04-28-15 Worksession CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
ge:64#6ICI Special City Council Worksession
April 28, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 6:08 p.m. in the Bartholomew Room.
Council Members Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Edwina Garcia; Pat Elliott; Michael Howard; and
Present: Tom Fitzhenry.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; John
Stark, Community Development Director; Pam Dmytrenko, Assistant City
Manager/HR Manager; Chris Link, Operations Superintendent; and Cheryl
Krumholz, Executive Coordinator.
Item # 1 DISCUSSION REGARDING RENAMING 77TH STREET (COUNCIL MEMO NO. 29)
City Manager Devich stated that in response to the City Council's interest in renaming 77th
Street and seeking community feedback on possible names, a civic engagement process was
initiated in January 2015.
Assistant City Manager/HR Manager Dmytrenko explained the engagement process.
Mayor Goettel requested discussions with Edina and the Metropolitan Airports Commission
continue regarding the renaming of 77th Street.
Council Member Fitzhenry suggested International Boulevard because with the change of the
77th Street Corridor to include an Audi dealership, the link to the airport, and the proposed 77`h Street
Underpass, this name could assist in marketing the corridor.
Community Development Stark provided an update on the Chamber of Commerce interest in
the renaming which is now more supportive.
Operations Superintendent Link explained the implementation of new signs, including size
consideration and the requirement of Hennepin County and MnDOT approvals for signage on the
signals.
The City Council consensus was to proceed with the renaming to International Boulevard and
continue discussions with the Edina and the airport.
Item #2 DISCUSSION REGARDING CONVEYING CITY PROPERTIES TO THE HOUSING
AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (COUNCIL MEMO NO. 28)
Community Development Director Stark explained State Statutes have established a more
streamlined process for HRAs to act in purchasing and selling of properties for redevelopment
purposes. Staff's recommends that City-owned parcels intended for redevelopment be conveyed to
the HRA.
Mayor Goettel stated this process does not remove the City Council's rights to vote on
proposed projects.
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The City Council consensus was to move forward with the conveyance of City properties to
the HRA.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 6:58 p.m.
Date Approved: May 12, 2015
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