04-14-15 Regular CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
ge,641(eeed Regular Meeting
April 14, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Council Members Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Michael Howard; Pat Elliott; Edwina Garcia; and
Present: Tom Fitzhenry.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; John Stark, Community Development
Director; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation
Services Director; Chris Regis, Finance Manager; Pam Dmytrenko,
Assistant City Manager/HR Manager; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; and
Cheryl Krumholz, Executive Coordinator.
OPEN FORUM
None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Goettel led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Fitzhenry, S/Elliott to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March
24, 2015.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK
Mayor Goettel presented the proclamation to Erin Rykken, Advisory Board of Health Chair.
Betsy Osborn, Support Services Division Manager, introduced the new Bloomington Public
Health Administrator Bonnie Paulson and acknowledged the leaving of Emergency Preparedness
Coordinator Lisa Brodsky.
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Item #2 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING EARTH DAY/ARBOR
MONTH
Mayor Goettel presented the proclamation to Karen Shragg, Wood Lake Nature Center
Manager.
Mayor Goettel read a proclamation honoring the Richfield High School baseball teams of
1971 and 1972.
Mayor Goettel invited the Sheridan Hills students who placed in the state-wide Future
Problem Solvers competition to address the City Council.
Item #3 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• Hats Off to Hometown Hits
Mayor Goettel discussed the following:
• Letter from Eleanor McIntosh, who would like to donate some of her paintings to
Richfield public buildings
• Minnesota Magicians are in the play-offs
• High speed internet conduit
Public Works Director Eastling provided an update on transportation construction in
Richfield.
Council Member Garcia announced the following:
• Friends of Wood Lake dinner on April 24
• Academy of Holy Angels open house on April 16
• Fraser Walk for Autism on April 18
• American Legion Auxiliary breakfast and bake sale on April 19
• VFW Tropical Spring Break Party on April 21
• "Where in the Heck is Downtown Richfield'.- Historical Society on April 25
Council Member Garcia acknowledged the retirement of Susan Freeman, VEAP's Director.
Council Member Elliott stated that at the earlier worksession there were six development
teams who presented proposals for the Cedar Point housing area.
Council Member Howard announced the Richfield Human Rights Commission is accepting
Gene and Mary Jacobsen Outstanding Citizen Award nominees through April 30, 2015.
Council Member Fitzhenry announced April is Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Military Kid
Appreciation Month.
Debra Hampton, Richfield Chamber of Commerce, introduced the new Richfield Chamber
of Commerce President Lori Nelson. She also acknowledged the efforts of out-going President
Angie Schaefbauer.
Item #4 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Fitzhenry, S/Garcia to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of the approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending the City's
Zoning Code to conditionally permit school-based health centers as accessory uses within
currently operating schools S.R. No. 49
B. Consideration of the approval of a resolution modifying a Health Care Savings Plan for the
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49 bargaining unit employees S.R. No.
50
RESOLUTION NO. 11060
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE POST EMPLOYMENT HEALTH CARE SAVINGS PLAN FOR
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL 49 EMPLOYEES
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11060.
C. Consideration of the approval of a resolution reappointing Pat Brekken to the Richfield
Tourism Promotion Board to a three-year term ending December 31, 2017 or until a
successor has been chosen, whichever is later S.R. No. 51
RESOLUTION NO. 11061
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE RICHFIELD TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD, INC.
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11061.
D. Consideration of the approval of a resolution providing for the sale of$2,690,000 General
Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2015 for the Portland Avenue
Reconstruction Project S.R. No. 52
RESOLUTION NO. 11062
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF
$2,690,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION STREET RECONSTRUCTION BONDS
FOR THE PORTLAND AVENUE PROJECT
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11062.
E. Consideration of the approval a resolution providing for the sale of$1,660,00 General
Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2015 for the 69th Street Reconstruction
Project S.R. No. 53
RESOLUTION NO. 11063
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF
$1,660,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION STREET RECONSTRUCTION BONDS
FOR THE 69TH STREET PROJECT
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11063.
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F. Consideration of the approval of a resolution providing for the sale of$5,085,000 General
Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2015 for mill and overlay projects S.R.
No.54
RESOLUTION NO. 11064
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF
$5,085,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION STREET RECONSTRUCTION BONDS
FOR THE MILL AND OVERLAY PROJECTS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11064.
G. Consideration of the approval of resolutions for reimbursement of certain expenditures from
the proceeds of reconstruction bonds to be issued by the City for the following projects:
• Reconstruction of 69th Street from Knox to Humboldt Avenue
• Reconstruction of Portland Avenue from 67th to 77th Street
• 6-year mill and overlay project S.R. No. 55
RESOLUTION NO. 11065
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO
REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED
BY THE CITY WITH RESPECT TO 69th STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11065.
RESOLUTION NO. 11066
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO
REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED
BY THE CITY WITH RESPECT TO PORTLAND AVENUE STREET RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11066.
RESOLUTION NO. 11067
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO
REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED
BY THE CITY WITH RESPECT TO 6 YEAR MILL AND OVERLAY PROJECT
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11067.
M/Goettel, S/Elliott to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
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Item #7 PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION GIVING
HOST APPROVAL FOR THE CITY OF LANDFALL VILLAGE TO ISSUE
CONDUIT BONDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PROGRESS VALLEY, INC. IN
ORDER TO FINANCE AN EXPANSION AND RENOVATION OF THEIR FACILITY
LOCATED AT 308 78TH STREET EAST S.R. NO. 56
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 56.
Suzanne Lambert, Progress Valley, discussed the renovation and expansion of the facility.
M/Goettel, S/Fitzhenry to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Goettel, S/Elliott that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11068
RESOLUTION GIVING HOST APPROVAL TO THE ISSUANCE
OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES REVENUE NOTE
UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTIONS 469.152 THROUGH 469.1655
(PROGRESS VALLEY, INC. PROJECT)
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11068.
Item #8 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR RESOLUTIONS
AUTHORIZING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT, CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT AND VARIANCES TO ALLOW AN AUTO BODY REPAIR SHOP
(MAACO COLLISION AND REPAIR AND AUTO PAINTING) AT 6244 CEDAR
AVENUE S.R. NO. 57
Council Member Howard presented Staff Report No. 57.
Mark Kauffman, Maaco, stated that the company does a lot of maintenance for MSP airport
and the rental companies.
M/Howard, S/Elliott to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Howard, S/Elliott that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11070
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CHANGING THE DESIGNATION OF
6244 CEDAR AVENUE TO "COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL"
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11070.
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M/Howard, S/Garcia that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11069
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCES
FOR AN AUTO BODY REPAIR BUSINESS AT 6244 CEDAR AVENUE
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11069.
Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF THE FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE REZONING
1400, 1420 AND 1500 78TH STREET EAST AND 7711 14TH AVENUE FROM
MIXED USE-COMMUNITY (MU-C) TO PLANNED MIXED USE (PMU) S.R. NO.
58
Council Member Fitzhenry presented Staff Repot No. 58.
Community Development Director Stark explained the Comprehensive Plan amendment
would allow the International Auto Group to construct an Audi dealership.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Goettel to approve the first reading of an ordinance rezoning 1400, 1420
and 1500 78th Street East and 7711 14th Avenue from Mixed-Use Community (MU-C) to Planned
Mixed Use (PMU).
Mayor Goettel suggested that the Comprehensive Plan be reviewed to consider the larger
picture of the 77th Street Corridor changes to get the best use of the area. She stated she did not
want a review to stop the Audi project from proceeding.
Mr. Stark explained that several of the development teams who were at the earlier
worksession have reached out to Audi and to date, have indicated the dealership would integrate
well into their development.
Mr. Stark continued that the proposed rezoning on this project is timely in relation to the
status of the leases of the impacted properties.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #10 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Devich provided an update on the legislation related to the Cedar Avenue TIF
District.
Item #11 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Garcia, S/Fitzhenry that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 04/14/15
A/P Checks: 239540-240026 $ 1,528,979.59
Payroll: 108955-109608, 42423-42428 $ 1,111,729.00
TOTAL $ 2,640,708.59
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Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:05 p.m.
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