05-08-12 Regular CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
. �/ Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
May 8, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 7:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Tom Fitzhenry; Pat Elliott, Sue Sandahl; and Fred
Wroge.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; John Stark, Community Development
Director; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation
Services Director; Todd Sandell, Acting Public Safety Director; Karen
Barton, Community Development Manager; Robert Hintgen, Utilities
Superintendent; Corrine Heine, City Attorney; and Cheryl Krumholz,
Executive Coordinator.
OPEN FORUM
Gertrude Ulrich, 7024 Oak Grove Blvd and League of Women Voters member, spoke in
opposition to the proposed constitutional amendment requiring Voter ID.
Mary Gover, 6711 Lake Shore Drive#1007, spoke in opposition to the proposed
constitutional amendment requiring Voter ID.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Goettel led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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M/Wroge, S/Sandahl to approve the minutes of(1) Special Joint Richfield—Bloomington
City Council Worksession of March 26, 2012; (2) Special City Council/HRA/Planning Commission
Worksession of April 10, 2012; (3) Special City Council/HRA Meeting of April 16, 2012; (4) Special
City Council/HRA/Planning Commission Worksession of April 16, 2012; (5) Special Concurrent City
Council/Richfield School Board Worksession of April 24, 2012; and (6) Regular City Council
Meeting of April 24, 2012.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 SWEARING-IN OF RICHFIELD POLICE OFFICERS MILES BECKNER,
AMANDA JOHNSON, AND ORLANDO ZABALA
Acting Public Safety Director Sandell administered the swearing-in of Richfield Police
Officers Miles Beckner, Amanda Johnson, and Orlando Zabala.
Item #2 PRESENTATION REGARDING NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
Public Works Director Eastling made a presentation regarding Public Works Week.
Item #3 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• MAY 21 CITY COUNCIL/HRA/PLANNING COMMISSION
WORKSESSION AT 6:00 P.M. REGARDING RENTAL HOUSING
INVENTORY AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT
• HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
Council Member Wroge requested the League of Women Voters and Minnesota Majority
videos regarding Voter ID shown at the earlier worksession be placed on the City's website.
Council Member Wroge suggested that in the future there should be discussion involving
the business community regarding the vision and focus of the community.
Council Member Wroge questioned why Richfield Patch had information related to the new
development proposal received on April 30 from Ron Clark but the Council did not.
City Manager Devich explained the City did not send information to Richfield Patch but that
they may have gotten the proposed development materials from the City's website. The material
was placed on the website shortly after it was received on April 30. Posting materials on the
website has been done in the past.
Council Member Wroge expressed concern about Ron Clark's approach to contact the City
Council Members individually.
City Attorney Heine explained the City Council could meet individually with the developer
but cautioned that they not be the go-between to build consensus or indicate their position.
Council Member Wroge expressed concerns regarding the approval of Transformation
Home Loan Program funds related to 7320 Colfax Avenue at the March 19 HRA Meeting agenda,
the source for those funds, and the terminology used by staff at the meeting.
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Community Development Director Stark explained the Transformation Home Loan
Program, including the funding source, and that the decision on the loans is the authority of the
HRA. He also clarified the terminology used in reference to the funds.
City Manager Devich added the HRA could decide to revisit the loan guidelines.
Council Member Sandahl announced the June 2 Municipal Center dedication event.
Council Member Fitzhenry discussed the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer announced the Memorial Day events.
Mayor Goettel announced the May 19 Avenues of Opportunities Open House at First
National Bank of the Lakes sponsored by the Penn Central Group.
Mayor Goettel stated there will be a Special City Council/HRA/Planning Commission
Worksession on May 21 at 6:00 p.m. regarding the housing needs assessment.
Item #4 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Goettel removed Consent Calendar Item #5C.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Sandahl to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of approval of resolution authorizing Department of Public Safety to accept
donated monies from Richfield Bloomington Credit Union and Richfield Visions S.R. No. 79
RESOLUTION NO.10651
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RICHFIELD DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY/POLICE
TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF $950.00 FROM RICHFIELD BLOOMINGTON CREDIT UNION
AND RICHFIELD VISIONS TO BE USED FOR UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY EVENT
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10651.
B. Consideration of approval of setting a public hearing to be held on June 12, 2012, for the
consideration of new on-sale intoxicating and Sunday liquor licenses for Pizza Luce VII
Inc., 800 West 66th Street S.R. No. 80
C. Item removed from agenda.
D. Consideration of approval of resolution authorizing the City of Richfield's 2012-2015
Municipal Recycling Grant application and agreement with Hennepin County S.R. No. 82
RESOLUTION NO.10652
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD'S APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT
FOR THE 2012-2015 MUNICIPAL RECYCLING GRANT FROM HENNEPIN COUNTY
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10652.
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E. Consideration of approval of bid minutes/tabulation and award contract for 2012
Sealcoating work to Pearson Bros. Inc. in the sum of$564,958.00 S.R. No. 83
F. Consideration of approval of 12-month extension to the 2011 Concrete Sidewalk, Curb and
Gutter Repair contract with Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. in the sum of$98,850.00 S.R.
No. 84
G. Consideration of approval of resolution authorizing the Source Water Protection Grant
agreement between the City of Richfield and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
S.R. No. 85
RESOLUTION NO.10653
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO ENTER INTO A SOURCE WATER
PROTECTION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT HEALTH FOR$10,000
TO BE USED FOR SECURITY UPGRADES AT SELECTED WELL HOUSES
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10653.
M/Goettel, S/Wroge to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS SUPPORTING THE SUBMITTAL OF
APPLICATIONS TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (DEED)AND THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
LIVABLE COMMUNITIES TAX BASE REVITALIZATION ACCOUNT FOR
CONTAMINATION CLEAN-UP GRANT FUNDS AT THE FORMER LYNDALE
GARDEN CENTER SITE, 6400 LYNDALE AVENUE S.R. NO. 86
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 86.
M/Goettel, S/Sandahl that the following resolutions be adopted and that they be made part
of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO.10654
RESOLUTION AFFIRMING AND RATIFYING SUBMITTAL OF
AN APPLICATION AND COMMITTING LOCAL MATCH AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT
SIGNATURE TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT (DEED) FOR CONTAMINATION CLEAN-UP GRANT FUNDS FOR 6400
LYNDALE AVENUE
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10654.
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RESOLUTION NO.10655
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF
AN APPLICATION TO THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL LIVABLE COMMUNITIES TAX BASE
REVITALIZATION ACCOUNT FOR CONTAMINATION CLEAN-UP GRANT FUNDS FOR 6400
LYNDALE AVENUE
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10655.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT TO REDSTONE
CONSTRUCTION CO. INC. IN AMOUNT OF $1,562,501.92 FOR THE 76TH
STREET EAST PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZATION FOR
THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE CHANGES IN THE CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT UP TO $50,000 S.R. NO. 87
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 87.
M/Goettel, S/Fitzhenry to approve award of contract to Redstone Construction Co. Inc. in
the amount of$1,562,501.92 for the 76th Street East public improvement project and authorization
for the City Manager to approve changes in the construction contract up to $50,000.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #9 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
None.
Item #10 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Wroge, S/Goettel that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 05/08/12
NP Checks: 212523-212848 $ 928,792.12
Payroll: 83338-83650 $ 548,592.39
TOTAL $ 1,477,384.51
Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:11 p.m.
Date Approved: May 22, 2012 ' / /"/
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Bid Opening
April 26, 2012
10:00 a.m.
2012 Sealcoat
Bid No. 12-01
Pursuant to requirements of Resolution No. 1015, 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 2012 sealcoat, as advertised in the official
newspaper on April 12, 2012 and the Construction Bulletin on April 16, 2012.
Present: Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
Derick Anderson, Civil Engineer
Theresa Schyma, City Manager Representative
The following bids were submitted and read aloud:
Intent
Non-
Bidder's Name Bond Collusion To Total Base Bid
Comply
Pearson Brothers, Inc. Provided Provided Provided $564,958.00
Allied Blacktop, Inc. Provided Provided Provided $620,470.00
ASHTECH Corp. Provided Provided Provided $655,050.00
The City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and considered at the May
8, 2012 City Council Meeting.
Nancy Gib.0 City Clerk
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Bid Opening
April 30, 2012
3:00 p.m.
76th Street East Reconstruction
Bid No. 12-02
Pursuant to requirements of Resolution No. 1015, 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 76th Street East Reconstruction, as
advertised in the official newspaper on April 19, 2012.
Present: Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
Robert Hintgen, Utilities Superintendent
Liz Finnegan, Civil Engineer
Tim Lamkin, Project Engineer HR Green
Theresa Schyma, City Manager Representative
The following bids were submitted and read aloud:
Acknowledge
Non- Receipt of Total Base Bid
Bidder's Name Bond Collusion Addendum
1 & 2
Max Steinenger Corp. Provided Provided Provided $1,933,032.62
Eagan, MN
CS McCrossan Construction Provided Provided Provided $1,871,237.07
Maple Grove, MN
Friedges Contracting LLC Provided Provided Provided $1,804,080.45
Lakeville, MN
Redstone Construction Provided Provided Provided $1,562,501.92
Company— Mora, MN
SM Hentges & Sons Inc. Provided Provided Provided $1,648,015.26
Jordan, MN
The City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and considered at the May
8, 2012 City Council Meeting. )J(4(4
Nancy Gibb City Clerk