12-11-12 Regular CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
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Regular Meeting
December 11 , 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; Tom Fitzhenry; and Sue Sandahl.
Members Absent: Fred Wroge.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; John Stark, Community Development
Director; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation
Services Director; Todd Sandell, Public Safety Director; Chris Regis, Finance
Manager, Chris Link, Operations Superintendent; Corrine Heine, City
Attorney; and Cheryl Krumholz, Executive Coordinator.
OPEN FORUM
Patricia Gernbacher, 6414-17th Avenue, spoke about the proposed Richfield Parkway project
which includes the purchasing of her parent's home. She requested the time her parents can remain
in their home be extended.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Goettel led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Fitzhenry, S/Sandahl to approve the minutes of(1) Special City Council Meeting of
November 27, 2012 and (2) Special City Council Meeting of December 4, 2012.
Motion carried 4-0.
Council Meeting Minutes -2- December 11,2012
Item #1 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• SCHEDULE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR ADVISORY
COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
• HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
The City Council scheduled the Special City Council Meeting on Saturday, January 12, 2012
at 9 a.m. to conduct advisory commission interviews.
Steve Quam, Richfield Foundation Chair, presented the Richfield Foundation grants to
Cornerstone Advocacy, Oasis For Youth, Loaves & Fishes, Fraser School, Richfield ELC Fund,
Richfield Transitions Program, MIRA and Richfield Dual Language School.
Council Member Elliott acknowledged the successful snowplowing of Richfield streets.
Council Member Sandahl acknowledged the Arts Commission.
Council Member Fitzhenry announced the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon `Wreaths Across
America' event at Fort Snelling.
Mayor Goettel stated the redevelopment of the Lyndale Gardens site is moving forward and
that there is an agreement with Lakewinds Natural Foods to be part of the project.
Public Safety Director Sandell stated a recent alcohol compliance check of 33 Richfield
businesses was conducted and all passed.
Item #2 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Goettel moved Consent Calendar Item 3D for separate consideration as Item 4.
M/Sandahl, S/Fitzhenry to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #3 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of approval of resolution reappointing Abisola Omiwade, General Manager of
Candlewood Suites; Raj Bhakta, General Manager of Americlnn; and Adam Selby, Hampton
Inn, to Richfield Tourism Promotion Board for three-year terms ending December 31, 2015
S.R. No. 209
RESOLUTION NO. 10716
RESOLUTION APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE RICHFIELD TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD, INC.
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10716.
B. Consideration of approval of resolution granting conditional use permit for traditional (Class 11)
restaurant at 811 66th Street East S.R. No. 210
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RESOLUTION NO. 10717
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A TRADITIONAL (CLASS II)
RESTAURANT AT 811 66TH STREET EAST
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10717.
C. Consideration of approval of confirming City Manager's reappointment of Connie Murray and
Paul Wasko for two-year terms as Hearing Examiners S.R. No. 211
D. Item moved from Consent Calendar to be considered separately as Item 4.
E. Consideration of approval of transfer of assets to close out funds that are part of Interstate-
Lyndale-Nicollet Tax Increment District S.R. No. 213
F. Consideration of approval of hiring SEH, Inc. for development of utility reconstruction analysis
for future reconstruction of City's sanitary and water utilities along Hennepin County roads at
cost not to exceed $69,657 S.R. No. 214
G. Consideration of approval of resolution granting site plan approval for day care serving up to
five persons at 6630 Penn Avenue S.R. No. 215
RESOLUTION NO. 10719
RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN TO ALLOW A COMMERCIAL DAY CARE
FACILITY AT 6630 PENN AVENUE
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10719.
H. Consideration of approval of resolution granting site plan approval for day care serving up to
28 persons at 6341 Penn Avenue S.R. No. 216
RESOLUTION NO. 10720
RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN TO ALLOW A COMMERCIAL DAY CARE
FACILITY AT 6341 PENN AVENUE
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10720.
I. Consideration of approval of authorizing City of Richfield to enter Contract No. A121234 with
Hennepin County for Sentencing to Service program services not to exceed $52,462.80 in
2013 and not to exceed $54,038.40 in 2014 S.R. No. 217
RESOLUTION NO. 10743
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO ENTER INTO HENNEPIN COUNTY
CONTRACT NO. A121234 WITH THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN, STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR
SENTENCING TO SERVICE (STS) PROGRAM SERVICES THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10743.
J. Consideration of approval of contract with Graymont (WI), LLC Company for purchase of
1,400 tons of quick lime for water treatment in amount of$200,200 ($143/ton) for 2013 S.R.
No. 218
K. Consideration of approval of resolution authorizing City of Richfield to enter into agreement
with State of Minnesota Office of State Court Administration to access Minnesota Court Data
Services S.R. No. 219
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RESOLUTION NO. 10721
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF MINNESOTA, OFFICE OF STATE COURT
ADMINISTRATION TO ACCESS COURT DATA SERVICES
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10721.
L. Consideration of approval of resolution authorizing Richfield Public Safety's acceptance of
$3,000 grant from Target Corporation; $500 donation from Modern Manufacturing &
Engineering, INC, $200 donation from Broadway Pizza; and personal donations of$250, $150
and $58.58 S.R. No. 220
RESOLUTION NO. 10722
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY/POLICE TO ACCEPT THE
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP GRANT OF $3000 FROM TARGET CORPORATION, $500 FROM
MME, $150 FROM LISALAN THAI AND $250 FROM MARY LIEN-WIMPLING, $200 FROM
BROADWAY PIZZA, $58.58 FROM DONATION JAR LOCATED AT BROADWAY PIZZA TO BE
USED FOR THE POLICE "HEROES & HELPERS (FORMERLY SHOP WITH A COP)" EVENT
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10722.
M. Consideration of approval of resolution authorizing acceptance of$5,949.93 grant from U.S.
Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, for purchase of bulletproof vests for
Richfield Police S.R. No. 221
RESOLUTION NO. 10723
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE
OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS AND RICHFIELD POLICE FOR BULLETPROOF VESTS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10723.
N. Consideration of approval of resolution authorizing Public Safety Department/Police
acceptance of$100 donation from Alerus Mortgage S.R. No. 222
RESOLUTION NO. 10724
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RICHFIELD PUBLIC
SAFETY/POLICE TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF $100 FROM ALERUS MORTGAGE IN THE NAME
OF RICHFIELD RESIDENT RYAN RICARD
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10724.
O. Consideration of approval of resolutions amending 2012-2013 labor agreements with 911
Dispatchers LELS Local 225, Police Officers & Detectives, LELS Local 123 and Police
Supervisors LELS Local 162 S.R. No. 223
RESOLUTION NO. 10725
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY'S CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS HEALTH AND DENTAL
INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR EMPLOYEES COVERED BY THE
LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES LOCAL 225
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10725.
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RESOLUTION NO. 10726
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY'S CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS HEALTH AND DENTAL
INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR EMPLOYEES COVERED BY THE
LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES LOCAL 123
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10726.
RESOLUTION NO. 10727
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY'S CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS HEALTH AND DENTAL
INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR EMPLOYEES COVERED BY THE
LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES LOCAL 162
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10727.
P. Consideration of approval of 2013 renewal of named business licenses for on-sale and off sale
3.2 percent malt liquor establishments, taxi companies and rental of trailers and trucks doing
business in Richfield. S.R. No. 224
License to Sell 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License to Operate in Richfield
Aldi Foods — Off-Sale A New Star Taxi & Limousine Service —5
El Jalapeno — Off-Sale vehicles
Portland Food Mart— Off-Sale Airport Taxi — 11 vehicles
RBF Corporation of Wisconsin American Travel — 5 vehicles
(Rainbow Foods) — Off-Sale Continental Taxi, LLC —5 vehicles
Richfield U.S. (gas station 67th/Penn) - Gold Star Taxi — 8 vehicles
Off-Sale Latino Americano Express — 8 vehicles
Sandy's Tavern —On-Sale Latino Express— 10 vehicles
SuperAmerica#4186 —Off-Sale Suburban Taxi — 5 vehicles
SuperAmerica#4188 — Off-Sale Twin Cities Airport Taxi - 5 vehicles
SuperAmerica #4191 — Off-Sale White Star Taxi —3 vehicles
SuperAmerica #4615 —Off-Sale
Target Corporation — Off-Sale
Vina Restaurant— On-Sale Paul's Rentals & Sales —Trailer and Truck Rental
M/Goettel, S/Sandahl to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #4 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT
CALENDAR
Former Item 3D - Consideration of approval of resolution decertifying Interstate-
Lyndale-Nicollet Tax Increment Financing District S.R. No. 212
Council Member Sandahl presented Staff Report No. 212. She acknowledged the efforts of
previous City Council Members in 1985 to utilize tax increment financing.
M/Sandahl, S/Fitzhenry that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO.10718
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DECERTIFICATION OF THE
INTERSTATE-LYNDALE-NICOLLET TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT
OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
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Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10718.
Item #5 CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO
RICHFIELD CITY CODE APPENDIX D (FEE SCHEDULE) AND RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE (STAFF REPORT
NO. 225)
Council Member Fitzhenry presented Staff Report No. 225.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Sandahl that this constitutes the second reading of Bill No. 2012-17,
Transitory Ordinance No. 18.86 amending Richfield City Code Appendix D (Fee Schedule), that it
be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes, and that the
following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO.10728
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
APPENDIX D OF THE RICHFIELD CITY CODE (FEE SCHEDULE)
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10728.
Item #6 PUBLIC HEARINGS REGARDING 2013 PAWNBROKER AND SECONDHAND
GOODS DEALER LICENSE RENEWALS:
A. METRO PAWN & GUN, INC., 7529 LYNDALE AVENUE S.R. 226
B. UNIVERSITY CASH COMPANY, LLC D/B/A AVI'S PAWN AND JEWELRY,
6414 NICOLLET AVENUE S.R. 227
Council Member Elliott presented Staff Reports No. 226 and 227.
M/Elliott, S/Fitzhenry to close public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Elliott, S/Sandahl to approve the renewal of the 2013 Pawnbroker and Secondhand
Goods Dealer licenses for Metro Pawn & Gun, Inc., 7529 Lyndale Avenue, and University Cash
Company, LLC d/b/a Avi's Pawn and Jewelry, 6414 Nicollet Avenue.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #7 PUBLIC HEARINGS REGARDING 2013 CLUB ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR
LICENSE RENEWALS:
A. FRED BABCOCK V.F.W. POST NO. 5555, INC. D/B/A FOUR NICKELS
FOOD & DRINK; 6715 LAKE SHORE DRIVE S.R. NO. 228
B. MINNEAPOLIS-RICHFIELD AMERICAN LEGION POST 435,
6501 PORTLAND AVENUE S.R. NO. 229
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Reports No. 228 and 229.
M/Elliott, S/Goettel to close public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
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M/Elliott, S/Sandahl to approve the renewal of 2013 Club On-Sale and Sunday Liquor
Licenses for Fred Babcock V.F.W. Post No. 5555, Inc., d/b/a Four Nickels Food & Drink, 6715
Lake Shore Drive, and Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post 435, 6501 Portland Avenue.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #8 PUBLIC HEARINGS REGARDING 2013 ON-SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT
MALT LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS:
A. CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL OF COLORADO, LLC, 7644 LYNDALE
AVENUE S.R. NO. 230
B. THOMPSON'S FIRESIDE PIZZA, INC., D/B/A FIRESIDE PIZZA, 6736
PENN AVENUE S.R. NO. 231
C. KIANG'S RED PEPPER, INC., D/B/A RED PEPPER CHINESE
RESTAURANT, 2910 WEST 66TH STREET S.R. NO. 232
D. PATRICK'S FRENCH BAKERY, INC. D/B/A PATRICK'S BAKERY &
CAFÉ, 2928 WEST 66TH STREET S.R. NO. 233
E. THE NOODLES SHOP CO.-COLORADO, INC., D/B/A NOODLES AND
COMPANY, 7630 LYNDALE AVENUE S.R. NO. 234
F. JOHN E. POWERS &ASSOCIATES, INC. D/B/A LARIAT LANES, 6320
PENN AVENUE S.R. NO. 235
G. JOY'S PATTAYA THAI RESTAURANT, LLC, 7545 LYNDALE AVENUE
S.R. NO. 236
Council Member Fitzhenry presented Staff Reports No. 230 through 236.
M/Goettel, S/Elliott to close public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Goettel to approve the renewal of 2013 On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Percent Malt
Liquor Licenses for Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC, 7644 Lyndale Avenue; Thompson's
Fireside Pizza, Inc., d/b/a Fireside Pizza, 6736 Penn Avenue; Kiang's Red Pepper, Inc., d/b/a Red
Pepper Chinese Restaurant, 2910 West 66th Street; Patrick's French Bakery, Inc. d/b/a Patrick's
Bakery & Café, 2928 West 66th Street; The Noodles Shop Co-Colorado, Inc., d/b/a Noodles and
Company, 7630 Lyndale Avenue; John E. Powers &Associates, Inc. d/b/a Lariat Lanes, 6320
Penn Avenue; and Joy's Pattaya Thai Restaurant, LLC, 7545 Lyndale Avenue.
Motion carried 4-0.
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Item #9 PUBLIC HEARINGS REGARDING 2013 ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY
LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS:
A. THE FRENCHMAN'S, 1400 EAST 66TH STREET (INCLUDES OPTIONAL
2 A.M. CLOSING) S.R. NO. 237
B. FINANCIAL GUIDANCE, INC. D/B/A FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON,
7745 LYNDALE AVENUE S.R. NO. 238
C. PAISAN INCORPORATED, D/B/A KHAN'S MONGOLIAN BARBEQUE,
500 EAST 78TH STREET S.R. NO. 239
D. WILTSHIRE RESTAURANTS, LLC, D/B/A HOULIHAN'S RESTAURANT &
BAR, 6601 LYNDALE AVENUE (INCLUDES OUTSIDE SERVICE) S.R.
NO. 240
E. DON PABLO'S OPERATING, LLC D/B/A DON PABLO'S, 980 WEST
78TH STREET S.R. NO. 241
F. CHAMPPS OPERATING CORPORATION D/B/A CHAMPPS
AMERICANA, 790 WEST 66TH STREET (INCLUDES OPTIONAL 2 A.M.
CLOSING) S.R. NO. 242
G. EL TEJABAN MEXICA GRILL LLC D/B/A EL TEJABAN, 2 WEST 66TH
STREET S.R. NO. 243
H. PIZZA LUCE VII, INC. D/B/A PIZZA LUCE, 800 WEST 66TH STREET
(INCLUDES OUTSIDE SERVICE) S.R. NO. 244
Council Member Sandahl presented Staff Reports No. 237 through 244.
M/Goettel, S/Fitzhenry to close public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Sandahl, S/Goettel to approve renewal of the 2013 On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday
Liquor Licenses for The Frenchman's, 1400 East 66th Street (includes optional 2 a.m. closing);
Financial Guidance, Inc. d/b/a Four Points by Sheraton, 7745 Lyndale Avenue; Paisan
Incorporated, d/b/a Khan's Mongolian Barbeque, 500 East 78th Street; Wiltshire Restaurants, LLC,
d/b/a Houlihan's Restaurant & Bar, 6601 Lyndale Avenue (includes outside service); Don Pablo's
Operating, LLC d/b/a Don Pablo's, 980 West 78th Street; Champps Operating Corporation d/b/a
Champps Americana, 790 West 66th Street (includes optional 2 a.m. closing; El Telaban Mexica
Grill LLC d/b/a El Telaban, 2 West 66th Street; and Pizza Luce VII, Inc. d/b/a Pizza Luce, 800 West
66th Street (includes outside service).
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #10 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING STREET LIGHT USER FEE
CHARGED TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN CITY OF
RICHFIELD FOR OPERATION OF STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM S.R. NO. 245
Council Member Elliott presented Staff Report No. 245.
M/Elliott, S/Sandahl that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO.10729
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RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A STREET LIGHT USER FEE TO BE CHARGED TO
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD FOR THE
OPERATION OF A STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10729.
Item #11 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS APPROVING 2012 REVISED/2013
PROPOSED BUDGET AND TAX LEVY AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS S.R. NO.
246
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 246.
M/Goettel, S/Sandahl that the following resolutions be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10730
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PROPOSED BUDGET AND TAX LEVY
FOR THE YEAR 2013
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10730.
RESOLUTION NO. 10731
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET REVISIONS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10731.
RESOLUTION NO. 10732
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF 2012 BUDGET OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10732.
RESOLUTION NO. 10733
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENT TO CITY'S MILEAGE
REIMBURSEMENT RATE TO CONFORM TO INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE STATUTORY
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10733.
RESOLUTION NO. 10734
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2013 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10734.
RESOLUTION NO. 10735
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2014-2017 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10735.
RESOLUTION NO. 10736
RESOLUTION RELATING TO PURCHASING PRACTICES IN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 10593
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This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10736.
RESOLUTION NO. 10737
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WASTEWATER SERVICE RATES AND CHARGES, WATER
RATES AND CHARGES, SPECIAL WATER SERVICE CHARGES, STORM SEWER RATES AND
CHARGES, AND 6.5% PENALTY ON PAST DUE ACCOUNTS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10737.
RESOLUTION NO. 10738
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC WORKS ON-CALL COMPENSATION POLICY
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10738.
RESOLUTION NO. 10739
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2013 LICENSE, PERMIT AND MISCELLANEOUS
FEES PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF APPENDIX D OF THE
ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 10607
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10739.
RESOLUTION NO. 10740
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 2013 GENERAL SERVICES
SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10740.
RESOLUTION NO. 10741
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 2013 MANAGEMENT
SALARY COMPENSATION PLAN
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10741.
RESOLUTION NO. 10742
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 2013 SPECIALIZED PAY PLAN
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10742.
Item #12 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Devich stated he will be scheduling a City Council meeting with local
legislators and other representatives to discuss Richfield key legislative objectives.
City Manager Devich explained that to coordinate the City's goals with the City's budget,
there will be a brief goalsetting session in January followed with a larger session in March or April
which is when the budget preparation process begins for the next year.
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Item #13 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Sandahl, S/Goettel that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 12/11/12
A/P Checks: 218111 - 218476 $ 1,035,744.32
Payroll: 88814 - 89135; 41944 - 42148 $ 549,809.72
TOTAL $ 1,585,554.04
Motion carried 4-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
Item #14 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION IN BABCOCK
CONFERENCE ROOM TO CONSIDER OFFERS TO PURCHASE REAL
PROPERTIES AT: 6314-17TH AVENUE; 6320-17TH AVENUE; 6326-17TH
AVENUE; 6332-17TH AVENUE; 6338-17TH AVENUE; 6344-17TH AVENUE; 6408-
17TH AVENUE; 6414-17TH AVENUE; 6426-17TH AVENUE; 6432-17TH AVENUE;
6438-17TH AVENUE; AND 6444-17TH AVENUE
Public Works Director Eastling explained the Richfield Parkway options for moving the
project forward, including doing nothing, full build and partial build. Options were considered when
problems were presented during discussions with the 17th Avenue homeowners and proposed
purchase agreements. No decisions are made this evening.
Council Member Elliott expressed discomfort with making a decision when a partial build
option has not been discussed previously.
City Attorney Heine clarified there is no intent for the City Council to take action or have
discussion or take public comment after the Closed Session. The City Council will return to the
open meeting to only adjourn. The purpose of the Closed Session is to provide information and
get direction on offers and counteroffers on further negotiations with the impacted property owners
on 17th Avenue.
Ben Hurley, 6414-17th Avenue, stated he would be willing to stay in his home especially if
there is a prolonged process. He added he would never sell for the price he was quoted.
City Attorney Heine explained the State Statute that allows a Closed Executive Session.
She stated the purpose of the Closed Session is to consider offers to purchase real properties at:
6314-17th Avenue; 6320-17th Avenue; 6326-17th Avenue; 6332-17th Avenue; 6338-17th Avenue;
6344-17th Avenue; 6408-17th Avenue; 6414-17th Avenue; 6426-17th Avenue; 6432-17th Avenue;
6438-17th Avenue; and 6444-17th Avenue. If a purchase agreement is reached with a
homeowner, the agreement will be presented to the City Council for consideration.
The City Council went into closed session at 8:37 p.m. in the Babcock Conference Room.
The Closed Executive Session was called to order in the Babcock Room by Mayor Goettel
at 8:40 p.m.
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Members Present: Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Pat Elliott; Tom Fitzhenry; and Sue Sandahl.
Members Absent: Fred Wroge.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Jeff
Pearson, Transportation Engineer; Corrine Heine, City Attorney; and Cheryl
Krumholz, Executive Coordinator.
Others Present: Mark Storm, Acquisition Agent, Evergreen Land Services Company.
The Closed Executive Session was convened pursuant to M.S. 13D.05
The Closed Executive Session in the Babcock Conference Room adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
Item #14 RECONVENE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN COUNCIL
CHAMBERS
The City Council open meeting reconvened at 9:13 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:13 p.m.
Date Approved: January 8, 2012
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Bid Opening
November 29, 2012
2:00 p.m.
Water Treatment Chemicals — Quick Lime
Bid No. 12-08
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 Water Treatment Chemicals — Quick
Lime, as advertised in the official newspaper on November 15, 2012.
Present: Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
Robert Hintgen, Utilities Superintendent
Cheryl Krumholz, City Manager Representative
The following bids were submitted and read aloud:
Quick Lime - Base freight Total bid
Bidder's Name Bid Bond bulk delivery rate per ton)
(per ton) (per ton)
Graymont, LLC Provided $118.71 $24.29 $143.00
Duluth, MN
The City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and considered at the
December 11, 2012 City Council Meeting.
Nancy Gibb- City Clerk