02-24-15 Regular CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
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February 24, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 7:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Council Members Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Edwina Garcia, Michael Howard; Tom Fitzhenry;
Present: and Pat Elliott.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Jay
Henthorne, Public Safety Director; Kristin Asher, Assistant Public Works
Director; Karen Barton, Assistant Community Development Director; Pam
Dmytrenko, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager; Jeff Pearson,
Transportation Engineer; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; and Cheryl Krumholz,
Executive Coordinator.
OPEN FORUM
Sean Hayford Oleary, 7229 Second Avenue, spoke in support of the proposed roundabouts
on 66th Street at Lyndale Avenue, Nicollet Avenue and I-35W.
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 the (1) Special City Council Worksession
of February 10, 2015; and (2) Regular City Council Meeting of February 10, 2015.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• Hats Off to Hometown Hits
Council Member Fitzhenry discussed the Richfield HAM Radio Club.
Council Member Fitzhenry discussed Century Link PRISM TV as becoming another cable
television provider option in Richfield.
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Council Member Howard discussed the State graduation rate and that Richfield made
significant improvement in the rating.
Mayor Goettel reported on today's press conference regarding the transportation bill.
Council Member Garcia announced the Mayor's State of the City Address is February 25,
2015.
Council Member Garcia announced the March 14 Mental Health Forum for Youth.
Item #2 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Goettel requested the agenda be amended to move Item 8 before Item 7.
M/Goettel, S/Fitzhenry to approve the agenda, as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #3 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of the approval of a resolution regarding the City of Richfield's
participation in Hennepin County's 2015-2017 economic development initiative Open to
Business and approving a contact with Metropolitan Consortium of Community
Developers S.R. No. 28
RESOLUTION NO. 11050
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD'S PARTICIPATION IN
HENNEPIN COUNTY'S 2015-2017 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE "OPEN
TO BUSINESS"
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11050.
B. Consideration of the approval of the bid minutes/tabulation and award of contract to
Hardrives, Inc. for the 2015 mill and overlay project in the amount of$2,295,610.15
S.R. No. 29
M/Goettel, S/Elliott to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #4 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
Item #5 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION SPECIFYING
THE USE OF FUNDS FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT ALLOCATION FOR 2015 AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY
REQUIRED THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS S.R. NO. 30
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Council Member Garcia presented Staff Report No. 30.
Deb Taylor, Senior Community Services, discussed the services provided by the HOME
program.
M/Goettel, S/Fitzhenry to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Garcia, S/Goettel that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11051
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED USE 2015 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY
REQUIRED THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11051.
Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONTRACT WITH
THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL 49 FOR
CONTRACT PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT S.R. NO.
31
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 31.
M/Goettel, S/Fitzhenry that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11052
RESOLUTION APPROVING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
AND INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL 49 BARGAINING
UNIT FOR YEARS 2015 and 2016
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11052
Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF THE APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY COMMISSIONS
S.R. NO. 33
M/Howard, S/Fitzhenry to appoint the following persons to the City advisory commissions:
ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH
Name Term Expires
Maria Regan Gonzalez January 31, 2018
ARTS COMMISSION
Anthony Bradford January 31, 2018
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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Sarallyn Gumke January 31, 2018
FRIENDSHIP CITY COMMISSION
Marty Kirsch January 31, 2018
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS APPROVING ROUNDABOUTS AS THE
PREFERRED DESIGN FOR MAJOR INTERSECTIONS (I-35W INTERCHANGE,
LYNDALE AVENUE, NICOLLET AVENUE) ALONG 66T STREET INCLUDING
PEDESTRIAN ACTIVATED WARNING DEVICES AT CROSSWALKS S.R. NO.
32
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 32.
Transportation Engineer Pearson reviewed the stakeholder engagement process, impacts
and concerns, advantages, guiding principles vision and the Roundabout Corridor.
Mayor Goettel stated that each intersection would be considered separately and that there
would be a roll call vote on each.
M/Goettel, S/Howard that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ROUNDABOUT AS THE PREFERRED DESIGN
ALTERNATIVE AT THE INTERSECTION OF 66TH STREET (CSAH 53)AND I-35W
INTERCHANGE RAMPS
Council Member Elliott stated that he was most troubled with this roundabout and did not
support the resolution because it is a disservice to Emerson Avenue residents because easy flow of
traffic fails with the need for a U-turn to travel west on 66th Street. He added that he is unwilling to
sacrifice another 12-15 homes to benefit the larger community.
Council Member Howard stated he also was most troubled with this roundabout because it
does not offer the same benefits as the one proposed at Lyndale and Nicollet Avenues. He said he
was inclined to support a 4-light intersection because the roundabout would have the biggest local
impact and create a public safety issue with the U-turn on 66th Street.
Mayor Goettel expressed concerns regarding the U-turn, design criteria unknowns and bus
transit issues. She said she did not have enough confidence that a roundabout was the right
solution for this intersection.
Council Member Fitzhenry stated he was inclined to support the resolution because he was
confident the roundabout would be safer for pedestrians and bicyclists and slow traffic.
Council Member Garcia stated she hoped the 35W interchange roundabout would advance
as a package for the reconstruction of 66th Street so there would be consistency. She said the
commissions unanimously supported the Roundabout Corridor. She questioned the funding if the
roundabout at this intersection was not approved.
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Transportation Engineer Pearson explained that the type of intersection does not jeopardize
the funding, only the time line, so a decision is needed. He added that if the roundabouts are not
approved, the default is to a signalized intersection.
A roll call vote was taken.
Motion failed 2-3. (Goettel, Elliott and Howard oppose)
M/Goettel, S/Garcia that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11054
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ROUNDABOUT AS THE PREFERRED DESIGN
ALTERNATIVE AT 66TH STREET (CSAH 53) AND LYNDALE AVENUE INTERSECTION
Council Member Howard stated this roundabout creates an improved intersection that is
safer for pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles. He added that positive comments have been
received for this roundabout.
Transportation Engineer Pearson explained the pedestrian activated warning devices at
crosswalks.
Council Member Elliott stated he had concerns regarding safety but that the visual signs will
help alleviate the issues.
Council Member Fitzhenry stated that he is comfortable with this roundabout and that traffic
will move smoother and it is the right fit for the area.
Council Member Garcia also said she was comfortable with this roundabout and that
business and residents in the area support it.
Mayor Goettel stated she had design criteria concerns with a roundabout in commercial
areas but that it appeared a 'no' vote would not gain much.
A roll call vote was taken.
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11054.
M/Goettel, S/Elliott that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11053
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ROUNDABOUT AS THE PREFERRED DESIGN
ALTERNATIVE AT 66TH STREET (CSAH 53) AND NICOLLET AVENUE (CSAH 52)
INTERSECTION
Council Member Howard stated that a roundabout will benefit this area.
A roll call vote was taken.
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11053.
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Item #9 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Devich stated that the process regarding the reconstruction to 66th Street,
including discussion on the roundabouts, was forward thinking and the results will be very
successful.
Item #10 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Fitzhenry, S/Goettel that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 02/24/15
NP Checks: 238598-238842 $ 1,064,249.08
Payroll: 107964-108294 $ 550,892.17
TOTAL $ 1,615,141.25
Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council open meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:10 p.m.
Date Approved: March 10, 2015
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