08-13-13 Regular CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
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August 13, 2013
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Pat Elliott; Sue Sandahl; Tom Fitzhenry; and
Edwina Garcia.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director;
Todd Sandell, Public Safety Director; Wayne Kewitsch, Fire Service
Director; Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director; Jay Henthorne,
Deputy Public Safety Director; Brandon Klement, Facilities Manager; Betsy
Osborn, Health Administrator; Jeff Pearson, Transportation Engineer;
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; and Theresa
Schyma, Deputy City Clerk.
OPEN FORUM
None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Goettel led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Garcia, S/Fitzhenry to approve the minutes of(1) Special City Council Worksession of
July 23, 2013; and (2) Regular City Council Meetinq of July 23, 2013.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 PRESENTATION BY LISA BRODSKY, BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC HEALTH,
REGARDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS HEAT
PLAN (COUNCIL MEMO NO. 70)
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Lisa Brodsky, Bloomington Public Health, made a PowerPoint presentation regarding the
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Heat Response Plan.
Item #2 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
Mayor Goettel questioned the decision to cancel the second City Council meeting in August
every year. She asked if it would be better to cancel the first meeting of August instead.
City Manager Devich responded that staff is not opposed to changing the schedule.
The City Council consensus was to cancel next year's first meeting in August to see if that
works better for scheduling.
Council Member Elliott provided an update on the preparations for the September 15 Open
Streets at Penn Fest.
Council Member Elliott reported on the July 23 community conversation "How Welcome Do
You Feel in Richfield?" hosted by the Human Rights Commission.
Council Member Garcia reported on Night to Unite.
Council Member Sandahl announced the St. Peter's Pig Roast on August 17 and the
Assumption Church Fun Fiesta on August 18.
Council Member Sandahl reported on the August 12 Planning Commission and HRA bike
tour of Richfield Rediscovered properties.
Council Member Fitzhenry reported on the Urban Wildland Half Marathon and 5K on
August 3.
Mayor Goettel mentioned that City Council meetings are now streaming online.
Item #3 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Goettel removed Item No. 7 from the agenda
M/Sandahl, S/Fitzhenry to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of approval of cancelling the public hearing regarding a revised plat for the
area at the northwest corner of 66th Street and Richfield Parkway S.R. No. 147
B. Consideration of approval of continuing the public hearing regarding a resolution authorizing
the City of Richfield to seek a $200,000 Minnesota Investment Fund loan from the MN
Department of Employment and Economic Development to assist Solera Corporation in
locating in Richfield S.R .No. 148
C. Consideration of approval of the resolutions pertaining to the annual Lyndale/HUB/Nicollet
(LHN) maintenance assessment process and scheduling a public hearing for September 10,
2013 S.R. No. 149
RESOLUTION NO. 10820
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RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED
AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
FOR LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN) MAINTENANCE
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2012 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10820.
RESOLUTION NO. 10821
RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS
FOR THE COSTS OF CURRENT SERVICES PROVIDED
WITHIN THE LYNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN) PROJECT AREA
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2014 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10821.
D. Consideration of approval of the resolutions pertaining to the annual 77th Street maintenance
district assessment process and scheduling a public hearing for September 10, 2013 S.R.
No. 150
RESOLUTION NO. 10822
RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED
AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
FOR 77TH STREET MAINTENANCE
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2012 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10822.
RESOLUTION NO. 10823
RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO SPECIALLY ASSESS FOR THE COSTS OF CURRENT
SERVICES PROVIDED WITHIN THE 77TH STREET PROJECT AREA FOR THE PERIOD
JANUARY 1, 2014 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10823.
E. Consideration of approval of the resolution declaring the costs to be assessed for the
removal of diseased trees from private property for work ordered in 2012 and scheduling a
public hearing for September 10, 2013 S.R. No. 151
RESOLUTION NO. 10824
RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND
ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR
REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY
FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2012 TO DECEMBER 31, 2012
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10824.
F. Consideration of approval of the purchase of a Toro Groundsmaster 5900 mower for use by
the Park Maintenance Division from MTI Distributing for$81,660.44 plus tax S.R. No. 152
G. Consideration of approval of the agreement with JBB Properties, LLC relating to the annual
inspection and maintenance of the sump manhole at 800 66th Street West S.R. No. 153
H. Consideration of approval of a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for the Church of
the Assumption, 305 East 77th Street, for their annual Fun Fiesta on August 18, 2013 S.R.
No. 154
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I. Consideration of approval of a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for the Church of
St. Peter, 6730 Nicollet Avenue, for their annual Pig Roast event on August 17, 2013 S.R.
No. 155
J. Consideration of approval of a request to purchase the Records Management System
(RMS) software from LOGIS for the Police Department S.R. No. 156
RESOLUTION NO. 10825
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF DONATION OF POLICE CANINE VESTS FROM
VESTED INTEREST IN K-9'S, INC
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10825.
K. Consideration of approval of a resolution accepting a donation of two Police Canine safety
vests from Vested Interest in K-9's, Inc.. S.R. No. 157
L. Consideration of approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending Section 840 of the
Code of Ordinances relating to the sale and consumption of beer in public parks and
schedule the second reading on August 28, 2013 S.R. No. 158
M/Goettel, S/Garcia to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF THE FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE RELATED
TO STREET LIGHT BANNERS AND APPROVAL TO ALLOW PENN CENTRAL
OF RICHFIELD TO MOVE FORWARD WITH A DECORATIVE BANNER PERMIT
APPLICATION FOLLOWING THE FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE,
WITH ISSUANCE OF THE PERMIT FOLLOWING THE SECOND READING OF
THE ORDINANCE S.R. NO. 159
Council Member Elliott presented Staff Report No. 159.
M/Elliott, S/Garcia to approve of the first reading of an ordinance related to street light
banners and approval to allow Penn Central of Richfield to move forward with a decorative banner
permit application following the first reading of the ordinance, with issuance of the permit following
the second reading of the ordinance.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING A SITE PLAN APPROVAL
FOR AN ADULT DAY CARE SERVING UP TO 29 PERSONS AT 6722 PENN
AVENUE S.R. NO. 160
This item was removed from the agenda.
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Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF THE SELECTION OF A 911 DISPATCH SERVICE
PROVIDER FOR THE CITY OF RICHFIELD S.R. NO. 161
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 161.
Council Member Fitzhenry stated that trying to find a dispatch center that would be as good
as Richfield is impossible. He continued that he would prefer partnering with Bloomington but was
impressed with Edina's dispatchers as well.
Council Member Sandahl thinks that financially Hennepin County makes the most sense
and wondered if the City would eventually be using them for dispatch services anyway. However,
she thinks partnering with Edina is the best choice.
Council Member Garcia believes that partnering with Edina for dispatching services is the
best fit. However, she had hoped they would hire some Richfield dispatchers.
Council Member Elliott thinks that partnering with Edina for dispatch services is the best
option.
Mayor Goettel thanked the Richfield dispatchers for their service to the community. She
believes that partnering with Edina for dispatching services is the best option.
M/Goettel, S/Sandahl to approve selection of the City of Edina for 911 dispatching service
provider and direct the City Manager to initiate all necessary documents and/or contracts for the
transition of the service.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF REJECTING THE BID SUBMITTED FOR THE FEDERAL
BIKEWAYS PROJECT AND APPROVE POSTPONEMENT OF THE WEST
CONNECTION ROUTE CONSTRUCTION AND REBID THE EAST CONNECTION
ROUTE CONSTRUCTION ONLY S.R. NO. 162
Council Member Fitzhenry presented Staff Report No. 162.
Transportation Engineer Pearson stated that they received some feedback from potential
contractors that will help with the rebid process. The rebid will focus on the east connection route
to get that project completed.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Sandahl to reject the bid submitted for the Federal Bikeways Project and
approve postponement of the West Connection Route construction and rebid the East Connection
Route construction only.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #10 CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY ADVISORY
COMMISSIONS S.R. NO. 163
M/Sandahl, S/Goettel to make the following appointments:
ARTS COMMISSION
Name Term Expires
Chad Patterson January 31, 2016
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FRIENDSHIP CITY COMMISSION
Name Term Expires
Ahmad Ansari January 31, 2016
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #11 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
• RECOGNITION OF TIM BORNHOLDT, VIDEO PRODUCTION
ASSISTANT
City Manager Devich stated that this is the last meeting for Tim Bornholdt, Video Production
Assistant. He announced that Josh Wiederin will be the new Video Production Assistant.
City Manager Devich thanked the representatives from Hennepin County for their help
during the process of finding a new dispatching service for Richfield. He also mentioned that he is
looking forward to the partnership with the City of Edina.
Item #12 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Fitzhenry, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 08/13/13
A/P Checks: 223815 -224353 $ 1,975,767.25
Payroll: 94466— 94845; 42166 -42169 $ 621,868.80
TOTAL $ 2,597,636.05
Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:04 p.m.
Date Approved: September 10, 2013
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