06-25-13 Special CC/PC Worksession CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
ogoec*eed Special Concurrent City Council and
Planning Commission Worksession
June 25, 2013
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 5:49 p.m. in the Bartholomew
Conference Room.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Pat Elliott, Edwina Garcia; Sue Sandahl; and Tom
Present: Fitzhenry.
Planning Members Tom Rublein and Gordon Vizecky.
Present:
Planning Members Rick Jabs; Susan Rosenberg; Dennis Schuller; Joshua Root; and Daniel
Absent: Kitzberger.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; John
Stark, Community Development Director; Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation
Services Director; Wayne Kewitsch, Fire Services Director/Fire Chief; Jeff
Pearson, Transportation Engineer; Chris Link; Operations Superintendent;
Christine Costello, Economic Development Coordinator; and Cheryl
Krumholz, Executive Coordinator.
Item # I DISCUSSION REGARDING INSTALLATION OF BANNERS ON CITY-OWNED
STREETLIGHTS
David Gepner, Penn Central representative, discussed the Penn Central of Richfield request
for installation of banners along Penn Avenue from 67th Street to Crosstown to brand and unify the
area. He explained that funding has been obtained but installation fees had not been included. He
hoped the City could do a pilot project on Penn Avenue, including City funding of the installation fee,
and that a process on future requests could be determined later.
Chris Link, Operations Superintendent, discussed the following related to installation of
banners on City-owned streetlights:
• Other cities standards
• Event vs. location distinction
• Installation/fees
• Banner standards
• Approval process
Special Worksession Minutes -2- June 25, 2013
The City Council consensus was there should be standards established to review banner
requests because each area of the City is special. They directed staff to proceed with developing a
process and procedure for banners.
Item # 2 DISCUSSION REGARDING DEVELOPMENT IMPEDIMENTS (CONTINUED FROM
JUNE 11, 2013 WORKSESSION)
Transportation Engineer Pearson discussed the streetscape and need for right-of-way
dedication process, including that a development or redevelopment may require necessary or
additional roadway/streetscape right-of-way and easements. The City is within their rights to make
these adjustments; however, developers may view these dedications as impeding their ability to
develop/redevelop the property.
Community Development Director Stark discussed possible parking solutions.
Fire Services Director Kewitsch discussed fire suppression options, including a special
assessment process.
Public Works Director Eastling explained the size of the water supply pipes to properties
under the streets in Richfield.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 6:52 p.m.
Date Approved: July 9, 2013
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Cheryl Kr'mhol en L. Devich
Executive Coordinator City Manager