06-26-12 Regular CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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Regular Meeting
June 26, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 7:00 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;
John Stark, Community Development Director; Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation
Services Director; Todd Sandell, Acting Public Safety Director; Chris
Regis, Finance Manager; Pam Dmytrenko, Assistant City Manager;
Conine Heine, City Attorney; and Cheryl Krumholz, Executive Coordinator.
OPEN FORUM
City Attorney Heine stated public comment is not required on non-public hearing items on
the agenda. It is the City Council's decision to allow comment when that item comes before them.
Andy Hartle, 6332— 17th Avenue, expressed support for the proposed acquisition of
properties on 17th Avenue.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Goettel led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Wroge, S/Fitzhenry to approve the minutes of(1) Special City Council Worksession of
June 12, 2012.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item#1 PRESENTATION OF GENE AND MARY JACOBSEN OUTSTANDING
CITIZEN OF YEAR AWARD TO PATRICK OLSON (COUNCIL MEMO NO. 74)
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Mayor Goettel presented the Gene and Mary Jacobsen Outstanding Citizen of the Year
Award to Patrick Olson.
Item #2 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO THE RICHFIELD
FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE
Mayor Goettel presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Richfield Fourth of July
Committee representatives Kelly Robison and Andrew Seffrood.
Item #3 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
None.
Item #4 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MNVroge, S/Elliott to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of approval of resolution declaring adoption by the City of the Ten
Performance Measures and Performance Measure System as developed by the Legislative
Council on Local Results and Innovation S.R. No. 104
RESOLUTION NO.10661
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND IMPLEMENTING MODEL PERFORMANCE MEASURES FOR
CITIES AS ESTABLISHED BY THE COUNCIL ON LOCAL RESULTS AND INNOVATION,
CREATING A COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM, REPORTING
THE RESULTS OF SUCH REPORT TO THE LOCAL PUBLIC, AUHTORIZING THE SURVEY OF
RESIDENTS, AND REPORTING RESULTS TO THE OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10661.
B. Consideration of approval of award of contract to Maenke Brothers Outdoor to install
landscaping for the final phase of the Honoring All Veterans Memorial in the amount of
$30,832 S.R. No. 105
C. Consideration of approval of award of contract to Murphy Granite Carving, Inc. to install
remaining granite features for the final phase of the Honoring All Veterans Memorial in the
amount of$32,297 S.R. No. 106
D. Consideration of approval of Community Celebration Event license, with a request for a fee
waiver, and a Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor license for the Fourth of July
Committee for events scheduled to take place at Veterans Memorial Park, July 1 through
July 5, 2012 S.R. No.107
E. Consideration of approval of temporary on-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor license for the
Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post 435, 6501 Portland Avenue South, for
activities scheduled to take place on July 4, 2012 S.R. No. 108
F. Consideration of approval of first reading of an ordinance rezoning the property at 301 —
77th Street West (commonly referred to as the "Candlewood Outlot")from Mixed-Use—
Community (MU-C) to Planned Mixed Use (PMU) S.R. No. 109
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M/Goettel, S/Elliott to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF THE COUNCIL'S
JUNE 12, 2012 ACTIONS REGARDING THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO THE SALE OF REAL
PROPERTY(C-1 AND C-2 PARCELS) TO RICHFIELD PROPERTIES I, LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP (DBA RON CLARK CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN AND
CONNELLY DEVELOPMENT) S.R. NO. 110
Council Member Sandahl presented Staff Report No. 110.
M/Sandahl, Goettel to deny request for reconsideration of the Council's June 12, 2012
actions regarding the purchase agreement and first reading of an ordinance related to the sale of
real property (C-1 and C-2 parcels)to Richfield Properties I, Limited Partnership (dba Ron Clark
Construction and Design and Connelly Development).
Council Member Wroge stated nothing positive had changed since the decision was made.
Council Member Sandahl stated she originally supported the reconsideration but
understood the votes necessary were not there.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item#8 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A MODIFICATION TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE RICHFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AREA AND ADOPTING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR THE 2012-1
HOUSING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRCIT (PILLSBURY COMMONS)
S.R. NO. 111
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 111.
Ghislaine Ball, 7627 Harriet Avenue, stated if the City leaves the property fallow, there will
be more tax benefit in 15 years than in 30 years with a TIF District.
Council Member Wroge said he believed the land is valuable and could be used a different
way. He added he was surprised TIF was needed at all on this project.
M/Wroge, S/Sandahl to close public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Goettel, S/Wroge that the followinq resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO.10662
RESOLUTION DENYING APPROVAL OF A MODIFICATION
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TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR RICHFIELD REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREA AND ESTABLISHMENT OF 2012 1 HOUSING TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING DISTRICT (PILLSBURY COMMONS)AND A TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING PLAN THEREFOR
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10662
Item#9 CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE REZONING 211 WEST
76TH STREET&7641 PLEASANT AVENUE FROM INDUSTRIAL (I)TO PLANNED
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (PMR) S.R. NO. 112
Council Member Wroge presented Staff Report No. 112.
Community Development Director Stark stated the Planning Commission unanimously
voted to not rezone the site and took no action on the other related items.
MNVroge, S/Elliott to deny first reading of ordinance rezoning 211 West 76th Street and
7641 Pleasant Avenue from Industrial (I)to Planned Multi-Family Residential (PMR).
City Attorney Heine recommended the motion be amended to include the findings of fact as
set forth in the resolution with Item #11.
MNVroge, S/Goettel to amend the original motion to include the findings of fact and deny
first reading of ordinance rezoning 211 West 76`" Street and 7641 Pleasant Avenue from Industrial
(I)to Planned Multi-Family Residential (PMR).
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #10 CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF TRANSITORY ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AT 7641 PLEASANT AVENUE
(SOUTH PORTION ONLY, REFERRED TO AS PARCEL C-3) TO R.E.C., INC.
S.R. NO. 113
Council Member Elliott presented Staff Report No. 113.
M/Elliott, S/Sandahl that this constitutes the second reading of Bill No. 2012-7, Transitory
Ordinance 18.83 authorizing sale of real property at 7641 Pleasant Avenue (south portion only,
referred to as parcel C-3)to R.E.C., Inc., that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be
made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #11 CONSIDERATION OF FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO INCLUDE A 70-UNIT
DEVELOPMENT THAT INCLUDES 18 TOWNHOMES AND A 52-UNIT
APARTMENT BUILDING ON 7641 PLESANT AVENUE (THE FORMER
RICHFIELD PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE PROPERTY AND THE FORMER
GLEASON MORTUARY AT 211 WEST 76TH STREET) BY RICHFIELD
PROPERTIES I, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (DBA RON CLARK CONSTRUCTION
AND DESIGN AND CONNELLY DEVELOPMENT) S.R. NO. 114
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 114.
Council Member Sandahl read the findings of facts stated in the resolution.
Council Member Wroge stated he's learned a lot through this process.
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Council Member Fitzhenry thanked the citizen group for their involvement. He encouraged
them to remain involved in the community.
Mayor Goettel encouraged residents to become engaged in the review of the Stantec
Housing Report.
M/Goettel, S/Fitzhenry that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO.10663
RESOLUTION DENYING REQUEST FOR REZONING, FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PILLSBURY COMMONS
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10663.
Item #12 CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING STAFF TO HIRE A CONSULTANT TO
PERFORM APPRAISALS AND BEGIN ACQUISITION SERVICES FOR 13
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES ON 17TH AVENUE BETWEEN 63RD STREET AND
65Th STREET NEEDED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF RICHFIELD PARKWAY S.R.
NO. 115
Council Member Fitzhenry presented Staff Report No. 115.
Public Works Director Eastling stated there were five property owners not at the
neighborhood meeting but contact has been made with all of them. However, two or three have not
responded.
Public Works Director Eastling explained the resident-driven petition process, including the
property owners having the appraisal and contingent purchase agreement in advance of signing
the petition. When a petition is presented to the City Council, it is a City Council decision to
proceed.
Council Member Wroge stated if one or two properties don't want to be acquired, the City
could threaten condemnation.
City Attorney Heine stated the City has never acquired residential property by
condemnation.
Council Member Sandahl said since this is a roadway project, the City does have the
authority to condemn and the City could build in the right-of-way and leave the home.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Goettel to approve authorizing staff to hire a consultant to perform
appraisals and begin acquisition services for 13 residential properties on 17m Avenue between 63rd
Street and 65m Street needed for construction of Richfield Parkway.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #13 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
None.
Item #14 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Sandahl, S/Wroge that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
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U.S. Bank 06/26/12
A/P Checks: 213748-214301 $ 1,177,265.57
Payroll: 84653-85017; 41880—41882 $ 585,493.68
TOTAL $ 1,762,759.25
Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:06 p.m.
Date Approved: July 10, 2012 4 /�
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Cheryl K, mhol 'en L. D-vich
Executive Coordinator Ci r Manager