10-09-12 Regular CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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Regular Meeting
October 9, 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; Pat Elliott; Fred Wroge; Tom Fitzhenry; and Sue
Sandahl.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director;
Wayne Kewitsch, Fire Services Director; Bill Fillmore, Liquor Operations
Director; Chris Regis, Finance Manager; Corrine Heine, City Attorney; and
Cheryl Krumholz, Executive Coordinator.
OPEN FORUM
Peter Toensing; 7109 Garfield Avenue, and Brian McGlinn, 7316 Aldrich Avenue,
representing Citizens for a Quality Community, requested the City Council approve at their next
meeting, a resolution supporting the Richfield Public School District 280 levy referenda on the
November 6, 2012 General Election ballot.
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) Regular City Council Meeting of
September 25, 2012.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO FLOYD W.
ROMAN
Mayor Goettel presented the certificate of recognition.
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Item #2 ANNUAL MEETING WITH FRIENDSHIP CITY COMMISSION
Roger Swanson, Chair, presented the commission report.
Item #3 PRESENTATION OF RICHFIELD TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD, INC.
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR YEAR-END DECEMBER 31, 2011
Pat Brekken, Richfield Tourism Promotion Board, Inc. representative, distributed the report.
Item #4 PRESENTATION BY RICHFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT
ROBERT SLOTTERBACK
Superintendent Slotterback provided information regarding the Richfield Public School
District 280 levy referenda on the November 6, 2012 General Election ballot.
Item #5 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
Council Member Sandahl announced the 35W Solutions Alliance Transportation Candidate
Forum on October 24 at the Municipal Center.
Council Member Fitzhenry announced the open houses scheduled in Eagan and
Minneapolis regarding the performance based navigation procedures at MSP Airport that could
provide better aircraft noise abatement in Richfield.
Council Member Fitzhenry announced that the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Program in
Richfield is sponsoring the welcoming of more cities into the program.
Council Member Fitzhenry announced the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Veterans Day event
on November 11 at the All Veterans Memorial in Richfield.
Mayor Goettel and Council Members Sandahl and Elliott expressed their support for the
school referenda and requested it be on the October 23 City Council agenda.
Item #6 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Wroge, S/Fitzhenry to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of approval of first reading of ordinance amendment to City Administrative
Code Chapter III, Section 310 (Administrative; human resources) repealing certain
provisions and scheduling second reading for October 23, 2012 S.R. No. 171
B. Consideration of approval of award of contract to Leo A Daly for design, engineering and
architectural services for renovation of Fire Station 2 S.R. No. 172
M/Goettel, S/Sandahl to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
Item #9 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO UPGRADE MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE AT
6444 LYNDALE AVENUE S.R. NO. 173
Council Member Sandahl presented Staff Report No. 130.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Goettel that this constitutes the second reading of Bill No. 2012-14,
Transitory Ordinance 18.85 approving capital improvements for renovation of municipal liquor store
at 6444 Lyndale Avenue, pursuant to Richfield City Charter Section 8.04.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #10 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING RESOLUTION ADOPTING SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WEED ELIMINATION FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY
AND REMOVAL OR ELIMINATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH OR SAFETY HAZARDS
FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY S.R. NO. 174
Council Member Fitzhenry presented Staff Report No. 174.
M/Wroge, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Goettel that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO.10705
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR WEED ELIMINATION FROM PRIVATE
PROPERTY AND REMOVAL OR ELIMINATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH OR
SAFETY HAZARDS FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY.
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No.10705.
Item #11 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR
UNPAID FALSE ALARM USER FEES AGAINST PRIVATE PROPERTY S.R. NO.
175
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Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 175.
M/Wroge, S/Sandahl to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Goettel, S/Fitzhenry that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO.10706
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR
UNPAID FALSE ALARM FEES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY.
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No.10706.
Item #12 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY'S CONTRIBUTION
TOWARD HEALTH, TERM LIFE AND DENTAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR
GENERAL SERVICES AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES S.R. NO. 176
Council Member Wroge presented Staff Report No. 176.
M/VVroge, S/Sandahl that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO.10707
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY'S CONTRIBUTION
TOWARD HEALTH, TERM LIFE AND DENTAL INSURANCE
PREMIUM FOR MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL SERVICES EMPLOYEES
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No.10707.
Item #13 CONSIDERATION OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND
MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT FOR PURPOSES OF
ADVANCING LEGION/TAFT LAKE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT S.R. NO. 177
Council Member Elliott presented Staff Report No. 177.
Council Member Wroge questioned why the MCWD was not responsible for taking over the
payment of the bonds if the MAC wants the land back.
Public Works Director Eastling explained that Taft Park in owned by MAC and leased by the
City. He also explained the financial responsibilities and the rationale for the MCWD and the City.
City Manager Devich explained there is minimal risk of MAC taking the property back based
upon the project improvements planned.
M/Elliott, S/Goettel to approve the cooperative agreement between the City and Minnehaha
Creek Watershed District for purposes of advancing Legion/Taft Lake Improvement Project.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #14 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Devich discussed the Hennepin County investigative process underway
related to the recent police officer involved shooting. He expressed confidence and faith in the
Richfield Police Department.
Item #15 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Sandahl, S/Wroge that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 10/09/12
A/P Checks: 216577-216935 $ 959,227.49
Payroll: 87192-87510 $ 550,769.54
TOTAL $ 1,509,997.03
Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:22 p.m.
Date Approved: October 23, 2012 ,54
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Cheryl rumh•lz / n . Dev h—
Executive Coordinator City Manager