05-27-08 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
May 27, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Susan Rosenberg; Fred Wroge; and Bill Kilian.
Members Absent: Sue Sandahl.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director;
John Stark, Interim Community Development Director; Barry Fritz, Acting
Public Safety Director; Chris Regis, Finance Manager; Jim Topitzhofer,
Recreation Services Director; Pam Dmytrenko, Assistant to City Manager;
Corrine Heine, City Attorney; and Cheryl Krumholz, Recording Secretary.
M/Rosenberg, S/Wroge to determine the absence of Council Member Sandahl from the (1)
Special City Council Worksession of May 27, 2008; (2) Special City Council/HRA/Planning
Commission Worksession of May 27, 2008; and (3) Regular City Council Meeting of May 27, 2008
as excused absences.
Motion carried 4-0.
OPEN FORUM
Jane Koenig, 6809 Wentworth Avenue, spoke in support of the City Council amending the
ordinance to tighten the restrictions for the recreational vehicle ordinance.
The following people spoke against the City Council amending the ordinance to tighten the
restrictions for the recreational vehicle ordinance:
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Julie Smith, 7427 1st Avenue
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Dana Nelson, 6415 Clinton Avenue
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Michael Smith, 6921 Elliot Avenue
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PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Goettel led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Kilian, S/Rosenberg to approve the minutes of (1) Special City Council Worksession of
May 13, 2008; (2) Special City Council and Housing and Redevelopment Authority Worksession of
May 13, 2008; (3) Regular City Council Meeting of May 13, 2008; and (4) Special City Council
Meeting of May 14, 2008.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #1 RECOGNITION OF RICHFIELD GIRLS TRAVELING SOFTBALL TEAM
SPONSORED BY CORNERSTONE
This item was removed from the agenda.
Item #2 PRESENTATION BY RICHFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY REGARDING
HISTORY BOOK, RICHFIELD – MINNESOTA’S OLDEST SUBURB
Lisa Plank, Richfield Historical Society, discussed the history book.
Item #3 PRESENTATION OF RICHFIELD TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD, INC.
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007
Russ Susag, Richfield Tourism Promotion Board Chair, presented the board’s financial
report for year ended December 31, 2007.
Item #4 LATINO COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT (COUNCIL
MEMO NO. 86)
Telma Feight, Latino Community Advisory Council Chair, provided the report.
Kathy Farris, Human Services Coordinator, stated that establishing the Latino Community
Advisory Council was an initiative of the Richfield City Council.
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Item #5 PRESENTATION REGARDING RICHFIELD’S URBAN WILDLAND HALF
MARATHON & 5K
Amy Markle, Wood Lake Nature Center Naturalist, made a presentation regarding
Richfield’s Urban Wildland Half Marathon and 5K.
Item #6 PRESENTATION OF GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD TO FINANCE
MANAGER CHRIS REGIS (COUNCIL MEMO NO. 87)
Mayor Goettel presented the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished
Budget Presentation Award to Finance Manager Regis.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Item #7
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HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
Council Member Rosenberg announced the Kids at Home Program developed by Lynnette
Chambers, Leased Housing Specialist, won the Regional Award of Excellence for NAHRO.
Council Member Rosenberg announced the Richfield Beautiful Home & Garden Tour on
June 21, 2008.
Assistant to the City Manager Dmytrenko provided an update on the airport noise mitigation
implementation for eligible Richfield homes.
Council Member Kilian announced he is not seeking re-election for Ward Three. He said
candidate filing packets are available from the City Clerk on June 2 and the filing period is from
Tuesday, July 1 through Tuesday, July 15.
Melissa Barnes, President, and Dan Randolph, Vice President, Fourth of July Committee,
announced the scheduled holiday events. The parade route has changed due to road
construction. It will start at 71st Street and Nicollet Avenue, turn east on 70th Street to 12th
Avenue, and end near Richfield Intermediate School.
Item #8 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Goettel requested that the agenda be amended to remove Items 12 and 13 because
further discussion is needed. Also, Mayor Goettel requested that Item #9F be removed from the
Consent Calendar and be considered separately as Item #10.
M/Wroge, S/Rosenberg to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion carried 4-0.
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Item #9 CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Consideration of approval of resolution adopting Richfield City Council Rules of Procedure
and Decorum S.R. No. 125
RESOLUTION NO. 10098
RESOLUTION ADOPTING RULES OF PROCEDURE AND
DECORUM FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10098.
B. Consideration of approval of resolution relating to traffic control signs “No Parking Any
Time” on both sides of Lyndale Avenue; I-494/Lyndale Avenue bridge project S.R. No. 126
RESOLUTION NO. 10097
RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS
“NO PARKING” ON LYNDALE AVENUE
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10097.
C. Consideration of approval of resolution amending 2007-08 labor agreement designating
increase in City’s contribution toward health insurance premiums for Law Enforcement
Labor Services, Local 123 S.R. No. 127
RESOLUTION NO. 10099
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY'S CONTRIBUTION
TOWARD HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS
FOR EMPLOYEES COVERED BY THE
LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES, INC. LOCAL 123
This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10099.
D. Consideration of approval of amendment to commercial lease with Minnesota Department
of Transportation and amendment of license agreement with Transmission Shop, Inc., for
parking lot at Cedar Avenue and Diagonal Boulevard S.R. No. 128
E. Consideration of approval of environmental response fund grant agreement between City of
Richfield and Hennepin County Department of Environmental Services S.R. No. 129
F. Removed from the Consent Calendar and placed on the regular agenda for consideration
as Item #10.
G. Consideration of approval of purchase of new Reactor Mixer from Lightnin Mixers and
Aerators for water treatment plant in amount of $40,200 S.R. No. 131
M/Goettel, S/Wroge to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.
Motion carried 4-0.
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Item #10 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT
CALENDAR
Staff Report No. 130, former Consent Calendar Item #9F.
Consideration of approval of purchase of Advance sweeper/scrubber from Forklifts
of Minnesota for use by garage maintenance division in amount of $39,127 plus tax.
Council Member Wroge questioned how often the sweeper/scrubber would be used and if
the cost of buying versus renting/leasing was compared. He expressed concern the cost was
included in the bonding.
Public Works Director Eastling explained the use depended upon the time of year but it
could be used multiple times a year. He said one-third of the garage funding is bonded and
because this equipment was to be used regularly, owning rather than renting was preferred but a
cost comparison had not been done.
Council Member Wroge suggested postponing action on this item to clarify the funding.
Council Member Kilian stated a review would not change the cost or the amount bonded.
The building needs to be well maintained and this is a labor saving expense.
The City Council consensus was to table action on this item to the next City Council
Meeting.
Item #11 PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF TRANSITORY ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING SALE OF 7316 CLINTON AVENUE TO HRA FOR AFFORDABLE
NEW HOME DEVELOPMENT S.R. NO. 132
Council Member Rosenberg presented Staff Report No. 132.
M/Rosenberg, S/Wroge to close public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Rosenberg, S/Wroge that this constitutes the second reading of Bill No. 2008-10,
Transitory Ordinance No. 18.57 authorizing sale of 7316 Clinton Avenue to HRA for affordable new
home development, that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these
minutes.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #12 CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
930 OF RICHFIELD CITY CODE RELATING TO REGULATION OF NOISE AND
SCHEDULING SECOND READING FOR JUNE 10, 2008 S.R. NO. 133
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Consideration of this item was postponed.
CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Item #13
ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR STORAGE OF OVERSIZE VEHICLES IN
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS AND RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUMMARY
PUBLICATION S.R. NO. 134
Consideration of this item was postponed.
Item #14 CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF AMENDMENTS TO RICHFIELD
CITY CODE SUBSECTIONS 514.14, SUBD. 3; 518.15, SUBD. 3; AND 522.15,
SUBD. 4 TO REQUIRE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE CAR GARAGE FOR ALL NEW
SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES AND TWO CAR GARAGE FOR ALL NEW SINGLE-
FAMILY HOMES OVER 1,200 SQUARE FEET S.R. NO. 135
Council Member Wroge presented Staff Report No. 135.
M/Wroge, S/Goettel that this constitutes the second reading of Bill No. 2008-11 authorizing
amendments to Richfield City Code Subsections 514.14, Subd. 3; 518.15, Subd. 3; and 522.15,
Subd. 4 to require construction of one car garage for all new single-family homes and two car
garage for all new single-family homes over 1,200 square feet, that it be published in the official
newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes.
Council Member Rosenberg stated she did not support the ordinance because Richfield’s
history is to have small ramblers without garages to increase home ownership. She did not want to
put up a barrier if a family is not able to afford to own a home because of a garage requirement.
Council Member Wroge said history is repeating itself and small homes are creating some of
the current issues. People may be in homes they can’t afford. He stated support for the ordinance
because it is a better path than in the past.
Council Member Kilian stated support because home ownership brings equipment that
needs to be stored, not just cars, in garages.
Mayor Goettel stated support because homes may not be selling due to no garages. Some
people may be moving out of the City because move-up housing is not available.
Motion carried 3-1. (Rosenberg opposed)
Item #15 CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE INCORPORATING
2004 MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ZONING
ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING RICHFIELD CITY CODE
SUBSECTION 512.01, SUBD. 1; SUBSECTION 512.03; ADDING NEW
SUBSECTION 512.13; AND AMENDING APPENDIX 1 BY ADDING NEW
SECTION 18; AND RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF
ORDINANCE S.R. NO. 136
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Council Member Kilian presented Staff Report No. 136.
M/Kilian, S/Goettel that this constitutes the second reading of Bill No. 2008-12 incorporating
2004 Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport zoning ordinance requirements; amending Richfield
City Code Subsection 512.01; Subd. 1, Subsection 512.03, adding new Subsection 512.13, and
amending Appendix 1 by adding new Section 18, that it be published in the official newspaper and
that it be made part of these minutes, and that the following resolution be adopted and that it be
made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 10100
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF BILL
NO. 2008-12 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 10100.
Item #15A CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO DEPOSIT FUNDS WITH THE DISTRICT
COURT TO COMPLETE THE QUICK TAKE PROCESS TO ACQUIRE ALL THE
RIGHT OF WAY NEEDED TO BUILD THE LYNDALE AVENUE BRIDGE OVER I-
494 AND APPROVAL OF FUNDS TO REIMBURSE THE CITY OF
BLOOMINGTON FOR ACQUIRING LAND FROM HOME DEPOT FOR THE
LYNDALE AVENUE BRIDGE S.R. NO. 137
Mayor Goettel presented Staff Report No. 137.
M/Goettel, S/Kilian for approval to deposit funds with the District Court to complete the Quick
Take process to acquire all the right of way needed to build the Lyndale Avenue Bridge over I-494
and approval of funds to reimburse the City of Bloomington for acquiring land from Home Depot for
the Lyndale Avenue Bridge.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #16 CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
None.
Item #17 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Rosenberg, S/Wroge that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. BANK 05-27-08
A/P Checks: 168496 – 168907 $ 2,508,791.60
PAYROLL 48767 – 49104, 41346 - 41348 $ 480,152.61
TOTAL $ 2,988,944.21
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Motion carried 4-0.
OPEN FORUM
.Nate Nelson, 6401 16th Avenue, requested an update on the Phase II Cedar Corridor.
City Manager Devich explained the City is working with a developer's proposal for housing
units and the concept will be presented to the HRA to determine it's economic feasibility. The City
Council may need to consider the potential use of special assessments.
The City Council meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:34 p.m.
Date Approved: June 10, 2008
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Cheryl K'rumholz ~~ '~+p~~°rr[! Devich
Recording Secretary City Manager