07-22-14 Regular CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
ge644.0ed Re ular Meetin 9 Meeting
July 22, 2014
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 7:03 p.m.
Members Present: Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Sue Sandahl; Pat Elliott; Edwina Garcia; and Tom
Fitzhenry.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; John Stark, Community Development
Director; Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director; Jay Henthorne,
Acting Public Safety Director; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; and Cheryl
Krumholz, Executive Coordinator.
OPEN FORUM
Due to the number of pre-registered speakers for the Open Forum, the City Council
extended the 15-minute time period.
The following individuals spoke regarding the The Academy of Holy Angels development
proposal.
John Boyle, 2207 West 49th Street, Minneapolis, MN, spoke about the lack of a fair and
open process by the AHA Board of Trustees and that he had concerns regarding the reasons AHA
has provided to the City to change the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Jane Koenig, 6809 Wentworth Avenue, spoke in opposition to the sale of AHA property and
the proposed project. She presented a petition containing signatures of others opposing the sale.
Rosalda Murray, 7301 Pillsbury Avenue, spoke in support of the project.
Steve Vopatek, 6620 Stevens Avenue, spoke in support of the project.
Chris DeNio, 6801 Blaisdell Avenue, spoke in support of the rezoning.
Ann Garland, 500 East 67th Street, spoke in support of AHA's vision for the future.
Jesse Foley, 6735 Pillsbury Avenue, spoke in support of the project.
John Arms, 105 Elmwood Place East, Minneapolis, MN, spoke in support of the project.
Jeff Ogden, 5200 Belmont, Minneapolis, MN, spoke in favor of the proposal.
Joan Rourke, 4725 Elliot Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, spoke in support of the project.
Fred Wroge, 6600 Lyndale Avenue, spoke in support of the project.
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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 the (1) Special City Council Meeting of July
8, 2014; (2) Special City Council Worksession of July 8, 2014; (3) Regular City Council Meeting of
July 8, 2014; and (4) Special Concurrent City Council and Transportation Commission
Worksession of July 9, 2014.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 PRESENTATION BY VOLUNTEERS TO ENLISTED TO ASSIST PEOPLE (VEAP)
Susan Freeman, VEAP, made the presentation.
Item #2 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• Hats Off to Hometown Hits
Council Member Sandahl reported on the success of Richfield Beautiful on July 12.
Council Member Fitzhenry announced the August 2 Urban Wildland Half Marathon and 5K.
Council Member Garcia stated that The Academy of Holy Angels development proposal is a
significant change to the City's Comprehensive Plan and to ensure fairness to the process, a future
meeting should be scheduled to have a discussion of substance regarding the project and receive
public comment.
Item #3 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Garcia, S/Fitzhenry to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of the approval of a temporary on-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor license for the
Church of the Assumption, 305 East 77th Street, for their annual Fun Fiesta on August 17,
2014 S.R. No. 124
B. Consideration of the approval of a resolution authorizing the City of Richfield Police
Department to renew the co-operative agreement to continue membership in the Hennepin
County Violent Offender Task Force S.R. No. 125
RESOLUTION NO. 10949
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RICHFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT'S PARTICIPATION IN
THE HENNEPIN COUNTY VIOLENT OFFENDER TASK FORCE
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This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10949.
C. Consideration of the approval of setting a public hearing on August 26, 2014 regarding the
issuance of new on-sale wine and 3.2 percent malt liquor licenses for Henry Thou d/b/a Red
Pepper Chinese Restaurant, 2910 West 66th Street S.R. No. 126
D. Consideration of the approval of the Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant from the
State of Minnesota to the City of Richfield for the grant period of July 1, 2014 —June 15,
2015 S.R. No. 127
E. Consideration of the approval of the an amended agreement with the City of Bloomington for
food inspection services for Richfield for 2014 S.R. No. 128
F. Consideration of the 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 16,
2014 S.R. No. 129
G. Consideration of the approval of the first amendment to the purchase agreement dated
November 2, 2011 by and between the City of Richfield and Lyndale Station LLC S.R. No.
130
H. Consideration of the approval of the bid minutes/tabulation and award of contract to Park
Construction Company to repave the Wood Lake Nature Center parking lot in the sum of
$104,400 and authorize the Recreation Director to approve additional contract work
provided it does not exceed $50,000 S.R. No. 131
M/Goettel, S/Elliott to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
Item #6 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ISSUANCE OF NEW ON-SALE
INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES WITH THE OPTIONAL 2
A.M. CLOSING FOR LAST CALL OPERATING CO II, INC., D/B/A CHAMPPS
AMERICANA, 790 WEST 66TH STREET S.R. NO. 132
Council Member Garcia presented Staff Report No. 132.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Elliott to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Garcia, S/Sandahl to approve the issuance of new on-sale intoxicating and Sunday liquor
licenses with the optional 2 a.m. closing for Last Call Operating Co II, Inc., d/b/a Champps
Americana, 790 West 66`" Street.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MIDWEST
PLAYSCAPES, INC. TO REPLACE THE PLAY EQUIPMENT IN VETERANS
MEMORIAL PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 S.R. NO. 133
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Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 133.
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer reviewed the new play equipment.
M/Goettel, S/Fitzhenry to approve the award of contract to Midwest Playscapes, Inc. to
replace the play equipment in Veterans Memorial Park in the amount of$150,000.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #8 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Devich announced the Tuesday, August 12, 2014 Regular City Council
meeting is cancelled. He also provided an update on the paving of Richfield Parkway.
Item #9 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Fitzhenry, S/Sandahl that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 07/22/14
A/P Checks: 232774-233164 $ 1,794,066.13
Payroll: 102864-103238; 42175 $ 629,480.33
TOTAL $ 2,423,546.46
Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:21 p.m.
Date Approved: August 26, 2014
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Cheryl K umh•Iz / -S•1-yen L. Devic
Executive Coordinator City Manager