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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
January 23, 2007
I CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 6:30 p.m.
I ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Sue Sandahl; Susan Rosenberg; Fred Wroge; and
Bill Kilian.
Staff Present:
Steve Devich, City Manager; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Bruce
Palmborg, Community Development Director; Brad Sveum, Fire Services
Director; Chris Regis, Finance Manager; Bruce Nordquist, Housing &
Redevelopment Manager; Randy Hughes, Operations Superintendent;
Cheryl Krumholz, Recording Secretary; and Corrine Thomson, City
Attorney.
I OPEN FORUM
No one was registered to speak.
PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Goettel led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
I APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Kilian, SlWroge to approve the minutes of (1) Special City Council Meeting of January 2,
2007; (2) Special City Council Meeting of January 8. 2007: (3) Special City Council Worksession of
January 9,2007: and (4) Regular City Council Meeting of January 9.2007.
Motion carried 5-0.
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COUNCIL DISCUSSION I
. EDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING - RICH~IELD'S POSITION ON 69TH
STREET & YORK/XERXES AVENUE DEVELOPMENT
. HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
Mayor Goettel stated there is an Edina City Council meeting on February 6 that she and
Council Member Rosenberg will be attending regarding the proprsed York Place development.
Council Member Rosenberg said the Edina Zoning Board voted down the development
because of all the variances required. The setback puts the devell lopment right on Xerxes Avenue.
There are two proposed alternatives; one managed versus one l!Jnmanaged development.
Council Member Sandahl stated the developer said the ~ize and building height maximized
the investment. There is no tax increment financing for the proj~ct. The neighborhood's concerns
include a four-story building across from Richfield residents on Xerxes Avenue as well as a taller
building by York Avenue. Discussions with Edina included an in~ication the city could support a
buy down in size; and that this mixed-use development fits in line with what Edina sees for the area
but it does not fit zoning regulations. Edina is sensitive to Richfi~ld's concerns.
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Council Member Sandahl said she understood from the 4anuary 9 Richfield City Council
meeting that Richfield residents preferred the residential use instead of a strip mall.
Council Member Rosenberg stated this development haJ set up a Richfield and Edina
dialogue because of the long shared border. I
Mayor Goettel said Richfield and Edina staffs' will be me~ting. Edina residents have called
her and are sympathetic to Richfield residents. A precedent may be set with this development.
She said she liked the step down and buffer ideas. . I
Council Member Kilian said it was an interesting idea to Ihave the Edina City Council buy
down the height and find a middle ground. .
Council Member Wroge said he is not telling another community how to run their financing.
The Richfield City Council needs to know what the residents wart; each neighborhood has their
own concerns. j
City Manager Devich said a letter was prepared by staff 0 the Edina City Council as
directed by the Richfield City Council expressing Richfield's conberns. He requested the City
Council review the letter and provide him with revisions soon solit can be mailed prior to the
February 6 Edina City Council meeting.
Community Development Director Palmborg stated that ~t the Remodeling Fair, three or four
neighbors of the area expressed continuing concern regarding I::)I'Uilding height and placement near
the street.
Council Member Wroge said he'd much rather have housing than retail but he doesn't live
there.
Council Member Sandahl said that from her perspective, the Richfield City Council should
encourage the Edina City Council to listen to Richfield residents1 concerns, consider step backs,
reduce height impacts and that residents prefer residential to cOfmercial. Edina should work with
Richfield people to make sure there is buffering and landscaping.
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. Mayor Goettel said some residents want to meet with he~ and Council Member Rosenberg
to discuss possibilities of the development to fit in better in the block.
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Council Member Wroge asked about posting the February 6 Edina City Council meeting as
a Richfield City Council meeting if all City Council attend.
City Attorney Thomson said the Edina City Council meeting is a public meeting and properly
noticed. The quorum of one public body does not turn into a Richfield City Council meeting.
However, if the Richfield City Council anticipates a quorum will be present and participating in the
discussion, the February 6 meeting should be noticed as a Special Richfield City Council meeting.
The City Council requested the February 6 Edina City Council meeting be posted as a
Special Richfield City Council meeting because a quorum may be present and participation in
discussions is anticipated.
Council Member Sandahl requested the City Council continue discussion of this matter to
the end of tonight's meeting so a policy can be developed that all City Council Members agree with.
Council Member Sandahl discussed the 2007 Legislative transit extensions policy
statement: The City of Bloomington supports a transit way study in the 1-494 corridor from the
Hiawatha LRT to the Southwest Corridor as a way to enhance transportation and also spur
transformational development in the entire corridor. Bloomington supports this policy and she
requested the Richfield City Council discuss this matter at a future meeting or vote on it now.
Mayor Goettel requested specifics be provided on light rail and HOV.
Council Member Sandahl reviewed the background of the transit extensions.
Council Member Wroge requested information on the proposed study including cost and
proposed transit connections.
Council Member Kilian said light rail made more sense and HOV takes up a lot of space
that's not used.
The City Council requested staff place discussion of this policy on a future agenda.
Council Member Sandahl recognized Bob Houlton, Remodeling Fair Chair, for all his efforts
to make the fair a continued success.
Council Member Rosenberg acknowledged all the commission applicants that were
interviewed and considered for appointment.
lItem #2 I COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Goettel removed Consent Calendar Item 3B for separate consideration as Item NO.4
M/Rosenberg, S/Kilian to approve the aaenda as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
litem #3 I CONSENT CALENDAR
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A. Approved continuing public hearing to February 13, 20q7 regarding request for amendment
to conditional use permit to allow installation of additional pump and overall reconfiguration of
existing service station/convenience store at 6744 Penn Avenue S.R. No. 26
B. Removed from the Consent Calendar and placed on thl regular agenda for consideration as
Item 4. I
C. Approved resolution authorizing amendment to cooper,tive agreement for Cedar Point
project with Hennepin County S.R. No. 28 I
RESOLUTION NO. 9887 I
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENjT AND
DESIGNATING HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TO ADMINISTER FUNDS I
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9887. I
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D. Approved resolution appointing Patrick Riley, representi,ng Americlnn, to Richfield Tourism
Promotion Board for three-year term ending December r1, 2009 S.R. No. 29
RESOLUTION NO. 9888 I
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RESOLUTION APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVE
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TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE RICHFIELD TOURISM PROMOTION I BOARD, INC.
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This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9888. I
E. Approved resolution accepting grant of $13,050 from U.~. Department of Homeland Security
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to Richfield Fire Department S.R. No. 30
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RESOLUTION NO. 9889 I .
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A US D~PARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY, ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT ItrJ THE AMOUNT OF $13,050,
RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND TO AUTHO~IZE THE CITY TO ADMINISTER
THE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH GRANT AGREEMENTS AND TERMS PRESCRIBED BY
THE DONORS. I
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9889.
F. Approved resolution accepting all grants and donations .Ireceived by Richfield Recreation
Services Department S.R. No. 31
RESOLUTION NO. 9890 I
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF ALL GRANTS AND DONATIONS RECEIVED
BY THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CIT~ TO ADMINISTERTHE FUNDS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH GRANT AGREEMENTS AND TERMS PRESCRIBED BY DONORS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9890.
G. Approved Public Health Mutual Aid Agreement betwee~ eleven subdivisions in State of
Minnesota, including Richfield, for strengthening preparedness of public health system in
Minnesota S.R. No. 32
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H. Approved of request by Edina Morningside Rotary for itinerant place of amusement, itinerant
food and temporary 3.2 percent malt liquor licenses for Snowbowl event on Saturday,
January 27,2007 at Lariat Lanes, 6320 Penn Avenue S.R. No. 33
MlWroge, S/Sandahl to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
3B. Consideration of approval of resolution authorizing purchase of real property at
7201 Nicollet Avenue, first reading of transitory ordinance authorizing sale of property to
HRA for affordable home development, and scheduling public hearing and second reading
for February 13,2007 S.R. No. 27
Council Member Wroge asked for clarification of this property being developed into two
affordable single family homes or high-density housing.
Housing & Redevelopment Manager Nordquist explained the City envisions the potential of
two single-family homes but because of the Comprehensive Plan it could be more. A subdivision
waiver would be needed because it's a single lot so this property will come before the City Council
again.
Council Member Wroge said he did not want a tri-plex with 80% blacktop in the front yard.
M/Sandahl, SlWroge that the followino resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes. approve first readino of a transitory ordinance authorizino the sale of property to
HRA for affordable home development and schedule a public hearino and second readino for
February 13. 2007:
RESOLUTION NO. 9886
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 7201 Nicollet Avenue
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9886.
Item #5
CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF FRANCHISE ORDINANCE AND
AGREEMENT WITH NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY, DBA XCEL
ENERGY, ALLOWING AND SETTING TERMS FOR XCEL ENERGY'S USE OF
CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND
READING FOR FEBRUARY 27, 2007 S.R. NO. 34
Council Member Kilian presented Staff Report No. 34.
Finance Manager Regis explained the attorneys are still discussing some language
adjustments on the agreement but no substantive changes will be made for second reading of the
ordinance.
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M/Kilian, S/Sandahl to approve the first readina of the Fr nchise Ordinance and Aareement
between the Citv of Richfield and Xcel Enerav and schedule a p~blic hearina and second readina
for February 27.2007. I
City Manager Devich said this is a basic 20-year agreem1ent between Richfield and Xcel
which was last done in 1987 . The gas company 20-year agreeTent was done three or four years
ago. The agreements provide fundamental use of the ri9hts-of-ray.
Council Member Kilian said the franchise fee is a separatl e issue that is allowed in the
agreement.
City Manager Devich explained the franchise fee is a sej:!>arate ordinance.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING ONE-YEAR MORATORIUM ONIINSTALLATION, ERECTION,
CONSTRUCTION, REPLACEMENT, MODIFICATION OR IMPROVEMENT OF
STATIC OR CHANGING ELECTRONIC, DIGITAL, VIDEO DISPLAY SIGNS OR
BILLBOARDS AND FLASHING, MOTION, ANIMiA TED AND CHANGEABLE
COPY SIGNS IN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS AND ISCHEDULlNG SECOND
READING FOR FEBRUARY 27,2007 S.R. No.1s
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Council Member Rosenberg presented Staff Report No 15.
M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl that the followina resolution bel adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes; and schedule a second readina of the ordinancelfor February 27. 2007:
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A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A O'NE YEAR
MORATORIUM ON THE INSTALLATION, ERECTION, CON1STRUCTION, REPLACEMENT,
MODIFICATION OR IMPROVEMENT OF STATIC OR CHA0GING ELECTRONIC, DIGITAL,
VIDEO, DISPLAY SIGNS OR BILLBOARDS, AND FLASITI1ING, MOTION, ANIMATED,
CHANGEABLE COPY AND ILLUMINATED SIGNS IN ~LL ZONING DISTRICTS
Council Member Wroge said this moratorium addresses Inot just the big boards on the
perimeter of the City, but also within the City. He asked about t~e electronic board at 70th
StreetlLyndale Avenue being a violation.
City Manager Devich explained that sign as well as the HUB sign are permissible under the
current ordinance because they display public information (timeAtemperature). The proposed
moratorium addresses a different technology.
City Attorney Thomson explained the moratorium does ~ot restrict existing signs but rather
any new signs with flashing messages installed. Existing signs are not allowed to make
modifications or alternations resulting in flashing or the use of L$D technology. The moratorium
permits the City to undertake a study to review traffic impacts, d!'straction aspects, safety,
restrictions, location and enact regulations.
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Council Member Sandahl discussed moveable signs on rehicles.
Mayor Goettel said these signs are like commercials and are distracting.
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Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9891.
Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF USE OF COMBINED ARCHITECT/"AT RISK"
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER-CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY METHOD AND
SELECTION OF SURFACE TREATMENT FOR MAINTENANCE FACILITY
EXTERIOR S.R. NO. 36
Council Member Wroge presented Staff Report No. 36.
Public Works Director Eastling discussed the Maintenance Facility design options directed
by the City Council to go to bids, design option comparisons and the four-design/construction
delivery methods. He said all four options are cost neutral and staff believes there are differences
in value of the product received. The contract awards still go to the low bid.
Public Works Director Eastling said the "at risk" wording should be removed for option 4 - it
is a Combined Architect/Construction Manager.
Council Member Kilian said there is a fixed fee in the contract to do the project based upon
the parameters and they make sure the City gets what it wants.
Council MemberWroge asked about the traditional-architect, general contractor (option 1)
awarding contracts to low bid.
Public Works Director Eastling said there is a potential for corner cutting in this option.
Council MemberWroge asked about the combined architect/construction manager (option
4) awarding contracts to low bid.
Public Works Director Eastling discussed the process related to various contracts for sub-
contractors in Option 4.
Council Member Wroge said he believed the blueprints created by the architect are the most
important part of a project.
Public Works Director Eastling explained the difference between options 1 and 4, including
the Construction Manager (CM) being part of the preparation of the plans and losing the opportunity
for the blame game. Staff wanted this information before the City Council before action is taken at
the February 13 Regular City Council meeting. The CM has been working with SEH and there are
some convincing examples of using Option 4.
Nancy Schultz, Project Architect for SEH, said examples and references of work performed
by the CM, Gundlack Co., will be provided. This option is not being tested out in Richfield and this
CM is familiar with maintenance facility projects.
City Attorney Thomson explained the required bidding process under the law for public
entities, including responsibilities of SEH as it related to a CM and the City's control of changes.
MlWroge, S/Sandahl to direct staff to prepare contract documents for a Combined
Architect/Construction Manaaer for consideration at the February 13. 2007 City Council Meetina.
Motion carried 5-0.
Ms. Schultz discussed the two options for the exterior of the maintenance facility. Option 1
shows metal trim as horizontal lines on a bluish background, which adds approximately $150,000-
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$200,000 to the cost of the project. Option 2 shows colored concrete and exposed aggregate
surface treatments.
Ms. Schultz stated all metal is a stainless steel product and very sturdy material.
Council Member Kilian stated this building is right on a frleway and gives an impression of
Richfield so it should be reasonably attractive. J
Council Member Wroge stated the building is a utility ga ~ge on the airport property.
Employees at this facility are mostly off site and costs keep rising. He said he supports a new
facility because it's needed but it has a box look no matter what is done. If it was located in the
middle of the City, the exterior would be a concern to the surrouhding neighborhood but this
building is on the edge of town. I
Council Member Sandahl stated this facility may be the qnly reason some people will know
they're in Richfield when on Highway 77. The site represents Richfield and worth the investment
long term to make it look good. She wants to see landscaping. I
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Council Member Wroge questioned if the colored renderi1ngs of the facility's preliminary plan
will actually look like this and if not, funds should not be spent oilandSCaPing.
Ms. Schultz said landscaping is an integral part of the bu1ilding.
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Operations Superintendent Hughes added there is not a l'lot of space on the west side of the
building.
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Council Member Wroge said it would be nice to see an a!ctual outcome.
Public Works Director Eastling explained the tree size ddpicted in the renderings will take
approximately ten years. The renderings are not that far off of Jhat the site will look like.
Council Member Kilian stated there is a cost component !but this is a little extra to look nice
even though it's a maintenance facility. He said he's interested in doing Option 1 but not blowing
the budget. Otherwise, it can look like a warehouse. I
Mayor Goettel questioned if these options were included in the budget.
Ms. Schultz said yes.
Public Works Director Eastling stated Community Development guidance was sought since
Public Works has more of a utilitarian view. I
Mayor Goettel said landscaping was important but needs to stay within the budget with
dollars spent wisely. I
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Council Member Sandahl asked about a bigger space u~derground to park Police cars at
the maintenance facility instead of City Hall. I
Public Works Director Eastling explained that does not w10rk because vehicles are needed
quickly and it was a Police decision.
Council Member Rosenberg stated she agreed with COuhCil Member Wroge regarding costs
increasing. The bridge lighting at 66th Street/35W did cost more but it is a plus. She said she
didn't see the need for the metal exterior since it's not in the mi~dle of town. She added that she
appreciates the need for restricting spending and the need for aftractiveness.
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Council Member Sandahl said she trusted the suggestions from SEH and Community
Development for this long-term investment. The City needs to meet the required standards like
other sites and facilities.
Council Member Kilian stated the cost per year on this long-term investment is relatively low
and can't be fixed economically later. There's a nice development across the highway and Option 2
provides a nice site on both sides.
Council Member Rosenberg said the less expensive Option 1 is nice too and is not
unattractive.
Council Member Wroge stated he supported the building being built but that it is across from
a freeway. The utility part of the building is more important and questioned if the additional expense
is necessary.
Council Member Kilian said if it is a warehouse, or like an airplane hanger, there should be
no City logo on the building except on the front.
Council Member Sandahl said the cost comparison of ten years ago for the facility are
different but the progress of the facility was a decision by another City Council.
M/Sandahl, S/Kilian to approve Option 1 with metal trim.
Council Member Wroge said that he wanted it clear that if he voted no, it was for the metal
trim not the building.
Motion failed 2-3. (Rosenberg, Wroge and Goettel opposed.)
M/Goettel, SlWroge to approve Option 2 with no metal.
Motion carried 3-2. (Kilian and Sandahl opposed.)
Item #8
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO CITY ADVISORY COMMISSIONS
S.R. NO. 37
Council Member Sandahl presented Staff Report No. 37.
M/Sandahl, SlWroge to approve the followina appointments to the Advisory Board of Health
Commission.
ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH
Name
Betty Gustafson
Carlene Ulmer
Jennifer Turrentine
Matthew Tietje
Motion carried 5-0.
Term Expires
January 31, 2009
January 31,2010
January 31, 2010
January 31, 2010
M/Sandahl, SlWroge to approve the followina appointments to the Arts Commission.
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ARTS COMMISSION
January 23, 2007
Name
Donald Teslow II
Joshua Hanley
Kevin Klos
Judith Goebel
Mary Olafson
Susan Rublein
Ellen Stinger
Ron Wilson
Peter Dysart
Motion carried 5-0.
Werm Expires
J~nuary 31, 2008
January 31, 2009
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J~nuary 31,2010
J~nuary 31,2010
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J~nuary 31,2010
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January 31,2010
M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg to approve the followina appointments to the Celebrations
Commission. I
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CELEBRATIONS COMMISSION
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Name Name
Mary Olafson R?ger Swanson
Reed Bornholdt J~mes Brinker
Michele Thompson Peter Dysart
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Marty Kirsch TibY Pegors
Carol Ogden
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, SlWroge to approve the followina appointment to the Civil Service.
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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
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Name [erm Expires
Jerome Plagge Jr. January 31, 2010
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, SlWroge to approve the followina appointments to the Community Services
Commission. I
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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
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iT'erm Expires
January 31, 2008
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J~nuary 31, 2010
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Motion carried 5-0. I
M/Sandahl, SlWroge to approve the followina appointment to the Friendship City
Commission. I
FRIENDSHIP CITY COMMISSlpN
Name h"erm Expires
Roger Swanson January 31, 2010
Name
Gerald Charnitz
Joseph Springer
James Lunderby
Michael Christian
Gary Ness
Sarah Till
Motion carried 5-0.
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M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg to approve the followina appointments to the Human Riahts
Commission.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Name
Toby Pegors
Steven Noess
James Brinker
Juan Gomez .
Johnathon McClellan
Heidi Palms
Term Expires
January 31, 2008
January 31,2008
January 31,2010
January 31,2010
January 31,2010
January 31,2010
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, SlWroge to approve the followina appointments to the Plannina Commission
with terms until January 31.2008.
PLANNING COMMISSION
Name
Dennis Schuller
Rick Jabs
Term Expires
January 31,2008
January 31,2008
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg to approve the followina appointments to the Plannina
Commission with terms until January 31,2010.
PLANNING COMMISSION
Name
Maureen Scaglia
Jeff Karr
Greg Van Sickle
Motion carried 5-0.
Term Expires
January 31,2010
January 31, 2010
January 31, 2010
M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg to approve the followina appointments to the Transportation
Commission.
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Name
Jackie Heinen
Marty Kirsch
Jay Hermann
Robert Shotwell
Steve Lindgren
Motion carried 5-0.
Term Expires
January 31,2008
January 31,2009
January 31, 2010
January 31,2010
January 31,2010
M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg to appoint Bob Houlton to the Celebrations Commission because
he serves on many various committees in the community.
Motion carried 5-0.
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lit m #9 I CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Devich discussed the following:
. Requested the City Council review the draft letter addressed to Edina City Council
regarding the proposed York Place development andl provide comments so the letter can
be mailed prior to the February 6 Edina City Council reeting.
Council Member Sandahl stated that Richfield is not trying to tell Edina what to build but wants
to ensure residents' concerns are heard, considered and mitigated.
Council Member Wroge requested traffic on the 6800 bld1Ck of Xerxes Avenue also be
mitigated.
Council Member Rosenberg suggested permit parking o~ Richfield's side of Xerxes Avenue,
especially if the strip mall is built to make the area more traveler (riendIY.
Public Works Director Eastling stated there is currently np permit parking anywhere in
Richfield. I
. The City Council will be contacted by staff regarding availability for a concurrent City
Council/Richfield School Board meeting. !
. The City Council will be contacted by staff regarding ~vailability for the Key Financial
Strategies meeting.
litem #10 I CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
MlWroge, S/Sandahl that the followina claims and pavrolls be approved:
U. S. BANK
AlP Checks: 156227 - 156616
PAYROLL 36658 - 36981; 41242
TOTAL
~ 2,033,880.22
$ 455,569.08
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$ 2,489,449.30
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #11 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL CLOSED EXECUTIVE] SESSION IN EXECUTIVE
CONFERENCE ROOM REGARDING ATTORNEY-CLIENT DISCUSSION
RELATED TO STATUS OF CITY'S LAWSUIT AGAINST THE METROPOLITAN
AIRPORTS COMMISSION I
City Attorney Thomson stated there is a need for the Cit~ Council to adjourn the open
meeting and go into a Closed Executive Session regarding an Attorney-Client discussion related to
the status of the City's lawsuit against the Metropolitan Airports pommission. Strategy to move
forward on the litigation requires the need for absolute confiden~iality. No action by the City
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Council will be needed at the conclusion of the closed session. The City Council will reconvene
the open meeting in the Council Chambers to adjourn.
M/Kilian, S/Sandahl to adiourn the City Council regular open meeting and gO into a Special
Closed Session in the Executive Conference Room.
Motion carried 5-0.
The City Council went to Closed Executive Session at 8:20 p.m. in the Executive
Conference Room.
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Closed Executive Session was called to order by Mayor Goettel in the Executive
Conference Room at 8:24 p.m.
Members Present:
Mayor Goettel; Sue Sandahl; Fred Wroge; Bill Kilian; and Susan
Rosenberg.
Staff Present:
Steve Devich, City Manager; Pam Dmytrenko, Assistant to City Manager;
Cheryl Krumholz, Recording Secretary; Mac LeFevre and Corrine'
Thomson, City Attorneys.
The Closed Executive Session was convened pursuant to M.S. 13D.05.
The Closed Executive Session adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
RETURN TO REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN COUNCIL CHAMBER
The City Council reconvened the public meeting in the Council Chambers at 8:47 p.m.
Mayor Goettel suggested the Richfield City Council who attend the February 6 Edina City
Council meeting could speak at that meeting along the same line as referenced in the letter being
mailed.
The City Council agreed to Mayor Goettel's suggestion.
ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Cheryl Kr~hOI ~
Recording Secretary