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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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Regular Meeting
June 12, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 7:07 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; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Jim
Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director; Todd Sandell, Acting Public
Safety Director; Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk; Christine Costello, Community
Development Coordinator; Jeff Pearson, Transportation Engineer; Corrine
Heine, City Attorney; and Cheryl Krumholz, Executive Coordinator.
OPEN FORUM
Mary Gover, 6711 Lake Shore Drive#1007, League of Women Voters member, spoke in
opposition to the Voter ID amendment.
Lois Howard, 6305 Thomas Avenue, spoke about the racism issue related to the Pillsbury
Commons project.
Ghislaine Ball, 7627 Harriet Avenue, spoke about tax breaks the Pillsbury Commons project
would receive.
Holly Hanson, 7609 Harriet Avenue, spoke about tax increment financing effects on urban
renewal and Section 42 financing.
Camillo DeSantis, 6508 Newton Avenue, spoke about the recent flyer distributed by the
Richfield Commons group regarding Pillsbury Commons. He expressed his support of the project.
Ann Dougherty, 6844 James Avenue, spoke in support of the Pillsbury Commons project
because 2/3 bedroom apartments are needed to retain families in the school system.
Mayor Goettel announced for the record, the City Council have all received a copy of an e-
mail/letter from the following person(s) regarding Pillsbury Commons, which will be included in the
record:
• Susan Anderson, 7530 Pillsbury Avenue. Received May 29, 2012.
Mayor Goettel also announced for the record, the City Council, Housing and
Redevelopment Authority, and Planning Commission have all received a copy of an e-mail/letter
from the following person(s) regarding Pillsbury Commons, which will be included in the record:
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• Amy Utley, 7530 Pillsbury Avenue. Received May 29 and June 5, 2012.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Goettel led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Wroge, S/Sandahl to approve the minutes of(1) Special City Council/HRA/Planning
Commission Worksession of May 21, 2012; (2) Special City Council Worksession of May 22, 2012;
and (3) Regular City Council Meeting of May 22, 2012.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• RESCHEDULE TUESDAY, AUGUST 14 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING (PRIMARY ELECTION) TO MONDAY, AUGUST 13 AT 7
P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
• SCHEDULE FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AT 8 A.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS TO CANVASS
PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS
• CANCEL TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
• SCHEDULE CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
REGARDING 2012 REVISED/2013 PROPOSED BUDGET ON
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 AT 6 P.M. (COUNCIL MEMO
NO. 70)
• HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
The City Council consensus was to reschedule Tuesday, August 14 Regular City Council
Meeting (Primary Election) to Monday, August 13 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers.
The City Council consensus was to schedule Friday, August 17 Special City Council
Meeting at 8 a.m. in Council Chambers to canvass Primary Election results.
M/Elliott, S/Wroge to cancel Tuesday, August 28 Regular City Council Meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
The City Council consensus was to schedule Special City Council Meeting in Council
Chambers regarding 2012 revised/2013 proposed budget on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 6
p.m.
The City Council acknowledged the success of the June 2 Municipal Center dedication
event.
Mayor Goettel encouraged the purchasing of 4th of July buttons.
Council Member Fitzhenry acknowledged the success of the Memorial Day event at
Veterans Park.
Item #2 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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M/Wroge, S/Sandahl to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #3 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of approval of new Therapeutic Massage Enterprise License for Salon of St.
George, 6625 Lyndale Avenue S.R. No. 93
B. Consideration of approval of resolution establishing absentee ballot counting board for
State Primary and General Elections S.R. No. 94
RESOLUTION NO.10658
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT COUNTING BOARD
FOR THE STATE PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10658.
C. Consideration of approval of resolution appointing election judges for August 14, 2012
Primary Election and November 6, 2012 General Election S.R. No. 95
RESOLUTION NO.10659
RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE STATE PRIMARY ELECTION OF
AUGUST 14, 2012 AND THE GENERAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 6, 2012
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10659.
D. Consideration of approval of resolution authorizing use of ES&S Central Counter Model
650 for tabulation of all absentee ballots for State Primary and General Elections S.R. No.
96
RESOLUTION NO.10660
RESOLUTION APPROVING ABSENTEE COUNTING EQUIPMENT, ES&S CENTRAL COUNTER
MODEL 650 TO BE USED AT THE STATE PRIMARY AND STATE GENERAL ELECTIONS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10660.
E. Consideration of approval of purchase of high pressure sewer flushing machine and
chassis for use by Wastewater Maintenance Division consisting of high pressure sewer
flushing machine from Flexible Pipe Tool Co. for$115,250.79 and chassis from Astleford
International Trucks for$74,943.07 for total amount of$190,193.86 S.R. No. 97
F. Consideration of approval of award of contract to Bulach Custom Rock to install remaining
concrete features and glass centerpieces for final phase of Honoring All Veterans Memorial
in amount of$178,354 S.R. No. 98
G. Consideration of approval of award of contract to Choice Electric to install pathway and
flagpole lighting for remaining phase of Honoring All Veterans Memorial in amount of
$24,800 S.R. No. 99
H. Consideration of approval of award of contract to Clearwater Recreation, LLC to replace
play equipment in Roosevelt Park in amount of$63,500 S.R. No. 100
M/Goettel, S/Wroge to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #4 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
Item #5 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ISSUANCE OF NEW ON-SALE INTOXICATING
AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES, WITH OUTSIDE SEATING, FOR PIZZA
LUCE VII, INC. D/B/A PIZZA LUCE, 800 WEST 66TH STREET S.R. NO. 101
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 101.
M/Goettel, S/Fitzhenry to close public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Goettel, S/Sandahl to approve issuance of new on-sale intoxicating and Sunday liquor
licenses, with outside seating, for Pizza Luce VII, Inc. d/b/a Pizza Luce, 800 West 66°' Street.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item#6 CONSIDERATION OF:
• CLOSE MEETING TO CONSIDER PURCHASE AGREEMENT FROM
RICHFIELD PROPERTIES I, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (DBA RON CLARK
CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN AND CONNELLY DEVELOPMENT) FOR
PURCHASE OF PARCELS REFERENCED AS C-1 AND C-2; AND
• ACCEPT/REJECT OR EXTEND COUNTER PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE
AGREEMENT; AND
• CONSIDER FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR SALE
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTIES OF CITY TO RICHFIELD
PROPERTIES LIMITED I, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SCHEDULE
SECOND READING FOR JUNE 26, 2012; AND
• CONSIDER FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR SALE
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OF CITY TO R.E.C., INC. AND
SCHEDULE SECOND READING FOR JUNE 26, 2012 S.R. NO. 102
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 102.
M/Goettel, S/Elliott to go into closed executive session in the Bartholomew Conference
Room to consider purchase agreement from Richfield Properties I, Limited Partnership (dba Ron
Clark Construction and Design and Connelly Development) for purchase of parcels referenced as
C-1 and C-2.
City Attorney Heine stated that discussion of the C-3 property cannot occur during the
closed session unless it relates to the purchase of the C-1 and C-2 properties.
Motion carried 5-0.
The City Council recessed the open meeting at 7:47 p.m. to go into closed executive
session in the Bartholomew Room.
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
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The Closed Executive Session was called to order by Mayor Goettel in the Bartholomew
Conference Room at 7:50 p.m.
Members Present: Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Fred Wroge; Tom Fitzhenry; Sue Sandahl and Pat
Elliott.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager: Christine Costello, Community
Development Coordinator; Rebecca Kurtz, Ehlers and Associates; Corrine
Heine, City Attorney; and Cheryl Krumholz, Recording Secretary.
The Closed Executive Session was convened pursuant to M.S. 13D.05
The Close Executive Session was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:15 p.m. in the
Bartholomew Conference Room.
The Open Meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 8:19 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
M/Goettel, S/Wroge to reject the purchase agreement from Richfield Properties I, Limited
Partnership (dba Ron Clark Construction and Design and Connelly Development)for purchase of
parcels referenced as C-1 and C-2 for the following reasons:
• Lacking a formal policy (or even informal consensus) on appropriate mix of
affordable housing for the City of Richfield.
• Desire to wait until the property value appreciates.
• Desire to wait until other housing models (i.e. for sale, different income mix, more
townhomes, etc.) are more feasible.
• Proposed project is inconsistent with some of the guidelines of the Corridor Housing
Initiative (including exceeding 2-3 stories and exceeding "low to medium density"
housing.
Council Member Sandahl stated she did not support the motion to reject because the
development is a benefit of upscale, 2 to 3 bedroom rental units for workforce housing.
Council Member Wroge stated he wanted upscale mixed housing with workplace housing,
not 100% affordable housing. He continued that a 4-story building was not appropriate on the east
side of the railroad tracks. He suggested Section 42 funding be available to rehabilitate current 1
bedroom rentals to 2-3 bedrooms. He added a housing vision for Richfield needs to be
established.
Mayor Goettel stated the City lacks a formal policy on inclusionary housing. Affordable
housing is needed but other housing models should be considered to keep the flavor of the
neighborhood.
Council Member Elliott stated future developments need informal consensus to work with
the neighborhood and developer.
Council Member Fitzhenry expressed his fear of losing the urban hometown atmosphere.
Motion carried 4-1. (Sandahl opposed)
City Attorney Heine stated since the purchase agreement was rejected, there would be no
first reading of the ordinance providing for sale of certain real properties of City to Richfield
Properties Limited I, Limited Partnership. However, a motion is needed on the first reading of the
ordinance related to the property C-3.
M/Goettel, S/Elliott to approve first reading of ordinance providing for sale of certain real
property of City to R.E.C., Inc. and schedule second reading for June 26, 2012.
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Motion carried 5-0.
Item#7 CONSIDERATION OF RICHFIELD BICYCLE MASTER PLAN AS
RECOMMENDED BY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION S.R. NO. 103
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 103.
M/Goettel, S/Sandahl to approve Richfield Bicycle Master Plan as recommended by,
Transportation Commission.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item#8 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
None.
Item#9 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Wroge, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 06/12/12
A/P Checks: 213244-213747 $ 1,553,179.32
Payroll: 83968-84292 $ 1,109,006.66
TOTAL $ 2,662,185.98
Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:42 p.m.
Date Approved: July 10, 2012 /1 j
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Cheryl K,umhol I - (en L. Devich
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Bid Opening
May 29, 2012
2:00 p.m.
Honoring All Veterans Memorial — Concrete Improvements
Bid No. 12-04
Pursuant to requirements of Resolution No. 1015, a meeting of the Administrative Staff
was called by Judy Wood, Acting City Clerk, who announced that the purpose of the
meeting was to receive, open and read aloud, bids for Honoring All Veterans Memorial
—Concrete Improvements, as advertised in the official newspaper on May 17, 2012.
Present: Judy Wood, Acting City Clerk
Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director
Joel Odens, HR Green
Theresa Schyma, City Manager Representative
The following bids were submitted and read aloud:
Bidder's Name Bond Total Base Bid
Bulach Custom Rock Provided $178,354.00
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
The Acting City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and considered at
the June 12, 2012 City Council Meeting.
J id Wood Acting City Clerk