report on the upcoming July 4 events and activities.
The City Council thanked the Fourth of July Committee for all their efforts.
Council Member Ulrich reported on a recent Kennedy and Graven Public Law Update she
attended.
Council Member Sandahl referenced a June 19 StarTribune article regarding the possible loss
of the Fridley Nature Center due to that city's budget cuts. She said Richfield residents need to
understand that the Wood Lake Nature Center is completely supported by the residents.
Item #6
City Manager Orduno reported on the earlier City Council Worksession discussion regarding
the extended hour for alcohol sales and the fees that are paid to the State. She stated it was
disappointing that the State does not acknowledge that cities will have additional costs related to the
extended hour but no funding is received.
Ms. Orduno reported on dispatching opportunities with other communities. She requested
City Council direction to send a letter to the cities of St. Louis Park and Golden Valley to inform them
that Richfield has the capacity and desire to handle their dispatching instead of their going to
Hennepin County.
Council Member Enger stated support for the extra funding opportunity as well as providing a
good service.
The City Council consensus was to have the City Manager send the letter to St. Louis Park
and Golden Valley regarding dispatching.
Ms. Orduno provided a budget update. She said the budget is dependent upon the November
forecast and the City's budgeting is for less local government aid because a downturn is anticipated.
Council Member Ulrich stated that Richfield will continue as its own entity even if some
services are consolidated.
Council Member Enger suggested pursuing the city of Bloomington's dispatching also
because they do not have the aDO-megahertz system.
City Manager Orduno stated the Bloomington system is not compatible with Richfield's and
they may not be ready for a changeover because their system is a relatively new expenditure.
Item #7
M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg to approve the aqenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #8
A. Approved first reading of ordinance adding City Code Section 1131 regulating sales of
consumer fireworks and scheduling second reading for July 22, 2003 S.R. No. 136
B. Approved first reading of amendment to Section 915.07, Subd. 1 of City Code referring user
false alarm fees to fee schedule in Appendix D of City Code and schedule second reading for
July 22, 2003 S.R. No. 137
C. Approved first reading of amendment to Subsection 601.15, Subd. 10 of Richfield City Code
allowing single-sort recycling in Richfield and schedule second reading for July 22, 2003
S.R. No. 138
D. Approved update of City's General Fund fund balance policy to be in conformance with
guidelines provided by City's bond rating agency S.R. No. 139
E. Removed from the consent calendar and placed on the regular agenda for consideration as
Item 9.
F. Approved community celebration event license with fee waived for July 2-6,2003 and one-
day temporary on-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor license for July 3, 2003 for Fourth of July
Committee annual events at Veterans Memorial Park S.R. No. 141
G. Approved temporary on-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor and itinerant food licenses for outside
food and drink for Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post 435, 6501 Portland Avenue,
for activities on July 4,2003 S.R. No. 142
H. Approved new license for off-sale 3.2 percent intoxicating malt liquor license due to
ownership change for RBF Corp. of Wisconsin dba Rainbow Grocery Store, 140 West 66th
Street S.R. No. 143
I. Removed from the consent calendar and placed on the regular agenda for consideration as
Item 9.
M/Rosenberg, StEnger to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #9
8E. Consideration of approval of transfer of funds to close out certain capital project
funds S.R. No. 140
Council Member Enger asked for clarification regarding the park replacement fund, parking
projects fund, multi-purpose recreation facility fund and the Monroe/Roosevelt Park fund.
Finance Manager Regis explained the funds and related expenses.
M/Enger, S/Rosenberg to approve the transfer of funds to close out certain capital proiects
funds.
Motion carried 5-0.
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81. Consideration of approval of request to relocate currency exchange license for
Checks Cashed of America, LLC dbClM()ney Xchange, currently at 7620 Lyndale Avenue and
relocating to 1508 East 66th StreetS.R. No. 144
Council Member Enger suggested the City consider establishing a license fee for
businesses such as currency exchange.
Mark Smith, Money Xchange owner, explained the State licensing procedure. He stated a
new license is being requested due to a relocation.
Council Member Sandahl asked what steps the City takes to ensure the State process is
followed.
Dan Scott, Public Safety Director, explained the process and that if the license is passed
locally, the State is notified.
M/Enger, S/Rosenberg to approve the relocation currency exchanae license for Checks
Cashed in America. LLC dba Money Xchanae. currently at 7620 Lyndale Avenue and relocatina to
1508 East 66th Street.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #10
Mayor Kirsch presented Staff Report No. 145 regarding a three-year renewal for a
temporary conditional use permit for auto sales and leasing at 6529 Penn Avenue.
Kevin Tharp, applicant and owner of 6529 Penn Avenue, suggested staff ask Canine
College, his neighbor to the north, to create their own green space since the animals use his
property's green space.
Council Member Ulrich acknowledged the 6529 Penn Avenue property as well maintained.
M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg to close the public hearina.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Member Enger asked for clarification on the use of the alley.
Mr. Tharp explained the history of the alley use and that it is a private drive. He said
redevelopment of the corner is being considered but he could not explain any more details.
Council Member Enger suggested a bus stop be considered in the redevelopment plans.
Council Member Sandahl asked for clarification between the 2000 and proposed site plan.
Mr. Tharp explained the differences related to the northeast and southeast corners of the
property.
Council Member Enger suggested that the City Code be revised to indicate a preference for
hand-held radios instead of loudspeakers.
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Mr. Tharp said the loudspeakers on the property are from a small system.
M/Kirsch, S/Ulrich 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. 9349
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF A TEMPORARY
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
AUTO SALES AND LEASING AT
6529 PENN AVENUE SOUTH
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9349 in Resolution Book No.
74.
Item #11
Mayor Kirsch presented Staff Report No. 146 regarding Supplemental Agreement NO.5 to
the Penn Avenue bridge construction contract in the amount of $102,800.
Mike Eastling, Public Works Director, explained that approximately 1 % of the expenses for
this project needs to be completed and the payment could be provided by the contingency fund.
M/Kirsch, S/Rosenberg to approve Supplemental Aareement NO.5 to the Penn Avenue
bridae construction contract in the amount of $102.800.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #12
City Manager Orduno reported on the June HRA meeting including the tax increment
finance status report and the proposed Culver's restaurant on the Candlewood site.
Council Member Enger stated Culver's seemed a good use of the site.
Item #13
M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg that the followina claims and pavrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
AlP Checks: 124793 - 125118
PAYROLL 30001 - 30148
TOTAL
$ 1,205,708.04
$ 437,087.32
$ 1,642,795.36
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #14
The City Council meeting was adjourned by unanimous ~~~~=ntat 8:rJP.m..- f)
Date Approved: Ju1y 8. 2003 7/;~DJ~
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Cheryl Kr mho
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