11-13-07 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
November 13, 2007
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 7:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Fred Wroge; Bill Kilan and and Susan Rosenberg.
Members Not Present: Sue Sandahl.
Staff Present: Steve Devich, City Manager; Bruce Palmborg, Community Development
Director; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation
Services Director; Dan Scott, Public Safety Director; John Stark, Assistant
Community Development Director/Community Development Manager;
Melissa Poehlman, Zoning Administrator; Cheryl Krumholz, Recording
Secretary; and Corrine Thomson, City Attorney.
M/Wroge, S/Rosenberg to excuse the absence of Council Member Sandahl from the
November 13, 2007 Special City Council Worksession and November 13, 2007 Regular City
Council Meeting.
Motion carried 3-0.
OPEN FORUM
Michael Varpness, 6712 Clinton Avenue; Jody Grote, 6520 Third Avenue; and Leigh
Hagglund, 6700 Clinton Avenue, addressed the City Council with their visions for the HUB
Shopping Center on 66th Street and Nicollet Avenue and requested this area be considered for
revitalization.
Mayor Goettel thanked the group for their positive comments.
City Manager Devich discussed the realities of financial capabilities, developer interest and
prioritization of projects. He suggested this project be on the 2008 City Council/City staff goal
setting agenda.
Council Member Wroge asked about the HUB market value and the property owner’s
interest in redevelopment.
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PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Goettel led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Rosenberg, S/Wroge to approve the minutes of the (1) Special City Council Worksession
of October 23, 2007; (2) Regular City Council Meeting of October 23, 2007, (3) Special City
Council Meeting of October 23, 2007; and (4) Special City Council Worksession of November 1,
2007.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #1 ANNUAL MEETING WITH ARTS COMMISSION
Ron Wilson, Arts Commission Chair, reported on the commission’s accomplishments and
goals.
Item #2 ANNUAL MEETING WITH COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Gordon Vizecky, Community Services Commission Chair, reported on the commission’s
accomplishments and goals.
Item #3 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
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HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
Council Member Rosenberg acknowledged the positive comments of the three residents
regarding on the HUB.
Council Member Wroge questioned the rules regarding commission liaison voting. There
appears to be inconsistency with regard to the Transportation Commission because the Community
Services Commission and Planning Commission liaisons appointed to represent their commissions
are voting.
Public Works Director Eastling explained that the Planning Commission and Community
Services Commission representatives are appointed to Transportation Commission members. They
are not liaisons, so they can vote. He reviewed the background of the Transportation Commission
originally being established as a committee with various community representatives and then of it
being changed to a commission because the issues to be addressed were expanded.
Mayor Goettel stated the liaisons to other commissions do not vote.
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City Manager Devich said that was correct.
Council Member Wroge expressed concern that the Planning Commission and Community
Services Commission representatives to the Transportation Commission were voting on two different
commissions. He asked about the City Council liaison being permitted to vote.
City Manager Devich stated the City Council is viewed differently than a community member
serving on a commission. The City Council can make changes to commission bylaws if they desire.
City Attorney Thomson explained certain commissions are established by ordinance but the
Transportation Commission was established by resolution. A liaison attends to obtain information
and report back to the group represented. A commission representative is a voting member selected
by that group based upon their background.
City Attorney Thomson stated all commission votes are advisory and the City Council has the
final decision-making authority.
Mayor Goettel requested the resolution establishing the Transportation Commission be
discussed at a Special City Council Worksession in early 2008.
Mayor Goettel discussed a recent Transportation Commission meeting she attended
regarding parking permits, including the 76th Street/Aldrich Avenue parking issue. She said the
Transportation Commission could have come to resolution on this issue but tabled a decision to May.
She requested the this issue be pulled back to the City Council for review to consider an ordinance to
establish parking permits.
Council Member Rosenberg stated she believed parking permits to be essential because
parking is an urban problem needing an urban solution.
Council Member Wroge requested this issue be discussed by the City Council at the first
meeting in January 2008.
Item #4 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Goettel removed Items 5A, 5G, 5J and 5R from the Consent Calendar, to be
considered as Item 6.
Mayor Goettel removed Item 5H from the Consent Calendar, to be considered as Item 9B
because it is a public hearing.
M/Wroge, S/Kilian to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Removed from the Consent Calendar and placed on the regular agenda for consideration
as Item 6.
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B. Approved first reading of proposed ordinance amendment to Richfield City Code Section
925 establishing fee for repeat calls to property for nuisance conduct and scheduling
second reading for November 27, 2007 S.R. No. 278
C. Approved resolution endorsing U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement S.R. No. 279
RESOLUTION NO. 10006
RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE U.S. MAYORS CLIMATE
PROTECTION AGREEMENT
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10006.
D. Approved resolution accepting $12,291 grant from US Department of Homeland Security,
Assistance to Firefighters Grant, to provide fire apparatus operator and defensive driving
classes for Fire Department S.R. No. 280
RESOLUTION NO. 10007
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY, ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT, RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF
RICHFIELD AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ADMINISTER THE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH GRANT AGREEMENTS AND TERMS PRESCRIBED BY THE DONORS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10007.
E. Approved resolution amending Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plan document S.R. No.
281
RESOLUTION NO. 10008
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE
CITY OF RICHFIELD HEALTH CARE AND DEPENDENT DAY CARE
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT PLAN
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10008.
F. Approved resolution designating City’s contribution toward health, term life and dental
insurance premiums for General Services and Management employees S.R. No. 282
RESOLUTION NO. 10009
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY'S CONTRIBUTION
TOWARD HEALTH, TERM LIFE AND DENTAL INSURANCE
PREMIUM FOR MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL SERVICES EMPLOYEES
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10009.
G. Removed from the Consent Calendar and placed on the regular agenda for consideration
as Item 6.
H. Removed from the Consent Calendar and placed on the regular agenda for consideration
as Item 9B.
I. Approved resolution authorizing acceptance of grant funds from State of Minnesota,
Commissioner of Public Safety, State Patrol Division, for payment of overtime for officers
involved in Operation NightCAP traffic enforcement S.R. No. 285
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RESOLUTION NO. 10012
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD/POLICE TO PARTICIPATE JOINTLY
WITH THE MINNESOTA STATE PATROL IN AN AGREEMENT WITH AND TO RECEIVE GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC SAFETY, TO PAY
OVERTIME TO OFFICERS INVOLVED IN OPERATION NIGHTCAP
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10012
J. Removed from the Consent Calendar and placed on the regular agenda for consideration
as Item 6.
K. Approved right-of-way agreement between cities of Bloomington and Richfield to acquire
right-of-way needed for replacement of Lyndale Avenue bridge over I-494 S.R. No. 287
L. Approved proposed Surface Water Comprehensive Plan S.R. No. 288
M. Approved maintenance agreement between The Gramercy Club at City Bella d/b/a City
Bella on Lyndale and Kirchbak Gardens, Inc. and City Bella Commercial S.R. No. 289
N. Approved scheduling public hearing on December 11, 2007 for renewal of pawnbroker and
secondhand goods dealer licenses for 2008 for Metro Pawn and Gun, Inc. and University
Cash Company, LLC, d/b/a Avi’s Pawn and Jewelry S.R. No. 290
O. Approved scheduling public hearing on December 11, 2007 for renewal of on-sale wine and
on-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor licenses for 2008 for Red Pepper Chinese Restaurant,
Thompson’s Fireside Pizza, Aribel’s Restaurant; Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC
d/b/a Chipotle Mexican Grill; Naviya’s Thai Restaurant, Patrick’s Bakery & Café and The
Noodle Shop-Colorado Inc. d/b/a Noodles and Company S.R. No. 291
P. Approved scheduling public hearing for December 11, 2007 for renewal of on-sale
intoxicating and Sunday liquor licenses for 2008 for Khan’s Mongolian Barbeque;
Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post 435; Fred Babcock VFW Post No. 5555 d/b/a
Four Nickels Food and Drink; Don Pablo’s Operating Corporation d/b/a Don Pablo’s;
Wiltshire Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Houlihan’s Restaurant & Bar; The Frenchmans; Taco
Morelos; and Jun Bo Chinese Restaurant S.R. No. 292
Q. Approved renewing Chief’s Towing, Inc., 8610 Harriet Avenue, contract for Public Safety
towing services, with 3.3% price increase in all service categories, for December 1, 2007
through November 30, 2008 S.R. No. 293
R. Removed from the Consent Calendar and placed on the regular agenda for consideration
as Item 6.
S. Approved awarding contract for demolition of buildings and abatement of hazardous
substances and materials of property located at 6545 Portland Avenue, based on bid
tabulation, to Griffin Petroleum in amount of $31,880, including identifying awarding
contract to alternate bidder #1 to Bolander & Sons in amount of $34,491.50, should Griffin
Petroleum not be able to perform S.R. No. 295
M/Wroge, S/Rosenberg to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.
Motion carried 4-0.
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Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
5A. Consideration of approval of first reading of proposed new ordinance Section
549 related to signage regulations in residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use
districts and amendment to Section 400 related to sign installer licensing and scheduling
public hearing and second reading for December 11, 2007 S.R. No. 277
Mayor Goettel stated that 20 minutes is a long time for a dynamic display sign to change a
message. She also discussed small signs, stick signs and a State Statute that allows fining for
violations.
Zoning Administrator Melissa Poehlman explained the proposed ordinance includes a 5
minute display change. This ordinance does not propose any enforcement changes and continues
with the Public Safety complaint-based policy. Warnings for violations are issued first, then fines.
As soon as staff learns of signs violating the ordinance, they are removed.
Council Member Wroge discussed his frustration with the time frame of removing signs and
the need for stricter fines.
Council Member Wroge expressed his concerns with the proposed sign ordinance, including
visual impacts, difficulty in determining the amount of time for dynamic sign display message
changes, needing to control and limit the number of signs within in a certain distance, distraction of
a monument sign with a yard sign next to it, and that there is nothing to preclude an employee of a
company putting up a yard sign advertising that business. He said if changes are to be made to the
ordinance, they should be done right and all at the same time.
City Manager Devich explained the difficulty in contacting the numbers printed on some
signs.
Public Safety Director Scott explained the policy to have Community Service Officers pick up
signs along with the need to prioritize calls for service.
Council Member Wroge stated that signs should be removed in the same 24 hour timeframe
as the graffiti removal policy.
Ms. Poehlman stated the distance between signs was consciously omitted, and instead,
time limits for changing displays was included. Signs cannot be regulated based upon content
because of First Amendment rights. The prohibition of temporary sings is proposed to continue.
Council Member Wroge said the number of signs in a certain area needs to be debated. He
favored limiting the number of signs rather than setting time limits to change displays.
City Attorney Thomson said some of the concerns presented tonight are policy issues
related to the ordinance, some are enforcement issues. She reviewed the possible ordinance
changes that could take place between first and second reading. The City Council could set
distance limits on display signs due to traffic safety and visual aesthetics but it needed some study.
Staff could return with alternatives at second reading of the ordinance.
City Attorney Thomson stated if the City Council delays the proposed ordinance, the
moratorium in place will expire and any applications received after that and before the new
ordinance is effective, will be governed by the current sign ordinance.
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City Attorney Thomson continued that the City Council may be able to limit commercial
versus non-commercial speech on signs in residential areas. The display sign timing could also be
revised.
Mayor Goettel said that if a business has already purchased a display sign, they should be
able to advertise but that she had some concerns with several signs in a small area.
Council Member Kilian asked about yard signs being permitted for a certain number of days.
City Attorney Thomson said that would be difficult to monitor and enforce.
Council Member Kilian asked about the impact of the proposed ordinance on time and
temperature signs.
Zoning Administrator Poehlman explained those signs remain at 5 minute changing intervals
but may update not more that once every three seconds.
Council Member Wroge requested the Chamber of Commerce comment on the proposed
sign ordinance.
Steve Lindgren, Chamber of Commerce President, said the Chamber membership was not
surveyed for their level of concern for the distance and timing of dynamic display signs. The initial
reaction is to remain competitive with other communities, especially Bloomington. He said he could
not give a specific preferred time for changing display signs but text and graphic options should be
considered. Mr. Lindgren added that the Chamber did ask the Planning Commission to review the
sign ordinance again in one year.
Mayor Goettel agreed with the suggestion of reviewing the ordinance again in one year.
Council Member Rosenberg stated some faith-based organizations are waiting on signage
based upon the moratorium.
City Attorney Thomson suggested the City Council may want to take a more conservative
approach because of new technology changes.
Ken Severson, 7316 Lyndale Avenue, discussed the dynamic display sign variance granted
one year ago to Woodlake Lutheran Church, 7525 Oliver Avenue, which would be made worthless
with the proposed sign ordinance because of limiting the display time, minimal font size and the
requirement of a complete statement.
Council Member Wroge responded that he was not aware when the church sign was
approved that it would blink causing potential traffic safety issues.
Zoning Administrator Poehlman stated dynamic display signs would be grandfathered in
except for the operation characteristic would change.
M/Wroge, S/Goettel to approve first reading of the proposed new ordinance Section 549
related to signage regulations in residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use districts and
amendment to Section 400 related to sign installer licensing and schedule the public hearing and
second reading for December 11, 2007.
Motion carried 4-0.
5G. Consideration of approval of resolution granting appeal from decision of Hearing
Examiner, reversing Hearing Examiner’s decision, and granting variance for reduced side
yard setback at 7238 Blaisdell Avenue S.R. No. 283
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M/Rosenberg, S/Wroge that the following resolution be adopted and be made part of these
minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10010
RESOLUTION GRANTING THE APPEAL FROM THE DECISION
OF THE HEARING EXAMINER, REVERSING THE
HEARING EXAMINER’S DECISION, AND GRANTING A
VARIANCE FOR A REDUCED SIDE YARD SETBACK AT
7238 BLAISDELL AVENUE
Council Member Kilian questioned how the garage could already be built since the Findings
of Fact has not yet been approved. He said he did not agree with the other City Council Members
in making a finding that declares less than a 24’ wide garage would be a hardship. This garage
could have been extended to the front of the house without a variance.
Council Member Kilian asked about the granting of this variance creating a default standard
of a 3’ setback because a 24’x24’ garage cannot be built.
City Attorney Thomson explained she advised City staff to proceed with the building of the
garage prior to the approval of the Findings of Fact because she understood at the last City Council
meeting, the City Council made a decision and voted to approve the findings at the next City
Council meeting. Findings of Fact are a memorialization of that action. This does not apply to
every variance request if Findings of Fact need to be considered.
City Attorney Thomson said every property owner is required to establish hardship for a
variance. The variance for a 24’x24’ garage at 7238 Blaisdell Avenue was determined by the City
Council to be a reasonable use of the property.
Motion carried 3-1. (Kilian opposed.) This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10010.
5J. Consideration of approval of resolution accepting Agency Agreement No. 91829
between Minnesota Department of Transportation and City of Richfield to purchase right-of-
way for Lyndale Avenue bridge over I-494 project S.R. No. 286
Council Member Wroge asked about the properties to be affected by the project and the
funding.
Public Works Director Eastling explained the properties and parcels to be impacted,
including that no Richfield businesses are lost. The Bloomington funding is part of the agency
agreement.
City Attorney Thomson discussed the access closures for some Richfield businesses.
Public Works Director Eastling said negotiations are underway for the Hampton Inn access
into their site.
M/Wroge, S/Rosenberg that the following resolution be adopted and be made part of these
minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10013
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF STATE OF MINNESOTA AGENCY
AGREEMENT NO. 91829 BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE
CITY OF RICHFIELD FOR FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN RIGHT OF WAY FOR REPLACEMENT
OF LYNDALE AVENUE BRIDGE OVER I-494
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Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10013.
5R. Consideration of approval of awarding contract for demolition of properties
located at 6613, 6617, 6621 and 6625 Portland Avenue, based on bid tabulation, to Shade
Tree Construction in amount of $31,050, including identifying awarding contract to alternate
bidding #1 to Wickenhauser Excavating, Inc. in amount of $$43,200, should Shade Tree
Construction not be able to perform S.R. No. 294
City Attorney Thomson explained that because of procedural irregularities in the bid
submitted by the two lowest bidders, she was recommending the City Council reject all the bids and
direct staff to proceed with obtaining quotes in accordance with the law. The estimated cost of the
work does not require a competitive bid.
M/Kilian, S/Wroge to reject all the bids and direct staff to proceed with obtaining quotes in
accordance with the law for the demolition of properties located at 6613, 6617, 6621 and 6625
Portland Avenue.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #7 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ISSUANCE OF NEW ON-SALE INTOXICATING
AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES WITH OPTION 2 A.M. CLOSING, FOR
REMAINDER OF 1007 AND CONTINUING THROUGH 2008, FOR CHAMPPS
OPERATING CORPORATION D/B/A CHAMPPS RESTAURANT, 790 WEST 66TH
STREET S.R. NO. 296
Council Member Wroge presented Staff Report No. 296.
Taryn Ellis, Champps representative, stated ownership was transferred so a new license
was necessary. She said the early morning garbage hauler issue was being addressed and
delivery times are between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.
M/Kilian, S/Wroge to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Wroge, S/Rosenberg to approve the issuance of new on-sale intoxicating and Sunday
liquor licenses with the optional 2 a.m. closing for the remainder of 2007 and continuing through
2008, for Champps Operating Corporation d/b/a Champps Restaurant, 790 West 66th Street.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #8 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING RESOLUTION ADOPTING MODIFICATIONS OF
CITY BELLA, INTERSTATE-LYNDALE-NICOLLET, INTERCHANGE,
GRAMERCY, URBAN VILLAGE, INTERCHANGE WEST/LYNDALE GATEWAY,
RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED, RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED II AND LYNDALE
GATEWAY WEST TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICTS S.R. NO 297
Council Member Kilian presented Staff Report No. 297.
Rebecca Kurtz, Ehlers and Associates explained the notification requirement to Hennepin
County and School District.
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M/Kilian, S/Rosenberg to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Kilian, S/Goettel. that the following resolution be adopted and be made part of these
minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10014
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A MODIFICATION TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THE RICHFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND THE
MODIFICATIONS OF THE CITY BELLA, INTERSTATE-LYNDALE-NICOLLET,
INTERCHANGE, GRAMERCY, URBAN VILLAGE, INTERCHANGE
WEST/LYNDALE GATEWAY, RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED, RICHFIELD
REDISCOVERED II, AND LYNDALE GATEWAY WEST TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING DISTRICTS. (REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS)
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10014.
Item #9 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING
NEW SECTIONS 507, 509, 512, 518, 522, 525, 527, 529, 532, 534, 537, 539, 542,
544 AND 547 OF RICHFIELD CITY CODE RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT AND
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS IN RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL
AND MIXED-USE DISTRICTS; REPEALING SECTIONS 506, 511, 516, 521, 524,
526, 530, 531, 536, 538, 541 AND 546; AMENDING SUBSECTION 1305.27
RELATED TO PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS AND A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ABOVE MENTIONED
ORDINANCES S.R. NO. 298
Council Member Rosenberg presented Staff Report No. 298.
Ernie Lindstrom, 7407 Fremont Avenue, requested the City Council consider amending the
ordinance to address the parking and storage of recreational vehicles, including motor homes and
boats, in residential front or side yards. He said the current ordinance is archaic, impacts the
aesthetics of neighborhoods and is not enforced.
Mayor Goettel agreed with the storage issues.
Council Member Wroge said more residents need to come forward to address these issues.
The ordinance allows four vehicles to be parked in the driveway but this moves the excess to the
street. He disagreed with the enforcement being complaint-based because it is putting neighbor
against neighbor. If the law is not used, it should be eliminated. The laws for Richfield should be
the same as in surrounding communities.
Council Member Wroge said the current policy prohibits parking in turnaround areas.
Zoning Administrator Poehlman explained the City Council previously discussed the
turnarounds and the ordinance is confirming those comments.
Council Member Wroge asked about the turnaround areas being grandfathered in if they
were established before parking became an issue.
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Zoning Administrator Poehlman stated the turnaround area was created and defined in the
ordinance by language the City Council requested.
City Attorney Thomson explained removal of the turnaround area is not required if it lawfully
existed prior to the ordinance but the use for parking is restricted.
Zoning Administrator Poehlman said the homes with turnarounds generally are unable to
park on the street, i.e. Lyndale, Portland and Nicollet Avenues.
Council Member Rosenberg agreed with the residential recreational vehicle storage issues.
Council Member Wroge stated a community survey recently conducted indicates the
residents have the lowest satisfaction with property maintenance enforcement.
Council Member Rosenberg clarified that although that was the lowest service in
relationship to the other services, it was still a very high acceptance.
M/Kilian, S/Rosenberg to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Rosenberg, S/Kilian that this constitutes the second reading of Bill No. 2007-19 adopting
new Sections 507, 509, 512, 518, 522, 527, 529, 532, 534, 537, 539, 542, 544 and 547 of the
Richfield City Code related to development and performance standards in residential, commercial,
industrial and mixed-use districts, repealing Sections 506, 511, 516, 521, 524, 526, 530, 531, 536,
538, 541 and 546, and amending Subsection 1305.27 related to parking in residential districts.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Rosenberg, S/Kilian that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10015
RESOLUTION ADOPTING OF NEW SECTIONS 507, 509, 512, 514, 518, 522,
525, 527, 529, 532, 534, 537, 539, 542, 544, AND 547;
REPEALING OF SECTIONS 506, 511, 516, 521, 524, 526, 530, 531,
536, 538, 541, AND 546; AND
AMENDING SUBSECTION 1305.27 OF THE CITY CODE RELATED
TO PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10015.
Item #9B CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDITIONAL USE
(5H) PERMIT TO ALLOW CLASS II RESTAURANT AT 811 66TH STREET EAST S.R.
NO. 284
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 284.
Felix Ampah, applicant, discussed the proposed food and refreshments to be served at the
art gallery.
M/Goettel, S/Wroge to close the public hearing.
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Motion carried 4-0.
M/Wroge, S/Kilian that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of these
minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10011
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO ALLOW A CLASS II RESTAURANT AT
811 66TH STREET EAST
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10011.
Item #10 CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER IX
OF RICHFIELD CITY CODE, ADDING NEW SECTION 935, REGARDING SALE OF
SPRAY PAINT AND SIMILAR ITEMS AND A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A
SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF THE ORDINANCE S.R. NO. 299
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 299.
Council Member Kilian stated he supported most of the proposed ordinance but had
concerns regarding the success of enforcement.
M/Goettel, S/Rosenberg, that this constitutes the second reading of Bill No. 2007-20
adopting an amendment to Chapter IX of the Richfield City Code, adding a new Section 935
regarding the sale of spray paint and similar items.
Motion carried 3-1. (Kilian opposed.)
M/Goettel, S/Rosenberg that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10016
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO
CHAPTER IX ADDING NEW SECTION 935 WHICH PERTAINS TO THE SALE OF SPRAY PAINT
AND SIMILAR ITEMS
Motion carried 3-1. (Kilian opposed.) This resolution appears as Resolution No.10016.
Item #11 CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMATION OF MAYOR’S
APPOINTMENT OF HRA COMMISSIONER FOR FIVE YEAR TERM EXPIRING
OCTOBER 2012 S.R. NO. 300
Mayor Goettel recommended Doris Rubenstein for appointment to the HRA.
M/Rosenberg, S/Wroge to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Doris Rubenstein as HRA
Commissioner for a five year term expiring October 2012.
Motion carried 4-0.
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Council Member Kilian expressed appreciation for the efforts of former HRA Commissioner
Donna Drummond.
Item #12
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Devich suggested the 2008 City Council/City staff goalsetting session be
conducted internally and a consultant not be hired as a facilitator because the focus would be on the
City's goals and key financial strategies.
The City Council consensus was to conduct the goalsetting at the School District Board
Room.
Council Member Wrage requested the City projects be prioritized and defined prior to the
goalsetting session.
Mayor Goettel requested a written plan by each department on how to achieve those goals.
'litem #13 I CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
MlWroge, S/Rosenberg that the followino claims and pavrolls be approved:
u. S. BANK
AlP Checks: 163465 - 163956
PAYROLL 44061 - 44400; 41310 - 41311
TOTAL
$ 2,186,787.58
$ 471,856.32
$ 2,658,643.90
Motion carried 4-0.
The City Council meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 10:14 p.m.
Date Approved: December 11, 2007
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Cheryl Kru holz
Recording Secretary
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Bid Opening: November 5,2007, 11 :00 a.m.
2007 Demolition of Four Single Family Homes
(6613,6617,6621,6625 Portland Avenue South)
Bid No. 07-45 .
Pursuant to requirements of Resolution NO.1 015, 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 2007 Demolition of 4 single family homes (6613,6617,6621,6625 Portland Ave So, as
advertised in the official newspaper on October 18, 2007 and the Construction Bulletin on October 15,
2007.
Present:
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
Cheryl Krumholz, City Manager Representative
Kristin Ascher, Asst. City Engineer
Tom Samountry, Engineering Tech.
The following bids were submitted and read aloud:
Bidder's Name Bid Security Lump Sum Bid Price
Belair Excavation , Not Required $78,640.00
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Bolander & Sons Not Required $56,502.00
Buberl Recvclina & Comoostina Not Required $57,420.00
Construction Servo Inc. Not Required $66,349.00
Frattalone Comoanies Not Required $90,005.00
Griffin Petroleum Not Required $46,546.00
Kamish ExcavatinQ, Inc. Not Required $63,850.00
Landwehr Construction Not Required $61,600.00
Ramsey Excavating Co., Inc Not Required $82,900.00
Stevens Drillina Environmental Not Required $104,380.00
Wickenhauser Excavatina, Inc. Not Required $43,200.00
Wruck ExcavatinQ, Inc. Not Required $66,200.00
Jansen Builders Not Required $92,000.00
Kevitt Excavating, LLC Not Required $75,544.00
Roger Peterson construction Not Required $68,800.00
Shade Tree Construction Not Required $31,050.00
The City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and considered at the November
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Nancy Gi~ City Clerk
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Bid Opening
November 5, 2007
11 :00 a.m.
2007 Demolition of Former Service Station
(6545 Portland Avenue South)
Bid No. 07-46
Pursuant to requirements of Resolution NO.1 015, 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 2007 Demolition of Former Service Station
(6545 Portland Avenue South), as advertised in the official newspaper on October 18,
2007 and the Construction Bulletin on October 15,2007.
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
Cheryl Krumholz, City Manager Representative
Kristin Ascher, Asst. City Engineer
Tom Samountry, Engineering Tech.
The following bids were submitted and read aloud:
Present:
Bidder's Name Bid Security Lump Sum Bid Price
Belair Excavation Not Required $53,145.00
Bolander & Sons Not Required $34,491.50
Buberl Recycling & Composting Not Required $53,855.00
Construction Servo Inc. Not Reauired $54,926.00
Frattalone Companies Not Reauired $74,114.00
Griffin Petroleum Not Required $31,880.00
Kamish ExcavatinQ, Inc. Not Required $42,550.00
Landwehr Construction Not Required $41,200.00
Ramsey Excavating Co., Inc Not Required $56,050.00
Stevens Drilling Environmental Not Required $50,850.00
Wickenhauser ExcavatinQ, Inc. Not Required $35,940.00
The City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and considered at the November
13, 2007 City Council Meeting.
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Nancy Gibbs City Clerk