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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
July 23, 2002
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 6:32 p.m.
Members Present:
Martin Kirsch, Mayor; John Enger; Gertrude Ulrich; and Sue Sandahl.
Members
Not Present:
Susan Rosenberg.
Steven Devich, Acting City Manager; Bruce Palm borg, Community
Development Director; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Randy
Hughes, Operations Superintendent; John Stark, Community Development
Manager; Sally Morton, Information Technologies Manager; Ray
Wroblewski, Forestry Inspector/Operations Assistant; Cheryl Krumholz,
Recording Secretary; and Corrine Thomson, City Attorney.
M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch to determine the absence of Council Member Rosenberq as an
excused absence.
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/Ulrich, S/Sandahl to approve the minutes of Reqular City Council Meetinq of Julv 9,
2002.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #1
Rob Smolund, Enterprise Facilitator, presented an overview of the Richfield Enterprise
Facilitation Program. He said the program has been operating for approximately four years. He
explained the program's funding sources.
Mr. Smolund introduced two clients who participated in the program. They each explained
how their business benefited.
. Holly O'Neal, Curves for Women, 66th Street and Lyndale Avenue
· Charlie Hanna, Aquatic Environments, 65th Street and Lyndale Avenue
Mayor Kirsch thanked Mr. Smolund for the outstanding work with smaller Richfield
businesses.
Council Member Sandahl said she was a board member when the program initially began.
Council Member Ulrich said she was the current City Council liaison to the board and that
board members were very creative in assisting businesses.
Item #2
Public Safety Director Scott presented the City of Richfield Public Safety Medal of Merit Award
to Richfield Police Officer Jeffrey Cook.
Item #3
Donna Tilsen, City of Edina Recreation Supervisor and representing Minnesota Recreation
and Parks Association, presented an Award of Excellence from the Minnesota Recreation and Parks
Association to Frank White, City of Richfield Recreation Programs/Athletics Manager, for the
"Violence in Youth Sports, It's Not a Game Anymore" program.
The City Council thanked Mr. White for his outstanding efforts.
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Mayor Kirsch announced a Special City Council meeting for Wednesday, August 21 at 5:30
p.m. to award the contract for Phases One and Two of the Pool Renovation Project.
Council Member Enger said he was not available that evening and requested the City Council
wait to approve the award until the pool building plans are reviewed. He said it is difficult to approve
the contract without viewing the final design.
City Attorney Thomson said that the building plans are provided to bidders and if the plans are
changed at the August 21 Special City Council meeting, staff will need to advise the bidders because
it could change the bids. She said the plans and specifications were approved at the July 9, 2002
City Council meeting.
Council Member Ulrich said she had a concern regarding the dressing room at the pool. She
asked the City Attorney if it was appropriate for a City Council Member to meet with Jim Topitzhofer,
Recreation Services Director, individually to discuss concerns and then for staff to inform the other
City Council Members, but if majority does not agree with the changes, the plans move forward. She
said the project should not be delayed.
City Attorney Thomson said individual City Council Members could meet with staff to clarify
the pool specifications. She said if changes were made to the specifications, those changes would
require majority approval at a public meeting of the City Council.
Mayor Kirsch stated the timeline was a critical concern.
M/Ulrich that individual City Council Members consult staff reqardinq current pool
specifications and plans and if there is an obiection to a facet of the plan, staff is to inform the other
City Council Members: if a maiority of the City Council do not have obiections to the current plan,
the City Council is to proceed with the Auqust 21 Special City Council meetinq to award the
contract for the pool renovation.
City Attorney Thomson suggested that the motion only set the Special City Council meeting
for August 21, 2002.
Council Member Ulrich withdrew her original motion.
M/Ulrich, S/Sandahl to schedule a Special City Council meetinq on Wednesday, Auqust 21,
2002, at 5:30 p.m. to award the contract for Phases One and Two of the Pool Renovation Proiect
and that the City Council Members contact staff with any questions reqardinq the current pool
plans and specifications and if there are any problems, the City Council will call a Special City
Council meetinq prior to Auqust 21, 2002 to discuss and consider proposed chanqes.
Motion carried 3-1. (Enger opposed.)
Council Member Enger stated the need for immediate pedestrian crosswalk sign age on
Lake Shore Drive between Gramercy and Wood Lake Nature Center. He said he disagreed with
the City Manager that more than signage is needed. He said Gramercy has been open two years
and nothing has been done for the pedestrian crosswalk. He said signs would protect pedestrians;
signage has been very effective in St. Paul. He also requested an increased police presence in
that area and the issuance of warnings if the law is broken. He displayed a pedestrian crosswalk
sign and explained that six signs are needed. He said that if Richfield is not equipped to make
these signs the City of St. Paul will make them for $46 each, which includes only time and
materials, no profit. He also displayed a flyer stating the law for drivers and pedestrians which he
suggested be included with the City's utility bills.
Council Member Sandahl asked what City commission handled traffic issues.
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Public Works Director Eastling explained the Traffic Control Committee which is comprised
of City staff, reviews all requests for routine traffic signage. He said the Community Services
Commission reviewed traffic issues when a stop sign policy was established. He stated support for
the Community Services Commission to review the larger, non-routine traffic issues.
Mr. Eastling explained that the City Bella redevelopment plans include a clearly designated
crosswalk on Lake Shore Drive with signage and curb cuts and the City Council may want to wait
on installing signs at this time.
Mayor Kirsch said the City Manager was meeting with Gramercy representatives tomorrow
to discuss pedestrian crossing on Lake Shore Drive.
Acting City Manager Devich said he would provide tonight's comments to the City Manager
prior to the meeting with Gramercy.
Council Member Ulrich suggested this matter be discussed by the Traffic Control
Committee and the Community Services Commission. She said signage is effective.
Public Works Director Eastling said a pedestrian safety article was published in the Your
City.
Item #4
M/Ulrich, S/Sandahl to approve the aqenda.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #5
A. Consideration of approval of resolution authorizing City of Richfield application for federal
Title V Minnesota Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Grant for January 1-December 31, 2003
from Minnesota Department of Economic Security in amount of $50,000 S.R. No. 178
B. Approved scheduling Special City Council Meeting on August 12, 2002 for review and
discussion of 2002 Revised/2003 Proposed Budget and preliminary tax levy prior to
certification to the County S.R. No. 179
C. Approved resolution establishing just compensation and authorizing purchase of single family
homesat6614, 6620, 6626, 6632, 6638, 6644, 6700, 6708, 6714, 6720, 6726, 6732, 6738,
6744, 6721, 6727, 6733, 6739, 6745 18th Avenue and duplex homes at 6701 and 6709 18th
Avenue; Airport Noise Acquisition Program S.R. No. 180
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RESOLUTION NO. 9206
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT
6614,6620,6626,6632,6638,6644,6700,6708,6714, 6720, 6726, 6732, 6738, 6744, 6701, I
6709,6721,6727,6733,6739,6745 18TH AVENUE
AIRPORT NOISE ACQUISITION PROGRAM
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9206 in Resolution Book No. 74.
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D. Approved resolution approving subdivision waiver for Church of the Assumption, 305 East
77th Street S.R. No. 181'"
RESOLUTION NO. 9208
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUBDIVISION WAIVER
FOR THE CHURCH OF ASSUMPTION LOCATED AT 305 EAST 77TH STREET
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9208 in Resolution Book No. 74.
E. Approved purchase of Microsoft software maintenance from Software House International in
amount of $28,496.21 S.R. No. 182
F. Approved resolution authorizing City's full participating membership in Local Government
Information Systems and appointing City representatives to the Board of Directors S.R. No.
183
RESOLUTION NO. 9209
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FULL PARTICIPATING MEMBERSHIP IN LOGIS AND
APPOINTING CITY REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9209 in Resolution Book No. 74.
G. Approved final payments on consultant engineering service agreements for costs incurred on
77th Street Reconstruction Project, Phases I and" SR. No. 184
H. Approved itinerant place of amusement and itinerant food licenses for Arc's Value Village
Thrift Store, 6528 Penn Avenue, 29th anniversary celebration on August 18, 2002 S.R. No.
185
Mayor Kirsch removed Item 5A because the Richfield Community Council has postponed until
next year, the application for the funds.
Mayor Kirsch removed only 6715 18th Avenue from Item 5C and that it be considered
separately from the other properties because Council Member Sandahl has a conflict.
Item 5C Council Member Enger asked that if a duplex is not owner occupied, do only the
tenants receive relocation benefits. He also asked the length of time a tenant needs to occupy the
property to become eligible for relocation benefits.
Community Development Manager Stark said a totally absentee owner of a duplex is not
eligible for relocation benefits. He said tenants who are occupants for 180 days prior to the offer are
eligible for full relocation benefits; tenants who are occupants for 90 days prior to the offer, are
eligible for partial relocation benefits.
Item 5E Council Member Enger asked if all computer stations needed the Microsoft software
presented for approval.
Information Technologies Manager Morton said yes and explained the types of software being
purchased for the computers.
M/Ulrich, S/Sandahl to approve the amended Consent Calendar.
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Motion carried 4-0.
Item #6
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Council Member Sandahl said she represents a client in the estate of 6715 18th Avenue
and wished to recuse herself on this item.
Council Member Sandahl stepped down from the dais and sat in the audience when the
City Council considered this item.
M/Enger, S/Ulrich 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. 9207
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT
6715 18TH AVENUE
AIRPORT NOISE ACQUISITION PROGRAM
Motion carried 3-0. (Sandahl recused.) This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9207 in I
Resolution Book NO.7 4.
Item #7
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Staff Report No. 186 regarding a resolution
authorizing a Licensed Day Care Facility conditional use permit to a allow child care center to
operate at 1500 East 78th Street.
Community Development Director Palmborg reviewed the background on this matter and
stated all the Conditional Use Permit requirements were met.
Daryl Woods, applicant, explained the mission of the Circle of Friends childcare center.
Bonnie Libby, applicant, read and submitted to the City Council, letters of support and
letters of intent for the child care center.
M/Sandahl, S/Ulrich to close the public hearinq.
Motion carried 4-0.
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M/Sandahl, S/Enger that the followinq resolution be adopted, that it be spread in the
resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
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RESOLUTION NO. 9210
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
A LICENSED DAY CARE FACILITY AT
1550 EAST 78TH STREET
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9210 in Resolution Book No.
74.
Item #8
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Staff Report No. 187 regarding a resolution
authorizing a Class II restaurant conditional use permit to allow bakery with food service to operate
at 2928 West 66th Street.
Community Development Director Palmborg stated that all Conditional Use Permit
requirements were met.
Bob Kinsella, owner and applicant, explained the background related to this bakery
business.
M/Sandahl, S/Ulrich to close the public hearinq.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Ulrich, S/Enger 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. 9211
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
2928 WEST 66TH STREET
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9211 in Resolution Book No.
74.
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Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Staff Report No. 188 regarding the issuance of a new
on-sale intoxicating and Sunday liquor licenses for Taco Morelos II, Inc., Two West 66th Street.
Public Safety Director Scott reviewed the background related to this matter. He said the
applicant has satisfied all the objective criteria for eligibility for the license under State law and local
ordinances. He said the City has no distance requirements in its liquor ordinance imposing
distance restrictions between a liquor establishment and schools. He said an update to the Staff
Report includes a driving incident with Mr. Perez's son and a license plate revocation.
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Gasper Perez, owner, said he was awaiting the City Council's decision on the liquor
license.
Council Member Enger asked if staff had spoken with the applicant regarding the City's
liquor sales policy and the penalties for violations.
Public Safety Director Scott said yes, staff has communicated with the applicant's attorney.
Lorenzo Ariza, restaurant manager, said he believes a liquor license will increase overall
sales at the establishment.
Council Member Sandahl explained the City Council is concerned about under-age alcohol
sales and asked Mr. Ariza if he has met with Public Safety staff to discuss the rules regarding
alcohol sales.
Mr. Ariza said information from staff was received. He said restaurant staff will be trained
by a professional regarding alcohol sales and the consequences for an illegal sale.
George Brophy, 512 6th Avenue SW, Austin, Minnesota, spoke about the economic
development of Mr. Perez's businesses. He supported issuance of the liquor license because it
will increase and sustain the business.
Steven Froemming, 6600 Pleasant Avenue, spoke in support of issuing the liquor license.
M/Sandahl, S/Enger to close the public hearinq.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Enger, S/Ulrich to defer action on this item until further discussion at a City Council
Worksession with Gasper Perez reqardinq the servinq of alcohol to minors and the penalties
associated with a violation.
Council Member Sandahl encouraged staff to place this item on a City Council Worksession
in the near future. She also asked if Mr. Perez had received a copy of tonight's Staff Report so he
is prepared to respond to the City Council's concerns.
City Attorney Thomson said Mr. Perez received the Staff Report last week.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #10
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Staff Reports 189, 190 and 191 regarding resolutions
adopting special assessment rolls for January 1 through December 31, 2001 for removal of
diseased trees from private property, 77th Street maintenance and Lyndale/Hub/Nicollet
maintenance.
Public Works Director Eastling said no objections to the assessment for diseased tree
removal were received. He presented the written objections to the 77th Street maintenance
assessment from Larry Feldsein, Sinclair Oil, 7737 Portland Avenue; Larry Clement, Richfield-
Bloomington Credit Union, 7716 Fourth Avenue; and Dave Werner and Ron Mrocek, Sinclair Oil
Corporation, 7733 Portland Avenue. He presented the written objection to the
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Lyndale/Hub/Nicollet (LHN) maintenalJce assessment from Roy Peterson, 6330 and 6340 Lyndale
Avenue.'~~{7 .
Steven Froemming, 6600 Pleasant Avenue, asked what LHN and 77th Street maintenance
services were provided.
Public Works Director Eastling reviewed the maintenance services.
Mayor Kirsch asked how the total cost of the maintenance is determined.
Public Works Director Eastling said the assessment is charged based upon the square
footage of the property.
Council Member Enger asked if dangerous trees were included with the diseased tree
assessment.
Operations Superintendent Hughes said yes, the same process is used.
Mayor Kirsch requested a future City Council Worksession to discuss the LHN area
maintenance services.
Council Member Sandahl requested the Worksession discussion include the service areas
questioned this evening.
M/Kirsch, S/Ulrich to close all three hearinqs.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Ulrich 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. 9212
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT
ON REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY
FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2001 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2001
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9212 in Resolution Book No.
74.
M/Sandahl, S/Ulrich 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. 9213
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON
77TH STREET MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31,2001
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9213 in Resolution Book No.
74.
M/Sandahl, S/Enger that the followinq resolution be adopted, that it be spread in the
resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
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RESOLUTION NO. 9214
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR
L YNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN) MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD
JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2001
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Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9214 in Resolution Book No.
74.
Item #11
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Staff Reports 192 and 193 regarding resolutions to
specially assess for current maintenance services for January 1 through December 31, 2003 for
77th Street maintenance and Lyndale/Hub/Nicollet maintenance.
Public Works Director Eastling stated the special assessments included commercial, not
residential, property. He said the current LHN assessment district does not include maintenance of
the 1-35W/66th Street bridge area. He said the City Council should decide if the bridge is a City-
wide amenity or if it should be included in the LHN district assessment. He said the LHN district
will be maintained as in the past unless the City Council provides different direction.
Robert Hall, 7309 Oliver Avenue, said he believed a City Council resolution authorizing the I
landscaping and irrigation at the 1-35W/66th Street bridge was to be passed, but he was not aware
of this happening and now the work is completed. He asked how the maintenance services can be
assessed when as estimate of the costs is not available.
Public Works Director Eastling said there is a Minnesota Department of Transportation
agreement with the City to split the costs to maintain the landscaping, irrigation and decorative
lighting. He said the contractor is responsible for most of the costs next year.
City Attorney Thomson explained the special assessment process. She said the hearing
tonight is a hearing to decide if the improvements are to be ordered done and to specially assess
the incurred costs.
Acting City Manager Devich said State Statute outlines the format and process of the
special assessments.
Mr. Hall said the maintenance services should be reviewed separately to determine their
continuation. He stated the process appears convoluted and the motion stated on the City Council
agenda was misleading.
City Attorney Thomson said the motion in the Staff Report correctly states the ordering of
the maintenance work and specially assessing the costs and the resolution itemizes the services.
M/Sandahl, StEnger to close both hearinqs.
Motion carried 4-0.
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M/Ulrich, StEnger that the followinq resolution be adopted, that it be spread in the resolution
book and that it be made part of these minutes:
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RESOLUTION NO. 9215
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RESOLUTION ORDERING UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT SERVICE PROJECT
77TH STREET PROJECT AREA JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2003
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9215 in Resolution Book No.
74.
M/Sandahl, S/Enger 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. 9216
RESOLUTION ORDERING UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT SERVICE PROJECT
L YNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN) MAINTENANCE
JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,2003
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9216 in Resolution Book No.
74.
Item #12
Acting City Manager Devich reviewed Staff Report No. 194 for consideration of resolutions
regarding civil enforcement for alcohol establishments in Richfield that recently underwent alcohol
compliance checks conducted by Richfield Public Safety staff and failed by selling alcohol to
underage youth.
Public Safety Director Scott reviewed the liquor compliance check process. He said
because the violations occurred when the Resolution 8808 was still effective, the penalties are
based upon those progressive discipline guidelines. The new Resolution 9204 will be followed
from this point forward.
Council Member Enger asked about the use of the 15% punitive fines collected.
Public Safety Director Scott said the fine is used to assist businesses in raising their
awareness for checking identification.
Council Member Enger asked how many compliance checks are performed.
Public Safety Director Scott said there are 37 total liquor establishments and all are
checked at some time.
American Legion - 6501 Portland Avenue - Jim Munson admitted the violation occurred and
stipulated to the suspension and civil penalty.
M/Sandahl, S/Ulrich that the followinq resolution be adopted. that it be spread in the
resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes:
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RESOLUTION NO. 9218
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE CLUB ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY LIQUOR
LICENSE FOR AMERICAN LEGION, 6501 PORTLAND AVENUE SOUTH, AND IMPOSING A
CIVIL PENALTY FOR FIRST TIME ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE FAILURE
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9218 in Resolution Book No.
74.
Council Member Enger asked what happened to the server making the illegal sale.
Public Safety Director Scott said there is criminal action and it is a gross misdemeanor with
a $200 fine.
Kwik Way Foods - 7701 Portland Avenue - Dinesh Tandon admitted the violation occurred and
stipulated to the suspension and civil penalty.
M/Ulrich, S/Sandahl 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. 9219
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE OFF-SALE 3.2 PERCENT INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR
LICENSE FOR KWIK WAY FOODS, 7701 PORTLAND, AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR
FIRST TIME ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE FAILURE
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9219 in Resolution Book No.
74.
Rainbow - 140 West 66th Street - Steven Johnson admitted the violation occurred and stipulated
to the suspension and civil penalty.
M/Sandahl, S/Enger 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. 9217
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE OFF-SALE 3.2 PERCENT INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR
LICENSE FOR RAINBOW FOODS, 140 W. 66th STREET SOUTH AND IMPOSING A CIVIL
PENALTY FOR FIRST TIME ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE FAILURE
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9217 in Resolution Book No.
74.
Champps - 790 West 66th Street - David DeSmidt, attorney representing Champps, stated denial
of the alleged violation and requested an appearance before a hearing officer to contest the civil
penalty.
City Attorney Thomson said the hearing officer determines only if an illegal sale occurred;
the City Council solely determines the penalty. She asked Mr. DeSmidt how long the investigation
would take because their conclusion may result in the violation not being contested and a hearing
not necessary.
Mr. DeSmidt said the investigation should be complete in two to three weeks and requested
this time to conclude if a hearing is needed.
City Attorney Thomson suggested the City Council defer to staff for follow-up on this matter
and she will confer with Mr. DeSmidt in two to three weeks.
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M/Ulrich, S/Sandahl to defer action on the disciplinary hearinq and resolution imposinq civil
penalty on Champps. 790 West 66th Street. for a third time alcohol compliance failure and direct
the City Attorney to confer with Champp's attorney to determine if Champps investiqation
concludes with a contestinq of the violation and a hearinq is to be scheduled or concludes with no
contest and the matter returns to the City Council.
Council Member Enger asked if a citation had been issued to the server at the time of the
sale and the result of court action.
Public Safety Director Scott said yes, and he would report back on the court finding.
Motion carried 4-0.
K. B. Mobile Mart - 6744 Penn Avenue - Gwen Flanders admitted the violation occurred and
stipulated to the suspension and civil penalty.
M/Sandahl, S/Enger 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. 9221
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE OFF-SALE 3.2 PERCENT INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR
LICENSE FOR K.B. MOBILE MART, 6744 PENN AVENUE SOUTH, AND IMPOSING A CIVIL
PENALTY FOR THIRD TIME ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE FAILURE
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9221 in Resolution Book No.
74.
Oasis - 6300 Lyndale Avenue - Pat Heilman admitted the violation occurred and stipulated to the
suspension and civil penalty.
M/Sandahl, S/Enger 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. 9220
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE OFF-SALE 3.2 PERCENT INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR
LICENSE FOR OASIS MARKET (FORMERLY FOOD N FUEL), 6300 L YNDALE AVENUE
SOUTH; AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR SECOND TIME ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE
FAILURE
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9220 in Resolution Book No.
74.
Item #13
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Item #14
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M/Ulrich, S/Sandahl that the followinq claims and payrolls be approved:
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RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST CO.
INT Checks: 115442- 115456
HIC 117242 - 117575
PAYROLL 30932 - 31105
TOTAL
$ 56,292.13
$ 1,066,224.51
$ 445,875.22
$ 1,568,391.86
Motion carried 4-0.
No one addressed the City Council.
Mayor Kirsch made a statement related to the June 24 Star Tribune article about
redevelopment in Richfield. He thanked Council Member Rosenberg for her response which was
published in the Star Tribune on July 13. He said copies of her response are available at the City
Hall receptionist area.
Council Member Ulrich said she was irritated that people from the east coast pass
judgement on Richfield.
Date Approved: August 13. 2002
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Cheryl Kr mholz
Recording Secretary
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