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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
February 12, 2002
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 6:44 p.m.
Members Present:
Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Susan Rosenberg; Gertrude Ulrich; John Enger; and
Sue Sandahl.
Staff Present:
Samantha Orduno, City Manager; Steven Devich, Administrative Services
Director; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Bruce Palmborg,
Community Development Director; Dan Scott, Public Safety Director; Jim
Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director; Chris Regis, Finance Manager;
Deborah Guiher, Deputy City Clerk; and Corrine Thomson, City Attorney.
Steve Jensen, 7620 Auto Club Circle, thanked everyone that was involved in the parking lot
project at The Transmission Shop. This makes life easier for The Transmission Shop, neighbors
and City Hall. It was wonderful to see that everyone could compromise.
Robert Hall, 7309 Oliver Avenue, requested speaking at the second Open Forum.
Sharon Glennon, 2000 West 76th Street, stated that the workers on the Best Buy project
are parking on the streets instead of on the Best Buy property, and that by 5:30 a.m. they are
gassing up vehicles and cranes. The lights from the buildings are shining directly into her home.
She would like the lights turned off.
Council Member Rosenberg asked City Manager Orduno to check into the items just
discussed.
City Manager Orduno said Opus would be contacted in the morning.
Mayor Kirsch led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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M/Ulrich, S/Rosenberg to approve the minutes of the (1) Special City Council Meetinq of
January 16, 2002; (2) Special City Council Meetinq of January 17, 2002; (3) Special City Council
Meetinq of January 22,2002; (4) Special City Council Worksession of January 22. 2002: and (5)
Reqular City Council Meetinq of January 22, 2002.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #1
Public Safety Director Scott presented the Richfield Public Safety Departmental
Commendation for Officer of the Year 2001 to Police Officer Christopher Seehuetter.
Item #2
Mayor Kirsch stated that Mr. Brusman was unavailable tonight and requested this be re-
scheduled at a later time.
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Carol Flynn, Chair of the Task Force that was put together by the Hubert H. Humphrey
Institute of Public Affairs and former Senator, was asked to look at Value Pricing which is using tolls
to control traffic. She stated that this demonstration could keep the Crosstown open during
construction.
Senator Terwilliger presented information regarding the Crosstown project and moving traffic
to non-peak times. This would be a way to do the construction without closing it down for four-years.
Ferrol Robinson, Consultant for the Task Force, presented the following information in a slide
presentation:
. The purpose of the Crosstown Commons Value Pricing Demonstration Project
. To explore whether the use of pricing during reconstruction of a major corridor can gain
acceptance as a cost-effective traffic demand management tool.
. To determine whether technical, equity, and local impact concerns can be mitigated or
overcome.
. Proposal I
. Use already-acquired right-of-way plus limited addition of right-of-way to build additional
capacity on Crosstown.
. Price the Commons Area during the reconstruction period (and during 1-494
reconstruction) .
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· Terminate the pricing demonstration project if it is unsuccessful or if after completion the
community doesn't want it anyloriger.
. Objectives of Pricing Proposal
II Under Crosstown Access Closure Alternative
. Maintain all traffic movements during construction.
. Manage demand to mitigate diversion of traffic to local roads.
. Improve corridor transit and carpooling services.
· Under Construction of Full-Build 1-35W/Crosstown Alternative
. Manage peak-period single occupant vehicle (SOV) demand.
. Improve area transit and carpooling services.
. Raise revenues to help fund increase in construction cost.
. Why Pricing?
· Management tool to maintain traffic flow and reduce growth in SOV traffic:
. By shifting peak-period trips to non-peak periods.
. By shifting SOV trips to transit and carpooling.
. By minimizing diversion to local streets during construction.
· Use of toll revenues to improve corridor transit and carpooling services and to discount
corridor transit fares.
· Outcome: Improve current levels of service, safety and air quality.
. Pricing is About Choices
· Pricing offers choices to travelers because
. Off-peak period use is free.
. Use in the shoulders-of-peaks is half-price.
. Greater level of transit and carpooling services are provided.
· Pricing is a cost-effective alternative to road closure.
. Traffic Operations
· Vehicles are not stopped nor slowed down.
· Drivers are informed in advance of the toll.
· Pricing period: peak hours and shoulder hours.
· Target peak period speed: 40-45 mph.
. Toll Structure
· All Commons traffic tolled in both directions.
· Peak-period tolls are higher than shoulders-of-the-peak tolls.
· No toll during off-peak periods.
· Transit and high occupancy vehicles (HOV) 3+ vehicles pay no toll.
· HOV2s have a lower rate than SOVs.
. Cost and Revenues
· Operating Cost: $3.5m per year (estimate based on 12 cents per transaction).
· Total Capital Cost: $14.8m (transponders, gantries, telecommunications,
video/transponder detection, signs).
· Revenues: $30-40m per year (SOV peak-period toll of $1.50-$2.00; HOV2 peak-period
toll of $0.75-$1.00; half tolls in shoulders).
. Phasing
*Phase I
Detailed engineering
Political support
Public education and
outreach
*Phase II
Equipment installation (gantries, OCR cameras,
detection equipment)
Transponder selection and distribution
Point-of-sale outlets
Customer account administration
General management and oversight
Evaluation
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. Funding Summary
Fundinq Source
Federal (Estimated
Grant)
Local
Phase I
$1.6m
$OAm
$2.0m
Phase II Total I
$6.5m $8.1m
$6.3m* $6.7m
$12.8m $14.8m
Total
*Includes (a) portion of transponder cost paid by user and (b) public outreach and evaluation
. Tolling and Enforcement
· Most users would have a pre-paid tag (transponder) in the vehicle.
· Some vehicles would have a day-pass.
. Day-passes could be purchased directly (pre-payment). If by phone (800#) or internet,
license plate and credit card number would be required.
. All license plates would be read and compared to prepaid tag or day-pass license plates.
Compliant plate number would be deleted.
. Enforcement by exception: Only license plates not listed would be considered non-
compliant and notices sent.
. Non-compliant vehicles would have 24-hours to purchase a tag or pay the toll.
· Tags and day-passes 10 the vehicle type.
. Equipment
· Gantries at four approaches to Commons plus at an intermediate point.
· Gantries equipped with following hardware for each lane:
. Detection, tracking, and vehicle classification sensors
. Microwave communication link between gantries and tag (DSRC-5.8 GHz).
. . License plate reader (OCR).
· Video surveillance
. Detection and surveillance information transmitted to control center.
. Variable message signs in advance of tolled section to alert drivers.
Council Member Enger stated that the City Council is not in favor of this program. This will
direct traffic to Richfield and Minneapolis. 1-394 would be a good place to do a test. He stated his
concern over the loss of homes and asked the following:
. How do people change their work hours to drive during non-peak hours?
. Who over-sees the tolls and whether they are paying for one, two or three people in the
car?
. How will traffic move at 45 miles an hour?
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Mr. Robinson stated that the loss of homes would be less through this program and that
policing would be an issue on how many people are in the car. When pricing is implemented, the
number of people who use single occupant vehicle (SOV) goes down dramatically. Improving transit
with an orderly flow can keep the speed to 40 - 45 miles per hour. Freeways during peak time that
are fully metered will move at that speed.
Ms. Flynn said that none of the solutions will be pleasant and she hopes the Council won't
rule it out completely. Transits and roads can benefit.
Lee Munich, Senior Fellow with the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, said they would like
an opportunity to try this, and to see how this will work for a demonstration.
Council Member Sandahl thanked the task force for their presentation. She said the concept
has value in terms of alternate solutions to the issues and creative funding mechanisms that would be I
helpful. However, the consultant that put the proposal together for MnDOT didn't recommend using
Value Pricing on this project. She also would like to see this at some other location.
Mayor Kirsch thanked the group for their presentation.
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Deputy Clerk Guiher took roll call for two Special City Council Meetings.
Council Member Sandahl requested posting the League of Women Voters Program being
held at Richfield City Hall on February 23.
Council Member Ulrich said she had been asked questions regarding changes in the City
Charter regarding decriminalizing violations of City ordinances.
City Manager Orduno said this ordinance would come before the City Council in a public
hearing.
Council Member Ulrich said she had attended a Prevention Forum that related to the correct
use of alcohol and a smoke free coalition. She urged residents to contact their Legislator regarding
the smoke free coalition and opposing alcohol outlets. She also attended a Radio Board Meeting in
which Richfield was mentioned and is part of the system.
Council Member Enger asked if the work has been completed on the storm water outlet into
Richfield Lake that was listed in the Construction Alert on February 4, 2002.
Public Works Director Eastling responded that a private contractor completed the work last
week.
Council Member Enger commented that the City Council hasn't seen an updated plan on City
Bella.
City Manager Orduno stated that when the City has current plans the City Council will see
them. The plans are scheduled to be presented to the HRA in March and possibly in a joint meeting
with the City Councilor during a Worksession.
Council Member Enger said that in Memo 141A regarding a letter to Robert Hall, there is a
discrepancy related to the budget.
City Manager Orduno said this information would change because of the Budget Reduction
Plan. If the Council wishes, a Worksession to review the changes can be scheduled, or Council
Member Enger could meet with staff to go through the changes.
Council Member Enger said he would prefer a Worksession so that all Council Members could
hear how the changes in the State will affect the City budget.
Council Member Sandahl suggested that Council Member Enger meet with City Manager
Orduno first, and if necessary, a special Worksession can be scheduled.
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Council Member Enger asked to remove Items 5B, 5F and 5G from the Consent Calendar
and place them on the regular agenda.
Mayor Kirsch removed Consent Calendar Items 5B, 5F and 5G and placed them on the
regular agenda as Items 14A, 14B and 14C.
M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl to approve the aqenda as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #5
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A. Approved resolution supporting adequate 9-1-1 emergency telephone system funding S.R.
No. 30
RESOLUTION NO. 9146
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ADEQUATE 9-1-1
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM FUNDING
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9146 in Resolution Book No. 73.
B. Removed from the consent calendar and placed on the regular agenda for consideration as
Item 14A.
C. Approved resolution authorizing application for 2002 Municipal Recycling Grant from
Hennepin County and signing of 2002 recycling contract S. R. No. 32
RESOLUTION NO. 9147
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE MUNICIPAL GRANT APPLICATION FOR
2002 HENNEPIN COUNTY RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING PROGRAM AND THE SIGNING OF THE
2002 MUNICIPAL RECYCLING PROGRAM CONTRACT.
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9147 in Resolution Book No. 73.
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D. Approved resolution appointing Robyn Goolsbey to Richfield Tourism Promotion Board for
unexpired portion of three-year term ending December 31, 2003 S.R. No. 33
RESOLUTION NO. 9148
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO
THE RICHFIELD TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD, INC.
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9148 in Resolution Book No. 73.
E. Approved amended transitory ordinance vacating right-of-way for former West 77-1/2 Street
at Shops at Lyndale S.R. No. 34
F. Removed from the consent calendar and placed on the regular agenda for consideration as
Item 14B.
G. Removed from the consent calendar and placed on the regular agenda for consideration as
Item 14C.
M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl to approve the Consent Calendar as amended and to amend Bill I
No. 2002-4, Transitory Ordinance No. 18.10 vacatinq the riqht-of-way for the former West 77 1/2
Street at the Shops at Lyndale, that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made
part of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #6
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer reviewed Staff Report No. 37 regarding the
second reading of a transitory ordinance authorizing planning, design and execution of Phase One
of the Outdoor Pool Renovation Project with estimated project cost of $820,531.
Jody Dahms, Gremmer & Associates, discussed the site plans for Phase One which
includes an additional wading pool and renovation of the existing pool, and Phase Two which
would include a new bathhouse, new mechanical room and new concession area.
Tom Schuelke, Architect for TSP One, Inc., discussed Phase Two of the bathhouse with
drawings presented of the floor plans.
Rick Jabs, Chair of the Community Services Commission, member of the Task Force and
resident, thanked the members of the Task Force for their hard work. During the Visions 2020 it
became apparent that the pool was a vital part of recreation for all ages.
Acknowledgement was made of the Task Force members that were present for their work
on the project.
Council Member Rosenberg thanked Rick Jabs also for his hard work and acknowledged
that he also was on the Task Force for a new Community Center.
Robert Hall, 7309 Oliver Avenue, stated that he was in favor of the new pool and that it
would be an asset to the community. He asked the following:
. How long will the repairs last?
. How many customers come from Minneapolis or Bloomington?
. Questioned prices for usage here and in other communities.
. Will the Adventure Pool raise the City's liability?
. Questioned the attendance drop (was this related to the waterslide).
. Questioned the financing.
Jody Dahms answered that the concrete would last a minimum of 25 years and the life of
the remainder of the project would last 50 years or longer if properly maintained. The liability with
the Adventure Pool will go up. It depends on the type of equipment that is installed. The City
Attorney will need to determine what level of liability it will add to the City.
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer answered that with seasonal passes, 60% of the
users come from Richfield, 38% Minneapolis and 2% come from other areas. Daily use with no
seasonal pass is usually from other communities. It is also very important to bring in non-
residents. The City may choose to charge more for the non-resident users.
Facilities Manager AI Payne said that last year they offered single person passes only.
They no longer offer a family pass. He also reviewed the prices charged from other communities.
Council Member Sandahl stated that the usage of the pool dropped because of cold
summer months.
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer also stated that the condition of the pool affected
the attendance. It needed to be renovated. He also stated that the City planned improvements in
a year and a half and that the current Capital Improvement Program has money dedicated to the
pool throughout the next five years. Because of the problem with the pool, the money will be
coming sooner. A new Capital Improvement Program (CIP) will be reviewed.
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Marc Hamren, 7627 Upton Avenue, said there is a need for children to be active. He
supports proceeding with Phase One and Two. We won't need to close the pool a second time
doing both Phases at once.
Terry Bumgarner, 6725 Oakland Avenue, said we need to keep the pool for Richfield and
encouraged the renovation of the pool. We need to encourage the habit of recreation. Let's give
kids a place that offers them somewhere to get outside in the summer and a place to socialize.
Adults also use it as a social place.
M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl to close the public hearinq.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Council Member Rosenberg said this is a good plan. The City needs recreation, community
spirit and a gathering place.
Council Member Enger thanked the Community Services Commission and the Pool Task
Force for their hard work and the wonderful job they did. He is in favor of Phase I and II of the
project. He also thanked the residents for their comments.
Council Member Sandahl asked if we close the pool for Phase I for a year, would it also
close for a year with Phase II.
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer said that if Phase I and II are done at separate
times it would require two closings, unless Phase II was done during a non-season. If Phase I and
II were done at one time, the City would know what the bidding climate is.
Council Member Ulrich said the City needs to do everything to keep the pool in good repair.
Mayor Kirsch thanked the Community Services Commission and the Task Force for the I
work they put forward on this project. This is vital for the City and we need to bring the pool and
bathhouse to good standards.
M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl that this constitutes the Second Readinq of Bill No. 2002-5,
Transitorv Ordinance No. 18.11 authorizinq the planninq, desiqn and execution of Phase One of
the Outdoor Pool Renovation Proiect with an estimated proiect cost of $820,531, that it be
published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes.
Mayor Kirsch requested the Deputy City Clerk to conduct a roll call vote.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7
City Manager Orduno reviewed Staff Report No. 38 regarding the first reading of a
transitory ordinance authorizing planning, design and execution of Phase Two of the Outdoor Pool
Renovation Project with estimated cost of $1,549,861 and to schedule a public hearing and second
reading for March 12, 2002.
Council Member Sandahl questioned why the City should wait on Phase Ill.
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer said that five years from now it could be looked at,
but now it would put a burden on the Liquor Store Fund.
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Council Member Ulrich agreed that this should be looked at in five years. The City doesn't
know what the attraction will be at that time, and this would give everyone something to look
forward to.
M/Rosenberg, S/Enger to approve first readinq of a transitory ordinance authorizinq the
planninq. desiqn and execution of Phase Two of the Outdoor Pool Renovation Proiect with an
estimated proiect cost of $1 .549.861; and schedule a public hearinq and second readinq for March
12. 2002.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #8
Public Works Director Eastling reviewed Staff Report No. 39 regarding a resolution
authorizing an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for cost sharing of the
irrigation system construction and other associated construction upon and along 1-35W from 76th
Street to 66th Street in the estimated amount of $26,187.84.
Council Member Rosenberg said that this work is a necessity. The overhead is a great
addition to the community and we need to finish it off. She has received several calls from
residents that are eager for the planting to begin.
Mayor Kirsch stated that he has received calls from residents asking why the landscaping
isn't being done.
M/Rosenberg, 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. 9149
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
COOPERATIVE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT NO. 82745-R WITH
THE STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR COST SHARING OF IRRIGATION SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION
PERFORMED UPON AND ALONG 1-35W FROM 76TH STREET TO 66TH STREET
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9149 in Resolution Book No.
73.
Item #9
City Manager Orduno reviewed Staff Report No. 40 regarding a resolution designating a
member of the Richfield Community Human Services Council as the City's representative to
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Hennepin South Services Collaborative Coordination Advisory Team and appointing a member of
the Richfield Community Human Services Planning Council to a two-year term.
M/Rosenberg, 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:
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RESOLUTION NO. 9150
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DESIGNATING A MEMBER OF THE RICHFIELD COMMUNITY
HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING COUNCIL AS THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
HENNEPIN SOUTH SERVICES COLLABORATIVE COORDINATION ADVISORY TEAM AND
APPOINTING A MEMBER OF THE RICHFIELD COMMUNITY HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING
COUNCIL TO A TWO-YEAR TERM
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9150 in Resolution Book No.
73.
M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl to appoint Tom Scaqlia a member of the Richfield Community
Human Services Planninq Council. to a two-year term as a representative to the Hennepin South
Services Collaborative Coordination Advisory Team.
Motion carried 5-0.
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City Manager Orduno reviewed Staff Report No. 41 regarding a resolution awarding the
sale of $1,460,000 General Obligation Capital Notes, Series 2002A.
Sid Inman, Ehlers & Associates, Inc., explained that this is new financing for the City of
Richfield, but not new for school districts in Minnesota. He discussed the bid tabulation and stated
that Ehlers & Associates recommend the bid be awarded to Miller Johnson Steichen Kinnard
Investment Securities, Inc.
M/Rosenberg, 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. 9151
A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF $1,460,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL NOTES, SERIES 2002A;
FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS;
DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY;
AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT
Motion carried 4-1. (Enger opposed.) This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9151 in
Resolution Book No. 73.
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Item #11
Public Works Director Eastling reviewed Staff Report No. 42 regarding consideration of a
supplement to the amended stipulation agreement with Century Court Apartments and a second
reading of a transitory ordinance authorizing the conveyance of a remnant parcel to Century Court
Apartments.
Public Works Director Eastling said that a question had been asked previously about what
the width of the frontage road is along Century Court going west. He said the two lanes are
approximately 36' and is being narrowed to 28'.
Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, asked to have his comments read and made
part of the record. City Manager Orduno read the following:
1. The land should be kept public land until Best Buy is opened and the adequacy of the
narrow frontage road west of Penn Avenue is proven. Note that the 48.6' entry on the
west side of Penn is narrower that the east side entry to Best Buy.
2. A pedestrian safety island at the west entry to Penn Avenue justifies additional public
use on the north edge.
3. Staff Report states parcel is considered too small for redevelopment. Does this prevent
any development on the remnant parcel? If not, what control does the City have on
adequacy or appropriateness of possible uses?
Public Works Director Eastling said the land use question was taken to Community
Development for review. Community Development judged that by the time setbacks are looked at,
there is no space for a building. This area is an undevelopable parcel and is where the pedestal
sign will be located.
Council Member Sandahl asked if there is anything preventing Century Court from paving
over this area and making it a parking lot?
Public Works Director Eastling said they would need an off-street parking contract and
would need to meet all setback requirements.
M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg to close the public hearinq.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Member Enger said this would be a great place for the City to advertise for a
Gateway to Richfield or Welcome to the City of Richfield, with a flag.
City Manager Orduno said the City would need to explore the possibility of a sign.
Mayor Kirsch asked staff to pursue the possibility of a sign.
Council Member Sandahl is in favor of Council Member Enger's idea. Possibly a joint sign
could be used saying Welcome to Richfield, your new home at Century Court.
Council Member Enger said he would approve this with hopes that the City may have a sign
showing this as a gateway to Richfield.
Council Member Rosenberg agrees with any sign that welcomes people to Richfield.
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M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg to approve the Supplement to the Amended Stipulation
Aqreement with Century Court Apartments: and that this constitutes the Second Readinq of Bill No. I
2002-6 Transitory Ordinance No. 18.12 authorizinq the conveyance of a remnant parcel to Century
Court Apartments. that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these
minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #12
Public Works Director Eastling reviewed Staff Report No. 43 regarding consideration of a
License Agreement between Best Buy Co., Inc. and the City of Richfield to allow Best Buy to
construct and use a parking area within the future 1-494 right-of-way.
City Attorney Thomson discussed the changes in the License Agreement. She said an
addition to the motion needs to be included to the draft agreement authorizing the City Manager to
approve additional non-material changes in the wording of the agreement.
M/Sandahl, S/Ulrich to approve the revised License Aqreement between Best Buy Co.. Inc.
and the City of Richfield to allow Best Buy to construct and use a parkinq area within the future 1-
494 riqht of way and to authorize the City Manaqer to approve additional non-material chanqes in
the wordinq of this aqreement.
Motion carried 4-1. (Enger opposed.)
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Public Works Director Eastling reviewed Staff Report No. 44 regarding consideration of a
Master Bloomington-Richfield Water Main Agreement.
M/Ulrich, S/Rosenberg to approve the Master Bloominqton-Richfield Water Main
Aqreement and authorize the Mayor and City Manaqer to execute the Aqreement on behalf of the
City of Richfield. .
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #14
Public Works Director Eastling reviewed Staff Report No. 45 regarding the consideration of
an Easement Agreement between Best Buy Co., Inc., the City of Bloomington and the City of
Richfield.
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M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg to approve the Easement Aqreement between Best Buy Co., Inc.,
the City of Bloominqton and the City of Richfield and authorize the Mayor and City Manaqer to
execute the Aqreement.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #14A
Council Member Enger stated that he doesn't want $25,000 removed from a Park
Maintenance Budget to start something new like a Pleasant Avenue Bike Trail.
City Manager Orduno said that some of this money is from the liquor funds and that the City
needs to cut back on some of the Park Maintenance projects in order to allow a $25,000 reserve.
During the goal setting session, it was agreed that some park projects wouldn't be done and some
projects scaled back. This is one of the scale back projects.
M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl to approve the first readinq of a transitory ordinance providinq for
the expenditure of funds from the Special Revenue Fund for certain capital improvements and
schedule the public hearinq and second readinq for March 12, 2002.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #148
Council Member Enger said that with a budget crunch, the City should postpone this
purchase until we hear from the Legislature.
Public Works Director Eastling responded that the Legislature wouldn't affect this money.
Any cuts made by the Legislature wouldn't affect water and sewer and storm sewer accounts.
M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl to approve the bid minutes/tabulation and authorize the purchase
of a hiqh velocity cleaner and chassis in the sum of $105,523.40 to Flexible Pipe Tool Company.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #14C
Council Member Enger asked if this money is from the General Fund.
Public Works Director Eastling said that approximately half of the money is from the
General Fund and the other half is from the Storm Sewer Utility Fund.
M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl to approve the purchase of an Elqin street sweeper from Mac
Queen Equipment Inc. in the amount of $104,195.34 includinq tax, trade-in and delivery.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #15
City Manager Orduno asked that the record be corrected for Item 5E regarding an
ordinance vacating a portion of west 77 1/2 Street. The date that the City Council passed this
ordinance is February 12, 2002.
City Attorney Thomson said that Hennepin County might have requested the changes being
made on Item 5E to tie up loose ends before they finalize the plat.
Item #16
MIRosenberg, SISandahl that the followinq claims and payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST co.
I NT Checks: 110624- 110648
HIC 113417 - 113829
PAYROLL 28717 - 28903
TOTAL
$ 86,564.80
$ 1,081,965.04
$ 523,722.65
$ 1,692,252.49
Motion carried 5-0.
Robert Hall, 7309 Oliver Avenue, questioned the terminology and phraseology used in City
documents. He questioned the following:
1. Staff Report No. 38 says shared costs. There are no shared costs; we have 100% of
the costs.
2. Item No. 13 says consideration of a Water Main Agreement. Work is already done.
What consideration is there?
3. The background report from January 22, 2002 says equipment certificates which were
supported by a separate tax levy above imposed levy limits. Equipment certificates are
deleted from identical. paragraph except for that change from City Council Staff Report
No. 41 from tonight. Why is it different? Is it a note that permits these funds to be used
for something other than equipment certificates? Why were two words removed?
4. There is confusion in Your City. Are there $1 OM in funds? Are these additional funds
from MAC?
5. Planting beds and landscape areas will be done in the spring. This was printed in the
Your City before the Council voted on it.
City Manager Orduno explained that certificates are terms that were used over the years.
In keeping with our Bond Counsel, we phrased it differently. It's not an attempt to elude.
City Manager Orduno said the $1 OM is the same funds secured by Congressman Sabo for
use in Richfield. MAC has also secured additional Federal funds they can use that aren't
dedicated for use in Richfield.
Council Member Enger said the money allocated through the FAA and Mr. Sabo was for
use in properties only that had not been insulated under the Part 150 Program. MAC took $10M
from Mr. Sabo and used the $1 OM they had. They are giving us money out of their account to use
for purposes other than buying houses that have previously not been insulated. Therefore, we can
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buy the houses on 18th Avenue between 6600 and 6700 Streets, plus any additional funds will be
used to buy apartment complexes or apartment buildings on Cedar Avenue north of 66th Street.
The funds from Mr. Sabo couldn't be used for that. We haven't gotten the money yet.
Council Member Rosenberg stated that the City Council voted on an irrigation system not
on plantings.
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at !O:1)1,p"mf\ U
Date Approved: Februarv 26. 2002 ;7-?:7fivhrJ~
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Bid Opening
January 29, 2002
10:00 a.m.
Purchase of one Utility Maint. High Velocity Cleaner & Chassis
Bid No. 02-01
Pursuant to requirements of Resolution NO.1 015, a meeting of the Administrative Staff
was called by Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk, who announced that the purpose of the meeting
was to receive, open and read aloud, bids for the purchase of one Utility Maint. High
Velocity Cleaner and Chassis, as advertised in the official newspaper on January 16,
2002 and the Construction Bulletin on January 18, 2002.
Present:
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
Randy Hughes, Public Works Representative
Cheryl Krumholz, City Manager Representative
Robert Hintgen, Public Works Representative
Ray Wroblewski, Public Works Representative
The following bids were submitted and read aloud:
Vendor Bid Security Base Bid Bid Less Trade-In
ABM Equipment & Supply 5% $128,865.00* $92,865.00*
Hopkins, MN
Flexible Pipe Tool Co. 5% $105,523.40 $84,223.40
St. Cloud, MN
'Denotes corrected figure
The City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and considered at the
February 12, 2002 City Council Meeting.
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City Clerk