04-28-15 Regular CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
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April 28, 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; Jay Henthorne, Public
Safety Director/Police Chief; Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director;
Pam Dmytrenko, Assistant City Manager/HR Manager; Mary Tietjen, City
Attorney; and Cheryl Krumholz, Executive Coordinator.
OPEN FORUM
Sara Gumke, 7145-11th Avenue, Human Rights Commission member, announced the
Human Trafficking forum on May 16, 2015.
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 Concurrent City Council
and HRA Worksession of April 14, 2015 and (2) Regular City Council Meeting of April 14, 2015.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #1 PRESENTATION BY RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT
STEVEN UNOWSKY
Superintendent Unowsky provided a Richfield Public Schools strategic planning update.
Item #2 RECOGNITION OF THE RETIREMENT OF RICHFIELD PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR MIKE EASTLING
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The City Council acknowledged Mr. Eastling's years of service to the City of Richfield.
Item #3 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
• Fourth of July parade participation
• Hats Off to Hometown Hits
Council Member Garcia acknowledged the recent death of Gertrude Ulrich, a long-time
Richfield resident.
The City Council consensus was to participate in the 2015 Richfield Fourth of July parade.
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer announced the Memorial Day events at Veterans
Memorial Park on May 25, 2015.
Mayor Goettel discussed City ordinance revisions being considered for Richfield to become
a bee-friendly community.
Item #4 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/Fitzhenry, S/Garcia to approve the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #5 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of the approval of the setting of a public hearing to be held on May 26,
2015 for the consideration of the issuance of new On Sale Intoxicating Liquor and
Sunday licenses for Thompson's Fireside Pizza, Inc., d/b/a Fireside Pizza, located at
6736 Penn Avenue South S.R. No. 59
B. Consideration of the approval of accepting the quotation of$74,000 to replace play
equipment at Garfield Park from Midwest Playscapes and authorize he Recreation
Services Director to execute the quotation S.R. No. 60
C. Consideration of the approval of the resolutions to adjust the City's Municipal State Aid
Street (MSAS) network S.R. No. 61
RESOLUTION NO. 11071
RESOLUTION REVOKING MUNICIPAL STATE AID DESIGNATION
FROM CERTAIN CITY STREETS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11071.
RESOLUTION NO. 11072
RESOLUTION FOR MUNICIPAL STATE AID DESIGNATION
OF CERTAIN CITY STREETS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11072.
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D. Consideration of the approval of a resolution authorizing the acceptance of the
Statewide Health Improvement Program reimbursement grant in the amount of$1,500
for the purchase of a traffic count video camera S.R. No. 62
RESOLUTION NO. 11073
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO ACCEPT A STATEWIDE HEALTH
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENT GRANT FOR $1,500 TO BE APPLIED TO THE
PURCHASE OF A TRAFFIC COUNT VIDEO CAMERA
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11073.
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.
Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF REQUESTS FOR A RESOLUTION FOR A
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT, SECOND READING FOR AN
ORDINANCE REGARDING REZONING AND A RESOLUTION FOR A FINAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT THAT WOULD ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW AUDI
CAR DEALERSHIP ALONG INTERSTATE 494 S.R. NO. 63
Council Member Elliott presented Staff Report No. 63.
Community Development Director Stark discussed the tax revenue projections.
Mayor Goettel requested the developers to be mindful of lighting for the neighborhood.
Council Member Elliott stated this project creates a brand that is wanted in the 77th Street
Corridor.
M/Elliott, S/Goettel that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11074
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHANGING THE
DESIGNATION OF 1400, 1420 AND 1500 —78TH STREET EAST AND
7711 — 14TH AVENUE TO "REGIONAL COMMERCIAL"
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11074.
M/Elliott, S/Howard that this constitutes the second reading of Bill No. 2015-6, amending
Appendix I to the Richfield City Code by rezoning 1400, 1420, and 1500 78th Street East and 7711
— 14'Avenue from Mixed Use— Community (MU-C) to Planned Mixed Use (PMU), that it be
published in the official newspaper, and that it be made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
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M/Elliott, S/Fitzhenry that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11075
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AT 1400 — 78TH STREET EAST,
1420 —78TH STREET EAST, 1500—78TH STREET EAST AND 7711 — 14TH AVENUE
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11075.
Ralph Mauro, International Autos Group, thanks the City Council for their support.
Item #8 CONSIDERATION OF THE SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE CITY CODE AND A RESOLUTION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO
A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR RICHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL. THE
PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT WOULD CONDITIONALLY PERMIT
SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS AS ACCESSORY USES WITHIN
OPERATING SCHOOLS. A SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTER IS PROPOSED
FOR RICHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL; APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT FOR THE
EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IS REQUIRED. S.R. NO. 64
Council Member Howard presented Staff Report No. 64.
M/Howard,S/Goettel that this constitutes the second reading of Bill No. 2015-7, amending
the Richfield City Code to allow accessory school-based health centers as a conditional use, that it
be published in the official newspaper, and that it be made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
M/Howard, S/Fitzhenry that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11076
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING
SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS AS A CONDITIONAL USE
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11076.
M/Howard, S/Elliott that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11077
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ACCESSORY SCHOOL-
BASED HEALTH CENTER AT 7001 HARRIET AVENUE (RICHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL)
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11077.
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Item #9 CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONTRACT WITH
THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1215 FOR
THE CONTRACT PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2105 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2015
S.R. NO. 65
Council Member Fitzhenry presented Staff Repot No. 65.
M/Fitzhenry, S/Elliott that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 11078
RESOLUTION APPROVING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND
THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS (IAFF),
LOCAL 1215 BARGAINING UNIT FOR THE YEAR 2015
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 11078.
Item #10 CONSIDERATION OF THE APPOINTMENTS TO CITY ADVISORY
COMMISSIONS S.R. NO. 66
M/Howard, S/Goettel to appoint the following persons to the City advisory commissions:
ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH
Name Term Expires
Ryan Ridgley January 31, 2018
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Name Term Expires
Charles Rima January 31, 2018
FRIENDSHIP CITY COMMISSION
Name Term Expires
JoAnn Boraas January 31, 2017
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Name Term Expires
Kirsten Klosinski January 31, 2018
Swopnil Shrestha (youth) August 28, 2015
Motion carried 5-0.
Item #11 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Devich provided an update on the legislation related to the Cedar Avenue TIF
District.
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Mr. Devich reported that the Comcast/Time Warner/Charter cable franchise transactions
had terminated.
Item #12 CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
M/Fitzhenry, S/Howard that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 04/28/15
NP Checks: 240027-240358 $ 946,331.63
Payroll: 109609-109932, 42429-42430 $ 624,715.82
TOTAL $ 1,571,047.45
Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN FORUM
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:25 p.m.
Date Approved: May 12, 2015
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Cheryl Krtfmholz t? - =I L. Devich
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