05-14-13 Regular CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
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May 14, 2013
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Sue Sandahl; Tom Fitzhenry; Edwina Garcia;
and Pat Elliott.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; John Stark, Community Development
Director; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Todd Sandell, Public Safety
Director; Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director; Bill Fillmore,
Liquor Operations Director; Pam Dmytrenko, Assistant City Manager/HR
Manager; Kristin Asher, Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer;
Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; and Cheryl Krumholz, Executive Coordinator.
OPEN FORUM
Claire Plank Gahler, 7445 Fourth Avenue, spoke about Crosstown Creativity, a new arts
group in Richfield.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Goettel led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Fitzhenry, S/Garcia to approve the minutes of(1) Special City Council Meeting of April
23, 2013; (2) Special City Council Worksession of April 23, 2013; (3) Regular City Council Meeting
of April 23, 2013; and (4) Special City Council/HRA/Housinq Visioning Task Force Meeting of May
7, 2013.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 PRESENTATION BY HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT#5
RANDY JOHNSON
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Commissioner Johnson discussed Hennepin County's 2013 state legislative platform
priorities.
Item #2 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO MISS RICHFIELD
AMBASSADOR CANDIDATES AND CURRENT JUNIOR AMBASSADORS
(COUNCIL MEMO NO. 36)
Mayor Goettel presented the certificates of appreciation.
Item #3 PRESENTATION BY RICHFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REGARDING
SMALL BUSINESS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES: LINDEN HILLS FLORAL
AND VINOCOPIA WINE AND SPIRITS
Council Member Elliott introduced Hall of Fame inductees Anne Schultz, owner of Linden
Hills Floral, and Marion Dauner, General Sales Manager of Vinocopia.
Item #4 PRESENTATION REGARDING NATIONAL PARKS WORK WEEK
A Public Works video was presented.
Item #5 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• FOURTH OF JULY PARADE PARTICIPATION
• HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
The City Council consensus was to participate in the July 4 parade.
Mayor Goettel announced the Richfield Garden Club Plant Sale on May 18, 2013.
Council Member Sandahl announced the Unity in Community event on May 16, 2013.
Council Member Elliott requested clarification on the waste container ordinance related to
options for 50 foot lots.
Council Member Elliott announced the Penn Open Streets event on September 15, 2013.
Item #6 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Garcia, S/Fitzhenry to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of approval of the first reading of an ordinance relating to the private use of
boulevards and unopened rights-of-way amending Section 811 of the Richfield City Code
and scheduling the second reading for May 28, 2013 S.R. No. 78
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B. Consideration of approval of a resolution authorizing the City Council to affirm the monetary
limits on municipal tort liability established by Minnesota Statutes 466.04 S.R. No. 79
RESOLUTION NO. 10785
RESOLUTION AFFIRMING MUNICIPAL TORT LIABILITY LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY
MINNESOTA STATUTES 466.04
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10785.
C. Consideration of approval of a resolution modifying the Health Care Savings Plan for eligible
LELS Local #123 (Police Patrol/Detective) employees S.R. No. 80
RESOLUTION NO. 10786
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A POST EMPLOYMENT HEALTH
CARE SAVINGS PLAN FOR LELS LOCAL#123 EMPLOYEES
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10786.
D. Consideration of approval of a resolution authorizing the Public Safety Department/Police
Division to accept a $100 donation from Alerus Mortgage, given in the name of a City
resident S.R. No. 81
RESOLUTION NO. 10787
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RICHFIELD PUBLIC
SAFETY/POLICE TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF $100 FROM ALERUS MORTGAGE IN THE
NAME OF RICHFIELD RESIDENT KAYE ROSVOLD
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10787.
E. Consideration of approval of a resolution accepting a donation of$50 to the Police Safety
Vest Fund from City Nails S.R. No. 82
RESOLUTION NO. 10788
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RICHFIELD PUBLIC SAFETY/POLICE TO ACCEPT A DONATION
OF $50 FROM CITY NAILS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10788.
F. Consideration of approval of the renewal of the 2013/2014 auction service contract between
the City of Richfield and Adesa Minneapolis for auctioning forfeited vehicles from Public
Safety/Police S.R. No. 83
G. Consideration of approval of a resolution accepting a $5,782.65 grant received by the
Richfield Farmers Market and authorizing the Recreation Services staff to administer the
funds in accordance with grant agreements and terms prescribed by donors to operate the
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program S.R. No. 84
RESOLUTION NO. 10789
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANTS RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF
RICHFIELD-RECREATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO
ADMINISTER THE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH GRANT AGREEMENTS AND TERMS
PRESCRIBED BY DONORS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10789.
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H. Consideration of approval of a resolution authorizing the Source Water Protection Plan
Implementation Grant agreement between the City of Richfield and the Minnesota
Department of Health S.R. No. 85
RESOLUTION NO. 10790
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO ENTER INTO A SOURCE WATER
PROTECTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR $10,000 TO BE USED IN THE CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT,
PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD WELLHEAD
PROTECTION PLAN — PART 2
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10790.
I. Consideration of approval of a resolution authorizing agreement for the purchase of 6245
Bloomington Avenue and 6300-16th Avenue for the Taft Park— Richfield Parkway
Connection Project S.R. No. 86
RESOLUTION NO. 10791
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES
FOR THE TAFT LAKE - RICHFIELD PARKWAY CONNECTION PROJECT
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10791.
J. Consideration of approval of the purchase of a truck chassis from Astleford International
Trucks for$92,020 and box/boom from Aspen Equipment for use by the Forestry Division for
$79,964 totaling $171,984 plus taxes and licensing S.R. No. 87
K. Consideration of approval of the bid minutes/tabulation and award of a contract for 2013
sidewalk, curb and gutter concrete repair to Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. in the sum of
$86,095 and authorizing the Public Works Director to approve additional contract work
provided it does not exceed $50,000 S.R. No. 88
L. Consideration of approval of the bid minutes/tabulation and award of a contract for the 2013
sealcoating work to Pearson Brothers, Inc. in the sum of$447,035.95 S.R. No. 89
Council Member Elliott requested an update on the Richfield Parkway purchase
agreements.
Public Works Director Eastling explained the status of the agreements and the process
related to the project's timeline.
M/Goettel, S/Sandahl to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
Item #9 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCES FOR A RESTAURANT WITH
DRIVE THRU SERVICE AT 140-78TH STREET EAST, TACO BELL S.R. NO. 90
Council Member Garcia presented Staff Report No. 90.
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Barbara Schneider, Border Foods, requested the City Council approve the Taco Bell
project.
Todd Edwards, Menards real estate representative, stated Menards typically does not get
involved with other properties and they do not oppose Taco Bell being there, but Menards does
have concerns regarding the aesthetics of the building.
Community Development Director Stark explained the site plan and design are the best
possible obtained with considerable negotiations.
Doug Olson, 6608 Clinton Avenue, spoke in support of the Taco Bell project because it is a
beneficial use of the property.
M/Elliott, S/Garcia to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council Member Elliott welcomed Taco Bell's return to Richfield. He did express concerns
related to the interpretation of the ordinances to make the project fit. He also discussed parking.
Community Development Director Stark explained there are conflicting ordinance
statements that need to be addressed in the future. He also discussed the parking criteria for
mixed use and single use developments.
Council Member Fitzhenry stated the drive thru service should be monitored to avoid
potential traffic congestion.
M/Garcia, S/ Goettel that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10792
RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCES AT
140 78TH STREET EAST
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10792.
Item #10 CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSENT DECREE IN STATE
OF MINNESOTA BY CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS, ET AL. V. METROPOLITAN
AIRPORTS COMMISSION ET AL., HENNEPIN COUNTY CASE NO. 27-CV-05-
5474 S.R NO. 91
Council Member Fitzhenry presented Staff Report No. 91
M/Fitzhenry, S/Sandahl to approve an amendment to the Consent Decree in State of
Minnesota by City of Minneapolis, et al., v. Metropolitan Airports Commission et al., Hennepin
County Case No. 27-CV-05-5474.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #11 CONSIDERATION OF AN APPOINTMENT TO A CITY ADVISORY COMMISSION
S.R. NO. 92
Council Member Sandahl presented Staff Report No. 92.
M/Sandahl, S/Goettel to make the following appointment:
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ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH
Name Term Expires
Tiffany Egan January 31, 2015
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #12 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Devich explained the revised format of the Staff Reports related to the City
Council's presentation of the Executive Summary.
Mary Tietjen, Kennedy & Graven, City Attorney, was introduced.
Item #13 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Garcia, S/Fitzhenry that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 05/14/13
A/P Checks: 221537-221933 $ 1,505,838.29
Payroll: 92048—92654; 42159 $ 1,125,900.37
TOTAL $ 2,631,738.66
Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:27 p.m.
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Bid Opening
April 25, 2013
10:00 a.m.
2013 Sealcoat
Bid No. 13-02
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 2013 Sealcoat, as advertised in the official
newspaper on April 4, 2013.
Present: Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
Derick Anderson, Civil Engineer
Cheryl Krumholz, City Manager Representative
The following bids were submitted and read aloud:
Bidder's Name Bond Total Base Bid
Pearson Brothers, Inc. Provided $ 447,035.95
Hanover, MN
**Allied Blacktop, Inc. Provided $ 446,603.12
Maple Grove, MN
Asphalt Surface Technologies Corp. Provided $ 518,941.67
St. Cloud, MN
** Bid was rejected due to irregularities in the proposal form
The City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and considered at the May
14, 2013 City Council Meeting.
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Bid Opening
April 25, 2013
10:15 a.m.
2013 Concrete Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Repair
Bid No. 13-03
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 2013 Concrete Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter
Repair, as advertised in the official newspaper on April 4, 2013.
Present: Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
Derick Anderson, Civil Engineer
Cheryl Krumholz, City Manager Representative
The following bids were submitted and read aloud:
Bidder's Name Bond Total Base Bid
Standard Sidewalk, Inc. Provided $ 110,457.50
Blaine, MN
Ron Kassa Construction Inc. Provided $ 86,095.00
Elko, MN
Urban Companies Provided $ 153,950.00
St. Paul, MN
The City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and considered at the May
14, 2013 City Council Meeting.
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