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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
June 12, 2007
I CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by 'Mayor Goettel at 7:03 p.m.
I ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Sue Sandahl; Fred Wroge; Susan Rosenberg; and
Bill Kilian.
Staff Present:
Steve Devich, City Manager; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Bruce
Palmborg, Community Development Director; Dan Scott, Public Safety
Director; Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director; Tom Foley,
Transportation Engineer; Pat Smith, Community Development Manager;
Chris Regis,Finance Manager; 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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MIWroge, S/Sandahl to approve the minutes of (1) Special City Council Worksession of
May 22. 2007: (2) Reaular City Council Meetina of May 22. 2007: and (3) Special City Council
Meetina of May 29. 2007.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #1
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION CONGRATULATING RUSSELL AND
MARY SUSAG ON 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Mayor Goettel presented the proclamation to Russ and Mary Susag.
Item #2
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING JUNE 2007 AS GAY,
LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER PRIDE CELEBRATION MONTH IN
RICHFIELD
Council Member Rosenberg read the proclamation.
Item #3
PRESENTATION OF 35TH ANNUAL GENE AND MARY JACOBSEN
OUTSTANDING CITIZEN OF YEAR AWARD TO LERAE FINN, RICHFIELD
RESIDENT AND PROGRAM DIRECTOR AT VOLUNTEERS ENLISTED TO
ASSIST PEOPLE (COUNCIL MEMO NO. 101)
Council Member Rosenberg presented a certificate of recognition to Lerae Finn.
Mark Olson, Human Rights Commission Chair, presented the outstanding citizen award to
Lerae Finn.
Item #4
ANNUAL MEETING WITH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Mark Olson, Human Rights Commission Chair, presented the commission's annual report.
Item #5
ANNUAL MEETING WITH ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH
Michelle Padua, Advisory Board of Health Chair, presented the board's annual report.
Jennifer Turrentine, Advisory Board of Health Member, discussed an upcoming forum on
childhood obesity awareness.
Jo Romer, Advisory Board of Health Member, discussed the "Code Ready" program.
Council Member Sandahl requested the Advisory Board of Health research the
effectiveness of the City of Edina's policy of no smoking in parks.
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Item #6
PRESENTATION OF GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD TO FINANCE MANAGER,
CHRIS REGIS (COUNCIL MEMO NO. 102)
Mayor Goettel presented the award to Finance Manager Chris Regis.
Item #7
PRESENTATION AND RECEIPT OF CITY OF RICHFIELD COMPREHENSIVE
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCALYEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
2006 (COUNCIL MEMO NO. 103) S.R. NO. 142
Finance Manager Regis stated the auditors work for the City Council and staff only provides
information to them as requested.
Tom Hodnefield, HLB Tautges Redpath, Ltd., presented a summary of the Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report (CAFR) which was previously reviewed by City management staff. He
described the three audit reports and summary of audit findings.
Mr. Hodnefield said the audit process is becoming more complex due to new standards,
which could increase the audit costs by 10 - 20%. He estimated Richfield's increase would be
10%.
Council Member Kilian asked about retirement costs for public employees.
Mr. Hodnefield explained the post employment benefits are those other than retirement
plans. For some cities, this is a massive liability. He discussed Richfield's implicit rate subsidy.
City Manager Devich stated the City has no contractual obligations for post retirement
benefits with any employee groups. State Statute provides for certain Public Safety disability
benefits which the City is obligated to pay until Medicare eligible and then seek reimbursement.
Council Member Sandahl asked about the audit's reference to the long-term deficit
Municipal State Aid (MSA) sub-fund.
Mr. Hodnefield explained the auditor's standpoint is to make the fund stand-alone so it is
more visible to match revenues with expenses.
Finance Manager Regis discussed how the City has begun to address this finding. One of
the reasons for the deficit, is the timing of the City applying for MSA reimbursements.
City Manager Devich stated the costs need to be incurred on the front-end and then
submitted to the State and Federal governments for reimbursement. Some costs do not qualify for
reimbursement.
M/Goettel, S/Sandahl to acceptthe Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the City for
the year ended December 31. 2006. -
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #8 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
. HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
Council Member Rosenberg announced the Richfield Beautiful Home and Garden Tour on
June 23. She acknowledged the assistance provided by City staff, Doris Swanson and Jackie
Scott.
Mayor Goettel read a letter of thanks from Congressman Keith Ellison for inviting him to
participate in Richfield's Memorial Day event.
Mayor Goettel reported on Safety Day and acknowledged the support of Richfield
businesses.
Mayor Goettel reported on a federal grant for the 1-35W Corridor.
Item #9
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Goettel stated Consent Calendar Item 1 OF was to be removed from the agenda.
Mayor Goettel moved Item 15 to follow Item 12.
MlWroge, S/Kilian to approve the aaenda as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
litem #10 I CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approved first reading of transitory ordinance authorizing sale of excess right-of-way real
property at 6545 Portland Avenue and scheduling public hearing and second reading for July
10,2007 S.R. No. 143
B. Approved first reading of transitory ordinance authorizing sale of excess right-of-way real
property at 6544 Portland Avenue and scheduling public hearing and second reading for July
10,2007 S.R. No. 144
C. Approved resolution appointing Adam Selby as Hampton Inn representative to Richfield
Tourism Promotion Board, Inc. for remainder of three-year term ending December 31, 2009
S.R. No. 145
RESOLUTION NO. 9940
RESOLUTION APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE RICHFIELD TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD, INC.
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9940.
D. Approved resolution authorizing donation of used City computer equipment to Richfield
Independent School District #280 S.R. No. 146
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RESOLUTION NO. 9941
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF USED COMPUTER EQUIPMENT TO
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #280
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9941.
E. Approved resolution authorizing amended off-street parking permit at 6541-16th Avenue; Mt.
Calvary Lutheran School S.R. No. 147
RESOLUTION NO. 9942
RESOLUTION GRANTING AN AMENDED OFF-STREET PARKING PERMIT
AT 6541 -16TH AVENUE
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9942.
F. Removed
G. Approved resolution authorizing acceptance of donation of $18,019 from Richfield Tourism
Promotion Board to Richfield Recreation Services Department and administering funds in
accordance with terms prescribed by donors S. R. No. 149
RESOLUTION NO. 9943
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE THE DONATION RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF
RICHFIELD AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ADMINISTER THE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH TERMS PRESCRIBED BY DONOR -
RICHFIELD TOURISM PROMOTIONS BOARD
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9943.
H. Approved authorizing increase in 2007 Recreation Services Administration Budget in amount
of $1,900 for various expenditures related to Centennial Celebration S.R. No. 150
I. Approved bid minutes/tabulation and purchase of new aerial lift and body truck from ABM
Equipment and Supply, Inc. for use by Street Maintenance Division in amount of $70,021.62,
including sales tax S.R. No. 151
J. Approved purchase of new F-250 with utility box pickup truck for use by Utility Maintenance
Division as follows: Ford F-250 cab and chassis from Elk River Ford in amount of $17,469.27
and utility box and built in (engine) air compressor from ABM Equipment in amount of
$21,318 for total of $38,787.77, not including sales tax S.R. No. 152
K. Approved purchase of F-350 utility pickup truck for use by Utility Maintenance Division as
follows: Ford F-350 cab and chassis from Elk River Ford in amount of $21,253.99 and
magnum series aluminum dump box from ABM Equipment in amount of $9,397 for total of
$30,650.99, not including sales tax S.R. No. 153
L. Approved purchase of Ford F-450 with utility box with crane pickup truck for use by Utility
Maintenance Division as follows: Ford F-450 cab and chassis from Elk River Ford in amount
of $32,977.99 and fiberglass utility body with crane from ABM Equipment in amount of
$26,357 for total of $59,334.99, not including sales tax S.R. No. 154
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M. Approved second amendment to cost participation agreement between Hennepin County
and City of Richfield to receive additional funds for reconstruction of 66th Street and Portland
Avenue intersection S.R. No. 155
N. Approved two-year lease between City of Richfield and Tom Price for rental of 4,690 square-
foot strip of land along edge of Lincoln Field S.R. No. 156
O. Approved continuation of contractual agreement with the City of Bloomington for various
types of plumbing and mechanical inspections and code enforcement in Richfield for 2007
S.R. No. 157
M/Sandahl, SlWroge to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #11 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
Item #12 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW DAY CARE SERVICES FOR UP TO 155
PERSONS AT 7132 PORTLAND AVENUE; HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
S.R. NO. 158
Council Member Sandahl presented Staff Report No. 158.
Julie Maunder, 7108 Fourth Avenue, voiced concerns regarding increased traffic and safety
concerns on her street because there are two driveways from the church lot onto Fourth Avenue.
Heidi Olson, Kinderberry Hill Operations Director, stated the families are only aware of the
entrance/exit on to Portland Avenue.
Keith Koenig, Hope Presbyterian Church Property Manager, said the church tries to educate
parents on an annual basis on using the Fourth Avenue access. Stop signs to exit have been
added. If there are issues, they will be addressed right away.
MlWroge, S/Kilian to close the public hearina.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Member Wroge suggested the conditional use permit (CUP) not be for an indefinite
period of time, but ratherthrough this summer only so ifthere are issues, they can be addressed.
Council Member Sandahl asked about the cost of the CUP process.
Council Member Wroge said the costs are paid by the church, not Kinderberry.
M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg that the followina resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes. and have the CUP time limit to the end of 2007. not indefinitelv:
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RESOLUTION NO. 9944
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN
AMENDMENT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO ALLOW DAY CARE SERVICES
FOR UP TO 155 PERSONS AT
7132 PORTLAND AVENUE
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9944.
Item #15 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR 66TH
STREET AND PORTLAND AVENUE ROUNDABOUT S.R. NO. 161
Council Member Sandahl presented Staff Report No. 161.
Tony Heppelmann, WSB & Associates, provided an overview of the process, purpose and
need for the environmental assessment.
John Sieberz, 6434 Washburn Avenue, spoke against the roundabout due to concerns
related to use by emergency vehicles, lack of pedestrian safety, loss of tax revenue with removal of
businesses and difficulty for senior drivers to adapt. He said he supported left turn signals and
requested the City Council rescind the roundabout decision.
Heidi Gaibor, 6915 Wentworth Avenue, spoke against the roundabout due to pedestrian
safety impacts and motorists' sanity. She requested the City Council reconsider the previous City
Council's action and consider left turn arrows to eliminate crashes.
Bob Hall, 7309 Oliver Avenue, spoke against the roundabout and referenced the
environmental impact statement as containing inadequate traffic projections. He expressed
concern for pedestrian and bicycle safety.
James Fleming, 6345 Fifth Avenue, said traffic will increase on 64th Street to avoid the
roundabout.
George Holter, 6424 Emerson Avenue, spoke against the roundabout due to concerns
regarding pedestrian safety, taking of businesses and increased taxes. He suggested left turn
signals.
Stan Cromer, 6833 16th Avenue, spoke against the roundabout due to concerns about
safety and removal of businesses.
Erica Tobola, 7339 Garfield Avenue, expressed concern regarding bicycle use and safety in
the roundabout.
Mayor Goettel said she was speaking as a resident and new Mayor, that during her door-
knocking campaign she did not hear lots of positive comments about the roundabout. Driving it is
not the issue, that will be learned. The concern is pedestrian and bicycle safety.
Mayor Goettel said the American Legion may be purchased to make a new Community
Center, which could increase pedestrian traffic in the roundabout. She stated her travels and
research show the roundabout in this type of intersection is not suitable for pedestrian traffic.
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Mayor Goettel stated that if she had been Mayor at the time, she would have not chosen a
roundabout at 66th Street/Portland Avenue but the 66th Street/17th Avenue roundabout could have
been acceptable. She said she did not want to take out the roundabout if it doesn't work.
Council Member Wroge stated he opposed the roundabout at 66th Street/Portland Avenue
but supported the one at 66th Street/17th Avenue. He said he was concerned that staff has not
contacted Kansas after he visited there and found roundabouts should be kept from busy
intersections.
Council Member Wroge expressed concern regarding pedestrian and bicycle safety. He
also questioned the legality of bicycles being on the sidewalk. He said he did believe there would
be less T -bone type crashes.
Council Member Kilian discussed his recent experiences with driving roundabouts. He said
he lives 500 feet from the 66th Street/17th Avenue roundabout and, even though it's only open on
the north side, there is noticeably less noise and there are no car parts from accidents. Traffic
navigates it well.
Council Member Kilian said there will be a learning curve for the pedestrians and
modifications could be made as needed.
William Svoboda, 6620 Portland Avenue, stated adults may be able to cross the roundabout
but children may not.
Council Member Wroge discussed his experience driving the roundabout in Prior Lake and
watching others go through it.
Mr. Hall asked about who paid if adjustments to the roundabout were needed.
M/Rosenberg, SlWroge to close the public hearinQ.
Mary Emond, 6325 Russell Avenue, spoke in opposition to the roundabout because of
problems with emergency vehicles using it.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #13 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT TO ALLOW CLASS II RESTAURANT AT 811 66TH STREET EAST
S.R. NO. 159
Council Member Kilian presented Staff Report No. 159.
Gary Olson, 6633 Columbus Avenue, voiced concerns related to cooking odors from grills or
deep fryers and future restaurant uses of the building if this business is unsuccessful or changes its
type of food service.
Council Member Sandahl asked about the definition of a Class II restaurant, including
restrictions of cooking apparatus.
Community Development Director Palmborg read the definition as stated in the Staff Report,
which included no cooking apparatus restrictions.
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Community Development Director Palmborg stated this odor-related issue has been
addressed with other Richfield restaurants. The City Council typically requires mitigative equipment
installed to handle the odors.
Mayor Goettel asked about someone else moving in with a different type of restaurant.
City Attorney Thomson stated language could be fashioned to specify the type of equipment
to trigger a mitigative requirement. She suggested the City Council direct staff to research other
restaurants so there is equity.
Council Member Sandahl suggested the CUP be permitted to go forward for one year and if
there are odor complaints, it can then be addressed.
City Attorney Thomson suggested the conditions be set now for this use or following uses.
A timeframe for review could be provided. The applicant's consent regarding the conditions and
requirements is necessary.
Council Member Wroge suggested action on this item be postponed to the next meeting
since the applicant is not present and to allow staff time to research other restaurants.
City Attorney Thomson stated the CUP would continue with the land. If this particular
restaurant is closed, another restaurant could come in with no further approvals unless the CUP
has conditions regarding equipment. She suggested tabling action on this item since there is no
time restriction for the 60-day rule and the applicant is not present. This will also allow staff time to
research appropriate language.
Council Member Kilian said he'd like to avoid a lengthy delay and agreed to the stipulation
regarding complaints.
MlWroge, S/Sandahl to close the public hearina.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Kilian, S/Sandahl to postpone action on this item until the June 26. 2007 City Council
Meetina since the applicant is not present. and to allow staff time to do research for controllina
cookina odors in other restaurants.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #14 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF
TEMPORARY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AUTO SALES AND
LEASING AT 6529 PENN AVENUE; CARHOP S.R. NO. 160
Council Member Rosenberg presented Staff Report No. 160.
Lee Schwierjohann, CarHop, stated a 3-year conditional use permit (CUP) is being
requested this year and not a 1-year because they are no longer considering moving since the
property has been sold. Their license says titled sales and leasing, but they only sell vehicles.
Council Member Rosenberg asked Mr. Schwierjohann about a recent item on the news
regarding CarHop selling a stolen vehicle.
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Mr. Schwierjohann explained the situation as not being their fault but rather a title issue
between the auction purchase and the St. Paul Police Department. The customer was
compensated accordingly.
Council Member Wroge asked Mr. Schwierjohann if he tells customers they do not accept
cash transactions.
Mr. Schwierjohann said they do sell vehicles for cash. People may not like that the vehicle
is the same price for cash as financing.
Bob Hall, 7309 Oliver Avenue, spoke about his experience with CarHop and his not being
able to buy a car with cash. He said he felt discriminated against because he wanted to pay cash.
He questioned the desirability of having such an operation in Richfield.
M/Wroge, S/Kilian to close the public hearina.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Member Sandahl said the City is trying to beautiful Penn Avenue and CarHop's
landscaping should be moved from the current location in the back of the building to the front.
Mr. Schwierjohann said they are tying to do what they can for landscaping.
Council Member Wroge stated he is concerned because this business has publicly been
taken to task regarding their clientele and financing. Clients in Richfield should be treated with
dignity.
M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl that the followina resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 9945
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF A TEMPORARY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
AUTO SALES AND LEASING AT 6529 PENN AVENUE
Council Member Rosenberg said there was no way to not approve this CUP because all the
requirements have been met. She added that their business practices make her uncomfortable.
Council Member Rosenberg stated she is hearing from west Richfield residents that Penn
Avenue needs to be cleaned up and shaped up with no car dealerships.
Council Member Sandahl requested the business owner and City staff work to move green
landscaping up to the front when they return in 3-years.
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9945.
Item #16 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF TRANSITORY ORDINANCE
VACATING RIGHT-OF-WAY OF EMERSON AVENUE BETWEEN VACATED 77TH
AND 78TH STREETS S.R. NO. 162
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 162.
M/Kilian, S/Rosenberg to close the public hearina.
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Motion carried 5-0.
M/G oette I , S/Kilian that this constitutes the second readina of Bill No. 2007-9. Transitorv
Ordinance No. 18.47 vacatina riaht-of-wav of Emerson Avenue between vacated 77th Street and
78th Street. that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #17 . PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING Of TRANSITORY ORDINANCE
VACATING RIGHT-Of-WAY (EASEMENT NO.2 PER DOCUMENT NO. 6417525)
Of EMERSON AVENUE BETWEEN VACATED 77TH AND 78TH STREETS S.R.
NO. 163
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 163.
M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl to close the public hearina.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Goettel, S/Kilian that this constitutes the second readina of Bill No. 2007-10. Transitorv
Ordinance No. 18.48 vacatina riaht-of-wav (Easement NO.2 per Document Number 6417525) of
Emerson Avenue between vacated 77th Street and 78th Street. that it be published in the official
newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #18 CONSIDERATION Of RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE Of $4,800,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2007AS.R. NO. 164
Council Member Wroge presented Staff Report No. 164.
Mark Ruff, Ehlers & Associates, Inc., explained the bid tabulations and recommended
accepting Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. of Minneapolis, MN as lowest responsible bidder.
Mr. Ruff stated as part of issuing bonds, Moodys Investor Services assigns a bond rating.
The City was assigned a rating of Aa3. This speaks favorably of Richfield's redevelopment efforts,
maintenance of General Fund reserves and affordable debt levels.
MlWroge, S/Kilian that the followina resolution be adopted and that it be made part of these
minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 9946
A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF $4,800,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2007A
FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS; DIRECTING THEIR
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY; AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR
PAYMENT
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Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9946.
Item #19 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF $4,250,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES2007B S.R. NO. 165
Council Member Wroge presented Staff Report No. 165.
Mark Ruff, Ehlers & Associates, Inc., explained the bid tabulations and recommended
accepting Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. of Minneapolis, MN as lowest responsible bidder.
MlWroge, S/Kilian that the followina resolution be adopted and that it be made part of these
minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 9947
A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF $4,250,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2007B; FIXING
THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS; DIRECTING THEIR
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY; AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR
PAYMENT
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9947.
Item #20 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDED OFF-STREET
PARKING PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR LANDSCAPING CHANGES AT 1430 66TH
STREET EAST; EL JALAPENO MARKET S.R. NO. 166
Council Member Kilian presented Staff Report No. 166.
Community Development Manager Smith stated that 75% of the required off-street parking
(OSP) stipulations are complete. The landscaping and parking lot are still underway. The alley
vacation behind the market will be before the City Council at the next meeting.
Council Member Wroge asked about the retaining wall block needing to be taken down if a
10-foot sidewalk is needed with development moving along 66th Street.
Community Development Manager Smith said the wall is the market's property. The Public
Works Department believes the area will be adequate for snowplowing and, if there is damage to
the wall, it is the responsibility of the property owner, not the City.
Council Member Wroge asked about setting a precedent with a 30-foot sight triangle.
Community Development Manager Smith said the Transportation Engineers reviewed the site
and believe 30 feet is appropriate.
Council Member Sandahl asked Mr. Frost when the remaining items will be complete.
Mr. Frost said as soon as the alley is vacated.
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Community Development Manager Smith explained the alley vacation behind the market is
with a single-family homeowner - one-half will go to the homeowner, one-half to the market.
City Attorney Thomson explained the circumstances related to alley vacation. The market
had nothing to do with it so it is a valid condition to wait. The vacation is done by ordinance and
explained the process.
Council Member Rosenberg asked about the land being sold to the homeowner and business.
City Attorney Thomson explained if the right-of-way is no longer needed for public purpose,
the vacation is approved, the easement goes away and they own the underlying fee title.
M/Kilian, S/Rosenberg that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 9948
RESOLUTION GRANTING AN AMENDMENT
TO AN OFF-STREET PARKING PERMIT
AT 1430 66TH STREET EAST
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9948.
Item #21 CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENT AND LICENSE FOR PARKING WITH DENTAL HEALTH CARE
CENTER, 1717 EAST 66TH STREET, AS PART OF RICHFIELD PARKWAY AND
66TH STREET ROUNDABOUT PROJECT S.R. NO. 167
Council Member Sandahl presented Staff Report No. 167.
M/Sandahl, S/Kilian to approve agreement for a temporarv construction easement and license
for parking with the Dental Health Care Center.
City Attorney Thomson explained the City Council is approving the 120-day written notice for
agreement termination. This handwritten notation on the agreement was approved by the dental
partnership and will need to be initialed by all partners.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #22 CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING AND REJECTING BIDS AS RECOMMENDED
BY SHORT ELLIOT HENDRICKSON FOR NEW RICHFIELD MAINTENANCE
FACILITY IN AMOUNT OF $1,570,967 S.R. NO. 168
Council Member Rosenberg presented Staff Report No. 168.
M/Rosenberg, S/Kilian to approve five bids and reiect one bid as recommended bv Short Elliot
Hendrickson (SEH) in the amount of $1.570.967.00.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #23
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING(S) REGARDING 2007 REVISED/2008
PROPOSED BUDGET
City Manager Oevich requested the City Council consider August 21, August 22 or August 23
for a Special City Council meeting regarding the 2007 Revised/2008 Proposed budget discussion.
litem #24 I CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
MlWroge, S/Sandahl that the followina claims and pavrolls be approved:
U. S. BANK
AlP Checks: 159501 - 159940
PAYROLL 39971 - 40332; 41263 - 41272
TOTAL
$ 1,982,653.72
$ 544,461.33
$ 2,527,115.05
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #25 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION IN EXECUTIVE
CONFERENCE ROOM REGARDING CITY MANAGER ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
EV ALUA TION
Mayor Goettel stated the City Council would be going into a closed executive session in the
Executive Conference Room regarding the City Manager's annual performance evaluation.
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Closed Executive Session was called to order by Mayor Goettel in the Executive
Conference Room at 10:51 p.m.
Members Present:
Mayor Goettel; Sue Sandahl; Fred Wroge; Bill Kilian; and Susan
Rosenberg.
Staff Present:
Steve Oevich, City Manager; and Lisa Lynn, Lynn & Associates.
The Closed Executive Session was convened pursuant to M.S. 130.05.
The Closed Executive Session adjourned at 11 :25 p.m.
Item #26 RECONVENE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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The City Council reconvened the public meeting in the Council Chambers at 11 :27 p.m.
Mayor Goettel stated that the City Council had discussed the City Manager's annual
performance evaluation during the Closed Executive Session pursuant to M.S. 130.05.
ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council meeting was adjourned by unani
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Recording Secretary
Date Approved: Jq.ne 26,. 2007
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Bid Opening
May 24, 2007
2:00 p.m.
Maintenance Facility - Modified Bituminous Roofing System
Bid No. 07-12
Bid Package 07 51 50
Pursuant to requirements of Resolution No. 1015, a meeting of the Administrative Staff
was called by Cheryl Krumholz Acting City Clerk, who announced that the purpose of
the meeting was to receive, open and read aloud, bids for Maintenance Facility-
Modified Bituminous Roofing System, as advertised in the official newspaper on May
10,2007.
Present:
Cheryl Krumholz, Acting City Clerk
Judy Wood, City Manager Representative
Randy Hughes, Operations Superintendent
The following bids were submitted and read aloud:
Contractor Rec Add #1 Bid Security Base Bid
Daleo Roofing and Sheet Metal Co. ltI ltI $701,246
Central Roofing Company ltI ltI $627,537
B. L. Dalsin Roofing ltI ltI $562,300
Walker Roofing Company Inc. ltI ltI $683,500
M & S Roofing Inc ltI ltI $572,200
Palmer West Construction Co. Inc. ltI ltI $594,500
Seal Roofing Commercial Division ltI ltI $578,985
Berwald Roofing Co. Inc ltI ltI 752,832
The Acting City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and considered at
the June 12, 2007 City Council Meeting.
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Bid Opening
May 24, 2007
2:00 p.m.
Maintenance Facility - Gypsum Board Systems
Bid No. 07-15
Bid Package 09 20 00
Pursuant to requirements of Resolution NO.1 015, a meeting of the Administrative Staff
was called by Cheryl Krumholz Acting City Clerk, who announced that the purpose of
the meeting was to receive, open and read aloud, bids for Maintenance Facility-
Gypsum Board Systems, as advertised in the official newspaper on May 10, 2007.
Present:
Cheryl Krumholz, Acting City Clerk
Judy Wood, City Manager Representative
Randy Hughes, Operations Superintendent
The following bids were submitted and read aloud:
Contractor Rec Add #1 Bid Security Base Bid
M. Reinert Drywall, Inc. ~ ~ $120,000
W. Zintllnc. ~ ~ $164,950
RTL Construction Inc. ~ ~ $146,900
Friedges Drywall Inc. ~ ~ $188,800
The Acting City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and considered at
the June 12, 2007 City Council Meeting.
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Bid Opening
May 24, 2007
2:00 p.m.
Maintenance Facility - Tiling
Bid No. 07-16
Bid Package 09 30 00
Pursuant to requirements of Resolution NO.1 015, a meeting of the Administrative Staff
was called by Cheryl Krumholz Acting City Clerk, who announced that the purpose of
the meeting was to receive, open and read aloud, bids for Maintenance Facility - Tiling,
as advertised in the official newspaper on May 10, 2007.
Present:
Cheryl Krumholz, Acting City Clerk
Judy Wood, City Manager Representative
Randy Hughes, Operations Superintendent
The following bids were submitted and read aloud:
Contractor Rec Add #1 Bid Security Base Bid
Grazzini Brothers & Company ~ ~ $64,767
Black Hawk Tile and Stone Inc. ~ Cashiers $71,164
Check
CD Tile and Stone, Inc. ~ ~ $54,425
The Acting City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and considered at
the June 12, 2007 City Council Meeting.
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Bid Opening
May 24, 2007
2:00 p.m.
Maintenance Facility - Plumbing
Bid No. 07-28
Bid Package 22 00 00
Pursuant to requirements of Resolution NO.1 015, a meeting of the Administrative Staff
was called by Cheryl Krumholz Acting City Clerk, who announced that the purpose of
the meeting was to receive, open and read aloud, bids for Maintenance Facility-
Plumbing, as advertised in the official newspaper on May 10, 2007.
Present:
Cheryl Krumholz, Acting City Clerk
Judy Wood, City Manager Representative
Randy Hughes, Operations Superintendent
The following bids were submitted and read aloud:
Contractor Rec Add #1 Bid Security Base Bid
Master Mechanical Inc. ~ ~ $753,400
Northern Air Corporation ~ ~ $849,900
Horwitz, Inc. ~ ~ $929,944
The Acting City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and considered at the
June 12, 2007 City Council Meeting.
C~~ing City Clerk
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Bid Opening
April 26, 2007
2:00 p.m.
Maintenance Facility - Overhead Doors
Bid No. 07-13
Bid Package 08 30 00
Pursuant to requirements of Resolution NO.1 015, 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 Maintenance Facility-Overhead Doors, as
advertised in the official newspaper on March 29,2007, and the Construction Bulletin
on March 26,2007 and April 2, 2007.
Present:
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
Cheryl Krumholz, City Manager Representative
Randy Hughes, Operations Superintendent
The following bids were submitted and read aloud:
Contractor Rec Add Base Bid Bid Security
#1,#2,#3,#4
Garage Door Store ~ $70,500 Cashiers Ck
Twin City Garage Door Co. ~ $70,000 None
The City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and considered at the June 12,
2007 City Council Meeting.
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Bid Opening
May 23, 2007
2:30 p.m.
2007 New Aerial Lift Truck
Bid No. 07-35
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 a new aerial lift truck, as advertised in the
official newspaper on May 10, 2007 and the Construction Bulletin on May 14, 2007.
Present:
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
Mark Hall, Fleet/Park Maintenance Supervisor
Cheryl Krumholz, City Manager Representative
The following bids were submitted and read aloud:
Bidder's Name Bond Total Base Bid
Truck Utilities Inc. Provided $72,483.90
ABM Equipment & Supply Provided $70,021.62
The City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and considered at the June 12,
2007 City Council Meeting.