07-10-12 Regular CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
,end Richfield, Minnesota
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Regular Meeting
July 10, 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; Jeff Pearson, Transportation Engineer; Corrine
Heine, City Attorney; and Cheryl Krumholz, Executive Coordinator.
OPEN FORUM
None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Goettel led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Fitzhenry, S/Wroge to approve the minutes of(1) Regular City Council Meeting of June
12, 2012; (2) Special City Council Worksession of June 26, 2012; and (3) Regular City Council
Meeting of June 26, 2012.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 ANNUAL MEETING WITH ARTS COMMISSION
Judy Goebel and Debra Caseroti, Arts Commission Co-Chairs, provided a report on the
Commission's activities and goals.
Council Meeting Minutes -2- July 10,2012
Item #2 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer provided an update on the All Veterans Memorial.
The City Council expressed their thanks to Police, Fire, and Public Works staff for their
work at the July 4 celebration.
Council Member Wroge suggested the housing policy discussion be held sooner rather
than later with the City Council and invite the HRA and Planning Commission to attend.
Mayor Goettel stated this discussion should include housing for the entire community and
be on a date when all members of the City Council can be present.
Community Development Director Stark suggested a facilitator be considered to assist with
discussion.
Item #3 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Fitzhenry, S/Wroge to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of approval of canceling public hearing on July 10, 2012 regarding
preliminary and final plat approval for land located at 7641 Pleasant Avenue (former Public
Works Garage property and former Gleason Mortuary at 211 West 76th Street); Pillsbury
Commons S.R. No. 116
B. Consideration of approval of first reading of ordinance amendment related to Minnehaha
Creek Watershed District's Stormwater Management Rule and scheduling second reading
for July 24, 2012 S.R. No. 117
C. Consideration of approval of renewal of commercial lease with MnDOT for use of excess
land along 1-494 adjacent to Best Buy Campus for continued use as parking lot and transit
station S.R. No. 118
D. Consideration of approval of resolution providing for sale of$2,150,000 General Obligation
Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2012A S.R. No. 119
RESOLUTION NO.10664
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF $2,150,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
STREET RECONSTRUCTION BONDS, SERIES 2012A
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10664.
E. Consideration of approval of resolutions pertaining to annual Lyndale/HUB/Nicollet (LHN)
maintenance assessment process and scheduling public hearing for August 13, 2012 S.R.
No. 120
Council Meeting Minutes -3- July 10,2012
RESOLUTION NO.10665
RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED
AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
FOR LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN) MAINTENANCE
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2011
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10665.
RESOLUTION NO.10666
RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS
FOR THE COSTS OF CURRENT SERVICES PROVIDED
WITHIN THE LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN) PROJECT AREA
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2013
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10666.
F. Consideration of approval of resolutions pertaining to annual 77th Street maintenance
district assessment process and scheduling public hearing for August 13, 2012 S.R. No.
121
RESOLUTION NO.10667
RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION
OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR 77TH STREET MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD
JANUARY 1, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2011
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10667.
RESOLUTION NO.10668
RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS FOR THE COSTS OF CURRENT
SERVICES PROVIDED WITHIN THE 77TH STREET PROJECT AREA FOR THE PERIOD
JANUARY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2013
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10668.
G. Consideration of approval of resolution declaring costs to be assessed for removal of
diseased trees from private property for work ordered in 2011 and scheduling public
hearing for August 13, 2012 S.R. No. 122
RESOLUTION NO.10669
RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED
AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
FOR REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY
FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2011 TO DECEMBER 31, 2011
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10669.
H. Consideration of approval of:
• Revisions to West Connection and East Connection Bicycle Route Project Plans; and
• Resolution authorizing amendment of MnDOT Agreement No. 99916 accepting
additional funds in amount of$100,675 for additional engineering and construction
changes for project; and
• Resolution for"No Parking" on west side of Bloomington Avenue (between 66th Street
and Diagonal Boulevard) and areas of Humboldt Avenue (between 69th and 75th
Streets) S.R. No. 123
Council Meeting Minutes -4- July 10,2012
RESOLUTION NO.10670
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF AGENCY AGREEMENT NO. 99916
BETWEEN THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE
CITY OF RICHFIELD ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$100,675 FOR FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN TWO NON-MOTORIZED
TRANSPORTATION PILOT PROGRAM PROJECTS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10670.
RESOLUTION NO.10671
RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS
"NO PARKING" ON BLOOMINGTON AVENUE
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10671.
M/Goettel, S/Sandahl to approve the Consent Calendar.
Transportation Engineer Pearson explained the advisory bike lanes on Bloomington
Avenue and MnDOT requirements.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF:
• FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE GRANTING CABLE TELEVISION
FRANCHISE TO COMCAST OF ARKANSAS/FLORIDA/LOUISIANA/
MINNESOTA/MISSISSIPPI/TENNESSEE, INC.; AND
• FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE REPEALING RICHFIELD CITY CODE
SECTION 726; AND
• SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF
ORDINANCES ON AUGUST 13, 2012 S.R. NO. 124
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 124.
City Manager Devich explained the average Comcast customer will not notice a change,
there will be no change in the collection of franchise fees, and the City will receive additional funds
to upgrade and purchase cable equipment.
M/Goettel, S/Wroge to approve first reading of ordinance granting cable television franchise
to Comcast of Arkansas/Florida/Louisiana/Minnesota/Mississippi/Tennessee, Inc., first reading of
ordinance repealing Richfield City Code Section 726, and scheduling public hearing and second
reading of ordinances on August 13, 2012.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Meeting Minutes -5- July 10,2012
Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF:
• RESOLUTION AMENDING CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY
CHANGING DESIGNATION OF 301 —77TH STREET WEST TO
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL/OFFICE; AND
• ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT 301 — 77TH STREET WEST
FROM MIXED USE — COMMUNITY TO PLANNED MIXED USE; AND
• RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF AUTO
BODY/MECHANICAL REPAIR SHOP AT 301 —77TH STREET WEST; AND
• RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF
ORDINANCE REZONING 301 —77TH STREET WEST S.R. NO. 125
Council Member Wroge presented Staff Report No. 125.
Community Development Director Stark discussed the conditions required to be met in a
revised site plan. He also explained the outstanding items related to a shared parking agreement.
Candlewood's local and corporate offices have been kept informed throughout the process.
Community Development Director Stark explained the proximity of the railroad tracks and
the inability to move the existing driveway. He also explained the opaque screening to buffer the
sight of vehicles waiting for repair.
M/Wroge, S/Goettel that this constitutes the second reading of Bill No. 2012-8 approving
rezoning property at 301 — 77`" Street West from Mixed Use — Community to Planned Mixed Use,
that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes, and that the
following resolutions be adopted and that they be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO.10672
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CHANGING THE DESIGNATION OF
301 WEST 77TH STREET TO "COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL/OFFICE"
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10672.
RESOLUTION NO.10673
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR AN AUTO BODY/ MECHANICAL REPAIR SHOP AT 301 77TH STREET WEST
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10673.
RESOLUTION NO.10674
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
APPENDIX 1 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10674.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF CONFIRMATION OF CITY MANAGER'S APPOINTMENT
OF TODD SANDELL AS PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR FOR CITY OF RICHFIELD
S.R. NO. 126
Council Member Fitzhenry presented Staff Report No. 126.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Goettel to approve confirmation of City Manager's appointment of Todd
Sandell as Public Safety Director for City of Richfield.
Council Meeting Minutes -6- July 10,2012
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #9 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Devich reported on the Employee Wellness Program's recent award.
Item #10 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Wroge, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 07/10/12
A/P Checks: 214302-214550 $ 1,051,917.19
Payroll: 85018-85386; 41883 —41885 $ 593,410.44
TOTAL $ 1,645,327.63
Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:17 p.m.
Date Approved: July 24, 2012
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